Who was William Lane?

William Lane (1830–1916) was born in Kentucky, USA and died in Scott County, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William S Neighbor Lane 1830–1916

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B Reliability

Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Dec 1830 · Kentucky, USA

Died 7 Nov 1916 · Scott County, Virginia, USA

Father Corbin Martin Lane

Mother Mary Polly Adams

Siblings Caroline Virginia Lane, Daniel Walter Lane, Ferlinda Melinda Lane, Helen A Healen Lane, James E Lane, Jane Lane, John Mark Lane, Lewis P Lane, Margaret Elizabeth Lane, Martha Josephine Lane, Martin Barlow Corbin Martin Lane, Mary Jane Lane, Mary Lane, Nancy Rowena Lane, Nathaniel Nathan B Lane, Samuel Black Sam Lane, Sarah Sallie D Lane

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Immediate Family

Parents

Corbin Martin Lane

Mary Polly Adams

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of William S Neighbor Lane began in 1830 in Kentucky, USA. William S Neighbor Lane passed away in 1916 in Scott County, Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1830

Birth of William S Neighbor Lane in Kentucky, USA

Birth

1916

Death of William S Neighbor Lane in Scott County, Virginia, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Lane

This ancestor line traces from Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States (1736) to Kentucky, USA (1830) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Lane (1830–1916) was born in Kentucky, USA and died in Scott County, Virginia, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 4 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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