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     James Thomas Greathead was born on 9 October 1811 in Gillingham, Kent, England.^2,1 He was the son of Samuel Greathead and Ann Sole. He was baptised on 4 November 1811 in Wesleyan Chapel (White Chapel), Rochester, Kent, England.^1,3 James moved to Lowestoft about 1828 where he formed his academy around 1839 in the parish of St Peters, Suffolk.^3,1 He married Ann Astle, daughter of Thomas Astle and Mary Gargrave, on 16 July 1840 in St Anne, Limehouse, London, England, of full age by licence on 14 Jul 1840 . The ceremony was witnessed by Joseph Thomas Astle and Rachel Astle, officiated by R Rawlins. The licence was taken out on 14 Jul 1840. James was a schoolmaster in St Peters in Suffolk.^4,1,5,6,7 James was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in South Terrace, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, James was listed as scholistic living with his wife.⁸ James was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Church Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, Thomas Astle aged nine, Thomas Harrison ages twelve, Harry Symonds aged twelve are boarders; and Caroline Shawl, servant aged twenty-one. James was a private schoolmaster.^1,9 James was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in High Street, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, James was a classical mathmatics and commercial teacher. His wife and children were living with him.¹⁰ James was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Cricklade, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, Both James and Ann are listed as scholastic. There were eight pupils boarding with the household.¹¹ He was declared to be a Gentleman in 1874. James was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 St Johns Hill Grove, Battersea, London, England, James was a professional artist; a painter.¹² His wife Ann died on 19 August 1882 in 7 Aspley Road, Wandsworth, London, England, She died from Acute Brights disease which she suffered for one month and Uroemia 30 hours. Her death was certified by E F Weatherhead MRCS
Her son Eugene Greathead was the informant and was present at her death. He registered the death on 21 August 1882 with G Howick who was the Registrar.^13,1 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Maybury, 27 London Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England, he was listed as the father of Ernest Vincent Greathead
James was widowed and living on his own means.¹⁴ He died on 23 February 1902 in Maybury, 27 London Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England, aged 90 He died from senile decay. The death was certified by F Hinde MD. His son Ernest Vincent Greathead was the informant and his death was registered at Sawbridge on 24 February 1902 with Geo E W Akerman who was the Registrar.^15,1

     Ann Astle was born in 1819 in Gracechurch Street, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Astle and Mary Gargrave. She married James Thomas Greathead, son of Samuel Greathead and Ann Sole, on 16 July 1840 in St Anne, Limehouse, London, England, of full age by licence on 14 Jul 1840 . The ceremony was witnessed by Joseph Thomas Astle and Rachel Astle, officiated by R Rawlins. The licence was taken out on 14 Jul 1840. James was a schoolmaster in St Peters in Suffolk.^3,1,4,5,6 In the census of 6 June 1841 in South Terrace, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of James Thomas Greathead.⁷ In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the wife of James Thomas Greathead.^1,8 In the census of 7 April 1861 in High Street, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, she was listed as the wife of James Thomas Greathead Ann was a teacher of music.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Cricklade, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, she was listed as the wife of James Thomas Greathead Both James and Ann are listed as scholastic. There were eight pupils boarding with the household.¹⁰ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 St Johns Hill Grove, Battersea, London, England, she was listed as the wife of James Thomas Greathead.¹¹ She died on 19 August 1882 in 7 Aspley Road, Wandsworth, London, England, She died from Acute Brights disease which she suffered for one month and Uroemia 30 hours. Her death was certified by E F Weatherhead MRCS
Her son Eugene Greathead was the informant and was present at her death. He registered the death on 21 August 1882 with G Howick who was the Registrar.^12,1

     Beatrice E Harris was born about 1885. She married Claud Ernest Greathead, son of Eugene Charles Greathead C E and Elizabeth Sophia Worville, in 1914 in Fulham, London, England.^1,2 She died in 1944 in Uxbridge, London, England.³

     Francis Henry Dewhirst was born about 1875. He was the son of Henry Dewhirst. He was a colliery hewer who worked below ground. He married Maggie Boulby, daughter of Henry Boulby, on 24 March 1913 in Parish Church of Crofton, York, Yorkshire, England, Francis lived in Spring Hill, Crofton 1913, Maggie lived in High Street, Crofton 1913.²

     Maggie Boulby was born about 1887. She was the daughter of Henry Boulby. She married Francis Henry Dewhirst, son of Henry Dewhirst, on 24 March 1913 in Parish Church of Crofton, York, Yorkshire, England, Francis lived in Spring Hill, Crofton 1913, Maggie lived in High Street, Crofton 1913.²

     Patricia Green married Thomas Greathead, son of John George Greathead and Harriet Frances Spence, in 1954 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.^1,2 Her husband Thomas died on 1968 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.³

     Margaret Isobel Hope was born on 26 June 1913 She was often referred to as Bella.³ She married Thomas Greathead, son of John George Greathead and Harriet Frances Spence, in 1940 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.^1,4 She died in 1973 in South Shields, Durham, England.⁵

     Edward Russell was born on 7 July 1921 in Warrington, Warwickshire, England, Edward's mothers maiden name was Beddard.^2,3 He married Hazel M Greathead, daughter of John George Greathead and Harriet Frances Spence, in 1944 in Durham, England.⁴ He died in June 1996 in Warrington, Warwickshire, England, aged 74.⁵

     George Greathead was born on 7 January 1913 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of George Greathead and Lily Harding. He was a beltman in the coalmine. He married Margaret Dewhirst, daughter of Francis Henry Dewhirst and Maggie Boulby, on 30 October 1937 in Birmingham Registry Office, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, They married in Birmingham in a last attempt to get out of mining, but Margaret could not take to city life so they returned back to the North shortly after their marriage which was witnessed by I and W Whitehead. George was living at 51 Wandsworth Rd, Small Heath and Margaret in Elsinoie, Harrogate Rd, Alwoodley.^3,1 He died in May 1991 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, aged 78.⁴

     Margaret Dewhirst was born on 23 November 1916 in Chapel Cottages, Crofton, Yorkshire, England.² She was the daughter of Francis Henry Dewhirst and Maggie Boulby. She was a domestic servant. She married George Greathead, son of George Greathead and Lily Harding, on 30 October 1937 in Birmingham Registry Office, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, They married in Birmingham in a last attempt to get out of mining, but Margaret could not take to city life so they returned back to the North shortly after their marriage which was witnessed by I and W Whitehead. George was living at 51 Wandsworth Rd, Small Heath and Margaret in Elsinoie, Harrogate Rd, Alwoodley.^3,4 Her husband George died on May 1991 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, aged 78.⁵ She died on 2 November 1993 in Locker March Residential Home, 36 Ellison Street, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, aged 76.⁶ The will of Margaret was proved on 23 January 1995 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her effects were valued at not exceeding £125,000.⁷

     William Huitson was born on 4 August 1826 in Ingleton, Staindrop, Teesdale, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Huitson and Ann Allen. He was baptised on 3 September 1826 in Staindrop, Teesdale, Durham, England.¹ He was an apprentice joiner at Hilton in 1841. He married Elizabeth Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Mary Bland, on 6 November 1854 in St Mary, Barnard Castle, Teesdale, Durham, England, Elizabeth was Williams first wife and the ceremony was witnessed by John Davis and Ann Thompson.^1,3,4 His wife Elizabeth died on 15 September 1860 in Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England, Elizabeth died from exhaustion from a difficult labour. Since no registration of a child can be found it is assumed the child was still born.^1,4 William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England, William was a master joiner and was living with his children and housekeeper Margaret Greathead who was the sister of his dead wife. The enumerator wrote thier surname down incorrectly as Hewitson.⁵ He married Margaret Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Mary Bland, on 26 March 1862 in Darlington, Durham, England, Margaret was William's second wife. He was previously married to her sister Elizabeth who died in 1861. The ceremony was witnessed by John Wharton and Robert Wilson.^1,6,2 His wife Margaret died on 14 December 1889 in Aldwark, Yorkshire, England.^1,4,2,7 He was recorded as a Farm Bailiff and later Estate Agent in 1890.⁸ He died on 19 November 1902 in Aldwark, Yorkshire, England, aged 76.^1,9 He was buried in Aldwark Churchyard, Easingwold, Yorkshire, England, with his wife Margaret.^1,10 There is a modern house called "Huitson House" standing on the site of Williams old dwelling place, there are listed buildings at the back of the house, arched barns, where he housed his donkeys and carts. William ands his sons were carpenter, joiners, who worked on the buiding of Aldwark Manor, built by Lord Walshingam as a wedding present for his daughter Mary, possibly about 1865.¹⁰

     Elizabeth Greathead was born in 1823 in Killerby, Darlington, Durham, England.² She was the daughter of John Greathead and Mary Bland. She was baptised on 2 November 1823 in St Mary, Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England, Elizabeth's father was described as a husbandman.^3,4,5 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Hilton, Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England,she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Elizabeth was a dress maker.^6,7 She married William Huitson, son of William Huitson and Ann Allen, on 6 November 1854 in St Mary, Barnard Castle, Teesdale, Durham, England, Elizabeth was Williams first wife and the ceremony was witnessed by John Davis and Ann Thompson.^1,8,3 She died on 15 September 1860 in Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England, Elizabeth died from exhaustion from a difficult labour. Since no registration of a child can be found it is assumed the child was still born.^1,3 She was buried in 1860 in Ingleton Cemetery with father and mother, gravestone is near to the church entrance.¹

     Margaret Greathead was born in 1837 in Killerby, Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Mary Bland. She was baptised on 7 May 1837 in Denton, Durham, England.³ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Hallow well House, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Hilton, Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England,she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Margaret was a scholar.^5,6 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England, she was listed as the sister in law of William Huitson.⁷ She married William Huitson, son of William Huitson and Ann Allen, on 26 March 1862 in Darlington, Durham, England, Margaret was William's second wife. He was previously married to her sister Elizabeth who died in 1861. The ceremony was witnessed by John Wharton and Robert Wilson.^1,8,9 She died on 14 December 1889 in Aldwark, Yorkshire, England.^1,3,9,10 She was buried in 1889 in Aldwark Churchyard, Easingwold, Yorkshire, England, her husband was buried in the same plot a few years later.^1,11

     Ada Jane Greathead was born on 14 March 1911 in 7 Balmers Street, Houghton le Spring, Durham, England.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Joseph Henry Greathead and Ann Carr. In the census of 2 April 1911 in Balmers Buildings, Houghton le Spring, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Henry Greathead.⁵ She married William Stanley Smith in 1935 in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England.^1,6 She died in 1984.²

     William Stanley Smith was born in Ryhope, Sunderland, Durham, England.¹ He married Ada Jane Greathead, daughter of Joseph Henry Greathead and Ann Carr, in 1935 in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England.^1,3 He died in 1971.²