Thomas Dawson Farndale

29 October 1862 to 6 April 1940

The Wakefield 1 Line

FAR00452

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Wakefield

1861

Thomas Dawson Farndale, son of Thomas (an innkeeper of Thomas Lane) and Sarah (nee Bell) Farndale (FAR00344) was born in Wakefield on 29 October 1862 and baptised at Wakefield Chapelry on 28 May 1863 (St Mary, Wakefield PR). Thomas Farndale’s birth was registered in Wakefield District in the fourth quarter of 1862 (GRO Vol 9c, page 35).

1870

Thomas D Farndale received the second prize for English in 1870 at Mr Reyner’s School in Wakefield.

Wakefield Free Press and Wakefield Express, both 24 December 1870: 3RD ENGLISH COURSE. Thomas D Farndale … MR RAYNER’S SCHOOL, LOWER YORK STREET. The public examination of the pupils of the school, previous to breaking up for the Christmas holidays, was made on Thursday, in the presence of the relatives and friends of the scholars, by the Rev David Hughes, curate of Sandal. At the close, Mr. Hughes delivered a brief, yet appropriate address to the boys, and ended by distributing the awards which had been made by the master to the well deserving scholars. A vote of thanks was warmly accorded to the examiner, on the suggestion of Mr Rayner. The following is a list of prize takers: 2^nd English Course,... D Farndale...

1871

1871 Census – Smith’s Arms, Thomas Lane, Wakefield

Thomas Farndale, 34, inn keeper

Sarah Farndale, 37

Thomas D Farndale, 8

Joseph Farndale, 6

Margaret Farndale, 3

Henry Farndale, 0

Ann Summerson, 17, from Canada, servant

Ann Eliza Lester, 13, servant

1877

Thomas went to a ball in 1877.

Wakefield Free Press, 24 February 1877: WAKEFIELD LICENSED VICTUALLERS ASSOCIATION BALL. A very sucesful ball in connection with the above association took place on Wedcnesday evening last, at the Music Saloon, Wood street, the room having been splendidly decorated for the occasion. The company was a select and respectable one, and everything passed off satisfactorily. The “beautification” at the saloon was entrusted to Mr Robert Dodgson, upholsterer etc, Westgate, and to him the greatest credit is due for the manner in which he carried out his engagement. Never on any previous occasion have we seen at the interior of the building look so well, and all present were delighted with the style in which Mr Dodgson had executed his contract. The company was a select and varied one, and all present seemed to greatly enjoy themselves. The plants in the passage were supplied by Mr W L Skinner, of Silcoates, and as master of ceremonies, the committee could not have selected a better done Mr W Leighton, or Bishop Biaz. The secretaries also asserted themselves to make the ball prove a success, and we are indebted to Mr. Roberts for the list of names which we publish as under: Mr and Mrs Farndale (Smith’s Arms), Thoirnes lane, and Master T D Farndale …

1879

By 1879, Thomas appears to have been an amateur athlete at the Staincliffe Athletic Festival.

Huddersfield Chronicle, 7 July 1879: 100 YARDS AMATEUR FLAT RACE. … First heat … 5; T D Farndale, Wakefield … A good start was made, after a game race between the first three men, a dead heat resulted between Brown and Blackburn. Farndale fell out when halfway across the course...

1881

1881 Census – Thomas Lane, Wakefield

Thomas Farndale, 41, inn keeper

Sarah Farndale, 47

Thomas Dawson Farndale, 18, stone mason

Joseph Farndale, 16, commercial clerk

Samuel Farndale, 14

Margaret Farndale, 13

Two female servants

1886

He was at the annual Victualler’s Ball again in 1886:

Wakefield and West Riding Herald, 16 January 1886: WAKEFIELD LICENSED VICTULLERS BALL. The annual ball promoted by the Wakefield Licenced Victuallers Association was held on Wednesday night at the town hall. There were only a limited number of tickets issued, the reason of this being that on former occasions and especially last year, there was such a large number of guests present that much inconvenience was caused by overcrowding. This drawback was now avoided, as there were only about 40 couples present, most of whom were connected with the trade.. The arrangements for the ball were made by a committee consisting of... T Farndale... the arrangements of the committee were most effectively carried out.... Mr T D Farndale Junior, Smiths Arms...

1891

1891 Census – 20 Thomas Lane, Wakefield

Thomas Farndale, 51, pub inn keeper

Sarah Farndale, 56

Thomas Dawson Farndale, 28, stone mason

Samuel Farndale, 24, clerk of works

Margaret Farndale, 23

Female domestic servant

Knaresborough area

1898

Thomas Dawson Farndale married Sarah Emily Davis on 19 May 1898 (St Luke, Harrogate PR) and the marriage was registered in second quarter 1898 at Knaresborough District.

Sarah Emily Davis was born in about 1866.

1899

It was probably this Thomas Farndale who features in these articles regarding an attack on his dog at Kirk Hammerton, which is close to Knaresborough, where he was married to previous year (I think the reference to C Farndale is in error as he was later referred to as Thomas Farndale).

York Herald, 17 June 1899: KNARESBOROUGH. CRUELTY TO A DOG. On Wednesday Inspector Lodge had a complaint against David Hunter, for cruelty to a dog. Mr. A W Gilling appeared in support of the charge. Mr Farndale, of Kirk Hammerton, is the owner of a black retriever dog. On the 31st May Mr Farndale's housekeeper went a few yards from home to meet the postman with her master’s dog and the defendant was at the time passing down the street in a trap, and had a dog with him. The two dogs were muzzled and commenced to flight in the street. Defendant got out of his trap and beat Mr C Farndale's dog with the thick end of a whip stick, and it fell senseless on the road, and bled both from its nose and mouth freely. The evidence as to the cruelty was spoken by three witnesses. Penalty, 1s; costs, 22s 6d.

Boston Spa News, 16 June 1899: PETTY SUMMONS, WEDNESDAY. Inspector lodge preferred a complaint against David Hunter, Nun Monkton, for cruelty to a dog. Mr A W Gilling appeared for the complainant. Mr Farndale, of Kirk Hammerton, is the owner of the black retriever dog. On the 31st May Mr Farndale's housekeeper went a few yards from home to meet the postman, taking with her, her master’s dog. Defendant was passing down the street in a trap, and had a dog with him. The two dogs were muzzled and commenced to fight in the street. Defendant got out of his trap and beat Mr Farndale’s dog with the thick end of a whipstick; It fell unconscious on the road, and bled from its nose and mouth. The evidence of this cruelty was spoken to by three or four witnesses. Penalty 1s, costs 22s 6d.

Ripon Observer, 22 June 1899: CRUELTY TO A DOG. A PALTRY FINE. Thomas hunter, farmer, Nun Monkton, was charged by Inspector Lodge of Harrogate and District Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals with the above offence on the 31st of May. Mr Gilling appeared for the prosecution. Mr Gilling remarked that on the day named, the defendant Hunter was passing through Kirk Hammerton in a trap, when a retriever dog come up belonging to Mr Farndale and the defendant’s dog commenced fighting. Both dogs were muzzled, and it was absolutely impossible for them to bite each other. The defendant struck Farndale's dog on the head with the butt end of a whipstock, causing the dog to bleed at the nose, and rendering it senseless for some time. Thomas Farndale, Kirk Hammerton, said he had a black retriever dog, which was muzzled, and had a collar round its neck. In consequence of what was told him, he went to see his dog which he found bleeding at the nose, and very quiet. Defendant’s dog did not appear to have been bitten. George Wright, labourer, Kirk Hammerton, said he saw the defendant whipping the dogs with a whip. Both dogs were securely muzzled. Then he got out of out of the trap and commenced beating the dogs until they were separated. He went and brought the dogs water. He was only 50 yards away at the time. Eliza Bailes, housekeeper to Mr Farndale, said the dog left the house securely muzzled. She was but 2 yards away at the time the dogs commenced fighting, the defendant was in his trap and got out and separated them. After they were parted he struck Farndale's dog on the head several times, and knocked it senseless. Witness, cross examined by the defendant: “She told him to be merciful. She called her dog away as well she could.” Emily Anthony, a schoolmistress, said that after the dogs were separated the defendant struck the complainant's dog twice. Eliza Bailers upon being recalled said the defendant struck their dog after they were parted. The defendant’s dog ran off. Defendant said he only used his whip to separate the dogs. Farndale's dog was twice as big as his own, and was rough and uncultivated, and there were lots of complaints about the dog. P C Whitaker said the dog seemed quiet. He had not received any complaints about the dog. The chairman remarked that the Bench considered that the defendant had lost his temper, and had got out of the trap and hit the dog very hard, and he would be fined 1s and £1 2s 6d costs.

1901

1901 Census – Mount Pleasant, Wakefield

Thomas Farndale, 38, clerk of works

Sarah Farndale, 35

Kathleen Law, niece, 6, daughter of Margaret Farndale (FAR00487).

Leeds

1910

There was a property valuation for a property in Leeds where Thomas Dawson Farndale was the occupier (West Yorkshire Tax valuations).

1911

1911 Census – 12 Ashville Grove, Cardigan Road, Leeds

Thomas Dawson Farndale, 47, clerk of works

Sarah Emily Farndale, 45, born Cheltenham in 1866

1921

1921 Census – 33 Wellesbourne Grove, Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire

Thomas D Farndale, 52 (sic), was a clerk of works with SA Corporation.

Plymouth

1932

Sarah Emily Farndale died on 1 July 1932 and was buried at Leeds General Cemetery (Find a grave index).

Thomas D Farndale married Isabel E Yeoman in 1932 at Plymouth and the marriage was registered in the third quarter of 1932 (GRO Vol 5b page 631).

Market Rasen, Lincolnshire

1939

1939 Census – 9 Queen Street, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire

Thomas D Farndale, born 29 October 1863, married, civil engineer

Isabel E Farndale, born 25 September 1879, married

1940

Thomas D Farndale, died age 76 on 6 April 1940 (media). He was buried on 10 April 1940. His death was registered at Louth District, Lincolnshire second quarter 1940 (GRO Vol 7a page 1416).

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 9 April 1940: FARNDALE. April 6, of Manor House, Market Rasen, THOMAS DAWSON FARNDALE, dearly loved husband of Isabel Edith Farndale.

Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 10 April 1940: FARNDALE. April 6, of Manor House, Market Rasen, THOMAS DAWSON FARNDALE, dearly loved husband of Isabel Edith Farndale. Cremation at Nottingham, following service at St Thomas’ Church, Market Rasen, today (Wednesday), April 10, 10.30 am.