His death certificate records John W. Gee, age 64 years 5 months 2 days, born 26 Jan 1852 in Kentucky, died 24 July 1916 in Carter Co., Ky, occupation blacksmith, married, father D. P. Gee, born in Va, mother’s maiden name Sarah James, born in Kentucky, cause of death prostitis & cystitis, informant M. S. Gee, Olive Hill, burial in Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

1880 census of Carter Co., Ky, precinct 5, enumerated 9 June, lists on p. 9 as family #84:
Gee, Wm, 28, farmer; Amanda, 29, wife; Jas W. P., 9, son; Sarah E., 6, dau; Lillie, 4, dau. All born Ky Ky Ky.