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William Lee (c. 1750 [1] – 1810 [2] ), also known as Billy or Will Lee, was an American slave and personal assistant of George Washington. He was the only one of Washington's slaves who was freed immediately by Washington's will. Because he served by Washington's side throughout the American Revolutionary War and was sometimes depicted next ...
Billy Lee ( William Lee Schlensker) (March 12, 1929 – November 17, 1989) was an American child actor who appeared in many films from the mid-1930s through the early 1940s. He is probably best remembered for his performance in The Biscuit Eater. [1] Lee's first role was in the Our Gang comedy short Mike Fright [1] as a tap dancer in a sailor suit.
William Lee arrived at Mount Vernon in 1768, after George Washington purchased him from Mary Lee, a wealthy Virginia widow, for £61.15s. 1 Washington also bought William’s younger brother Frank, who went on to serve as a waiter and butler in the household. Both William and Frank were described as “mulatto,” or mixed race, meaning they ...
Jan 26, 2017 · This is a brief biographical sketch of slave William “Billy” Lee as portrayed in I Ain't No Three Fifths of a Person -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVchK...
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Learn about the life and service of William "Billy" Lee, an enslaved man who became George Washington's personal servant and trusted companion during the Revolutionary War. Find out how Washington freed him and honored him in his will.
Sep 30, 2023 · During the Revolutionary War, Lee was responsible for organizing Washington's papers, holding his spyglass, sticking close by him in all military operations. He was often armed with a pistol and a carbine. Lee rode at Washington's side through eight years of hard campaigning with stamina and courage, including the winter at Valley Forge.
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Nov 18, 2021 · Billy Lee was one of George Washington’s slaves who, despite his condition of servitude, became a central and important figure for the Continental Army. Lee spent more time with the Commander-in-Chief than any other person during the war years as their daily routines were shared. Published 1/29/20 - Updated 11/17/21. Billy Lee
