Ralph Lane Colony

By Dsowavy23
  • 1554

    Born

    Lane, born to Sir Ralph Lane and Maud Parr Lane of Northampton, attended Oxford University in 1554

  • His first Event

    1583, Lane received a commission to go to Ireland and direct the construction of forts.

  • Gave Permission

    In 1585 the queen recalled Lane from Ireland and he was given command of the colony

  • His First Colony

    Lane’s colony of 107 men lasted for only eight months.