William Carr Lane

This article is about the politician. For the labour organizer, see William Lane.

William Carr Lane
Carr as depicted in Volume 1 of 1909's St. Louis, the Fourth City, 1764-1909.
2nd Governor of New Mexico Territory
In office
July 15, 1852 – May 6, 1853
Appointed byMillard Fillmore
Preceded byJames S. Calhoun
Succeeded byDavid Meriwether
1st Mayor of St. Louis, Missouri
In office
April 14, 1823 – 1829
Preceded byOffice Established
Succeeded byDaniel Page
In office
November 15, 1837 – 1840
Preceded byJohn Fletcher Darby
Succeeded byJohn Fletcher Darby
Personal details
Born(1789-12-01)December 1, 1789
Fayette County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 6, 1863(1863-01-06) (aged 73)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
PartyWhig
SpouseMary Ewing
ProfessionMedical doctor
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William Carr Lane (December 1, 1789 – January 6, 1863) was an American politician and medical doctor who was the first mayor of St. Louis, Missouri, from 1823 to 1829 and 1837 to 1840. He later served as the governor of New Mexico Territory from 1852 to 1853.

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