Whatever Happened to Robert E. Lee's 7 Children

What really happened to the children of Confederate General Robert E. Lee?
While Robert E. Lee became one of the most famous figures of the Civil War, the lives of his seven children often get overlooked. From daughters who never married to sons who fought, farmed, and even sued the U.S. government, their stories reveal a surprising and human side to history.

In this video, we uncover the untold fates of Lee’s children:

George Washington Custis Lee – West Point graduate, Confederate general, and college president who fought to reclaim Arlington House.

Mary Custis Lee – the independent daughter who never married, traveled the world, and was once arrested for refusing to leave a segregated streetcar.

William Henry Fitzhugh “Rooney” Lee – a Confederate cavalry general who later became a U.S. Congressman.

Anne Carter “Annie” Lee – the beloved daughter who tragically died of typhoid at just 23.

Eleanor Agnes Lee – pious and thoughtful, she never recovered from Annie’s loss and died young herself.

Robert E. Lee Jr. – Confederate officer turned farmer and author, whose writings preserved his father’s private letters and legacy.

Mildred Childe Lee – the “Precious Life” of the family, who devoted herself to caring for her parents and preserving their memory.

From heartbreaking early deaths to unexpected acts of defiance and lasting contributions to American history, this is the story of Robert E. Lee’s children after the Civil War.

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