Osborne Lane (1784/90-1844) and Mary --- of Marion and Barnwell Co, SC

Osborne Lane was born ca 1790/94 or perhaps ca 1784/90. I haven't been able to reconcile all his census records with each other. In 1810 he was age 26-44 (born ca 1765/84), and in 1820 he was age 26-44 (born ca 1775/94). These two work out to ca 1775/84. However, in 1830 he was age 30-39, or born ca 1790/1800. This doesn't work with both the previous census records. It does work with just 1820, if we ignore the 1810 entry. One of these three entries is in error. I don't yet have his 1840 census entry. Once I get that, I can probably resolve this discrepancy.

He was probably born in that part of old Georgetown District that is now Marion County, SC, probably in the Buck Swamp region.

Osborne Lane is a proven son of Osborne Lane and Hepsabeth Crawford, and was named as such in Osborne Lane's probate records as an heir. Sellers did not mention Osborne Jr when he wrote about this family. Apparently he forgot about him (Osborne Jr left Marion County before Sellers was even born, so it is no wonder he forgot).

Osborne Lane appears to have been home with his parents for the 1790 census, listed in the age "under 16" category (born 1774/90).

By 1810, Osborne Lane Jr had left Marion District, SC and moved across the state to Barnwell District, SC.

He also married in the same timeframe (1800/10) to Mary ---. I don't know if he married in Marion, then moved to Barnwell, or moved first, then married in Barnwell. I don't know Mary's maiden name.

Osborne Lane was listed on the 1810 census in Barnwell District, SC. His brothers Joseph and Robert Lane were listed also, but several pages away.

Osborne Lane was still in Barnwell for the 1820 census. For some reason, his wife was listed in the age "45 and up" category (born before 1775), which is way off. This is either a mistake, or perhaps his wife had died and this was a new wife. If so, by 1830 she was back to the approximate same age as before (c1780/90). This makes me believe this entry is just in error. Other records are needed to confirm this though. Although, considering the distribution of the children's births, I think it is possible that Osborne was married twice, and that "Mary" was the second wife. More research is needed though.

This census was listed alternately in natural order and alphabetical order, and unfortunately, the "L" section was alphabetical, and all the Lanes listed together, therefore, I can't determine who the neighbors were.

Osborne Lane was listed on the 1830 census in Barnwell Dist, SC. He was not near the other Lanes (his brother Robert and an apparent widow Mary). Osborne had two "extra" daughters with him this year, both born in the 1810-20 timeframe, but he had no daughters that age back in 1820. This may mean they are not his children, or they may have just been left out back in 1820 in error.

Osborne Lane was listed on the 1840 census in Barnwell Dist, SC as "Sr". Several of his sons were also heads of household by this time. ** I don't have the 1840 enumerations yet.

Marilyn Lane Sirmon's research shows that Osborne Lane made his Will on 8 Mar 1841 in Barnwell and that the Will was probated in 1844, so he probably died ca 1844. The Will is recorded in Barnwell Co, SC Will Book D page 61. I don't have a copy yet, but she stated that the following were named as heirs: wife Mary, sons Osborn, Andrew Jackson, Joseph and Bryant, daughters Nancy, wife of William Fail, Sarah, Betsey, Martha, and Mary, wife of Joel McMillan. ("The Ancestry and Known Descendants of Joseph Lane (1770-1850) of Marion County, South Carolina and Simpson County, Mississippi", page 36, 37, Marilyn Lane Sirmon, William Arnold Sirmon, Privately published, 1986.)

The 1850 census index for Barnwell Dist, SC shows several Lanes, including a "Polly Lane", who could be Osborne's widow ("Polly" is a nickname for "Mary"). I have not yet checked these census records for confirmation.

Children

Osborne Lane and Mary had 9 children, as named in his Will. Census records seem to show more than nine. Since I don't have birth date data for most of these children yet, I can't match up the names with the census entries, so the list below will seem to be for about twice the number of children they actually had. When I get additional data, I'll weed out the duplications.

Unknown Daughter (1800/04). Osborne Lane had an apparent daughter this age with him for the 1810 census (age "under 10", born ca 1800/10). She was still home in 1820, age 16-25 (born ca 1794/1804). She was still home in 1830 also, age 20-29 (born ca 1800/10). I don't have the 1840 census listings yet, so I don't know if still home then, or gone.

Unknown Daughter (1800/10). Osborne Lane had an apparent daughter this age with him for the 1810 census (age "under 10", born ca 1800/10). She was gone by 1820, so possibly married or dead by then (though the entire 1820 listing seems out of whack for this family).

Unknown Son (1804/10). Osborne Lane had an apparent son this age with him for the 1810 census (age "under 10", born ca 1800/10). He was still home in 1820, age 10-15 (born ca 1804/10). He was gone by 1830, so possibly married or dead by then.

Unknown Son (1810/15). Osborne Lane had an apparent son this age with him for the 1820 census (age "under 10", born ca 1810/20). He was still home in 1830, age 15-19 (born ca 1810/15). I don't have the 1840 census listings yet, so I don't know if he was still home then or not.

Unknown Daughter (1810/15). Osborne Lane had an apparent daughter this age with him for the 1830 census, age 15-19 (born ca 1810/15). I don't have the 1840 census listings yet, so I don't know if she was still home then or not. However, it should be noted that he had no apparent daughter this age with him back in 1820. That could mean that she was missed in 1820 (for some reason) or that she isn't actually his daughter, but perhaps a niece, or step-daughter or other relative.

Unknown Daughter (1815/20). Osborne Lane had an apparent daughter this age with him for the 1830 census, age 10-14 (born ca 1815/20). I don't have the 1840 census listings yet, so I don't know if she was still home then or not. However, it should be noted that he had no apparent daughter this age with him back in 1820. That could mean that she was missed in 1820 (for some reason) or that she isn't actually his daughter, but perhaps a niece, or step-daughter or other relative.

Unknown Son (1815/20). Osborne Lane had an apparent son this age with him for the 1820 census (age "under 10", born ca 1810/20). He was still home in 1830, age 10-14 (born ca 1815/20). I don't have the 1840 census listings yet, so I don't know if he was still home then or not.

Unknown Son (1820/25). Osborne Lane had an apparent son this age with him for the 1830 census, age 5-9 (born ca 1820/25). I don't have the 1840 census listings yet, so I don't know if he was still home then or not.

Unknown Son (1825/30). Osborne Lane had an apparent son this age with him for the 1830 census, age "under 5" (born ca 1825/30). I don't have the 1840 census listings yet, so I don't know if he was still home then or not.

Unknown Daughter (1825/30). Osborne Lane had an apparent daughter this age with him for the 1830 census, age "under 5" (born ca 1825/30). I don't have the 1840 census listings yet, so I don't know if she was still home then or not.

Osborne Lane was born in Barnwell Dist, SC. He was named in the Will of his father. According to Marilyn Lane Sirmon's book, Osborne married Rhoda B. Bowers, widow of William Bowers.

Osborne Lane Jr was listed on the 1840 census index in Barnwell, and also on the 1850 census index. I don't have either listing yet.

Andrew Jackson Lane was born in Barnwell Dist, SC. He was named in the Will of his father. According to Marilyn Lane Sirmon's book, he married Mary Amanda Smith.

Andrew Lane listed on the 1850 census index in Barnwell. I don't have the listing yet.

Joseph Lane was born in Barnwell Dist, SC. He was named in the Will of his father. According to Marilyn Lane Sirmon's book, he married Martha M. Thurston.

Joseph Lane listed on the 1850 census index in Barnwell. I don't have the listing yet.

Bryant Lane was born in Barnwell Dist, SC. He was named in the Will of his father. I have Bryant's 1850 census record, but I can't quite make out his age. It either says "50" or "30" or "35". The copy I have is too dim to read clearly.

Bryant Lane married Winnaford --- before 1838 in Barnwell Dist, SC. I don't know her maiden name.

Bryant Lane listed on the 1840 census index in Barnwell. I don't have the listing yet.

Bryant and family moved to Pike Co, AL ca 1841. They are listed there on the 1850 census. ** I don't have this census entry typed up yet.

I don't know if they remained in Pike Co, AL or moved on somewhere else. More research is needed.

Nancy Lane was born in Barnwell Dist, SC. She was named in the Will of her father.

William Fail was listed on the 1840 and the 1850 census index in Barnwell. I don't have those listings yet.

Sarah Lane was born in Barnwell Dist, SC. She was named in the Will of her father.

Arthur Watson was listed on the 1850 census index in Barnwell. I don't have the listing yet.

Betsy Lane was born in Barnwell Dist, SC. She was named in the Will of her father. I don't know who she married.

Martha Lane was born in Barnwell Dist, SC. She was named in the Will of her father. I don't know who she married.

Mary Lane was born in Barnwell Dist, SC. She was named in the Will of her father.

Joel McMillan was listed on the 1850 census index in Barnwell. I don't have the listing yet.

Researcher List

1. Osborne¹ Lane , born 1775/84 in Georgetown Dist, SC (now Marion Co, SC); died 1844 in Barnwell Dist, SC, son of Osborne Lane and Hepsabeth Crawford . He married in 1800/10 in Barnwell Dist, SC Mary (---) , born 1784/90; died in Barnwell Dist, SC.

Children of Osborne Lane and Mary (---) were as follows:

2 i Osborne² Lane , born in Barnwell Dist, SC. He married in 1830/40 in Barnwell Dist, SC Rhoda B (---) .

3 ii Andrew Jackson² Lane , born in Barnwell Dist, SC. He married in Barnwell Dist, SC Mary Amanda Smith .

4 iii Joseph² Lane , born in Barnwell Dist, SC. He married in Barnwell Dist, SC Martha M Thurston .

+ 5 iv Bryant² Lane , born 1819/20 in Barnwell Dist, SC. He married Winford (---) .

6 v Nancy² Lane , born in Barnwell Dist, SC. She married bef 1840 in Barnwell Dist, SC William Fail .

7 vi Sarah Ann² Lane , born in Barnwell Dist, SC. She married in 1840/50 in Barnwell Dist, SC Arthur Watson .

8 vii Betsy² Lane , born in Barnwell Dist, SC.

9 viii Martha² Lane , born in Barnwell Dist, SC.

10 ix Mary² Lane , born in Barnwell Dist, SC. She married in 1840/50 in Barnwell Dist, SC Joel McMillan .

Generation 2

5. Bryant² Lane (Osborne¹), born 1819/20 in Barnwell Dist, SC. He married bef 1838 in Barnwell Dist, SC Winford (---) , born 1809/10 in SC.

Children of Bryant Lane and Winford (---) were as follows:

11 i Andrew³ Lane , born 1837/38 in Barnwell Dist, SC.

12 ii William³ Lane , born 1838/39 in Barnwell Dist, SC.

13 iii Osborne³ Lane , born 1840/41 in Pike Co, AL.

14 iv Stephen³ Lane , born 1842/43 in Pike Co, AL.

15 v James³ Lane , born 1847/48 in Pike Co, AL.