"The LaFayette Sun" - April 28, 1926:

John T. Lee.

I moved from Harris County, Ga., to Chambers County, Ala., 47 years ago. John T. Lee was among the first whose acquaintance I made. I was married at the time and soon after this he married Miss Frankie Danielly. We lived close neighbors for a long time and I soon found him and his dear wife to be as noble characters as we had in all of the land. For most half a century I have been intimately associated with him and his family and I know they stand among those we term the "salt" of our country. He by the mutual help of his true companion have reared a large family of sons and daughters to call them blessed.
He was a Christian gentleman and has attended many of my appointments and the preaching done among us by ministers who visited the churches I served. For my encouragement he often said that no minister he had ever heard could present the truth of the scriptures any clearer than I did. Years ago he had to go to the hospital in Atlanta, Ga., for treatment of his eye and it was while there that he saw himself a great sinner before God, begged God for mercy and was made happy in the Lord who forgave all his sins. He said I was the first one he desired to tell this gracious experience to.
I greatly desired to attend his burial at Bethel near Welch last Friday, but feeble health and rain prevented me from doing so. "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord; they rest from their labors and their works do follow them." To his large and sorrowing family we extend our heartfelt sympathy and pray God to make them all as strong in character as he.

Written voluntarily by one who loved him.

- J. T. Satterwhite.

Note: J. T. Satterwhite was pastor of Mount Pisgah Church at Stroud.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - April 28, 1926:

MR. JOHN T. LEE DIED THURSDAY AT HIS WELSH HOME

The news of the death of Mr. John T. Lee at his home at Welsh, five miles south of Roanoke last Thursday, carried sorrow to many hearts throughout this entire section, for he had long been a leading citizen of the northern part of
Chambers county. Mr. Lee was nearing his seventy-fifth birthday and had been in declining health for many months and confined to his bed for several weeks. His home church, Bethel, where the funeral services were conducted
Friday morning, was crowded by friends and admirers of the deceased and his good family. Music was furnished by a quartet from Roanoke. The pastor of the church, Rev. Brady Bartley, was in charge of the services. A beautiful
tribute was paid to the memory of the deceased by Rev. J.W. Rucker of LaFayette.
Mr. Lee is survived by his wife and eleven children, seven sons and four daughters. Three children in the family have died. Mr. Lee was a good man at home and away from home. He tried to fill well his place in the world and
consequently lived a useful life and had the esteem and confidence of his neighbors. His going hence is a sad loss to those who loved him and to the public at large.
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"The Roanoke Leader" - August 25, 1926:

JOHN T. LEE ESTATE IS SETTLED

Last Thursday at Welsh community the large estate of the late Mr. John T. Lee was settled by the heirs. By agreement, the real estate was sold by John T. Lee Jr. including five tracts, in less than an hour, the whole amounting to $32,125.00. Only heirs were invited to bid.
Mrs. John T. Lee Sr. retains the Welsh home place, including residence, store and 100 acres. The Willis Jordan place of 144 acres was purchased by Pierce D. Lee; the Gauntt place of 112 acres and the former home place was purchased by Homer D. Lee and Roby J. Lee; the Davis place of 141 acres was purchased by William F. Lee; the Smith place of 146 acres was purchased by Misses Lena and Addie Lee. By previous agreement, 276 1/2 acres south of Pearson's Cross Roads was sold to Chris Magbee.
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Alabama Deaths & Burials Index.

Name: John Thomas Lee, Sr.
Birth Date: August 1, 1851
Birth Place: Stroud, Alabama
Death Date: April 22, 1926
Death Place: Welch, Chambers, Alabama
Burial Date: April 23, 1926
Cemetery Name: Bethel
Death Age: 74
Occupation: Farmer
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: William J. Lee
Father Birth Place: Georgia
Mother Name: Lucy Magbie
Mother Birth Place: Georgia
Spouse Name: Sara F. Lee
FHL Film Number: 1908281
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1880 Chambers County, (Bloomingdale) AL Census:

#H66

John Lee 28M Farmer Born AL
Frances Lee 19F Wife Keeping House Born AL
Bettie Lee 10/12F Daughter Born AL
James Danielly 21M Brother-in-law Farmer Born AL
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1900 Chambers County, (Bloomingdale) AL Census:

#H47

John Lee 48M Farmer Born Aug. 1851 in AL
Sarah Lee 39F Wife Born Sept. 1860 in AL (Mother of 13 children; 12 living)
Bettie Lee 20F Daughter Born Sept. 1879 in AL
William Lee 19M Son Farm Laborer Born April 1881 in AL
Milton Lee 17M Son Farm Laborer Born Jan. 1883 in AL
James Lee 15M Born May 1885 in AL
Robert Lee 11M son At School Born Oct. 1888 in AL
Walter Lee 9M Son At School Born July 1890 in AL
Mattie Lee 7F Daughter At School Born June 1892 in AL
Pierce Lee 6M Son Born Feb. 1894 in AL
Lena Lee 4F Daughter Born Aug. 1895 in AL
Roby Lee 3M Son Born March 1897 in AL
Addie Lee 1F Daughter Born March 1899 in AL
John Lee 13M Son Born Jan. 1887 in AL
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1910 Chambers County, (Pearson's X-roads) AL Census:

#H263

John T. Lee Sr. 58M Farmer Born AL
Sarah F. Lee 49F Wife Born AL (Mother of 14 children; 12 living)
James E. Lee 24M Son Born AL
John T. Lee Jr. 23M Son Farmer Born AL
Robert E. Lee 21M Son Farmer Born AL
Mattie L. Lee 17F Daughter Laborer Born AL
Pearce Lee 16M Son Laborer Born AL
Lena T. Lee 14F Daughter Laborer Born AL
Roby J. Lee 13M Son Laborer Born AL
Adie P. Lee 11F Daughter Laborer Born AL
Homer D. Lee 8M Son Laborer Born AL
Matilda B. Turner 56F Sister Own Income Born AL (Widow)
Frank Simpson 24M (Black) Hired Man-Laborer Born AL
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