Gervase Lee was born about 1590 in Norwell Overhall, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.
He married Elizabeth Ayloffe, daughter of Sir William Ayloffe, MP, 1st Baron of Braxted and Catherine Sterne.
They had children:
1. Robert Lee
2. William Lee
3. Miles Lee
4. Bridget Lee
5. Edward Lee
6. Unknown
He died February 22, 1626 in Lee Hall, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.