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David E. Lee 1823–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 1823

Birth Location: Bens Branch, Harlan, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 1905

Death Location: Bell County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Stephen Lee

Mother: Jorcy Napier

Spouse(s): Sarah Chaney, Nancy Taylor

Children(s): William Lee, Mary Lee, Eva Lee, Stephen Lee, Rachel Lee, Jane Lee, Joicy Lee, George Lee, Vercillia Lee, Lydia Lee, Sarah Lee, James Lee

The story of David E. Lee began in 1823 in Bens Branch, Harlan, Kentucky, United States. In 1850, David E. Lee resided in District 1, Harlan, Kentucky. In 1860, David E. Lee resided in Harlan, Kentucky, United States. David E. Lee married Nancy Taylor, Sarah Chaney, and had children including Eva Lee, George Washington Lee, James Garrett Lee, Jane Lee, Joicy Lee, Lydia Catharine Lee, Mary Ann Lee, Rachel Lee, Sarah Hettie Lee, Stephen F Lee, Vercillia Lee, William Andrew Lee. David E. Lee passed away in 1905 in Bell County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of David E. Lee began in 1823 in Bens Branch, Harlan, Kentucky, United States.
  • In 1850, David E. Lee resided in District 1, Harlan, Kentucky.
  • In 1860, David E. Lee resided in Harlan, Kentucky, United States.
  • David E. Lee married Nancy Taylor, Sarah Chaney, and had children including Eva Lee, George Washington Lee, James Garrett Lee, Jane Lee, Joicy Lee, Lydia Catharine Lee, Mary Ann Lee, Rachel Lee, Sarah Hettie Lee, Stephen F Lee, Vercillia Lee, William Andrew Lee.
  • David E. Lee passed away in 1905 in Bell County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Stephen Lee
1800–1871
Birth Location: Botetourt, Virginia, United States
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Jorcy Napier
1800–1871
Birth Location: Giles, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Chaney
1824–1852
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Nancy Taylor
1830–1894
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Children(s)

William Lee
1855–1935
Birth Location: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
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Mary Lee
1858–1929
Birth Location: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
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Eva Lee
1867–1951
Birth Location: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
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Stephen Lee
1847–1915
Birth Location: Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
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Rachel Lee
1842–1912
Birth Location: Harlan, Kentucky, United States
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Jane Lee
1843–1924
Birth Location: Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
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Joicy Lee
1848–1919
Birth Location: Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
JL
George Lee
1852–1925
Birth Location: Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
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Vercillia Lee
1869–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Lydia Lee
1869–1915
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Sarah Lee
1873–1950
Birth Location: Kentucky
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James Lee
1853–1942
Birth Location: Harlan County, Kentucky, USA
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David Lee's Ancestors

Self
David Lee
1823–1905
Birth Place: Bens Branch, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Stephen Lee
1800–1871
Botetourt, Virginia, United States
Jorcy Napier
1800–1871
Giles, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Andrew Lee
1770–1850
Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Margaret (Peggy) Daniel
1775–1850
Botetourt, Virginia, United States
Edward Napier
1764–1833
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Rachel Ely
1760–1800
VA
Great-Grandparents
Clement Lee
1725–1788
Sarah Walling
1736–
Pearson Daniel
1722–1801
Mary Bailey
1744–1812
Patrick Napier
1725–1799
Judith Burke
1742–1778
Thomas Ely
1735–1780
Jane Smith
1730–1796
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Lee
1680–1725
Jane Cole
1680–
Elisha Wallen
1708–1785
Mary Blevins
1710–1757
WILLIAM DANIEL
1675–1749
DEBORAH GARLAND
1679–1694
James Bailey
1714–1764
Lucy Simms
1716–1762
Robert Napier
1697–1763
Mary Hughes
1700–1755
William Burk
1709–1754
Mary Taylor
1712–1754

David Lee's Descendants

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David (E.) Lee (Dec 1823–1905) m. Sarah Chaney (1824–1852) m. Nancy Taylor (1830–1894)
  1. 1. William (Andrew) Lee 1855–1935 m. Lovey Saylor 1858–1936
    1. 1. Jensy Lee 1873–1953
    2. 2. Nancy Lee 1875–1966 m. Nathan (M) Napier 1872–
      1. 1. Robert Napier 1895–
      2. 2. Mckinly (H) Napier 1898–
      3. 3. William Napier 1899–
      4. 4. Martha (J) Napier 1909–1909
      5. 5. Lilley (Mae) Napier 1911–1982
    3. 3. Mary Lee 1877–
    4. 4. Hettie Lee 1879–
    5. 5. Minerva Lee 1901–1987
    6. 6. Robert (Edward "Bobby") Lee 1904–1966
    7. 7. James Lee 1897–1905
    8. 8. Josephine Lee 1894–1973
    9. 9. William (Fitzhugh) Lee 1899–1983
    10. 10. George (Washington) Lee 1891–1963
    11. 11. David (Franklin Lee) Sr. 1880–1942
    12. 12. Lurinda Lee 1882–1965
    13. 13. Alabama Lee 1886–1969
    14. 14. Eva Lee 1885–1963
  2. 2. Mary (Ann) Lee 1858–1929
  3. 3. Eva Lee 1867–1951
  4. 4. Stephen (F) Lee 1847–1915 m. Minerva Scott 1844–1899 m. Sarah (Hestor) Saylor 1846–1923
    1. 1. John Lee 1880–1906 m. Libby Lee 1880–
      1. 1. Cora Lee 1900–
    2. 2. Hannah (B) Lee 1897–1939 m. Wiley (Tipton) Yeary 1892–1936
      1. 1. Raymond (E) Yeary 1919–1921
      2. 2. Hazel (Mary) Yeary 1914–1992
      3. 3. Hubert (Fuson) Yeary 1926–2005
      4. 4. Lonnie (M) Yeary 1921–1981
      5. 5. James (Tipton) Yeary 1917–
      6. 6. Curtis (L.) Yeary 1931–1964
      7. 7. Sherman (Charles) Yeary 1932–1979
      8. 8. Herbert (Sewell) Yeary 1929–2013
    3. 3. David (Lincoln) Lee 1868–1937 m. Syntha Saylor 1871–1936
      1. 1. Alford Lee 1901–
      2. 2. Levi Lee 1903–
      3. 3. Andrew Lee 1905–1970 m. Mary Lee 1905–2002
        1. 1. Lehman Lee 1932–2012
        2. 2. Virgil Lee 1933–2003
      4. 4. Lydia Lee 1909–1992
      5. 5. Stephen Lee 1911–1976 m. Lora (Edith) Hobbs 1904–1986
        1. 1. Guy (Emmon) Lee 1934–1981
        2. 2. Anna (Virginia) Lee 1935–1955
      6. 6. Jerry (K) Lee 1889–1965 m. Maude Pittman 1892–1982
        1. 1. Oscar Lee 1910–1912
        2. 2. Hattie Lee 1912–1960 m. Melvin (Clyde) Maness 1908–1985
        3. 3. Hassie Lee 1931–1951
        4. 4. Oliver Lee 1934–2009
        5. 5. Noel Lee 1915–1982 m. Nina (Ruth) Anderson 1929–2000
        6. 6. Grover (Manuel) Lee 1926–1955
        7. 7. Martha (M) Lee 1929–2012
        8. 8. Cyntha (A) Lee 1922–2002 m. James (Coy) Bays 1923–1978
        9. 9. Cornie Lee 1925–2009
        10. 10. Mary Lee 1919–2000 m. Arthur (W) Wilson 1918–1989
        11. 11. Jerry Lee 1917–
      7. 7. Ellen (J.) Lee 1891–1954 m. Daniel (Madison) Cox 1888–1963
        1. 1. Goldie Cox 1917–1998
        2. 2. Elmer Cox 1918–1985
        3. 3. Warren (G.) Cox 1920–1992
        4. 4. Hubert (B.) Cox 1926–2004
        5. 5. Bradley Cox 1922–1923
        6. 6. Edith Cox 1924–1999
      8. 8. Sarah Lee 1893–
      9. 9. Soloman Lee 1895–
      10. 10. America Lee 1898–
    4. 4. Gilbert Lee 1865–1947 m. Lavinia (Lou "Vina") Combs 1883–1969 m. Louisa Taylor 1867–1904
      1. 1. Aritta Lee 1916–1921
      2. 2. Manford Lee 1904–1989
      3. 3. Perla Lee 1909–1983
      4. 4. Verla Lee 1906–1976
      5. 5. Retha Lee 1911–1994
      6. 6. Robert Lee 1926–1980
      7. 7. Bertha (E.) Lee 1914–2000
      8. 8. Arthur Lee 1923–1984
      9. 9. Wilburn (B) Lee 1886–1918
      10. 10. Dillard (T) Lee 1886–1966
    5. 5. Elizabeth Lee 1868–1941 m. Thomas Noe 1868–
      1. 1. Joseph Noe 1886–
      2. 2. Sarah Noe 1888–
      3. 3. Noble Noe 1890–
      4. 4. Jarvis Noe 1891–
      5. 5. Charley Noe 1893–
      6. 6. William Noe 1895–
      7. 7. John (F) Noe 1896–
    6. 6. Sarah (Lisha) Lee 1870–1958 m. William Daniel 1870–1888 m. John Brock 1875–
      1. 1. Jocephus Daniel 1893–1913
      2. 2. Gilbert Brock 1865–1947
      3. 3. Laura Brock 1899–
      4. 4. Finley Brock 1900–1964
      5. 5. Benjamin Brock 1904–
      6. 6. Malinda Brock 1908–
      7. 7. Kale Brock 1909–
      8. 8. Caleb Brock 1909–
      9. 9. Retha Brock 1912–1995
    7. 7. Levi Lee 1874– m. Sarah (Jane) Combs 1856–1940
      1. 1. Johnnie Lee 1902–1959
      2. 2. James (Manford) Lee 1903–1991
      3. 3. Virdie Lee 1912–1985
      4. 4. Radford Lee 1906–
      5. 5. Pearlie Lee 1910–2000
      6. 6. Minnie Lee 1898–
    8. 8. Elihew Lee 1877–1907 m. Margarett Lee 1879–1957
      1. 1. Millard Lee 1896– m. Mucry Lee 1896–
        1. 1. Cora Lee 1917–
        2. 2. Lishea Lee 1920–
      2. 2. Gilbert Lee 1899–1977
      3. 3. Mary (J) Lee 1902–1940
      4. 4. Hettie Lee 1905–1990 m. Britt Eads 1894–1961
        1. 1. William (Harvey) Eads 1918–1987
        2. 2. Mary (Jane) Eads 1921–1959
      5. 5. Levy Lee 1906–1945 m. Nancy (Lou (Ludie)) Dash 1910–2006
        1. 1. Lemuel (Douglas) Lee 1938–2005
        2. 2. Jasper Lee 1930–1998
      6. 6. Jasper Lee 1908–1928
      7. 7. Millard Lee 1896–1957
    9. 9. Malinda Lee 1878–1957 m. Solomon Saylor 1873–1918
      1. 1. Gilbert SAYLOR 1893–1997
      2. 2. Dorothy SAYLOR 1893–1992
      3. 3. Leona SAYLOR 1893–1999
      4. 4. Robert (Levi) Saylor 1894–1973
      5. 5. Sylvesta Saylor 1895–1921
      6. 6. James (Garafield) Saylor 1897–1933
      7. 7. Lydia Saylor 1901–
      8. 8. Sarah Saylor 1903–
      9. 9. Olive Saylor 1903–
      10. 10. Ollie Saylor 1905–
      11. 11. Millard (Filmore) Saylor 1906–
      12. 12. Mary (Elizabeth) Saylor 1907–
      13. 13. Jerry Saylor 1908–1981
      14. 14. Isiah Saylor 1911–1919
      15. 15. Mae Saylor 1913–1996
      16. 16. Derecie Saylor 1917–1919
      17. 17. Leona Saylor 1919–1994
      18. 18. Wiley (Virgil) Saylor 1922–2001
      19. 19. Sarah Saylor 1805–1870
  5. 5. Rachel Lee 1842–1912 m. Eson Bradford 1845–1918
    1. 1. Nathan (D) Bradford 1879–1909
    2. 2. Marth (E) Bradford 1883–
    3. 3. Cornelius (Neely) BRADFORD 1898–
    4. 4. Noah Bradford 1881–1949
    5. 5. Nealey Bradford 1877–1908
  6. 6. Jane Lee 1843–1924 m. Andrew (Jackson "John Jack") Tipton 1837–1890
    1. 1. Stephen (Edward) Tipton 1869–1930
    2. 2. Juda (Judy) Tipton 1871–1964
    3. 3. Rachel Tipton 1863–
    4. 4. William (David) Tipton 1865–1928
    5. 5. George (Washington) Tipton 1867–1885
    6. 6. Martha (Patsy) Tipton 1872–1898
    7. 7. Nancy Tipton 1878–1953
    8. 8. Sarah (Jane) Tipton 1881–1918
    9. 9. Noah (James) Tipton 1882–1930
    10. 10. China Tipton 1885–1963
  7. 7. Joicy Lee 1848–1919 m. Noah Taylor 1838–1919
    1. 1. Andrew Taylor 1866–
    2. 2. Nancy Taylor 1869–1959
    3. 3. Jane Taylor 1870–
    4. 4. Joicy Taylor 1872–
    5. 5. William Taylor 1873–1936
    6. 6. Noah Taylor 1875–
    7. 7. William Taylor 1877–
    8. 8. Johnny (Green) Taylor 1879–
    9. 9. Deli Taylor 1883–
    10. 10. Charlotte Taylor 1887–
    11. 11. Robert Taylor 1889–
    12. 12. Maudie Taylor 1893–
  8. 8. George (Washington) Lee 1852–1925 m. Mary (Caroline) Miller 1852–1910 m. Minerva (Alice) Craig 1865–1930
    1. 1. George Lee 1874–
    2. 2. Alexander Lee 1875–
    3. 3. Stephen (E) Lee 1875–1964
    4. 4. Sarah (Catherine) Lee 1880–1956
    5. 5. Nancy (Jane) Lee 1871–1951
    6. 6. Joseph (David) Lee 1873–1959
    7. 7. Margaret Lee 1877–1957
    8. 8. Joyce Lee 1892–1969
    9. 9. George Lee 1890–1969
    10. 10. John (L) Lee 1898–
    11. 11. William (A) Lee 1895–
    12. 12. Mary (Isabelle) Lee 1888–1920
    13. 13. Alice Lee 1905–1941
    14. 14. Levi Lee 1885–1920
    15. 15. James (T) Lee 1900–
  9. 9. Vercillia Lee 1869–
  10. 10. Lydia (Catharine) Lee 1869–1915 m. William (H.) Saylor 1869–1953
    1. 1. David (Lincoln) Saylor 1889–1950
    2. 2. Perecey Saylor 1888–1889
    3. 3. Gilbert (Howard) Saylor 1892–1963
    4. 4. Stokely (Bascum) Saylor 1895–1965
    5. 5. William (McKinley) Saylor 1897–1916
    6. 6. Helen Saylor 1898–
    7. 7. Theodore (Roosevelt) Saylor 1902–1978
    8. 8. Levi (Edward) Saylor 1904–1984
    9. 9. John (L) Saylor 1908–1977
  11. 11. Sarah (Hettie) Lee 1873–1950 m. Shadrack ('Shade') Moore 1871–1940
    1. 1. David (E) Moore 1891–1946
    2. 2. Rankin Moore 1895–1918
    3. 3. Noah (Isaac) Moore 1898–1918
    4. 4. Noah (J) More 1899–
    5. 5. Shadrack (Moore) Jr 1902–
  12. 12. James (Garrett) Lee 1853–1942 m. Joicy (Jinney Jincy Jinsy) Saylor 1859–1929
    1. 1. Corrintha Lee 1886–1973 m. Joseph Wilson 1879–1966
      1. 1. Arthur (W) Wilson 1918–1989 m. Mary Lee 1919–2000
        1. 1. Iline Wilson 1947–1947
      2. 2. Levi Wilson 1922–2006
      3. 3. Dexter Wilson 1924–2006
      4. 4. Leodore Wilson 1908–
      5. 5. Glessie (H.) Wilson 1911–1990
      6. 6. Jincy (C) Wilson 1916–1985
      7. 7. Dewey Wilson 1906–2006
      8. 8. Lee (O) Wilson 1908–
      9. 9. Jeney (C) Wilson 1916–
      10. 10. Lenie Wilson 1922–
      11. 11. Dexter Wilson 1924–
    2. 2. Lydia Lee 1885–
    3. 3. Seretta Lee 1889–
    4. 4. Louiza Lee 1893–
    5. 5. Levi Lee 1895–
    6. 6. David Lee 1897–
    7. 7. Dewey Lee 1894–

David Lee's Timeline

7 Records

1823
Dec 1823
Birth of David E. Lee in Bens Branch, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Bens Branch, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 27
David E. Lee resided here in District 1, Harlan, Kentucky
District 1, Harlan, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 37
David E. Lee resided here in Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Harlan, Kentucky, United States
1870
1870
Age 47
David E. Lee resided here in District 9, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
District 9, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 57
David E. Lee resided here in District 1, 6, 7, 11 and 13, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
District 1, 6, 7, 11 and 13, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 77
David E. Lee resided here in Magisterial District 5, Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky
Magisterial District 5, Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky
1905
1905
Age 82
Death of David E. Lee in Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 1823
    Event Place: Bens Branch, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, 6, 7, 11 and 13, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 418; Family History Film: 1254418; Page: 480C; Enumeration District: 46; Image: .
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_525; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 52.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 371; Image: 373.
    [6] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 84.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: BT1.
    [7] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 72.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: BT1.
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_203; Page: 31B; Image: .
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M432_203; Page: 31B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Harlan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 371; Image: 373.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 9, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 9, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 1, 6, 7, 11 and 13, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 1, 6, 7, 11 and 13, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: 418; Family History Film: 1254418; Page: 480C; Enumeration District: 46; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 5, Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Upper Martins Fork, Harlan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_525; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 52.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Harlan, Harlan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bell County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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