The Declaration of Intention below says that Matthew Lee from England first arrived in the United States in August 1891. He has signed the document on 8th May, 1893, that it is his intention to become a citizen of the United States of America.
Above is Matthew Lee’s Declaration of Intent from the Probate Court in Athens county, Ohio. This document confirms he was in and around Nelsonville and Athens County in 1893. This find supports earlier posts regarding Matthew’s photograph being taken in Nelsonville.
Well done Jane, for finding this document.
