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     Jane Ridsdale was born in February 1795.¹ She was the daughter of William Ridsdale and Jane Reynold.

     Elizabeth Calvin was born about 1760.³ She married Thomas Ridsdale, son of James Ridsdale and Elizabeth Robinson, in 1794 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.² Her husband Thomas died on 1835.² Elizabeth was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England, Elizabeth was of independant means.⁴ Elizabeth died in 1842 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^2,5 Elizabeth was buried on 21 August 1842 in St Anne, Catterick, Yorkshire, England.^2,3

     William Ridsdale was born on 7 July 1796.¹ He was the son of Thomas Ridsdale and Elizabeth Calvin.

     Ann Mary Ridsdale was born on 24 July 1799.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Ridsdale and Elizabeth Calvin. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Elizabeth Ridsdale.² Ann died in 1855 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^3,4 Ann was buried on 4 June 1855 in St Anne, Catterick, Yorkshire, England.⁵

     Thomas Roger Ridsdale was born on 25 December 1801.¹ He was the son of Thomas Ridsdale and Elizabeth Calvin.

     Roger Ridsdale was born on 17 July 1803.¹ He was the son of Thomas Ridsdale and Elizabeth Calvin. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Ridsdale.²

     Ada Elizabeth Evetts was born in 1873 in Sheldon, Warwickshire, England.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of William Evetts.⁵ She married Arthur William Greathead, son of William Greathead and Jane Elizabeth Ingerthorpe, 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.^6,7 In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of Arthur William Greathead.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 52 Harvey Road, Yardley, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Arthur William Greathead.⁹ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 52 Harvey Road, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, she was listed as the wife of Arthur William Greathead.¹⁰ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ada was listed as living at 52 Harvey Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her husband Arthur. And their children Doris, Gwendoline and Daisy. Arthur was a skilled joiner.¹¹ Her husband Arthur died on 27 September 1940 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 69.^1,12 Ada died on 30 December 1952 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,13

     Cyril Bernard Greathead was born on 14 May 1911 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.^2,3 He was the son of Arthur William Greathead and Ada Elizabeth Evetts. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 52 Harvey Road, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Greathead.⁴ He married Lilian Florence Garner in 1934 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Cyril was listed as living at 20 Yew Tree Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his wife Lilian. Cyril was a greengrocer dealer.³ Cyril died in 1953 in 116 Rectory Park Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^6,7 Cyril was buried in January 1953 in Yardley Cemetery, Yardley Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁸ Cyril did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 4 March 1953 to Lilian his widow in Birmingham. His effects were valued at £1,655 16s 10d.⁷

     Frederick William Greathead was born on 28 April 1907 in Mill Lane, Solihull, Warwickshire, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of Frederick Thomas Greathead and Jessie Tarplee. In the census of 2 April 1911 in Mill Lane, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Frederick Thomas Greathead.⁵ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 101 Wharfdale Road, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, he was listed as the son of Frederick Thomas Greathead.⁶ He married Hilda Beatrice Gunn in 1931 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Frederick was listed as living at 30 Kennington Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, England, with his wife Hilda. And their son David. Frederick was a universal grinder.⁴ Hilda was sadly afflicted with arthritis and was eventually bed ridden and virtually paralysed. Frederick looked after her until her death.^8,9 His wife Hilda died on 2 July 1974 in Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England, aged 71.^9,10 Frederick died on 11 October 1984 in 6 Sunnyside Road, Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England, aged 77 from lung cancer.^8,2,11,12 He was buried on 17 October 1984 in The Cemetery, Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England, in plot 221 Entry No.14137 & 14138.¹⁰ Administration papers were issued with a will on 20 May 1985 in Bristol. His effects were described at not exceeding £40,000.¹²

     Hilda Beatrice Gunn was born on 1 July 1903 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3 She married Frederick William Greathead, son of Frederick Thomas Greathead and Jessie Tarplee, in 1931 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Hilda was listed as living at 30 Kennington Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, England, with her husband Frederick. And their son David. Frederick was a universal grinder.³ Hilda was sadly afflicted with arthritis and was eventually bed ridden and virtually paralysed. Frederick looked after her until her death.^5,6 Hilda died on 2 July 1974 in Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England, aged 71.^6,7 She was buried on 8 July 1974 in The Cemetery, Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England, in plot 221. The inscription reads: Hilda B Greathead died 2 July 1974, aged 71. In loving memory, at rest with the Lord.⁷

     Gwendoline Iris Greathead was born on 19 July 1914 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Arthur William Greathead and Ada Elizabeth Evetts. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 52 Harvey Road, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur William Greathead.⁴ She married Michael P Carroll in 1936 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, After the marriage it was discovered that Michael was already married and therefore he was a bigamist and his actual surname was Kennedy. The marriage was annulled and Michael was jailed.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Gwendoline Iris Greathead was listed as living at 52 Harvey Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her parents Gwendoline was an electrical accessories viewer.⁶ She married Satcha Leonard Perry in 1973 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁷ Gwendoline died in October 1994 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 80.⁸

     Doris Rose Greathead was born on 28 March 1913 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^3,4 She was the daughter of Arthur William Greathead and Ada Elizabeth Evetts. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 52 Harvey Road, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur William Greathead.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Doris Rose Greathead was listed as living at 52 Harvey Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her parents Doris was a confectionery cake maker.⁶ She married Arthur H Langley in 1963 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁷ Doris died in March 1993 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁸

     Daisy Elizabeth Greathead was born on 27 April 1903 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.^3,4 She was the daughter of Arthur William Greathead and Ada Elizabeth Evetts. She was baptised on 20 May 1903 in Christ Church, Sparkbrook, Warwickshire, England, the family lived in 413 Goldsmithillock Road and her father was a carpenter.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 52 Harvey Road, Yardley, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur William Greathead she was at school.⁶ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 52 Harvey Road, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur William Greathead Daisy was a macghine hand making electrical fittings for J H Tucker & Co in Kings Road, Hay Mills, Birmingham.⁷ She witnessed the marriage of Gladys Lilian Greathead and Arthur Roberts on 25 October 1924 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England.^8,9 She witnessed the marriage of Arthur William Greathead and Ethel May Kemp on 2 May 1925 in St Andrew, Bordesley, Warwickshire, England.^1,10,9 She married Edwin F Morris on 8 December 1928 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read on 18 and 25 November and 2 December. The ceremony was witnessed by Sydney Morris and Arthur William Greathead. Edwin was a sheet metal worker.^11,9 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Daisy Elizabeth Morris was listed as living at 52 Harvey Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her parents Daisy was an electrical accessories viewer.¹² Daisy died in 1974 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹³

     Winifred May Greathead was born on 6 December 1901 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.³ She was the daughter of Arthur William Greathead and Ada Elizabeth Evetts. She was baptised on 5 January 1902 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, her family lived in Hay Mills and her father was a carpenter.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 52 Harvey Road, Yardley, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur William Greathead she was at school.⁵ She married Thomas Cyril Hutchins in 1919 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Winifred was listed as living at 50 Harvey Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her husband Thomas. Thomas was a house decorator and painter.⁷ Her husband Thomas died on 1957 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁸ Winifred died on 14 December 1984 aged 83.⁹

     Gladys Lilian Greathead was born on 6 June 1900 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.^3,4,2,5 She was the daughter of Arthur William Greathead and Ada Elizabeth Evetts. She was baptised on 15 July 1900 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, the family lived in Hay Mills and her father was a carpenter.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 2 Kingweston Villas, Flora Road, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur William Greathead.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 52 Harvey Road, Yardley, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur William Greathead she was at school.⁸ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 52 Harvey Road, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur William Greathead Gladys was a pawnbrokers assistant working for Mr A E Morkboys in Shelcock Road in Birmingham.⁹ She married Arthur Roberts on 25 October 1924 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read on 5, 12 and 19 October. The ceremony was witnessed by A W Greathead and D E Greathead. Arthur was a wine cleaner, Gladys was a pawnbroker's assistant.^10,11 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Gladys was listed as living at 8 Keats grove, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her husband Arthur. Arthur was a wire cleaner and an ARP Warden.¹² Gladys died in 1979 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹³

     Alice Sleddon was born on 14 October 1906 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Sleddon and Ann Salthouse. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 5 Limpsfield Road, Brightside, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Sleddon.³ She married Cyril Greathead, son of George Edwin Greathead and Edith Woolley, on 26 February 1927 in The Register Office, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, By certificate Cyril age 21 to Alice age 20 witnessed by William Sleddon and Emily Meredith
Alice lived at 41 Limpsfieth Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Alice was listed as living at 35 Westnall Terrace, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, with her husband Cyril. And their daughter Irene. Cyril was a railway shunter.⁵ Alice died in 1959 in Wortley, Yorkshire, England.⁶

     Arthur Roberts was born on 13 May 1899.² He married Gladys Lilian Greathead, daughter of Arthur William Greathead and Ada Elizabeth Evetts, on 25 October 1924 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read on 5, 12 and 19 October. The ceremony was witnessed by A W Greathead and D E Greathead. Arthur was a wine cleaner, Gladys was a pawnbroker's assistant.^3,2 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Arthur was listed as living at 8 Keats grove, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his wife Gladys. Arthur was a wire cleaner and an ARP Warden.⁴

     Edwin F Morris married Daisy Elizabeth Greathead, daughter of Arthur William Greathead and Ada Elizabeth Evetts, on 8 December 1928 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read on 18 and 25 November and 2 December. The ceremony was witnessed by Sydney Morris and Arthur William Greathead. Edwin was a sheet metal worker.^1,2

     Thomas Cyril Hutchins was born on 21 December 1896 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.¹ He married Winifred May Greathead, daughter of Arthur William Greathead and Ada Elizabeth Evetts, in 1919 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Thomas was listed as living at 50 Harvey Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his wife Winifred. Thomas was a house decorator and painter.³ Thomas died in 1957 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁴

     Sarah Dowson was born on 14 November 1873.^2,3 She married Arthur John Moore in 1896 in Darlington, Durham, England.^1,4 Her husband Arthur died on 1908 in Darlington, Durham, England, Arthur sadly hanged himself.^1,5 She married Robert Greathead, son of John George Greathead and Margaret Anne Moore, in 1909 in Darlington, Durham, England, Robert and Sarah met on a railway station.^6,7,8 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 7 Leymour Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert Greathead.⁹ In the census of 19 June 1921 in Nags Head House, Rainton Gate, West Rainton, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert Greathead.¹⁰ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Sarah was listed as living at 5 St Andrews Place, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, with her husband Robert. And their children Leonard and Ruby. Robert was and cart and wheel wright.¹¹ Sarah died in 1952 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England.¹²

     Michael Yarker married Eleanor Fidler.

     Eleanor Fidler married Michael Yarker.

     Mary A Potts was born in 1900 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Potts and Elizabeth Musgrave. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 15 Beech Street, Benwell, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the daughter of Robert Potts.² She married Ralph Greathead by certificate, son of John Greathead and Isabella Freeman, on 13 January 1926 in Sunderland, Durham, England, The marriage was witnesssed by R H Kennedy and FI Urner. Ralph was a shipyard labourer and Mary lived at 17 Vinet Street, Sunderland.³ Mary died in 1937 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁴