Lee, Mary Custis (1835–1918)

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Lee, Mary Custis (1835–1918)

Daughter of the Lees of Virginia. Born Mary Custis Lee in 1835; died 1918; dau. of Robert E. Lee (1807–1870, Confederate general) and Mary Custis Lee (c. 1808–1873); tutored at home, then attended a female academy; never married; no children.

Known as the bright, critical, independent daughter, traveled to more than 24 countries, including Australia, Japan, India, Europe, Africa.

See also Mary P. Coulling, The Lee Girls; and Women in World History.