Joseph Lane (1875–1935) was born in Fort george, Ardersier, Inverness-shire, Scotland and died in West Ham, North East Ham, Essex, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Henry Lane 1875–1935

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

Born 20 Aug 1875 · Fort george, Ardersier, Inverness-shire, Scotland

Died 11 Jul 1935 · West Ham, North East Ham, Essex, England

Father Joseph Crane Lane

Mother Sarah Jane Hedges

Spouse Elizabeth Jane Clark

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

Siblings Cuthbert Lane, Edith Lane, Eliza Lane, Frederick Lane, James Lane, Martha Lane

Records

1881 Scotland Census 1891 England Census 1901 England Census 1911 England Census England & Wales, Civil Registration … UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 … Essex, England, Church of England … Essex, England, Church of England … London, England, Church of England …

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Immediate Family

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Children

Edith Georgina Hilda Lane

Elizabeth Bessie Ellen Lane

Ernest Frank Lane

Frederick C Lane

George Albert Lane

Joseph Frederick Lane

Rose Lillian Clark

Sidney Basil Lane

Biography

The story of Joseph Henry Lane began in 1875 in Fort george, Ardersier, Inverness-shire, Scotland. In 1881, Joseph Henry Lane resided in Glencorse, Midlothian, Scotland. In 1891, Joseph Henry Lane resided in Squirrel Heath, Hornchurch, Hornchurch, Essex, Eng. Joseph Henry Lane married elizabeth jane clark, and had children including annie florence lane, arthur james lane, edith georgina hilda lane, elizabeth bessie ellen lane, ernest frank lane, frederick c lane, george albert lane, joseph frederick lane, rose lillian clark, sidney basil lane. Joseph Henry Lane passed away in 1935 in West Ham, North East Ham, Essex, England.

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Census 1881 Scotland Census
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Census 1891 England Census
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Census 1901 England Census
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Census 1911 England Census
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Death Records England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
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Burial Records UK, Commonwealth War Graves, 1914-1921 and 1939-1947
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Baptism Records Essex, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms
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Record Essex, England, Church of England Marriages, 1754-1937
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Record London, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1923

Life Timeline

1875

Birth of Joseph Henry Lane in Fort george, Ardersier, Inverness-shire, Scotland

Birth

1881

Joseph Henry Lane resided here in Glencorse, Midlothian, Scotland

Residence

1891

Joseph Henry Lane resided here in Squirrel Heath, Hornchurch, Hornchurch, Essex, England

Residence

1901

Joseph Henry Lane resided here in East Ham, East Ham, Essex, England

Residence

1911

Joseph Henry Lane resided here in East Ham, Essex, England

Residence

1935

Death of Joseph Henry Lane in West Ham, North East Ham, Essex, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Lane

This ancestor line traces from Hertfordshire, England (1772) to Fort george, Ardersier, Inverness-shire, Scotland (1875) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Lane (1875–1935) was born in Fort george, Ardersier, Inverness-shire, Scotland and died in West Ham, North East Ham, 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 Joseph 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 4 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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