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Each volume of the Farndale directory provides a direct link to individual Farndales born during the period. This page provides a chronological list of Farndales born during the period 1650 to 1699. To the right of the page, you will also see a timeline of historic events that were taking place at the time, to provide some context. Find yourself or the Farndale you are interested in. Click on the blue reference number for more information. Or click on the brown family line link.
1650 Richard ffarndaill, born in about 1650 and buried on 20 March 1728 in Brotton (FAR00092). The Brotton 1 Line. Richard was a yeoman of Brotton and first Farndale associated with Brotton. Philip Farndale, born in about 1650 (FAR00092A). The Great Ayton 1 Line.	The Commonwealth, 1649-1653 1651 The Battle of Worcester ended the English Civil War. 1652 The First Anglo-Dutch War, fought mostly at sea. 1653 The Protectorate, 1653-1660
1654 William Farndale, born on 25 March 1654 in Skelton (FAR00093). The Great Ayton 1 Line. A Juror at Loftus.
1655 Robert ffarndaill, born on 14 April 1655 in Moorsholm (FAR00094). The Moorsholm 1 Line. Elizabeth Farndale (Taylor), born in about 1655 (FAR00095). The Great Ayton 1 Line.	1655 British captured Jamaica from the Spanish.
1656 Richard Farndale, born in about 1656 (FAR00096). The Great Ayton 1 Line.
1657 Elce Farndale (Tunstall), born in about 1657 (FAR00097). The Great Ayton 1 Line.
1658 George Farndale, born in or about 1658 (FAR00099). The Great Ayton 1 Line.
1659 Merill Farndale, born in or about 1659 (FAR00100). The Great Ayton 1 Line. Ann Farndale (Wilson), born about 1659 and married in Whitby (FAR00100A).
1660 Francis Farndale, born in about 1660 (FAR00101). The Great Ayton 1 Line.	1660 Charles II, 1660-1685 The Royal Society founded to promote discussion about scientific subjects. The start of Samuel Pepys’ diary. The Tenures Abolition Act ended feudalism. A poll tax levied on all men and women over 16 years old annually (until 1697). The first regular standing army established. The English Navy became the Royal Navy.
1662 Ane Farndale, baptised on 2 August 1662 in Liverton and buried on 6 November 1717 in Liverton (FAR00102). The Kirkleatham Skelton Line. George Farndale, baptised on 10 August 1662 in Liverton and buried on 20 December 1740 in Skelton (FAR00103). The Liverton 2 Line. Churchwarden of Loftus who was fined for letting his horse loose on the common.	1662 The Quaker Act made it illegal to refuse to take the oath of allegiance. The Settlement Laws made it easier to evict newcomers if a complaint was made within 40 Days of their arrival. This reduced the mobility of the poorer classes and discouraged the search for work elsewhere. Limits to rights to claim poor relief. The Book of Common Prayer included a prohibited marriage list. The Hearth Tax – a shilling to be paid twice a year for every hearth or stove in all domestic buildings. From 1663, hearths were listed. 1663 The first turnpike road was authorised for a section of the Great North Road.
1664 Elizabeth Farndale (Husband), baptised on 9 October 1664 (FAR00104). The Liverton 2 Line.	1664 The Conventicle Act forbade religious meetings of more than 5 people to discourage on conformity. The Second Anglo Dutch War, 1664 to 1667. Impressment into the navy was officially authorised. 1665 The Oxford Gazette (later the London Gazette). The Great Plague in London killed over 60,000.
1666 Margery Farndale (Perkins), baptised on 3 January 1666 in Liverton (FAR00105). The Liverton 2 Line. Denise Farndell, baptised on 20 February 1666 in Headley, Hampshire (FAR00105A).	1666 Great Fire of London, 1666 The Burial in Wool Act required woollen shrouds to be used.
1667 George Farndale, baptised on 24 March 1667 in Hilton (FAR00106). The Liverton 1 Line.	1667 The earliest ships’ muster books. John Milton’s Paradise Lost.
1669 Issabell farndaill, baptised on 1 January 1669 in Liverton (FAR00107). The Liverton 2 Line.
1670 George Farndall, born on 12 June 1670 in Albury, Surrey (FAR00108).	1670 The population reached 5.7 million. 1671 Establishment of a Board of Customs. 1672 to 1674 The Third Anglo Dutch War – the army was increased to 10,000.
1674 Margarita Farndale, baptised on 6 September 1674 in Whitby (FAR00110). The Whitby 1 Line.
1675 Elizabeth Farndale, baptised on 28 February 1675 in Great Ayton (FAR00111). The Great Ayton 1 Line. Guideon Farndale, born on 29 February 1675 in Liverton and buried on 24 February 1676 in Moorsholm (FAR00098). The Moorsholm 1 Line.	1675 John Ogilby’s Britannia Illustrata included 100 strip maps of roads in England and Wales.
1676 Isabell ffarndaill, baptised on 13 August 1676 in Brotton (FAR00112). The Brotton 1 Line. George Farndale, baptised on 21 August 1676 in Whitby and buried on 20 December 1740 in Skelton (FAR00113). The Whitby 1 Line.
1678 Roberta de Farndale (Alburn), born in about 1678 perhaps in Loftus (FAR00114).
1679 William Farndale, baptised on 6 March 1679 and buried on 1 July 1680 in Liverton (FAR00115). The Liverton 2 Line. Grace Farndell, baptised on 22 October 1679 in Amberley, Sussex (FAR00114A). The Sussex Line.
1680 George Farndell, baptised on 13 February 1680 in Amberley, Sussex (FAR00115A). The Sussex Line. John Farndale, baptised on 27 June 1680 in Liverton and buried on 5 October 1757 in Brotton (FAR00116). The Liverton 2 Line and Founder of the Kilton 1 Line. Householder of Brotton, perhaps the first Farndale at Kilton. 1681 Grace Farndel, baptised on 29 May 1681 (FAR00117A).	1680 Headstones began to be widely used to mark a place of burial. The Great Comet first identified by telescope.
1682 Elizabeth Farndale, baptised on 17 December 1682 in Great Ayton (FAR00117). The Great Ayton 1 Line. Thomas Farndale, baptised on 15 October 1682 in Whitby and buried on 25 February 1747 in Whitby (FAR00118). The Whitby 1 Line. A carpenter of Whitby.	1682 The first settlers arrived in Pennsylvania. Travels of Celia Fienes provide detailed information on certain English towns.
	1683 The Great Frost – a frost fair held on the Thames. James II, 1685-1689 1685 The Bloody Assizes in the south west.
1686 Alice Farndale (Pattison), born in about 1686 and married in Gosport (FAR00118A).	1687 The Settlement Act of 1662 amended so that it was necessary to establish settlement by occupying property valued at over £10 per annum for more than 40 days.
1688 Elizabeth Farndale (Thompson), baptised on 10 February 1688 in Liverton (FAR00119). The Liverton 2 Line.	1688 The Glorious Revolution.
1689 Henry Farndale, baptised on 6 October 1689 in Whitby (FAR00120). The Whitby 1 Line.	1689 William III and Mary, 1689-1702 Legislation to encourage the consumption of gin rather than French brandy.
1690 Lydia Fearnsdale (Clarkson), born in about 1690 (FAR00109). Matthew Farndale, baptised on 15 June 1690 in Stainton (FAR00121). Issabel Farndale (Walker), 1690 (FAR00122). William Farndale, 23 November 1690 (FAR00123). The Liverton 2 Line and Founder of the Kilton 2 Line. William appeared to have lived most of his life at Kilton and had a family of 5. Joseph Farndale, baptised on 23 November 1690 and lived around Compton, Sussex (FAR00123A). The Sussex Line.	1690 The Battle of the Boyne.
1692 George Farnedel, baptised on 6 January 1692 in Amberley, Sussex (FAR00123B). The Sussex Line.	1692 The Massacre at Glencoe. The Royal Hospital at Chelsea was established.
1693 Anne Farndale (Smith), baptised on 25 June 1693 in Loftus (FAR00124). The Liverton 2 Line.
1694 James Farndell, baptised on 26 April 1694 in Ludgershall, Sussex (FAR00123C). The Sussex Line.	1694 The Bank of England founded by Royal Charter. 1695 to 1699 Large scale emigration from Scotland following famine. Many settled in Ireland. 1696 County Sheriffs were required to compile poll books of voters. A Window Tax replaced the Hearth Tax and led to widespread bricking up of windows. 1697 Paupers were required to wear badges. Waymarkers were inscribed on roads.
1698 William Farndale, baptised on 27 December 1698 in Brotton (FAR00125). The Brotton 1 Line.
1699 Unknown Name Farndale, baptised in 1699 in Loftus (FAR00126). The Liverton 2 Line. James Farndell, baptised on 9 August 1699 in Amberley, Sussex (FAR00126A). The Sussex Line.	1699 The first slave ship sailed from Liverpool. The Stading Army was limited to 7,000 ‘native born’ men.