Peter Lane (1867–1916)
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- Born
- 1867
- Died
- 1916
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Peter Lane born? 1867.
When did Peter Lane die? 1916.
Life story
Peter Lane (1867–1916) was born in 1867, and died in 1916, at about age 49. A cemetery record documents Peter's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Peter's life.
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The world Peter lived through
1867 · age 0 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 4 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 19 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 31 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 36 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 41 — Ford introduced the Model T
1914 · age 47 — World War I began
Questions about Peter Lane
When was Peter Lane born?
Peter Lane was born in 1867.
When did Peter Lane die?
Peter Lane died in 1916.
How old was Peter Lane at the time of death?
Peter Lane was about 49 years old.
Where is Peter Lane buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Peter's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Peter Lane was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when Peter was born.
Who was president when Peter Lane died?
Woodrow Wilson was president of the United States when Peter died.
What happened in the world the year Peter Lane was born?
In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska.
What major events happened during Peter Lane's lifetime?
During Peter's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 0); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 9); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 31); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 39); World War I began (1914, age 47).
Which U.S. censuses would include Peter Lane?
Federal censuses taken during Peter's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named Peter Lane are on AncestryData?
2 people named Peter Lane are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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1867
Death
1916
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AncestryData, "Peter Lane (1867–1916)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/peter-lane-1867-1916-fb16f7c0/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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Died 1914
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Died 1931
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