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     Donald Andrew Greathead was born on 25 June 1930 in Pretoria, South Africa.^1,2 He was the son of Percy Major Bright Greathead and Stella Gwendoline Beckwith. He married Ann Marion Hardy on 12 December 1953 in Pretoria, South Africa.¹ He married Johanna Magritha Roodt on 5 April 1979 Johanna had children from a previous marriage.¹ Donald died on 12 March 2018 in South Africa aged 87.²

     Ann Marion Hardy was born on 12 June 1934 in South Africa.¹ She married Donald Andrew Greathead, son of Percy Major Bright Greathead and Stella Gwendoline Beckwith, on 12 December 1953 in Pretoria, South Africa.¹ Ann died on 16 September 1977 in South Africa aged 43.^1,2 Ann was buried in Pretoria, South Africa.¹

     Dudley Mackenzie Greathead was born in Pretoria, South Africa.¹ He was the son of Walter Turnbull Greathead and Flora Mackenzie. He married Kathleen Griffiths in Pretoria, South Africa.¹ Dudley died on 13 October 1943. Dudley was buried in Rebecca Street Cemetery, Pretoria West, South Africa.^1,3

     John Bright Greathead was born on 7 February 1932 in Pretoria, South Africa.^1,2 He was the son of Percy Major Bright Greathead and Stella Gwendoline Beckwith. He married Denise Woods in 1959 in Pretoria, South Africa.¹ John and Denise were divorced on 5 February 1965 in Pretoria, South Africa.¹ He married Marjorie Rogers in 1966 in South Africa.^1,3 His wife Marjorie died on 2015 in Peterborough, Lincolnshire, England.^4,5 John died on 2 January 2017 in Lincolnshire, England, aged 84.^6,7 John was buried on 31 January 2017 in South Lincolnshire Crematorium, Surfleet, Lincolnshire, England.⁶

     Malcolm Robert Greathead was born on 14 August 1937 in Pretoria, South Africa.^1,2,3 He was the son of Percy Major Bright Greathead and Stella Gwendoline Beckwith. Malcolm died on 8 September 2014 in South Africa aged 77 due to natural causes, he was unmarried.^1,4 Malcolm was buried in Rebecca Street Cemetery, Pretoria West, South Africa, he was buried him alongside his father Percy Major Bright and uncles Walter Turnbull and Dudley McKenzie.⁴

     Marjorie Rogers was born on 27 February 1939 in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England, Marjorie's mothers maiden name was Morris.^1,3,4 Marjorie emigrated to South Africa in 1965.³ She married John Bright Greathead, son of Percy Major Bright Greathead and Stella Gwendoline Beckwith, in 1966 in South Africa.^1,3 Marjorie died in 2015 in Peterborough, Lincolnshire, England.^5,6 Her body was cremated on 9 February 2015 in South Lincolnshire Crematorium, Surfleet, Lincolnshire, England.⁵

     Florence Hannah Field was born on 31 January 1876.⁴ She married Sidney Arthur Greathead, son of William Greathead and Ann Sophia Ellis, in 1901 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 171 Holyhead Road, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Sidney Arthur Greathead.⁶ She was running a pub until her death. In the census of 19 June 1921 in Royal Oak Hotel, 171 Holyhead Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Arthur S Greathead.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Florence was listed as living at 171-175 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her husband Sidney. And their children Sidney, Frank, Leonard and Florence. Sidney was a manager and Licencee.⁴ Her son Leonard died on 9 June 1945 aged 40.^1,8,9 Florence received Administration on her son Leonard's effects on 8 March 1946.⁹ Florence's son Frank and his wife Nellie flew back to England just in time for his mother to regain consciousness, speak to them for a couple of hours and she died that morning. Florence Hannah Field died on 20 August 1968 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 92.^10,11,12 Her body was cremated her daughter Florence Arrowsmith who lived at Royal Oak, Holyhead Road, Hansworth Bimingham requested the cremation. Florence's ashes were scattered on 27 August 1968 in Sandwell Valley Crematorium, Newton Road, Sandwell, Warwickshire, England.¹²

     Leonard Greathead was born on 10 May 1905 in Royal Oak Hotel, 171 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3,4,5 He was the son of Sidney Arthur Greathead and Florence Hannah Field. He was baptised on 13 September 1905 in St James, Handsworth, Warwickshire, England, his family live in 171 Holyhead Road and his father was the publican.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 171 Holyhead Road, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of Sidney Arthur Greathead He was at school.⁷ In the census of 19 June 1921 in Royal Oak Hotel, 171 Holyhead Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur S Greathead Leonard was a driver working for Brewers Smethwick Motor City Company.⁸ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Leonard Greathead was listed as living at 171-175 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his parents Leonard was a barman.⁵ He died on 9 June 1945 in 153 Yardley Green Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 40 Leonard's usual address was 171 Holyhead Road, Birmingham. He was unmarried.^1,9,10 Leonard did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 8 March 1946 to his mother Florence in Birmingham. His effects were valued at £297 19s 8d.¹⁰

     Sidney Harold Greathead was born on 14 April 1904 in Royal Oak Hotel, 171 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^3,4,5 He was the son of Sidney Arthur Greathead and Florence Hannah Field. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 171 Holyhead Road, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of Sidney Arthur Greathead He was at school.⁶ In the census of 19 June 1921 in Royal Oak Hotel, 171 Holyhead Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur S Greathead Sidney was a pattern maker working for Brewers Smethwick Motor City Company.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Sidney Harold Greathead was listed as living at 171-175 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his parents Sydney was a pattern maker in wood and metal.⁵ He married Alice May Millard in 1958 in Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England.⁸ Sidney died in 1981 in Sandwell, Lancashire, England.^2,9