FIRST GENERATION 1. Thomas Lane was born about 1820 in North Carolina. He was a farmer. History of Idaho, 1920, contains a biography of Silas and Dovey Lane Luttrell which states that Dovey's father (and Thomas's brother) Jonathan Lane came to Indiana as a child, with his parents. It is probable that Thomas came at the same time. He appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Thomas, Elizabeth, Nancy, Mary, and William. He died about 1855 in Orange County, IN. Probate Order Book shows estate of Thomas Lane, p. 450, estate to Elizabeth J. Lane, February 20, 1855; heirs of Thomas lane, p. 433. Jonathan Bush appointed guardian of Nancy, Mary, William, and Sarah, minor heirs of Thomas Lane, deceased. Partition of Land on July 9, 1858 to Elizabeth Underwood, Stephen Underwood, Nancy, William, Mary, and Sarah Lane. He was married to Elizabeth Jane Compton (daughter of Larkin Compton and Becky Andrew) on March 14, 1844 in Orange County, IN (book C-2, page 131). Uncle and niece Thomas and Mary Ann Lane married sister and brother Elizabeth and William Compton. Elizabeth Jane Compton was born on March 27, 1827 in North Carolina. She appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Jane [Elizabeth], Jane [Jemima], John, and Sarah Lane from Elizabeth's first marriage. Also listed is Thomas Lane. It is uncertain who he is. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Elizabeth and John. She died on March 18, 1894. She was buried in Beech Grove Cemetery, Orange County, IN. Thomas Lane and Elizabeth Jane Compton had the following children: 2 i. Nancy Ann Lane (born about 1845). 3 ii. Mary Lane (born on May 6, 1847). 4 iii. [Male] Lane (born in 1848). 5 iv. William J. Lane (born on February 10, 1849). 6 v. Sarah E. Lane (born about 1854). SECOND GENERATION 2. Nancy Ann Lane was born about 1845 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of her step-father and mother, Stephen and Elizabeth Compton Lane Underwood. She died Unknown. She was married to John C. Jackson on December 1, 1872 in Orange County, IN (book C-6, page 179). John C. Jackson was born Unknown. He died Unknown. 3. Mary Lane was born on May 6, 1847 in Orange County, IN. The 1900 census lists her birth date as May 1846. She appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of her step-father and mother, Stephen and Elizabeth Compton Lane Underwood. She appeared on the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of her son-in-law and daughter, Benton and Ada Hill Lindley. She died on June 9, 1928 in Orange County, IN (book BK-6, page 83). She was buried in Community Cemetery, Orange County, IN. She was married to Charles N. Hill (son of Jesse Hill and Elizabeth C. Osborne) on March 2, 1865 in Orange County, IN (book C-5, page 154). Sisters Mary and Sarah Lane married brothers Charles and Thomas Hill. Charles N. Hill was born on March 27, 1841 in Indiana. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Charles, Mary, and Doretta. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Charles, Mary, Ora (14), Adda, Florence, and Nellie. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Charles and Mary. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Charles and Mary. He died on January 10, 1918 in Orange County, IN (book BK-2, page 2). He was buried in IOOF Cemetery, Paoli, Orange County, IN. Mary Lane and Charles N. Hill had the following children: 7 i. Ora Etta Hill (born about 1866). 8 ii. Ada D. Hill (born about 1872). 9 iii. Florence G. Hill (born in February 1875). 10 iv. Nellie O. Hill (born about 1879). 4. [Male] Lane was born in 1848 in Orange County, IN. He died on November 29, 1848 in Orange County, IN. He was buried in Moore's Ridge Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 5. William J. Lane was born on February 10, 1849 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1850 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of his step-father and mother, Stephen and Elizabeth Compton Lane Underwood. He died on September 28, 1900. 6. Sarah E. Lane was born about 1854 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1860 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of her step-father and mother, Stephen and Elizabeth Compton Lane Underwood. She appeared on the census in 1870 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of her mother, Elizabeth Compton Lane Underwood. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. She was married to Thomas E. Hill (son of Jesse Hill and Elizabeth C. Osborne) on April 4, 1872 in Orange County, IN (book C-6, page 140). Sisters Mary and Sarah Lane married brothers Charles and Thomas Hill. Thomas E. Hill was born about 1844 in Indiana. He appeared on the census in 1850 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1860 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Thomas, Sarah, Delbert, Ralph, and Luna. He died Unknown. Sarah E. Lane and Thomas E. Hill had the following children: 11 i. Delbert Hill (born about 1873). 12 ii. Ralph L. Hill (born about 1876). 13 iii. Luna M. Hill (born about 1878). THIRD GENERATION 7. Ora Etta Hill was born about 1866 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died on October 31, 1926 in Orange County, IN (book BK-2, page 30). The Springs Valley Herald (November 6, 1926) reported "Mrs. Moulder Farlow died Sunday morning at 2:00 o'clock. Funeral services were held at the Friend's Church at 10:00 a.m. conducted by her pastor, Rev. Copeland. Interment was in the new cemetery in southwest Paoli [Community Cemetery]". She was buried in Community Cemetery, Orange County, IN. She was married to Moulder L. Farlow on December 28, 1889 in Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 160). Moulder L. Farlow was born about 1861. He died in 1938 in Orange County, IN (book BK-7, page 154). He was buried in Community Cemetery, Orange County, IN. 8. Ada D. Hill was born about 1872 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN, in the household of her brother-in-law and sister, Charles and Florence Hill Ham. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. She was married to Benton F. Lindley on September 17, 1902 in Orange County, IN (book H-2, page 34). Benton F. Lindley was born about 1870 in Indiana. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Bert, Ada, John, and Howard. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Benton, Ada, John, Howard, and Stanley. Also listed is Ada's mother, Mary Lane Hill. He died Unknown. Ada D. Hill and Benton F. Lindley had the following children: 14 i. John A. Lindley was born on December 4, 1906 in Orange County, IN (book H-6, page 40). He appeared on the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. 15 ii. Howard B. Lindley was born on September 22, 1909 in Orange County, IN (book H-10, page 38). He appeared on the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. 16 iii. Stanley Lane Lindley was born on July 25, 1912 in Orange County, IN (book H-15, page 4). He appeared on the census in 1920 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. 9. Florence G. Hill was born in February 1875 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. She was married to Charles G. Ham (son of Moses F. Ham and Amanda J. Bruner) on October 10, 1895 in Orange County, IN (book H-1, page 276). Charles G. Ham was born about 1863. He appeared on the census in 1870 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1880 in French Lick Township, Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Charles, Florence, and Lelah. Also listed is Florence's sister, Ada Hill. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. It lists Charles, Florence, Lelah, Mildred, Charley, Harley, and Ruth. He died Unknown. Florence G. Hill and Charles G. Ham had the following children: 17 i. Lelah B. Ham was born on July 3, 1899 in Orange County, IN (book H-3, page 25). She appeared on the census in 1900 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. 18 ii. Mildred P. Ham was born on January 29, 1902 in Orange County, IN (book H-3, page 50). She appeared on the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. 19 iii. Charley Ham was born about 1905 in Orange County, IN. Charley and Harley appear to be twins. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. 20 iv. Harley Ham was born about 1905 in Orange County, IN. Charley and Harley appear to be twins. He appeared on the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. 21 v. Ruth L. Ham was born about 1907 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1910 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. 22 vi. Earl L. Ham was born on March 18, 1912 in Orange County, IN (book H-14, page 6). He died Unknown. 23 vii. Alice Marie Ham was born on November 22, 1913 in Orange County, IN (book H-14, page 11). She died Unknown. 10. Nellie O. Hill was born about 1879 in Orange County, IN. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. 11. Delbert Hill was born about 1873 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. 12. Ralph L. Hill was born about 1876 in Orange County, IN. He appeared on the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. He died Unknown. 13. Luna M. Hill was born about 1878 in Orange County, IN. Her name may be Lula. There are two Orange County birth records for children born to Bruce D. Elliot and Lula Mae Hill, although no marriage record can be found. She appeared on the census in 1880 in Paoli Township, Orange County, IN. She died Unknown. SOURCES 1. Federal census records. 2. State and county birth records. 3. State and county marriage records. 4. State and county death records. 5. Lost River DAR headstone transcriptions for Beech Grove Cemetery. 6. Lost River DAR headstone transcriptions for Moores Ridge Cemetery. 7. John Compton. 8. Gary Lane. 9. Robert Edward Lane. NOTES 1. Census data is listed as follows: Head of Household: Census year and location, family members, and other facts where appropriate. Family Members: Census year and location, and other facts where appropriate. 2. The spelling of names in obituaries, newspaper articles and census records is often incorrect. Early censuses were done verbally, with the census taker often spelling the name based on how it was pronounced. The spelling could be different in every census. The same thing occurred in obituaries and newspaper articles. However, in most cases these items are reported in this document just as they were written. REPORT INFORMATION Created by: Robert E. Lane 2309 North 12th Street Terre Haute, IN 47804 Email: robert.lane11@verizon.net Date: May 31, 2002