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     Gordon Greathead was born on 21 January 1915 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.^2,3 He was the son of Leonard Bright Greathead and Annie Haigh. He married Eva Thelma Cuming on 24 August 1938 in Methodist Church, Marton, New Zealand, Eva was Gordon's first wife.^2,4 He was a Company Director.⁵ His wife Eva died on 21 June 1979 in Feilding, New Zealand, aged 63.^2,6 He married Moira Grace Peck on 1 March 1980 in Knox Church, Feilding, New Zealand, Moira was Gordon's second wife. She had also been married before. Her name at time of marriage to Gordon was Mrs Moira Casey.^2,4,5,7 He died on 7 May 1997 in Palmerston North, New Zealand, aged 82 his death appeared in the Manawatu S newspaper of 7 and 8 May 1997.^2,8,9 He was buried on 23 June 1997 in Manawatu Cemetery, Feilding, New Zealand, Gorden's ashes were buried with his wife in Sub block 2 Row B Plot No 20 Interment ID 3985.¹⁰

     Eva Thelma Cuming was born on 21 January 1916 in Christchurch, New Zealand.² She married Gordon Greathead, son of Leonard Bright Greathead and Annie Haigh, on 24 August 1938 in Methodist Church, Marton, New Zealand, Eva was Gordon's first wife.^2,3 She died on 21 June 1979 in Feilding, New Zealand, aged 63.^2,4 She was buried on 25 June 1979 in Manawatu Cemetery, Feilding, New Zealand, Her address was 34 Grey Street, Feilding . She and her husband's ashes were buried in Sub block 2 Row B Plot No 20 Interment ID 3984.⁵

     Harold George Greathead was born on 12 April 1917 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.^2,3 He was the son of Leonard Bright Greathead and Annie Haigh. He married Jeanne Claire Kennedy on 6 April 1942 in Lower Hutt, Wellington, Masterton, New Zealand, 1st husband.^2,4 He died on 8 May 1982 in 39 Brunswick Street, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand, aged 65.^2,5 Funeral service was held at Hutt Methodists church.

The Newspaper article: Greathead, Harold George: Of 39 Brunswick Street, Lower Hutt, on May 8, 1982 at his residence.Dearly loved husband of Jeanne, loved father and father-in-law of Kevin and Lyn, Brisbane, Vanessa (Papua New Guinea), Andrew and Meryl (Ohakea) and Robyn (Wellington). Loved grandad of Greg and Megan and poppa of Toni and Ingrid. Aged 65 years. No flowers please. His funeral service will be held in the Hutt, Methodists Church, Laings Road, Lower Hutt, on Tuesday, May 11, 1982 at 2pm, followed by private cremation.

     Jeanne Claire Kennedy was born on 13 April 1922 in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand.^2,3 She married Harold George Greathead, son of Leonard Bright Greathead and Annie Haigh, on 6 April 1942 in Lower Hutt, Wellington, Masterton, New Zealand, 1st husband.^2,4 Her husband Harold died on 8 May 1982 in 39 Brunswick Street, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand, aged 65.^2,5 She married Austin Robert Wilkinson on 2 November 1985 in New Zealand Austin was Jeanne's second husband.^2,6,7 Evelyn, Oliver, Owen, Earle, Jeanne, Estelle, Rita and Beatrice attended the funeral of Mervyn John Greathead on 17 May 1987.⁸

     Austin Robert Wilkinson was born on 9 December 1918.² He married Jeanne Claire Greathead on 2 November 1985 in New Zealand Austin was Jeanne's second husband.^3,2,4 Evelyn, Oliver, Owen, Earle, Jeanne, Estelle, Rita and Beatrice attended the funeral of Mervyn John Greathead on 17 May 1987.⁵ He died on 21 March 1999 aged 80.²

     Owen Charles Greathead was born on 6 June 1919 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.^2,3,4 He was the son of Leonard Bright Greathead and Annie Haigh. Leonard and Annie and their children had a rather nice photograph taken. My guess is it must have been taken around mid to late 1920s as little Earle as born in 1921 and is seated in the middle of the picture. Standing: Rita, Mervyn, Annie, Gordon, Beatrice, Leonard and Evelyn and Sitting: Harold, Earle and Owen.⁵ He married Rita Maxwell Lean on 13 January 1945 in St Marks Methodist Church, Feilding, New Zealand.^6,3 He was a Grocer.³ Evelyn, Oliver, Owen, Earle, Jeanne, Estelle, Rita and Beatrice attended the funeral of Mervyn John Greathead on 17 May 1987.⁷ He died in 2006.⁸

     Earle Joseph Greathead was born on 1 June 1921 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.^2,3 He was the son of Leonard Bright Greathead and Annie Haigh. He married Betty Lloma McNeil on 2 November 1946 in St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Auckland, New Zealand, 1st wife.^2,4 He was a Post Master.⁴ His wife Betty died on 17 February 1980 in Waikumete, Auckland, New Zealand, aged 54.^2,4,5,6,7 He married Estelle Marie McAuley on 4 April 1985 in Auckland, New Zealand.^2,8 Evelyn, Oliver, Owen, Earle, Jeanne, Estelle, Rita and Beatrice attended the funeral of Mervyn John Greathead on 17 May 1987.⁹ He died on 23 July 2009 in Auckland City Hospital, Waikumete, Auckland, New Zealand, aged 88.^10,11 He was buried on 28 July 2009 in Waikumete Cemetery, Waikumete, Auckland, New Zealand, after a service held in Titirangi Memorial RSA Clubrooms, South Titirangi Road, Titirangi.¹¹

     Betty Lloma McNeil was born on 10 July 1925 in Glen Eden, New Zealand.^2,3 She married Earle Joseph Greathead, son of Leonard Bright Greathead and Annie Haigh, on 2 November 1946 in St Andrews Presbyterian Church, Auckland, New Zealand, 1st wife.^2,3 She left a will on 28 May 1968 The executors were her husband Earle and her son Ian, although when she died he could notapply for probate as he was living in USA at the time. She left her estate to her hsband Earle and then to her children.^4,5 She was buried in Waikumete Cemetery, Waikumete, Auckland, New Zealand.^5,6 She died on 17 February 1980 in Waikumete, Auckland, New Zealand, aged 54.^2,3,5,6,7

     Louisa Bright was born on 13 February 1844 in Norton Mandeville, Essex, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Richard Bright and Jane Franklyn. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Norton Heath, Norton Mandeville, Essex, England, she was listed as the daughter of Richard Bright Louisa was a scholar.⁴ She emigrated with Richard Bright and Jane Bright on 5 November 1856 in London, England, arriving in Wellington on 30 Jan 1857 on the ship "Indian Queen. " She married William Jones in 1861 in Greytown, New Zealand.⁵ She married Fred Skipper Adams in 1875 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.⁵ Louisa was living in Australia in 1888 as her mother Jane wrote her a letter on 19 July that year giving lots of news about the family. Her mother was living in Martinborough at the time.⁶

     Henry Bright was born on 26 January 1846 in Norton Mandeville, Essex, England.² He was the son of Richard Bright and Jane Franklyn. He died on 24 September 1847 in Norton Mandeville, Essex, England, he was aged only 21 months.³

     William Greathead was born about 1634/35 in Waltham on the Wold, Leicestershire, England.^1,2 He was a labourer. He married Susannah ... about 1659/60 in Waltham on the Wold, Leicestershire, England.^2,1 He died in 1687. He was buried on 1 April 1687 in Waltham on the Wold, Leicestershire, England.¹

     Richard Bright was born on 7 June 1850 in Norton Mandeville, Essex, England, Richard was a twin to Jane.^2,3 He was the son of Richard Bright and Jane Franklyn. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Norton Heath, Norton Mandeville, Essex, England, he was listed as the son of Richard Bright.⁴ He emigrated with Richard Bright and Jane Bright on 5 November 1856 in London, England, arriving in Wellington on 30 Jan 1857 on the ship "Indian Queen. " He married Louisa Ticehurst, daughter of Edwin Ticehurst and Maria Pocock, on 21 November 1872 in St Luke's Church, Greytown, Carterton, New Zealand, at a double wedding with his sister Mary by Rev A Knell.⁵ He died on 22 February 1905 aged 54.

     Louisa Ticehurst was the daughter of Edwin Ticehurst and Maria Pocock. The Ticehurst family moved from Wellington to Greytown in the late 1850's early 1860's.² She married Richard Bright, son of Richard Bright and Jane Franklyn, on 21 November 1872 in St Luke's Church, Greytown, Carterton, New Zealand, at a double wedding with his sister Mary by Rev A Knell.³

     Jane Bright was born on 7 June 1850 in Norton Mandeville, Essex, England, Jane was a twin to Richard.^2,3 She was the daughter of Richard Bright and Jane Franklyn. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Norton Heath, Norton Mandeville, Essex, England, she was listed as the daughter of Richard Bright.⁴ She emigrated with Richard Bright and Jane Bright on 5 November 1856 in London, England, arriving in Wellington on 30 Jan 1857 on the ship "Indian Queen. " She married Josiah Viles Josiah and Jane had twelve children.⁵ She died in 1943.⁵

     Josiah Viles married Jane Bright, daughter of Richard Bright and Jane Franklyn, Josiah and Jane had twelve children.²

     William Bright was born on 21 January 1855 in Norton Mandeville, Essex, England.² He was the son of Richard Bright and Jane Franklyn. He emigrated with Richard Bright and Jane Bright on 5 November 1856 in London, England, arriving in Wellington on 30 Jan 1857 on the ship "Indian Queen. " He died on 21 January 1857 aged 2.

     Edward Bright was born on 13 May 1859 in New Zealand. He was the son of Richard Bright and Jane Franklyn.

     Robert George Greathead was born on 10 May 1868 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.^2,3,4 He was the son of Robert Greathead and Emma Bright. The West Australian newspaper of Tuesday, March 9, 1886, reported on page 3, that Mr Robert Greathead had brought an action in the Supreme Court on February 19, 1886, suing Mr. M. H. Mortimer Franklyn for damages for the publication of a libel in the Federal Australian newspaper. The libel complained of was a paragraph that appeared in the defendant’s newspaper on the 10 October last, it stated:-Mr. Laurens had a client in hand, Mr. Greathead, who claimed a big bonus from the Government on the ground of his having discovered a specific for diphtheria.⁵ He died on 7 December 1937 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand, aged 69.^2,4 He was buried on 8 December 1937 in Acher Street Cemetery, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand, Robert was buried in an area known as Plan VIII Row RGG Plot10.^4,6

     Ernest Frederick Greathead was born on 8 April 1871 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.^2,3,4 He was the son of Robert Greathead and Emma Bright. In the 1893 New Zealand electoral listing for Wairarapa. Ernest was resident in Ahiaruhe and gave his occupation as a labourer.^5,6 He married Mary Toms on 24 May 1898.⁴ He was In 1901 Ernest was assistant at the Dalefield Dairy Factory was appointed to the factory in course of erection at Parkvale. His duties commenced with the new season in 1901.^7,8 Adultery was the ground of the application of Mary Greathead for dissolution of marriage with Ernest Frederick Greathead. Mr. H. F. O'Leary appeared for the petitioner. The evidence of the petitioner was that the marriage took place in 1898 and they had lived at Otaki until her husband went a way and lived with the Maoris. She found, her husband living in a house in Millroad, Otaki, with a Native woman. She had custody of the children. His Honour granted a decree nisi, to be made absolute in three months, with costs against the respondent, the petitioner to have custody of the children.⁹
He died on 17 November 1962 in Wairarapa, New Zealand, aged 91.^2,4

     Mary Toms was born on 30 June 1879 in Dalefield, New Zealand.² She married Ernest Frederick Greathead, son of Robert Greathead and Emma Bright, on 24 May 1898.² Adultery was the ground of the application of Mary Greathead for dissolution of marriage with Ernest Frederick Greathead. Mr. H. F. O'Leary appeared for the petitioner. The evidence of the petitioner was that the marriage took place in 1898 and they had lived at Otaki until her husband went a way and lived with the Maoris. She found, her husband living in a house in Millroad, Otaki, with a Native woman. She had custody of the children. His Honour granted a decree nisi, to be made absolute in three months, with costs against the respondent, the petitioner to have custody of the children.³
Police had raided certain premises in Auckland and found a letter bearing the address of a house in Kent Terrace, Wellington. Mary and two of her sons Ernest and Leslie appeared in the Magistrates Court before Mr F Stilwell on 2 July 1934 as a result of the successful opium search made by the Customs officers and detectives. Mary was charged with unlawfully in possession of prepared opium and with permitting premises in Kent Terrace to be used for the storage and concealment of opium. Leslie was a baker and ship's cook was charged with being unlawfully in possession of prepared opium and with importing prepared opium. Ernest was a labourer and was charged with being unlawfully in possession of an automatic pistol and ten rounds of ammunition. All three were remanded to appear the following day. Mary and Leslie were each fined £100 and Ernest was fined £5. The opium worth £660 and the pistol with 29 rounds of ammunition were forfeited. The family later appealed but this was dismissed.⁴

She died on 16 November 1962 in Otaki, New Zealand, aged 83.^2,5