John Farndale


26 June 1848 to 10 May 1914

 

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Return to the Home Page of the Farndale Family Website

The Farndale Story

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The story of one family’s journey through two thousand years of British History

The Farndale Lineages

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The 83 family lines into which the family is divided. Meet the whole family and how the wider family is related

The Farndale Directory

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Members of the historical family ordered by date of birth

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

 

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Easby, Skelton

1848

 

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

 

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In the 1913 parish rate book for Skelton in 1913, Fogga was described as North Skelton and George Harrison made a will regarding Fogga Farm in 1718 and it was the location of a later ironstone mine, formally called Old Fogga on the 1856 ordnance survey map.

 

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So Fogga farm is where North Skelton (confusingly to the east of Skelton) now stands.

 

Martin was probably sharing an interest with his father in law, James Taylor and was variously described as the farmer in his own right and a labourer, presumably working for or with Jame Taylor.



1851

 

Census 1851 - Skelton - Fogga Farm

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

Elizabeth Farndale, 40, married, daughter and wife of Martin Farndale, born Fylingdales in about 1811.

Martin Farndale, 33, married, born Easby, Son-in-law.

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).

 

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Hutton Lowcross


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, married, age 42, agricultural labourer, born at Easby.

Elizabeth Farndale, wife, age 44, born Skelton.

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

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

 

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Kilton

 

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, aged 70, born Whitby in about 1811.

John Farndale, son, unmarried age 32, railway porter, born Skelton (FAR00376).

Matthew Farndale, son unmarried, age 30, agricultural labourer, born Skelton (FAR00383).

 

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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 October 1881, his brother Matthew Farndale was a witness (Marriage Certificate).

 

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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 nee Featherstone if it is John Martin’s mother.

 

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.

 

Elizabeth Featherstone (25 March 1854 to 29 May 1917) was born in Roxby on 25 March 1854, the daughter of John Featherstone (1816 to 1885) and Hannah Swales (born 1822) and baptised on 7 April 1854 in Hinderwell (Hinderwell PR). The family lived in Roxby village in 1861 and Low Biggin House at Ugthorpe in 1871 (census records). In 1881 Elizabeth was a general servant to Thomas Wren, a farmer and miller at Easington in Guisborough (1881 census).

 

Loftus

 

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John Farndale                                       Martin Farndale                                        Matthew Farndale

 

John Farndale lived near to his brothers Martin Farndale's (FAR00364) and Matthew Farndale (FAR00383).

 

According to the 1939 record, Hannah Mary Farndale (FAR00595), daughter of John and Elizabeth Farndale (FAR00376), was born in Guisborough District on 17 October 1880 (1939 Register). The date of birth in the 1939 Register must be wrong, given the date her birth was registered and the fact that her parents didn’t marry until October 1881. It seems most likely that she was born on 17 October 1881. The birth was registered in the second quarter of 1882 at Guisborough District (GRO Vol 9d page 515).

 

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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.

 

1886

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

 

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1888

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

 

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1890

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

 

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1891

 

1891 Census – 4 East Street, Loftus

 

In 1891 John, aged 42, was now head of the household living at 4 East Street, Lofthouse and a railway signalman. With him were

 

Elizabeth Farndale, 37

Hannah M Farndale, 8

John M Farndale, 5

George Farndale, 3

William Farndale, 7 months.

 

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1893

 

Elizabeth Farndale (FAR00654) was born at Moorsholm on 5 January 1893 (1939 Register) at Moorsholm.  Elizabeth Farndale’s birth was registered in Guisborough District in the first quarter of 1893 (GRO Vol 9d page 468).

 

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1894

Albert Edward Farndale (FAR00667) was born at Loftus on 8 December 1894 (1939 Register). Albert Edward Farndale’s birth was registered in Guisborough District in the first quarter of 1895 (GRO Vol 9d page 495).

 

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1901

 

1901 Census

 

John Farndale, aged 52 was the head of the household at 4 East Street, Loftus, 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).

 

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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 – 4 East Loftus Street, Loftus

 

John Farndale, head, 62, railway signalman

Elizabeth Farndale, 57

Albert Edward Farndale, 16, apprentice draper

 

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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 on 10 May 1914. He was buried in East Loftus Cemetery on 13 May 1914 (
Loftus PR). He was aged 65. His death was registered in the second quarter of 1914 (GRO Vol 9d page 581).

 

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.

 

1917

 

Elizabeth Farndale died on 29 May 1917 at the family home of 4 East Street, Loftus (Probate index).

 

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