Lee County Probate Records

The county seat is Jonesville, Virginia. Lee county was formed in 1793 from Russell County. It was named after Light Horse Harry Lee, the Governor of Virginia from 1791 to 1794 and Revolutionary War hero, famous famous for his exploits as a leader of the Light Troops. Also, Lee was the father of the Robert E. Lee, the famous Confederate General beloved by all Virginians. In 1814, parts of Lee, Russell and Washington Counties were combined to form Scott County. Also, in 1856, parts of Lee County, Russell County, and Scott County were combined to form Wise county.