Arthur Edwin Burns Farndale

10 October 1901 to 30 August 1952

The Brotton 3 Line

FAR00706

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Liverton

1901

Arthur E B Farndale, son of Arthur Edwin and Mary Ann (nee Burns) Farndale (FAR00532) was born on 10 October 1901 (1939 Register) at Liverton (BR and letter). Arthur E B Farndale’s birth was registered in Middlesbrough District in the fourth quarter of 1901 (GRO Vol 9d page 560).

Middlesbrough

1909

In 1909, Arthur and his brother George joined a children’s newspaper club. Northern Weekly Gazette, 5 June 1909: DADDY’S MEMBERSHIP BOOK. LIST OF NEW MEMBERS. 123936 – Geo Farndale, 13 Temple Street, Middlesbrough, 123937 – Arthur Farndale, 13 Temple Street, Middlesbrough …

1911

Census 1911 – 5 Temple Street, Middlesbrough

Arthur Edwin Farndale, 36, a clerk on the railway

Mary Annie Farndale, 40

George William Farndale, 14

Arthur Edwin Burns Farndale, 9

Alfred Farndale, 7
Dorothy Farndale, 1

Charles Burns, single, boarder, 26, plasterer

Joseph Burns, single, 33, boarder, porter on the railway

(the two Burns were Mary’s younger brothers).

1914

He was at the Hugh Bell School in 1914, aged 13 and won a scholarship. Daily Gazette for Middlesbrough, 22 July 1914: SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS. MIDDLESBREOUGH EDUCATION COMMITTEE’S SCHOLARSHIPS. 105 boys and 65 girls from the public elementary school in Middlesbrough have recently undergone an examination in connection with the Education Committee’s scholarship scheme and the following have been awarded scholarships, tenable at secondary schools: boys... Arthur E B Farndale, Hugh Bell School, 546 marks …

1921

1921 Census - Middlesbrough

Arthur Edwin Farndale, 46, railway clerk with the North Eastern Railway Company at Middlesbrough

Mary Annie Farndale, 50

George William Farndale, 24, single, a shipping clerk with George Alder Limited at Middlesbrough

Arthur Edwin Burns Farndale, 19, single, a shipping clerk with George Alder Limited at Middlesbrough

Alfred Farndale, an engine cleaner with the North Eastern Railway Company at Middlesbrough

Dorothy Farndale, 11

Bernard Farndale, 9

Albert Farndale, 6

Hendon

1932

Arthur E B Farndale, married Jane E (“Ella Jane”) Foley in 1932 and their marriage was registered in the third quarter of 1932 at Hendon District (GRO Vol 3a page 1215). His son Robert (FAR00958) helpfully confirmed that he married Jane Foley. Jane Foley was born in Wouldham in Kent in about 1905.

Hendon & Finchley Times 23 September 1932:

MILL HILL. TWO SISTERS MARRIED. UNUSUAL WEDDING TAKES PLACE AT MILL HILL.

A unique wedding took place at St Michael's church, Mill Hill, on Saturday when two sisters were married at once.

They were Miss Maud Una Foley and Miss Jane Ella Foley, daughters of Mrs J E Foley, of 22 Deans Way, Edgware. The former was married to Mr Philip Pearson, son of the late Mr and Mrs Pearson, of “Royston”, Pickering Street, Loose, Maidstone, and the latter to Mr Arthur Edwin Barnes Farndale, son of Mr. A Farndale and the late Mrs Farndale, of Doncaster.

The brides were both given away by their brother, Mr E Foley, and were attired in oyster satin dresses, with veils and wreaths trimmed with orange blossom, and carried bouquets of white chrysanthemums and pink roses.

They were attended by Miss Nora M Foley, sister, who wore a dress of powder blue silk, with quinoline hat to match. She also carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and pink roses. A brother of Mr. A E B farndale officiated as best man to both bridegrooms.

A reception was afterwards held at 22, Deans Way, and later Mr and Mrs P Pearson left for Brighton and Mr and Mrs a E B Farndale for Scarborough, where the honeymoons are being spent.

Both couples received a large number of presents.

1935

Helen R Farndale (FAR00939) was born in Hendon District in 1935.

1938

Surrey Advertiser, 22 October 1938: LIGHTWATER. ALLEGED FALSE PRETENCES. COURT STORY OF CAR TRANSACTION. *, Curly Hill Road, Lightwater, was committed for trial by the Woking magistrates on Saturday on a charge of obtaining by false pretences on April 17th an Austin car, with intent to cheat and defraud. Mr. Hunt prosecuted and Mr. J Barker defended. Mr. Hunt said in September 1937 * bought a standard car on the hire purchase system....... Evidence in support of Mr Hunt's statement was given by Arthur E Farndale, collecting manager for Transport Acceptances Limited, Lawrence Conway West, and Lawrence W Tamplin, a Twickenham motor agent….

ROOTES DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED, Company Number 193018 by 1926 had become ROOTES LIMITED, Motor Car Dealers and was renamed subsequently Transport Acceptances Limited. Rootes Limited had a long connection with General Motors: their Maidstone and Dorking branches were agents for Delco-Remy & Hyatt and AC. Rootes Distibutors Limited were by 1923 (according to an advert) Distributors and Service Engineers for Oakland and Chevrolet for London and South Eastern Counties and Buick Kent and Sussex Distributors [from Maidstone and Dorking] and London and East Surrey Dealers., based at 7 8 & 9 Long Acre, London W.C.2. However, they had apparently been so by 1921. The Rootes Group was acquired by Chrysler in 1965, their cars and commercials having been sold through the Chrysler sales organisation in the U.S. and Canada.

1939

Robert M B Farndale (FAR00958) was born in Hendon District on 1 December 1939.

1939 Register – East Court, Marlborough, Wiltshire

Arthur E B Farndale, born 5 October 1901, married, Finance Company Assistant Manager and Accountant

With the Newman family and others

1952

Arthur E B Farndale, died age 50 at Gibbs Green, Edgeware, Middlesex on 30 August 1952 and his death was registered at Harrow District in the second quarter of 1952 (GRO Vol 5f page 298).

Probate: FARNDALE Arthur Edwin Burns of 13 Gibbs Green Edgware Middlesex died 30 August 1952 at The Mount Vernon Hospital Ruislip Middlesex Administration London to Ella Jane Farndale widow and James Eager Foley civil servant. Effects £5690 1s 4d.

(Much information assisted in email from Robert on 11 November 2002).

1953

Ella Jane Farndale attended her mother’s funeral the year after Arthur had died:

Harrow Observer and Gazette, 2 April 1953: MRS J A M FOLEY. The mother of the Hatch End postmistress, Mrs Jane Alice Maud Foley, of Post Office House, Hatch End, died on March 19 at the age of 83. A former school teacher whose chief interests were reading, nature study, and the Church, Mrs Foley had lived in Hatch End since 1938 and prior to that had been at Edgware for a few years. For the past 14 years Mrs Foley had been bedridden. The Rev C C Witts officiated at a service at St Anselm's, Hatch End, prior to internment at Pinner new cemetery. Mourners present: Mr J E Foley, son; Miss N Foley, Mrs C Pearson, and Mrs E Farndale, daughters; and Mr P Pearson, son-in-law. Undertakers: TA Ellement and sons.

1980

Ella Jane Farndale died at St Leonards on Sea on 27 December 1980 (Probate Index).