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James Henry Lane
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| United States Senator from Kansas |
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| In office April 4, 1861 – July 11, 1866 |
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| Preceded by | seat established |
| Succeeded by | Edmund G. Ross |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 4th district |
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| In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855 |
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| Preceded by | Samuel W. Parker |
| Succeeded by | William Cumback |
| 11th Lieutenant Governor of Indiana | |
| In office December 5, 1849 – January 10, 1853 |
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| Governor | Joseph A. Wright |
| Preceded by | Paris C. Dunning |
| Succeeded by | Ashbel P. Willard |
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| Born | June 22, 1814 Lawrenceburg, Indiana Territory |
| Died | July 11, 1866 (aged 52) Leavenworth, Kansas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary E. Lane |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1846–1848, 1861–1862 |
| Rank |  Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
James Henry Lane (June 22, 1814 – July 11, 1866) was an important figure in American history. He was also known as Jim Lane. He played a big role during a tough time called Bleeding Kansas. This period happened just before the American Civil War. During the war, Lane served as a U.S. Senator and a general for the Union Army.
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Biography of James Henry Lane
James Henry Lane was born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana. His father was Amos Lane. James grew up to become a lawyer and a politician.
Early Political Career
Before the Civil War, Lane was a U.S. congressman for Indiana. He served in this role from 1853 to 1855. While in Congress, he voted for the Kansas–Nebraska Act. This act was very important. It allowed people in new territories to decide if they would allow slavery.
Role in Bleeding Kansas
After his time as a congressman, James Lane moved to Kansas. This was during the "Bleeding Kansas" period. This time was full of fighting and disagreements. People argued fiercely about whether Kansas should be a free state or a slave state. Lane became a strong leader for the anti-slavery side. He helped organize groups that opposed slavery in Kansas.
Service During the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, James Lane became a general. He fought for the Union Army. He was a brave leader in several battles. At the same time, he also served as a U.S. Senator from Kansas. He held this important position from 1861 until his death in 1866.
Death and Legacy
James Henry Lane died on July 11, 1866. He passed away in Leavenworth, Kansas.
Many places were named to remember him and his work:
- Lane University in Lecompton
- The town of Lane, Kansas
- Lane County, Kansas
