Charles (“Charley”) Farndale
10 September 1905 to 9 August 1973
FAR00734
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Gilling, Richmond
1905
Charles Farndale,
son of William and Ada (nee Fawell) Farndale (FAR00531) was born in Richmond District at Gillingwood
Hall, Gilling on 10 September 1905 (1939 Register, Birth Certificate). The birth was
registered in Richmond Yorkshire on 7 October 1905 (GRO
Vol 9d page 661).
When Charles was born, they lived in 1905 at Gillingwood
Hall, Gilling (near Richmond) and William
was then a farmer.
1911
Census 1911 – Gillingwood Hall, Gilling, West
Richmond
William Farndale, head, 35, born in Kilton in
1876, a farmer
Ada Farndale, 34, born at Toft Hill in Durham in 1877
Annie Farndale, daughter,
10, born 1901 at Gilling West
Beatrice Farndale, 8, born Gilling West in 1903
Charles Farndale, 5, born Gilling
West in 1906
Ella Mary Margerrison, 20, a governess
A general domestic servant, a horseman and a beastman.
1915
Ada Farndale, Charles’ mother, died at Gilling West on 16 May
1915. She was buried on 19 May 1916 at St Agatha, Gilling, aged 38 (Gilling West PR,
Monumental Record).
1921
Census 1921 – Richmond
William
Farndale, 46, a widower, farmer
Annie
Farndale, his daughter, 21 home duties
Charley
Farndale, 15, assisting father on farm
1930
Leeds Mercury, 14 August 1930: THE
RICHMOND SHOW. The 19th annual show of the Richmond Agricultural Society was
held today in dull weather. The entries showed a decrease of about 200,
principally in the classes for cattle, sheep and grain.... At the luncheon, the
Marquess of Zetland, who presided, said that as Senior Steward at the Jockey
Club his personal attention has concentrated on thoroughbred bloodstoe. He hoped in due course to have some very useful
horses, which his family had always maintained in that class of sport. The
following were the chief awards... Horses for field purposes... Mare or
Gelding, two or three years old, age considered … 3. C Farndale, Gilling.
1931
Leeds
Mercury, 4 September 1931: BLOOD STOCK SHOW. PRICES REALISED AT REDCAR. A show and
auction sale of hunters and bloodstock, originated through the show founded two
years ago in the East Riding of Malton by Lord Middleton in order to bring
breeder and buyer into direct contact, was held at Redcar Racecourse today. The
idea of instituting this show for North Riding horse breeders and dealers was
conceived by Mr T S Petch, of Liverton Lodge, Loftus, and an entry of over 100
fully justified the experiment. The quality was exceptionally high.... Prices …
.2 year olds... J Duck, brown gelding, bought by Mr Farndale, Gilling, 25 gs...
1937
Leeds
Mercury, 2 September 1937: REETH SHOW RECORD. JUDGING DELAYED BY RAIN. The heavy rain
which fell at the Reeth Agricultural Show today delayed the judging for some
time. The weather was the only disappointment, for a record entry of 1,348, as
compared to 986 in the previous year, was received. … AWARDS... Sheep...
Wensleydales... Three HB Wether Lambs: 1. C Farndale,
Gillingwood Hall...
1938
Charles Farndale, married Harriett Anne Raw on 11
May 1938 in Swaledale (media) and their
marriage was registered in the second quarter of 1938 at Richmond District (GRO Vol 9d page 1631).
Charlie and
Harriet’s wedding in Richmond in 1938 (AI recreated
from newspaper descriptions)
Harriett Raw
(1914 to 1978) was the daughter of Francis
Raw (1870 to 1957) and Mary Elizabeth (nee Robinson) Raw (1873 to 1950), and brought
up at Harlow House, Richmond and Ellerton Abbey.
Mary and Francis Raw
Leeds Mercury, 12 May 1938: A SWALEDALE
WEDDING. Well known Swaledale agricultural families were united yesterday by
the wedding at Richmond Centenary Methodist Church of Mr Charles Farndale, only
son of Mr W Farndale and the late Mrs Farndale, of Gillingwood
Hall, Gilling West, and Miss Harriett Anne Raw, only daughter of Mr and Mrs F
Raw, of Bend Hagg, near Richmond. The bride wore an ivory satin dress, with
veil and coronet of orange blossom, and carried red roses. The chief
bridesmaid, Miss A Coatsworth, of High Lodge, Richmond, wore powder blue crepe,
with hat and shoes to tone, and carried pink carnations.
1939
Leeds
Mercury, 13 September 1939: The wedding took place at Reeth Methodist Church, yesterday,
of Mr Herbert Raw, second son of Mr and Mrs F Raw, of Bend Hagg, near Richmond,
and Miss Evelyn Frankland,... The bride, who wore a dress of white satin, was
attended by Miss Irene Frankland, her sister. Mr Charles Farndale was best
man.
1939
Register – 6
Stanley Grove, Richmond
Harriett A
Farndale, born 16 November 1914, unpaid domestic duties
Charles Farndale,
born 10 September 1905, farmer (own account).
1940
Their son, Francis William Farndale (FAR00963)
was born on 26 May 1940, in Darlington District.
Daily
Gazette for Middlesbrough, 19 June 1940: NORTHALLERTON SHOW BY YOUNG FARMERS. The
11th annual show of the Northallerton Young Farmers Club was held at the Northallerton
Malpass Mart today, when there were shown about 30 dairy and fat stock of
excellent quality.... Results were... Best fat sheep, January born, other
than class 1 …3. Charles Farndale...
1943
Their son, George Derrick Farndale (FAR00980)
was born in 1943 at Richmond.
1953
Their son, Martin Farndale (FAR01063)
was born in 1953, at Richmond.
1973
Charles Farndale, born 10 Sep 1905, died on 9
August 1973 in Richmond (Probate Index) and
his death was registered at Darlington
District in the third quarter of 1973 (GRO Vol 1a
page 539).
Probate: FARNDALE
Charles of 18 Fontenay Road Richmond died 9 August 1973 Probate Newcastle upon
Tyne 27 September £5160
The London Gazette, 28 September 1973: FARNDALE,
Charles, 18 Fontenay Road, Richmond, Yorks, formerly High Coalsgarth,
Richmond, Yorks, Retired Farmer. 9th August 1973.
1978
Harriett Ann Farndale, born
on 6 November 1914, died aged 64, on 26 July 1978 in Richmond (Probate Index) and her death was registered in
Richmond District in the third quarter of 1978 (GRO
Vol 2 page 938s).
