Act 28

The Americans

The story of the Farndales who settled in USA

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Scene 1 – The Senator’s Family

On 31 March 1911, James (“Jim”) Farndale sailed to Canada, with his brother George on the SS Canada. His journey across the Atlantic was almost exactly a year before RMS Titanic sank.

Jim Farndale 1885 to 1967 A pioneer who played an important role in the construction of the Hoover Dam in Nevada and later became a US Senator

Atlantic crossings at the time of Titanic The story of five brothers and two sisters who crossed the Atlantic in the age of Titanic to emigrate to Canada

Jim’s Diary The full transcript of Jim’s record of his trip top Canada

The story of Jim’s journey across Canada and his time in Alberta is told in Act 27 Scene 3. His family are the American 1 Line.

Valparaiso University, Illinois, USA

Jim did not stay long in Canada before he went to America for the rest of his life. Jim always wanted to improve his education and there wasn't much chance in those early days in Canada. So he decided to go on to USA. He 1915, he managed to get into Dulath High School from where he got himself a place at Valpraiso University in Indiana, USA.

Valparaiso University, to the southeast of Chicago, known as Valpo, is a private university in Valparaiso, Indiana. It is an independent Lutheran university with five undergraduate colleges and a graduate school. Valpo gained a national reputation as an economical institution of higher learning, earning its positive nickname The Poor Man’s Harvard. At the height of enrolment in 1907, it was the second-largest school in the nation, behind only Harvard University. In 1914, the monthly literary magazine The Torch was founded, which became the university's weekly student newspaper in 1915.

Extract from the Torch, 14 April 1916

It was on 20 January 1917 at Valpraiso University that he met Edna Adams whom he married on 25 September 1917.

Soon after the USA declared war on Germany on 6 April 1917, Jim enlisted into the American Army at Plymouth, Indiana on 31 August 1917.

James and Edna James and Edna after their wedding on 25 September 1917

Jim served in the US Army in France in 1917 and 1918. He was posted to San Antonio, Texas and then to Dijon, France. Very little is known of his military service except that he caught a very bad dose of influenza from which he never fully recovered. He was discharged on 1 August 1919. At the end of the war, he managed to visit Tidkinhow again.

Jim in Plymouth, Indiana in 1917 Jim amongst a field of corn and pumpkins in about 1918

Jim’s citizenship petition, 20 July 1918

In 1918, Jim was posted back to San Antonio where he left the army. He and Edna returned to live at Plymouth, Indiana, but by then Jim had developed lung trouble. He began to make a living at carpentry.

On 12 January 1920 James Farndale, 34, was a carpenter for houses and he lived, with Edna, 25, at La Porte City, Indiana, which is about 20 kilometres east of Chicago. On 23 December 1920 it was announced that Mr and Mrs James Farndale are planning to go to California next week.

Los Angeles, California, USA

During 1920, Jim and Edna moved to Los Angeles to try to get to a better climate and to be near Edna's parents. They built a house for Edna’s parents, then Jim built their own home. Between 1920 and 1927, Jim worked in an architect’s office in Los Angeles, attending University of California.

On 1 December 1921 at Sierra Madre near Pasadena, the Congregational Church bazaar, under the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid Society of this church will open to the public at 10 o’clock Friday morning in the woman's clubhouse. Mrs Farndale will be in charge at the children's corner.

Hazel Jane (“Janie”) Farndale was born in September 1922 in California. James Noel (“Jimmy”) Farndale was born in 1923 in Sierra Madre, California.

At this time, Jim was working in an architect's office and at the same time, he was attending the University of California in Los Angeles.

Mary Ellen Farndale was born in 1926 in Nevada.

On 27 October 1926 the organisation of the campaign committee of more than 50 for Attorney Harold D Leddy, World War veteran, candidate for justice of the peace of Pasadena Township, has been affected. The following citizens have accepted enrolment on the committee, it is announced. The list included James Farndale.

By 1929 Jim’s health began to give him serious trouble and the doctors said he must live in a really dry climate.

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

In May 1927, the family moved to a ranch in the desert because of Jim’s health. Life was a struggle. Jim worked as a finish carpenter.

In February 1928, the family moved to Las Vegas and Jim built a house.

Business Section, Fremont Street, Las Vegas in 1928

Las Vegas was founded as a city in 1905, when 110 acres of land adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks were auctioned in what would become the downtown area. In 1911, Las Vegas was incorporated as a city. In 1931 Nevada legalized casino gambling and reduced residency requirements for divorce to six weeks. This year also witnessed the beginning of construction on nearby Hoover Dam. The influx of construction workers and their families helped Las Vegas avoid economic calamity during the Great Depression.

Las Vegas in the 1920s Las Vegas in the 1930s Las Vegas in 2016

Life became a hard struggle for Jim and he did the best he could as a 'finish carpenter'. In 1930, Jim was executive manager of the County Housing Authority. On 3 April 1930 James Farndale, 44, a carpenter for houses lived in Nevada with Edna Farndale, 35; Hazel J Farndale, 7; James N Farndale, 6; and Mary E Farndale, 3. In the same year, Jim secured land at Sacramento, California.

Sacramento, 020821

THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

To all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings:

WHEREAS, a Certificate of the Register Land Office at Sacramento, California, has been deposited in the General Land Office, whereby it appears that, pursuant to the Act of Congress of May 20, 1862, “To Secure Homesteads to Actual Settlers on the Public Domain”, and the acts supplemental thereto, the claim of James Farndale has been established and duly consummated, in conformity to law, for the northeast quarter of section twenty two in the Township nineteen north of Range twelve east of the San Bernardino Meridian, California, containing 160 acres,

according to the official plot of the survey of the said land, on file in the General Land Office

NOW KNOW YE, that there is, therefore, granted by the United States on to the said claimant the tract of land above described; TO HAVE AND TO HOLD the said tract of land, with the appurtenances thereof, unto the said claimant and to the heirs and assigns of the said claimant forever; subject to any vested and accrued water rights for mining, agriculture agricultural, manufacturing or other purposes, and rights of ditches and reservoirs used in connection with such water rights, as may be recognised and acknowledged by the local customs, laws and decisions of courts; and there is reserved from the lands hereby granted a right of way thereon for ditches or canals constructed by the authority of the United States.

In testimony where of, I, Herbert Hoover, president at the United States of America, have caused these letters to be made patent, and the seal of the general land office to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hands, at the city of Washington, the 12th day of August in the year of our Lord 1000 930 and of the independence of the United States the one hundred and fifty fifth

By the president Herbert Hoover, Viola B Pugh, Secretary

In 1931, the family drove by car to visit the family in Alberta, Canada, where Jim's youngest brother and sister, Alfred and Grace, had by then joined Martin, George and Kate. It was remembered as quite a reunion.

The American Farndales Visit in about 1931, Martin, Jim, Kate, Grace, George, Alfred

On 15 April 1932, their fourth child, Gordon Elliott Farndale, was born. Farndales have a son. Mr and Mrs James Farndale were receiving congratulations yesterday on the birth of an 8 ¼ pound son, born to Mrs Farndale at their home at 922 S 2nd St, Friday morning.

Although still a finish carpenter, Jim had become Business Agent for the Carpenter's Union. It was in this year that he first became involved in the Boulder Dam project.

The Hoover Dam

The story of the Hoover Dam, with which Jim Farndale was associated

Jim became very active in the Boulder Dam Project. Hoover Dam, originally known as Boulder Dam, was built on the Colorado River between 1931 and 1936. Named after U.S. President Herbert Hoover, the dam is still a major supplier of hydroelectric power, while also providing flood control, river regulation, and improved navigation. The dam was constructed between 1931 and 1936 during the Great Depression and was dedicated on 30 September 1935, by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Its construction was the result of a massive effort involving thousands of workers, and cost over a hundred lives. It was referred to as the Hoover Dam after President Herbert Hoover in bills passed by Congress during its construction and it was named the Boulder Dam by the Roosevelt administration. The Hoover Dam name was restored by Congress in 1947.

In September 1934, the Labor Day celebration, said to be the greatest and most successful undertaken undertaking ever staged in Las Vegas, not only financially but in every way, according to J Farndale who is in charge of the affair. The Carpenters Local Union 1780 handled every detail including the rodeo. Members of the committee included DW Jackson, W D Dean, Oscar Logan, Oliver Lance, H F Hayes, and Farndale, chairman. Hayes was the only committee man who was not a member of the carpenter’s union. The programmes, distributed over the Labor Day celebration, included several pages of the latest data on the dam, authentic in every detail as it was written by Walker R Young of the Reclamation Bureau. Extra copies of the programme may be obtained free of charge from James Farndale, or from the office of Alfred Boyle in the VFW hall. Copies will be placed in Boulder City also.

The Hoover Dam construction work was completed in 1935.

In 1935 their fifth child and second daughter, Doris Irene Farndale, was born. Jim was now proving himself to be an efficient administrator through his work with the Carpenter's Union and the Boulder Dam Project. He developed a reputation for reliability and honesty. Accordingly, in 1936, he was elected to the Nevada State Assembly. This gave him the opportunity to use his ability and knowledge, even though he was still troubled by ill health.

James Farndale, candidate for assemblyman, has had a busy and useful career which has stored his mind with experience in affairs that will provide prove valuable. He served 23 months in the U S army during the World War, part of the time overseas in France. By vocation he is a Carpenter. Mr Farndale came to Las Vegas in 1928, and during his entire residence here has been active in organised labour and veterans activities. He held office as secretary and also as President of Clark County Central Labour Council in 1930, and since 1933 has been secretary and business agent of the local carpenters union. He was active in guiding the labor policies on the Boulder Dam project. At present, Mr Farndale, is commander of Fred S Pennington Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and was active in the work which brought about payment of the soldiers bonus.

Mary Ellen Farndale Janie, Jimmy, Gordon and Mary in 1937

Committee assignments in the assembly were announced on 22 January 1937 at Carson, Nevada by speaker William Kennett and they will organise on Monday and take up duties that have been held in abeyance for a week. Berkeley L Bunker, young assemblyman from Clark County heads the Ways and Means committee. The assignments for Building and construction were George Townshend (chairman), J E Sweatt, James Farndale, Claude Smith, H E Haviland. On 27 February 1937 James Farndale proposed that the state minimum wage law of £5 a day be made to apply to all projects in which all or part of the cost is contributed by the state.

Jimmy, Janie, Mary, Doris and Grace Farndale in California in August 1938

On 30 July 1939 James Farndale, Post No 1753, Las Vegas, PO Box 293 was appointed Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Committee for Nevada. In August 1939, James Farndale, department commander of the veterans of foreign wars of the United states, will preside over an administrative council session in Reno Sunday. Later in the day, he will be among the guests of honour at the VFW days celebration at the Reno race track. He wrote To the Editor: May I take this means to thank you for the space which you so generously devoted to the programme of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States in your splendid edition of Sunday, July 30. I am sure that our entire membership in the state of Nevada deeply appreciates your fine spirit of cooperation. It is indeed gratifying to find in these times, a newspaper ready to uphold and put forth the patriotic ideology which dominates the programme of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. No group so much as the overseas veterans realise the danger which today besets the path of our democracy, and we shall stand eternally on guard against the isms of those forces now on the march, which seek to overturn it. Please accept the thanks of the department of Nevada, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States. Yours very truly, James Farndale, Department Commander, Las Vegas, Nevada.

After a four year period, Jim was re-elected for a second term, in 1940. This was a great honour and he was by then a recognised leader of Nevada State. James Farndale, Las Vegas Democrat and labor representative, may be a candidate for the assembly. He served one term and lost out in a wild scramble two years ago.

In 1940 the family lived at 922, South Second Street, Las Vegas. James Farndale, 52, was a carpenter; Edna Farndale, 43; Hazel J Farndale, 17; James N Farndale, 16; Mary Ellen Farndale, 13; Gordon E Farndale, 7; Doris Irene Farndale, 4.

In June 1940, Nevada veterans held joint meeting in Las Vegas. Largely attended department conventions of the United Spanish War Veterans, and Veterans of Foreign Wars were held recently in Southern Nevada, details of the two conclaves being outlined as follows: VFW. The 6th annual encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars opened in the Legion Hall at Boulder City, with James Farndale, department commander, presiding.

In January 1941 the regular meeting of Kit Carson Units, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, was held Wednesday evening when the usual business session was conducted by Bernice Foster, president. Hazel Farndale, member of the Las Vegas VFW Auxiliary, was a visitor.

In February 1941 Assemblyman James Farndale of Las Vegas offered a bill which would create an electrical administrative board which would control electrical work in the state. It applies an appropriation for the pay of inspectors.

Hazel Jane Farndale married John Elif Rydell on 20 December 1941 at Clark County, Nevada. John Rydell was a Master Sergeant in the US Air Force during WW2 and Korea

In 1942, he was elected to serve in the Nevada State Senate and was to complete a four year term, until 1946. Returns from the primary election for all counties in the state, through which many candidates were eliminated, indicate that the following contenders for office will be on the November ballots in the various counties in addition to justices of the peace and constables in many places. In a few instances the local contests were very close and there may be some changes. Clark County. Assembly men (four to be elected): C D Baker (D), Berkeley Bunker (D), Clifford A Jones (D), James Farndale (D), Miss Maizie Martin (R).

Jimmy was enlisted into the Army on 15 December 1942. 19199623 James N Farndale, served with the US Army Air Corps in World War 2 in USA and in Europe. His WW2 Draft Card dated 30 June 1942 shows he was employed by Sam Freedman, Las Vegas, his height was 6/3, weight 155, ruddy complexion, brown eyes, brown hair.

Gordon Eliott and Doris Irene Farndale Second World War Registration Card Jim’ son, Jimmy Farndale who served in the US Army Air Corps 1942 to 1945

In January 1943, in the Senate the first administration measure of the session, the civilian defense bill made its appearance. It provides an annual salary of $1,200 for a state director of civilian defence and $1,800 annual salary for a chief Clark. The bill would appropriate $35,000 to carry on the council's work during the next biennium. It was explained the $35,000 appropriation covers a period of 28 months. Farndale explained, although it was not specifically provided in the act, that if the war ends before the end of the 28 months, the funds will revert to the general fund “after a reasonable time.” Farndale, in introducing the measure, declared “practically every state in the union has a separately financed civilian defence organisation.” He called attention to the fact Utah’s civilian defence group has 15 paid members and California’s 80. Under the proposed law, Nevada will operate with two paid members, but with the proviso the personnel can be increased to three with an addition of $1,800 a year clerk in event of emergency. In breaking down the appropriation, Farndale pointed out the salary of the director for 28 months would be $98,00, the clerk $4,200, the emergency clerk $4,200, if needed: travel $7,000, supplies $1,500, OCD supplies, including insignia, $1,000, educational films $1,000, includes purchase of posters, publications and printing $2,000, and miscellaneous $3,000. Farndale praised the “conservative operation” of the present civilian defence set up under Director Hugh Shamberger, who, it is provided, would become director of the state council if the bill passes.

On 27 February 1943 the Work Ailment Bill Hearing Draws Crowd. Carson City. In the legislature today the principal opening hearing of the afternoon, at least the one which drew the largest crowd, was that of the senate labour committee which is considering a bill proposing establishment of compensation for workers who contract occupational diseases. Frank Hoagland, of the Consolidated Copper Mines Corporation, of White Pine County, and George Thatcher, Reno attorney for the corporation, previously had met with senators James Farndale and Charles Russell, members of the committee sponsoring the bill.

On 27 April 1943 Farndale named on Labor Council. James Farndale, senator from Clark County and vice president of the Nevada Federation of Labor, today was reappointed to a four year term on the Nevada Employment Security Council. The appointment was announced by governor EP Carville. Farndale, one of the outstanding administration leaders in the last legislature, will represent employees on the council.

He did much work on housing projects in the State and never forgot the World War One veterans.

On 8 August 1944, Jimmy was a 21 year old Private in the US Army Air Corps when he arrived with Air Transport Command from Casablanca to La Guardia Airport, New York. On 14 November 1944 he was a Corporal when he arrived from Prestwick, Scotland to New York. On 16 October 1944, he was a 21 years old Corporal with Air Transport Command on a flight from Casablanca to La Guardia Airport, New York.

Jim wrote a letter to his brother Alfred on 16 March 1945.

Dear Alf.

I know you will be surprised to hear from me, but I just thought that it would be a good time to write to you. Our state of Nevada Government, which we call our Legislature is in session, and as you know I am a member of the Senate or the upper house. Each county of the state has one Senator. The session which lasts 60 days is about over but we have to stay on the job till all of the details are worked out, before we can go home. I enjoy this work very much as I have always very much interested in political matters and matters concerning government. There is of course quite a bit of honour in being a member of the Legislature. We don't meet every year but once in two years, then only for 60 days. There is always a lot to do. Any member can introduce bills and I always get more done than average, because I work harder than most of them. This letter head indicates the committees that I'm on.

I don't know whether or not you have heard that Jimmy made one flight to England. He had your address but he said while he was in England they wouldn't let him out of camp long enough to even try to telephone or visit. He came over by way of Brazil, there crossed the Atlantic to the coast of Africa and up north across Portugal and then landed I think in the Land's End area, where they delivered the plane and then went through London and north to Scotland crossing back to the US by plane. He had a great trip but was naturally disappointed in being so close to you and yet not able to see you. But that is the way with war as you both know from our experience in the First World War. Jimmy made two flights to India, and was wrecked in the jungles near Calcutta I believe, was stranded among natives for two days, and they had to leave the plane. He has visited Cairo twice and has seen many of India's important points. He now is in the Pacific, but he is still back in the US. They make trips over into the various isles about every two or three weeks. He is sure getting experience and is seeing the world. He is not satisfied when he is not in the air. They are keeping him busy now.

Janie’s husband has been sent overseas because I don't know whether he is out of U S yet or not. They have been living in Arizona, but she probably now will come back to near us while he is away. We are hoping so.

Mary is finished high school and in Washington at present, but she expects to go to college but not until next school year.

The two young ones are at home, Gordon and Doris. They are in school of course and will be there for several years yet. They are growing rapidly now.

Edna is quite well and is very busy. She does a lot of community work especially among the servicemen.

I expect to be back home in a couple of days, and will have to get back into my work immediately on returning. I would very much like to hear from you soon, and if you have the time give me news of your family and of all the news of the relatives since I hear very little of them. I will try to write occasionally now that I have broken my habit of not writing.

Best wishes to all.

Yours J Farndale.

PS please give my regards to all the others as you see them.

15 April 1945, Taken at the Derby Club, San Francisco 22 April 1945, Taken at the Derby Club, San Francisco

By 1945, Jimmy in six months has visited all continents of the world except one, while flying with the ferry command of the Army Air Corps.

Serving as a radio operator aboard planes being delivered to all parts of the world, Corporal James N Farndale of Las Vegas has touched every continent in the globe except Australia in the past six months, and made a forced landing in India. Corporal Farndale has been spending a furlough in Las Vegas with his parents, State Senator and Mrs James Farndale, 922 S 2nd St, and was scheduled to report back for duty today with the 4th Ferry Group at Memphis, Tennessee.

The crash landing occurred on a flight to India some time ago, but the pilot got the ship down safely without injury to any crew member. The landing was made in a small clearing in the jungle, near a native village, Corporal Farndale stated in an interview here. “We camped right in the plane, and natives brought us food, including breadfruit, bananas, coconuts, melons and water. Everything was free except eggs, and we had to pay for them,” he said. A holiday was declared in the village school so the children could see the plane. From daylight to dark the natives crowded about the plane, just standing staring at the big machine. The crew stretched ropes around the plane to hold the crowds back, because they kept inching forwards closer and closer to the big ship. The children behaved well but were very curious he said. “We visited one day in a native home,” Corporal Farndale said. “An old man who had been reared in a missionary school and spoke English very well was our host. He was a landowner and very proud to show us all the things he raised on his land. Almost everything grew bountifully there. The children of the household were very well behaved,” he said. After three days in the grounded plane, the crew was reached by a rescue party composed of American and British soldiers, who led them back to camp. Corporal Farndale reported that he found India to be the dirty place he had heard about before going there. He told of seeing one family leaving its home one morning. The husband and wife and sundry children emerged from the building, driving before them two sacred cattle, several chickens, a couple of pigs and other domestic animals. He had the opportunity to see the famous Taj Mahal by moonlight and was struct struck with its grandeur and unexcelled beauty. By moonlight the squalor of the adjacent area was eliminated, but it seemed completely incompatible with its surroundings in daylight.

Corporal Farndale said that Americans who have been in India for two years or more are particularly anxious to get home again and are envious of the men who come directly from the United States to deliver planes, and then return. But new hope has spread among them with a recently inaugurated rotation plan of the government. “It is only right that those of us who have no permanent overseas duty should relieve those gone so long,” Corporal Farndale said.

Following his furlough here, he expects to be assigned to such duty shortly, he said. He pointed to the advantage of the Americans over the British in this respect, as there is no rotation plan for the English subjects and soldiers. Many of the British have been in India for several years and have no hopes of relief until the war is won.

At every stop, where men have been isolated for a long period, the soldiers would rush out to meet the crew as soon as the ship had landed. The crew would be pressed for latest news of happenings at home. “We always try to take as many of the latest magazines and newspapers as we can on the India trips,” Corporal Farndale said, “because the men are so far away and so anxious to know what is happening in the United States.”

He told of picking up a broadcast of the World Series by shortwave while his crew was on a long flight. All members of the crew on their headsets to listen to the broadcast. Often they were able to get a broadcast from one of the big stations in New York he said.

Corporal Farndale has visited in Egypt and has climbed to the top of one of the pyramids. He saw the sphinx, on a tour conducted by the American Red Cross. In London he saw everything of interest on a similar tour conducted by the Red Cross.

Corporal Farndale met K Haycock of Las Vegas in French Morocco when both were aboard planes which had made landings at an airfield. For the few minutes they had together they discussed their hometown and the latest news they had.

Corporal Farndale entered the army in December 1942. He received his basic training in Fresno, California, and received his radio trading at Scott Field, Illinois. He was assigned to the ferry command last May and has been engaged in delivery of aircraft to various theatres of war ever since. A graduate of Las Vegas high school with the class of 1942, Corporal Farndale was employed at Sears, Roebuck and company store in Las Vegas for a few months before he entered the service.

Jimmy was discharged from the Army on 18 January 1946. Later Jimmy worked for Braniff Airways and lived at Garland, Texas.

In March 1946 Senators whose terms expire this year are James Farndale (D) of Clark.

In 1950 Jimmy was an aeronautical radio operator in Dallas, Texas. Gordon was at Las Vegas High School. Defending state champions in Basketball are the Las Vegas Wildcats, who have most of their powerful 1949 team held over for the season. The trio is well supported by Tex Peyton, Bill White, Russ Walter, Paul DeVaux, Pete Imming, Gordon Farndale. Tex Peyton and Gordon Farndale came through for the ‘Cats on quickies to put the game on ice. Bob Condie, Lynx side shot artist, was confined to his lowest score of the tourney in the final game as lefty Bob Kidder and Gordon Farndale shared the task of keeping him in check and limited the Lincoln ace to but 9 points in the entire game as compared to the usual 20 point average he had registered in the four previous games.

Gordon Farndale, Varsity Club; Student Council; Basketball; Football; Latin Club, Chemistry Club The Varsity Club

In 1950 James Farndale, 64, was a County Housing Executive Director in Nevada, living with Edna Farndale, 55; Gordon Farndale, 18; Doris Farndale, 14.

Mary was a laboratory worker in a chemical laboratory in Los Angeles in 1950. She later married Samuel Mentzer.

Doris at Las Vegas High School in 1952 and the Thespian Club, Girl’s Club in 1954

In 1951, Jim and his daughter, Hazel Jane (always known as Janie) visited Canada again. By this time, his younger brother, Alfred had returned to England.

Edna and Jim with John and Janie Rydell

Jim wrote to Martin Farndale, Alf’s son, and the pioneer of this family research, on 22 March 1951.

Dear Martin

I started a letter to you several weeks ago and mailed it but it was returned insufficiently addressed. I then wrote to Aunt Grace and asked her to send your address. It just got here today, so I am trying again. Hope this reaches you.

We also had a very newsy letter from her with more news about the folks in England. She makes me homesick to be back there for a visit, but I don't know whether or not I will ever get to go. Aunt Grace and Uncle Howard are spending the winter in Calgary as you no doubt know. Aunt Kate had been visiting with them and I think uncle George also had paid them a visit. In that part of the world everyone is well. They've been having bad weather lately.

We are quite well here too. Janie is living with her husband and two boys in Arizona. John is still in the Air Force there and they own their own home. He may be going overseas before long and she may be with us more in that event. Jimmy is in Texas working for a commercial airline. He does a lot of flying in his off hours. He flies around the country but doesn't get home. His company doesn't fly anywhere near here.

He and I took a trip last summer during which we flew a total of 8,000 miles. He came home then but hasn't been back since. We saw a lot of the country. We flew up the Pacific Coast from Los Angeles, California, to Seattle, Washington, and then we went to Kansas City, Dallas, Texas and to Chicago, Illinois. He is in the Air Force reserve and may be called back in the service anytime.

Gordon and Doris, the two which you have never seen, are at home with us. Gordon has finished high school and started college, but he quit because he thought he would soon be drafted into the Armed Services. He will be 19 next month and then he likely will go. Doris is in her first year at high school and is doing very well.

Mary is in Los Angeles, California. She is working for a wholesale drug company, and attending classes at night.

Aunt Edna is quite well. There was recently a death in her family. Her stepfather died. He was 86 though so when he got sick he went rapidly. Her mother is left alone at 83. So that is something to worry about.

I'm still in the same position managing a government housing project. Our work is picking up now. Our housing units are filling up with defence workers.

As you know there is in this country a great movement on to rearm the country. It has not reached anything like the proportions of the last war, but the entire neat nation is gearing itself for a long hard struggle. It was on hold off for a few years, but we shall be ready for what happens. There is a growing belief here that Russia will eventually start a major war. It is certain she will unless the rest of the nations become so strong that Russia will not dare to attack. So we think it's best to be ready. The sacrifices we must make in getting prepared are hard but not near as bad as the terrific loss of life which would follow if we are attacked and we are not ready. The Korean affair has shown us this. Our men were untrained and unequipped, hence the terrific loss of life which has followed. Now that we have got equipment to them and they have gained experience, they were able to handle the situation with little loss and are now fitted against masses of untrained Reds. That's the way we like it, and I think the way it is going to be from this time forward. We know that the Western nations can outstrip the Reds by miles if we all get down to the business of preparing. The US alone can go a way out in front of the Russians and with the aid of England and France and the other Western nations they don't have a chance to match the combination.

Our country is in good condition. Employment is high and manpower is gradually getting easier. There is plenty of food and we're going to produce more than ever before.

Canada also is in a similar condition. Things are moving along nicely there and that country will play an important part in the job of producing defence products.

We are only about 50 miles from the atomic proving grounds and we saw and heard many of the explosions which took place a few weeks ago in this state. It was a marvellous sight even at this distance. I have never seen anything so brilliant.

We are hoping to go to Canada this summer, but we are not sure yet. We shall have to get a new car as ours is worn out and couldn't make such a trip now.

Let us hear from you as often as possible as we are always very pleased to get your letters. They are always very interesting.

With our best wishes.

Sincerely

James Farndale.

Gordon Farndale

Gordon Elliott Farndale, married Sherrill H Hostetler in 1952. They were divorced in June 1966.

Jimmy arrived at Rio de Janiero, Brazil in 1952. There are regular records of airline arrivals including Gander, Newfoundland on 18 April 1954, Miami on 1 August 1957, Sydney Australia to Southampton England in July 1959, Melbourne Australia in April 1955. On 6 April 1954 he flew from London to New York Trans World Airlines Inc Flight 96306. On 29 April 1954 he flew from Gander, Newfoundland to New York on Trans World Airlines Inc Flight 963-17.

Jim and his son Jimmy visited Yorkshire in 1954. This was the first time Jim had been back to UK since the end of the First World War. This was a memorable visit which meant so much to him. He went again to Tidkinhow and to stay with those members of the family who had remained in England. Clevelander became US State Senator. Farndale, son of the late Mr and Mrs Martin Farndale, of Tidkinhow Farm, Saltburn, has recently visited this country after 43 years in Canada and the USA. He went to Canada in 1911 and afterwards to the United States. He served with the American forces in the First World War and later interested himself in municipal and domestic affairs, particularly Social Security for old age pensioners. Elected to the Nevada state assembly for two successive terms he entered the state Senate, in which he served for four years. Although much of his time was occupied as a state politician, he retained his interest in farming. He married miss Edna E Adams, daughter of an American farmer, and the couple have five children. Mr Farndale is now manager of a Housing Authority on a housing project. He flew back to Las Vegas, Nevada, yesterday, accompanied by his son-in-law and daughter, Mr and Mrs John Rydell, recently back from a military mission to Greece.

Jim and son Jimmy just before leaving for UK in April 1954 Jim and daughter Janie and others at Tidkinhow

At Tidkinhow in 1954 – Jim with his brother John At the ‘Club’ in Skelton during Jim’s visit to Yorkshire in 1954 (Alfred, John and Jim at table, with Jimmy behind

In 1955, Jim again visited Canada, with his two daughters, Janie and Mary.

Jimmy married Jean Smith, who had been previously married, with two children, in 1955. They had no children of their own. J N Farndale’s Making Home in Garland. Mr and Mrs James N Farndale, who recently were married in First Baptist Church in Las Vegas, Nevada, are residing in Garland. She is the former Mrs Jean Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs C V Fraser, 3909 Winfield. The bridegroom is the son of Mr and Mrs Farndale of Las Vegas. Reverend Don O'Connor married the couple. Mr and Mrs Gordon Farndale of Eaglewood California were the only attendants. The bridegroom 's parents were hosts for a reception at the Royal Nevada Hotel. For her wedding, Mrs Farndale wore a pale blue satin dress with Navy accessories, and a corsage of pink orchids. She is a graduate of Paschal high school.

Jim’s daughter Doris married James D Jaeger in about 1955. He was in the air force and stationed in Japan at the time of Doris’ death. In September 1955, Doris was killed in a car accident at the age of twenty. Jim took this very hard indeed and never really recovered from it. While Clark County was free from Labor Day traffic fatalities, one Las Vegan and was killed and three others were injured, one critically, in a holiday accident in Colton, California. Killed was Mrs Doris Farndale Jaeger, 20, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Farndale, of 922 S 2nd St. Farndale is the Clark County Housing Authority Manager. …. Mrs Jaeger, who was a native Las Vegan, was killed when a car driven by Staff Sergeant Warren Martin, of March Air Force Base, collided head on with the vehicle in which the popular young woman was riding. She was on holiday to San Diego, California, to visit with Mr and Mrs James Taylor, son and daughter-in-law of Lee Taylor, of Bunker Brothers mortuary. In critical condition following the accident is Mr Jack Dale, 20, of Nellis air force base. He was taken to the March air force base hospital. Martin, the driver of the other car was also critically injured, and was taken to the base hospital. Receiving minor injuries in the accident were Mrs Jack Cole, 20, and Mrs Joyce Van Borstal, of Las Vegas. As the car of the Las Vegans drove through an underpass on Highway 395, which leads to San Diego, Martin’s car swerved across the highway and into the oncoming traffic, Police officer L E Stewart, reported. It was unknown late last night if Martin would be held for Mrs Jaeger's death. The accident occurred at about night at 2:00 AM yesterday morning as the holidaying Las Vegans passed through Colton, which is just three miles west of San Bernardino, California. Mrs Jaeger’s body will be returned to Las Vegas for Funeral services and burial. It is being held at Lord's Mortuary in San Bernardino, pending an inquest into her death. Mrs Jaeger 's husband, James D Jaeger, is in the Air Force and was stationed in Japan. He was notified of his wife's death last night by the American National Red Cross. Arrangements are being made to have him flown home and it is expected he will arrive in Las Vegas late this week. When the body of Mrs Jaeger is returned to Las Vegas, Bunker Brothers Mortuary will handle the Funeral arrangements. The funeral is currently pending awaiting return the return of the family. Mrs Jaeger, who was born in Las Vegas on August 20 1935 went through the Las Vegas school system, and graduated from Las Vegas high school last year. She was an office employee of the Southern Nevada telephone company at the time of her death. In addition to her parents, Mr and Mrs James Farndale, 922 S 2nd St, and her husband, Mrs Jaeger is survived by two brothers, James N Farndale, and Gordon E Farndale, both of Las Vegas; And two sisters, Mrs John E Rydell, of San Antonio, Texas, and Mary Ellen farndale, of Glendale CA. Mrs Jaeger’s father, James Farndale, is a former state senator and assemblyman, and the Farndale family has long been prominent in Las Vegas.

Two Las Vegas residents die in Auto Wrecks. Mrs Doris Jaeger, 20, of Las Vegas was killed Saturday and two persons were seriously hurt in a head on collision at Colton, California. Sergeant Warren Martin of March Air Force Base, driver of the other car, is in a serious condition at March AFB hospital as is airman Jack D Cole of Nellis Air Force Base, a passenger in Mrs Jaeger 's car. Patrol man said Martin was driving on the wrong side of the road.

New recreation facilities are in the offing in Reno on 19 December 1955 as the Clark County Housing Authority indicated it would approve use of an unused dormitory in Victory Village for that purpose. James Farndale, director of the Housing Authority, met yesterday with Herman Muehleisen, head of the public works department of this city and Dr Earl Gould, recreation director, to discuss plans which will permit the city to convert the building for all types of recreation. Farndale told Muehleisen that the proposal will have to be approved by the entire board of the Housing Authority and expressed his opinion that the request would be granted.

Gordon’s daughter, Cynthia Lee Farndale who was born in Los Angeles on 9 November 1956, but sadly died on 12 December 1956. She was buried at Las Vegas.

In March 1957 amendments to the industrial Insurance Act providing for increased benefits and establishing a medical appeal board were introduced in the Senate today by that body's committee on labour. The committee, at the same time, announced it was shelving a bill introduced earlier in the session by senators James Farndale (D) Clark and Charles Russell (R) White Pine, which would have written the present law. Farndale and Russell are members of the labour committee. “The amendments introduced today preserve all of the benefits provided in Senate bill 28 and additionally provide for the medical appeal board, and a higher funeral benefit” Farndale explained.

In September 1958 Jim’s brother Alf and his wife Peggy visited Jim at Las Vegas while on a visit to Canada. Jim was still active with the Carpenter’s Union, Housing Authority and Veterans. A member of the Governor’s Labour Council.

In September 1960 at a marriage in Las Vegas, the Rev Richard L Ewing officiated at the ceremony and Mrs James Farndale was organist.

In 1961, Jim again visited Canada for what was to be the last time.

Jim wrote to his brother Alf and Peggy on 14 December 1965

Dear Alf and Peggy

I know you will be wondering how we are so here are a few words. I am quite a bit improved over last year when I spent Christmas in a hospital. I am able to get up everyday and get outside when the weather is good. I can't do very much and have had to give up driving the car which is a handicap.

Edna is not well either but manages to keep house. She doesn't drive the car.

Our younger folks are all well how old doing well. Janie and John were here in August and Jimmy, Jean and Ingram were here for a few days in November. We hope Mary will be here for Christmas.

How are you both and how are the rest of the family? I understand Martin is in the Near East. I haven't his address but I hope to hear from him. I hope he is alright.

Best wishes and love to all.

Jim and Edna.

By 1967, Jim’s health was deteriorating badly. On 20 January 1967, Jim Farndale died at home, at 922 San Casino, Central Boulevard, Las Vegas. He is buried at Mountain View Gardens of Memory, Las Vegas. The funeral service was led by the Reverend Douglas Harrell of the First Methodist Church on 23 January 1967 at Bunker Brothers Chapel at 1pm.

By his own efforts Jim achieved much. He pioneered in Canada and America, got himself qualified through university, fought for his country and rose through the Nevada State Assembly to the Senate. He was always dogged by his ill health, but his courage and ability kept him going.

Southern Nevada loses devoted public servants. This was a sad week for old time southern Nevadans. Two Men who left rich legacies of public service in widely differing fields were buried. Both were born in England. Both built a home, family and gave almost half a century of service to southern Nevada. Their loss will be felt. Jim Farndale took care of the people who were poor, needed a job and a place to live they could afford. A life of service with labor, the poor, veterans and the homeless called to Jim Farndale. During the 1930s when Boulder Dam brought a surge of craftsmen to southern Nevada, Farndale helped hammer out a strong carpenters union. As a business agent, he became a guiding force in the Central Labor Council and Building and Trades Council. Farndale went to the Nevada Assembly twice and then was elected to the state senate. His name was engraved on the enabling legislation that created the federal housing authorities for Clark County and Las Vegas. Farndale later became executive director of the Clark County Federal Housing Authority which operated units in the city. These homes for the struggling poor of Henderson will serve as appropriate monuments to his life. He was a leader of veterans organisations, and above all held a reputation of being dependable and absolutely trustworthy. Another page has turned and those who guided the middle years in the growth of this community are beginning to leave us.

He left five children, Jim who lived in Dallas, Texas, Jane who lived in Austin, Texas, Gordon and Mary who lived in California, and Doris who was tragically killed in a car crash. He fought with the American Army in France in World War I, and visited England several times before he died in 1967.

Sunday 22 January 1967. James Farndale Rites Scheduled for tomorrow. Funeral for James Farndale is set for tomorrow, 1pm at Bunker Brothers Chapel with the Reverend Douglas Harrell, of the First Methodist Church, officiating. Farndale, a 38 year resident of Southern Nevada, died Friday in his home at 922 South Casino Center Boulevard. He was 81. Well known in legislative, labor and veterans circles, Farndale was instrumental in helping to establish many of their standard practices today. He is survived by his wife, Edna, two sons, James and Gordon, and two daughters, Mrs John Rydell and Mrs Sam Mentzer, all residing out of state; two brothers Alfred and John Farndale, and three sisters, Mrs Dorothy Ross, Mrs Mary Brown and Mrs Grace Holmes all residing in England and Canada. Farndale was a business agent for Carpenters Local 1780 in Las Vegas during the 1930s and later rose to prominence as a member of the Central Labor Council, the Building Trades Council and the Governor's Board of Labor Relations. He was elected to the Nevada Assembly in 1936 and again in 1940. Farndale was also a member of the state senate from 1942 to 1946. In addition to these functions, Farndale was executive director of the Federal Housing Authority here and served on the Clark County Housing Authority as well. He was a life member, past commander and past department commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, member of the American Legion, Veterans of World War One, Disabled Veterans and the First Methodist Church. Farndale was born in Yorkshire, England. He will be buried in Mount View Gardens of Memory.

Farndale Services Set Monday. Former state senator James Farndale, 81, will be buried Monday in Mount View Gardens of Memory cemetery. Reverend Douglass Harrell of the First Methodist Church will conduct 1pm services in Bunker Brothers Chapel. Mr Farndale died Friday in his home at 922 S Casino Blvd. He served two terms in the Nevada Assembly (1936-38 and 1940-42) and one term in the state Senate (1942-1946). He was also once the executive director of the Clark County Housing Authority. A carpenter from Yorkshire, Farndale represented Carpenters Local 1780 on the Central Labor Council, the governor's Labor Relations Board and the Building and Trades Council. He was a veteran of World War One. He is survived by his wife, Edna, two sons, James of Dallas, Texas, and Gordon of Canoga Park, California; two daughters, Mrs John E Rydell of Athens, Texas, and Mrs Sam Mentzer of Glendale, California, two brothers Alfred and John both in England; and three sisters, Mrs Dorothy Ross, Mrs Mary Brown and Mrs Grace Holmes, all in England.

Senate Concurrent Resolution No 9 - Senators Brown, Alleman, Bunker, Christensea, Gibson, Hecht, Herr and Lamb, File Number 23: Senate Concurrent Resolution - Memorialising the late Senator James Farndale. Whereas, The members of the 54th session of legislature of the State of Nevada have learned with deep regret and sorrow of the death of former Senator James Farndale on January 20, 1967, in Las Vegas, Nevada; and Whereas Senator Farndale, born in Yorkshire, England, migrated to the United States of America to become a most respected resident of Southern Nevada, for 28 years; and Whereas James Farndale distinguished himself in federal, state and local government service, as executive director of the Federal Housing Authority in Clark County, as assemblyman from Clark County in 1937 and 1941 regular sessions, as senator from Clark County in the 1943 and 1945 regular sessions, as a member of the Governor's Board of Labor Relations, and as a member of the Clark County Housing Authority; and Whereas, He achieved prominence for his contributions in the development of organised labor in this state while a member of the Central Labor Council and the Buildings Trades Council in Las Vegas, Nevada; and Whereas as the late Senator James Farndale was loyal and dedicated to his country, he was a life member, past commander and past department commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a member of the American Legion, Veterans of World War One, and Disabled American Veterans; and Whereas James Farndale was a man of integrity, ability and courage always following the strength of his convictions, whose presence will be deeply missed in our state; now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate of the State of Nevada, the Assembly concurring, That the members of the 54th session of legislature of the State of Nevada hereby express their condolences to the family and surviving relatives of the late Senator James Farndale; and be it further Resolved, that copies of this resolution be prepared and transmitted forthwith by the legislative counsel to the widow and surviving children of the deceased, Mrs Edna Farndale, Mrs John Rydell, Mrs Sam Mentzer, Mr Gordon Farndale and Mr James Farndale.

1967, Nevada Southern University, Las Vegas, 1 February 1967, Library. Dear Mrs Farndale. The library at Nevada Southern University has received funds for the purchase of a Volume in memory of your husband. We have added a volume in the Far West and Rockies Series to our Western America collection. This volume bears a special memorial plate for Mr Farndale. Our Western Collection is heavily used by our students faculty. We at Nevada Southern University feel truly honoured in being selected as part of the memorial to Mr Farndale. Mrs James Farndale, 92250 Casino Center Blvd, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Alan Bikle, United States Senate, Washington. Dear Mrs Farndale. Mrs Bikle and I were saddened to learn of the recent death of your husband. While there is little one can say or do to ease your loss at this time, we do want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. As you know, Jim was a dear, loyal and devoted friend of ours. Sincerely. Alan Bikle

United States Senate, Washington. Dear Mrs Farndale. Please accept heartfelt condolences on the death of your husband. He was indeed a man of his times who participated in the problems of his day, and committed himself to a set of principles and a course of action. He left a record of significant accomplishments and long lasting influences on the institutions and programmes with which he was associated. I do hope that the sorrow over your loss will be eased by his good and rich life. Mrs Cannon joins me in the expression of sincere sympathy to you and your family. Howard Cannon

Jim and Edna

Janie’s husband, John Elif Rydell died on 19 April 1976, aged 59. He was born 27 August 1916. Master Sergeant John E Rydell, USAF, retired, 59, 4800, Canyonwood drive, died Monday. Services 10:30 AM Thursday at Wilke Clay funeral home. Graveside service is 2:45 PM. Thursday at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio. Survivors: wife, Mrs Hazel Farndale Rydell of Austin; Sons, John Ellis Rydell of Palestine, Kermit Rydell of Houston.

Jim’s wife, Edna, died at Austin, Texas, where she was in a home near her daughter, Janie, in 1979. Farndale, Mrs Edna E, 85, 4619 Madrona, died Tuesday. Services pending at Wilke-Clay Funeral Home. Survivors: daughters, Mrs Hazel Rydell of Austin, Mrs Mary Mentzer of La Crescenta, California; sons, James N Farndale of Garland, Gordon E Farndale of Garden Grove, California; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren.

Martin Farndale (second from left) with Jean (Jim’s wife), Janie and Janie’s brother Jimmy at Foot Hood, Texas in August 1986

Janie, Janie, Gordon, Alberta and Christina at Gordon’s house at Garden Grove, California USA in June 1984

Jimmy died at Garland, Texas on 20 April 1989.

Hazel Jane Rydell (nee Farndale), died of cancer at Austin Texas in 1996. She was buried at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, Section X Site 183. Hazel Jane Rydell, age 73, of Austin made her transition Wednesday, February 28, 1996. She was a member of Altrusa International of Austin, the Couples Class of First United Methodist Church where she was a member, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 8787, the Municipal Art Guild and the Palate Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E Rydell. Survivors include her sons, Kermit of Honolulu, Hawaii and John of Fort Collins, Colorado; two grandchildren, Jody and Christina; brother, Gordon Farndale of Garden Grove CA and sister, Mary Metzer of California. Memorial services will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, in the Chapel of First United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to your favourite charity.

Gordon died on 18 April 2005, when living at 92841 Garden Grove, Orange, California.

Mary Ellen Farndale Mentzer, born Dec. 19, 1926, in Los Angeles, lost her battle with emphysema at Nathan Adelson Hospice June 5, 2010, at the age of 83. She was the daughter of the devoted public servant, Nevada State Senator James Farndale (1942 to 1946) and Edna Adams. Her father was born in the United Kingdom. They moved to Las Vegas in 1929, where she graduated from Las Vegas High School. She married Samuel Mentzer and they lived in La Crescenta, Calif. He preceded her in death Jan. 28, 1994, and she moved back to Las Vegas in 2000. Mary was a sober member of Alcoholic Anonymous for 32 years. She loved the Lord and was a friend to all. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Samuel; all of her siblings, Hazel Jane "Janie" Rydell, James, Gordon E. and Doris. She is survived by her son, Charlie of La Crescenta, Calif.; her guardian angels, Janise Cooper and Nancy Graham; a nephew, Mark Farndale; and niece, Linda Bruno of Los Angeles. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 13, at Bunkers Memory Gardens, 7251 W. Lone Mountain Road, in the Farndale family lot.

Jim's family were the first of a new generation of Farndales in USA. His son, Jimmy, had no family, but his son Gordon had a son, Mark Farndale and a daughter, Linda Farndale Bruno. Janie Rydell had two sons, Kermit Rydell of Honolulu, Hawaii and John Rydell of Fort Collins, Colorado and two grandchildren, Jody Rydell and Christina Rydell. Mary Mentzer had a son, Charlie Mentzer.

Scene 2 – Illinois and Wisconsin

George William Farndale, the son of George and Mary (nee Lawson) Farndale was born in Coatham on 31 July 1890. He was a plumber in Coatham by the age of 20 before he emigrated to USA in 1913. He left Liverpool on 17 May 1913 bound for New York. He travelled on the Cunard Line ship RMS Carmania, a Cunard Line transatlantic steam turbine ocean liner. She was launched in 1905 and scrapped in 1932. Not long after George’s voyage, on an eastbound crossing in October 1913 RMS Carmania answered a distress signal from Volturno to pick up survivors in a storm, which resulted in many awards for gallantry being presented to members of her crew and her Captain James Clayton Barr. George arrived in USA on 26 May 1913. His family were the American 2 Line.

Chicago, Illinois

In about 1915, George married Frances Hilton in the USA, either in New York or Chicago. Frances appears to have come from England too.

Arthur William Farndale was born on 26 April 1915 in Chicago.

Chicago had grown significantly in size and population by incorporating neighbouring townships between 1851 and 1920. Chicago's flourishing economy attracted huge numbers of new immigrants from Europe and migrants from the Eastern United States. Of the total population in 1900, more than 77% were either foreign-born or born in the United States of foreign parentage. Germans, Irish, Poles, Swedes, and Czechs made up nearly two-thirds of the foreign-born population. Chicago had become the nation's railroad hub. In 1883, Chicago's railway managers needed a general time convention, so they developed the standardized system of North American time zones. This system for telling time spread throughout the continent. By 1910 over 20 railroads operated passenger service out of six different downtown terminals in Chicago. During World War I and the 1920s there was a major expansion in industry.

The ratification of the Eighteenth Amendment to the US Constitution in 1919 made the production and sale of alcohol illegal in the United States. This ushered in the beginning of what is known as the Gangster Era, a time that roughly spans from 1919 until 1933 when Prohibition was repealed. The 1920s saw gangsters, including Al Capone, Dion O'Banion, Bugs Moran and Tony Accardo battle law enforcement and each other on the streets of Chicago during the Prohibition era. Chicago was the location of the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929, when Al Capone sent men to gun down members of a rival gang, North Side, led by Bugs Moran.

The availability of jobs attracted African Americans from the Southern United States to Chicago. Between 1910 and 1930, the African American population of Chicago increased dramatically, from 44,103 to 233,903.

The Great Depression brought unprecedented suffering to Chicago, in no small part due to the city's heavy reliance on heavy industry.

Prophetstown, Illinois

George and Frances settled in Prophetstown, Illinois, about 50 kilometres west of Chicago.

Prophetstown is in Whiteside County. On 19 November 1812, the future 12th U.S. President Zachary Taylor visited Prophetstown along the Rock River, later the Mississippi River, while on a military expedition during the War of 1812. While there, his commanding officer ordered the burning to the ground of a nearby Indian village belonging to the Kickapoo First Nation who were then at war with the U.S.

Prophetstown was named for Wabokieshiek or White Cloud, the prophet who lived there. Wabokieshiek and his followers, the Sauk Indians, resided where the current Prophetstown State Park of Illinois is now located. Prophetstown occupies the site of the village of the Winnebago prophet, which the Illinois volunteers destroyed on 10 May 1832, in the first act of hostility in the Black Hawk War.  Wabokieshiek served as an advisor to Black Hawk and took part in the Black Hawk War. They left the land in 1832 after the Black Hawk War, when Wabokieshiek was taken captive by the United States. It is believed that residents of Prophetstown petitioned to move the U.S. government from Washington D.C. to Prophetstown in the 1800s because of its supposed central location of the lower 48 states.

World War I Draft Registration Cards for Registration year 1917-1918

George and Frances’ son, Richard William (“Dick”) Farndale was born on 6 August 1918 in Prophetstown.

Frances appears to have died in late November or early December 1918 from swine flu.

Clinton, Iowa

In 1920, the widowed George, 29, was a boarder in Clinton, Iowa, plumber and journeyman, living with the Gibson family. Iowa is the state immediately west of Illinois and Clinton is on the state border, on the Mississippi. It is only 20 kilometres northwest of Prophetstown. The 1893 to 1897 depression was wide spread following a run on gold, the over building of railroads and the upper Midwest logging industry was coming to an end. The last logging raft arrived in Clinton in 1906. Most of the sawmills and lumber yards on the Mississippi then closed down. The great depression impacted from 1929 until 1941. To address theser challenges Clinton focused on attracting new industrial and new manufacturing companies. The retail sector transformed into new downtown development. New construction started on the Wilson Building, the Van Allen Building, the Howes Building, the Weston Building, the Lafayette Hotel, and the Coliseum Building. There was a gradual increase in growth. Clinton’s population in 1900 soon grew from about 22,500 to around 25,500 in 1910.

George married Rose Cunningham of Clinton, Iowa (born 1894) on 15 June 1921 at Clinton, Iowa.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

George returned to Prophetstown about 5 years later in about 1925.

Arthur and Dick were being raised by the McFadden family (Edwin and Fannie McFadden) of Prophetstown, Illinois.

George picked up Arthur, leaving Dick with the McFaddens and moved to Milwaukee, in Wisconsin. Milwaukee lies about 40 kilometres north of Chicago on the west shore of Lake Michigan. It is the city with the highest population in Wisconsin. In the 1920s Milwaukee was a big city with a growing industrial base and a reputation for Germanism, socialism, and beer. Chicago gangster activity came north to Milwaukee during the Prohibition era. Al Capone owned a home in the Milwaukee suburb Brookfield, where moonshine was made. In the 1930s the city was severely segregated by the practice of redlining.

Rosemary Farndale was born in Wisconsin in or about 1927.

By 1930 the family lived in Districts 251 to 337, Milwaukee. George was 38, and a teacher in a vocational school. Rose was 36. Arthur was 14. Rosemary was 3. They had two boarders living with them.

Helen Patricia Farndale was born in Wisconsin in about 1934.

George was finally naturalised a US Citizen on 16 May 1934 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His papers confirmed his arrival in the United States on 26 May 1913.

He returned to Britain in 1935 and he sailed back from Liverpool on 10 August 1935 to New York arriving on 20 August 1935 on the SS Carinthia. His residence was 3543 North 4th Street, Milwaukee.

3543 N 4^th Street

In 1940 George was 48, and a teacher in vocational education, living with Rose K Farndale, 46; Arthur, 24, then a heavy machinery operator; Rose Mary, 13; Helen P, 6; and nephew Raymond Kyster, 5.

Dick stayed in Prophetstown where he worked for Pritchard and Rollo, an automobile business that sold Chevrolets and later Oldmobiles. 36014559 Private Richard W Farndale, born 1918, single without dependants, attested into the army on 28 March 1941 in Chicago. He was a semiskilled mechanic and repairman and became a mechanic with the 43rd Division for 32 months in the Pacific Theatre of Operations.

The 43rd Division was mobilised for federal service on 24 February 1941. The 43rd was originally sent to Camp Blanding, Florida where it was based prior to participating in the Louisiana Manoeuvres of 1941 and the Carolina Manoeuvres later that same year. The division relocated to Camp Shelby, Mississippi on 14 February 1942. On 19 February 1942, it was reorganized as a triangular division meaning that it had three infantry regiments, rather than four infantry regiments organized into two brigades. The division staged for shipment overseas at Fort Ord, California on 6 September 1942 and departed from San Francisco on 1 October. The division arrived in New Zealand on 23 October 1942, prior to being committed to combat in the South West Pacific Theatre under the command of General Douglas MacArthur. It saw campaigns in New Guinea, Northern Solomons, and Luzon. Rendova was the major staging point for the assault on the island of New Georgia. The assault on New Georgia was met with determined enemy resistance. The Japanese fought fiercely before relinquishing Munda and its airfield on 5 August 1943. Vela Cela and Baanga were taken easily, but the Japanese resisted stubbornly on Arundel Island before withdrawing on 22 September 1943.

Soldiers of 4rd Infantry Division landing on Rendova Island in the Solomon Islands on 30 June 1943

He was discharged from the Army in May 1945.

Dick married Marion L Johnson (born 11 August 1926) on 29 September 1946 back in Prophetstown. At a double ring service solemnised Sunday afternoon at the Congregational Parsonage by the Rev George O A McKinley, Marion Johnson, niece of Mrs Bertha Hilger of Prophetstown and Richard Farndale, son of Mr and Mrs George Farndale of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, were united in marriage. The couple was attended by Mr and Mrs Hubert Lawrence of Prophetstown. The bride chose a turquoise wool street length dress with matching elbow length gloves and black accessories. She wore a white rose corsage and white rose buds in her hair. She also wore a single strand of pearls, a gift the bridegroom. Mrs Lawrence wore a beige wool dress and black elbow length gloves and accessories of black. Her corsage was of yellow roses and she also wore yellow rosebuds in her hair. The couple left immediately following the ceremony and for travelling Mrs Farndale chose a grey gabardine suit with black accessories and a corsage of red roses. Graduating in the class of 1944 from Prophetstown High School, Mrs Farndale attended MacMurray college at Jacksonville. She has been employed at the Eclipse Lawnmower Company for the last 16 months. She will continue her work there. Mr Farndale was graduated from Prophetstown High School and was employed at the Pritchard and Rollo garage prior to entering the army in March 1941. He served as a mechanic with the 43rd division for 32 months in the Pacific. Receiving his discharge in May 1945, he is now again employed at the garage. The couple have furnished their home at 304 East Avenue.

Marion (nee Johnson) Farndale

Helen at Rufus King High School, Milwaukee, 1940

Rosemary at Rufus High School, Milwaukee, 1941 to 1944

Rosemary married Robert Buege.

George died in August 1984, aged 94, at Thiensville, Wisconsin, north of Milwaukee.

Helen married Gene A Schulz on 12 February 1955 at Milwaukee. Their son Anthony Gene Schultz was born in 1956, and Debbie Schultz in 1958.

Arthur married Angeline. He died in Milwaukee on 26 August 1996.

Richard William Farndale, died on 25 March 2007 at the age of 88 and is buried at Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. He owned and operated Dick’s Service Station, Prophetstown for many years, retiring in 1987. Mr. Farndale was born August 6, 1918 in Prophetstown, the son of George and Frances (Hilton) Farndale. He served in the Army during World War II, spending more than four years in the Pacific theater of Operation. He married Marion Johnson on September 29, 1946 in Prophetstown. Dick was a member of the First Congregational Church and American Legion Post 522, both in Prophetstown, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8281 in Morrison, and Prophet Hills Country Club. Survivors include his wife; two sisters, Rosemary Buege of Menomonee Falls, WI and Helen Schultz of Bellview, FL; and nieces and nephews. A brother, Arthur Farndale, preceded him in death. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Congregational Church, Prophetstown. Burial with military honors will be at Riverside Cemetery, Prophetstown. Visitation is from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Gibson & Son Funeral Home, Prophetstown completed arrangements.

Marion L. Farndale, 87, of Prophetstown, died on Tuesday 1 October 2013 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, Illinois. Marion was a long time member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ and the Prophetstown County Club. She loved golf and travel. She enjoyed shopping and in her earlier years, bowling. Marion was an avid reader and belonged to a book club. She was very active in various social circles, always in touch with her family and friends, volunteering for many years at the church and nursing home. Most recently she was helping serve for Pat’s table. Survivors include many nieces and nephews..., two sisters... She preceded in death by her husband, Dick, one sister, Mary Jane Grassburn and two brothers, Virden and Delmar Johnson. Marion Johnson was born August 1, 1926, in Manlius, IL, to Stacy H. and Lena Minnie (Berge) Johnson. She graduated from Prophetstown High School and attended the Chicago Business College. On September 29, 1946 she married Richard W. Farndale in Prophetstown. He died March 23, 2007. Marion worked for many years as a secretary for the former Eclipse Lawnmower Co. in Prophetstown. She then worked for the former Penberthy Co. in Prophetstown, as well as a bookkeeper for her husband's business, Richards Texaco. She was a longtime member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ of Prophetstown, and also the Prophetstown Country Club. She loved to travel and golf. She enjoyed shopping, and in her earlier years, bowling. Marion was an avid reader and belonged to a book club. She was very active in various social circles, always in touch with her family and friends, volunteering for many years at the church and nursing home. Most recently, she was helping serve for Pat's table. Survivors include many nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law; Evelyn Johnson and Rosemary Buege; one special friend, Arlyn. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dick; one sister, Mary Jane Glassburn; two brothers, Virden and Delmar Johnson. A memorial service will be at 11:30a.m. Saturday October 5, 2013, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ – Prophetstown, IL. Revrend Andy Ploenzke, Pastor at First Congregational United Church of Christ , Prophetstown, IL, will officiate. Visitation will be 9:00 AM until the time of the service, Saturday, October 5, 2013. Interment will be in The Riverside Cemetery, Prohetstown, Illinois.

Helen Patricia Farndale Schultz died on 24 January 2022 at Lebanon, Tennessee, at the age of 88. Helen was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and was the daughter of the late, George Farndale and Rose Cunningham Farndale. She was a member of St. Francis Cabrini Catholic Church. Helen enjoyed playing cards with her Saddlebrook friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Schulz; son, Anthony Schulz, and two brothers. She is survived by: Daughter – Debbie (David) Atchley; Daughter-in-law – Charlene Schulz; Sister – Rosemary Buege; Grandchildren – Terry (Tiffany) Schulz, Jessica (Steve) Beckett, and Taylor (Zach) Reed; Great-grandchildren – Bryce Beckett, Blake Beckett, Brady Beckett, Blaine Beckett, Rylan Schulz, and Ayla Schulz.

Rosemary (nee Farndale) Buege

Rosemary Buege died on 2 September 2023. Rosemary Ann Buege (nee Farndale) Born to Eternal Life on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Michael (Jane) Buege, Karen (John) Achim and Mark (Julie) Buege. Cherished grandmother of Robert “BJ” (Heather) Achim, Allison Achim, Stephen (Megan) Buege and Nick (Laura) Buege. Proud great-grandmother of Nolan, Lyla Grace, Ben, Liv, Elijah, Jack, Will and Caleb. Further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by her parents George and Rose Farndale, and siblings Arthur, Richard and Helen. Always seen with a smile and heart of joy, Rosemary let her faith in Jesus Christ speak through a life of service and care for others. Known as “Mom” and “Grandma” by many beyond her family, she radiated warmth and kindness in all she did. She was a constant caregiver, opening her arms and home to all who needed her throughout her life. Rosemary loved spending time with family and friends and was a wonderful example of Christ’s love and care to those who knew her. Many have been blessed by her prayers, her service, and her love. The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of the 4th Floor at Froedtert – Menomonee Falls and Horizon Hospice for their kind and compassionate care of Rosemary. Visitation will be on Monday, September 11 from 9:30 AM until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 AM at St. Anthony the Hermit Catholic Church; N74W13604 Appleton Ave., Menomonee Falls. Private burial for Rosemary will take place at Resurrection Cemetery in Mequon. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Rosemary’s name to St. Anthony the Hermit Catholic Church are greatly appreciated.

Scene 3 – The Californian Farndales

John Alan Farndale was born in Croydon into the Loftus 2 Line, the son of George and Doris Farndale, on 18 February 1932. We met his family in Act 14 Scene 4. John served with the Royal Air Force in the Korean War in 1950. In 1957 he travelled on the Queen Elizabeth from Southampton to New York. His address in the United States was 832, 136th Avenue, Holland, Michigan. He arrived in New York on 14 February 1957.

Holland, Michigan

Holland is on the east shore of Lake Michigan about 50 kilometres across the water from Chicago. John married Ardith Fay Gebben who was a US Citizen.

In August 1957 Dunn’s Hotspurs battled to a 2-2 tie with the Rapids Hungarians Saturday at Riverview Park in what was described by the 200 spectators as the “best game”, the Hotspurs have played. Warda Barkho and John Amso scored the Holland goals and led 2-0 at half time. Aided by the wind and sun in the second-half, the Hungarians tied the score. John Farndale stood out in defence for Holland as left full back. In April 1958 the Grand Rapids Be Quick soccer team, with two wins in as many starts, and Dunn Hotspurs, with a two win and one tie record, square off Saturday at 3 pm in Riverview park in a Western Michigan League game. Bob Fetters will be the Hotspurs goalie and John Amso, left full-back; John Farndale, centre half.

Bryan Alan Farndale was born in 1959.

On 10 September 1960, John travelled on a BAOC flight arriving at Detroit. His nationality was still British and he lived at Holland, Michigan. In January 1961 Mrs John Farndale, Mrs Clarence Bower and Miss Bea Arends entertained at a miscellaneous shower Tuesday evening for Miss Elsie Spykerman, who will become the bride of Gordon Kossen on Feb 2. The affair was held at the Bower home, 402 West 32nd Street. Gifts for the guest of honour were arranged in baskets decorated to resemble engagement and reading wedding rings.

In the Ice Run in February 1962 Don Fetrow of Grand Rapids, driving speeds up to 65 miles an hour, and Terry McCarty of Grand Rapids, captured the sedan and sports cars honours in the ice race staged Saturday night on Lake Macatawa. Sponsored by the Western Michigan Sports Car Society, the meet attracted 18 cars. Fetrow drove Volvo and covered the course in 2.06.38, McCarty, driving a TR3 finished in 2.20.11. Ray Brink of Holland, driving an Anglia in 2.10.20, was second in sedan competition followed by John Kailunas of Grand Rapids in a Citroen and John Farndale of Holland in a Borgward. About 50 pot flares lighted the area and the one mile course on Sunday. A total of 22 cars took part.

Michael David Farndale was born in 1963. These births were announced by Holland hospital. On Friday, a son, Michael David, was born to Mr and Mrs John Alan Farndale, 342 West 20th Street.

Santa Ana, Pomona and Brea, Orange County, California

The family then moved to California and later lived in Santa Ana, California.

Santa Ana, Spanish for St Anne, is the county seat of Orange County, California. It is part of the Greater Los Angeles region of Southern California. By 1905, the Los Angeles Interurban Railway, a predecessor to the Pacific Electric Railway, extended from Los Angeles to Santa Ana, running along Fourth Street downtown. Firestone Boulevard, the first direct automobile route between Los Angeles and Santa Ana, opened in 1935 and was enlarged into the Santa Ana Freeway in 1953. The Pacific Electric Santa Ana Line ran from 1905 to 1958. Santa Ana was the home of the original Glenn L. Martin aviation company, founded in 1912 before merging with the Wright Company in 1916. During World War II, the Santa Ana Army Air Base was built as a training centre for the United States Army Air Forces. This gave rise to continued population growth in Santa Ana and the rest of Orange County as many veterans moved to the area to raise families after the end of the war. Santa Ana was at the centre of Orange County's economic boom in the 1950s with its agricultural and defence industries. In 1958, the Honer Plaza and Bullock's Fashion Square malls opened and would supplant Downtown Santa Ana, with its department stores such as Rankin's, Ward's, Penney's and Buffums. Fashion Square was completely renovated and became Main Place Mall in 1987.

In December 1966 Mr and Mrs Albert H Gebben, 260 West 15th Street, are spending the Christmas holidays with their daughter and family, Mr and Mrs John Farndale and sons, Brian and Mike, in Los Angeles, California. The Gebbens spent an early Christmas with their son and his family. Mr and Mrs Duane Gebben and three boys in Kalamazoo.

Victoria Ella Farndale was born in 1971.

John saw promotion in 1973. John A Farndale, former Holland resident, has been appointed general sales manager for Caroll Sagar Office Interiors of Los Angeles, California, according to the president of the interior design and office furniture furnishings firm. Currently supervising the activities of two branches for Sagar in Los Angeles and Newport Beach, Farndale’s previous affiliation was with Baker furniture and 10 years representing Herman Miller furniture as a territorial manager in the United States and Europe. Born and educated in London, England, Farndale saw service during the Korean war in the Royal Air Force. He is currently living in Brea, Orange County, California, with his wife, the former Ardith Gebben, daughter of the Albert H Gebbens of Holland, and three children. The Sagar firm specialises in design, space planning, office furnishings, and provides technical assistance to commercial interior designers and architects.

John and Ardith were divorced on 25 June 1980.

On 1 March 1980, John wrote to Martin Farndale. Dear Mr Farndale. It was a most pleasant surprise to receive your letter. It has been many years since I talked to the Farndales in Texas, I must write and thank them. Your name is known to me. I do recall my father talking about visiting with you many years ago. However the details are vague. I believe you were a Captain at that time. As far as I know only one other Farndale lives in South California. Several years ago I tried calling them on the phone, but they were reluctant to communicate further so I let it go at that. I plan to visit England in May, 8th through 25th perhaps we could visit at that time and compare notes. I plan to spend part of the time in North East Yorkshire visiting some areas mentioned in James Herriott’s book on Yorkshire, and hopefully making contact with a few lost relatives. Thank you for writing to me and I look forward to hearing from you again or at least meeting you in May. Best regards. John Farndale and in April he wrote Dear Mr Farndale. I am planning to be in England, arriving May 9th; visiting mostly relatives that weekend. Our schedule is flexible for most of the following week until May 16th when we leave for Monte Carlo. If it is convenient, I could call you the weekend of the 10th to see if we could visit for a while. Regards. John Farndale.

Georgina Ann Farndale was John Alan Farndale’s brother. She emigrated to Orange County and married Arthur M Van Haun in Orange County on 5 May 1979. She lived in 1980 in Tustin, California.

John married Marion Dorothea Klaembt, a US Citizen, on 19 May 1984 at Orange County, California.

Georgina Ann (nee Farndale) Van Haun died on 21 August 1998. She is buried at El Toro Memorial Park, Lake Forest, Orange County, California.

John died at Lynnwood, Snohomish, Washington on 10 September 2012.

Scene 4 – More US Adventures

William George Farndale was John Alan Farndale’s great Uncle, also born into the Loftus 2 Line, who became a clerk of Middlesbrough. He married Annie Emma Bell on 16 April 1892. He was involved in the missionary movement in Middlesbrough and translated books from Spanish. In 1907 William and Annie travelled on SS Cedric from Liverpool and arrived in New York on 15 April 1907. Their destination was Riverside, California.

Riverside is 30 kilometres east of Los Angeles. The first orange trees were planted in 1871, with the citrus industry Riverside is famous for beginning three years later. By the mid-1880s, five packing houses sprang up in Riverside. The development of refrigerated railroad cars and innovative irrigation systems established Riverside as the richest city in the United States in terms of income per capita by 1895.

By 1910, William had become a naturalised citizen of USA. He and Annie were living at Riverside Ward 6, Riverside, California. He was 41, an accountant; and with Annie E Farndale, 41, they were living with Eliza M Bell, 38, sister in law and William T Tyerman, 28, half brother in law. So it seems William and Annie seem to have settled with Annie’s family, in California. In 1920, they were still at Riverside Township, Riverside City, California and William, 51, was a secretary and with Annie E Farndale, 51, they still lived with Eliza M Bell, 48, sister in law and with Mary E Griffith, 38.

William and Annie travelled from Southampton to New York on the Majestic on 14 October 1925, when their UK address was 46 Byelands Street, Grove Hill, Middlesbrough. Their address in US was 643 Magnolia Avenue, Arlington, Riverside, California. He was an accountant. William was a tourist class passenger to Massachusetts on the Carinthia in 1935

William Jameson Farndale was born into the Great Ayton 2 Line in 1896. He was an assistant steward on the Hororata when it arrived in New York from Cardiff on 2 December 1923. Albert William Farndale was an assistant engineer steward on the Queen Elizabeth, the Rangitiki and the Empire Law which docked several times in New York between 1943 and 1944.

Queen Elizabeth as a troopship in World War 2

During her war service Queen Elizabeth carried more than 750,000 troops, and sailed some 500,000 miles.

Anthony Reginald Chesters Farndale, the son of Walter Reginald and Mary (nee Maquire) Farndale, was born into the London 1 Line at Westminster on 25 July 1936. We met his family in Act 20 Scene 4. He arrived in New York on 20 March 1958 and settled in Monterey, California. He married Anita Jean Lea on 19 September 1964 in Monterey, California.

Denise Farndale was the daughter of William Henry and Kathleen (nee Blakeley) Farndale, born on 19 June 1937 in York. She was naturalised as a US Citizen in Arizona in 1968. She later settled at Longboat Key, Florida. Longboat Key is a barrier island west of Sarasota and Bradenton, known for its 12 miles of white sand beaches, luxury resorts, waterfront golf, and fine dining. She married Peter J Morroni in Florida on 4 February 1982. Denise M Morroni died in California on 26 May 2011.

The Ellis Island Website shows records of those who travelled to USA arriving at Ellis Island, New York.

Name	Arrived	Residence or place of birth	Name of Ship
Joseph Farndale	1884	England, Carpenter, 22 years old, travelling alone to USA	Gallia
Joseph Farndale	1887	England, carpenter, 25	Servia
George Farndale	1888	Middlesbrough, England, 45, miller	SS Gallia
Thomas Farndale	1889	USA, 23	Geronamio
Annie E Farndale	1907	Great Ayton, 39, traveling to Riverside, California, dark brown hair and brown eyes	SS Cedric
William George Farndale	1907	Secretary, 38, Great Ayton, traveling to Riverside, California, dark brown hair and brown eyes	SS Cedric
William Farndale	2 December 1923	Arrived in New York from Cardiff. Assistant Steward. 27 years old, 5 feet 8 inches.	Hororata
William George Farndale	1925	56 years old. Superior Court, Riverside, California. Naturalised since September 1912. 643 Magnolia Avenue, Arlington, Riverside, California.	Majestic
Annie Farndale	1925	57 years old. Naturalised by marriage.	Majestic
George Farndale	20 August 1935	44 years old. Circuit Court, Milwaukie, Wisconsin. Naturalised since 16 May 1934. 3543, North 4^th Street, Milwaukie. Sailed from Liverpool to New York.	SS Carinthia
Albert W Farndale	1943	British, Assistant Engineer Steward, 6 years service	Queen Elizabeth
Albert William Farndale	5 August 1943	British, Assistant Engineer Steward	Queen Elizabeth
Albert W Farndale	1944	England, Assistant Steward, 23, born in Guisborough, living in Rugby	SS Queen Elizabeth
Albert W Farndale	24 April 1944	British. Arrived in New York from the Port of Middlesbrough. Assistant Steward.	Empire Law
Albert William Farndale	1944	England	Rangitiki
Albert Farndale	15 June 1944	British	Rangitiki
James Farndale	8 August 1944	USA. Air Transport Command from Casablanca to La Guardia Airport, New York. 21 years old, a Private.	272204
James Farndale	1944	USA. Flight from Casablanca to La Guardia Airport, New York. A Private.	107437
James Farndale	14 November 1944	USA. Flight from Prestwick, Scotland to New York. Corporal.	107441
James Farndale	16 October 1944	USA. 21 years old, a Corporal. Air Transport Command Flight from Casablanca to La Guardia Airport, New York.	US Air
Rev William Edward Farndale	1947	York. Lived at Shirley, 10 Mainwaring Road, Lincoln. A Minister of Religion.	Plane NC 86528
William E Farndale	6 April 1952	Britain. 70 Years old. Did not embark on this voyage from Southampton to New York. 150, 5^th Avenue, New York.	Queen Elizabeth
Edward F Farndale	10 January 1953		Trans World Airlines Flight 6013C, London to New York
Edward F Farndale	23 November 1954		BAOC Flight BA509/324
James N Farndale	6 April 1954	London to New York	Trans World Airlines Inc Flight 96306
James Farndale	29 April 1954	From Gander, Newfoundland to New York.	Trans World Airlines Inc Flight 963-17
John A Farndale	14 February 1957	Britain. Voyage from Southampton to New York. US address was 832, 136^th Avenue, Holland, Michigan.	Queen Elizabeth

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