LN Lane County, Kansas, was established in 1873. It was named for James Lane, a U.S. Senator from Kansas and a promotor of the Free State movement. The county seat of Lane County is Dighton, Kansas.
Lane County Old News
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Son Born to Clarence Smith
DIGHTON - Dighton relatives are in receipt of news of the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Smith, of Manchester, Okla. Mr. Smith was a former resident of White Rock. The Dighton Herald, Dighton, Kansas. Friday, June 23, 1916. (c) Transcribed by Sonya Thomas...
Will Settles & Edna Lambert
DIGHTON - Will Settles and Miss Edna Lambert of the Healy neighborhood, were united in marriage by Probate Judge Bates at his office, yesterday. The Dighton Herald, Dighton, Kansas. Friday, June 23, 1916. (c) Transcribed by Sonya Thomas for the Kansas Council of...
John Williams Dead
DIGHTON - John Williams of Bentley Kansas who owns the farm occupied by W.H. Streeter, died June 2nd. The Dighton Herald, Dighton, Kansas. Friday, June 23, 1916. (c) Transcribed by Sonya Thomas for the Kansas Council of Genealogical Societies, Inc.
Mrs. Goodman’s Sister
DIGHTON. Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Goodman were called to Summer County this week on account of the death of Mrs. Goodman’s sister.The Dighton Herald, Dighton, Kansas. Friday, June 23, 1916. (c) Transcribed by Sonya Thomas for the Kansas Council of Genealogical Societies,...
Cow Killed By Lightning
DIGHTON, KS - Sam Culbertson had a valuable cow killed by lightning, Sunday night. The high wind, Monday night did considerable damage to windmills and outbuildings. The Dighton Herald, Dighton, Kansas. Friday, June 23, 1916. (c) Transcribed by Sonya Thomas for the...