Mark Dees was born 1793 and died November 19,1856 in Jackson county, Mississippi. He married Jane Pippins. They had 6 children
1. Calvin Dees was born 1819. He married Mary Charlotte Tippins
2. Moses A. Dees was born 1825. He married Ann
3. Phillip Dees was born 1838
4. John Pippin Dees was born 1839
5. Mary Dees was born 1834
6. Malissa Dees was born 1842