Lane Cemetery

Hunt County, Texas

John W. "Dub" Duncan by Gena Forsyth  

 

Lane Cemetery is located in Hunt County approximately 1½ mile south of Wolfe City, Texas . It’s in the Oyster Creek Community, off County Road #4816, across the road from Phil Tanner’s home. There is only one grave. 

 

This was the first (known) burial and the first (known) white child born in present day Hunt County. Hunt County was still a part of Fannin County at this time but was formed two years after this. The grave is located under a large oak tree, with an unmarked stone. The compiler has researched this cemetery.

 

William Lane , born and died May 22nd, 1844 , son of John W. and _______ Lane. Mother’s name is unknown.