VENN: Adm. at KING'S, a scholar from Eton, 1721. B. at Dedington, Oxon. Matric. 1721; B.A. 1725-6; M.A. 1729. Fellow, 1724. Incorp. at Oxford, 1733. Ord. deacon (Lincoln) May 23, 1725; priest, June 16, 1728. R. of Milton, Cambs., 1737. V. of Newport, Essex, c. 1737-46. Killed by robbers in Epping Forest, Oct. 1746. Administration of Effects at a Probate Court. P.C.C. 1746; of Newport, Essex. Brother of Thomas (1725). (Harwood, 302.)
Essex RO: D/DHt Z42 pp.107-8 states Lane was shot through the head, his brains being contained within his hat. It was thought he 'was rather elevated with Drink', so resisted the robbers who then shot him. Reference supplied by Gillian Williamson on 24/2/2012
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1725 | Ordi(ordination) | Lane, Johannes | / | deacon | View |
| 1728 | Ordi(ordination) | Lane, Johannes | / | priest | View |
| 1737 | Appt(Institution) | Lane, John | Milton, alias Middleton / | Rector | View |
| 1740 | Appt(Institution) | Lane, John | Newport / | Vicar | View |
| 1740 | Subsc | Lane, John | Newport / | Vicar | View |
| 1746 | Vac(natural death) | Lane, John | Newport / | Vicar | View |
| 1747 | Vac(Death) | Lane, John | Milton, alias Middleton / | Rector | View |