Henry Wilkinson Farrar (abt. 1807 - 1879)

Born about 17 Dec 1807 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Elizabeth (Wood) Farrar — married 7 Feb 1833 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 29 Apr 1879 at about age 71 in Toorak, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Henry Wilkinson Farrar was born about December 17, 1807 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]}

Henry (25) married Elizabeth Wood (19) (born in 1813 in Yorkshire) on February 7, 1833 in Leeds, Yorkshire.England, ^{[7] [8]}

Their children were:

• Ann Wood Farrer (1834–1915)
• John Wood Farrar (1836–1884)
• Mary Grace Farrar (~1838–1874)
• Emma Farrar (1840–1897)
• Thomas Henry Farrar (1847–1888)
• Sophia Victoria Farrar (1852–1939)
• Edward Farrar (1854–1882)

In 1851, Henry (43), was a married head of household, Woollen Spinner Master, in Bramley, Yorkshire,Yorkshire (West Riding) in Hunslet registration district in England. ^[9]

Henry died on April 29, 1879 in Toorak, Victoria, Australia, aged 71.^[10]

Research Notes

The passenger list on PROV is not complete. For one, the Farrar family is absent. The list on Trove is longer, and immediately has the Farrar family as cabin passengers. In addition, his Obituary (below) states that he arrived in Australia in 1851. Noted 10 Dec 2022 by Alan Salt

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism of daughter Anne Wood Farrar: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database
   FamilySearch Record: J73C-B2H (accessed 23 May 2023)
   Henry Wilkinson Farrar's daughter Anne Wood Farrar baptism on 28 Mar 1834 in Armley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
2. ↑ Baptism of daughter Jane Farrar: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database
   FamilySearch Record: N561-ZV6 (accessed 23 May 2023)
   Henry Wilkinson Farrar's daughter Jane Farrar baptism on 7 Feb 1836 in Armley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
3. ↑ Baptism of son John Wood Farrar: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database
   FamilySearch Record: N561-K8K (accessed 23 May 2023)
   Henry Wilkinson Farrar's son John Wood Farrar baptism on 19 Mar 1837 in Armley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
4. ↑ Baptism of daughter Mary Grace Farrar: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database
   FamilySearch Record: JMY6-PF3 (accessed 23 May 2023)
   Henry Wilkinson Farrar's daughter Mary Grace Farrar baptism on 21 Jul 1839 in Armley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
5. ↑ Baptism of daughter Elizabeth Farrar: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database
   FamilySearch Record: N561-LXM (accessed 23 May 2023)
   Henry Wilkinson Farrar's daughter Elizabeth Farrar baptism on 8 Feb 1843 in Armley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
6. ↑ Baptism of daughter Helen Farrar: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database
   FamilySearch Record: N561-DHG (accessed 23 May 2023)
   Henry Wilkinson Farrar's daughter Helen Farrar baptism on 15 Sep 1844 in Armley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
7. ↑ Select Marriages, 1538-1973

   Name: Henry Wilkinson Farrar

   Gender: Male

   Marriage Date: 7 Feb 1833

   Marriage Place: Leeds, York, England

   Spouse: Elizabeth Wood

   FHL Film Number: 918389

   Reference ID: 112

8. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973," database
   FamilySearch Record: NJNK-FYG (accessed 23 May 2023)
   Henry Wilkinson Farrar marriage to Elizabeth Wood on 7 Feb 1833 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
9. ↑ 1851 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1851," database
   citing Bramley, Yorkshire,Yorkshire (West Riding), England, p. 28; citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: SP9C-4CF (accessed 23 May 2023)
   FindMyPast Image
   :: Henry Farrar Head Married M 43 Woollen Spinner Master Halifax, Yorkshire

   Elizabeth Farrar Wife Married F 38 Bramley, Yorkshire

   Ann Farrar Daughter Unmarried F 17 Armley, Yorkshire

   John Farrar Son Unmarried M 14 Hand Loom Weaver Wollon Cloth Armley, Yorkshire

   Mary Farrar Daughter Unmarried F 12 Scholar Armley, Yorkshire

   Emma Farrar Daughter Unmarried F 10 Scholar Armley, Yorkshire

   Helen Farrar Daughter Unmarried F 6 Scholar Armley, Yorkshire

   Thomas Farrar Son Unmarried M 4 Scholar Armley, Yorkshire

   Maria Farrar Daughter Unmarried F 0 Armley, Yorkshire

   Mary Bennett Servant Unmarried F 25 Servant Armley, Yorkshire

10. ↑ Victorian Deaths Index 6539/1879 FARRAR Henry Wilkinson Death Grace WEBSTER Thomas HALIFAX WOOD, Elizabeth 71 1879 6539/1879

See also:

• Henry's daughter Anne Wood Farrar was baptised on 28 March 1834 in Armley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
• Henry's daughter Jane Farrar was baptised on 7 February 1836 in Armley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
• Henry's son John Wood Farrar was baptised on 19 March 1837 in Armley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
• Henry's daughter Mary Grace Farrar was baptised on 21 July 1839 in Armley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
• Henry's daughter Elizabeth Farrar was baptised on 8 February 1843 in Armley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
• Henry's daughter Helen Farrar was baptised on 15 September 1844 in Armley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
• Henry married Elizabeth Wood on 7 February 1833 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
• In the 1851 census Henry (age 43), Woollen Spinner Master, was the married head of household in Woods Yard, Bramley, Yorkshire, Yorkshire (West Riding), England.
• 1851 'SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE.', The Melbourne Daily News (Vic. : 1848 - 1851), 26 December, p. 2. , viewed 10 Dec 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article226913269

SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE

ARRIVED

December 24 - Eagle ship, 1045 tons, Francis Boyce commander from Liverpool, 18th September. Passengers (cabin) Mr and Mrs Farrar and family,

• 1879 'MEMORANDA.', The Telegraph, St Kilda, Prahran and South Yarra Guardian (Vic. : 1864 - 1888), 3 May, p. 2. , viewed 10 Dec 2022, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article114580934

Another old colonist has joined "the great majority," namely, Mr. W. H. Farrar, who expired at his residence in Williams-road, Toorak, on Tuesday morning at the advanced age of 72. Mr. Farrar was born in Halifax, Yorkshire, in 1807, and was bought up to business in Leeds. He came to Melbourne in 1851, where in connexion with a partner in London he commenced business. Some years afterwards this connexion waes severed, and Mr. Farrar's eldest son was admitted into the firm; which has had since its first establishmont a uniformly successful career. About 18 months ago the two younger sons were admitted as partners, and Mr. Farrar took advantage of the opportunity to retire from active participation in the affairs of the firm. In commercial circles Mr Farrar was highly esteemed as an upright and honourable man, and gained the warm affection of his friends.

He was of a most unassuming and gentle disposition, and never ventured into the stormy sea of politics. In 1858 he was elected president of the Chamber of Commerce, and was a justice of the peace for nearly 15 years. In 1863, and again in 1866, Mr Farrar visited England, and on the latter occasion remained with a portion of his family for nearly six years. A few weeks ago Mrs Farrar died, and he never rallied from the blow inflicted by her loss. He gradually sank in health and spirits, and passed away on the day abovementioned.

Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/212693702/henry-wilkinson-farrar: accessed 24 May 2023), memorial page for Henry Wilkinson Farrar (1808–29 Apr 1879), Find a Grave Memorial ID 212693702, citing St. Kilda Cemetery, St Kilda, Port Phillip City, Victoria, Australia; Maintained by ! woowoo (contributor 49949980).