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John B McLane Pioneer Led An Interesting Life
A Temple Telegram Sunday feature recalls John B. McLane known as Uncle John, pioneer citizen and two term mayor of Cameron. Born 1853 in Alabama, he moved to Texas 1869, built a varied career from salesman to banker, and propagated grafting grapes. He bought Milam County’s first Jersey cow for 150 dollars, named Lady Hilda, yielding 200 pounds of butter in six months.
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John B. McLane
Jersey
Pioneer Citizen
Temple Telegram
McLane
Cameron
John
Dallas County
Alabama
Wilcox County
Davis
Smith
Old Oak
W. M. Woodson
Texas
Burleson County
Brazos Bottom
Bryan
Central Railroad
Mr. McLane
Milam County
Eer
Maysfield
Ater
Hildreth
Hub Williams
Ackerman and Smith
Fanny Brooks
Evelyn
Annie
John F
Brooks McLane
Mrs. McLane
Hearne
McLane Lumber Company
First National Bank
John M. Hefley
W. T. Hefley
T. F. Hardy
R. L. Butte