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     Thomas Needham was a shipwright. Thomas died before 1919.¹

     Robert Darby was born about 1877 in Castle Eden, Durham, England.² He was a miner. He married Mary Ann Aunger, daughter of Philip Aunger and Harriet Down, in 1900 in Durham, England.^3,4 Robert was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Station Street East, Wingate, Durham, England, Robert was a coal hewer living with his wife.⁵ His wife Mary died on 1909 in Easington, Durham, England.^4,6 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 40 Lord Street, Trimdon, Durham, England, he was listed as the boarder of Thomas Johns Robert was a coal miner hewer.⁷

     George Edward Greathead was born on 11 June 1924 in Sedgefield, Durham, England.^2,3 He was the son of George Edward Greathead and Sarah Ellen Hamer. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register George Edward Greathead was listed as living at 9 Landeredale Avenue, Coventry, Warwickshire, England, with his parents George was an apprentice fitter car body.³ He married Margaret Gibson Laws in 1951 in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England, Both Clive (birth name Paul) and Jacqui adopted from different parents.⁴ In 2002 electoral list George was listed as living at Holmleigh, Mill Lane, Atherstone, Warwickshire, England, with his wife Margaret until he died in 2003.^5,6 George died on 2 May 2003 in Holmleigh, Mill Lane, Atherstone, Warwickshire, England, aged 78.^1,7,8 The will of George was proved on 23 July 2003 in Oxford to his wife and son Clive.⁸

     Theresa Greathead was born on 11 March 1914 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Henry Greathead and Edith Hull. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 3 Aldred Street, Failsworth, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Henry Greathead.⁴ She witnessed the marriage of Thomas Henry Greathead and Clara Rebecca Shuker on 20 March 1934 in St Mary's Church, Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester, Lancashire, England.^5,1,6 She married John Boardman in 1939 in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England.^7,6,8 Theresa died in February 1988 in Oldham, Lancashire, England, aged 73.⁹

     Edith Mary Greathead was born on 4 July 1920 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Thomas Henry Greathead and Edith Hull. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 3 Aldred Street, Failsworth, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Henry Greathead.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Edith Mary Greathead was listed as living at 169 Lightbourne Road, Manchester, Lancashire, England, with her parents Edith was an electrical fuse assembler, her future husband Harold was staying with the family.⁴ Edith left home with Harold Walker who was a married man (although listed as single in National Register of 1939) sixteen years older than Edith. They lived in Berkshire.^1,6,4 She married Harold Walker on 23 February 1943 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.^7,4 Harold and Edith seem to have remarried in Hawarden in 1955.⁸ Her husband Harold died on an unknown date before his wife Edith.⁶ Edith died in 1975 in Wokingham, Berkshire, England, from cancer, her youngest son was only seventeen years of age.^6,9

     Joseph Greathead was born on 1 May 1912 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.^2,3 He was the son of Thomas Henry Greathead and Edith Hull. He was an electrician, Joseph later joined RAF. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 3 Aldred Street, Failsworth, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Henry Greathead.⁴ He married Lillian May Hayward in 1937 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, the ceremony took place in Manchester North Register Office or the Registrar attended.^5,6,7 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Joseph was listed as living at 3 Nixon Street, Failsworth, Lancashire, England, with his wife Lillian. Joseph was a foreman for an electric contractor and Lilian a hemstitch machinist.³ His wife Lillian died on October 1987 in Staffordshire, England, aged 74.⁸ Joseph died in January 1992 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, aged 79.⁹

     Lillian May Hayward was born on 23 September 1913.^1,2 She married Joseph Greathead, son of Thomas Henry Greathead and Edith Hull, in 1937 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, the ceremony took place in Manchester North Register Office or the Registrar attended.^3,4,5 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Lillian was listed as living at 3 Nixon Street, Failsworth, Lancashire, England, with her husband Joseph. Joseph was a foreman for an electric contractor and Lilian a hemstitch machinist.² Lillian died in October 1987 in Staffordshire, England, aged 74.⁶

     Bertha Greathead was born on 1 September 1894 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Greathead and Georgina Gertrude Sutherland. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 19 Stockton Terrace, Grangetown, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Georgina Gertrude Greathead.^3,4 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 19 Stockton Terrace, Grangetown, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Georgina Gertrude Greathead She helped in the shop.^5,6,7 She married Charles Thompson in 1913 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁸ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Bertha was listed as living at 47 Ayton Avenue, Sunderland, Durham, England, with her husband Charles. Charles was an exhaustand compressor attendant and assistant engineman at the gas works. He was also an ARP St Johns Ambulance.⁹ Bertha died in 1969 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹⁰

     Georgina Greathead was born in 1900 in Sunderland, Durham, England.² She was the daughter of Henry Greathead and Georgina Gertrude Sutherland. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 19 Stockton Terrace, Grangetown, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Georgina Gertrude Greathead.^3,4 Georgina died in 1901 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁵

     Minnie Greathead was born on 21 August 1905 in 56 Upper Milbank Street, South Bank, Normanby, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Annie Liddle. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 18 Surrey Street, South Bank, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead William worked as a clerk in the steel works, living with his wife and child in their four roomed home.³ Minnie attended Princess Street Senior School (Girls)on a temporary basis until 24 October 1913 when she left to go to Crom Street. The family lived in 18 Surrey Street.⁴ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 18 Surrey Street, South Bank, Eston, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.⁵ She married Ronald Leslie Moody, son of Thomas Moody, on 24 April 1937 in Parish Church, South Bank, Yorkshire, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Ernest Smith and Dorothy Dowdy. They gave their address as
20 St Andrew's Road West Grangetown.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Minnie was listed as living at 93 Hampden Street, Eston, Yorkshire, England, with her husband Ronald. Ronald was an ex window cleaner, he was a full time air raid warden.⁷ Her husband Ronald died on 1981 in Cleveland, Yorkshire, England.⁸ Minnie died in May 1989 in Cleveland, Yorkshire, England, aged 83.⁹

     Kathleen Greathead was born on 24 August 1909 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.² She was the daughter of John Turner Greathead and Mary Ann Wilford. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 25 Willow Brook Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Turner Greathead.³ She was a telephonist at Prestbury Childrens Hospital.⁴ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 25 Willow Brook Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Turner Greathead.⁵ She married Jack Isaacs in 1935 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Kathleen was listed as living at 130 Wicklow Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, with her husband Jack. Jack was a taxi driver living with his wife and daughter.⁷ Kathleen died in September 1988 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, aged 79.⁸

     John Greathead was born on 8 June 1910 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of John Greathead and Margaret Connolly. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 6 Wallis Street, Prestwich, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.⁵ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 1 Randlesham Street, Prestwich, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.⁶ He married Nellie Headland on 7 August 1933 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.^7,2 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John was listed as living at 1 Polefield Gardens, Prestwich, Lancashire, England, with his wife Nellie. And their son Roy. John was a general labourer building.⁴ It would appear from an article in the Guardian of 5 February 1946 that John who was living at Polefield Gardens, Prestwich attempted to vote using a ballot paper in the name of Charle Hague. The Policeman on duty knew Mr Hague and challenged John. The case was taken to court where John received a fine of £2 and ordered to pay 41 shillings costs.⁸ John died in 1979 in Trafford, Cheshire, England.⁹

     Nellie Headland was born on 31 August 1907 in Golborne, Lancashire, England.^2,3 She married John Greathead, son of John Greathead and Margaret Connolly, on 7 August 1933 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.^4,2 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Nellie was listed as living at 1 Polefield Gardens, Prestwich, Lancashire, England, with her husband John. And their son Roy. John was a general labourer building.³ Her husband John died on 1979 in Trafford, Cheshire, England.⁵ Nellie died on 1 March 1986 in Bury, Lancashire, England, aged 78.^2,6

     Roy John Greathead was born on 27 December 1933 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.^2,4,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Nellie Headland. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Roy John Greathead was listed as living at 1 Polefield Gardens, Prestwich, Lancashire, England, with his parents.⁵ He was an electrician. He married May Elizabeth Simons, daughter of Douglas Harry Simons and Lilian Turgoose, on 3 March 1956 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.^2,6 In 2002 electoral list Roy was listed as living at 7 Kenwith View, Bideford, Devon, England, with his wife May.^7,8,1 Roy died in 2019 in Devon, England.⁹

     Hannah ... was born about 1781.¹ She married John Walker. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Front Street, Yarm, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Walker.²

     John Greathead was born in 1721/22 in Halnaby, Croft on Tees, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Mary Frank. He was a civil servant. He married Mary Rainsden, daughter of Henry Rainsden, on 30 May 1744 in Sawyers, Fleet Prison, London, England, by Walter Wyatt. Both John and Mary were from the parish of St Andrews, Holborn. On the supposition that John may have been working in the Salt Duty office or as a secretary to Mark Milbank and the Fleet Prison is just to the East of York Buildings which is where the Headquarters of the Salt Duty was located and Sir Mark Milbank of Halnaby Hall was a Commissioner. Clandestine marriages were common at the time among people who were not resident in a parish or had something to hide. It is believed they had thirteen children but I only know of nine.^1,2,3,6,7 John died on 15 December 1802.¹ John was buried on 17 December 1802 in St Hilda, South Shields, Durham, England.⁸

     Mary Rainsden was born about 1724/25 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.³ She was the daughter of Henry Rainsden. She married John Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Mary Frank, on 30 May 1744 in Sawyers, Fleet Prison, London, England, by Walter Wyatt. Both John and Mary were from the parish of St Andrews, Holborn. On the supposition that John may have been working in the Salt Duty office or as a secretary to Mark Milbank and the Fleet Prison is just to the East of York Buildings which is where the Headquarters of the Salt Duty was located and Sir Mark Milbank of Halnaby Hall was a Commissioner. Clandestine marriages were common at the time among people who were not resident in a parish or had something to hide. It is believed they had thirteen children but I only know of nine.^1,2,4,5,6 Mary died on 30 May 1810.¹ Mary was buried on 3 June 1810 in St Hilda, South Shields, Durham, England.

     Harriot Greathead was born in 1751/52.¹ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Mary Rainsden. She was baptised on 1 April 1752 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Harriot was the twin of Mary and they were baptised together.² Harriot died on 16 October 1752.¹ Harriot was buried in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹

     Mary Greathead was born in 1751/52.¹ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Mary Rainsden. She was baptised on 1 April 1752 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Mary was the twin of Harriot and they were baptised together.² Mary died in 1752.¹ Mary was buried in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹

     Anne Heni/Henrie Greathead was born in 1754.¹ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Mary Rainsden. She was baptised on 19 March 1754 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^2,1,3 She married Robert Blacklock on 15 October 1772 in St Hilda, South Shields, Durham, England, after a lcence had been issued Anne was just 18 and Robert was 23. There are no known children.^1,2,4

     Robert Blacklock was born about 1749. He married Anne Heni/Henrie Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Mary Rainsden, on 15 October 1772 in St Hilda, South Shields, Durham, England, after a lcence had been issued Anne was just 18 and Robert was 23. There are no known children.^1,2,3