Just did a little checking online and found some info I don't know if you had. Lee was born Oct. 25, 1876 in Minnesota. He died April 27, 1924 in Mercer County, ND.
On his WWI record it lists him as living in Golden Valley, Mercer County and his nearest relative is his wife Lydia. This record was from Sept. 12, 1918. According to the 1920 census he was living in Golden Valley, Mercer County with his wife Lydia who was 29, his daughter Marian 6 and his son Boyd 3 4/12. His occupation was listed as a publisher.

Terry