Reginald Farndale, son of William (labourer Engineering Works at Darlington) and Betty (nee Shackleton) Farndale (FAR00515), was born at 1, York Street, Darlington on 31 August 1913 (1939 Register). His birth was registered by Betty Farndale, his mother, at Darlington District on 11 Oct 1913 (GRO Vol 10A Page 14).

When Reginald Farndale was born on 31 August 1913, his father, William, was 41.

1921

Census 1921 – Darlington

William Farndale, head, 49 years old, born West Hartlepool, fitters labourer with J Finsley Limited, hauling engineers, Westfield Engine Works

Betty Farndale, his wife, 40

William Robert Farndale, 18, oiler with north eastern railway company, Bank Top Railway Station

Lilly Farndale, 16, home duties

Sidney Farndale, 13, school

Reginald Farndale, 7, school

Doris Farndale, niece, 15

1939

1939 Register - Darlington

William Farndale, fitter’s labourer, married, born 28 February 1872

Asenath Farndale, born 23 January 1881, unpaid domestic duties

Lily Bedford (Farndale), born 8 September 1904, single, hairdresser

Reginald Farndale, single, moulder’s labourer, born 31 August 1913

1942

Reginald Farndale, married Annie Reed in the second quarter of 1942 at Darlington District (MR).

The 1939 Register shows that before she was married, Annie Reed born 14 September 1914, lived at 1 Thornton Street, Darlington, single, with her sister Margaret, unpaid domestic duties.

1969

Reginald Farndale, born 31 Aug 1913, died at Darlington District in the fourth quarter of 1969 age 56 (DR).

1991

Annie Farndale, died in Darlington District in 1991, born 14 Sep 1914.

Probate: Farndale, Ann of 113 Staindrop Road, Darlington, died 30 Nov 1991. Probate Newcastle T 28 Jan 1992. Not exceeding £125,000