Jane Linley 1910-1985
Jane LINLEY is my great grandmother. She is the daughter of John LINLEY and Mary Hannah BUTTON. She was born on 12 January 1910 at Darfield, Yorkshire1. Jane and Elizabeth LINLEY were identical twins.
1911 Census
In 1911, Jane LINLEY was 1 year old and was living at 115 Snape Hill Road with her parents John and Mary Hannah LINLEY, and her sisters Thirza and Elizabeth2.
| Name and Surname | Relationship to Head | Age | Particulars as to Marriage | Profession or Occupation | Birth Place |
| John LINLEY | Head | 34 | Married | Milk dealer | Ardsley, Yorkshire |
| Mary Hannah LINLEY | Wife | 34 | Married 7 years. 3 children, 3 living, 0 died | Dress making | Darfield, Yorkshire |
| Thirza LINLEY | Daughter | 6 | Darfield, Yorkshire | ||
| Jane LINLEY | Daughter | 1 | Darfield, Yorkshire | ||
| Elizabeth LINLEY | Daughter | 1 | Darfield, Yorkshire |
Marriage
Joseph William Cary GROOME and Jane LINLEY were married at the Register Office in Epsom, Surrey on 07 February 19373. Joseph and Jane were both nurses, working (and living) at Horton Hospital, Epsom.
| When Married | Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or Profession | Residence | Father’s Name and Surname | Rank or Profession of Father |
| 07 February 1937 | Joseph William Cary GROOME | 29 years | Bachelor | Male Nurse | Horton Hospital Epsom | Samuel Thompson GROOME (deceased) | Veterinary Surgeon |
| Jane LINLEY | 27 years | Spinster | Hospital Nurse | Horton Hospital Epsom | John LINLEY | Motor Coach Proprietor |
1939 Register
In 1939, Joseph and Jane CARY GROOME were living at 37 Woodcock Side, Epsom4. Joseph was still working as a male nurse but Jane was now in the home looking after their baby – my grandmother (whose record is closed).
| Surnames and Other Names | M or F | Birth | S M W or D | Personal Occupation |
| J W CARY GROOME | M | 12 August 1907 | M | Male |
| Jane CARY GROOME | F | 12 January 1910 | M | Unpaid Domestic Duties |
| Closed Record |
Joseph William Cary GROOME died on 19 April 1953 at the age of 46, leaving Jane to raise their 3 children.
Death
Jane LINLEY (GROOME) died on 25 March 1985 at the age of 755. Jane was buried with her parents at Darfield Cemetery, Darfield, Yorkshire.
| Date and Place of Death: | 25 March 1985. Epsom District Hospital, Epsom |
| Name and Surname: | Jane GROOME |
| Sex: | Female |
| Maiden Name: | LINLEY |
| Date and Place of Birth: | 12 January 1910. Darfield, Yorkshire |
| Occupation and Usual Address: | Widow of Joseph William Cary GROOME, a nurse. 6 Well Way, Wells Estate, Epsom, Surrey |
| Name and Surname of Informant: | Kenneth Brian Cary GROOME |
| Qualification: | Son |
| Usual Address: | 43 West Street, Dorking, Surrey |
| Cause of Death: | 1a. Congestive Cardiac Failure. b. Coronary Atheroma |
| Date of Registration: | 27 March 1985 |
In memory of our dear parents John LINLEY died 09 November 1955 aged 78, and Mary Hannah LINLEY died 20 December 1955 aged 79. Requiescant in pace.
Also daughter of the above, Jane GROOME died 24 March 1985 aged 75. This is my commandment that ye love one another as I have loved you.
Headstone Transcription of Jane LINLEY (GROOME). Darfield Cemetery, Darfield, Yorkshire
Family Members:
| Husband: | Joseph William Cary GROOME 1907-1953 |
| Father: | John LINLEY 1877-1956 |
| Mother: | Mary Hannah BUTTON 1876-1956 |
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Sources:
- Births (CR) England. Darfield, Yorkshire. 12 January 1910. LINLEY, Jane. Entry No. 448.
- Census Records. England. Darfield, Yorkshire. 02 April 1911. LINLEY, John (head). RD 507. ED 04. PN 27606. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 14 May 2021.
- Marriages (CR) England. Epsom, Surrey. 03 February 1937. GROOME, Joseph William Cary and LINLEY, Jane. Entry No. 96.
- 1939 Register. England & Wales. Epsom and Ewell, Surrey. CARY GROOME, J W. 29 September 1939. CNYK 31/5. National Archives (Great Britain), Kew, England. Collection: 1939 Register. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 18 October 2020.
- Deaths (CR) England. Epsom, Surrey. 24 March 1985. GROOME, Jane. Entry no. 86.
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