Charles Christopher Greathead1,2,3,4 
#2601, b. 25 December 1860, d. 2 March 1924
Charles Christopher Greathead|b. 25 Dec 1860\nd. 2 Mar 1924|p105.htm#i2601|John Greathead|b. 4 Jan 1829\nd. 1901|p87.htm#i2160|Ann Morley|b. a 1830\nd. 1896|p87.htm#i2161|Francis Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 3 Feb 1831|p104.htm#i2578|Fanny Rice|b. a 1791\nd. 1849|p105.htm#i2603|John Morley|b. a 1805|p201.htm#i5009|Harriot Simpson|b. 18 May 1805\nd. 1846|p1069.htm#i26708|
Relationship=5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=21 Sep 2011
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- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Charles Christopher Greathead was born on 25 December 1860 in 14 Hawksworths Yard, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, His father John was described as a Cordwainer and Post Office Letter carrier.1,5,6,7,8 He was the son of John Greathead and Ann Morley. In the census of 7 April 1861 in 14 Hanksworth Road, High Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.9 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 15 Hawsworth Yard, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Charles was a scholar.10 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 39 Dobie Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the brother in law of Charles Law Charles was a cokeburner.2,11 The family lived in Dodsworth Road in Barnsley in 1883 later moving by 1897 to 431 Shoreham Street, Sheffield in Yorkshire.2 He married Hannah Harper, daughter of Christopher Harper and Esther Naylor, on 29 March 1883 in Baptist, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, Witnesses John E Greathead and Kate Greathead.2,12 Charles was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 27 Cope Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, Charles was a coal cutter.13 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 5/6 Infirmary Road, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as a boarder Christopher was working as a night soil carter but boarding away from home on night of census.14 Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 42 Parker Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, Charles was a coal merchant carter living with his wife and children and brother in law John Harper in their seven roomed home.15 He died on 2 March 1924 in 42 Parker Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, aged 63 from valvular disease of the heart and bronchitis cardiac failure.2,16,5,17
Children of Charles Christopher Greathead and Hannah Harper
- Mary Ann Greathead+ b. 1884, d. 12 Apr 1957
- Ernest Greathead+ b. 6 Oct 1887, d. 6 Aug 1930
- Esther Greathead+ b. 1889, d. 1958
- Herbert Greathead b. 1891, d. 18 Jun 1928
- Leonard Greathead b. 1893, d. 9 Mar 1919
- Hilda Greathead+ b. 11 Mar 1897, d. 2 Feb 1966
- Lilian Greathead+ b. 24 Apr 1899, d. 25 May 1968
- Frank Greathead+ b. 18 Mar 1903, d. 21 Jul 1978
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
- [S3] GRO Indexes -.
- [S4460] Letters between Donald Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003 until his death.
- [S4670] Letters between Katharine E Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 1860 Sheffield West Page 32 Register 39 - Tony also kindly passed a copy of certificate to me.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 3479 folio 77 page 24 - kindly sent by Christine Tate.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4603 Folio 115 Page 13/14 Film 134211.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1883/Q1 Barnsley volume 9c Page 256.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 3774 Page 21.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4341 folio 39 page 50.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 25753 RG78 Piece 1578 Registration district 507 sub district 2 enumeration district 14 schedule number 172.
- [S46001] General Register Office, Information taken from Marriage certificate of daughter.
- [S47000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of death certificate 1924/Q1 Barnsley Volume 9C Page 333.
William Greathead1,2 
#2602, b. 8 March 1855
William Greathead|b. 8 Mar 1855|p105.htm#i2602|John Greathead|b. 4 Jan 1829\nd. 1901|p87.htm#i2160|Ann Morley|b. a 1830\nd. 1896|p87.htm#i2161|Francis Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 3 Feb 1831|p104.htm#i2578|Fanny Rice|b. a 1791\nd. 1849|p105.htm#i2603|John Morley|b. a 1805|p201.htm#i5009|Harriot Simpson|b. 18 May 1805\nd. 1846|p1069.htm#i26708|
Relationship=5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=8 Feb 2009
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- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
William Greathead was born on 8 March 1855 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of John Greathead and Ann Morley. In the census of 7 April 1861 in 14 Hanksworth Road, High Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead William was a scholar.6 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 15 Hawsworth Yard, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead William was a grocer.7 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Leeds Town Lock Up (Prison), Leeds, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as a prisoner William's occupation was a drapers porter.8
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1855/Q1 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 259.
- [S4670] Letters between Katharine E Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 3479 folio 77 page 24 - kindly sent by Christine Tate.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4534 folio 44 page 35 FHL film 1342091.
Fanny Rice1 
#2603, b. about 1791, d. 1849
Fanny Rice|b. a 1791\nd. 1849|p105.htm#i2603|John Rice||p105.htm#i2604||||||||||||||||
Last Edited=29 Dec 2010
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- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Fanny Rice was born about 1791.2 She was the daughter of John Rice. She was baptised on 22 May 1792 in Halesowen, Warwickshire, England.1 She married Francis Greathead, son of Francis Greathead and Eleanor Hall, on 22 February 1819 in Tipton, Staffordshire, England.1,2,3 Her husband Francis died on 3 February 1831 in Bugbrook, Northamptonshire, England.1,2,4 She married Thomas Shaw on 7 April 1839 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Thomas was Fanny's second husband.1,5 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Upper Windsor Street, Aston, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Shaw.6 She died in 1849 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.7
Children of Fanny Rice and Francis Greathead
- Francis Rice Greathead8 b. 15 Apr 1827
- John Greathead+ b. 4 Jan 1829, d. 1901
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - IGI Individual Record Family Search Index v5 British Isles
Source information Batch No F166388, Source Call No. 1553635, Type Film, Film Sheet 043. - [S210] E-mails between Shannon Flewellen née Stewart and Jan Cooper from 13 October 2005.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1839/Q2 Birmingham Volume 16 Page 315.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841HO107 Piece 1149/6 Folio 39 Pages 9 and 10.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1849/Q4 Birmingham Volume 16 Page 203 or possibly 1851/Q1 Dudley Volume 18 Page 258.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - batch I007148.
John Rice1 
#2604
Last Edited=22 Oct 2004
Child of John Rice
- Fanny Rice+ b. a 1791, d. 1849
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
Thomas Shaw1
#2605, b. about 1790
Last Edited=29 Dec 2010
Thomas Shaw was born about 1790.2 He married Fanny Rice, daughter of John Rice, on 7 April 1839 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Thomas was Fanny's second husband.1,3 Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Upper Windsor Street, Aston, Warwickshire, England, Thomas was a glass maker living with his wife and three children.4 His wife Fanny died on 1849 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.5
Children of Thomas Shaw
- Thomas Shaw2 b. a 1820
- Phoebe Shaw2 b. a 1821
- Priscilla Shaw2 b. a 1824
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1839/Q2 Birmingham Volume 16 Page 315.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841HO107 Piece 1149/6 Folio 39 Pages 9 and 10.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1849/Q4 Birmingham Volume 16 Page 203 or possibly 1851/Q1 Dudley Volume 18 Page 258.
Elizabeth Johnson1,2,3 
#2606, b. about 1806, d. 1875
Last Edited=10 Nov 2008
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- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Elizabeth Johnson was born about 1806.1 She married Thomas Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Medcalf, on 12 November 1822 in South Cowton, Yorkshire, England.2 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Streetlam, Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.4 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Streetlam, Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.2,5 Her husband Thomas died on 1857 in Yorkshire, England.6,7 Elizabeth was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Yafforth Village, Yafforth, Yorkshire, England.8 Elizabeth was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in South Row, Romanby, Yorkshire, England.9 She died in 1875 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.10,1,2 She was buried on 22 March 1875 in All Saints, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.11
Children of Elizabeth Johnson and Thomas Greathead
- Rosmond Greathead b. 1823, d. Feb 1823
- George Greathead b. 1824, d. a 1829
- Tamar Greathead12 b. 1826, d. 1870
- Jane Greathead b. a 1828
- Thomas Greathead+ b. 1830, d. 2 Nov 1913
- Ann Greathead+ b. 1833, d. 1903
- Henry Greathead+ b. 1836, d. 16 Feb 1883
- Anthoney Greathead+ b. 1838, d. 1907
- George Greathead+ b. 1841, d. 26 Jun 1915
- Mary Greathead b. 1844
- Mark Greathead+ b. 1846, d. 1910
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841HO 107 Piece 1244/1 Folio 4 Page 3.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851HO107 Piece 2377 Folio 476 Page 19 and possibly son Anthony also on HO107 Piec 2377 Folio 83 Page 3.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1857/Q4 Richmond Y Volume 9d Page 361.
- [S210] E-mails between Shannon Flewellen née Stewart and Jan Cooper from 13 October 2005.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece xx Folio xx Page 12 - kindly provided by Christine Tate.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4864 Folio 87 Page 5.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1875/Q1 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 785.
- [S40013] Family History Resource File - National Burial Index - CD.
- [S40000] Find my past - baptisms CFHS.
Barbara Hall1,2,3 
#2607, b. about 1789, d. 1872
Last Edited=23 Feb 2010
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- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Barbara Hall was born about 1789 in South Cowton, Yorkshire, England.1,2,4 She married James Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Medcalf, on 12 February 1816 in Kirby Stephen, Lancashire, England.3,5 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of James Greathead Barbara was listed as Martha, unsure where that name came from!!6 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Scorton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of the brother of James Greathead.7 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of James Greathead.8 Her husband James died on 1868 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.9,4 Barbara was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Scotton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Barbara had her sons Thomas and William and daughter Ann living with her.2,10 She died in 1872 in Scotton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.1,2,11,4 She was buried on 22 December 1872 in St Mary, Bolton on Swale, Yorkshire, England.12
Children of Barbara Hall and James Greathead
- Elizabeth Greathead b. a 1817, d. 8 Jun 1846
- Mary Greathead b. 1819, d. 1841
- Thomas Greathead b. a 1821, d. 16 Jun 1906
- Ann Greathead b. 1825, d. 11 Nov 1878
- Alice Greathead b. 1826
- William Greathead b. 1828, d. 1898
- Margaret Greathead b. 1831
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search.
- [S210] E-mails between Shannon Flewellen née Stewart and Jan Cooper from 13 October 2005.
- [S40010] Family History Resource File - Vital Records Index - British Isles/Australia CD 12 January 1816 - FHL Film 1471762.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841HO107 Piece 1243/11 Folio 7 Page 14.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851HO107 Piece 2381 Folio 374 Page 16.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 3676 Folio 62 Page 12 - kindly sent by Christine Tate.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1868/Q2 Richmond Y Volume 9d Page 329.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4876 Folio 90 Page 9.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1872/Q4 Richmond/Y Volume 9d Page 372.
- [S40013] Family History Resource File - National Burial Index - CD.
Elizabeth Greathead1,2,3 
#2608, b. about 1817, d. 8 June 1846
Elizabeth Greathead|b. a 1817\nd. 8 Jun 1846|p105.htm#i2608|James Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 1868|p103.htm#i2565|Barbara Hall|b. a 1789\nd. 1872|p105.htm#i2607|Thomas Greathead|b. 1760\nd. 1831|p103.htm#i2553|Elizabeth Medcalf|b. 1762\nd. 1819|p103.htm#i2562|||||||
Relationship=4th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=29 Dec 2007
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- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Elizabeth Greathead was born about 1817 in South Cowton, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3 She was the daughter of James Greathead and Barbara Hall. She was baptised on 15 June 1817 in South Cowton, Yorkshire, England.1,3,4 She died on 8 June 1846 in Scotton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.5,4 Her death was registered on 26 June 1846 by Barbara her mother in the Richmond Register Office. The cause of her death was Phithisis, which was tuberculosis.5
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S3164] Emails between Henry Greathead and Jan Cooper from 13 December 1997.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S210] E-mails between Shannon Flewellen née Stewart and Jan Cooper from 13 October 2005.
- [S47000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of death certificate 1846/Q2 Richmond Y Volume 24 Page 346.
Mary Greathead1,2,3 
#2609, b. 1819, d. 1841
Mary Greathead|b. 1819\nd. 1841|p105.htm#i2609|James Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 1868|p103.htm#i2565|Barbara Hall|b. a 1789\nd. 1872|p105.htm#i2607|Thomas Greathead|b. 1760\nd. 1831|p103.htm#i2553|Elizabeth Medcalf|b. 1762\nd. 1819|p103.htm#i2562|||||||
Relationship=4th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=29 Dec 2007
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Mary Greathead was born in 1819 in South Cowton, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3 She was the daughter of James Greathead and Barbara Hall. She was baptised on 13 June 1819 in South Cowton, Yorkshire, England.1,3,4 She died in 1841 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.5
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S3164] Emails between Henry Greathead and Jan Cooper from 13 December 1997.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S210] E-mails between Shannon Flewellen née Stewart and Jan Cooper from 13 October 2005.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1841/Q2 Richmond Y Volume XXIV Page 319.
Thomas Greathead1,2,3 
#2610, b. about 1821, d. 16 June 1906
Thomas Greathead|b. a 1821\nd. 16 Jun 1906|p105.htm#i2610|James Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 1868|p103.htm#i2565|Barbara Hall|b. a 1789\nd. 1872|p105.htm#i2607|Thomas Greathead|b. 1760\nd. 1831|p103.htm#i2553|Elizabeth Medcalf|b. 1762\nd. 1819|p103.htm#i2562|||||||
Relationship=4th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=18 Jan 2010
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- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Thomas Greathead was born about 1821 in Heighington, Darlington, Durham, England.1,2,3,4 He was the son of James Greathead and Barbara Hall. He was baptised on 18 November 1821 in Heighington, Durham, England, Thomas's father James was described as a hind working at Midridge Grange.5 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Scotton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Barbara Greathead Thomas was an agricultural labourer.3,6 His sister Ann Greathead died on 11 November 1878.7,8 He was listed as a yeoman and he received probate on 11 August 1879.7 Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Scorton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Thomas was a farm labourer.9 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Scorton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the brother of William Greathead.3,10 Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Scorton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Thomas was living by his own means and with his niece Mary Ann Andrews and nephew Arthur Andrews both born in Sheffield.11 He died on 16 June 1906 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.12,7
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S3164] Emails between Henry Greathead and Jan Cooper from 13 December 1997.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S210] E-mails between Shannon Flewellen née Stewart and Jan Cooper from 13 October 2005.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Family Search pilot Heighington Parish registers 1765-1821 images (copy saved).
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4876 Folio 90 Page 9.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1878/Q4 Richmond/Y Volume 9d Page 446.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4881 folio 87 page 5.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 4037 Folio 74b Page 2.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4611 Folio 73 Page 6.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1906/Q2 Richmond Y Volume 9d Page 431 age 84.
Rosmond Greathead1,2 
#2611, b. 1823, d. February 1823
Rosmond Greathead|b. 1823\nd. Feb 1823|p105.htm#i2611|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|Thomas Greathead|b. 1760\nd. 1831|p103.htm#i2553|Elizabeth Medcalf|b. 1762\nd. 1819|p103.htm#i2562|||||||
Relationship=4th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=9 Jan 2006
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Rosmond Greathead was born in 1823 in South Cowton, Yorkshire, England.1,2 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Johnson. He was baptised on 13 February 1823 in South Cowton, Yorkshire, England.1,2 He died in February 1823. He was buried on 23 February 1823 in South Cowton, Yorkshire, England.1,2
George Greathead1,2 
#2612, b. 1824, d. about 1829
George Greathead|b. 1824\nd. a 1829|p105.htm#i2612|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|Thomas Greathead|b. 1760\nd. 1831|p103.htm#i2553|Elizabeth Medcalf|b. 1762\nd. 1819|p103.htm#i2562|||||||
Relationship=4th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=22 Oct 2004
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
George Greathead was born in 1824 in South Cowton, Yorkshire, England.1,2 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Johnson. He was baptised on 17 October 1824 in South Cowton, Yorkshire, England.1,2 He was a servant. He died about 1829. He was buried on 3 May 1829 in South Cowton, Yorkshire, England.1,2
Mary Greathead1 
#2614, b. 1844
Mary Greathead|b. 1844|p105.htm#i2614|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|Thomas Greathead|b. 1760\nd. 1831|p103.htm#i2553|Elizabeth Medcalf|b. 1762\nd. 1819|p103.htm#i2562|||||||
Relationship=4th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=4 Oct 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Mary Greathead was born in 1844 in Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England.1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Johnson. She was baptised on 7 July 1844 in Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England.1 She was a shepherd.3 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Streetlam, Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Greathead Mary was a scholar.3,4 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Main Street, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the servant to Isabella Hamilton and her family.5
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1844/Q2 Northallerton Volume XXIV Page 475?
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851HO107 Piece 2377 Folio 476 Page 19 and possibly son Anthony also on HO107 Piec 2377 Folio 83 Page 3.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 3662 Folio 55 Page 3 - kindly sent by Christine Tate.
Jane Jackson1,2 
#2615, d. before November 1826
Last Edited=17 Jan 2010
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- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Jane Jackson married Francis Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Medcalf, on 19 May 1823 in St John, Stanwick, Yorkshire, England.2,3,4 She died before November 1826 Unsure whether Jane died or not before second marriage of Francis?1
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S3164] Emails between Henry Greathead and Jan Cooper from 13 December 1997.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S210] E-mails between Shannon Flewellen née Stewart and Jan Cooper from 13 October 2005.
Margaret Thompson1,2 
#2616, b. about 1794, d. 1861
Last Edited=27 Oct 2010
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Margaret Thompson was born about 1794 in Langton, Teesdale, Durham, England, Margaret was the daughter of a Market Gardener.1,2,3 She married Francis Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Medcalf, on 23 November 1826 in Parish of Sockburn, Sockburn, Yorkshire, England, Frank was listed as a widower of South Cowton and Margaret a widow of Sockburn. They married by licence and the ceremony was witnessed by Luke Lingdale, Ann Greathead and John Glenton.1,2,4,5,6 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Coniscliffe, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.7 In the census of 7 June 1841 in Conisbrough, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Morley.8 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Coniscliffe, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.9,10 Margaret was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in High Coniscliffe, Darlington, Durham, England, Margaret was a widow and a retired agricultural labourer.11 She died in 1861 in Darlington, Durham, England.2,12 She was buried on 4 July 1861 in St Edwin Church, Coniscliffe, Durham, England.2
Children of Margaret Thompson and Francis Greathead
- Francis Greathead+ b. a 1826, d. 13 Sep 1911
- John Greathead+ b. 17 Jan 1828, d. 18 Jan 1898
- Catherine Greathead b. 13 Dec 1831, d. 1832
- Thomas Greathead+ b. 6 Oct 1833, d. 15 Nov 1908
- James Greathead b. 3 Apr 1836, d. 26 Sep 1839
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S3164] Emails between Henry Greathead and Jan Cooper from 13 December 1997.
- [S9482] Emails between Philip Greathead and Jan Cooper from 28 August 2007 The Life of John Greathead.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S210] E-mails between Shannon Flewellen née Stewart and Jan Cooper from 13 October 2005.
- [S40000] Www.findmypast.com - parish record collection, marriages.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841HO107 Piece 303/15 Folio 3 Page 1.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841HO107 Piece 1330/13 Folio 34 Page 16.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851HO107 Piece 2382 Folio 539 Page 5.
- [S40015] Cleveland Family History Society.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 3683 Folio 73 Page 8.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1861/Q3 Darlington Volume 10a Page 1.
Henry ...1,2 
#2617
Last Edited=16 Dec 2007
Henry ... married Sarah Margaret Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Sarah Miles, When she married Henry she was a "widow of Sockburn". Her father was a market gardener (Rev JG).2
Martha Hewitt1,2 
#2618, b. 7 February 1800, d. 24 May 1842
Martha Hewitt|b. 7 Feb 1800\nd. 24 May 1842|p105.htm#i2618|Robert Hewitt||p105.htm#i2619|Martha Bissell|b. a 1766\nd. 14 Nov 1842|p105.htm#i2620|||||||||||||
Last Edited=29 Dec 2007
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- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Martha Hewitt was born on 7 February 1800 in Brierley, Staffordshire, England.1,3 She was the daughter of Robert Hewitt and Martha Bissell. She was baptised on 10 March 1800 in Sedgley, Coseley, Staffordshire, England.1 She married James Henry Greathead, son of Francis Greathead and Eleanor Hall, on 21 July 1818 in St Marys, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England, Witnessed by Benjamin Bissell and Hannah Hewitt.4,1,2 Her husband James died on November 1831 in Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa, from Sunstroke.1,4,5 She married William Smith on 7 January 1833 in Bathurst, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, William was a widower with five children at time of marriage to Martha.1,6,7 She died on 24 May 1842 in Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa, aged 42.1,4 She was buried on 7 November 1842 in Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa.1,4
Children of Martha Hewitt and James Henry Greathead
- James Henry Greathead+ b. 12 Dec 1819, d. 8 Mar 1864
- Eliza Greathead b. 7 Jul 1829, d. 8 Jan 1830
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Tony says 2 Jul 1800.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S210] E-mails between Shannon Flewellen née Stewart and Jan Cooper from 13 October 2005.
- [S2971] Emails between Eileen Mowat née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 27 May 2003.
- [S39] E-mails between Becky and Jan Cooper from 16 September 2003.
Robert Hewitt1 
#2619
Last Edited=22 Oct 2004
Robert Hewitt was born in Penkridge, Staffordshire, England.1 He married Martha Bissell on 10 June 1790 in Rowley Regis, Staffordshire, England.1
Child of Robert Hewitt and Martha Bissell
- Martha Hewitt+ b. 7 Feb 1800, d. 24 May 1842
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
Martha Bissell1 
#2620, b. about 1766, d. 14 November 1842
Last Edited=30 Jan 2009
Martha Bissell was born about 1766.1 She married Robert Hewitt on 10 June 1790 in Rowley Regis, Staffordshire, England.1 She died on 14 November 1842 in Sodom, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England.1,2 Martha's name was given as Marlina in printed marriage register, as Martha at baptism of her children and Martina on her death certificate. Birth year deduced from age (76 years) at death.3
Child of Martha Bissell and Robert Hewitt
- Martha Hewitt+ b. 7 Feb 1800, d. 24 May 1842
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1842/Q4 Dudley Volume 18 Page 225.
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 Reported by John Hewitt (her grandson) together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
William Smith1
#2621
Last Edited=22 Oct 2004
William Smith was a surveyor. He married Martha Hewitt, daughter of Robert Hewitt and Martha Bissell, on 7 January 1833 in Bathurst, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, William was a widower with five children at time of marriage to Martha.1,2,3
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S2971] Emails between Eileen Mowat née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 27 May 2003.
- [S39] E-mails between Becky and Jan Cooper from 16 September 2003.
James Henry Greathead1,2,3 
#2622, b. 12 December 1819, d. 8 March 1864
James Henry Greathead|b. 12 Dec 1819\nd. 8 Mar 1864|p105.htm#i2622|James Henry Greathead|b. 1795\nd. Nov 1831|p104.htm#i2580|Martha Hewitt|b. 7 Feb 1800\nd. 24 May 1842|p105.htm#i2618|Francis Greathead|b. 1765\nd. 1836|p103.htm#i2554|Eleanor Hall|b. 1768\nd. 15 Feb 1851|p104.htm#i2577|Robert Hewitt||p105.htm#i2619|Martha Bissell|b. a 1766\nd. 14 Nov 1842|p105.htm#i2620|
Relationship=4th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=25 Sep 2011
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- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families

James Henry Greathead
He did return shortly to England between 1860-64 to see his family, although he returned to South Africa and moved into the only available house "Fair Lawn", a thatched roofed cottage standing in eleven acres of ground. This cottage he converted into a fine double-storied house.5,2 He married Eliza Julia Wright, daughter of William Wright and Rosa Stratford, on 21 February 1842 in Prospect, Craddock, Tarkstad, Cape Town, South Africa, by Rev Wm Shaw.1,2,4,6 Frederick Bate and James Greathead were partners in the business Greathead and Bate.1 He was an architect and surveyor, a merchant and a Member of Legislative Assembly.1 James was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 11 Norfolk Villas, Kensington, London, England, James was a Merchant from the Cape of Good Hope.7 He died on 8 March 1864 in Fairlawn, Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa, aged 44 He had a stroke the day after Christmas, and became paralysed and speechless until his death. he had been caught in a hailstorm while out hunting springbok at Aliwal North. He caught a severe chill which developed into rheumatism.8,9,4 He was buried on 10 March 1864 in Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa, The St George's Burial register gives William Henry and age 40 years 2 months.1,2,4,10
Children of James Henry Greathead and Eliza Julia Wright
- William Wright Greathead+ b. 29 Nov 1842, d. 3 Nov 1912
- James Henry Greathead+ b. 6 Aug 1844, d. 21 Oct 1896
- Herbert Harding Greathead+ b. 6 Jun 1846, d. 21 Dec 1902
- Rosa Hewitt Greathead b. 14 Apr 1848, d. 28 Aug 1947
- Daniel Charles Robinson Greathead+ b. 14 Feb 1850, d. 10 Feb 1906
- Julia Emily Greathead+ b. 9 Mar 1852, d. 17 Oct 1913
- Dr John Baldwin Smithson Greathead M.B.Edin.,M.R.C.S., London+ b. 12 Feb 1854, d. 26 Oct 1910
- Arthur Frederick Greathead b. Dec 1856, d. 23 Jun 1860
- Walter Horatio Greathead+ b. 3 Oct 1857, d. 21 Aug 1927
- Octavius Ernest Greathead+ b. 11 Nov 1859, d. 25 Dec 1890
- George Alfred Greathead+ b. 1 Sep 1861, d. 31 May 1928
- Henry Edwin Greathead b. Jul 1863, d. Jan 1865
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Film 537488.
- [S39] E-mails between Becky and Jan Cooper from 16 September 2003.
- [S40045] Newspapers G'town 3 Mar 1842, P1 col3.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 13 Folio 112 Page 13 and William W recorded twice RG9 Piece 776 Folio 59 Page 41.
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 Information from Aunt Rosa together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 G'town J P1 col1 Obit G'town J 9 Mar 1864 p2 col 3.
- [S40045] Newspapers G'Town J p1 col1 Obit G'Town J.9 Mar 1864 p2 col3.
Eliza Greathead1,2 
#2623, b. 7 July 1829, d. 8 January 1830
Eliza Greathead|b. 7 Jul 1829\nd. 8 Jan 1830|p105.htm#i2623|James Henry Greathead|b. 1795\nd. Nov 1831|p104.htm#i2580|Martha Hewitt|b. 7 Feb 1800\nd. 24 May 1842|p105.htm#i2618|Francis Greathead|b. 1765\nd. 1836|p103.htm#i2554|Eleanor Hall|b. 1768\nd. 15 Feb 1851|p104.htm#i2577|Robert Hewitt||p105.htm#i2619|Martha Bissell|b. a 1766\nd. 14 Nov 1842|p105.htm#i2620|
Relationship=4th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=22 Oct 2004
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- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Eliza Greathead was born on 7 July 1829 in Bathurst, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa.1,2 She was the daughter of James Henry Greathead and Martha Hewitt. She was baptised on 1 November 1829 in Bathurst, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, by Rev William Wright.1,2 She died on 8 January 1830 in Bathurst, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa.1,2 She was buried in Bathurst, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa, by Rev William Wright.
Daniel Robinson1,2,3 
#2624, b. 18 September 1791, d. 6 March 1849
Daniel Robinson|b. 18 Sep 1791\nd. 6 Mar 1849|p105.htm#i2624|Charles Robinson|b. a 1764\nd. 3 Feb 1853|p105.htm#i2625|Mary Jonas|b. 1 Nov 1760\nd. 14 May 1816|p106.htm#i2626|||||||Daniel Jonas|b. 2 Dec 1737|p1045.htm#i26119|Mary Willis||p1045.htm#i26120|
Last Edited=12 Nov 2010
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Daniel Robinson was born on 18 September 1791 in Bishop Waltham, Hampshire, England.1,2 He was the son of Charles Robinson and Mary Jonas. He was baptised on 24 September 1791 in Bishop Waltham, Hampshire, England.1,2 He married Mary Ann Greathead, daughter of Francis Greathead and Eleanor Hall, on 21 February 1824 in St Martins, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.2,3 He died on 6 March 1849 in 4 South Place, Camberwell, London, England, aged 57.1,2 He was buried in St Giles, Camberwell, London, England.1,2 A bust of Daniel Robinson stands at the entrance to the Telegraph Office, Dalhousie Square, Calcutta, India as a memorial.4
Children of Daniel Robinson and Mary Ann Greathead
- Maria de Guadaloupe Anna Antonia Robinson+ b. 6 Dec 1824, d. 1901
- Daniel George Robinson+ b. 8 Mar 1826, d. 27 Jul 1877
- Charles Francis Robinson b. 23 Feb 1828, d. a 1850
- John Harding Robinson+ b. 17 May 1833, d. 8 Aug 1890
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search.
- [S40000] Www.1820settlers.com.
Charles Robinson1 
#2625, b. about 1764, d. 3 February 1853
Last Edited=24 Nov 2010
Charles Robinson was born about 1764.1 He married Mary Jonas, daughter of Daniel Jonas and Mary Willis, on 16 September 1788 in Bishop Waltham, Hampshire, England, they had three children.1,2 He died on 3 February 1853 in 16 Park Row, Greenwich, London, England.1,3
Children of Charles Robinson and Mary Jonas
- Daniel Robinson+ b. 18 Sep 1791, d. 6 Mar 1849
- Matilda Maria Catherina Eliza Robinson4 b. 17 Apr 1797
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Batch K146691 Film 1042025.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1853/Q1 Greenwich Volume 1d Page 395.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
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