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Grace Farndale
14 April 1880 to 1 March 1966 

 The Kilton 1 Line 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Kilton

 

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Grace lived at Kilton with her brother George Farndale. Neither he nor she married. In 1940 they were the last Farndales at Kilton after some 300 years. They retired to ‘Redlands’ at Saltburn. She was very keen on the Farndale genealogy and had many of the books from Kilton which have been copied and many of these details have been brought into this family research (Family knowledge).

 

1880

 

Grace Farndale was born on 14 April 1880 (1939 Register). She was the daughter of Charles and Ann Farndale (FAR00341) (BR). Grace Farndale’s birth was registered in Guisborough District in the second Quarter of 1880 (GRO Vol 9d page 509).

 

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).

 

1895

 

There was an annual Wesleyan bazaar in Brotton which the family regularly contributed to. The York Herald, 3 January 1895: WESLEYAN METHODIST BAZAAR. The annual effort in connection with the Wesleyan Chapel, Brotton, was held on New Year's Day, when a bazaar for the sale of useful and fancy articles was held in the schoolroom, the following ladies being stallholders: Mesdames Farndale and Watson, and Misses M and G Farndale, with Masters T Merryweather and A Farndale in charge of the toy department. During the afternoon Mr. J Mortimer, of Scaling, preached an excellent sermon. A public tea was provided to, and a goodly number sat down to the tables and were attended to by...

 

1896

 

The Northern Echo, 3 January 1896: METHODISM AT BROTTON. On New Year's Day the usual tea and sale of work were held in connection with the Brotton Wesleyan society. In the afternoon Mr S B Wilcox of Thirsk, preached a sermon to a good congregation, and a public tea was afterwards held in the schoolroom, in which a goodly number sat down, the tables being attended to by Mesdames Plews and Wheatley... Mesdames C Farndale and Merryweather and Misses M Farndale and Wade, and Master Tom Merryweather were in charge of the stalls. In the evening Mr Wilcox delivered his popular lecture entitled “Turning points in life”. Mr Joseph Faulkner occupied the chair, and the lecture was greatly enjoyed. A coffee supper was held at the close. One feature of the day's proceedings was a series of exhibitions of living pictures. Miss G Farndale was the exhibitor. The proceeds were in aid of Chapel and Society funds.

 

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.

 

In 1902, Grace Farndale was chief bridesmaid (and it was perhaps her mother who gave dessert forks as a wedding gift) The Whitby Gazette, 11 July 1902: CASTLETON. WEDDING. A pretty wedding took place at Castleton Wesleyan Chapel, on Wednesday last week between Miss Emily Crossley, eldest daughter of Mr Alfred Crossley, of Oak Grove, Commondale, and Mr. Wilson Robinson, of Commondale... Miss Grace Farndale, of Kilton, was the chief bridesmaid, and she wore a costume of figured muslin.... The following are some of the presents which were on view:... Mrs Farndale, dessert forks...

 

1908

 

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Grace in about 1908

 

1910

 

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Grace Farndale (right) with her parents Ann Farndale and Charles Farndale (left) at a tea party in about 1910

 

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Grace in about 1910

 

1911

 

Grace’s father Charles was working in partnership with her brother, 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.

 

1918

 

The Whitby Gazette, 4 January 1918: The annual meeting of the Wesleyan Foreign Missions was held in the Brotton Wesleyan room on Thursday night last week, presided over by Mr George Park, Loftus. An interesting address on “The women of India” was given by the Reverend J W Davis, Wesleyan Minister, Loftus, who laboured for some years as a missionary in India. He spoke of the teachings and customs relating to women in the Indian Empire, and showed how they are regarded by the men as being very inferior persons and treated as slaves. Mr E Lofthouse also took part in the meeting, and proposed that a vote of thanks be passed to the chairman and speaker. Miss G Farndale, Kilton lodge, seconded, and the proposal was heartily agreed to. A collection was taken for the missionary funds.

 

1921

 

The 1921 Census for Kilton Lodge listed Mary E Farndale, 43, single, home duties; Grace Farndale, sister, 41, home duties; Assistants on the ‘Farndale Farm’.

 

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A photograph of Grace and her brother George (sitting), about 1925

 

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.

 

1934

 

The Cleveland Standard, 6 January 1934: SERVICES APPRECIATED. A social evening was held in the schoolroom at the North Skelton Vaughan Road Methodist Church on Tuesday, when about 60 members and friends were entertained to games and refreshments. During the evening a pleasing ceremony was performed by Mrs Farndale, who presided presented Mr Myers, Miss Metcalf and Miss Wilks gifts in appreciation of services rendered to the Church and Sunday school….

 

The Cleveland Standard 24 March 1934: Mrs. B Larder presided at the North and New Skelton Sisterhood in the New Skelton Methodist Church on Monday. A solo was sung by Mrs Speck and Mrs Ward accompanied. Mrs Farndale, Skelton, gave two interesting readings, sang and read a passage of scripture.

 

1939

 

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.

 

Saltburn by the Sea

 

1966

Grace Farndale died on 1 March 1966, aged 85. The death was registered for Cleveland District in the first quarter of 1966 (
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.’ (
Mon R).

 

Probate: FARNDALE Grace of Redlands, Marske Mill Lane Saltburn by the Sea Yorkshire died 1 March 1966 Probate York 4 May to National Provincial Bank Limited. £6355.