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     John Francis Greathead was born about 1866 in Trinity Mission, Georgetown, British Guiana.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Sarah Miles. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Wesleyan College for Wesleyan Ministers Sons, Charlecombe, Somerset, England, he was listed as a scholar.⁴

     Walter Taylor married Margaret ....

     Margaret ... married Walter Taylor.

     Louisa Greathead was born about 1857 in St Philip and St Jacob, Bristol, Somerset, England, She was born deaf, dumb and blind.² She was the daughter of James Greathead. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Bristol City Union Workhouse, Bristol, Somerset, England, she was listed as the inmate. There were three Greatheads listed Mary aged 29, James aged 10 and Louisa aged 6. All are listed as paupers, Mary is a tailoress and James and Louisa scholars.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 3 Park Row, Bristol, Somerset, England, she was listed as a pupil of St Augustine which was a deaf dumb and blind institute.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Bristol City Workhouse, Stapleton, Bristol, Somerset, England, she was listed as an inmate imbecile.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Bristol City Workhouse, Stapleton, Bristol, Somerset, England, she was listed as an inmate Louisa was an imbicile.⁶ Louisa was listed inmate on the census of 31 March 1901 in Bristol City Workhouse, Stapleton, Bristol, Somerset, England.⁷ She died in 1929 in Bristol, Somerset, England.⁸

     Mary Ann Tudway was born about 1818 in Temple, Bristol, Somerset, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Tudway and Ann ....¹ She married Josiah Hazel Greethead, son of William Harris Greethead and Sarah ..., on 8 November 1846 in Temple, Bristol, Somerset, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Edward Fisher and Charles Augustus Tudway. Both Josih and his father were listed as coopers and Mary's father a abourer. Both Josiah and Mary signed the certificate with a X.^2,3 In the census of 7 April 1861 in 7 Coleston Place, Temple, Bristol, Somerset, England, she was listed as the wife of Josiah Hazel Greethead Joseph was a labourer and Mary a laundress, living with them was Joseph's mother in law.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Bristol City Workhouse, Stapleton, Bristol, Somerset, England, she was listed as an inmate and laundress aged 50 and married. I found this entry and believe it may be correct although the listing only gives initials. The initials are M A B, although giving the Bristol accent one might understand how this could happen. No other entries would seem correct.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Bristol City Workhouse, Stapleton, Bristol, Somerset, England, she was listed as an inmate
and laundress. She was also listed as a widow.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Bristol City Workhouse, Stapleton, Bristol, Somerset, England, she was listed as an inmate she was employed as a laundress.⁷ She died on 2 May 1900 in Bristol workhouse, Stapleton, Bristol, Somerset, England, Heart disease.⁸

     James Henry Greathead a South African born inventor who designed the Greathead Tunneling Shield with which he built a subway beneath the Thames in 1869 to help relieve the street traffic. Using an improved version, he constructed tunnels for the City and South London lines in 1886. A pupil of Peter Barlow FRS designer of St Pancras Station and Railway suspension bridge, near Charing Cross. At the age of twenty-four he was the engineer in charge of the planning tower subway under the Thames. This was the first time the Greathead Shield was used. He then worked on the extentions to the District line. He invented the injected fire hydrant. He was then involved in all major extentions to the underground system. He was consultant engineer for the Blackwall tunnel. He invented the grouting machine used to stop Winchester Cathedral collapsing. He was elected to the Council of the Institute of Civil Engineers in 1884. His large statue stands near the Bank of England.^4,6 James Henry Greathead was born on 6 August 1844 in Cape of Good Hope, South Africa.^1,2,3,4,7 He was the son of James Henry Greathead and Eliza Julia Wright. He was educated in St Andrews College, Diocesan College, Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa, and later Westbourne Collegiate school which was part of Kings college, London. In the census of 7 April 1861 in 11 Norfolk Villas, Kensington, London, England, he was listed as the son of James Henry Greathead James was a scholar.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 63 Trinity Street, St Mary Newington, London, England, he was listed as a lodger and working as a civil engineer.⁹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Coxhorn House, Charlton Kings, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, he was listed as a visitor of Lovesy family.¹⁰ In 1884 in the Kelly's London business directory (Alpha Section) there was an entry Jas H Greathead, Civil Engineers, 8 Victoria Chambers, Vetra St. SW.¹¹
He married Blanche Emily Caldecott Coryndon, daughter of Selby Coryndon and Emily Caldecott, on 10 July 1884 in St Matthews, Bayswater, London, England.^12,2,4,7,13 From 1885 to 1890 James and his family lived at Birchwood, St Marys Grove, Barnes in London.³ James was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Ravenscraig, Leigham Court Road, Streatham Hill, London, England, James was a civil engineer, The family also had three servants.¹⁴ He died on 21 October 1896 in Ravenscraig, Leigham Court Road, Streatham Hill, London, England, aged 52 from Stomach cancer. His business was 15 Victoria Street, Westminster.^{3,4,7,6,15,2,16} He was buried in Norwood Cemetary, Norwood Road, Norwood, London, England, in Grave 27,103, Square 83.^2,4,17 A memorial notice appeared in the Guardian newspaper for James on 24 October 1896. It announce his death at Streatham and went on to say, he had carried out many extensive engineering works, and will be remembered as the pioneer in the system of tunnelling called after him. The City and South London Railway had been in operation about five years, and others were in the course of construction. The ingenious device of the Greathead shield enabled tunnel to be driven under buildings without disturbance, and under rivers wihout danger to the workmen. This and the Greathead grouting machine have made his name known al over the world in connection with engineering enterprise.¹⁸ The will of James was proved on 29 December 1896 in London to his widow Blanche and Basil Mott a civil engineer. It was dated 14 October 1896 and gave his address as 15 Victoria Street, Westminster and Ravenscraig, Leigham Court Road, Streatham. His effects were valued at £18874 15s 8d.^16,19 A Blue Plaque donated by National Heritage to James Henry Greathead was placed on his former home at 3 St Mary's Grove, Barnes, on 18 February 2000. It was attended by Tony Roche (Deputy President, Institution of Mechanical Engineers), Jim Moriarty (Civil Engineer, London Underground), Councillor Michael Jones (Mayor, London Borough of Richmond), Francis Carnwath (Chairman, London Commemorative Plaques Panel, English Heritage), and James Butler (sculptor of the statue of Greathead in the City). The plaque reads "James Henry Greathead 1844-1896 Railway and Tunnelling Engineer lived here 1885-1889". The unveiling was carried out by Jim Greathead, the engineer's grandson.¹⁷

     Isaac Yates married Winifred Greathead, daughter of George Greathead and Catherine Sermon, in 1913 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.²

     William Snowdon Temple was born on 15 February 1840 in 5 Pannion Place, Camden Town, London, England, at 10:30 in the morning.^1,2 He was the son of Peter Temple and Elizabeth Owen.¹ He died on 28 July 1846 in Ashford, Kent, England, aged 6 from bronchitis.^1,3

     Silas Greathead was born in 1847 in Upper Gornal, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Peter Greathead and Frances Turley. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Dudley Road, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of Peter Greathead.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Dudley Road, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of Peter Greathead he was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 101 Sheep Copsall, Upper Gornal, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of Peter Greathead Silas was a bellows maker.⁵ He married Eliza Lane in 1875 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England.⁶ Silas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 100 Kent Street, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, Silas was a bellows maker.⁷ Silas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 100 Kent Street, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, Silas was a bellows maker.⁸ He died in 1891 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England.⁹

     Eliza Lane was born about 1855 in Deepfields, Staffordshire, England.^1,3 She married Silas Greathead, son of Peter Greathead and Frances Turley, in 1875 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 100 Kent Street, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Silas Greathead.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 100 Kent Street, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Silas Greathead.⁶ Her husband Silas died on 1891 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England.⁷ She married William Price in 1892.⁸ Eliza was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 1 Spike Meadow, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England.³

     Elizabeth Greathead was born in 1880 in Upper Gornal, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, 6 mths at census.^2,3 She was the daughter of Silas Greathead and Eliza Lane. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 100 Kent Street, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Silas Greathead.⁴ She died in 1881 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England.⁵

     Peter Greathead was born about 1813 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.³ He was the son of John Greathead and Elizabeth Briband. He was baptized on 24 January 1814 in St Phillips, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^4,5 He married Frances Turley on 25 December 1833 in Aston Juxta, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.² Peter was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 June 1841 in Hanley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Peter a bellows maker was living with his wife and family, his sister Julia and his cousin John.⁶ Peter was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Dudley Road, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, Peter was listed as a bellowsmaker living with his wife and children.⁷ On the morning of 18 August 1859 the extensive premises of Peter, Gornal Bellows Manufactory were entirely destroyed by fire. Its origin could not be ascertained but there were suspicions that it was the work of an incendary.⁸ Peter was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Dudley Road, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, Peter was a bellows maker.⁹ Peter was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at 101 Sheep Copsall, Upper Gornal, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, Peter was a bellows maker.¹⁰ Peter was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 101 Kent Street, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, Peter was a bellows maker.¹¹ His wife Frances died on 23 January 1889 in 99 Kent Street, Upper Gornal, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England.^12,13 He was granted administration at Lichfield on 20 February 1889. He was listed as a bellowsmaker.¹² In the census of 5 April 1891 in 100 Kent Street, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the father of Silas Greathead Peter was a bellows maker.¹⁴ He died on 30 May 1892 in Kent Street, Upper Gornal, Sedgeley, Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^15,12 The will of Peter was proved on 28 July 1892 in Lichfield to Edmund Leek a bellowsmaker manufacturer. His effects were valued at under £379 16s 10d.¹²

     Frances Turley was born about 1809 in Upper Gornal, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England.¹ She married Peter Greathead, son of John Greathead and Elizabeth Briband, on 25 December 1833 in Aston Juxta, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.² In the census of 7 June 1841 in Hanley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Peter Greathead.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Dudley Road, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Peter Greathead.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Dudley Road, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Peter Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 101 Sheep Copsall, Upper Gornal, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Peter Greathead.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 101 Kent Street, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Peter Greathead.⁷ She died on 23 January 1889 in 99 Kent Street, Upper Gornal, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England.^8,9 She did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 20 February 1889 at Lichfield to her husband Peter who was a bellowsmaker. Her effects were valued at under £100.⁸

     John Greathead was born about 1816 in Tamworth, Warwickshire, England.¹ He was the son of William Greathead. In the census of 7 June 1841 in Hanley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the cousin of Peter Greathead John a tailor was living with his cousin Peter and family.³ He married Susannah Ashford in 1844 in Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.^4,2 John was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at 75 Epington Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, John was a tailor.⁵ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 277 Whellington Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, John was a barber and tailor and living with his wife and children.⁶ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at 280 Fekmield Street West, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, John was a hairdresser.⁷ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 176 St Vincent Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, John was a hairdresser.⁸ He died on 4 March 1888 in Ledsam Street, Ladywood, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^9,10 He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 20 November 1888 to William his son a hairdresser in Birmingham. His effects were valued at under £32. His wife Sussannah had died in 1885.¹⁰

     Susannah Ashford was born about 1814 in Tamworth, Warwickshire, England.^1,3 She married John Greathead, son of William Greathead, in 1844 in Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.^4,2 In the census of 30 March 1851 at 75 Epington Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 277 Whellington Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 280 Fekmield Street West, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 176 St Vincent Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁷ She died in 1885 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁸

     Eliza Greathead was born in 1847 in Tamworth, Warwickshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Susannah Ashford. In the census of 30 March 1851 at 75 Epington Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 277 Whellington Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Eliza was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 280 Fekmield Street West, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.⁵ She married John James Lloyd in 1872 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 176 St Vincent Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Eliza was a household domestic.⁷

     John James Lloyd married Eliza Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Susannah Ashford, in 1872 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.²

     Frances Blackham Greathead was born in 1860 in Upper Gornal, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Edward Turley Greathead and Mary Jane Whitehouse. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Dudley Road, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Turley Greathead.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 81 Sheep Copsall, Upper Gornal, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Turley Greathead Maud was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 54 Smith Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as a lodger of the Felton family. She was a machinist.⁶ She married George Henry Dawes in 1883 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 76 Green Street, Bethnal Green, London, England, she was listed as the wife of George Henry Dawes.⁸ Her husband George died on 1899 in Bethnal Green, London, England.^9,10 Frances was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 76 Green Street, Bethnal Green, London, England, Frances was a shopkeeper for tools.¹¹

     Isaac Greathead was born on 31 March 1837 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,1,3,4 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.⁵ He was baptized on 13 September 1847 in Saint 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.^3,6,7 In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the son of Isaac Wilkenson Greathead Isaac was a bellows maker who would have made bellows for the use in organs or with blacksmith's fires.^4,1 He lived with Jane Cox. Isaac was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 17 Palmer Court, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Isaac was a wire drawer and was living with his wife, sons and mother in law Eliza Cox who seems to be listed as grandmother.⁸ Isaac was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 1 Clover Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Isaac was a wire drawer.⁹ Isaac was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in No 6 Court 1 Westley St, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Isaac was an ironwire drawer.¹⁰ Isaac was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in No 6 Court 3 Railway Terrace, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Isaac was an ironwire drawer.¹¹ He died in 1901 in Aston, Warwickshire, England.^12,13

     Jane Cox was born in 1839 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Cox and Eliza ....¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Long Acre Street, Aston, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Cox She was a nail cutter.² She lived with Isaac Greathead. In the census of 7 April 1861 in 17 Palmer Court, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Isaac Greathead.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 1 Clover Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Isaac Greathead.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in No 6 Court 1 Westley St, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Isaac Greathead.⁵ Isaac was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in No 6 Court 3 Railway Terrace, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Isaac was an ironwire drawer.⁶ Her husband Isaac died on 1901 in Aston, Warwickshire, England.^1,7 Jane was listed inmate on the census of 31 March 1901 in Aston Union Workhouse, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, At present I can find no trace of her husband Isaac. The enumeration sheet for the workhouse states she is married with an occupation of charwoman.⁸ She died in 1916 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁹

     Samuel Treweek Greathead was born on 4 February 1828 in Honley, Yorkshire, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of Samuel Greathead and Jane Treweek. He was baptized on 26 March 1828 in Wesleyan Chapel, Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England.^2,5,4 In the census of 7 June 1841 in Petters Street, Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales, he was listed as the son of Samuel Greathead.⁶ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Waterloo Road, Maughold, Isle of Man, he was listed as a lodger of Catherine Cannell. He was a Wesleyan Minister.⁷ He married Mary Allen Christian, daughter of Robert Christian, on 18 August 1853 in Kirk Maughold, St Maughold, Ramsey, Isle of Man, by Rev Bower Harrison. Mary was described in the Liverpool Mercury and North Wales Chronicle as the youngest daughter of the late Robert Christian of Seraigne, Ramsey. Samuel was a Wesleyan Minister and manager of the National Provincial Bank of England. There are many members of the Christian family living and dying on the Isle of Man.^2,8 His wife Mary died on 22 March 1856 in Uttoxeter, Derbyshire, England.^9,10 He married Ellen Jane ....¹¹ Samuel was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Shere Green Baston, Holywell, Flintshire, Scotland, Samuel was a Wesleyman Minister.¹² Samuel was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Ousten Terrace, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, Samuel was an Independant Minister in the Independant Church.¹³ Samuel was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Chapel Street,, Chilvers Coton, Warwickshire, England, Samuel was an Independent Minister.¹⁴ He died in 1885 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England.¹⁵

     Mary Allen Christian was born about 1824 in Andreas, Isle of Man.⁶ She was the daughter of Robert Christian.⁵ She married Samuel Treweek Greathead, son of Samuel Greathead and Jane Treweek, on 18 August 1853 in Kirk Maughold, St Maughold, Ramsey, Isle of Man, by Rev Bower Harrison. Mary was described in the Liverpool Mercury and North Wales Chronicle as the youngest daughter of the late Robert Christian of Seraigne, Ramsey. Samuel was a Wesleyan Minister and manager of the National Provincial Bank of England. There are many members of the Christian family living and dying on the Isle of Man.^7,8 She died on 22 March 1856 in Uttoxeter, Derbyshire, England.^9,10

     John Greathead was born about 1806 in Yardley, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Weaver. He was baptized on 21 October 1806 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.³ He married Mary .... John was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Clump Cottage, Warwick Road, Solihull, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, John was an agricultural labourer. He was living with his wife and children William and Harriett. Emma is living next door working as a servant to James and Sarah Dutton.⁴ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Back of North Road, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, John was a labourer his wife and two children were living with him.⁵ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Reading Cottages, Reding Lane, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, living with his wife and son William.⁶ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Warwick Road, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, John was a Labourer.⁷ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 1 Fordrough Lane, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, John was a labourer.⁸ He died in 1891 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.⁹