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Born in Stratford, Virginia
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The Move
The mounting debts forced family to move. -
Lee enters the US Military
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He Graduates
Graduated from West Point. -
Lee is stationed at Fort Monroe
In 1831, Lee was stationed by the US Military at Fort Monroe. The fort saw little action while Lee was there, which led him to become very bored. He briefly engaged in heavy drinking, but later stopped. -
Married Mary Anna Randolph Curtis
They got married at Arlington. -
Curtis Lee was born
Was born at Fort Monroe, Virginia. This was their first child.
Lee later had 7 children, 3 boys and 4 girls. Their names were George, Mary, William, Anne, Eleanor, Robert and Mildred. -
Became the cheif engineer
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Promoted to Captin
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Battle of Cerro Gordo - Lee earns rank of Brevet Major
Lee fought bravely and was rewarded the rank of Brevet Major in the army. -
Lee fights in Battle of Contreras
This battle was also known as the Battle of Padierna. Lee served in the artillery for the battle. -
Treaty of Guadalupe HIdalgo is signed
While Lee was not present in the signing, this treaty ended the Mexican War. This was important because it ended all fighting and allowed Lee to go home. -
Lee becomes superintendent of West Point College
In 1852, Lee became the superintendent of West Point. During the time, he improved building and facilities and spent time with military cadets. -
Civil War begins
The Civil War began on April 12, 1861 and was the beginning of Robert E. Lee's legacy. The war ended badly for the confederates, but Lee fought bravely and personally won more battles than he lost. -
Became head of the Army of Northern Virginia
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The 7 Days Battles begin
This "battle" was actually a series of battles. The Confederate army under Lee fought northern General George McClellan's Union forces and stopped the Union from capturing Richmond, Virginia. -
Union defeats Confederates at Petersburg, VA; Richmond falls
This seige, beginning on April 2, 1865, was monumental in the Union's victory. Lee, outnumbered by a 2 to 1 ratio, never stood a chance and the Confederate capital of Richmond soon fell to the North. -
Lee takes Oath of Amnesty
Lee took the Oath of Amnesty in June 1865, legally becoming a resident once again of the United States. -
Lee becomes president of Washington University
Lee accepted this position because he thought it would be the best way to reconcile the country. He believed in higher education and held the position for many years. -
He died in Lexington, Virginia
He died from heart problems.
