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Lee Family History
Lee Genealogy & Family TreeLee is an English name first found in Cheshire, England, where the family held a seat following the Norman Conquest. The name comes from the Old English word leah, meaning “wood clearing,” and was often given to those living near the village Leigh or the River Lee. In addition, it is the common Americanization of Chinese and English surnames that translate to roughly the same and means “plum tree.” It is the 22nd most popular name in the United States. Roots for this name can also be found in China and Ireland. The family motto is Dum spiro spero which means “While I have breath I hope.”
Other spellings include “Leigh,” “Lea,” “Legh,” “Leghe,” “Ligh,” “Lighe,” “Leyie,” and “Ley.” Notable people with the surname include American comic book writer Stan Lee (The Avengers, X-Men, The Amazing Spiderman), American author Harper Lee (To Kill a Mockingbird), American martial artist and actor Bruce Lee (Enter the Dragon), American-Confederate General Robert E. Lee (leader of the southern armies during the Civil War). The first Lee to come to America was Bridget Lee in 1620.
Lee Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Edward Lee -- --, 1853 January 31, 1938 Texas
- Sarah Marie Lee -- --, 1855 January 25, 1889
- Joseph N. Lee -- --, 1850 June 14, 1853 Tennessee
- Hazel Corine Lee -- --, 1917 February 6, 1979 Texas
- Samuel Lee -- --, 1715 December 11, 1771 New Jersey
Lee Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- John Edward Lee -- --, 1895 December 0, 1955 Iowa
- Elizabeth Lee -- --, 1877 June 10, 1894 Kentucky
- Ella Victoria Lee -- --, 1880 January 27, 1956 Ontario
- William Elbert Lee -- --, 1921 March 4, 1985 Texas
- Melvin Lee -- --, 1906 June 5, 1995
