William McLane

William McLane (1819–1906) was an Olympia, Washington pioneer and member of the Washington Territorial Legislature. McLane was born on November 3, 1819 in Butler County, Pennsylvania.

Biography McLane originally left Pennsylvania in 1852 and made his way to Washington Territory by ox-drawn wagon. He returned east to marry in 1854 then returned to Washington by sea via the Isthmus of Panama. Once there, he homesteaded at Bush Prairie (founded by pioneer George Bush, now in Tumwater), and later moved to the Mud Bay homestead.

McLane died in Thurston County on March 12, 1906, after living in his home for over 50 years. 9th session (1861) House — Thurston County 10th session (1862) House — Thurston County 11th session (1863) House — Thurston County 13th session (1865) House — Mason and Chehalis County 1st biennial session (1867) Council — Thurston and Lewis County 2nd biennial session (1869) Council — Thurston and Lewis County 4th biennial session (1873) Council — Thurston and Lewis County