Thomas Ludwell Lee (1730-1778)—was born at Stratford Hall and was the son of Thomas Lee (1690-1750) and Hannah Ludwell (1701-1750). His brothers were Francis Lightfoot Lee (1743-1797) and Richard Henry Lee (1732-1794), signers of the Declaration of Independence. 1759-1761 Thomas Ludwell Lee represented Stafford County in the House of Burgesses. He also represented Stafford in the Third through Fifth Virginia Conventions during the American Revolution. From at least 1757 to at least 1773 Thomas was a justice for Stafford. Thomas lived at Bell View on the south side of Potomac Creek and near Belle Plains.