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Note: were married 9 January 1851 by James M. Cook, Justice of the Peace inClarke County, Georgia.
Nathan Lee is listed as item No. 7 in the Proceedings on the Estate ofHarris House Deceased by Henry Luke Administrator, dated 1 May 1852.Nathan received $54.65 on 4 November 1851 "in full my distributiveshare of estate of Harris House, deceased, in right of my wife SarahLee, formerly Sarah House, daughter of Harris House." Nathan's markwas placed on this document instead of his signature. This documentwas filed in Clarke County, Georgia.
MILITARY: Nathan fought in the Civil War. In the book, The First 100Years--A Short History of Cobb County in Georgia, Nathan Lee islisted as a Confederate soldier, Company I, 42nd Georgia Regiment,(This book is located in the Clayton Research Library, Houston, TX,Gen975.8 T287.) I also found Nathan Lee listed in the book, Roster ofthe Confederate Soldiers of Georgia 1861-1865, Vol. 4, p. 601. Thefollowing is information obtained from this book: "Lee,Nathan--Private Mar. 4, 1862. Wounded at Resaca, Ga. May 15, 1864; NewHope Church, Ga. May 25, 1864; in left leg at Nashville, Tenn. Dec.16, 1864. Surrendered at Greensboro, N.C. Apr. 26, 1865. (Born inGa. Mar. 9, 1825.)"
Also listed in the same company is Henry J. Lee and William J. Lee.(This was one reason why I thought William J., Henry J., and Nathanwere brothers. They had joined the same company.)
At the end of the list of men who served in this company called the"Fulton Blues," is the following description of where this groupfought:
"This company left Camp McDonald, Ga., Apr. 16, 1862. Arrived atKnoxville, Tenn. Apr. 17, 1862. Marched thence to Cumberland Gap,Tenn., arriving there Apr. 28, 1862. Left Vicksburg, Miss. May 1,1863. Engaged the enemy at Baker's Creek, Miss. May 16, 1863.Captured by enemy at Vicksburg, Miss. July 4, 1863, and paroled July1863. Reorganized at Decatur, Ga. and left there Oct. 2, 1863.Arrived at Chickamauga, Ga. Oct 3, 1863. Left Sweetwater, Tenn. Nov.1, 1863. Arrived near Chattanooga, Tenn. Nov. 15, 1863. Participatedin fight at Missionary Ridge, Tenn. Nov. 25, 1863, and went fromthence to Dalton, Ga."
CENSUS: I cannot find Nathan in the 1870 census. It was noted in the1870 Georgia Index that a lot of Georgians did not register for the1870 census because they did not trust the government following theCivil War.
DEATH: At this date (1 Aug 1996), I believe Sarah (Nathan's wife)died in 1871. There is a Sallie, wife of N. Lee, buried in Old SmyrnaCemetery, Cobb County, GA. The tombstone's dates are 1827-1871. (Iwrote the Smyrna Cemetery Association in January 1996 to see if N. Leewas our Nathan Lee, but they didn't have that information.) If thisis our Sarah, it could be that Sarah died during or after giving birthto Nellie. I have Nellie's birth date circa 1871. (I need to findNellie's exact birth date.)
MARRIAGE: Nathan married Mrs. Martha Ray 25 March 1874 in CobbCounty. Martha's maiden name was Thompson and she was first married toGeorge Ray, who died 6 April 1870. Nathan brought to this marriage 7children, ranging in age from 3 through 20. One daughter Martha hadmarried in January of 1873. Martha had 3 children of her own:William, 11; Frances, 9; and James, 7.
LAND: On 19 Nov 1875, Nathan bought land from George T. Ogletree.This land was located in the 17th District, second section of CobbCounty, No. 328, 322, and 321, each containing 40 acres. Nathan paid$1000 for this land. George T. Ogletree was the husband of NancyHouse, who was the sister of Sarah House, Nathan's first wife. (Needto look on the map to see where this land is located.) I believe thatthis land is where Nathan built his rock house. This deed wasrecorded in Fulton County, GA, 4, May 1883.
Marilyn Henley and I interviewed Lewis Lee, grandson of Nathan Lee, onMonday, February 20, 1995. Lewis is the owner of Lee Motor Company inMableton, Georgia. His car dealership is located approximately 5.5miles west of Interstate 285 on Bankhead Highway. During ourinterview Lewis said that Nathan Lee's house was still standing. Soafterwards, Lewis drove us to the "rock house," as he called it. FromLewis' company we drove east on Bankhead Highway towards theinterstate. At Cooper Lake Road, we turned north (a Conoco stationwas on the northwest corner.). We followed this curvy road until weturned right onto Civitania Road. The rock house is located at 5160Civitania Road and is now owned by Ann Winters. Lewis told us thatthis house was built about 1875.
COURT: On 3 November 1879 Martha filed a petition to sell her lot ofland, No. 182 in the 17th District, 2nd section of Cobb County andreinvest the proceeds in the lots, No. 321, 322, and 328 in the samesection and district where she is now living with her second husband,Nathan Lee. The reinvestment is for the maintenance and education ofher three children. Petition was granted.
LAND: On 11 Dec 1893, Nathan sold 141 acres for $700 to C. M.Anderson. This land was located in the 17th District, 2nd section ofCobb County and consisted of Lots No. 328, 322, and 321. Each lotcontained 40 acres. This land also included half of Lot No. 327 andone acre of Lot No. 320. (Note that Nathan had bought this land in1875 for $1000.)
CENSUS: Nathan and Martha Lee are found again in the 1900 GeorgiaCensus, Coxes District, Cobb County, Reel No. 188, ED 33, Sheet 5,Lines 18-23. Nathan lists his age as 75 and his birthdate as March1825. Nathan is a farmer who owns his farm with no mortgage. Marthais 57 and born in December 1842. It is noted that she is a mother of10 children with 7 of these children living. Two children were livingwith Nathan and Martha at this time: Charlie, age 18, born July 1881;and Bertha "M," age 16, born October 1883.
The census also lists three more people living with Nathan and Martha.Savanah Ray is listed as a daughter-in-law, born December 1860, age39, and is a widow. Martha Ray is listed as a granddaughter, bornFebruary 1886, age 14. (I'm not sure at this time (August 1996) whichson of Martha's married Savanah.) One boarder by the name of NewtonGreshem? is also living here. Newton is 16, born June 1883 inGeorgia, and lists his occupation as a farm hand.
Living in the house listed just before Nathan and Martha Lee isWilliam and Harriett Wade. Harriet is Nathan and Martha's daughter.William Wade is 22, born May 1878 in Georgia, and lists his occupationas a farmer. Harriett Wade is his wife of 4 years, age 21, born May1879 in Georgia. Harriett and William have one son Hubbert, age 2,born May 1896 in Georgia.
In the same district, but on Sheet 2, Lines 24-26, Thos E. and hisfamily are listed. Thomas (one of Nathan and Martha Lee's sons) is 24and born May 1876. He is a farmer who rents his farm. Thomas has beenmarried to Eula E. for two years. Eula is 18 and born February 1881.They have one son, Thomas H., age 1, and born March 1899.
CENSUS: Nathan and Martha are found once more in the 1910 GeorgiaCensus, Coxes District, Cobb County, Reel No. 180, ED 37, Sheet No. 3.(Atlanta Road, Mableton is written along the side of this sheet.)Nathan, age 85, and Martha "J," age 69, have been married 40 years.Nathan lists his occupation as "own income" and owns his home. Thereis a question mark and check mark in the "Blind both eyes" column.Martha lists 10 children with 6 of these children living. Living withNathan and Martha are Henry "O" Lee, 36, son; Georgia, 44,daughter-in-law; Thelma, 9, grandchild; and Savannah Ray, 44,sister-in-law. Henry is a farmer. Henry and Georgia have beenmarried eight years and list one child with one child still living.Savannah is a widow, who lists three children with one of thesechildren living.
Also living in Coxes district are two of Nathan's sons, Thomas E. andCharlie N.
COURT: Nathan's will reads as follows:
State of GA, Cobb Co., Will Book 3, p. 323
Last Will and Testament of Nathan Lee.
I, Nathan Lee, of said state and county, being of sound and disposingmind and memory, do make this my last will and testament.
Item First: I wish my executrix as soon as possible after my death to pay mydebts. If a sale of property be necessary I wish her to select forsale that which can be most advantagiously used for that purpose and Iauthorize her to sell same at public or private sale as she may seefit.
Item Second: I give to my beloved wife, Martha, after my debts are all paid myentire estate both real and personal for and during her natural lifeor widowhood and at her death my entire estate to be divided betweenmy heirs and my wife, Martha, three children by her former husband towit: William Ray, Fannie Landers, and James Ray equally, and in casemy wife, Martha, should marry, she is to have a childs part.
Item Third: I do hereby appoint my wife, Martha, executrix of this my will.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this August 11, 1899.
Nathan Lee (his mark)
Signed and published by Nathan Lee as his last will and testament inthe presence of the undersigned, who subscribe our names hereto aswitnesses at the instance and request of said testator and in hispresence, and in the presence of each other.
This the 11th day of August 1899.
J. O. Allen Newton Bullard T. K. Gresham
DEATH: Nathan died 1 May 1916 at the age of 91 years, 1 month, and 23days. He is buried in Mt. Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, Mableton,GA. (I would like to get his obituary, but have not been able to findit. According to Jack Nunn of the Cobb County Genealogical Society,the microfilm of the Marietta Daily Journal for that period ismissing.)
COURT: On 10 May 1916, T. K. Gresham, W. P. Garner, H. R. Brown, G.W. Glore, and D. W. Bennett were appointed appraisers of the estate ofNathan. On 13 May, the appraisers listed the following inventory andappraisement of Nathan's estate: Notes and accounts, $3356; 1 lothousehold goods, $100; 1 lot of land #189 in 18th District, 2ndsection, $700; 1 lot of land #190 in same district and section, $700;2 cows @ $25, $50; 3 head of hogs, $25; 1 lot farming tools, $10.Total of $4941. Martha signed it on 16 May stating that the inventorywas "true and correct." (Source: Inventory & Appraisement Record,Book C, p. 225.)
COURT: On 7 November 1916, Martha gave title of 78 acres of land toAnnie F. Dunn. Evidently, Nathan had sold this land to Annie Dunnbefore he died, but had not given her the title. The acreage in the18th District, 2nd section consisted of 38 acres of Lot #82, 20 acresof the east half of Lot #151, and 20 acres of the west half of Lot#152. There is no mention how much money was paid for this land. T.K. Gresham was a witness to this deed.
DEATH: Martha died 25 April 1919 at the age of 77 years, 4 months,and 5 days. Martha is buried next to Nathan in the Mt. HarmonyBaptist Church Cemetery, Mableton, GA. No obituary has been obtainedfor Martha.
COURT: On the same day that Martha died, 25 April 1919, Henry O. Leeand Thomas E. Lee (sons of Nathan and Martha) petition the court toappoint T. K. Gresham, temporary administrator of Nathan's estate.(Source: Minutes Book L, p. 139)
Also on the same day, H. R. Brown, W. P. Garner, H. N. Osborn, C. B.Dodgen, and D. W. Bennett were appointed appraisers of Nathan Lee'sestate. On 28 April, the appraisers listed the following inventoryand appraisement of Nathan's estate: "One pig and half interest inone more, $15; Fifty bushels of corn more or less, $100; Three hundredbundles of fodder, $7.50; Ten gallons of roofing paint, $0.60 per gal,$6; One cow, $65; One lot of farming tools, $6; One buggy, $5;Forty-five lbs of meat more or less, $0.30 lb., $13.50; One lotcarpenters tools, $5; One oil tank and contents, $5; One wash pot andthree tubs, $3; One oil tank, one barrel, one grind rock, $1; One halfinterest in mower and rake, $7.50; One stalk cutter, $10; One lot ofearth ware, $1.80; One cook stove and utensils, $15; One table and lotof crockery ware, $20; Twenty lbs of lard more or less $0.30 per lb.,$6; One tin safe, $1.50; Two tables and one bible, $3; Four bedsteadsand two springs, $10; Seven straight chairs and five rockers, $20;Four lamps, $1; Two dressers and one wash stand, $15; One clock, $3;Two sets of blankets and twenty quilts, $25; Six counterpanes and ninesheets, five pairs pillow slips, and three tableclothes, $20; Onesewing machine and looking glass, $15; One shot gun, $8; One artsqaure and two rugs, $10; One trunk, $0.50; Three feather beds and twomatresses, six sets pillows, $34; Twenty five hens and two roosters,$27; Eighty acres land $40 per acre; $3200; watch and razor, $15;money, notes and acct., $4147.90, $481.30. The total was $7844.20.(Source: Inventory & Appraisement Record, Book D, p. 31.)
COURT: On 29 April 1919, T. K. Gresham, temporary administrator ofNathan's estate, petitioned Cobb County Court of Ordinary to sellNathan's personal perishable property because it "is of a perishablenature and is likely to deteriorate in value." The items listed were:"corn, fodder, 2 hogs, one milk cow, 7 arm tools, household andkitchen furniture, one buggy, 1/2 interest in mower and rake, 1 stalkcutter, chickens, one watch, 1 shot gun, one clock, 1 sewing machine,two dressers and washstand, 4 feather beds, one mattress, quilts,sheets, pillows, one lot of table wear, one cook stove and utensils,four bedsteads, two dining tables, 1 lot carpenter tools, one grindstone, 1 oil tank, one scythe, 1 wash pot and 2 tubs, 50 lbs. meat, 20lbs. lard, 1 cotton planter, and 1 grain distributer." The Court ofOrdinary, J. M. Gann, granted Gresham permission to sell the items"after giving notice of such sale by written advertisement for tendays at three or more public places." (Source: Minutes Book, AprilTerm, 1919, Cobb County Court of Ordinary, pp. 141-142.)
Note: Nathan and Sarah's marriage license was issued 28 December 1850. They
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