Who was Elizabeth Lane?

Elizabeth Lane (1924–1990) was born in West Ham, Essex, England and died in 25 Cobham Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth (Bessie) Ellen Lane 1924–1990

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 26 Mar 1924 · West Ham, Essex, England

Died 12 Jan 1990 · 25 Cobham Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, England

Father Joseph Henry Lane

Mother Elizabeth Jane Clark

Spouse Arthur James Joseph Goodman

Siblings Annie Florence Lane, Arthur James Lane, Edith Georgina Hilda Lane, Ernest Frank Lane, Frederick C Lane, George Albert Lane, Joseph Frederick Lane, Rose Lillian Clark, Sidney Basil Lane

Records

England & Wales, Civil Registration … England & Wales, Civil Registration … England & Wales, National Probate … 1939 England and Wales Register

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Researchers connected through Elizabeth Lane 1924–1990

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Henry Lane

Elizabeth Jane Clark

Spouse(s)

Arthur James Joseph Goodman

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1924, Elizabeth (Bessie) Ellen Lane entered the world in West Ham, Essex, England, born to joseph henry lane and elizabeth jane clark. In 1939, Elizabeth (Bessie) Ellen Lane resided in Essex, England. Elizabeth (Bessie) Ellen Lane married arthur james joseph goodman. Elizabeth (Bessie) Ellen Lane passed away in 1990 in 25 Cobham Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, England.

Sources

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Birth Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1916-2007
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Marriage Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1916-2005
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Probate/Wills England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995
4

Record 1939 England and Wales Register

Life Timeline

1900

Elizabeth (Bessie) Ellen Lane - Probate in London

Probate

1924

Birth of Elizabeth (Bessie) Ellen Lane in West Ham, Essex, England

Birth

1939

Elizabeth (Bessie) Ellen Lane resided here in Essex, England

Residence

1990

Death of Elizabeth (Bessie) Ellen Lane in 25 Cobham Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Lane

This ancestor line traces from Hertfordshire, England (1772) to West Ham, Essex, England (1924) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth Lane (1924–1990) was born in West Ham, Essex, England and died in 25 Cobham Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, 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 Elizabeth 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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