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Born
He was born on January 19, 1807. He was born in Stratford Hall, Virginia. -
Started military career
Enters United States military academy at West Point, New York. -
Mom dies
Mother dies of serious illness. -
Graduation
Graduates from West Point. Startes working fr U.S. military career. -
Married
he got married to Marry Ann Randolph. -
Arrive
Arrives at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, New York. -
War
Goes to Mexico to help General Winfield Scott during Mexican war. -
Back to Virginia
Returns to Arlington, Virginia, to settle the Custis estate. -
Stop him
Leads federal and state troops to stop John Brown at Harpers Ferry. -
Texas again
Returns to his command at Camp Cooper in Texas. -
Dead
Dies in Lexington, Virginia.
