14 April 1880 to 1 March 1966
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Kilton
Overview
Grace lived at Kilton with
her brother George Farndale. Neither he nor she married. In 1940 they were the
last Farndales at Kilton after some 300 years. They retired to ‘Redlands’ at Saltburn. She
was very keen on the Farndale genealogy and had many of the books from Kilton
which have been copied and many of these details have been brought into this
family research (Family
knowledge).
1880
Grace Farndale was
born on 14 April 1880 (1939
Register).
She was the daughter of Charles and Ann (nee Dale) Farndale (FAR00341). Grace Farndale’s birth was registered in Guisborough District in
the second Quarter of 1880 (GRO Vol 9d page 509).
1881
In the census of 1881, Martin
Farndale, the head; a widower; aged 82; was listed as retired farmer at Kilton
Hall Farm, Kilton and Charles
Farndale, married; aged 42; was a farmer of 577 acres, with 9 employees (FAR00531). Now living
together were Charles’ family, Ann Farndale, wife of Charles; age 32; William
Farndale, son of Charles; age 5; (FAR00531); George Farndale, son of Charles;
aged 4; (FAR00540); Mary Farndale,
daughter of Charles; aged 3; (FAR00560); Grace Farndale, daughter of
Charles; aged 0, (FAR00566). Also living with them were three farm servants, a domestic
servant and nurse.
1891
The
Census of 1891
confirmed that Charles Farndale, head; married; aged 50 was still farming at Kilton Hall Farm. With him were Ann Farndale, his wife;
married; aged 43; born Danby; and their children William Farndale, son;
unmarried; aged 15; born Kilton (FAR00531);
George Farndale, son; unmarried; aged 14; born Kilton (FAR00540);
Mary Farndale, daughter; unmarried; aged 13; born Kilton (FAR00560); Grace
Farndale, daughter; unmarried; aged 10; born Kilton (FAR00566);
Albert Farndale, son; unmarried; aged 9; born Kilton (FAR00574);
and Sophia Farndale, daughter; aged 4; born Kilton (FAR00601A).
1895
There was an annual Wesleyan bazaar in Brotton which
the family regularly contributed to. The York Herald, 3 January
1895: WESLEYAN METHODIST BAZAAR.
The annual effort in connection with the Wesleyan Chapel, Brotton, was held on
New Year's Day, when a bazaar for the sale of useful and fancy articles was held
in the schoolroom, the following ladies being stallholders: Mesdames Farndale
and Watson, and Misses M and G Farndale, with Masters T Merryweather and
A Farndale in charge of the toy department. During the afternoon Mr. J
Mortimer, of Scaling, preached an excellent sermon. A public tea was provided
to, and a goodly number sat down to the tables and were attended to by...
1896
The Northern Echo, 3 January 1896:
METHODISM AT BROTTON. On New Year's Day the usual tea and sale of work were
held in connection with the Brotton Wesleyan society. In the afternoon Mr S B
Wilcox of Thirsk, preached a sermon to a good congregation, and a public tea
was afterwards held in the schoolroom, in which a goodly number sat down, the
tables being attended to by Mesdames Plews and Wheatley... Mesdames C Farndale
and Merryweather and Misses M Farndale and Wade, and Master Tom Merryweather
were in charge of the stalls. In the evening Mr Wilcox delivered his popular
lecture entitled “Turning points in life”. Mr Joseph Faulkner occupied the
chair, and the lecture was greatly enjoyed. A coffee supper was held at the
close. One feature of the day's proceedings was a series of exhibitions of
living pictures. Miss G Farndale was the exhibitor. The proceeds were in
aid of Chapel and Society funds.
1901
The
1901 Census
recorded Charles Farndale, head; farmer; aged 63 now living at Stank House,
Kilton estate. The family then comprised: Ann Farndale, his wife; aged
53; born Danby; George Farndale, farmer’s son, aged 24; born Kilton.(FAR00540);
Mary C Farndale, daughter; aged 23; born Kilton. (FAR00560); Grace
Farndale, daughter; aged 20; born Kilton, (FAR00566);
Albert Farndale, son; aged 19; born Kilton. (FAR00574) who
was an architect pupil; Sophia Farndale, daughter; aged 16; born Kilton (FAR00601A) and also John Featherstone and John Holliday, servants,
horsemen.
A
Wesley Guild was formed in the early 1900s with Misses Mary and Grace Farndale,
active workers, and Mr W Hedley as energetic secretary for many years. This
formed a great part of the church’s life, often the schoolhouse being filled to
capacity each Thursday evening in the winter. Concert parties from
Middlesbrough and aroudn are well remembered. The grand leadership of Mr Hedley
played a big part in the enjoyment and thrill of the Guild. How he cared for the
young folk was shown for instance in the times he took them in his little car
to his home to share in parties and family fellowship. During the years of the
great depression 1921 to 1932 free concerts were held to help the men, and many
happy nights were spent in the schoolroom with Mr Hedley as main organiser.
(Wainwright,
Greta (1966), Brotton Methodist Church, 1866 to 1966).
1902
In 1902, Grace
Farndale was chief bridesmaid (and it was perhaps her mother who gave dessert forks as
a wedding gift) The Whitby Gazette, 11 July 1902: CASTLETON.
WEDDING. A pretty wedding took place at Castleton Wesleyan Chapel, on Wednesday
last week between Miss Emily Crossley, eldest daughter of Mr Alfred Crossley,
of Oak Grove, Commondale, and Mr. Wilson Robinson, of Commondale... Miss
Grace Farndale, of Kilton, was the chief bridesmaid, and she wore a costume of figured muslin.... The following are some of the
presents which were on view:... Mrs Farndale, dessert
forks...
1908
Grace in about 1908
1910
Grace Farndale (right) with her parents Ann Farndale and Charles
Farndale (left) at a tea party in about 1910
Grace in about 1910
1911
Grace’s father Charles was
working in partnership with her brother, George by 1911. The
1911 Census recorded
that Charles Farndale, 73, farmer, still lived at Stank House, Brotton
with Ann Farndale, 63 ; George Farndale, farmer’s
son and partner, 34; Mary E Farndale, 33, farmer’s daughter, dairywork; Grace Farndale, farmer’s daughter, dairywork; Albert Farndale, architect and two others
working on farm.
1918
The Whitby
Gazette, 4 January 1918: The
annual meeting of the Wesleyan Foreign Missions was held in the Brotton
Wesleyan room on Thursday night last week, presided over by Mr George Park,
Loftus. An interesting address on “The women of India” was given by the
Reverend J W Davis, Wesleyan Minister, Loftus, who laboured for some years as a
missionary in India. He spoke of the teachings and customs
relating to women in the Indian Empire, and showed how
they are regarded by the men as being very inferior persons and treated as
slaves. Mr E Lofthouse also took part in the meeting, and
proposed that a vote of thanks be passed to the chairman and speaker. Miss G
Farndale, Kilton lodge, seconded, and the proposal was heartily agreed to. A
collection was taken for the missionary funds.
1921
The 1921 Census for
Kilton Lodge listed Mary E Farndale, 43, single, home duties; Grace Farndale,
sister, 41, home duties; Assistants on the ‘Farndale Farm’.
A photograph of Grace and her brother George
(sitting), about 1925 (the same image also recreated in colour by AI)
1928
The Newcastle
Daily Chronicle, 6 November 1928: FOX
ELUDES ITS PURSUERS. EXCITING SCENE AT SALTBURN. PROMENADE HUNT. OPENING MEET
OF THE CLEVELAND PACK. Two exciting incidents
marked the opening meet of the Cleveland hunt, held yesterday in the
picturesque grounds of Skelton hall. The House of the
senior “Quartermaster” of the Hunt, Colonel W H A Wharton, the castle is
surrounded by a fine wooded park and the imposing building with its background
of rich autumn tinted trees afforded in admirable setting for the large
gathering of scarlet clad black hatted riders. A fox which broke cover from
Saltburn Gill led the hunt along the Saltburn Promenade. Out of the Gill the fox
passed through the grounds of Rushpool Hall - through
the pleasure gardens, and emerged on the promenade
near the top of Saltburn Beck. After running for several yards along the
promenade, it finally eluded its pursuers by going to earth in a drain. Mrs
Weil, wife of Captain Weil, of Boosbeck, was riding through a gateway when a closing
gate caused her horse to shy and the rider was jammed against the gate post.
Mrs Weil was conveyed to her home suffering from a broken leg... Others present
included... Mr George Farndale and Miss Farndale, Kilton Lodge.
1934
The Cleveland
Standard, 6 January 1934: SERVICES
APPRECIATED. A social evening was held in the schoolroom at the North Skelton
Vaughan Road Methodist Church on Tuesday, when about 60 members and friends
were entertained to games and refreshments. During the evening a pleasing
ceremony was performed by Mrs Farndale, who presided presented Mr Myers,
Miss Metcalf and Miss Wilks gifts in appreciation of services rendered to the
Church and Sunday school….
The Cleveland
Standard 24 March 1934: Mrs.
B Larder presided at the North and New Skelton Sisterhood in the New Skelton
Methodist Church on Monday. A solo was sung by Mrs Speck and Mrs Ward
accompanied. Mrs Farndale, Skelton, gave two interesting readings, sang and
read a passage of scripture.
1939
The 1939
Register for Stank House, Kilton, Carlin How listed George Farndale, single, a farmer,
born 24 August 1876; Grace Farndale (his sister), housekeeper, born 14 April
1880; and Frank Askew Kirk, born 1903, farmer’s assistant.
Saltburn by the Sea
1966
In Quotations and Memories associated with
the Brotton Methodist Chapel, Miss G Farndale, Saltburn, contributed: If
your face wants to smile, let it; if it doesn’t want to, make it (Dan Leno)
(Wainwright, Greta (1966), Brotton Methodist
Church, 1866 to 1966).
Grace Farndale died on 1 March 1966, aged 85 (probate index) and was buried on 4 March 1966 (burial index). The death was registered for Cleveland District in the first
quarter of 1966 (GRO Vol 1b page 753).
The gravestone Saltburn
reads: ‘In loving memory of Grace Farndale died March 1st
1966 aged 86 years and her brother George Farndale died February 14th 1970 aged 93 years. Late of Kilton Lodge.’ (Monumental Record).
Probate: FARNDALE Grace of Redlands, Marske Mill
Lane Saltburn by the Sea Yorkshire died 1 March 1966 Probate York 4 May to
National Provincial Bank Limited. £6355.
