Robert Farndale
16 May 1830 (baptised) to 21 December 1877
FAR00307
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A carpenter from Brotton
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1830
Robert Farndale was
baptised 15 May 1830 at Brotton, the son of
George and Mary (nee Armstrong) Farndale (FAR00215) of Brotton, labourer (Brotton
PR).
1841
In the Census of 1841 for Brotton:
Robert Farndale, aged 11; born in Yorkshire was living at Kilton with his
grandfather, William and Mary, both 80, a farmer and his aunt, Anna. We know
that William took steps to look after the welfare of George’s family probably
due to George’s illness.
1846
When his grandfather
William died in 1846, Robert received a silver watch and a legacy of £20 to
spend on clothing during his apprenticeship. Money was also put in trust to
look after his father who was obviously not well.
The Will of William Farndale read: This is the Last
Will and Testament of me William Farndale, …
I give and bequeath my silver watch unto my Grandson Robert Farndale
(FAR00307). I give and
bequeath unto my son Matthew Farndale (FAR00225) the sum of twenty
pounds Upon Trust to layout and expend the same in clothing to and for the use
of my said Grandson Robert Farndale during his apprenticeship at such
times and in such manner as my said son the said Matthew Farndale shall think
proper and expedient.
And I give and bequeath
unto my sons John Farndale (FAR00217),
the said Matthew Farndale and Martin Farndale (FAR00236), the sum of One
Hundred pounds upon trust to apply the same, or any interest which may
arise therefrom in case my said three sons should place out or invest the said
sum of One Hundred pounds at interest in providing Board Lodging Clothing or
Medical attendance to and for my son George Farndale (FAR00215) at such times and in
such manner as my said three children shall think proper, provided always, and
I declare and direct that in case my said three sons, the
said John Farndale, Matthew Farndale and Martin Farndale shall think it
expedient to lay out or expend the said sum of One Hundred pounds in any other
manner than is hereinbefore mentioned, in favour of
my said son George Farndale. I hereby authorise and
empower them so to do, it being my Will and intention that my said three sons
shall have the complete control, management and expenditure of the said
principal sum of One Hundred pounds and interest if any. …
(Yorkshire
Wills)
1850
Robert Farndale (FAR00362) was born in or about
1850. I have found no evidence of his marriage.
1851
In the Census of 1851 for
Loftus: Robert Farndale, aged 20; was
unmarried and an apprentice joiner and cartwright with John Walker, a
cartwright of Loftus.
John Farndale (FAR00379), born in or about 1851
may have been his son.
1869
Robert
Farndale Junior, a carpenter of Putney, son of Robert Farndale, (FAR00318) a gardener, married
Caroline Lester of full age on 16 August 1869 (Marriage Certificate).
So Robert had
moved to London and was working as a gardener, though by his death he had reverted
to his trade as a carpenter.
1877
Robert Farndale aged 47, a carpenter
died of epilepsy at Providence Cottage, Cooper’s Arms lane, Putney, 21 December
1877. C Farndale, widow of the deceased was present at the death.’ (Death Certificate). Robert Farndale’s death was
registered in Wandsworth District on 7 January 1878.
Cottages
were usually known by the name of the family occupying them. When they
moved away, more often than not, the cottage became known by the name of the
new occupants
The
Coopers Arms was situated on Putney High Street, on the corner of Lacy Road
(originally known as Coopers Arms Lane). John Mowden traded here as victualler
and cooper in the mid 17th century. This pub closed
c.1905 and the last building was demolished at the end of the 20th century.
