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     Jessie Greathead was born on 22 January 1921 in Auckland, Durham, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of William Edward Greathead and Cicely Attle. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 43 Victoria, Witton Le Wear, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Edward Greathead.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Jessie Greathead was listed as living at 12 Llewellyn Crescent, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, Jessie was staying with her Aunt and Uncle, William and Lily Pipe.⁵ She married Joseph Luke Biggins in 1939 in Don Valley Register Office, Don Valley, Yorkshire, England.^6,7,8 Her husband Joseph died on 1972 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England.⁹ Jessie died in June 1995 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, aged 74.¹⁰

     Lily Greathead was born on 10 June 1911 in Auckland, Durham, England.² She was the daughter of William Edward Greathead and Cicely Attle. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 43 Victoria, Witton Le Wear, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Edward Greathead.³ She married William Pipe in 1931 in Auckland, Durham, England.^4,5 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Lily was listed as living at 12 Llewellyn Crescent, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, with her husband William. William was a collier hewer living with his wife and niece Jessie Greathead.⁶

     Nora Greathead was born in 1918 in Auckland, Durham, England.² She was the daughter of William Edward Greathead and Cicely Attle. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 43 Victoria, Witton Le Wear, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Edward Greathead.³ She married Stanley Burnett, son of John Hassell Burnett, on 17 April 1940 in Register Office, Durham, England, The ceremony was witnessed by George Greathead and Ruth Belton.⁴ Stanley and Nora had two poodles.⁵ Stanley and Nora emigrated to Australia in 1970's following the daughters who had emigrated earlier.⁶

     John Greathead was born on 30 April 1916 in Auckland, Durham, England.^4,5 He was the son of William Edward Greathead and Cicely Attle. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 43 Victoria, Witton Le Wear, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Edward Greathead.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John Greathead was listed as living at 43 Victoria Cottages, Crook and Willington, Durham, England, with his parents John was a colliery hewer.⁷ He married Ruth Belton, daughter of J W Belton, in 1940 in Durham, England, Performed by Rev E W Ewbank of Bishop Auckland. The bride wore dress of blue morocain with accessories to tone. Carried pink carnations. Attended by sister Miss Eva Belton who wore gown of green morocain and carried pink carnations and white roses. George Greathead was best man. Reception followed at Carwood Methodist schoolroom.^8,9 John died in March 1989 in Durham, England, aged 72.¹⁰

     George Greathead was born on 3 January 1925 in Auckland, Durham, England.^2,3 He was the son of William Edward Greathead and Cicely Attle. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register George Greathead was listed as living at 43 Victoria Cottages, Crook and Willington, Durham, England, with his parents George was a brick letter at brickworks.⁴ George was best man to his brother John at his wedding to Ruth in 1940.⁵ George applied to join the Durham Home Guard on 10 February 1942 and was accepted on 16 March 1942 serving in 15th Battalion in WW2. He was discharged on 23 March 1944 to join HM forces. He gave his address as 42 Victoria Cottages, Howden le Wear, Durham, England.⁶ He married Annie Slee in 1944 in Durham, England.⁷ George died in May 1987 in Durham, England, aged 62.⁸

     James Greathead was born in January 1899 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Francis Rice Greathead and Sarah Ann Bush. He was baptized privately on 11 October 1900 in St John the Baptist, Owlerton, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, by H A Goodwin. His father was listed as an engineer.¹ James died in October 1900 in 13 Cuthbert Road, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, aged 1.^1,3 James was buried on 15 October 1900 in St Phillip and Wardsend Cemetery, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, James was only 22 months old.^1,4

     Joseph Edward Stones married Annie Headon Varley in 1908 in Bramley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.² Joseph was a coalminer at the time of his son Cyril's birth in 1909.³ Joseph died before 1936 Joseph was maimed and killed by lead poisoning while working in a lead mine.^1,3

     Walter Storer was born on 30 December 1863 in Aucklands Yard, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England.^3,4 He was the son of Joseph Storer and Ellen Holmes.⁵ He married Sarah Ann Britt on 13 September 1885 in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Hill and Emily Storer. Walter was a clerk living in Lordsmill Street and Sarah lived at Church Alley.⁶ Walter was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 19 Durrant Road, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, Walter was a telegraph clerk living with his wife and son and an unnamed daughter who was listed as under one year old. The family had a young fourteen year old girl as their general servant.⁷ Walter was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 431 Shoreham Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Walter was a clerk in manufacturing living with his wife and family.^8,9 Walter was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 433 Shoreham Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Walter was a clerk living with his wife and five of his children, his son-in-law and grandson in their six roomed home. Walter and Sarah had eight children, three of which died before 1911. One was the infant girl who appeared in the 1891 census.¹⁰ He was a clerk, working at Walker and Halls, Howard Street, Sheffield. in 1922.⁸ Walter died in 1923 in Wortley, Yorkshire, England.^1,11,8

     John Morley was born about 1805 in Conisbrough, Yorkshire, England.² He married Harriot Simpson on 18 February 1827 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England.³ John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Conisbrough, Yorkshire, England, John was a joiner living with his wife and children.⁴ His wife Harriot died on 1846 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England.⁵ He married Ann Belk in 1849 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England.^2,6,7 John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Post Office Street, Conisbrough, Yorkshire, England, John was a Master carpenter and Joiner living with his wife and two lodgers, John Myers and Arthur Edwin Knight.⁸ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Conisbrough, Yorkshire, England, John was a joiner living with his wife, son, daughter and grandson. I suspect his grandson was taken on as his apprentice.⁹

     William Rayner was a shoemaker. William died before 1898.¹

     John Bush was born about 1831 in Oxton, Nottinghamshire, England.² He married Jane Walker in 1855 in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, England.^2,3 John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Curmen Farm, Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire, England, John was a wagoner living with his wife and two small children.⁴ His wife Jane died on 1862 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.⁵ He married Mary Pawson, daughter of William Pawson, in 1862 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.^2,6 John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Woodseats Holmhurst, Norton, Yorkshire, England, John was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and their children.⁷

     Frederick Harris married Phoebe Rebecca Greathead, daughter of Samuel Greathead and Dinah Ann Westbury, in 1905 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹

     Denise Greathead was born on 15 October 1957 in Salford, Lancashire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Arthur Greathead and Joyce Hull. She married William Cook in 1982 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.⁴ Denise was the family historian.¹ Denise died before 2003.¹

     William Law was born about 1816 in Weston Favell, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.² He married Eliza Frisby on 1 April 1839 in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, England, William was a shoemaker.^2,3,4 His wife Eliza died on 1860 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.⁵ He married Mary A Denton in 1869 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.^2,6 William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Weston Favell, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, William was a maltster, Charles Daniels his son in law was also living in the household, he was a gardener.⁷ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Stockdale yard, Weston Favell, Northampton, Northamptonshire, England, William was a maltste. Living in the household is Elizabeth Daniels his daughter in law, a laundresss and his granddaughter Ellen M Daniels.^8,2 William died in 1887 in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.⁹

     Christopher Harper was born about 1827 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.³ He married Esther Naylor. He was a power lawn weaver in 1883. Christopher was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 19 Taylors Row, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.⁴

     John Holmes was born about 1844 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.^2,3 He married Ann Marsh in 1860 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.⁴ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 6 Brown Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, John was a picture frame maker living with his wife and children.⁵ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 55 Arundel Lane, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, John was a picture frame maker.^2,6 John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 229 Myrtle Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, John was a picture frame manufacturer living with his wife and children, Albert age 20, Annie aged 15, Charles aged 9, Isabella aged 7 and Alice aged 5.⁷

     Ethel May Kemp was born on 8 July 1900.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Kemp.³ She married Arthur William Greathead, son of Arthur William Greathead and Ada Elizabeth Evetts, 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.^1,4,5 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ethel was listed as living at 90 Reddings Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her husband Arthur. And their sons Arnold and Brian. Arthur was a Ticket Inspector Birmingham City Transport.² Ethel died on 12 September 1980 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 80.^1,6