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     Walter Edison Milner Whitaker was the son of William Henry Whitaker and Emily Maud Mary Shaw.

     Helen Maud Mary Whitaker was the daughter of William Henry Whitaker and Emily Maud Mary Shaw.

     Cynthia Rosamond Whitaker was the daughter of William Henry Whitaker and Emily Maud Mary Shaw.

     Arthur Walter Shaw was born on 1 March 1870 in Albion, Karkloof, Natal, South Africa.¹ He was the son of Frederick Edgar Shaw and Mary Milner Greathead. He married Norah Edwardina Jackson, daughter of Edward Jackson, on 28 October 1897 in Richmond Road, Natal, Durban, South Africa, This was later known as Thornville Junction.¹ He died on 30 June 1927 in Impendle, South Africa, aged 57.¹

     Norah Edwardina Jackson was born in September 1876 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Jackson. She married Arthur Walter Shaw, son of Frederick Edgar Shaw and Mary Milner Greathead, on 28 October 1897 in Richmond Road, Natal, Durban, South Africa, This was later known as Thornville Junction.¹ She died on 23 June 1951 in Impendle, South Africa, aged 74.¹

     Edward Jackson was the son of Rev Joseph Jackson.

     Basil Shaw was the son of Arthur Walter Shaw and Norah Edwardina Jackson. He married Norah Winifred ....

     Norah Winifred ... married Basil Shaw, son of Arthur Walter Shaw and Norah Edwardina Jackson.

     John Edgar Shaw was the son of Basil Shaw and Norah Winifred .... He married Agnes Deborah Daly.

     Agnes Deborah Daly was born about 1891 in Kimberley, Cape Town, South Africa.¹ She married John Edgar Shaw, son of Basil Shaw and Norah Winifred .... She died on 13 May 1959 in Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.¹

     Ellen Greathead was born about 1831.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Whitelock Greathead and Elizabeth Yarker. She was baptized on 1 July 1831 in Spennithorne, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 In the census of 7 June 1841 in Stutton Filpot, Marske, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Peter Whitelock Greathead.³ She married Thomas Johnson on 2 January 1850 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.^1,4,5

     Thomas Johnson married Ellen Greathead, daughter of Peter Whitelock Greathead and Elizabeth Yarker, on 2 January 1850 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3

     Thomas Greathead was born about 1832 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Peter Whitelock Greathead and Elizabeth Yarker. He was baptized on 27 September 1832 in Spennithorne, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 He died on 12 December 1834 in East House, Leyburn, Yorkshire, England.^4,5 He was buried on 14 December 1834 in St Cuthbert, Marske, Yorkshire, England, with his parents and brother Peter.^4,6

     Michael Yarker Greathead was born about 1834 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 He was the son of Peter Whitelock Greathead and Elizabeth Yarker. He was baptized on 16 February 1834 in Spennithorne, Yorkshire, England.^1,4 In the census of 7 June 1841 in Stutton Filpot, Marske, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Peter Whitelock Greathead.⁵ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Market Place, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as an apprentice grocer to Leonard Cooke who was the Mayor of the Borough and a Grocer.⁶ He married Ann Elizabeth Campbell on 26 May 1860 in Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England.^7,8 Michael was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 7 Frederick Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, Michael was a tobacconist and lived with his wife Ann.⁹ Michael was on Thursday 20 August 1868 charged of having a quantity of adulterated cavendish tobacco. The magistrates imposed a penalty of a fine of £50 and costs.¹⁰ Michael was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at 36 Frederick Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, Michael was a tobacco manufacturer.¹¹ His wife Ann died on 1877 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹² A serious fire broke out on the night of 18 December 1878 in Michael's tobacconist shop in the High Street, Sunderland. The whole of his goods were destroyed and it is feared some of the jewelery of a neighbours shop may also be damaged. The origin of the fire was unknown.¹³ Michael was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 8 Lambton Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, Michael was a tobacco manufacturer.¹⁴ On 22 January 1882 fire broke out in Michael's premises. He was described as a tobacco and cigar manufacturer and proprietor of the Turkish baths in Lambton Street. The flames were extinguished within an hour. The damage was estimated at £400 - £500 and was covered by insurance.¹⁵ Michael's Turkish Baths at Sunderland suffered somewhat from a fire in April 1882, the hot chamber having got overheated.¹⁶ He married Jane Henderson Thompson in 1883 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹⁷ Michael was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 38 Shouldhouse Street, St Marylbone, London, England, Michael is described as an agent.¹⁸ His wife Jane died on 1895 in Paddington, London, England.¹⁹ He died on 17 May 1896 in 11 South Street, Manchester Square, Middlesex, England.^20,21 He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 16 June 1896 in London to his daughter Annie. His effects were valued at £294 14s 4d. He was a confectioner.²⁰

     Peter Greathead was born about 1835.¹ He was the son of Peter Whitelock Greathead and Elizabeth Yarker. He was baptized on 26 July 1835 in Spennithorne, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He died in 1837 in Marske, Yorkshire, England.³ He was buried on 9 February 1837 in St Cuthbert, Marske, Yorkshire, England, with his parents and brother Thomas.^3,4

     Lydia Greathead was born in 1837 in Leyburn, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Peter Whitelock Greathead and Elizabeth Yarker. She was baptized on 5 November 1837 in Spennithorne, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 In the census of 7 June 1841 in Stutton Filpot, Marske, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Peter Whitelock Greathead.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Telfit, Marske, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Peter Whitelock Greathead.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Goldsboro Rectory, Goldsborough, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as a servant and laundrymaid to the Rector James W Lascelles.⁶ She died in 1863 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England.⁷

     Thomas Greathead was born on 2 February 1839 in Hagg Cottage, Grinton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Peter Whitelock Greathead and Elizabeth Yarker. His birth was registered at Richmond Registration District on 17 February 1839 by his father Peter who gave his occupation as a farmer. He was baptized on 18 August 1839 in Grinton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 In the census of 7 June 1841 in Stutton Filpot, Marske, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Peter Whitelock Greathead.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Telfit, Marske, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Peter Whitelock Greathead.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in High Field House, Appleton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the servant to Henry Kay and his family.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 36 Frederick Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the brother of Michael Yarker Greathead Thomas was an assistant tobacco manufacturer.⁷ He died in 1880 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁸

     Annie Lambert was born on 18 May 1904.² She married Albert Greathead, son of James Greathead and Jane Ann Dowson, in 1925 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.³ Her husband Albert died on 21 April 1965 in 1 Victoria Terrace, Chilton, Ferryhill, Durham, England.^4,5 She died on 7 December 1974 in 1 Victoria Terrace, Chilton, Ferryhill, Durham, England, aged 70.^6,5 The will of Annie was proved on 13 May 1975 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her effects were valued at £13,993.⁵