Not sure how accurate it is, but on an ancestry chart I got from the Lee Chapel at Washington and Lee, Light Horse Harry's father (Henry Lee II) is shown as a 1st cousin of brothers Francis Lightfoot, William, Richard Henry and Arthur Lee. If this is accurate, that would make Light Horse and Richard Henry 1st cousins, once removed.
The line on the chart runs as follows:
Richard Lee II (1647 - 1715) (common ancestor)
Brothers : Henry Lee I (1691-1741) and Thomas Lee (1690-1750)
Cousins: Henry Lee II (1729-1782) and Richard Henry (1732-1794), Francis Lightfoot (1734-1797), Wm (1739-1795), Arthur (1740-1792)
1st Cousins, once removed: Lighthorse Harry and the sons of Thomas Lee.
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Subject: Re: [VA-HIST] sorting out Lee family -- Ricahrd Henry and Light-Horse Harry
Paul
Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee's father was a second cousin to Philip,
Thomas Ludwell, Richard Henry, Francis Lightfoot, and Arthur Lee. I
believe that would make them second cousins once removed.
BTW- I have just finished researching the strong relationship between
the Lee brothers and the origins of a free press. I will be presenting
that paper at a conference in August.
Roger Mellen, PhD
Associate Professor
New Mexico State University
> On Jun 16, 2015, at 11:20 AM, Paul Finkelman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> We are now in the midst of the 240th anniversary of the debate in Congress over Richard Henry Lee's resolution for Independence.
> Can someone help me. What was the relationship (cousins) between Richard Henry Lee and Henry "Light-Horse Harry" Lee.
>
> I think they are cousins, but nothing on the internet or even American National Biography is very helpful. I just need a clear answer.
>
> Thanks in advance.
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