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     George Greathead was born on 3 July 1827 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.² He was baptised on 3 July 1827 in Brough Hall, Catholic, Catterick, Yorkshire, England, the ceremony was performed by John Laurenson.^1,3 He was the son of Bartholemew Greathead and Margaret Walker. He died in 1859 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.⁴

     Jane ... was born about 1791 in Thirsk, Yorkshire, England. She married Robert Greathead. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Kigram Gate, Thirsk, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert Greathead.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at 44 Frances Street, Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert Greathead.² Her husband Robert died on 1853 in Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England.^3,4,5 Jane was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 95 Waverley Street, Hull Holy Trinity, Yorkshire, England, Jane was listed as a housekeeper looking after four children who are erroneously described as her children. I believe they were all siblings but their parents were elsewhere on census night. They were Charles age 15 a railway clerk, Sidney age 12 a scholar, Walter age 10 a scholar and Marion age 8 also a scholar.⁶

     John Greathead was born on 5 October 1825 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.² He was baptised on 6 October 1825 in Brough Hall, Catholic, Catterick, Yorkshire, England, the ceremony was performed by John Laurenson and described as the son of Barthlomew and Margaret.^1,3 He was the son of Bartholemew Greathead and Margaret Walker. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Colburn, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Bartholemew Greathead.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 atColburn, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the brother in law of George Berry.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Maidendale Farm, Morton Palms, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the servant of John Byers who was a farmer of 139 acres. John is described as a carter.⁶ He married Sarah Geldart, daughter of George Baines, on 22 February 1867 in Parish Church, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, the ceremony took place after the banns had been read and was witnessed by George M P Ayre and Mary Ann Coates. Both John and his father Bartholomew were labourers.⁷ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at Darlington, Durham, England, John was a railway porter living with his wife, step son and children.⁸ John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in High Row, 9 Mechanics Yard, Darlington, Durham, England, John was a general labourer.⁹ His wife Sarah died on 2 May 1900 in Punch bowlyard, Skinnergate, Darlington, Durham, England, Sarah complained of being ill on 30 April 1900 and went to bed. About midnight two days later she grew worse and her daughter Margaret Godfrey went for the doctor about 1:30 am but when she returned with Dr R T Manson her mother had died.^10,11 An unknown person was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 Darlington Union Vagrant workhouse, Darlington, Durham, England, John was listed as a 70 year old widower and general labourer.¹² He died in 1901 in Darlington, Durham, England, This age difference is I expect because his age is recorded as 70 when earlier that year in the census he went into the vagrant workhouse.¹³

     Margaret Greathead was born on 4 December 1829 in Colburn, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Bartholemew Greathead and Margaret Walker. She was baptised on 6 December 1829 in Brough Hall, Catholic, Catterick, Yorkshire, England, the ceremony was performed by John Laurenson. The sponsors were Thomas Kay and Mary Smith.^1,4 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Colburn, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the grand daughter of Joseph Walker Joseph was an ag lab living with his wife and three of his grandaughters Mary, Martha and Margaret. Their mother had recently died. Their siblings Jane, Robert, John and Elizabeth were staying with their father.⁵ She married John Smith in 1856 in Leyburn, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.⁶ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Saw Yard House, Hackforth, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Smith.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Saw Yard Cottage, Hackforth, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Smith.⁸ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Crakehall Grange, Crakehall, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Smith.⁹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Crakehall, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Smith.¹⁰

     Martha Greathead was born on 15 December 1822 in Colburn, Yorkshire, England.² She was the daughter of Bartholemew Greathead and Margaret Walker. She was baptised on 19 December 1822 in Brough Hall, Catholic, Catterick, Yorkshire, England.¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Colburn, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the grand daughter of Joseph Walker Joseph was an ag lab living with his wife and three of his grandaughters Mary, Martha and Margaret. Their mother had recently died. Their siblings Jane, Robert, John and Elizabeth were staying with their father.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Sturfit Hall, Grinton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as a servant for William Cleminson a farmer of 140 acres. She was employed as a house servant.⁴ She married William Hillary in 1852 in Reeth, Yorkshire, England.⁵

     Mary Greathead was born in November 1818 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.² She was the daughter of Bartholemew Greathead and Margaret Walker. She was baptised on 29 November 1818 in Brough Hall, Catholic, Catterick, Yorkshire, England, The ceremony was performed by John Laurenson and her sponsors were William and Elizabeth Dale.^1,3 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Colburn, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the grand daughter of Joseph Walker Joseph was an ag lab living with his wife and three of his grandaughters Mary, Martha and Margaret. Their mother had recently died. Their siblings Jane, Robert, John and Elizabeth were staying with their father.⁴ She married John Wise in 1845 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^5,6 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Hipswell Lodge, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Wise John was living with his wife and her sister Elizabeth. All three were described as agricultural labourers.⁷

     Robert Greathead was born on 14 May 1824 in Brough Hall, Catholic, Catterick, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 He was baptised on 15 May 1824 in Brough Hall, Catholic, Catterick, Yorkshire, England.^2,4 He was the son of Bartholemew Greathead and Margaret Walker. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Colburn, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Bartholemew Greathead.⁵ He married Elizabeth Blades, daughter of John Blades and Ann ..., on 20 October 1845 in Eryholine Parish Church, Gilling, Yorkshire, England, after banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Appleby and Elizabeth Johnson who signed her mark with an X. Robert was a labourer and both lived within the same parish.⁶ He married Ann Roach in 1858 in Wesleyan Chapel, Stockton, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.⁷ Robert was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at Stammergate, Ripon, Yorkshire, England, Robert was a brickyard labourer.⁸ Robert was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 73 Stammergate, Ripon, Yorkshire, England, Robert was a general labourer.⁹ Robert was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 68 Stonebridgegate, Ripon, Yorkshire, England, Robert was an agricultural labourer.¹⁰ He died in 1894 in Ripon, Yorkshire, England.^11,12

     Mary Harris was the daughter of John Harris and Mary Greathed. She married David Okeden Parry Okeden on 18 October 1796.^1,2 Mary is mentioned in the will of her Uncle Edward Greathed.³ She died on 23 February 1810 in Bath, Somerset, England.^1,2

     Eliza-Maria Blunt married John Greathed Harris, son of John Harris and Mary Greathed, on 17 November 1804 in All Saints, Southampton, Hampshire, England, after a licence had been issued on 16 November 1804. Eliza was the daughter of Walter Blunt of Wallop, Shropshire. John was a barrister at law from St Clement Danes.^1,2,3 She died in 1844.⁴ She was buried in Kenn Churchyard.⁴

     Charles Joseph Greathead was born on 2 May 1863 in Mile End, London, England.^2,3 He was the son of Charles Greathead and Mary Ann Priscilla Grishow. He was baptised on 9 August 1863 in St Peters, Stepney, London, England, His address was 2 York Cottages and his father was a warehouseman.^1,3 He died on 31 January 1864 in Mile End, London, England.^4,5 He was buried on 31 January 1864 in Victoria Park Cemetery, Hackney, London, England, Charles was only 9 months old and had been living at 2 York Cottages, York Street, Mile End. The ceremony was performed by W Lanthois.⁶

     Walter Greathead was born on 18 July 1896 in Starbeck, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.^3,4,5,6 He was the son of Edward Greathead and Annie Green. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 15 Avenue Place, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 14 Peart Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Greathead.⁷ He married Alice Gregson in 1921 in Holy Trinity, Colne, Lancashire, England.^8,9 Walter was raised in the Burnley area of Lancashire, believe spent some time in Yorkshire and Morecombe.² On 23 January 1923 the Edinburgh Gazette read: Oswald Greathead, residing at 11 Claremont Street, Brierfield, in the county of Lancaster, and Walter Greathead, residing at 48 Belford Street, Burnley, in the said county, carrying on business in co-partnership, under the style or firm of Greathead Brothers, at 50 Burnley Road, Brierfield aforesaid, electrical engineers and contractors.¹⁰ His wife Alice died on 1944 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.^11,12 He married Mary Moss in 1945 in St Christopher, Bare, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, Mary was married under two names, Moss and Birch.^13,14 His wife Mary died on 1962 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.^15,16 Hettie died on 11 September 1965. Probate was received by her brothers Walter, a retired electrician and Edgar a retired labourer.¹⁷ He married Clara Emma Parkinson in 1967 in St Lawrence, Morecombe, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, after a licence was issued on 5 May 1967.^18,19,20 He died on 2 January 1977 in 125 Lancaster Road, Morecambe, Lancashire, England, aged 80.^21,5,22 The will of Walter was proved on 11 February 1977 in Liverpool. His effects were valued at £8,063.²²

     Henry John Swindon Greathead was baptised on 21 March 1837 in Hinstock, Shropshire, England.² He was the son of Featherstone Greathead and Sophia Charlotte Swindon. He died in 1837 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, England.³ He was buried on 30 November 1837 in St Mary the Virgin, Essendon, Hertfordshire, England.⁴

     Edward William Greathead was baptised on 29 March 1836 in Hinstock, Shropshire, England, same day as brother Robert Featherstone, who I believe was his twin. I think they both died in infancy.² He was the son of Featherstone Greathead and Sophia Charlotte Swindon. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, he was listed as the son of Featherstone Greathead.³ He died on 19 July 1844 in Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England, aged 8 Edward lost his life while bathing in the river below the town. He got out of his depth and was sinking when his father who was sitting on the bank, jumped immediately to his assistance and was drawing him into shallow water when he unfortunately slipped and lost hold of his son. He saw him rise to the surface once more but could not reach him. The body was picked up almost immediately by some men but life was extinct. An inquest was held and the verdict of accidental drowning was returned - Norwich Mercury.^4,5

     Robert Featherstone Greathead was baptised on 29 March 1836 in Hinstock, Shropshire, England, same day as brother Edward William, who I believe was his twin. I think they both died in infancy.² He was the son of Featherstone Greathead and Sophia Charlotte Swindon. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, he was listed as the son of Featherstone Greathead.³ Robert was a steward whose last vessel was Arena. He recalled at the Old Bailey on 22 August 1855 that on Thursday 9 August at about 2:30 in the morning he met a lady called Eliza Brown in the City Road. She asked him for some money for a drink. He told her he was not inclined and wanted to go home. She pressed him suggesting they went to Levy's in the City Road. Apparently they walked together to the top of Paradise Street when Robert felt a twitch in his coat pocket, hearing a snap and found his watch missing. Two men approached saying they would fetch the police. They did not return. Robert under cross examination stated he had been ashore for three months and had been up to the Eagle that night and then to a friend's house where he had drunk only three glasses of wine. He declared he was sober.

Eliza was aged 18 and found guilty of theft. One of the men who said they would call the police was also found guilty of receiving. His name was Edward Taylor aged 19, and this was his second offence. They were confined for nine months for stealing the watch with a value of six shillings.⁴ Robert set off on the rigging ship Zephyr as a steward on 14 December 1855 into the whaling grounds of the Pacific, returning on 5 August 1859. The Port of Registry was New Bedford.⁵

     George Greathead Firby was baptised on 8 February 1810 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Joseph Firby and Hilton Greathead. He married Charlotte Robinson, daughter of Robert Robinson, on 15 February 1840 in St Matthew, Holbeck, Yorkshire, England, George was a farmer, Charlotte a dressmake. The ceremony was witnessed by James Berry and Ann B Wardell.^3,2,4 George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Sandforth Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, George was a carrier living with his wife and nine month old son.⁵ He died in 1849 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England.^2,6

     Bartholomew Greathead was baptised on 27 September 1757 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.^3,2 He was the son of Paul Greathead and Ann ...² He married Mary Dawson on 4 January 1773 in Whitkirk, Yorkshire, England.⁴ He married Mary Wright on 4 January 1802 in Hull, Yorkshire, England.⁵

     Elizabeth Greathead was baptised on 31 January 1738 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of Paul Greathead and Ann ...² She died on 18 July 1740 aged 2.⁴

     James Tiddy Greathead was born on 10 August 1831 in Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England.² He was the son of Samuel Greathead and Jane Treweek. He was baptised on 19 August 1831 in Wesleyan Chapel, Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England, the ceremony was performed by Samuel Crompton.^1,3,4 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Petters Street, Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales, he was listed as the son of Samuel Greathead.⁵

     William Etherington married Martha Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Jane Johnson, in 1885 in Auckland, Durham, England.^1,2

     Thomas Milner Greathead was born on 7 October 1829 in Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 He was the son of Samuel Greathead and Jane Treweek. He was baptised on 18 October 1829 in Wesleyan Chapel, Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England, the ceremony was performed by Samuel Crompton.^1,4,5,3 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Petters Street, Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales, he was listed as the son of Samuel Greathead.⁶ He died on 28 December 1848 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, aged 19.^7,8,9

     Jane Eliza Greathead was born about 1832 in Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Samuel Greathead and Jane Treweek. She was baptised on 25 September 1832 in Wesleyan Chapel, Holmfirth, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Market Place, Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales, she was listed as the daughter of Samuel Greathead.⁴ She married John Hughes on 28 August 1855 in Amlwch Church, Amlwch, Anglesey, Wales, by Rev Morris Williams. John was described as a draper from Menai Bridge in the North Wales Chronicle.^5,6,7

     Elizabeth Hughes was born in 1841 in Penybont, Wales.¹ She married Richard Tunley, son of Thomas Tunley and Frances ..., in 1863 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Sweeney, Shropshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Richard Tunley Elizabeth was working as a laundress.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Gant Cottage, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Richard Tunley.⁴ An unknown person was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 Nan y Caws, Morton, Wales.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Nan y Caws, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Richard Tunley.^1,5 Her husband Richard died on 6 August 1902 in Nant, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, His death was reported in the Oswestry Advertiser of 13 August 1902.^1,6,7 Elizabeth was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England.⁸ She died in 1925 in 20 Vernon Street, Rhosddu, Denbighshire, Wales, Amongs the mourners at her funeral were her son Tom Tunley, daughters Mrs E Jones, Mrs M Ellis and Mrs M Hull. sons in law Messrs Evan Jones, R Ellis and P Hull as reported by the Oswestry Advertiser of 2 December 1925.^9,10

     Ann Greathead was baptised on 8 January 1796 in Scotton, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, William was a labourer.^2,1 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Elizabeth Robinson. She married George Jackson on 13 May 1822 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.¹

     George Greathead was baptised on 12 August 1793 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.^2,1 He was the son of William Greathead and Elizabeth Robinson.

     Jane Greathead was baptised on 10 November 1799 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Greathead and Elizabeth Robinson. She died on 3 January 1818 in Scotton, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, aged 18.²