Background
Lee, Howard Burton was born on October 27, 1882 in Wirt County, West Virginia. Son of Stephen S. and Virginia (Quick) Lee.
Lee, Howard Burton was born on October 27, 1882 in Wirt County, West Virginia. Son of Stephen S. and Virginia (Quick) Lee.
Student Marshall College, Huntington, West Virginia, 1902-1905. Bachelor of Laws, Washington and Lee University, 1909.
Admitted to West Virginia bar, 1909, and began practice at Bluefield. Referee in bankruptcy, Southern District of West Virginia, 1912-1916. Prosecuting attorney Mercer County, West Virginia, 1912-1924.
Attorney general of West Virginia, 2 terms, 1925-1933.
Mason.
Married Ida Hamilton, March 5, 1907.