William Farndale

14 July 1857 (baptised) to 9 May 1902

The Great Ayton 2 Line

FAR00425

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Great Ouseburn

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 (Allerton Mauleverer PR). William Farndale’s birth was registered in Great Ouseburn District in the third quarter of 1857 (GRO Vol 9a page 89).

Great Ouseburn is 20 km northwest of York; 10 km northeast of Knaresborough.

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

Leeds

1871

Census 1871 - 3rd Avenue, Headingly cum Burley, Leeds

Thomas Farndale, 38, joiner

Mary Ann Farndale, 39

William Farndale, 13

Joseph Farndale, 9

1881

Census 1881 – 22 Grosvenor Street, Leeds

Thomas Farndale, 48, joiner, born Hepworth

Mary A Farndale, 49, born Tockwith

William Farndale, 23, born Hopperton, joiner

Joseph Farndale, 19, born Hopperton, joiner

1887

William Farndale married Mary Wardle at Wrangthorn on 29 December 1887 (Wrangthorn PR).

Mary Wardle, the daughter of George Wardle (1819 to 1897) and Elizabeth (nee Morton) Wardle (1822 to 1881) was born in Hopperton in or about 1854.

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 Hopperton, joiner and builder

Mary Farndale, 35, daughter in law, born Leeds

1896

Their son, William Jameson Farndale (FAR00677) was born in Leeds in 1896. William Jameson’s birth was registered in Leeds District in the fourth quarter of 1896 (GRO Vol 9b page 577). His middle name was that of his grandmother.

1901

Census 1901 – 6 Wood Lane, Headingly

William Farndale, 43, builder and employer

Mary Farndale, 45

William J Farndale, 4, born Leeds 1897

Lily R Lee, a domestic servant

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 £3,021 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.

1911

1911 Census – Leeds

M Mary Farndale, 56

William Jameson Farndale, 14

1921

1921 Census – Leeds

1934

Mary Farndale died in 1934 and was buried in Leeds on 19 May 1934 (Probate Index).