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Robert Taylor Lee, Jr. Papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS-3002

  • Staff Only

This collection consists of genealogical information documenting John Lee, Esquire of Johnston County, North Carolina and his son Captain Thomas Lee of Hawkins County, Tennessee. These materials include photographs of gravestones, copies and transcripts of correspondence from the 1800s, genealogical records, lists of Civil War prisoners of war from 1863 to 1865, and newspaper articles.

Dates

  • circa 1916-1996
  • Majority of material found within 1969-1996

Conditions Governing Access

Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Abstract

This collection consists of genealogical information documenting John Lee, Esquire of Johnston County, North Carolina and his son Captain Thomas Lee of Hawkins County, Tennessee.

Biographical/Historical Note

John Lee, Esquire was born around 1690 in Northumberland County, Virginia. He died around 1766 in Johnston County, North Carolina. Captain Thomas Lee was born around 1735 in Northumberland, Virginia. He died July 2, 1816 in Hawkins County, Tennessee.

Arrangement

This collection consists of five folders in one box.

Acquisition Note

Donated to Special Collections, October 13, 2006.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480