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     William Alexander Greathead was born in 1877 in Islington, London, England.¹ He was the son of Alfred Augustus Greathead and Suzanna Davidson. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 46 John Street, Islington, London, England, he was listed as the son of Alfred Montgomery All the family are listed under the surname of Montgomery.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in 48 John Street, Islington, London, England, he was listed as the son of Alfred Montgomery William was a scholar Again the family surname is listed as Montgomery.³ He married Florence Kate Elton in 1900 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.⁴ William was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 38 Egginton Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, William was a lithographic designer.⁵ He died in 1954 in Blandford, Dorset, England, Williams death was registered using the name William A Greathead-Montgomery.⁶

     Edith Greathead was born on 2 April 1874 in Holborn, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Alfred Augustus Greathead and Suzanna Davidson. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 46 John Street, Islington, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Alfred Montgomery Edith was a scholar and is listed as deaf and dumb All the family are listed under the surname of Montgomery.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 48 John Street, Islington, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Alfred Montgomery Edith was a dressmakers apprentice and listed as deaf and dumb Again the family surname is listed as Montgomery.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 139 Wightman Road, Hornsey, Middlesex, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Arthur Edward Cattle.⁵ She married Robert March in 1903 in Islington, London, England.^2,6

     Florence Kate Elton was born on 16 February 1876 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.^1,2 She married William Montgomery, son of Alfred Augustus Greathead and Suzanna Davidson, in 1900 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 38 Egginton Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Montgomery.⁴ Her husband William died on 1954 in Blandford, Dorset, England, Williams death was registered using the name William A Greathead-Montgomery.⁵ She died in 1969 in Poole, Dorset, England, Florence's death was registered under the name of Florence Kate Greathead-Montgomery.⁶

     Phyllis May Greathead-Montgomery was born on 15 October 1900 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Alexander Greathead and Florence Kate Elton.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 38 Egginton Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Montgomery.⁴ She married Arthur Frank Baum, son of Arthur Ireland Baum and Emily Jane Frith, in 1922 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.^5,6,7 Phyllis and Frank lived in 4 Prospect Avenue, Swanage, Dorset. Frank helped develop nylon during WW2. Phyllis loved to travel and visited family in South Africa several times.⁵ Her husband Arthur died on 1956.⁵ She died in October 1998 in Dorset, England.^8,9

     Alfred Philip Cattle was born in 1896 in Edmonton, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Arthur Edward Cattle and Adelaide Sophia Greathead.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 139 Wightman Road, Hornsey, Middlesex, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur Edward Cattle.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Edmonton, London, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur Edward Cattle.⁴ He married Anne Doris Lawrence in 1924 in Marylebone, London, England.^5,6

     Frank Leonard Cattle was born in 1899 in Edmonton, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Arthur Edward Cattle and Adelaide Sophia Greathead.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 139 Wightman Road, Hornsey, Middlesex, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur Edward Cattle.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Edmonton, London, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur Edward Cattle.⁴ He died on 29 June 1918 he is described as the son of Arthur E. and Ada S. Cattle, of "Woodside," 12, Fordington Rd., Highgate, London. Educated at Christ's Hospital School, 1912-1916; Imperial College of Science and Technology, South Kensington, 1916-1917. Native of Hornsey, London. He was a Lieutenant in the RAF in 213th Squadron.⁵ He was buried in Adinkerke Millitary Cemetery and is buried in Grave G8.⁵

     Ellen Whittaker Greathead died in 1899 in Barton, Manchester, Lancashire, England.¹ She was born in 1899 in Barton, Manchester, Lancashire, England.² She was the daughter of Henrietta Greathead.

     John Rogers was born about 1791 in Warwickshire, England.² He married Mary Greathead, daughter of Joseph Greathead and Esther ..., on 28 October 1813 in Studley, Warwickshire, England.^1,3 John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Studley, Warwickshire, England, John was listed as an agricultural labourer. Mary Rogers, presumably his mother aged 80 was also living in the household.⁴

     Mary Greathead was baptized on 22 September 1782 in Studley, Warwickshire, England.³ She was the daughter of Joseph Greathead and Esther ....^2,3 She married John Rogers on 28 October 1813 in Studley, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Studley, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Rogers.⁴

     Joseph Greathead married Esther ....²

     Esther ... married Joseph Greathead.¹

     Elizabeth Rogers was baptized on 20 November 1824 in Studley, Warwickshire, England.^2,3,1 She was the daughter of John Rogers and Mary Greathead.¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Studley, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Rogers.⁴ She married Donald William Stewart, son of David Ogilvie Stewart and Elizabeth Mugridge, on 13 October 1850 in St Peter's Church, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, after he banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Peter Daniel and Mary Ann Anderton. Donald was described as a Mariner and both of them gave her address as Cumberland. It is believed this was Cumberland Street, Liverpool.^1,5 Elizabeth was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Cumberland Street, Jacksons Court 1 and 2, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, She was listed as a Mariner's wife. David her brother in law was living with her.⁶ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 6 Kitchen Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Donald William Stewart.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 156 Upper Frederick Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Donald William Stewart.⁸

     Donald William Stewart was born on 30 July 1822 in Gibraltar The 1871 census states he was born in Gibraltar. The 1861 states it was Scotland, but in 1881 it states Arbroath, Scotland.^2,1 He was the son of David Ogilvie Stewart and Elizabeth Mugridge.¹ Donald signed off on his sea ticket just about a month after the death of his father in February 1845, Interestingly he gave his birthplace as Devonport, which was where the family were living at the time, not his birthplace and signed himself as William Stewart.¹ He married Elizabeth Rogers, daughter of John Rogers and Mary Greathead, on 13 October 1850 in St Peter's Church, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, after he banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Peter Daniel and Mary Ann Anderton. Donald was described as a Mariner and both of them gave her address as Cumberland. It is believed this was Cumberland Street, Liverpool.^1,3 In 1856 Donald and his family lived in 31 Backbridgeport Street, Liverpool. They moved in 1857 to 33 Backbridgeport Street. By 1860 they lived in 222 Cornwallis Street.¹ Donald was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 6 Kitchen Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Donald was described as a rigger. The household had three visitors John and Jane Voisey and Roger Brown.⁴ By 1866 Donald and his family had moved to 156 Upper Frederick Street, Liverpool.¹ Donald was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 156 Upper Frederick Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Donald was a rigger. With Donald, Elizabeth and Betsey seem to be a lady who may have just been widowed and three of her children. She was called Eliza and the children Elizabeth, James and Charles.⁵ By 1877 they were living in 49 Robertson Street and in 1879 they had moved to 15/2 Grafton Street.¹ He married Eliza Smith.² Donald was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 15/2 Grafton Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, Donald is described a an unemployed rigger. A note is made that he had lost a leg.⁶ He died on 21 March 1890 in 15 Court, Grafton Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, aged 67 from a cerebral haemorhage. His widow Eliza registered his death and signed with her mark.^7,2 He was buried in Toxteth Park Cemetery, Liverpool, Lancashire, England.¹

     Elizabeth Stewart was born in 1865 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Donald William Stewart and Elizabeth Rogers.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 156 Upper Frederick Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Donald William Stewart Betsey was a scholar.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15/2 Grafton Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Donald William Stewart Betsey was a general servant.⁴ She married John Walker Stubbs in 1884 in Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.^1,5 Her father Donald William Stewart died on 21 March 1890 aged 67.^6,1 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 65 Solway Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Walker Stubbs.⁷

     John Rogers was baptized on 29 December 1816 in Studley, Warwickshire, England.² He was the son of John Rogers and Mary Greathead.¹ He married Mary Ann Lawson in 1838 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England.^3,4 John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England.⁵ John was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Coventry, Warwickshire, England, John was a weaver.⁶

     Paul Greathead was born about 1851 in South Carolina, USA, Both his parents were born in South Carolina.¹ In the census of 1 June 1880 in Allandale, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA, he was listed as the servant of James Nathan and working as a R.R. labourer. He is listed as being of black colour aged 22.² He married Martha ... about 1880 in USA.¹ Paul was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1910 in Red Oak, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA, Paul was living with his wife and children.³ Paul was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1930 in Richland, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA, Paul was living with his wife and daughter and working as a general farmer. It is recorded that he could not read or write.⁴

     Eliza Smith was born about 1840 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as the visitor of Donald William Stewart Eliza was working as a charwoman and living with her three children with Donald and Elizabeth Stewart and their daughter Betsey.² She married Donald William Stewart, son of David Ogilvie Stewart and Elizabeth Mugridge.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15/2 Grafton Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Donald William Stewart.³ Her husband Donald died on 21 March 1890 in 15 Court, Grafton Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, aged 67 from a cerebral haemorhage. His widow Eliza registered his death and signed with her mark.^4,1 Eliza was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 15/2 Grafton Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, Charles was a joiner.⁵ She died in 1901 in 22a Devonport Sreet, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England.⁶

     Charles Smith was born in 1870 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Donald William Stewart and Eliza Smith.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the visitor of Donald William Stewart.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15/2 Grafton Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Donald William Stewart Charles was a scholar and seems to have taken on the surname of Stewart.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 15/2 Grafton Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Eliza Stewart Charles was a joiner.⁵

     James Smith was born in 1868 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Donald William Stewart and Eliza Smith.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the visitor of Donald William Stewart James was a scholar.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15/2 Grafton Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Donald William Stewart James was a scholar and seems to have taken on the surname of Stewart.⁴

     Elizabeth Smith was born in 1862 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Donald William Stewart and Eliza Smith.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as the visitor of Donald William Stewart Elizabeth was a scholar.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15/2 Grafton Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Donald William Stewart Elizabeth is a waitress and seems to have taken on the surname of Stewart.⁴ Her father Donald William Stewart died on 21 March 1890 aged 67.^5,1

     David Ogilvie Smith was born on 4 December 1874 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Donald William Stewart and Eliza Smith.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15/2 Grafton Street, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Donald William Stewart David was a scholar and seems to have taken on the surname of Stewart.³ His father Donald William Stewart died on 21 March 1890 aged 67.^4,1 He married Mary Ellen McGee on 4 December 1893 in All Saint's Church, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, Mary was of the Roman Catholic faith.^5,6 David had gone to sea at a very young age. On one of these trips he discovered West Africa. He became a Master Mariner, leaving his wife and three or four children back in Arbroath. He did to get to see much of them.⁵ David served in the Boar War.⁵ David was a Shaft Master in the Gold and Diamond Mines in West Africa. He had his own servant called a "boy" then. This boy would run errands for D.O.S. He would go to the General Store and pick up cigarettes (Navy Cut) and beer or other spirits. Also clothing and other necessities he needed. In order to do this, the boy had to learn to sign for David, plus sign his own name under it. It is assumed this boy got quiet proficient at signing David's name..........and decided to buy a few things for himself.

When my David went to pay the bill at the end of the month, he was shocked at how high it was! The store keeper said that the "boy" had been in that past month four times more than normal and even purchased a suit and hat and shoes and socks...all white....and all expensive!

David set out to find his "boy". But he had disappeared into the Bush where his tribe came from. Finally, David tracked him down and cornered him in a shack. When David approached him to ask him why he did this saying that he had trusted him, the "boy" leapt from the corner at David like a wild cornered animal. He grabbed David on the nose with his teeth and hung on for dear life. David thought for sure that the boy was going to bite his nose off. He bent towards the ground all the time struggling with this person with their teeth around his nose. He finally felt chains on the ground and took hold of them. With all the force he could muster through this unbelievable pain, he beat the boy about the head and body with the chain, till he let go. He let go, because he was dead!

David was taken into custody and taken to Johannesburg for trial. He was tried and acquitted. It was agreed he was assaulted and defending himself. The verdict was self defence. David those scars on his nose till the day he died.

David apparently loved the sea. He loved sailing to Africa, the Indies and America and Canada. He use to say, that the land smelled odd.⁵ He died on 18 August 1935 aged 60 David was killed at sea. His residence at the time was listed a Beaverbrook Road, Liverpool.^5,7