"That on the application of the owner, Mr. R. J. McConnell, four new streets off Ormeau Road, be named Hatfield Street, Farnham Street, Rutland Street and Balfour Avenue".
(17th September 1890)
"Farnham Street from Captain Somerset Maxwell, who succeeded to the title of Baron Farnham in 1896. During the eighties he was an active opponent of Home Rule and the land league. He organised the Lough Mask Expedition for the relief of Captain Boycott. He was elected Grand Master of the Belfast Orangemen on the death of Rev. Dr. R. R. Kane." (Belfast Street Names. John J. Marshall)