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     Esther Greathead was born on 18 September 1889 in Hoyland, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Charles Christopher Greathead and Hannah Harper. She was baptised on 16 December 1889 in Hoyland, Yorkshire, England, her father was a groom and the family lived in Hawthorn Terrace. The ceremony was a private one.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 27 Cope Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Christopher Greathead.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 23 Taylor Row, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Hannah Harper Esther was at public school.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 42 Parker Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Christopher Greathead Esther was a factory operator.⁸ She married Albert Goulding, son of John Thomas Goulding and Mary Batty, on 20 August 1911 in Parker Street Church, Parker Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, after a certificate was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Goulding and Ida Goulding. Albert was a piano and organ repairer living at 46 Shambles Street in Barnsley. Esther a Linen factory operative was living at 42 Parker Street in Barnsley.^2,9 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Esther was listed as living at 54 Walton Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, with her husband Albert. Albert was an unemployed general labourer and an ARP stretcher bearer.¹⁰ Her husband Albert died on 1945 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.^2,11 Esther died in 1958 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.^2,12

     Lilian Greathead was born on 24 April 1899 in 28 Taylor Road, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Charles Christopher Greathead and Hannah Harper. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 23 Taylor Row, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Hannah Harper.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 42 Parker Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Christopher Greathead Lilian was at school.⁶ She married Harry Keaveney, son of Patrick Dunleavy and Mary Keaveny, on 20 September 1919 in Parker Street Church, Parker Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, Witnessed by Albert Goulding and Hilda Greathead. Lilian was a Down quilt factory machinist and lived at 42 Parker Street, Barnsley. Harry lived at 65 Keresforth Hill Road, Barnsley.^2,7 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Lilian was listed as living at 17 Burton Grange Abbots Road, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, with her husband Harry. Harry was a boiler fireman.⁸ Lilian died on 25 May 1968 in 80 Dodworth Road, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, aged 69 from Broncho pneumonia, Congestive cardiac failure.^2,9 Her body was cremated on 26 May 1968 in Barnsley Crematorium, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.²

     Herbert Greathead was born in 1891 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.^2,1,3,4 He was the son of Charles Christopher Greathead and Hannah Harper. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 27 Cope Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Christopher Greathead.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 19 Taylors Row, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the grandson of Christopher Harper.² In the census of 2 April 1911 in 42 Parker Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Christopher Greathead Herbert was a general carter.⁶ Herbert was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.⁷ He was also known by the name of Coddy Greathead. He died on 18 June 1928 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, Tony states "Herbert never married and had no children. My mother who would have been aged eight years at the time remembers it well. Herbert had been gone out about ten minutes when a neighbour called Bob Hoyland came runing into the house and said that Coddy (this was Herberts nickname) had collapsed. My mother says she remembers her Grandmother putting on her coat and runing out with Bob. However it was too late Herbert had died from a heart attack."^1,3,8

     Hilda Greathead was born on 11 March 1897 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Charles Christopher Greathead and Hannah Harper. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 23 Taylor Row, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Hannah Harper.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 42 Parker Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Christopher Greathead Hilda was a grocers assistant in wholesale and retail.⁵ She witnessed the marriage of Ernest Greathead and Rose Arrand on 24 December 1917 in St Mary's Parish Church, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.^6,7,8 She married John Storer, son of Walter Storer and Sarah Ann Britt, on 11 April 1925 in St George's, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Frank Greathead and Nellie Holling. John was a clerk and gave his address as 13 Windermere Road, Millhouses, Sheffield, Hilda lived at 42 Parker Street.^6,9 Her husband John died on 20 August 1928 in Electric Works, Walker and Hall Ltd, Howard Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, aged 30 from a heart attack, which was described on the certificate as Natural Causes, Endocarditis and Syncope. He had suffered from rheumatic fever when he was young. There was an inquest held into his death on 22 August 1928 and his certificate was signed by the Coroner for City of Sheffield.^6,10 After Jack's death, Hilda and the young John jnr moved back to Barnsley an lived at 26 Parker Street.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Hilda was listed as living at 26 Parker Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, Hilda was a widow and office cleaner, her brother in law John Harper with living with her. Hilda died on 2 February 1966 in 21 Honeywell Lane, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, aged 68 from Ical Malignant ovarian cyst, her son John registered her death.¹¹

     Mary Sibson was born about 1825 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England.² She married Nathaniel Greathead, son of John Greathead and Hannah Green, in 1884 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 88 Belgave Gate, St Margaret, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the wife of Nathaniel Greathead.⁴ Mary died in 1896 in Leicestershire, England.⁵

     Thomas Greathead was born on 15 March 1807 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England.² He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Mary Wagstaffe. He was baptised on 15 May 1807 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England.² He married Grace Tomlinson on 4 May 1828 in St Mary (Priory), Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, The marriage took place after the licence had been issued. John Milner and William Peacock witnessed the ceremony.^3,4 Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Newgate Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, Thomas was living with his wife and children and was working as a butcher.⁵ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Margate Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, Thomas was a butcher.⁶ His wife Grace died on 1859 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England.⁷ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Park Road, Stocks Yard, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the father of David Greathead Thomas was a butcher.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 49 Lead Hill, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the father of David Greathead Thomas was a butcher.⁹ Thomas died in 1875 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, aged 69.¹⁰ Thomas was buried on 20 December 1875 in St Mary (Priory), Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England.¹¹

     ... Lamb was born in 1723/24. He was the son of William Lamb and Elizabeth Thompson. ... Died in 1806. He was buried in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, in the same grave as parents and brother William.

     Lawrence Greathead was born on 7 March 1888 in 10 The Bank, Rochester, Kent, England.^2,3 He was the son of Joseph Arthur Waghorn Greathead and Mary Ann Todhunter. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 St Margaret Banks, Rochester, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Arthur Waghorn Greathead.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 15 Old Dover Road, Greenwich, London, England, he was listed as son I assume the head of the house was their mother's brother William Todhunter, who was away that night.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 61 Kenilworth Road, Lanchester, Durham, England, he was listed as a boarder of Emily Gibson and her children in their eight roomed home. Laurence was a locomotive engineering worker.⁶ Lawrence signed up on 22 February 1915 giving his address as 10 Vanbrough Hill, Blackheath and was aged 26 and a draughtsman. His mother of the same address was given as his next of kin. He was five foot eight inches tall and had several moles on his right and left cheeks. Private No 1694 of the 3rd Berkshire Regiment worked during his service for Ponders End Shell Works leaving their service on 26 January 1917.⁷ On 22 June 1917 Lawrence was discharged on appointment to a temporary commission and on 23 June he was appointed 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers. He relinquished this commission on account of ill health contracted on active service on 1 December 1919. It was a very sad story. He had absented himself from Ham Common hospital on 14 November 1918. He was aprehended on 7 December 1918. He was described a weak minded and not responsible for his actions, no charge was preferred against him. His mother was informed that he was suffering from acute delusional insanity, she was living at 93 Savernake Road in Hampstead. Different hospitals stated different symptoms. Hallucinations of hearing, depressed and solitary. Thinking people are saying things against him and wishing to commit suicide. He received treatment in Palace Green for Neurasthenia associated with Psychasthenia systems exhaustion psychisis. He served with the British Expeditionary Force in France and Flanders and was awarded 1914-15 Star, British Star and Victory Medals. Our men went through terrible times and many suffered terrible mental traumas. Lawrence was given the Silver War Badge number B 80600. It was issued in the United Kingdom to service personnel who had been honourably discharged due to wounds or sickness during World War I. The badge, sometimes known as the Discharge Badge, Wound Badge or Services Rendered Badge, was first issued in September 1916, along with an official certificate of entitlement.
The sterling silver lapel badge was intended to be worn in civilian clothes. It had been the practice of some women to present white feathers to apparently able-bodied young men who were not wearing the King's uniform. The badge was to be worn on the right breast while in civilian dress, it was forbidden to wear on a military uniform.
The badge bears the royal cipher of GRI (for Georgius Rex Imperator; George, King and Emperor) and around the rim "For King and Empire; Services Rendered". Each badge was uniquely numbered on the reverse. The War Office made it known that they would not replace Silver War Badges if they went missing, however if one was handed into a police station then it would be returned to the War Office. If the original recipient could be traced at his or her discharge address then the badge would be returned.^8,9 An unknown person was listed as patient in the census of 9 June 1921 Rotherfield Borocourt Hospital, Henley, Oxfordshire, England, Lawrence was 2nd Lieutenant RE Retired. Sadly the hospital was certified to look after those with mental illnesses.¹⁰ Lawrence travelled to Halifax in Canada arriving on board the White Star SS Adriatic with 1265 passengers bound for New York, USA leaving Liverpool on 16 August 1928. He was described as in farming. The ships official number was 124061 with a square footage of 18915 and a tonnage of 24562, the Master was V W Hickson. He seems later to have travelled onboard SS Cedric leaving Liverpool on 12 April 1929 bound for Halifax in Canada with 645 passengers onboard. This ship was also part of the White Star line and the Master was R Hulme. Again Lawrence was described as having an occupation in farming.^11,12 He married Gladys Ellen Draper in 1942 in Ilford, Essex, England.¹³ On 30 October 1950 Lawrence wrote from Athabaska in Alberta Canada, asking the authorities for details of his service, saying his papers were left with family in UK. He wanted to apply for a Veterens Pension.⁸ Lawrence appears on the Canadian Voters list in Athabaska in Alberta Canada in 1962, 1963 and 1965 described as a Gentleman.¹⁴ By 1968 he seems to have moved to Pembina in Alberta, Canada.¹⁴

     Stanley Greathead was born on 7 May 1882 in 4 Clevedon Terrace, Roebuck Lane, Rochester, Kent, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of Joseph Arthur Waghorn Greathead and Mary Ann Todhunter. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 St Margaret Banks, Rochester, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Arthur Waghorn Greathead Stanley was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 15 Old Dover Road, Greenwich, London, England, he was listed as nephew I assume the head of the house was their mother's brother William Todhunter, who was away that night.⁶ Stanley was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 23 Kimberley Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, Stanley was an artist designate living in three rooms.⁷ He married Ethel Mary Alcock on 17 December 1915 in Islington, London, England.^8,9 Stanley joined the RAF on 10 May 1918 he was a designer and craftsman. He was five foot seven inches tall, with chest of 31 inches with dark hair hazel eyes and a sallow complexion. He was discharged on 30 April 1920. His wife was his next of kin and she lived in The Shanty, Dolbs Weir, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, England.⁹ Stanley was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 10 Shirlock Road, St Pancras, London, England, Stanley was a photographic artist working for Anglo American Photography Company based in Welbach House in Grays Inn Road
living with his wife and daughter.¹⁰ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Stanley was listed as living at 84 Churchfields Road, Beckenham, Kent, England, with his wife Ethel. Tanley was a General shop owner, Ethel was a UDD assistant. Stanley was the ARP District Warden and Ethel was also an ARP Warden.⁴ Stanley died in 1969 in Wokingham, Berkshire, England.¹¹

     Mabel Greathead was born on 29 July 1885 in Rochester, Kent, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Joseph Arthur Waghorn Greathead and Mary Ann Todhunter. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 St Margaret Banks, Rochester, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Arthur Waghorn Greathead Mabel was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 15 Old Dover Road, Greenwich, London, England, she was listed as niece I assume the head of the house was their mother's brother William Todhunter, who was away that night.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 10 Vanbruth Hill, Greenwich, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of an unknown person Mabel was an insurance agent.⁷ In the census of 19 June 1921 in Lake Cottage, 27 Lake Road, Keswick, Cumberland, England, she was listed as the visitor of an unknown person Mary and her daughter Mabel were two of the visitors stayin at the Lodging House run by Lilian Grace and John Clay. Mabel was an Insurance Clerk working for Prudential Assurance Company.⁸ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Mabel was listed as living at 19 Valley Road, Worthing, Sussex, England, with Dorothy Bell who was listed as married and performing unpaid domestic duties. Mabel was a retired clerk.⁹ She died on 24 April 1955 in St Anns Nursing Home, Wokingham, Berkshire, England, aged 69 Her usual address was 19 Valley Road, Sompting, Lancing, Sussex.^10,11 The will of Mabel was proved on 13 May 1955 to Westminster Bank Ltd in London. Her effects were valued at £2147 16s 0d.¹¹

     Dorothy Annie Greathead was born on 12 July 1882 in Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, although school register suggests she was born in 1883. But since her mother died in 1882 I guess this is a mistake.^3,4 She was the daughter of Richard Walker Greathead and Eleanor Milburn Bulmer. Annie was admitted into South Bank Wesleyan School on 19 March 1889.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Cold Knuckles Farm, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Francis Greathead.^5,6 In the census of 31 March 1901 in East Cauld Knuckles, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Greathead although I believe she was the grandaughter of Francis and so the daughter of Richard whose wife Eleanor had died in 1881 presumably in child birth.⁷

In the census of 2 April 1911 in South Bank Road, Cargo Fleet, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Greathead Frank was a farmer living with his family in their six roomed home. All the family worked on the farm. Annie was described as a daughter but she was Richards daughter and therefore FranK's grandaughter, she was working in the dairy. Miles was described as a nephew and he also stayed in the household and worked on the farm.⁸ She married Obadiah Arthur Old, son of Thomas Old and Mary Jane Brellstaff, in 1914 in Holy Trinity, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.⁹ Her husband Obadiah died on 1925 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.¹⁰

     William Turner was born about 1712/13 in Ripon, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was baptised on 18 January 1712/13 in Ripon, Yorkshire, England.¹ He married Isabella Greathead on 17 June 1733 in Ripon, Yorkshire, England.¹ William and Isabella had five children William born c 1734, Mary born c 1739, Thomas born c 1744, Mary born c 747 and Mary born c 1755.¹ William died about 1761.¹ William was buried on 21 November 1761 in Ripon, Yorkshire, England.¹

     Alexander A Adams was born in 1884 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Alexander Annan Adams and Margaret Lamb. A photograph was taken of the three rather cheeky Adams children by Lenz at the West End Studios in West Hartlepool. It was probably taken around 1888. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Mitchell Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Alexander Annan Adams Alexander was a scholar.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Ingleside, St Chads Road, Romford, Essex, England, he was listed as the son of Alexander Annan Adams Alexander was a ship brokers clerk.⁴ He married Jessie Tebbett in 1945 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵ Alexander died in 1966 in Durham, England.⁶

     David Hamilton Palmer was born on 17 July 1930 in Plantations Springfield, British Guiana, David arrived three weeks prematurely by Caesarian and was born with an instument-damaged brain perhaps ending with Cerebral Palsy.^1,2,3 He was the son of Charles Hamilton Palmer and Charlotte Kathleen Truelove Mayson.¹ Charles, Charlotte and their two young sons Charles and David arrived in Plymouth on board the ship Cottica on 4 May 1933 from Demerara. Charles was described as a planter and Charlotte a journalist. They gave their address in England as 7 Westfield Avenus, Gosforth, Newcastle. This appears to be the last time the boys travelled back and forth. It isunderstood both boys went to school in England, with David later staying at the home that Charotte set up known as Hamilton Lodge.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register David Hamilton Palmer was listed as living at Haute Tere, Franklyn Road, Cuckfield, Sussex, England, he was a pupil in what I believe was a special school.⁵ David died in 1970 in Colchester, Essex, England.⁶

     Charles Gorden Palmer was born on 25 November 1925 in British Guiana.^2,3 He was the son of Charles Hamilton Palmer and Charlotte Kathleen Truelove Mayson.¹ Charlotte and her son Charles sailed from London on 22 March 1929 on board the ship Ingoma bound for Demerara, Guyana. They gave their address in England as Westfield Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle.⁴ Charles, Charlotte and their two young sons Charles and David arrived in Plymouth on board the ship Cottica on 4 May 1933 from Demerara. Charles was described as a planter and Charlotte a journalist. They gave their address in England as 7 Westfield Avenus, Gosforth, Newcastle. This appears to be the last time the boys travelled back and forth. It isunderstood both boys went to school in England, with David later staying at the home that Charotte set up known as Hamilton Lodge.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Charles Gorden Palmer was listed as living at Gresham's School, Erpingham, Norfolk, England, he was a pupil.⁶ He married Gustava Krystyana Rosen, daughter of Stanislow Rosen, on 16 December 1955 in Kensington Register Office, Kensington, London, England, by licence. The ceremony was witnessed bu C K T Palmer and A E Norris. Charles was a writer and gave his address as 75 Redcliffe Gardens SW10. Gustava gave her address as 12 Courtfield Road SW7.⁷ Charles died in 1978 in Colchester, Essex, England, in a boating accident.^1,8,9

     William Burgess Greathead was born on 2 June 1864 in Swellendam, Cape Province, South Africa.^1,3,2 He was the son of Samuel Greathead and Magdaline Henrietta Petronella Britz.⁴ He married Rebecca Black, daughter of Andrew Black and Margaret Couzens, on 21 December 1887 in Collingwood, Richmond, Victoria, Australia.^2,5,3,6,7 His wife Rebecca died on 30 September 1899 in 88 Bridge Road, Richmond, Victoria, Australia, aged 45 the home of her brother in law.^{3,8,9,10,11,12} He married Georgina Marie Bell, daughter of Edward George Bell and Rosa Catherina Baumann, in 1909 in South Africa.³ He was an occupation builder.¹³ GDB Greathead was William Burgess Greathead. He lived in Coburg with his wife Georgina Marie née Bell according to the Electoral Roll. It looks like he built a few other houses in the street.^1,14 His wife Georgina died on 30 November 1946 in Camperdown, Victoria, Australia.^3,2,15,16 He married Evangelina Victoria Pridmore, daughter of Alfred Green and Evangelina Victoria Walsh, on 7 February 1955 in 40 Scenic Road, West Warragul, Victoria, Australia, at the home of William's daughter Maisie and her husband. At the time of this marriage it is believed that they were the oldest couple to be married in Victoria's history.^3,2,17,18 His wife Evangelina died on 26 June 1959 in Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, aged 83.^{3,19,17,20,21} William died on 9 June 1961 in Nunawading, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, aged 97.^3,2,22,23 William was buried on 14 June 1961 in Boroondara Cemetery, Box Hill, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.^3,24,25,12

     Georgina Marie Bell was born about 1876 in Victoria, Australia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward George Bell and Rosa Catherina Baumann. She was a teacher in 1908 in Napier, Western Cape, South Africa. She married William Burgess Greathead, son of Samuel Greathead and Magdaline Henrietta Petronella Britz, in 1909 in South Africa.¹ GDB Greathead was William Burgess Greathead. He lived in Coburg with his wife Georgina Marie née Bell according to the Electoral Roll. It looks like he built a few other houses in the street.^3,4 Georgina died on 30 November 1946 in Camperdown, Victoria, Australia.^1,2,5,6 Georgina was buried in Box Hill Cemetery, Boxhill, Victoria, Australia.⁷

     Samuel Greathead was born on 7 July 1826 in Reading, Berkshire, England.^2,4,5 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Martha Milner. He was baptised on 21 August 1826 in St Mary, Reading, Berkshire, England.^3,4,6 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Wesley Street, Dewsbury, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead.⁷ Samuel was convicted of stealing 5 pennyworth of silver and 15d from William Tomkins his master. He was found to be insane and spent the next nine years in Lancaster Lunatic Asylum with odd times being transfered to prison then back to the Asylum. In 1850 his father applied to remove him from the asylum and take him to Australia where he planned to emigrate.⁸ Samuel arrived in Durban in May 1851 aboard John Bright.⁹ He married Magdaline Henrietta Petronella Britz, daughter of Johanas Britz, on 20 September 1852 in Riversdale, Cape Colony, South Africa.^2,4 James cames to Natal on the SS Herald and went to visit his brother Samuel but on 12 September 1855 he sailed from the Cape back to England.⁹ He was a painter and painted the Prison at Robertson, Cape Colony in 1861.⁴ Samuel died on 29 August 1889 in Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, aged 63.^4,10,2,11,12 Samuel was buried on 31 August 1889 in Kew, Victoria, Australia.² The will of Samuel was proved on 29 April 1890 by his widow Magdelene Petronella Adriana Greathead of Bishop Street, Brunswick, Victoria. His will was dated 29 August 1889, the day he died. Samuel was described as a painter and his sons Thomas and John witnessed the will.¹³

     Thomas Johan Cornelius Greathead was born on 12 May 1856 in Richmond, Cape Colony, South Africa.^3,2 He was the son of Samuel Greathead and Magdaline Henrietta Petronella Britz.⁴ He married Helena Rose Kannenmeyer, daughter of Johannes Kannenmeyer and Annie Britz, on 27 May 1880 in Cape Town, South Africa, Helena was Thomas's first wife.² Thomas was born of English parents, educated and served his time as a bricklayer in that colony, and was in business there for himself as a builder and contractor, until he came to Australia in 1880. After being a year or two in Adelaide, South Africa, he arrived in Melbourne in 1885, and working at his trade for a little while he started on his own account in the general contracting and building line, and is now doing a good business at 29a Swan Street. He has put up stores and residences in Richmond and adjoining districts. To South Australia from Riversdale, Cape Colony in 1880. To Melbourne, Victoria, Australia in 1885, where he had a building and contracting company in Richmond.^2,5,6 Thomas was declared bankrupt in the South Australian Register of 27 January 1885.⁷ His wife Helena died on 26 June 1889 in Richmond, Victoria, Australia.^2,8,9,10 He married Minnie Purvis in 1890 Minnie was Thomas's second wife.^2,11,12,13 Thomas died in 1929 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.^2,14,15,13