Jessie Watt Brewis1 
#3827, b. 1873, d. after 1935
Jessie Watt Brewis|b. 1873\nd. a 1935|p154.htm#i3827|John Brewis|b. 1845\nd. 1917|p861.htm#i21510|Mary Heslop Watt|b. 1847\nd. 1918|p861.htm#i21511|||||||||||||
Last Edited=4 Oct 2008
Jessie Watt Brewis was born in 1873 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.3 She was the daughter of John Brewis and Mary Heslop Watt.2 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Lynn Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Brewis.4 In the census of 5 April 1891 in South Holme, Stranton, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Brewis she was a domestic servant.5 She married Thomas Joseph P Levie in 1900 in Thirsk, Yorkshire, England.6 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 18 Mitchell Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Joseph P Levie.7 She died after 1935.1
Children of Jessie Watt Brewis and Thomas Joseph P Levie
- William R Levie2 b. 1900
- Alexander Brewis Levie+ b. 11 Feb 1909, d. 9 May 1985
Sources of Information
- [S1788] Letters between Angus Levie and Jan Cooper from 30 September 2002.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1873/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 203.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4911 Folio 82 Pages 25 and 26.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4066 Folio 128 Pages 49 and 50.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1900/Q1 Thirsk Volume 9d Page 619.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4639 Folio 185 Page 27.
Cephas Melville Hind1 
#3828, b. 1880
Cephas Melville Hind|b. 1880|p154.htm#i3828|John Hind|b. 13 Jun 1850\nd. 5 Apr 1932|p128.htm#i3177|Esther Jane Greathead|b. 14 Mar 1858\nd. 18 Mar 1934|p128.htm#i3176|||||||Thomas Greathead|b. 6 Oct 1833\nd. 15 Nov 1908|p92.htm#i2289|Esther Martin|b. 30 Jan 1831\nd. 4 Oct 1882|p92.htm#i2290|
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=30 Jun 2005
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Cephas Melville Hind was born in 1880 in North Ormesby, Yorkshire, England.1,2 He was the son of John Hind and Esther Jane Greathead. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 8 Pembroke Street, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Hind.3 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 7 Ayresome Street, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Hind Ciphas was a watchmaker and jeweller shopmaker and employing staff.4
Sources of Information
Charles Marshall1,2 
#3834, b. about 1866
Charles Marshall|b. a 1866|p154.htm#i3834|... Marshall||p833.htm#i20815|Elizabeth ...|b. a 1822|p833.htm#i20816|||||||||||||
Last Edited=15 May 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Charles Marshall was born about 1866 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.3 He was the son of ... Marshall and Elizabeth ....3 He married Annie Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Ann Morley, in 1891 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.4,5 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 2 Court 1 House, Anson Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Marshall Charles was working as a railway labourer.6 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 8 Anson Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Marshall Charles was working as a Corporation labourer.7
Sources of Information
- [S1789] Letters between Joyce Mirfin née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 31 March 1996.
- [S7] Ancestry.com.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1891/Q1 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 640A.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 3826 Folio 112 Page 12.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4371 Folio 112 Page 12.
George W V Holmes1,2 
#3835, b. 1871
George W V Holmes|b. 1871|p154.htm#i3835|John Holmes|b. a 1844|p201.htm#i5016|Amy ...|b. a 1845|p231.htm#i5768|||||||||||||
Last Edited=25 Nov 2004
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
George W V Holmes was born in 1871 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.1 He was the son of John Holmes and Amy .... In the census of 3 April 1881 in 55 Arundel Lane, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Holmes George was a picture frame maker.2,3 He married Ellen Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Ann Morley, on 14 August 1892 in Parish Church Heeley, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Witnessed by Fred Greathead and Annie Holmes.2,4 George owned a family bible stating that Sheffield branch of family is said to originate from Fanny Greathead.5
Children of George W V Holmes and Ellen Greathead
- Sally Holmes
- ... Holmes
- George E Holmes b. a 1899
- Walter Holmes b. 1901
Sources of Information
- [S1789] Letters between Joyce Mirfin née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 31 March 1996.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1892/Q3 Ecclesall B Volume 9C Page 427.
- [S1789] Letters between Joyce Mirfin née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 31 March 1996 Greathead story page 20 Shoreham Street, Sheffield.
Sarah Ann Greathead

#3836, b. 13 March 1853
Sarah Ann Greathead|b. 13 Mar 1853|p154.htm#i3836||||Sarah Greathead|b. a 1828\nd. 1910|p68.htm#i1692|||||||William Greathead|b. a 1790\nd. 5 Sep 1863|p6.htm#i140|Jane Cockfield|b. a 1791\nd. 1842|p408.htm#i10177|
Relationship=1st cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=28 Jul 2007
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
Sarah Ann Greathead was born on 13 March 1853 in Partrack Lane, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, There is no mention of a father on Sarah's birth certificate.1 She was the daughter of Sarah Greathead. In the census of 7 April 1861 in 7 Skinner Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert R Graham.2 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 7 Skinner Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert R Graham.3 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Hartburn Cottage, East Hartburn, Durham, England, she was listed as the sister of William E Graham.4 She married William Thompson, son of Thomas Walter Thompson, on 24 June 1882 in St Peters Church, Stockton, Durham, England, by licence. The ceremony was witnessed by her brother in law John Poole and her sister Jane Graham. William and his father were both described as farmers. No fathers name was entered for Sarah.5
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1853/Q1 Stockton volume 10a Page 89.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3693 Folio 5 Page 4.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4905 Folio 94 Page 27.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4894 Folio 131 Page 20 - copy not available.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1882/Q2 Stockton Volume 10a Page 107.
William Green 
#3837, b. about 1814
Last Edited=4 Aug 2006
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26: William Greathead
William Green was born about 1814 in Warwickshire, England. He married Sarah Greathead, daughter of William Greathead, in 1838 in Aston, Warwickshire, England.1 In the census of 7 June 1841 in Tanworth, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son in law of William Greathead.2 William was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Tanworth, Warwickshire, England, William worked as an agricultural labourer and lived with his wife and children. His father in law was described as a pauper blacksmith and was living with them.3
Children of William Green and Sarah Greathead
- Ann Green4 b. a 1840
- Sarah Green4 b. a 1842
- Mary Green4 b. a 1846
Sources of Information
... ...
#3838, d. before 1879
Last Edited=20 Jan 2005
Francis Greathead 
#3839, b. 1883, d. 30 May 1951
Francis Greathead|b. 1883\nd. 30 May 1951|p154.htm#i3839|Francis Joseph Greathead|b. 1855\nd. 29 Nov 1894|p90.htm#i2229|Elizabeth Eleanor Bennett|b. 1862\nd. 31 Mar 1945|p90.htm#i2230|Francis Greathead|b. 6 May 1809\nd. 2 Apr 1880|p90.htm#i2227|Annie White|b. a 1818\nd. 30 Jun 1894|p90.htm#i2228|||||||
Last Edited=3 Jun 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 28: Francis Greathead
Francis Greathead was born in 1883 in Reeth, Yorkshire, England.1 He was the son of Francis Joseph Greathead and Elizabeth Eleanor Bennett. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Joseph Greathead Francis was a scholar.2 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Nately Road, Kirby Stephen, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the boarder of William Burrow and was a solicitors clerk.3 He married Florence Sara Walton in 1929 in Paddington, London, England.4 He died on 30 May 1951 in Hamilton House, Pembroke, Dyfed, Wales.5,6 The will of Francis was proved on 4 April 1952 in Oxford to Florence Sara his wife and Arthur Ernest Whitelock a solicitor. His effects were valued at £22571 16s 5d.6
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1883/Q2 Reeth Volume 9d Page 706.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4035 Folio 10b Page 32.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4903 Folio 102 Page 19.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1929/Q4 Paddington Volume 1a Page 43.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1951/Q2 Pembroke Volume 8c Page 384.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
Ada Greig1,2,3 
#3840, b. 1864, d. 1942
Ada Greig|b. 1864\nd. 1942|p154.htm#i3840|William Greig|b. a 1840|p71.htm#i1758|Hannah Nelson|b. a 1841|p548.htm#i13680|||||||||||||
Last Edited=28 Aug 2007
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3: George Greathead
Ada Greig was born in 1864 in Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.1,2,3,5 She was the daughter of William Greig and Hannah Nelson.4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in The Friarage, Yarm, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the servant and kitchen maid to Margaret Spencer who was a clergymans widow and aged 70. The household consisted of Frances Watson who was listed as a companion, Lydia Watson who may have been her sister and was listed as a governess. There was also Christiana Bruce who was the cook, Mabel Neish the dairymaid, Sarah Gardner the housemaid, George Walker the footman and Barker Young the groom. Ada's family lived in West Hartlepool.6 She married George William Greathead, son of William Greathead and Elizabeth Dodsworth, on 16 April 1887 in St Paul's Church, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, One of the witnesses at the ceremony was Frederick Richard Spencerlayh.7,8,3
In the census of 5 April 1891 in 19 Bentrick Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George William Greathead.9 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 164 Sherriff Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George William Greathead.10 She died in 1942 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.11
In the census of 5 April 1891 in 19 Bentrick Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George William Greathead.9 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 164 Sherriff Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George William Greathead.10 She died in 1942 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.11
Children of Ada Greig and George William Greathead
- Harry Greathead b. 1889, d. 1893
- Ettie Greathead+ b. 23 Dec 1894
- Clarence Royal Greathead b. 5 Jun 1897, d. 16 Jun 1915
Sources of Information
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S38] E-mails between Bert Wilson and Jan Cooper from 24 September 2003.
- [S110] E-mails between Colin Spencelayh and Jan Cooper from 10 April 2005.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1864/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 123.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4866 Folio 51 Page 22.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1887/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 179.
- [S38] E-mails between Bert Wilson and Jan Cooper from 24 September 2003 Register of Marriages 1885-`899 page 3 entry 23 by J F Cole.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4063 Page 64.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4639 Folio 59 Page 12.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1942/Q2 W Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 189.
Harry Greathead1,2 
#3841, b. 1889, d. 1893
Harry Greathead|b. 1889\nd. 1893|p154.htm#i3841|George William Greathead|b. 1866\nd. 12 Jul 1945|p87.htm#i2151|Ada Greig|b. 1864\nd. 1942|p154.htm#i3840|William Greathead|b. a 1828\nd. 12 Jan 1895|p544.htm#i13588|Elizabeth Dodsworth|b. a 1832\nd. 1895|p86.htm#i2150|William Greig|b. a 1840|p71.htm#i1758|Hannah Nelson|b. a 1841|p548.htm#i13680|
Relationship=3rd great-grandson of George Greathead.
Last Edited=16 Jan 2005
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3: George Greathead
Harry Greathead was born in 1889 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1,2,3 He was the son of George William Greathead and Ada Greig. He was baptized on 26 September 1889 in St Pauls Church, Hartlepool, Durham, England.4 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 19 Bentrick Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George William Greathead.5 He died in 1893 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.6
Sources of Information
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1889/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 109.
- [S38] E-mails between Bert Wilson and Jan Cooper from 24 September 2003 St Pauls West Hartlepool Register of Baptisms 1883-1891 entry 551 page 34 by F L Cope.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4063 Page 64.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1893/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 80.
Laurence Greathead1 
#3842, b. 13 February 1884, d. 1982
Laurence Greathead|b. 13 Feb 1884\nd. 1982|p154.htm#i3842|Hutton Johnson Greathead|b. 1856\nd. 20 Jan 1927|p98.htm#i2427|Mary Jane Inwood|b. a 1854\nd. 21 Apr 1943|p98.htm#i2428|John Greathead|b. a 1823\nd. 20 Jun 1898|p80.htm#i1990|Jane Johnson|b. a 1824\nd. 27 Mar 1888|p80.htm#i1991|||||||
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=19 Apr 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14: Thomas Greathead
Laurence Greathead was born on 13 February 1884 in Bishopton, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.2,3 He was the son of Hutton Johnson Greathead and Mary Jane Inwood. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Bishopton, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Hutton Johnson Greathead.4 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Bishopton, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Hutton Johnson Greathead Lawrence was a blacksmith.5 His mother Mary Jane Greathead died on 21 April 1943.6,7 Laurence and Arthur together received probate on their mother's estate on 20 October 1944 in York.7 He died in 1982 in Southampton, Hampshire, England.8
Sources of Information
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1884/Q1 Stockton Volume 10a Page 111.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4056 Folio 18 Page 8.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4631 Folio 75 Page 8.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1943/Q2 Durham W Volume 10a Page 246.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1982/Q4 Southampton Volume 2d Page 1496.
Arthur Greathead1 
#3843, b. 1886, d. 12 July 1953
Arthur Greathead|b. 1886\nd. 12 Jul 1953|p154.htm#i3843|Hutton Johnson Greathead|b. 1856\nd. 20 Jan 1927|p98.htm#i2427|Mary Jane Inwood|b. a 1854\nd. 21 Apr 1943|p98.htm#i2428|John Greathead|b. a 1823\nd. 20 Jun 1898|p80.htm#i1990|Jane Johnson|b. a 1824\nd. 27 Mar 1888|p80.htm#i1991|||||||
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=19 Apr 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14: Thomas Greathead
Arthur Greathead was born in 1886 in Bishopton, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of Hutton Johnson Greathead and Mary Jane Inwood. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Bishopton, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Hutton Johnson Greathead.3 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Bishopton, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Hutton Johnson Greathead Arthur was a blacksmith.4 He married Alice M Jones in 1911 in Darlington, Durham, England.5 Arthur's father died on 20 January 1927. The Probate on his estate was received in Durham by Mary Jane Greathead his widow and his son Arthur Greathead a blacksmith.6 His mother Mary Jane Greathead died on 21 April 1943.7,6 Laurence and Arthur together received probate on their mother's estate on 20 October 1944 in York.6 He died on 12 July 1953 in 36 The Green, Bishopton, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, although his address was listed as 37 The Green.8,6 The will of Arthur was proved on 18 November 1953 to Alice his widow and his son Arthur who was a local government officer in York. His effects were valued at £1355 15s 0d.6 He was buried in Bishopton, Durham, England.9
Children of Arthur Greathead and Alice M Jones
- Arthur Raymond Greathead+ b. 7 Feb 1912, d. 10 Nov 1969
- Alice M Greathead (living)
Sources of Information
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1886/Q2 Stockton Volume 10a Page 100.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4056 Folio 18 Page 8.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4631 Folio 75 Page 8.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1911/Q2 Darlington Volume 10a Page 55.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1943/Q2 Durham W Volume 10a Page 246.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1953/Q3 Durham W Volume 1a Page 591.
- [S40000] Www.clevelandfhs.org.uk.
Arthur Greathead1

#3844, b. 12 September 1883, d. 26 March 1964
Arthur Greathead|b. 12 Sep 1883\nd. 26 Mar 1964|p154.htm#i3844||||Ellen Mary Greathead|b. 19 Aug 1859|p225.htm#i5601|||||||John Greathead|b. a 1831\nd. 1874|p225.htm#i5607|Ann Smith|b. a 1835\nd. 1892|p82.htm#i2037|
Relationship=5th cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=21 Aug 2006
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
Arthur Greathead was born on 12 September 1883 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.2,3,4 He was the son of Ellen Mary Greathead. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the grandson of Ann Greathead.5 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the nephew of John Joseph Greathead
Arthur was an agricultual labourer.6 He married Ada Metcalfe, daughter of John Metcalfe, on 25 August 1906 in The Chapel of St Paulinus Brough Hall, Brough, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Note father declared as John - grandfather. Arthur did not know who his father was.2,7
He died on 26 March 1964 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, aged 80 from Myocardial Infarction, generalised arterio Sclerosis and Senility.2,8
Arthur was an agricultual labourer.6 He married Ada Metcalfe, daughter of John Metcalfe, on 25 August 1906 in The Chapel of St Paulinus Brough Hall, Brough, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Note father declared as John - grandfather. Arthur did not know who his father was.2,7
He died on 26 March 1964 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, aged 80 from Myocardial Infarction, generalised arterio Sclerosis and Senility.2,8
Children of Arthur Greathead and Ada Metcalfe
- Jack Greathead b. 18 Sep 1906, d. 24 Oct 1975
- Evelyn Greathead+ b. 1907, d. 19 Mar 1988
- Herbert Greathead b. 1911, d. 24 Aug 1927
- Beatrice Mary Greathead+ b. 1914, d. 13 Jan 1997
- Arthur Greathead (living)
Sources of Information
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S5595] Emails between Anne Dunlop née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 16 March 2003.
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1883/Q4 Richmond Y Volume 9d Page 677.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4037 Page 13.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4611 Folio 36 Page 10.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1906/Q3 Richmond Y Volume 9d page 1243.
- [S47000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of death certificate 1964/Q1 Burnley Volume 10b Page 869.
William Greathead1 
#3845, b. 1 October 1881, d. 18 February 1944
William Greathead|b. 1 Oct 1881\nd. 18 Feb 1944|p154.htm#i3845|Thomas Greathead|b. 18 Jun 1859\nd. 21 Oct 1923|p77.htm#i1915|Elenor Garthwaite|b. a 1861\nd. 1952|p79.htm#i1959|John Greathead|b. 28 Apr 1826|p79.htm#i1971|Jane Day|b. 7 Oct 1825\nd. 7 Oct 1883|p79.htm#i1972|||||||
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=19 Jul 2005
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14: Thomas Greathead
William Greathead was born on 1 October 1881 in West Auckland, Durham, England.2,3,4 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Elenor Garthwaite. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Square, West Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead William was a scholar.5 In the census of 31 March 1901 in St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead William was a cashier clerk.6 He married Annie Liddle, daughter of Richard Liddle, on 12 August 1905 in Register Office, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England, William lived at 28 Queen Street, South Bank, Middlesboro, Yorkshire.7 He died on 18 February 1944 in 9 Park Avenue, South Bank, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England, aged 62.8,9 The will of William was proved on 17 April 1944 to his widow Annie in Llandudno. His effects were valued at £1570 8s 4d.8
Child of William Greathead and Annie Liddle
- Minnie Greathead b. 21 Aug 1905
Sources of Information
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1881/Q3 Auckland Volume 10a Page 223.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S8618] Emails between Peter Greathead and Jan Cooper from 21 May 1996.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4075 Page 71.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4645 Folio 110.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1905/Q3 Middlesboro Volume 9d Page 1053.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1944/Q1 Cleveland Volume 9d Page 510.
Jane Greathead1 
#3846, b. 24 June 1883
Jane Greathead|b. 24 Jun 1883|p154.htm#i3846|Thomas Greathead|b. 18 Jun 1859\nd. 21 Oct 1923|p77.htm#i1915|Elenor Garthwaite|b. a 1861\nd. 1952|p79.htm#i1959|John Greathead|b. 28 Apr 1826|p79.htm#i1971|Jane Day|b. 7 Oct 1825\nd. 7 Oct 1883|p79.htm#i1972|||||||
Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=21 Jan 2005
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14: Thomas Greathead
Jane Greathead was born on 24 June 1883 in West Auckland, Durham, England.2,3,4 She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Elenor Garthwaite. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Square, West Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Greathead Jane was a scholar.5 In the census of 31 March 1901 in St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Greathead.6
Sources of Information
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1883/Q3 Auckland Volume 10a Page 223.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S8618] Emails between Peter Greathead and Jan Cooper from 21 May 1996.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4075 Page 71.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4645 Folio 110.
Percival Ernest Greathead1 
#3847, b. 30 May 1888, d. 1976
Percival Ernest Greathead|b. 30 May 1888\nd. 1976|p154.htm#i3847|Thomas Greathead|b. 18 Jun 1859\nd. 21 Oct 1923|p77.htm#i1915|Elenor Garthwaite|b. a 1861\nd. 1952|p79.htm#i1959|John Greathead|b. 28 Apr 1826|p79.htm#i1971|Jane Day|b. 7 Oct 1825\nd. 7 Oct 1883|p79.htm#i1972|||||||
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=20 May 2006
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14: Thomas Greathead
Percival Ernest Greathead was born on 30 May 1888 in West Auckland, Durham, England.2,3,4 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Elenor Garthwaite. He was baptized on 24 June 1888.4 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Square, West Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead.5 In the census of 31 March 1901 in St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead.6 He married Elsie Murgatroyd in 1933 in Keighley, Yorkshire, England.4,7 His wife Elsie died on 5 April 1962 in 80 Strickland Drive, Morecambe and Heysham, Lancashire, England.8,9 He died in 1976 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.10
Sources of Information
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1888/Q3 Auckland Volume 10a Page 221.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S8618] Emails between Peter Greathead and Jan Cooper from 21 May 1996.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4075 Page 71.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4645 Folio 110.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1933/Q3 Keighley Volume 9a page 619.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1962/Q2 Lancaster Volume 10c Page 542.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1976/Q3 Lancaster Volume 40 Page 1490 - Registered as Greethead.
Elizabeth Ann Greathead1 
#3848, b. 20 April 1890
Elizabeth Ann Greathead|b. 20 Apr 1890|p154.htm#i3848|Thomas Greathead|b. 18 Jun 1859\nd. 21 Oct 1923|p77.htm#i1915|Elenor Garthwaite|b. a 1861\nd. 1952|p79.htm#i1959|John Greathead|b. 28 Apr 1826|p79.htm#i1971|Jane Day|b. 7 Oct 1825\nd. 7 Oct 1883|p79.htm#i1972|||||||
Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=21 Jan 2005
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14: Thomas Greathead
Elizabeth Ann Greathead was born on 20 April 1890 in West Auckland, Durham, England.2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Elenor Garthwaite. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Square, West Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Greathead.6 In the census of 31 March 1901 in St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Greathead.7
Sources of Information
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1890/Q2 Auckland Volume 10a Page 249.
- [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa - 20 April 1890.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S8618] Emails between Peter Greathead and Jan Cooper from 21 May 1996.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4075 Page 71.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4645 Folio 110.
Thomas Easby Greathead1 
#3849, b. 1888, d. 28 July 1962
Thomas Easby Greathead|b. 1888\nd. 28 Jul 1962|p154.htm#i3849|Thomas Francis Greathead|b. 31 May 1867\nd. 4 Dec 1943|p92.htm#i2294|Sarah Elizabeth Easby|b. a 1860\nd. 2 Mar 1948|p127.htm#i3172|Thomas Greathead|b. 6 Oct 1833\nd. 15 Nov 1908|p92.htm#i2289|Esther Martin|b. 30 Jan 1831\nd. 4 Oct 1882|p92.htm#i2290|... Easby|d. a 1891|p448.htm#i11196|Elizabeth J. ...|b. a 1830|p448.htm#i11195|
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=11 Feb 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Thomas Easby Greathead was born in 1888 in Marske, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Francis Greathead and Sarah Elizabeth Easby. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Fell Digger Farm, Marske, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Francis Greathead.4 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Keld House Farm, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Francis Greathead Thomas was enumerated as James Thomas who was employed as a farmer. Florence Easby a niece aged 22 was employed as a servant to the household.5 He married Nora Elizabeth Hutchinson in 1916 in Stokesby, Yorkshire, England.6 His father Thomas Francis Greathead died on 4 December 1943 aged 76.7,8,9 Thomas together with his mother and unmarried sister Sarah received probate on his effects on 14 April 1944 in Llandudno.9 His wife Nora died on 6 March 1947 in 14 The Laurels, North Ormesby, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England.9,10 He received Administration on her effects on 9 April 1947 in London. Thomas was a farmer.9 His mother Sarah Elizabeth Easby died on 2 March 1948.8,11,9 Thomas and Sarah together received administration on their mothers effects on 1 June 1948 in London. Thomas was a farmer.9 He died on 28 July 1962 in Dromonby Bridge Farm, Kirby, Durham, England.12 The will of Thomas was proved on 8 September 1962 at York to his son Desmond Easby Greathead who was described as a farmer. His effects were valued at £18963 13s 9d.9
Child of Thomas Easby Greathead and Nora Elizabeth Hutchinson
- Desmond Easby Greathead13 b. 12 Mar 1917, d. 26 Jul 1988
Sources of Information
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1888/Q2 Guisboro Volume 9d Page 510.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 132 Page 4.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 3999 Page 46.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 132 Page 4.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1916/Q1 Stokesley Volume 9d Page 1113.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1943/ Q4 Middlesborough Volume 9d Page 689.
- [S40015] Cleveland Family History Society.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1947/Q1 Middlesborough Volume 1b Page 1001.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1948/Q1 Middlesborough Volume 1b Page 791.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1962/Q3 Cleveland Volume 1b Page 550.
- [S3] GRO Indexes -.
Maureen Elizabeth Gorse1 
#3850, b. 24 January 1947, d. 1 June 2005
Last Edited=27 Oct 2007
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families

Walter and Maureen Elizabeth Greathead née Gorse
Sources of Information
- [S4233] Emails between Walter Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S5] Jan's thoughts based on information from GRO or Parish record entries.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1947/Q1 Durham E Volume 1a Page 570.
- [S40024] Www.durhamrecordsonline.com/search.php.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1965/Q3 Durham E Volume 1a Page 774.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - June 2005 Warwickshire Dist no 7751D Reg no 1D Ent 7 Dor 605.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.