Francis Albert Farrar (1862 - 1931)

Born 2 Jan 1862 in Elland, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Isabella Jane (Hornsby) Farrar — married 28 Dec 1886 in West Ham, London

Descendants

Died 6 Jul 1931 at age 69 in Wanstead, Essex, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

Francis was born on 2 January 1862 in Elland, Yorkshire, England, the son of Joseph Farrar and Martha Barrett.^{[1] [2]}

In the 1901 census Francis (age 39) was living in Leyton, Essex, England.^[1]

Research Notes

Notes from external profile

Stewart's grandfather Frank did well for himself. He obtained both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees from London University. He became the headmaster of a primary school and, ultimately, principal of a teacher training college. He was also a writer. In 1904, he published a test manual called Handbook of General Information, a series of tests for the entrance examination into the Kings School. In 1910, Frank wrote Old Greek Nature Stories (First published Apr 1910, reprinted Dec 1910, Jan 1914 & Oct 1921), which included stories and legends of Greek Gods and Goddesses, a topic which was popular at the time and not uncommon, and therefore not necessarily a mark of personal Pagan interests. The Classics were taught in all British schools, and all students would have been expected to study and learn about the Greek Pantheon and mythology. 2 1901 Census: 7 people + 1 domestic living at 230 Vicarage Road, Leyton: Francis A Farrar, Donald F Farrar, Edith J Farrar, Francis A Farrar, Francis J Farrar, Isabell J Farrar, Mabel W Farrar, Walter F Farrar and Mary Anne Blank (Black?).

He passed away in 1931. ^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} 1901 Census: 1901 Census Returns of England and Wales, original data from The National Archives, reference: Class: RG13; Piece: 1619; Folio: 11; Page: 13. Birth date: abt 1862 Birth place: Elland, Yorkshire, England Residence date: 1901 Residence place: Leyton, Essex, England.
   Ancestry Record uki1901 #9278466 (accessed before 21 May 2023).
2. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 21 May 2023)
   Farrar, Francis Albert (Mother's maiden name: Barrett).
   GRO Reference: 1862 Jan-Feb-Mar in Halifax Volume 09A Page 421.
3. ↑ Unsourced family tree handed down to Andrew Farrar.