Historical Marker
William Lane
Historical marker location:
Greenville, Texas
( take SH 34 about 6 mi. south to CR 3316 (Bethel Rd.), go east .5 mi. to cemetery)
Marker installed: 1965
(1843-1922) First Anglo-American born in Hunt County, then in Republic of Texas. Birthplace: on South Sulphur, near present Wolfe City. Son of John W. Lane, one of commissioners organizing county.
During Civil War, served in Confederate army. Later moved to Vansickle community, 4 mi. SW of this spot, where he spent rest of his life. Married first Mary E. Hale. Had 2 children. His second wife was Betty Evans.