Henry Lee Scarborough

• American

Henry Lee Scarborough was a prominent civic leader, agriculturalist, cotton buyer, and lumber manufacturer in Sumter County, South Carolina. He served as president of the Rocky Bluff Lumber Company and as vice president of the Travelers Protective Association of America. He married Leonora Emma Eichelberger of Manning. Active in both public and civic affairs, Scarborough was elected Treasurer of Sumter County, served as Clerk of Court, and later became Commissioner of Public Works. In that role, he helped establish Sumter's first municipal water system.

When Henry Lee Scarborough died in 1929, his passing prompted an outpouring of community appreciation for his many contributions to the welfare and development of the county. One local newspaper announced his death under the headline, "Beloved Citizen of Sumter Passes Sunday Morning," reflecting the esteem in which he was held. The Session of First Presbyterian Church likewise honored his memory in a resolution entered into its session minutes, declaring, "Sumter should be in mourning today ... for an outstanding valuable citizen has passed." His legacy endured through the public improvements, civic institutions, and community spirit he helped foster. - AsNotedIn

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• Son: Alfred Scarborough