correct death date for Martha Carr Lane of Westmoreland Virginia
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correct death date for Martha Carr Lane of Westmoreland Virginia
 cbrepetti
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Posted: 29 Jun 2008 10:00PM GMT |
Classification: Obituary
Surnames: Carr, Lane, Middleton
Hi, I found this looking for information about Martha's grandson, Captain William Lane. Its her obit from the Virginia Gazette (Rind) March 10, 1774, p. 3 (index available at the Colonial Williamsburg website):
"Died on the 9th of February at the home of Captain Benedict Middleton in Westmoreland, Mrs Martha Lane, aged 78 years; she was a good christian, an affectionate wife, a tender mother, and a good mistress; and she was justly esteemed by all those of her acquaintance."
Martha's daughter, Hanna Lane, married Benedict Middleton, so it makes sense that as a widow she would live with her daughter and die at her house.
"Died on the 9th of February at the home of Captain Benedict Middleton in Westmoreland, Mrs Martha Lane, aged 78 years; she was a good christian, an affectionate wife, a tender mother, and a good mistress; and she was justly esteemed by all those of her acquaintance."
Martha's daughter, Hanna Lane, married Benedict Middleton, so it makes sense that as a widow she would live with her daughter and die at her house.