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     Francis Alfred Greathead was born on 20 May 1829 in Dublin, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Thomas Williams Greathead and Frances Sarah Hux.¹ In the census of 1 June 1840 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas Williams Greathead The 1840 US Federal census only lists the names of the head of the household. The remainder are listed as numbers within age groups. So the relationship has been assumed. Also in the household were two people I cannot identify, both are female, one aged 20-30 the other aged 30-40.⁵ In the census of 1 June 1850 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas Williams Greathead Francis was a tanner.^6,7 He married Jane Ellen Work.¹ Francis was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 10 June 1880 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, Francis was a farmer living with his wife Jane and daughter Nellie.⁸ His wife Jane died on 1892 in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, USA.^1,9 In the census of 1 June 1900 in Mount Vernon, Lawrence, Missouri, USA, he was listed as the father in law of William Buchanon Skinner Francis was living with his daughter and her family.¹⁰ In the census of 20 April 1910 in McCanse Avenue, Lawrence, Missouri, USA, he was listed as the grandfather in law of Harry O Haltermann Francis had his own income.¹¹ Francis died on 15 January 1911 in Lawrence, Missouri, USA, aged 81 from acute heart failure. He was listed by his daughter Nellie that he was a retired farmer.¹² Francis was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Lawrence County, Missouri, USA.^13,4

     Robert K Greathead was born about 1839 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Williams Greathead and Frances Sarah Hux.¹ In the census of 1 June 1840 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas Williams Greathead The 1840 US Federal census only lists the names of the head of the household. The remainder are listed as numbers within age groups. So the relationship has been assumed. Also in the household were two people I cannot identify, both are female, one aged 20-30 the other aged 30-40.³ In the census of 1 June 1850 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas Williams Greathead.^4,5

     William Greathead was born on 14 April 1813 in Yarm, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Jane Musgrave. He was baptised on 17 April 1813 in Friarage Yarm Catholic Church, High Worsall, Yarm, Yorkshire, England, his Godparents were John Phillips and Margaret Johnson and the ceremony was performed by John Bradley.^2,4,3 He married Harriett Andrews on 1 July 1834 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.^1,5 Brothers William and John boarded SS Columbus in Liverpool travelling steerage class arriving in New York on 6 April 1840. William was listed as aged 27 and a hatter John was a 29 year old saddler.⁶ William was listed as head of household in the census of 1 June 1840 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, The 1840 US Federal census only lists the names of the head of the household. The remainder are listed as numbers within age groups. So the relationship has been assumed. Also in the household was another person I cannot identify she was aged 50-60.⁷ William was listed as head of household in the census of 1 June 1850 in Essex County, New Jersey, USA, William was a hatter.⁸ William was listed as head of household in the census of 1 June 1860 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, William was a jeweller living with his wife and children.⁹ His wife Harriett died on 18 January 1868 in Newark, New Jersey, USA.^1,10 William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 26 June 1870 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, William was a jeweller.¹¹ William died on 30 July 1890 in Essex County, New Jersey, USA, aged 77.¹⁰ William was buried on 1 August 1890 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.¹²

     Harriett Andrews was born about 1815 in England.¹ She married William Greathead, son of John Greathead and Jane Musgrave, on 1 July 1834 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.^1,2 In the census of 1 June 1840 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead The 1840 US Federal census only lists the names of the head of the household. The remainder are listed as numbers within age groups. So the relationship has been assumed. Also in the household was another person I cannot identify she was aged 50-60.³ In the census of 1 June 1850 in Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁴ In the census of 1 June 1860 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁵ Harriett died on 18 January 1868 in Newark, New Jersey, USA.^1,6 Harriett was buried on 25 January 1868 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.⁶

     Jane Eliza Greathead was born in 1840 in New Jersey, USA.¹ She was the daughter of William Greathead and Harriett Andrews.¹ In the census of 1 June 1840 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead The 1840 US Federal census only lists the names of the head of the household. The remainder are listed as numbers within age groups. So the relationship has been assumed. Also in the household was another person I cannot identify she was aged 50-60.² In the census of 1 June 1850 in Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.³ She married James Edward White on 16 August 1858 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.^4,5 Jane died on 7 March 1871 in New Jersey, USA, she is listed under the name of Jennie. Her father also calls her Jennie in his will.⁶

     William E Greathead was born in January 1843 in New Jersey, USA.¹ He was the son of William Greathead and Harriett Andrews.¹ In the census of 1 June 1850 in Essex County, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.² In the census of 1 June 1860 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the son of William Greathead William was a jeweller.³ William was listed as head of household in the census of 1 June 1860 William was a carpenter.⁴ He married Sarrah F Ayers on 16 January 1867 in Essex, New Jersey, USA.^1,5 In the census of 26 June 1870 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the son of William Greathead William was a jeweller.⁶ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 10 June 1880 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, William was a jeweller living with his wife and a boarder aged twelve Nelly Monahan who was at school and had been born in Brooklyn to a father born in England and a other in Ireland. He was living next door to and possibly working alongside his brother Allan.⁷ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 June 1900 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, William was a clerk at the City Government.⁸ His wife Sarrah died on before 1904.¹ He married Ida F Daw, daughter of ... Daw and Emma ..., about 1905 in USA.¹ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 20 April 1910 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, William was living with his new wife and her mother and working as a city clerk.⁹

     Allan A Greathead was born in June 1845 in New Jersey, USA.¹ He was the son of William Greathead and Harriett Andrews.¹ In the census of 1 June 1850 in Essex County, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.² In the census of 1 June 1860 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.³ He married Ethelind R Trouson in 1868.¹ Allan was listed as the head of the family on the census of 26 June 1870 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, Allan was working in a jewellery factory and living with his parents in law Luke F and Mary F Tronson. Luke was a Master Mechanic.⁴ Allan was listed as the head of the family on the census of 10 June 1880 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, Allan was a jeweller living with his wife and a boarder little five year old Hattie White who was at school and had been born in Brooklyn to parents from New York. He was living next door to and possibly working alongside his brother William.⁵ Allan was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 June 1900 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, Allan worked as a jeweller and was living with his wife and brother.⁶ His wife Ethelind died on 1901 in New Jersey, USA.^7,8 He married Anna ... about 1908.¹ Allan was listed as the head of the family on the census of 20 April 1910 in North 7th Street, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, Allan was a water depot inspector.⁹ Allan died on 17 December 1915 in Newark, Essex County, USA, aged 70.¹⁰

     Frederick Greathead was born in May 1848 in New Jersey, USA.¹ He was the son of William Greathead and Harriett Andrews.¹ In the census of 1 June 1850 in Essex County, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.² In the census of 1 June 1860 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.³ In the census of 26 June 1870 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.⁴ He married Margaret D Ostrander.¹ Frederick was listed as the head of the family on the census of 10 June 1880 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, Frederick worked in a jewellery factory.⁵ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the brother of Allan A Greathead Frederick was working as ana engraver and was living with his brother Allan and his wife.⁶ His wife Margaret died on before 1910.¹ Frederick was listed as the head of the family on the census of 20 April 1910 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, He was living by his own means.⁷ Frederick died on 28 June 1913 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, aged 65 His death was announced in the New York Times of 1 June 1913, his funeral was to take place at 2pm that day.^8,9 Frederick was buried in Clinton Cemetery, Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.¹⁰

     Sarah Greathead was born about 1843 in New Jersey, USA.¹ She was the daughter of William Greathead and Harriett Andrews.¹ In the census of 26 June 1870 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.²

     Jane Ellen Work was born on 17 February 1825 in Pennsylvania, USA, Both Jane's parents were born in Pennsylvania.^1,2 She married Francis Alfred Greathead, son of Thomas Williams Greathead and Frances Sarah Hux.¹ In the census of 10 June 1880 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the wife of Francis Alfred Greathead Janes is described as living with her husband Francis and daughter Nellie and keeping house.³ Jane died in 1892 in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania, USA.^1,2 Jane was buried in 1892 in McConnellsburg Presbyterian Cemetery, McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, an infant child was also buried with her.^2,4

     Nellie Johnston Greathead was born in September 1863 in Pennsylvania, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Alfred Greathead and Jane Ellen Work.¹ In the census of 10 June 1880 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Alfred Greathead Nellie was living with her parents and helped her mother keep house.³ She married William Buchanon Skinner on 10 November 1882 According to the record of Catherine their daughter it would appear that she was their second child. William was an attorney at law.^1,2,4 In the census of 1 June 1900 in Mount Vernon, Lawrence, Missouri, USA, she was listed as the wife of William Buchanon Skinner.⁵ Her husband William died on 1936 in Springfield Green, Missouri, USA.^6,7 Nellie died on 21 September 1945 in 905 West McCarty Street, Kansas City, Kansas, USA, Her obituary appeared in the Sunday News and Tribune, Jefferson City, Missouri under the heading "Local Man's mother dies in Kansas City". Nellie died at the home of her daughter Jesse Pickens.⁸ Nellie was buried on 24 September 1945 in Springfield, Missouri, USA.⁸

     John William Walker Greathead was born in 1851 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of John Greathead and Ann Walker.¹ In the census of 1 June 1860 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.² In the census of 26 June 1870 in Essex County, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.³ In the census of 1 June 1880 in Westchester, New York, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the brother in law of Franklin Augustus Curran William was a hatter.⁴ In the census of 10 June 1880 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the son of John Greathead William was a hat finnisher. I think he is enumerated twice. Once with his father and once with his brother in law.⁵ John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 January 1920 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, John was described as William J Greathead an inspector living with his sister.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1930 in 73 Highland Avenue, Yonkers, New York, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the Uncle of John Frank Curran.⁷ William died on 3 December 1932 in 73 Highland Avenue, Yonkers, New York, New Jersey, USA, He was a former resident of Newark and died at the home of his nephew J Frank Curan a realtor. He was formerly connected with an electrical plant in Newark and leaves a nephew and niece. His death was announced the New York Times of 4 December 1932.^8,9

     Isabella Greathead was born in 1870 in New Jersey, USA.¹ She was the daughter of William Felburn Greathead and Isabella Pierse.¹ In the census of 26 June 1870 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the daughter of William Felburn Greathead.² Isabella died on 27 June 1870 in New Jersey, USA, she was just 4 months 12 days old.³

     Eliza J Greathead was born in 1860 in Pennsylvania, USA.¹ She was the daughter of George Greathead and Sarah Liddle.¹ In the census of 1 June 1860 in Norwegian, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead.²

     Margaret D Ostrander was born on 8 January 1847 in New York, New Jersey, USA, Both Margaret's parents were also born in New York their names were Simon O Ostrander and Jane Devo Lefevre.^1,3 She married Frederick Greathead, son of William Greathead and Harriett Andrews.¹ In the census of 10 June 1880 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the wife of Frederick Greathead.⁴ Margaret died before 1910.¹ Margaret was buried in Old Talihina Cemetery, Talihina, Le Flore County, Oklahoma, USA.³

     Frederick Greathead was born on 8 February 1873 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Frederick Greathead and Margaret D Ostrander.¹ In the census of 10 June 1880 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the son of Frederick Greathead.³ Frederick was listed as the head of the family on the census of 20 April 1910 in Bronx, New York, New Jersey, USA, Frederick was a steel engraver.⁴ He married Jennie ... in 1913.¹ In the census of 5 January 1920 in Jackson Avenue, Bronx, New York, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as a lodger and worked as a Steel engraver in printing industry. His wife was back home in Denver, Colerado with her son from a previous marriage.⁵ His wife Jennie died on before 1927.¹ Fred sailed from Southampton on board the Republic on 1 November 1927 arriving in New York on 11 November 1927. he was listed as single but I guess he was awidower.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Hoe Office, Bronx, New York, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as a lodger and was listed as an engraver of bank notes.⁷ Fred sailed on board the ship America Shipper from London on 24 October 1930 arriving in New York on 3 November 1930. He gave 1109 Hoe Avenue, New York as his address in New York and listed as an engineer.⁸

     William L Greathead was born on 7 August 1877 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Frederick Greathead and Margaret D Ostrander.¹ In the census of 10 June 1880 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the son of Frederick Greathead.³ William died on 24 March 1882 in Newark Heights, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, aged 4 he was just four years of age.⁴ William was buried on 26 March 1882 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, in Section N Lot 3.⁴

     Ethelind R Trouson was born in November 1847 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, Both her parents had been born in New Jersey.^1,2 She married Allan A Greathead, son of William Greathead and Harriett Andrews, in 1868.¹ In the census of 26 June 1870 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the wife of Allan A Greathead.³ In the census of 10 June 1880 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the wife of Allan A Greathead.⁴ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the wife of Allan A Greathead.⁵ Ethelind died in 1901 in New Jersey, USA.^2,6 Ethelind was buried on 6 January 1901 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, in Section 0 Lot 160.^2,6 The will of Ethelind was proved on 19 February 1901 in New Jersey to her husband Allan.⁶

     Sarrah F Ayers was born in June 1843 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, Sarrah was born to parents both born in New Jersey.¹ She married William E Greathead, son of William Greathead and Harriett Andrews, on 16 January 1867 in Essex, New Jersey, USA.^1,2 In the census of 10 June 1880 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the wife of William E Greathead.³ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the wife of William E Greathead.⁴ Sarrah died before 1904.¹

     Eva Greathead was born on 24 October 1869 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Allan A Greathead and Ethelind R Trouson.¹ She died on 31 December 1869 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, Little Eva died aged two months eight days old from congestion of the lungs.^1,3 Eva was buried on 2 January 1870 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.⁴

     John Davidson Strafford was born in 1864 in Maryhill, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Joseph Strafford and Mary Baillie.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 90 Raglan Street, Eccleston, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Strafford John was a scholar.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 11 William Street, Barnsley, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Strafford John was a glass bottle maker living with his father and his new wife.³ He married Minnie S Smith in 1885 in Barnsley, Yorkshire, England.^4,5 John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 1 Rocheford Grove, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, John was still working as a glass bottle maker.⁶ John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 8 Rylton Terrace, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, John was a glass bottle maker.⁷ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 8 Fewston Terrace, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, John was a glass bottle maker living with his wife and children in their six roomed home. The census form states they had 11 children but only 7 alive in 1911. Elsie died in 1904 who were the other three?⁸

     Louisa Simpson married Joseph Strafford, son of Isaac Backhouse Strafford and Elizabeth Furnace.¹ Louisa died in 1855 in Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland.¹

     Mary Strafford was born in 1862 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Strafford and Mary Baillie.¹ She died in 1864 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, from whooping cough.¹

     Frederick Richmond Strafford was baptised on 7 July 1834 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, with his brothers Joseph and George.^1,2 He was the son of Isaac Backhouse Strafford and Elizabeth Furnace.¹

     George Henry Strafford was born about 1830 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England.² He was the son of Isaac Backhouse Strafford and Elizabeth Furnace.¹ He was baptised on 7 July 1834 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England, with his brothers Frederick and Joseph.^1,3 He married Margaret Frances Milligan in 1850 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Post Office, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son in law George and Margaret were staying with John and Elizabeth Scafe. John was the Postmaster and Secretary of the Savings Bank. George was listed as a land surveyor.⁵ His wife Margaret died on 1859 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England.⁶ He married Harriet Thackery, daughter of Robert Thackery and Ann ..., in 1859 in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England.^2,7 George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England, George was listed still as a land surveyor.⁸ George was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in New Church Lane, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England, Goerge was living with Harriet and working as a land surveyor and agent.⁹ George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Summer Terrace, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England, George was still listed as a land surveyor.¹⁰ George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 6 Summersall Place, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England, George was a land surveyor.¹¹ His wife Harriet died on 1896 in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England.¹² George was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Farmers Row, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England, George was listed as a land surveyor. He has a housekeeper staying with him, a widow called Agnes Beaumont aged 54 from Gloucestershire.¹³ George died in 1908 in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England.¹⁴