ElsieJessie Cooper1

#10001, b. 4 November 1905, d. 30 April 1996
Last Edited=15 Oct 2018
- Relationships
- 7th cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead
2nd great-granddaughter of George Greathead
7th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
ElsieJessie Cooper was born on 4 November 1905 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.1 She was the daughter of James Cooper and Eleanor Ethelwyn May Greathead. She married Thomas Stanley Burgess in 1931 in New Zealand.1,2 Her husband Thomas died on 3 March 1977 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, aged 76.3 ElsieJessie died on 30 April 1996 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, aged 90.4,3
Children of ElsieJessie Cooper and Thomas Stanley Burgess
- Jon Howard Burgess4
- Paul Raymond Burgess4 b. 17 Nov 1941, d. 10 Dec 2007
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - New Zealand, Marriage Index, 1840-1937 - no image.
- [S33257] E-mails between Gill Loughnan née Burgess and Jan Cooper from 26 September 2018.
- [S31545] E-mails between Andy Burgess and Jan Cooper from 11 July 2015.
Emily Cooper1

#10002
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 7th cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead
2nd great-granddaughter of George Greathead
7th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
Mary Cooper1

#10003
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 7th cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead
2nd great-granddaughter of George Greathead
7th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
James Pollock1 
#10005
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
James Pollock married Rita Alice Cooper, daughter of James Cooper and Eleanor Ethelwyn May Greathead, in 1925.1
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
Thomas Stanley Burgess1 
#10006, b. 5 October 1900, d. 3 March 1977
Last Edited=15 Oct 2018
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Thomas was the first of his family to learn to fly. A passion he seems to have transferred down the generations.2 Thomas Stanley Burgess was born on 5 October 1900.3 He married ElsieJessie Cooper, daughter of James Cooper and Eleanor Ethelwyn May Greathead, in 1931 in New Zealand.1,4 Thomas died on 3 March 1977 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, aged 76.3
Children of Thomas Stanley Burgess and ElsieJessie Cooper
- Jon Howard Burgess5
- Paul Raymond Burgess5 b. 17 Nov 1941, d. 10 Dec 2007
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
- [S228] Emails between Thomas Burgess and Jan Cooper from 4 July 2008.
- [S33257] E-mails between Gill Loughnan née Burgess and Jan Cooper from 26 September 2018.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - New Zealand, Marriage Index, 1840-1937 - no image.
- [S31545] E-mails between Andy Burgess and Jan Cooper from 11 July 2015.
William Weighill 
#10007, b. 26 February 1811
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
William Weighill was baptised on 26 February 1811 in Spennithorne, Yorkshire, England.1 He was the son of Christopher Weighill and Alice Greathead.
Sources of Information
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Bishop's transcripts, 1637-1852 Church of England. Parish Church of Spennithorne (Yorkshire) film 0207581.
Esther Stevens1

#10009, b. 25 January 1862, d. 16 July 1948
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 5th cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Granddaughter of George Greathead
5th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Esther Stevens was born on 25 January 1862 in New Zealand.1,2 She was the daughter of Benjamin Stevens and Maria Greathead. She married William Abbott on 11 August 1880.1 Her husband William died on 5 March 1928 aged 83.1 She married Christian Ludvig Jensen in 1930.1 Her husband Christian died on 10 February 1938.1 Esther died on 16 July 1948 in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand, aged 86.1 Esther was buried in St James Anglican Churchyard, Lower Hutt, New Zealand.1
Children of Esther Stevens and William Abbott
- Dora Grace Abbott1 b. 21 Feb 1884, d. 22 Feb 1914
- Edith Minnie Abbott+1 b. 21 Jul 1886, d. 20 Sep 1965
- Esther Abbott1 b. 4 Apr 1889, d. 28 Apr 1889
- Robert John Abbott1 b. 10 Nov 1890, d. 16 May 1966
- Mary Maud Abbott1 b. 16 Aug 1893, d. 30 Nov 1893
- Mabel Louisa Abbott1 b. 21 Feb 1896, d. 19 Jul 1973
- Madge Constance Abbott1 b. 15 Mar 1900, d. 9 Sep 1980
William Abbott1 
#10010, b. 23 February 1845, d. 5 March 1928
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
William Abbott was baptised on 23 February 1845.1 He married Esther Stevens, daughter of Benjamin Stevens and Maria Greathead, on 11 August 1880.1 William died on 5 March 1928 aged 83.1 William was buried on 5 March 1928 in St James Anglican Churchyard, Lower Hutt, New Zealand.1
Children of William Abbott and Esther Stevens
- Dora Grace Abbott1 b. 21 Feb 1884, d. 22 Feb 1914
- Edith Minnie Abbott+1 b. 21 Jul 1886, d. 20 Sep 1965
- Esther Abbott1 b. 4 Apr 1889, d. 28 Apr 1889
- Robert John Abbott1 b. 10 Nov 1890, d. 16 May 1966
- Mary Maud Abbott1 b. 16 Aug 1893, d. 30 Nov 1893
- Mabel Louisa Abbott1 b. 21 Feb 1896, d. 19 Jul 1973
- Madge Constance Abbott1 b. 15 Mar 1900, d. 9 Sep 1980
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
William Tennant1
#10011, b. 1903
Last Edited=10 Jun 2009
William Tennant was born in 1903 in Aston, Warwickshire, England.1,2 He was the son of George Henry Tennant and Fanny Nutt.1 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 2 Back, 73 Alma Street, Aston Manor, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the step son of Albert Greathead William was at school.3 In the census of 19 June 1921 in Bk9 2 H Alma Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the step son of Albert Greathead William was a turner and capstan hand working for Lawder and Poole Ltd in Theodore Street in Birmingham.4
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1903/Q3 Aston Volume 6d Page 430.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 18285 RG78 Piece 1102 Registration district 285 sub district 4 enumeration district 16 schedule number 295.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_14360_0369.
George Robert Stevens1

#10012, b. 1864, d. 14 May 1910
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 5th cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Grandson of George Greathead
5th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
George Robert Stevens was born in 1864 in New Zealand.1,2 He was the son of Benjamin Stevens and Maria Greathead. He married Elizabeth Ellen Kempton, daughter of Thomas Kempton, on 25 December 1889.1 George died on 14 May 1910.1
Children of George Robert Stevens and Elizabeth Ellen Kempton
- Victoria May Stevens b. 1890, d. 16 Aug 1930
- Ivy Eveline Stevens b. 5 Sep 1891
- Mary Elizabeth Stevens b. 11 Oct 1892, d. 1930
- Olive Grace Stevens b. 9 Apr 1894, d. 18 Nov 1986
- Albert Stanley Stevens b. 21 Oct 1895, d. 30 May 1933
- Edith Myrtle Stevens b. 28 Nov 1898
- Thomas Benjamin Stevens b. 17 Oct 1901
Elizabeth Ellen Kempton1 
#10013, b. 13 June 1868, d. 7 November 1910
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Elizabeth Ellen Kempton was born on 13 June 1868.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Kempton.2 She married George Robert Stevens, son of Benjamin Stevens and Maria Greathead, on 25 December 1889.1 Elizabeth died on 7 November 1910 aged 42.1
Children of Elizabeth Ellen Kempton and George Robert Stevens
- Victoria May Stevens b. 1890, d. 16 Aug 1930
- Ivy Eveline Stevens b. 5 Sep 1891
- Mary Elizabeth Stevens b. 11 Oct 1892, d. 1930
- Olive Grace Stevens b. 9 Apr 1894, d. 18 Nov 1986
- Albert Stanley Stevens b. 21 Oct 1895, d. 30 May 1933
- Edith Myrtle Stevens b. 28 Nov 1898
- Thomas Benjamin Stevens b. 17 Oct 1901
Ivy Eveline Stevens1

#10014, b. 5 September 1891
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 6th cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Great-granddaughter of George Greathead
6th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Ivy Eveline Stevens was born on 5 September 1891.1 She was the daughter of George Robert Stevens and Elizabeth Ellen Kempton.
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
Mary Elizabeth Stevens1

#10015, b. 11 October 1892, d. 1930
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 6th cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Great-granddaughter of George Greathead
6th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Mary Elizabeth Stevens was born on 11 October 1892.1 She was the daughter of George Robert Stevens and Elizabeth Ellen Kempton. She married Reginald Henry Charles Mardon on 19 January 1915.1 Mary died in 1930 in Hastings, New Zealand.1
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
Victoria May Stevens1

#10016, b. 1890, d. 16 August 1930
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 6th cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Great-granddaughter of George Greathead
6th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Victoria May Stevens was born in 1890.1 She was the daughter of George Robert Stevens and Elizabeth Ellen Kempton. She married John Dunn on 9 February 1915.1 Victoria died on 16 August 1930 in Greytown, Wairarapa, New Zealand.1
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
Olive Grace Stevens1

#10017, b. 9 April 1894, d. 18 November 1986
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 6th cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Great-granddaughter of George Greathead
6th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Olive Grace Stevens was born on 9 April 1894.1 She was the daughter of George Robert Stevens and Elizabeth Ellen Kempton. She married Romas Peter Clarke on 17 April 1915.1 Olive died on 18 November 1986 aged 92.1 Olive was buried on 21 November 1986 in Archer Street Cemetery, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.1
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
Albert Stanley Stevens1

#10018, b. 21 October 1895, d. 30 May 1933
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 6th cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Great-grandson of George Greathead
6th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Albert Stanley Stevens was born on 21 October 1895.1 He was the son of George Robert Stevens and Elizabeth Ellen Kempton. He married Alice Florence Steer in 1919.1 Albert died on 30 May 1933 aged 37.1
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
Edith Myrtle Stevens1

#10019, b. 28 November 1898
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 6th cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Great-granddaughter of George Greathead
6th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Edith Myrtle Stevens was born on 28 November 1898.1 She was the daughter of George Robert Stevens and Elizabeth Ellen Kempton.
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
Thomas Benjamin Stevens1

#10020, b. 17 October 1901
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 6th cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Great-grandson of George Greathead
6th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Thomas Benjamin Stevens was born on 17 October 1901.1 He was the son of George Robert Stevens and Elizabeth Ellen Kempton. He married Olive May Young in 1926.1
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
Reginald Henry Charles Mardon1 
#10021
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Reginald Henry Charles Mardon married Mary Elizabeth Stevens, daughter of George Robert Stevens and Elizabeth Ellen Kempton, on 19 January 1915.1
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
John Dunn1 
#10022
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
John Dunn married Victoria May Stevens, daughter of George Robert Stevens and Elizabeth Ellen Kempton, on 9 February 1915.1
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
Romas Peter Clarke1 
#10023, d. 7 January 1942
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Romas Peter Clarke married Olive Grace Stevens, daughter of George Robert Stevens and Elizabeth Ellen Kempton, on 17 April 1915.1 Romas died on 7 January 1942.1 Romas was buried on 8 January 1942 in Archer Street Cemetery, Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.1
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
Alice Florence Steer1 
#10024, d. 1973
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Alice Florence Steer married Albert Stanley Stevens, son of George Robert Stevens and Elizabeth Ellen Kempton, in 1919.1 Alice died in 1973 in Mooroopa, Victoria, Australia.1
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
Olive May Young1 
#10025
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Olive May Young married Thomas Benjamin Stevens, son of George Robert Stevens and Elizabeth Ellen Kempton, in 1926.1
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.