I've "rescued" an old photograph labeled with the name of Mrs. J. B. LESS (believe correct spelling should be LEES) of Boise, Idaho. The photograph
was taken in the 1890's or early 1900's and is of a young boy about 4 years old. I believe it is a photograph of her son Essington LEES.  Writing on the
back of the photograph includes instructions for a color version of the photograph to be produced including all the specific coloring desired. Based
on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding Essington and his family:

Essington Arthur LEES was b. 11 Apr 1894 in Genesse, ID to parents James Baxter LEES (1863-1941) and Lucy Ann PECK (1869-1959).  Essington was one of
4 children born to this couple including, Essington Arthur; James Peck; Herbert Francis; and Nancy Elizabeth LEES, all born between 1894 and 1916. Essington died in Roundup, MT on 11 Jan 1964 and is buried in Billings, MT.



Census records provide the following details:

1900 census of Genesse, ID:
James B. LESS, age 37, born Apr 1863, married 7 years, born IL, parents born PA, a Farmer
Lucy M. LESS, age 30, born Aug 1869, married 7 years, 1 child/1 living, born WI, parents born England, a Dressmaker
Essanders LESS, age 6, born Apr 1894, born ID



1905 census of Sterling, KS:
J. B. LEES, age 40
L. A. LEES, age 33
E. A. LEES, age 10
James LEES, age 2



1910 census of Fort Morgan, CO:
James B. LEES, age 47, married 17 years, born PA, parents born PA, a Teamster
Lucy A. LEES, wife, age 40, married 17 years, 3 children/3 living, born WI, parents born England
Essington A. LEES, son, age 16, born ID
James P. LEES, son, age 7, born KS
Herbert F. LEES, son, age 2, born KS
John W. PECK, father-in-law, age 79, married 56 years, born England, parents
born England, to USA 1852
Anna M. PECK, mother-in-law, age 76, married 56 years, 15 children/12
living, born England, parents born England, to USA 1853



1920 census of Roundup, MT:
James B. LEES, age 55, born PA, parents born PA, a Farmer
Lucy P. LEES, wife, age 48, born WI, parents born England
Essington A. LEES, son, age 25, born ID, Farming
James P. LEES, son, age 16, born KS
Herbert F. LEES, son, age 12, born KS
Nancy E. LEES, dau, age 3 years + 9 months, born MT
+ 4 Lodgers



1930 census of Roundup, MT:
James B. LEES, age 65, married at age 29, born PA, parents born PA, a Dirt Mover
Lucy A. LEES, wife, age 59, married at age 23, born WI, parents born England
Essington A. LEES, son, age 35, born ID, a Dirt Mover
Hebert F. LEES, son, age 22, born KS, a Store Manager
Nancy E. LEES, dau, age 14, born MT
+ 1 Boarder



1940 census of Roundup, MT:
James B. LEES, age 78, born PA
Lucy P. LEES, wife, age 69, born WI
Essington A. LEES, son, age 46, born ID, a Common Laborer
+ 4 Lodgers


I am hoping to locate someone from this LEES Family so that the photograph
can be returned to their care.  If you are a member of this family, or you
know someone who might be, please contact me.



Thanks,

email:
Shelley
 

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