Charlie Lee

b. March 19, 1875, d. March 11, 1957
Charlie Lee
FatherWilliam Lee b. about 1839, d. March 21, 1899
MotherMary Selvey b. September 12, 1841, d. March 5, 1907
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NaturalizationCharlie Lee witnessed the naturalization of Charlie Lee.  
(Child) BirthCharlie Lee was born on March 19, 1875 at Merridale Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Child) BaptismHe was baptized on April 6, 1875 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of William Lee and Mary Selvey, and with Joseph Lee, Henry Lee, Edward William Lee and Alfred Lee in 1881 at 78 Merridale Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of William Lee and Mary Lee, and with Alfred Lee and Henry Lee in 1891 at 60 1/2 Zoar Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ImmigrationHe immigrated about 1896. Possibly on 3/5/1896 on the Majestic from Liverpool. 
1900 US CensusHe appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of, Joseph and Louisa Lee
(Groom) MarriageCharlie married Catherine Collins, daughter of James William Collins and Catherine Francis Cronin, about 1904..  
1910 US CensusCharlie, listed as 35 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Catherine, 33 years old, on the 1910 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on 177 Heyward Street, recorded April 15, 1910. Also living with Charlie was his brother in law and sister in law, William,26, and Helen G. Collins,24 and his nephew, James, 1 year, 11 months old.. Charlie was a Decorator of Tinware and William worked in Real Estate. 
Draft Card WW1On his WW1 draft registration card, dated September 12, 1918, Charlie wrote that he worked as a japan decorator at the National Enameling and Stamping Company in Laurel Hill, was of medium height and build, had blue eyes and light hair and that he lived at 708 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, NY. 
1920 US Census Recorded on January 3, 1920, Charlie, listed as 44 years old, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census as the head of household with his wife Catherine, 42 years old. They lived at 708 Hancock Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Also living with them was Charlie's brother in law, William J. Collins, 35, sister in law, Helen G. Collins, 32 and nephew, James Eugene Collins, 11. Charlie worked as a Decorator in a Factory and William worked as a Clerk in a Bank. 
NaturalizationCharlie was naturalized at age 44 on February 26, 1920. He is listed as fair skinned with blue eyes and brown hair.. 
1930 US CensusCharlie, listed as 55 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Catherine, 53 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Richmond Hill, Queens, NY, on 8903 104th Street, recorded April 12, 1930. Charlie was a Furniture Decorator. 
1940 US Census Living at 89-03 104th Street, Charlie was listed on the 1940 Federal Census as the head of household, along with his wife, Catherine, in Richmond Hills, NY, recorded on April 15, 1940. Charlie was listed as 65 years old and his wife, Catherine as 63 years old. Charles worked as an Artist/Designer for a Lampshade Company. 
(Wife) Death On May 4, 1952 his wife, Catherine, died at NY, at age 78. 
(Deceased) DeathCharlie died on March 11, 1957 at NY, at age 81.  
(Interred) BurialHe was buried on March 14, 1957 at St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, Queens, NY,
in section 55, range A, grave 56 with his wife, Catherine.
 

Family

Catherine Collins b. March 19, 1874, d. May 4, 1952
Last EditedJanuary 19, 2017

Davi Lawrence Lee

b. February 10, 1967, d. July 15, 1985
MotherLinda Lou McCarroll b. December 21, 1942, d. December 24, 2005
(Child) BirthDavi Lawrence Lee was born on February 10, 1967 at San Diego, CA. 
(Deceased) DeathDavi died on July 15, 1985 at Los Angeles, CA, at age 18.  
Last EditedMarch 12, 2012

Edward William Lee

b. December 31, 1869, d. April 28, 1953
FatherWilliam Lee b. about 1839, d. March 21, 1899
MotherMary Selvey b. September 12, 1841, d. March 5, 1907
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(Child) BirthEdward William Lee was born on December 31, 1869 at Zoar Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, Jan - Mar 1870. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of William Lee and Mary Lee, and with Joseph Lee, Henry Lee, Sarah Selvey, Ann Selvey and Emily Selvey in 1871 at Court ____ St., Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Child) BaptismHe was baptized on January 1, 1871 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Baptised with Harry.. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of William Lee and Mary Selvey, and with Joseph Lee, Charlie Lee, Henry Lee and Alfred Lee in 1881 at 78 Merridale Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
1892 NY CensusHe, listed as 22, appeared on the 1892 New York State Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of his uncle and aunt, Henry and Lucy Fletcher, and with Sarah Jane Fletcher, Alfred William Fletcher, Louisa Fletcher and Joseph Lee, Edward was a Tinsmith. 
(Son) BirthA son, Henry, was born in July, 1898 at NJ. 
(Groom) Marriage At age 29, Edward married Henrietta Sachse, 22, daughter of Henry K. Sachse and Josephine (?), on February 14, 1899 at Newark, Essex County, NJ..  
1900 US Census Recorded on June 4, 1900, Edward, listed as 30 years old, appeared on the 1900 Federal Census as the head of household with his wife Henrietta, 24 years old. They lived at 388 Lafayette Street, Newark, Essex County, NJ. Their son Henry, 1, was listed as living with them. Edward worked in a Tin Factory. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Meriam, was born on December 5, 1900 at Newark, Essex County, NJ. 
(Son) BirthA son, Edwin, was born on March 27, 1903 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. 
1910 US CensusEdward, listed as 40 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Henrietta, 34 years old, on the 1910 Federal Census of Newark, Essex County, NJ, on 465 Ferry Street, recorded April 27, 1910. Their children, Henry, 11, Meriam, 9 years 4 months, and Edwin Lee, 7 years 1 month, were listed as living with them. Also living with them was Edward's brother in law, Frank August Sachse, listed as 31 years old.. Edward was a Coppersmith in a Tin Factory, Frank Sachse was a House Lather. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Gladys, was born on March 8, 1914 at NJ. 
1920 US Census Recorded on January 22, 1920, Edward, listed as 50 years old, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census as the head of household with his wife Henrietta, 43 years old. They lived at 82 Peshine Avenue, Newark, Essex County, NJ. Their children, Meriam, 19, Edwin, 16, and Gladys Vivian Lee, 5, were listed as living with them. Also living with them was Edward's brother in law, Frank August Sachse, listed as 40 years old.. Edward was a Tinsmith at a Cooking Utensil Works.. 
1930 US CensusEdward, listed as 60 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Henrietta, 48 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Newerk, Essex County, NJ, on 99 Babylon Place, recorded April 2, 1930. Their daughter, Gladys, 16, was listed as living with them. Edward was an Assembler at an Auto Factory. Note, Edward's wife is listed as Glades but it is believed this is a scriveners error. 
(Wife) Death On January 11, 1949 his wife, Henrietta, died at 52 South Center Street, Newark, NJ, at age 72. 
1950 US CensusHe, listed as 80 and divorced, appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Essex, NJ in the household of his son-in-law and daughter, Martin and Gladys Vivian Donaghy. Edward was a Sheetmetal Worker at a Metal Spinning Company. 
(Deceased) DeathEdward died on April 28, 1953 at Orange, NJ, at age 83 of Cardio Vascular Disease.  
(Interred) BurialHe was buried on May 1, 1953 at Rosedale Cemetery, Orange, NJ.

Family

Henrietta Sachse b. March 8, 1876, d. January 11, 1949
Children
Last EditedSeptember 12, 2025

Edwin Lee

b. March 27, 1903, d. January 28, 1990
Edwin Lee 1928
FatherEdward William Lee b. December 31, 1869, d. April 28, 1953
MotherHenrietta Sachse b. March 8, 1876, d. January 11, 1949
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(Child) BirthEdwin Lee was born on March 27, 1903 at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. 
1910 US CensusHe, listed as 7 years 1 month, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Newark, Essex County, NJ in the household of his parents, Edward and Henrietta Lee, and with Henry D. Lee, Meriam L. Lee and Frank August Sachse
1920 US CensusHe was listed as 16 years old and as the son of Edward and Henrietta Lee on the 1920 Federal Census at 82 Peshine Avenue, Newark, Essex County, NJ, and with Meriam L. Lee, Gladys Vivian Lee and Frank August Sachse. Edwin was a Vacuum Stilman at a Chemical Plant. 
Milit-BegHe began military service in 1920 in the US Navy. 
(First) Marriage At age 21, Edwin's first marriage was to Elsie Killman on July 3, 1924..  
DivorceHe and Elsie Lee were divorced on June 17, 1927. 
(Second) Marriage At age 27, Edwin's second marriage was to Mary Anna Van Haelemeersch, 24, daughter of Renatus Aloisius Van Haelemeersch and Elodie Maria Vandekerckhove, on June 7, 1930 at Yuma, AZ.  
Milit-EndHe ended military service on February 1, 1945. 
(Deceased) DeathEdwin died on January 28, 1990 at San Diego, CA, at age 86.  

Family 1

Elsie Killman

Family 2

Mary Anna Van Haelemeersch b. December 26, 1905, d. January 12, 1995
Last EditedMarch 13, 2012

Frances A. Lee

b. March 17, 1908, d. March 28, 2000
FatherFrank Lee
MotherAnna Clarinda Pearce b. January 28, 1883
(Child) BirthFrances A. Lee was born on March 17, 1908 at NY. 
(Deceased) DeathFrances died on March 28, 2000, at age 92.  
Last EditedFebruary 5, 2017

Frank Lee

(Groom) MarriageFrank married Anna Clarinda Pearce, daughter of Elmer E. Pearce and Carrie Jane Durgy..  
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Frances, was born on March 17, 1908 at NY. 
(Son) BirthA son, Akin, was born on October 19, 1913 at NY. 

Family

Anna Clarinda Pearce b. January 28, 1883
Children
Last EditedSeptember 20, 2011

Gladys Vivian Lee

b. March 8, 1914, d. July 2, 1992
FatherEdward William Lee b. December 31, 1869, d. April 28, 1953
MotherHenrietta Sachse b. March 8, 1876, d. January 11, 1949
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(Child) BirthGladys Vivian Lee was born on March 8, 1914 at NJ. 
1920 US CensusShe was listed as 5 years old and as the daughter of Edward and Henrietta Lee on the 1920 Federal Census at 82 Peshine Avenue, Newark, Essex County, NJ, and with Meriam L. Lee, Edwin Lee and Frank August Sachse
1930 US CensusShe, listed as 16, appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Newerk, Essex County, NJ in the household of her parents, Edward and Henrietta Lee
(Bride) Marriage At age 23, Gladys married Martin Donaghy, 35, son of Joseph Donaghy and Mary Woods, on June 12, 1937 at Boro Hall, Queens, NY. Henrietta Lee witnessed the marriage. Helen V. Hedberg was also a witness. Martin listed his address as 148-11 Sutter Avenue and Gladys listed hers as 140-10 130th Avenue, both in South Ozone Park, Queens. 
1950 US Census Recorded on May 31, 1950, Gladys Vivian Donaghy, listed as 35 years old, appeared on the 1950 Federal Census with her husband Martin Donaghy, 49 years old, and the head of household. They lived at 223 Park Place, Essex, NJ. Gladys's father, Edward William Lee, listed as 80 years old and widowed, also lived with them. 
(Deceased) DeathGladys died on July 2, 1992 at NJ, at age 78.  

Family

Martin Donaghy b. September 11, 1901, d. November 20, 1997
Last EditedOctober 8, 2025

Henry Lee

b. July 25, 1867, d. before March 5, 1920
FatherWilliam Lee b. about 1839, d. March 21, 1899
MotherMary Selvey b. September 12, 1841, d. March 5, 1907
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Name Variation Henry Lee was also known as Harry Lee. 
(Child) BirthHenry Lee was born on July 25, 1867 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, Jul - Sep. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of William Lee and Mary Lee, and with Joseph Lee, Edward William Lee, Sarah Selvey, Ann Selvey and Emily Selvey in 1871 at Court ____ St., Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Child) BaptismHe was baptized on January 1, 1871 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. Baptised with Edward.. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of William Lee and Mary Selvey, and with Joseph Lee, Charlie Lee, Edward William Lee and Alfred Lee in 1881 at 78 Merridale Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of William Lee and Mary Lee, and with Alfred Lee and Charlie Lee in 1891 at 60 1/2 Zoar Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of Mary Lee in 1901 at 60 1/2 Zoar Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, Henry was a Coach Painter. 
(Deceased) DeathHenry died before March 5, 1920 at Derry Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.  
(Interred) BurialHe was buried on March 5, 1920 at Merridale Cemetery, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England,
St. Luke's. Grave 1945.
 
Last EditedMay 16, 2015

Henry D. Lee

b. July, 1898
FatherEdward William Lee b. December 31, 1869, d. April 28, 1953
MotherHenrietta Sachse b. March 8, 1876, d. January 11, 1949
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Name Variation Henry D. Lee was also known as Harry Lee. 
(Child) BirthHenry D. Lee was born in July, 1898 at NJ. 
1900 US CensusHe, listed as 1, appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Newark, Essex County, NJ in the household of his parents, Edward and Henrietta Lee
1910 US CensusHe, listed as 11 years old, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Newark, Essex County, NJ in the household of his parents, Edward and Henrietta Lee, and with Meriam L. Lee, Edwin Lee and Frank August Sachse
Last EditedFebruary 9, 2012

Joseph Lee

b. August 25, 1865, d. January 1, 1946
FatherWilliam Lee b. about 1839, d. March 21, 1899
MotherMary Selvey b. September 12, 1841, d. March 5, 1907
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(Child) BirthJoseph Lee was born on August 25, 1865 at Zoar Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
(Child) BaptismHe was baptized on September 11, 1865 at Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of William Lee and Mary Lee, and with Henry Lee, Edward William Lee, Sarah Selvey, Ann Selvey and Emily Selvey in 1871 at Court ____ St., Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of William Lee and Mary Selvey, and with Charlie Lee, Henry Lee, Edward William Lee and Alfred Lee in 1881 at 78 Merridale Street, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England. 
ImmigrationHe immigrated about 1887.  
1892 NY CensusHe, listed as 26, appeared on the 1892 New York State Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY in the household of his uncle and aunt, Henry and Lucy Fletcher, and with Sarah Jane Fletcher, Alfred William Fletcher, Louisa Fletcher and Edward William Lee, Joseph was a Decorator. 
(Groom) Marriage At age 26, Joseph married Louisa Fletcher, 22, daughter of Henry Fletcher and Lucy Selvey, on May 22, 1892 at NY. Henry Fletcher witnessed the marriage.  
1900 US Census Recorded on June 15, 1900, Joseph, listed as 34 years old, appeared on the 1900 Federal Census as the head of household with his wife Louisa, 30 years old. They lived at 286 Hooper Street, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY. Joseph's brother, Charlie Lee, listed as 25 years old and widowed, also lived with them. Joseph & Charles were Decorators. 
1905 NY CensusOn the 1905 New York State Census, recorded as of June 1st, Joseph, listed as 39 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Louisa, 35 years old, living at Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on 270 Keap Street. Joseph was a Decorator. 
1910 US CensusJoseph, listed as 44 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Louisa, 40 years old, on the 1910 Federal Census of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY, on 207 Rose Street, recorded April 18, 1910. Joseph was an Artist Decorating Chimes. 
1930 US CensusJoseph, listed as 62 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Louisa, 60 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Queens Village, Queens, NY, on 9741 220 Street, recorded April 11, 1930. They lived by 99th Avenue and are listed as owning their house. Joseph was an Artist of Eastern Art. 
1940 US Census Living at 4477 Jamaica Avenue, Joseph was listed on the 1940 Federal Census as the head of household, along with his wife, Louisa, in Queens, NY, recorded on April 9, 1940. Joseph was listed as 74 years old and his wife, Louisa as 69 years old. Joseph worked as an Artist for a Lampshade Company. 
(Wife) Death On August 14, 1944 his wife, Louisa, died at Creedmoor State Hospital, Queens, NY, at age 75. 
(Deceased) DeathJoseph died on January 1, 1946 at Queens General Hospital, Queens, NY, at age 80. He died of bilateral bronchial pneumonia and hypertension, arteriosclerotic heart disease. His brother, Charles Lee was listed on his death certificate as the informant..  
(Interred) BurialHe was buried on January 3, 1946 at Cypress Hills Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY,
Lot 146, sec 16.

Family

Louisa Fletcher b. July 22, 1869, d. August 14, 1944
Last EditedApril 3, 2018