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     Edward H White was born in 1885 in Limehouse, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Henry White and Alice Milchard. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 85 High Street, Wapping, London, England, he was listed as the brother of Alice S White.³

     Margaret White was born in 1887 in Limehouse, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Henry White and Alice Milchard. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 37 Endive Street, Limehouse, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Henry White.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 85 High Street, Wapping, London, England, she was listed as the sister of Alice S White.⁴

     Percy White was born in 1890 in Limehouse, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Henry White and Alice Milchard. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 37 Endive Street, Limehouse, London, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Henry White.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 85 High Street, Wapping, London, England, he was listed as the brother of Alice S White.⁴

     Ethel White was born in March 1895.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Henry White and Alice Milchard. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 85 High Street, Wapping, London, England, she was listed as the sister of Alice S White.²

     Susannah Insole was born in 1886. She married Charles Greathead, son of Henry Greathead and Margaret Skipp, in 1915 in St George in the East, London, England.¹ She died in 1920 in Whitechapel, London, England.²

     ... Greathead was born in 1920 in St George in the East, London, England.¹ He was the son of Charles Greathead and Susannah Insole. He died in 1920 in St George in the East, London, England.²

     Thomas Paul Greathead was born on 10 December 1857 in Whitechapel, London, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of Thomas Paul Greathead and Emma Seaman. In the census of 7 April 1861 in 9 Well Street, Whitechapel, London, England, he was listed as the grand son of Hannah Seaman Thomas was a scholar, interestingly he is listed as Thomas Stocker but is later known as Thomas Paul Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 9 Well Street, Whitechapel, London, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Paul Greathead Thomas was a scholar.⁶ He married Jeanie Leigh Smith, daughter of William Smith, on 30 September 1884 in St Philip, Stepney, London, England, after banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Sarah Cuitto and Charles ?. Thomas gave his occupation as a seaman, both Jeannie and Thomas gave their address as 10 Oxford St E.⁷ Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 5 Leslie Road, West Ham, London, England, Thomas was a sailor of the seas.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 12 Prestage Buildings, Poplar, London, England, he was listed as the son of Emma Seaman Thomas was a labourer and married - Jeannie was running a boarding house at 1 Leslie Road, West Ham.^2,9 His wife Jeanie died on 1912 in West Ham, London, England.¹⁰ He was a engaged as a member of the crew for the Cunard Steam Ship Company Limited, the American consular crew list on 18 April 1918 in Plymouth and sailed on the ship "Briton". His passport number was 741956.

Thomas arrived on 9 May 1918 in New York from Plymouth, he had been employed as a Fireman's steward. He was described as British, five foot ten inches tall, weighing 165lbs with face and nose disfigured with scars. He arrived next in New York on 1 July 1918 from Liverpool and worked as a Trimmer. His weight had gained to 175lbs. The next trip to New York arrived 6 August 1918 from Glasgow. He had a bracelet on his left wrist during this trip, and was back to being a Fireman's steward. The last trip I am aware of arrived on 19 September in New York from Liverpool. He had lost a couple of pounds in weight and his scars were now described as smallpox scars on his face.

The "Briton" was built by Harlan & Wolff Limited, Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1897. She was 10,248 gross tons; 549 (bp) feet long; 60 feet wide. Steam triple expansion engines, twin screw. Service speed 16 knots. 938 passengers (260 first class, 192 second class, 486 third class). She was built for Union Line, in 1897 and named Briton. Southampton-Capetown service. Scrapped in 1926.⁴
He died in 1931 in Stepney, London, England.¹¹

     Margaret Greathead was born in 1892 in St George in the East, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Paul Greathead and Leah Waite. She died in 1893 in St George in the East, London, England.²

     John Greathead was born about 1788 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England.² He was the son of Paul Greathead and Ann Dent. He married Sarah Hyenday. John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Erith, Kent, England, John was a tailor living with his wife and children.³ John was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at 2 Lesnes Cottages, High Street, Erith, Kent, England, John was a tailor.⁴ His wife Sarah died on 1860 in Dartford, Kent, England.⁵ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in High Street, Dartford, Kent, England, John was a tailor and living with his daughter Caroline and grandaughter Gertrude.⁶ He died in 1869 in Dartford, Kent, England.⁷

     Elizabeth ... was born about 1808 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England.¹ She married John Woodward. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Woodward 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 Her husband John died on before 1871.¹ Elizabeth was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 41 Hilda Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Elizabeth was working as a staymaker, she also had her grandson Thomas aged three, her married daughter Isabella Greathead, Hellena Woodward aged 14, William Woodward aged 12 and Alfred Woodward a labourer in the ironworks aged 20.³

     Louise Hannah Greathead was born in 1897 in St George in the East, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Paul Greathead and Leah Waite. She died in 1898 in St George in the East, London, England.²

     Francis Greathead was born in 1897 in St George in the East, London, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Paul Greathead and Leah Waite.

     Emma Greathead was born in 1893 in St George in the East, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Paul Greathead and Leah Waite. She died in 1893 in St George in the East, London, England.²

     John Greathead was born in 1895 in St George in the East, London, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Paul Greathead and Leah Waite. He died in 1898 in St George in the East, London, England.²

     Henry Greathead was born in 1899 in St George in the East, London, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Paul Greathead and Leah Waite. He died in 1899 in St George in the East, London, England.²

     Julie Alice White was born on 13 February 1887.² She was the daughter of Albert White.¹ She married Claud Ernest Greathead, son of Eugene Charles Greathead C E and Elizabeth Sophia Worville, on 12 April 1947 in St Algate, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, The ceremony followed the reading of banns and was witnessed by A J Adams and A E White. Claud was described as a widower and Company Secretary and livig at 201 Harefield Road, Uxbridge. Julia was a spinster living at 48 Cowley Road, Oxford. It is understood that Julia was Claud's housekeeper prior to their wedding.^3,4 Her husband Claud died on 31 October 1950 in 201 Herefield Road, Uxbridge, London, England, aged 67.^5,4,6 She died in 1981 in Hillingdon, London, England.⁷

     Esther Woodward was born about 1850 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Woodward and Elizabeth ....¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Woodward Isabella was working as an agricultural labourer.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in 41 Hilda Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Elizabeth Woodward.³

     Walter Greathead was born in 1912 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹ He was the son of Albert Greathead and Fanny Nutt. He died in 1912 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.²

     Matthew Anderson was born about 1836 in Easington, Durham, England.² He was the son of Robert Anderson and Deanne ....² In the census of 7 June 1841 in Lythe, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Robert Anderson.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at South Hutton, Durham, England, he was listed as the nephew of Matthew, a coal miner aged 42 and his wife Mary Ann aged 20 and their son Matthew Henry aged 1.⁴ He married Mary ....² Matthew was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Colliery Row, Thornaby Colliery, Thornaby, Durham, England, Matthew was a coal miner.⁵ Matthew was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in South Hetton, Durham, England, Matthew was a coal miner.⁶ Matthew was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 25 Office Street, Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England, Matthew was a coal miner living with his family. His daughter Mary and her husband William and small son Thomas are boarding with her parents.⁷

     Ralph Greathead was born on 8 January 1884 in 17 Ropery Walk, Sunderland, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of John Greathead and Dinah M Cummings. He died in 1885 in Sunderland, Durham, England.²

     Edward Charles Hallam was born about 1920 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.² He married May Parker.² He died about 1998.²

     John Greathead was born in 1815 in Heighington, Darlington, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Greathead and Jane Cockfield. He was baptized on 14 January 1815 in Whorlton, Durham, England.³ John Greathead and William Brown (the husband of John's wife's sister) were both employed by the Stockton and Darlington Railway. For July 1837, they were paid £35 13s 5d,and £39 2s 5d, respectively a month which was to include fireman's wage, and coal and water for the engine. John drove the Shildon engine.⁴ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Newsham, Winston, Durham, England, he was listed as the servant of John Howe a farmer aged 40.⁵ He married Ann Orton, daughter of William Orton and Elizabeth Dodsworth, on 7 February 1842 in Stockton Parish Church, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, the ceremony was witnessed by Joseph Stoker and Ann Allan. John was an engine driver.⁶ In the census of 30 March 1851 at 396 Bury Street, Wolverton, Buckinghamshire, England, he was listed as a lodger John was an engine driver, he was married and lodging with William Reece and his family. William Reece was an engine fitter. Lodging also with the family was William Brown another engine driver who was John's brother in law. Their wives were sisters. Ann and Little Jane are staying with Thomas, their uncle.⁷ His wife Ann died on 1859 in Auckland, Durham, England.⁸ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 20 Main Street, East Thickly, Shildon, Durham, England, John was an engine fitter and was living with his daughter. His mother in law was also in the household but was enumerated as a Greathead. I believe this may be incorrect.⁹ On Tuesday 17 November 1868 the first Parliamentary Election was held in the Polling District 2 of Stockton. John gave his address as Bishop Street and voted Liberal for Joseph Dodds. The other candidate was the Conservative Lord Ernest Vane Tempest.¹⁰ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 10 Ann Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as boarding with William Dover and his wife Mary. John was an engine driver, nothing was filled in on the census as to whether he was married or widowed.¹¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 27 Donald Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as a boarder of George Allan who was a blacksmith. John was an engine driver.¹² He died in 1891 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹³ He was buried on 25 February 1891 in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton, Durham, England.¹⁴