Farmer of Kilton Hall Farm

 

George Farndale
24 August 1876 to 14 February 1970

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Overview

 

George Farndale, was the last Farndale to live at Kilton Hall farm. He never married and lived there with his sister Grace Farndale who also never married. They lived much of their lives at Kilton Lodge. They retired from Kilton in 1940 and went to live at Redlands, Redcar where they both died. They had such records as existed from Kilton which were copied. (Letters).

 

Kilton

 

1876

 

George Farndale was born at Kilton on 24 August 1876, the son of Charles Farndale farmer of Kilton and Ann Farndale nee Dale, (FAR00341). The birth was registered for the Guisborough District on 28 August 1876, by Ann Farndale, his mother (GRO Vol 9d page 489).

1881

In the
census of 1881, Martin Farndale, the head; a widower; aged 82; was listed as retired farmer at Kilton Hall Farm, Kilton and Charles Farndale, married; aged 42; was a farmer of 577 acres, with 9 employees (FAR00531). Now living together were Charles’ family, Ann Farndale, wife of Charles; age 32; William Farndale, son of Charles; age 5; (FAR00531); George Farndale, son of Charles; aged 4; (FAR00540); Mary Farndale, daughter of Charles; aged 3; (FAR00560); Grace Farndale, daughter of Charles; aged 0, (FAR00566). Also living with them were three farm servants, a domestic servant and nurse.


1891

 

The Census of 1891 confirmed that Charles Farndale, head; married; aged 50 was still farming at Kilton Hall Farm. With him were Ann Farndale, his wife; married; aged 43; born Danby; and their children William Farndale, son; unmarried; aged 15; born Kilton (FAR00531); George Farndale, son; unmarried; aged 14; born Kilton (FAR00540); Mary Farndale, daughter; unmarried; aged 13; born Kilton (FAR00560); Grace Farndale, daughter; unmarried; aged 10; born Kilton (FAR00566); Albert Farndale, son; unmarried; aged 9; born Kilton (FAR00574); Ernest Farndale, born Kilton (FAR00589) and Sophia Farndale, daughter; aged 4; born Kilton (FAR00601A).

 

1892

 

At the Cleveland Agricultural Show, with his brother, William, the York Herald, 30 July 1892 recorded: HORSES – AGRICULTURAL HORSES … Colt or filly foal … 3. W and G Farndale, Brotton

 

At the Danby Annual Show at Castleton, with his brother William, the York Herald, 20 August 1892 recorded: HORSES … carting colt or filly foal … 2. W & G Farndale, Kilton …

 

1895

 

The Whitby Gazette, 3 May 1895: LOFTUS. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY. At the examination held at the close of the Victoria University Extension Lectures, held at the above place during the Michaelmas term, 1894, and delivered by Prof R W Hayden, GRH Hutchinson (Scaling) and G Rigg (Loftus) have gained first class certificates. …. G Farndale (Kilton) … and W Farndale (Kilton) have also passed, after attending a course of 10 lectures on soils, cultivation, poultry keeping, general agriculture etc. Prof Douglas A Gilchrist was the examiner appointed by the University.

 

1901

 

The 1901 Census recorded Charles Farndale, head; farmer; aged 63 now living at Stank House, Kilton estate. The family then comprised: Ann Farndale, his wife; aged 53; born Danby; George Farndale, farmer’s son, aged 24; born Kilton.(FAR00540); Mary C Farndale, daughter; aged 23; born Kilton. (FAR00560); Grace Farndale, daughter; aged 20; born Kilton, (FAR00566); Albert Farndale, son; aged 19; born Kilton. (FAR00574) who was an architect pupil; Sophia Farndale, daughter; aged 16; born Kilton. (FAR00601A) and also John Featherstone and John Holliday, servants, horsemen.

 

1903

 

He was a part of the Cleveland Hunt by 1903. The Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough, 9 November 1903: CLEVELAND HUNT. Beautiful weather favoured today's meet at the Cleveland Hunt. The party drew up in front of the Zetland Hotel, and among those who indulged in a fine morning sport were... Mr George Farndale (Kilton)... The hound in charge of Mr Gibson drew off into Saltburn gardens...

 

1905

 

The Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 21 January 1905: the Cleveland Foxhounds met in front of the Red Lion hotel, Redcar, on Saturday, and afterwards dispersed in the direction of Kirkleatham. There was not a large muster of horsemen. Amongst those who assembled, in addition to the Master (Mr W H A Wharton) were... Mr. J [sic, G] Farndale, Kilton...

 

‘J’ is often used for George in articles, where this must have been referring to George. Perhaps there was a reason for him often being referred to as ‘J’. 

 

The Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 16 December 1905: THE CLEVELAND HOUNDS. In fine bracing weather the Cleveland hounds met at Saltburn on Monday, and a large number of mounted and foot followers gathered in front of the Zetland hotel for the event. Amongst those on horseback, or in carriages were Mr W H  A Wharton MFH, Miss Wharton, Squire Newcomen,... Mr Geo Farndale … Hazelgrove Wood was the first cover tried...

 

1907

 

The Whitby Gazette, 19 April 1907: FARMING CLUB. A meeting of those interested in the formation of a farmers’ club at Loftus was held in the town hall, on Friday, Mr. J Welford presiding. It was decided to ask the Marquess of Zetland and Mr W H A Wharton JP, to be president and vice president respectively. The following officers were elected: Chairman, Mr John Welford (Loftus Grange) ... G Farndale (Kilton)...

 

1908

 

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George in about 1908

 

The Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough, 27 January 1908: THE CLEVELAND HOUNDS. The Cleveland hounds met today at Loftus, in fine weather, and afterwards what “threw off” in Kilton Wood. There was a good turn out of followers, both horse and foot, among those present being... Mr. J Farndale...

 

The Whitby Gazette, 31 January 1908: CLEVELAND HOUNDS MEET. The Cleveland Hounds met at Loftus on Monday, and the weather being fine, there was a good muster of horse and footmen. Amongst those mounted were... Mr W H A Wharton, Skelton Castle, (the Master of the Hunt), Major Clive Dixon, the Reverend J H Heigham,... Mr J Farndale, Kilton Lodge... Sport was fairly good, other foxes is being started, but there was no kill.

 

1909

 

The Whitby Gazette, 5 November 1909: DEATH OF MR J R ROBINSON. IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL AT LOFTUS. The death occurred on Thursday afternoon, last week, at his residence, Zetland Road, Loftus, at the age of seventy five years, of Mr John Rowland Robinson, head of the old established and well known Messrs Robinson Brothers, ironfounders etc … The chief mourners were … Mr G Farndale … . George was the first chief mourner listed after the Robinson family themselves, so he must have some close relationship to the Robinson family (though I’m not aware of a Robinson marrying into this part of the family). 

 

1910

 

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George in about 1910

 

1911

 

Charles was working in partnership with his son, George by 1911. The 1911 Census recorded that Charles Farndale, 73, farmer, still lived at Stank House, Brotton with Ann Farndale, 63 ; George Farndale, farmer’s son and partner, 34; Mary E Farndale, 33, farmer’s daughter, dairywork; Grace Farndale, farmer’s daughter, dairywork; Albert Farndale, architect and two others working on farm.

 

George joined the subscription to relieve striking miners in 1911. The Tees-Side Weekly Herald, 6 April 1912: FINE RESPONSE IN CLEVELAND. The appeal for funds to relieve distress in the Cleveland mining area, irrespective of the occupation followed by the people, has been very generous, for inquiries on Saturday showed that the amount received by Alderman Hobbs and Mr Stephens, the secretary and treasurer, roughly totals £1,000. This, of course, does not include the many gifts in kind which the sub communities have received during the past fortnight. Such a liberal answer by the public to the committee's appeal is exceedingly gratifying. Up to the present the claims upon the fund had not been large, but with little or no strike pay from the miners association during the next few weeks, it is felt that there will be a considerable increase in the number of cases of distress to be relieved by the various subcommittees. As a rule adults received 2s each, with 9d each for dependent children, and every case is being taken to prevent overlapping. The following is a second list of subscribers... Mr G Farndale (Kilton) £2 0s 0d

 

1914

 

George’s father, Charles Farndale, of Kilton Lodge died age 76 and was buried at Brotton on 21 March 1914.

 

The Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough, 28 November 1914: HIND Wanted as Horseman: used to farm work. Apply, with references, Geo Farndale, Kilton Lodge, Brotton, SO.

 

1916

 

The Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough, 23 February 1916: THE CLEVELAND HUNT. Mrs Wharton, Skelton Castle, in the absence of her husband, Colonel Wharton, the Master, who is now on military duties, last evening presided at a meeting of the Cleveland Hunt Committee at Guisborough, where Mr Joseph F Whitwell, Langbaurgh Hall, Ayton, was elected to act as secretary until the next general meeting of the members. The vacancy was caused by the death of Mr H Mosman. Mr George Farndale, Kilton, Mr W Scarth, Carlton, and Mr Hustler-Hustler, Acklam Hall, were chosen members of the committee as successors to the late Major Clive Dixon, Mr J Maughan, who has left the district, and Mr A Dorman, who is on active service.

 

1917

 

The Whitby Gazette, 27 April 1917: Conditional exemption for three months was given to a Carlin How mines check-weighman; and conditional exemption was also granted to a farmhand at Buck Rush, Kilton. In supporting the appeal Mr G Farndale said the man was the only skilled man he had on both farms. He was two men short on the farm now.

 

1919

 

The North Star (Darlington), 12 June 1919: Wanted young man, as horseman, for farm work. Apply J Farndale, Kilton Lodge, Brotton.

 

The North Star (Darlington), 21 June 1919: Wanted, Strong Youth, for Farm Work. Apply George Farndale.

 

1920

 

George’s Aunt Annie Hall nee Farndale (FAR00334) was a widow by 1901 and appears to have married Samuel Mede at some stage after that. There is a reference to: MEDE, Samuel Nightingale of 4 Days Terrace, Brotton, Yorkshire died 7 March 1920. Probate London 30 June to George Farndale farmer. Effects £500 4s 4d.

1922

 

The Yorkshire Post, 20 February 1922: Farm pupil - Vacancy on farm of 300 acres; premium; references - Geo Farndale, Kilton lodge, Brotton, Saltburn.

 

1923

 

The Yorkshire Post, 12 April 1923: POINT TO POINT RACES. CLEVELAND MEETING REVIVED. After a lapse of 11 years the Cleveland Hunt Point to Point races were revived yesterday, and the event proved a great success. The course chosen, between Great Ayton and Kildale, is in the midst of delightful scenery. The overnight rain had left small pools on some of the neighbouring highways, and the fields were sodden, but though the low lying clouds held the promise of a further downpour, there was a gathering of about 3,000 people in the fields adjacent to Holy Hill Farm, near Easby, and they were rewarded with excellent sport. There were only four races, but the fields were large and the aggregate number of runners being 36 and in two cases very close finishes added to the excitement....Among those present were... The committee consisting of...Mr G Farndale

 

1924

 

The Yorkshire Post, 11 April 1924: POINT TO POINT RACES. CLEVELAND HUNT MEETING. BITTER WEATHER BUT GOOD SPORT. Despite heavy snowstorms all the morning there was an excellent attendance at the Cleveland Hunt Point to Point meeting, which was held at Easby, near Great Ayton, yesterday. Intermittent snow storms continued right up to the first race, and there were sleet showers during the afternoon, the weather being piercingly cold, which sadly interfered with the comfort of the visitors.... Major R B Turton acted as judge, Mr J F Whitwell, starter, Mr G Farndale, clerk of the scale...

 

The Cleveland Standard, 31 May 1924:  For moving pigs from Guisborough Auction Mart without the licences required under the Foot and Mouth Diseases Order, Henry Fawcus Armstrong (Brotton), Henry Armstrong (Moorsholm), and George Farndale Kilton, were ordered by the borough magistrates on Tuesday to pay the costs.

 

The Cleveland Standard, 13 December 1924: By a two to one majority Loftus Wesleyan Methodists decided in favour of the scheme for Methodist Union on Wednesday. Mr George Farndale, Kilton Lodge, and Mr. John G Glover, Loftus, were reappointed stewards for the Loftus and Staithes Wesleyan Circuit. Mr Thomas Enoch, Loftus, was re appointed circuit Chapel secretary. An income of £135 for the quarter was reported. The membership is 291.

 

1925

 

 

A photograph of George on horseback at Kilton Lodge (written on the back of the photograph was: "Cadbury Bournville, employees 11,000, ground space 35 acres, estate 72 acres, gardeners 35, commenced with small grocery store"). The photograph is marked as taken about 1925, but it may have been earlier than this.

 

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A photograph of George and Grace (Sitting), about 1925.

 

1926

 

The Cleveland Standard, 4 December 1926: FOX GIVES THEM A GOOD RUN IN THE DISTRICT. Followers of the Cleveland Hounds experienced a very exciting chase the other day and, had dark darkness not set in, no doubt a kill would have been recorded. A very fine fox was put up in a covert near Moorsholm, and making his way towards the village, with the hounds hot on his trail, Reynard passed close to the Plough Inn. He made a sharp detour in the direction of Kilton, and from thence on to little Moorsholm. By this time the only horsemen anywhere near the hounds were Mr T S Patch, Mr G Farndale and the huntsmen. The fox rushed into the yard of Messrs Pease and Partners’ Lingdale Mine, and then raced over the high refuse shale heap adjoining the mine. From Lingdale the chase continued to Boosbeck, and the quarry sought refuge in the gardens of Boosbeck Vicarage. The fox jumped the garden fence and again got away, and after running along Boosbeck station platform, and through the football field, Reynard escaped, as hounds, owing to darkness, were called off.

 

1928

 

The Newcastle Daily Chronicle, 6 November 1928: FOX ELUDES ITS PURSUERS. EXCITING SCENE AT SALTBURN. PROMENADE HUNT. OPENING MEET OF THE CLEVELAND PACK.  Two exciting incidents marked the opening meet of the Cleveland hunt, held yesterday in the picturesque grounds of Skelton hall. The House of the senior “Quartermaster” of the Hunt, Colonel W H A Wharton, the castle is surrounded by a fine wooded park and the imposing building with its background of rich autumn tinted trees afforded in admirable setting for the large gathering of scarlet clad black hatted riders. A fox which broke cover from Saltburn Gill led the hunt along the Saltburn Promenade. Out of the Gill the fox passed through the grounds of Rushpool Hall - through the pleasure gardens, and emerged on the promenade near the top of Saltburn Beck. After running for several yards along the promenade, it finally eluded its pursuers by going to earth in a drain. Mrs Weil, wife of Captain Weil, of Boosbeck, was riding through a gateway when a closing gate caused her horse to shy and the rider was jammed against the gate post. Mrs Weil was conveyed to her home suffering from a broken leg... Others present included... Mr George Farndale and Miss Farndale, Kilton Lodge.

 

1929

 

The Bognor Regis Observer, 9 January 1929: At West Sussex Quarter Sessions held at Chichester on Thursday... the Rev * brought an appeal against his convictions at Worthing in November last for using obscene language... Charles Thomas Nightingale JP of Edinburgh, solicitor of the Supreme Court of Scotland … George Farndale of East Yorkshire, farmer, all testified as to the excellent of the appellant’s character...

 

1932

 

The Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 1 January 1932: FARMER’S BALL HELD AT REDCAR. The sixth annual Farmers’ Ball of the Cleveland Hunt was held at the Swan Hotel Redcar on Wednesday.... Among those who accepted invitations were... Mr George Farndale...

 

The Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 21 March 1932: CLEVELAND HUNT. MR WELLBURN’S DUAL SUCCESS AT EASBY.  A dual success for the popular Cleveland sportsman, Mr T S Patch and his son Captain Leslie Patch, and with the equally popular rider, “Gunner” Welburn, was a feature of the Cleveland Hunt Point to Point races on Saturday. The course was again held at Easby, on the outskirts of Great Ayton, and is an ideal one from every angle. The event was one of the most successful of the series held by the hunt, and a great deal of it is attributable to the enthusiastic efforts of Captain Patch, the secretary... Stewards: Colonel Wharton... Honorary secretaries and stakeholders: Captain L Patch... Judges:... Starter:... Clerk of the Scales: Mr G Farndale.

 

1933

 

The Cleveland Standard, 19 August 1933: ADDRESS OF GREAT VALUE. Introducing Counsellor Mrs H W Pilkington who declared the grounds open, Alderman Charlton said that he was pleased that Saltburn Council, like Redcar, had added a woman to their number. Redcar had found the feminist advice of great value in civic matters. He had no doubt that Saltburn was doing likewise, for he knew the work that Councillor Mrs Pilkington had done, and was prepared to do. Councillor Mrs Pilkington, declaring the grounds open, said that Mr and Mrs Kerridge had every reason to be proud of their gardens. She paid tribute to Mr. Wilson, Mr Farndale, and Mr. A Bradley for their work. The garden party was held in aid of the Guisborough, Redcar and Saltburn Methodist Circuit, who on the eve of the amalgamation of the former primitive Methodist churches in Cleveland...

 

1934

 

The Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 19 March 1934: The Ripon trainer, Mr R Renton, made a successful visit to the Cleveland country, to which he brought Tattie Bogie, an unsexed son of the north Northumberland plate winner, Carpathus, to run for the maiden race... A bright finish in the Cleveland Hunt farmers’ race brought to a conclusion and an interesting afternoon sport... the following were the officials... clerk at the scales: Mr G Farndale.

 

The Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough, 27 December 1934: CLEVELAND HUNT BALL. GAY SCENE AT REDCAR FUNCTION. Over 300 guests attended the Cleveland Hunt Farmers Ball, which was held last night at the Swan Hotel, Redcar. The company included the two joint masters, Colonel W H A Wharton and Mrs C H Rengrass, of Skelton castle, and many other prominent residents of the district…. The acceptance included … Mr George Farndale (Capping Master)

 

1939

 

The Cleveland Standard, 28 January 1939: Mr T S Patch presided at the committee meeting of the Cleveland Hunt Point to Point steeplechases held at Guisborough on Tuesday when arrangements were made to hold the point to point races at Easby on March 18/19. The following were elected subject to confirmation:... clerk of the scales, Mr G Farndale

 

The 1939 Register for Stank House, Kilton, Carlin How listed George Farndale, single, a farmer, born 24 August 1876; Grace Farndale (his sister), housekeeper, born 14 April 1880; and Frank Askew Kirk, born 1903, farmer’s assistant.

 

1940

 

The Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough, 7 March 1940: FINE RECORD TO END. The Chapel schedule report, presented by Mr W Grange, Loftus, showed a credit balance on the Circuit Trust accounts of £111 16s 4d. It was decided that the churches of the circuit revert to evening services for the next plan. Expressions of goodwill were accorded to Mr G Farndale, of Kilton, who is shortly leaving the circuit. Mr Farndale’s departure ends 100 years of for unbroken family connection with the quarterly meetings of the Loftus and Staithes circuit. The membership report showed that there were 335 full members...

 

The Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough, 8 March 1940: For over a century the Farndale family have been associated with the Loftus and Staithes Wesleyan Circuit, a connection which is soon to be severed by the removal of Mr George Farndale from Kilton Lodge to Saltburn. A member of the third generation of the well known family, Mr Farndale has been a circuit official for over 20 years, and a steward for seven. His grand father was a local preacher in the circuit for a number of years, and the late Charles Farndale upheld the family tradition by serving for the major period of his life as circuit official and steward. In the outlying districts of the circuit Mr George Farndale has worked equally hard, and stands as Trustee for many of the circuit chapels.

 

The Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough, 5 April 1940:

 

KILTON LODGE, BROTTON

 

THURSDAY APRIL 18TH, 1940

 

TS PETCH favoured with instructions from Mr George Farndale to SELL BY AUCTION his valuable FARMING STOCK comprising:

 

4 horses;

72 head of cattle;

140 sheep;

Poultry, implements, gears etc

 

SALE at 12 noon.

 

Particulars from the Auctioneer, Liberton Lodge, Loftus. Tell 18 Loftus.

 

1942

 

The Cleveland Standard, 23 May 1942: THE LATE MR R NAITBY. The funeral took place on Tuesday of the late Mr Richard Naitby, of 32 Davison Street, Lingdale. His death took place suddenly when he collapsed and died near Buck Rush Farm, Kilton, where until two years ago he had farmed under Mr G Farndale of Kilton Lodge...

 

Saltburn by the Sea

 

1966

 

George’s sister Grace died on 1 March 1966.

1970

George Farndale died on 14 February 1970. Born on 22 August 1876, George Farndale died in Cleveland District in the first quarter of 1970. He was buried on 18 February 1970 at Saltburn Cemetery (DR).

The gravestone Saltburn reads: ‘In loving memory of Grace Farndale died March 1st 1966 aged 86 years and her brother George Farndale died February 14th 1970 aged 93 years. Late of Kilton Lodge.’

 

Probate: FARNDALE George of 37 Marske Mill La Saltburn by the Sea Yorks died 14 February 1970 Probate Newcastle upon Tyne 25 June. £41881. (About £600k in equivalent value in 2022).

Newspaper article: "£41,000 Will. Mr George Farndale of 37 Marske Mill Lane, Saltburn, a retired farmer, who died on February 14, left £41,881 (£41,773 net, duty £10,575)"


Official Gazette, 17 March 1970: Farndale, George, Redlands, Marske Mill Klane, Saltburn, Yorkshire, Retired Farmer, died 14th February 1970 – Personal Representatives: Askew & Askew, Loftus, Saltburn, Yorkshire, National Westminster Bank.