Who was Frances Lane?

Frances Lane (1785–1859) was born in Caswell, North Carolina, United States and died in Saline, Illinois, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Frances in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Frances Ann Lane 1785–1859

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 22 JUN 1785 · Caswell, North Carolina, United States

Died 24 OCT 1859 · Saline, Illinois, United States

Father John Holcombe Nelm Overstreet Major

Mother Nancy Jane Dabney

Siblings Dabney Overstreet, Esther Overstreet, Jane Overstreet, Jesse Overstreet, John Overstreet, John R Overstreet, Martha Overstreet, Martha Patsey Overstreet, Mordecai Lane, Nancy Overstreet

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Holcombe Nelm Overstreet Major

Nancy Jane Dabney

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Frances Ann Lane began in 1785 in Caswell, North Carolina, United States. Frances Ann Lane passed away in 1859 in Saline, Illinois, United States.

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1785

Birth of Frances Ann Lane in Caswell, North Carolina, United States

Birth

1859

Death of Frances Ann Lane in Saline, Illinois, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Frances Lane

This ancestor line traces from England (1520) to Caswell, North Carolina, United States (1785) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Frances Lane (1785–1859) was born in Caswell, North Carolina, United States and died in Saline, Illinois, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Frances in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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