Robert Lee, Coke County
(October 14, 1836-July 27, 1927) Born near town of Paint Lick, Kentucky. Came to Collin County, Texas, 1858. Joined Confederate army at McKinney, October, 1861, as private in army of Tennessee. Served in five divisions. Was in battle of Chickamauga; hurt at Murfreesboro, Tennessee; shot through wrist at Spanish Fort, Alabama. Served till end of war. Married twice, he and first wife Mary Jane Sadler had ten children. Moved to Coke county, 1906. Spent rest of life here. Recorded -- 1968