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     A Minnie Curran was born in March 1867 in New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Frank Curran and Elizabeth Greathead.¹ In the census of 1 June 1880 in Westchester, New York, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Frank Curran Minnie was a hatter.² She married George Banker, son of ... Banker and ... ..., in 1889.¹ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Westchester, New York, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Elizabeth Curran.³

     George Banker was born in October 1867 in New York, USA.¹ He was the son of ... Banker and ... ....¹ He married A Minnie Curran, daughter of Frank Curran and Elizabeth Greathead, in 1889.¹ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Westchester, New York, USA, he was listed as the son in law of Elizabeth Curran George was a salesman.²

     ... Banker was born in New York, USA.¹ He married ... ....¹

     ... ... was born in England.¹ She married ... Banker.¹

     Gertrude E Fleming was born in September 1880 in New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of ... Fleming and Lucy E ....¹ She married George William Curran, son of Frank Curran and Elizabeth Greathead, in 1900.¹ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Westchester, New York, USA, she was listed as the daughter in law of Elizabeth Curran.² In the census of 1 January 1920 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the wife of George William Curran.³

     ... Fleming was born in England.¹ He married Lucy E .... He died before 1920.¹

     Lucy E ... was born about 1850 in England.¹ She married ... Fleming. In the census of 1 January 1920 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the mother in law of George William Curran.²

     Frank E Curran was born in 1902 in New York, USA.¹ He was the son of George William Curran and Gertrude E Fleming.¹ In the census of 1 January 1920 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of George William Curran.²

     William Greathead Curran was born in 1904 in Pennsylvania, USA.¹ He was the son of George William Curran and Gertrude E Fleming.¹ In the census of 1 January 1920 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of George William Curran.² William graduated in June 1925 from Yale where he had been a member of the Cloister Club.³ Helen returned to New York on 27 August on the Berengaria after passing the Summer in Vichy and Paris
A wedding license was obtained from the Municipal Building and they were married at 4 o'clock the following day.⁴ Helen's parents announce her engagement in New York Times 8 September 1926 to William Greathead Curran. Little did they know they were already married.³ He married Helen Dolores Roosen, daughter of Herman Dudley Roosen and Clarita Orizondo ..., on 28 August 1926 in St Patrick's Church, Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA, The New York Times 1 December 1926 announced that Helen and William had married secretly. It was only discovered by her parents on 30 November. Mr and Mrs Henry Kelly of 940 Park Avenue, intimate friends of the Currans were reported to have been the only persons to have known of the wedding.⁵ He married Katherine Barker She was from New York and this was her first marriage.⁶

     Mary E Curran was born in January 1896 in New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of George William Curran and Gertrude E Fleming.¹ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Westchester, New York, USA, he was listed as the granddaughter of Elizabeth Curran.²

     Margaret Frances Milligan was born about 1830 in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England.¹ She married George Henry Strafford, son of Isaac Backhouse Strafford and Elizabeth Furnace, in 1850 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at Post Office, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter 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.³ She died in 1859 in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England.⁴

     Elizabeth Strafford was born about 1852 in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Henry Strafford and Margaret Frances Milligan.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Henry Strafford Elizabeth was a scholar.²

     George Henry Strafford was born in 1855 in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of George Henry Strafford and Margaret Frances Milligan.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of George Henry Strafford George was a scholar.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Summer Terrace, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of George Henry Strafford George was working as a stone merchant.⁴ He married Emma Louisa Taylor, daughter of ... Taylor and Sarah E Taylor, in 1888 in Hunslet, Yorkshire, England.^1,5 George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 36 Greenmount Street, Hunslet, Yorkshire, England, George was an engineering loco machine man.⁶ George was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 2 and 4 Beverley View, Hunslet, Yorkshire, England, George was a mechanic fitter and iron turner. The household also consisted of his mother in law Sarah Tayor, his half cousin Percy Newbould, his adopted daughters Edith and Esther Vitty.⁷

     Margaret Ann Strafford was born in 1859 in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Henry Strafford and Margaret Frances Milligan.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Henry Strafford.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in New Row, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Ann Thackery Margaret was a scholar.⁴

     Harriet Thackery was born about 1837 in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Thackery and Ann ....¹ She married George Henry Strafford, son of Isaac Backhouse Strafford and Elizabeth Furnace, in 1859 in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George Henry Strafford.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in New Church Lane, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George Henry Strafford.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Summer Terrace, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George Henry Strafford.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 6 Summersall Place, Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George Henry Strafford.⁶ She died in 1896 in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England.⁷

     Matthew Whitelock was baptized on 23 January 1857 in Grinton, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Matthew Whitelock and Jane Ann ....¹ He died on 12 May 1857 in Downholme, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was buried on 16 May 1857 in St Michael and All Angels, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, Matthew, Jane and Marion share a headstone with their parents Matthew and Jane.^1,2

     Christopher Whitelock was born about 1741.¹ He was the son of George Whitelock and Isable Lodge.¹ He married Elizabeth Whitelock, daughter of Christopher Whitelock and Catherine Ellerton. He died on 19 September 1813 in Yorkshire, England.¹ He was buried on 22 September 1813 in St Michael and All Angels, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, Christopher and Elizabeth were buried together their gravestone states Christopher was of Ellerton Abbey.^1,2

     Simon Hutchinson was baptized on 17 July 1750 in Kirkby, Ravensworth, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of James Hutchinson.¹ He married Jane Spensley, daughter of Leonard Spensley, on 12 April 1773.¹ He was buried on 15 February 1824 in St Peter and St Felix, Kirkby, Ravensworth, Yorkshire, England.^1,2

     Jane Spensley was baptized on 14 June 1747 in Kirkby, Ravensworth, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Leonard Spensley.¹ She married Simon Hutchinson, son of James Hutchinson, on 12 April 1773.¹ She was buried on 8 June 1822 in St Peter and St Felix, Kirkby, Ravensworth, Yorkshire, England.^1,2

     Elizabeth Whitelock was born about 1802 in Cogden Hall, Grinton, Yorkshire, England.² She was baptized on 5 April 1802 in Grinton, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Matthew Whitelock and Elizabeth Hutchinson.¹ She married Richard Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Ruth Whitelock, on 22 August 1839 in Downholme Parish Church, Downholme, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, The ceremony was witnessed by James Hutchinson, Ann Whitelock and Ruth Whitelock. It took place after Richard took out a licence. He described himself as a Farmer from Scot Willoughby in the County of Lincoln.³ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Scott Willoughby, Lincolnshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Richard Greathead.⁴ Her husband Richard died on 1 January 1847 in Scott Willoughby, Lincolnshire, England, aged 47.⁵ Elizabeth was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Ravensworth, Yorkshire, England, Elizabeth is described as an annuitant. She has her widowed sister Ann Bell and her to small sons, Matthew and George living with her.⁶ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Gilling, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the sister of Ann Bell.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Gilling, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the sister of Ann Bell Elizabeth was an annuitant living with her sisters Ann Bell and Sarah Thairlwall.⁸ She died on 10 April 1880 in Cauldwell House, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, aged 78.^9,10,1 She was buried on 14 April 1880 in St Michael and All Angels, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, Her headstone mentions that her husband Richard was interred at Walcot in Lincolnshire. Her sister Ann Bell is also buried with her.^1,11 The will of Elizabeth was proved on 10 December 1880 at York by Matthew Whitelock at Cogden Hall, Richmond and Matthew Whitelock Bell of High Street, Wandsworth and George Bell a chemist and druggist of 32 Percy Gardens Tynemouth, Northumberland. Her personal estate was valued at under £4,000.¹⁰

     James Bell married Ann Whitelock, daughter of Matthew Whitelock and Elizabeth Hutchinson.¹ He died before 30 March 1851.²

     Christopher Whitelock was baptized on 14 November 1813 in Grinton, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Matthew Whitelock and Elizabeth Allen.¹ He was buried on 7 December 1817 in St Michael and All Angels, Downholme, Yorkshire, England.^2,1 He died on 7 December 1817 in Downholme, Yorkshire, England, aged 4.¹