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Henry Lee \ Lea 1815–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: February 1815

Birth Location: Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 1900

Death Location: Okalona, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: John Lee

Mother: Molly Matthews

Spouse(s): Jane None

Children(s): Mack Lee, Alta Lee, Margaret Lea

In 1815, Henry Lee \ Lea entered the world in Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to John L Lee And Molly Rebecca Matthews. In 1840, Henry Lee \ Lea resided in Overton, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Henry Lee \ Lea resided in District 6, Overton, Tennessee. Henry Lee \ Lea married Jane, and had children including Almeta Lee, Alta Lee, Mack M Lee, Margaret Melissa Lee Lea. Henry Lee \ Lea passed away in 1900 in Okalona, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1815, Henry Lee \ Lea entered the world in Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to John L Lee And Molly Rebecca Matthews.
  • In 1840, Henry Lee \ Lea resided in Overton, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Henry Lee \ Lea resided in District 6, Overton, Tennessee.
  • Henry Lee \ Lea married Jane, and had children including Almeta Lee, Alta Lee, Mack M Lee, Margaret Melissa Lee Lea.
  • Henry Lee \ Lea passed away in 1900 in Okalona, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Lee
1791–1870
Birth Location: Saltville, Washington, Virginia, United States
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Molly Matthews
1796–1870
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
MM

Spouses(s)

Jane None
1818–1880
Birth Location: Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Children(s)

Mack Lee
1863–
Birth Location: Tennessee
ML
Alta Lee
1870–
Birth Location: Tennessee
AL
Margaret Lea
1841–1883
Birth Location: Tennessee
ML

Henry Lea's Ancestors

Self
Henry Lea
1815–1900
Birth Place: Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
John L. Lee
1791–1870
Saltville, Washington, Virginia, United States
Molly (Rebecca) Matthews
1796–1870
Georgia, United States
Grandparents
John (Jackie) Lee
1749–1797
Buckingham City, Albemarle, Virginia, USA
Mary Webb
1759–1841
St James Northam, Goochland, VA, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas (DAR)
1729–1816
Mary Griffin*
1732–1758
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Henry Lea's Descendants

1.
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Henry (Lee \) Lea (February 1815–1900) m. Jane (1818–1880)
  1. 1. Mack (M) Lee 1863–
  2. 2. Alta Lee 1870–
  3. 3. Margaret (Melissa Lee \) Lea 1841–1883 m. John (Franklin) Poston 1839–1914
    1. 1. Mary (Belle) Allred 1871–1948
    2. 2. James (Overton) Poston 1873–1961
    3. 3. Martha (Elizabeth) Hammock 1860–1948
    4. 4. Sallie (Ann) Polson 1880–1962
    5. 5. Thomas (Milton) Poston 1864–1901
    6. 6. John (Will) Poston 1867–1954
    7. 7. Richard (Francis Marion) Poston 1866–1935
    8. 8. M. (B.) Posten 1868–
    9. 9. I. (M.) Posten 1865–

Henry Lea's Timeline

8 Records

1815
February 1815
Birth of Henry Lee \ Lea in Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
1840
1840
Age 25
Henry Lee \ Lea resided here in Overton, Tennessee, USA
Overton, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 45
Henry Lee \ Lea resided here in District 6, Overton, Tennessee
District 6, Overton, Tennessee
1862
1862
Age 47
Henry Lee \ Lea resided here in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 55
Henry Lee \ Lea resided here in Overton, Tennessee, USA
Overton, Tennessee, USA
1891
1891
Age 76
Henry Lee \ Lea resided here in 6 Ward -male Voters-, Overton County, TN
6 Ward -male Voters-, Overton County, TN
1900
1900
Age 85
Henry Lee \ Lea resided here in Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, USA
Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 85
Death of Henry Lee \ Lea in TN
TN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: February 1815
    Event Place: Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1815; Birth city: Overton County; Birth state: TN
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Livingston, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1591; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1241591
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1267; Page: 203; Family History Library Film: 805267
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 533; Page: 17; Family History Library Film: 0024549

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 6, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 6, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1267; Page: 203; Family History Library Film: 805267

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Place: Overton, Tennessee; Archive Collection Number: T1135; Roll: Roll 15; Schedule Type: Agriculture

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: 6 Ward -male Voters-, Overton County, TN
    Record Source: Tennessee, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Livingston, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Livingston, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 1591; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1241591

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: TN
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1815; Birth city: Overton County; Birth state: TN
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Okalona, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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