Thomas Frank1
#3726, b. 1757
Thomas Frank|b. 1757|p150.htm#i3726|Thomas Frank|b. 1725/26|p149.htm#i3723||||Richard Frank|b. 1698/99\nd. 6 Oct 1743|p149.htm#i3710|Ellen ...|b. a 1690/91\nd. 20 Aug 1771|p149.htm#i3720|||||||
Last Edited=29 Oct 2004
Thomas Frank was born in 1757 in Pickhill, Yorkshire, England.1 He was the son of Thomas Frank. He was baptized on 3 June 1757 in Pickhill, Yorkshire, England.1
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
Humphrey Frank1
#3727, b. 1759
Humphrey Frank|b. 1759|p150.htm#i3727|Thomas Frank|b. 1725/26|p149.htm#i3723||||Richard Frank|b. 1698/99\nd. 6 Oct 1743|p149.htm#i3710|Ellen ...|b. a 1690/91\nd. 20 Aug 1771|p149.htm#i3720|||||||
Last Edited=29 Oct 2004
Humphrey Frank was born in 1759 in Pickhill, Yorkshire, England.1 He was the son of Thomas Frank. He was baptized on 4 March 1759 in Pickhill, Yorkshire, England.1
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
John Burrell1,2 
#3728, b. before 1837
John Burrell|b. b 1837|p150.htm#i3728|John Burrell||p156.htm#i3894||||||||||||||||
Last Edited=10 Aug 2006
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
John Burrell was born before 1837 John was described as of full age on his marriage certificate.2 He was the son of John Burrell. He married Elizabeth Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Margaret Hanley, on 26 April 1858 in Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England.1,2,3
Children of John Burrell and Elizabeth Greathead
- Elizabeth Burrell4 b. 1861
- John Burrell b. 13 Aug 1865
- William Burrell b. 3 Jul 1870, d. 1918
- Margaret Ann Burrell4 b. 1871
- Sarah Burrell4 b. 1874
Elizabeth Greathead1

#3729, b. 1840
Elizabeth Greathead|b. 1840|p150.htm#i3729|William Greathead|b. a 1811\nd. 14 Dec 1873|p156.htm#i3895|Margaret Hanley|b. a 1814\nd. 1886|p157.htm#i3923|John Greathead|b. 29 Jan 1787\nd. b 1861|p157.htm#i3907||||||||||
Relationship=4th cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=26 Apr 2006
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
Elizabeth Greathead was born in 1840 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.1,2 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Margaret Hanley. In the census of 7 June 1841 in Outlying Farms & Dwellings, Hole House, (Straggler), Kelloe, Easington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.1,3 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Bank Top, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead Elizabeth was a scholar.4 She married John Burrell, son of John Burrell, on 26 April 1858 in Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England.1,5,6
Children of Elizabeth Greathead and John Burrell
- Elizabeth Burrell7 b. 1861
- John Burrell b. 13 Aug 1865
- William Burrell b. 3 Jul 1870, d. 1918
- Margaret Ann Burrell7 b. 1871
- Sarah Burrell7 b. 1874
Sources of Information
- [S81] E-mails between Heather Wright and Jan Cooper from 31 December 2001.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1840/Q1 Stockton Volume XXIV Page 214.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 313/12 Folio 5 Page 4.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2381 Folio 178 Page 10.
- [S70] E-mails between Linda Price and Jan Cooper from 29 November 2002.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1858/Q2 Stockton Volume 10a Page 119.
- [S64] E-mails between Jack Weldon and Jan Cooper 1 August 2004.
William Burrell1

#3730, b. 3 July 1870, d. 1918
William Burrell|b. 3 Jul 1870\nd. 1918|p150.htm#i3730|John Burrell|b. b 1837|p150.htm#i3728|Elizabeth Greathead|b. 1840|p150.htm#i3729|John Burrell||p156.htm#i3894||||William Greathead|b. a 1811\nd. 14 Dec 1873|p156.htm#i3895|Margaret Hanley|b. a 1814\nd. 1886|p157.htm#i3923|
Relationship=5th cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=18 Aug 2006
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
William Burrell was born on 3 July 1870 in Thornley Colliery, Easington, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of John Burrell and Elizabeth Greathead. He married Emma Amy Wandless on 25 October 1890 in Witton Gilbert Parish Church, Witton Gilbert, Durham, England, 2nd wife.3 He died in 1918 in Shotton Colliery, Easington, Durham, England.3,4 He was buried in Shotton Cemetery, Shotton, Easington, Durham, England.3
Sources of Information
John Burrell1

#3731, b. 13 August 1865
John Burrell|b. 13 Aug 1865|p150.htm#i3731|John Burrell|b. b 1837|p150.htm#i3728|Elizabeth Greathead|b. 1840|p150.htm#i3729|John Burrell||p156.htm#i3894||||William Greathead|b. a 1811\nd. 14 Dec 1873|p156.htm#i3895|Margaret Hanley|b. a 1814\nd. 1886|p157.htm#i3923|
Relationship=5th cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=18 Aug 2006
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
John Burrell was born on 13 August 1865 in Shotton Colliery, Easington, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of John Burrell and Elizabeth Greathead.
Martha Cooper1,2 
#3732, b. 1736, d. December 1818
Last Edited=11 Feb 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 9: William Greathead
Martha Cooper was born in 1736 in Norfolk, England.3 She was baptized on 7 August 1737 in St Martin at Palace, Norwich, Norfolk, England.4 She married Thomas Greathead, son of William Greathead and Ann Johnson, on 2 March 1761 in St Helen, Norwich, Norfolk, England.1,5 By 1794 Thomas and Martha had moved to Isle of Sheppy.6 Her husband Thomas died on about 1798.7 She died in December 1818 in Minster, Sheppey, Sheerness, Kent, England.7 She was buried on 19 December 1818 in S.S. Mary and Sexburga, Minster, Kent, England.7
Children of Martha Cooper and Thomas Greathead
- Thomas Greathead+ b. 1771, d. 1854
- Martha Greathead b. 9 Aug 1772
- William Greathead+ b. 31 Dec 1773
- James Greathead+ b. 20 Dec 1775
- Samuel Greathead+ b. 27 Aug 1781, d. b 1840
Sources of Information
- [S69] E-mails between Ann Shuttleworth and Jan Cooper from 11 November 2000.
- [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa.
- [S9057] Emails between Judith Lancefield and Jan Cooper from 24 March 2003 circa __ ___ 1739/40 or 1736 if her death age is to be believed.
- [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa - Endowments for the dead, 1945-1970; heir indexes, 1945-1957; baptisms for the dead, 1943-1970 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Idaho Falls Temple Film 442604.
- [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa - PG Page 8135.
- [S9051] Emails between Claud Worville Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 April 2007.
- [S9057] Emails between Judith Lancefield and Jan Cooper from 24 March 2003.
Ruth Whitelock1 
#3733, b. 27 May 1770, d. 24 November 1847
Ruth Whitelock|b. 27 May 1770\nd. 24 Nov 1847|p150.htm#i3733|Peter Whitelock|b. 29 May 1738\nd. 29 Jan 1778|p150.htm#i3734|Sarah Whitelock|b. 18 Jul 1742\nd. 12 Feb 1825|p299.htm#i7457|Christopher Whitelock|b. 27 May 1705|p685.htm#i17104|Catherine Ellerton|b. a 1707|p685.htm#i17105|Matthew Whitelock||p685.htm#i17106|Ruth Ellerton||p685.htm#i17107|
Last Edited=3 Jun 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 28: Francis Greathead
Ruth Whitelock was baptized on 27 May 1770 in Hudswell, Yorkshire, England.1,2 She was the daughter of Peter Whitelock and Sarah Whitelock. She married Thomas Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Rebeccah Sidgwick, on 9 June 1795 in Hudswell, Yorkshire, England, I believe Ruth was the widow of Chapel Town, Leeds.1,2 In the census of 7 June 1841 in Marske, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.3 She died on 24 November 1847 in Marske, Yorkshire, England, aged 77.4,2,5 She was buried in St Edmunds, Marske, Yorkshire, England, Their headstone stated their daughter Ruth is buried with them and their son Francis is interred at Bellerby.2
Children of Ruth Whitelock and Thomas Greathead
- Thomas Greathead+ b. 16 Mar 1796, d. 12 Apr 1864
- Peter Whitelock Greathead+ b. 28 Jun 1797, d. 1857
- Richard Greathead b. 19 May 1799, d. 1 Jan 1847
- Sarah Greathead b. 20 Mar 1801, d. 1884
- Margaret Greathead b. 2 May 1801
- Rebecca Greathead b. 6 Nov 1802, d. 2 Jan 1888
- Ruth Greathead b. 3 Aug 1804, d. 24 Nov 1885
- Matthew Greathead b. 7 Apr 1806, d. 3 May 1885
- Catherine Greathead+ b. 21 Oct 1807, d. 7 Jun 1895
- Francis Greathead+ b. 6 May 1809, d. 2 Apr 1880
- Elizabeth Greathead b. 9 Aug 1810, d. 15 Sep 1818
- George Greathead b. 30 Nov 1811, d. 27 Mar 1812
- Hutton Greathead b. a 1813, d. 13 Jun 1880
- Susannah Greathead b. 9 Jan 1816
Sources of Information
- [S69] E-mails between Ann Shuttleworth and Jan Cooper from 11 November 2000.
- [S17118] Emails between Jennifer Oswald-Sealy née Gray and Jan Cooper from 2 August 2006.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 1246/16 Folio 4 Page 2.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1847/Q4 Richmond Y Volume 9d Page 390.
- [S40055] Newspapers The Hull Packet and East Riding Times - 3 December 1847.
Peter Whitelock1 
#3734, b. 29 May 1738, d. 29 January 1778
Peter Whitelock|b. 29 May 1738\nd. 29 Jan 1778|p150.htm#i3734|Christopher Whitelock|b. 27 May 1705|p685.htm#i17104|Catherine Ellerton|b. a 1707|p685.htm#i17105|Christopher Whitelock||p766.htm#i19132|Elizabeth Harland||p766.htm#i19133|||||||
Last Edited=2 Oct 2006
Peter Whitelock was born on 29 May 1738 in Downholme, Yorkshire, England.2 He was the son of Christopher Whitelock and Catherine Ellerton.2 He married Sarah Whitelock, daughter of Matthew Whitelock and Ruth Ellerton, on 6 April 1767 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.1 He was buried on 29 January 1778 in St Michael and All Angels, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, The table tomb states that Peter and Sarah were buried together with their daughter Sarah.3,2 He died on 29 January 1778 in Thorpe House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, aged 39.2
Children of Peter Whitelock and Sarah Whitelock
- Ruth Whitelock+ b. 27 May 1770, d. 24 Nov 1847
- Catherine Whitelock b. a 1772
- Sarah Whitelock b. 12 Apr 1778
Alfred Douglas Greathead1,2

#3737, b. 1925
Alfred Douglas Greathead|b. 1925|p150.htm#i3737|George Alfred Greathead|b. 13 Sep 1889\nd. 1946|p333.htm#i8309|Lily Coombs||p202.htm#i5038|George C. Greathead|b. 1867\nd. 1915|p333.htm#i8307|Louisa M. Steel|b. 1865\nd. 1938|p333.htm#i8308|||||||
Relationship=8th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=5 Sep 2007
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14: Thomas Greathead
Alfred Douglas Greathead was born in 1925 in West Ham, London, England.1,3 He was the son of George Alfred Greathead and Lily Coombs. He married Louisa Grace Bullock, daughter of George William Bullock, on 4 December 1948 in Christ Church, Sutton, Surrey, England, The marriage was witnessed by L G Bullock, R Gray and F Morris. Alfred gave his address as 337 Hook Rise , Surbiton and his occupation as a cabinet maker.4 He and Louisa Grace Bullock emigrated in 1963 from Essex, England, It is believed they may have gone to Canada or Australia and may have changed name to Grey.5,2,1
Children of Alfred Douglas Greathead and Louisa Grace Bullock
- Paul M Greathead (living)
- Claudia J Greathead (living)
- Andrea L Greathead (living)
- Celia A Greathead (living)
Sources of Information
- [S3738] Emails between Celia Lane née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 21 January 2003.
- [S4814] Letters between Irene S Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1925/Q2 West Ham Volume 4a Page 256.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1948/Q4 Surrey Mid E Volume 5g Page 357.
- [S4808] Letters between John D Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
George Burns
#3742, b. about 1856
Last Edited=28 Apr 2008
George Burns was born about 1856 in Scotland.1 He married Elizabeth .... George was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 161 Prescott Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, George was an axle forger coachman, living with his wife, adopted son Alfred Greathead, daughter Elizabeth and son in law, James.1
Child of George Burns and Elizabeth ...
- Elizabeth Burns b. a 1876
Sources of Information
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 2848 folio 102 page 18.
Alfred Greathead1 
#3743, b. 7 June 1897, d. 1980
Alfred Greathead|b. 7 Jun 1897\nd. 1980|p150.htm#i3743|John Josiah Greathead|b. 1864\nd. 1904|p89.htm#i2206|Ann Oliver|b. a 1869\nd. 1897|p473.htm#i11815|John Greathead|b. 12 Apr 1845\nd. 1916|p236.htm#i5877|Harriet Bolstridge|b. a 1845\nd. 1918|p236.htm#i5880|||||||
Relationship=3rd great-grandson of William Greathead.
Last Edited=28 Apr 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26: William Greathead
Alfred Greathead was born on 7 June 1897 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Alfred's mother died it seems during childbirth. He was adopted by George and Elizabeth Burns. Ann was registered as Ann Greathead deceased formerly Oliver on his birth certificate by her mother in law Harriet who registered his birth.1,2,3 He was the son of John Josiah Greathead and Ann Oliver. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 161 Prescott Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the adopted son of George Burns.4 He married May Napper in 1915 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, May's surname may have been Musty.5 He died in 1980 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.6
Children of Alfred Greathead and May Napper
- Edith M Greathead b. 1916
- Harold Leslie Greathead+ b. 24 Mar 1916, d. 1973
- Albert Henry Greathead b. 1919, d. 31 Mar 1945
- Leslie Greathead (living)
- Leonard Greathead b. 22 Apr 1923
- Stanley John Greathead (living)
- Kenneth Greathead b. 1928, d. 1948
- Margaret Rose Greathead (living)
- Janet S Greathead (living)
Sources of Information
- [S3747] Emails between John Greathead and Jan Cooper from 30 June 2001.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1897/Q3 Birmingham Volume 6d Page 168.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 2848 folio 102 page 18.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1915/Q3 Aston Volume 6d Page 1505.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1980/Q4 Birmingham Volume 32 Page 1075.
George Greathead1 
#3744, b. 16 May 1888, d. 1970
George Greathead|b. 16 May 1888\nd. 1970|p150.htm#i3744|John Josiah Greathead|b. 1864\nd. 1904|p89.htm#i2206|Ann Oliver|b. a 1869\nd. 1897|p473.htm#i11815|John Greathead|b. 12 Apr 1845\nd. 1916|p236.htm#i5877|Harriet Bolstridge|b. a 1845\nd. 1918|p236.htm#i5880|||||||
Relationship=3rd great-grandson of William Greathead.
Last Edited=31 May 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26: William Greathead
George Greathead was born on 16 May 1888 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.2,3 He was the son of John Josiah Greathead and Ann Oliver. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 6 Richmondfoce, Westone Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Josiah Greathead.4 George was listed inmate on the census of 31 March 1901 in Meriden Institute "The Inn", Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.5 He married Margaret Griffiths in 1910 in Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales.6 He died in 1970 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England.7
Children of George Greathead and Margaret Griffiths
- William J Greathead b. 1912, d. 1930
- Annie Greathead b. 1913, d. 1937
- George H Greathead b. 1915, d. 1916
- Nellie Greathead+ b. 17 Jun 1917, d. Feb 1990
- Cecilia Caroline Greathead b. 26 Mar 1919, d. Jan 2001
- Megan Greathead (living)
- George H Greathead b. 1924, d. 1925
- Phineas Lewis Greathead+ b. 29 Mar 1926, d. 17 Dec 1992
Sources of Information
- [S3747] Emails between John Greathead and Jan Cooper from 30 June 2001.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S5] Jan's thoughts based on information from GRO or Parish record entries.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2367 Folio 75 Page 14.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 2895 Folio 103 Page 4.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1910/Q3 Pontypridd Volume 11a Page 1196.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1970/Q4 Swindon Volume 7c Page 2136.
William J Greathead 
#3746, b. 1912, d. 1930
William J Greathead|b. 1912\nd. 1930|p150.htm#i3746|George Greathead|b. 16 May 1888\nd. 1970|p150.htm#i3744|Margaret Griffiths||p344.htm#i8577|John J. Greathead|b. 1864\nd. 1904|p89.htm#i2206|Ann Oliver|b. a 1869\nd. 1897|p473.htm#i11815|||||||
Relationship=4th great-grandson of William Greathead.
Last Edited=31 Oct 2004
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26: William Greathead
William J Greathead was born in 1912 in Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales.1 He was the son of George Greathead and Margaret Griffiths. He died in 1930 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.2
Ann Bradley1
#3748, b. about 1826
Ann Bradley|b. a 1826|p150.htm#i3748|David Bradley|d. b 1841|p504.htm#i12585|Ann Haslam|b. a 1791|p500.htm#i12499|||||||||||||
Last Edited=24 Apr 2006
Ann Bradley was born about 1826 in Lancashire, England.1 She was the daughter of David Bradley and Ann Haslam.1 In the census of 7 June 1841 in 7 Evans Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the sister of Richard Greathead Ann was a cotton weaver and living with her brother, mother and sister.2
Eliza Bradley1
#3749, b. about 1826
Eliza Bradley|b. a 1826|p150.htm#i3749|David Bradley|d. b 1841|p504.htm#i12585|Ann Haslam|b. a 1791|p500.htm#i12499|||||||||||||
Last Edited=24 Apr 2006
Eliza Bradley was born about 1826 in Lancashire, England.1 She was the daughter of David Bradley and Ann Haslam.1 In the census of 7 June 1841 in 7 Evans Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the sister of Richard Greathead Eliza was a cotton weaver and living with her brother, mother and sister.2