Cicely Attle1 
#7056, b. about 1887, d. 1960
Last Edited=8 Oct 2004
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 15: Francis Greathead
Cicely Attle was born about 1887.1 She married William Edward Greathead, son of John Greathead and Sarah Jane Davis, in 1910 in Auckland, Durham, England.2 She died in 1960 in Don Valley, Yorkshire, England.3
Children of Cicely Attle and William Edward Greathead
- Margaret Greathead4 b. 1910
- Lily Greathead+ b. 1911
- Frank Greathead+ b. 10 Dec 1912, d. 25 Feb 1988
- Mary Jenny Greathead+ b. 1914, d. Dec 1989
- John Greathead+ b. 3 Apr 1916, d. Mar 1989
- Nora Greathead+ b. 1918
- Jessie Greathead+ b. 1921
- George Greathead+ b. 3 Jan 1925, d. May 1987
Mary Jenny Greathead1 
#7057, b. 1914, d. December 1989
Mary Jenny Greathead|b. 1914\nd. Dec 1989|p283.htm#i7057|William Edward Greathead|b. 1 Jan 1879|p76.htm#i1900|Cicely Attle|b. a 1887\nd. 1960|p283.htm#i7056|John Greathead|b. 1857\nd. 2 Dec 1938|p76.htm#i1898|Sarah J. Davis|b. a 1859\nd. 1935|p76.htm#i1899|||||||
Relationship=2nd great-granddaughter of Francis Greathead.
Last Edited=16 Jan 2005
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 15: Francis Greathead
Mary Jenny Greathead was born in 1914 in Auckland, Durham, England.2 She was the daughter of William Edward Greathead and Cicely Attle. She married John W Baker in 1939 in Durham, England.3 She died in December 1989.1
Child of Mary Jenny Greathead and John W Baker
John W Baker 
#7058
Last Edited=8 Nov 2004
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 15: Francis Greathead
John W Baker married Mary Jenny Greathead, daughter of William Edward Greathead and Cicely Attle, in 1939 in Durham, England.1 He died Three weeks after his wife Jenny who died in December 1989.2
Child of John W Baker and Mary Jenny Greathead
William Greathead1 
#7061, b. 16 February 1839, d. 1908
William Greathead|b. 16 Feb 1839\nd. 1908|p283.htm#i7061|Isaac Wilkenson Greathead|b. 27 Dec 1811\nd. 1877|p236.htm#i5878|Ann Morrall|b. 1811\nd. 1871|p236.htm#i5879|John Greathead|b. a 1778\nd. 1861|p442.htm#i11027|Elizabeth Briband|b. a 1780\nd. 1849|p442.htm#i11028|||||||
Relationship=Great-grandson of William Greathead.
Last Edited=15 Oct 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26: William Greathead
William Greathead was born on 16 February 1839 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Isaac Wilkenson Greathead and Ann Morrall. In the census of 7 June 1841 in New Canal Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Isaac Wilkenson Greathead.6 He was baptized on 13 September 1847 in St Phillips, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Margaret, Elizabeth, William, John, George, Isaac and Ann were all baptised together. This may suggest that after the baptism of their first child in 1832 they followed another religion. Non-conformity in Birmingham at this time was extremely popular. For some reason the family must have decided to return to the Church of England in 1847 and rebaptise their children.7,3,8 In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the son of Isaac Wilkenson Greathead William was a scholar.5,1 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Phillips Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the brother in law of Isaac Jarvis William was a printer pressman.9 He married Sushannah Court, daughter of George Court, on 24 May 1863 in Edgebaston Parish Church, Edgebaston, Warwickshire, England, after banns being read. The ceremony was witnessed by Isaac Jarvis and Mary Ann Lawley who both signed with their mark.10,8 William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at Back Lickfield Road, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, William was a printer pressman.11 William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 4 Bellvue Place, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, William was a printer pressman.12 William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Park Lane, Court 2, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, William was a printers press man.13 William was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 4 Bk 222 Park Lane, Aston Manor, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, William was a printers press man.4 He died in 1908 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.
Children of William Greathead and Sushannah Court
- William George Greathead+ b. 1866, d. 1921
- Ellen Greathead+ b. 1867
- Elizabeth Greathead b. 1870
- Ada Greathead+ b. 1872
- Harry Greathead+ b. 1874, d. 1926
- Albert Greathead+ b. 3 Jan 1877, d. 24 Sep 1957
- Florence Greathead b. 1878
- Sidney Greathead b. 1882
Sources of Information
- [S26] E-mails between Martyn Parsons and Jan Cooper from 2004.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S49] E-mails between Barbara Corcoran and Jan Cooper from 23 February 2004.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 2885 folio 144 Page 7.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2061 Folio 605 page 12 FHL film 0087318.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 1145/8 Folio 9 Page 11.
- [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa - Parish registers and parish register transcripts, 1715-1965 Church of England. St. Philip's Cathedral (Birmingham) Film 0813724.
- [S12345] Emails between Nigel Hicks and Jan Cooper from 18 December 2004.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 2161 Folio 105 Page 37.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1863/Q2 Kings Norton Volume 6c Page 622.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece Piece 3158 Folio 61 Page 11/12.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 3042 folio 92 page 43 FHL film 1341727.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2435 Folio 28 Page 5.
George Greathead1 
#7062, b. 1 March 1841, d. 1896
George Greathead|b. 1 Mar 1841\nd. 1896|p283.htm#i7062|Isaac Wilkenson Greathead|b. 27 Dec 1811\nd. 1877|p236.htm#i5878|Ann Morrall|b. 1811\nd. 1871|p236.htm#i5879|John Greathead|b. a 1778\nd. 1861|p442.htm#i11027|Elizabeth Briband|b. a 1780\nd. 1849|p442.htm#i11028|||||||
Relationship=Great-grandson of William Greathead.
Last Edited=22 Jul 2007
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26: William Greathead
George Greathead was born on 1 March 1841 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Isaac Wilkenson Greathead and Ann Morrall. In the census of 7 June 1841 in New Canal Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Isaac Wilkenson Greathead.6 He was baptized on 13 September 1847 in St Phillips, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Margaret, Elizabeth, William, John, George, Isaac and Ann were all baptised together. This may suggest that after the baptism of their first child in 1832 they followed another religion. Non-conformity in Birmingham at this time was extremely popular. For some reason the family must have decided to return to the Church of England in 1847 and rebaptise their children.7,4,8 In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the son of Isaac Wilkenson Greathead George was a scholar.5,1 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Phillips Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the brother in law of Isaac Jarvis George was an iron wire drawer.9 He married Catherine Sermon. In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the boarder of Jacob Sermon who was a gardener. George was a wire drawer. He was listed as unmarried, maybe as he was boarding Jacob was unsure of his marital condition.10 George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Court 8 No 15 South Road, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, George was a wire drawer.11 George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 14 Court 2 House, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, George was a wire drawer.12 He died in 1896 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.13
Children of George Greathead and Catherine Sermon
- John Greathead b. a 1869
- Ernest Isaac Richard Greathead+ b. 1875, d. 1945
- Elizabeth Eliza Greathead+ b. 1877
- Winifred Greathead+ b. 1879
Sources of Information
- [S26] E-mails between Martyn Parsons and Jan Cooper from 2004.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1841/Q1 Birmingham Volume XVI Page 329.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S49] E-mails between Barbara Corcoran and Jan Cooper from 23 February 2004.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2061 Folio 605 page 12 FHL film 0087318.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 1145/8 Folio 9 Page 11.
- [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa - Parish registers and parish register transcripts, 1715-1965 Church of England. St. Philip's Cathedral (Birmingham) Film 0813724.
- [S12345] Emails between Nigel Hicks and Jan Cooper from 18 December 2004.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 2161 Folio 105 Page 37.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 3188 Folio 79 Page 40.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 3019 folio 7 page 8 FHL film 1341721.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2408 Folio 21 Page 35.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1896/Q3 Aston Volume 6d Page 181.
Margarett Greathead1,2 
#7063, b. 20 December 1843
Margarett Greathead|b. 20 Dec 1843|p283.htm#i7063|Isaac Wilkenson Greathead|b. 27 Dec 1811\nd. 1877|p236.htm#i5878|Ann Morrall|b. 1811\nd. 1871|p236.htm#i5879|John Greathead|b. a 1778\nd. 1861|p442.htm#i11027|Elizabeth Briband|b. a 1780\nd. 1849|p442.htm#i11028|||||||
Relationship=Great-granddaughter of William Greathead.
Last Edited=5 Apr 2005
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26: William Greathead
Margarett Greathead was born on 20 December 1843 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1,3,2,4 She was the daughter of Isaac Wilkenson Greathead and Ann Morrall. She was baptized on 13 September 1847 in St Phillips, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Margaret, Elizabeth, William, John, George, Isaac and Ann were all baptised together. This may suggest that after the baptism of their first child in 1832 they followed another religion. Non-conformity in Birmingham at this time was extremely popular. For some reason the family must have decided to return to the Church of England in 1847 and rebaptise their children.5,6 In the census of 30 March 1851 at 42 Lawley Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Isaac Wilkenson Greathead.4,1 In the census of 7 April 1861 in 47 Vauxhall Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Isaac Wilkenson Greathead Margaret was a blacker.7 She married Thomas Palmer in June 1866 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.2,8
Sources of Information
- [S26] E-mails between Martyn Parsons and Jan Cooper from 2004.
- [S49] E-mails between Barbara Corcoran and Jan Cooper from 23 February 2004.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1843/Q1 Birmingham Volume XVI Page 293.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2061 Folio 605 page 12 FHL film 0087318.
- [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa - Parish registers and parish register transcripts, 1715-1965 Church of England. St. Philip's Cathedral (Birmingham) Film 0813724.
- [S12345] Emails between Nigel Hicks and Jan Cooper from 18 December 2004.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 2146 Folio 89 Page 29.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1866/Q2 Aston Volume 6d Page 416.
Ann Greathead1 
#7064, b. 1847, d. 1907
Ann Greathead|b. 1847\nd. 1907|p283.htm#i7064|Isaac Wilkenson Greathead|b. 27 Dec 1811\nd. 1877|p236.htm#i5878|Ann Morrall|b. 1811\nd. 1871|p236.htm#i5879|John Greathead|b. a 1778\nd. 1861|p442.htm#i11027|Elizabeth Briband|b. a 1780\nd. 1849|p442.htm#i11028|||||||
Relationship=Great-granddaughter of William Greathead.
Last Edited=12 Oct 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26: William Greathead
Ann Greathead was born in 1847 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Isaac Wilkenson Greathead and Ann Morrall. She was baptized on 13 September 1847 in St Phillips, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Margaret, Elizabeth, William, John, George, Isaac and Ann were all baptised together. This may suggest that after the baptism of their first child in 1832 they followed another religion. Non-conformity in Birmingham at this time was extremely popular. For some reason the family must have decided to return to the Church of England in 1847 and rebaptise their children.5,6 In the census of 30 March 1851 at 42 Lawley Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Isaac Wilkenson Greathead.4,1 In the census of 7 April 1861 in 29 Baggott Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the visitor of William Jarvis and his family.7 She married Joseph Dowdeswell in 1866 in Aston, Warwickshire, England.8 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 10 Cooper Cottages, Cherry Lane, Aston, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Dowdeswell.9 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 166 Inkerman Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Dowdeswell.10 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Florence Place, Kelynge Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Dowdeswell.11 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Hinton, Berkley, Gloucestershire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Dowdeswell.12 She died in 1907 in Aston, Warwickshire, England.13
Children of Ann Greathead and Joseph Dowdeswell
- Sarah Dowdeswell b. a 1868
- Ann Dowdeswell14 b. 1872
- Joseph Dowdeswell14 b. 1876
- Eliza Ann Dowdeswell14 b. 1878
- Hannah Dowdeswell14 b. 1880
- Betsey Dowdeswell14 b. 1882
- John Dowdeswell14 b. 1885
Sources of Information
- [S26] E-mails between Martyn Parsons and Jan Cooper from 2004.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1847/Q2 Birmingham Volume XVI Page 278.
- [S49] E-mails between Barbara Corcoran and Jan Cooper from 23 February 2004.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2061 Folio 605 page 12 FHL film 0087318.
- [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa - Parish registers and parish register transcripts, 1715-1965 Church of England. St. Philip's Cathedral (Birmingham) Film 0813724.
- [S12345] Emails between Nigel Hicks and Jan Cooper from 18 December 2004.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 2155 Folio 108 Page 7.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1866/Q4 Aston Volume 6d Page 436.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 3140 Folio 116 Page 28.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 3028 Folio 118 Page 32.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2414 Folio 40 Page 3.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 2413 Folio 104 Page 13.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1907/Q2 Aston Volume 6d Page 129 gae 59.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
Eliza Greathead1 
#7065, b. 9 August 1849
Eliza Greathead|b. 9 Aug 1849|p283.htm#i7065|Isaac Wilkenson Greathead|b. 27 Dec 1811\nd. 1877|p236.htm#i5878|Ann Morrall|b. 1811\nd. 1871|p236.htm#i5879|John Greathead|b. a 1778\nd. 1861|p442.htm#i11027|Elizabeth Briband|b. a 1780\nd. 1849|p442.htm#i11028|||||||
Relationship=Great-granddaughter of William Greathead.
Last Edited=15 Jan 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26: William Greathead
Eliza Greathead married Samuel Balston, son of William Balston and Elizabeth ....2 She was born on 9 August 1849 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Isaac Wilkenson Greathead and Ann Morrall. She was baptized on 6 November 1849 in St Phillips, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.6,7 In the census of 30 March 1851 at 42 Lawley Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Isaac Wilkenson Greathead.5,1 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Phillips Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Isaac Jarvis Eliza was a nurse maid.8 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Garrison Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the boarder of William Balston Eliza was a bullett caster.9
Sources of Information
- [S26] E-mails between Martyn Parsons and Jan Cooper from 2004.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1871/Q3 Birmingham Volume 6 Page 245.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1849/Q3 Aston Volume XVI Page 189.
- [S49] E-mails between Barbara Corcoran and Jan Cooper from 23 February 2004.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2061 Folio 605 page 12 FHL film 0087318.
- [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa - Parish registers and parish register transcripts, 1715-1965 Church of England. St. Philip's Cathedral (Birmingham) Film 813725.
- [S12345] Emails between Nigel Hicks and Jan Cooper from 18 December 2004.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 2161 Folio 105 Page 37.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 3160 Folio 111 Page 39/40.
Martin De la Grense1 
#7067, d. 1984
Last Edited=2 Nov 2006
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 11: Robert Featherstone Greathead
Martin De la Grense married Dawn R Greathead, daughter of Thomas G R Greathead and Jillian F Thompson, in 1981 in Witney, Oxfordshire, England, Married with family.2,1 He died in 1984.3
Child of Martin De la Grense and Dawn R Greathead
- Michael De la Grense (living)
John Webb1

#7071, b. about 1857
John Webb|b. a 1857|p283.htm#i7071|Thomas Webb|b. a 1831\nd. 1883|p354.htm#i8829|Mary Ann Greathead|b. a 1831|p354.htm#i8828|Thomas Webb||||||William Greathead|b. a 1811\nd. 14 Dec 1873|p156.htm#i3895|Margaret Hanley|b. a 1814\nd. 1886|p157.htm#i3923|
Relationship=5th cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=29 Jun 2007
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
John Webb was born about 1857 in Kelloe, Durham, England.1 He was the son of Thomas Webb and Mary Ann Greathead.1 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Beer House, Trimdon Colliery, Sedgefield, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Webb John was a coal miner.2 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Haswell, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Webb.3
Nellie Mary Sharpe1

#7072, b. 25 May 1917, d. 6 July 2000
Last Edited=18 Jul 2006
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26: William Greathead
Nellie Mary Sharpe was born on 25 May 1917 in All Saints, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1 She married Frank Greathead, son of Sidney Arthur Greathead and Florence Hannah Field, on 8 February 1941 in Register Office, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Opposite the Crown and Anchor Pub, Frank said when in full of hope and out with an anchor.2,1
She and Frank Greathead emigrated on 1 April 1957 to Australia on Strathnaver (P&O line) on the £10 migrants package with their children Kay and Mary.1 Her husband Frank died on 13 March 1990 in Australia aged 75.3,1 She died on 6 July 2000 in Australia aged 83.1
She and Frank Greathead emigrated on 1 April 1957 to Australia on Strathnaver (P&O line) on the £10 migrants package with their children Kay and Mary.1 Her husband Frank died on 13 March 1990 in Australia aged 75.3,1 She died on 6 July 2000 in Australia aged 83.1
Children of Nellie Mary Sharpe and Frank Greathead
- Kay Frances Greathead (living)
- Mary Florence Greathead (living)
Mary Ann Webb1

#7075, b. 1873
Mary Ann Webb|b. 1873|p283.htm#i7075|Thomas Webb|b. a 1831\nd. 1883|p354.htm#i8829|Mary Ann Greathead|b. a 1831|p354.htm#i8828|Thomas Webb||||||William Greathead|b. a 1811\nd. 14 Dec 1873|p156.htm#i3895|Margaret Hanley|b. a 1814\nd. 1886|p157.htm#i3923|
Relationship=5th cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=10 Aug 2006
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
Mary Ann Webb was born in 1873 in Haswell, Durham, England.1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Webb and Mary Ann Greathead.1 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Haswell, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Webb Mary was a scholar.3