Was Robert E. Lees father a tanner?

Answer 1

Yes, Robert E. Lee's father was a tanner. A tanner was someone who was paid to tan the hides of animals, and it was a common profession in the 1800's.

Answer 2

No, the father of Robert E. Lee was not a tanner. He was a Major in the military. He was injured in a rally and left his family to travel to the West Indies and he never returned.

Answer 3

A tanner, which was someone who was paid to tan the hides of animals, was a common profession in the 1800's. Robert E. Lee's father was a tanner.