The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1902-04-08
DEATHS.
William Lee, Sr.

William Lee, ST., a prominent and
well-known citizen of Yakima county,
died at his late residence on Mob Hill
Wednesday, April 2, 1902, aged 20 years.
The deceased had been sick for two years
with complication of diseases. The
funeral services were held from the
family residence on Mob Hill on Thurs
day afternoon, Rev. Robert Tomson of
the Baptist church officiating. The fu-
neral was largely attended. The pail
bearers were John G. Boyle, G. H.
Moulton, j. G. MacCrimmon, T. q. Red
field, J. H. Needham and +. B. Preble.
Interment at Tahoma cemetery.
Mr.. Lee was born in Wiltshire county,
England, October IA, 1882. He emf
grated to America with his father and
brother when about IL years of age,
finally settling at Orange, N. j., where
he was soon apprenticed to learn the
shoemaker trade. A few years after his
apprenticeship, on March IL, 1852, he
married Miss Priscilla Mawby. In 1858
he moved with his father-in-law to Iowa,
settling near Dubuque. Three years af-
terward he went to Rock Island, Ill.
He answered Abraham Lincoln's first
call for volunteers, enlisting at Rock
Island, and served the three months.
At the earnest solicitation of his father
in-law, he did not re-enlist in the three
years service, as the latter wished to
take his place. In 1867 he moved to
Centralia, H., where he resided for
nearly twenty-One years. During his
residence at that place h .--,~ved three
terms as alderman and was also ting
mayor on several occasions. He idenn-
fed himself early in life with politics
and was strong republican until the
Greeley movement. He later joined
the Knights of Labor and the Green
back parties. On account of his health
he left Centralia and came to Washing
ton in the spring of 1888, finally settling
in this city. In 1899 he embarked in
the retail boot and shoe business and
only retired few years ago to live at
his suburban home.
He worked zealously during the state
capital agitation for this city, and was
one of the first organizers of the Knights
of Labor in this state, and also of the
Peoples party. He held positions of
trust in both organizations. He was a
strong worker in the coalition move
ment of the Peoples and the Demo-
cratic parties, and was twice nominated
for mayor. He served with the fusion
movement until lSOO, when lie NOleu LOT
Mckinley and Roosevelt. Mr.. Lee was
strong lover and admirer of our form
of government, and consequently be-
lieved it his duty to uphold the honor of
the stars and stripes. He worked early
and late for the advancement OF this
city. He served for short time as
member of the board of state fair COM
missioners, acting as treasurer, and re-
signed before the expiration of his term.
He-was known all along the Missis-
sippi valley as the best" shoemaker,
taking first premiums on his work at
a great many points. Shortly after re-
firing from business in the spring of
1900 he became a confirmed sufferer
from disease, which caused his death.
Before his death he and his wife cele-
brated their golden wedding cry quietly,
which occurred March y, 1902.
Mrs Walton
A copy of the News-Dispatch of Lead
vile, Colorado, was received here last
week containing notice OF the death of
Mrs. Walter w. Walton, who died at
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