Representative Richard Bland Lee
Richard Bland Lee

Print (ca. 1810-1890) by unknown artist
Courtesy of the NYPL Digital Gallery, The New York Public Library

Life dates: | 20 January 1761-12 March 1827 |
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Place of Residence (1789): | "Sully", Fairfax County, Virginia |
Occupation (1789): | Planter |
Place of Birth: | "Leesylvania", Prince William County, Virginia |
Age (March 4, 1789): | 28 |
Religion (1789): | Unknown |
College Education: | College of William and Mary |
Marital Status (1789): | Single |
Military Service during the Revolutionary War: | None |
Prior Political Offices: | State Legislature |
Delegate to Federal Convention: | No |
Delegate to State Ratification Convention: | Yes |
Pro/Anti ratification of Constitution: | Pro |
Support for strong central government (particularly in its executive functions) | Moderate |
Last year of continuous service in House: | 1795 |