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Marriage of Abraham Lincoln to Mary Todd

Mary Todd Lincoln

September: September 16, 1832 (176th anniversary)
Confederate Gen. George Washington Custis Lee, oldest son of Robert E. Lee and great grandson of George Washington, is born.

George Washington Custis Lee (1832-1913)

George Washington Custis Lee (1832-1913)

Mary Randolph Custis Lee (1807-1873)

Mary Randolph Custis Lee (1807-1873)

Robert E. Lee poses for Mathew Brady soon after his surrender at Appomattox. On his right is his son, General George Washington Custis Lee, and on his left is Lee's aid Colonel Walter Taylor. The photo was taken at Lee's Richmond, Virginia house.

Robert E. Lee poses for Mathew Brady soon after his surrender at Appomattox. On his right is his son, General George Washington Custis Lee, and on his left is Lee's aid Colonel Walter Taylor. The photo was taken at Lee's Richmond, Virginia house.