Florence Elizabeth Banthorp 
#1526, b. 27 May 1889, d. 17 May 1890
Florence Elizabeth Banthorp|b. 27 May 1889\nd. 17 May 1890|p62.htm#i1526|Samuel Banthorp|b. 5 Jan 1860\nd. 16 Feb 1927|p1.htm#i22|Lizza Barton|b. 7 Jul 1865\nd. 12 Dec 1950|p1.htm#i23|Samuel Banthorp|b. a 1830\nd. 16 Feb 1910|p3.htm#i73|Matilda Butcher|b. a 1831\nd. 1861|p8.htm#i177|John Barton|b. a 1821\nd. b 1885|p3.htm#i74|Mary Porter|b. a 1823|p7.htm#i174|
Relationship=Great-aunt of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=Great-granddaughter of John Banthorpe.
Last Edited=25 Feb 2007
Florence Elizabeth Banthorp was born on 27 May 1889 in 11 Hanover Place, 30 Park Road, Marylebone, London, England.1 She was the daughter of Samuel Banthorp and Lizza Barton. She died on 17 May 1890 in Marylebone, London, England.2,3 She was buried in Finchley Cemetery, Finchley, London, England.2,4
Sources of Information
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1889/Q3 Marylebone Volume 1a Page 586.
- [S11209] Emails between Brian Banthorp and Jan Cooper from 7 March 2004.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1890/Q2 Marylebone Volume 1a Page 412.
- [S10148] Emails between Pauline and Tony Weller and Jan Cooper from 25 March 2004.
Ernest Frederick Banthorp1,2 
#1527, b. 21 November 1887, d. 2 June 1927
Ernest Frederick Banthorp|b. 21 Nov 1887\nd. 2 Jun 1927|p62.htm#i1527|Samuel Banthorp|b. 5 Jan 1860\nd. 16 Feb 1927|p1.htm#i22|Lizza Barton|b. 7 Jul 1865\nd. 12 Dec 1950|p1.htm#i23|Samuel Banthorp|b. a 1830\nd. 16 Feb 1910|p3.htm#i73|Matilda Butcher|b. a 1831\nd. 1861|p8.htm#i177|John Barton|b. a 1821\nd. b 1885|p3.htm#i74|Mary Porter|b. a 1823|p7.htm#i174|
Relationship=Great-uncle of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=Great-grandson of John Banthorpe.
Last Edited=25 Feb 2007

Ernest Frederick Banthorp
Children of Ernest Frederick Banthorp and Madge Herd
- Winifred I Banthorp8 b. 22 Mar 1916
- Edward Ernest Banthorp8 b. 4 Feb 1923
Sources of Information
- [S1340] E-mails between Dorothy Layzell and Jan Cooper from 6 January 2004.
- [S10170] Emails between Gillian Black and Jan Cooper from 13 January 2004.
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1887/Q4 Marylebone Volume 1a Page 609.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 101 Folio 100 Page 3.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 116 Folio 102.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 576 RG78 Piece 20 Registration District 7 Sub District 3 Enumeration District 19 Schedule Number 176.
- [S11209] Emails between Brian Banthorp and Jan Cooper from 7 March 2004.
- [S10148] Emails between Pauline and Tony Weller and Jan Cooper from 25 March 2004.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1911/Q3 Paddington Volume 1a page 21.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1915/Q2 Marylebone Volume 1a Page 1671.
- [S10148] Emails between Pauline and Tony Weller and Jan Cooper from 25 March 2004 Nell's autograph album.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1927/Q2 Wycombe Volume 3a Page 890.
Ethel Annie Banthorp 
#1528, b. 17 March 1891, d. 15 August 1912
Ethel Annie Banthorp|b. 17 Mar 1891\nd. 15 Aug 1912|p62.htm#i1528|Samuel Banthorp|b. 5 Jan 1860\nd. 16 Feb 1927|p1.htm#i22|Lizza Barton|b. 7 Jul 1865\nd. 12 Dec 1950|p1.htm#i23|Samuel Banthorp|b. a 1830\nd. 16 Feb 1910|p3.htm#i73|Matilda Butcher|b. a 1831\nd. 1861|p8.htm#i177|John Barton|b. a 1821\nd. b 1885|p3.htm#i74|Mary Porter|b. a 1823|p7.htm#i174|
Relationship=Great-aunt of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=Great-granddaughter of John Banthorpe.
Last Edited=25 Feb 2007
Ethel Annie Banthorp was born on 17 March 1891 in 11 Hanover Place, 30 Park Road, Marylebone, London, England.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Samuel Banthorp and Lizza Barton. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 11 Hanover Place, Marylebone, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Samuel Banthorp.4 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 30 Park Rd, St Marylebone, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Samuel Banthorp.5 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 30 Park Road, Marylebone, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Samuel Banthorp Ethel was a student.6 She died on 15 August 1912 in Hastings, Sussex, England, aged 21.7,8 She was buried in Mill Hill Cemetery, Plot number 17297, Hendon Park, London, England.7,1
Sources of Information
- [S11209] Emails between Brian Banthorp and Jan Cooper from 7 March 2004.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1891/Q2 Marylebone Volume 1a Page 600.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 101 Folio 100 Page 3.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 116 Folio 102.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 576 RG78 Piece 20 Registration District 7 Sub District 3 Enumeration District 19 Schedule Number 176.
- [S9509] Emails between Julie Weller and Jan Cooper from 19 January 2004.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1912/Q3 Hastings Volume 2b Page 45.
Eleamia Greathead

#1529, b. 22 April 1912, d. 10 May 2004
Eleamia Greathead|b. 22 Apr 1912\nd. 10 May 2004|p62.htm#i1529|John Greathead|b. 12 May 1888\nd. 10 Mar 1927|p5.htm#i116|Eleamia Sarah Tabley|b. 13 Oct 1886\nd. 4 Jun 1970|p61.htm#i1515|Peter Greathead|b. 9 Sep 1855\nd. 1924|p6.htm#i131|Eliza Maughan|b. 1855\nd. 1932|p6.htm#i132|William Tabley||p61.htm#i1517||||
Relationship=2nd cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=29 Jul 2011
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
Eleamia Greathead was born on 22 April 1912 in 6 Bentley Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Eleamia Sarah Tabley. She was baptised on 9 May 1912 in All Saints Church, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.2 She married Thomas William Lamplough, son of Thomas William Lamplough and Selina Welford, on 30 October 1937 in St Aidens Church, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, the ceremony was witnessed by George Lamplough and Hilda May Wren. Eleamia gave her address as 21 Rossall St, Hartlepool,
Thomas gave 11 Pattindale St, Hartlepool and was working as a cartman.3,4 Her husband Thomas died on 28 July 1993 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 82 The Hartlepool Mail stated that on July 28, peacefully at home in his sleep, Thomas William, aged 82 years, devoted husband of Elcamia, much loved and cherished father of Kevin, also devoted father in law of Joy and precious grandad of Tracy. cortege to leave his son's residence, Commondale Drive, Seaton Carew, Friday, for service at the parish church of Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, at 9-30am, prior to interment at Sranton Grange cemetery. friends and neighbours are kindly invited, please meet at the church. resting at Mason and Martin funeral home, Park Road. - "a true gentleman".5,6,7
She died on 10 May 2004 in Warrior Park Nursing Home, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 92 The report in the Hartlepool Mail read: on Monday, peacefully at on Monday, peacefully at Warrior Park Nursing Home, in her 93rd year, Elcamia (Elca), devoted wife of the late Thomas William, treasured and much loved Mam of Kevin and Joy, devoted Grandma of Tracy and Andrew, much loved Great-Grandma of Charlotte Joy and Thomas William, also dearly loved sister of Walter (Edinburgh).
Funeral cortege to leave funeral home on Friday for service at St Aidan's and St Columbus Church, Oxford Street, at 9-30am prior to interment at Stranton Grange Cemetery. family and friends are welcome. please meet at the church.. So cruelly have you suffered, for years we were denied, the Mam we loved so dearly, was somewhere locked inside, your frail and failing body, alzheimers took its toll, but now with Dad in heaven, you'll be once again made whole. Good night, God bless.8,9,6 She was buried on 14 May 2004 in Stranton Grange Cemetery, Tanfield Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England.9
Thomas gave 11 Pattindale St, Hartlepool and was working as a cartman.3,4 Her husband Thomas died on 28 July 1993 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 82 The Hartlepool Mail stated that on July 28, peacefully at home in his sleep, Thomas William, aged 82 years, devoted husband of Elcamia, much loved and cherished father of Kevin, also devoted father in law of Joy and precious grandad of Tracy. cortege to leave his son's residence, Commondale Drive, Seaton Carew, Friday, for service at the parish church of Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, at 9-30am, prior to interment at Sranton Grange cemetery. friends and neighbours are kindly invited, please meet at the church. resting at Mason and Martin funeral home, Park Road. - "a true gentleman".5,6,7
She died on 10 May 2004 in Warrior Park Nursing Home, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 92 The report in the Hartlepool Mail read: on Monday, peacefully at on Monday, peacefully at Warrior Park Nursing Home, in her 93rd year, Elcamia (Elca), devoted wife of the late Thomas William, treasured and much loved Mam of Kevin and Joy, devoted Grandma of Tracy and Andrew, much loved Great-Grandma of Charlotte Joy and Thomas William, also dearly loved sister of Walter (Edinburgh).
Funeral cortege to leave funeral home on Friday for service at St Aidan's and St Columbus Church, Oxford Street, at 9-30am prior to interment at Stranton Grange Cemetery. family and friends are welcome. please meet at the church.. So cruelly have you suffered, for years we were denied, the Mam we loved so dearly, was somewhere locked inside, your frail and failing body, alzheimers took its toll, but now with Dad in heaven, you'll be once again made whole. Good night, God bless.8,9,6 She was buried on 14 May 2004 in Stranton Grange Cemetery, Tanfield Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England.9
Child of Eleamia Greathead and Thomas William Lamplough
- Kevin Lamplough
Sources of Information
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1912/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 251.
- [S38] E-mails between Bert Wilson and Jan Cooper from 24 September 2003 All Saints Church, Stranton register of baptisms 1910-1914 entry 860 page 51 By T Stanton.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1937/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 239.
- [S38] E-mails between Bert Wilson and Jan Cooper from 24 September 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - July 1993 N Cleveland District 3511B Reg K44 Ent 023 Dor 793.
- [S15] E-mails between Grenville Davies and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
- [S40045] Newspapers Hartlepool Mail 29 July 1993.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - May 2004 Hartlepool District 3511B Reg K65 Ent 290 Dor 504.
- [S40045] Newspapers Hartlepool Mail - 12 May 2004.
Jane Greathead 
#1530, b. 7 September 1924, d. 1925
Jane Greathead|b. 7 Sep 1924\nd. 1925|p62.htm#i1530|Thomas Greathead|b. 6 May 1870\nd. 12 Feb 1945|p62.htm#i1531|Eliza Alton|b. 1882\nd. 1962|p62.htm#i1532|Mark Greathead|b. 1846\nd. 1910|p88.htm#i2183|Elizabeth Lumley|b. 1842\nd. 1875|p152.htm#i3793|... Alton||p74.htm#i1832||||
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=22 Aug 2006
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Jane Greathead was born on 7 September 1924 in 32 Cuthbertson Street, Trimdon Foundry, Wingate, Easington, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Eliza Alton. She died in 1925 in Easington, Durham, England.2
Thomas Greathead1 
#1531, b. 6 May 1870, d. 12 February 1945
Thomas Greathead|b. 6 May 1870\nd. 12 Feb 1945|p62.htm#i1531|Mark Greathead|b. 1846\nd. 1910|p88.htm#i2183|Elizabeth Lumley|b. 1842\nd. 1875|p152.htm#i3793|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|||||||
Relationship=5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=14 Oct 2009
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Thomas came from the Bedale area of Yorkshire, his parents worked on farms. He was "sold" at age nine years to another farm in the Thirsk area. He became an expert on horses and moved to Durham.1
Thomas Greathead was born on 6 May 1870 in Yafforth, Yorkshire, England.2,3,4,5 He was the son of Mark Greathead and Elizabeth Lumley. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Ellerton on Swale, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Mark Greathead.6 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Burrill Cum Cowling, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Mark Greathead Thomas was a scholar.7 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Pott Hall, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as a farm servant of George Barker who was the head of household.8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 43 Studley Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as a boarder with Robert pattison and family He worked as a Corporation labourer.9 He married Eliza Alton, daughter of ... Alton, on 3 January 1903 in St Aidens Church, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Register of Marriages 1891-1909 page 37 entry 318 by bannsWitnessed by Matthew Shepherd and Sussannah Shepherd by Cheverton Shrewsbury.10,11
Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 14 Rodwell Street, Trimdon Colliery, Easington, Durham, England, Thomas was a colliery horsekeeper below ground living with his wife and family in their five roomed home.12 He died on 12 February 1945 in 1 Tobin Street, Trimdon Station, Wingate, Easington, Durham, England, aged 74 from chronis brochitis, arteris sclerosis.13
Thomas Greathead was born on 6 May 1870 in Yafforth, Yorkshire, England.2,3,4,5 He was the son of Mark Greathead and Elizabeth Lumley. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Ellerton on Swale, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Mark Greathead.6 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Burrill Cum Cowling, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Mark Greathead Thomas was a scholar.7 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Pott Hall, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as a farm servant of George Barker who was the head of household.8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 43 Studley Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as a boarder with Robert pattison and family He worked as a Corporation labourer.9 He married Eliza Alton, daughter of ... Alton, on 3 January 1903 in St Aidens Church, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Register of Marriages 1891-1909 page 37 entry 318 by bannsWitnessed by Matthew Shepherd and Sussannah Shepherd by Cheverton Shrewsbury.10,11
Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 14 Rodwell Street, Trimdon Colliery, Easington, Durham, England, Thomas was a colliery horsekeeper below ground living with his wife and family in their five roomed home.12 He died on 12 February 1945 in 1 Tobin Street, Trimdon Station, Wingate, Easington, Durham, England, aged 74 from chronis brochitis, arteris sclerosis.13
Children of Thomas Greathead and Eliza Alton
- George Greathead+ b. 30 Apr 1903, d. Feb 1990
- Thomas Greathead+ b. 17 Jan 1905, d. 16 Mar 1986
- Margaret Greathead+14 b. 8 Sep 1906, d. Nov 1987
- Mark Greathead b. 1908, d. 1934
- William Greathead+ b. 10 Dec 1909, d. 16 Apr 1997
- Alice Greathead b. 21 Sep 1911, d. Mar 1995
- John Greathead+ b. 2 Feb 1916, d. Feb 2001
- Rose Hannah Greathead b. 29 May 1918, d. Oct 1999
- Eleanor May Greathead b. 12 Jun 1920, d. Oct 2002
- Isabel Greathead
- Jane Greathead b. 7 Sep 1924, d. 1925
Sources of Information
- [S1755] Letters between Thomas Greathead and Jan Cooper from 15 August 1996.
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1870/Q2 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 500.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4876 Folio 30 Page 30.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4871 Folio 186 Page 2 FHL film 1342173.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 4029 Page 7.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4642 Folio 181 Page 45.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1903/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 153.
- [S38] E-mails between Bert Wilson and Jan Cooper from 24 September 2003.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 30016 RG78 Piece 1734 Registration District 552 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 24 Schedule Number 180.
- [S47000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of death certificate 1945/Q1 Durham E Volume 10a Page 573.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1906/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 133.
Eliza Alton 
#1532, b. 1882, d. 1962
Eliza Alton|b. 1882\nd. 1962|p62.htm#i1532|... Alton||p74.htm#i1832||||||||||||||||
Last Edited=14 Oct 2009
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Eliza Alton was born in 1882 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.1,2 She was the daughter of ... Alton. She married Thomas Greathead, son of Mark Greathead and Elizabeth Lumley, on 3 January 1903 in St Aidens Church, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Register of Marriages 1891-1909 page 37 entry 318 by bannsWitnessed by Matthew Shepherd and Sussannah Shepherd by Cheverton Shrewsbury.3,4
In the census of 2 April 1911 in 14 Rodwell Street, Trimdon Colliery, Easington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.5 She died in 1962 in Durham, England.6
In the census of 2 April 1911 in 14 Rodwell Street, Trimdon Colliery, Easington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.5 She died in 1962 in Durham, England.6
Children of Eliza Alton and Thomas Greathead
- George Greathead+ b. 30 Apr 1903, d. Feb 1990
- Thomas Greathead+ b. 17 Jan 1905, d. 16 Mar 1986
- Margaret Greathead+7 b. 8 Sep 1906, d. Nov 1987
- Mark Greathead b. 1908, d. 1934
- William Greathead+ b. 10 Dec 1909, d. 16 Apr 1997
- Alice Greathead b. 21 Sep 1911, d. Mar 1995
- John Greathead+ b. 2 Feb 1916, d. Feb 2001
- Rose Hannah Greathead b. 29 May 1918, d. Oct 1999
- Eleanor May Greathead b. 12 Jun 1920, d. Oct 2002
- Isabel Greathead
- Jane Greathead b. 7 Sep 1924, d. 1925
Sources of Information
- [S1798] Letters between Lynn Shearman née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 8 May 1997.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1882/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 170.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1903/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 153.
- [S38] E-mails between Bert Wilson and Jan Cooper from 24 September 2003.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 30016 RG78 Piece 1734 Registration District 552 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 24 Schedule Number 180.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1962/Q1 Durham E Volume 1a page 461.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1906/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 133.
Alice Greathead 
#1534, b. 21 September 1911, d. March 1995
Alice Greathead|b. 21 Sep 1911\nd. Mar 1995|p62.htm#i1534|Thomas Greathead|b. 6 May 1870\nd. 12 Feb 1945|p62.htm#i1531|Eliza Alton|b. 1882\nd. 1962|p62.htm#i1532|Mark Greathead|b. 1846\nd. 1910|p88.htm#i2183|Elizabeth Lumley|b. 1842\nd. 1875|p152.htm#i3793|... Alton||p74.htm#i1832||||
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=27 Jun 2007
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Alice Greathead was born on 21 September 1911 in 14 Rodwell Street, Trimdon Foundry, Easington, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Eliza Alton. She married John E Martin in 1934 in Easington, Durham, England.2 She died in March 1995 in Durham, England, aged 83.3
Eleanor May Greathead 
#1535, b. 12 June 1920, d. October 2002
Eleanor May Greathead|b. 12 Jun 1920\nd. Oct 2002|p62.htm#i1535|Thomas Greathead|b. 6 May 1870\nd. 12 Feb 1945|p62.htm#i1531|Eliza Alton|b. 1882\nd. 1962|p62.htm#i1532|Mark Greathead|b. 1846\nd. 1910|p88.htm#i2183|Elizabeth Lumley|b. 1842\nd. 1875|p152.htm#i3793|... Alton||p74.htm#i1832||||
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=29 Jun 2007
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Eleanor May Greathead was born on 12 June 1920 in 32 Cuthbertson Street, Trimdon Foundry, Wingate, Easington, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Eliza Alton. She married Harry L Gibbs in 1945 in Durham, England.2 She died in October 2002 in Lincolnshire, England, aged 82.3
Rose Hannah Greathead 
#1536, b. 29 May 1918, d. October 1999
Rose Hannah Greathead|b. 29 May 1918\nd. Oct 1999|p62.htm#i1536|Thomas Greathead|b. 6 May 1870\nd. 12 Feb 1945|p62.htm#i1531|Eliza Alton|b. 1882\nd. 1962|p62.htm#i1532|Mark Greathead|b. 1846\nd. 1910|p88.htm#i2183|Elizabeth Lumley|b. 1842\nd. 1875|p152.htm#i3793|... Alton||p74.htm#i1832||||
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=29 Jun 2007
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Rose Hannah Greathead was born on 29 May 1918 in 14 Rosewell Street, Trimdon Foundry, Easington, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Eliza Alton. She married Thomas L Scott in 1941.2 She died in October 1999 in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, aged 81.3
Thomas Greathead1 
#1537, b. 17 January 1905, d. 16 March 1986
Thomas Greathead|b. 17 Jan 1905\nd. 16 Mar 1986|p62.htm#i1537|Thomas Greathead|b. 6 May 1870\nd. 12 Feb 1945|p62.htm#i1531|Eliza Alton|b. 1882\nd. 1962|p62.htm#i1532|Mark Greathead|b. 1846\nd. 1910|p88.htm#i2183|Elizabeth Lumley|b. 1842\nd. 1875|p152.htm#i3793|... Alton||p74.htm#i1832||||
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=22 Aug 2006
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Thomas Greathead was born on 17 January 1905 in 30 Cumberland Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England.2,3 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Eliza Alton. He was baptised on 2 February 1905 in Weslyan Methodists Church, Musgrave Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England.4,3,5 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 14 Rodwell Street, Trimdon Colliery, Easington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead.6 He married Sarah E J Brown in 1930 in Easington, Durham, England, Thomas and Sarah had ten children, three of which died at birth.7,8 He was a coal miner in the Trimden area. His wife Sarah died on 1982 in Durham, England.9 He died on 16 March 1986 in 32 Waveney Road, Peterlee, Durham, England, aged 81.10,11 The will of Thomas was proved on 1 May 1986 in Newcastle upon Tyne. His effects were described as not exceeding £40,000.11
Children of Thomas Greathead and Sarah E J Brown
- Freda Greathead
- William Greathead
- Thomas Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S1798] Letters between Lynn Shearman née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 8 May 1997.
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1905/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 171.
- [S15] E-mails between Grenville Davies and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
- [S6] Society of Genealogists.
- [S40010] Family History Resource File - Vital Records Index - British Isles/Australia CD Records 1890-1905 FHL Film 1546294.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 30016 RG78 Piece 1734 Registration District 552 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 24 Schedule Number 180.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1930/Q4 Easington Volume 10a Page 870.
- [S1755] Letters between Thomas Greathead and Jan Cooper from 15 August 1996.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1982/Q4 N Cleveland Volume 3 Page 2686.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - N Cleveland March 1986 3 - 3228 - 386.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office 8652003108M.
George Greathead1 
#1538, b. 30 April 1903, d. February 1990
George Greathead|b. 30 Apr 1903\nd. Feb 1990|p62.htm#i1538|Thomas Greathead|b. 6 May 1870\nd. 12 Feb 1945|p62.htm#i1531|Eliza Alton|b. 1882\nd. 1962|p62.htm#i1532|Mark Greathead|b. 1846\nd. 1910|p88.htm#i2183|Elizabeth Lumley|b. 1842\nd. 1875|p152.htm#i3793|... Alton||p74.htm#i1832||||
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=9 Jun 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
George Greathead was born on 30 April 1903 in 30 Cumberland Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.2,3,4 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Eliza Alton. He was baptised on 21 May 1903 in Weslyan Methodists Church, Musgrave Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England.5,3,6 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 14 Rodwell Street, Trimdon Colliery, Easington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead.7 He married Maude Darby, daughter of Robert Darby, on 28 December 1929 in St Paul's Church, Drag Hill, Langdale, Durham, England, Witnessed by Margaret Greathead and James Ringer. Maude lived at Trimden Foundry.8 His wife Maude died on 1989 in Durham, England.9 He died in February 1990 in Durham, England, aged 86.10
Child of George Greathead and Maude Darby
- Thomas George Greathead+ b. 30 Nov 1930, d. 2010
Sources of Information
- [S1798] Letters between Lynn Shearman née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 8 May 1997.
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1903/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 182.
- [S15] E-mails between Grenville Davies and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
- [S40010] Family History Resource File - Vital Records Index - British Isles/Australia CD.
- [S6] Society of Genealogists.
- [S40010] Family History Resource File - Vital Records Index - British Isles/Australia CD Baptism records 1890-1905 FHL Film 1546294.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 30016 RG78 Piece 1734 Registration District 552 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 24 Schedule Number 180.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1929/Q4 Easington Volume 10a Page 866.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - December 1989 Durham East 1-1338-1289.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - Durham East February 1990 1 - 1252 - 290.
Mary Sue Simmons1 
#1539, b. 19 September 1896, d. 18 February 1954
Mary Sue Simmons|b. 19 Sep 1896\nd. 18 Feb 1954|p62.htm#i1539|Andy Simmons||p88.htm#i2185|Flora Lawson||p230.htm#i5736|||||||||||||
Last Edited=12 Feb 2007
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- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead

Mary Sue Greathead née Simmons
Child of Mary Sue Simmons and Thomason Greathead
- Roy Lee Greathead+ b. 10 Sep 1911, d. 8 Nov 1989
Thomas Walter Greathead

#1540, b. 26 October 1917, d. 2006
Thomas Walter Greathead|b. 26 Oct 1917\nd. 2006|p62.htm#i1540|John Greathead|b. 12 May 1888\nd. 10 Mar 1927|p5.htm#i116|Eleamia Sarah Tabley|b. 13 Oct 1886\nd. 4 Jun 1970|p61.htm#i1515|Peter Greathead|b. 9 Sep 1855\nd. 1924|p6.htm#i131|Eliza Maughan|b. 1855\nd. 1932|p6.htm#i132|William Tabley||p61.htm#i1517||||
Relationship=2nd cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=9 Mar 2010
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- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
Thomas Walter Greathead was born on 26 October 1917 in 55 Northumberland Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.1 He was the son of John Greathead and Eleamia Sarah Tabley. He was baptised on 26 November 1917 in All Saints Church, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.2 He married Janet Reid in 1946 in George Square, Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland.3 His wife Janet died on 2003 in Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland.4 He died in 2006 in Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland.5
Sources of Information
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1917/Q4 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 216.
- [S38] E-mails between Bert Wilson and Jan Cooper from 24 September 2003.
- [S40000] Scotlands People GRO 685/05 0051.
- [S40000] Scotlands People GRO 741/00 0027 age 87.
- [S40000] Scotlands People GRO 734/00 0111 aged 88.
Evelyn Greathead

#1541, b. 11 October 1913
Evelyn Greathead|b. 11 Oct 1913|p62.htm#i1541|William Greathead|b. 13 Feb 1880\nd. 13 Nov 1959|p7.htm#i160|Ada Lamplough|b. a 1880\nd. 1952|p61.htm#i1518|Peter Greathead|b. 9 Sep 1855\nd. 1924|p6.htm#i131|Eliza Maughan|b. 1855\nd. 1932|p6.htm#i132|John Lamplough|b. a 1848\nd. 5 Mar 1914|p61.htm#i1519|Mary Horn|b. a 1852\nd. 1929|p68.htm#i1680|
Relationship=2nd cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=12 Mar 2010
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- Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
Evelyn Greathead was born on 11 October 1913 in 35 Beechwood Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Ada Lamplough. She married Joseph King, son of William King, on 3 August 1935 in Register Office, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Their marriage was witnessed by Evelyn’s sister Ada and future brother in law Robert Victor Legg.2
Thomas George Greathead 
#1543, b. 30 November 1930, d. 2010
Thomas George Greathead|b. 30 Nov 1930\nd. 2010|p62.htm#i1543|George Greathead|b. 30 Apr 1903\nd. Feb 1990|p62.htm#i1538|Maude Darby|b. 18 Mar 1902\nd. 1989|p230.htm#i5731|Thomas Greathead|b. 6 May 1870\nd. 12 Feb 1945|p62.htm#i1531|Eliza Alton|b. 1882\nd. 1962|p62.htm#i1532|Robert Darby||p174.htm#i4327||||
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=28 Oct 2010
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- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Thomas George Greathead was born on 30 November 1930 in Easington, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of George Greathead and Maude Darby. He married Margaret Henderson Laidler in 1954 in Durham, England.3 His wife Margaret died on September 1984 in Durham, England.4 He died in 2010 in Durham, England.5
Children of Thomas George Greathead and Margaret Henderson Laidler
- Lynn Greathead
- Kevin Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S1798] Letters between Lynn Shearman née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 8 May 1997.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1930/Q4 Easington Volume 10a Page 691.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1954/Q4 Durham E Volume 1a Page 636.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - September 1984 Durham Volume 3 Page 411 Reg 984.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 2010 Durham District 4421J Reg 1J007 Ent 294 DOR 610.
Mark Greathead1 
#1544, b. 1908, d. 1934
Mark Greathead|b. 1908\nd. 1934|p62.htm#i1544|Thomas Greathead|b. 6 May 1870\nd. 12 Feb 1945|p62.htm#i1531|Eliza Alton|b. 1882\nd. 1962|p62.htm#i1532|Mark Greathead|b. 1846\nd. 1910|p88.htm#i2183|Elizabeth Lumley|b. 1842\nd. 1875|p152.htm#i3793|... Alton||p74.htm#i1832||||
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=3 Jul 2007
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- Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Mark Greathead was born in 1908 in Sedgefield, Durham, England.2 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Eliza Alton. He was baptised in St Aidens Church, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.3 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 14 Rodwell Street, Trimdon Colliery, Easington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead.4 He died in 1934 in Easington, Durham, England.5
Sources of Information
- [S1798] Letters between Lynn Shearman née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 8 May 1997.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1908/Q3 Sedgefield Volume 10a Page 108.
- [S38] E-mails between Bert Wilson and Jan Cooper from 24 September 2003.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 30016 RG78 Piece 1734 Registration District 552 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 24 Schedule Number 180.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1934/Q3 Easington Volume 10a Page 552.
Sally Theaker
#1545
Last Edited=19 Oct 2004
Sally Theaker married John Thomas Verrill, son of John Thomas Verrill and Mary Jane Verrill. John and Sally had no children, they brought up Sally's niece Miss Kathleen Turnbull who was a school teacher.1
Sources of Information
- [S20] Letters between Eileen Huby and Jan Cooper from 14 February 2001.
Hilda Verrill
#1546, b. 1896, d. 27 January 1973
Hilda Verrill|b. 1896\nd. 27 Jan 1973|p62.htm#i1546|John Thomas Verrill|b. 1867\nd. 1933|p54.htm#i1334|Mary Jane Verrill|b. 30 Jan 1868|p38.htm#i935|John Verrill||p6.htm#i128|Lavinia ...||p54.htm#i1341|Thomas Verrill|b. 1842|p10.htm#i236|Sarah A. Crispin|b. 1839|p38.htm#i930|
Last Edited=19 Oct 2004
Hilda Verrill was born in 1896. She was the daughter of John Thomas Verrill and Mary Jane Verrill. In the census of 31 March 1901 in High Street, Hinderwell, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Thomas Verrill.1 She died on 27 January 1973.2
Robert Patton
#1547, b. 1888, d. 7 February 1934
Last Edited=16 Jan 2005
Robert Patton was born in 1888 in Runswick, Yorkshire, England. He died on 7 February 1934 at sea, he was crushed by falling between a lifeboat and boat.1
Sources of Information
- [S20] Letters between Eileen Huby and Jan Cooper from 14 February 2001.
Benjamin Hill
#1548
Last Edited=1 Dec 2010
Benjamin Hill married Sarah Ann Verrill, daughter of John Thomas Verrill and Mary Jane Verrill, in 1911 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England.1
Children of Benjamin Hill and Sarah Ann Verrill
- Mary Verrill Hill b. 27 Nov 1911
- John Hill b. 1913, d. 1917
- Benjamin Hill b. 1914, d. 1983
- Hilda Hill+ b. 9 May 1915, d. 2001
- John Hill b. 28 Sep 1918, d. 1942
- Gerald Hill b. 1920
- Kenneth Hill
- Freda Hill b. Mar 1924
- Marjorie Hill b. 9 Jan 1926, d. 1995
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1911/Q2 Whitby Volume 9d Page 961.
Mary Verrill Hill
#1549, b. 27 November 1911
Mary Verrill Hill|b. 27 Nov 1911|p62.htm#i1549|Benjamin Hill||p62.htm#i1548|Sarah Ann Verrill|b. 26 Aug 1887|p54.htm#i1342|||||||John T. Verrill|b. 1867\nd. 1933|p54.htm#i1334|Mary J. Verrill|b. 30 Jan 1868|p38.htm#i935|
Last Edited=19 Oct 2004
Mary Verrill Hill was born on 27 November 1911.1 She was the daughter of Benjamin Hill and Sarah Ann Verrill.
Sources of Information
- [S20] Letters between Eileen Huby and Jan Cooper from 14 February 2001.
John Hill
#1550, b. 1913, d. 1917
John Hill|b. 1913\nd. 1917|p62.htm#i1550|Benjamin Hill||p62.htm#i1548|Sarah Ann Verrill|b. 26 Aug 1887|p54.htm#i1342|||||||John T. Verrill|b. 1867\nd. 1933|p54.htm#i1334|Mary J. Verrill|b. 30 Jan 1868|p38.htm#i935|
Last Edited=19 Oct 2004
John Hill was born in 1913. He was the son of Benjamin Hill and Sarah Ann Verrill. He died by drowning in the River Humber in 1917.1
Sources of Information
- [S20] Letters between Eileen Huby and Jan Cooper from 14 February 2001.
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