John Linley 1877-1955
John LINLEY is the father of my great grandmother Jane LINLEY, who was born in Darfield, Yorkshire on 12 January 1910. On Jane LINLEY’s marriage certificate to Joseph William Cary GROOME in 19371, Jane gives her father’s name and occupation as: John LINLEY, motor coach proprietor.
Birth
John LINLEY was born at Brick Terrace, Ardsley on 25 January 18772. His parents’ names are Joseph LINLEY and Elizabeth Ann HELLEWELL.
| When and Where Born | Name | Sex | Name and Surname of Father | Name, Surname and Maiden Surname of Mother | Occupation of Father | Informant | When Registered |
| 25 January 1877. Brick Terrace, Ardsley | John | Boy | Joseph LINLEY | Elizabeth Ann LINLEY formerly HELLEWELL | Colliery labourer | E A LINLEY. Mother. Brick Terrace, Ardsley | 05 March 1877 |
1881 Census
In 1881 John LINLEY was 4 years old and living at Darfield Main, Wombwell, Yorkshire3, where his father Joseph worked as a colliery labourer.
| Name and Surname | Relation to Head | Condition | Age | Rank, Profession or Occupation | Where Born |
| Jos[eph] LINLEY | Head | Married | 38 | Colliery labourer | Gawber, Yorkshire |
| E A LINLEY | Wife | Married | 36 | Seamstress | Ardsley, Yorkshire |
| Ada LINLEY | Daur | Unmarried | 15 | Servant general domestic | Ardsley, Yorkshire |
| Mary LINLEY | Daur | Unmarried | 11 | Ardsley, Yorkshire | |
| Sam LINLEY | Son | Unmarried | 8 | Ardsley, Yorkshire | |
| Ann LINLEY | Daur | Unmarried | 6 | Ardsley, Yorkshire | |
| John LINLEY | Son | Unmarried | 4 | Ardsley, Yorkshire | |
| Gertrude LINLEY | Daur | Unmarried | 1 | Ardsley, Yorkshire |
1891 Census
In 1891, John LINLEY was 14 years old and living at Company Row, George Street, Darfield, Yorkshire4. His father was working as a dateler at Darfield Main Colliery. John LINLEY was working as a carter.
| Name and Surname | Relation to Head | Condition | Age | Profession or Occupation | Where Born |
| Joseph LINLEY | Head | Married | 47 | Dateler at pit | Gawber, Yorkshire |
| Elizabeth A LINLEY | Wife | Married | 45 | Ardsley, Yorkshire | |
| Samuel LINLEY | Son | Single | 18 | Pit pony driver | Ardsley, Yorkshire |
| John LINLEY | Son | Single | 14 | Carter | Ardsley, Yorkshire |
| Gertrude LINLEY | Daur | 11 | Scholar | Ardsley, Yorkshire | |
| Ella LINLEY | Daur | 6 | Scholar | Low Valley, Yorkshire | |
| Kate LINLEY | Daur | 3 | Low Valley, Yorkshire |
1901 Census
In 1901 John LINDLEY was the head of the household, living at 8 George Street, Darfield, Yorkshire5. He was living with his mother Elizabeth, a widow, and his youngest sister Kate. LINLEY is a derivative name of LINDLEY.
| Name and Surname | Relation to Head | Condition | Age | Profession or Occupation | Where Born |
| John LINDLEY | Head | Single | 24 | Colliery Corporal Below Ground | Ardsley, Yorkshire |
| Elizabeth LINDLEY | Mother | Widow | 57 | Ardsley, Yorkshire | |
| Kate LINDLEY | Sister | Single | 13 | Darfield, Yorkshire |
Marriage
John LINLEY and Mary Hannah BUTTON were married on 04 April 1904 at All Saints Church, Darfield, Yorkshire6. John and Mary were both living at Low Valley, Darfield.
| When Married | Name and Surname | Age | Condition | Rank or Profession | Residence | Father’s Name and Surname | Rank or Profession of Father |
| 04 April 1904 | John LINLEY | 27 | Bachelor | Pit Corporal | Low Valley, Darfield | Joseph LINLEY (deceased) | Miner |
| Mary Hannah BUTTON | 27 | Spinster | Low Valley, Darfield | Giles BUTTON | Brickmaker |
According to the 1901 census, the LINLEY family were living at George Street, Low Valley, and the BUTTON/ROEBUCK family were living at Hope Street, Low Valley.
1911 Census
In 1911, John and Mary Hannah LINLEY were living at 115 Snape Hill Road with their 3 eldest daughters: Thirza, and twins Jane and Elizabeth7. John LINLEY was working as a milk dealer.
| 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 |
1939 Register
In 1939 John and Mary LINLEY were living at 138 Snape Hill Road, Darfield, Yorkshire8. John was working as a motor proprietor & haulage contractor. Mary’s youngest brother Harry BUTTON was living in the same household.
| Surname and Other Name | M or F | Date of Birth | S, M, W or D | Personal Occupation |
| John LINLEY | M | 25 January 1877 | M | Motor Proprietor & Haulage Contractor |
| Mary H LINLEY | F | 11 August 1876 | M | Unpaid Domestic Duties |
| Jack LINLEY | M | 08 January 1920 | S | Seeking work – not previously employed |
| Harry BUTTON | M | 20 July 1878 | S | Public Works Contractor Labourer |
Father {John LINLEY}, a man of all trades so it seems as I remember cows, horses, pigs and chickens etc. Haymaking, waggonettes, so many memories of long ago, then came the motor after World War One. Buses taking over the horses ‘though still keeping chickens and ducks etc. They were good days for the motor car at that time. One could travel and enjoy the beauty of nature, the pace was slower.
Mechanical things don’t have the same appeal as living things, once I would watch the horses being groomed, clipping and harness shining all very interesting, but cars and coaches, how cold and uninteresting, oily rags and bits of steel. Not a pretty sight to me anyway.
I was allowed to clean the brass on the windscreen. About all that I was capable of anyway.
Jane Linley’s Record of Remembrance. 1973.
Death
John LINLEY died at 138 Snape Hill Road, Darfield on 08 November 19559. He was 78 years old. John LINLEY was buried with his wife Mary Hannah BUTTON, and their daughter Jane LINLEY at Darfield Cemetery, Darfield, Yorkshire.
| When and Where Died | Name and Surname | Sex | Age | Occupation | Cause of Death | Informant | When Registered |
| 08 November 1955. 138 Snape Hill Road, Darfield | John LINLEY | Male | 78 years | Bus proprietor (retired) | 1a. Cachexia. b. Carcinoma left bronchus. 2. Coronary atheroma | E BARNES. Daughter. Present at the death. 138 Snape Hill Road, Darfield | 10 November 1955 |
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 John LINLEY. Darfield Cemetery, Darfield, Yorkshire
Family Members:
| Wife: | Mary Hannah BUTTON 1876-1956 |
| Daughter (Direct Ancestor): | Jane LINLEY 1910-1985 |
| Father: | Joseph LINLEY 1843-1897 |
| Mother: | Elizabeth Ann HELLEWELL 1845-1909 |
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Sources:
- Marriages (CR) England. Epsom, Surrey. 03 February 1937. GROOME, Joseph William Cary and LINLEY, Jane. Entry No. 96.
- Births (CR) England. Barnsley, Yorkshire. 25 January 1877. LINLEY, John. Entry No. 135.
- Census Records. England. Wombwell, Yorkshire. 03 April 1881. LINLEY, Jos. ED 5. PN 4606. FN 162. p. 40. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 12 May 2021.
- Census Records. England. Darfield, Yorkshire. 05 April 1891. LINLEY, Joseph (head). ED 3. PN 3777. FN 55. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 12 May 2021.
- Census Records. England. Darfield, Yorkshire. 01 April 1901. LINDLEY, John (head). ED 4. PN 4319. FN 71. p. 17. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 12 May 2021.
- Marriages (CR) England. Barnsley, Yorkshire. 04 April 1904. LINLEY, John and BUTTON, Mary Hannah. Entry No. 117.
- 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.
- 1939 Register. England & Wales. Darfield, Yorkshire. LINLEY, John. 29 September 1939. RG 101/3628G. The National Archives (Great Britain) Kew, London, England; Collection: 1939 Register. http://www.ancestry.co.uk : accessed 14 May 2021.
- Deaths (CR) England. Staincross, Yorkshire. 08 November 1955. LINLEY, John. Entry No 402.
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