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     John Hamer was born on 28 January 1897.^1,2 He married Esther Catherine Mawer, daughter of William Mawer and Jane Greathead, in 1934.¹ His wife Esther died on 29 August 1971 in Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England, aged 81.^1,3 After his wfe died he went to live with his sister Bessie Hamer at 17 Pasture Drive, Bedale.¹ He died on 8 April 1980 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, aged 83.^1,4 He was buried in St Gregory's Church, Bedale, Yorkshire, England, after a service of interment.¹

     Beatrice Ann Thompson was born in 1881 in Ellingstring, Masham, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of George Thompson and Martha Croft.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in Ellingstring, Masham, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Martha Thompson Beatrice was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Bell Field, Masham, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the servant of Elizabeth Carter a widow living on her own means.⁵ She married John Thomas Mawer, son of William Mawer and Jane Greathead, in 1905 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England, Beatrice and John had six children George William, John Edward, Reginald, Marjorie Hannah, Joseph Arthur and Kathleen Maud.^6,7 Her husband John died on 4 June 1943 in Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England, aged 66.^1,8 She died on 14 November 1943 in Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England.^1,9 She was buried in Healey Churchyard, Healey, Yorkshire, England.¹

     Clara Margaret Watson was born on 1 June 1919 in Smaden Head, Eavestone, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She married Arthur William Mawer, son of Joseph Mawer and Minnie Kettlewell, on 25 May 1946 in Ebenezer Methodist Chapel, Kirby Malzeard, Yorkshire, England, Arthur and Clara had six children Norman Arthur, Lilian Margaret, George Watson, Brenda Mary, Jennifer Elizabeth and Sheila Kathleen.^3,4 She died on 8 June 2003 in Harrogate Hospital, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, aged 84.^1,5

     Grace L Hoffer was born about 1896.¹ She married Reginald G Bampton in 1918 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.² Her husband Reginald died on 1925 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.³ She married Robert Elesmere Greethead, son of Francis Robert Edward Greethead and Rosina Marion Joll, in 1927 in Register Office, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales.^4,5 Her husband Robert died on 1960 in Wells, Somerset, England.⁶ She died in 1962 in Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England.⁷

     William Appleby was born in 1868 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of David Appleby and Annie Bailes Greathead.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 12 Hudson Buildings, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of David Appleby.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 9 D'Arcy Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of David Appleby.⁴

     John Greathead Appleby was born in 1870 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of David Appleby and Annie Bailes Greathead.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 12 Hudson Buildings, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of David Appleby.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 9 D'Arcy Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of David Appleby.⁴ He died in 1886 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁵

     Mary Appleby was born in 1869 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Appleby and Annie Bailes Greathead.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 12 Hudson Buildings, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of David Appleby Mary was a scholar.³

     Sarah Tate married David Appleby in 1854 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹ She died in 1860 in Sunderland, Durham, England.²

     John Greathead was born on 12 September 1718 in St Kitts, West Indies, John seems to also be known as James.² He was the son of John Greathead and Frances ...¹

     John Greatheed married Margaretta Boote, daughter of Richard Boote, on 3 February 1686 in St Giles, Cripplegate, London, England, after a licence was issued on 26 January 1686.^2,3 He died before 1721.² He was buried in St Giles, Cripplegate, London, England.⁴

     Margaretta Boote was the daughter of Richard Boote.² She married John Greatheed on 3 February 1686 in St Giles, Cripplegate, London, England, after a licence was issued on 26 January 1686.^1,3 Her husband John died on before 1721.¹ She wrote a will on 26 November 1721 Her niece Martha Twist, daughter of brother Richard and her nephew William Olerhead were exectors of her will. Interestingly Margaretta mentions a locket with a picture of her late husband and his daughter, so he must have been married previously.⁴

     Richard Boote was baptised on 28 May 1648 in Nantwich, Cheshire, England.² He was the son of Richard Boote.¹ Richard lived in Royals Green, Chester in 1721.¹

     Richard Boote was baptised on 4 April 1670 in Audlem, Cheshire, England.² He was the son of Richard Boote.¹ Richard is mentioned in his Aunt Margaretta Greatheed's will of 26.11.1721. She bequeaths items to the children of his first marriage.³

     William Boote was baptised on 27 April 1680 in Audlem, Cheshire, England.² He was the son of Richard Boote.

     John Boote was the son of Richard Boote.¹ John had four children.²

     Ann Boote was baptised on 4 April 1682 in Audlem, Cheshire, England.² She was the daughter of Richard Boote.¹

     Martha Boote was the daughter of Richard Boote.¹ She married ... Twist Martha had three children mentioned in the will of her Aunt Margaretta Greatheed née Boote.¹

     ... Twist married Martha Boote, daughter of Richard Boote, Martha had three children mentioned in the will of her Aunt Margaretta Greatheed née Boote.¹

     Charles Boote was baptised on 22 January 1687 in Royall Green, Audlem, Cheshire, England.² He was the son of Richard Boote.¹ He died before 26 November 1771.³

     William Boote was baptised on 26 March 1709 in Nantwich, Cheshire, England.² He was the son of Charles Boote.

     Alexander Boote was the son of Charles Boote.¹