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     Matthew Anderson Greathead was born on 23 December 1890 in South Moor, Oxhill, Lanchester, Durham, England.^4,2,5,6 He was the son of William Thomas Greathead and Mary Isabella Anderson. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Hedley Cottages, Kyo, Lanchester, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Thomas Greathead.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Headley Cottages, South Moor, Oxhill, Lanchester, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Thomas Greathead.⁸ He married Jane Isobel Dawson, daughter of George Dawson, on 19 January 1909 in Lanchester, Durham, England, Isabel was the first wife of Mathew and was sometimes called Lizzie.^3,9,10 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 10 Malden Terrace, Anfield Plain, Lanchester, Durham, England, he was listed as a boarder Matthew was a coalminer putter. Matthew, his wife and young son were boarding with John and Henrietta Hall and their family in their three roomed home.¹¹ His wife Jane died on 1914 in Lanchester, Durham, England.¹² He married Ethel Young, daughter of Joseph Young and Mary Jane Morland, on 3 February 1915 in Lanchester, Durham, England, Matthew was believed to be living with the Dr to whom Ethel was a chef.^13,1,3 Matthew gave his address on the absent voters list as 3 Wesley Cottages in Chester-le-Street Division.¹⁴ Matthew was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in Wesley Cottages, Anfield Plane, Durham, England, Matthew was a mine hewer living with his wife children and step daughter, and brothers in law Frederick and James Young.¹⁵ Matthew served with the Durham Home Guard, 6th Battalion in WW2.⁶ Matthew died in 1965 in Durham, England.¹⁶

     Ethel Young was born on 18 February 1892 in Lanchester, Durham, England.³ She was the daughter of Joseph Young and Mary Jane Morland. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Strand Street, Shildon, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Young.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 10 Derwent Terrace, South Pontop, Anfield Plane, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Young.⁵ She married Matthew Anderson Greathead, son of William Thomas Greathead and Mary Isabella Anderson, on 3 February 1915 in Lanchester, Durham, England, Matthew was believed to be living with the Dr to whom Ethel was a chef.^6,1,2 In the census of 19 June 1921 in Wesley Cottages, Anfield Plane, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Matthew Anderson Greathead.⁷ Her husband Matthew died on 1965 in Durham, England.⁸ Ethel died in 1972 in Durham, England.⁹

     Robert Hamilton Greathead was born on 22 May 1920 in Lanchester, Durham, England.³ He was the son of Matthew Anderson Greathead and Ethel Young. In the census of 19 June 1921 in Wesley Cottages, Anfield Plane, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Matthew Anderson Greathead.⁴ Robert applied to join the Durham Home Guard on 19 December 1940 serving in 6th Battalion in WW2. He gave his address as living with his parents in 77 Fourth Street, South Moor. He was discharged on 8 November 1946.⁵ He married Florence Edith Gill in 1944 in Durham, England.^6,1,7 His wife Florence died on 1963 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.⁸ Following the death of his wife their daughters Carole and Linda went to live with their step sister 'Millie' Florence for a while. He worked as deputy overman at the Morrison Busty Colliery until 1964 when he moved to Rainworth and met Mahala and they set up home.⁹ He lived with Mahala Hall in 1964 in England.⁹ In October 1965 he went to work for Rexo the cokeworks.⁹ Robert, Mahala, Linda Carole and Paul moved back up North to Dipton in 1965 where Robert went inro the publican business, then later in Shotton.⁹ His partner Mahala died on 1968 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.¹⁰ Following Mohala's death Robert and his children moved again and he worked in the Easington Colliery until ill health forced him to retire.⁹ He married Jane Cowie on 2 August 1978 in Durham, England.^11,12 Robert died in November 1982 in Durham, England, aged 62 is daughter Carole tells about her fathers love of dancing, saying he was so good at it, men used to ask him to dance with them.^13,7,9

     Ethel Greathead was born in December 1918 in Anfield Plain, Durham, England.^2,1 She was the daughter of Matthew Anderson Greathead and Ethel Young. In the census of 19 June 1921 in Wesley Cottages, Anfield Plane, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Matthew Anderson Greathead.³ She was a ballroom dancer and chef.¹ She married George Mannon Reay, son of Thomas Reay and Elizabeth Mennom, in 1946 in Durham, England, Ethel was George's second wife.^4,1 Ethel was the favourite child of Matthew. She won lots of cups for dancing up until 1951. It is understood she had an affair with the Italian dance instructor.¹ Ethel died in 1979 in Durham, England.^1,5

     James Matthew Anderson Greathead was born on 26 June 1924 in Lanchester, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Matthew Anderson Greathead and Ethel Young. James was in Durham Home Guard, 6th Battalion during WW2.² He married Elizabeth Craig, daughter of Thomas Craig and Caroline Blackburn Garbutt, in 1945 in Durham, England.³ He married June Coulson in 1971 in Durham, England.⁴ James died in October 1990 in Durham, England, aged 66.⁵

     Florence Edith Bertram was born on 23 September 1913 in Auckland, Durham, England, her mothers name was Ainsworth. She was registered in the GRO indexes in 1913 in pen with a reference to an entry in 1919. I believe she was born in 1913 and the register caught up later.^1,2 She married Edward Gill in 1931 in Lanchester, Durham, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Florence was listed as living at 9 Bloemfontein Terrace, Stanley, Durham, England, and her daughter Florence.⁴ Her husband Edward died on 23 May 1940 Private Edward Gill 4455285, 8th Battallion Durham Light Infantry is remembered with honour on column 122 of the Dunkirk Memorial. His wife Florence Edith was living in South Stanley, Durham at the time.⁵ She married Robert Hamilton Greathead, son of Matthew Anderson Greathead and Ethel Young, in 1944 in Durham, England.^6,7,8 Florence died in 1963 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.⁹

     George Mannon Reay was born in 1914 in Lanchester, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Reay and Elizabeth Mennom. He married Jane Grainger in 1937 in Lanchester, Durham, England, This was George's first marriage.^1,3 He married Ethel Greathead, daughter of Matthew Anderson Greathead and Ethel Young, in 1946 in Durham, England, Ethel was George's second wife.^4,1

     Sean Greathead was born on 9 April 1974 in Durham, England.¹ He was the son of James Matthew Anderson Greathead and June Coulson. He married Susan M Smith on 12 April 2003 in Durham, England.^2,3 Sean died on 28 December 2004 in Durham, England, aged 30 an inquest followed his death.^4,3

     Jane Greathead was born in 1901 in Romaldkirk, Yorkshire, England.^3,4,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Mary Jane Gibson. In the census of 31 March 1901 in Headley Cottages, South Moor, Oxhill, Lanchester, Durham, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of William Thomas Greathead.⁵ Jane died in 1902 in Lanchester, Durham, England.⁶

     Elizabeth Armstrong was born on 15 December 1881 in Hebburn, Durham, England.^1,2 She married Jonathan Tinnion in 1908 in Lanchester, Durham, England.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Front Street, South Moor, Stanley, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Jonathan Tinnion.⁴ Her husband Jonathan died on 19 August 1918 in France he was in the Labour Corps no 607862 formerly Private, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers.⁵ On 24 February 1919 Elizabeth received £8 6s 6d as a war gratuity and a further £17 on 10 December that year.⁶ She married Thomas Greathead, son of William Thomas Greathead and Mary Isabella Anderson, in 1921 in Lanchester, Durham, England, Elizabeth was Thomas' second wife.⁷ Her husband Thomas died on 1935 in Lanchester, Durham, England.⁸ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Elizabeth was listed as living at 21 Hillside Place, Gateshead, Durham, England, and her children William, Thomas, Christopher and Isabel|.⁹ Elizabeth died in 1956 in Gateshead, Durham, England.¹⁰

     Thomas Greathead was born on 8 June 1922 in Lanchester, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Armstrong. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Thomas Greathead was listed as living at 21 Hillside Place, Gateshead, Durham, England, with his mother and siblings Thomas was a colliery banksman working above ground.² He married Eleanor Sanders in 1942 in Gateshead, Durham, England.³ Thomas died in December 1975 in Gateshead, Durham, England, aged 53.⁴

     Sarah Isabel Greathead was born in 1888 in South Moor, Oxhill, Lanchester, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Thomas Greathead and Mary Isabella Anderson. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Hedley Cottages, Kyo, Lanchester, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Thomas Greathead.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Headley Cottages, South Moor, Oxhill, Lanchester, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Thomas Greathead.⁴ She married John McIver in 1909 in Lanchester, Durham, England.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 22 Oliver Street, Stanley, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John McIver.⁶ Her husband John died on 1926 in Lanchester, Durham, England.⁷ She married Thomas G Kennedy in 1926 in Morpeth, Northumberland, England.⁸ She lost a leg when she was really old.⁹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Sarah was listed as living at 15 Fifth Avenue, Morpeth, Northumberland, England, with her husband Thomas. Thomas was domestic plumber living with his wife and daughter.¹⁰ Her husband Thomas died on December 1948 in Northumberland, England.¹¹ Sarah died in December 1960 in Northumberland, England.¹²

     Matilda Frances Greathead was born in 1886 in Chester le Street, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Thomas Greathead and Mary Isabella Anderson. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Hedley Cottages, Kyo, Lanchester, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Thomas Greathead Matilda was a scholar.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Headley Cottages, South Moor, Oxhill, Lanchester, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Thomas Greathead.⁴ She married Robert Stephenson in 1902 in Lanchester, Durham, England.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 5 Moor Street, Stanley, Lanchester, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Isabella Greathead.⁶ Matilda was blind.⁷ Matilda died in March 1956 in Durham, England.⁸

     Mary Ann Greathead was born in 1882 in Lanchester, Durham, England.^2,1 She was the daughter of William Thomas Greathead and Mary Isabella Anderson. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Hedley Cottages, Kyo, Lanchester, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Thomas Greathead Mary was a scholar.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Headley Cottages, South Moor, Oxhill, Lanchester, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Thomas Greathead.⁴ She married John Makepeace Walton in 1908 in St George, Southmoor, Durham, England.^5,6 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 4 Ann Street, Stanley, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Makepeace Walton.⁷

     George E Greathead was born on 25 October 1899 in South Moor, Oxhill, Lanchester, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Thomas Greathead and Mary Isabella Anderson. In the census of 31 March 1901 in Headley Cottages, South Moor, Oxhill, Lanchester, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Thomas Greathead.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 5 Moor Street, Stanley, Lanchester, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Isabella Greathead George was at school.⁵ He married Elizabeth Sophia Million, daughter of George Million and Eliza A ..., in 1917 in Lanchester, Durham, England.^6,7 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register George was listed as living at Caravan, Flat Woods, Border, Northumberland, England, he was living with William Fierney. His wife was living on her own in Morpeth. Both George and William were Wood Wagon Drivers.⁸ His wife Elizabeth died on 1965 in Northumberland, England.^6,9 George died in 1969 in Northumberland, England.¹⁰

     Elizabeth Greathead was born on 29 March 1896 in South Moor, Oxhill, Lanchester, Durham, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Thomas Greathead and Mary Isabella Anderson. She was baptised in 1897 in Easington, Durham, England.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Headley Cottages, South Moor, Oxhill, Lanchester, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Thomas Greathead William was a stoneman in the coal mine.⁵ She was also known by the name of Eliza Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 5 Moor Street, Stanley, Lanchester, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Isabella Greathead.⁷ She married Thomas Oyston, son of Abraham Oyston and Mary Ann Franks, in 1918 in Lanchester, Durham, England.^8,9 Elizabeth died in 1980 in Durham, England.¹⁰

     Robert Stephenson married Matilda Frances Greathead, daughter of William Thomas Greathead and Mary Isabella Anderson, in 1902 in Lanchester, Durham, England.¹

     John Makepeace Walton was born in 1876 in Hexham, Durham, England.¹ He married Ellen Robinson in 1896 in Lanchester, Durham, England.² His wife Ellen died on 1897 in Lanchester, Durham, England.³ He married Caroline Amelia E Bell in 1898 in Lanchester, Durham, England.⁴ John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 85 Benfieldside Road, Benfieldside, Durham, England, John was a miner living with his wife.⁵ His wife Caroline died on 1907 in Lanchester, Durham, England.⁶ He married Mary Ann Greathead, daughter of William Thomas Greathead and Mary Isabella Anderson, in 1908 in St George, Southmoor, Durham, England.^7,8 John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 4 Ann Street, Stanley, Durham, England, John was a coal miner's stoneman living with his wife and children and someone who is listed as his stepson John Smith aged 6 born in Hamilton in Scotland.⁹ John enlisted on 31 July 1914 when he was living at 6 Melton Terrace on Anfield Plain in Durham. He was 35 years and 9 months old and worked as a miner. He was attested as Private 397317 on 21 November that year into Northern Fusaliers 25th Battalion. He served in France from 11 January 1916 until 30 June 1918 returning home on 1 July 1918. He had been wounded in his hand on 13 June 1918. He went into the General Military Hospital in Edmonton on 30 July 1918.⁸ John died in 1930 in Lanchester, Durham, England, he was a council employee.^10,11 John was buried on 14 July 1930 in Blackhill Cemetery, Consett, Durham, England, in section 3 grave 180.¹¹

     John McIver was born in 1882 in Elsecar, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He married Sarah Isabel Greathead, daughter of William Thomas Greathead and Mary Isabella Anderson, in 1909 in Lanchester, Durham, England.³ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 22 Oliver Street, Stanley, Durham, England, John was a coal mine hewer living with his wife in their one roomed home.⁴ John died in 1926 in Lanchester, Durham, England.⁵

     Thomas Oyston was born in 1897 in Merrington, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Abraham Oyston and Mary Ann Franks.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in Merrington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Abraham Oyston.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Kirk Merrington, Ferryhill, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Ann Oyston Thomas screens coal in the pit.⁵ He married Elizabeth Greathead, daughter of William Thomas Greathead and Mary Isabella Anderson, in 1918 in Lanchester, Durham, England.^6,7

     Mary Elizabeth Farren was born on 11 March 1875 in Bigrigg, Cumberland, England.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Ferren. She married William John Gerrens in 1897 in Whitehaven, Lancashire, England.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 2 Dipton Wood House, Dipton, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William John Gerrens.³ Mary was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 25 Lily Cottages, Dipton, Durham, England, Mary was living with her children. Her husband was in the Sanatorium.⁴ Her husband William died on 1914 in Lanchester, Durham, England.⁵ She married George Lumley Greathead, son of Mark Greathead and Elizabeth Lumley, on 10 August 1918 in The Register Office, Manchester, Lancashire, England, This was the second marriage for both of them. The ceremony was witnessed by William Wilkinson and Walter Beavis. George signed with an X on the certificate.⁶ In the census of 19 June 1921 in Butes Cottges, Dipton, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Lumley Greathead.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Mary was listed as living at 55 Lily Gardens, Stanley, Durham, England, with her husband George. And Mary's son John, who was incapacitated. George was a colliery hewer.¹ Mary died in 1943 in Durham, England.⁸

     Cecilia Greathead was born on 19 August 1779 in Dalkeith, Midloathian, Scotland.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Janet Turnbull. She was baptised on 28 August 1779 in Dalkeith, Midloathian, Scotland, her father Thomas was a shoemaker and her mother Janet Turnbull.^4,3 She married John Thomas Cawton on 26 January 1802 in Collage Church Parish, Dalkeith, Midloathian, Scotland.^1,5,3 John and Cecilia moved to Sheffield soon after their marriage.¹ Her husband John died on before 1841 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.⁶ Cecilia was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Bailey Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Cecilia was a Grocer living with her son Joseph and a femail servant.⁷ Cecilia was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Schofield's Yard, Bromhill Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Cecilia was a retired Grocer living alone.⁸ Cecilia died in 1859 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.⁹

     John Thomas Cawton was in the West York Melitia in 1802 in Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland. He married Cecilia Greathead, daughter of Thomas Greathead and Janet Turnbull, on 26 January 1802 in Collage Church Parish, Dalkeith, Midloathian, Scotland.^1,2,3 John and Cecilia moved to Sheffield soon after their marriage.¹ John died before 1841 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.⁴