Lee County was formed in 1870. Birth data include the name of the child, date and place of birth, sex, and color, as well as the names and residence of the parents. Death data give the name of the deceased as well as sex, color, marital status, age, and occupation; date and cause of death; residence; place of death; and also the names and birth places of the parents. Marriage data include the date and place of the marriage plus the residence, age, marital status, and birth place for the bride and groom, and the occupation of the groom, as well as the names of the parents. Note that the amount of information may vary from one entry to another. A full-name index adds to the value of this work.