Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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›Who is eligible to join?
Any lineal descendant of Col. Richard Lee, 'The Emigrant', and his wife Anne Constable. Spouses of members are welcome at Society gatherings.
›What does membership cost?
A one-time payment of $400 for life membership, which includes a $50 initial research fee. There are no annual dues.
›Do I have to prove my line?
Yes. Each generation between you and your Lee ancestor must be supported by acceptable documentation, which the Registrar reviews.
›What does the Society do with its funds?
Funds support the purchase, restoration and maintenance of Lee burial grounds, the Education Fund, publications, and the Society's meetings.
›Which cemeteries does the Society maintain?
Burnt House Field in Westmoreland County, the Cobbs Hall burying ground in Northumberland County, and the Lansdowne graveyard in Urbanna.
›Can the Society research my family for me?
The Society's Genealogist can guide you and check the Society's own records, but members are expected to assemble their own documentation.
›How often does the Society meet?
There is an annual meeting, along with pilgrimages to Lee homes and burial sites and occasional commemorative exercises.