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     Stephen Paul Greathead was born in 1951 in Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.¹ He was the son of Sydney Roy Greathead and Betty Howsham. He was baptised in 1951 in St Marys, Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, England.² He married Gladys Milne in 1978 in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.³ Stephen died in 2016 in Lincolnshire, England.⁴

     Lottie Boyes was born on 4 May 1889.^1,2 She married Francis Greathead, son of Charles Greathead and Ann Smith, in 1910 in Pocklington, Yorkshire, England.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Sancton, Brough, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.⁴ In the census of 19 June 1921 in Hessleskew, Sancton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Lottie was listed as living at Hessleskew, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, with her husband Francis. And their daughter Nora.² Her husband Francis died on 12 February 1955 in Chestnut Villa, North Lane, Brough, Yorkshire, England, aged 72.^6,7 Lottie received Probate on his effects in Yorkshire on 13 May 1955.⁷ Lottie died on 4 January 1981 in 85 York Road, Driffield, Yorkshire, England, aged 91 Driffield was described as being in North Humberside on the Probate Index. Her death appeared in the London Gazette of 15 January 1981.^8,9,10 The will of Lottie was proved on 18 February 1981 in Leeds. Her effects were valued at £25,325.⁹

     Hutton Johnson Greathead was born in 1850 in Darlington, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of John Greathead and Jane Johnson. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Barton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the grandson of Francis Johnson.² Hutton died in 1854 in Darlington, Durham, England.³ Hutton was buried on 29 March 1854 in St Mary, Barton, Yorkshire, England.^4,5

     William Pipe was born on 6 June 1904.¹ He married Lily Greathead, daughter of William Edward Greathead and Cicely Attle, in 1931 in Auckland, Durham, England.^2,3 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William was listed as living at 12 Llewellyn Crescent, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, with his wife Lily. William was a collier hewer living with his wife and niece Jessie Greathead.⁴ William died in 1976 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England.⁵

     John Tunley was born in 1872 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.^2,3 He was the son of John Tunley and Margaret Baker. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 63 Aubrey Street, Everton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of John Tunley.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 74 Mere Lane, Everton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of John Tunley both John and Walter worked as drysalters.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 74 Mere Lane, Everton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of John Tunley John was a clerk.⁶ John died in 1904 in West Derby, Lancashire, England.⁷

     Eva Austin was born on 1 October 1929 in Sunderland, Durham, England, her mother's maiden name was Proud.^1,2 She married Ralph B Greathead, son of Ralph Greathead and Mary A Potts, in 1952 in Sunderland, Durham, England.³ Eva died on 30 September 2011 in Sunderland, Durham, England, aged 81.^4,5

     Albert Greathead was born on 30 March 1888 in Ryhope, Sunderland, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Henry Greathead and Georgina Gertrude Sutherland. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 2 Sea View Street, Ryhope, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Greathead.^4,5 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 19 Stockton Terrace, Grangetown, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Georgina Gertrude Greathead.^6,5 He married Elizabeth Robinson, daughter of William Robinson, in 1916 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁷ Albert was a 2nd Class Engineer No 52402 in the Merchant Navy.⁸ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 1 Merle Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son in law of William Robinson Albert and Elizabeth were living with Elizabeth's father. Albert was a fitter mechanicl marine engineer working for Messrs A H Lawdon & Co in Whitby but was out of work.⁹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Albert was listed as living at 92 Hastings Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, with his wife Elizabeth. And their two daughters Betty and Marjorie. Albert was a foreman marine engineer.¹⁰ His wife Elizabeth died on 1967 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹¹ Albert died on 18 August 1968 in 47 Newstan Way, Romanby, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, aged 80.^12,13 The will of Albert was proved on 14 October 1968 in York. His effects were valued at £3177.¹³

     Elizabeth Robinson was born on 15 May 1889 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Robinson. She married Albert Greathead, son of Henry Greathead and Georgina Gertrude Sutherland, in 1916 in Sunderland, Durham, England.² In the census of 19 June 1921 in 1 Merle Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Robinson Albert and Elizabeth were living with Elizabeth's father. Albert was a fitter mechanicl marine engineer working for Messrs A H Lawdon & Co in Whitby but was out of work.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Elizabeth was listed as living at 92 Hastings Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, with her husband Albert. And their two daughters Betty and Marjorie. Albert was a foreman marine engineer.⁴ Elizabeth died in 1967 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁵

     Albert William Greathead was born on 16 March 1926 in Chester le Street, Durham, England, on his medical report to become a merchant seaman he described himself as being born in Fence Houses which is in Houghton-le-Spring.^1,2 He was the son of Albert Greathead and Elizabeth Robinson. Albert was described on his Merchant Seaman records as having brown eyes, brown hair, fresh complexion and being five foot ten inches tall. He was a Junior Engineer. In 1946 when having a medical he complained of a skin condition since February 1946, it was deemed as not contagious and he was fit for further sea service.³ He married Ida Lilbourn in 1949 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁴ Bill arrived in New Zealand in 1981.⁵ His wife Ida died on 30 January 2001 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, aged 74.^6,5 Albert died on 1 September 2005 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, aged 79 The newspaper report of his death read: "Died unexpectedly at his home, Dunedin, New Zealand, on September 1st, 2005, in his 80th year. Now with his "darling" Ida, "together" again at last. Most loved father and father in law of Pam and Gunnar Fernqvist (Switzerland), Judy and Brian Layland (Dunedin), and Graeme and Fiona Greathead (England), loved Grandad of Anita, Sten, and Emily, beloved and very special "Grandy" of William and Tom. A service for Bill was held at the graveside, Post Chalmers Cemetery, Dunedin, New Zealand. Hope & Sons Ltd, FDANZ Griefcare."⁷ Albert was buried on 12 September 2005 in Dunedin Cemetery, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, His wife had been buried there on 30 January 2001. His last address was 50 Birchfield Avenue, North East Valley, Dunedin.^8,9,5 Bill and Ida are buried together with a wonderful stone.¹⁰

     Ida Lilbourn was born on 9 April 1926 in Sunderland, Durham, England, Her mothers maiden name was Boutflower.^1,2,3 She married Albert William Greathead, son of Albert Greathead and Elizabeth Robinson, in 1949 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁴ Ida arrived in New Zealand about 1983.⁵ Ida died on 30 January 2001 in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, aged 74.^6,5 Ida was buried on 5 February 2001 in Dunedin Cemetery, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, her husband was buried with her later in 2005. Her last address was 50 Birchfield Avenue, Dunedin.^7,8,5 Bill and Ida are buried together with a wonderful stone.⁹

     Betty Greathead was born on 13 August 1922 in Chester le Street, Durham, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Albert Greathead and Elizabeth Robinson. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Betty Greathead was listed as living at 92 Hastings Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, with her parents Betty was a Junior Clerk in a Solicitors Office.⁴ She married John J C Robinson on 27 March 1944 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^5,3 Betty died in August 2000 in Yorkshire, England.⁶