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     Andrew Bengston married Anna Virginia Greathead, daughter of Robert Newton Greathead and Mary R Robinson.

     Lee ... married Daniel McClean Greathead, son of John McCarrell Dellinger Greathead and Elizabeth L Campbell, Lee was Daniel's first wife.¹

     Roberta ... married Daniel McClean Greathead, son of John McCarrell Dellinger Greathead and Elizabeth L Campbell, Roberta was Daniel's second wife.¹

     Ann Hopkins Orpin was born on 1 December 1914 in Burkville, Virginia, USA.^3,4,2 She was the daughter of William Gideon and Grace Woodhouse.² Her Social Security Number was 223-09-4838 in 1915.³ She married Daniel McClean Greathead, son of John McCarrell Dellinger Greathead and Elizabeth L Campbell, Ann was Daniel's third wife.¹ Her husband Daniel died on 18 July 1994 in Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, USA, aged 68.^1,5,6,3,7 Ann died on 8 July 1997 in Richmond, Henrico, Virginia, USA, aged 82.^3,8,2 Ann was buried on 11 July 1997 in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, USA, in section 23 lot 139.⁹ Ann's obituary appeared in the Richmond Times - Dispatch of 10 July 1997 stating Mrs Ann H Greathead was 82 and of Richmond, widow of Daniel M C Greathead.¹⁰

     Harold Mathews Shuff was born on 29 November 1900 in Pulaski, Virginia, USA, Harold's parents were Marshall Alexander Schuff and Bettie Matthews.² He married Eleanor Robinson Greathead, daughter of Robert Newton Greathead and Mary R Robinson, on 3 November 1923.² His wife Eleanor died on 15 February 1977 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke County, Virginia, USA, aged 74 Eleanor was a member of the First United Methodist Church.^1,3 Harold died on 4 March 1991 in Blacksburg, Montgomery, Virginia, USA, aged 90.²

     Mary R Robinson was born on 19 November 1868 in Gettysberg, Pennsylvania, USA.^3,2,4 She was the daughter of John A Robinson and Annie S McNulty.⁵ She married Robert Newton Greathead, son of John Wellesley Greathead and Almira Virginia Dellinger, about 1889.² Mary visited her parents returning on 15 January 1898 to her home in Staunton. Her father died later that year.⁶ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Staunton City, Virginia, USA, she was listed as the wife of Robert Newton Greathead.⁷ In the census of 20 April 1910 in Virginia, USA, she was listed as the wife of Robert Newton Greathead.⁸ In the census of 5 January 1920 in 34th Street, King, Seattle, Washington, USA, she was listed as the wife of Robert Newton Greathead.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, she was listed as the wife of Robert Newton Greathead.¹⁰ Mary died on 19 March 1938 in Richmond, Virginia, USA, aged 69.⁴ Mary was buried on 22 March 1938 in Hollywood Cemetery, 412 South Cherry Street, Richmond, Virginia, USA, Section: 23 Lot: 139.^3,4

     John Wellesley Greathead was born on 24 February 1834 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA.^3,4,2 He was the son of Thomas Williams Greathead and Frances Sarah Hux. In the census of 1 June 1840 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas Williams Greathead The 1840 US Federal census only lists the names of the head of the household. The remainder are listed as numbers within age groups. So the relationship has been assumed. Also in the household were two people I cannot identify, both are female, one aged 20-30 the other aged 30-40.⁵ In the census of 1 June 1850 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas Williams Greathead John was a clerk and was enumerated twice, once with his parents and secondly where he worked.^6,7 John assisted his father in his mercantile business, and at the age of sixteen years engaged with Mr. Daniel Snively, of Greencastle, where he remained for two years, and then went to Dubuque, Iowa, where, on the strength of a letter of recommendation from Mr. Snively, he immediately secured a clerkship. His employer's finances being in an embarrassed condition, he concluded to change employers and selected one of two offers which he considered the best; this employer soon failed, and he was selected by the assignee to close up the business, which responsible position he filled with eminent satisfaction. In September 1854, he entered the employ of Messrs. Barney, Scott and Co., a large drygoods house, as bookkeeper and cashier, where he remained until 1857, when he severed his connection with this firm to accept an offer of co-partnership with his father, at the old stand in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania.

J. W. Greathead was a merchant in the Fulton County town of McConnellsburg. With his father, the 29-year-old co-owned a thriving general merchandise store, which had been cleaned out during a Confederate raid in the fall of 1862. Undaunted, the two men had restocked their inventory and resumed operations. During the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign, Confederate troops occupied McConnellsburg on several occasions. On June 29, Rebel cavalry chased off a company of the First New York Lincoln Cavalry and entered town. Fearful that the shop would be raided again, John Greathead asked an officer to post guards at the door to prevent looting. The Rebel assigned three men to the post, ordering them to "see that this man and his property are not molested."
After a while, a thankful Greathead sat down on the doorstep with one of the guards and began talking. The borough of York was among the topics of the friendly conversation.
As they sat on the steps in front of the store, the guard casually asked Greathead if he had "heard the news from Vicksburg." When the merchant replied that he had not, the trooper boasted that the siege had been lifted. He added that Confederate forces had also retaken Chattanooga. A skeptical Greathead politely listened as the guard continued. However, when the cavalryman mentioned that York, Pa. had also been taken, Greathead was compelled to challenge his assertions.
The shopkeeper looked at the braggart and laughingly replied, "You have spoilt it all now. There are no fortifications at York worth naming."
Greathead suggested, "Your officers evidently are cheering you up with stories of victories not won."
They spent some time discussing the fortunes of the war before being interrupted by an arrogant officer who rudely interrogated Greathead about the Yankees who had recently left. Not satisfied with the merchant's answers, he finally bade him "go to a place noted for its heat." When the glowering officer rode off, the trio of guards burst out laughing. They explained that most of their officers were men of education and wealth who were not liked by the rank and file because of their pompous attitude. They resumed their conversation until it was time for the patrol to leave McConnellsburg. Greathead's merchandise was untouched.
Vicksburg, Chattanooga, and York all in one conversation... it may have been one of the few times in the war these three Confederate objectives were mentioned together as being equally important and worthy of a boast.⁸ In the census of 1 June 1860 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas Williams Greathead John was a merchant living with his parents.⁹ He married Almira Virginia Dellinger, daughter of Henry William Dellinger and Margaret Snyder, on 2 October 1860.^3,4 John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 1 June 1870 in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, John and his wife Virginia were living together. John was working as a variety merchant.¹⁰ John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 10 June 1880 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, John was a dry goods merchant living with his wife and children.¹¹ From April, 1858, until 1868, the business was continued under the firm name of T. & J. W. Greathead, when the senior member retired, and John W. continued the business alone until January 1, 1884, when he associated with his son, R. Newton, with him in the business, the style of the firm being called J. W. Greathead & Son. In 1862 the firm then in business lost nearly everything by reason of the rebels, who invaded the borough and pillaged the store. This, however, did not discourage them, for they continued business notwithstanding constant menace of recurring invasions. The year 1881 completed the first half-century of business conducted at this stand, during which time it only suffered an interruption of about five weeks, when the store-building was being remodeled. Two stools made of pine - that were made and used by the founder of the business, Mr. Agnew - are still retained by the present proprietors as relics.⁸ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 June 1900 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, John was a general merchant.¹² John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 20 April 1910 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, John was living on his own income.¹³ John died on 17 December 1911 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, aged 77 from general asthenia and was buried 2 days later.^4,2,14,15 The Fulton County News wrote on 21 December 1911 - ONE ON BEFORE - John W. Greathead.
At the ripe age of 77 years, 9 months, and 23 days, John W. Greathead peacefully passed to his final reward at his home in this place, last Sunday morning. The funeral, conducted by his pastor Rev. John V. Royer, of the Methodist Episcopal church, assisted by the other pastors in town, took place Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in the family lot in the old Methodist graveyard on Frst street.

John W. Greathead was a son of Thomas Greathead one of McConnellsburg's old time merchants, and he was born in McConnellsburg, February 24, 1834. During his early boyhood days he assisted his father in the store which was then conducted in the building in which the Republican printing office is now located. At the age of sixteen years, he engaged with Daniel Snively at Greencastle, where he remained two years, and then went to Dubuque, Iowa, where, upon the strength of a letter of recommendation from Mr. Snively, he immediately secured a clerkship and made good. When less than twenty one years of age, he entered the employ at Barney & Scott, a large Dry Goods house in Dubuque, as book-keeper and cashier, where be remained until he was twenty three years of age, when he returned to McConnellsburg to enter into a copartnership with his father, and during the next ten years the business was conducted under the firm name of T. & J. W. Greathead. Then the father retired and the business was continued by J. W. Greathead, who as the years passed by and advancing age came upon him, he associated with himself one and another of his sons, but his familiar figure was seen in the store until a very few weeks ago, when he was confined to his room.

On the second day of October, 1860, Mr. Greathead was united in marriage with Miss A. Virginia, daughter of Col. W. H. Dellinger, of Clearspring, Md. To this union were born eleven children, seven of whom are living; Thomas William, Morton, Delaware county, Pa; Robert Newton, and Frank Stanley, Norfolk, Va; Ormund Leroy, Emily Virginia, Wellsley Hux, and Charles Dollinger, McConnellsburg.

John W. Greathead was, from early life, a consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and few men have been more loyal to the church of his choice. His devotion was not spasmodic, but year in and year out, unless prevented by sickness or some reason that would be acceptable to the Great Master, he was always in his place in the preaching service, the prayer meeting, the class meeting and the Sunday school; and thus when no came down to enter the shadows, his mind was full of perfect peace.^16,17 John was buried in Methodist Cemetery, McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, USA.^2,14

     Mary McNulty married Robert Newton Greathead, son of John Wellesley Greathead and Almira Virginia Dellinger.²

     Emily Virginia Greathead was born on 14 March 1874 in Pennsylvania, USA.^2,3 She was the daughter of John Wellesley Greathead and Almira Virginia Dellinger. In the census of 10 June 1880 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the daughter of John Wellesley Greathead.⁴ In the census of 1 June 1900 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the daughter of John Wellesley Greathead.⁵ In the census of 20 April 1910 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the daughter of John Wellesley Greathead.⁶ Emily never married and was described by her brother as his next of kin on his WW1 registration card date 12 Septemer 1918 and was at that time still living in McConnellsburg.¹ In the census of 5 January 1920 in 34th Street, King, Seattle, Washington, USA, she was listed as the sister of Robert Newton Greathead.⁷ In the census of 1 April 1940 in 34th Street, Norfolk, Virginia, USA, she was listed as the sister of Robert Newton Greathead.⁸ Emily died in May 1957 aged 83.⁹ Emily was buried on 14 May 1957 in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, USA, in plot Section 23 lot 139.⁹

     Elizabeth Ann Stelling was born in 1867 in South Church, Durham, England.^1,2 She married Edward Thompson, son of Richard Thompson and Sarah Ingram, in 1898 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.^1,3 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 15 Lower Tenters Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter in law of Richard Thompson.⁴

     Ormand Leroy Greathead was born on 28 February 1870 in Pennsylvania, USA.^2,3,4 He was the son of John Wellesley Greathead and Almira Virginia Dellinger. In the census of 1 June 1870 in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of John Wellesley Greathead.⁵ In the census of 10 June 1880 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of John Wellesley Greathead Ormund was going to school.⁶ In the census of 1 June 1900 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of John Wellesley Greathead Osmund was a blacksmith.⁷ In the census of 20 April 1910 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of John Wellesley Greathead Ormand was a plumber.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Lincoln Stay, McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as a boarder he was a garage mechanic.⁹ He died on 4 February 1956 in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, aged 85 years 11 months 7 days from corronary occlusion and senile dementia.^3,10 Ormand was buried on 6 February 1956 in Fulton Cemetery - Union, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA.^3,10

     Wellesley Hux Greathead was born on 4 October 1876 in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA.^2,3,4 He was the son of John Wellesley Greathead and Almira Virginia Dellinger. In the census of 10 June 1880 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of John Wellesley Greathead.⁵ Wells H aged 22 who resided in Marshalltown, a native of Pennsylvania, enlisted on 26 April 1898. He was mustered in on 2 June 1898 and out on 13 May 1899 when in Savannah, Georgia. He received a Civil War Pension.⁶ In the census of 1 June 1900 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of John Wellesley Greathead Wellesley was a merchant.⁷ In the census of 20 April 1910 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of John Wellesley Greathead.⁸ He married Estell Sipes, daughter of John Nelson Sipes and Minerva Sipes, on 13 December 1913 in Pennsylvania, USA, The following appeared in teh The Fulton County News: Mr. Wellesley H. Greathead and Miss Estelle Sipes, both of this place, were united in marriage December 13, 1913, by the Rev. Samuel M. Perry, a retired Presbyterian minister, in his home in Elkton, Md. Mr. Greathead is a well known business man, and Miss Sipes is a daughter of Attorney J. Nelson Sipes.

It was the intention of Mr. and Mrs. Greathead to keep their marriage a secret until Christmas 1913, because the bride was engaged at the time of her marriage in doing teacher's substitute work in the Rouzerville High School, for Miss. Goldie Mason, of this place, and she did not expect to remain in Rouzerville later than Christmas: But Miss Mason resigned at about that time and the substitute was persuaded by the directors to finish the term, which she did. The object, therefore, in keeping the wedding a secret was to save embarrassment between the directors, the High School principal, and Mrs. Greathead, because of the objection to the employment of married lady teachers.

On Tuesday of last week Mr. and Mrs. Greathead slipped off for a little trip to Philadelphia, returning on Friday, and announcing their marriage to their surprised friends.^2,9,10 Wellesley was described on his WW1 registration card dated 8 September 1918. He was of medium build and height, brown eyes and grey hair and worked as a dredge inpector for the Dredging Department, Hog Island. His wife was listed as his next of kin. He served in Company H, 49th Iowa Infanrty Volunteers, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division, 7th corp under Gen. Fitzhugh Lee.^11,3
Wellesley was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 January 1920 in First Street, McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, He was a clerk in the shipyard.¹² Wellesley was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1930 in Ayr, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, Wellesley was a postmaster in McConnellsburg, his son Wellesley is marked on the sheet but as absent. He was also enumerated at his school; The Pennsylvania Institute for the deaf.¹³ Mr. and Mrs. Welles H. Greathead attended the Spanish American War Convention in Gettysburg, PA on Sunday. Welles is a veteran of the Spanish American War.¹⁴ Wellesley died on 16 November 1955 in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, USA, aged 79 from acute cardiac dilation.^3,4 Wellesley was buried on 18 November 1955 in Union Fulton Cemetery, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, Wellesley was a veteran of the Spanish American war and served in the Army. He was a private in the 49th Regiment from 26 April 1998 to 13 May 1999.^3,4,15,16

     John Richard R Thompson was born in 1899 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Thompson and Elizabeth Ann Stelling.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 15 Lower Tenters Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the grandson of Richard Thompson.³

     James Stevenson was born in 1840 in Tannington, Suffolk, England.¹ He married Rachel Banthorpe, daughter of John Banthorpe and Mary Ann Cunningham, in 1863 in Hoxne, Suffolk, England.² James was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Nr Saxtead Lodge, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, James was a farm steward.³

     Emma Stevenson was born in 1869 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Stevenson and Rachel Banthorpe. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Nr Saxtead Lodge, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Stevenson Emma was a scholar.²

     Harry J Stevenson was born in 1872 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.¹ He was the son of James Stevenson and Rachel Banthorpe. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Nr Saxtead Lodge, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of James Stevenson Harry was a scholar.²

     Annie Stevenson was born in 1875 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Stevenson and Rachel Banthorpe. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Nr Saxtead Lodge, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Stevenson Annie was a scholar.²

     George Stevenson was born in 1877 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.¹ He was the son of James Stevenson and Rachel Banthorpe. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Nr Saxtead Lodge, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of James Stevenson.²

     Alice E Stevenson was born in 1879 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.¹ She was the daughter of James Stevenson and Rachel Banthorpe. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Nr Saxtead Lodge, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Stevenson.²