MRS. JANE ANN LEE, a popular and intelligent lady of Jefferson township, is a daughter of Samuel Scott, whose father, Josiah, of Scotch descent, was a resident of Washington county, Penn., where he was united in marriage with Jane Noble. Eight children were born to Josiah and Jane (Noble) Scott, namely: Samuel, John, Hugh, Alexander, and four daughters, whose names have not been ascertained. Samuel Scott (the father of our subject) was born about the year 1779, near Washington borough, where he was trained to agricultural pursuits, which he followed through life. He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Ann, daughter of William Wiley, a farmer of Washington county, and their children were: William W., Josiah N., Jane Ann and Samuel G. Of this family, William and Josiah N. are deceased, and Samuel G. is a prominent farmer of Smith township, this county.
Jane Ann (Scott) Lee (subject of this sketch) was born October 3, 1817, near Washington borough, and assisted in the household duties of the home until she grew to womanhood. Miss Scott then attended Washington Female Seminary for two years, and was married October 5, 1837, to John Lee. His father, Hugh Lee, was a native of Ireland, who, emigrating, settled on the farm in Cross Creek township, Washington county, Penn., where Mr. W. C. Lee is now living. After the marriage of John and Jane (Scott) Lee they came to the present home farm in Jefferson township, where children were born and reared as follows: William S., born October 18, 1838; Eliza A., born June 13, 1841; May M., born March 25, 1843; Hannah J., born March 20, 1846; John C., born August 2, 1847; Samuel W., born January 14, 1850; Hugh, born December 25, 1851; Alice, born January 26, 1853; and Lucy, born July 19, 1856, all of whom are living. Mr. Lee died April 23, 1856, and at that time owned over 300 acres of fertile farm land, which is kept in an excellent state of cultivation by the present owners. In politics he was a counselor and adviser of the Whig party. In religion he was a member of the Presbyterian Church, which he served as trustee and in various other capacities.
Eliza Ann, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lee, grew to womanhood under the parental roof, and was united in marriage December 29 1859, with A. M. Foster. To this union were born four children: Lenora, born April 14, 1861; Eliza Jane, born April 2, 1862; Harry W., born June 4, 1864; and Lee Ellis, born October 2, 1869. Of these children, Lee Ellis is the only living member (the others having died in youth). He resides with his mother and grandmother, and has entire control of the home place.
HUGH LEE, the youngest son of John and Jane Ann Lee, was born on the farm in Jefferson township, where his mother is now living. He passed his younger days in attending the common schools of his neighborhood, and assisting in the general duties of the home place. On October 7, 1873 he was married to Jennie R., daughter of Robert Scott, of Burgettstown, Penn. The young couple lived on an adjoining farm until they erected their present beautiful home (which was built in 1885) upon the old place. One son has blessed their union: Harry Scott Lee, born October 14, 1874. Hugh Lee bears the family name, through which he inherits his present home. In politics he has always been a stanch Republican. He is a conscientious member of the Cross Creek Presbyterian Church.
Text taken from page 1321 of:
Beers, J. H. and Co., Commemorative Biographical Record of Washington County, Pennsylvania (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1893).Transcribed February 1997 by Neil and Marilyn Morton of Oswego, IL as part of the Beers Project.
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