Susan Howard Bunn
#8501, b. 1845, d. 1881
Susan Howard Bunn|b. 1845\nd. 1881|p341.htm#i8501|William Christmas Bunn|b. a 1818\nd. 1868|p827.htm#i20662|Sarah Fuller|b. a 1818|p827.htm#i20663|Robert Bunn|d. 1847|p829.htm#i20712|Sarah Middleton|d. 1838|p829.htm#i20713|||||||
Last Edited=11 Mar 2008
Susan Howard Bunn was born in 1845 in Yarmouth, Norfolk, England.1 She was the daughter of William Christmas Bunn and Sarah Fuller. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Row 123, Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, she was listed as the daughter of Sarah Bunn.2 In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as the servant of William Jacobson the Bishop of Chester. Harriet and Susan were housemaids. Their father died in 1868 so I guess the girls went into service and their mother took in lodgers.3 She died in 1881 in Yarmouth, Norfolk, England.4
Sources of Information
Matthew Greathead1 
#8502, b. 19 July 1834, d. 16 April 1864
Matthew Greathead|b. 19 Jul 1834\nd. 16 Apr 1864|p341.htm#i8502|William Greathead|b. 12 May 1802\nd. 1880|p81.htm#i2019|Sarah Farnsworth|b. 21 Dec 1809\nd. 1888|p81.htm#i2017|Matthew Greathead|b. 23 Apr 1770\nd. 31 Dec 1871|p147.htm#i3672|Ann Kilburn|b. a 1773\nd. 17 Feb 1843|p479.htm#i11957|William Farnsworth|b. a 1774|p146.htm#i3644|Ann Davis|d. b 1851|p334.htm#i8344|
Relationship=2nd great-grandson of John Greathead.
Last Edited=7 Jan 2012
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 13: John Greathead
Matthew Greathead was baptised on 19 July 1834 in Latimer, Buckinghamshire, England.2 He was the son of William Greathead and Sarah Farnsworth. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Market Place, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.3,4 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead Matthew was a scholar.5 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Greta Bridge, Rokeby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the lodger staying with Richard and Mary Dawson. His brother Alfred was also loding at the house. Both were painters.6 He was a journeyman painter in 1862. He married Margaret Copeland, daughter of ... Copeland, in 1861 in York, Yorkshire, England.7,8 He died on 16 April 1864 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England, aged 29.9,1 He was buried in Richmond Cemetery, Reeth, Yorkshire, England, in the South East Section plot 1123. His wife was buried with him later in 1906.10
Child of Matthew Greathead and Margaret Copeland
- Mary Isabel Greathead+ b. 12 May 1862, d. 7 Dec 1902
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841HO107 Piece 1266/3 Folio 10 Page 13.
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 P.O. Directory (1857, 1872) Richmond: Greathead, William, painter & gilder, Frenchgate together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851HO107 Piece 2381 Folio 42 Page 12.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 3720 Folio 22 Page 3.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1861/Q3 York Volume 9d Page 95.
- [S40000] Www.yorkshirebmd.org.uk - DM/13/177.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1864/Q2 Richmond Y Volume 9d Page 405.
- [S40015] Cleveland Family History Society.
Margaret Baker1
#8503, b. 1848, d. 4 December 1901
Margaret Baker|b. 1848\nd. 4 Dec 1901|p341.htm#i8503|John Baker|b. a 1803|p368.htm#i9192|Alice ...|b. a 1803|p871.htm#i21754|||||||||||||
Last Edited=13 Aug 2010
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 33: Joseph Tunley
Margaret Baker was born in 1848 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.3 She was the daughter of John Baker and Alice ...2 She married John Tunley, son of William Tunley and Jane Gabriel, on 25 December 1866 in St John's Church, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, by banns, the ceremony was witnessed by Willam Tunley and Ellen Tunley and performed by Rev G Hewitt. Margaret gave her address as Scotland Road, Liverpool and John his occupation a book keeper.1,4,5 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 40 Sandstone Road, West Derby, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Baker.6 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 63 Aubrey Street, Everton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Tunley.7 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 74 Mere Lane, Everton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Tunley.8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 74 Mere Lane, Everton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Tunley.9 She died on 4 December 1901 in West Derby, Lancashire, England, from Carcinoura of cascum and colon. Her son John was the informant.1,10
Children of Margaret Baker and John Tunley
- Clara Tunley2 b. 1870, d. 1872
- John Tunley b. 1872, d. 1904
- Walter Tunley+ b. 1874, d. 1938
- William Baker Tunley+ b. 17 Jan 1877, d. 12 Jul 1939
- Richard Herbert Tunley b. 1880, d. 1885
Sources of Information
- [S41] E-mails between Barbara Tunley and Jan Cooper from 21 August 2003.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1866/Q4 Liverpool Volume 8b Page 108.
- [S40045] Newspapers Liverpool Mercury etc (Liverpool, England), Friday, December 28, 1866; Issue 5902 from Gales newspapers collection.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 3848 Folio 116 Page 41.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 3666, Folio 66 Page 12 FHL Film 1341878.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 2954 Folio 110 Page 51.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 344 Folio 60 Pages 4 and 5.
- [S47000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of death certificate 1901/Q4 W Derby Volume 8b Page 309.
Mary Dawson1 
#8504
Last Edited=17 Nov 2010
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
Mary Dawson married Bartholomew Greathead, son of Paul Greathead and Ann ..., on 4 January 1773 in Whitkirk, Yorkshire, England.2
Children of Mary Dawson and Bartholomew Greathead
- Ann Greathead b. 5 Oct 1773
- Mary Greathead b. 1777
Job Nicholson1 
#8505, b. 1847, d. 1906
Job Nicholson|b. 1847\nd. 1906|p341.htm#i8505|William Nicholson||p516.htm#i12893|Elizabeth Holiday||p520.htm#i12979|||||||||||||
Last Edited=7 Jan 2012
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 4: Bartholemew Greathead
Job Nicholson was born in 1847 in Driffield, Yorkshire, England.2,3 He was the son of William Nicholson and Elizabeth Holiday.1 He married Martha Greathead, daughter of Robert Greathead and Ann Roach, in 1881 in Ripon, Yorkshire, England.4,5 John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Dobing Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, John was a gas labourer living with his wife, daughter and Thomas his nephew aged 20, also a gas labourer. Thomas is the son of Job's brother George.6 Job was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 7 Derby Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, Job was described as a labourer at the gas works.7 He died in 1906 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.8
Child of Job Nicholson and Martha Greathead
- Elizabeth Nicholson1 b. 1883
Sources of Information
- [S151] E-mails between Pauline Leeming and Jan Cooper from 16 June 2006.
- [S151] E-mails between Pauline Leeming and Jan Cooper from 16 June 2006 JAS1847 Driffied 23 33.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1847/Q3 Driffield Volume xxiii page 33.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1881/Q2 Ripon Volume 9a Page 135.
- [S40000] Www.yorkshirebmd.org.uk - ROPIP/6/7.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 4050 Folio 65 Page 26.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4624 Folio 97 Page 24.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1906/Q4 Stockton Volume 10a Page 42.
Christopher Weighill 
#8506, d. 1846
Last Edited=24 Jun 2007
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14: Thomas Greathead
Christopher Weighill married Alice Greathead, daughter of Paul Greathead and Ann Dent, on 8 June 1797 in Spennithorne, Yorkshire, England.1 He died in 1846 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England.2,3
Children of Christopher Weighill and Alice Greathead
- William Weighill b. 30 Nov 1800
- Paul Weighill b. 7 Dec 1801
- John Weighill b. 1807
- Robert Weighill2 b. a 1811
- William Weighill b. 26 Feb 1811
- Christopher Weighill+ b. 25 Aug 1813
Mary Pinchbeck1 
#8507, d. 1701
Mary Pinchbeck|d. 1701|p341.htm#i8507|John Pinchbeck||p645.htm#i16123||||||||||||||||
Last Edited=17 Jan 2011
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 20: Edward Greathead
Mary Pinchbeck was the daughter of John Pinchbeck.2 Mary came from Gautby, Lincolnshire.2 She married Edward Greathead, son of Edward Greathead, on 11 June 1691 in Boston, Lincolnshire, England.3,2 She died in 1701 in Lincolnshire, England.2 She was buried on 15 April 1701 in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England.2,4
Children of Mary Pinchbeck and Edward Greathead
- Mary Greathead+ b. a 1692
- Elizabeth Greathead b. 30 Aug 1693
- Ann Greathead+ b. 27 Sep 1694
- Frances Greathead2 b. 1696, d. 1697
- Edward Greathead b. 10 Oct 1698, d. b 1700
- John Greathead+5 b. 23 Apr 1700, d. 1765
Sources of Information
- [S10] Family Record Family Search.
- [S8618] Emails between Peter Greathead and Jan Cooper from 21 May 1996.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Bishop's transcripts, 1561-1921 Church of England. St. Botolph's Church (Boston, Lincolnshire) Film 0421930 and 0421931.
- [S316] Emails between Alan Miller and Jan Cooper from 4 December 2010.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Record books of the parish church of St. Mary, Horncastle Hudson, J. Clare Film 0450195.
John Greathead

#8508, b. 1859, d. 1944
John Greathead|b. 1859\nd. 1944|p341.htm#i8508|Ralph Greathead|b. 17 Jul 1822\nd. 1879|p285.htm#i7114|Amelia Hunter|b. a 1835\nd. 1899|p285.htm#i7115|William Greathead|b. a 1790\nd. 5 Sep 1863|p6.htm#i140|Jane Cockfield|b. a 1791\nd. 1842|p408.htm#i10177|Edward Hunter||p332.htm#i8289||||
Relationship=1st cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=5th great-grandson of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=18 Aug 2009
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
John Greathead was born in 1859 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of Ralph Greathead and Amelia Hunter. In the census of 7 April 1861 in 4 Workhouse Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Ralph Greathead.3 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 21 Queen Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the step son of William Nicol John was a labourer in the shipyard.4 He married Dinah Montgomery Cummings in 1883 in Sunderland, Durham, England.5,1 John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 6 Simpey Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, John was a labourer.6
His wife Dinah died on 1892 in Sunderland, Durham, England.7 He married Isabella Freeman, daughter of John Freeman, on 23 September 1893 in Register Office, Sunderland, Durham, England, The marriage was witnessed by W Tingle and Elizabeth Freeman, who signed with a X, as did the bride Isabella. John although only twenty three was a widower at the time of this marriage. John gave his address as Hanover Place Ayres Quay and occupation as labourer, while Isabella gave her address as 30 Hillman Terrace late Pater Avenue, Monkwearmouth.8 John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Hill Field, Sunderland, Durham, England, John was an angle smith striker.9 John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 10 Hillfield, Sunderland, Durham, England, John was an anglesmith striker in shipbuilding living with his wife and children in their three roomed home.10 He was still an anglesmith striker as stated on his son, Ralphs marriage certificate in 1937.11 He died in 1944 in Sunderland, Durham, England.12
His wife Dinah died on 1892 in Sunderland, Durham, England.7 He married Isabella Freeman, daughter of John Freeman, on 23 September 1893 in Register Office, Sunderland, Durham, England, The marriage was witnessed by W Tingle and Elizabeth Freeman, who signed with a X, as did the bride Isabella. John although only twenty three was a widower at the time of this marriage. John gave his address as Hanover Place Ayres Quay and occupation as labourer, while Isabella gave her address as 30 Hillman Terrace late Pater Avenue, Monkwearmouth.8 John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Hill Field, Sunderland, Durham, England, John was an angle smith striker.9 John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 10 Hillfield, Sunderland, Durham, England, John was an anglesmith striker in shipbuilding living with his wife and children in their three roomed home.10 He was still an anglesmith striker as stated on his son, Ralphs marriage certificate in 1937.11 He died in 1944 in Sunderland, Durham, England.12
Children of John Greathead and Dinah Montgomery Cummings
- Ralph Greathead b. 8 Jan 1884, d. 1885
- Amelia Jane Greathead b. 1885, d. 1888
Children of John Greathead and Isabella Freeman
- Ralph Greathead+ b. 26 Jul 1895, d. 1969
- Amelia Jane Greathead b. 1897
- Elizabeth Ann Greathead+ b. 1899
- John Greathead b. 1900, d. 1901
- William Henry Greathead+ b. 29 Aug 1902, d. Feb 1990
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1859/Q3 Stockton Volume 10a Page 67.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 3691 Volume 82 Page 17.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4986 Folio 92 Page 16 FHL film 1342199.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1883/Q4 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 277.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 4130 folio 126 page 13.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1892/Q2 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 314.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1893/Q3 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 870.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4706 Folio 174.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 30170 RG78 Piece 1740 Registration district 555 sub district 1 enumeration district 27 schedule number 364.
- [S46002] General Register Office, Information taken from Marriage certificate of son.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1944/Q1 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 656.
Isabella Freeman1 
#8509, b. 1871, d. 1945
Isabella Freeman|b. 1871\nd. 1945|p341.htm#i8509|John Freeman||p353.htm#i8819||||||||||||||||
Last Edited=18 Aug 2009
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
Isabella Freeman was born in 1871 in Sunderland, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of John Freeman. She married John Greathead, son of Ralph Greathead and Amelia Hunter, on 23 September 1893 in Register Office, Sunderland, Durham, England, The marriage was witnessed by W Tingle and Elizabeth Freeman, who signed with a X, as did the bride Isabella. John although only twenty three was a widower at the time of this marriage. John gave his address as Hanover Place Ayres Quay and occupation as labourer, while Isabella gave her address as 30 Hillman Terrace late Pater Avenue, Monkwearmouth.2 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Hill Field, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.3 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 10 Hillfield, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.4 Her husband John died on 1944 in Sunderland, Durham, England.5 She died in 1945 in Sunderland, Durham, England.6
Children of Isabella Freeman and John Greathead
- Ralph Greathead+ b. 26 Jul 1895, d. 1969
- Amelia Jane Greathead b. 1897
- Elizabeth Ann Greathead+ b. 1899
- John Greathead b. 1900, d. 1901
- William Henry Greathead+ b. 29 Aug 1902, d. Feb 1990
Sources of Information
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1893/Q3 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 870.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4706 Folio 174.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 30170 RG78 Piece 1740 Registration district 555 sub district 1 enumeration district 27 schedule number 364.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1944/Q1 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 656.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1945/Q2 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 529.
John Greathead1

#8510, b. 1900, d. 1901
John Greathead|b. 1900\nd. 1901|p341.htm#i8510|John Greathead|b. 1859\nd. 1944|p341.htm#i8508|Isabella Freeman|b. 1871\nd. 1945|p341.htm#i8509|Ralph Greathead|b. 17 Jul 1822\nd. 1879|p285.htm#i7114|Amelia Hunter|b. a 1835\nd. 1899|p285.htm#i7115|John Freeman||p353.htm#i8819||||
Relationship=2nd cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=16 Jan 2005
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
John Greathead was born in 1900 in Sunderland, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of John Greathead and Isabella Freeman. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Hill Field, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.3 He died in 1901 in Sunderland, Durham, England.4
Amelia Jane Greathead1

#8511, b. 1897
Amelia Jane Greathead|b. 1897|p341.htm#i8511|John Greathead|b. 1859\nd. 1944|p341.htm#i8508|Isabella Freeman|b. 1871\nd. 1945|p341.htm#i8509|Ralph Greathead|b. 17 Jul 1822\nd. 1879|p285.htm#i7114|Amelia Hunter|b. a 1835\nd. 1899|p285.htm#i7115|John Freeman||p353.htm#i8819||||
Relationship=2nd cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=20 Feb 2005
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
Amelia Jane Greathead was born in 1897 in Sunderland, Durham, England.1,2 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Isabella Freeman. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Hill Field, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.3 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 10 Hillfield, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead she was at school.4 She married Thomas C Laing in 1926 in Sunderland, Durham, England.5
Sources of Information
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1897/Q2 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 605.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4706 Folio 174.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 30170 RG78 Piece 1740 Registration district 555 sub district 1 enumeration district 27 schedule number 364.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1926/Q4 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 967.
Elizabeth Ann Greathead1

#8512, b. 1899
Elizabeth Ann Greathead|b. 1899|p341.htm#i8512|John Greathead|b. 1859\nd. 1944|p341.htm#i8508|Isabella Freeman|b. 1871\nd. 1945|p341.htm#i8509|Ralph Greathead|b. 17 Jul 1822\nd. 1879|p285.htm#i7114|Amelia Hunter|b. a 1835\nd. 1899|p285.htm#i7115|John Freeman||p353.htm#i8819||||
Relationship=2nd cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=29 Jan 2009
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
Elizabeth Ann Greathead was born in 1899 in Sunderland, Durham, England.1,2 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Isabella Freeman. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Hill Field, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.3 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 10 Hillfield, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead she was at school.4 She married Henry J Anderson in 1930 in Sunderland, Durham, England.5
Children of Elizabeth Ann Greathead and Henry J Anderson
- Frances F Anderson6 b. 1928
- Ephraim Anderson7 b. 1932
Sources of Information
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1899/Q4 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 534.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4706 Folio 174.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 30170 RG78 Piece 1740 Registration district 555 sub district 1 enumeration district 27 schedule number 364.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1930/Q2 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 1270.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1928/Q2 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 1093.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1932/Q3 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 1054.
Ralph Greathead1

#8513, b. 26 July 1895, d. 1969
Ralph Greathead|b. 26 Jul 1895\nd. 1969|p341.htm#i8513|John Greathead|b. 1859\nd. 1944|p341.htm#i8508|Isabella Freeman|b. 1871\nd. 1945|p341.htm#i8509|Ralph Greathead|b. 17 Jul 1822\nd. 1879|p285.htm#i7114|Amelia Hunter|b. a 1835\nd. 1899|p285.htm#i7115|John Freeman||p353.htm#i8819||||
Relationship=2nd cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=9 May 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
Ralph Greathead was born on 26 July 1895 in 31 Dove Street, Sunderland, Durham, England.2,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Isabella Freeman. His birth was registered at Sunderland Registration Office on 2 September 1895 by his father John who signed the register with a X and gave his occupation as a ship yard labourer. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Hill Field, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.4 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 10 Hillfield, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Ralph was a butcher's errand boy.5 Ralph signed on for the duration of the war in May 1915. He gave his address as 10 Hillfield, Ayres Quay, Deptford, Sunderland. He gave his age as 19 years 10 months and his height was 5 feet 6 inches tall. His next of kin ws given as is father of the same address. He served with the 2nd line 3rd Northumberland R Foot and was awarded the British War and Victory medals.6 He married Mary A Potts by certificate, daughter of Robert Potts and Elizabeth Musgrave, 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.7 He married Barbara Emmerson, daughter of Thomas Emmerson and Margaret Goldsmith, on 20 November 1937 in The Register Office, Sunderland, Durham, England, The ceremony was witnessed by MJ and R Chambers. Ralph gave his address as 20 Rosanna Street and Barbara as 15 Cowper Street both in Sunderland.8 He died in 1969 in Sunderland, Durham, England.9
Children of Ralph Greathead and Mary A Potts
- Doris Greathead+ b. 6 Jun 1926, d. Jan 1994
- Ralph B Greathead
- Marjorie Greathead b. 1930
- Audrey Margaret Greathead+ b. 1932, d. b 2004
- Leonard Vincent Greathead
- John R Greathead b. 1937, d. 1937
Child of Ralph Greathead and Barbara Emmerson
- Irene S Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1895/Q3 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 624.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4706 Folio 174.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 30170 RG78 Piece 1740 Registration district 555 sub district 1 enumeration district 27 schedule number 364.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - WO 363 WW1 service records.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1926/Q1 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 939.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1937/Q4 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 1226.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1969/Q1 Sunderland Volume 1a Page 1114.
Thomas C Laing1 
#8514
Last Edited=8 Nov 2004
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
Thomas C Laing married Amelia Jane Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Isabella Freeman, in 1926 in Sunderland, Durham, England.2
Henry J Anderson 
#8515
Last Edited=29 Jan 2009
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
Henry J Anderson married Elizabeth Ann Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Isabella Freeman, in 1930 in Sunderland, Durham, England.1
Children of Henry J Anderson and Elizabeth Ann Greathead
- Frances F Anderson2 b. 1928
- Ephraim Anderson3 b. 1932
Barbara Emmerson 
#8516, b. 6 November 1901, d. 1976
Barbara Emmerson|b. 6 Nov 1901\nd. 1976|p341.htm#i8516|Thomas Emmerson|b. a 1863\nd. b 1937|p506.htm#i12629|Margaret Goldsmith|b. a 1866|p506.htm#i12630|James Emmerson||p506.htm#i12634||||John W. Goldsmith||p506.htm#i12635||||
Last Edited=13 Nov 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
Barbara Emmerson was born on 6 November 1901 in 11 John Street West, Sunderland, Durham, England.3 She was the daughter of Thomas Emmerson and Margaret Goldsmith.1,2 Her birth was registered at Sunderland Registration Office on 27 December 1901 by her mother Margaret. She declared the occupation of her husband Thomas as a general labourer. She married Ralph Greathead, son of John Greathead and Isabella Freeman, on 20 November 1937 in The Register Office, Sunderland, Durham, England, The ceremony was witnessed by MJ and R Chambers. Ralph gave his address as 20 Rosanna Street and Barbara as 15 Cowper Street both in Sunderland.4 She died in 1976 in Sunderland, Durham, England.5
Child of Barbara Emmerson and Ralph Greathead
- Irene S Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S12350] Emails between Martin Forbister and Jan Cooper from 18 December 2004.
- [S45001] General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of daughter.
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1901/Q4 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 676.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1937/Q4 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 1226.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1976/Q1 Sunderland Volume 2 Page 2462.
Sidney George Greathead1 
#8519, b. 20 December 1896, d. 1978
Sidney George Greathead|b. 20 Dec 1896\nd. 1978|p341.htm#i8519|Seth Greathead|b. 1867\nd. 1940|p86.htm#i2128|Mary Elizabeth Thompson|b. 1869\nd. 1933|p368.htm#i9188|Samuel Greathead|b. 28 Sep 1828\nd. 1895|p576.htm#i14387|Ann S. Paul|b. 1830\nd. 1890|p86.htm#i2127|||||||
Relationship=3rd great-grandson of Joseph Greathead.
Last Edited=2 Feb 2010
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 21: Joseph Greathead
Sidney George Greathead was born on 20 December 1896 in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England.2,3 He was the son of Seth Greathead and Mary Elizabeth Thompson. He was baptised on 27 January 1897 in St James, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England, Sidney's father was a railway porter.4 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 235 Didcot Street, Bourne, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Seth Greathead.3 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Stanley Street, Bourne, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Seth Greathead Sydney was a clothier apprentice in an outfitters shop.5 He married Euphemia Pollock M Preston in 1921 in Bourne, Lincolnshire, England.6 Sidney was described as a publican in May 1950 on his son's marriage register.7 He died in 1978 in Caistor, Lincolnshire, England.8
Children of Sidney George Greathead and Euphemia Pollock M Preston
- Joan Mary Greathead+ b. 27 Apr 1922, d. Oct 2002
- Sydney Roy Greathead+ b. 7 Jan 1925, d. Jul 1991
- Anthony Peter Greathead+ b. 24 Nov 1928, d. 4 Nov 2004
Sources of Information
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1896/Q4 Spilsby Volume 7a Page 585.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 3025 Folio 23 Page 37.
- [S40000] Www.freereg.org.uk.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 19456 RG78 Piece 1163 Registration district 412 Sub district 3 Enumeration district 1 Schedule number 17.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1921/Q3 Bourne Volume 7a Page 1016.
- [S40000] Free Reg.org.uk.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1978/Q1 Caistor Volume 7 Page 1547.
Euphemia Pollock M Preston 
#8520, b. 1883
Last Edited=1 Jan 2010
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- Chart 21: Joseph Greathead
Euphemia Pollock M Preston was born in 1883 in Tynemouth, Durham, England.1 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 130 Dunn Terrace, Byker, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the daughter of Richard A Preston aged 36 listed as an elcetoric operative and Mary J Preston also aged 36. Her siblings listed were William aged 15, Thomasina ages 4 and isabella aged 1. Other siblings listed with Euphemia as scholars were Richard A aged 12, Mary J aged 10 and Adelaide aged 6.2 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Maywood, Bagshot Road, Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, England, she was listed as a pupil of this girls school. I am sure this is Euphemia even though her place of birth is listed as London.3 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 6 Dawson Square, Tynemouth, Durham, England, she was listed as the servant and domestic cook to John and Lucy Catherine Hansell in their 14 roomed home.4 She married Sidney George Greathead, son of Seth Greathead and Mary Elizabeth Thompson, in 1921 in Bourne, Lincolnshire, England.5
Children of Euphemia Pollock M Preston and Sidney George Greathead
- Joan Mary Greathead+ b. 27 Apr 1922, d. Oct 2002
- Sydney Roy Greathead+ b. 7 Jan 1925, d. Jul 1991
- Anthony Peter Greathead+ b. 24 Nov 1928, d. 4 Nov 2004
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1883/Q1 Tynemouth Volume 10b Page 187.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 4214 Folio 12 Page 19.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 609 Folio 109 Page 54.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 30736 RG78 Piece 1758 Registration district 559 sub district 2 enumeration district 4 schedule number 215.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1921/Q3 Bourne Volume 7a Page 1016.
Sydney Roy Greathead 
#8521, b. 7 January 1925, d. July 1991
Sydney Roy Greathead|b. 7 Jan 1925\nd. Jul 1991|p341.htm#i8521|Sidney George Greathead|b. 20 Dec 1896\nd. 1978|p341.htm#i8519|Euphemia Pollock M Preston|b. 1883|p341.htm#i8520|Seth Greathead|b. 1867\nd. 1940|p86.htm#i2128|Mary E. Thompson|b. 1869\nd. 1933|p368.htm#i9188|||||||
Relationship=4th great-grandson of Joseph Greathead.
Last Edited=25 Oct 2009
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- Chart 21: Joseph Greathead
Sydney Roy Greathead was born on 7 January 1925 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England.1 He was the son of Sidney George Greathead and Euphemia Pollock M Preston. He married Betty Howsham, daughter of Tom Howsham and Kate Fields, on 27 May 1950 in All Saints, Tealby, Lincolnshire, England, The ceremony was witnesssed by K Howsham and E Greathead. Sidney was a clerk, his father Sidney was a publican and Betty's father a farmer.2,3 He died in July 1991 in Caistor, Lincolnshire, England, aged 66.4
Child of Sydney Roy Greathead and Betty Howsham
- Stephen Paul Greathead
Anthony Peter Greathead 
#8522, b. 24 November 1928, d. 4 November 2004
Anthony Peter Greathead|b. 24 Nov 1928\nd. 4 Nov 2004|p341.htm#i8522|Sidney George Greathead|b. 20 Dec 1896\nd. 1978|p341.htm#i8519|Euphemia Pollock M Preston|b. 1883|p341.htm#i8520|Seth Greathead|b. 1867\nd. 1940|p86.htm#i2128|Mary E. Thompson|b. 1869\nd. 1933|p368.htm#i9188|||||||
Relationship=4th great-grandson of Joseph Greathead.
Last Edited=27 Jan 2011
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 21: Joseph Greathead

Anthony Peter Greathead
Children of Anthony Peter Greathead and Joyce Norah Wyatt
- Anthony Kevin Greathead8
- Linda Greathead8
- Nigel Greathead8
- Michael P Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1928/Q4 Lincoln Volume 7a Page 722.
- [S40002] The National Archives, Kew (TNA) BT372-897-95.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1951/Q2 Scunthorpe Volume 3b Page 781.
- [S18933] Emails between Anthony Kevin Greathead and Jan Cooper 1 January 2010.
- [S40000] Find my past UK outgoing journeys.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - November 2004 Sheffield District 0481H Reg No H86A Ent No 158 Dor 1104.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S40000] http://www.lastingtribute.co.uk
Joan Mary Greathead 
#8523, b. 27 April 1922, d. October 2002
Joan Mary Greathead|b. 27 Apr 1922\nd. Oct 2002|p341.htm#i8523|Sidney George Greathead|b. 20 Dec 1896\nd. 1978|p341.htm#i8519|Euphemia Pollock M Preston|b. 1883|p341.htm#i8520|Seth Greathead|b. 1867\nd. 1940|p86.htm#i2128|Mary E. Thompson|b. 1869\nd. 1933|p368.htm#i9188|||||||
Relationship=4th great-granddaughter of Joseph Greathead.
Last Edited=1 Jan 2010
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 21: Joseph Greathead
Joan Mary Greathead was born on 27 April 1922 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England.1,2 She was the daughter of Sidney George Greathead and Euphemia Pollock M Preston. She married John H Starbuck in 1941 in Caistor, Lincolnshire, England.3 She died in October 2002 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, aged 80.4
Children of Joan Mary Greathead and John H Starbuck
- Joan A Starbuck
- Patricia A Starbuck
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