Tom Farndale
17 September 1883 to 15 November 1962 

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Bradford

 

1883

 

Tom Farndale, son of John and Catherine (Kate)Farndale (FAR00379A), was born in Bradford District on 17 September 1883 (1939 census). Tom Farndale’s birth was registered in Bradford district in the third quarter of 1881 (GRO Vol 9b page 202A).

 

Doesn’t quite reconcile with the 1881 Bradford record, but seems to be the same person.

 

1891

 

1891 Census, living at 3 Back Fold, Clayton (west of Bradford)

 

John Farnell (40) head of the household, a groom

 

Catherine Farnell (41)

 

Annie E Farnell (19), worsted drawer

 

Willis (William?) Farndale (17), plumber’s apprentice

 

John Farndale (15), worsted spinner

 

James A Farndale (13), worsted spinner

 

Tom Farndale (9), at school

 

Mary Farndale (7), at school

 

Maggie Farndale (5), at school

 

1901

 

1901 Census, 8 Edgar Street, Clayton

 

Kate Farnell, widow (52)

 

Ann E Farnell (29), factory worker – wool drawing

 

James A Farnell (23) – wool drawing apprentice

 

Tom Farnell (19) – farmer’s apprentice

 

Mary Farnell (17) – worsted spinning

 

1911

 

1911 Census

 

Catherine Farndale, a widow aged 62, lived with Maggie Farndale (25), a mill hand; Tom Farndale (29, single), a joiner cabinet maker; Annie Eliza Robinson (39), a mill hand, and Hilda Robinson (4), her granddaughter.

Tom Farndale, married Alice Wilkinson in the first quarter of 1911 at Burnley District. (
MR)

 

Minnie Farndale (FAR00773) was born on 19 June 1911.

 

1914

 

Annie Farndale (FAR00801) was born in or about 1914 but died in 1916.

 

1915

 

Hilda Farndale(FAR00817) was born in or about 1915.

 

Burnley

 

1921

 

1921 census – Burnley

 

Tom Farndale, born Padiham, 37, an iron moulder with Harland and Hoods Iron Works, Burnley

Alice Farndale, 29, born Padiham, a winder with Forge Green Cotton Manufacturers, Green Lane Mill, Padiham

Minnie Farndale, 10, born Padiham

Hilder [sic] Farndale, 5, born Padiham

 

1931

 

Burnley Express 14 January 1931: SIMONSTONE. LATE MR W M BRECKELL. The funeral of a well known Simonstone worthy, the late Mr William Brickell, took place from his home... He was a member of the Church Street Working Men's Club and the bearers were... Thomas farndale, four of his colleagues...

 

Padiham

 

1939

 

1939 Register – 32 Albert Street, Padiham

 

Tom Farndale, born 17 September 1883, a machine moulder

Alice Farndale, born 5 May 1892, a retired cotton winder

Minnie Farndale, born 19 June 1911, single, cotton weaver

 

1945

 

Alice Farndale (nee Wilkson) died on 20 October 1945.

 

Burnley Express, 24 October 1945: FARNDALE. On the 20th inst, Alice Farndale, of 32 Albert St, Padiham, aged 53 years. Funeral today, 2:30 PM, Padiham Church Cemetery.

 

Burnley Express, 27 October 1945: PADIHAM. The women's section of the Padiham Labour Party held a successful dance in the Cooperative hall on Tuesday. The music was by the Aces Dance Band... Mrs Alice Farndale, 53, of 32 Albert St, died at her home on Saturday. She had a lifelong connection with the Wesley Chapel and school. She is survived by a husband and two daughters. The funeral took place on Wednesday at Padiham church cemetery. The Rev LW Tattersall conducted the service at the home and cemetery. Members of Wesley Women's Social Hour attended.

1962

Tom Farndale, died age 79. Died at Nelson District in the fourth quarter of 1962 (DR).

 

Probate: FARNDALE Tom of 32 Albert Street, Padiham Lancashire died 15 November 1962 Administration Lancaster 24 December to Minnie Farndale spinster. Effects £574 4s.

 

 

 

 

To reconcile with

 

Tom Farndale born on 7 August 1881 in Clayton, Yorkshire to John Farnell and Catherine nee Todd. Baptised in Clayton on 14 September 1881.

 

Lived in Clayton in 1891 and 1901 and 1911.

 

Arrived in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1911.

 

Tom Farndale married Louisa Todd in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on 12 October 1912 when he was 31 years old.

 

Their daughter Mary E Farndale was born on 8 April 1915 in British Columbia, Canada.

 

Arrived in Massachusetts, USA on 31 December 1911. Lived in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1923.

 

His sister Annie Eliza died in 1938 in Holyoke, Massachusetts, USA, when Tom was 57 years old.

 

Tom Farndale lived in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in 1949.

 

Tom Farndale died on 16 March 1959 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, when he was 77 years old.

 

FARNDALE. On March 16, 1959, Tom Farndale, of 2581 Kitchen Street, in his 77th year. Survived by his loving wife Louisa, Vancouver, 1 daughter. Mrs H Gangnes; 3 grandsons, Burnaby; 1 sister in England. Funeral Friday March 20th at 1pm from the Bell Funeral Home, 2746 E Hastings, Rev Canon L A Morant officiating. Cremation Vancouver crematorium. Flowers in containers only please.

 

Louisa Todd died on 8 August 1978 in Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, when she was 96 years old

 

FARNDALE. Passed away in hospital August 8, 1978, Louisa Farndale, in her 97th year. Survived by her loving daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Harold Gangnes; 3 grandsons, Norman, Ted and Glen; 3 great grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs Dora Morley and Mrs Kate Charters. Funeral Service Friday August 11th at 1 pm in the Burnaby Funeral Directors Chapel, 4276 Hasting Street, North Burnaby. Rev A Manson officiating. Cremation. In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Arthritic Society appreciated.