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     Mary Milburn Greathead was born on 17 August 1926 in Front Street, Sedgefield, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Greathead and Evelyn Milburn. She married John Leslie Buckner, son of Harry Buckner, on 19 January 1952 in Sedgefield Parish Church, Sedgefield, Durham, England, by banns Mary was aged 25 and John a widower aged 47 by W M Dykes. The ceremony was witnessed by William Duncan Greathead her brother and Irene Hawley Wishart her sister in law.² Her husband John died on February 2000 in Canterbury, Kent, England, aged 95.^3,4 Mary lived in Sheffield.³

     John Leslie Buckner was born on 26 March 1904 but was always known as Leslie.^2,3 He was the son of Harry Buckner. He married Mary Milburn Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Evelyn Milburn, on 19 January 1952 in Sedgefield Parish Church, Sedgefield, Durham, England, by banns Mary was aged 25 and John a widower aged 47 by W M Dykes. The ceremony was witnessed by William Duncan Greathead her brother and Irene Hawley Wishart her sister in law.⁴ He was a civil servant in the ministry of labour.² John died in February 2000 in Canterbury, Kent, England, aged 95.^1,5

     Dean K Buckner was born in 1955 in Canterbury, Kent, England.¹ He was the son of John Leslie Buckner and Mary Milburn Greathead. He married Fiona Jane Franklin on 28 September 1990 in Surrey, England.^2,3

     Ashley John F Buckner was born in 1966 in Canterbury, Kent, England.¹ He was the son of John Leslie Buckner and Mary Milburn Greathead. He married Lisa Woodhouse in 1994.²

     Irene Hawley Greathead was born on 2 November 1924 in Brewery House, Sedgefield, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Greathead and Evelyn Milburn. She married Glen Wishart in 1945 in Durham, England.² She emigrated Irene aged 21 travelled aboard the ship John Ericsson leaving Southampton on 21 March 1946 for the USA. Her UK address was given as 14 Sycamore Road, Fishburn, Stockton on Tees, Durham. She was going to join her US Army husband Glen, ASN 20714599 who was living at 105 East 48th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota.³ Irene died in March 2008 aged 83 quite suddenly.⁴ Irene was buried on 30 March 2008.⁴

     Glen Wishart married Irene Hawley Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Evelyn Milburn, in 1945 in Durham, England.¹ Glen, who was in the US Army ASN 20714599 and was living at 105 East 48th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota was joined by his wife Irene aged 21 who travelled aboard the ship John Ericsson leaving Southampton on 21 March 1946. Her UK address was given as 14 Sycamore Road, Fishburn, Stockton on Tees, Durham.²

     George Greathead was born on 24 July 1893 in North Road, Wingate, Easington, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley. He was baptised in 1893 in Easington, Durham, England.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Gray Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 19 West Row, Hesleden, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead George was a miner putter boy.⁶ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 18 West Row, Monk Hesleden, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Catherine Greathead George was a coal miner for Holdan Coal Company at Black Halls Colliery but out of work.⁷ He married Jane Pounder, daughter of Robert Pounder, on 24 December 1921 in Register Office, Easington, Durham, England, the ceremony was witnessed by Robert Pounder Brown and Mary Isabella Brown. George lived at 1 Millbank Terrace, Station Town.⁸ His wife Jane died on 1932 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England, George remarried as a widower.⁹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register George Greathead was listed as living at 11 Gray Street, Easington, Durham, England, with his mother George was a coal miner.³ His brother Edward died on 17 September 1942 aged 42.¹⁰ William and George received Probate on their brother's estate on 9 August 1944 in Llandudno.¹⁰ He married Clara Ellen Gammon, daughter of George Gammon and Mary Annie ..., on 20 March 1948 in St Andrew, Blackhall, Durham, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Harry Gammon and Thomasine Violet Gammon
Clara lived at 8 East Terrace, Heselden, Easington.¹¹ He was a coalminer, he worked as a colliery surface worker and coal cutter in the coal mine. George died on 18 February 1959 in 8 East Terrace, Hesleden, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 65.^12,13 The will of George was proved on 17 April 1959 in London to Clara Ellen Greathead his widow. His effects were valued at £438 15s 0d.¹⁰

     Clara Ellen Gammon was born on 16 November 1906.² She was the daughter of George Gammon and Mary Annie ... On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Clara Ellen Gammon was listed as living at 8 East Terrace, Easington, Durham, England, with her parents.³ She married George Greathead, son of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley, on 20 March 1948 in St Andrew, Blackhall, Durham, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Harry Gammon and Thomasine Violet Gammon
Clara lived at 8 East Terrace, Heselden, Easington.⁴ She was a policewoman. Her husband George died on 18 February 1959 in 8 East Terrace, Hesleden, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 65.^5,6 Clara died on 9 November 1985 in 8 East Terrace, Hesleden, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 78.^7,8 Administration papers were issued with a will on 27 November 1985 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her effects were described as not exceeding £40,000.⁸

     William Greathead was born on 13 February 1880 in 16 Anthony Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Peter Greathead and Eliza Maughan. He was baptised on 3 March 1880 in United Free Methodists Church, Lynn Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,5 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 12 Fossett Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Peter Greathead Peter was a cartwrights living with his wife and young son.⁶ He was a journeyman bricklayer between 1901 and 1909. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 13 Gainsford Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Peter Greathead William was a boat builder.⁷ He married Ada Lamplough, daughter of John Lamplough and Mary Horn, on 19 October 1902 in Register Office, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Married by Arthur Barrett, witnessed by C H Hall and Elizabeth Hall.⁸ William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 35 Beechwood Road, Belle Vue, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Wiliam was a brick layer in the steel works living with his wife and children in a three roomed home.⁹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William was listed as living at 47 Elwick Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, with his wife Ada. Two other people were included in the listing. I suspect one was their daughter Evelyn. William was listed as a Steelworks bricklayer.¹⁰ His wife Ada died on 1952 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹¹ William died on 13 November 1959 in General Hospital, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 79 from Cor Pulmsuale, chronic bronchitis and emphysema.¹²

     Elizabeth Usher was born in 1883 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Usher and Hannah Warner. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 Anthony Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Usher she was a scholar.³ She married William Spurr Lamb, son of Charles Lamb and Elizabeth Boagey, on 6 April 1907 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, They were married by banns William aged 27 Elizabeth aged 24 by Joseph Bennett. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Usher, Fred C Harrison and Emily Usher. Elizabeth lived at Elwick Road.^1,4 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Spurr Lamb.⁵ Elizabeth died on 30 November 1944 in Stranton Grange Farm, Stockton Road, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, from Bronchial carcinoma. Her daughterin law M I Lamb of 158 York Road, West Hartlepool registered the death.⁶ Elizabeth was buried on 2 December 1944 in Stranton Grange Cemetery, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, in Plot B5/324.¹

     William Lamb was born in 1853 in Shildon, Darlington, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Spurr Lamb and Mary Ann Harper.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Park Street, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Spurr Lamb William was a scholar.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Ann Lamb William was an iron worker.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Charles Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Ann Lamb William was a bricklayers labourer.⁵ He married Mary Eleanor Corner in 1887 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁶ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, William was a general labourer living with his wife and three children. Mary was only three months old. They had a lodger called Thomas Harrison, a married musician from Congleton in Cheshire.⁷ William was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, William was a general labourer.⁸ William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, William was living with his wife and children in their three roomed home. He was described as a general labourer in the steel works. They had nine children four of which had died prior to 1911.⁹ His wife Mary died on 1917 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹⁰ William died in 1918 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹¹

     Mary Eleanor Corner was born about 1858 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.¹ She married William Lamb, son of John Spurr Lamb and Mary Ann Harper, in 1887 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Lamb.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Lamb.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Lamb.⁵ Mary died in 1917 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁶

     Joseph Tilley married Rebecca Williams. He was a labourer in the ironworks.

     Augusta Sophia Adams was born on 29 May 1809 in Gosport, Hampshire, England.^1,2 She married William Henry Storer on 10 February 1833 in Durham, England.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Henry Storer.^3,4 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Henry Storer.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Henry Storer.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Henry Storer.⁷ Her husband William died on 7 January 1887 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, from dibility from old age. The informant was A Storer his son who was present at death.^8,9 Augusta died on 26 November 1887 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 78 from Paralysis for three years, apoplexy and softening of the brain. The informant was R Storer her daughter.^10,9 Augusta was buried on 30 November 1887 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by James W Pattison.⁹ William and Augusta are buried together.¹¹

     Adelaide Storer was born on 4 October 1835 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Storer and Augusta Sophia Adams. She was baptised on 25 October 1835 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by L C Clarke who was the incumbant of Wolviston. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Henry Storer she was a scholar.^2,3 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Henry Storer.⁴ She married Joseph Fawcett in 1865 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 105 Armstrong Street, Elswick, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Fawcett.⁶ Her husband Joseph died on 1874 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁷ Adelaide died in 1875 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁸ Adelaide was buried on 4 August 1875 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.⁹

     Augusta Sophia Storer was born on 17 February 1840 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Henry Storer and Augusta Sophia Adams. She was baptised on 15 March 1840 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson. Augusta's father William was described as a labourer.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Henry Storer she was a scholar.^4,5

     Thomas Henry Storer was born on 15 August 1841 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Henry Storer and Augusta Sophia Adams. He was baptised on 5 September 1841 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Henry Storer he was a scholar.^3,4

     Robert William Storer was born on 7 December 1842 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Henry Storer and Augusta Sophia Adams. He was baptised on 11 January 1843 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Henry Storer he was a scholar.^4,5 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Henry Storer.⁶

     William Henry Storer was born on 4 September 1844 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Henry Storer and Augusta Sophia Adams. He was baptised on 17 October 1844 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John D Eade.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Henry Storer he was a scholar.^5,6 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Henry Storer William was described as a sea apprentice.⁷ He married Christiane Annette Bakken in 1871 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.⁸ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, William was a seaman.⁹ William was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 10 Inkerman Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, William was a dredger master.¹

     Sarah Storer was born on 8 March 1846 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.² She was the daughter of William Henry Storer and Augusta Sophia Adams. She was baptised on 21 May 1846 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Henry Storer she was a scholar.^4,5 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Henry Storer Sarah was a scholar.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Henry Storer.⁷ She married Robert Snowdon, son of Robert Snowdon and Elizabeth Elliott, on 6 February 1886 in St James, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Sarah lived at 7 Reed Street.^1,8,9 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as a visitor of Ambrose Storer staying with her parents. Her step son Robert was with her and her husband had stayed at home.¹⁰ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Flass Terrace, Esh, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert Snowdon.¹¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 151 Dunsmuir Grove, Gateshead, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert Snowdon.¹² Her husband Robert died on 1913 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹³ Sarah died on 23 July 1914 in 53 Topcliffe, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 68 Died of Cerebral haemorrhage; aged 68 informant Robert Henry Snowdon step son in attendance Cause of death Cerebral Haemorrhage.¹⁴ Sarah was buried in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England.⁴

     Henry Taylorson Storer was born on 26 July 1847 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Henry Storer and Augusta Sophia Adams. He was baptised on 6 January 1848 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Henry Storer.^4,5 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Henry Storer Henry was a scholar.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Henry Storer Henry was a blacksmith.⁷ He married Mary Good, daughter of George Good and Elizabeth Hayes Corner, in 1875 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.⁸ He was initially a blacksmith, but by 1877 he had become a postman/letter carrier. Although before he died he spent a while working as a river pilot. Henry was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England.⁴ Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at West View, Front Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Henry was a postman.⁹ He died on 27 October 1919 in Trout Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, aged 72 he died suddenly in the street by 4 Carlisle Street from syncape due to heart disease, an inquest was held on 28 October 1919.^10,11 Henry was buried on 30 October 1919 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by Frederick Beavan.

     George Grimston Graham married Ann Hunter. He was a seaman in 1851.

     Mary Porter was born about 1823 in Chiswick, London, England.¹ She married John Barton in 1842 in Kensington, London, England.^1,2 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 66 Dalling Road, London, England, she was listed as the wife of John Barton.^1,3

     Charles Newbury was born on 12 October 1876 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Newbury and Elizabeth Ann Blenkinsop. He was baptised on 23 November 1876 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Dixons Road, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Ann Newbury Charles was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Dixons Field, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Ann Newbury Charles was an office boy in the port.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in North Road, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Ann Newbury Charles was a clerk.⁵ He was a railway clerk in 1905. He married Augusta Elizabeth Storer, daughter of Henry Taylorson Storer and Mary Good, on 5 September 1905 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Married by banns Charles aged 28 Augusta aged 28 by Charles Hunter witnessed by Henry Storer(father in law), Wilfred Alexander Robinson, J McKinnon(?sister in law) and L Fozzard.⁶ Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Staith House, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Charles was listed as Assistant Staith Master for the North Eastern Railway Company living with his wife and two children in their seven roomed home.⁷ Charles died on 13 January 1942 in Cameron Hospital, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 65 Brain abscess and chronic mastoiditis; Brain abscess informant Henry Newbury son in attendance . His usual address was 5 Victoria Street, Seaton Carew.⁸ Charles was buried in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England.