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     Alfred James Greathead was born on 21 April 1894 in St George in the East, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of George Christopher Greathead and Louisa M Steel. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Sheriden Street, St George in the East, London, England, he was listed as the son of George Christopher Greathead.³ He married Blanche Grace Roche in 1928 in Poplar, London, England.⁴ He died in 1976 in Havering, London, England.⁵

     Blanche Grace Roche was born on 27 May 1899. She married Alfred James Greathead, son of George Christopher Greathead and Louisa M Steel, in 1928 in Poplar, London, England.¹ She died in 1969 in Havering, London, England.²

     Thelma Grace Greathead was born in 1934 in Marylebone, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred James Greathead and Blanche Grace Roche. She died on 25 June 1992 in 248 Sheppey Road, Dagenham, Essex, England.^2,3 The will of Thelma was proved on 30 July 1992 in Ipswich. Her effects were described as not exceeding £125,000.³

     Ada Jane Greathead was born in 1899 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Elizabeth Mary Parker. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Albury Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.³ She died in 1901 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁴

     Blanche Greathead was born in 1900 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Elizabeth Mary Parker. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Albury Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.³ She died in 1901 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁴

     Aileen Ingledow married Thomas Andrew Greathead, son of Richardson Greathead and Elizabeth Knox, in 1980 in Carlisle, Lancashire, England.¹

     ... Greathead was born in British Guiana.¹ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Sarah Miles.¹ She died on 13 August 1868 in British Guiana.¹ John wrote in a letter to the London Missionary Society in London from Georgetown on 24 August 1868, "Weather excessively hot – season of general sickness – many children have died – my younger/est (hard to read) little girl among them. The dear child suffered a great deal and died on Thursday 13 August. God has graciously sustained us in our new trial and mercifully spared to us the other three children all of whom have been very ill but now well again."¹

     William E Dodgson married Gertrude Elizabeth Greathead, daughter of Thomas Francis Greathead and Sarah Elizabeth Easby, in 1914 in Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England.¹

     Nora Elizabeth Hutchinson was born about 1896.¹ She married Thomas Easby Greathead, son of Thomas Francis Greathead and Sarah Elizabeth Easby, in 1916 in Stokesby, Yorkshire, England.² She died on 6 March 1947 in 14 The Laurels, North Ormesby, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England.^3,4 She did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 9 April 1947 to her husband Thomas a farmer in London. His effects were valued at £204 6s 0d.³

     ... ... married Hannah Greathead, daughter of George Greathead and Mary Ann Moses, in 1904 in Lanchester, Durham, England, Hannah married either John McGuire or John William Gibbons.¹

     Robert Smurthwaite married Ada Greathead, daughter of George Greathead and Mary Ann Moses, in 1907 in Auckland, Durham, England.¹

     Kenneth Greathead was born in 1928 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹ He was the son of Alfred Greathead and May Napper. He died in 1948 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.²

     John Temperley was born about 1802 in Durham, England.² He married Mary Greathead, daughter of Robert Greathead and Esther Robson, on 27 December 1826 in St Oswald, Durham, England, John was described as a coal fitter on the River Wear in Sunderland and they went on to have eleven children.^1,3,4 John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Lambton Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, John was described as a ship owner living with his wife, three daughters and one son.⁵ His wife Mary died on before 1851.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at Tatham Street, Bishopwearmouth, Durham, England, he was listed as the brother of Thomas and Margaret Atkinson. He was newly widowed and listed as a ship owner.⁶ He married Helen Maria Ridgeway in 1856 in West Derby, Lancashire, England.⁷ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in The Elms, Upton Lane, West Ham, London, England, John was a ship owner. His wife two daughter Emma and Eliza together with his niece Emily Ridgeway and three servants completed the household.⁸ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Braeside, Dulwich Wood Road, Camberwell, London, England, he was a ship owner. His grandaughter Mary T Darkey was staying with him, and his daughter Mary J Rouse was listed as a visitor and there were four servants. His wife was staying as a "visitor" Ben Rhydding which was devoted to the treatment of diseases by means of Hydropathy.⁹ He died on 6 March 1876 in Camberwell, London, England.^10,11 The will dated 6 March 1876 of John Temperley, late of Braeside House, Dulwich, Wood Park was proved on 7 June 1878 following his death by his son Henry Greathead Temperley, Henry Wlliam Carter and Robert Starey. His personal estate being sworn under £100,000. His wife, described as Helen Maria Temperley was left his household furniture and effects and an immediate legacy of £200 abolutely, and for life his residance and £1,500 per annum. He also left houses to his late brother's wife and a niece. All three houses to go to his son on their deaths. He left £100 to the Merchant Seaman's Orphan Asylum and several other bequests with the residue to be divided between all his children. He had been a partner in the firm Temerleys, Carter and Dark. This was reported in The Times newspaper of 21 June 1878.¹⁰

     John Woodward was born about 1807 in Hudswell, Yorkshire, England.¹ He married Elizabeth .... John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, John was working as an agricultural labourer, he was living with his wife Elizabeth, two unmarried daughters and three grandchildren, Elizabeth aged six, Esther aged three and William aged two.² He died before 1871.¹

     Henry Greathead Temperley was born in 1833 in Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Temperley and Mary Greathead. In the census of 7 June 1841 in Lambton Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Temperley.³ He married Elizabeth Mitcheson in 1863 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.^2,4 Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Leytonstone Road, Wanstead, Essex, England, Henry was a ship and insurance broker.⁵ The will dated 6 March 1876 of John Temperley, late of Braeside House, Dulwich, Wood Park was proved on 7 June 1878 following his death by his son Henry Greathead Temperley, Henry Wlliam Carter and Robert Starey. His personal estate being sworn under £100,000. His wife, described as Helen Maria Temperley was left his household furniture and effects and an immediate legacy of £200 abolutely, and for life his residance and £1,500 per annum. He also left houses to his late brother's wife and a niece. All three houses to go to his son on their deaths. He left £100 to the Merchant Seaman's Orphan Asylum and several other bequests with the residue to be divided between all his children. He had been a partner in the firm Temerleys, Carter and Dark. This was reported in The Times newspaper of 21 June 1878.⁶ He died on 16 February 1880 in 19 Highbury Hill, Islington, London, England.^7,8

     Clarence Royal Greathead was born on 5 June 1897 in 13 Bentick Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of George William Greathead and Ada Greig. He was baptized on 20 June 1897 in St Paul's Church, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 164 Sherriff Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George William Greathead.⁴ Clarence was a Private in the 1/4th Battalion (Territorials). He enlisted in Hexham, Northumberland with the number of 1850. Clarence Royal Greathead died on 16 June 1915 in France aged 18 He was killed in action.^5,6 He was buried in Ypres Menin Gate, Memorial Leper, Panel 8 and 12, Popperinge, West Vlaanderen, Belgium.⁵ Clarence's name appears on the many commemorative plaques to WW1. The Oblisque in Hartlepool in Victory Square which is on the South side of Victory Road and its junction with Avenue Road. His name is also recorded on the Henry Smith Comprehensive School memorial panel. The School is in King Oswy Drive. Also in St Paul's Church in Grange Road there is a very elaborate plaque carrying his name. Also on a roadside memorial stone in Cleadon erected in November 1920 in memory of men from Cleadon who died in WW1. Interestingly this stone also records those men of Cleadon who served in WW2 which is rather lovely. All Saints Church in Cleadon Lane in Cleadon has a wall plaque to those who fell in WW2 and includes Clarence's name

Clarence also appears on the 8th column of the WW1 Roll of Honour of the 4th Battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers at the Hencotes TA Centre.⁷

     Ettie Greathead was born on 23 December 1894 in 13 Bentick Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of George William Greathead and Ada Greig. She was baptized on 10 January 1895 in St Paul's Church, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, St Pauls Church West Hartlepool Register of Baptisms 1891-1901 page 43 entry 715 by B A Patten.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 164 Sherriff Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George William Greathead.³ She married William Burdon on 4 June 1919 in South Shields, Durham, England.^4,5 Her father George William Greathead died on 12 July 1945.^6,7 Ettie received Administration on her mothers effects on 2 August 1945 in Durham.⁷

     William Burdon married Ettie Greathead, daughter of George William Greathead and Ada Greig, on 4 June 1919 in South Shields, Durham, England.^1,2 He died before 1945.³

     Thomas Tunley was born about 1801 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England, Possibly known as Tornley.^3,4 He was the son of Thomas Tunley and Hannah Goodwin.² He married Mary Hughes on 11 November 1818 The marriage entry states Thomas Tornley married Mary Hughes, both they and their two witnesses signed with a mark X.² Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Sweeney, Shropshire, England.¹ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Sweeney, Shropshire, England.¹ Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Sweeney, Shropshire, England, John was an agricultural labourer.^1,5

     Annie Slee was born on 5 May 1925 in Auckland, Durham, England, Annie's mother's maiden name was Pattison.^2,3 She married George Greathead, son of William Edward Greathead and Cicely Attle, in 1944 in Durham, England.⁴ Her husband George died on May 1987 in Durham, England, aged 62.⁵ She died in March 2005 in Durham, England, aged 79.⁶