William Preston Lane Jr.
William Lane | |
|---|---|
Lane in 1950 | |
| Chair of the National Governors Association | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – June 19, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Lester C. Hunt |
| Succeeded by | Frank Carlson |
| 52nd Governor of Maryland | |
| In office January 3, 1947 – January 10, 1951 | |
| Preceded by | Herbert O'Conor |
| Succeeded by | Theodore McKeldin |
| Attorney General of Maryland | |
| In office 1931–1935 | |
| Governor | Albert Ritchie |
| Preceded by | Thomas H. Robinson |
| Succeeded by | Herbert O'Conor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Preston Lane Jr. May 12, 1892 Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 1967 (aged 74) Hagerstown, Maryland, U.S. |
| Resting place | Rose Hill Cemetery Hagerstown, Maryland |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Dorothy Byron |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | University of Virginia (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 115th Infantry Regiment 29th Infantry Division |
| Awards | Silver Star |
William Preston Lane Jr. (May 12, 1892 – February 7, 1967) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 52nd Governor of Maryland from 1947 to 1951.