Jane Farndale
26 September 1856 to 23 January 1938
FAR00422
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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).
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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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.