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Overview
George
Farndale, was the last Farndale to live at Kilton
Hall farm. He never married and lived there with his sister Grace Farndale who also never
married. They lived much of their lives at Kilton
Lodge. They retired from Kilton in 1940 and
went to live at Redlands, Redcar where they
both died. They had such records as existed from Kilton
which were copied. (Letters).
Kilton
1876
George Farndale was born at
Kilton on 24 August 1876, the
son of Charles Farndale farmer of Kilton and Ann Farndale nee Dale, (FAR00341). The birth was
registered for the Guisborough District
on 28 August 1876, by Ann Farndale, his mother (GRO Vol 9d page 489).
1881
In the census
of 1881,
Martin Farndale, the head; a widower; aged 82; was listed as retired farmer at Kilton
Hall Farm, Kilton and
Charles Farndale, married; aged 42; was a farmer of 577 acres, with 9
employees (FAR00531). Now living together were Charles’ family, Ann
Farndale, wife of Charles; age 32; William Farndale, son of Charles; age 5; (FAR00531); George
Farndale, son of Charles; aged 4; (FAR00540); Mary Farndale, daughter of Charles; aged 3; (FAR00560);
Grace Farndale, daughter of Charles; aged 0, (FAR00566). Also living with them were three farm servants, a
domestic servant and nurse.
1891
The Census of 1891
confirmed that Charles Farndale, head; married; aged 50 was still farming at
Kilton Hall Farm. With him were Ann Farndale, his wife; married; aged 43; born
Danby; and their children William Farndale, son; unmarried; aged 15; born
Kilton (FAR00531); George Farndale, son; unmarried; aged 14;
born Kilton (FAR00540); Mary Farndale, daughter; unmarried; aged 13; born
Kilton (FAR00560); Grace Farndale, daughter; unmarried; aged 10; born
Kilton (FAR00566); Albert Farndale, son; unmarried; aged 9; born
Kilton (FAR00574); Ernest Farndale, born Kilton (FAR00589) and Sophia Farndale, daughter; aged 4; born Kilton (FAR00601A).
1892
At
the Cleveland Agricultural Show, with his brother, William, the York
Herald, 30 July 1892 recorded: HORSES – AGRICULTURAL HORSES … Colt or
filly foal … 3. W and G Farndale, Brotton …
At
the Danby Annual Show at Castleton, with his brother William, the York
Herald, 20 August 1892 recorded: HORSES … carting colt or filly foal … 2.
W & G Farndale, Kilton …
1895
The Whitby
Gazette, 3 May 1895: LOFTUS. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL
ANNIVERSARY. At the examination held at the close of the Victoria University
Extension Lectures, held at the above place during the Michaelmas term, 1894,
and delivered by Prof R W Hayden, GRH Hutchinson (Scaling) and G Rigg (Loftus)
have gained first class certificates. …. G Farndale (Kilton) … and W Farndale
(Kilton) have also passed, after
attending a course of 10 lectures on soils, cultivation, poultry keeping,
general agriculture etc. Prof Douglas A Gilchrist was the
examiner appointed by the University.
The
1901 Census recorded Charles Farndale, head; farmer; aged 63 now
living at Stank House, Kilton estate. The family then comprised: Ann Farndale, his wife; aged
53; born Danby; George Farndale, farmer’s son, aged 24; born Kilton.(FAR00540); Mary C Farndale, daughter; aged 23; born Kilton. (FAR00560); Grace Farndale, daughter; aged 20; born Kilton, (FAR00566); Albert Farndale, son; aged 19; born Kilton. (FAR00574) who was an architect pupil; Sophia Farndale,
daughter; aged 16; born Kilton. (FAR00601A) and also John Featherstone and John Holliday,
servants, horsemen.
1903
He
was a part of the Cleveland Hunt by 1903. The Daily Gazette for
Middlesbrough, 9 November 1903: CLEVELAND HUNT. Beautiful weather favoured
today's meet at the Cleveland Hunt. The party drew up in front of the Zetland
Hotel, and among those who indulged in a fine morning sport were... Mr George
Farndale (Kilton)... The hound in charge of Mr Gibson drew off into Saltburn
gardens...
1905
The Stockton
Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 21 January 1905: the
Cleveland Foxhounds met in front of the Red Lion hotel, Redcar, on Saturday,
and afterwards dispersed in the direction of Kirkleatham. There was not a large
muster of horsemen. Amongst those who assembled, in addition to the Master (Mr
W H A Wharton) were... Mr. J [sic, G] Farndale, Kilton...
‘J’
is often used for George in articles, where this must have been referring to
George. Perhaps there was a reason for him often being referred to as ‘J’.
The Stockton
Herald, South Durham and Cleveland Advertiser, 16 December 1905: THE
CLEVELAND HOUNDS. In fine bracing weather the Cleveland hounds met at Saltburn
on Monday, and a large number of mounted and foot followers gathered in front
of the Zetland hotel for the event. Amongst those on horseback, or in carriages
were Mr W H A Wharton MFH, Miss Wharton,
Squire Newcomen,... Mr Geo Farndale … Hazelgrove Wood was the first cover tried...
1907
The Whitby
Gazette, 19 April 1907: FARMING CLUB. A meeting of those interested in the
formation of a farmers’ club at Loftus was held in the town hall, on
Friday, Mr. J Welford presiding. It was decided to ask the Marquess of Zetland
and Mr W H A Wharton JP, to be president and vice president respectively. The
following officers were elected: Chairman, Mr John Welford (Loftus Grange) ...
G Farndale (Kilton)...
1908
George
in about 1908
The Daily
Gazette for Middlesbrough, 27 January 1908: THE CLEVELAND HOUNDS. The
Cleveland hounds met today at Loftus, in fine weather, and afterwards what
“threw off” in Kilton Wood. There was a good turn out
of followers, both horse and foot, among those present being... Mr. J Farndale...
The Whitby
Gazette, 31 January 1908: CLEVELAND HOUNDS MEET. The Cleveland Hounds
met at Loftus on Monday, and the weather being fine, there was a good muster of
horse and footmen. Amongst those mounted were... Mr W H A Wharton, Skelton
Castle, (the Master of the Hunt), Major Clive Dixon, the Reverend J H Heigham,...
Mr J Farndale, Kilton Lodge... Sport was fairly good, other foxes is being
started, but there was no kill.
1909
The Whitby
Gazette, 5 November 1909: DEATH OF MR J R ROBINSON. IMPRESSIVE FUNERAL AT
LOFTUS. The death occurred on Thursday afternoon, last week, at his residence,
Zetland Road, Loftus, at the age of seventy five years, of Mr John Rowland
Robinson, head of the old established and well known Messrs Robinson Brothers, ironfounders etc … The chief mourners were … Mr G Farndale …
. George was the first chief mourner listed after the Robinson family
themselves, so he must have some close relationship to the Robinson family
(though I’m not aware of a Robinson marrying into this part of the
family).
1910
George
in about 1910
1911
Charles was working
in partnership with his son, George by 1911. The 1911
Census recorded
that Charles Farndale, 73, farmer, still lived at Stank House, Brotton
with Ann Farndale, 63 ; George Farndale, farmer’s son and partner, 34;
Mary E Farndale, 33, farmer’s daughter, dairywork;
Grace Farndale, farmer’s daughter, dairywork; Albert
Farndale, architect and two others working on farm.
George joined the
subscription to relieve striking miners in 1911. The
Tees-Side
Weekly Herald, 6 April 1912: FINE RESPONSE IN CLEVELAND. The appeal for funds
to relieve distress in the Cleveland mining area, irrespective of the
occupation followed by the people, has been very generous, for inquiries on
Saturday showed that the amount received by Alderman Hobbs and Mr Stephens, the
secretary and treasurer, roughly totals £1,000. This, of course, does not include
the many gifts in kind which the sub communities have received during the past
fortnight. Such a liberal answer by the public to the committee's appeal is
exceedingly gratifying. Up to the present the claims upon the fund had not been
large, but with little or no strike pay from the miners association during
the next few weeks, it is felt that there will be a considerable increase
in the number of cases of distress to be relieved by the various subcommittees.
As a rule adults received 2s each, with 9d each for dependent children, and
every case is being taken to prevent overlapping. The following is a second
list of subscribers... Mr G Farndale (Kilton) £2 0s 0d …
1912
Extract
from a scrapbook in 1912
1914
George’s father,
Charles Farndale, of Kilton Lodge died age 76 and was buried at Brotton on 21 March 1914.
The Daily
Gazette for Middlesbrough, 28 November 1914: HIND Wanted as Horseman: used
to farm work. Apply, with references, Geo Farndale, Kilton Lodge, Brotton, SO.
1916
The Daily
Gazette for Middlesbrough, 23 February 1916: THE CLEVELAND HUNT. Mrs
Wharton, Skelton Castle, in the absence of her husband, Colonel Wharton, the
Master, who is now on military duties, last evening presided at a meeting of
the Cleveland Hunt Committee at Guisborough, where Mr Joseph F Whitwell,
Langbaurgh Hall, Ayton, was elected to act as secretary until the next general
meeting of the members. The vacancy was caused by the death of Mr H Mosman. Mr George Farndale, Kilton, Mr W Scarth, Carlton, and
Mr Hustler-Hustler, Acklam Hall, were chosen members of the committee as
successors to the late Major Clive Dixon, Mr J Maughan, who has left the
district, and Mr A Dorman, who is on active service.
1917
The Whitby
Gazette, 27 April 1917: Conditional exemption for three months was given
to a Carlin How mines check-weighman; and conditional exemption was also
granted to a farmhand at Buck Rush, Kilton. In supporting the appeal Mr
G Farndale said the man was the only skilled man he had on both farms. He was
two men short on the farm now.
1919
The North
Star (Darlington), 12 June 1919: Wanted young man, as horseman, for farm work.
Apply J Farndale, Kilton Lodge, Brotton.
The North
Star (Darlington), 21 June 1919: Wanted, Strong Youth, for Farm Work. Apply George
Farndale.
1920
George’s Aunt Annie Hall nee Farndale (FAR00334) was a widow by 1901 and
appears to have married Samuel Mede at some stage after that. There is a
reference to: MEDE, Samuel Nightingale of 4 Days Terrace, Brotton, Yorkshire
died 7 March 1920. Probate London 30 June to George Farndale farmer.
Effects £500 4s 4d.
1922
The Yorkshire
Post, 20 February 1922: Farm pupil - Vacancy on farm of 300 acres;
premium; references - Geo Farndale, Kilton lodge, Brotton, Saltburn.
1923
The Yorkshire
Post, 12 April 1923: POINT TO POINT RACES. CLEVELAND MEETING REVIVED.
After a lapse of 11 years the Cleveland Hunt Point to Point races were revived
yesterday, and the event proved a great success. The course chosen, between
Great Ayton and Kildale, is in the midst of delightful scenery. The overnight
rain had left small pools on some of the neighbouring highways, and the fields
were sodden, but though the low lying clouds held the promise of a further
downpour, there was a gathering of about 3,000 people in the fields adjacent to
Holy Hill Farm, near Easby, and they were rewarded with excellent sport. There
were only four races, but the fields were large and the aggregate number of
runners being 36 and in two cases very close finishes added to the
excitement....Among those present were... The committee consisting of...Mr G
Farndale …
1924
The Yorkshire
Post, 11 April 1924: POINT TO POINT RACES. CLEVELAND HUNT MEETING.
BITTER WEATHER BUT GOOD SPORT. Despite heavy snowstorms all the morning there
was an excellent attendance at the Cleveland Hunt Point to Point meeting, which
was held at Easby, near Great Ayton, yesterday. Intermittent snow storms
continued right up to the first race, and there were sleet showers during the
afternoon, the weather being piercingly cold, which sadly interfered with the
comfort of the visitors.... Major R B Turton acted as judge, Mr J F Whitwell,
starter, Mr G Farndale, clerk of the scale...
The Cleveland
Standard, 31 May 1924: For
moving pigs from Guisborough Auction Mart without the licences required
under the Foot and Mouth Diseases Order, Henry Fawcus
Armstrong (Brotton), Henry Armstrong (Moorsholm), and George Farndale Kilton,
were ordered by the borough magistrates on Tuesday to pay the costs.
The Cleveland
Standard, 13 December 1924: By a two to one majority Loftus Wesleyan
Methodists decided in favour of the scheme for Methodist Union on Wednesday. Mr
George Farndale, Kilton Lodge, and Mr. John G Glover, Loftus, were reappointed
stewards for the Loftus and Staithes Wesleyan Circuit. Mr Thomas
Enoch, Loftus, was re appointed circuit Chapel
secretary. An income of £135 for the quarter was reported. The membership is
291.
1925
A
photograph of George on horseback at Kilton
Lodge (written on the back of the photograph was: "Cadbury Bournville,
employees 11,000, ground space 35 acres, estate 72 acres, gardeners 35,
commenced with small grocery store"). The photograph is marked as taken
about 1925, but it may have been earlier than this.
A
photograph of George and Grace (Sitting), about 1925.
1926
The Cleveland
Standard, 4 December 1926: FOX GIVES THEM A GOOD RUN IN THE DISTRICT. Followers
of the Cleveland Hounds experienced a very exciting chase the other day and,
had dark darkness not set in, no doubt a kill would have been recorded. A
very fine fox was put up in a covert near Moorsholm, and making his way
towards the village, with the hounds hot on his trail, Reynard passed close to
the Plough Inn. He made a sharp detour in the direction of Kilton, and from
thence on to little Moorsholm. By this time the only horsemen anywhere near the
hounds were Mr T S Patch, Mr G Farndale and the huntsmen. The fox rushed into
the yard of Messrs Pease and Partners’ Lingdale Mine,
and then raced over the high refuse shale heap adjoining the mine. From Lingdale the chase continued to Boosbeck, and the quarry
sought refuge in the gardens of Boosbeck Vicarage. The fox jumped the garden
fence and again got away, and after running along Boosbeck station platform,
and through the football field, Reynard escaped, as hounds, owing to darkness,
were called off.
The Newcastle
Daily Chronicle, 6 November 1928: FOX
ELUDES ITS PURSUERS. EXCITING SCENE AT SALTBURN. PROMENADE HUNT. OPENING MEET
OF THE CLEVELAND PACK. Two exciting
incidents marked the opening meet of the Cleveland hunt, held yesterday in the
picturesque grounds of Skelton hall. The House of the senior “Quartermaster” of
the Hunt, Colonel W H A Wharton, the castle is surrounded by a fine wooded park
and the imposing building with its background of rich autumn tinted trees
afforded in admirable setting for the large gathering of scarlet clad black
hatted riders. A fox which broke cover from Saltburn Gill led the hunt along
the Saltburn Promenade. Out of the Gill the fox passed through the grounds of Rushpool Hall - through the pleasure gardens, and emerged
on the promenade near the top of Saltburn Beck. After running for several yards
along the promenade, it finally eluded its pursuers by going to earth in a
drain. Mrs Weil, wife of Captain Weil, of Boosbeck, was riding through a
gateway when a closing gate caused her horse to shy and the rider was jammed
against the gate post. Mrs Weil was conveyed to her home suffering from a
broken leg... Others present included... Mr George Farndale and Miss
Farndale, Kilton Lodge.
1929
The Bognor
Regis Observer, 9 January 1929: At West Sussex Quarter Sessions held at
Chichester on Thursday... the Rev * brought an appeal against his convictions
at Worthing in November last for using obscene language... Charles Thomas
Nightingale JP of Edinburgh, solicitor of the Supreme Court of Scotland … George
Farndale of East Yorkshire, farmer, all testified as to the excellent of the
appellant’s character...
1932
The Yorkshire
Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 1 January 1932: FARMER’S BALL HELD AT REDCAR.
The sixth annual Farmers’ Ball of the Cleveland Hunt was held at the Swan Hotel
Redcar on Wednesday.... Among those who accepted invitations were... Mr George
Farndale...
The Yorkshire
Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 21 March 1932: CLEVELAND HUNT. MR WELLBURN’S
DUAL SUCCESS AT EASBY. A dual success
for the popular Cleveland sportsman, Mr T S Patch and his son Captain Leslie
Patch, and with the equally popular rider, “Gunner” Welburn, was a feature of
the Cleveland Hunt Point to Point races on Saturday. The course was again held
at Easby, on the outskirts of Great Ayton, and is an ideal one from every
angle. The event was one of the most successful of the series held by the hunt,
and a great deal of it is attributable to the enthusiastic efforts of Captain
Patch, the secretary... Stewards: Colonel Wharton... Honorary secretaries and
stakeholders: Captain L Patch... Judges:... Starter:... Clerk of the Scales:
Mr G Farndale.
1933
The Cleveland
Standard, 19 August 1933: ADDRESS OF GREAT VALUE. Introducing Counsellor
Mrs H W Pilkington who declared the grounds open, Alderman Charlton said that
he was pleased that Saltburn Council, like Redcar, had added a woman to their
number. Redcar had found the feminist advice of great value in civic matters.
He had no doubt that Saltburn was doing likewise, for he knew the work that
Councillor Mrs Pilkington had done, and was prepared to do. Councillor Mrs
Pilkington, declaring the grounds open, said that Mr and Mrs Kerridge had every
reason to be proud of their gardens. She paid tribute to Mr. Wilson, Mr
Farndale, and Mr. A Bradley for their work. The garden party was held in
aid of the Guisborough, Redcar and Saltburn Methodist Circuit, who on the eve
of the amalgamation of the former primitive Methodist churches in Cleveland...
The Yorkshire
Post and Leeds Intelligencer, 19 March 1934: The Ripon trainer, Mr R
Renton, made a successful visit to the Cleveland country, to which he brought
Tattie Bogie, an unsexed son of the north Northumberland plate winner, Carpathus, to run for the maiden race... A bright finish in
the Cleveland Hunt farmers’ race brought to a conclusion and an interesting
afternoon sport... the following were the officials... clerk at the scales:
Mr G Farndale.
The Daily
Gazette for Middlesbrough, 27 December 1934: CLEVELAND HUNT BALL. GAY SCENE
AT REDCAR FUNCTION. Over 300 guests attended the Cleveland Hunt Farmers
Ball, which was held last night at the Swan Hotel, Redcar. The company included
the two joint masters, Colonel W H A Wharton and Mrs C H Rengrass,
of Skelton castle, and many other prominent residents of the district…. The
acceptance included … Mr George Farndale (Capping Master) …
1939
The Cleveland
Standard, 28 January 1939: Mr T S Patch presided at the committee meeting of
the Cleveland Hunt Point to Point steeplechases held at Guisborough on Tuesday
when arrangements were made to hold the point to point races at Easby on March
18/19. The following were elected subject to confirmation:... clerk of the
scales, Mr G Farndale …
The 1939
Register for Stank House, Kilton, Carlin How listed George Farndale, single, a
farmer, born 24 August 1876; Grace Farndale (his sister), housekeeper, born 14
April 1880; and Frank Askew Kirk, born 1903, farmer’s assistant.
1940
The Daily
Gazette for Middlesbrough, 7 March 1940: FINE RECORD TO END. The
Chapel schedule report, presented by Mr W Grange, Loftus, showed a credit
balance on the Circuit Trust accounts of £111 16s 4d. It was decided that the
churches of the circuit revert to evening services for the next plan. Expressions
of goodwill were accorded to Mr G Farndale, of Kilton, who is shortly leaving the circuit. Mr
Farndale’s departure ends 100 years of for unbroken family connection with the
quarterly meetings of the Loftus and Staithes circuit. The
membership report showed that there were 335 full members...
The Daily
Gazette for Middlesbrough, 8 March 1940: For over a century the
Farndale family have been associated with the Loftus and Staithes Wesleyan
Circuit, a connection which is soon to be severed by the removal of Mr George
Farndale from Kilton Lodge to Saltburn. A member of the third
generation of the well known family, Mr Farndale
has been a circuit official for over 20 years, and a steward for seven.
His grand father was a local preacher in
the circuit for a number of years, and the late Charles Farndale
upheld the family tradition by serving for the major period of his life as
circuit official and steward. In the outlying districts of the circuit Mr
George Farndale has worked equally hard, and stands as Trustee for many of
the circuit chapels.
The Daily
Gazette for Middlesbrough, 5 April 1940:
KILTON
LODGE, BROTTON
THURSDAY
APRIL 18TH, 1940
TS
PETCH favoured with instructions from Mr George Farndale to SELL BY AUCTION his
valuable FARMING STOCK comprising:
4
horses;
72
head of cattle;
140
sheep;
Poultry,
implements, gears etc
SALE
at 12 noon.
Particulars
from the Auctioneer, Liberton Lodge, Loftus. Tell 18
Loftus.
1942
The Cleveland
Standard, 23 May 1942: THE LATE MR R NAITBY. The funeral took place on
Tuesday of the late Mr Richard Naitby, of 32 Davison
Street, Lingdale. His death took place suddenly when
he collapsed and died near Buck Rush Farm, Kilton, where until two
years ago he had farmed under Mr G Farndale of Kilton Lodge...
Saltburn by the Sea
1966
George’s sister Grace died
on 1 March 1966.
1970
George Farndale died on 14 February 1970. Born on 22 August
1876, George Farndale died in Cleveland District in the first quarter of 1970.
He was buried on 18 February 1970 at Saltburn Cemetery (DR).
The gravestone Saltburn reads: ‘In loving memory of Grace Farndale died
March 1st 1966 aged 86 years and her brother George Farndale died February 14th
1970 aged 93 years. Late of Kilton Lodge.’
Probate:
FARNDALE George of 37 Marske Mill La Saltburn by the Sea Yorks died 14 February
1970 Probate Newcastle upon Tyne 25 June. £41881. (About £600k in equivalent
value in 2022).
Newspaper article: "£41,000 Will. Mr George Farndale of 37 Marske Mill
Lane, Saltburn, a retired
farmer, who died on February 14, left £41,881 (£41,773 net, duty £10,575)"
Official Gazette, 17 March 1970: Farndale, George,
Redlands, Marske Mill Klane, Saltburn, Yorkshire, Retired Farmer, died 14th
February 1970 – Personal Representatives: Askew & Askew, Loftus, Saltburn,
Yorkshire, National Westminster Bank.