Notices and Obituaries for Nannie, William and Mary Maud Wrathall
[Information provided by Robert William Wrathall (RWRATHALL(at)aol(dot)com]
Obituary [1948]
Grand Old Lady Of Grassington
Nannie Wrathall, of The Cottage, Grassington, who died on Tuesday, at the age of 88, was a grand-daughter or the late Mr. Tom Airey, at one time the village postmaster. Many times
Mr. Airey carried the mail on foot to Skipton. Later he made his journeys on horseback
and afterwards in a roomy gig which became known as "The Mail". As Mrs. Wrathall used to recall, her father had a great love for the stage. He was himself
a grand actor and he stirred others to
enthusiasm. The local theatre was a
roomy barn which can still be seen in
Garrs Lane. Edmund Keane and Harriet
Mellon, who later became famous, joined
Airey's company and frequently delighted
their dales audiences.
Mrs. Wrathall could describe interesting
old customs. A stream once flowed
through the street and whenever there
was a wedding the villagers danced on
the bridge. She herself was an ardent
churchwoman, and two of the windows
in Linton Church were put in by her.
No good cause ever lacked her whole-hearted support, for she was generous to
the extreme.
This good natured daleswoman was
the widow of the late Robert Wrathall,
Farnhill Hall, cattle dealer and farmer,
and she is survived by her three sons and
two daughters. Her youngest son,
Robert, was a Lieut. - Col. during the
1939 - 45 war.
The funeral takes place at Linton
church today.
Golden Wedding of CATTLE EXPERT [May 1956]
Helped to re-stock Belgian farms
It was on May 22, 1906, at Kildwick Church that the Revs. E. W. Brereton and R. Whincup married William Wrathall, of Farnhill Hall, and Mary Maud Spence, of Skipton. And on Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Wrathall, The Farm, Keighley Road, Skipton, celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary.
At 72, Mr. Wrathall is a healthy and
active man, and is still
working hard with two of his sons in
the cattle dealing business. The
son of the late Mr. Robert
Wrathall, of Farnhill Hall and
Grassington, Mr. Wrathall
followed In his father's footsteps
as a dealer, and his name is
spoken in cattle dealing circles as
far away as Cumberland and
Scotland.
In addition to his private business, Mr. Wrathall is a director of Hellifield Auction Market, Otley Market, and Wigton Market, Cumberland.
One of the highlights of his working life was his contribution towards the re-stocking of Belgium with cattle after the first world-war. when he shipped three boatloads of cattle to that country.
Two of the sons, Mr. Fred Wrathall, "Howgates Crest", Snaygill, near Skipton, and Mr. Thomas Wrathall, of Carlisle, work with their father, and the youngest son, Mr. Robert W. Wrathall, has an administrative post with the National Coal Board at Burton-on-Trent.
CINDERELLA FUND.
Being a farmer's wife and raising a family has occupied most of Mrs. Wrathall's time, but she has given well over 20 years service to the Skipton Cinderella and Benevolent Fund, and for some years now has been vice-president. She is 73, and has been connected with the Parish Church for some years.
Mrs. Wrathall told our Craven Herald and Pioneer reporter about an unusual feature of their wedding 50 years ago. The Rev. E. W. Brereton, who married them, also married the elder Mr. and Mrs. Wrathall, late of Farnhill Hall, when they lived at Grassington. At that time Mr. Brereton was in the Grassington district.
Another interesting feature of the Golden Wedding is that Mrs. Margaret P. Noke, of Skipton,
who was bridesmaid to 1906, has
been Mrs. Wrathall's friend since
they were children, and their
friendship has survived the years,
for they still frequently call on each other, continuing their association.
To celebrate the anniversary, there was a party at the Devonshire Hotel, Skipton, given by the three sons and their families, on Sunday.
Not only is it the anniversary of their wedding, but also the 50th anniversary of
their going to live at "The Farm", which has been their home since the wedding.
Funeral of Skipton cattle dealer [1958]
The funeral took place on Thursday, of Mr. William Wrathall, The Farm, Keighley Road, Skipton, who died the previous Monday, aged 75. He was widely known as a farmer and cattle dealer.
A service in Skipton Parish church preceded cremation at Waltonwrays.
The family mourners were: Mrs. Wrathall (widow); Mr. and Mrs. F. Wrathall, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Wrathall, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Wrathall (sons and daughters-in-law); Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wrathall, Mr. J. B. Wrathall, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Wrathall, junior (grandsons and their wives); Misses M. M. S. Wrathall and R. M. Wrathall (granddaughters); Mr. R. Wrathall, Mrs. MacLaren and Mrs. T. Cousins, (brother and sisters); Mr. and Mrs. F. Swires, Mrs. Nash and Susan (nephew and nieces).
A large congregation in the church included representatives of the Auction Marts, where Mr. Wrathall had attended for many years, a great many of his farming friends, and representatives
of the business community in Skipton.
Obituary [1958]
Well known Skipton cattle dealer
Known far and wide as a cattle breeder and farmer, Mr. William Wrathall, of "The Farm", Keighley Road, Skipton, died on Monday night, aged 75. Possessed of robust health for almost the whole of his life, he had a serious illness about three years ago, and though he made a good recovery, he never fully recovered his strength. Yet he continued his business actively up to within a few days of his death.
Mr. Wrathall paid regular visits to auction marts at Stirling, Dumfries, Carlisle and various West Riding centres. He had also had a long association with the East Lancashire marts. He was a director of Hellifield, Otley and Wigton (Cumberland) Auction Marts.
A capable judge of cattle, Mr. Wrathall officiated at many of the leading agricultural shows in Yorkshire. After the 1914 - 18 war he was asked by the Belgian Government to help them restock their country, and he sent over several shiploads of cattle from England and Scotland.
Mr. Wrathall initiated a hire purchase scheme, by which farmers were able to buy cattle on easy terms. Through this system many present day farmers were able to start in business. Mr. Wrathall was a Freemason. A native of Grassington, he had lived at Skipton since his marriage 52 years ago, and he had also a family association with Farnhill.
His cheerful and amiable disposition won him a very large circle of friends. He leaves a widow and three sons. Two of the sons are farmers - Mr. Fred Wrathall, at "Howgates Crest", Snaygill, near Skipton, and Mr. T. Wrathall in Carlisle. The youngest son, Mr. R. W. Wrathall holds an administrative post with the National Coal Board at Burton-on-Trent.
Cremation was at Skipton yesterday (Thursday).
WRATHALL.-- On December 15, 1958, at "The Farm", Skipton-in-Craven, aged 75 years, William, the dearly loved husband of Maud Wrathall, and dear father of Fred, Tommy and Billy. Was cremated at Skipton on Thursday, December 18, 1958.
WRATHALL.--On September 12, [1970], at 37 Pembroke Street, Skipton, aged 87 years, Mary Maud, beloved wife of the late William Wrathall, of The Farm, Keighley Road, Skipton, and dear mother of Fred, Billy and the late Tommy. Was interred at Waltonwrays Cemetery, following a service in Skipton Parish Church, on Tuesday, September 15.
Mrs. M. M. Wrathall, of Skipton [1970]
Mrs. Mary Maud Wrathall, of 37, Pembroke Street, Skipton, and formerly of The Farm, Keighley Road, died at home on Saturday, aged 87. She was the wife of Mr. William Wrathall, a noted cattle dealer and farmer, who died in 1958.
She was a member of the Spence family, who had lived in Skipton for generations. In fact she was the last of the line.
On marriage in 1906 she went to live at The Farm, and there remained until June of this year, when she moved to Pembroke Street. Mrs.
Wrathall was widely known in the
farming community. She had a
cheerful and friendly disposition, and enjoyed excellent health almost to the end of her life.
She was a founder member of the Skipton Cinderella Club, and a member of Skipton Parish Church, being a devoted worker for this church and also Christ Church.
Mrs. Wrathall is survived by two sons, one son having predeceased her.
The funeral took place on Tuesday, a service at the Parish Church preceding interment in Waltonwrays Cemetery.
[See also the page concerning Robert William Wrathall's family.]