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Mary Anna Randolph Lee (Custis)
Birth: 10-1-1808
Death: 11-5-1873
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Mary Anna Custis Lee was the wife of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, as well as the step-great-granddaughter of George Washington. Mary was descended from several prominent Southern families, and inherited Arlington House from her father, George Washington Parke Custis.
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Letter from Anna Wharton Seward to Frances Miller Seward, May 13-19, 1862
Letter from Frances Alvah Worden to Lazette Miller Worden, September 26, 1841
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Biography: Mary Anna Custis Lee was the wife of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, as well as the step-great-granddaughter of George Washington. Mary was descended from several prominent Southern families, and inherited Arlington House from her father, George Washington Parke Custis.
Citation Type: WebsiteCitation URL: https://www.nps.gov/arho/learn/historyculture/mary-lee.htmTitle of Webpage: Mary Anna Randolph Custis LeeWebsite Viewing Date: Friday, June 19, 2015 - 16:00Website's Last Modified Date: Friday, June 19, 2015 - 16:00
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Biography
Mary Anna Custis Lee was the wife of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, as well as the step-great-granddaughter of George Washington. Mary was descended from several prominent Southern families, and inherited Arlington House from her father, George Washington Parke Custis.
Letter from Anna Wharton Seward to Frances Miller Seward, May 13-19, 1862
Letter from Frances Alvah Worden to Lazette Miller Worden, September 26, 1841
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Biography:
Mary Anna Custis Lee was the wife of Confederate General Robert E. Lee, as well as the step-great-granddaughter of George Washington. Mary was descended from several prominent Southern families, and inherited Arlington House from her father, George Washington Parke Custis.
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https://www.nps.gov/arho/learn/historyculture/mary-lee.htm
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Mary Anna Randolph Custis Lee
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Friday, June 19, 2015 - 16:00
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Friday, June 19, 2015 - 16:00
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