Legislator Details
Thomas D. Lane
AKA:
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 38
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 6/26/1820
City: Victor, NY
County: Ontario County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 7/18/1890
City:
County:
Country:
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Salem, MI
County: Washtenaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Salem-Walker Cemetery
Marital Information:
He was married to Olive Ann Webster.
Number of Children: 0
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer
Race:
Education:
Most of his education was obtained nights, by the aid of burning tamarack knots.
Biographical Sketch:
He came with his parents, Peter and Malana, to Salem, MI in 1836. He was reared on a farm. He was Inspector of Schools fifteen years and Supervisor four years. He taught school seventeen years.
Notable Facts:
His father served in the War of 1812.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Reform School, Internal Improvements
Postions Held:
City of Residence: South Line
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: 7
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1860
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1861
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Unknown
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , State Library
Postions Held:
City of Residence: South Lyon
County of Residence Washtenaw
District: Washtenaw 1
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/2/1858
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1859
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 21st session.