YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

John Phillip Lee 1854–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 May 1854

Birth Location: Edgewood, Effingham County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 5 January 1920

Death Location: Box Elder, Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: James 💙

Mother: Mariah 💙

Spouse(s): Martha Matlock

Children(s):

John Phillip Lee was born in 1854 in Edgewood, Effingham County, Illinois, United States of America, the child of James Lee And Mariah Orsborn. In 1860, John Phillip Lee resided in Township 5 Range 5, Clay, Illinois, USA. In 1870, John Phillip Lee resided in Larkinsburg, Clay, Illinois, USA. John Phillip Lee married Martha J Matlock. John Phillip Lee passed away in 1920 in Box Elder, Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Find more search results for John Lee
JL

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • John Phillip Lee was born in 1854 in Edgewood, Effingham County, Illinois, United States of America, the child of James Lee And Mariah Orsborn.
  • In 1860, John Phillip Lee resided in Township 5 Range 5, Clay, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1870, John Phillip Lee resided in Larkinsburg, Clay, Illinois, USA.
  • John Phillip Lee married Martha J Matlock.
  • John Phillip Lee passed away in 1920 in Box Elder, Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James 💙
1800–1886
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
J💙
Mariah 💙
1820–1877
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
M💙

Spouses(s)

Martha Matlock
1860–1935
Birth Location: Troy, Ill
MM

Children(s)

John Lee's Ancestors

Self
John Lee
1854–1920
Birth Place: Edgewood, Effingham County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
James Lee 💙
1800–1886
Virginia, USA
Mariah (Orsborn) 💙
1820–1877
Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Uzal Orsborn
1772–1840
Morris, Morris, New Jersey, USA
Deborah Springer
1772–1816
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Abraham Orsborn
1746–1827
Rachel Hole
1751–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Lee's Timeline

6 Records

1854
17 May 1854
Birth of John Phillip Lee in Edgewood, Effingham County, Illinois, United States of America
Edgewood, Effingham County, Illinois, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 6
John Phillip Lee resided here in Township 5 Range 5, Clay, Illinois, USA
Township 5 Range 5, Clay, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 16
John Phillip Lee resided here in Larkinsburg, Clay, Illinois, USA
Larkinsburg, Clay, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 26
John Phillip Lee resided here in Mason, Effingham, Illinois, USA
Mason, Effingham, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 56
John Phillip Lee resided here in Anderson, New Madrid, Missouri, USA
Anderson, New Madrid, Missouri, USA
1920
5 January 1920
Age 66
Death of John Phillip Lee in Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri, United States of America
Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 May 1854
    Event Place: Edgewood, Effingham County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mason, Effingham, Illinois; Roll: 205; Page: 445b; Enumeration District: 141
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Larkinsburg, Clay, Illinois; Roll: M593_196; Page: 102B
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 5 Range 5, Clay, Illinois; Roll: M653_162; Page: 614; Family History Lib
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Anderson, New Madrid, Missouri; Roll: T624_802; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1374815
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Illinois, County Marriages, Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 5 Range 5, Clay, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 5 Range 5, Clay, Illinois; Roll: M653_162; Page: 614; Family History Lib

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Larkinsburg, Clay, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Larkinsburg, Clay, Illinois; Roll: M593_196; Page: 102B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mason, Effingham, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mason, Effingham, Illinois; Roll: 205; Page: 445b; Enumeration District: 141

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Anderson, New Madrid, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Anderson, New Madrid, Missouri; Roll: T624_802; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0105; FHL microfilm: 1374815

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 January 1920
    Event Place: Hornersville, Dunklin County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Box Elder, Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for John Lee

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE