Family
 Unknown 1)Notes: The children of "Unknown" can be confirmed through Joshua Lee's will which identifies the following relatives (to Joshua Lee): Nephew John Lee (executor) Wife Rose Lee Nephew Roger Lee (executor) Sister Sarah Lee Brother John Lee of Leeds Niece Elizabeth, wife of William Hargrave of Leeds Niece Sarah Lee Son-in-law of wife Mr Nathaniel Muggridge The above are the children of Benjamin Lee (who predeceased his brother Joshua) and the surviving children of "Unknown". Joshua Lee seems to have moved to London in or before 1781 (based on land tax records) owning extensive land in Balham (where he resided), Clapham, Southwark and surrounding area. Joshua Lee's burial record identifies he was born c1737. There is a "Joshua Lee" born in 1737 to Joshua Lee of Headrow, at St John's Chapel, St Peter's Leeds. This may be Benjamin's father. On the other hand, there is a Joshua Lee buried in 1807 in St Peter's Leeds, aged 70 - who could be this person. Married/ Related to: N.N. Children: 1.  Sarah LeeDied after 1815 2. John LeeDied after 1815 Notes: Merchant of 223 Borough, Southwark 3. Joshua LeeBorn 1739 2) Died 1815, 75 or 76 years 2) 1) Buried 9 May 1815 Southwark, Surrey, England 76 Age: 76 2) Residence: between 1781 and 1815 St George, Southwark, Surrey, England 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Will signed: 8 May 1815 1) Notes: Hop factor of 223 Southwark. Of Balham, and Clapham at time of his decease. Married Rose Downs, by licence in London, November 1791. Both were widowers. 4. Benjamin Lee 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) 13)Born 1746 Leeds, Yorkshire, England 14) Died 29 Aug 1795 Great Woodhouse, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, 48 or 49 years 15) 14) 16) Buried 1 Sep 1795 St John the Evangelist, Leeds, Yorkshire, England of Woodhouse 15) 14) Occupation: 1795 The Pack-Horse, Woodhouse, Leeds, Yorkshire, England; Inn keeper 17) 18) 16) Residence: between 1772 and 1795 Woodhouse, Leeds, Yorkshire, England 19) 20) 21) 22) 13) Will signed: Dec 1795 Woodhouse, Leeds, Yorkshire, England 18) Notes: There are, at a minimum, two Benjamin Lee, residents of Leeds living at similar time. This Benjamin Lee; of Woodhouse, and Benjamin Lee of Briggate. They are not the same individual as their are unique marriage records and conflicting children baptism records. Additionally a Mr Benjamin Lee lived in High Town in Leeds through the second half of the 18th century who may or may not be one of these two individuals. Per the Leeds Intelligencer, Benjaimn Lee "Sold 25 messuages in Woodhouse and also four other Closes near thereto in the Possession of Benjamin Lee and others" in 1777. The remainder of his estates were sold in 1799 after his death. Children: John, Woodhouse, 1772 Roger, Woodhouse, 1776 Elisabeth, Woodhouse, 1777 Edmund, Quarry Hill, 1780 Elizabeth, Quarry Hill, 1783 Joshua, Woodhouse, 1786 Sarah, Woodhouse, 1788 Mentions of a Benjamin Lee in Quarter session records for Leeds from 1747-1790 include: Benjamin Lee may have been Surveyor of the Highways for the Upper Division of the township of Leeds in 1747. Appointed Overseer for the Poor for the Upper Division in 1749 Assaulted in 1760 by Barker Bolton Fined for trespass in 1763 Yeoman, found guilty of theft in 1764 Yeoman, found guilty of theft in 1767 Admitted to trespass in 1767 1786 was victim of wrongs by Daniel Henry Shaw The Benjamin Lee baptised to Benjamin Lee in 1753 is almost certainly not this Benjamin Lee as there is a corresponding burial record in 1756 for a Benjamin Lee son of Benjamin Lee. This Benjamin Lee probably married Betty Peel in Leeds in 1771 but there is some uncertainty given there is a second marriage between a Benjamin Lee and Elizabeth Ogden which cannot be definitively discounted. | |||
Sources
1) Source: England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858 Record for Joshua Lee. External Linkhttps://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=5111&h=180423&indiv=try. Reference: The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; Records of the Prerogative Court of Canterbury, Series PROB 11; Class: PROB 11; Piece: 1568 (Data from direct source)
2) Source: London, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, 1813-1980 Record for Joshua Lee. External Link
https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1559&h=9453040&indiv=try. Reference: London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P92/GEO/226 (Data from secondary evidence)
3) Source: Surrey, England, Land Tax Records, 1780-1832 Record for Joshua Lee. External Link
https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=4792&h=165558&indiv=try (Data from direct source)
4) Source: Surrey, England, Land Tax Records, 1780-1832 Record for Joshua Lee. External Link
https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=4792&h=507966&indiv=try (Data from direct source)
5) Source: Surrey, England, Land Tax Records, 1780-1832 Record for Joshua Lee. External Link
https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=4792&h=171787&indiv=try (Data from direct source)
6) Source: Surrey, England, Land Tax Records, 1780-1832 Record for Joshua Lee. External Link
https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=4792&h=509084&indiv=try (Data from direct source)
7) Source: Surrey, England, Land Tax Records, 1780-1832 Record for Joshua Lee. External Link
https://search.ancestry.co.uk/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=4792&h=1068410&indiv=try (Data from direct source)
8) Source: Leeds Intelligencer "Great-Woodhouse, near Leeds.To be SOLD, by Private Contract,All that Valuable, Improveable FREEHOLD ESTATE situated at Woodhouse-Moor, in the Parish of Leeds, and County of York, consisting of that Old and Well established PUBLIC-HOUSE, adjoining to the Turnpike-Road from Leeds to Otley, known by the sign of the PACK-HORSE, with a Barn and Stable thereto belonging and adjoining, formerly occupied by Mr. Benjamin Lee, deceased, and now in the possession of Mr. Joseph Durrans; with Twenty-eight Cottages, Two Stables, and other Outbuildings thereto adjoining, occupied by sundry Tenants.The whole are only rented from Year to Year, and the Tenants regularly pay their respective Rents (which are very low) every Half Year.The Premises are all Freehold, and entitled to Common Right upon Woodhouse Moor; which, from lying contiguous thereto, make this a very desirable Purchase.N.B. If the above Premises are not sold by Private Contract in a few Weeks, the same will be exposed to Sale by Public Auction.The respective Tenants will shew the premises; and further Particulars may be had by applying to William Hargrave, Tobacconist, in the Market-Place, Leeds; or Mr. John Lee, No. 223, Borough, London." Connects Benjamin Lee to his siblings John Lee and Elizabeth Lee and provides an unquestionable link between the Lees of 223 Borough and the Lees of Woodhouse Yorkshire. Reference: Monday 09 December 1799, Page 4 of 4 (Data from secondary evidence)
9) Source: West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812 Record for Elizabeth Lee Connects Joshua Lee, Benjamin's brother, to Leeds through his sister Elizabeth (of Leeds) and her husband, William Hargrave (tobaconnist of Leeds). Reference: Database online. (Questionable reliability of evidence)
10) Source: England & Wales, Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, 1384-1858 Will of Joshua Lee, Merchant of Southwark , SurreyDate: 8 May 1815 Identifies Joshua Lee as uncle of Roger Lee and identifies his sister Elizabeth Lee, wife of William Hargrave. Reference: PROB 11/1568/85 (Questionable reliability of evidence)
11) Source: Wills proved at Exchequer and Prerogative Court of York Proves Benjamin Lee has a brother, Joshua Lee, hop merchant of Southwark. Also proves that Benjamin Lee has children. Given Joshua Lee of Southwark is Roger's uncle, this provides convincing supporting evidence for Benjamin being Roger's father.. Reference: Probate File for Benjamin Lee of Leeds proved December 1795 (Data from secondary evidence)
12) Source: Yorkshire, Bishop's Transcripts Roger Lee born to Benjamin Lee, at Woodhouse, Mar Feb 29 1776. Baptised 5 April. Reference: Leeds (St Peters), Yorkshire West Riding (Data from direct source)
13) Source: West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812 Roger Lee born to Benjamin Lee, at Woodhouse, Mar Feb 29 1776. Baptised 5 April. Reference: Database online. (Data from direct source)
14) Source: West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812 Record for Benjamin Lee. Reference: Leeds, St John the Evangelis (Data from direct source)
15) Source: West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812 Record for Benjamin Lee. Reference: Leeds, St Peter (Data from secondary evidence)
16) Source: Leeds Intelligencer "On Saturday last died Mr. Benj. Lee of the Pack Horse Inn at Wood"Dated: Monday 31 August 1795. Reference: Leeds, August 31 1795 issue (Data from direct source)
17) Source: Leeds Intelligencer "Great-Woodhouse, near Leeds.To be SOLD, by Private Contract,All that Valuable, Improveable FREEHOLD ESTATE situated at Woodhouse-Moor, in the Parish of Leeds, and County of York, consisting of that Old and Well established PUBLIC-HOUSE, adjoining to the Turnpike-Road from Leeds to Otley, known by the sign of the PACK-HORSE, with a Barn and Stable thereto belonging and adjoining, formerly occupied by Mr. Benjamin Lee, deceased, and now in the possession of Mr. Joseph Durrans; with Twenty-eight Cottages, Two Stables, and other Outbuildings thereto adjoining, occupied by sundry Tenants.The whole are only rented from Year to Year, and the Tenants regularly pay their respective Rents (which are very low) every Half Year.The Premises are all Freehold, and entitled to Common Right upon Woodhouse Moor; which, from lying contiguous thereto, make this a very desirable Purchase.N.B. If the above Premises are not sold by Private Contract in a few Weeks, the same will be exposed to Sale by Public Auction.The respective Tenants will shew the premises; and further Particulars may be had by applying to William Hargrave, Tobacconist, in the Market-Place, Leeds; or Mr. John Lee, No. 223, Borough, London.". Reference: Monday 09 December 1799, Page 4 of 4 (Data from direct source)
18) Source: Wills proved at Exchequer and Prerogative Court of York. Reference: Probate File for Benjamin Lee of Leeds proved December 1795 (Data from direct source)
19) Source: West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812 Record for John Lee. Reference: Database online. (Data from direct source)
20) Source: West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812 Record for Elisabeth Lee. Reference: Database online. (Data from direct source)
21) Source: West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812 Record for Joshua Lee. Reference: Database online. (Data from direct source)
22) Source: West Yorkshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1512-1812 Record for Sarah Lee. Reference: Database online. (Data from direct source)