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     Charles Allin Battes was born in 1854 in Shoreditch, London, England.^3,4 He married Emma Jane Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Mary Ann Ticehurst, on 10 September 1881 in The Manse, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, by Rev James McKee.^2,5 Charles died on 15 July 1919 in Christchurch, New Zealand.^2,3,6 Charles was buried in Bromley Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, in Plot: 47, Block 37.³

     Arrabella Greathead was born on 23 March 1863 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Mary Ann Ticehurst. She married Edward Richards on 28 October 1880 in New Zealand.^3,5 Arrabella died on 15 June 1945 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, aged 82.³ Arrabella was buried on 16 June 1945 in Archer Street Cemetery, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.³

     Edward Richards was born in 1861.² He married Arrabella Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Mary Ann Ticehurst, on 28 October 1880 in New Zealand.^2,3 Edward died on 29 September 1943 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.² Edward was buried on 1 October 1943 in Archer Street Cemetery, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.²

     William Greathead was born on 16 October 1864 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.^3,2,4,5 He was the son of William Greathead and Mary Ann Ticehurst. He married Fanny Fuller, daughter of John Fuller and Emily Jane Kempton, on 22 August 1888 in St Lukes, Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand, Fanny is called Julia in the newspaper article reporting her marriage.^3,4,6,7 William was a witness at his sister Bessie's wedding on 12 November 1894 to Henry Rees. he was described as a blacksmith.⁸ William died on 6 September 1897 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, aged 32.^9,2,4,10 William was buried on 8 September 1897 in Archer Street Cemetery, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, and he was buried in the area known as Plan IX Pioneer, Row WG Plot 13.^4,11,1

     Fanny Fuller was born on 13 August 1862 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.^3,4 She was the daughter of John Fuller and Emily Jane Kempton. She married William Greathead, son of William Greathead and Mary Ann Ticehurst, on 22 August 1888 in St Lukes, Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand, Fanny is called Julia in the newspaper article reporting her marriage.^2,4,5,6 Her husband William died on 6 September 1897 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, aged 32.^7,3,4,8 Emma died as a result of a collision between two cars on the Masterton-Carterton Road at Waingawn about 5:40pm. William Grose her husband drove the car, he, his mother in law Fanny and son Thomas all suffered head injuries and were taken to hospital. William was a dental mechanic. The other car was driven by Robert Coulson, head butcher at the Waingawa abbattoirs, he was the sole occupant. Both cars were wrecked.⁹ Fanny died on 25 January 1932 in Timaru, New Zealand, aged 69.^3,4,10,11,12 Fanny was buried on 27 June 1932 in Timaru Cemetery, Timaru, New Zealand, General Section, Block R Plot 62 Beam New Row 47 New Plot 62.^4,1

     Maria Greathead was born on 13 December 1866 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Mary Ann Ticehurst. She married Arthur Edward Tonks, son of William Tonks and Charlotte ..., on 3 January 1885 in New Zealand.^3,5 Maria died on 24 January 1923 in Wellington, New Zealand, aged 56.³

     Arthur Edward Tonks was born in 1864.² He was the son of William Tonks and Charlotte ...³ He married Maria Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Mary Ann Ticehurst, on 3 January 1885 in New Zealand.^2,4 Arthur died on 14 January 1927 in Wellington, New Zealand.²

     William John Edward Greathead was born on 23 June 1889 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.^3,4 He was the son of William Greathead and Fanny Fuller. William enlisted as a Private into the New Zealand Expeditionary Force n Masterton on 22 February 1917. He was a draper giving his address as 231 Queen Street in Masterton. His regiemntal number was 49673. he had a few medical problems including suffering from hearing difficulties. He was discharged on 19 January 1919.⁵ He married Jane Wyatt, daughter of William Beach Wyatt and Eliza Husbands, on 20 August 1918 in Whittington, Derbyshire, England, when Edwin was in the Army.^3,6,7,8 William died on 21 January 1979 in Christchurch, New Zealand, aged 89.^2,3,9 William was buried on 10 March 1979 in Timaru Cemetery, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand, General Section, Block R, Plot 62, Beam, New Road 47, New Plot 62.¹

     Jane Wyatt was born on 27 August 1886 in Worcester, Worcestershire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of William Beach Wyatt and Eliza Husbands. She married William John Edward Greathead, son of William Greathead and Fanny Fuller, on 20 August 1918 in Whittington, Derbyshire, England, when Edwin was in the Army.^3,4,5,6 Jane died on 19 May 1940 in Timaru, New Zealand, aged 53.^2,3,7,8 Jane was buried on 20 May 1940 in Timaru Cemetery, Timaru, New Zealand, General Section, Block P, Plot 296, Beam, Next Row 43, New Plot 296.^7,1

     Bessie Greathead was born on 17 April 1871 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, Twin of Jessie.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Mary Ann Ticehurst. She married Henry Thomas Rees, son of George Henry Rees and Jane Crowe, on 12 November 1894 in Queen Street, Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand, The ceremony was witnessed by William Greathead who was described as a storeman in Masteron and Thomas Brown a farmer in Tauern. Henry was a bootmaker aged 27 and his father George a book binder. Bessie was aged 23 and her father William was described as a blacksmith. Harry was described in Evening Post, Volume XLVIII, Issue 114, 12 November 1894, Page 2 as being a well known and popular musician.^3,5,6 Bessie died on 2 August 1964 in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand, aged 93.³

     Henry Thomas Rees was born in 1867 in New South Wales, Australia.³ He was the son of George Henry Rees and Jane Crowe. He married Bessie Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Mary Ann Ticehurst, on 12 November 1894 in Queen Street, Masterton, Wairarapa, New Zealand, The ceremony was witnessed by William Greathead who was described as a storeman in Masteron and Thomas Brown a farmer in Tauern. Henry was a bootmaker aged 27 and his father George a book binder. Bessie was aged 23 and her father William was described as a blacksmith. Harry was described in Evening Post, Volume XLVIII, Issue 114, 12 November 1894, Page 2 as being a well known and popular musician.^3,2,4 He was the Mayor of Greytown.

     Jessie Greathead was born on 17 April 1871 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, Twin of Bessie.^2,3 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Mary Ann Ticehurst. In 1893 Jessie was listed on the electoral listing for Masterton. She was a spinster.⁴ She married Henry John Searle in 1894 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, Henry was a horse trainer.⁵ Jessie died on 21 September 1909 in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand, aged 38.⁶ Jessie was buried in Winton Cemetery, Winton, Southland, New Zealand.⁶

     Alfred Edwin Greathead was born on 17 December 1872 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.^2,3,4,5 He was the son of William Greathead and Mary Ann Ticehurst. Alfred died on 1 June 1873 in New Zealand.^6,7,5

     Henry Edwin Greathead was born on 12 July 1875 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.^2,3 He was the son of William Greathead and Mary Ann Ticehurst. Quarter-Master Sergeant Greathead, of the Eketahuna Mounted Rifles, joined the corps at its inception, when he was elected Sergeant, and was the only original member still remaining in the corps. Mr. Greathead was born in Masterton in July, 1875, his father being an old settler there, and his grandfather, Mr. Edwin Ticehurst, was one of the first immigrants to land in Wellington. He was educated in Masterton, afterwards learned the saddlery trade, and for fifteen years was employed by Messrs. Elliott and Company, saddlers. For some time he managed their Eketahuna branch business, which he bought in August, 1900, and has since conducted on his own account. The premises consist of a shop and a workroom at the rear. A fine stock of all classes of saddlery, harness, and accessories is kept, the proprietor being a direct importer from the best English manufacturers. Two persons are employed in the manufacturing and repairing departments. Mr. Greathead was a trustee of the local lodge of Foresters.⁴ He married Alice Ada Rooks on 24 April 1902 in New Zealand.^2,5 On 11 April 1925 a wonderful cartoon appeared in NZ Truth , Issue 1011 on Page 6 of Henry. He was described as a Prominent Business Man of Eketahuna.⁶ His wife Alice died on 18 November 1931 in Ekatahuna, New Zealand.^2,7,8,9 Henry appears as a Freemasons in Tararua chapter, Masterton, New Zealand in 1938.¹⁰ Henry died on 24 April 1944 in Ekatahuna, New Zealand, aged 68 Henry was described as a sadler.^{2,11,7,1,12,9} Henry was buried on 25 April 1944 in Mangaoronga Cemetery, Ekatahuna, New Zealand, Section 4, Row 36.^2,13,7,9

     Alice Ada Rooks was born in 1876.² She married Henry Edwin Greathead, son of William Greathead and Mary Ann Ticehurst, on 24 April 1902 in New Zealand.^2,3 Alice died on 18 November 1931 in Ekatahuna, New Zealand.^2,4,5,6 Alice was buried on 19 November 1931 in Mangaoronga Cemetery, Ekatahuna, New Zealand, Section 4, Row 36, Grave 208.^2,7,4,1,6 Letters of administration were filed in Eketahuna.⁸

     Mary Ann Greathead was born on 24 August 1868 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.^3,4 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Mary Ann Ticehurst. She married Richard Charles Cowper on 8 October 1891 in New Zealand.^2,5 Mary died on 25 November 1931 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, aged 63.² Mary was buried on 26 November 1931 in Archer Street Cemetery, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.²

     Richard Charles Cowper was born in 1862.² He married Mary Ann Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Mary Ann Ticehurst, on 8 October 1891 in New Zealand.^2,3 Richard died on 4 January 1938 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.² Richard was buried on 6 January 1938 in Archer Street Cemetery, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.²

     Arthur Greathead was born on 15 December 1880 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.^2,3 He was the son of William Greathead and Mary Ann Ticehurst. He married Ethel Maud Smith on 26 September 1906 in New Zealand.^3,4 Arthur died on 8 August 1944 in Karori, Wellington, New Zealand, aged 63.^3,5,6,7,8,9 He was buried on 10 August 1944 in Karori Cemetery, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand, which is one of the largest and oldest in New Zealand. His wife was buried there later in 1972. They were buried in Plot number 441 O Section CH ENG 2.^10,6,5,8,1

     Mervyn John Greathead was born on 6 May 1907 in Featherston, New Zealand.^2,3,4,5 He was the son of Leonard Bright Greathead and Annie Haigh. He was the Staff Sergeant in Signal Section and later a Motor mechanic for the Greytown Borough Council Office.^6,3 He married Lorna Winifred Haigh on 1 February 1935 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand, Mervyn and Lorna were first cousins and had a very happy marriage but no children. Mervyn worked as mechanic and they lived in Kuratwhiti Street in Greytown.^2,7 Mervyn was a motor mechanic in 20 January 1942 Kuratawhiti Street, Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand, when he was called up to fight in WW2.⁸ His wife Lorna died on 24 May 1984 in Karori, Wellington, New Zealand, aged 74.^2,3,9,1,10 Mervyn died on 17 May 1987 in Masterton Hospital, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, aged 80.^2,11 His body was cremated and a memorial placed on the cremation wall 1/R2. A newspaper cutting states: Greathead Mervyn John. 471862 Stf Sgt, Signal Section WECMR Second NZEF of Kuratawhiti Street, Greytown - On May 17, 1987, at Masterton Hospital, Aged 80 years. Beloved husband of the late Lorna. Loved brother and brother-in-law of Evelyn and Oliver Bartie (Auckland). Beatrice (Masterton) and the late Doug Wallis Gordon and Moira Greathead (Fielding) Jeanne and Austin Wikinson (Lower Hutt) and the late Harold Greathead. Owen and Rita Greathead (Wanganul). Earle and Marie Greathead (Auckland) Nancy Forrester and Kathleen Haigh (both of Greytown). Roy and Dorothy Haigh (New Plymouth) and Tony Workman (Lower Hutt). Loved uncle of all his nieces and nephews. His Funeral Service will be held at St Andrews Union Church, Greytown, on Wednesday May 20, 1987, at 2pm, followed by Private Cremation. No flowers by request. in Greytown Cemetery, Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.^6,7,12

     Lorna Winifred Haigh was born on 12 March 1910 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.^2,3 She married Mervyn John Greathead, son of Leonard Bright Greathead and Annie Haigh, on 1 February 1935 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand, Mervyn and Lorna were first cousins and had a very happy marriage but no children. Mervyn worked as mechanic and they lived in Kuratwhiti Street in Greytown.^2,4 Lorna underwent a hip operation in Wellington Hospital, she convalesced at 7 The Quadrant between 18-26 February 1979.² Lorna died on 24 May 1984 in Karori, Wellington, New Zealand, aged 74.^2,3,5,1,6 Her body was cremated and a memoria was placed on the cremation wall 1/R2 on 28 May 1984 in Karori Crematorium, Karori, Wellington, New Zealand.^4,1,6

     Evelyn Maude Greathead was born on 25 August 1908 in Wairarapa, New Zealand.^2,3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of Leonard Bright Greathead and Annie Haigh. Evelyn was unfortunate in being in an accident when she was two years old. She later wrote about it and entitled it as I've had a Miracle. She wrote:
At the southern end of the North Island of New Zealand and across the Rimutaka Hill from the capital city and port of Wellington lie the Wairarapa Plains. They are accessible only by crossing the Rimutaka Hill, which is very steep and rugged. Rivers flow down from the Tararua Ranges, and between these rivers there are settlements. Featherston first, then a river and 10 miles on, Greytown; another river, and 5 miles farther, Carterton; then another river, and 10 miles farther, Masterton. As each settlement was developed in the mid-1800s, schools and churches were established, and the area was divided into town sections and 40-acre farm sections. My father was born in Carterton and my mother was born in Greytown. When they married, they lived first in Featherston, then moved back to Greytown where they took over one of the 40-acre farms, which belonged to my father's mother. When I was two and a half years old, my uncle came to cut our field of oats. My mother was in the house with my new baby sister, just 10 days old. My father took my brother, who was nearly four, and me with him when he went to get things ready for the cutting. Before the reaper and binder started, my father sent my brother and me home. We got as far as the fence, and my brother stopped to play with some tools. I turned around and started back through the oat field to find Daddy. No one saw me, for the oats were above my head. Suddenly the big horses tramped past me, and the reper knocked me down. I screamed, and my uncle stopped the horses instantly. He leaped down, and my father came running. I was right in the track of the reaper, and my left leg was cut through the bone with only a little flesh and muscle left. The right leg was cut halfway through the bone. My father picked me up and carried me to the house. I struggled to get down because I wanted to walk. It took a while to get our family doctor, and when Dr. Mac came, he dressed my legs and said, "If Evelyn is all right in the morning, we'll take her to Wellington Hospital. It will be three days before we know whether she will survive the shock."I was left in a cot near Mum until morning. My parents were Christians; Mum felt God's peace in, her heart and knew that I would be all right. Early the next morning Dr. Mac and his driver mechanic Dad and I left on the 50-mile trip to the hospital. Cars in those days were new, the roads were rough, the hill was winding and very steep, so it took us all day to reach the hospital. They had to stop several time to attend to me. All the doctors at the hospital gathered to see the little girl who had her legs nearly severed. They all said, "The legs will have to be taken off." Dr. Mac said to Dr Faulke. "Can't something be done?" He said, "One will have to come off, but we will see what can be done with the other."By this time the wounds had turned septic. Dr. Faulke got busy and God guided his hands. He set tubes in the wounds to drain the poisons. (There were no antibiotics and no X rays in those days). The bones were joined with the best skill they had. For a few nights whiffs of chloroform were given me to keep me quiet. On Sunday morning, the people in the six churches of several denominations prayed especially for me. The hospital requested Mum and Dad not to visit me while I was there because I was making such good progress they didn't want me to get upset. Nurses, patients, and relatives all wrote letters to them, giving them news of me. As soon as I was able, they moved me into the women's ward and all the patients too'' turns comforting and entertaining me. In three months Dad was told to come and get me. For a while they feared I would never walk again, but one day at my grandmother's house, I eased myself up against the back of an armchair and stood. Gradually I began to walk. A few days later I collided with my brother, sat down hard, and screamed. I couldn't stand up again. Dr. Mac examined my legs, hips, and back but he said he could find no trouble. Later as he sat beside me, while my mother was dressing the wounds, the doctor said, "Ah—what's that?" He poked out a small piece of bone. Within 10 days, seven pieces of bone worked loose from the wounds. From that time my legs strengthened and I started to walk again. Within a year I was healed and no longer needed the doctor's care. My childhood days were spent like any other child, with hardly a limp to show there was any damage done to my legs. As a teenager and later I did a lot of cycling and walking, sometimes as much as five or six miles. I married a carpenter who later turned to farming, and I worked long hours, standing on my feet nearly all day. Once in my late forties I fell and fractured my leg, but they set it and in five months I was able to get about again. Even today, in my late sixties, I am amazed at what I am able to do. God has been good to me all through the years. I want to give Him all the praise and glory. And the greatest miracle of all, even greater than the healing of my legs, was when God forgave my sins, cleansed my heart, and filled me with His Spirit.^4,7 Evelyn lived as a girl in a house in Greytown called Te Rakau Nui.⁴ She married Oliver John Bartle, son of Thomas Bartle and Sarah Louise Hobbs, on 1 February 1936 in Mt Albert Methodist Church, Auckland, New Zealand.^2,3 Evelyn, Oliver, Owen, Earle, Jeanne, Estelle, Rita and Beatrice attended the funeral of Mervyn John Greathead on 17 May 1987.⁸ Evelyn died on 28 July 1988 in Greenlane Hospital, Mount Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand, aged 79 Her usual address was Gracedale Homes, 20 Radmor Road, Auckland. She died from cerebrovascular accidents, Ischaemic heart disease and Chronic Pyelonephritis.^9,10 Evelyn was buried on 30 July 1988 in Mangere Lawn Cemetery, Auckland, New Zealand.¹⁰

     Oliver John Bartle was born on 3 August 1902 in Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand.^2,3 He was the son of Thomas Bartle and Sarah Louise Hobbs.⁴ He married Evelyn Maude Greathead, daughter of Leonard Bright Greathead and Annie Haigh, on 1 February 1936 in Mt Albert Methodist Church, Auckland, New Zealand.^2,3 He was a Carpenter and Farmer.³ Evelyn, Oliver, Owen, Earle, Jeanne, Estelle, Rita and Beatrice attended the funeral of Mervyn John Greathead on 17 May 1987.⁵ His wife Evelyn died on 28 July 1988 in Greenlane Hospital, Mount Roskill, Auckland, New Zealand, aged 79 Her usual address was Gracedale Homes, 20 Radmor Road, Auckland. She died from cerebrovascular accidents, Ischaemic heart disease and Chronic Pyelonephritis.^6,7 Oliver died on 26 February 2001 in Resthaven Eventide Home, 28 View Road, Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand, aged 98 from old age, left ventricular hypertrophy and chronic renal impairment.^8,9 Oliver was buried on 5 March 2001 in Mangere Cemetery, Mt Eden, Auckland, New Zealand.¹⁰

     Rita Isabel Greathead was born on 25 January 1911 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Leonard Bright Greathead and Annie Haigh. She was a Office worker.⁵ Rita died on 12 June 1930 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand, aged 19.^2,6 Rita was buried in Greytown Cemetery, Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand, in block II plot 79.^2,7,8

     Beatrice Mary Greathead was born on 10 March 1913 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.^2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Leonard Bright Greathead and Annie Haigh. She married Douglas Arnold John Wallis on 23 October 1937 in Methodist Church, Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.^2,3 Her husband Douglas died on 19 October 1986 in New Zealand aged 82.⁶ Evelyn, Oliver, Owen, Earle, Jeanne, Estelle, Rita and Beatrice attended the funeral of Mervyn John Greathead on 17 May 1987.⁷ Beatrice died on 5 July 1999 in New Zealand aged 86.^8,9 Beatrice was buried in Greytown Cemetery, Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand, Douglas and Beatrice are buried under the same gravestone.⁶

     Douglas Arnold John Wallis was born on 2 August 1904 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.^2,3 He married Beatrice Mary Greathead, daughter of Leonard Bright Greathead and Annie Haigh, on 23 October 1937 in Methodist Church, Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.^2,3 He was a Tractor Mechanic.³ Douglas died on 19 October 1986 in New Zealand aged 82.⁴ Douglas was buried in Greytown Cemetery, Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand, Douglas and Beatrice are buried under the same gravestone.⁴