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     Francis Greathead was baptized on 5 September 1815 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of Francis Greathead and Isabella Tweddle. He married Jane Saddler on 27 November 1839 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England.⁴ Francis was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England, Francis was living with his wife and two young daughters and was working as a drover.⁵ Francis was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England, Francis was an agricultural labourer. Lodging with the family is James Sadler, presumably Francis's brother in law.⁶ Francis was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Parkplace, Darlington, Durham, England, Francis was an iron works labourer and he lived with his wife and daughter.⁷ He died in 1861 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁸

     Jane Stocks Methley was born in 1819. She was the daughter of James Methley and Susanna Ruth Greathead. She was baptized on 3 October 1819 in Wesleyan, Tenterden, Kent, England.¹ She died in 1885 in Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England.²

     Frank G Greathead was born on 13 February 1924 in Burnley, Lancashire, England.^2,3 He was the son of Walter Greathead and Alice Gregson. He married Lilian Atkinson on 27 April 1943 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.⁴ His wife Lilian died on 16 July 1998 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, aged 73.^5,6 He died on 29 January 2000 in 13 Cockersand Drive, Scotforth, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, aged 75.^5,7,8 The will of Frank was proved on 25 February 2000 in Liverpool to his son John.⁸

     Lilian Atkinson was born on 15 December 1924 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.¹ She married Frank G Greathead, son of Walter Greathead and Alice Gregson, on 27 April 1943 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.² She died on 16 July 1998 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, aged 73.^3,4

     Eleanor ... was born about 1774 in Jamaica, West Indies, Eleanor was born a British Subject.¹ She married ... Greathead.¹ Her husband ... died on before 1841.¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Quadrant, Westminster, London, England, she was listed as the lodger Eleanor and Jane were living together and the next household to Robert Clavering aged 40 and a hosier. I am assuming they were lodging there.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at 19 Charles Street, Chelsea, London, England, she was listed as a lodger with Ellen Ann Clavering an unmarried lady aged 20 who was born as a British subject in Jamaica and was listed as a lodging house keeper. It would appear that Jane, I assume Eleanor's daughter was also lodging in the house. Eleanor is working as a seemstress.³ She died on 9 January 1856 in 14 Italton Street, Chelsea, London, England, from decay of nature. Maria Clifford made her mark when registering the death of Eleanor and described her as an almswoman. Maria gave her address as 8 Fords Folk of Battersea.⁴

     Albert E Jewson married Gwendoline Greathead, daughter of Nora Greathead, in 1935 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹

     Andrew Greathead was born about 1831 in Durham, England.¹ He was the son of George Greathead and Jane Bellerby. In the census of 7 June 1841 in Framwellgate, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead.² He died in 1850 in Durham, England.³

     Jane Saddler was born about 1813 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England.¹ She married Francis Greathead, son of Francis Greathead and Isabella Tweddle, on 27 November 1839 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England.² In the census of 7 June 1841 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Parkplace, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.⁵ Her husband Francis died on 1861 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁶ She married William Fenwick between 1862 and 1871.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in St Cuthbert, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Fenwick.⁷

     Isaac Greathead was born about 1828 in Durham, England.¹ He was the son of George Greathead and Jane Bellerby. In the census of 7 June 1841 in Framwellgate, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead.² He died in 1846 in Durham, England.³

     Catherine Thornton was born about 1771 in Kent, England. She married Thomas Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Martha Cooper, on 20 January 1833 in St Mary the Virgin, Dover, Kent, England.^1,2 In the census of 7 June 1841 in Chapel Place, Dover, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead Both Catherine and Thomas were of independent means. They appear to have a Catherine Thornton aged 4 with them who was born in the County of Kent.³ She died in 1847 in Dover, Kent, England.⁴

     Gwendoline Greathead was born on 15 September 1918 in 20 Exeter Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, There was no father's name shown on birth certificate.² She was the daughter of Nora Greathead.¹ She was baptized on 3 October 1918 in All Saints Church, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ She married Albert E Jewson in 1935 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.³

     John Greathead married Mary Willson on 2 July 1777 in Barnard Castle, Teesdale, Durham, England.^1,2,3

     Mary Willson married John Greathead on 2 July 1777 in Barnard Castle, Teesdale, Durham, England.^2,3,4

     Thomas Greathead was born about 1833 in Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Eli Greathead and Mary Crowther. In the census of 7 June 1841 in Edge End, Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Eli Greathead.² He died in 1847 in Chorlton, Lancashire, England.³

     Sylvia Saxon was born about 1910. She married John Henry Greathead, son of John Henry Greathead and Emily Brown, in 1940 in Durham, England.¹ Her husband John died on 1956 in Darlington, Durham, England.²

     Sylvia Mary Greathead was born on 26 September 1929 in 22 Rhyl Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Emily Greathead. Her birth was registered at Bolton Register Office on 22 October 1929 by her mother Emily who gave her address as 13 Athur Street, Bolton and her occupation as a cotton mill hand. No name of father was included on the certificate. She died in 1930 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.²

     John Stewart Greathead was born about 1758. He was baptized on 2 April 1758 in Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹

     Matthew Greathead was born on 23 April 1770 in High Coniscliffe, Darlington, Durham, England.² His baptismal register runs: "Matthew son of John Greathead was baptised on the 24th day of April 1770".^3,2 He was the son of John Greathead and Ann Turner.¹ Matthew entered the Lennox Masonic Lodge No 165 (later No 123) at Richmond, Yorkshire on 27 December 1797. The Lodge was founded on 4 May 1763. His membership ceased at some time prior to 1813 but rejoined on 27 December 1831. His membership lapsed shortly thereafter and he rejoined again in December 1843. His membership finally ceased when he died. He had been Secretary of the Lodge from 1827 to 1829. He was the oldest known member in Freemasonry in the world and dying aged 101 years 8 months. He had been a member for 74 years.^4,5 He married Ann Kilburn on 28 March 1802 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^1,6 Matthew was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Market Place, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Matthew was a carpenter.⁷ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the father of William Greathead Matthew was a carpenter and Apparetor.⁸ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the father of William Greathead Matthew was formerly a cabinet maker, and was now receiving superannuation.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the father of William Greathead Matthew was a retired carpenter.¹⁰ He died on 31 December 1871 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England, aged 101 Matthew was taken ill the previous Thursday. He died in the arm sof his son at 6 o'clock in the morning. He was quite sensible till the end.^11,12 He was buried on 5 January 1872 in St Mary West Section 944, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^3,13,14 The members of Lennox Lodge had a splendid monument column erected near the front entrance of Richmond Parish Church, to the memory of Matthew. The column was twelve feet in height without the base, and was a piece of fine workmanship. It was richly carved broken cap, and on the east side of the pedestal was a white marble tablet, on which was represented various Masonic symbols. It was surrounded by an iron railing, at each corner of which are the emblems of the craft emblazoned in gold, on a blue ground. The inscription on the marble tablet was printed in gold, and was as follows: " To the memory of Matthew Greathead, who was initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry, in the Lennox Lodge, Richmond, December 27th 1797 and continued a zealous and consistent member of the craft until his death, Dec 31st, 1871, at the advanced aged of 101 years and eight months - Aude, Vide, Tace."¹⁵

     Paul Greathead was born about 1754.¹ He married Margaret .... He married Margaret Brown on 21 August 1832 in St Cuthbert, Darlington, Durham, England, 3rd wife.^1,2 He died on 25 December 1832.¹ He was buried in St Edmunds, Sedgefield, Durham, England.¹

     Margaret ... was born about 1782. She married Paul Greathead. She died on 24 May 1826. She was buried in St Edmunds, Sedgefield, Durham, England.¹

     Margaret Brown married Paul Greathead on 21 August 1832 in St Cuthbert, Darlington, Durham, England, 3rd wife.^1,2 Her husband Paul died on 25 December 1832.¹ She died on 3 February 1841 in Stockton, Durham, England.^1,3 She was buried in St Edmunds, Sedgefield, Durham, England.¹