James Lane (abt. 1682 - abt. 1751)

Born about 1682 in Cape Elizabeth, Massachussets Bay Colony

Ancestors

Husband of Ruth (Riggs) Lane — married 25 Oct 1710 (to 1711) in Gloucester, Essex, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Husband of Judith (Woodbury) Lane — married 16 Apr 1715 (to about 20 Apr 1751) in Gloucester, Essex, Province of Massachusetts Bay

Descendants

Died about 20 Apr 1751 at about age 69 in Gloucester, Essex, Province of Massachusetts Bay

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Biography

James Lane was born about 1682 (date uncertain) at Cape Elizabeth, Massachussets Bay Colony (now Cape Elizabeth, Cumberland, Maine). He was the son of John Lane and Dorcas Wallis. ^{[1] [2][3]}

Troubles with the native Indians led the Lane family to move south down the coast about 65 miles to Gloucester, Massachusetts, at Cape Ann, probably about 1700. They resided near Plum Cove in Lanesville, north of Annisquam (both parts of Gloucester). James Lane was Deacon of the third church of Gloucester (at Annisquam}, and was a Selectman of Gloucester. ^[2]

James Lane married first Ruth (Riggs) Lane (1690-1711) on October 25, 1710 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. Ruth died the next year, before her 21st birthday, about the same time her only child was born. ^{[1] [2]} James and Ruth Lane had one son, James, born August 1711 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. He died young on May 14, 1729. ^[4] James Lane Jr. was buried in Cove Hill Cemetery, Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts,^[5] where his parents are also buried.

James Lane married second Judith (Woodbury) Lane (1686-1770) April 16, 1715 in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts. ^[6] Judith was the widow of William Woodbury.

James and Judith had possibly 7 children in Lanesville / Gloucester (including a second son James, born after the first son James died). ^[2]

1. William, s. James and Judith, Aug. 24, 1716 p. 421
2. Ruth, d. James and Judith, Dec. 27, 1718 p. 419
3. Josiah, s. James and Judith, Mar. 29, 1721 p. 416
4. Mary, d. James and Judith, June 25, 1723 p. 417
5. John, s. James and Judith, Aug. 8, 1725 p. 414
6. James, s. James and Judith, Oct. 9, 1729 p. 414

Deacon James Lane died at age 69 on April 20, 1751, in Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts Bay Colony. He was buried in Cove Hill Cemetery, Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts. ^{[2] [6]} His widow Judith asked that her two sons, William and Josiah, be appointed administrators for her husband's estate, as he died intestate.^[7] The heirs mentioned in the paperwork:

• Judith, widow
• William, eldest son
• James Lane
• Mary Lane
• Josiah Lane
• Paul Morgan, as marrying eldest daughter (Ruth) of deceased

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} James James Babson. History of the Town of Gloucester, Cape Ann: Including the Town of Rockport: p. 111.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4} William Richard Cutter. Historic Homes and Places and Genealogical and Personal Memoirs Relating to the Families of Middlesex County, Massachusetts: Volume 4, p. 1504.
3. ↑ Lane Genealogies: Chapman, Jacob, 1810-1903; Fitts, James Hill, 1829-1900
   Lane genealogies ..: Pub: 1891, Exeter NH;
   Volume 3, Pages 192-194
   https://archive.org/details/lanegenealogies03chap/page/192/mode/2up
4. ↑ Death of first son: "Massachusetts Deaths and Burials, 1795-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FH1B-B35 : 10 December 2014), James Lane, 14 May 1729; citing Gloucester, Essex, Massachusetts, reference v 3 p 157; FHL microfilm 864,861.
5. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #7073793 (accessed 11 March 2024)
   Memorial page for James Lane (1682-20 Apr 1754), citing Cove Hill Cemetery, Gloucester, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by Diana (contributor 46561859).
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Second Marriage: "Massachusetts Marriages, 1695-1910," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FCHC-TYP : 4 December 2014), James Lane and Judeth Woodbery, 16 Apr 1715; citing reference ; FHL microfilm 0823641 V. 1-2.
7. ↑ Probate: Essex, Massachusetts Probate Records, 1648-1840,
   for Deacon James Lane. probate May 27, 1751;
   Volume: Essex Cases 16000-17999; File Number: 16315;
   Dated 27 May 1751; Died intestate; Occupation: Yeoman.
   https://www.americanancestors.org/databases/essex-county-ma-probate-file-papers-1638-1881/RecordDisplay?volumeId=13778&pageName=16315:1&rId=245616431

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