Biographical Sketch from: History of Grundy County, Missouri 1881:
Margaret Scott was born in Pike County, Missouri, January 1, 1837. She was a daughter of Andrew and Jane Scott, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter of Virginia. They came to Missouri in 1822, settled in Pike County and lived there till they migrated to Grundy county in 1856, and located in Harrison Township where Mrs. Lee now lives. Her father died August 24, 1867, and her mother, February 27, 1870. Miss Scott was nineteen years of age when she came to Grundy County. She was united in marriage, April 30, 1861, to William Lee, who was a native of Clinton County, Missouri, born November 13, 1836. His parents were originally from Virginia, and his father died August 6, 1856, and his mother, in February, 1864. Mr. and Mrs. Lee became the parents of five children, three of whom are living; viz., Benjamin L., born February 17, 1862; Joseph A., born January 24, 1864; and Ada, born September 4, 1871. Victoria died when four years of age, and Hettie when six. Mr. Lee died August 30, 1872. He was a man universally beloved by all who knew him, and esteemed for his social qualities. Mrs. Lee lives upon the homestead, and her sons, Benjamin and Joseph, are carrying on the farm. They deserve great credit for their industry and the affection shown their mother, and sister Ada. Mrs. Lee is a member of the Methodist Church, and the family is highly respected.
Margaret Scott was born in Pike County, Missouri, January 1, 1837. She was a daughter of Andrew and Jane Scott, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter of Virginia. They came to Missouri in 1822, settled in Pike County and lived there till they migrated to Grundy county in 1856, and located in Harrison Township where Mrs. Lee now lives. Her father died August 24, 1867, and her mother, February 27, 1870. Miss Scott was nineteen years of age when she came to Grundy County. She was united in marriage, April 30, 1861, to William Lee, who was a native of Clinton County, Missouri, born November 13, 1836. His parents were originally from Virginia, and his father died August 6, 1856, and his mother, in February, 1864. Mr. and Mrs. Lee became the parents of five children, three of whom are living; viz., Benjamin L., born February 17, 1862; Joseph A., born January 24, 1864; and Ada, born September 4, 1871. Victoria died when four years of age, and Hettie when six. Mr. Lee died August 30, 1872. He was a man universally beloved by all who knew him, and esteemed for his social qualities. Mrs. Lee lives upon the homestead, and her sons, Benjamin and Joseph, are carrying on the farm. They deserve great credit for their industry and the affection shown their mother, and sister Ada. Mrs. Lee is a member of the Methodist Church, and the family is highly respected.
Biographical Sketch from: History of Grundy County, Missouri 1881:
Margaret Scott was born in Pike County, Missouri, January 1, 1837. She was a daughter of Andrew and Jane Scott, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter of Virginia. They came to Missouri in 1822, settled in Pike County and lived there till they migrated to Grundy county in 1856, and located in Harrison Township where Mrs. Lee now lives. Her father died August 24, 1867, and her mother, February 27, 1870. Miss Scott was nineteen years of age when she came to Grundy County. She was united in marriage, April 30, 1861, to William Lee, who was a native of Clinton County, Missouri, born November 13, 1836. His parents were originally from Virginia, and his father died August 6, 1856, and his mother, in February, 1864. Mr. and Mrs. Lee became the parents of five children, three of whom are living; viz., Benjamin L., born February 17, 1862; Joseph A., born January 24, 1864; and Ada, born September 4, 1871. Victoria died when four years of age, and Hettie when six. Mr. Lee died August 30, 1872. He was a man universally beloved by all who knew him, and esteemed for his social qualities. Mrs. Lee lives upon the homestead, and her sons, Benjamin and Joseph, are carrying on the farm. They deserve great credit for their industry and the affection shown their mother, and sister Ada. Mrs. Lee is a member of the Methodist Church, and the family is highly respected.
Margaret Scott was born in Pike County, Missouri, January 1, 1837. She was a daughter of Andrew and Jane Scott, the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter of Virginia. They came to Missouri in 1822, settled in Pike County and lived there till they migrated to Grundy county in 1856, and located in Harrison Township where Mrs. Lee now lives. Her father died August 24, 1867, and her mother, February 27, 1870. Miss Scott was nineteen years of age when she came to Grundy County. She was united in marriage, April 30, 1861, to William Lee, who was a native of Clinton County, Missouri, born November 13, 1836. His parents were originally from Virginia, and his father died August 6, 1856, and his mother, in February, 1864. Mr. and Mrs. Lee became the parents of five children, three of whom are living; viz., Benjamin L., born February 17, 1862; Joseph A., born January 24, 1864; and Ada, born September 4, 1871. Victoria died when four years of age, and Hettie when six. Mr. Lee died August 30, 1872. He was a man universally beloved by all who knew him, and esteemed for his social qualities. Mrs. Lee lives upon the homestead, and her sons, Benjamin and Joseph, are carrying on the farm. They deserve great credit for their industry and the affection shown their mother, and sister Ada. Mrs. Lee is a member of the Methodist Church, and the family is highly respected.
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