Thomas Ludwell Lee
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For other people named Thomas Lee, see Thomas Lee (disambiguation).
Thomas Ludwell Lee, Sr. (December 13, 1730 – April 13, 1778) was a Virginia planter and politician who served in the House of Burgesses and later the Virginia Senate, and may be best known as one of the editors of the Virginia Declaration of Rights.
Quick Facts Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Stafford County, Preceded by ...
Thomas Ludwell Lee | |
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Member of the Virginia House of Burgesses representing Stafford County | |
In office 1758–1765 Serving with Thompson Mason, William Fitzhugh | |
Preceded by | Peter Hedgman |
Succeeded by | John Alexander |
In office 1775–1776 Serving with Charles Carter | |
Preceded by | John Alexander |
Succeeded by | office abolished |
Member of the Virginia Senate representing King George, Stafford, and Westmoreland Counties | |
In office October 7, 1776 – April 13, 1778 | |
Preceded by | office created |
Succeeded by | Thomas Jett |
Personal details | |
Born | December 13, 1730 Stratford Hall Plantation, Westmoreland County, Virginia |
Died | April 13, 1778(1778-04-13) (aged 47) Belleview, Stafford County, Virginia |
Spouse | Mary Aylett |
Occupation | planter |
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