James, There were so many James Lees (such a common name) that it is very difficult and time consuming to look up every one. But from my general knowledge of the migration of these people as documented in the books, I don't see any that were in MS. Most were in TN, NC, GA and AL. I'll keep looking as I have time and let you know if I see anything that might help you. Lorien Gunsallus In a message dated 7/6/2004 6:05:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: This is what I have on James Lee: born about 1773 in VA. living in Kemper County, MS. Tax rolls 1836, 1839, 1842, 1840 census page 16 Kemper County, MS. 2 males age 20-30 1 male 60-70 1 female 10-15, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 60-70 1850 census Leake County, MS page 33 beat 5 household 475 Jame Lee age 76 farmer born VA. Melinda Lee age 16 born AL. Known sons of James Lee and unknown wife were born in SC. Thomas P. Lee born about 1811 , died 1879 Cooke County, TX. Chesley Lee born about 1816 in SC. died in the civil war. Think he has a son William Lee living in Leake County, MS. born 1799. have no proof on William.