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     Emily Beale was born on 6 July 1895 in Overton, Hampshire, England.¹ She married Ernest James Greathead, son of John George Greathead and Florence Aslett, on 3 April 1920 in Whitchurch, Hampshire, England.^1,2 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 10 Goose Eye, Keighley, Oakworth, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Ernest James Greathead.³ Emily died on 21 February 1972 in Kingsclere, Hampshire, England, aged 76.^1,4

     Maud Greathead was born in 1899 in Whitchurch, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John George Greathead and Florence Aslett. Maud died in 1900 in Whitchurch, Hampshire, England.² In the census of 19 June 1921 in Bridge Street, Overton, Hampshire, England, she was listed as the niece of John Aslett Maud was a counter in the paper mills for Mr Portato Ltd at Laverstoke.³

     Ida Mary Bell was born on 27 April 1894 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Captain John William Bell and Catherine Greathead. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 21 Admiral Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Captain John William Bell.² She married Thomas Bland Dixon in 1917 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ida was listed as living at 59 Redcar Lane, Redcar, Yorkshire, England, with her husband Thomas. Thomas was a bank manager.⁴ Her husband Thomas died on 1963 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.⁵ Ida died on 5 March 1986 in 59 Redcar Lane, Redcar, Yorkshire, England, aged 91.^6,7,8 Her estate was probated on 10 April 1986 in Newcastle upon Tyne. her effects were valued at not exceeding £40,000.⁸

     Thomas Bland Dixon was born in 1890 in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England.¹ He married Ida Mary Bell, daughter of Captain John William Bell and Catherine Greathead, in 1917 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Thomas was listed as living at 59 Redcar Lane, Redcar, Yorkshire, England, with his wife Ida. Thomas was a bank manager.³ Thomas died in 1963 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.⁴

     Joyce Kielty was born in 1941 in Stockport, Cheshire, England.¹ She married Geoffrey Harold Greathead, son of Thomas Harold Greathead and Gladys Ruth Vera Newsome, in 1964 in St Alban, Stockport, Cheshire, England.^2,3 Joyce and Geoffrey were divorced.⁴ She married John J Baron in 1976 in Stockport, Cheshire, England.^5,6 Joyce died in 2020 in Stockport, Cheshire, England, her death appears to have been registered under the name of Greathead.⁷

     John Greathead was born on 3 December 1914 in Redcar, Yorkshire, England.^1,5,2,4 He was the son of John Greathead and Margaret Hannah Easton. An unknown person was listed as patient in the census of 19 June 1921 Fever Hospital Warrenby, Redcar, Yorkshire, England, his parents and sister were back home at 33 Wilton Street in Redcar.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John Greathead was listed as living at 5 The Grove, Consett, Durham, England, with his parents John was a maintenance electrician in iron and steel works.⁷ He married Elizabeth Kennedy in 1943 in St Hilda, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.^8,9 An article appeared in the Evening Gazette of 6 February 2003 it read: heir wedding night did not get off to the best start - but 60 years on this couple have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. On the evening of Jack and Betty Greathead's big day they were disturbed by two air raids and had to make their way to the local shelter. When they finally returned to their room, they were woken up again by an air raid warden because there was a chink of light peeking out through their bedroom curtains. The couple were joined by friends and family to celebrate their milestone on Monday Jack, 88, and Betty, 84, live at the Broadacres housing scheme, Hollygarth Close, Great Ayton, and have received many cards, including one from the Queen. Betty said: "The secret to a long and happy marriage is broad shoulders and thick skin." While Jack said the secret to their lengthy success is "love of the family".¹⁰ John died on 12 March 2008 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, aged 93.^11,12

     Elizabeth Kennedy was born on 13 October 1918 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, her mothers maiden name was Stephenson.^1,3,4 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Elizabeth Kennedy was listed as living at 18 Frances Street, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, with her parents with her parents James and Beatrice Kennedy. Elizaeth was a till room maid in a hotel. The family had a cook and her family living with them.⁵ She married John Greathead, son of John Greathead and Margaret Hannah Easton, in 1943 in St Hilda, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.^6,7 An article appeared in the Evening Gazette of 6 February 2003 it read: heir wedding night did not get off to the best start - but 60 years on this couple have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. On the evening of Jack and Betty Greathead's big day they were disturbed by two air raids and had to make their way to the local shelter. When they finally returned to their room, they were woken up again by an air raid warden because there was a chink of light peeking out through their bedroom curtains. The couple were joined by friends and family to celebrate their milestone on Monday Jack, 88, and Betty, 84, live at the Broadacres housing scheme, Hollygarth Close, Great Ayton, and have received many cards, including one from the Queen. Betty said: "The secret to a long and happy marriage is broad shoulders and thick skin." While Jack said the secret to their lengthy success is "love of the family".⁸ Her husband John died on 12 March 2008 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, aged 93.^9,10 Elizabeth died on 22 October 2008 in Kirtley Lodge, Dalby Way, Coulby Newnham, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, aged 90 her administration papers were granted to her son John on 4 December 2008 in Newcastle upon Tyne.^11,12,10 Elizabeth did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 4 December 2008 to her son John in Newcastle upon Tyne.¹¹

     Jennifer Greathead was born in 1948 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.² She was the daughter of John Greathead and Elizabeth Kennedy. She married Michael R Scott in 1978 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.³ Jennifer died in March 1991 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.^1,4