I think I may have a theory--was your James Lee b. in VA? Was he possibly a son of William Lee? Possibly was he a brother of Wm M Lee? At one time, did he live in Butler Co., KY? I think I have deduced that William Lee b. 1777 in VA, m. Frances, and moved to Butler Co., KY--he died in 1815 or so. His widow, Frances lived on the property on Big Muddy Creek--she paid taxes until she died in ca. 1832, then James Lee sold his 1/5 share of property to Wm. M. Lee, and he moved. Possibly, was this your James Lee? Do you see any connection? Thanks, DVHaack@aol.com