George James Farndale
2 February 1892 to 27 June 1974
FAR00653
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1892
George James
Farndale was born on 2 February 1892 at Portfield in Sussex (death record). His parents have not yet been
identified, but see the Sussex Line
for further work to be done. He seems to
have been the grandson of Joseph Bridges, but I have not yet found a maternal
line linked to the Farndales with the Bridges surname. The reference could be
to God son not grandson, in which case he would not be related to Joseph
Bridges.
Since George
William Farndale (FAR00614)
regularly performed in Chichester, though he lived in Leeds, a possible
solution is that George James Farndale was related to the Great Ayton 2 line. However
the mystery is not easily solved.
1901
He appears to
have been the grandson, or possibly god son of Joseph Bridges.
1901
census –
Chichester
1911
He appears to
have been occasionally adopted the name George Bridges
1911
census –
Chichester
1915
G1445 Lance Corporal George James Farndale
(later Sergeant)
Corporal (Acting Sergeant)
Service: 2nd Battalion, Royal
Sussex Regiment
Went to France on 31 May 1915
Medals
and decorations: Victory medal, British medal, 15 Star and the Military
Medal:
A listing in the
Edinburgh Gazette, 23 October 1918: His Majesty the KING has been
graciously pleased to approve of the award of the Military Medal for bravery in
the field to the under mentioned Warrant Officers, Non
commissioned officers and men:... G/445 Corporal, Acting Sergeant, GJ
Farndale, Royal Sussex Regiment, Portfield.
1918
There is also a record
of his admission to 31st Ambulance Train on 8 November 1918 and
his discharge the same day. He was a Sergeant with B Company, Second Battalion,
the Royal Sussex Regiment.
1919
George James
Farndale, 27, married Lavinia Florence Coombes on 12 October 1919 (Portfield PR) and the marriage was registered in
the fourth quarter of 1919 at Westhampnett, Sussex (GRO Vol 2b page 1117).
George’s father
is shown to be Joseph Bridges, but we have identified this was probably his
grandfather or godfather.
1921
1921 Census – Chichester
George James
Farndale, 30, born Portfield, Sussex, tongue and bacon curer with C Shiffam
Limited, Potted Meat Maker, The Factory, Chichester
Lavinia Florence
Farndale, 24, born on Ryde, Isle of Wight.
1922
Joan L Farndale (FAR00882)
was born in Chichester on 22 February 1922 (1939 Register). Her birth was registered in
Chichester District in the fourth quarter of 1922.
1924
Irene G Farndale
(FAR00892)
was born on 15 September 1924 (1939
Register). Her birth was registered in Chichester District in the fourth
quarter of 1924 (GRO Vol 2B Page 514).
1925
George Farndale
gave away Constance Burls at her wedding in 1925, and his daughter Joan
Farndale was a little bridesmaid.
Chichester
Observer, 18 February 1925: WEDDING. A pretty wedding was solemnised at the Church of
Saint Peter the Great on Saturday. The Rev P R B Brown officiated. The bride
was Miss Constance May Burls, and the bridegroom Mr Albert Henry Coombes. The
bride was attended by two bridesmaids,, Miss J Farndale and Miss E Hood, and
was given away by Mr G J Farndale. The best man was Mr W Hoad. The happy
couple received numerous presents.
Chichester
Observer, 30 December 1925: H J VOKE AND SONS. GOLD MEDAL SELF RAISING FLOUR. VALUABLE
CASH AND OTHER PRIZES GIVEN IN EXCHNAGE FOR COUPONS. … MRS FARNDALE, 11,
East Pallant, Chichester …
1938
Chichester
Observer, 30 April 1938: FUNERAL OF A YOUNG BOY. SAD DEATH AT CHICHESTER. The funeral
took place at Portfield parish church on Monday, of Alec Victor Boyce Coombs,
the 15 years old son of Mr and Mrs W Coombes, of 89 Victoria road, Chichester,
who died on April 21st after a long illness. The vicar, the Rev C E Weekes,
officiated at the service and the family mourners were: Mr and Mrs W Coombs,
father and mother; Miss Coombes, sister; Mr and Mrs G Farndale, Mr and Mrs V
Coombs, Mrs Brown and Mrs Mitchell, uncles and aunts and John Stares, his best
friend....
1939
1939
Census – 51 Oving Road, Chichester, Sussex
George J Farndale,
born 2 February 1892, foreman, depot, manufacturing preserved foods
Lavinia F
Farndale, born 26 April 1898
Joan L Farndale
(later Bissett), born 22 October 1922, 17, single, domestic servant
Irene G Farndale,
born 15 September 1924, 15, single, domestic servant
1974
George James
Farndale, born on 2 February 1892 died in Chichester on 27 June 1974 and his
death was registered in Chichester in the third quarter of 1974 (GRO Vol 18 page 1314).
Probate: FARNDALE
George James of 34 Joys Croft St Pancras Chichester died 27 June 1974 Probate
Brighton 15 October £2686 740511027F