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     Maud Hawthorne Greathead was born on 11 April 1896 in Finsbury Park, London, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Charles Thomas Greathead and Letitia Caroline Greenwood.¹ She was baptised on 23 August 1897 in St Thomas, Finsbury Park, London, England, She was baptised along with her siblings Ethel, Charles and Norah. Their home address was 143 St Thomas Road, Finsbury Park and her father was listed as a decorator.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 12 Hermitage Road, Stoke Newington, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Letitia Caroline Greathead.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 50 Sydney Road, Hornsey, Edmonton, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Letitia Caroline Greathead she was a machinist blouse.⁶ She married Arthur Walter Little on 3 June 1923 in Edmonton, London, England.⁷ She died on 15 June 1979 in Enfield, London, England, aged 83.^8,3,9

     Alfred Augustus Greathead was born on 20 July 1845 in 2 Somers Town, Holderness Road, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Featherstone Greathead and Sophia Charlotte Swindon. In the census of 7 April 1851 at Bradbury Cottage, Isleworth, Middlesex, England, he was listed as the son of Featherstone Greathead.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 219 City Road, Finsbury, London, England, he was listed as the son of Featherstone Greathead.⁴ He married Suzannah Davidson, daughter of Alexander Davidson and Susannah Harwood, on 10 August 1865 in Register Office, Islington, London, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Elizabeth Davidson and Mary Ann Paetsch. Alfred was described as a cigar dealer aged 21. Susannah gave her age as 19 and her address as 138 St Paul's Road, Islington. Alfred gave his address as 138 Newington Butts. Interestingly Suzannah's father also gave his occupation as a cigar dealer.⁵ Alfred was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1871 in 53 Leete Street, Chelsea, London, England, Alfred was an auctioneers clerk.⁶ Alfred was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 46 John Street, Islington, London, England, Alfred was listed as a professional musical vocalist All the family are listed under the surname of Montgomery.⁷ Alfred was described as a vocalist by his wife when she registered the birth of their son Robert.⁸ Alfred was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 48 John Street, Islington, London, England, Alfred as listed as a musical agent Again the family surname is listed as Montgomery.⁹ Interestingly when his daughter Adelaide married in 1894 Alfred signed the register with the surname of Greathead. His occupation listed as an agent.¹⁰ Alfred was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 57 Yerbury Road, Islington, London, England, Alfred is described as a musical agent living with his wife and son Robert.¹¹ He died in 1911 in Edmonton, London, England, Although Alfred used the surname of Montgomery during his life his death was registered under the surname of Greathead.¹² He was buried on 14 March 1911 in Islington Cemetery, Islington, London, England.¹³

     Norah Edith Greathead was born on 24 February 1893 in Finsbury Park, London, England.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of Charles Thomas Greathead and Letitia Caroline Greenwood.² She was baptised on 23 August 1897 in St Thomas, Finsbury Park, London, England, She was baptised along with her siblings Ethel, Charles and Maud. Their home address was 143 St Thomas Road, Finsbury Park and her father was listed as a decorator.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 12 Hermitage Road, Stoke Newington, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Letitia Caroline Greathead.² In the census of 2 April 1911 in 50 Sydney Road, Hornsey, Edmonton, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Letitia Caroline Greathead she was a machinist blouse.⁷ She married Edgar Vincent Halliday Gudgeon on 10 August 1918 in St Pauls Church, Harringay, London, England, aftre the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by L Greathead, presumably Norah's mother and S H Gudgeon, probably Edgar's father Edgar gave his occupation as Manager of Munitions works and his address as 9 Stanhope Gardens. His father was a heraldic artist. Norah gave her address as 84 Hampden Road, Hornsea and her father was an artist.^8,9,5 She died in November 1951 in Wood Green, London, England, aged 58.^10,11,12,5

     Suzannah Davidson was born on 1 April 1845 in 11 New Norfolk Street, Islington, London, England.^3,4 She was the daughter of Alexander Davidson and Susannah Harwood.^1,2 She married Alfred Augustus Greathead, son of Featherstone Greathead and Sophia Charlotte Swindon, on 10 August 1865 in Register Office, Islington, London, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Elizabeth Davidson and Mary Ann Paetsch. Alfred was described as a cigar dealer aged 21. Susannah gave her age as 19 and her address as 138 St Paul's Road, Islington. Alfred gave his address as 138 Newington Butts. Interestingly Suzannah's father also gave his occupation as a cigar dealer.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 53 Leete Street, Chelsea, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Alfred Augustus Greathead.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 46 John Street, Islington, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Alfred Montgomery All the family are listed under the surname of Montgomery.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 48 John Street, Islington, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Alfred Montgomery Again the family surname is listed as Montgomery.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 57 Yerbury Road, Islington, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Alfred Montgomery.⁹ Her husband Alfred died on 1911 in Edmonton, London, England, Although Alfred used the surname of Montgomery during his life his death was registered under the surname of Greathead.¹⁰ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 161 Gwendolin Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the mother of William Alexander Greathead.¹¹ She died in 1932 in Edmonton, London, England, Susannah's death was registered using the surname of Greathead, even though occassionally during her married life she was known as Suzannah or Matilda Montgomery.¹² She was buried on 3 February 1932 in Islington Cemetery, Islington, London, England.¹³

     Adelaide Sophia Greathead was born in 1868 in St Lukes, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred Augustus Greathead and Suzannah Davidson. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 53 Leete Street, Chelsea, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Alfred Augustus Greathead.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 46 John Street, Islington, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Alfred Montgomery Ada was a scholar All the family are listed under the surname of Montgomery.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 48 John Street, Islington, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Alfred Montgomery Adelaide was a hairdresser Again the family surname is listed as Montgomery.⁴ She married Arthur Edward Cattle, son of Richard Cattle, on 6 June 1894 in St Andrew, Islington, London, England, after the banns had been read on 13th, 20th and 27th May 1894. Adelaide married using the surname of Greathead. The ceremony was witnessed by Alfred Augustus Greathead, Adelaide's father, Alfred Charles Cattle and Ellen Susannah Silsby. Arthur was listed as a clerk and lived at 165 Wightman Road, Harringay. Adelaide was living at 48 St John Street, Islington.^5,6,7 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 139 Wightman Road, Hornsey, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Arthur Edward Cattle.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 69 Ridge Road, Edmonton, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Arthur Edward Cattle.⁹

     Arthur Edward Cattle was born in 1867 in Clerkenwell, London, England.^2,3 He was the son of Richard Cattle.¹ He married Adelaide Sophia Greathead, daughter of Alfred Augustus Greathead and Suzannah Davidson, on 6 June 1894 in St Andrew, Islington, London, England, after the banns had been read on 13th, 20th and 27th May 1894. Adelaide married using the surname of Greathead. The ceremony was witnessed by Alfred Augustus Greathead, Adelaide's father, Alfred Charles Cattle and Ellen Susannah Silsby. Arthur was listed as a clerk and lived at 165 Wightman Road, Harringay. Adelaide was living at 48 St John Street, Islington.^4,1,5 Arthur was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 139 Wightman Road, Hornsey, London, England, Arthur was an insurance agent. The family had a general dometic servant living with them. Also Adelaide's sister Edith was staying with them.⁶ Arthur was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 69 Ridge Road, Edmonton, London, England, Arthur lived with his wife and three sons in an eight bedroom home. They had lost one child before 1911. He worked as a life insurance clerk. The family had two domestic servants.⁷ He died after 1966 It is believed that Arthur became a heraldic artist in Edinburgh. I is believed he then went to Dorset to live.⁸

     Sarah Rowley Moore married Charles Eames in 1901 in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England.²

     William Stuart Ashby was the son of Clyde Ashby and Bessie Bellis. He married Blanche Mary Greathead, daughter of William Davis Greathead and Beryl Eda Shepard, on 16 April 1938 in Plattsmouth, Cass, New Brunswick, Canada.²

     Blanche Mary Greathead was born about 1915 in Iowa, USA.² She was the daughter of William Davis Greathead and Beryl Eda Shepard. In the census of 5 January 1920 in Westfield, Fayette County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as the daughter of William Davis Greathead.³ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Hater Street, Fayette County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as the daughter of William Davis Greathead.⁴ She married William Stuart Ashby, son of Clyde Ashby and Bessie Bellis, on 16 April 1938 in Plattsmouth, Cass, New Brunswick, Canada.¹ She died in 2000 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, her death appeared in the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier on 13 September 2000, she was described as aged 85.⁵

     Nathaniel Avery May was born in 1865.¹ He married Cynthia Caroline Adkins Dickson on 23 December 1884 in Ashe County, North Carolina, USA.¹ He was buried in 1944 in Burkett Parker Family Cemetery, B09, Jefferson, Ashe County, North Carolina, USA.¹ He died in 1944.¹

     Chloe Esther May was born on 18 October 1895 in Jefferson, Ashe County, North Carolina, USA.² She was the daughter of Nathaniel Avery May and Cynthia Caroline Adkins Dickson. She married Marion Hawkins Blankenbeckler on 19 July 1916 in Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, Marion and Chloe had seven children.^2,3 She died on 19 July 1960 in Washington, Virginia, USA, aged 64.^2,3

     Marion Hawkins Blankenbeckler was born on 14 February 1893 in Mountain City, Johnson County, Tennesse, USA, I understand that he, in later life added the name of Hawkins. He was not given it at birth.^2,3 He married Chloe Esther May, daughter of Nathaniel Avery May and Cynthia Caroline Adkins Dickson, on 19 July 1916 in Davy, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, Marion and Chloe had seven children.^2,3 He died on 7 December 1970 in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennesse, USA, aged 77.^2,3

     James Sherwood Blankenbeckler was born on 11 August 1917.² He was the son of Marion Hawkins Blankenbeckler and Chloe Esther May. He died on 2 February 2000 in Bristol, Sullivan County, Tennesse, USA, aged 82.²

     Thomas Williams Greathead was born on 27 July 1792 in Yorkshire, England.^2,3 When sixteen years of age he went to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and in 1815 to London.³ He married Frances Sarah Hux, daughter of Thomas Hux and Elizabeth Hudson, on 10 September 1818 in St Mary, Whitechapel, London, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Hux and Elizabeth Headworth. Thomas was from the Parish of St Mary, Whitechapel and Sarah from St James, Clerkenwell.^4,5 Having obtained a good mercantile education, he, in 1819, decided to try his fortunes in America, and sailed from Liverpool for Philadelphia.³ Thomas appeared on 12 May 1819 in the Quarter Sessions for Naturalization.⁶ This same year he settled at Fort Lyttleton, and engaged in farming until 1831, when he engaged in the mercantile business with Col. Jas. Agnew, in McConnellsburg, in one of the oldest and most successful stands in this part of the state. In 1847 Mr. Agnew retired, and Thomas continued the business alone until 1858, when he associated his son, John W., with him. Thomas and Frances Greathead were consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and their home was the hospitable roof that sheltered the ministers when on the tour of their circuits.⁷ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 1 June 1830 in Dublin, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA, The 1830 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, howvere there must have been another male child aged between 5-10.⁸ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 1 June 1840 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, 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 30-40.⁹ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 1 June 1850 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, Thomas was a merchant.^10,11 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.⁷ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 1 June 1860 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, Thomas was a merchant living with his wife and children.¹² Fulton House, erected in 1793 is one of the most interesting buildings. In its earliest history the street was on a level with the creek -the rooms we now regard as basement rooms were on the street level, making it a three-story building. From its earliest history it was a most popular stopping place. Four presidents of the United States have been entertained here. John Adams and his wife, Abigail, stayed overnight in the front room to the right of the stairs on the second floor. Zachary Taylor having increased in numbers great enough to have made this necessary. This building was replaced by a brick building, the present Lutheran Church. Its bell has an interesting history. When Napoleon marched against Moscow in 1812, the bells from the churches were sunk to prevent the French from getting them, and Moscow itself was burned. Two of the bells, raised later, were shipped to Philadelphia. A brother of Colonel Agnew, a resident of Philadelphia, bought one of these bells for the Lutheran Church. It was brought to McConnellsburg by Thomas Greathead. The bell, still in use, has a Spanish inscription upon it, seeming to indicate Spanish manufacture. The inscription reads Maria Ana De San Joseph ano de 1736, which translated is Mary Anne of Saint Joseph year of 1736.¹³ His wife Frances died on 17 May 1867 in Pennsylvania, USA, aged 73.³ Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 June 1870 in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, Thomas was living with two of his children and described as a retired merchant.¹⁴ He died on 24 December 1874 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, aged 82.^2,3 He was buried in 1874 in Fulton Cemetery - McConnellsburg Methodist, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA.³

     Frances Sarah Hux was born on 3 December 1793 in Finsbury, London, England.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of Thomas Hux and Elizabeth Hudson.² She was baptised on 25 December 1793 in St Luke, Old Street, Islington, London, England.^4,5 She married Thomas Williams Greathead on 10 September 1818 in St Mary, Whitechapel, London, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Hux and Elizabeth Headworth. Thomas was from the Parish of St Mary, Whitechapel and Sarah from St James, Clerkenwell.^6,7 In the census of 1 June 1830 in Dublin, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Williams Greathead The 1830 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, howvere there must have been another male child aged between 5-10.⁸ In the census of 1 June 1840 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the wife 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 30-40.⁹ In the census of 1 June 1850 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Williams Greathead.^10,11 In the census of 1 June 1860 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Williams Greathead.¹² She died on 17 May 1867 in Pennsylvania, USA, aged 73.³ She was buried in 1867 in Fulton Cemetery - McConnellsburg Methodist, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA.³

     Joseph Harold Greathead was born on 5 August 1901 in Aston, Warwickshire, England, Joseph's parents were both born in England.^3,4 He was the son of Thomas William Greathead and Jane Harwood.² In the census of 2 April 1911 in 115 Stamford Road, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead Thomas was a jewellery engraver living with his wife and two children, living in a six roomed home. On the return it states that they had three children, one of which had died.⁵ Harold travelled to Cleveland Ohio in October 1923. He gave his father as Thomas living at 115 Stanford Road, Birmingham. Harold was described on the Manifest of the Cleveland Pacific railroad as an auto mechanic. Harold gave his previous address as St Thomas, Canada.² His Social Security Number was 369-07-7888.⁶ He married Grace Lavera Morse in 1929 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.³ Harold was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1930 in 306 Whitemoor Road, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA, He was a dye maker at the auto plant and called himself Harold. He emigrated into the US in 1910.⁷ He died on 1 April 1979 in Gladwin, Michigan, USA, aged 77.^8,9

     Grace Lavera Morse was born on 15 November 1901 in Michigan, USA.^2,3,4,5 She married Joseph Harold Greathead, son of Thomas William Greathead and Jane Harwood, in 1929 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.² In the census of 2 April 1930 in 306 Whitemoor Road, Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA, she was listed as the wife of Harold Greathead.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 367-68-6570 in 1973 in Michigan, USA.^3,4 Her husband Joseph died on 1 April 1979 in Gladwin, Michigan, USA, aged 77.^7,8 She died in March 1981 in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA, aged 79.^3,4,9

     Alice Maud Greathead was born on 6 May 1858 in 157 Pentonville Road, Clerkenwell, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Featherstone Greathead and Sophia Charlotte Swindon. In the census of 7 April 1861 in 219 City Road, Finsbury, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Featherstone Greathead.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in 13 Canal Terrace, St Pancras, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Sophia Charlotte Greathead Alice was a scholar.³

     Marion Thompson was born in 1890 in Little Haywood, Staffordshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Thompson and Mary Ann Bentley.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Coley Lane, Colwich, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Thompson.³ She married James Lynam Yates in 1924 in Stafford, Staffordshire, England, Marion was often called May. She was Jim's second wife.⁴

     Minnie Thompson was born in 1892 in Little Haywood, Staffordshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Thompson and Mary Ann Bentley.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Coley Lane, Colwich, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Thompson.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Park Cottage, Belmont, Throwley, Faversham, Kent, England, she was listed as the servant to Clara Paver, a widow and her daughter in their five romed home.⁴ Following the death of Jessie her sister Minnie came over to stay with Henry and help bring up his family.⁵

     Ruby Emily Greathead was born in 1892 in Edmonton, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John James Greathead and Emily Eliza Root. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 27 Heath Street, Barking, Essex, England, she was listed as the daughter of John James Greathead Ruby was a scholar.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 78 Beaconsfield Road, Tottenham, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of John James Greathead.⁴ She married Albert John Jones, son of William Henry Jones, on 22 March 1914 in Holy Trinity, Edmonton, London, England, after the banns had been read om 15th and 22nd February and 1 March 1914. The ceremony was witnessed by John and Emily Greathead. Albert was a surgical instrument maker and lived at 35 Collingwood Road, Ruby lived at 78 Beaconsfield Road.^5,6,7

     Albert John Jones was the son of William Henry Jones. He married Ruby Emily Greathead, daughter of John James Greathead and Emily Eliza Root, on 22 March 1914 in Holy Trinity, Edmonton, London, England, after the banns had been read om 15th and 22nd February and 1 March 1914. The ceremony was witnessed by John and Emily Greathead. Albert was a surgical instrument maker and lived at 35 Collingwood Road, Ruby lived at 78 Beaconsfield Road.^1,2,3

     Emily Eliza Root was born about 1872 in Coggershall, Essex, England.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Root. She married John James Greathead, son of Henry Brisband Greathead and Eliza Lowing, on 14 July 1891 in St Mary, Hornsey, London, England, aftre the banns had been read on 28 June, 5 and 12 July. The ceremony was witnessed by L Downs and James Foster after the banns had been read. John was described as a fireman living at 82 Umfreville Road. Emily gave her address as 10 Portland Road, Finsbury Park.^2,3,4,5 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 27 Heath Street, Barking, Essex, England, she was listed as the wife of John James Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 78 Beaconsfield Road, Tottenham, London, England, she was listed as the wife of John James Greathead.⁷ I believe Emily sent a hand sketched Christmas card in 1934 to her family in the USA. She gave her address as Branksmere, Deg Lane, Ardleigh, near Colchester.⁸ Her husband John James Greathead died on 29 September 1944 from myocardial degeneration, chronic bronchitis and arteric sclerosis at 8:30 am. His usual address was 64 Bernard Road, Tottenham, London. His daughter Ethel registered his death. John was described as formerly a house painter journeyman married to Emily Eliza Root.⁹

     Ethel May Greathead was born in 1897 in Islington, London, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of John James Greathead and Emily Eliza Root. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 27 Heath Street, Barking, Essex, England, she was listed as the daughter of John James Greathead.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 78 Beaconsfield Road, Tottenham, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of John James Greathead.⁴ She married Harold J Grinter, son of Ernest Eilliam Grinter, on 11 August 1919 in Holy Trinity, Edmonton, London, England, after the banns had been read on 13th, 20th and 27th July 1919. The ceremony was witnessed by John James Greathead and Henry Walter Le May. Harold was an engineer, both Harold and Ethel gave 116 Greyhound Road as their address.^5,6,7 Ethel registered the death of her father who died in Scotland on 29 September 1944.⁸

     Harold J Grinter was born about 1895.¹ He was the son of Ernest Eilliam Grinter.¹ He married Ethel May Greathead, daughter of John James Greathead and Emily Eliza Root, on 11 August 1919 in Holy Trinity, Edmonton, London, England, after the banns had been read on 13th, 20th and 27th July 1919. The ceremony was witnessed by John James Greathead and Henry Walter Le May. Harold was an engineer, both Harold and Ethel gave 116 Greyhound Road as their address.^2,3,1