In 1850, John is found in Grand River Township, Henry County, MO, in his parent's household. He is 24 years old, and a farmer.
In 1860 he is again found farming in Grand River Township, Henry County, MO. He is age 33. His wife is Permelia, age 23, born KY. Children in the household are Larence Lee, age 5, born Mo; Nancy L. Lee, age 4/12, born Mo; James McFall, age 12, born KY; Margaret McFall, age 9, born KY. The next household is his parents.
In 1870 still farming in Grand River Township, Henry County, MO. He is age 45. Parmelia is 35. Children in the household are: Lawrence W Lee, age 16; Nancy J Lee, age 10; John Lee, age 8; William Lee, age 4; and George Lee, age 2.
In 1880 the family has moved to Benton Township, Cedar County, MO. Still a farmer, John is 53 and Pamley is 44. Others in household are: Lawrance Lee, age 25; Nancy J Lee, age 20; William Lee, age 14; George H Lee, age 12; Robert E Lee, age 10; Oscar Lee, age 8.
"United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDZC-ZS2 : 22 December 2020), John Lee in household of James Lee, Grand River Township, Henry, Missouri, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
"United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MHZF-6ZL : 18 February 2021), John C Lee, 1860.
"United States Census, 1870", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M46W-6C8 : 2 January 2021), John C Lee, 1870.
"United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M66L-6FR : 19 February 2021), Jno C Lee, Benton, Cedar, Missouri, United States; citing enumeration district ED 245, sheet 269A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,254,680.
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