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     Elizabeth Greathead was born on 9 December 1904 in Albany Terrace, Grangetown, Sunderland, Durham, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Elizabeth Mary Parker. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 24 Spelter Works Road, New Hendon, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Elizabeth Mary Greathead she was at school.⁴ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 24 Spelter Works Road, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Elizabeth Mary Greathead Elizabeth was living with five of her children.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Elizabeth Greathead was listed as living at 3 Lashmere Road, Sunderland, Durham, England, with her parents She was a paper sorter in a paper mill.⁶ This grand lady attended a party thrown by her pals to celebrate her 100th birthday. She was the President of the Tunstall View Townswomen's Guild and put her long life down to her hectic social life. The event was marked by an article in the Sunderland Echo.^7,8,9 Elizabeth died on 18 July 2011 in Sunderland, Durham, England, aged 106 peacefully in hospital.^10,11 Elizabeth was buried on 29 July 2011 in Sunderland Crematorium, Sunderland, Durham, England, following a memorial service at St Aidan's Church, Grangetown on Wednesday 27 July.¹⁰

     Miriam Greathead was born on 12 February 1908 in Albany Terrace, Grangetown, Sunderland, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Elizabeth Mary Parker. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 24 Spelter Works Road, New Hendon, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Elizabeth Mary Greathead she was at school.³ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 24 Spelter Works Road, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Elizabeth Mary Greathead Elizabeth was living with five of her children.⁴ She married Alfred Alcock in 1935 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁵ Her husband Alfred died on 1936 of tuberculosis.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Miriam Alcock was listed as living at 3 Lashmere Road, Sunderland, Durham, England, with her parents She was a paper sorter in a paper mill.⁷ Miriam died on 26 February 1998 in Sunderland, Durham, England, aged 90.^1,8

     Arthur William Greathead was born on 31 March 1871 in Bentley Heath, Solihull, Warwickshire, England.^2,3,4,5,6 He was the son of William Greathead and Jane Elizabeth Ingerthorpe. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.⁷ He was baptised on 14 May 1871 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England, his father was a baker.^8,9 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Bentley Heath, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead Arthur was a scholar.¹⁰ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 3 The Beeches, Montpellier Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the cousin of Thomas Fathers. Arthur was a carpenter.¹¹ He married Ada Elizabeth Evetts, daughter of William Evetts, on 11 April 1898 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William and Sarah Evetts. Arthur was a carpenter.^12,13 Arthur was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 2 Kingweston Villas, Flora Road, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, Arthur was a joiner.¹⁴ Arthur was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 52 Harvey Road, Yardley, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, Arthur was a carpenter and joiner living with his wife and children in their six roomed home.¹⁵ Arthur was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 52 Harvey Road, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, Arthur was a joiner working for S Swift & Son builders based in Alcester Street in Birmingham. He was living with his wife and eight of his nine children Thwere was als a visitor a widow called Ann Maria Tipler.¹⁶ He witnessed the marriage of Daisy Elizabeth Greathead and Edwin F Morris on 8 December 1928 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England.^17,13 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Arthur was listed as living at 52 Harvey Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his wife Ada. And their children Doris, Gwendoline and Daisy. Arthur was a skilled joiner.¹⁸ Arthur died on 27 September 1940 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 69.^2,19 There was a large family all however were deceased by 2003.¹

     Arthur William Greathead was born on 5 January 1899 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3,4,5 He was the son of Arthur William Greathead and Ada Elizabeth Evetts. He was baptised on 5 March 1899 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, his family lived in Small Heath and his father was a carpenter and joiner.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 2 Kingweston Villas, Flora Road, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Greathead.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 52 Harvey Road, Yardley, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Greathead he was at school.⁸ Private 44549 in the Royal Berkshire Regiment 8th Brigade was transferred into the reserve on 8 February 1919. He gave his address as 52 Harvey Road, Yardley, Birmngham. He suffered from shortness of breathe caused by being gased on 4 September 1918.⁹ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 52 Harvey Road, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Greathead Arthur was a conductor working for Birmingham Corporation Tramway Company.¹⁰ He witnessed the marriage of Gladys Lilian Greathead and Arthur Roberts on 25 October 1924 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England.^11,12 He married Ethel May Kemp, daughter of Thomas Kemp, on 2 May 1925 in St Andrew, Bordesley, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Kemp and D E Greathead. Arthur was a tram conductor.^2,13,12 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Arthur was listed as living at 90 Reddings Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his wife Ethel. And their sons Arnold and Brian. Arthur was a Ticket Inspector Birmingham City Transport.⁴ Arthur died on 22 April 1973 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 74.^2,14

     Howard Tom Greathead was born on 20 April 1908 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.^1,3,4 He was the son of Arthur William Greathead and Ada Elizabeth Evetts. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 52 Harvey Road, Yardley, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Greathead.⁵ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 52 Harvey Road, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Greathead.⁶ He witnessed the marriage of Florence Eva Makepeace and Frederick Leslie Greathead on 4 April 1931 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England.^7,8 He married Rose Beatrice Tranter on 11 June 1932 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, after the banns were read on 22 and 29 May and 5 June. The ceremony was witnessed by Frederick L Greathead and E A Canter. Howard was a bus driver.^9,8 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Howard was listed as living at 14 Tavistock Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his wife Rose. And their children Donald and Doreen. Howard was a Corporation bus driver.⁴ Howard died on 15 March 1966 in 12 Keats Grove, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 57.^1,10,11 Howard was buried in March 1966 in Yardley Cemetery, Yardley Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, after his body was cremated at Yardley Crematorium.¹² Howard did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 29 April 1966 in Birmingham to his widow Rose. His effects were valued at £1304.¹¹

     Donald Edwin Greathead was born on 17 November 1933 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Howard Tom Greathead and Rose Beatrice Tranter. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Donald Edwin Greathead was listed as living at 14 Tavistock Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his parents.⁴ He married Margaret Bourne, daughter of Frank Henry Bourne and Elizabeth Mitchell, in 1956 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2,5 Donald died on 28 January 1988 in 2 Holland Avenue, Knowle, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, aged 54.^1,2,6,7 The will of Donald was proved on 14 October 1988 in Oxford. His effects were valued at £38,476.⁷

     Margaret Bourne was born on 2 November 1934 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Frank Henry Bourne and Elizabeth Mitchell. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Margaret Bourne was listed as living at 46 Audley Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her parents.⁴ She married Donald Edwin Greathead, son of Howard Tom Greathead and Rose Beatrice Tranter, in 1956 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,5,6 Her husband Donald died on 28 January 1988 in 2 Holland Avenue, Knowle, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, aged 54.^1,5,7,8 M1 Arnold died in July 2005 shortly after Margaret.^1,9 Margaret died in March 2005 in Bournemouth, Dorset, England, aged 70.¹⁰

     Arnold Thomas Greathead was born on 25 November 1930 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3 He was the son of Arthur William Greathead and Ethel May Kemp. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Arnold Thomas Greathead was listed as living at 90 Reddings Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his parents.⁴ Arnold did not marry but lived with Margaret who was his late cousin Donald's wife in LymingtonArnold died in July 2005 shortly after Margaret.^1,5 Arnold died on 28 July 2005 in 12 Knightcrest Park, Milford Road, Everton, Lymington, Hampshire, England, aged 74.^6,5 The will of Arnold was proved on 13 September 2005 in Birmingham to Russell Kevin Crosbee 35 Wychwood Avenue, Knowle, Solihull, W Midlands.⁵

     Rose Beatrice Tranter was born on 10 September 1908.^2,3 She married Howard Tom Greathead, son of Arthur William Greathead and Ada Elizabeth Evetts, on 11 June 1932 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, after the banns were read on 22 and 29 May and 5 June. The ceremony was witnessed by Frederick L Greathead and E A Canter. Howard was a bus driver.^4,5 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Rose was listed as living at 14 Tavistock Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her husband Howard. And their children Donald and Doreen. Howard was a Corporation bus driver.³ Her husband Howard died on 15 March 1966 in 12 Keats Grove, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 57.^1,6,7 She married Walter Ernest Ginever in 1970 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁸ Rose died in 1976 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,9

     Walter John Greathead was born on 15 August 1911 in 7 Severn Grove, Lozells Street, Aston Manor, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Daniel Saunders Greathead and Alice Williams. There is a lovely picture of Alice and Daniel and three children. Arthur, Ivy and baby Walter, sadly baby Daniel had died in infancy. Presumably taken around 1912.⁴ On his scholar's leaving certificate from Lozelle Street School dated 24 July 1925 Walter, after four years he was described as never having been late, with 100% attendance and conduct excellent. He was a school prefect, a very good worker and absolutely trustworthy and reliable.⁴ The Edinburgh Gazette of 8 June 1928 stated that Walter John Greathead had been appointed a Temporary Postman-Messenger during the month of May 1928.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Walter John Greathead was listed as living at 75 Lozells Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his parents Walter was a postman.⁶ He married Susan Emily Groom on 18 November 1939 in St Silas, Lozells, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Leonard George Powell and Elizabeth Maud Groom. Walter was listed as a postman, living at 76 Lozells Street, Lozells and Susan a waitress living at 64 Colindale Road, Kingstanding. Her father George had died.⁷ Walter saw active service in the 1st Battalion Worcestershire Regiment No. 5258246. He was badly wounded in the Normandy Campaign in August 1944 and spent a long time in hospital. He was lame for the remainder of his life. He was awarded the Imperial Service Medal when he retired after 46 years in the Post Office.⁴ His wife Susan died on October 1962 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 56 from cancer. Her daughter Jean nursed her during the illness.⁸ He married Ruby Wood in 1963 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,9 The will of Alice Greathead was proved by Walter John Greathead her son in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, on 11 December 1968 who lived at 12 Meadowside Road, Four Oaks, Sutton Coldfield and was a post office employee.¹⁰ Walter died on 11 January 1981 in 1 Condover Drive, Sutton Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, aged 69 from a heart attack.^1,11,12 Administration papers were issued with a will on 10 March 1981 in Sheffield. His effects were valued at £7,057.¹²

     Ruby Wale was born on 22 January 1910 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.^1,2,3 She married Frederick Roland Wood in 1937 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, Frederick and Ruby had three children.^1,4 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ruby was listed as living at 6 Waddington Avenue, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, with her husband Frederick. And their son John. Frederick was a Post Office Engineer.³ Her husband Frederick died in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, He was employed by GPO Telephones so did not go on ‘active service’.^5,6 She married Walter John Greathead, son of Daniel Saunders Greathead and Alice Williams, in 1963 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,7 Her husband Walter died on 11 January 1981 in 1 Condover Drive, Sutton Farm, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, aged 69 from a heart attack.^1,8,9 Ruby died on 14 January 2004 in 68 Annesley Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, aged 93 Ruby had worked in the Post Office for many years.^10,11 The will of Ruby was proved on 1 March 2004 in Birmingham to her son John Barry Wood.¹¹

     Frederick Roland Wood was born on 4 May 1900 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.^3,4,5 He married Ruby Wale in 1937 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, Frederick and Ruby had three children.^1,6 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Frederick was listed as living at 6 Waddington Avenue, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, with his wife Ruby. And their son John. Frederick was a Post Office Engineer.⁵ Frederick died in 1944 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, He was employed by GPO Telephones so did not go on ‘active service’.^2,7

     Susan Emily Groom was born on 19 August 1906 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3,4 On Susan's leaving certificate from Windsor Street school after seven years on 23 July 1920 she was described as having satisfactory attendance, fairly good punctuality, very good conduct. Her head teacher wrote that she deserved praise for her industry application to work, and good progress was made.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Susan was listed as living at 64 Colindale Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, She was an office waitress living with her mother and siblings.⁵ She married Walter John Greathead, son of Daniel Saunders Greathead and Alice Williams, on 18 November 1939 in St Silas, Lozells, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Leonard George Powell and Elizabeth Maud Groom. Walter was listed as a postman, living at 76 Lozells Street, Lozells and Susan a waitress living at 64 Colindale Road, Kingstanding. Her father George had died.⁶ Susan died in October 1962 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 56 from cancer. Her daughter Jean nursed her during the illness.⁷

     John Mortimer Makin was born on 11 April 1921 in Stockport, Cheshire, England, John's mothers maiden name was Cattrell.^2,3 John served in the RAF during WW2 spending three years in Iraq, then Singapore and finally finnishing the war in Japan.⁴ He married Gertrude Boardman in 1951 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.^4,5 His wife Gertrude died on 1981 in Stafford, Staffordshire, England.^4,6 He married Jean Emily Greathead, daughter of Walter John Greathead and Susan Emily Groom, on 21 May 1988 in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England, after a whirlwind courtship. John proposed to Jean on the night before he set off on a world criuse and they married six weeks after he returned.^7,8 John died in September 2005 in Staffordshire, England, aged 84.^4,9

     Elsie Elizabeth Grattage was born on 15 March 1897 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 She married Arthur Greathead, son of Samuel Greathead and Dinah Ann Westbury, on 31 July 1920 in St Martin, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Annie Nolan and Joseph Greathead. Arthur was a caster and Elsie was an enameler.^1,3,4 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Elsie was listed as living at 14,5 Barford Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her husband Arthur. And their children Arthur and Elsie. Arthur was a caster of non ferrous metals.² Elsie died on 9 February 1983 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 85.^1,5 Elsie was buried in February 1983 in Lodge Hill Cemetery, Weoley Park Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁶

     Arthur William Greathead was born on 17 August 1921 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Arthur Greathead and Elsie Elizabeth Grattage. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Arthur William Greathead was listed as living at 14,5 Barford Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his parents.⁵ He married Mary Elizabeth Webb, daughter of John Webb and Mary Arnold, on 9 September 1944 in St Martin, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,6,2 Arthur died on 16 August 2008 in 5 Middleton Close, Winyates, Redditch, Worcestershire, England, aged 86.^1,7,8 The remains of Arthur was buried on 27 August 2008 in Mappleborough Green Church, Redditch, Worcestershire, England, The Church of the Holy Ascension.^9,1 The will of Arthur was proved on 20 October 2008 to his son Alan Trevor in Birmingham.⁷

     Mary Elizabeth Webb was born on 12 July 1922 in Ilford, Essex, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Webb and Mary Arnold. She married Arthur William Greathead, son of Arthur Greathead and Elsie Elizabeth Grattage, on 9 September 1944 in St Martin, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,3,2 Her husband Arthur died on 16 August 2008 in 5 Middleton Close, Winyates, Redditch, Worcestershire, England, aged 86.^1,4,5 Mary died on 29 September 2020 in Warwickshire, England, aged 98.^6,7

     John Webb was born on 27 January 1869 in East End, London, England.¹ He married Mary Arnold on 3 April 1920.¹ John died on 16 March 1952 aged 83.¹

     Mary Arnold was born on 22 May 1888 in Kensington, London, England.¹ She married John Webb on 3 April 1920.¹ Mary died on 29 September 1969 aged 81.¹

     Derek Arthur Greathead was born on 1 October 1945 in Upton, Malvern, Worcestershire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Arthur William Greathead and Mary Elizabeth Webb. Derek died on 20 February 1947 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 1.^1,3 Derek was buried in February 1947 in Lodge Hill Cemetery, Weoley Park Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁴