Dear Dave (@ProvincialNotesDave),
In case you are still around, I'm wondering where you found some of the details that you posted back in 2020, such as the fact that the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Bank existed from 1790-1805 and was owned by the Farnell brothers. I do have Martin's will which someone helped me transcribe a few years ago.
You wrote that "Martin Farnell was the eldest of four brothers that owned the Ashby-de-la-Zouch Bank (1790-1805). Joseph died in 1802 and John between his will dated 13th April 1803, and probate on 25th August 1804. Martin was declared bankrupt the following March. Thomas was the fourth and youngest brother."
In my research I found that seemingly Martin had a twin brother, Joseph, and several other brothers: Thomas (1749) who may have died as an infant, Thomas Wagstaff (1752), Henry (1754) and William (1756). It seems like their parents were Joseph Farnell and Susannah Newby.
I found the will of John Farnell (though not the probate), which is difficult for me to read, but does seem to mention that he had a brother called Martin. However, I cannot find the birth or Christening of John.
Thanks,
Alan
