John Farndale
26 June 1848 to 10 May 1914
FAR00376
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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.
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.
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, 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).
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 October 1881, his
brother Matthew Farndale was a witness (Marriage Certificate).
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.
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.
LNER Cap
1911
1911
Census:
Sons
of John Farndale
Left
to right: John Martin, George, Albert and William Farndale
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. (DR)
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.