Alfred Farndale

19 February 1898 to 23 February 1978

The Leeds 1 Line

FAR00690

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Leeds

1898

Alfred Farndale, son of William and Jane (nee Wright) Farndale (FAR00491) was born in Holbeck District on 19 February 1898 (1939 Register) and baptised on 5 April 1898 (St Mary, Beeston PR). Alfred Farndale’s birth was registered in Holbeck District in the second quarter of 1898 (GRO Vol 9b page 301).

1901

1901 Census (25, Near Royds, Beeston, Holbeck)

William Farndale, Head, aged 32 born 1869 at Leeds, Yorkshire, Cartman

Jane Farndale, wife, aged 29, born 1872 at Ripon, house shop

Joseph Farndale, son, single aged 5, born 1896 at Bramley

Alfred Farndale, son, aged 3,born 1898 at Leeds

Frederick Farndale, son, aged 0, born 1901 at Leeds

1911

1911 Census (Beeston Royds, Holbeck)

William Farndale, Head, aged 41 born 1870 at Bramley, Yorkshire, Drayman

Jane Farndale, wife, aged 39, born 1872 at Ripon, house shop

Joseph Farndale, son, single aged 15, born 1896 at Bramley, a skiver

Alfred Farndale, son, aged 13,born 1898 at Leeds, behind a splitting machine

Frederick Farndale, son, aged 10, born 1901 at Leeds, at school

1914

Military Service

Army No: 2216

Unit: 9^th Lancers

2216 Private Alfred Farndale, 9th Lancers

Medals and Decorations: British War Medal, Victory Medal and 14 Star.

1919

Yorkshire Evening Post, 22 May 1919: A FARMER STONED AT BEESTON. At the Leeds Police Court, today, *, * and Alfred Farndale, 21, 10 Near Royds, where charged with assaulting John E Blakey. Mr Norman Elliott said the complainant was a was 60 years of age, and carried on a business as a farmer and market gardener at Beeston. On April 24 he saw the three defendants trespassing in his field. He ordered them to leave, which they did. The youths returned almost immediately and complainant was struck by a volley of stones thrown by the defendants. One of the stones caught him on the left side of the head and knocked him unconscious. * said he and his companions had been rat catching. When ordered to go away they did so, but Mr Blakey threw a stone at one of the dogs and afterwards threw a stone at them. Defendants were bound over for £5 for 12 months, and also ordered to pay 20s, each compensation.

1921

1921 Census - Holbeck

William Farndale, 52, born Leeds, a cartman, Craven and Tattersal Refiners

Jane Farndale, 47

Joseph Farndale, 25, single, cartman, Leeds Corporation

Alfred Farndale, 23, single, general labourer, Leeds Fireclay

Frederick Farndale, 20, single, general labourer, Leeds Fireclay

1939

1939 Census - 10 Beeston Near Royds, Leeds

Alfred Farndale, born 19 February 1898, single, a rag metal broker

Living with:

Jane Farndale, born 6 August 1872, his widowed mother

Frederick Farndale, born 26 July 1900, his brother, a general labourer and brickworks heavy worker

1940

Yorkshire Evening Post, 4 October 1940: FOR SALE, 2 10 ft 6 in step ladders, also 1 OF Servall Fireplace, A Farndale, Beeston Royds, Leeds 11.

1950

In 1950, when his brother died: FARNDALE Joseph of 16 Wyther Park Avenue, Leeds died 18 September 1950 at St Mary’s Hospital Leeds Probate London 14 November to Fred Farndale labourer (presumably his brother FAR00701) and Alfred Farndale (presumably this Alfred) broker and dealer. Effects £354 6s 3d.

1978

Alfred Farndale, born 19 February 1898, died on 23 February 1978 (Find a Grave Index) and his death was registered in Leeds District in the first quarter of 1978 (GRO Vol 5 page 932). He was buried at Cottingley Hall Cemetery.