Edward Farndell b. 14 May 1837

  • Artist (Photographer)
The photographer Edward Farndell took pains in his professional life to make clear that he had no association with his brother, who also worked as a professional photographer in Adelaide. Although only married for thirteen years until his death, Edward Farndell and his wife had seven children.

professional photographer, was born on 14 May 1837 in Bermondsey, London, second son of Francis Farndell and Mary, née Shorteu. His elder brother was Francis Farndell junior . Edward arrived at Adelaide in the James Jardine in 1859 and married Margaret Harrison there two years later. In 1865-66 he was working as a photographer in Kent Town, South Australia, advertising that he had 'no connection with any other establishment’ (especially his brother’s). Later in 1866 he occupied Robert Hall 's former studio at Hindley Street, Adelaide, and remained there until he died, on 29 August 1874. He was survived by his wife and seven children.

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Date written:
1992
Last updated:
2011