Battle of Atlanta Georgia,July 22-28,1864.
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Among those who fell to rise no more in the first victorious charge made by the 81st Ohio, was Captain Charles
Lane, commanding Company K. A rebel bullet pierced
his head, and his death was instantaneous. To say that
he died at his post in defense of his country, gives him an
immortality of honor on the bright roll of his country's
heroes ; to say that he was beloved by his men, and
respected by his fellow officers ; that he was one of the
very few in the army possessing firmness sufficient to
resist its temptations; that his private character was
stainless^ that his example was that of a noble Christian
soldier all this may render his memory dear to his friends,
and reconcile them in part to his loss. But around his
widowed and orphaned hearthstone are lonely hearts
gathered to whom no eulogy can bring the balm of consolation. Theirs is a grief too sacred and tender for
h II man touch.
First Lieutenant Charles Lane, promoted to Captain, Feb. 20, '63 ; killed in the battle of Atlanta,
July 22, '64.
Charles Lane.
Birth: 1831?.
Death:July 22,1864.
Wife; Jennie C.Lane, 1833-January 11,1905.
Burial: Bellefontaine Cemetery, Bellefontaine, Logan county, Ohio.
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