Charles Henry Berridge1,2 
#9527, b. 27 November 1897, d. 1975
Last Edited=18 Jan 2017
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Charles Henry Berridge was born on 27 November 1897 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.3,4,5 Charles travelled first class leaving Dover on 11 November 1922 bound for the West Indies aboard the ship Oranje Nassau. He gave his last address in the UK as 55 Oak Village, GospelOak, NW5 and his permanent address as in British Guiana.3 He married Gwendoline Greathead, daughter of Thomas Henry Greathead and Alice Louisa Thalia Gainfort.1 Charles and Gwendoline arrived in London on 30 June 1927 having travelled first class aboard the ship Inanda from their home in British Giana.6 Charles and Gwendoline returned first class on the same ship Inanda, leaving London on 16 September 1927. Charles was described as a grocer. They gave their last UK address as 21 Mincing Lane, London EC.3 Charles, a grocer, his wife Gwen, two year old David and little Sybil aged 10 months travelled from Liverpool leaving on 26 April 1930 on board the ship Amakura bound for Demerara in British Guiana. They gave their last address in the UK as 13 Sitterton Bere Regis, Wareham in Dorset.3 Charles and Gwendoline travelled aboard the ship Ingria with their children David, Sybil and ten month old Michael. They travelled first class.7 Charles travelled on the ship Ingoma leaving London on 16 August 1934 bound for Demerara. He travelled first class, describing himself as a grocer, aparently working for Bookers, a big colonial company. His UK address as Kingsbere, Kings Road, Blandford in Dorset.3,8 Charles and Gwendoline arrived in Plymouth with their children David, Sybil and Michael aboard the ship Van Rensselaer on 27 April 1939 from their home in British Guiana.9 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Charles was listed as living at 4a Rushmere Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, with his wife Gwendoline. Charkes was a Grocery General Manager living with his wife and children.10 Charles died in 1975 in Felixstowe, Suffolk, England.11,8 Charles was buried in Felixstowe, Suffolk, England, with his wife.8
Children of Charles Henry Berridge and Gwendoline Greathead
- David Charles Berridge+ b. 26 Jan 1928, d. 26 Jun 2005
- Sybil May Berridge+ b. 27 May 1929
- Michael Berridge
Sources of Information
- [S3164] Emails between Henry Greathead and Jan Cooper from 13 December 1997.
- [S16] E-mails between Tim Smellie and Jan Cooper from 27 Nov 2003 Information from Marylin McLean/Veecock daughter of Verna Greathead.
- [S40000] Website findmypast - migration lists.
- [S5] Jan's thoughts based on information from GRO or Parish record entries.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1897/Q4 Kingston Volume 2a Page 340.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 - BT26 Piece 846 Item 76.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 - BT26 Piece 1044 Item 47.
- [S14492] Emails between Wendy Johnson née Berridge and Jan Cooper from 5 March 2015.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 - BT26 Piece 1181 Item 26.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2233D/022.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1975/Q2 Ipswich Volume 10 Page 2732 age 77.
Sybil May Berridge1

#9528, b. 27 May 1929
Last Edited=18 Jan 2017
- Relationship
- 7th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Sybil May Berridge was born on 27 May 1929 in British Guiana.1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Henry Berridge and Gwendoline Greathead. Charles, a grocer, his wife Gwen, two year old David and little Sybil aged 10 months travelled from Liverpool leaving on 26 April 1930 on board the ship Amakura bound for Demerara in British Guiana. They gave their last address in the UK as 13 Sitterton Bere Regis, Wareham in Dorset.1 Charles and Gwendoline travelled aboard the ship Ingria with their children David, Sybil and ten month old Michael. They travelled first class.3 Charles and Gwendoline arrived in Plymouth with their children David, Sybil and Michael aboard the ship Van Rensselaer on 27 April 1939 from their home in British Guiana.4 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Sybil May Berridge was listed as living at 4a Rushmere Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, with her parents.5 She married James M Simpson in 1954 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.6,7
Children of Sybil May Berridge and James M Simpson
- Jane S M Simpson
- Robert Simpson
Sources of Information
- [S40000] Website findmypast - migration lists.
- [S14492] Emails between Wendy Johnson née Berridge and Jan Cooper from 5 March 2015.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 - BT26 Piece 1044 Item 47.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960 - BT26 Piece 1181 Item 26.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2233D/022.
- [S3164] Emails between Henry Greathead and Jan Cooper from 13 December 1997.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1954/Q2 Cambridge Volume 4a Page 452.
James M Simpson1

#9529, d. 1995
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
James M Simpson was born in New York City, USA.2 He married Sybil May Berridge, daughter of Charles Henry Berridge and Gwendoline Greathead, in 1954 in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England.1,3 James died in 1995 in USA.4
Children of James M Simpson and Sybil May Berridge
- Jane S M Simpson
- Robert Simpson
Sources of Information
Clem Hinds1,2 
#9532
Last Edited=15 Nov 2018
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Clem Hinds married Thelma Zena Greathead, daughter of Thomas Henry Greathead and Alice Louisa Thalia Gainfort, This apparently was reported as a disastrous marriage.3
Child of Clem Hinds and Thelma Zena Greathead
Sources of Information
Michael Hinds1 
#9533
Last Edited=1 Jun 2018
- Relationship
- 7th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Michael Hinds was the son of Clem Hinds and Thelma Zena Greathead. He married Elaine Forbes. Michael lived in Barbados in 2004 in the Caribean.2
Child of Michael Hinds and Elaine Forbes
- Anthony Hinds
Elaine Forbes1,2 
#9534, d. 21 October 2018
Last Edited=15 Nov 2018
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Elaine Forbes married Michael Hinds, son of Clem Hinds and Thelma Zena Greathead. Elaine died on 21 October 2018 in Barbados.2 Elaine was buried on 2 November 2018 in Westbury Cemetery, St Michael, Bridgetown, Barbados.2
Child of Elaine Forbes and Michael Hinds
- Anthony Hinds
Robert Fossey1 
#9547
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Children of Robert Fossey and Sarah Smith
- Doris Fossey
- Horace Fossey b. 12 Jul 1907, d. 14 Mar 1997
- Reginald Donald Fossey+ b. 27 Feb 1915, d. 13 May 1977
Sources of Information
- [S3164] Emails between Henry Greathead and Jan Cooper from 13 December 1997.
Sarah Smith1 
#9548
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Children of Sarah Smith and Robert Fossey
- Doris Fossey
- Horace Fossey b. 12 Jul 1907, d. 14 Mar 1997
- Reginald Donald Fossey+ b. 27 Feb 1915, d. 13 May 1977
Sources of Information
- [S3164] Emails between Henry Greathead and Jan Cooper from 13 December 1997.
Doris Fossey1
#9549
Last Edited=27 Oct 2004
Sources of Information
- [S3164] Emails between Henry Greathead and Jan Cooper from 13 December 1997.
Horace Fossey1
#9550, b. 12 July 1907, d. 14 March 1997
Last Edited=30 Sep 2004
Horace Fossey was born on 12 July 1907.1 He was the son of Robert Fossey and Sarah Smith. Horace died on 14 March 1997 aged 89.1
Sources of Information
- [S3164] Emails between Henry Greathead and Jan Cooper from 13 December 1997.