Jane Farndale


26 September 1856 to 23 January 1938

 

The Whitby 4 Line

  

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Jane Farndale took an active role in Thirsk society, expressing traditional views of the day.

 

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Whitby

 

1856

 

Jane Farndale, daughter of William and Ann (nee Brown) Farndale (FAR00289), was born on 26 September 1856 and baptised at Whitby on 19 October 1856 (Whitby PR). Jane Farndale’s birth was registered at Whitby District in the fourth quarter of 1856 (GRO Vol 9d page 363).

 

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1861

 

1861 census 6 Clarence Place, Ruswarp, Whitby

 

Jane was living with mother, Ann, described as the Master Mariner’s wife, so William was probably at sea.

 

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1871

 

The Census of 1871 for Ruswarp, Whitby listed William Farndale, head; married; aged 45; Master Mariner; Ann Farndale, wife; married; aged 44; lodge house keeper; born Low Hail Durham; (ie born 1827); John T Farndale, son; unmarried; aged 16; b Whitby; (FAR00405); Jane Farndale, daughter; aged 14 (FAR00422); Maria J Farndale, niece; aged 4; born Middlesbro’ (ie born 1867) (FAR00485).

 

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1881

 

The Census of 1881 for 3 North Terrace, Ruswarp, Whitby listed William Farndale, head; married, aged 55; Master Mariner; Ann Farndale, wife; married; aged 54; born Hurwith Durham; (ie born 1827); Jane Farndale, daughter; unmarried; aged 24; (FAR00422); Maria J Farndale, niece; aged 14 (FAR00485).

 

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1891

 

1891 Census, 3 North Terrace, Ruswarp, Whitby

 

Now listed as head of family and lodging house keeper, with Mary Hailand, a servant and John Farndale (her brother FAR00405) a visitor.

 

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Thirsk

 

Yorkshire Gazette, 14 February 1891 (Miss Farndale was his sister Jane who lived with him): THIRSK DISTRICT Masonic Ball. The annual Masonic ball in connection with the Falcon lodge, No 1,416, took place at the Assembly Rooms, Thirsk. The music was supplied by Amer’s Newcastle quadrille band.... the following accepted invitations … Mr Farndale, Miss Farndale

 

1896

 

By 1896, Jane had moved to Thirsk, to live with her brother, John Thomas Farndale (FAR00405), and started to become involved in his activities and interests.

 

York Herald, 8 February 1896: THIRSK ILLUMINATED CLOCK. A jumble sale commenced in the Assembly Rooms, on Tuesday, when there were there was an exceptionally large number of purchasers. The sale was in aid of the funds to defray the small debt which exists on the building of the clock, and was managed by Mr Farndale,... Miss Farndale,...

 

York Herald, 8 May 1896: THE RURIDECANAL SALE WORK AT THIRSK., SECOND DAY. On Wednesday the sale of work in aid of the rebuilding of Carlton Minjott Church was largely patronised, and there was a good attendance at the various entertainments given in the public rooms in connection with which Mr J T farndale undertook the arrangement of this successful adjunct to the sale, and his efforts were ably supplemented by ladies and gentlemen in the immediate neighbourhood, by whom cheerful and efficient service was rendered, as well as by others from a distance. At 3:30, an excellent concert was given; at 4:30 an amusing sketch entitled “The Backward Child,” by Messrs G and L Depuis, Sessay Rectory, was much appreciated; at 7:15 dialect sketches by the Rev ES Carter and Mr JT Wilson, which proved most entertaining; and at 8:15 there was given a grand concert, and tableaux vivants, in which the following took part:... Miss Farndale...

 

1901

 

1901 Census, Market Place, Thirsk

 

Jane was living with John Farndale (FAR00405) who was a bank manager. Jane, his sister, was ‘living on own means’. She was by then 44 years old.

 

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North Star (Darlington), 30 June 1909: WHITBY CHURCH BAZAAR. A “Sunflower” bazaar was held in the Church House, Whitby, yesterday, in aid of the general funds of the St Ninians church, upon which there is a deficiency of £60, the sale being opened by Miss Farndale, of Thirsk, and formerly of Whitby. The Rev Canon Austen, who presided, mentioned that the congregation contributed over £620 last year to the various objects...

 

Whitby Gazette, 2 July 1909: ST NINIAN’S SUNFLOWER BAZAAR. TWO DAY’S SALE IN THE CHURCH HOUSE. A two day “Sunflower” bazaar was held in the Church House on Tuesday and Wednesday, in aid of St Ninians Church. As described by Cannon Austen in his remarks at the opening ceremony on Tuesday morning, there was a debt on the offertory account of £65, which it was hoped to extinguish... … . It was his duty to ask Miss Farndale to declare the bazaar open. The very sight of her awoke, should he say old, memories, as it was over 30 years since he first had the pleasure of making her acquaintance. It seemed but as yesterday, but it was another proof, if wanting, that those who had lived in Whitby had always a very tender spot in their hearts towards the dear old town. He asked Miss Farndale to do what she had kindly undertaken to do. Applause. Miss Farndale said she had great pleasure in being present, to open the bazaar, and she had much pleasure in declaring it open. She hoped the proceeds would extinguish the debt, and that they would beautify and improve the church which they loved well. Applause. The Rev C H Hary proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Farndale. He said they ought to be very thankful for what they saw around them, and for all which it represented.... They were to be congratulated, also, on the having Miss Farndale to open the bazaar. She rather shrank from attending, as she thought it would be an ordeal; but she had done most beautifully. He had pleasure in proposing a vote of thanks to her. Applause.

 

1911

 

1911 Census, Thirsk

 

Still living with John Farndale (FAR00405) who was described as head of family and bank manager at Barclays Bank and Jane was listed as his sister. She was by then 54 years old.

 

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She and John Farndale (FAR00405) were later listed in electoral register living at East Parade, Harrogate.

 

1914

 

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 21 February 1914: A WOMEN’S UNIONIST ASSOCIATION FOR THIRSK. A meeting for the formation of a Women's Unionist Association for Thirsk and district was held in the Town Hall, Thirsk on Thursday, Major Bell presided. … On the motion of Mr Farndale, seconded by Major Bell, it was decided to form a Women's Unionist Association for Thirsk and district. Lady Payne Gallwey was elected president; The following were appointed vice presidents … and it was decided to write other ladies asking them to take office in this capacity... Miss Farndale...

 

North Star (Darlington), 7 April 1914: SIR E CARSON’S APPEAL. TO YORKSHIRE UNIONJISTS. MINISTERS’ EXCUSES DECEIVE NOBODY. A monster demonstration against the Home Rule Bill was held at first last night. Long before the hour of commencing the Town Hall was packed to overflowing. Patriotic songs were sung in the interval of waiting. Major R Bell was the chairman, and the speakers were... among those present were... Mr and Miss Farndale... Lord Helmsley, in expressing his regret, said that he had to be in London because of the division on the Home Rule Bill. He hopes the meeting would be a great success, and would agree “in condemning the Government which, for party purposes and for purely party exigencies, had not scrupled to bring our country face to face with the gravest dangers and disasters. Message from Sir Edward. Sir Edward Carson wrote wishing a successful meeting and added: “It is everyday becoming more clear that the Government do not intend to give the people the opportunity of expressing their opinion on the Home Rule Bill either by General Election or referendum. The arguments put forward by Ministers to justify their refusal to consult the people deceive nobody...

 

The Government of Ireland Act 1914, also known as the Home Rule Act, and before enactment as the Third Home Rule Bill, was an Act passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom intended to provide home rule (self-government within the United Kingdom) for Ireland. It was the third such bill introduced by a Liberal government during a 28-year period in response to agitation for Irish Home Rule. The Act was the first law ever approved by the Parliament of the United Kingdom that provided for a devolved government in any part of the UK proper (as opposed to colonial territories). However, the implementation of both it and the equally controversial Welsh Church Act 1914 was formally postponed for a minimum of twelve months with the beginning of the First World War. The continuation of the war beyond 1915 and subsequent developments in Ireland resulted in further postponements, meaning that the Act never became effective; it was finally superseded by a fourth home rule bill, enacted as the Government of Ireland Act 1920, which partitioned Ireland, creating Northern Ireland and Southern Ireland, both intended to have Home Rule.

 

Whitby Gazette, 24 April 1914: DEATH OF MR CHARLES MUMBY. LARGELY ATTENDED FUNERAL AT WHITBY CEMETERY. We regret to record the death of a popular young townsman, Mr Charles Mumby, which took place on Monday morning, at the residence of his parents, Victoria house, Royal Crescent... Those attended included... Mr and Miss farndale, Thirsk...

 

 

Harrogate

1921

 

1921 Census – Knaresborough

 

John Thomas Farndale, 67 and single, a retired bank manager

Jane Farndale, his sister, 64

5 other servants or visitors

 

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1938

 

Jane Farndale died on 23 January 1938 at Harrogate (Monumental Record). Her estate value of £3,189 in 1938 would be £230k in 2022 (Probate Index).

 

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FARNDALE Jane of Keldholme Villa 578 East parade Harrogate spinster died 23 January 1938 Probate London 29 July to Edward Hunter stock and share broker and John William Rendel solicitor. Effects £3189 4s 2d.

 

Leeds Mercury, 25 January 1938: FARNDALE. January 23, at Keldholme, East Parade, Harrogate, JANE, dearly loved sister of the late J T FARNDALE, of Thirsk and Harrogate – service 2pmn tomorrow (Wednesday) at St Peter’s Church, Harrogate, prior to interment at Harlow Cemetery.

 

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