Lane Family Zinc Headstone - Buffalo, NY
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Rayman
N 42° 55.607 W 078° 52.011
17T E 674078 N 4754891
A large zinc obelisk-style headstone stands amongst the many other large traditional headstones in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo.
Waymark Code: WM8QYM
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 05/04/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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This tall zinc obelisk headstone can be found on the westernmost edge of Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo. The names on the sides include that of a husband and wife, and their young child.

The south side reads:
Charles H. Lane
Born June 22, 1836.
Died Oct. 14, 1902.

Nettie Lane,
his wife,
Born Oct. 26, 1847
Died Feb. 23, 1895

On the east side:
Louie Simpson,
youngest son of Charles H. and Nettie Lane,
Born May 18, 1885,
Died Mar. 10 1886,
Aged 9 mo's 22 days.

A small stone marker with Louie Simpson's name is adjacent to the zinc headstone.
Date of birth (optional): 06/22/1836

Date of death (optional): 10/14/1902

Headstone text (optional):
See long description.


Additional Coordinates (optional): Not Listed

Website: Not listed

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