Died at the residence of her son-in-law; Gen. R. P. NEELY, in this place, on the 26th of January 1868, Mrs. Catherine LEA, aged 84 years. Deceased was a native of Delaware, and in company with her husband, John LEA, settled in Bolivar in 1828. Her remains were conveyed to Cincinati, Ohio, for interment, where sleeps the ashes of her husband and many kindred.

The Bolivar Bulletin. (Bolivar, Hardeman County, Tenn.), 01 Feb. 1868, Page 3. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.