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Burrell Thomas Lee 1926–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Jan 1926

Birth Location: Alexander Mills, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1 Jun 1997

Death Location: Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Johnny Lee

Mother: Sophia Wines

Spouse(s): Ruby Pressley, Miriam Messer

Children(s): Gerald Messer, Baby Lee

The story of Burrell Thomas Lee began in 1926 in Alexander Mills, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA. In 1930, Burrell Thomas Lee resided in Campobello, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA. In 1935, Burrell Thomas Lee resided in Canton, Haywood, North Carolina. Burrell Thomas Lee married Miriam Messer, Ruby Dare Pressley, and had children including Baby Boy Lee, Burrell Thomas Lee Jr, Cynthia Lee, Darrell Christopher Lee, Gerald Michael Messer, Sharon Lee, Timothy Dale Lee. Burrell Thomas Lee passed away in 1997 in Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Burrell Thomas Lee began in 1926 in Alexander Mills, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1930, Burrell Thomas Lee resided in Campobello, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Burrell Thomas Lee resided in Canton, Haywood, North Carolina.
  • Burrell Thomas Lee married Miriam Messer, Ruby Dare Pressley, and had children including Baby Boy Lee, Burrell Thomas Lee Jr, Cynthia Lee, Darrell Christopher Lee, Gerald Michael Messer, Sharon Lee, Timothy Dale Lee.
  • Burrell Thomas Lee passed away in 1997 in Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johnny Lee
1863–1952
Birth Location: Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
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Sophia Wines
1883–1955
Birth Location: Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ruby Pressley
1924–2003
Birth Location: Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
RP
Miriam Messer
1930–1999
Birth Location: Canton, Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
MM

Children(s)

Gerald Messer
1950–2006
Birth Location: Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
GM
Baby Lee
1949–1949
Birth Location: Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
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Burrell Lee's Ancestors

Self
Burrell Lee
1926–1997
Birth Place: Alexander Mills, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Johnny "John" Jackson Lee
1863–1952
Oak Ridge, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Sophia (Irene) Wines
1883–1955
Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William (Turner Lee) Lee
1796–1863
Cabarrus Co., N.C.
Evaline Parker
1827–
North Carolina, USA
Marion (Francis "Bud") Wines
1850–1938
Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
Nancy (Louisa) Wines
1858–1912
Haywood County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Lee
1761–1817
Elizabeth Wright
1765–1854
William Parker
1794–1849
Elizabeth Massengale
1793–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
JOHN LEA
1720–1781
Anne Carter
1720–1775
Gideon Wright
1726–1782
Elizabeth Durland
1727–1797

Burrell Lee's Descendants

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Burrell (Thomas) Lee (04 Jan 1926–1 Jun 1997) m. Ruby (Dare) Pressley (2 Jun 1924–2 February 2003) m. Miriam Messer (13 Mar 1930–05 Mar 1999)
  1. 1. Gerald (Michael) Messer 1950–2006
  2. 2. Baby (Boy) Lee 1949–1949

Burrell Lee's Timeline

6 Records

1926
04 Jan 1926
Birth of Burrell Thomas Lee in Alexander Mills, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Alexander Mills, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 4
Burrell Thomas Lee resided here in Campobello, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Campobello, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 9
Burrell Thomas Lee resided here in Canton, Haywood, North Carolina
Canton, Haywood, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 14
Burrell Thomas Lee resided here in Canton, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
Canton, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
1946
1946
Age 20
Burrell Thomas Lee resided here in Canton, North Carolina, USA
Canton, North Carolina, USA
1997
1 Jun 1997
Age 71
Death of Burrell Thomas Lee in Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Gaston County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Jan 1926
    Event Place: Alexander Mills, Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Record Group: RG 147, Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Box: 217
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canton, Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2927; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 44-2
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 245-24-9964; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Campobello, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: 2213; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0018; Image: 118.0; FHL microfilm: 2341947
    [5] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Campobello, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Campobello, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: 2213; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0018; Image: 118.0; FHL microfilm: 2341947

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Canton, Haywood, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canton, Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2927; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 44-2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Canton, Haywood, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Canton, Haywood, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2927; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 44-2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Canton, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta, Georgia; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; North Carolina World War II Draft Registration Cards; Record Group: RG 147, Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Box: 217

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Divorce Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Other, Gaston, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Indexes

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1997
    Event Place: Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 245-24-9964; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Black Mountain, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012
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