Perry County AlArchives Biographies.....Lea, Columbus W. 1800 - 1869
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Author: "Alabama: Her History, Resources, War Record and Public Men From 1540 to 1872,: by Willis Brewer, published 1872, pages 491-492

The late Columbus W. Lea of this county was born in Clarke county, Ga., in the 
year 1800.  His father, a wealthy planter, gave his son a collegiate education 
at the University of Georgia.  Both his parents were Virginians, his mother 
being a Miss Moffat.  He opened a law office at Marion as soon as he reached 
manhood, and was the partner at different times of Messrs. A. B. Moore and J. 
P. Graham.  He was quite profitably engaged in the profession for several 
years, but retired early to give attention to his planting interests.  From 
1832 to 1838 he was annually elected to the legislature from this county, save 
one year, and was returned in 1844.  His party being in a minority in Perry, he 
suffered two or three defeats for the senate.  He was an elector for Pierce, 
and was on the Douglas ticket for the same position.  He was also a member of 
the constitutional convention of 1865.  The latter portion of his life was 
passed in retirement, and he died at his home in this county in 1869.  His 
personal appearance was prepossessing, being portly in person, with well-
developed and expressive features.  Brusk in manner, he was forcible and 
original in action and language, while his oratory was effective and happy.  He 
was also shrewd, practical, and sociable, and of excellent moral character.  
His wife was Miss Parker of Tuskaloosa, and his descendants reside in this 
county.

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