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William Henry Lea, in a suit, sitting in a yard with his hat in his hand. He was born on May 17, 1869, in London, England. Educated in civil and mining engineering at London Polytechnic Institute, he came to Leadville, Colorado, in 1890, and soon after moved to Gypsum. He was county surveyor for many years. He married Urdine Messersmith in 1902. He was active in town affairs and served on both district school boards for a number of years. He...