Cool Light Horse Harry Lee References. Public domain by kennedy hickman updated on july 03, 2019 born at leesylvania near dumfries, va on january 29, 1756, henry lee iii was the son of henry lee ii and lucy grymes lee. [u.s.]—died march 25, 1818, cumberland island, ga., u.s.), american cavalry officer during the american revolution.
He is also noted for his famous eulogy of george washington in 1799: In 1779, lee led his troops in the battle of paulus hook. After the war, he emerged as an ardent federalist who helped insure passage of the constitution and served as the ninth governor of virginia.
