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     Gordon Greathead was born on 21 January 1915 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.² 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, 1st wife.^2,3 His wife Eva died on 21 June 1979 in Feilding, New Zealand, aged 63.² 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.^2,3,4 He died on 7 May 1997 in Palmerston North, New Zealand, aged 82.² 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 3985.⁵

     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, 1st wife.^2,3 She died on 21 June 1979 in Feilding, New Zealand, aged 63.² 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 3984.⁴

     Harold George Greathead was born on 12 April 1917 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.² 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.^2,3 He died on 8 May 1982 in 39 Brunswick Street, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand, aged 65.² 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 She married Austin Robert Wilkinson on 2 November 1985 Austin was Jeanne's second husband.^2,5 Evelyn, Oliver, Owen, Earle, Jeanne, Estelle, Rita and Beatrice attended the funeral of Mervyn John Greathead on 17 May 1987.⁶

     Austin Robert Wilkinson was born on 9 December 1918.² He married Jeanne Claire Greathead on 2 November 1985 Austin was Jeanne's second husband.^3,2 Evelyn, Oliver, Owen, Earle, Jeanne, Estelle, Rita and Beatrice attended the funeral of Mervyn John Greathead on 17 May 1987.⁴ 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 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.⁴ He married Rita Maxwell Lean on 13 January 1945 in St Marks Methodist Church, Feilding, New Zealand.^5,3 Evelyn, Oliver, Owen, Earle, Jeanne, Estelle, Rita and Beatrice attended the funeral of Mervyn John Greathead on 17 May 1987.⁶ He died in 2006.⁷

     Earle Joseph Greathead was born on 1 June 1921 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.² 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.^2,3 His wife Betty died on 13 February 1980 in Auckland, New Zealand, aged 54.^2,3 He married Estelle Marie McCouley on 4 April 1985 in Auckland, New Zealand, Estelle was Earle's second wife.² Evelyn, Oliver, Owen, Earle, Jeanne, Estelle, Rita and Beatrice attended the funeral of Mervyn John Greathead on 17 May 1987.⁴

     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 died on 13 February 1980 in Auckland, New Zealand, aged 54.^2,3

     Estelle Marie McCouley married Earle Joseph Greathead, son of Leonard Bright Greathead and Annie Haigh, on 4 April 1985 in Auckland, New Zealand, Estelle was Earle's second wife.¹ Evelyn, Oliver, Owen, Earle, Jeanne, Estelle, Rita and Beatrice attended the funeral of Mervyn John Greathead on 17 May 1987.²

     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 married Susannah ... about 1659/60 in Waltham on the Wold, Leicestershire, England.^2,1 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. 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.

     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. 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, New Zealand, Robert was buried in an area known as Plan VIII Row RGG Plot10.^4,5

     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. He married Mary Toms on 24 May 1898.⁴ Frederick apparently left his wife shortly after the birth of their last child in 1918, never to return.⁵ 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 Frederick apparently left his wife shortly after the birth of their last child in 1918, never to return.³ She died on 16 November 1962 in Otaki, New Zealand, aged 83.²