The Lee Family's Research and Commemoration of their Family's Legacy

The Lee family, led by Lt. Col. George R. Lee and Rosa Lee, conducted important genealogical and archival research on which their family history is based and offered additional oral histories to expand this research. They offer this research statement to accompany their work:

"In compiling the history, every attempt was made to be as factual as possible. However, much of the research and information were obtained from oral conversations with other Lee Family members. The nucleus of [the history] is based on the recollected factual information and experiences as told by Alexander Lee, which was published in the York Towh Crier in April 1988. Additional archival research, and a search of census records was conducted by Rosa Lee." The narrative quoted throughout the Lee family exhibit was written in June 1998 by Lt. Col. George R. Lee, and Bernadine "Bernie" Vaughan also contributed significant research.

"It should be understood that much of the family's history...is still incomplete. Dates of birth, marriage, death and names of spouses and children may not have been available or included on some family members. However, our intent is to provide a foundation to build upon. Family members with such valuable information should feel free to pass this on...to be incorporated" by contacting localblackhistories@gmail.com.