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Solicitor’s clerk who became Chairman of the local Liberal Association during the Second World War |
William James Farndale
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Stockton
1881
William James Farndale, son
of Thomas William and Elizabeth Shinton Farndale (FAR00375) was born on 30 January 1882 (1939
register) and
his birth was registered in Stockton
District in the first quarter of 1882 (GRO Vol 10a page 66).
1891
Census 1891 – Cardigan Street, Stockton -on-Tees, Durham
Thomas Wm Farndale, head, a
brass finisher, 42
Elizabeth Shinton Farndale,
wife, 42, born Wales in 1849
Edith E Farndale, 14, born
in Stockton in 1877
William J Farndale, 9, born Stockton in 1882
Thomas E Farndale, 5, born
Stockton in 1886
1899
William’s father Thomas died
in 1899.
1901
Census 1901 – 8 Inkerman Street, Stockton
Elizabeth S Farndale, 52
Edith E Farndale, 24
William J Farndale, 19, clerk iron and steel works
Thomas E Farndale, 15,
apprentice draughtsman iron and steel works
1911
Census 1911 – 8 Inkerman Street,
Stockton
Elizabeth Skinton Farndale, head, 62, widow
Edith Elizabeth farndale,
34, single
William James Farndale. 29,
single, law clerk
Thomas Edward Farndale, 25,
draughtsman
Percy George Newton, 29,
fitter engineer
Loftus
1913
William J Farndale married Mabel M Hills at Stokesley District in the fourth quarter of 1913.
1914
In his role as a legal
clerk, he witnessed a public apology in 1914:
Daily Gazette for
Middlesbrough, 3 September 1914: I *** of ***, Carlin How, near Loftus hereby apologise for
having made certain slanderous statements concerning **. I admit that the
statements which I have made were untrue and entirely without format
foundation. I have also paid expenses in connection with this advertisement.
Dated this second day of September 1914. **. Signed by the said ** the presence
of W J Farndale, Clerk to Hoggett and Bacon,
solicitors, Loftus.
So he was a clerk with Hoggett and Bacon, solicitors of Loftus.
1917
William Hills Farndale (FAR00840) was born in Loftus on 20 January 1917.
Daily Gazette for
Middlesbrough, 28 June 1917: LEGAL NOTICES. I *** of ** Skinningrove, miner, hereby give
notice that I shall not be responsible for any debt constructed by my wife …
after this date. Dated this 27th day of June 1917. ***. Witness: W J Farndale,
Clerk to Hoggett and Bacon, solicitors, Loftus.
Guisborough
1921
1921
census - Guisborough
William James Farndale, 39, costing clerk, The Skinningrove Iron Co Ltd, iron and steel makers,
Carlin How
Mabel Mary Farndale, 37
William Hills Farndale, 4,
born Loftus
1926
Newcastle Evening
Chronicle 24 March 1926: BROTHERS SENT FOR TRIAL. ALLEGED DESTRUCTION OF WILL.
DOCUMENT BURNT. The account of the destruction of a will was related to the Middlesbrough
magistrates, yesterday, when **, 55, miner, of Zetland Row, Skinningrove, was
charged with the theft of the document, and his brother, **, 63, of **,
Newcastle, was charged with aiding and abetting... After the funeral, Mr Farndale attended
the house to read the document. In the room where this proceeding took
place, the deceased man's brother and sisters were assembled. As soon as he
found that the brothers had not benefited, **, it was stated, became very
angry, high words expressed and the sisters left the room. ** asked to
be allowed to look at the will, and as Farndale held it out for examination,
defendant seized it and turning round suddenly put it on fire. Farndale
made an effort to recover it, but ** and ** stood
between him and the fire and prevented him from getting near until it was
completely burnt. The two brothers, who reserved their defence, were committed
for trial at the forthcoming assizes, bail being allowed.
Huddersfield Daily
Examiner, 24 March 1926: WILL BURNED IN STRUGGLE. BROTHERS WHO WERE LEFT OUT OF
BEQUESTS. An extraordinary scene after a funeral at the reading of a
will was described at Middlesbrough yesterday when two brothers were sent for
trial on charges of stealing and destroying and of aiding in the destruction of
the will of ***, of Loftus. The two men are... the will, drawn up by **, a few
days before his death, bequeathed his possession to his two sisters, ** and **,
making no provision for either of his brothers, * and *. * died on March 13, and after the funeral one of the executors,
William Farndale, attended the house to read the document to the four
persons concerned. In the scene which ensued the two sisters left the room. *, Farndale
added, then asked to have a closer look at the document, and as he, Farndale,
held it out for examination James seized it and flung it in the fire. Farndale
rushed forward to retrieve it, but was impeded by both
brothers. The will was totally destroyed. Farndale
had made a copy, but a good deal of the estate would be swallowed up in proving
that copy. Bail was granted to both brothers....
Redcar
1937
Cleveland Standard, 23
October 1937: PRESENTATION
TO BOWLS CHAMPION. ZETLAND CLUB EVENT. ANNUAL MEETING. A tribute to the man who
“put Redcar on the bowling map” was paid by members of the Zetland Park Bowling
Club... Elections resulted: …Honorary
Secretary, Mr W J Farndale...
1938
Cleveland Standard, 14 May
1938: REDCAR
ZETLAND v ALBERT PARK. In a North Yorks, YBA, Bowling League fixture Redcar Zetland
Park entertained Albert Park on Tuesday night. Scores: REDCAR ZETLAND. ... TF Snow,
WJ Farndale, J Farish, J H Young: 24...
1939
Daily Gazette for
Middlesbrough, 17 March 1939: I * of *, hereby give notice that I will not be responsible
for any debts contracted by my wife …, from and after this date. Dated this
16th day of March 1939. *. Witness, W J Farndale, Clerk to Forbes, Nixon and
Wood, Solicitors, 35 Middlesbrough Road, South Bank.
Cleveland Standard, 13 May
1939: MR
SHAWCROSS’S ADDRESS. An interesting address was delivered by Mr
Shawcross who, after commenting on the enormous expenditure on arms during the
mishandling of the foreign situation, he pointed out how “collective security”
had been followed by “appeasement” and now a combination of nations against
aggression. After Munich Mr Chamberlain told us that he had achieved for us
“peace in our time”. Hitler, said the Premier, was satisfied and no more
claims in Europe. Some of his own party disagreed with him, the Premier, over Munich
and amongst them was Mr Amery, Mr Duff Cooper and the member for Cleveland, Commander
Bower. Hitler's actions, however were more reliable
than his words! Munich was followed by the rape of Czecho-Slovakia and the
Prime Minister in introducing conscription was able to use the argument “this
cannot be called peacetime”. A pledge had been given against conscription and
the speaker considered that before it was introduced all parties in the House
should have been consulted in order that it could have been introduced in a
better manner than had been the case, a more uniform front presented. Dealing
generally with the government Mr Shawcross said that in whatever they did the
government were never right first time, they spent their time turning things
down and then carrying them out! There had been a series of dangerous mistakes
in foreign policy. Hear, Hear! Referring to the Ministry of Supply he pointed
out that for some time the Government held out against this and then when they
decided in favour of it they got Mr Bergen with his
limited powers. In concluding Mr Shawcross said that it was necessary to show a
common front and united effort. Liberals should watch carefully that the Government
did not achieve another electoral victory as preceded the Hoare-Laval
agreement. Hear, Hear! In reference to old age pensions
he pointed out how a great many persons now receiving 10s per week were
suffering hardships and he considered that this and the question of spinsters’
pensions required immediate inquiry and action. Applause. On the proposition
of Mr WJ Farndale, seconded by Mr S Roy Bainbridge, Mr Muir and the
chairman were thanked for their services.
1939 Register – 35 Corporation Road, Redcar
William J Farndale, born 30
January 1882, solicitor’s clerk
Mabel Farndale, born 14
March 1884
William H Farndale, born 20
January 1917, commercial draughtsman
1940
Daily Gazette for
Middlesbrough, 11 April 1940: REDCAR APPEAL TO LIBERALS “There is much hard thinking to be
done during the war in preparation for peace”, declared Mr Mr Shawcross, prospective Liberal candidate for Cleveland,
in his presidential meeting message to Redcar liberals, read at their annual
meeting last night…. Officers elected were... chairman Mr WJ Farndale,...
Cleveland Standard, 13
April 1940: REDCAR
LIBERALS. MR SHAWCROSS AND THE WAR. Mr Shawcross, prospective Liberal candidate
for the Cleveland division, was not present at the annual meeting on the Liberal
association on Wednesday night, but he sent a letter which was read out by Mr
Roy Bainbridge.... Officers elected were:...
Chairman, Mr WJ Farndale...
Daily Gazette for
Middlesbrough, 8 October 1940: LEGAL NOTICES. I * of.... hereby give notice that from this
date I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife... dated
this 7th day of October 1940. ... Witness: W J Farndale, Clerk to Forbes, Nixon
and Wood, solicitors, South Bank.
Daily Gazette for
Middlesbrough 16 December 1940: I * of... hereby give notice that I will not be responsible
for any debts contracted by my wife... Witness: W J Farndale, Clerk to Forbes,
Nixon and Wood, solicitors, South Bank.
Daily Gazette for
Middlesbrough 28 December 1940: I * of ... hereby give notice that I will not be responsible
for any debts contracted by my wife … Witness: W J Farndale, Clerk to Forbes,
Nixon and Wood, solicitors, South Bank.
1944
Cleveland Standard 23
September 1944:
REDCAR LIBERALS ANNUAL MEETING – POSSIBLE SPRING ELECTION. Councillor
Shawcross was re elected president and other officers
appointed included: Chairman, Mr WJ Farndale...
1954
William James Farndale died aged 72 and was buried at Redcar on 18
June 1954 at Redcar cemetery.
Probate: FARNDALE William
James of 35 Corporation Road Redcar Yorkshire died 15 June 1954 Probate London
7 August to Mabel Mary Farndale widow. Effects £3977 4s.
