William Lane
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member txoilgas
N 33° 03.853 W 096° 06.277
14S E 770325 N 3662134
A grave marker located near the street side of the cemetery.
Waymark Code: WMAPN6
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 02/08/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
Views: 8

Marker Number: 7812

Marker Text:
(1843-1922) First Anglo-American born in Hunt County, then in Republic of Texas. Birthplace: on South Sulphur, near present Wolfe City. Son of John W. Lane, one of commissioners organizing county. During Civil War, served in Confederate Army. Later moved to Vansickle community, 4 mi. SW of this spot, where he spent rest of his life. Married first Mary E. Hale. Had 2 children. His second wife was Betty Evans. Recorded 1965


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