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John Farndale
FAR00376
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Railwayman of Loftus
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A signalman and
railwayman at Loftus. A year round sea bather.
1848
John Farndale, the son of
Martin and Elizabeth Farndale of Fogga (FAR00264) was born on 26 June
1848 and baptised at Skelton on 19 July
1848 (Skelton
PR & IGI).
His father was a farmer.
1851
Census 1851 - Skelton-
Fogga Farm:
James Taylor, head, age 74, widower, born Barnby, farmer 70 acres.
Elizabeth Farndale, 40, marr, daughter and wife of Martin Farndale, born
Fylingdales (ie 1811).
Martin Farndale, 33, marr, born Easby, Son-in-law (ie born 1818).
William Farndale, son of Martin, age 8, born Skelton, grandson (FAR00356).
Martin Farndale, son of Martin, age 5, born Skelton, grandson (FAR00364).
John Farndale, son of Martin, age 2, born Skelton, grandson (FAR00376).
Matthew Farndale, son of Martin, age 9, born Skelton, grandson (FAR00383).
1861
Census 1861 – 61 Galey Hill, Hutton
Lowcross:
In 1861 Martin Farndale was
the head of the family, an agricultural labourer, as 61 Galey Hill, Hutton
Lowcross, with Elizabeth and John then aged 12 and John’s brother Matthew, then
aged 10.
Martin Farndale, head; marr; age 42; agricultural
labourer; born Easby (1819).
Elizabeth Farndale, wife; age 44; born Skelton
(1817).
John Farndale,
son; age 12; scholar; born Skelton (1849) (FAR00376).
Matthew Farndale, son; age 10; scholar; born
Skelton (1851) (FAR00383).
1881
1881 Census – 1 Kilton Village
In 1881 Bessie Farndale
(John’s mother) was shown as head of the household, now a widow at Kilton
Village, living with her sons John aged 32, a railway porter and Matthew (an
agricultural labourer)
‘Bessie’ (Elizabeth?) Farndale, head;
widow; age 70; born Whitby? (1811).
John Farndale,
son; u/m; age 32; railway porter; born Skelton (1849) (FAR00376).
Matthew Farndale, son u/m; age 30; ag lab; born
Skelton (1851) (FAR00383).
Elizabeth (mother of John M
Farndale sent from Keith Farndale). There is a note that this is Elizabeth
Winspear, but I think this is John’s wife, Elizabeth Featherstone if it is John
Martin’s mother.
John Farndale aged 33, bachelor, labourer of Kilton, son of Martin Farndale, farmer married
Elizabeth Featherstone aged 27, a spinster of Roxby, daughter of john
Featherstone, labourer at the Parish Church Hinderwell, on 8 Oct 1881 Matthew
Farndale was a witness (MC).
Whitby Gazette, 15 October
1881: October
8th, at the Parish Church, Hinderwell, by the Rev H M Sims, Mr John
Farndale, of Kilton, to Elizabeth, daughter of Mr John Featherstone, of Roxby.
Martin Farndale's (FAR00364) two brothers lived
nearby; John, the next brother, lived at Loftus
and worked on the LNER.
1883
The Whitby Gazette, 24
February 1883:
WHITBY COUNTY COURT. The
monthly sitting of this Court took place on Wednesday before Mr Bedwell,
judge,. John Farndale, railway porter, Loftus, and Elizabeth, his wife, sued
Charles Hodgson, groom at the Black Horse, for £12 5s, amount due for maintenance
of a child. Mr Woodwark appeared for the plaintiffs, for whom a verdict was
given for the full amount with costs.
Hannah Mary Farndale (FAR00595) was born at Liverton in 1883.
1886
John Martin Farndale (FAR00613) was born at Loftus on 4 March 1886.
1888
George Farndale (FAR00627) was born at Loftus on 28 March 1888.
1890
William Farndale (FAR00642) was born at Loftus on 13 August 1890.
1891
1891 Census
In 1891 John (42) was now
head of the household living at 4 East Street, Lofthouse and a railway
signalman. With him were Elizabeth (37), John M (5), George (3) and William (7
months)
1893
Elizabeth Farndale (FAR00654) was born at Moorsholm on 5 January 1893.
1894
Albert Edward Farndale (FAR00667) was born at Loftus on 8 December 1894.
1901
1901 Census
John Farndale, aged 52 was
the head of the household at 4 East Street, Luftus, Lofthouse, and a railway
signalman. He lived with:
His wife Elizabeth (aged
47);
His son John Martin (aged
15, a grocer’s apprentice)
George (aged 13)
William (aged 10)
Elizabeth (aged 8)
Albert E (aged 6).
1910
Whitby Gazette, 4 February
1910: WESLEY
GUILD INSTITUTE. The annual meeting of the Loftus Wesley Guild Institute was
held on Monday evening. Mr. J Farndale presiding. The accounts were read and
passed, and showed a satisfactory balance in hand. The following officers were
elected: President, Reverend O Wardly; Secretary, Mr L Wilson; assistant
secretary, Mr E V Collier; Treasurer, Mr. J Farndale. It was decided to
discontinue the cycling club.
LNER
Cap
1911
1911 Census:
Sons of John Farndale
Left to right: John Martin,
George, Albert and William Farndale
John Farndale, with his daughter, Hannah
Farndale. The photograph must have been taken before John died in 1914.
1914
John Farndale, age 65 at Guisborough District died in the second
quarter of 1914. He was buried in Loftus Cemetery on 13 May 1914. He was
aged 65. (DR)
Daily Gazette for
Middlesbrough, 11 May 1914: FARNDALE. May 10th, at 4, East St, Loftus, John, beloved
husband of Elizabeth Farndale, late signalman, aged 65. Internment on
Wednesday, cortege leaving residence at 2:30. Friends please accept this
intimation.
Hartlepool Northern Daily
Mail, 12 May 1914:
While preparing to attend the Wesleyan Chapel at Loftus on Sunday morning
Mr. John Farndale, who lived at East Street, Loftus, fell and expired
immediately. Mr Farndale was a familiar figure in Loftus and especially at the
NER station where for so many years he was signalman and also acted as platform
porter.
Daily Gazette for
Middlesbrough, 12 May 1914: A well known figure at Loftus Railway Station, Mr. John
Farndale, passed away suddenly during the weekend. Deceased acted as the
signalman at the railway station, and for many years bathed in the sea near
Skinningrove every Sunday morning. Mr Farndale had not enjoyed good health to
some time past.
Whitby Gazette, 15 May
1914: A well
known resident of Loftus, Mr. J Farndale, of East Street, was taken ill on
Sunday morning, and expired almost immediately. Mr Farndale was a familiar
figure in the Loftus district, especially at the railway station, where, for
many years, he was signalman, and also acted as platform porter. He was
extremely fond of sea bathing, and bathed at Hummersea regularly on Sunday
mornings, both in the summer and winter months. Lately he had not been well,
and heart disease was the cause of death. The funeral took place on Wednesday,
at Loftus cemetery, there being a large attendance.
Stockton Herald, South
Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 16 May 1914: A well known figure at Loftus railway
station , Mr John Farndale, passed away suddenly during the weekend. Deceased
acted as the signalman at the railway station, and for many years bathed in the
sea near Skinningrove every Sunday morning. Mr Farndale had not enjoyed good
health for some time past.
Cleveland Standard, 16 May
1914: A well
known figure at Loftus Railway Station, Mr. John Farndale, passed away suddenly
during the weekend. Deceased acted as the signalman at the railway station, and
for many years bathed in the senior Skinningrove every Sunday morning. Mr
Farndale had not enjoyed good health sometime past.
Stockton Herald, South
Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 16 May 1914: FARNDALE. May 10th, at 4, East Street,
Loftus, John, beloved husband of Elizabeth Farndale, late signalman, aged 65.