Arthur Lane (buried 1922)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Lane
First name: 
Arthur
Other Christian names: 
James
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
1064
Born: 
0/0/1867
Died: 
07/01/1922
Buried: 
11/01/1922
Occupation: 
Merchants Clerk; Commercial Traveller
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Image of headstone for Arthur Lane
Cemetery area: 
NES
Cemetery row: 
3
Cemetery plot: 
19
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Endowed grave: 
No
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of Arthur James Lane died 7th January 1922 aged 55 years.
Grave location map

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Life story

Life story

Arthur was born in Pimlico, London, the son of Henry and Lucy. He grew up in Westminster where his father worked for a pianoforte company. Henry died on 24th March 1881. Arthur worked as a clerk for a chemical manure and disinfectant company eventually becoming a commercial traveller. On 4th September 1895, Arthur married Jane Caroline Sullock at St Mary's church, Wimbledon. He gave his address as 85 Union Road, Clapham. The couple moved to Battersea where in 1907, their son Bertram Thomas Alfred was born. By 1911, the family had moved to Worthing, living at 3 Southview Terrace in Rowlands Road. In 1914, they moved to 5 Queen's Road. Arthur died on 7th January 1922 after taking oxalic acid. The coroner recorded a verdict of suicide. (see inquest details below). Probate was granted on 4th May to Jane Caroline Lane widow, Henry Douglas Elborough Esq and Henry James Still shoe agent. Effects s£1170 0s 10d.

Jane died in Slough in 1947.

Burial researcher: 
Carol Sullivan

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
00/00/1867
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Jane Caroline
Spouse one last name: 
Sullock
Marriage one date: 
04/09/1895
Marriage one address: 
Wimbledon, Surrey, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
07/01/1922
Age (at time of death): 
56
Cause of death: 
Suicide
Address at time of death: 
5 Queens Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Obituary

"Tired of Life" - Sad end of a Commercial Traveller - A distressing occurrence was investigated by the Coroner for West Sussex (Mr F.W. Butler) on Monday afternoon, when he conducted an inquiry into the death of Arthur James Lane, aged 56, a commercial traveller, of 5, Queen's Road. The inquest took place at the house. Alfred George Sellock, brother-in-law of Mr Lane, said that the deceased had not been in good health for some time, and had been attended by Dr Le Riche. He had been troubled with his head since an operation. On New Year's Eve Mr Lane was taken ill with vomiting, and he said that he had taken "some hat cleaning stuff". He had been depressed about himself on account of his health, and the pain in his head had caused him to say that he was tired of life. Dr Philip John Le Riche said he had attended Mr Lane for years; he suffered from pains in his head and sleeplessness. The cause of the pains was obscure, although he had consulted several specialists. They had tried several drugs. Witness saw him on December 31st, when he told witness that he had taken some salts of lemon (oxalic acid). The acid had a corrosive action on the mucus membrane of the stomach. The patient gradually became weaker, and necrosis of the mucus membrane was the cause of death. "Suicide whilst temporarily of unsound mind" was the verdict recorded by the Coroner.

Personal effects
Executors: 
Jane Caroline Lane status: Widow: Henry Douglas Elborough status: Gentleman: Henry James Still status: Shoe Agent
Probate pounds: 
£1,170

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1871 census: 

23 Cornwall Street, Westminster. Henry aged 34, pianoforte putter-up. Lucy aged 33. William aged 11. Arthur aged 4.

1881 census: 

63 Vincent Square, Westminster. Lucy aged 44, widow. William aged 21, pianoforte tuner. Arthur aged 14, merchants clerk. Sophia Strong aged 69, mother.

1891 census: 

2 Oak Tree Yard, Marylebone. Arthur aged 24, clerk, sharing a house with four other servants.

1901 census: 

84 Stormont Road, Battersea. Arthur aged 34, clerk and commercial traveller, disinfectant. Caroline J aged 30. Plus 1 servant. (Caroline preferred to use her middle name).

1911 census: 

3 Southview Terrace, Rowlands Road, Worthing. Arthur aged 44, commercial traveller in chemical manure and disinfectant. Caroline Jane aged 40. Bertram aged 3.

1921 census: 

Beach Cottage, St. Lawrence, Isle of Wight

First name(s) Last name Relationship to head Sex Birth year Age Birth place Occupation Employer
Arthur Lane Head Male 1867 54 Pimlico, London Commercial Traveller Lancs Chemical Maunre Co Ltd
Caroline Lane Wife Female 1873 48 Kingsbridge, Devon Home Duties -
Miriam Glaysher Visitor Female 1899 21 Ealing, Middlesex - -