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Emma Mary Tortice1

#28702, b. 12 October 1913, d. July 2000
Last Edited=14 Jul 2013
     Emma Mary Tortice was born on 12 October 1913 in Chester le Street, Durham, England.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Albert James Tortice and Ethel May Pull.1 She married William Lancett in 1937 in Ludlow, Shropshire, England, the GRO index states Emma's surname was TORTIN.1,4 Her husband William died on January 2000 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England.1,5 Emma died in July 2000 in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, aged 86.6

Children of Emma Mary Tortice and William Lancett

  • Leslie W A Lancett
  • Edna D Lancett1
  • Jean M Lancett1

Sources of Information

  1. [S37] E-mails between Richard Huggett and Jan Cooper from 10 July 2012.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1913/Q4 Chester le Street Volume 10a Page 1180.
  3. [S5] Jan's thoughts based on information from GRO or Parish record entries.
  4. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1937/Q3 Ludlow Volume 6a Page 1895.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - January 2000 Swindon Reg C55B District 7961C Entry 235.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - July 2000 Chippenham Reg A6 District 7881A Entry 112.

John R Tortice1

#28703, b. 1915
Last Edited=14 Jul 2012
     John R Tortice was born in 1915 in Alysham, Norfolk, England.1,2 He was the son of Albert James Tortice and Ethel May Pull.1

Sources of Information

  1. [S37] E-mails between Richard Huggett and Jan Cooper from 10 July 2012.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1915/Q4 Aylsham Volume 4b Page 160.

William Lancett1

#28704, b. 1910, d. January 2000
Last Edited=14 Jul 2013
     William Lancett was born in 1910 in Clun, Shropshire, England.1 He married Emma Mary Tortice, daughter of Albert James Tortice and Ethel May Pull, in 1937 in Ludlow, Shropshire, England, the GRO index states Emma's surname was TORTIN.1,2 William died in January 2000 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England.1,3

Children of William Lancett and Emma Mary Tortice

  • Leslie W A Lancett
  • Edna D Lancett1
  • Jean M Lancett1

Sources of Information

  1. [S37] E-mails between Richard Huggett and Jan Cooper from 10 July 2012.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1937/Q3 Ludlow Volume 6a Page 1895.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - January 2000 Swindon Reg C55B District 7961C Entry 235.

John Herman Greathead1,2

#28708, b. 26 March 1932
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Relationship
5th great-grandson of William Greathead
Appears on charts:
Chart 9 - William Greathead
     John Herman Greathead was born on 26 March 1932 in Alameda, California, USA.1,2,3 He was the son of Robert Cecil Greathead and Lilian A Anderson.1 In the census of 1 April 1940 in 2165 White Street, Oakland, Alameda, California, USA, he was listed as the step son of Fred A Riggs.4

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S7] Ancestry.com - California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S40000] Website www.familytreelegends.com - California births 1905-1995.
  4. [S41940] US Census 1940 (T627) - 1 April 1940 T627-443 Page 3a Enumeration District 61-105.

Richard Mason1

#28709
Last Edited=27 Sep 2015
     Richard Mason married Catherine Whitelock, daughter of Peter Whitelock and Sarah Whitelock, Catherine and Richard had 5 children.1

Sources of Information

  1. [S17118] Emails between Jennifer Oswald-Sealy née Gray and Jan Cooper from 2 August 2006.

Fred A Riggs1

#28710, b. about 1906
Last Edited=10 Jan 2014
     Fred A Riggs was born about 1906 in California, USA.1 He married Lilian A Anderson.1 Fred was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 April 1940 in 2165 White Street, Oakland, Alameda, California, USA, Fred was a household utensils salesman living with his wife and step children.2

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S41940] US Census 1940 (T627) - 1 April 1940 T627-443 Page 3a Enumeration District 61-105.

Ethel Wheeler1

#28711, b. about 1898
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Appears on charts:
Chart 9 - William Greathead
     Ethel Wheeler was born about 1898 in Montana, USA, her mother Gertude was born in New Hampshire.1 She married Leonard Wilcox Greathead, son of Frederick Charles Greathead and Nellie Wilcox.1 In the census of 1 April 1940 in Rt 3 Los Gatos Guadalupe Road, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, she was listed as the wife of Leonard Wilcox Greathead.2

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S41940] US Census 1940 (T627) - 1 April 1940 T627-340 Page 6b Enumeration District 43-127.

Lucille Presto1

#28712, b. 17 December 1915, d. 26 June 2003
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Appears on charts:
Chart 9 - William Greathead
     Lucille Presto was born on 17 December 1915 in Stockton, California, USA.1,2 She was the daughter of Pete Presto and Rose Castillia.2 She married Robert Cecil Greathead, son of Cecil Treweek Greathead and Rose N McClellan.1 In the census of 1 April 1940 in 34th Avenue, Oakland, Almeda, California, USA, she was listed as the wife of Robert Cecil Greathead.3 Lucille died on 26 June 2003 aged 87.2

Children of Lucille Presto and Robert Cecil Greathead

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S7] Ancestry.com - U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S41940] US Census 1940 (T627) - 1 April 1940 T627-435 Page 9a Enumeration District 61-207.
  4. [S7] Ancestry.com - California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  5. [S7] Ancestry.com - California birth index 1905-1995.

Matthew Whitelock1

#28713, b. about 1775
Last Edited=27 Sep 2015
     Matthew Whitelock was born about 1775 in Hudswell, Yorkshire, England.1 He was the son of Peter Whitelock and Sarah Whitelock.1 He married Elizabeth Newby on 22 September 1800 in Wycliffe, Yorkshire, England.1 His wife Elizabeth died on 1802.1 He married Susannah Warren on 9 August 1804 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.1

Child of Matthew Whitelock and Elizabeth Newby

Sources of Information

  1. [S17118] Emails between Jennifer Oswald-Sealy née Gray and Jan Cooper from 2 August 2006.

Bertha Kirby

#28716, b. 11 August 1880, d. 1957
Last Edited=17 Apr 2022
     Bertha Kirby was born on 11 August 1880 in Stratfield Saye, Hampshire, England, The National register states she was born a year earlier but I believ this to be wrong.1 She married James Penny about 1900.2 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 10 Dapdune Road, Guildford, Surrey, England, she was listed as the boarder of Henry and Louisa Collins. Bertha was listed as a laundress and Edith just 8 months old. I am unsure where James was residing.3 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 3 Summer Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, England, she was listed as the wife of James Penny.4 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Bertha was listed as living at 15 Tudor Circle, Farncombe, Surrey, England, with her husband James. James was a General labourer. Their road was sometimes called Tudor Road, sometimes Tudor Circle.5 Her husband James died on 1954 in Surrey, England.6 Bertha died in 1957 in Surrey, England.7

Children of Bertha Kirby and James Penny

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1880/Q3 Basingstoke Volume 2c Page 201.
  2. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  3. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 603 Folio 125 Page 9.
  4. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 3088 RG78 Piece 111 Registrtaion District 33 Sub District 5 Enumeration District 1 Serial Number 198.
  5. [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past tna_r39_1898_1898f_013 and tna_r39_1898_1898f_014.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1954/Q4 Surrey SW Volume 5g Page 842 age 81.
  7. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1957/Q4 Surrey South Western Volume 5g Page 1086.

Nellie Peace Alexandra Penny

#28717, b. 1 June 1902, d. 1991
Last Edited=18 Apr 2022
     Nellie Peace Alexandra Penny was born on 1 June 1902 in Summer Road, Farncombe, Surrey, England.1,2 She was the daughter of James Penny and Bertha Kirby.3 She was baptised on 18 November 1905 in St John the Evangelist, Farncombe, Surrey, England, Nellie was baptised with her siblings Edith and Ernest, their father was listed as a labourer.2 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 3 Summer Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Penny.4 She married Arthur Henry Fagg on 6 August 1933 in St John the Evangelist, Farncombe, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Penny and Walter John Westmacott. Arthur was a railway labourer living at 1 Lickfold Cottages, Ash Street, Ash, his father Ernest Henry Fagg was a labourer. Alexandra Nellie Penny as she signed herself was living at 15 Tudor Circle in Farncombe, her father James Penny was a labourer.5 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Nellie was listed as living at 106 More Circle, Godalming, Surrey, England, with her husband Arthur. Arthur was a evaporator minder of Vulcaniser fibre.6 Nellie died in 1991 in Surrey, England.7

Child of Nellie Peace Alexandra Penny and Arthur Henry Fagg

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1902/Q3 Guildford Volume 2a Page 85 - mother Kirby.
  2. [S7] Ancestry.com - Surrey, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1917.
  3. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  4. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 3088 RG78 Piece 111 Registrtaion District 33 Sub District 5 Enumeration District 1 Serial Number 198.
  5. [S7] Ancestry.com - Surrey, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1937.
  6. [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past tna_r39_1898_1898f_011.
  7. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1991/Q4 Surrey South Western Volume 17 Page 1165 age 88.

Minnie Gertrude Penny1

#28718, b. 30 March 1908, d. August 1992
Last Edited=18 Apr 2022
     Minnie Gertrude Penny was born on 30 March 1908 in Summer Road, Farncombe, Surrey, England.2,3 She was the daughter of James Penny and Bertha Kirby.1 She was baptised on 15 April 1908 in St John the Evangelist, Farncombe, Surrey, England, her father was listed as a labourer.3 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 3 Summer Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Penny.4 She married Arthur Sinden on 19 May 1929 in St John the Evangelist, Farncombe, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Penny and Ernest James Penny. Arthur was a motor van driver living at 44 Guildford Road in Guildford. His father Charles Sinden was a furniture remover. Minnie lived at 3 Summers Road in Farncombe, her father James Penny was a general labourer.5,6 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Minnie was listed as living at 46 Vernon Way, Guildford, Surrey, England, with her husband Arthur. Arthur was a motor van driver, fishmonger and greengrocer, his wife was a hospital cleaner.7 Minnie died in August 1992 in Surrey, England, aged 84.8

Child of Minnie Gertrude Penny and Arthur Sinden

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1908/Q2 Guildford Volume 2a Page 114 - mother Kirby.
  3. [S7] Ancestry.com - Surrey, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1917.
  4. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 3088 RG78 Piece 111 Registrtaion District 33 Sub District 5 Enumeration District 1 Serial Number 198.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1929/Q2 Guildford Volume 2a Page 188.
  6. [S7] Ancestry.com - Surrey, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1937.
  7. [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past tna_r39_1902_1902d_019 and tna_r39_1902_1902d_020.
  8. [S3] GRO Indexes - August 1992 Surrey South Western Volume 17 Page 1258 age 84.

Edith Rose Kirby

#28719, b. 19 July 1900, d. 1987
Last Edited=21 Apr 2022
     Edith Rose Kirby was born on 19 July 1900 in Summer Road, Farncombe, Surrey, England.1,2 She was the daughter of James Penny and Bertha Kirby.3 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 10 Dapdune Road, Guildford, Surrey, England, she was listed as the boarder of Henry and Louisa Collins. Bertha was listed as a laundress and Edith just 8 months old. I am unsure where James was residing.4 She was baptised on 18 November 1905 in St John the Evangelist, Farncombe, Surrey, England, Edith was baptised with her siblings Nellie and Ernest, their father was listed as a labourer.2 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 3 Summer Road, Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Penny.5 She married Walter John Westmacott on 26 December 1921 in St John the Evangelist, Farncombe, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Ernest Elson and James Penny. Walter John was originally written as William John but corrected on 4 June 1922. Walter was a soldier living at Broadwater Cottages in Farncombe. His father Frank Westmacott was a labourer. Edith lived at 3 Summer Road in Farncombe and her father James Penny was a labourer also.6 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Edith was listed as living at 21 North Street, Godalming, Surrey, England, with her husband Walter. Walter was a Ganger in the Highways Department.7 Her husband Walter died on 1974 in Surrey, England.8 Edith died in 1987 in Surrey, England.9

Child of Edith Rose Kirby and Walter John Westmacott

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1900/Q3 Guildford Volume 2a Page 88 - mother unnamed.
  2. [S7] Ancestry.com - Surrey, England, Church of England Baptisms, 1813-1917.
  3. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  4. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 603 Folio 125 Page 9.
  5. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 3088 RG78 Piece 111 Registrtaion District 33 Sub District 5 Enumeration District 1 Serial Number 198.
  6. [S7] Ancestry.com - Surrey, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1937.
  7. [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past tna_r39_1898_1898g_003.
  8. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1974/Q1 Surrey South West Volume 5g Page 1178.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1987/Q4 Surrey South Western Volume 17 Page 1400 age 87.

William James Greathead1

#28720, b. 10 December 1872
Last Edited=20 Sep 2023
     William James Greathead was born on 10 December 1872 in New Brunswick, Canada, both his parents were born in England, although he states on the marriage register that his parents are unknown.1,2 He was the son of ... Greathead.1 In the census of 20 April 1910 in 20-Wd Boston, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, he was listed as the lodger William was described as a commercial traveller in hats, Caroline was saleswoman in dry goods they were both lodging with Sarah Wunderbaldringer.3 He married Ellen Jeanette Conklin on 1 October 1913 in Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, William was listed aged 41 and a salesman from New Brunswick and Ellen was a nurse aged 29 from Cliftondale, New York.1,4 William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1920 in Forrest Street North, Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, William was a salesman in haberdashery living wth his wife and daughter.5 William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1930 in 50 Washington Avenue, Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, William was a salesman living with his wife and daughter.6 William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 April 1940 in 52 Washington Avenue, Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, William was a travelling salesman in mens hats living with his wife and sister.7 His Social Security Number was 300-168-23.1

Child of William James Greathead and Ellen Jeanette Conklin

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S40000] Website Fiind my past - United States Marriages.
  3. [S41910] US Census 1910 - 20 April 1910 Roll 622 Page 182B Enumeration District 1560.
  4. [S7] Ancestry.com - Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915.
  5. [S41920] US Census 1920 (T625) - 5 January 1920 T625-742 Page 2b Enumeration District 676 Image 1088.
  6. [S41930] US Census 1930 (T626) - 2 April 1930 T626-961 Page 12a Enumeration District 575 Image 396 Microfilm 2340696.
  7. [S41940] US Census 1940 (T627) - 1 April 1940 T627-1644 Page 2a Enumeration 13-102.

Ellen Jeanette Conklin1

#28721, b. 2 October 1881, d. 31 October 1956
Last Edited=20 Sep 2023
     Ellen Jeanette Conklin was born on 2 October 1881 in New York, New Jersey, USA, her parents were Isaac D and Mary J née Williamson Conklin both were born in New York.1,2 She married William James Greathead, son of ... Greathead, on 1 October 1913 in Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, William was listed aged 41 and a salesman from New Brunswick and Ellen was a nurse aged 29 from Cliftondale, New York.1,3 In the census of 5 April 1920 in Forrest Street North, Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the wife of William James Greathead.4 In the census of 2 April 1930 in 50 Washington Avenue, Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the wife of William James Greathead.5 In the census of 1 April 1940 in 52 Washington Avenue, Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the wife of William James Greathead.6 Ellen died on 31 October 1956 aged 75.2 Ellen was buried in Fairview Memorial Park, Albuquerque, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.2

Child of Ellen Jeanette Conklin and William James Greathead

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S40000] Website www.interment.net.
  3. [S7] Ancestry.com - Massachusetts, Marriage Records, 1840-1915.
  4. [S41920] US Census 1920 (T625) - 5 January 1920 T625-742 Page 2b Enumeration District 676 Image 1088.
  5. [S41930] US Census 1930 (T626) - 2 April 1930 T626-961 Page 12a Enumeration District 575 Image 396 Microfilm 2340696.
  6. [S41940] US Census 1940 (T627) - 1 April 1940 T627-1644 Page 2a Enumeration 13-102.

Olive Conklin Greathead1

#28722, b. 3 July 1914
Last Edited=20 Sep 2023
     Olive Conklin Greathead was born on 3 July 1914 in Metcalf Hospital, Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, her father was a salesman and her parents lived at 26 Forrest Street in Winthrop.1,2 She was the daughter of William James Greathead and Ellen Jeanette Conklin.1 In the census of 5 April 1920 in Forrest Street North, Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the daughter of William James Greathead.3 In the census of 2 April 1930 in 50 Washington Avenue, Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the daughter of William James Greathead.4 She married William Alexander Sloan in 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.5,6

Child of Olive Conklin Greathead and William Alexander Sloan

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S7] Ancestry.com - Massachusetts, Birth Records, 1840-1915.
  3. [S41920] US Census 1920 (T625) - 5 January 1920 T625-742 Page 2b Enumeration District 676 Image 1088.
  4. [S41930] US Census 1930 (T626) - 2 April 1930 T626-961 Page 12a Enumeration District 575 Image 396 Microfilm 2340696.
  5. [S40000] Website www.legacy.com/obituaries.
  6. [S7] Ancestry.com - Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970.

... Greathead1

#28723
Last Edited=28 Jul 2012
     ... Greathead was born in England.1

Children of ... Greathead

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.

Caroline M Greathead1

#28724, b. about 1870
Last Edited=26 Mar 2016
     Caroline M Greathead was born about 1870 in Canada.1 She was the daughter of ... Greathead.1 In the census of 20 April 1910 in 20-Wd Boston, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the lodger William was described as a commercial traveller in hats, Caroline was saleswoman in dry goods they were both lodging with Sarah Wunderbaldringer.2 In the census of 1 April 1940 in 52 Washington Avenue, Winthrop, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the sister of William James Greathead.3

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S41910] US Census 1910 - 20 April 1910 Roll 622 Page 182B Enumeration District 1560.
  3. [S41940] US Census 1940 (T627) - 1 April 1940 T627-1644 Page 2a Enumeration 13-102.

Francis William Greathead1

#28725, b. 4 June 1933, d. 1 April 1986
Last Edited=15 Oct 2016
Relationship
3rd great-grandson of George Greathead
Appears on charts:
Chart 18 - George Greathead
     Francis William Greathead was born on 4 June 1933 in Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.1,2 He was the son of Herbert B Greathead and Elizabeth C Braisland.1 In the census of 1 April 1940 in 19 Central Avenue, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the grandson of Catherine Braceland living with his mother.3 Francis died on 1 April 1986 in Massachusetts, USA, aged 52.2

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S7] Ancestry.com - U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S41940] US Census 1940 (T627) - 1 April 1940 T627-1628 Page 4a Enumeration District 11-141.