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Alexander Mills Lane
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| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives from the 1 district |
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| In office 1906–1910 |
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| Born | October 26, 1857 Lexington, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | November 12, 1911 (aged 54) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakland Cemetery, Carbondale, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Isabelle Holland (1882–) |
| Children | Roscoe C. Lane |
| Residences | Near South Side, Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Education | Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
| Alma mater | Rush Medical College |
| Occupation | Physician |
| Profession | Politician |
Alexander Mills Lane (1857–1911) was an important American doctor and politician. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives, which is part of the state government, for two terms. He was a member of the Republican Party from 1906 to 1910. He also worked as an assistant doctor for Cook County, Illinois for six years, starting in 1905 until his death in 1911.
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Who Was Alexander Lane?
Alexander Lane was born in 1857 in Lexington, Mississippi. When he was eight years old, his family moved to Tamaroa, Illinois. He went to local schools there. After high school, he attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
Early Career and Family
After college, Alexander Lane became a school principal. He led a school for Black children in Carbondale, Illinois for ten years. On September 12, 1882, he married Isabelle Holland. They had one son named Roscoe.
In 1891, he moved to Chicago. There, he began studying medicine at Rush Medical College. He worked hard and earned his medical degree in 1895.
His Work as a Doctor and Politician
In 1905, Alexander Lane was chosen to be an assistant doctor for Cook County, Illinois. He kept this important job even while he was involved in politics.
Serving in Government
Alexander Lane served two terms in the Illinois House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the state of Illinois. He was first elected in 1906 and then again in 1908. He helped make decisions that affected people across the state.
Later Years and Legacy
In early 1911, Alexander Lane became ill. His family encouraged him to stop working as the assistant doctor for Cook County. By July 1911, his illness kept him at home.
Alexander Lane passed away on November 12, 1911, at his home in Chicago. His funeral was held at his home, following the traditions of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He was buried at Oakland Cemetery in Carbondale.
