Who was Edith Lane***?

Edith Lane*** (1911–1954) was born in 6 Lansdowne Road, West Ham, Essex, England and died in Runwell Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Edith Georgina Hilda Lane*** 1911–1954

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 30 Aug 1911 · 6 Lansdowne Road, West Ham, Essex, England

Died 7 Feb 1954 · Runwell Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex, England

Father Joseph Henry Lane

Mother Elizabeth Jane Clark

Spouse Frederick James Place

Children Edith Ann Place, Edward Leonard Place, Elizabeth Maud Place, Frederick Peter Place, Un Named Place, Un Named Place Stillborn

Siblings Annie Florence Lane, Arthur James Lane, Elizabeth Bessie Ellen Lane, Ernest Frank Lane, Frederick C Lane, George Albert Lane, Joseph Frederick Lane, Rose Lillian Clark, Sidney Basil Lane

Records

Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985 England & Wales, Civil Registration … England & Wales, Civil Registration … England & Wales, Civil Registration … 1939 England and Wales Register England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth … Essex, England, Church of England …

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Researchers connected through Edith Lane*** 1911–1954

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Henry Lane

Elizabeth Jane Clark

Spouse(s)

Frederick James Place

Children

Edith Ann Place

Edward Leonard Place

Elizabeth Maud Place

Frederick Peter Place

Un Named Place

Un Named Place Stillborn

Biography

In 1911, Edith Georgina Hilda Lane entered the world in 6 Lansdowne Road, West Ham, Essex, England, born to joseph henry lane and elizabeth jane clark. In 1939, Edith Georgina Hilda Lane resided in Essex, England. Edith Georgina Hilda Lane married frederick james place, and had children including edith ann place, edward leonard place, elizabeth maud place, frederick peter place, un named place, un named place stillborn. Edith Georgina Hilda Lane passed away in 1954 in Runwell Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex, England.

Sources

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Death Records Australia, Death Index, 1787-1985
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Birth Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915
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Death Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
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Marriage Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005
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Record 1939 England and Wales Register
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Birth Records England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
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Baptism Records Essex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms

Life Timeline

1911

Birth of Edith Georgina Hilda Lane in 6 Lansdowne Road, West Ham, Essex, England

Birth

1911

Edith Georgina Hilda Lane was baptized in Upton Park, St. Stephen, Essex, England

Baptism

1939

Edith Georgina Hilda Lane resided here in Essex, England

Residence

1954

Death of Edith Georgina Hilda Lane in Runwell Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Edith Lane***

This ancestor line traces from Hertfordshire, England (1772) to 6 Lansdowne Road, West Ham, Essex, England (1911) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Edith Lane*** (1911–1954) was born in 6 Lansdowne Road, West Ham, Essex, England and died in Runwell Hospital, Chelmsford, Essex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Edith in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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