Emma McCarthy Lee (1865-1951), daughter of Ames pioneers Daniel and Maryann Ross McCarthy and a graduate of Iowa State College. She married Chaucer Gory (C. E.) Lee (Ames City Attorney from 1896-1902) in 1897. She was a charter member and past president of the Ames Woman's Club. She served three years as assistant postmaster and was very active in Ames social activities. The Lees lived at 1008 Burnett Ave. In 1949 a park in west Ames was given in her honor to the city.
Citation: 146.804.3
Year: 1925 (approx.)