H. J. Lee

LEE, CRAIN, HALL

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Date: 4/27/2005 at 18:25:25

LEE, H. J., farmer, Sec. 24; born in Essex Co., N. Y., Sept. 4, 1823; in 1830 came to Huron Co., Ohio; in 1835 came to Elkhart Co., Ind.; in 1854 came to West Union; owns 100 acres valued at $30 per acre. Married Mrs. Joannah Crain Sept. 10, 1840; her maiden name was Hall; she was born Nov. 14, 1803; she had eight children by first marriage, six living - Mary A., Nelson, Olive, Calvin, Edwin, and W. J.; had one child by second marriage who died in infancy. Are members of M. E. Church. Edwin enlisted in the late war and has not been heard of since. W. J. enlisted in Co. F, 9th I. V. I.; was wounded at the battle of Lookout Mountain; was in other battles.

1878 History of Fayette Co. Iowa - West Union Twp.
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