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Grace Farndale
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Kilton
Overview
Grace lived at Kilton with her brother George Farndale. Neither he nor she married. In 1940 they were the last Farndales at Kilton after some 300 years. They retired to ‘Redlands’ at Saltburn. She was very keen on the Farndale genealogy and had many of the books from Kilton which have been copied and many of these details have been brought into this family research (Family knowledge).
1880
Grace Farndale was born on 14 April 1880 (1939 Register). She was the daughter of Charles and Ann Farndale (FAR00341) (BR). Grace Farndale’s birth was registered in Guisborough District in the second Quarter of 1880 (GRO Vol 9d page 509).
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).
1895
There was an annual Wesleyan bazaar in Brotton which the family
regularly contributed to. The York Herald, 3 January 1895: WESLEYAN METHODIST BAZAAR. The annual
effort in connection with the Wesleyan Chapel, Brotton, was held on New Year's
Day, when a bazaar for the sale of useful and fancy articles was held in the
schoolroom, the following ladies being stallholders: Mesdames Farndale and
Watson, and Misses M and G Farndale, with Masters T Merryweather and A
Farndale in charge of the toy department. During the afternoon Mr. J Mortimer,
of Scaling, preached an excellent sermon. A public tea was provided to, and a
goodly number sat down to the tables and were attended to by...
1896
The Northern Echo, 3 January
1896: METHODISM AT BROTTON. On
New Year's Day the usual tea and sale of work were held in connection with the
Brotton Wesleyan society. In the afternoon Mr S B Wilcox of Thirsk, preached a
sermon to a good congregation, and a public tea was afterwards held in the
schoolroom, in which a goodly number sat down, the tables being attended to by
Mesdames Plews and Wheatley... Mesdames C Farndale and Merryweather and Misses
M Farndale and Wade, and Master Tom Merryweather were in charge
of the stalls. In the evening Mr Wilcox delivered his popular lecture
entitled “Turning points in life”. Mr Joseph Faulkner occupied the chair, and
the lecture was greatly enjoyed. A coffee supper was held at the close. One
feature of the day's proceedings was a series of exhibitions of living
pictures. Miss G Farndale was the exhibitor. The proceeds were in aid of
Chapel and Society funds.
1901
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.
In 1902, Grace
Farndale was chief bridesmaid (and it was perhaps her
mother who gave dessert forks as a wedding gift) The Whitby Gazette, 11 July 1902: CASTLETON. WEDDING. A pretty wedding took place at Castleton
Wesleyan Chapel, on Wednesday last week between Miss Emily Crossley, eldest
daughter of Mr Alfred Crossley, of Oak Grove, Commondale, and Mr. Wilson
Robinson, of Commondale... Miss Grace Farndale, of Kilton, was the chief
bridesmaid, and she wore a costume of figured muslin.... The following are
some of the presents which were on view:... Mrs
Farndale, dessert forks...
1908
Grace
in about 1908
1910
Grace
Farndale (right) with her parents Ann Farndale and Charles Farndale (left) at a
tea party in about 1910
Grace
in about 1910
1911
Grace’s father Charles was working in partnership with her brother,
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.
1918
The Whitby Gazette, 4 January
1918: The annual meeting of
the Wesleyan Foreign Missions was held in the Brotton Wesleyan room on Thursday
night last week, presided over by Mr George Park, Loftus. An interesting
address on “The women of India” was given by the Reverend J W Davis, Wesleyan Minister,
Loftus, who laboured for some years as a missionary in India. He spoke of the teachings and customs relating to women in
the Indian Empire, and showed how they are regarded by the men as being very
inferior persons and treated as slaves. Mr E Lofthouse also took part in the meeting, and proposed that a vote of thanks be passed to the
chairman and speaker. Miss G Farndale, Kilton lodge, seconded, and the proposal
was heartily agreed to. A collection was taken for the missionary funds.
1921
The 1921
Census for Kilton Lodge listed Mary E Farndale, 43, single, home duties;
Grace Farndale, sister, 41, home duties; Assistants on the ‘Farndale Farm’.
A photograph of Grace and her brother George (sitting), about 1925
1928
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.
1934
The Cleveland Standard, 6
January 1934: SERVICES APPRECIATED. A
social evening was held in the schoolroom at the North Skelton Vaughan Road
Methodist Church on Tuesday, when about 60 members and friends were entertained
to games and refreshments. During the evening a pleasing ceremony was
performed by Mrs Farndale, who presided presented Mr Myers, Miss Metcalf and Miss Wilks gifts in appreciation of services
rendered to the Church and Sunday school….
The Cleveland Standard 24
March 1934: Mrs. B Larder presided
at the North and New Skelton Sisterhood in the New Skelton Methodist Church on
Monday. A solo was sung by Mrs Speck and Mrs Ward accompanied. Mrs Farndale,
Skelton, gave two interesting readings, sang and read
a passage of scripture.
1939
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.
Saltburn by the Sea
1966
Grace Farndale died on 1 March 1966, aged 85. The
death was registered for Cleveland District in the first quarter of 1966 (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.’ (Mon R).
Probate: FARNDALE Grace of Redlands, Marske Mill Lane Saltburn
by the Sea Yorkshire died 1 March 1966 Probate York 4 May to National
Provincial Bank Limited. £6355.