For
Muscatine County Iowa
1911
| Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1911 | |
Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 240
EDWIN LANE. Edwin Lane, one of the worthy native sons of Wapsinonoc township, has followed farming and stock-raising throughout his entire business career, now cultivating a quarter section of land on section 23. His birth occurred on the 19th of November, 1865, his parents being William S. and Sarah ( Hunter ) Lane, the former a native of West Virginia and the latter of Pennsylvania. William S. Lane came to Muscatine county in 1839 and here continued to reside throughout the remainder of his life save for a period of eighteen months which he spent in California during the gold excitement about 1850. He was successfully engaged in general agricultural pursuits throughout his active business career and gained an extensive circle of warm friends during the long period of his residence here. He was called to his final rest on the 4th of August, 1896, having long survived his first wife, who passed away on the 28th of November, 1865. Unto them, were born four children, as follows: Henry C.,living in West Liberty; Fred H., who makes his home in California; John F., who was accidently shot when a youth of sixteen; and Edwin, of this review. For his second wife the father married Rosanna Wilkins, a native of Pennsylvania, by whom he had four children, one of whom died in infancy. The others are Nettie B., Maude E. and Blanch W.Edwin Lane was reared under the parental roof and acquired his education in the common schools. When not busy with his text-books, he assisted in the operation of the home farm, thus early becoming familiar with the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturust. After his father's demise he took charge of the place, operating it for nine years or until 1905, when he located on a farm of his own which he had purchased in the meantime. It embraces one hndred and sixty acres of land on section 23, Wapsinonoc township, and has been brought under a high state of cultivation and improvement by the owner. Mr. Lane carries on the work of tilling the soil and also raises and feeds stock and his business interests are so carefully managed that annually his sales in grain and stock return to him a good financial reward for his labor.
On the 11th of January, 1905, Mr. Lane was united in marriage to Miss Nora Markley, who was born in West Liberty, Iowa, on the 29th of February, 1872, her parents being Alex and Sarah ( Harry ) Markley, natives of Ohio. They took up their abode among early residents of Muscatine county, Iowa, and here Mr. Markley made his home until called to his final rest in February, 1907. His widow, who still survives, yet makes her home in this county. They were the parents of eight children, six of whom are now living. Mrs. Lane, who is a graduate of West Liberty, taught school for several years prior to her marriage. She is now the mother of two children, namely: Mildred, whose birth occurred on the 11th of March, 1906; and Erwin, whose natal day was September 24, 1909.
Mr. Lane is a stanch republican in politics, supporting the men and measures of that party by his ballot. He is now serving as a trustee and has held that office for ten years. The cause of education also is furthered by his efforts as a school director. Fraternally he is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to Lodge No. 190, at West Liberty, in which he has fitted all of the chairs. His wife is a devoted and consistent member of the Christian church. Both Mr. and Mrs. Lane have spent their entire lives in Muscatine county and are widely and favorably known within its borders.
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