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On October 29th, 2005 Dan
Fauver, Frances James, and two additional NTCP
volunteers (not pictured due to
confidentiality rules for juvenile volunteers)
helped place John W. Lane's Texas Historical Marker in
the Dallas Pioneer Cemetery.
The marker reads: "John W.
Lane Kentucky native John W. Lane (1835-1888) was a
member of Tannehill Lodge No. 52 AF&AM. Trained as a
printer, he came to Dallas in 1859 and worked for the
Dallas Herald Newspaper. He married Elizabeth
Crutchfield in 1860 and the next year joined the 18th
Texas Cavalry to serve in the Civil War. Upon returning
to Dallas, Lane was elected mayor. He resigned to become
personal secretary to Gov. James Throckmorton. As
representative (1869-1872), Lane ensured the future
development of Dallas by amending legislation in 1871
that changed the route of the Texas and Pacific
Railroad. Recorded -
2004" |