John Felton Lane was born in Longview, Texas, April 23, 1872, the son of W. T. Lane and Dorothy Florede Felton Lane. He was a grandson of John S. Lane, soldier of the Republic of Texas, and was married to Miss Molly Wooley at Longview, Texas on April 23, 1893, and was that same year admitted to the bar.
After serving two years as assistant county attorney of Gregg County, Judge Lane with his wife came to Hearne in 1895. He practiced law in Hearne continuously from 1895 to 1942, a period of 47 years.
He was an active member of the Texas Bar Association, the Robertson County Bar Association, and honorary member of the South Central Texas Bar Association.
Judge Lane was appointed by Governor Campbell to the post of District Attorney of the 20th judicial District which position he held two years and from which he voluntarily retired. He served as Special District Judge in Robertson County in 1901; was appointed by Governor Neff to special Associate Justice of the Court of Civil Appeals.
He held many positions of trust and honor throughout the years he was known to Robertson County. He served as City Attorney for Hearne from 1896 to 1942; was attorney for the Hearne Building SC Loan Association, and Chairman of Robertson County Democratic Executive Committee.
Judge Lane was widely known as editor and publisher of the Hearne Democrat over a period of 24 years. He was a member of the National Editorial Association and attended press meetings and conferences held in the state.
As a highly esteemed citizen of Hearne, Judge Lane was active in civic, social, and religious affairs and in each connection is known to have always given his best efforts and much of his time.
He was a charter member of the Hearne Rotary Club and served as President of this organization; a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and a life-long member of the Baptist Church
Mrs. Lane passed away in 1935. Judge and Mrs. Lane had a daughter, Marguerite Lane Gatling,married to John Massey Gatling, who was the son of Cynthia Benigna Massey b: 25 AUG 1853, married George E. Gatling on Nov. 25, 1886 in San Augustine, TX. George was a lawyer in San Augustine, TX. George E. Gatling was a first cousin of the inventor of the Gatling gun.
Granddaughters are Jean Gatling who was married to Fred Phillips; and Molly Ann Gatling.
Judge Lane was a man of scholarly attainments and of kindly impulses.
In his long life he gave freely of his time to serve his fellowman and will always be remembered for his kindly and unselfish deeds. He had the respect and love of all that knew him.
High marks were attained by Judge Lane in two professions ... Law and journalism.
Known throughout Texas as the "Tall Sycamore of the Brazos" because of his six feet and seven inches of height, Judge Lane's services as a public speaker were in great demand. Throughout his lifetime, Judge Lane impressed his fellow-editors so much that he was the landmark which distinguished the town of Hearne, and when you mentioned Hearne someone was sure to remark, "Oh, yes, that's where Judge Lane lives."
After serving two years as assistant county attorney of Gregg County, Judge Lane with his wife came to Hearne in 1895. He practiced law in Hearne continuously from 1895 to 1942, a period of 47 years.
He was an active member of the Texas Bar Association, the Robertson County Bar Association, and honorary member of the South Central Texas Bar Association.
Judge Lane was appointed by Governor Campbell to the post of District Attorney of the 20th judicial District which position he held two years and from which he voluntarily retired. He served as Special District Judge in Robertson County in 1901; was appointed by Governor Neff to special Associate Justice of the Court of Civil Appeals.
He held many positions of trust and honor throughout the years he was known to Robertson County. He served as City Attorney for Hearne from 1896 to 1942; was attorney for the Hearne Building SC Loan Association, and Chairman of Robertson County Democratic Executive Committee.
Judge Lane was widely known as editor and publisher of the Hearne Democrat over a period of 24 years. He was a member of the National Editorial Association and attended press meetings and conferences held in the state.
As a highly esteemed citizen of Hearne, Judge Lane was active in civic, social, and religious affairs and in each connection is known to have always given his best efforts and much of his time.
He was a charter member of the Hearne Rotary Club and served as President of this organization; a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and a life-long member of the Baptist Church
Mrs. Lane passed away in 1935. Judge and Mrs. Lane had a daughter, Marguerite Lane Gatling,married to John Massey Gatling, who was the son of Cynthia Benigna Massey b: 25 AUG 1853, married George E. Gatling on Nov. 25, 1886 in San Augustine, TX. George was a lawyer in San Augustine, TX. George E. Gatling was a first cousin of the inventor of the Gatling gun.
Granddaughters are Jean Gatling who was married to Fred Phillips; and Molly Ann Gatling.
Judge Lane was a man of scholarly attainments and of kindly impulses.
In his long life he gave freely of his time to serve his fellowman and will always be remembered for his kindly and unselfish deeds. He had the respect and love of all that knew him.
High marks were attained by Judge Lane in two professions ... Law and journalism.
Known throughout Texas as the "Tall Sycamore of the Brazos" because of his six feet and seven inches of height, Judge Lane's services as a public speaker were in great demand. Throughout his lifetime, Judge Lane impressed his fellow-editors so much that he was the landmark which distinguished the town of Hearne, and when you mentioned Hearne someone was sure to remark, "Oh, yes, that's where Judge Lane lives."
John Felton Lane was born in Longview, Texas, April 23, 1872, the son of W. T. Lane and Dorothy Florede Felton Lane. He was a grandson of John S. Lane, soldier of the Republic of Texas, and was married to Miss Molly Wooley at Longview, Texas on April 23, 1893, and was that same year admitted to the bar.
After serving two years as assistant county attorney of Gregg County, Judge Lane with his wife came to Hearne in 1895. He practiced law in Hearne continuously from 1895 to 1942, a period of 47 years.
He was an active member of the Texas Bar Association, the Robertson County Bar Association, and honorary member of the South Central Texas Bar Association.
Judge Lane was appointed by Governor Campbell to the post of District Attorney of the 20th judicial District which position he held two years and from which he voluntarily retired. He served as Special District Judge in Robertson County in 1901; was appointed by Governor Neff to special Associate Justice of the Court of Civil Appeals.
He held many positions of trust and honor throughout the years he was known to Robertson County. He served as City Attorney for Hearne from 1896 to 1942; was attorney for the Hearne Building SC Loan Association, and Chairman of Robertson County Democratic Executive Committee.
Judge Lane was widely known as editor and publisher of the Hearne Democrat over a period of 24 years. He was a member of the National Editorial Association and attended press meetings and conferences held in the state.
As a highly esteemed citizen of Hearne, Judge Lane was active in civic, social, and religious affairs and in each connection is known to have always given his best efforts and much of his time.
He was a charter member of the Hearne Rotary Club and served as President of this organization; a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and a life-long member of the Baptist Church
Mrs. Lane passed away in 1935. Judge and Mrs. Lane had a daughter, Marguerite Lane Gatling,married to John Massey Gatling, who was the son of Cynthia Benigna Massey b: 25 AUG 1853, married George E. Gatling on Nov. 25, 1886 in San Augustine, TX. George was a lawyer in San Augustine, TX. George E. Gatling was a first cousin of the inventor of the Gatling gun.
Granddaughters are Jean Gatling who was married to Fred Phillips; and Molly Ann Gatling.
Judge Lane was a man of scholarly attainments and of kindly impulses.
In his long life he gave freely of his time to serve his fellowman and will always be remembered for his kindly and unselfish deeds. He had the respect and love of all that knew him.
High marks were attained by Judge Lane in two professions ... Law and journalism.
Known throughout Texas as the "Tall Sycamore of the Brazos" because of his six feet and seven inches of height, Judge Lane's services as a public speaker were in great demand. Throughout his lifetime, Judge Lane impressed his fellow-editors so much that he was the landmark which distinguished the town of Hearne, and when you mentioned Hearne someone was sure to remark, "Oh, yes, that's where Judge Lane lives."
After serving two years as assistant county attorney of Gregg County, Judge Lane with his wife came to Hearne in 1895. He practiced law in Hearne continuously from 1895 to 1942, a period of 47 years.
He was an active member of the Texas Bar Association, the Robertson County Bar Association, and honorary member of the South Central Texas Bar Association.
Judge Lane was appointed by Governor Campbell to the post of District Attorney of the 20th judicial District which position he held two years and from which he voluntarily retired. He served as Special District Judge in Robertson County in 1901; was appointed by Governor Neff to special Associate Justice of the Court of Civil Appeals.
He held many positions of trust and honor throughout the years he was known to Robertson County. He served as City Attorney for Hearne from 1896 to 1942; was attorney for the Hearne Building SC Loan Association, and Chairman of Robertson County Democratic Executive Committee.
Judge Lane was widely known as editor and publisher of the Hearne Democrat over a period of 24 years. He was a member of the National Editorial Association and attended press meetings and conferences held in the state.
As a highly esteemed citizen of Hearne, Judge Lane was active in civic, social, and religious affairs and in each connection is known to have always given his best efforts and much of his time.
He was a charter member of the Hearne Rotary Club and served as President of this organization; a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, and a life-long member of the Baptist Church
Mrs. Lane passed away in 1935. Judge and Mrs. Lane had a daughter, Marguerite Lane Gatling,married to John Massey Gatling, who was the son of Cynthia Benigna Massey b: 25 AUG 1853, married George E. Gatling on Nov. 25, 1886 in San Augustine, TX. George was a lawyer in San Augustine, TX. George E. Gatling was a first cousin of the inventor of the Gatling gun.
Granddaughters are Jean Gatling who was married to Fred Phillips; and Molly Ann Gatling.
Judge Lane was a man of scholarly attainments and of kindly impulses.
In his long life he gave freely of his time to serve his fellowman and will always be remembered for his kindly and unselfish deeds. He had the respect and love of all that knew him.
High marks were attained by Judge Lane in two professions ... Law and journalism.
Known throughout Texas as the "Tall Sycamore of the Brazos" because of his six feet and seven inches of height, Judge Lane's services as a public speaker were in great demand. Throughout his lifetime, Judge Lane impressed his fellow-editors so much that he was the landmark which distinguished the town of Hearne, and when you mentioned Hearne someone was sure to remark, "Oh, yes, that's where Judge Lane lives."
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