John Farndale
26 June 1848 to 10 May 1914

The Kilton 1 Line

The Loftus 2 Line 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAR00376

 

 

Railwayman of Loftus 

 

  

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A signalman and railwayman at Loftus. A year round sea bather.

 

1848

 

John Farndale, the son of Martin and Elizabeth Farndale of Fogga (FAR00264) was born on 26 June 1848 and baptised at Skelton on 19 July 1848 (Skelton PR & IGI). His father was a farmer.

1851

 

Census 1851 - Skelton- Fogga Farm:

James Taylor, head, age 74, widower, born Barnby, farmer 70 acres.

Elizabeth Farndale, 40, marr, daughter and wife of Martin Farndale, born Fylingdales (ie 1811).

Martin Farndale, 33, marr, born Easby, Son-in-law (ie born 1818).

William Farndale, son of Martin, age 8, born Skelton, grandson (FAR00356).

Martin Farndale, son of Martin, age 5, born Skelton, grandson (FAR00364).

John Farndale, son of Martin, age 2, born Skelton, grandson (FAR00376).

Matthew Farndale, son of Martin, age 9, born Skelton, grandson (FAR00383).


1861


Census 1861 – 61 Galey Hill, Hutton Lowcross:

 

In 1861 Martin Farndale was the head of the family, an agricultural labourer, as 61 Galey Hill, Hutton Lowcross, with Elizabeth and John then aged 12 and John’s brother Matthew, then aged 10.


Martin Farndale, head; marr; age 42; agricultural labourer; born Easby (1819).

Elizabeth Farndale, wife; age 44; born Skelton (1817).

John Farndale, son; age 12; scholar; born Skelton (1849) (FAR00376).

Matthew Farndale, son; age 10; scholar; born Skelton (1851) (FAR00383).

 

1881

 

1881 Census – 1 Kilton Village

 

In 1881 Bessie Farndale (John’s mother) was shown as head of the household, now a widow at Kilton Village, living with her sons John aged 32, a railway porter and Matthew (an agricultural labourer)

 

‘Bessie’ (Elizabeth?) Farndale, head; widow; age 70; born Whitby? (1811).

John Farndale, son; u/m; age 32; railway porter; born Skelton (1849) (FAR00376).

Matthew Farndale, son u/m; age 30; ag lab; born Skelton (1851) (FAR00383).

 

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Elizabeth (mother of John M Farndale sent from Keith Farndale). There is a note that this is Elizabeth Winspear, but I think this is John’s wife, Elizabeth Featherstone if it is John Martin’s mother.

 


John Farndale aged 33, bachelor, labourer of Kilton, son of Martin Farndale, farmer married Elizabeth Featherstone aged 27, a spinster of Roxby, daughter of john Featherstone, labourer at the Parish Church Hinderwell, on 8 Oct 1881 Matthew Farndale was a witness (
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Whitby Gazette, 15 October 1881: October 8th, at the Parish Church, Hinderwell, by the Rev H M Sims, Mr John Farndale, of Kilton, to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr John Featherstone, of Roxby.

 

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Martin Farndale's (FAR00364) two brothers lived nearby; John, the next brother, lived at Loftus and worked on the LNER.

 

1883

 

The Whitby Gazette, 24 February 1883:

 

WHITBY COUNTY COURT. The monthly sitting of this Court took place on Wednesday before Mr Bedwell, judge,. John Farndale, railway porter, Loftus, and Elizabeth, his wife, sued Charles Hodgson, groom at the Black Horse, for £12 5s, amount due for maintenance of a child. Mr Woodwark appeared for the plaintiffs, for whom a verdict was given for the full amount with costs.

 

Hannah Mary Farndale (FAR00595) was born at Liverton in 1883.

 

1886

John Martin Farndale (FAR00613) was born at Loftus on 4 March 1886.

 

1888

George Farndale (FAR00627) was born at Loftus on 28 March 1888.

 

1890

William Farndale (FAR00642) was born at Loftus on 13 August 1890.

1891

 

1891 Census

 

In 1891 John (42) was now head of the household living at 4 East Street, Lofthouse and a railway signalman. With him were Elizabeth (37), John M (5), George (3) and William (7 months)

 

1893

 

Elizabeth Farndale (FAR00654) was born at Moorsholm on 5 January 1893.

 

1894

Albert Edward Farndale (FAR00667) was born at Loftus on 8 December 1894.

 

1901

 

1901 Census

 

John Farndale, aged 52 was the head of the household at 4 East Street, Luftus, Lofthouse, and a railway signalman. He lived with:

 

His wife Elizabeth (aged 47);

His son John Martin (aged 15, a grocer’s apprentice)

George (aged 13)

William (aged 10)

Elizabeth (aged 8)

Albert E (aged 6).

 

1910

 

Whitby Gazette, 4 February 1910: WESLEY GUILD INSTITUTE. The annual meeting of the Loftus Wesley Guild Institute was held on Monday evening. Mr. J Farndale presiding. The accounts were read and passed, and showed a satisfactory balance in hand. The following officers were elected: President, Reverend O Wardly; Secretary, Mr L Wilson; assistant secretary, Mr E V Collier; Treasurer, Mr. J Farndale. It was decided to discontinue the cycling club.

 

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1911

 

1911 Census:

 

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Sons of John Farndale

 

Left to right: John Martin, George, Albert and William Farndale

 

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John Farndale, with his daughter, Hannah Farndale. The photograph must have been taken before John died in 1914.

 

 

1914

John Farndale, age 65 at Guisborough District died in the second quarter of 1914. He was buried in Loftus Cemetery on 13 May 1914. He was aged 65. (
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Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough, 11 May 1914: FARNDALE. May 10th, at 4, East St, Loftus, John, beloved husband of Elizabeth Farndale, late signalman, aged 65. Internment on Wednesday, cortege leaving residence at 2:30. Friends please accept this intimation.

 

 

Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail, 12 May 1914: While preparing to attend the Wesleyan Chapel at Loftus on Sunday morning Mr. John Farndale, who lived at East Street, Loftus, fell and expired immediately. Mr Farndale was a familiar figure in Loftus and especially at the NER station where for so many years he was signalman and also acted as platform porter.

 

Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough, 12 May 1914: A well known figure at Loftus Railway Station, Mr. John Farndale, passed away suddenly during the weekend. Deceased acted as the signalman at the railway station, and for many years bathed in the sea near Skinningrove every Sunday morning. Mr Farndale had not enjoyed good health to some time past.

 

Whitby Gazette, 15 May 1914: A well known resident of Loftus, Mr. J Farndale, of East Street, was taken ill on Sunday morning, and expired almost immediately. Mr Farndale was a familiar figure in the Loftus district, especially at the railway station, where, for many years, he was signalman, and also acted as platform porter. He was extremely fond of sea bathing, and bathed at Hummersea regularly on Sunday mornings, both in the summer and winter months. Lately he had not been well, and heart disease was the cause of death. The funeral took place on Wednesday, at Loftus cemetery, there being a large attendance.

 

Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 16 May 1914: A well known figure at Loftus railway station , Mr John Farndale, passed away suddenly during the weekend. Deceased acted as the signalman at the railway station, and for many years bathed in the sea near Skinningrove every Sunday morning. Mr Farndale had not enjoyed good health for some time past.

 

Cleveland Standard, 16 May 1914: A well known figure at Loftus Railway Station, Mr. John Farndale, passed away suddenly during the weekend. Deceased acted as the signalman at the railway station, and for many years bathed in the senior Skinningrove every Sunday morning. Mr Farndale had not enjoyed good health sometime past.

 

Stockton Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 16 May 1914: FARNDALE. May 10th, at 4, East Street, Loftus, John, beloved husband of Elizabeth Farndale, late signalman, aged 65.