Preston Lea

Preston Lea
52nd Governor of Delaware
In office
January 17, 1905 – January 19, 1909
LieutenantIsaac T. Parker
Preceded byJohn Hunn
Succeeded bySimeon S. Pennewill
Personal details
Born(1841-11-12)November 12, 1841
Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.
DiedDecember 4, 1916(1916-12-04) (aged 75)
New Castle, Delaware, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Adelaide Moore
Eliza Naudain Corbit
Residence(s)Wilmington, Delaware
OccupationBusinessman

Preston Lea (November 12, 1841 – December 4, 1916) was an American businessman and politician from Wilmington, in New Castle County, Delaware. He was a member of the Republican Party who served as Governor of Delaware.