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     Nicholas Methley Greathead was born on 28 January 1865 in Builth, Breconshire, Wales.^1,2 He was the son of Francis Tiddy Greathead and Mary Wythe Collins. Nicholas was working as a cashier in 1871 in New Brunswick, Canada.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, he was listed as the son of Francis Tiddy Greathead.^4,5 Nicholas was listed by certificate of the Methodist Midtown Parish on 3 September 1893 and the Methodist Episcopal Church, Cumberland Street on 3 September 1893 and 22 May 1898.⁶ In the census of 4 June 1900 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the brother of Leonard Samuel Trewell Greathead Nicholas was a compositor.⁷ In the census of 20 April 1910 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the brother of Leonard Samuel Trewell Greathead Leonard and Mary came over to USA in 1870 and were all living together in 1910. Leonard was a salesman and Nicholas was a compositor.⁸ Nicholas received his naturalisation papers in Arizona Court on 14 January 1915, after applying for them on 28 January in Pennsylvania that year.⁹ He married Anne Eliza Wilson, daughter of George Wilson and Amelia Jenkins, on 14 July 1915 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.^10,11 On 11 August 1916 Nicholas received the registration on land in Arizona for the Southwest quarter of Section twenty-five in Township one north of Range six east of the Gila and Salt River Meidian, Arizona containing one hundred and sixty acres.¹² Nicholas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 January 1920 in Mesa Maricopa, Arizona, USA.¹³ Nicholas died on 15 February 1924 in Mesa Maricopa, Arizona, USA, aged 59 from cancer of stomach and secondary of the liver. The name on the certificate was listed as Nicholos Mathew.^14,2 Nicholas was buried in City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, USA.¹⁵

     Anne Eliza Wilson was born on 5 July 1861 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of George Wilson and Amelia Jenkins.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Court 23 Great Listern Street, Aston, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Wilson Ann was a steel pen grinder.⁶ She married Nicholas Methley Greathead, son of Francis Tiddy Greathead and Mary Wythe Collins, on 14 July 1915 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.^4,7 In the census of 5 January 1920 in Mesa Maricopa, Arizona, USA, she was listed as the wife of Nicholas Methley Greathead.⁸ Her husband Nicholas died on 15 February 1924 in Mesa Maricopa, Arizona, USA, aged 59 from cancer of stomach and secondary of the liver. The name on the certificate was listed as Nicholos Mathew.^5,9 Anne died on 12 July 1927 in Maricopa, Arizona, USA, aged 66 from Lithargic enaphelitis and melancholia.^10,1 Anne was buried on 14 July 1927 in Mesa City Cemetery, Marcopa, Arizona, USA.^1,11

     George Graham was a farmer in 1867.²

     William E Graham was born in 1852 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of George Robert R Graham and Sarah Greathead.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in 7 Skinner Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Robert R Graham.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 7 Skinner Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Robert R Graham.⁴ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Hartburn Cottage, East Hartburn, Durham, England, Wlliam was a farmer with some 13 acres.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Elton Grange Farm, Elton, Durham, England, he was listed as the brother in law of William Thompson William was a cowman.⁶ He was listed on the census of 2 April 1911 in Brierton, Durham, England, William was a farmer living with his wife, two daughters, and two people described as relatives and one servant.⁷

     Harriet Graham was born about 1869 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Robert R Graham and Sarah Greathead.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 7 Skinner Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert R Graham.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Skinner Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert R Graham.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 Skinner Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert R Graham.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 22 Waverley Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the boarder of Joseph and Katherine Rodgers. Her mother was also staying with her.⁵

     Isabella Graham was born about 1870 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Robert R Graham and Sarah Greathead.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 7 Skinner Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert R Graham.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Skinner Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert R Graham.³

     Edith Smith was born about 1885 in Wynard, Durham, England.¹ She married William Thompson, son of William Thompson and Sarah Ann Greathead, about 1909.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Brierton, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Thompson.²

     Elsie May Thompson was born in 1909 in Elton, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Thompson and Edith Smith.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Brierton, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Thompson.³

     Reinfred William Richards was born in 1874 in Angle, Pembrokeshire, Wales. He married Mary Couzens. He was a farmer.¹ Reinfred was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in Bush Farm, Angle, Pembrokeshire, Wales, Reinfred was a farmer living with his wife, children and grandaughter Margaret.²

     Bernard Smith married Violet M Greathead, daughter of Thomas Greathead and Frances Priscilla Richards, in 1957 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹

     Edna Madison Ackerman was born on 14 July 1889 in Buffalo, New York, New Jersey, USA.^1,4,5 She was the daughter of George E Ackerman and Euginia Van Wormer.⁵ She married John Francis Greathead, son of Edwin Francis Greathead and Catherine Elizabeth Beam, on 28 June 1911 in Gaylord, Otsego, Michigan, USA.^1,3 In the census of 5 January 1920 in Virginia Street, Vallejo, Solano, California, USA, she was listed as the wife of John Francis Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1930 in 13 Street, Vallejo, Solano, California, USA, she was listed as the wife of John Francis Greathead.⁷ In the census of 1 April 1940 in 231 B, Vallejo, Solano, California, USA, she was listed as the wife of John Francis Greathead.⁸ Her husband John died on 3 March 1949 in Solano, California, USA, aged 62.^9,10,11 Edna died on 8 October 1955 in Siskiyou, California, USA, aged 66.^4,12 An antiquarian bookseller was invited to make an offer on a collection of books.the remains of the literary estate of John F. and Edna Ackerman Greathead. They were in a shack outside Falls City, Oregon, in good condition, about 1200 books, he bought them all. John had accumulated many books on art and/or water-colours starting around 1920, and brought home catalogues from various art exhibits, filled with detailed notes on the artists displayed, in his handwriting- including the Chicago Art Institute 1930, 31, and 33. He became a watercolourist of note. The book "Universal Indian Sign Language / of the Plains Indians" by William Tomkins, 1927, was inscribed by the author "to my good friend, John Greathead". Edna was known as Phi Beta Kappa at Syracuse U. Sheleft a copy of her father's poetry book, a number of early small textbooks dating back as far as 1800, and two copies of her book "Southern Opinion on the Negro Question" published by Syracuse U in 1910. .¹³

     Rugeley B Greathead was born about 1915 in New York, New Jersey, USA.¹ He was the son of John Francis Greathead and Edna Madison Ackerman.¹ In the census of 5 January 1920 in Virginia Street, Vallejo, Solano, California, USA, he was listed as the son of John Francis Greathead.² Rugeley was among 180 boy scouts who attended the Summer Training Camp at Inverness, Napa for two weeks.³ In the census of 2 April 1930 in 13 Street, Vallejo, Solano, California, USA, he was listed as the son of John Francis Greathead.⁴ Rugeley appears as a fireman aboard SS West Camargo with two years service at sea arriving at Portland, Oregan on 18 March 1834 from Vancouver, BC. He was five foot nine inches tall and weighed 149. The ship was owned by the McCormick Steamship Company.⁵

     Barbara Annike Greathead was born on 21 June 1919 in Solano, California, USA.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Francis Greathead and Edna Madison Ackerman.¹ In the census of 5 January 1920 in Virginia Street, Vallejo, Solano, California, USA, she was listed as the daughter of John Francis Greathead.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1930 in 13 Street, Vallejo, Solano, California, USA, she was listed as the daughter of John Francis Greathead.⁵ In the census of 1 April 1940 in 231 B, Vallejo, Solano, California, USA, she was listed as the daughter of John Francis Greathead.⁶ Barbara flew by Pan American Airways aboard aircraft no 1013V Flight number 117/13 from Paris France to New York stating her address was 231B St Valero Calfornia on 13 March 1952. The manifest states under official use only U37244 CAL which I assume was her passport number.⁷ Barbara died on 1 September 1979 aged 60.³

     Mabel Evelyn Greathead was born on 26 March 1918 in Fayette, Fayette County, Iowa, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Davis Greathead and Beryl Eda Shepard.¹ In the census of 5 January 1920 in Westfield, Fayette County, Iowa, USA, she was listed as the daughter of William Davis Greathead.³ She attended school in Fayette for eleven years and graduated with her G.E.D. much later.² 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 Alva Chase on 21 March 1935 in Galena, Illinois, USA.^5,2 Mabel was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church in Fayette, Iowa. She belonged to the United Methodist Women, the Home Benefit Club, various card clubs, and donated her time to serve her church and community. Mabel enjoyed cooking, reading, traveling, gardening, knitting, crocheting, sewing, playing cards, camping, picnics, spending time with family and friends, and living in Fayette.² Her husband Alva died on before 2009.² Mabel died on 27 February 2009 in Palmer Lutheran Health Center, West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, USA, aged 90 after a short illness. Her death appeared in the Waterloo CFC newspaper of 1 March 2009, she was described as aged 90.^5,2 Mabel was buried on 4 March 2009 in Grandview Cemetery, Fayette, Fayette County, Iowa, USA, Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday 4 March, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church, Fayette, Iowa conducted by Rev. Jason Princer.²

     William Harding Greathead was born on 12 May 1921 in Iowa, USA.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of William Davis Greathead and Beryl Eda Shepard.¹ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Hater Street, Fayette County, Iowa, USA, he was listed as the son of William Davis Greathead.⁶ In the census of 1 April 1940 in Fayette County, Iowa, USA, he was listed as the son of William Davis Greathead.⁷ He married Georgia Belle Berg on 19 March 1947 in Oelwein, Iowa, USA.^8,9 His Social Security Number was 484-30-0140 in 1951 in Iowa, USA.^2,3 William and Georgia were divorced.⁹ William died on 10 March 1991 in Fayette County, Iowa, USA, aged 69.^2,3,10,11 William was buried in Grandview Cemetery, Fayette, Iowa, USA.¹²

     Elsie Cayley was born in 1897 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Cayley and Sarah Ann Edwards.³ Elsie emigrated to US before 1924.¹ She married Thomas Frank Greathead, son of Thomas William Greathead and Jane Harwood, on 15 September 1924 in St Thomas, Elgin, Ontario, Canada, the ceremony was witnessed by Joseph Harold Greathead and Thomas F Clark. Thomas was a brass finisher.^1,4 In the census of 2 April 1930 in 12700 Coronade Avenue, Queens, New York, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the daughter in law of Thomas William Greathead.⁵ In the census of 1 April 1940 in 600 Grand Street, Vermilion, Erie, Ohio, USA, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Frank Greathead.⁶

     Beryl Rosalind Greathead was born about 1928 in Michigan, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Frank Greathead and Elsie Cayley.¹ In the census of 2 April 1930 in 12700 Coronade Avenue, Queens, New York, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the granddaughter of Thomas William Greathead.² In the census of 1 April 1940 in 600 Grand Street, Vermilion, Erie, Ohio, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Frank Greathead.³ She married Edward John Mogg on 2 October 1948 in Erie, Ohio, USA.⁴

     Estell Sipes was born on 14 November 1881 in Pennsylvania, USA.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Nelson Sipes and Minerva Sipes.² She married Wellesley Hux Greathead, son of John Wellesley Greathead and Almira Virginia Dellinger, 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.^1,4,5 In the census of 5 January 1920 in First Street, McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the wife of Wellesley Hux Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Ayr, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the wife of Wellesley Hux Greathead.⁷ 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.⁸ Her husband Wellesley died on 16 November 1955 in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, USA, aged 79 from acute cardiac dilation.^2,9 Estell died on 14 October 1977 in Pennsylvania, USA, aged 95.^2,10 Estell was buried in 1977 in Fulton Cemetery - Union, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA.^2,10

     John Wesley Greathead was born on 22 October 1914 in Blue Ridge, Pennsylvania, USA.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Wellesley Hux Greathead and Estell Sipes.¹ His Social Security Number was 210-10-1539.³ In the census of 5 January 1920 in First Street, McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Wellesley Hux Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Ayr, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Wellesley Hux Greathead.⁷ John enlisted at Altooa, Pennsylvania as a Private on 3 May 1941. He was described as having spent four years in high school, single without dependants and working as an addressing - embossing machine operator or clerk. His army service number was 33017500.² He married Audrey P Locke, daughter of James Henry Pincher and Elizabeth Hannah Scott, on 1 January 1947 in United Methodist Church, McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, USA, John was Audrey's first husband. They met during the war. He was in the 4th armoured division. She was in the Royal Navy, a signalman.^4,8,9 He died on 31 December 1958 in Pennsylvania, USA, aged 44.^4,10,11,12 John was buried in 1959 in Union Fulton Cemetery, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, John served in WW2 from 5 March 1941 to 9 October 1945 in 10th Armoured infantry.^4,11,13

     Edna Jean Greathead was born on 7 September 1916 in Pennsylvania, USA, Edna was the twin of Wellesley.^2,1 She was the daughter of Wellesley Hux Greathead and Estell Sipes.¹ In the census of 5 January 1920 in First Street, McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Wellesley Hux Greathead.³ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Ayr, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Wellesley Hux Greathead.⁴ She was a graduate of Shippensburg Teacher's College in Pennsylvania and taught preschool and kindergarten at Bryn Mawr Elementary until joining the American Red Cross in 1943. She served as an officer and nurse during World War II and was stationed at the U.S. Army Hospital housed at the Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, FL. She moved to South Florida permanently to teach kindergarten in Miami in 1945. She taught at South Beach and at Little River Elementary School.⁵ She married James Hobart Hutchinson, son of Samuel S Hutchinson, in April 1961 in Dade, Florida, USA.^2,6 She was a tournament-level bridge player and member of Miami Shores Country Club. She was an avid reader of biographies, who also enjoyed the Miami Herald daily for more than 75 years. The celebration of her 100th birthday party was hosted by good friends and neighbors at the country club. She was a member of the McConnellsburg Methodist Church and until recently attended church regularly in Miami Shores. As a young woman, she loved to travel and lived in North Carolina during the summer months. She remained in good health and of sound mind her entire life.^2,5 Her husband James died on 8 April 1966 in 150 NE 94th Street, Miami Shores, Florida, USA, aged 69 He was a financial secretary of the local 1031 International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers and a member of the Medinah Shrine Temple.^2,7 In 2011 Edna made a visit to her home town of McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania for her 95th birthday. It was the first time in 25 years she had returned.² Edna died on 23 March 2017 in Miami Shores, Florida, USA, aged 100 after a short hospitalisation.^2,5 Edna was buried in Union Church Cemetery, McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, USA.²

     Wellesley Hux Greathead was born on 7 September 1916 in Pennsylvania, USA, Wellesley was the twin of Edna.^1,2,3 He was the son of Wellesley Hux Greathead and Estell Sipes.¹ In the census of 5 January 1920 in First Street, McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Wellesley Hux Greathead.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Ayr, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Wellesley Hux Greathead Wellesley was marked on the sheet with his parents but as absent. He was also enumerated at his school; The Pennsylvania Institute for the deaf.⁵ He was baptised on 14 January 1934 in All Soul´s Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, as an adult. His sponsors were Charles Partington and Mary R V Neat. An entry appears in the confirmation book of the same date.⁶ His Social Security Number was 174-20-6073 in 1951 in Pennsylvania, USA.² Wellesley died on 7 December 1984 in Miami, Florida, USA, aged 68.^2,7 Wellesley was buried in Union Cemetery, McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA.⁸ Wells obituary appeared in the Miami Herald of 10 December 1984. It read: Greathead, Wells H, 68 of Miami Shores. Services in McConnellsburg, Pensylvania, Cofer Funeral Home.⁹

     Elizabeth C Braisland was born about 1894 in Massachusetts, USA, her parents were John J Braisland and Katherine A Leary.^1,2 She married Herbert B Greathead, son of Benjamin Francis Greathead and Elizabeth Anne Kind, on 15 November 1915 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, Herbert was aged 23 and a painter, Elizabeth was aged 21.^1,2,3 In the census of 5 January 1920 in Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the wife of Herbert B Greathead.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Central Avenue, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the wife of Herbert B Greathead.⁵ In the census of 1 April 1940 in 19 Central Avenue, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Catherine Braceland a 72 year old widow, unsure where her husband Herbert was staying.⁶

     Gertrude Catherine Greathead was born on 25 February 1916 in Lowell, Massachusetts, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Herbert B Greathead and Elizabeth C Braisland.¹ In the census of 5 January 1920 in Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Herbert B Greathead.³ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Central Avenue, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Herbert B Greathead.⁴ She married ... Bower in September 1946.² She married ... Murray in November 1950.² Gertrude died on 1 September 1993 in USA aged 77.²

     George Thomas Greathead was born on 25 October 1918 in Massachusetts, USA.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Herbert B Greathead and Elizabeth C Braisland.¹ In the census of 5 January 1920 in Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, he was listed as the son of Herbert B Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Central Avenue, Needham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, he was listed as the son of Herbert B Greathead.⁷ He married Anna Elizabeth Scannell in 1939 in Needham, Massachusetts, USA.⁸ George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 April 1940 in 16 Norton Street, Wellesley, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, George was a machine operator at the blower works living with his wife.⁹ His Social Security Number was 029-07-9468 in 1951 in Massachusetts, USA.² George died on 21 April 1990 in Natick, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, aged 71.^2,10,4,5