Walter P. Lane facts for kids
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Walter Paye Lane
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| Born | February 18, 1817 County Cork, Ireland, U.K. |
| Died | January 28, 1892 (aged 74) Marshall, Texas |
| Allegiance |  Republic of Texas United States of America Confederate States of America |
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 Army of the Republic of Texas United States Army Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1836 (Texas) 1846–48 (USA) 1861–65 (CSA) |
| Rank |  Major (USA)Brigadier General (CSA) |
| Battles/wars | Texas Revolution Mexican–American War |
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Walter Paye Lane (born February 18, 1817 – died January 28, 1892) was an important military leader. He served as a general for the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. Before that, he also fought in the armies of the Republic of Texas and the United States.
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Walter Paye Lane's Early Life
Walter Paye Lane was born in County Cork, Ireland. His family moved to Fairview, Ohio in 1821. A few years later, in 1825, they moved again to Kentucky.
In 1836, when he was 19, Lane moved to Texas. He wanted to join the fight for Texas's independence from Mexico. This war was called the Texas Revolution.
After Texas won its independence, Lane lived in San Augustine County, Texas. He then moved to San Antonio. For a short time, he worked as a Texas Ranger.
Fighting in the Mexican-American War
In 1846, Lane joined the First Regiment, Texas Mounted Riflemen. He was a first lieutenant. He fought in the Mexican–American War. Lane showed great bravery at the Battle of Monterrey. Because of his actions, he was promoted to major. He was given command of his own group of soldiers, called a battalion.
After the Mexican-American War, Lane traveled a lot. He visited Arizona, California, and even Peru. In 1858, he settled down in Marshall, Texas. There, he opened a business that sold goods.
Walter Paye Lane and the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Walter Paye Lane was one of the first Texans to support leaving the United States. He was well-known for his military skills. The first group of volunteer soldiers from Harrison County, Texas was even named after him. However, Lane himself joined the 3rd Texas Cavalry.
Lane fought in many important battles. These included the Battle of Wilson's Creek in Missouri. He also fought at Chustenahlah and Pea Ridge. He was part of both the Siege of Corinth and the Second Battle of Corinth.
Lane led his soldiers, the 3rd Texas, at the battle of Franklin, Mississippi. General P. G. T. Beauregard praised Lane for his efforts in this battle. In 1864, Lane was badly hurt at the Battle of Mansfield. In this battle, Confederate forces stopped an attempt to capture Shreveport, Louisiana or Marshall, Texas.
Before the war ended, Lane received a promotion. In 1865, he became a brigadier general. This promotion was confirmed on the very last day the Congress of the Confederate States met.
Life After the War
After the Civil War, Walter Paye Lane went back to Marshall, Texas. He helped start the Texas Veterans Association. This group supported soldiers who had fought in the wars.
Later, Lane and his brother George, who was a local judge, became involved in local politics. Lane died in Marshall, Texas, in 1892. He is buried in the Marshall Cemetery. His memories and stories were published in a book in 1928. The book was called The Adventures and Recollections of General Walter P. Lane.
See also
In Spanish: Walter P. Lane para niños
