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Paul James Lee 1886–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 May 1886

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 1978

Death Location: Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Ruth Tilley, Sarah Thorpe

Children(s): Sarah Lee-Jackson, Marie Lee, Joseph Lee, James Lee, Pauline Lee, Mary Lee

Paul James Lee was born in 1886 in North Carolina, the child of Ben Lee And Sarah Mitchell. In 1920, Paul James Lee resided in Oak Grove, Durham, North Carolina, USA. Paul James Lee married Ruth Fletta Tilley, Sarah Thorpe, and had children including Edna Lee, James Lee, Joseph Lee, Marie Lee, Mary Lee, Pauline Lee, Sarah Lee Jackson. Paul James Lee passed away in 1978 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Paul James Lee was born in 1886 in North Carolina, the child of Ben Lee And Sarah Mitchell.
  • In 1920, Paul James Lee resided in Oak Grove, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
  • Paul James Lee married Ruth Fletta Tilley, Sarah Thorpe, and had children including Edna Lee, James Lee, Joseph Lee, Marie Lee, Mary Lee, Pauline Lee, Sarah Lee Jackson.
  • Paul James Lee passed away in 1978 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Paul Lee's Ancestors

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Paul Lee
1886–1978
Birth Place: North Carolina
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Paul Lee's Descendants

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Paul (James) Lee (14 May 1886–1978) m. Ruth (Fletta) Tilley (1913–19 Feb 2001) m. Sarah Thorpe (25 Dec 1894–8 Jun 1956)
  1. 1. Sarah Lee-Jackson 1924–2021 m. Edward (Benny Beavers) Sr. 1927–1989 m. Alvin (Allen) Gill 1923–1990
  2. 2. Marie Lee 1914– m. Allen Woods 1913–
  3. 3. Joseph Lee 1917–
  4. 4. James Lee 1920–2001
  5. 5. Pauline Lee 1918–1982 m. Manderville Thelmas 1924–1980
    1. 1. Sally (Ann) Thelmas 1948–1977
    2. 2. Carolyn Thelmas 1950–2018
    3. 3. Diane (K) Thelmas 1943–1989
    4. 4. Janice (Marie) Thelmas 1950–2024 m. Floyd (Williams) Jr. 1941–2006
  6. 6. Mary Lee 1926–1929

Paul Lee's Timeline

12 Records

1886
14 May 1886
Birth of Paul James Lee in North Carolina
North Carolina
1886
14 May 1886
Birth of Paul James Lee
None
1920
1920
Age 34
Paul James Lee resided here in Oak Grove, Durham, North Carolina, USA
Oak Grove, Durham, North Carolina, USA
1921
1921
Age 35
Paul James Lee resided here in Port Huron, Michigan, USA
Port Huron, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Paul James Lee resided here in Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA
Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA
1931
1931
Age 45
Paul James Lee resided here in Port Huron, Michigan, USA
Port Huron, Michigan, USA
1933
1933
Age 47
Paul James Lee resided here in Port Huron, Michigan, USA
Port Huron, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Paul James Lee resided here in Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan
Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 54
Paul James Lee resided here in Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA
Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 65
Paul James Lee resided here in Michigan
Michigan
1978
17 May 1978
Age 92
Death of Paul James Lee in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
1978
1978
Age 92
Death of Paul James Lee in Port Huron
Port Huron

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 May 1886
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01816; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 74-53
    [2] Michigan Deaths
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oak Grove, Durham, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1291; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 64
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 2340760
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [8] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times Herald; Publication Date: 18 May 1978; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.2960436,0.6723949,0.497581

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 May 1886

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Oak Grove, Durham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Oak Grove, Durham, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1291; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 64

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 2340760

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01816; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 74-53

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01816; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 74-53

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Port Huron
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times Herald; Publication Date: 18 May 1978; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.2960436,0.6723949,0.497581

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan Deaths

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1978
    Event Place: Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan Deaths
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1978
    Event Place: Port Huron
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times Herald; Publication Date: 18 May 1978; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.2960436,0.6723949,0.497581

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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