LeRoy McGee was born in 1825, in Wayne County, Tenn., son of Micager and Betsey McGee. The father was a farmer and blacksmith, and although he began life poor in purse, he accumulated considerable property. The mother died about 1840, and the father then married Margaret Wisdom. He died about 1854. Our subject began doing for himself at the age of eighteen, and at the age of twenty married Martha Clayton, born in 1826, daughter of Hardy and Fannie Clayton, and by her is the father of eight children: Frances E., Mary J., William C., Susan (who died in 1883), James H., Rachel A. E. and Leroy S. Since his marriage Mr. McGee has resided on the farm given him by his father. It contains 848 acres of land, 200 acres being the original gift. The rest of the land has he accumulated by his own exertions. His farm is well supplied with water and is very productive, being on Factory Creek. During the late Rebellion Mr. McGee sided with the Union cause, and has since been a loyal, honorable and prosperous citizen. His children have all married except the youngest son, who still remains at home.