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“Died.” In Central City, Colorado, on Thursday, February 21st, 1907, Mrs. Emily Washington Lee, aged 72 years, 8 months, and 9 days. The announcement of the death of this estimable and well known lady will carry many a pang of sorrow to the people of Gilpin county and those of other portions of the state who were former residents of this section. No other woman in the mountains was ever held in such high esteem and her services ever in such demand in case of sickness as hers, and the mothers were happy in the thought and confident in the recovery of their dearest ones if only Mrs. Lee could come and take care and administer for them, and there are many to-day who will always remember the kind acts of this lady and ever bless her memory for the good she had accomplished In the many homes where she was summoned. Mrs. Lee was taken sick only 10 days ago from an attack of inflammation of the bowels, and although everything possible was done she gradually grew worse, when death relieved her suffering early yesterday morning, surrounded by her daughter Mrs. Kate Luke and many neighbors and friends who were ever ready to help and administer to her wants. She was born in Virginia (~1835), and at the time of her death had resided in Gilpin County 44 years, coming here shortly after the gold excitement had brought this portion of the state into prominence. Although colored, her many acts of kindness and willing assistance in cases of sickness and distress, brought her friends from the people of every walk in life, and many a poor miner and family has had cause to bless her for assistance rendered during the dark days of sickness and sorrow. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Alice Halden and Mrs. Kate Luke and one son, John Lee, and relatives in Denver. The former, who was in Ohio, was summoned by telegram, arriving yesterday noon, too late to greet her mother in this world. Funeral services will be held at the family residence on Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock, to which friends are invited. On Monday morning the remains will be taken to Denver and laid at rest in Riverside Cemetery beside those of her husband, Jeremiah Lee, who died 3 years ago last January.Date(s) of Creation
2/22/1907
