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331 Ash Street " Lee/Barklow Home " This home came into the Lee family in 1893 when it was purchased by Martha (Roberts) Lee, the first wife of Milton R. Lee. The home on the lot at that time was removed, and the new resident was built in 1905 for her mother-in-law, Marilla (Huntley) Lee who lived in the house from 1905 until 1916. Marilla emigrated to Oregon in 1847 by wagon train when she was only 5 years old. She married J.D.B. Lee in 1856 (she was only 14) and they later settled on the North Fork of the Coquille River. In 1922 long time friends of the Lee family, pioneers J.D. and Sarah (Lewellen) Barklow purchased the property and remodeled the original Victorian styled house into a more Craftsman styled home as it is today. In addition to the exterior changes, the Barklows also remodeled the entry hall, added built-in cabinetry in the dining room, living room and kitchen as well as finished the upstairs areas. Most of these changes have remained untouched through the intervening years. When Sarah was no longer able to remain in the house, the property was rented for a few years to the Kincheloe family, then returned to the Lee family and Lovisa Lee, Milton R. Lee's second wife lived here. When Lovisa died in 1959, her estate furnishings were sold to Bill Floyd's parents for $500. Some of these household goods still survive. After the estate sale, the house was purchased by Phillip and Dorothy
Belanger. Dorothy worked for the post office and was well known in the community.
The next owners were Leo and Georgia Schmidt; Leo working for Pacific Power
as a lineman. The house was purchased by Jan and Marty Klier (who also
own the Feed Store) and restoration of the house was started. It is being
continued by the present owners.
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