This manuscript is a compilation of various early records of Lee County, Virginia. It is suggested that you use the index liberally for your searches which starts on page 152. Surnames will appear under a variety of spellings so be sure to check them all.
This is a transcription of the death records of Lee County, Virginia from 1853-1897. Over 36,000 records are transcribed in this free digital PDF book.
Malden Jones, born in 1818 in Virginia, became a vital figure in Douglas County’s growth over sixty years. After relocating west in 1840, he began farming and later opened a general store, significantly contributing to the local economy. His political career included serving as sheriff and state senator. With humble beginnings, he amassed substantial land and a notable residence. Jones, married in 1880 and a father of eleven, was respected for his integrity and influence, remaining active in community affairs throughout his life.
James Fulkerson, originally Volkerson from Germany, immigrated to America and settled in North Carolina before moving to Virginia. He married Mary VanHook and had twelve children. His son, Robert C., a War of 1812 veteran and former Sheriff of Lee County, later relocated to Missouri. He served as Treasurer of Montgomery County for a decade and was a devoted family man, marrying twice and having seven children. Fulkerson passed away in 1876, leaving a legacy marked by service and faith.
Dr. Andrew T. Still, born in 1828 in Virginia, spent over twenty years in Kansas, where he farmed, practiced medicine, and served in the Civil War. Educated in Tennessee, he followed his family’s medical tradition and contributed significantly to local healthcare and education. He co-founded Baker University and served in various capacities during the war. In 1874, Still pioneered osteopathy, establishing the American School of Osteopathy in Kirksville, Missouri, which gained international recognition for its innovative approach to medicine.
John C. Gray was born on February 3, 1877, in Lee County, Virginia. He moved with his family to Missouri and later to Kansas, before settling in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, in 1895. Gray initially established a general merchandise business with his brother, later transitioning into real estate. In 1912, he purchased the Coca-Cola Bottling Works, achieving significant success. He married Nola Edmondson, and they had four daughters. A Methodist and active in the Chamber of Commerce, he witnessed Bartlesville grow from a population of 300 to over 14,000.