Los Angeles, Historical and Biographical Record pg 471-Charles Lane. During the years of his residence near Whittier Mr. Lane was largely instrumental in promoting the various enterprises for the upbuilding of the locality, and his departure from the many avenues of usefullness is seriously felt by all who appreciate his disinterested faithfullness in the path of duty and his devotion under any and all circumstances to principle. To Mr. Lane California was not a sought out opportunity, but the place of his birth. He was born at Sonoma February 22, 1859 and was a son of John J. and Millie (Hancock) Lane, who were very early settlers in Sonoma County. They represented the best and most industrious residents of the county and were justly succesful agriculturists. The son naturally imbibed a preference for life in the fields and an occunpation that was near to nature's heart. When seventeen his people decided to change their loaction and mode of life and moved to the vicinity of Prescott, Ariz., where they lived for a number of years. Here they were busily engaged in cattle-raising and mining, and here the son had fair opportunities for acquiring an education in the public schools. This nucleus for an education was later supplemented by continual reading and research, which resulted in Mr. Lane's being regarded always as a well-informed and erudite man. His death, which occurred June 22, 1895 was a loss to the community im which he lived. May 20, 1884, Mr. Lane married Leah J. Nicholson, a native of San Bernardino County, Cal., and a daughter of James A. and Mary (See) Nicholson, natives respectively of New York and Missouri. At the present time they are residing near Whittier. James Nicholson came to California in 1849 and his wife arrived in 1857. He was a miner in the early days, but later turned his attention to agriculture. To Mr. and Mrs. Lane were born four children, three of whom are now lliving: James J., Lulu M., Charles N. (deceased), and Harry Raymond. The ranch formerly occupied by Mr. Lane and now in possession of his widow consists of twenty-four acres, mostly under English walnuts. Mrs. Lane has demonstrated much business ability in managing her property, and is a memeber of the Los Nietos and Ranchito Walnut Growers' Association. In religion she is identified with the Methodist Church. She is much esteemed for her enterprise and for her many sterling qualities of mind and heart.
Los Angeles, Historical and Biographical Record pg 471-Charles Lane. During the years of his residence near Whittier Mr. Lane was largely instrumental in promoting the various enterprises for the upbuilding of the locality, and his departure from the many avenues of usefullness is seriously felt by all who appreciate his disinterested faithfullness in the path of duty and his devotion under any and all circumstances to principle. To Mr. Lane California was not a sought out opportunity, but the place of his birth. He was born at Sonoma February 22, 1859 and was a son of John J. and Millie (Hancock) Lane, who were very early settlers in Sonoma County. They represented the best and most industrious residents of the county and were justly succesful agriculturists. The son naturally imbibed a preference for life in the fields and an occunpation that was near to nature's heart. When seventeen his people decided to change their loaction and mode of life and moved to the vicinity of Prescott, Ariz., where they lived for a number of years. Here they were busily engaged in cattle-raising and mining, and here the son had fair opportunities for acquiring an education in the public schools. This nucleus for an education was later supplemented by continual reading and research, which resulted in Mr. Lane's being regarded always as a well-informed and erudite man. His death, which occurred June 22, 1895 was a loss to the community im which he lived. May 20, 1884, Mr. Lane married Leah J. Nicholson, a native of San Bernardino County, Cal., and a daughter of James A. and Mary (See) Nicholson, natives respectively of New York and Missouri. At the present time they are residing near Whittier. James Nicholson came to California in 1849 and his wife arrived in 1857. He was a miner in the early days, but later turned his attention to agriculture. To Mr. and Mrs. Lane were born four children, three of whom are now lliving: James J., Lulu M., Charles N. (deceased), and Harry Raymond. The ranch formerly occupied by Mr. Lane and now in possession of his widow consists of twenty-four acres, mostly under English walnuts. Mrs. Lane has demonstrated much business ability in managing her property, and is a memeber of the Los Nietos and Ranchito Walnut Growers' Association. In religion she is identified with the Methodist Church. She is much esteemed for her enterprise and for her many sterling qualities of mind and heart.
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Markers in this cemtery were badly vandalized. The city removed them and added a large memorial stone with all known names of those buried in the cemetery.
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