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     Minnie Adelaide Curran was born in March 1867 in New York, New Jersey, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Franklin Augustus Curran and Elizabeth Greathead.¹ In the census of 1 June 1880 in Westchester, New York, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Franklin Augustus Curran Minnie was a hatter.² She married George Banker, son of ... Banker and ... ..., in 1889 in Newark, New Jersey, USA.^1,3 In the census of 1 June 1900 in Westchester, New York, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Elizabeth Curran.⁴ She attended the burial of Elizabeth Curran on 2 November 1909 in Fairmont Cemetery, Newark, New Jersey, USA, which was held after a service in their home the day before.⁵ Her husband George died on about 1937.³ Minnie died on 13 September 1945 in 240 Van Courtland Park Avenue, New York, New Jersey, USA, aged 78 Her funeral service was the following Saturday 15 September at St Andrew Episcopal Church.³ Minnie Curran's death was recorded in the Herald Statesman of 15 September 1945 which stated she was survived by her brothers John Frank Curran from Yonkers and George William Curran from Philadelphia, her nieces Mrs Stanford Pulrang of Yonkers and Mrs George Curry of Flint Michigan and her nephews Frank Edie Curran of Greenboro, NC and William Greathead of Detroit.³

     George Banker was born in October 1867 in New York, New Jersey, USA.¹ He was the son of ... Banker and ... ...¹ He married Minnie Adelaide Curran, daughter of Franklin Augustus Curran and Elizabeth Greathead, in 1889 in Newark, New Jersey, USA.^1,2 In the census of 1 June 1900 in Westchester, New York, New Jersey, USA, he was listed as the son in law of Elizabeth Curran George was a salesman.³ He attended the burial of Elizabeth Curran on 2 November 1909 in Fairmont Cemetery, Newark, New Jersey, USA, which was held after a service in their home the day before.⁴ George died about 1937.²

     ... Banker was born in New York, New Jersey, 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, New Jersey, USA.¹ She was the daughter of ... Fleming and Lucy E ...¹ She married George William Curran, son of Franklin Augustus Curran and Elizabeth Greathead, in 1900.¹ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Westchester, New York, New Jersey, 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 ... ... 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 Edie Curran was born in 1902 in New York, New Jersey, 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.³ Minnie Curran's death was recorded in the Herald Statesman of 15 September 1945 which stated she was survived by her brothers John Frank Curran from Yonkers and George William Curran from Philadelphia, her nieces Mrs Stanford Pulrang of Yonkers and Mrs George Curry of Flint Michigan and her nephews Frank Edie Curran of Greenboro, NC and William Greathead of Detroit.²

     William Greathead Curran was born on 10 January 1904 in Pennsylvania, USA.^1,2 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.³ William graduated in June 1925 from Yale where he had been a member of the Cloister Club.⁴ Helen returned to New York on 27 August on the Berengaria after passing the Summer abroad. A wedding license was obtained from the Municipal Building and they were married at 4 o'clock the following day.⁵ 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.⁴ 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, New Jersey, 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.⁶ Mr and Mrs Herman Dudley Roosen of 1,120 Fifth Avenue and Laurel Lodge, Geenlawn, Long Island, New York announced in the New York Times of 8 September 1926, the engagement of their daughter Helen to William Greathead Curran, son of Mr and Mrs George William Curran of Overbrook, Philadelphia.⁴ The New York Times states that Mr and Mrs William Greathead-Curran of 4 Easy Eighty-eighth Street took the William W Hall house at Roslyn for the sumer of 1927 and would be there from early June.⁷ An unknown person was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1930 Manhattan, New York, USA, William was a stock broker living with his wife, two children and three servants.⁸ William and Helen were divorced in 1935 in Carson City, Nevada, USA.⁹ He married Katharine Barker, daughter of Harold Oakley Barker and Helen Seeley Moffett, on 4 April 1939 in Manhattan, New York, USA, She was from New York and this was her first marriage.^9,10 Minnie Curran's death was recorded in the Herald Statesman of 15 September 1945 which stated she was survived by her brothers John Frank Curran from Yonkers and George William Curran from Philadelphia, her nieces Mrs Stanford Pulrang of Yonkers and Mrs George Curry of Flint Michigan and her nephews Frank Edie Curran of Greenboro, NC and William Greathead of Detroit.¹¹ His wife Katharine died on 28 December 1989 in Minnesota, USA, aged 73 She was a very regal and refined woman. Born with impeccable taste and manners she was an exquisite decorator and hostess.² William died on 9 November 1994 in Minnesota, USA, aged 90 He was apparently truly a gentleman! He was a resident of Grosse Pointe, Wayne County, Michigan and was very close friends to with the Ford Motor Company family. He had a winter home in Juno Beach, Florida.²

     Mary E Curran was born in January 1896 in New York, New Jersey, 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, New Jersey, 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 Margaret 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 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 Harriet died in 1896 in Pateley Bridge, Yorkshire, England.⁷

     Matthew Whitelock was baptised on 23 January 1857 in Grinton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Matthew Whitelock and Jane Ann Mary Harland.¹ Matthew died on 12 May 1860 in Downholme, Yorkshire, England, aged 3.¹ Matthew was buried on 16 May 1860 in St Michael and All Angels, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, Matthew, Jane and Marion share a headstone with their parents Matthew and Jane.^1,2,3

     Christopher Whitelock was baptised on 30 June 1740 in Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Matthew Whitelock and Ruth Ellerton. He married Elizabeth Whitelock, daughter of George Whitelock and Isabel Lodge, on 21 April 1767 in Downholme, Yorkshire, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Sarah Whitelock and John Hagston.² His wife Elizabeth died on 13 July 1788 in Downholme, Yorkshire, England, aged 52.¹ He married Elizabeth Hodgson on 19 February 1791 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹ Christopher left a will on 29 August 1806 Christopher appointed his son Matthew, who was a farmer at Cogden as his sole Executor. He stated that his son George was to be paid £1,200 within twelve months of his death. His servant George March was to receive 50 shillings twice a year for his natural liife. He also asked that £500 a piece be given to each of his three grandaughters Jane, Elizabeth and Ann all daughters of his son Matthew when they attained the age of 23.¹ Christopher died on 19 September 1813 in Yorkshire, England, aged 73.¹ Christopher 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. Their daughter in law Elizabeth is with them.^1,3

     Simon Hutchinson was baptised 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 Simon died in 1824 in Yorkshire, England.¹ Simon was buried on 15 February 1824 in St Peter and St Felix, Kirby Hill, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 Simon left a will on 19 October 1824 naming his son James as his Executor and leaving bequests to James and Ann his daughter and to his three grandaughters Jane, Ann adnd Elizabeth daughters of his other daughter Elizabeth whoo died in 1808.¹

     Jane Spensley was baptised 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 Jane was buried on 8 June 1822 in St Peter and St Felix, Kirby Hill, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^1,2

     Elizabeth Whitelock was born about 1802 in Cogden Hall, Grinton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.² She was baptised on 25 April 1802 in Grinton, Richmond, 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. Elizabeth received £500 upon marriage from her father.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.^5,6 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 two small sons, Matthew and George living with her.⁷ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Gilling, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the sister of Ann Bell.⁸ 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.⁹ Elizabeth died on 10 April 1880 in Cauldwell House, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, aged 77.^10,11,1,12 Elizabeth 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.^1,13 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 £4,000.¹¹

     James Bell married Ann Whitelock, daughter of Matthew Whitelock and Elizabeth Hutchinson, in 1840 in Reeth, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 James died before 30 March 1851.³

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