Near Leesylvania in Prince William County, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
The Lee Family Cemetery
Photographed By Kevin W., February 8, 2008
1. The Lee Family Cemetery Marker
Inscription.
The Lee Family Cemetery. . This is the burial site of Henry Lee (d. 1787) and his wife Lucy Grymes (d. 1792). They were married in 1753, and their home, Leesylvania, stood on the ridge to the east. Henry Lee was County Lieutenant and Presiding Justice of Prince William County for many years. He also represented the county in the House of Burgesses, the Revolutionary Conventions, and the State Senate during the years from 1758 until 1788. Among their eight children born at Leesylvania were “Light Horse Harry” Lee, Revolutionary War hero, Governor of Virginia, and father of Robert Edward Lee; Charles Lee, Attorney General of the United States; Richard Bland Lee, the first Congressman for Northern Virginia; and Edmund Jennings Lee, Mayor of Alexandria.
This is the burial site of Henry Lee (d. 1787) and his wife Lucy Grymes (d. 1792). They were married in 1753, and their home, Leesylvania, stood on the ridge to the east. Henry Lee was County Lieutenant and Presiding Justice of Prince William County for many years. He also represented the county in the House of Burgesses, the Revolutionary Conventions, and the State Senate during the years from 1758 until 1788. Among their eight children born at Leesylvania were “Light Horse Harry” Lee, Revolutionary War hero, Governor of Virginia, and father of Robert Edward Lee; Charles Lee, Attorney General of the United States; Richard Bland Lee, the first Congressman for Northern Virginia; and Edmund Jennings Lee, Mayor of Alexandria.
Erected 1985 by the Society of the Lees of Virginia.
Location. 38° 35.619′ N, 77° 15.391′ W. Marker is near Leesylvania, Virginia, in Prince William County. Marker can be reached from Neabsco Beach Way. Marker is along an historical hiking trail within Leesylvania State Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodbridge VA 22191, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker
Credits. This page was last revised on October 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,395 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on October 3, 2023, by N. Jozsa of Woodbridge, Virginia. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 11, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
