History of Gallia County, Ohio, by H. H. Hardesty,
Originally published 1882, page 31.

Lee Lowry born at Gap Mills in Monroe county, West Virginia he was born June
18, 1841.  His parents were born in the same county in West Virginia, and this
is also where his mother died. Mary M. Patterson became the wife of Lee Lowry, 
at Salem, Greenbrier county West Virginia, February, 26, 1861.  Her parents
are Joseph and Mary B. (Puckett) Patterson. Her mother was born in Nelson 
county, Virginia and both her parents reside in Greenbrier conveying supplies
to the army. Mr. Lowry has the following children: Mary A., born June 22, 1862,
resides at home; Joseph W., January 20, 1865 in Kanawha county, Virginia; Andrew C., 
March 4, 1867, in Fayette county, West Virginia; Lee A., December 26, 1871, in 
Greenbrier county, West Virginia; John H., March 17, 1872- Sarah C., March 17, 
1872 (twins); Charles I. G., July 29, 1879.  Mr. Lowry's son, Lee A., received
injuries which caused scrofulous sores on his knee joints, causing him intense
pain ever since 1877, since which time he had to carry himself on crutches.  
He is now attended by Dr. S. B. Hartman, of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, who is 
relieving him of his suffering.  Mr. Lowry is engaged in farming and stock-raising.
His postoffice address is Sprinkle's Mills, Gallia county, Ohio.

Submitted by Valerie Crook
Email: vfcrook @trellis.net 1999