In a message dated 11/3/2006 12:29:16 PM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > Robert E. Lee's mother was > Anne. Also...Anne Hill Carter was a descendent of Robert Carter (King Carter) and Alexander Spotswood. Both families were extremely prominent and wealthy. I, too, have done extensive research on the Youngers/Lees and can find absolultely no connection to any of the above. Especially not Lighthorse Harry and Robert E. It is quite doubtful that the Younger families were connected at all and dear "Lizzie Lee" was most likely a less prominent "Lee" if indeed her surname was Lee. Otherwise Cole wouldn't have called her "Lizzie"... not something one would call a gentlewoman. I think, instead of wishful thinking, one must consider the facts and be a realist where one's ancestors are concerned. That's simply my opinion for what it is worth.....and I'm sticking to it :-) :-) Brownie