History of Trigg County, Historical and Biographical, ed. W.H. Perrin,
F.A. Battey Pub. Co., Chicago, 1884. p. 286.  [Montgomery Precinct]

HENRY BLANE, M.D.   Among the skilled members of the medical profession in
Trigg County, we would mention the name at the head of this sketch.  He
was born September 27, 1837, in Halifax County, Va., and is a son of John
and Sarah (Tilson) Blane, both of Scotch-Irish descent, and natives of
Virginia.  In 1838 they removed to Tennessee, where the former still lives.
His wife died in December, 1881.  Subject received his early education in
the common schools.  In 1859 he entered the Shelby Medical College, at
Nashville, Tenn., from which he graduated, standing first in a large class.
In May, 1861, he entered Company D, Fourteenth Tennessee Regiment, as
Assistant Surgeon, with which regiment he served nine months.  He then
began the practice of his profession in Stewart County, Tenn., where he
remained until 1866, since which time he has been in Trigg County, the past
two years at Montgomery, where he has a large and increasing practice.  Dr.
Blane was married, October 15, 1863, to Alpha Griffin, of Stewart County,
Tenn., who died December 25, 1868, leaving two children: Robert L. and
Aurelius.  The Doctor was next married, December 21, 1871, to Lucy B.
Dyer, of Trigg County, and daughter of John Dyer.  Three children have
been born to them: Homer, Plomer and Verner, all of whom are living.  Dr.
Blane is a member of the Masonic order, and of the Knights of Honor.  He
has ever been a strong advocate of temperance principles, and holds a
high place in the confidence of the people, both as a man and a physician.

Blane Tilson Griffin Dyer
=
Halifax-VA Stewart-TN

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