William James Farndale
30 January 1882 to 15 June 1954
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Solicitor’s clerk
who became Chairman of the local Liberal Association during the Second World
War
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Stockton
1881
William
James Farndale, son of Thomas William and Elizabeth Shinton (nee White) Farndale
(FAR00375) was born on 30 January 1882 (1939
Register) and
his birth was registered in Stockton
District in the first quarter of 1882 (GRO Vol 10a page 66).
1891
Census
1891 – Cardigan Street, Stockton
-on-Tees, Durham
Thomas
Wm Farndale, head, a brass finisher, 42
Elizabeth
Shinton Farndale, wife, 42, born Wales in 1849
Edith
E Farndale, 14, born in Stockton in 1877
William
J Farndale, 9, born Stockton in 1882
Thomas
E Farndale, 5, born Stockton in 1886
1899
William’s
father Thomas died in 1899.
1901
Census
1901 – 8 Inkerman Street, Stockton
Elizabeth
S Farndale, 52
Edith
E Farndale, 24
William
J Farndale, 19, clerk iron and steel
works
Thomas
E Farndale, 15, apprentice draughtsman iron and steel works
1911
Census
1911 – 8 Inkerman Street, Stockton
Elizabeth
Skinton Farndale, head, 62, widow
Edith
Elizabeth farndale, 34, single
William
James Farndale. 29, single, law clerk
Thomas
Edward Farndale, 25, draughtsman
Percy
George Newton, 29, fitter engineer
Loftus
1913
William
J Farndale married Mabel M
Hills in 1913 and the marriage was registered at Stokesley District in
the fourth quarter of 1913 (GRO Vol 9d page 1322).
Mabel
Mary Hills was the daughter of Robert Richard Hills (1838 to 1895) and Margaret
(nee Robson) Hills (1841 to 1913) and was baptised at St Mary Magdalene, Yarm,
on 6 April 1884.
1914
In
his role as a legal clerk, he witnessed a public apology in 1914:
Daily
Gazette for Middlesbrough, 3 September 1914: I *** of ***, Carlin How,
near Loftus hereby apologise for having made certain slanderous statements
concerning **. I admit that the statements which I have made were untrue and
entirely without format foundation. I have also paid expenses in connection with
this advertisement. Dated this second day of September 1914. **. Signed by the
said ** the presence of W J Farndale, Clerk to Hoggett
and Bacon, solicitors, Loftus.
So he
was a clerk with Hoggett and Bacon, solicitors of Loftus.
1917
William
Hills Farndale (FAR00840)
was born in Loftus on 20 January 1917 (1939 Register).
The birth was registered in Guisborough District (GRO Vol 9D Page 697).
Daily
Gazette for Middlesbrough, 28 June 1917: LEGAL NOTICES. I *** of **
Skinningrove, miner, hereby give notice that I shall not be responsible for any
debt constructed by my wife … after this date. Dated this 27th day of June
1917. ***. Witness: W J Farndale, Clerk to Hoggett
and Bacon, solicitors, Loftus.
Guisborough
1921
1921
census - Guisborough
William
James Farndale, 39, costing clerk, The
Skinningrove Iron Co Ltd, iron and steel makers, Carlin How
Mabel
Mary Farndale, 37
William
Hills Farndale, 4, born Loftus
1926
Newcastle
Evening Chronicle 24 March 1926: BROTHERS SENT FOR TRIAL. ALLEGED DESTRUCTION OF
WILL. DOCUMENT BURNT. The account of the destruction of a will was related to
the Middlesbrough magistrates, yesterday, when **, 55, miner, of Zetland Row,
Skinningrove, was charged with the theft of the document, and his brother, **,
63, of **, Newcastle, was charged with aiding and abetting... After the funeral, Mr Farndale attended
the house to read the document. In the room where this proceeding took
place, the deceased man's brother and sisters were assembled. As soon as he
found that the brothers had not benefited, **, it was stated, became very
angry, high words expressed and the sisters left the room. ** asked to
be allowed to look at the will, and as Farndale held it out for examination,
defendant seized it and turning round suddenly put it on fire. Farndale
made an effort to recover it, but ** and ** stood between him and the fire
and prevented him from getting near until it was completely burnt. The two brothers,
who reserved their defence, were committed for trial at the forthcoming
assizes, bail being allowed.
Huddersfield
Daily Examiner, 24 March 1926: WILL BURNED IN STRUGGLE. BROTHERS WHO WERE LEFT
OUT OF BEQUESTS. An extraordinary scene after a funeral at the reading
of a will was described at Middlesbrough yesterday when two brothers were sent
for trial on charges of stealing and destroying and of aiding in the
destruction of the will of ***, of Loftus. The two men are... the will, drawn
up by **, a few days before his death, bequeathed his possession to his two
sisters, ** and **, making no provision for either of his brothers, *
and *. * died on March 13, and after the funeral one of the executors,
William Farndale, attended the house to read the document to the four
persons concerned. In the scene which ensued the two sisters left the room. *,
Farndale added, then asked to have a closer look at the document, and as he,
Farndale, held it out for examination James seized it and flung it in the fire.
Farndale rushed forward to retrieve it, but was impeded by both brothers.
The will was totally destroyed. Farndale had made a copy, but a good deal of
the estate would be swallowed up in proving that copy. Bail was granted to both
brothers....
Redcar
1937
Cleveland
Standard, 23 October 1937: PRESENTATION TO BOWLS CHAMPION. ZETLAND CLUB
EVENT. ANNUAL MEETING. A tribute to the man who “put Redcar on the bowling map”
was paid by members of the Zetland Park Bowling Club... Elections resulted: …Honorary Secretary,
Mr W J Farndale...
1938
Cleveland
Standard, 14 May 1938: REDCAR ZETLAND v ALBERT PARK. In a North Yorks,
YBA, Bowling League fixture Redcar Zetland Park entertained Albert Park on
Tuesday night. Scores: REDCAR ZETLAND. ... TF Snow, WJ Farndale, J
Farish, J H Young: 24...
1939
Daily
Gazette for Middlesbrough, 17 March 1939: I * of *, hereby give notice that
I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife …, from and after
this date. Dated this 16th day of March 1939. *. Witness, W J Farndale,
Clerk to Forbes, Nixon and Wood, Solicitors, 35 Middlesbrough Road, South Bank.
Cleveland
Standard, 13 May 1939: MR SHAWCROSS’S ADDRESS. An interesting address
was delivered by Mr Shawcross who, after commenting on the enormous expenditure
on arms during the mishandling of the foreign situation, he pointed out how
“collective security” had been followed by “appeasement” and now a combination
of nations against aggression. After Munich Mr Chamberlain told us that he
had achieved for us “peace in our time”. Hitler, said the Premier, was
satisfied and no more claims in Europe. Some of his own party disagreed with
him, the Premier, over Munich and amongst them was Mr Amery, Mr Duff Cooper and
the member for Cleveland, Commander Bower. Hitler's actions, however were more
reliable than his words! Munich was followed by the rape of Czecho-Slovakia and
the Prime Minister in introducing conscription was able to use the argument
“this cannot be called peacetime”. A pledge had been given against conscription
and the speaker considered that before it was introduced all parties in the
House should have been consulted in order that it could have been introduced in
a better manner than had been the case, a more uniform front presented. Dealing
generally with the government Mr Shawcross said that in whatever they did the
government were never right first time, they spent their time turning things
down and then carrying them out! There had been a series of dangerous mistakes
in foreign policy. Hear, Hear! Referring to the Ministry of Supply he pointed
out that for some time the Government held out against this and then when they
decided in favour of it they got Mr Bergen with his limited powers. In
concluding Mr Shawcross said that it was necessary to show a common front and
united effort. Liberals should watch carefully that the Government did not
achieve another electoral victory as preceded the Hoare-Laval agreement. Hear,
Hear! In reference to old age pensions he pointed out how a great many persons
now receiving 10s per week were suffering hardships and he considered that this
and the question of spinsters’ pensions required immediate inquiry and action.
Applause. On the proposition of Mr WJ Farndale, seconded by Mr S Roy
Bainbridge, Mr Muir and the chairman were thanked for their services.
1939
Register – 35 Corporation Road, Redcar
William
J Farndale, born 30 January 1882, solicitor’s clerk
Mabel
Farndale, born 14 March 1884
William
H Farndale, born 20 January 1917, commercial draughtsman, ARP Service Work
1940
Daily
Gazette for Middlesbrough, 11 April 1940: REDCAR APPEAL TO LIBERALS “There
is much hard thinking to be done during the war in preparation for peace”,
declared Mr Mr Shawcross, prospective Liberal
candidate for Cleveland, in his presidential meeting message to Redcar
liberals, read at their annual meeting last night…. Officers elected were...
chairman Mr WJ Farndale,...
Cleveland
Standard, 13 April 1940: REDCAR LIBERALS. MR SHAWCROSS AND THE WAR. Mr
Shawcross, prospective Liberal candidate for the Cleveland division, was not
present at the annual meeting on the Liberal association on Wednesday night,
but he sent a letter which was read out by Mr Roy Bainbridge.... Officers
elected were:... Chairman, Mr WJ Farndale...
Daily
Gazette for Middlesbrough, 8 October 1940: LEGAL NOTICES. I * of....
hereby give notice that from this date I will not be responsible for any debts
contracted by my wife... dated this 7th day of October 1940. ... Witness: W J
Farndale, Clerk to Forbes, Nixon and Wood, solicitors, South Bank.
Daily
Gazette for Middlesbrough 16 December 1940: I * of... hereby give notice
that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife... Witness:
W J Farndale, Clerk to Forbes, Nixon and Wood, solicitors, South Bank.
Daily
Gazette for Middlesbrough 28 December 1940: I * of ... hereby give notice
that I will not be responsible for any debts contracted by my wife … Witness:
W J Farndale, Clerk to Forbes, Nixon and Wood, solicitors, South Bank.
1944
Cleveland
Standard 23 September 1944: REDCAR LIBERALS ANNUAL MEETING – POSSIBLE SPRING ELECTION. Councillor
Shawcross was re elected president and other officers
appointed included: Chairman, Mr WJ Farndale...
1954
William
James Farndale died aged 72 on
15 June 1954 (Probate Index) and was buried at Redcar
on 18 June 1954 at Redcar cemetery (Burial
Index).
Probate:
FARNDALE William James of 35 Corporation Road Redcar Yorkshire died 15 June
1954 Probate London 7 August to Mabel Mary Farndale widow. Effects £3977 4s.
1963
Mabel Mary Farndale died on 16 November 1962 at Eaglescliffe (Probate Index).
