Sidney W. Lane

Sidney W. Lane was an American politician and physician from Maryland.

Early life

Sidney W. Lane was born in Whaleyville, Maryland. He attended lectures and graduated from Jefferson Medical College.

Career

Following graduation, Lane moved to and practiced medicine in Newark, Maryland. He practiced there for about a year before moving to Powell Farm, where he practiced medicine and farmed. He then moved to Berlin, Maryland.
Lane was a Democrat. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Worcester County, from 1890 to 1892. He also served as school commissioner.

Personal life

Lane married Katherine Powell, of Five Mile Branch. His wife predeceased him around 1896. They had a daughter and son, Mrs. Lambert Ayers and R. Bruce. He died on August 1, 1906, aged about 60, at his home in Berlin.