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Joiner
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William Farndale
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1857
William Farndale, son of Thomas and Mary Ann (nee Jameson) Farndale (FAR00317), residing at Allerton-Mauleverer, York was born in Great Ouseburn District and was baptised on 14 July 1857 (BR). William Farndale’s birth was registered in Great Ouseburn District in the third quarter of 1857 (GRO Vol 9a page 89).
1861
Census 1861 – Thornborough, Allerton Mauleverer with Hopperton, Great Ouseburn
Thomas Farndale, 28, joiner,
born Ayton in 1833
Mary A Farndale, 29, born Tockwith
William Farndale, 3 (born 1958 at Hopperton)
1871
Census 1871 - 3rd Avenue, Headingly cum
Burley, Leeds
Thomas Farndale, 38, joiner
Mary Ann Farndale, 39
William Farndale, 13
Joseph Farndale, 9
1880
William Farndale, married Mary Jane Peacock in the
fourth quarter of 1880 at York District
(MR).
1881
Census 1881 – 22 Grosvenor Street,
Leeds
Thomas Farndale, 48, joiner,
born Hepwith? in 1833
Mary A Farndale, 49, born Tockwith
William Farndale, 23 (born 1958 at
Hopperton), joiner
Joseph Farndale, 19 (born
1862 at Hopperton), joiner
1891
Census 1891 – Harrogate Road, Pannal,
Knaresborough
Thomas Farndale, 57, living
on own means, born Great Ayton in 1834
Mary Ann Farndale, 57, born Tockwith
William Farndale, 34 (born 1957 at
Hopperton), joiner and builder
Mary Farndale, 35, daughter
in law, born Leeds
1901
Census 1901 – 6 Wood Lane, Headingly
William Farndale, 43,
builder
Mary Farndale, 45
William J Farndale, 4, born
Leeds 1897
Lily R Lee, a domestic
servant
1897
Their son, William Jameson
Farndale (FAR00677)
was born in Leeds in 1897
1902
William Farndale went
missing in May 1902
Yorkshire Evening Post, 5
May 1902: A
HEADINGLEY GENTLEMAN MISSING. The disappearance is recorded of Mr William
Farndale, of Burton terrace, Headingly. The missing gentleman carried on a
business as a builder, and was the owner of property
in Leeds. Last Sunday morning week Mr Farndale left home, telling his wife he
was going for a short walk, and would return in time for dinner. He, however,
failed to put in an appearance. No reason can be
assigned. Mr Farndale is about 5 foot 5 inches in height and is 45 years of age.
Yorkshire Evening Post, 5
May 1902: WILLIAM
FARNDALE, Builder of Headingly, Leeds, left his home on Sunday morning last and
his friends would be very glad to receive any information of his present
whereabouts. Height about 5 foot 5 inches, fair complexion, dressed in a blue
serge suit with white stripe, patent leather bottomed boots and bowler hat.
Address: Police Office, Town Hall, Leeds.
Leeds Mercury, 6 May 1902: A LEEDS MYSTERY.
HEADINGLEY GENTLEMAN MISSING. Mr William Farndale, of Burton Crescent, Far
Headingly, Leeds, has been missing since Sunday weak, and,
though diligent search has been made, not the slightest trace of him can be
found. About a quarter to eleven on the day mentioned, Mr Farndale said to his
wife that he should go for a short walk before dinner. She suggested that he
should take the only child, a little boy between five and six years of age,
with him, adding that she would get him ready in a few minutes. She proceeded
to dress the little fellow for going out. Meanwhile Mr Farndale went to the
door and walked off. The child followed in a few minutes, but presently
returned saying that he could not see his father. Mrs Farndale sent him out
again, thinking that her husband, would only be a little way along Burton
Crescent, but once more the boy returned saying he could not see him. Before
going out the servant observed that Mister Farndale went into the drawing room.
Later in the day the keys of his safe were found under some papers in that
apartment, and in the safe were his watch and guard. Before this discovery Mrs
Farndale had become apprehensive. Some friends called as they came from church,
and she told them that her husband had not returned, and that she felt rather
uneasy about him, though she did not know very well why. Mr Farndale's friends
are unable to account for his disappearance. His domestic relations were happy,
and his business affairs, he was a speculative builder, gave him no concern so
far as they are aware. Only few days previously he had sold a block of houses, and received the usual deposit. The only thing
troubling him that he had mentioned was the fact that he had sold his previous
residence in Wood Lane. This he regretted, and the matter seemed to worry him.
The police were informed on the Sunday evening that Mister Farndale was
missing, and since then friends have searched in vain for him. Adel dam has
been dragged, so have three ponds in the Meanwood valley, likewise the storage
reservoirs that Far Headingly, but without the slightest trace being found.
Equally fruitless has been the search in plantations in the neighbourhood and
at Roundbay park. Mr Farndale is about 45 years of
age, 5 foot 5 inches in height, of square build, and light complexion, and has
a slight moustache and side whiskers. It need not be said that his friends will
be glad to receive any information regarding him.
Yorkshire Post and Leeds Intelligencer,
6 May 1902 and
in other
media: A
LEEDS GENTLEMAN MISSING. The friends of Mr William Farndale, of Burton terrace,
Headingly, Leeds, are concerned about his disappearance,.
On Sunday, April 27th, he left home, hinting he was going for a short walk, and
that he would be back in time for dinner. He is not since been seen. Mr
Farndale was a builder; he is 5 foot 5 inches in height, 45 years of age, and
no reason can be assigned for his absence.
Bradford Daily telegraph,
10 May 1902: The
body of Mr William Farndale , off Burton Terrace,
Headingly, Leeds, was found in the River Aire, at Newley, yesterday. Mr
Farndale who was a builder, had been missing since Sunday, the 27th April, when he left home stating that he was going for
a short walk, and would be back for dinner. He was 45 years of age. The body
was removed to the Abbey Inn, to await a Coroner's inquiry.
Leeds Mercury, 10 May 1902: THE MISSING LEEDS
GENTLEMAN. FOUND IN RIVER. The body of Mr William Farndale, builder, who
resided in Burton Crescent, Far Headingly, Leeds, and who had been missing
since Sunday week, was found yesterday in the River Aire at Newlay.
As was reported a few days ago, Mr Farndale left home about a quarter to eleven
on the day mentioned, saying to his wife that he was going for a short walk
before dinner. He did not return, and in the afternoon
it was discovered that he had left behind him in a safe his watch and chain.
Diligent search was made for him; several sheets of water in the district were
dragged; the plantations around were searched; but all in vain. Yesterday,
Joshua Richmond, horse keeper at Newlay Dyeworks,
observed a body in the Aire about 200 yards below those works, and reported the
fact to the police. Constable Trippett and McDermott went thither, and, by
means of a boat hook, brought the body to bank. The feet of the deceased were
stuck in the mud at the bottom of the stream about three yards from the side.
The remains were conveyed to the Abbey Inn, where they were afterwards
identified as those of Mr Farndale by his brother-in-law, Mr Hinchcliffe. A
cheque book, some business letters, and 10s 3d were found in the pockets. The
friends of Mr Farndale had been unable to account for his disappearance. So far
as they were aware he had no cause for trouble of mind. All that he had said to
indicate that he was disquieted was that he regretted he had sold a house in
Wood Lane, Headingly, which he had built as a residence for himself and family.
He was about 45 years of age, and, besides his widow, he has left one child, a
little boy about five years old. The inquest will take place today, at the
Abbey Inn, where the body is lying.
Leeds Mercury, 12 and 17
May 1902: MR
W FARNDALE’S SAD END. The medical evidence given at the inquest on the body of
Mr William Farndale, builder, Burton Crescent, Far Headingly, Leeds, on
Saturday, disclosed the only fresh facts with respect to the painful
occurrence. As reported on Saturday, Mr Farndale after having been missing
nearly a fortnight, was found in the River Aire on Friday, at Newlay. Mr G H Hinchcliffe, Clifton house, Victoria Rd,
Headingly, who identified the remains, said there was nothing except the state
of Mr Farndale's health to account for his disappearance. Mr W H Brown,
surgeon, said he had known Mr Farndale professionally for 12 years. Until last
summer he was a tolerably healthy man. At that time he
had a sunstroke, and in the winter months during a fog he fell, striking his
head against a railing, thereby sustaining concussion of the brain. Since then his manner had not been quite the same; He appeared to
be put out by trifles. Mr Malcolm, Coroner: “From what you know of his condition,
what conclusions have you drawn?” Mr Brown: “I should say that he has taken his
life whilst of unsound mind.” A verdict of “suicide during temporary insanity”
was returned.
William
Farndale,
died aged 45 in the second quarter of 1902 at Bramley, Yorkshire. Died on 9 May 1902.
FARNDALE William of 11
Burton Crescent Headingly Leeds builder died 9 May 1902 at Bramley Leeds
Administration Wakefield 7 July to Mary Farndale widow Effects £9,132 9s 4d.
Handwritten: Further grant 25 February 1935.
Leeds Mercury, 24 and 27
and 31 May 1902:
RE WILLIAM FARNDALE. Deceased. All persons any claims and demands against
the estate of the late William Farndale of 11 Burton Crescent, Headingley, in the city of Leeds, builder, are requested to
send in full particulars forthwith to the undersigned. Scott and Turnbull,
solicitors, 38 Albion street, Leeds.
Leeds Mercury, 28 June and 5 July 1902: B R TEMPEST, AUCTIONEERS AND VALUER, 23 ALBION STREET, LEEDS.
Telephone 850. PRELIMINARY, IMPORTANT TO BUILDERS. 93, OAK ROAD, WORTLEY,
LEEDS. Re William Farndale, deceased. B R TEMPEST is instructed to Sell by
Auction, without reserve, on Wednesday, July Ninth, at eleven o’clock, THE
VALUABLE BUILDERS’ MATERIAL, comprising 160 six and four panelled doors, seven
by three and six, nine by two and nine. 200 sashes and window frames complete.
20 cupboards complete, nine by three and two. 18 door frames. Deal boards and
floor boats. Mouldings, sill and sash stuff. Wood
built office. Quantity ironmongery etc as. On view Tuesday July 8th. Auctioneers offices: 93 Albion street, Leeds.
Probate on 25 February 1935: FARNDALE
William of 11 Burton Crescent Headingly Leeds died 9 May 1902 at Bramley Leeds
Administration (limited) Wakefield 25 February to Donald Turnbull solicitor
attorney of William
Jameson Farndale. Effects £3021 9s 6d. Former Grant DR Wakefield July 1902.
1903
After he died in 1903:
Leeds Mercury, 25 April
1903: BEECHWOOD
CRESCENT, HEADINGLEY CUM BURLEY. By order of the Admistratrix
of the late Mr W Farndale, Messrs OLIVER and Appleton will Sell By auction, at
the Cardigan Arms in, Kirkstall Road, Leeds, on Monday, May 4th, 1903, at 7 pm
precisely, subject to the general conditions of sale of the Incorporated Leeds
Law Society and to such special conditions as shall then be produced. ELEVEN
FREEHOLD DWELLING HOUSES, situate and being numbers 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12,
Graham Street, and numbers 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 Graham Terrace, Leeds, occupied by
Messrs trainer, Calvert, Lumsden, Allport and others. Gross annual rental £183
6s. The above is a substantially built block of property, in the hands of
respectable tenants, being near to both Cardigan and Burley Roads, and the new
goods yard on the northeastern railway. Ten of the houses have scullery, living
room, 2 bedrooms, attic, wash, cool, and keeping cellars, and lever WC. The
remaining house, Number 1, has a sitting room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 attics,
bathroom, wash, cool, and keeping cellars and WC. Each house is fitted with
bath and hot and cold water, and has a garden at front
with ashpit to each pair of houses. For further particulars apply to the
auctioneers, Lands Lane, Leeds, Messrs J&S Hartley, 14 butts Court, Leeds,
or to Scott and Turnbull, solicitors, 98 Albion Street Leeds.