Lea, Thomas G. (Thomas Gibson), 1785-1844

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Thomas Gibson Lea was born in Wilmington, Delaware, of Quaker descent, and lived much of his life in Ohio. He worked as a merchant until 1827, when he devoted his full time and attention to botany. An enthusiastic collector, his large, partially cataloged collection of plants included many new species; it was published posthumously by William S. Sullivan.

From the description of Thomas G. Lea letter to William J. Hooker, 1841 Jan. 21. (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 61325342

Thomas Lea lived in the Pittsburgh area until his marriage in 1822 when he moved to Cincinnati. He was a naturalist interested in botany.

From the description of Diary, 1822. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122585001

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creatorOf Lea, Thomas G. (Thomas Gibson), 1785-1844. Thomas G. Lea letter to William J. Hooker, 1841 Jan. 21. Pennsylvania State University Libraries
creatorOf Lea, Thomas G. (Thomas Gibson), 1785-1844. Diary, 1822. Historical Society of Pennsylvania
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Birth 1785

Death 1844

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