Robert Farndale
27 February 1814 (baptised) to 5
February 1866
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1814
Robert Farndale,
son of John and Jane (nee Pybus) Farndale (FAR00167) of Brotton, farmer, was baptised at Brotton on 27
February 1814 (Brotton PR). He was a twin with
his sister, Mary Ann.
1841
Robert Farndale, a
grocer of Brotton and son of John Farndale a farmer, married Sarah Ann Taylor
of Saltburn, daughter of John Taylor of the Preventative Service. They married
at the Chapelry of Brotton
on 6 February 1841 (Marriage Certificate).
George Farndale was a witness. (Brotton PR).
Robert was aged 27.
Census 1841 - Brotton:
Robert Farndale, 25, grocer born in Yorks.
Sarah Farndale, 20, not born in Yorks (ie about 1821).
1843
John Henry Farndale (FAR00358) was born in
Brotton on 17 March 1843 and baptised on 9 April 1843 (Brotton
PR).
1844
Robert Edward Farndale (FAR00363) was born in
Stockton on 17 December 1844 and baptised on the Wesleyan Methodist circuit in
Stockton on 2 February 1845 (Stockton PR).
1848
Thomas William Farndale (FAR00375) was born in
Stockton on 6 June 1848 and baptised on the Wesleyan Methodist Circuit at
Stockton on 25 June 1848 (Stockton PR).
1851
Census
1851 - 1,
East Street, Stockton:
Robert Farndale, head; married; age 37; grocer;
born Brotton (ie 1814).
Sarah Ann Farndale, wife; married; age 32; born
Plymouth; (ie 1819).
John Henry Farndale, son; unmarried;
age 8; born Brotton; (ie 1843) (FAR00358).
Robert Edward Farndale, son; unmarried; age 6;
born Brotton; (ie 1845) (FAR00363).
Thomas William Farndale, son; unmarried; age 2;
born Brotton; (ie 1849) (FAR00375).
Also Isabela Dedley, 16 a house servant and William Nesbit, a visitor
and schoolmaster.
1852
Sarah Ann Farndale (FAR00392) was born on 29 February 1852 and baptised on 21 March 1852
at Brunswick-Wesleyan Chapel, Stockton (Stockton PR, GRO Vol 10a page 50).
1855
Charles Herbert Farndale (FAR00413) was born on 12 November 1855 and baptised on 2 December
1855 at the Brunswick -Wesleyan Chapel, Stockton
(Stockton PR, GRO Vol 10a page 55).
1860
Mary Emily Farndale (FAR00440), was born in
1860 (GRO Vol 10a page 69).
1861
Census 1861 - 3, Bishopton Terrace, Stockton:
Robert Farndale, head; married; age 47; grocer’s
assistant; born Brotton (ie 1814).
Sarah Farndale, wife; married; age 41; born
Plymouth (ie 1820).
Robert Edward Farndale, son; unmarried; age 16;
born Stockton (ie 1845) (FAR00363).
Thomas William Farndale, son; unmarried; age 13;
born Stockton (ie 1848) (FAR00375).
Sarah Ann Farndale, daughter;
unmarried; age 9; born Stockton (ie 1852) (FAR00392).
Charles Herbert Farndale, son; unmarried; age 3;
born Stockton (ie 1858) (FAR00413).
Mary Emily Farndale, daughter; unmarried; age 8m;
born Stockton (ie 1860) (FAR00440).
1862
Stockton
Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 16 May 1862: GROCERY
WAREHOUSE. BISHOPTON LANE. Near the North Eastern and Hartlepool Railway
Station. R Farndale, ANNOUNCES to his friends and the public in general, that
he has Opened the Shop lately occupied by Mr M Welch, where he intends to carry
on the above business in all its respective branches. Having had 19 years experience in one of the largest establishments in
the town, RF trusts that by diligent attention to business and supplying a good
article, to merit a share of public patronage and support. Bishopton Lane,
Stockton, 8th May, 1862.
1863
Stockton
Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 22 May 1863: TO BE LET, A
DWELLING HOUSE, containing Seven Rooms, Situated No 21, Alma street. Apply to
MR ROBERT FARNDALE, Bishopton road.
This is the same
property as was advertised in 1862 by John Farndale, so presumably John
had been advertising as agent for Robert previously.
1865
Stockton
Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 28 July 1865: FURNISHED
APARTMENTS – one Sitting Room and two Bed Rooms – at R FARNDALE’S Bishopton
Lane.
1866
Robert Farndale died aged 51, The death was
registered at Stockton District in the first quarter of 1866. Robert
Farndale aged 51, Master Grocer, died of phthisis at Bishopton Terrace road, Stockton on 5 February 1866. Elizabeth Pybus
was present at the death. (Death Certificate).
Stockton
Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 9 February 1866: FARNDALE –
At Stockton, on the 5th instant, aged 51 years, Mr Robert Farndale,
grocer.
Durham
Country Advertiser, 9 February 1866: At Stockton … Mr Robert Farndale, grocer,
aged 51 …
He was buried 4
February 1866 at Stockton on Tees.
Farndale, Robert.
Effects under £50. 6 July 1866. Letters of Administration of the Personal
estate of Robert Farndale late of Bishopton Lane, Stockton-Upon-Tees in the
County of Durham Grocer deceased who died 2 February 1866 at Stockton-on-Tees
aforesaid were granted at Durham to Sarah Ann Farndale of Bishopton Lane
aforesaid Widow the Relict of the said Deceased she having first sworn.
After he died,
Sarah Ann Farndale remarried Benjamin Burlinson:
1871
Census
1871 –
Cleveland Terrace, Thornaby, Stockton
Benjamin
Burlinson, 57, born Durham, engine fitter
Sarah A
Burlinson, his wife, 50, born in Devon in 1821
Thomas W
Farndale, step son, 22, brass polisher at the brass foundry
Sarah A Farndale,
step daughter, 19
Mary E Farndale,
step daughter, 10
Elizabeth M
Farndale, step son’s wife, 24 born 1847, ship broker’s wife
Emily G Farndale,
step son’s daughter, 1 month, born 1871
Thomas Muncaster,
boarder
1881
Census
1881 – 11
Vyner Terrace, Stockton
Benjamin
Burlinson, 68, born Durham, engine fitter
Sarah A
Burlinson, his wife, 61, born in Devon in 1821
Mary E Farndale, step
daughter, 20, schoolmistress
Emily G Farndale,
step son’s daughter, 10, born 1871
An outfitter
1891
Census
1891 – 11 Vyner Terrace, Stockton
Benjamin
Burlinson, 78, born Durham, steam engine fitter
Sarah A
Burlinson, his wife, 71, born in Devon in 1821
Mary E Farndale,
step daughter, 23
Emily G Farndale,
step son’s daughter, 20, born 1871
1901
Census
1901 – 14
Leybourne Terrace, Stockton
Sarah A
Burlinson, 80, living on own means
Mary E Farndale,
40, a private school teacher
Emily Farndale,
grandaughter to Sarah, 30, a music teacher
Two boarders
1911
Census
1911 – 7
Leybourne Terrace, Stockton
Sarah A
Burlinson, 91, boarding house keeper
Mary E Farndale,
50, single
Emily G Farndale,
grandaughter to Sarah, 40, a music teacher
Two boarders
