Third son of Thomas and Hannah Lee, Richard Henry was an imposing statesman renowned for his eloquence and leadership during the American Revolution.
He co-authored the 1766 Leedstown Resolutions, proposed independence from Britain on June 7, 1776, served as chair of the Marine Committee during the war, was one of two Lees to sign the Declaration of Independence, and held several leadership positions in early national America.
He raised a large family with first wife Anne Aylett and second wife Anne Gaskins Pinkcard on his Chantilly plantation near Stratford.