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     Alice Greathead was baptized on 4 August 1709 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.^3,2 She was the daughter of William Greathead.²

     Isabel Greathead was baptized on 26 January 1711 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.^3,2 She was the daughter of William Greathead.²

     Thomas Greathead was baptized on 26 April 1713 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 He was the son of William Greathead.²

     Richard Greathead was baptized on 16 March 1717 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.^2,1 He was the son of William Greathead.¹ He married Mary Cockfield on 19 November 1738 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, They were both of the chapelry of Hipswell.³

     Margaret Greathead was baptized on 17 May 1724 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.^3,2 She was the daughter of William Greathead.²

     Ann Richardson married Richard Greathead, son of William Greathead and Jane ..., on 24 May 1703 in Scotton, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, both Richard and Ann were from Scotton.²

     Elizabeth Greathead was baptized on 8 February 1717 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.² She was the daughter of Richard Greathead and Ann Richardson.

     Mary Greathead was baptized on 4 July 1726 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.² She was the daughter of Richard Greathead and Ann Richardson.

     George Greathead was baptized on 13 April 1729 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 He was the son of Richard Greathead and Ann Richardson.

     Fanny Greathead was born in 1885 in Gornal, Staffordshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Silas Greathead and Eliza Lane. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 100 Kent Street, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Silas Greathead.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Spike Meadow, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Eliza Price Eliza was now married to William Price Fanny was a domestic servant.⁴ Fanny sailed from London to Adelaide in Australia on 9 October 1913 aboard SS Beltrana.⁵ She married James Alfred Clifford, son of William Thomas Clifford, on 29 May 1918 in Manse Hummock Hill, Fli, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.⁶

     Rachel Sands was born on 17 August 1822 in Chatham, Kent, England, both her parents were born in England.^3,2 She was the daughter of William Sands and Alice Richards.² She married William Greathead, son of Joseph James Greathead and Sarah Dunstall, on 23 March 1850 in Wesleyan Chapel, Rochester, Kent, England.^1,4,2 William and Rachel moved to Chatham on 8 April 1850, then London on 25 September 1854 and then to Barnstaple on 18 June 1858. William's parents emigrated to Melbourne, Australia on 12 April 1853. Rachel's father William died in Chatham on 17 April 1853 and her mother Alice in December 1873 aged 93.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at 308 High Street, Chatham, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Belliar, Pelton, Barnstaple, Devon, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁶ Her husband William died on 21 February 1864 in Barnstaple, Devon, England, aged 37.^7,8 She emigrated on 1 July 1870 to Marshal Michigan, USA with her six children. Joseph James having died in England. They left on 1 July and arrived on 16 July 1870. Little Ernest fell down a hatchway on the ship during the journey to the USA and knocked out his baby teeth. When his permanent teeth came through they were all black so had to be removed and he wore false teeth all his life. Rachel took the family to stay with an aunt or cousins called Fletcher in Marshall, Michigan. She was naturalised in 1889.¹ Rachel was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 10 June 1880 in Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA, Rachel kept house.^9,10 In the census of 1 June 1900 in San Francisco, California, USA, she was listed as the mother in law of Charles Hammond.¹¹ In the census of 20 April 1910 in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA, she was listed as the lodger of Sarah Jane Hammond.¹² She died on 8 January 1916 in Oakland, California, USA, aged 93 Rachel moved to California in later life. What a fantastic lady, widowed so early with six surviving children, the last one born three days after her husband died. Then she upsticked and move half way around the world. her death notice appeared in the San Jose Mercury Herald of 11 January 1916. She was described as mother of Mrs Charles Hammond of Oakland, Mr F C Greathead of Denver, Colorado, Mr Ernest Greathead of Chicago and grandmother of Mr Arthur Greathead of San Jose.^2,13

     William Sands Greathead was born on 15 February 1851 in Chatham, Kent, England.^2,3 He was the son of William Greathead and Rachel Sands. In the census of 30 March 1851 at 308 High Street, Chatham, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Belliar, Pelton, Barnstaple, Devon, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead William was a scholar.⁵ He emigrated with Rachel Greathead on 1 July 1870 to Marshal Michigan, USA with her six children. Joseph James having died in England. They left on 1 July and arrived on 16 July 1870. Little Ernest fell down a hatchway on the ship during the journey to the USA and knocked out his baby teeth. When his permanent teeth came through they were all black so had to be removed and he wore false teeth all his life. Rachel took the family to stay with an aunt or cousins called Fletcher in Marshall, Michigan. She was naturalised in 1889.¹ He married Sarah Estelle Hammond, daughter of ... Hammond and Sarah L Turner, on 14 June 1877 in Santa Clara, California, USA.^1,6 William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 10 June 1880 in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, William was a dry goods clerk.⁷ He died on 25 February 1889 in 777 South Second Street, Santa Clara, California, USA, aged 38 The local newspaper wrote abou his death: "The announcement of the death of William Sands Greathead, while not unexpected, will shock a wide circle of friends. He died of bronchial asthma early yesterday morning at his home, 777 South Second street. He came to San Jose thirteen years ago, and for many years was manager for J.W. Cook in the dry goods business, from which position he was about four years ago compelled to retire, by reason of failing health. With a hope of regaining his health, he purchased a fruit farm, but he steadily declined, and all that mortal help could do to keep away the grim messenger was done but without avail. During his sickness he suffered intensely, and though he knew that his days were few never a word of complaint came from his lips and he passed off peacefully. Eleven years ago he married Miss Estelle Hammond and one child was the fruit of their union. He was a devout member of the Methodist Church. He was a member of Enterprise Lodge, No. 17, A.O.U.W. He was 38 years of age and a native of England. His funeral will take place to-morrow (sic) at 10 a.m."^1,3,8 He was buried on 27 February 1889 at 10 o'clock from his home address.⁸

     Alice Mary Greathead was born on 11 May 1854 in Chatham, Kent, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Rachel Sands. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Belliar, Pelton, Barnstaple, Devon, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.⁴ She emigrated with Rachel Greathead on 1 July 1870 to Marshal Michigan, USA with her six children. Joseph James having died in England. They left on 1 July and arrived on 16 July 1870. Little Ernest fell down a hatchway on the ship during the journey to the USA and knocked out his baby teeth. When his permanent teeth came through they were all black so had to be removed and he wore false teeth all his life. Rachel took the family to stay with an aunt or cousins called Fletcher in Marshall, Michigan. She was naturalised in 1889.¹ She died on 27 September 1877 in Marshall, Michigan, USA, aged 23.³

     Frederick Charles Greathead was born on 2 July 1856 in Camberwell, London, England.^2,3 He was the son of William Greathead and Rachel Sands. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Belliar, Pelton, Barnstaple, Devon, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.⁴ He emigrated with Rachel Greathead on 1 July 1870 to Marshal Michigan, USA with her six children. Joseph James having died in England. They left on 1 July and arrived on 16 July 1870. Little Ernest fell down a hatchway on the ship during the journey to the USA and knocked out his baby teeth. When his permanent teeth came through they were all black so had to be removed and he wore false teeth all his life. Rachel took the family to stay with an aunt or cousins called Fletcher in Marshall, Michigan. She was naturalised in 1889.¹ Frederick appears on the Denver Land Office Records 1862 - 1908.⁵ In the census of 10 June 1880 in Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA, he was listed as the son of Rachel Greathead Frederick was a tinner.^6,7 It is believed that Frederick married on 26 September 1883 Cornelia I Beals in Calhoun, Michigan. He was aged 27 and born in London, she was aged 31 and born in Springs Prairie, Wisconsin.⁸ He married Cornelia I Beals on 28 September 1883 in Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.⁹ He married Nellie Wilcox, daughter of ... Wilcox and Mary A ..., in 1895.¹ His wife Nellie died on 1908 in Colorado, USA.^10,11 He married Jennie ... in 1910.¹⁰ Frederick was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 20 April 1910 in Denver, Colorado, USA, Frederick was living with his new wife and children and his late wife's mother.¹² His wife Jennie died on before 1920.¹⁰ Frederick was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 January 1920 in Santa Margarita, San Luis, Obispo, California, USA.¹³ Frederick was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1930 in Havington Avenue, Oakland, Alameda, California, USA, Frederick was a book keeper at the cafeteria.¹⁴ It is believed that Frederick was the book keeper at the Colonial cafeteria owned by his sister Sarah in Oakland, California.³

     Sarah Jane Greathead was born on 25 September 1858 in Barnstaple, Devon, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Rachel Sands. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Belliar, Pelton, Barnstaple, Devon, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.⁴ She emigrated with Rachel Greathead on 1 July 1870 to Marshal Michigan, USA with her six children. Joseph James having died in England. They left on 1 July and arrived on 16 July 1870. Little Ernest fell down a hatchway on the ship during the journey to the USA and knocked out his baby teeth. When his permanent teeth came through they were all black so had to be removed and he wore false teeth all his life. Rachel took the family to stay with an aunt or cousins called Fletcher in Marshall, Michigan. She was naturalised in 1889.¹ In the census of 10 June 1880 in Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Rachel Greathead Sarah stayed at home.^5,6 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the servant and a domestic ladies maid.⁷ She married Charles Hammond, son of ... Hammond and Sarah L Turner, on 14 June 1893 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, Their licence number was 00303608.^1,8,3,9 In the census of 1 June 1900 in San Francisco, California, USA, she was listed as the wife of Charles Hammond.¹⁰ Her husband Charles died on before 1910.¹¹ Sarah was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 20 April 1910 in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA, She was listed as Mrs Charles Hammond, her mother in law was listed as a lodger and merchant restauranter. They were living together.¹² It is believed that Frederick was the book keeper at the Colonial cafeteria owned by his sister Sarah in Oakland, California.³ She died on 10 July 1959 in Alameda, California, USA, aged 100.^1,9

     Alfred John Greathead was born on 5 May 1861 in Barnstaple, Devon, England.^2,3 He was the son of William Greathead and Rachel Sands. He emigrated with Rachel Greathead on 1 July 1870 to Marshal Michigan, USA with her six children. Joseph James having died in England. They left on 1 July and arrived on 16 July 1870. Little Ernest fell down a hatchway on the ship during the journey to the USA and knocked out his baby teeth. When his permanent teeth came through they were all black so had to be removed and he wore false teeth all his life. Rachel took the family to stay with an aunt or cousins called Fletcher in Marshall, Michigan. She was naturalised in 1889.¹ In the census of 10 June 1880 in Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA, he was listed as the son of Rachel Greathead Alfred was a stenographer.^4,5 He married Mary Louisa Berry on 13 May 1891 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, They were married by licence number was 00167236 which was announced in the Chicago Daily Tribune of 12 May 1891.^3,6,7,8 John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 June 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, John was a salesman.⁹ Alfred was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 20 April 1910 in 7-Wd Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, Alfred was living with his wife and daughters.¹⁰ He died on 21 May 1910 in 5645 Calumet Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, aged 49 following a short illness of about a week. He had for twenty fie years been the seretary of John at Roebling's Sons company of 171 Lake Street, Chicago.^3,11 He was buried on 23 May 1910 His obituary in the Chicago Daily Tribune of 22 May 1910 stated that he was survived by is widow and two daughters. The funeral was held at 2pm from the family residence and interment was at Mount Hope.¹²

     Ernest Edward Greathead was born on 14 February 1864 in Barnstaple, Devon, England.^2,3,4,5 He was the son of William Greathead and Rachel Sands. He emigrated with Rachel Greathead on 1 July 1870 to Marshal Michigan, USA with her six children. Joseph James having died in England. They left on 1 July and arrived on 16 July 1870. Little Ernest fell down a hatchway on the ship during the journey to the USA and knocked out his baby teeth. When his permanent teeth came through they were all black so had to be removed and he wore false teeth all his life. Rachel took the family to stay with an aunt or cousins called Fletcher in Marshall, Michigan. She was naturalised in 1889.¹ In the census of 10 June 1880 in Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA, he was listed as the son of Rachel Greathead Ernest was at school.^6,7 He married Helen Turner, daughter of ... Turner and Carrie H Farmer, about 1897 Helen and Ernest had no children.⁸ In the census of 20 April 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, he was listed as the son in law of Carrie H Turner Ernest was a salesmanliving with his mother in law, brother in law and wife.⁹ Ernest was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 January 1920 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, Ernest was a salesman in haberdashery living with his wife.¹⁰ Ernest was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1930 in Magnolia Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, Ernest was a salesman in haberdashery.¹¹ He died on 9 September 1957 in Alameda, California, USA, aged 93.^12,3,4

     Helen Turner was born about 1877 in Illinois, USA.³ She was the daughter of ... Turner and Carrie H Farmer.³ She married Ernest Edward Greathead, son of William Greathead and Rachel Sands, about 1897 Helen and Ernest had no children.³ In the census of 20 April 1910 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Carrie H Turner.⁴ In the census of 5 January 1920 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, she was listed as the wife of Ernest Edward Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Magnolia Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, she was listed as the wife of Ernest Edward Greathead.⁶

     Mary Louisa Berry was born about 1871 in Canada Both her parents were born in England.³ She was known by the family affectionately as Molly Onion.⁴ Mary was the yougest child and was very spoilt, she left school when she was twelve years old and worked in the post office for $5 a week. When er other asked for her first week's wages she refused to hand it over, then hwen her mother was not looking she placed it under the sugar bowl.⁴ She married Alfred John Greathead, son of William Greathead and Rachel Sands, on 13 May 1891 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, They were married by licence number was 00167236 which was announced in the Chicago Daily Tribune of 12 May 1891.^4,5,6,7 In the census of 1 June 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁸ In the census of 20 April 1910 in 7-Wd Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, she was listed as the wife of Alfred John Greathead.⁹ Her husband Alfred died on 21 May 1910 in 5645 Calumet Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, aged 49 following a short illness of about a week. He had for twenty fie years been the seretary of John at Roebling's Sons company of 171 Lake Street, Chicago.^4,10 Mary was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 January 1920 in Minerva Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, Mary was listed as married living with her daughters. At present I cannot find her husband.¹¹ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, she was listed as the mother in law of Perry Hardin Radcliffe.¹²

     Alice Mary Greathead was born about 1893 in Illinois, USA.³ She was the daughter of Alfred John Greathead and Mary Louisa Berry. In the census of 1 June 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Alice was a school.⁴ In the census of 20 April 1910 in 7-Wd Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Alfred John Greathead.⁵ In the census of 5 January 1920 in Minerva Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Louisa Greathead Alice was a stenographer in manufacturing.⁶ She married Perry Hardin Radcliffe on 30 May 1924.² In the census of 2 April 1930 in Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, she was listed as the wife of Perry Hardin Radcliffe.⁷

     Esther B Greathead was born about 1897 in Illinois, USA.² She was the daughter of Alfred John Greathead and Mary Louisa Berry. In the census of 1 June 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.³ In the census of 20 April 1910 in 7-Wd Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Alfred John Greathead.⁴ In the census of 5 January 1920 in Minerva Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Louisa Greathead Esther was a stenographer in manufacturing.⁵

     Louisa Rachel Greathead was born on 9 March 1900 in Illinois, USA.² She was the daughter of Alfred John Greathead and Mary Louisa Berry. In the census of 1 June 1900 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.³ In the census of 20 April 1910 in 7-Wd Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Alfred John Greathead.⁴ In the census of 5 January 1920 in Minerva Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Louisa Greathead Louisa was a stenographer in civil engineering.⁵ She married ... Carter Louise was first married to Mr Carter.² She married Edward Guller Edward was Louise's second husband.² She died on 26 September 1998 in Woodstock, McHenry County, Illinois, USA, aged 98.²

     Charles Hammond was born on 23 November 1862 in Michigan, USA.^3,2 He was the son of ... Hammond and Sarah L Turner.² He married Sarah Jane Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Rachel Sands, on 14 June 1893 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, Their licence number was 00303608.^1,3,4,5 Charles was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 June 1900 in San Francisco, California, USA, Charles was a bookkeeper.⁶ He died before 1910.²

     Nellie Wilcox was the daughter of ... Wilcox and Mary A ....² She married Frederick Charles Greathead, son of William Greathead and Rachel Sands, in 1895.¹ She died in 1908 in Colorado, USA.^2,3 She was buried in 1908 in Littleton Cemetery, Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA, She was buried in the same plot as her son Paul who died four years earlier. They share the same gravestone. He was buried as Paul Greathead.³

     William Paul Greathead was born in 1896 in Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA.¹ He was the son of Frederick Charles Greathead and Nellie Wilcox. He died in 1904 in Cripple Creek, Colorado, USA, as a child.^1,2 He was buried in 1904 in Littleton Cemetery, Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA, His mother was buried in the same plot with him four years later. They share the same gravestone. He was buried as Paul Greathead.²