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     John Henry Brisbane Greathead was born on 19 December 1893 in Islington, London, England.^2,1 He was the son of John James Greathead and Emily Eliza Root. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 27 Heath Street, Barking, Essex, England, he was listed as the son of John James Greathead John was a scholar.³ John signed up when eighteen years old in December 1911 for twelve years. His height was listed as five feet four and three tenths inches witha chest measurement of thirty six inches. His hair was brown, eyes blue and complexion fair. He was described as a painters labourer and had a small scar over his left eye and a tatoo of crossed hands and roses on his arm. He service number was J9043.

He served on many ships and when I get a moment I will list them.⁴ He married Alice Rosina Conroy in 1922 in Edmonton, Essex, England.⁵ His wife Alice died on 15 October 1973 in 9 Altington Avenue, Enfield, London, England, aged 91.^6,7 He died on 11 October 1981 in Beaumont Hall, Marine Parade, Clacton on Sea, Essex, England, aged 87.^8,7 The will of John was proved on 20 November 1981 in Ipswich. His effects were valued at £10201.⁷

     Alice Rosina Conroy was born on 7 January 1882.¹ She married John Henry Brisbane Greathead, son of John James Greathead and Emily Eliza Root, in 1922 in Edmonton, Essex, England.² She died on 15 October 1973 in 9 Altington Avenue, Enfield, London, England, aged 91.^3,4 The will of Alice was proved on 26 February 1974 in London. Her effects were valued at £609.⁴

     Olive B Greathead was born in 1924 in Edmonton, Essex, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Henry Brisbane Greathead and Alice Rosina Conroy.

     Lily Mary Greathead was born in 1895 in Islington, London, England.^2,1 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
Lily was a scholar.³ She married Morris Esterman in 1920 in Hackney, London, England.⁴

     Morris Esterman married Lily Mary Greathead, daughter of John James Greathead and Emily Eliza Root, in 1920 in Hackney, London, England.¹

     Percy Frederick Greathead was born on 30 April 1899 in Islington, London, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of John James Greathead and Emily Eliza Root. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 27 Heath Street, Barking, Essex, England, he was listed as the son of John James Greathead.⁵ He died in 1933 in Tendring, Essex, England.⁶

     Alice Clive Greathed was born in 1870 in Nynee Tal North, West Bengal, Western Provinces, India, Alice was a British Subject.¹ She was the daughter of William Wilberforce Harris Greathed and Alice Clive. She was baptized on 1 December 1870 in Nynee Tal North, West Bengal, Western Provinces, India.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Ladycross Lodge, Denny Lodge, Lyndhurst, Hampshire, England, she was listed as the daughter and scholar. Her German Governess Alwine H Struwe and seven servants were at home on the night of the census.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Marston House, Marston St Lawrence, Northamptonshire, England, she was listed as a visitor.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Downton Castle, Downton, Herefordshire, England, she was listed as the visitor of Arthur R B Knight, his wife Eliza and their family. Alice was living on her own means.¹ She died on 17 March 1936 in Treago Mill, Crantock, Newquay, Cornwall, England, Alice did not marry.^5,6 The will of Alice was proved on 24 June 1936 in London to Gerald Frederick Nalder a solicitor. Her effects were valued at £7,583 15s 8d, it was resworn as £7527 5s 2d.⁶
It is clear from looking at census enumeration sheets and GRO indexes that the name of Greatheed and Greathead are interchangeable. Maybe also Greathed. This may be due to illiteracy, local dialects or preference. It is my belief is they belong to the same original source.

     Charlotte Frederica Caroline Osborn was born about 1836 in Sorrento, Italy, She was a British subject.² She was the daughter of George Robert Osborn and Charlotte Elizabeth Kerr. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert Osborn Charlotte was a scholar at home.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert Osborn.⁴ She married Edward Harris Greathed, son of Edward Harris and Mary Elizabeth Glyn, on 4 August 1869 in Parish Church, Campton, nr Shefford, Bedfordshire, England, The ceremony was performed by Rev George M Osborn, brother of the bride assisted by Rev W Best Rector of of the Parish, and Rev Montagu Osborn Rector of Kibworth, Leicestershire and uncle of the bride. The bride was given away by her father. The bridesmaids were the Misses May, Emily, Harriet, Edith Osborn and Miss Adela Bertie, Miss Helena Greathed and Miss Maud Pechell. Mr Uvedale Okeden, 10th Hussars, acted as best man. There is an amazingly full write up of the wedding in the Bedford Times and Bedford Independant of Tuesday 10 August 1869. It tells of the ceremony, the reception, who was there, what they wore and how the surroundings were decorated. This was Edward's third marriage.^5,1,6,7 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Uddens House, Chalbury, Dorset, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Harris Greathed.⁸ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Uddens House, Chalbury, Dorset, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Harris Greathed.⁹ Her husband Edward died on 19 November 1881 in Uddens, Wimborne, Dorset, England, aged 69.^10,11,7,12 She received probate at the Principal Registry with the Right Hon George Grenfell Baron Wolverton of Irwerne Minster Shaftesbury and Henry John Robert Osborn of Highlands Shefford, Biggleswade, Bedford.¹¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert Osborn.¹³ Charlotte was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 4 West Eaton Street, Westminster, London, England, Charlotte was a widow living on her own means.¹⁴ She died on 22 October 1908 in 5 West Halkin Street, Middlesex, England, Her usual address was 81 Queens Gate, Middlesex.^15,16,11 The will of Charlotte was proved on 20 November 1908 in London to Montagu Lewis Perkin a solictor. Her effects were valued at £3,964 11s 5d.¹¹

     Thomas Bentley Thompson was born in 1894 in Little Haywood, Staffordshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Thompson and Mary Ann Bentley.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Coley Lane, Colwich, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Thompson.³

     Dorothy Louisa Greathed was born in 1876 in Colchester, Essex, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Harris Greathed and Charlotte Frederica Caroline Osborn. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Uddens House, Chalbury, Dorset, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Harris Greathed Dorothy was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 91 Ebury Street, St George, Hanover Square, London, England, she was listed as a visitor of John Green together with her sister, both of independent means.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 4 West Eaton Street, Westminster, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charlotte Frederica Caroline Osborn.¹ She married Eric Thomas Hanbury-Tracy on 6 November 1902 in Chelsea, London, England.^5,6 She died on 16 April 1951 in Blandford, Dorset, England.^7,8

     Charlotte Elizabeth Greathed was born in 1872 in Colchester, Essex, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Harris Greathed and Charlotte Frederica Caroline Osborn. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Uddens House, Chalbury, Dorset, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Harris Greathed Charlotte was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 91 Ebury Street, St George, Hanover Square, London, England, she was listed as a visitor of John Green together with her sister, both of independent means.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 4 West Eaton Street, Westminster, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charlotte Frederica Caroline Osborn.⁵ She married Charles Bayley Oldfield, son of George Briscoe Oldfield and Edith Radcliffe, on 19 July 1905 Charles was a JP and Major late of 5th Batt Devon Regiment of Finchley House, Andover.^6,7,8 In 1952 Burkes Peerage states that Charles and Charlotte lived at Finkley House, Andover.⁹

     Georgina Laura Greathed was born on 14 July 1874 in Berechurch Hall, Berechurch, Colchester, Essex, England, Her birth was announced in the Daily News of Saturday 18 July 1874.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Edward Harris Greathed and Charlotte Frederica Caroline Osborn. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Uddens House, Chalbury, Dorset, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Harris Greathed Georgina was a scholar.⁴ In the census of5 April 1891 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of George Robert Osborn.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 4 West Eaton Street, Westminster, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charlotte Frederica Caroline Osborn.⁶ She died on 11 April 1954 in Scole Lodge Nursing Home, Scole, Norfolk, England, aged 79 Her usual address was Scole Lodge, Scole, Norfolk.^7,8 The will of Georgina was proved on 31 July 1955 to Westminster Bank Ltd. Her effects were valued at £7,332 1s 6d.⁸

     George Robert Osborn was born on 29 October 1813 in St Martins, London, England.^3,4 He married Charlotte Elizabeth Kerr, daughter of Mark Robert Kerr and Charlotte McDonmell, on 22 August 1835 George was addressed as Sir George.^1,2 George was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, George was described as a Baronet and landed proprietor.⁵ George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, George is described as a Private Gentleman and was living with his wife and children. Several visitors are listed on the census Emily Richardson is described as of independant fortune.⁶ His wife Charlotte died on 17 January 1866 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England.⁷ An unknown person was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, George was a Baronet landowner.⁸ He married Mary Elizabeth Sitwell, daughter of Sir George Sitwell and Countess of Antrim Charlotte McDonnell, on 20 May 1871 in Christ Church, Folkestone, Kent, England, Mary was the second daughter of Sir George Sitwell, 2nd Baronet and Sarah, daughter of Crauford Tait, from Harviestone, County. Clackmannan. The wedding reception following the ceremony was held at Chicksands Priory.^7,9 George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 15 Brunswick Square, Hove, Sussex, England.¹⁰ George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England.¹¹ He died on 11 January 1892 aged 78.^12,3

     Charlotte Elizabeth Kerr was born about 1823 in Marylebone, London, England.² She was the daughter of Mark Robert Kerr and Charlotte McDonmell.¹ She married George Robert Osborn on 22 August 1835 George was addressed as Sir George.^3,1 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George Robert Osborn.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George Robert Osborn.⁵ She died on 17 January 1866 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England.⁶

     Mary Louisa Osborn was born on 11 January 1847 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of George Robert Osborn and Charlotte Elizabeth Kerr. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert Osborn Mark was a scholar at home.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert Osborn.⁵ Mary, Emily, Harriet and Edith were bridesmaids at their sister Charlotte's wedding to Edward Greathed on 4 August 1869.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Uddens House, Chalbury, Dorset, England, she was listed as a visitor of Edward Harris Greathed.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert Osborn.⁸ She died on 31 March 1920 aged 73.³

     Edith Caroline Agnes Osborn was born on 6 October 1854 in Dover, Kent, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of George Robert Osborn and Charlotte Elizabeth Kerr. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert Osborn.⁴ Mary, Emily, Harriet and Edith were bridesmaids at their sister Charlotte's wedding to Edward Greathed on 4 August 1869.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of an unknown person.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15 Brunswick Square, Hove, Sussex, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert Osborn.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert Osborn.⁸ She died on 20 May 1914 aged 59.²

     Emily Fanny Dorothy Osborn was born on 9 January 1851 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England.² She was the daughter of George Robert Osborn and Charlotte Elizabeth Kerr. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert Osborn.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert Osborn.⁴ Mary, Emily, Harriet and Edith were bridesmaids at their sister Charlotte's wedding to Edward Greathed on 4 August 1869.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Uddens House, Chalbury, Dorset, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Edward Harris Greathed.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15 Brunswick Square, Hove, Sussex, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert Osborn.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Chicksands Priory, Chicksands, Bedfordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert Osborn.⁸ She married Hon Mark Henry Horace McDonnell, son of Captain, 5th Earl of Antrim Mark McDonnell and Jane Emma Hannah Macan, on 19 August 1892.² She died on 12 July 1925 aged 74.²

     Mary Caroline Greathed was born in 1864 in East Molesey, Hampton Court, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Wilberforce Harris Greathed and Alice Clive. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Whitfield, Treville, Herefordshire, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Rev Archer Clive.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 110 High Street, Eton, Windsor, Berkshire, England, she was listed as a boarder Mary was boarding at this address with her mother and was enumerated as a scholar.⁴ She married Charles John Darling on 16 September 1885 in St Devereux, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, Charles held the title 1st Baron. They were married by the Hon the Very Rev Dean of Hereford assisted by Rev T Eyton Rector of the Parish.^1,5,6,7 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Whitfield House, Treville, Herefordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Alice Greathead.⁸ She died on 5 November 1913.^9,6

     Caroline Wigley was born in 1801 in Brompton, London, England.¹ She married Rev Archer Clive. Accidents in 1860 and 1863 left Caroline permanently confined to a wheelchair. She suffered a stroke in 1865.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Whitfield, Treville, Herefordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Rev Archer Clive.² She died on 14 July 1873 from injuries received two days before when her dress caught fire in her library at Whitfield. She had been a fine novelist and poet.¹ Her wealth at death was under £300, Probate was resworn on 15 June 1874.¹

     Mary Crowther married Thomas Eli Greathead, son of George Greathead and Mary Taylor, on 12 December 1831 in St Mary's Church, Manchester, Lancashire, England.² In the census of 7 June 1841 in Edge End, Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Eli Greathead.³ She died in 1845 in Chorlton upon Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire, England, maybe giving birth to her daughter Mary.⁴

     Thomas Greathead was born about 1805 in Tanworth, Warwickshire, England.² He was the son of William Greathead. In the census of 7 June 1841 in Tanworth, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as a baker living with Edward Bater age 52 who was also a baker. My guess is that Thomas was apprenticed to Edward.³ He married Dinah Maria Summers in 1845 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the brother of John Greathead Thomas was a baker.² Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 36 Bath Row, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Thomas was an errandsman or messenger.⁵ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at 48 Bank Road, Edgebaston, Staffordshire, England, Thomas was a gentleman's servant.⁶ His wife Dinah died on 1871 in Kingsnorth, Kent, England.⁷ He died in 1873 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁸

     Dinah Maria Summers was born about 1817 in Tanworth, Warwickshire, England.¹ She married Thomas Greathead, son of William Greathead, in 1845 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.² In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the wife of the brother of John Greathead Dinah was a dress maker.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 36 Bath Row, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 48 Bank Road, Edgebaston, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead Dinah was a dressmaker.⁴ She died in 1871 in Kingsnorth, Kent, England.⁵

     Dinah Maria Greathead was born in 1850 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Dinah Maria Summers. In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the daughter of the brother of John Greathead.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in 36 Bath Row, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Greathead.⁴ She died in 1864 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁵

     Harriett Rebecca Greathead was born about 1846 in Yardley, Warwickshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Mary .... In the census of 30 March 1851 at Clump Cottage, Warwick Road, Solihull, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead and living with her parents and brother William.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Back of North Road, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Harriett was a scholar.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in The Cottage, Convalescent Home, Enville, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as a domestic servant and nurse to the Cocks family.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in The Cottage, Convalescent Home, Enville, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the servant and nurse to the Cocks family.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Manor House, Calcut Street, Cricklade, Wiltshire, England, she was listed as a servant, she was a domestic nurse to Thomas Miller and his family.⁵ She died on 12 March 1942 in Oakfield Nursing Home, Blenheim Road, Moseley, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Harriett's usual address was 329 Reddings Lane, Hall Green, Birmingham 11. She did not marry.^6,7 The will of Harriett was proved on 18 June 1942 in Birmingham to William Sydney Greathead her nephew, a gun viewer. Her effects were valued at £869 11s 10d.⁷ Harriett seems to have had different ages recorded on the census sheets to the civil registration records that are available. The age given on her death record is 99 which ties in with the only census available to me where her parents have given her age.⁸

     George Greathead was born about 1806 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹ He was the son of John Greathead and Elizabeth Briband. He was baptized on 3 November 1806 in Saint Phillips, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.² He married Fanny .... George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Water Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, George lived with his wife and children and is listed as a gun maker.³ George was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at 123 Upper Tower Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, George was a gun finnisher.⁴ George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Upper Tower Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, George was a gun finnisher and lived with his wife and children.⁵ His wife Fanny died on 1865 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁶ He died in 1871 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁷