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Jane
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Jane Farndale FAR00422 |
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1856
Jane Farndale, daughter of William
and Ann Farndale (FAR00289),
was born on 26 September 1856 and baptised at Whitby
on 19 October 1856 (BR & IGI). Jane Farndale’s birth was registered at Whitby District in the fourth quarter of 1856 (GRO Vol 9d page 363).
1861
1861 census 6 Clarence Place, Ruswarp, Whitby
Living with mother, Master
Mariner’s wife, so William was probably at sea.
1871
1871 census 3 North Terrace,
Ruswarp,
Whitby
Listed with brother John
1881
1881 Census, 3 North Terrace, Ruswarp, Whitby
Listed with Father William (Head, master
mariner), mother Ann, Jane aged 24, and cousin, Maria
Leonard
1891
1891 Census, 3 North Terrace, Ruswarp, Whitby
Now
listed as head of family and lodging house keeper,
with Mary Hailand, a servant and John Farndale (presumably her brother FAR00405) a visitor.
Yorkshire Gazette, 14
February 1891 (Miss
Farndale was his sister Jane who lived with him): THIRSK DISTRICT Masonic
Ball. The annual Masonic ball in connection with the Falcon lodge, No 1,416, took place at the Assembly Rooms, Thirsk. The
music was supplied by Amer’s Newcastle quadrille band.... the following
accepted invitations … Mr Farndale, Miss Farndale …
1896
By
1896, Jane had moved to Thirsk, to live with her brother, John Thomas Farndale
(FAR00405), and
started to become involved in his activities and interests.
York Herald, 8 February
1896: THIRSK ILLUMINATED CLOCK. A jumble sale commenced in
the Assembly Rooms, on Tuesday, when there were there was an exceptionally
large number of purchasers. The sale was in aid of the funds to defray the
small debt which exists on the building of the clock, and was managed by Mr Farndale,... Miss Farndale,...
York Herald, 8 May 1896:
THE RURIDECANAL SALE WORK AT THIRSK., SECOND DAY. On Wednesday the sale of
work in aid of the rebuilding of Carlton Minjott
Church was largely patronised, and there was a good attendance at the various
entertainments given in the public rooms in connection with which Mr J T
farndale undertook the arrangement of this successful adjunct to the sale, and
his efforts were ably supplemented by ladies and gentlemen in the immediate
neighbourhood, by whom cheerful and efficient service was rendered, as well as
by others from a distance. At 3:30, an excellent concert was given; at 4:30 an
amusing sketch entitled “The Backward Child,” by Messrs G and L Depuis, Sessay Rectory, was much
appreciated; at 7:15 dialect sketches by the Rev ES Carter and Mr JT Wilson,
which proved most entertaining; and at 8:15 there was given a grand concert,
and tableaux vivants, in which the following took part:... Miss Farndale...
1901
1901 Census, Market Place,
Thirsk
Now
living with John Farndale (FAR00405)
who is head of family and bank manager and Jane is
listed as his sister, ‘living on own means’. She was by then 44 years old.
North Star (Darlington), 30 June 1909:
WHITBY CHURCH BAZAAR. A “Sunflower” bazaar was held in the Church House, Whitby,
yesterday, in aid of the general funds of the St Ninians church, upon which
there is a deficiency of £60, the sale being opened by Miss Farndale, of
Thirsk, and formerly of Whitby. The Rev Canon Austen, who presided, mentioned
that the congregation contributed over £620 last year to the various objects...
Whitby Gazette, 2 July
1909: ST NINIAN’S
SUNFLOWER BAZAAR. TWO DAY’S SALE IN THE CHURCH HOUSE. A two
day “Sunflower” bazaar was held in the Church House on Tuesday and Wednesday,
in aid of St Ninians Church. As described by Cannon Austen in his remarks at
the opening ceremony on Tuesday morning, there was a debt on the offertory
account of £65, which it was hoped to extinguish... … .
It was his duty to ask Miss Farndale to declare the bazaar open. The
very sight of her awoke, should he say old, memories, as it was over 30 years
since he first had the pleasure of making her acquaintance. It seemed
but as yesterday, but it was another proof, if wanting, that those who had
lived in Whitby had always a very tender spot in their hearts towards the dear
old town. He asked Miss Farndale to do what she had kindly undertaken to do.
Applause. Miss Farndale said she had great pleasure in being present, to
open the bazaar, and she had much pleasure in declaring it open. She hoped
the proceeds would extinguish the debt, and that they would beautify and
improve the church which they loved well. Applause. The Rev C H Hary proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Farndale. He said
they ought to be very thankful for what they saw around them, and for all which
it represented.... They were to be congratulated, also, on the having Miss Farndale
to open the bazaar. She rather shrank from attending, as she thought it
would be an ordeal; but she had done most beautifully. He had pleasure in
proposing a vote of thanks to her. Applause.
1911
1911 Census, Thirsk
Still
living with John Farndale (FAR00405)
who was described as head of family and bank manager at Barclays Bank and Jane was
listed as his sister. She was by then 54 years old.
She
and John Farndale (FAR00405)
are later listed in electrical register living at East Parade, Harrogate.
1914
Yorkshire Post and Leeds
Intelligencer, 21 February 1914: A WOMEN’S UNIONIST ASSOCIATION
FOR THIRSK. A meeting for the formation of a Women's Unionist Association for
Thirsk and district was held in the Town Hall, Thirsk on Thursday, Major Bell
presided. … On the motion of Mr Farndale, seconded by Major Bell, it
was decided to form a Women's Unionist Association for Thirsk and district.
Lady Payne Gallwey was elected president; The following were appointed vice
presidents … and it was decided to write other ladies asking them to take
office in this capacity... Miss Farndale...
North
Star (Darlington), 7 April 1914: SIR E CARSON’S APPEAL. TO YORKSHIRE
UNIONJISTS. MINISTERS’ EXCUSES DECEIVE NOBODY. A monster demonstration
against the Home Rule Bill was held at first last night. Long before the
hour of commencing the Town Hall was packed to overflowing. Patriotic songs
were sung in the interval of waiting. Major R Bell was the chairman, and the
speakers were... among those present were... Mr and Miss Farndale...
Lord Helmsley, in expressing his regret, said that he had to be in London
because of the division on the Home Rule Bill. He hopes the meeting would be a
great success, and would agree “in condemning the Government which, for party
purposes and for purely party exigencies, had not scrupled to bring our country
face to face with the gravest dangers and disasters. Message from Sir Edward.
Sir Edward Carson wrote wishing a successful meeting and added: “It is everyday
becoming more clear that the Government do not intend
to give the people the opportunity of expressing their opinion on the Home Rule
Bill either by General Election or referendum. The arguments put forward by Ministers
to justify their refusal to consult the people deceive nobody...
The Government of Ireland Act 1914, also known as the Home Rule
Act, and before enactment as the Third Home Rule Bill, was an Act passed by the
Parliament of the United Kingdom intended to provide home rule (self-government
within the United Kingdom) for Ireland. It was the third such bill introduced
by a Liberal government during a 28-year period in response to agitation for
Irish Home Rule. The Act was the first law ever approved by the Parliament of
the United Kingdom that provided for a devolved government in any part of the
UK proper (as opposed to colonial territories). However, the implementation of
both it and the equally controversial Welsh Church Act 1914 was formally
postponed for a minimum of twelve months with the beginning of the First World
War. The continuation of the war beyond 1915 and subsequent developments in
Ireland resulted in further postponements, meaning that the Act never became
effective; it was finally superseded by a fourth home rule bill, enacted as the
Government of Ireland Act 1920, which partitioned Ireland, creating Northern
Ireland and Southern Ireland, both intended to have Home Rule.
Whitby Gazette, 24 April
1914: DEATH OF MR CHARLES MUMBY. LARGELY ATTENDED FUNERAL AT
WHITBY CEMETERY. We regret to record the death of a popular young townsman, Mr
Charles Mumby, which took place on Monday morning, at the residence of his
parents, Victoria house, Royal Crescent... Those attended included... Mr and
Miss farndale, Thirsk...
1938
Jane Farndale died on 23
January 1938 at Harrogate. Her estate value of £3,189 in 1938 would be £230k in
2022.
FARNDALE Jane of Keldholme
Villa 578 East parade Harrogate spinster died 23 January 1938 Probate London 29
July to Edward Hunter stock and share broker and John William Rendel solicitor.
Effects £3189 4s 2d.
Leeds Mercury, 25 January
1938: FARNDALE. January
23, at Keldholme, East Parade, Harrogate, JANE, dearly loved sister of the late
J T FARNDALE, of Thirsk and Harrogate – service 2pmn tomorrow (Wednesday) at St
Peter’s Church, Harrogate, prior to interment at Harlow Cemetery.
