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Lawrence Washington Lee (1831 - 1916)

Lawrence Washington Lee
Born in Missourimap
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Son of and
Brother of , , , and
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died at age 84 in Valley View, Cooke County, Texasmap
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Biography

Born to Noah Green Lee and Sarah Harvey-Lee of Virginia.

"He was the founder of Valley View, Texas."

Marriage

"Missouri Marriages, 1750-1920,"
Name Lawrence M. Lee
Spouse's Name Mary Ann Fryer
Event Date 01 Nov 1859
Event Place Cooper,Missouri
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1860 Madison Township, Johnson, Missouri,
Age 28
Birth Year (Estimated) 1832
Birthplace Missouri
Page 279
Lawren W Lee M 28 Missouri Farmer
Mary A Lee F 19 Missouri
Peyton Alison M 18 Missouri Farm Hand
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POTTER-HURLEY HOUSE
Historical Marker # 4099
Location: 108 Church Street
City: Gainesville
Marker Erected: 1973
Marker Text:
Capt. L. W. Lee (1831-1916), a Confederate veteran, moved here from Missouri, 1869; founded Valley View (10 mi. S), 1873; became a leading cattleman of area.

In 1894, as a wedding gift for daughter Ella (Mrs. J. M. Potter), built this house. Bought 1949 and preserved by Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hurley. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1973." (from f-a-g )

RESEARCH NOTE;;
There is no source, familysearch.org/nps.org/fold3
That gives us any indication that he served in any of the Regiments
NORTH or SOUTH

Children

Ella Lee Potter (1861 - 1933
R. Perry Lee (1870 - 1896
Zoe Lee Mann (1875 - 1920

Siblings

Mary Jane Lee Jennings/Kelley (1839 - 1899
James L. Lee (1843 - 1912
Angeline E. Lee Swinford (1852 - 1897

Death

Name Noah G. Lee
Birthplace Virginia
Wife Sarah Harvey
Son L. W. Lee
Other information in the record of L. W. Lee from Texas Deaths and Burials
Name L. W. Lee
Gender Male
Burial Date 13 Feb 1916
Burial Place Gainesville, Texas
Death Date 12 Feb 1916
Death Place Valley View, Cooke, Texas
Age 84
Birth Date 27 Oct 1831
Birthplace Missouri
Occupation Land Holder & Stockman
Race White
Marital Status Married
Father's Name Noah G. Lee
Father's Birthplace Virginia
Mother's Name Sarah Harvey
Mother's Birthplace Virginia
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Sources

find a grave
Created by: J Vogel --Record added: Jul 18, 2010
Find A Grave Memorial# 55121287
  • "Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F6T6-6JT : 12 December 2014), Noah G. Lee in entry for L. W. Lee, 12 Feb 1916; citing Valley View, Cooke, Texas, reference p 3; FHL microfilm 1,455,550.




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