| John William Lane | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Dallas, Texas | |
| In office 1866–1866 |
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| Preceded by | John M. Crockett |
| Succeeded by | George W. Guess |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1835 Kentucky |
| Died | September 16, 1888 (aged 53) Dallas, Texas |
| Resting place | Pioneer Cemetery, Dallas, Texas |
| Nationality | USA |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Elizabeth Crutchfield, Mrs. L. Emma Thompson Hughes |
| Children | Clarence C. Lane |
| Occupation | Printer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | CSA |
| Service/branch | Browder's Company, 18th Regt, Texas Volunteers |
| Years of service | 1862-1863 |
| Rank | Private |
John William Lane (February 22, 1835 – September 16, 1888) was a printer, mayor of Dallas, Texas (1866), state legislator and state senator.
John William Lane was born in Kentucky to Thomas H. and Elizabeth B. (Edwards) Lane. The family moved to Texas in 1849 settling in Fannin County. He moved to Dallas in 1857.[1] There he married Betty Crutchfield, daughter of Thomas F. and Frances M. Crutchfield on 5 Jan 1860.[2] She died in January 1866. He was married a second time to Mrs. L. Emma Thompson Hughes of San Marcos, Texas on 8 Jan 1868. They had one son, Clarence C. Lane.
He was a printer [3] [4] and was involved in publishing the Dallas Herald with his brother-in-law, John Swindell. During the Civil War, he enlisted as a 1st Sergeant in Browder's Company, 18th Regiment, Texas Volunteers.
In 1871 John Lane, as a state legislator, is noted for ensuring that Texas and Pacific Railroad route was laid through Dallas by adding a rider to a bill that stated that the railroad had to be laid within a mile of Browder Springs.[5] He was a member of the Tannehill Lodge No. 52, A. F. and A. M. and Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE).