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Catherine Lee 1755–1771

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine Lee in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 Mar 1755 · Yadkin River, Rowan County, North Carolina, British Colony
Died 5 Sep 1771 · Surry, North Carolina,
Spouse George Alexander Mcknight
Children Catherine Mcknight, Elizabeth McKnight, George Mcknight, Jane Mcknight, John Mcknight, Joseph Lee Mcknight, Roger Lee Mcknight, William Mcknight

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Biography

The story of Catherine Lee began in 1755 in Yadkin River, Rowan County, North Carolina, British Colony. Catherine Lee married george alexander mcknight, and had children including catherine mcknight, elizabeth mcknight, george mcknight, jane mcknight, john mcknight, joseph lee mcknight, roger lee mcknight, william mcknight. Catherine Lee passed away in 1771 in Surry, North Carolina,.

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Life Timeline

1755
Birth of Catherine Lee in Yadkin River, Rowan County, North Carolina, British Colony
Birth
1771
Death of Catherine Lee in Surry, North Carolina,
Death

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Frequently Asked Questions

Catherine Lee (1755–1771) was born in Yadkin River, Rowan County, North Carolina, British Colony and died in Surry, North Carolina,. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Catherine Lee's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Catherine Lee PTP
1755–1771
Yadkin River, Rowan County, North Carolina, British Colony
Parents
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Grandparents
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Catherine Lee's Descendants

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Catherine Lee PTP 1755–1771
  1. 1. Elizabeth McKnight PTP 1775–1867