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Edward Westcot Lee

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Edward Westcot Lee

Birth
Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York, USA
Death
3 Aug 1891 (aged 82)
Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York, USA
Burial
Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, New York, USA Add to Map
Plot
Section HF 4, Lot 36, Grave - B
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Per 1875 N.Y. State Census 2 June, Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co.
Edward W. Lee age 64, dry goods merchant, owns land. Wife: Anna M age 62. Children: James E. age 38 accountant, Mary age 31. All born Saratoga Co. 1 domestic.
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The Saratogian, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Thurs. 6 Aug 1891

A few minutes before midnight on Monday night [3 Aug] Edward W. Lee, a lifelong resident of Ballston Spa, died at his home on Front Street after years of suffering. Mr. Lee was, before he was prostrated by paralysis, about 10 years age, one of the leading business men of Ballston,and for many years conducted business in a store situated at the corner of Front and Bath Streets, where the First National Bank now stands [now Ballston Spa Village offices]. He was born in Ballston Spa, May 3, 1809, reared here, in early life in business with his father, whom he succeeded. He married Miss Anna M. Williams October 10, 1831. He leaves his family, his wife, 4 daughters and 1 son. His funeral will be attended tomorrow afternoon at 4 o’clock.

Excerpts from: Centennial History of Ballston Spa 1907 at archive.org
Edward Westcot Lee eldest son of Joel Lee born May 3, 1809. County Treasurer 1847-1849, Member of the Presbyterian Church and an elder, county superintendent of the poor.

Researched and transcribed by Bill Preston #47695598
Per 1875 N.Y. State Census 2 June, Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co.
Edward W. Lee age 64, dry goods merchant, owns land. Wife: Anna M age 62. Children: James E. age 38 accountant, Mary age 31. All born Saratoga Co. 1 domestic.
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The Saratogian, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Thurs. 6 Aug 1891

A few minutes before midnight on Monday night [3 Aug] Edward W. Lee, a lifelong resident of Ballston Spa, died at his home on Front Street after years of suffering. Mr. Lee was, before he was prostrated by paralysis, about 10 years age, one of the leading business men of Ballston,and for many years conducted business in a store situated at the corner of Front and Bath Streets, where the First National Bank now stands [now Ballston Spa Village offices]. He was born in Ballston Spa, May 3, 1809, reared here, in early life in business with his father, whom he succeeded. He married Miss Anna M. Williams October 10, 1831. He leaves his family, his wife, 4 daughters and 1 son. His funeral will be attended tomorrow afternoon at 4 o’clock.

Excerpts from: Centennial History of Ballston Spa 1907 at archive.org
Edward Westcot Lee eldest son of Joel Lee born May 3, 1809. County Treasurer 1847-1849, Member of the Presbyterian Church and an elder, county superintendent of the poor.

Researched and transcribed by Bill Preston #47695598

Gravesite Details

Husband of Anna M. Williams.



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