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     Samuel Stephenson Greatheed was born on 22 February 1813 in Lympsham, Somerset, England.³ He was the son of Samuel Greatheed and Jane Dorothea Stephenson.²
Samuel was admitted to Trinity College Cambridge and was awarded his BA in 1835 and his MA in 1838. He was ordained as a Deacon in Ely on 27 May 1838. He then became a Priest in London on 14 June 1840 and then as Church of England Rector at Drayton in Middlesex in 1840-41. No further appointments were recorded until he became the Rector at Corringham, Essex from 1862-1887.
He was one of the original editors of the Cambridge Mathematical Journal; composer of The Sequential Book of Church Music; Enoch's Prophecy (an oratario); The English Gradual, and other works of sacred music.³ He married Margaret Stephenson, daughter of ... Stephenson, on 17 July 1838 in Orsett, Essex, England.^1,4,5 Samuel was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in China Terrace, Lambeth, London, England, Samuel was a clergyman. His wife and yourng children were staying in Westminster with Will Stephenson aged 35 a stationer and Hester Stephenson age 40. These are probably her siblings or brother and sister in law.⁶ Rev Samuel Greatheed and his family occupied Switzerland Cottage, Drayton Green, West Drayton until the lease was transferred to Mrs Maria Jaquet a widow from West Drayton and Hamilton Jennings a surgeon also freo West Drayton on 25 October 1845. The rent was declared to be £40 per year and the lease was to run for 21 years.

The house was described in the lease as having a Drawing room with register stove and blind roller, Dining room with register stove, two cupboards with mahogony tops and blind roller. Breakfast parlour with stove and roller, Store room with stove dreser with cupboards, two glass cupboards and roller. Kitchen withange, two dressers, ironing boar and hat pegs. Wash house with a grate, two coppers and pump and ironing board. Celler with bottle rack and large iron wine safe and bells and wires to two parlours and four bedrooms. Passage with blind roller and hat pegs. Water closet with pan and stoves to four bedrooms and rollers for blinds in five bedrooms. Locks and keys to all the doors.

The garden was described as having an orchard, coach house, stables and outhouses.⁷ Samuel was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, He is described as a clergyman without cure of Souls.⁸ Samuel was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Eton House, London Road, Tonbridge, Kent, England, Samuel was a clergyman.⁹ Samuel was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, Samuel was a Rector of Corringham.¹⁰ Samuel was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Corringham, Essex, England, Samuel was the Rector of Corringham.¹¹ He died on 19 January 1887 in Corringham Rectory, Corringham, Stanford le Hope, Essex, England, aged 73.^3,12 The will of Samuel was proved on 15 February 1887 at the Principal Registry to his widow Margaret and his sons William and Francis. William was living at 174 Euston Road, Middlesex and Francis at Corryham. His personal estate was valued at £33,644 3s 7d and then resworn as £34,394 3s 7d.¹³

     Margaret Stephenson was born about 1812 in London, England.¹ She was the daughter of ... Stephenson.² She married Samuel Stephenson Greatheed, son of Samuel Greatheed and Jane Dorothea Stephenson, on 17 July 1838 in Orsett, Essex, England.^1,3,4 Margaret was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Parliament Street, Westminster, London, England, Margaret was with her two young children Stephenson and Dorothy. She appears to be staying with Will Stephenson aged 35 a stationer and Hester Stephenson age 40. These are probably her siblings or brother and sister in law. They are enumerated as Greathead. Her husband was living in China Terrace, Lambeth which may have been their normal home.⁵ Rev Samuel Greatheed and his family occupied Switzerland Cottage, Drayton Green, West Drayton until the lease was transferred to Mrs Maria Jaquet a widow from West Drayton and Hamilton Jennings a surgeon also freo West Drayton on 25 October 1845. The rent was declared to be £40 per year and the lease was to run for 21 years.

The house was described in the lease as having a Drawing room with register stove and blind roller, Dining room with register stove, two cupboards with mahogony tops and blind roller. Breakfast parlour with stove and roller, Store room with stove dreser with cupboards, two glass cupboards and roller. Kitchen withange, two dressers, ironing boar and hat pegs. Wash house with a grate, two coppers and pump and ironing board. Celler with bottle rack and large iron wine safe and bells and wires to two parlours and four bedrooms. Passage with blind roller and hat pegs. Water closet with pan and stoves to four bedrooms and rollers for blinds in five bedrooms. Locks and keys to all the doors.

The garden was described as having an orchard, coach house, stables and outhouses.⁶ In the census of 30 March 1851 at High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed.⁷ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Eton House, London Road, Tonbridge, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as the lodger and was the wife of the Rector of Corringham.⁹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Corringham, Essex, England, she was listed as the wife of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed.¹⁰ Margaret's husband Samuel died on 19 January 1887. She received probate with her sons William and Francis.¹¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, she was listed as the mother of John Greatheed Margaret was living by her own means.¹² She died on 10 January 1900 in Corringham Rectory, Corringham, Stanford le Hope, Essex, England.^13,11 The will of Margaret was proved on 10 February 1900 in London to her sons William and Francis both listed as gentlemen and Christopher a retired deputy conservator in the Imperial service of India. Her effects were valued at £14 499 18s 9d. Her husband had died earlier in 1887.¹¹

     ... Stephenson married Elizabeth ....²

     Elizabeth Stephenson was born about 1801 in Olney, Buckinghamshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of ... Stephenson.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Corringham, Essex, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed.³

     Bert Simkin married Constance Rosehannah Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Anna Hanson, in 1940.^1,2

     Samuel Greatheed was born on 9 March 1759 in St Clement Danes, London, England.² He was the son of Samuel Greatheed and Anna Rhodes.² He married Ann Hamilton.² His wife Ann died on 1816.^3,4 He married Jane Dorothea Stephenson.⁵ He died in 1823 in Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset, England.^6,2 The will of Samuel was proved on 2 June 1823.⁶

     Abbott Hamilton Greatheed was born on 19 March 1815 in Somerset, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Samuel Greatheed and Jane Dorothea Stephenson.¹ He was baptized on 18 April 1815 in Independent, Bishops Hull, Somerset, England.^2,3 Abbott was admitted to Trinity College, Cambridge on 29 April 1833. He was the youngest son of Samuel [Merton College, Oxford], clerk, of Bishop's Hull, near Taunton, Somerset. He migrated to Christ's, on 13 January 1834 gaining his B.A. in 1837; and his M.A. in 1841.¹ He died on 26 April 1842 in 92 Piccadilly, London, England, aged 27 of fever.¹

     John Greatheed was born on 8 June 1842 in West Drayton, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed and Margaret Stephenson.¹ Rev Samuel Greatheed and his family occupied Switzerland Cottage, Drayton Green, West Drayton until the lease was transferred to Mrs Maria Jaquet a widow from West Drayton and Hamilton Jennings a surgeon also freo West Drayton on 25 October 1845. The rent was declared to be £40 per year and the lease was to run for 21 years.

The house was described in the lease as having a Drawing room with register stove and blind roller, Dining room with register stove, two cupboards with mahogony tops and blind roller. Breakfast parlour with stove and roller, Store room with stove dreser with cupboards, two glass cupboards and roller. Kitchen withange, two dressers, ironing boar and hat pegs. Wash house with a grate, two coppers and pump and ironing board. Celler with bottle rack and large iron wine safe and bells and wires to two parlours and four bedrooms. Passage with blind roller and hat pegs. Water closet with pan and stoves to four bedrooms and rollers for blinds in five bedrooms. Locks and keys to all the doors.

The garden was described as having an orchard, coach house, stables and outhouses.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Corringham, Essex, England, he was listed as the nephew of John H Stephenson John was staying with his Uncle and Aunt. Uncle John was the Rector of Corringham.⁴ John was admitted into Trinity College, Cambridge on 12 April 1860. He was the second son of the Rev. Samuel Stephenson He gained his B.A. in 1864; and his M.A. in 1882. He was ordained Deacon in Ripon in 1865; Priest in 1867; Church of Penistone, Yorkshire., 1865-9. Curate of the Church of the Advent, Boston, U.S.A., 1872-4. Curate of St Peter's, Mazagon, Bombay, India, 1875-81. C. of St Olave's, Spitalfields, London, 1881-3. C. of St Augustine's, Kilburn, 1883-4. Chaplain to the Little Sisters of St Peter's (Kilburn), at Littlehampton, Sussex, 1884-6. Succeeded his father as Rector of Corringham, Essex, 1887-1923.¹
In the census of 7 April 1861 in Eton House, London Road, Tonbridge, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed John was a Church Scholar.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Mission House, St Clements, Cowley, Headington, Oxfordshire, England, he was listed as a novice John was a Mission Priest.⁶ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, John was the Rector of Corringham.⁷ He married Bertha Mildred Antoinette Gauntlett in 1894 in Kensington, London, England.^2,8 John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, John was a Church of England clergyman. Staying with them was their sister in law Henrietta Gauntlett, cousin Lydia A Costard, nephews David D and John M A Gauntlett and niece Henrietta S J D Gauntlett.⁹ He died on 17 October 1923 in Corringham Rectory, Corringham, Stanford le Hope, Essex, England, aged 81.^1,10,11 The will of John was proved on 31 January 1924 in London to Bertha Mildred Antoinette Greatheed his widow. His effects were valued at £2223 4s 2d.¹¹

     Francis Greatheed was born in 1850 in Norwood, London, England.¹ He was the son of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed and Margaret Stephenson.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at 39 King William Street, St Margaret in the Martyrs, London, England, Francis and William were listed as visitors of Alexander M Caul and his family.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in Eton House, London Road, Tonbridge, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed Francis was a scholar.³ Francis's father Samuel died on 19 January 1887. He received probate with his mother Margaret and brother William.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, he was listed as the brother of John Greatheed [M30].⁵ Francis's mother died on 10 January 1900. He, together with his brothers William and Christopher received probate in London on 10 February 1900. Francis was listed as a gentleman.⁴ Francis was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in "Hollycroft", Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Hampshire, England, Francis was living by his own means.⁶ He died on 27 December 1904 in "Hollycroft", Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Hampshire, England.^7,4 He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 16 March 1905 in London to his brothers Christopher who was retired from the Indian forest service and William a retired solicitor. His effects were valued at £14462 14s 11d.⁴

     Bertha Mildred Antoinette Gauntlett was born about 1849 in Kensington, London, England.¹ She married John Greatheed, son of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed and Margaret Stephenson, in 1894 in Kensington, London, England.^1,2 In the census of 31 March 1901 at The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greatheed John was a Church of England clergyman. Staying with them was their sister in law Henrietta Gauntlett, cousin Lydia A Costard, nephews David D and John M A Gauntlett and niece Henrietta S J D Gauntlett.³ Berth's husband died on 17 October 1923 in London. She received Probate of his will on 31 January 1924.⁴ She died on 11 July 1929 in 32 St Johns Road, Putney, London, England.^4,5 The will of Bertha was proved on 19 September 1929 in London to Henrietta St John Gauntlett a spinster. I assume this was probably her sister. her effects were valued at £631 7s 10d.⁴

     Jane Dorothea Stephenson was born in 1811 in London, England.¹ She was the daughter of ... Stephenson.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed Jane is living with her sister Margaret and her husband.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in Eton House, London Road, Tonbridge, Kent, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed.⁴

     William Greatheed was born about 1848 in Norwood, London, England.¹ He was the son of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed and Margaret Stephenson.¹ He was baptized on 24 February 1848 in St John the Baptist, Croydon, London, England.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at 39 King William Street, St Margaret in the Martyrs, London, England, Francis and William were listed as visitors of Alexander M Caul and his family.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Eton House, London Road, Tonbridge, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed William was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 58 Guilford Street, Bloomsbury, London, England, he was listed as the lodger along with his mother. He was an articled clerk at law.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 33 St Julians Friars, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, he was listed as a boarder of an unknown person William was a solictor.⁶ William's father Samuel died on 19 January 1887. He received probate with his mother Margaret and brother Francis.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 69 and 67 Chancery Lane, Holborn, London, England, he was listed as a boarder William was a retired solicitor living by his own means.⁸ William was listed as a civil engineer at 67-69 Chancery Lane from 1892 through to 1909.⁹ William's mother died on 10 January 1900. He, together with his brothers Francis and Christopher received probate in London on 10 February 1900. William was listed as a gentleman.⁷ William was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 65-66 Chancery Lane, Holborn, London, England, William was living by his own means.¹⁰ William and Christopher received administration on their brother Francis effects on 16 March 1905 in London. Christopher was retired from the Indian forest service and William was a retired solicitor.⁷ Dorothea's administration was issued to her brothers Christopher of the Indian Civil Service retired and William listed as a gentleman. Her effects were valued at £15.523 12s 11d and the resworn as £13,737 15s 2d.¹¹ He died on 20 May 1930 in 4 Kings Road, St Pancras, London, England, His usual address was 67 Chancery Lane, Holborn, Middlesex.^7,12,13 He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 28 May 1931 in London to H M Treasury Solicitor. His effects were valued at £9559 3s 1d.⁷

     Samuel Greatheed was born about 1796.¹ He was the son of Samuel Greatheed and Sophia White. He married Margaret Elizabeth Crooke, daughter of ... Crooke.¹ Samuel was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Bourne, Christchurch, Hampshire, England, Samuel was of independent means and living with his wife and two daughters Matilda and Adelaide.³ He died on 4 April 1847 in Stoneham, Hampshire, England.^4,5 The will of Samuel was proved on 17 May 1847.⁶

     Adelaide Olivia Greathead was born about 1828 in Southampton, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Greatheed and Margaret Elizabeth Crooke.¹ She was baptized on 13 May 1828 in St Marys, Southampton, Hampshire, England.² In the census of 7 June 1841 in Bourne, Christchurch, Hampshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Samuel Greatheed.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 atDinmoor Priory, Wellington, Herefordshire, England, she was listed as the niece of James and Louisa Jane Parry, she was listed as a gentlewoman.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in The Elms, All St Church Road, Sidmouth, Devon, England, she was listed as the niece of Barnard Trollope, who was retired from the army. Also living at the house was her sister Matilda.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 70 Finchley Road, Marylebone, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Margaret Elizabeth Greatheed.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 27 Queens Road, Marylebone, London, England, she was listed as the sister of Matilda Margaret Greatheed.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 48 Penbridge Road, Kensington, London, England, she was listed as the sister of Matilda Margaret Greathead.⁸ She died on 24 June 1913 in 24 Pembridge Road, Nottinghill Gate, London, England, Adelaide remained an unmarried lady.⁹ The will of Adelaide was proved on 15 July 1913 in London by Dame Eva Benville. Her effects were valued at £448, which was later resworn as £703 4s 0d.⁹

     Matilda Margaret Greathead was born about 1826 in Southampton, Hampshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Greatheed and Margaret Elizabeth Crooke.¹ She was baptized on 12 April 1826 in St Marys, Southampton, Hampshire, England.² In the census of 7 June 1841 in Bourne, Christchurch, Hampshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Samuel Greatheed.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in The Elms, All St Church Road, Sidmouth, Devon, England, she was listed as the niece of Barnard Trollope, who was retired from the army. Also living at the house was her sister Adelaide.⁴ Matilda was recorded in the Lloyd's weekly newspaper of 1 July 1866 as a lady visitor for the last four years at Paddington workhouse. Visitors read to the poor. She gave evidence at an enquiry about the treatment of the poor and sick.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Bona Verto House, Brading, Christchurch, Dorset, England, she was listed as the cousin staying with George C Baillie and his family.⁶ Matilda was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 27 Queens Road, Marylebone, London, England.⁷ Matilda was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 48 Penbridge Road, Kensington, London, England.⁸ She died on 1 February 1909 in 24 Pembridge Road, Nottinghill Gate, London, England.^9,10 The will of Matilda was proved on 12 March 1909 to Baron Rowland de Steinger and George Francis Beville a General in His Majesties Army. Her effects were valued at £1964 10s 6d.¹⁰

     Margaret Elizabeth Crooke was born about 1805.¹ She was the daughter of ... Crooke. She married Samuel Greatheed, son of Samuel Greatheed and Sophia White.¹ In the census of 7 June 1841 in Bourne, Christchurch, Hampshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Samuel Greatheed.² Margaret was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 13 Langham Street, Marylebone, London, England, Margaret was listed as a Gentlewoman.³ Margaret was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 70 Finchley Road, Marylebone, London, England.⁴ She died in 1880 in Marylebone, London, England.⁵

     Hervey Greathed was born on 17 July 1867 in Uphill, Somerset, England.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of William Wilberforce Harris Greathed and Alice Clive.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Eton College, Windsor, Berkshire, England, he was listed as a boarder and a scholar.⁵ Hervey was at Eton from January 1881 to April 1884. He had two house masters, Charles Hugh Everard MA. Charles who was a master between 1872 - 93 and Rev John Bascombe Lock MA who was a master between 1872-84. Hervey joined the Army, became a Captain in the 8th Hussars and served in South Africa between 11 October 1899 and 31 May 1902 with the Durham Light Infantry.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in The Barracks, Thorpe, Norfolk, England, he was listed as a Lieutenant with the 8th Hussars.⁷ He married Mary Alice S Rogerson in 1897 in Weardale, Durham, England.^8,9 Hervey's first wife died on 8 April 1898. He received probate on 14 July 1898 in London.¹⁰ He married Violet Constance Bertha Gilliat, daughter of John Saunders Gilliat, on 20 October 1903 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, Violet was Hervey's second wife. His first wife Mary died in 1898.^11,2 He died on 25 September 1906 in Walton, Wool, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, England, aged 39 Sadly he did not live to see his daughter Dorothea who was born two months after his death.^12,10,13 The will of Hervey was proved on 20 November 1906 to his widow Violet and brother Robert in London. His effects were valued at £2138 14s 3d. They were resworn at £4860 10s 10d and later resworn again as £3715 13s 9d.¹⁰

     Frances Pull was born about 1874 in Hobson, Durham, England, Being the first child of the marriage I am assuming she was born in Durham as this maybe where family lived to assist with the birth. All the other siblings were born in Norfolk.¹ She was the daughter of John Pull and Mary A Cory.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Dunkirk, Aylesham, Norfolk, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Pull Frances was a scholar.²

     Charles John Darling married Mary Caroline Greathed, daughter of William Wilberforce Harris Greathed and Alice Clive, on 16 September 1885 in Hereford, Herefordshire, England, Charles held the title 1st Baron.^1,3,4 Charles was a Judge of High Court 1897-1923.⁴

     Lucia Frances Alice Darling was born about 1887 in London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Charles John Darling and Mary Caroline Greathed.¹ In the census of5 April 1891 in Whitfield House, Treville, Herefordshire, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Alice Greathed.² She married Kepple Pulteney, son of John Granville Beaumont Pulteney and Isabella Stephenson, on 8 December 1906 Lucia was addresses the honourable Lucia Darling.³ She died on 4 April 1962.^3,4

     John Greathead was born about 1819 in Stickney, Lincolnshire, England.¹ He was the son of William Greathead and Ann Sherriff.² He was baptized on 20 February 1819 in Stickney, Lincolnshire, England.² In the census of 7 June 1841 in Lammin's Lane, Stickney, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.³ He married Mary Woodthorpe, daughter of William Woodthorpe and Mary ..., on 30 October 1842 in Spilsby Register Office, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England, The ceremony was witnessed by F J Oldham and Caroline Woodthorpe - who signed with a X. John was described as a machine maker as was his father William. Mary's father was a blacksmith.⁴ John was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Bennington, Lincolnshire, England, John was a farmer.⁵ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 69 St Step Gate, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, John was a house carpenter.⁶ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at Catherine Street, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, John was a waggon maker.⁷ His father William Greathead died on 30 May 1872 aged 79.^8,9 He received probate on his fathers will which was proved at Lincoln on 12 August 1872.⁹ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 34 St James Street, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, John was a wagon builder for the G. N. Railway.¹⁰ He died on 15 January 1882 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, John was registered under the surname of Greathed.^11,9 He was buried on 20 January 1882 in Hyde Park Cemetery, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England.¹² The will of John was proved on 15 February 1882 to his widow Mary and his son William Thomas Greathed who was a druggist and chemist in 15 St James Square, Bristol. John was a waggon builder. His personal effects were valued at £77 2s 0d.⁹