Dr. I. G. Gee

   Dr. I. G. Gee was born in Simpson County, Ky., September 19, 1841. He is the son of William and Malinda (Billingsly) Gee. The father was born about 1810, in Barren County, Ky., his father having come from Virginia, and the mother was born February 24, 1816, in Warren County, Ky. In October, 1852, the the parents came to Illinois and settled in Perry County, near Tamaroa, and here subject recieved his education.

   In the spring of 1863, he commenced reading medicine with Dr. W. Sims, of Tamaroa. After reading with that gentleman for six months, he went to the Eclectic Medical Institute, where except for a short time, he attended lectures until February, 1865, when he graduated from that institution and returned to Illinois, where he settled in Elk Prairie Township, Jefferson County. Here he has since remained in the practice of his chosen profession, which now extends over parts of Jefferson, Perry and Franklin Counties.

   Our subject was joined in matrimony to Elzina J. Fitzgerrell on December 26, 1867. This lady is a native of this county, and is a daughter of J. J. Fitzgerrell. The result of this union has been five children, of whom three are now living Harl, Earl and Knox. Subject has served as Township Clerk, Highway Commissioner, and School Treasurer; is a member of Goode Lodge, No. 744, A. F. & A. M., of Franklin County, and of H. W. Hubbard Chapter, No. 160, Royal Masons, of Mount Vernon.