12. Dr. Benjamin LANE Brigade Surgeon
Benjamin was a Brigade Surgeon, Late Assistant Military Secretary, and lived for a time at 9 Piroy Street Cheltenborn, England (Bench and Bar of Ireland, 1906). He was Surgeon to the 80th Foot.
In 1856, shortly after the birth of his son William, Benjamin and his family were moved to South Africa to take part in the first Kaffir War. His family accompanied Bejamin because his wife insisted on accompanying her husband with her child. For twelve years they were constantly on the move between England and Ceylon, India, the Ionian Islands, Malta, Nova Scotia and Ireland. In 1872 Benjamin was stationed at Woolrich for approximately seven years. These years in Woolrich were the only seven years that he led a settled life (the Dictionary of National Biography 1941-1950).
A note written by Rose Dillon Street indicates that Benjamin was full cousin to Rose's mother, Frances Margaret Lane. The note indicates that Benjamin's mother was sister to Frances Margaret Lane's father who was Alexander Lane R.N.M.D..
Served in the Bengal Army.
Theodora had children, but their names were not listed.
Emily never married.
15. Matilda Ann LANE
Married her first cousin "John William Lane" son of Alexander Lane and Louisa Dorathea Stanley. Matilda's mohter was Matilda Lane, sister to her husband John William's father Alexander Lane.
Her birth date and her death date were taken from her death memorial card. Her last words were "Soon to be in the arms of Jesus." "The angels are calling me". She died at the Swansbrook house in Weymouth.
Her death memorial card states that she was the eldest daughter late William Lane M.D. of Limavady, Ireland. It also states that she was deeply mourned by her devoted husband and their children (Alexander, Willie, Mabel, Ina, Sybel, George and Kathleen).
John married his first cousin "Matilda Ann Lane" the daughter of William Lane and Matilda Lane. John's father was Alexander Lane R.N.M.D., brother to his wife Matilda Ann's mother who was also named Matilda.
The following is taken from a brochure that lists the "Qualifications & Testimonials" of Doctor John William Lane:
M.D., University of Saint Andrews, Scotland; M.D. Dublin College; Licentiate College of Physicians; Licentiate Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland; Member Apothecaries Company, Member Surgical Society, and Licentiate in Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland; and Licentiate in Midwifery, "Rotunda," City of Dublin Lying-in Hospital, Dublin.
_____________________________________________________________________________R.C.S.I. Dublin, Oct. 26th, 1857
It affords me much pleasure to bear testimony to Mr. Lane's assiduity and zeal as a Student at the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin; His general proficiency especially in the branch of Practical Anatomy, so essential to the perfection of Surgery, was attained but by a few and as in all the ____ of his profession. I believe Mr. Lane equally qualified, I do not hesitate to say, he would not only be an advantage to the poor as Dispensary Medical Attendant, but most desirable to the neighbourhood at large.
John Morgan, M.D., A.B.T.C.D. - L.&F.R.C.S.I. & c.
Professor and Lecturer, Royal College of Surgeons.
______________________________________________________________________________Dublin, 27th October, 1857.
Mr. John William Lane was for 3 years a Pupil of the City of Dublin Hospital, and during that time, under my constant observation, I have much pleasure in testifying to Mr. Lane's uniform steady attention to his professional duties, and I feel assured he will be found a desirable officer int the appointment which he now seeks to fill.
Jolliffe TURNELL, M.D. Regius Professor of Military Surgery, R.C.S.I. L.&F.R.C.S.I. & c.
Surgeon to City of Dublin Hospital
_____________________________________________________________________________________95, Harcourt Street, Dublin, October 28th, 1857
I am happy to state that I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Lane during his Professional Studies in the City of Dublin. He was a pupil in my class in the Royal College of Surgeons. He was most industriousin the pursuit of practical information, and used every effort to make himself thoroughly acquainted with his profession. His general demeanour was most gentlemanlike, and his conduct most exemplary, I believe him to possess a sound practical acquaintance with his profession, and I believe him fully competent to the faithful and efficient discharge of its various and important duties whether in public or private life.
John H. Power M.D.
Fellow Royal College of Surgeons; Professor of Anatomy, Royal College of Surgeons, Surgeon to Jervis St. Hospital & Author of various Medical & Surgical works; one of the Examiners Royal College of surgeons
_____________________________________________________________________________________Library, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, Oct. 30th, 1857.
I have much pleasure in bearing testimony to Mr. John Wm. Lane's very superior ability and professional skill; during his studies, Mr. Lane acquired a reputation for talents and for steady untiring application to his profession, which I am convinced his future career will fully jistify.
J.A. PUREFOY COLLES, M.D. L.&F.R.C.S.I. & c.
Demonstrator of Anatomy in the Royal College of surgeons, Ireland. Surgeon to Meath Hospital, Dublin.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Greenfield, Rathfarnham, county Dublin, Oct. 28th, 1857
Having been requested by Mr. John William Lane, L.R.C.S.I. to express my opinion of his private and professional character, I feel pleasure in stating that while pursuing his studies in Dublin, I had frequent opportunities of forming an estimate of both, and I can truly say that his deportment as a gentleman, and his diligence and intelligence as a Student, merited my respect and regard. He subsequently passed his final examinations at the College of Surgeons and Lying-in Hospital, in a most creditable manner, and considering him as I do to be highly informed in his profession, amiable in his disposition, and a gentleman in feeling and conduct. I am persuaded that he is well calculated to perform the duties of Surgeon to a Public Institution, with credit to himself and with advantage to those who may be entrusted to his care.
Hi_ry CROLY, M.D. Fellow Royal College of Surgeons
Surgeon to Rathfarnham Dispensary, and one of the Examiners to the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland.
_____________________________________________________________________________________3, Harcourt Street, Dublin, October 26th, 1857
Having ample opportunities of forming a just opinion, I can conscientiously affirm that I look upon Surgeon, John William Lane as admirably qualified to full any Public Medical appointment.
Edward DILLON MAPOTHER, M.D. Queen's University, Ireland.
L. & F.R.C.S.I. Demonstrator and Lecturer, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Dublin, Oct. 7th, 1857.
Mr. J. W. Lane has enjoyed extensive opportunities of acquiring a practical knowledge of the various departments of his Profession, whilst a Student at the City of Dublin Hospital, and at the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland; He was also entrusted with the Office of Clinical Clerk to the Professor of Medicine, in which position he had further scope for medical study and observation. I have reason to believe that Mr. Lane's attainments are such as will enable him to discharge with efficiency the duties of any Medical Office to which he may be appointed.
T. G. GROGEGAN, M.D., L. & F.R.C.S.I. & T.C.D.
Professor Medical Jurisprudence, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland. Surgeon to the City of Dublin Hpital.
Surgeon to Hospital for Incurables, and Author of various Medical Works.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Greenfield, Aghadoey, Ireland, Oct. 21st, 1857
I am happy to have an opportunity to express the opinion I have found of my friend Mr. J. W. Lane, he has obtained his degree as Surrgeon in the Irish College of Surgeons, he has also obtained his degree in Midwifery; he has devoted himself to the study of disease in our best Hospitals, and has there obtained that practical knowledge and intimate acquaintance with the true character of disease, not elsewhere to be obtained. I therefore most earnestly recommend him, feeling satisfied that there are few better qualified to discharge the duties of a public Medical & Surgical Institution.
Alexander LANE, M.D. L.&F.R.C.S.L. L.K.& Q.C.P.I
Hon. Member Surgical Society, Ireland. Medical Officer Aghadoey Dispensary, &c.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Stephen's Green, Dublin, Oct. 29th, 1857
I consider Mr. J. W. Lane a sound Medical & Surgical practitioner, and most competent to undertake the duties of Medical Attendant to any public Institution.
Arthur MITCHELL, M.D.
Professor Royal College of Surgeons, L & F.R.C.S.I. &c. Author of various Medical Works.
_____________________________________________________________________________________11, Fitzwilliam Square, West, Dublin, October 24th, 1857.
I hereby certify that Mr. J. W. Lane studied under my observation for some time in the Royal College of Surgeons and in the City of Dublin Hospital; he appeared to me to be most correct in his conduct, and very attentive to his professional pursuits, so that I have no doubt he availed himself of the advantages which he enjoyed, and will be found a faithful and efficient Medical Officer in any Institution to which he may be appointed.
Charles BENSON, M.D.
Fellow & Professor Practical Medicine, Royal College of surgeons, Physician to the City of dublin Hospital, &c.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Dublin, October 30th, 1857
While Mr. J. W. Lane attended my Lectures on Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons, he was attentive, diligent and regular, and evinced much zeal in acquiring a knowledge of his profession. It affords me much pleasure to state that Mr. Lane, as a pupil of the City of Dublin Hospital, assiduously availed himself to the numerous opportunities presented by the Institution, of studying his profession practically both in Surgery and Medicine, his conduct and deportment was always both gentlemanly and correct.
William HARGRAVE, M.D. Fellow Royal College of surgeons,
Professor of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons, Surgeon to the City of Dublin Hospital, and Author of several Surgical Works
______________________________________________________________________________________Bellaghy, County of Derry, Ireland, 13th December, 1862
I beg to state that Doctor Lane has filled the office of Medical Superintendant of this Dispensary for upwards of Five Years, and he has given full satisfaction to the Committee and the Public by his zeal and ability. He has also acted as family Doctor to my own family, and the numerous one of my Son-in-law, Captain Bruce, and by his success and high moral character, ensured our confidence and regard.
J. HILL, J.P. Hon. Secretary, Bellaghy Dispensary,
& Magistrate for Counties Londonderry & Antrim
_____________________________________________________________________________________Moneymore, Ireland, 21st December, 1861
My dear Sir, I understand that you are a condidate for the Medical Situation of the Newtownards Workhouse, and it will give me great pleasure to hear that you have succeeded in your wishes, although you do not live in the immediate district where I reside, nevertheless I have had an opportunity of hearing from others the satisfaction you have given to the Inhabitants of Bellaghy and its locality, since you were appointed an office of the Magherafelt Union.
I remain, Dear Sir, very truly your's
Rowley MILLER, Chairman to the Magherafelt Board of Guardians, County Derry
______________________________________________________________________________________Bellaghy Dispensary, County Derry, Ireland , February 2nd, 1863
We certify that John W. LANE, Esq. M.D. has been Medical Officer to the Dispensary for the last Five Years and half, during which time we feel happy in recording our testimony to his assiduity and zeal in the discharge of his several duties, and especially to the Poor under his care, & amongst whom he has been successful in his professional treatment. His district of comprised a population of over 15,000, & he has had ample opportunities of becoming acquainted with the management of Union Districts, we beg to say we consider him well qualified for holding an appointment under any such Public Body.
A. SPOTSWOOD, Chairman. J. HILL, Hon. Secretary.
______________________________________________________________________________________Bellaghy Dispensary, Magherafelt Union, 2nd February, 1863.
Dear Sir,
It is with much regret we now accept of your resignation as Medical Superindendent of this Dispensary, and which Office you have held for upwards of Five Years to our satisfaction, and the benefit of the Poor committed to your care. To many of ourselves and families you have been Medical Attendant, and we have pleasure in recording our high opinion of your skill and success, and with sincere wishes for your prosperity and happiness in your new and more extended field, for your Professional abilities and experience.
Believe us, your's faithfully,
A. Spotswood, J.P. Chairman, Millbrook House. Edward Magill, Innisrush.
J. Hill, J.P. Hon. Sec. The Castle, Bellaghy. James Macaw, Innisruch.
Robert Dawson, M.P., J.P.D.L. Moyola Park, Castledawson James Courtney, J P, GlenoneHouse.
J Casement, J P. Port Glenone. William Mann, Castle Dawson.
Thomas S. Gilmour, J P, Bellaghy George Mc Carthur, Castle Dawson.
Capt. H S Bruce, J.P, Ballys Callion House. John Kelly, Sandy Mount, Bellaghy.
John O'Neill, Toome, &c. &c.Sir H. Hervey BRUCE, Bart. M. P, Downhill Castle & Trelydon Hall, Welshpoo
John married his first cousin "Matilda Ann Lane" the daughter of William Lane and Matilda Lane. John's father was Alexander Lane R.N.M.D., brother to his wife Matilda Ann's mother who was also named Matilda.
The following is taken from a brochure that lists the "Qualifications & Testimonials" of Doctor John William Lane:
M.D., University of Saint Andrews, Scotland; M.D. Dublin College; Licentiate College of Physicians; Licentiate Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland; Member Apothecaries Company, Member Surgical Society, and Licentiate in Midwifery, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland; and Licentiate in Midwifery, "Rotunda," City of Dublin Lying-in Hospital, Dublin.
_____________________________________________________________________________R.C.S.I. Dublin, Oct. 26th, 1857
It affords me much pleasure to bear testimony to Mr. Lane's assiduity and zeal as a Student at the Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin; His general proficiency especially in the branch of Practical Anatomy, so essential to the perfection of Surgery, was attained but by a few and as in all the ____ of his profession. I believe Mr. Lane equally qualified, I do not hesitate to say, he would not only be an advantage to the poor as Dispensary Medical Attendant, but most desirable to the neighbourhood at large.
John Morgan, M.D., A.B.T.C.D. - L.&F.R.C.S.I. & c.
Professor and Lecturer, Royal College of Surgeons.
______________________________________________________________________________Dublin, 27th October, 1857.
Mr. John William Lane was for 3 years a Pupil of the City of Dublin Hospital, and during that time, under my constant observation, I have much pleasure in testifying to Mr. Lane's uniform steady attention to his professional duties, and I feel assured he will be found a desirable officer int the appointment which he now seeks to fill.
Jolliffe TURNELL, M.D. Regius Professor of Military Surgery, R.C.S.I. L.&F.R.C.S.I. & c.
Surgeon to City of Dublin Hospital
_____________________________________________________________________________________95, Harcourt Street, Dublin, October 28th, 1857
I am happy to state that I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Lane during his Professional Studies in the City of Dublin. He was a pupil in my class in the Royal College of Surgeons. He was most industriousin the pursuit of practical information, and used every effort to make himself thoroughly acquainted with his profession. His general demeanour was most gentlemanlike, and his conduct most exemplary, I believe him to possess a sound practical acquaintance with his profession, and I believe him fully competent to the faithful and efficient discharge of its various and important duties whether in public or private life.
John H. Power M.D.
Fellow Royal College of Surgeons; Professor of Anatomy, Royal College of Surgeons, Surgeon to Jervis St. Hospital & Author of various Medical & Surgical works; one of the Examiners Royal College of surgeons
_____________________________________________________________________________________Library, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, Oct. 30th, 1857.
I have much pleasure in bearing testimony to Mr. John Wm. Lane's very superior ability and professional skill; during his studies, Mr. Lane acquired a reputation for talents and for steady untiring application to his profession, which I am convinced his future career will fully jistify.
J.A. PUREFOY COLLES, M.D. L.&F.R.C.S.I. & c.
Demonstrator of Anatomy in the Royal College of surgeons, Ireland. Surgeon to Meath Hospital, Dublin.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Greenfield, Rathfarnham, county Dublin, Oct. 28th, 1857
Having been requested by Mr. John William Lane, L.R.C.S.I. to express my opinion of his private and professional character, I feel pleasure in stating that while pursuing his studies in Dublin, I had frequent opportunities of forming an estimate of both, and I can truly say that his deportment as a gentleman, and his diligence and intelligence as a Student, merited my respect and regard. He subsequently passed his final examinations at the College of Surgeons and Lying-in Hospital, in a most creditable manner, and considering him as I do to be highly informed in his profession, amiable in his disposition, and a gentleman in feeling and conduct. I am persuaded that he is well calculated to perform the duties of Surgeon to a Public Institution, with credit to himself and with advantage to those who may be entrusted to his care.
Hi_ry CROLY, M.D. Fellow Royal College of Surgeons
Surgeon to Rathfarnham Dispensary, and one of the Examiners to the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland.
_____________________________________________________________________________________3, Harcourt Street, Dublin, October 26th, 1857
Having ample opportunities of forming a just opinion, I can conscientiously affirm that I look upon Surgeon, John William Lane as admirably qualified to full any Public Medical appointment.
Edward DILLON MAPOTHER, M.D. Queen's University, Ireland.
L. & F.R.C.S.I. Demonstrator and Lecturer, Royal College of Surgeons, Dublin.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Dublin, Oct. 7th, 1857.
Mr. J. W. Lane has enjoyed extensive opportunities of acquiring a practical knowledge of the various departments of his Profession, whilst a Student at the City of Dublin Hospital, and at the Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland; He was also entrusted with the Office of Clinical Clerk to the Professor of Medicine, in which position he had further scope for medical study and observation. I have reason to believe that Mr. Lane's attainments are such as will enable him to discharge with efficiency the duties of any Medical Office to which he may be appointed.
T. G. GROGEGAN, M.D., L. & F.R.C.S.I. & T.C.D.
Professor Medical Jurisprudence, Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland. Surgeon to the City of Dublin Hpital.
Surgeon to Hospital for Incurables, and Author of various Medical Works.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Greenfield, Aghadoey, Ireland, Oct. 21st, 1857
I am happy to have an opportunity to express the opinion I have found of my friend Mr. J. W. Lane, he has obtained his degree as Surrgeon in the Irish College of Surgeons, he has also obtained his degree in Midwifery; he has devoted himself to the study of disease in our best Hospitals, and has there obtained that practical knowledge and intimate acquaintance with the true character of disease, not elsewhere to be obtained. I therefore most earnestly recommend him, feeling satisfied that there are few better qualified to discharge the duties of a public Medical & Surgical Institution.
Alexander LANE, M.D. L.&F.R.C.S.L. L.K.& Q.C.P.I
Hon. Member Surgical Society, Ireland. Medical Officer Aghadoey Dispensary, &c.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Stephen's Green, Dublin, Oct. 29th, 1857
I consider Mr. J. W. Lane a sound Medical & Surgical practitioner, and most competent to undertake the duties of Medical Attendant to any public Institution.
Arthur MITCHELL, M.D.
Professor Royal College of Surgeons, L & F.R.C.S.I. &c. Author of various Medical Works.
_____________________________________________________________________________________11, Fitzwilliam Square, West, Dublin, October 24th, 1857.
I hereby certify that Mr. J. W. Lane studied under my observation for some time in the Royal College of Surgeons and in the City of Dublin Hospital; he appeared to me to be most correct in his conduct, and very attentive to his professional pursuits, so that I have no doubt he availed himself of the advantages which he enjoyed, and will be found a faithful and efficient Medical Officer in any Institution to which he may be appointed.
Charles BENSON, M.D.
Fellow & Professor Practical Medicine, Royal College of surgeons, Physician to the City of dublin Hospital, &c.
_____________________________________________________________________________________Dublin, October 30th, 1857
While Mr. J. W. Lane attended my Lectures on Surgery at the Royal College of Surgeons, he was attentive, diligent and regular, and evinced much zeal in acquiring a knowledge of his profession. It affords me much pleasure to state that Mr. Lane, as a pupil of the City of Dublin Hospital, assiduously availed himself to the numerous opportunities presented by the Institution, of studying his profession practically both in Surgery and Medicine, his conduct and deportment was always both gentlemanly and correct.
William HARGRAVE, M.D. Fellow Royal College of surgeons,
Professor of Surgery, Royal College of Surgeons, Surgeon to the City of Dublin Hospital, and Author of several Surgical Works
______________________________________________________________________________________Bellaghy, County of Derry, Ireland, 13th December, 1862
I beg to state that Doctor Lane has filled the office of Medical Superintendant of this Dispensary for upwards of Five Years, and he has given full satisfaction to the Committee and the Public by his zeal and ability. He has also acted as family Doctor to my own family, and the numerous one of my Son-in-law, Captain Bruce, and by his success and high moral character, ensured our confidence and regard.
J. HILL, J.P. Hon. Secretary, Bellaghy Dispensary,
& Magistrate for Counties Londonderry & Antrim
_____________________________________________________________________________________Moneymore, Ireland, 21st December, 1861
My dear Sir, I understand that you are a condidate for the Medical Situation of the Newtownards Workhouse, and it will give me great pleasure to hear that you have succeeded in your wishes, although you do not live in the immediate district where I reside, nevertheless I have had an opportunity of hearing from others the satisfaction you have given to the Inhabitants of Bellaghy and its locality, since you were appointed an office of the Magherafelt Union.
I remain, Dear Sir, very truly your's
Rowley MILLER, Chairman to the Magherafelt Board of Guardians, County Derry
______________________________________________________________________________________Bellaghy Dispensary, County Derry, Ireland , February 2nd, 1863
We certify that John W. LANE, Esq. M.D. has been Medical Officer to the Dispensary for the last Five Years and half, during which time we feel happy in recording our testimony to his assiduity and zeal in the discharge of his several duties, and especially to the Poor under his care, & amongst whom he has been successful in his professional treatment. His district of comprised a population of over 15,000, & he has had ample opportunities of becoming acquainted with the management of Union Districts, we beg to say we consider him well qualified for holding an appointment under any such Public Body.
A. SPOTSWOOD, Chairman. J. HILL, Hon. Secretary.
______________________________________________________________________________________Bellaghy Dispensary, Magherafelt Union, 2nd February, 1863.
Dear Sir,
It is with much regret we now accept of your resignation as Medical Superindendent of this Dispensary, and which Office you have held for upwards of Five Years to our satisfaction, and the benefit of the Poor committed to your care. To many of ourselves and families you have been Medical Attendant, and we have pleasure in recording our high opinion of your skill and success, and with sincere wishes for your prosperity and happiness in your new and more extended field, for your Professional abilities and experience.
Believe us, your's faithfully,
A. Spotswood, J.P. Chairman, Millbrook House. Edward Magill, Innisrush.
J. Hill, J.P. Hon. Sec. The Castle, Bellaghy. James Macaw, Innisruch.
Robert Dawson, M.P., J.P.D.L. Moyola Park, Castledawson James Courtney, J P, GlenoneHouse.
J Casement, J P. Port Glenone. William Mann, Castle Dawson.
Thomas S. Gilmour, J P, Bellaghy George Mc Carthur, Castle Dawson.
Capt. H S Bruce, J.P, Ballys Callion House. John Kelly, Sandy Mount, Bellaghy.
John O'Neill, Toome, &c. &c.Sir H. Hervey BRUCE, Bart. M. P, Downhill Castle & Trelydon Hall, Welshpoo
Married her first cousin "John William Lane" son of Alexander Lane and Louisa Dorathea Stanley. Matilda's mohter was Matilda Lane, sister to her husband John William's father Alexander Lane.
Her birth date and her death date were taken from her death memorial card. Her last words were "Soon to be in the arms of Jesus." "The angels are calling me". She died at the Swansbrook house in Weymouth.
Her death memorial card states that she was the eldest daughter late William Lane M.D. of Limavady, Ireland. It also states that she was deeply mourned by her devoted husband and their children (Alexander, Willie, Mabel, Ina, Sybel, George and Kathleen).
23. Captain Henry Stanley LANE
When asked how she could describe her father, Rose Dillon Lane, second daughter of Henry Stanley Lane, said "He was a gay young blade"!
On March 1, 1842, Henry Stanley Lane was born in Rostrevor, County Down, Ireland, the fourth son of Dr. Alexander Lane Royal Navy Medical Doctor (R.N.M.D.) and Louisa Dorothea Stanley, the second daughter of John Stanley.
The first seven years of his life would be spent in Ireland, namely Armagh, Rostrevor and the surrounding area.
In 1849, Henry's family moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia. His father Alexander had been a Surgeon in the Royal Navy and was given a land grant in Halifax for his many years of service. His father started a medical practice in Halifax.
Rose Dillon "Lane" Nally said the following about her father: "When my father was young he and all his brothers and sisters had horses to ride. My father would say when I was young I could ride. Now that I am old I have to walk". Rose said that her father's sister Frances Margaret (Fanny) and he were the closest.
Henry's parents sent him to school in Halifax, Nova Scotia to become a doctor. He ran away twice because he really wanted to be outdoors instead of a doctor. When his parents left Nova Scotia, they gave Henry the home in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. Henry farmed the land.
Rose Dillon "Lane" Nally said that Henry and his brother Edward Stanley were given a grant of land in New Germany, Nova Scotia. The following is a quote from Rose:
"My father used to take his cattle to pasture up there (meaning up to the land). He took some sheep up to the land one time and pastured them there. They were stolen and he never got them back. He would send the cows up there when he wasn't able to milk them. He andEdward sold the land."
Henry married Georgianna Bridget Ernst, daughter of Benjamin Ernst and Mary Catherine Whynot (Veinot or Wynacht), on January 21, 1879 in Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. They were married by the Reverend Thomas Rogers in the Methodist Church. The Witnesses were Martha Rogers and Naomi A. Mader. Henry had joined the Methodist Church in 1878.
Rose Dillon "Lane" Nally tells the following story:
"My mother used to tell us that the first time my father came to see her, her mother chased him away with a broom, but he returned the next day." Henry was approximately 17 years older than Georgianna.
Henry and his wife Georgianna settled in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada. They lived on a plot of land given to Henry by his parents. Henry farmed the land and was also a Captain in the Nova Scotia Militia.
Henry and Georgianna had six children: Mona Dorothea, Henry Alexander, Rose Dillon, Katherine Bell, Emma Avernia and Florence Olive. Two of the children died young. Emma died shortly after birth and Mona died while visiting her aunt Mary Ogilby Fox Lane (Minnie) at Minnie's home on the Isle of Man.
Henry was a member of the Methodist church. He joined the church in 1878. Rose Nally said that he had three or four white linen suits that he wore to church on Sundays in the summer. He always carried a cane going to church and a flower in his button hole.
Rose Nally said that her mother used to make home made beer. She felt Henry was beginning to like it too much so she stopped. She didn't like him drinking. Rose said, "When he used to visit my husband Packy and I, Packy used to go to the store and bring home all sorts of beer and stuff. Packy would give him a glass of ale before he went to bed. My mother would be upstairs without knowing."
In 1871, at the age of 29, Henry was working as a storekeeper in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia. He was living with his sister Frances Margaret, her husband Dr. Jerome Charles Street, and his sister Emma. He later became a farmer after his parents gave him some land in Mahone Bay. He also served as a Captain in the Nova Scotia Militia.
Rose Nally relates the following account of the death of Henry:
"He died upstairs in my bedroom. My brother Henry and I went downstairs with his body. It was a very stormy day and the boat was late leaving the harbor. We got to the (words were not clear on the tape) but the train was late. We had to wait for it. It was an old train that had a stove at each end of the car to heat it. We finally arrived at home. Some friends came down to the house."
Henry died on February 18, 1929 at the home of his daughter Rose at 73 Waverly Avenue in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts. He died from labor pneumonia brought on by the flu.
The following is Henry's obituary:
Henry Stanley Lane of Mahone Bay who died at Watertown, Mass. on February 18.
Henry Stanley Lane dies in Watertown, Mass.
Mahone Bay. Feb. 25 - The death of Henry Stanley Lane, one of our oldest citizens, occurred at the home of his daughter Mrs. Nally. at Watertown, Massachusetts, on Monday evening, February 18th, after a few days illness. For the past few years Mr. and Mrs. Lane had been spending their winter months with their children in Massachusetts, and had been with them again as usual this winter. Mr. Lane had been in his usual good health and quite active up to the last week, when he contracted flu from which pneumonia quickly developed, causing his passing.He was eighty-nine years of age, and was born at Armagh Ireland, a son of Dr. Alexander Lane, a staff surgeon of the Royal Navy. His parents moved to Mahone Bay when he was six years of age, and resided there for a number of years, later moving back to the Old Country, and settled on the Isle of Man, on a grant of land given Dr. Lane by the Imperial Government in recognition of service. Mr. and Mrs. Lane celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at their daughters home on the twenty-first of January this year.
Besides his widow, who before her marriage was Miss Georgina Ernst, daughter of the late Benjamin Ernst of this town, he is survived by four children - Henry, living in Charlotte, Vermont; Rose, Mrs. Nally; and Kate, Mrs. Thompson, in Watertown, Mass.; and Florence, Mrs. Wilson in Montreal. Also two sisters - Frances, widow of Dr. J. C. Street, living in North Scituate, Mass., and Emma, Mrs. Arthur Griffiths in Milford Haven, Wales.
The body, accompanied by the son Henry and the daughter, Mrs. Nally, arrived here on Saturday morning, and the funeral, which was largely attended, took place from St. James Church of England on Sunday afternoon. Rev. Conon Harris officiating.
The following is an account of Georgina's death given by her daughter Rose:
I went home with her last at the time she was living. I was packing her trunk to bring her back to Watertown, Massachusetts with me. She had walked down over the hill to see a neighbor that day. That night, through the night, or early in the morning she had a heart attack. We didn't have a phone in the house. There was a woman who had been staying with my mother so I called her down and ran down to Captain Whynot's (Vienot's) which was the nearest house. I called the Doctor and he came down but she was dead when we got there. He telephoned my brother Henry and then Henry came down. Henry felt terrible. He said, "Why didn't you let me know!" I said, I didn't know! I was packing her trunk and we were coming back and she didn't want to leave home either! She wanted to stay there and get somebody to live with her but htere wasn't any. She wouldn't had been contented with any of the ones that would of wanted to come there. So she didn't get back either.
Georgianna Bridget Ernst Lane departed this life on September 24, 1931 in her home in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia.
Alexander Lane R.N.M.D. wrote the following in his journal:
"1868 Jan 21. John (John William Lane, Alexander's son) sent me a note from my nephew (Nephew by Alexander's sister Matilda or by his brother William? Not sure?) Albert proposing marriage to my daughter Frances. John is married to his (refering to Albert) sister (Matilda Ann Lane who is niece to Alexander) & I do not approve of the very close alliances in blood, tho Royalty sets the example."
Later that year, Alexander wrote a letter from Worthen, Salop, England dated June 16, 1868 to a Doctor Street, a widower, who resided in New Caladonia, Nova Scotia, and who had apparently asked for Frances' hand in marriage:
"Sir, I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 20th _____ soliciting at the eleventh hour the hand of my eldest daughter. Her safety, I beg to observe that, although I feel honored by your condescension in wishing to be connected with my humble family, I claim a parent's right in looking to the future prospects of my child.
Your prospects no doubt are very fair, but, should anything happen to you, and you know that life is very uncertain, what would become of my child, and no doubt, her helpless family? Thrown upon a cold and _____ world without any means of support.
You, Sir, must know and feel this undeniable fact, and you cannot for a moment suppose that I would sanction such a prospect.
She is at present a penniless girl and I must certainly feel grateful to you for your handsome proposal. But, until you have made some provision for her future suport in case of accident, I must withold my consent to the union.
Before I married her mother, I secured to her in case of my demise the sum of fifty pounds a year. When you shall have satisfied me upon that point, I, should my daughter and her mother still wish it, will not withold my consent. But it must be perfectly understood that it be a "Bona Fide" transaction, as to the annuity.
I have the honor to remain Sir your most ________, Alexander Lane."
Doctor Jerome Charles Street must had satisfied Frances' father's request because Frances and Jerome were married on August 8, 1868 in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Dr. Jerome Charles STREET M.D.
The following is Jerome's obituary:
Dr. Jerome Charles Street. Venerable Retired Physician of Cohasset Leaves a Large Family of Sons and Daughters.
Dr. Jerome Charles Street, who on Wednesday died at his home in Cohasset at the age of ninety-one years, was long active in the practice of medicine, from which he had retired about fifteen years ago. He was born in Frederickton, N.B., and was the son of Judge Alfred Street, who was prominent in the profession of law. Dr. Street was sent when a youth to the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, where he received his education, including his earliest studies in medicine. Upon his graduation there, he came to this country to take a special course at the Harvard Medical School, from which he received his degree in 1853. He then entered upon his practice, in which he long continued. He had been in failing health for about a year past.
Dr. Street is survived by a large family, including six sons and four daughters. The sons are Captain Arthur Street of the Naval Reserves, who for some time has followed the sea; Major Lionel A. B. Street, M.D., who, after practicing the medical profession in Shanghai, China, enlisted for war service with the Red Cross, and who is now at Montenegro; Gerald G. E. Street of Codman & Street, and associated with him in this business is another son, Harold J. A. Street. Alfred W. West Street, another of this family, lives in San Francisco, while still another brother, Frank Street, has been in service since the beginning of the war, but after he was injured and gassed he returned to this country. The Shipping Board immediately requested his services as a public speaker regarding war conditions and relief needs.
Dr. Street's daughters are Mrs P. A. Dewar of Dedham, formerly Miss Leonore Street; Miss Beatrice Street of Cohasset; Mrs. Frederick W. King of Norwell, who before her marriage was Miss Dora Street, and Mrs. Walter Cogswell of North Scituate, who was Miss Rose Street.
He died at 10:45 p.m., a wednesday night.
57. Dr. Lionel Alexander Burnett STREET M.D.
The following is a newspaper clip about Lionel:
Dr. Lionel A. B. Street, formerly of Brookline, who has been on service in the Philippine Islands during the past two years, has recently resigned from the army in order to accept a civil appointment as medical director of one of the Manila Hospitals.
She was the widow of Senator Sheilds.
27. Emma Fox LANE
Emma settled in Wales.
67. Gwendoline Dorothea GRIFFITHS
Gwendoline was an only child. She married George Thomas. They did not have any children. They let out a number of small farms as their occupation.
Occupation: Let out a number of small farms.