Death Records of Lee County, Virginia, 1853-1897
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.
Creech
Biographical Sketch of Harris Creech
Harris Creech was born on February 26, 1874, in Cleveland, to James and Clarabelle Simmods Creech. He received a high school education and married Carlotta Pope in Allegan, Michigan, on October 7, 1903. They had two children, Florence and James. Creech has been associated with The Garfield Savings Bank Co. since 1892, currently serving as vice president and treasurer of The Ajax Manufacturing Company. He is also a member of the Union and Mayfield Clubs.
L. D. Creech
Seaman 2nd Class L. D. Creech, son of W. P. and Selina V. Creech from Johnston County, entered the U.S. Naval Reserve Force on June 1, 1918, in Richmond, Virginia. After initial training at Camp St. Helena, he was transferred to the Operational Base in Virginia and subsequently assigned to the U.S.S. Virginia, where he patrolled the coastal waters from Norfolk, Virginia, to Boston, Massachusetts.
David A. Creech
David A. Creech, a private in Company M of the 120th Regiment, 30th Division, hailed from Johnston County. He was the son of J. I. and Mrs. Lucillea Creech and entered the service on May 24, 1916, in Durham, N.C. After training at Camp Sevier and Camp Merritt, he sailed for France on May 17, 1918. He participated in key battles, including Ypres and the Bellicourt-Lys Offensive, before being mustered out at Camp Jackson, S.C., in April 1919.
Grover Creech
Grover Creech served as a 1st Class Private in Company E of the 107th Infantry, 27th Division. Born in Johnson County to A. Creech and his wife, he was married to Martha Ellen Creech. He enlisted on August 5, 1918, at Pine Level, North Carolina, and underwent training at Camp Wadsworth, South Carolina, before sailing for France on September 15, 1918. Creech returned to the United States on March 9, 1919, and was mustered out at Camp Lee, Virginia, on April 9, 1919.
Rough Riders
The compiled military service records of 1,235 Rough Riders, including Theodore Roosevelt, have been digitized. Each record features individual jackets detailing the soldier’s name, organization, rank, and medical records. The records also contain personal information and documentation descriptions. Discharges occurred for various reasons, such as age, ability, discipline issues, or hardship. This initiative provides significant insights into the personnel of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry during the Spanish-American War.