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     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 Susan died in 1881 in Yarmouth, Norfolk, England.⁴

     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 Matthew died on 16 April 1864 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England, aged 29.^9,1 Matthew 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

     Margaret Baker was born in 1848 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.² 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, 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.^1,3,4 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 40 Sandstone Road, West Derby, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Baker.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 63 Aubrey Street, Everton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Tunley.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 74 Mere Lane, Everton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Tunley.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 74 Mere Lane, Everton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Tunley.⁸ Margaret died on 4 December 1901 in West Derby, Lancashire, England, from Carcinoura of cascum and colon. Her son John was the informant.^1,9

     Mary Dawson married Bartholomew Greathead, son of Paul Greathead and Ann ..., on 4 January 1773 in St Mary, Whitkirk, Yorkshire, England.^2,3

     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 Job died in 1906 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.⁸

     Christopher Weighill married Alice Greathead, daughter of Paul Greathead and Ann Dent, on 8 June 1797 in Spennithorne, Yorkshire, England.¹ Christopher died in 1846 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England.^2,3

     Mary Pinchbeck was the daughter of John Pinchbeck.² Mary came from Gautby, Lincolnshire.² She married Edward Greathed, son of Edward Greathed, on 11 June 1691 in Boston, Lincolnshire, England.^3,2 Mary died in 1701 in Lincolnshire, England.² Mary was buried on 15 April 1701 in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, England.^2,4

     John Greathead was born on 26 July 1859 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹ 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.² 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.³ He married Dinah Montgomery Cummings in 1883 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^4,5 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 Hillfield, 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 Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, John was an anglesmith striker in shipbuilding living with his wife and children in their three roomed home.¹⁰ John was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 10 Hillfield, Sunderland, Durham, England, john was an angle iron smith striker working for Sir James Laing and Sons Ltd. He was living with hs wife and four of his children.¹¹ He was still an anglesmith striker as stated on his son, Ralphs marriage certificate in 1937.¹² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John was listed as living at 36 North Millburn Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, with his wife Isabella. John was a retired shipyard labourer.¹³ John died in 1944 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹⁴

     Isabella Freeman was born on 16 September 1870 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^2,3 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.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Hillfield, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 10 Hillfield Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁶ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 10 Hillfield, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Isabella was listed as living at 36 North Millburn Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, with her husband John. John was a retired shipyard labourer.⁸ Her husband John died on 1944 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁹ Isabella died in 1945 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹⁰

     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 Hillfield, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.³ John died in 1901 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁴

     Amelia Jane Greathead was born on 12 April 1897 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Isabella Freeman. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Hillfield, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 10 Hillfield Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead she was at school.⁶ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 10 Hillfield, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.⁷ She married Thomas C Laing in 1926 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁸ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Amelia was listed as living at 70 Trimdon Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, with her husband Thomas. Thomas was a shipwright living with his wife and son. Thomas was an ARP Air Raid Warden.⁹ Her husband Thomas died on 1947 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹⁰ Amelia died in January 1984 in Sunderland, Durham, England, aged 86.¹¹

     Elizabeth Ann Greathead was born on 25 August 1899 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Isabella Freeman. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Hillfield, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 10 Hillfield Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead she was at school.⁶ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 10 Hillfield, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Elizabeth was a factory packer worker at Trebon Co Ltd in Saint Marks.⁷ She married Henry J Anderson in 1930 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁸ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Elizabeth was listed as living at 17 Mainsforth Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, with her husband Henry. Henry was a plumbers labourer in the shipyard.⁹ Elizabeth died in December 1976 in Sunderland, Durham, England, aged 77.¹⁰

     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. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Hillfield, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 10 Hillfield Terrace, 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 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 10 Hillfield, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Ralph was a shipyard platers helper working like his father and brother William for Sir James Laing and Sons Ltd but was out of work.⁷ 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.⁸ 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.⁹ His wife Mary died on 1937 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹⁰ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ralph was listed as living at 20 Rosanne Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, with his wife Barbara. And three of their children. Ralph was a shipyard worker.¹¹ Ralph and Barbara were living at 6 The Retreat in Sunderland when Ralph's daughter Marjorie announced her engagement to George Elliott.¹² Ralph died in 1969 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹³

     Thomas C Laing was born on 31 May 1898.² He married Amelia Jane Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Isabella Freeman, in 1926 in Sunderland, Durham, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Thomas was listed as living at 70 Trimdon Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, with his wife Amelia. Thomas was a shipwright living with his wife and son. Thomas was an ARP Air Raid Warden.⁴ Thomas died in 1947 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁵

     Henry J Anderson was born on 3 October 1898. He married Elizabeth Ann Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Isabella Freeman, in 1930 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Henry was listed as living at 17 Mainsforth Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, with his wife Elizabeth. Henry was a plumbers labourer in the shipyard.²

     Barbara Emmerson was born on 6 November 1901 in 11 John Street West, Sunderland, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Emmerson and Margaret Goldsmith.^2,3 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 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Barbara was listed as living at 20 Rosanne Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, with her husband Ralph. And three of their children. Ralph was a shipyard worker.⁵ Ralph and Barbara were living at 6 The Retreat in Sunderland when Ralph's daughter Marjorie announced her engagement to George Elliott.⁶ Barbara died in 1976 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁷

     Sidney George Greathead was born on 20 December 1896 in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England.^2,3,4 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.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 235 Didcot Street, Bourne, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of Seth Greathead.⁶ 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.⁷ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 1 Hart Street, Cleethorpes, lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the boarder of an unknown person Sidney was a Police Constable in the Lincolnshire Constabulary boarding with Arthur and Mary Jane Money. Arthur was a gardener for Cleethorpes Council. There was a second boarder, another Police Constable George Edward Holvey aged 22 born Aswarby in Lincolnshire.⁸ He married Eva Florence Preston in 1921 in Bourne, Lincolnshire, England.⁹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Sidney was listed as living at Police Station, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England, with his wife Eva. With their three children. Sidney was a Police Sergeant.⁴ Sidney was described as a publican in May 1950 on his son's marriage register.¹⁰ Sidney died in 1978 in Caistor, Lincolnshire, England.¹¹ His body was cremated on 23 January 1978 in Scartho Road Crematorium, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England.¹²

     Eva Florence Preston was born on 15 July 1902 in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2 She married Sidney George Greathead, son of Seth Greathead and Mary Elizabeth Thompson, in 1921 in Bourne, Lincolnshire, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Eva was listed as living at Police Station, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England, with her husband Sidney. With their three children. Sidney was a Police Sergeant.⁴ Eva died in September 1979 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, aged 77.⁵ Her body was cremated on 20 September 1979 in Scartho Road Crematorium, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England.⁶

     Sydney Roy Greathead was born on 7 January 1925 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England.¹ He was the son of Sidney George Greathead and Eva Florence 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. They lived in a flat above the Starbucks bakery, where Betty did the bookkeeping and organised outside catering.^2,3,4 Sydney died in July 1991 in Caistor, Lincolnshire, England, aged 66.⁵ His body was cremated on 30 July 1991 in Scartho Road Crematorium, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England.⁶

     Anthony Peter Greathead was born on 24 November 1928 in Bracebridge Heath, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Sidney George Greathead and Eva Florence Preston. Anthony was a deck boy with brown eyes, black hair. fresh complexion and five foot seven inches tall.He was discharged on 11 May 1946 from the ship Vindicatrix.² He married Nancie Hildreth in 1951 in Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, England.³ He married Joyce Norah Wyatt in Nairobi, Kenya, Anthony was a policeman in Nairobi when he met Joyce who was doing her nursing training there having travelled from her homeland, Argentina.⁴ Anthony and Joyce travelled first class with their son Anthony on board the ship Uganda leaving London on 1 January 19060 bound for Beira, Mozanbique. They gave their address in the UK as White Lion Hotel, Barton-on-Humber, Lincolnshire.⁵ Anthony died on 4 November 2004 in 4 Rosamond Court, Rosamund Drive, Bradway, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, aged 75.^6,7 The will of Anthony was proved on 15 December 2004 Leeds to his son Anthony and Rosalind Ann Watchorn.⁷

     Joan Mary Greathead was born on 27 April 1922 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Sidney George Greathead and Eva Florence Preston. She married John H Starbuck in 1941 in Caistor, Lincolnshire, England.³ Joan died in October 2002 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, aged 80.⁴

     Betty Howsham was born on 24 May 1926 in Caistor, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Tom Howsham and Kate Fields.² She attended Tealby Primary School and then passed her 11-plus scholarship to become the first Tealby girl to attend the coveted Caistor Grammar school. Betty left school at 14 to work at home in the farmhouse and three years later, at the age of 17, started work at Roby’s in Lincoln.⁴ She married Sydney Roy Greathead, son of Sidney George Greathead and Eva Florence Preston, 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. They lived in a flat above the Starbucks bakery, where Betty did the bookkeeping and organised outside catering.^5,2,4 Her husband Sydney died on July 1991 in Caistor, Lincolnshire, England, aged 66.⁶ Betty died on 25 March 2020 in Waterloo House, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, England, aged 93 She had moved to Waterloo House in 2012 where she received excellent care and was regularly visited by her beloved brother Frank.^7,4,8 Her body was cremated It was stated: At this time of covid virus a private cremation service will be held. Betty's death was announced as Beloved wife of the late Roy, mother of the late Paul, loving grandma of Thomas and Lorna and mother in law of Gladys, dear sister and sister in law of Frank and Margaret, dearest Auntie of Frances, Phylis, Anne, Pat, Leonard, Stephen, Derek and Terry and a very dear friend of Betty (Pyttlik). on 17 April 2020 in Grimsby Crematorium, Weelsby Avenue, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England.^9,4 Her estate was probated on 7 August 2020 at the Principal Registry.¹⁰