Edward Lane (Illinois politician)

Edward Lane
From 1904's Past and Present of Montgomery County, Illinois
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 17th district
In office March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1895
Preceded by	John R. Eden
Succeeded by	James A. Connolly
Personal details
Born	(1842-03-27)March 27, 1842 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Died	October 30, 1912(1912-10-30) (aged 70) Hillsboro, Illinois, U.S.
Resting place	Oak Grave Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
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Edward Lane (March 27, 1842 – October 30, 1912) was an American teacher, lawyer, judge and Democratic politician who served four terms in the United States House of Representatives from Illinois from 1887 to 1895.

Biography

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, March 27, 1842, he moved to Illinois in May 1858 with his parents, who settled in Hillsboro, Montgomery County. Lane attended the common schools and graduated from Hillsboro Academy, then became a schoolteacher for several years.

Early career

Lane then read law and was admitted to the Illinois bar in February 1865. He began his legal practice in Hillsboro and served as the city attorney for three years. Local voters elected him judge of the Montgomery County Court in November 1869, and he served until 1873.

Congress

Lane won election as a Democrat to the Fiftieth and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1887 – March 3, 1895). He rose; chairman, Committee on Militia (Fifty-second Congress). He lost his campaign for reelection in 1894 to the Fifty-fourth Congress by Republican James A. Connolly.

Later career

Lane resumed his legal practice in Hillsboro.

Death and burial

Lane died at his home in Hillsboro on October 30, 1912, and was interred in Oak Grove Cemetery.

External links

• United States Congress. "Edward Lane (id: L000058)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.