Legislator Details


John Lane
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 57

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/12/1843
City: Smithland, KY
County: Livingston County, KY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 4/26/1929
City: Benton Harbor. MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Saint Joseph, MI
County: Berrien County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Riverview Cemetery

Marital Information:
He was married to Mary E. Whitaker (born November 19, 1843 in Elkhart, IN and died December 5, 1910 in Benton Harbor, Berrien County, MI). One daughter, Ella Lorena Lane (born August 1867) who was married to Abraham Lincoln Stevens in 1893.

Number of Children: 1

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race:

Education:
home study

Biographical Sketch:
He was the son of Asher Lane who was born in Steuben County , NY and died October 14, 1873 in Berrien County, MI. During the Civil War, John enlisted in Company G, 6th Wisconsin Infantry, and was severely wounded at the Battle of Antietam, on account of which he was discharged. He re-enlisted in Company B, 6th Michigan Heavy Artillery in January 1864, and served as color bearer until the close of the war when he went to Benton Harbor, MI and remained fourteen years. He purchased a farm in Saint Joseph Township, Berrien County.

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Forty-Second Legislature, 1903-1904
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Fish and Fisheries , Horticulture , Public Health , Village Corporations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Saint Joseph
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/4/1902
Date Sworn In: 1/7/1903
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Horticulture
Forty-First Legislature, 1901-1902
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: College of Mines , Military Affairs , Religious and Benevolent Societies
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Saint Joseph
County of Residence Berrien
District: Berrien 1
District Description:

Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

MILegHdbk 1903 p.60; Find-a-Grave.com; MIMarRec 1867-1952; MIDeathRec 1867-1950; MIBiog 2:10-11
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