Husband John P. Zane 1 2
Born: 15 Feb 1826 - Bridgeport, Gloucester Co, NJ 1
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Died: 1896 1
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Father: James Zane ( -1834) 1
Mother: Catherine Bender ( -1827) 1
Marriage: 9 Nov 1854 - San Francisco Co, CA 3
Wife Jane Herrington 2 3
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Died: Aft 1912
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Father: John Herrington ( - ) 3
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Children
1 F Anna Jane Zane 1 2
Born: - San Francisco, CA
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Died: 7 Mar 1913 1
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Spouse: John Weir Van Tine (1857/1858-1941) 1 2 4
Marr: 30 Sep 1879 - Plumer, Cornplanter Twp, Venango Co, PA 1 5
General Notes: Husband - John P. Zane
When eight years of age, he went to live on a farm, and at fourteen was apprenticed or bound to a saddler and harness maker of Camden, New Jersey, who was to teach him the trade and give three months in school each year. The school clause of the contract was not complied with, and he never received even one day's schooling. But he found a way, and all his spare moments were devoted to study and reading. This habit continued all through life, and he was always considered one of the best informed men in his county. He remained in Camden until he was eighteen, then crossed to Philadelphia, where he served a further apprenticeship of two years at harness making. In 1846 he went to New Orleans, Louisiana, where he worked at his trade as a journeyman for a time, then engaged in business for himself. In 1851 he sold out his business and went to California, via the Isthmus route. There he engaged in various successful speculations, becoming prominent in business and politics. He was an active member of the vigilance committee in San Francisco, and in 1861 he was appointed by President Lincoln, United States appraiser for the port of that city and confirmed by the senate, July 29, 1861. He served until 1863, then resigned on account of his business interests, but so high did he stand in the regard of President Lincoln that he was allowed to name his successor. He built one of the street railroads of San Francisco, but was obliged to borrow a great deal of money to carry it through. To obtain money for his contract he came to the oil region of Pennsylvania and speculated heavily in lands and leases. He would have made a great deal of money, but a panic came on and he lost everything. He began again at the foot of the ladder. In 1877 he settled in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and again engaged in oil production. He regained his fortune, and at his death was one of Bradford's substantial citizens. He was very active in politics in California, wrote much for the press on political subjects, was a warm friend of President Lincoln and a delegate to the National convention that first nominated him for president.