About William C. Lea
Lived 1833 – 1911 (aged 77). William C. Lea was a Canadian politician.
William Charles Lea (March 22, 1833 – March 1911) was a farmer and political figure on Prince Edward Island. He represented 4th Prince in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1876 to 1879 as a Liberal.
He was born in Tryon, Prince Edward Island, the son of John Lea and Hannah Maxfield. He was married twice: to Rebecca E. Reid in 1858 and to Annie Murphy in 1865. In 1866, he moved to Victoria where he owned a farm.
His son Walter later served as the province's premier.
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Canadian politician
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William C. Lea was born on 22 March 1833.
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William C. Lea died on 1 March 1911.
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William C. Lea was a politician.
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William C. Lea was Canadian.
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