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     George Thomas Peevor married Nora Berry, daughter of Herbert Berry and Ellen Johnson.¹ He was born on 8 May 1913 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, George's mothers maiden name was Stevenson.^1,2,3 His wife Nora died on July 1992 in Durham, England, aged 72.^1,4 George died in December 2001 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, aged 88.^1,5

     John Greathead was born on 17 June 1794 in Hornby by Bedale, Yorkshire, England.² He was the son of Bartholomew Greathead and Margaret Temple.¹ He was baptised on 5 January 1795 in Hornby by Bedale, Yorkshire, England.³

     Margaret Greathead was born on 3 March 1784.² She was the daughter of Bartholomew Greathead and Margaret Temple.¹ She was baptised on 13 June 1784 in Hauxwell, Yorkshire, England.²

     Mary Greathead was born on 22 June 1786.¹ She was the daughter of Bartholomew Greathead and Margaret Temple.¹ She was baptised on 25 July 1786 in Hauxwell, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She married Matthew Lodge, son of John Lodge and Jane Cruddace, on 16 May 1808 in Patrick Brompton, Catterick, Yorkshire, England, after the banns had been read on 1, 8 and 15 May. Both Matthew and Mary were from the Parish of Catterick.^3,4,5 Mary was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England, Mary was listed as an agricultural labourer living with her sons William and Francis Lodge and William Greathead, an agricultural labourer aged 18.⁶

     Elizabeth Greathead was born on 28 February 1780.¹ She was the daughter of Bartholomew Greathead and Margaret Temple.¹ She was baptised on 7 March 1780 in Hauxwell, Yorkshire, England.¹ She married William Stapylton on 11 July 1807 in Patrick Brompton, Yorkshire, England, after the banns had been read on 7, 14 and 21 June.^2,3,4,5 Elizabeth died in 1840 in Yorkshire, England.⁵ Elizabeth was buried on 22 January 1840 in St Patrick, Patrick Brompton, Yorkshire, England.⁶

     Beatrice Sarah Spens Black was born on 19 August 1861 in Baldernock, Stirlingshire, Scotland.¹ She married Mark George Davidson on 23 July 1886 in Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland.¹ Beatrice died on 10 March 1951 in St Mary Abbots Court, Kensington, London, England, aged 89.^1,2,3 Her body was cremated in Golders Green Crematorium, London, England.^1,3

     Ranald Victor Davidson was born in 1897 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Mark George Davidson and Beatrice Sarah Spens Black.¹ He married Aimee Eizabeth Ellis on 27 April 1926 in Hoylake, Cheshire, England.¹ Ranald took administration at Newcastle upon Tyne 15 March 1969 of his sister Beatrix's will.²

     Ian Sprot Davidson was born in 1895 in Hamilton, Lanarkshire, Scotland, The name Sprot was after his paternal grandmother Harriet Sprot.¹ He was the son of Mark George Davidson and Beatrice Sarah Spens Black.¹ Ian died on 11 November 1914 in New Irish Farm, Ieper, Belgium, he was buried in New Irish Farm, Ieper, Belgium. He was awarded the Star Bar Trio as 2nd Lieut I S Davidson Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders KIA.^1,2

     Aimee Eizabeth Ellis married Ranald Victor Davidson, son of Mark George Davidson and Beatrice Sarah Spens Black, on 27 April 1926 in Hoylake, Cheshire, England.¹

     Alfred Adrian Ferris was born on 17 January 1915.^2,3 He was the son of William Ferris and Sarah Ballard.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Tremblett.¹ Alfred died on 4 December 1993 aged 78.² Alfred and Mary are buried under the same stone.¹

     Margaret Ferris was born in 1932.² She was the daughter of William Ferris and Sarah Ballard.¹ She married Ernie Collins.¹ Lived in 2007 in Oshawa, Ontario.² Her husband Ernie died on 25 October 2011 in Perley and Rideau Veterans' Health Centre, Ottowa, Ontario, Canada, He leaves his wife Margaret and a sister, Joyce, of Ottawa. Ernie joined the RCAF during the war and remained in uniform until full retirement. He served in Canada and Iceland during the war but returned to his hometown for postings at National Defence HQ followed by assignments with No. 1 Air Division in France and the United Nations Emergency Force in Egypt. Friends are invited to visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, Saturday October 29th from 2 pm until Service time in the Chapel at 4 p.m.^3,4

     Grace Ferris was born in 1922.² She was the daughter of William Ferris and Sarah Ballard.¹ She married James Butler.¹ Her husband James died on 1985 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.³ Wilf was described in the obituary in the Hamilton Spectator as Grace's loving companion of 10 years. She died suddenly on 4 May 2007 she was remembered as a loving mother of Shirley Hatt (Merv), Jean O'Donnell (Art), Sally Colling, Bill Colling, Norah Colling, Mary Ann McFarland (Jim), Catherine Beamsley, Jamie Minor (Pete) and Susan Beamsley (Robert). Grace will also be lovingly remembered by her 23 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and her great-great-grandson. Her sons Gary and Stanley (Doug) predeceased her. She was survived by three sisters.^2,3 She was buried after a funeral service held on Thursday 10 May 2007 in the Dodsworth and Brown Funeral Home Chapel. She was interred at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.³

     Marie Ferris was the daughter of William Ferris and Sarah Ballard.¹ Lived in British Columbia in 2008.² She married Sam McGahey.¹

     Norah Ferris was the daughter of William Ferris and Sarah Ballard.¹ Lived in Brantford in 2008.² She married Stanley Galuska.¹

     Janet Bloor was born on 23 January 1944 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Leonard William Bloor and Priscilla Greathead.¹ She married Anthony James Whitefoot in 1963 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, Janets niece, Carol Ann daughter of her sister Edith was her bridesmaid.^1,3,4 Janet died on 17 December 1989 in St Giles Hospice, Whittington, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, aged 45 from she developed some alarming symptons and was quickly diagnosed with a secondary brain cancer which was aggressive and untreatable and this very quickly spread to give her also bone cancer. Her normal address as 47 Brookside, Wilnecote, Tamworth.^5,1,6 A Memorial Service was held for Janet Whitefoot on 24 March 1990 at St Editha's Church and following was written of her by John Widdas:
Tony and Janet came to Tamworth 24 years ago when they moved into Brookside Way. In the early years Janet became involved with the local Citizen's Advice Bureau. After serving for some years as a voluntary worker she became chairman for three years. She was an active founder member of the Tinkers Green Play Group and also became involved in the Girl Guide movement locally serving as Secretary for a while.
Following the death of their three month old son, Neil, Janet became a counsellor for those going through a similar experience. This led to her assistance in the formation of a branch of the Cot Death Association in Tamworth. She worked with Marriage Guidance for some time and took a particular interest, with Tony, in the Twinning Association with links Tamworth with Bad Laasphe.
For most people in Tamworth, however, it will be as the vivacious and beautiful Mayoress of Tamworth that Janet will be remembered. During that year of 1984-85 she gave Tony her total support and commitment, as indeed she did throughout their 26 years of marriage. Up until the time of her death she herself was a hard working Borough Councillor, and believed strongly that "people come before politics". As the Chairman of the Recreation Committee she opened the new Children's Play area in the Castle Grounds last July. In 1988-89 she was Chairman of the Industry and Commerce Committee. If all this were not sufficient, she also served as a Magistrate for two years.
Those who suffered from mental or physical handicap received her considerable support and assistance, as did the Opportunity Youth Club. Schools also benefitted from her experience and wise counsel. She served as a Governor of various schools and more recently at Wilnecote Junior and Stoneydelph Junior Schools.
Perhaps the most significant of all Janet's activities was one of her last, because it revealed the total reality of her care and concern. Some 90 pensioners will enjoy a holiday under the auspieces of Age Concern this year because in her illness she sorted out their hotel accommodation. We miss her greatly.¹

     Anthony James Whitefoot was born on 22 July 1942 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, Anthony's mothers maiden name was Graham.^2,3 He married Janet Bloor, daughter of Leonard William Bloor and Priscilla Greathead, in 1963 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, Janets niece, Carol Ann daughter of her sister Edith was her bridesmaid.^1,4,5 His wife Janet died on 17 December 1989 in St Giles Hospice, Whittington, Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, aged 45 from she developed some alarming symptons and was quickly diagnosed with a secondary brain cancer which was aggressive and untreatable and this very quickly spread to give her also bone cancer. Her normal address as 47 Brookside, Wilnecote, Tamworth.^2,1,6

     Edwin John Boleyn married Edith Bloor, daughter of Leonard William Bloor and Priscilla Greathead, in 1955 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England.² Edith and Ted often took Silla on holiday with them to their caravan in Shobdon.³

     Rebecca Greathead was born on 31 January 1802 in Staindrop, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Greathead and Sarah Thornton.¹ She married William Walker on 19 December 1838 in All Souls, Marylebone, London, England, after a licence had been issued on 10 December 1838. The ceremony was witnessed by Wm Geo Pau and Wm Tookey. I would suggest that these may not be friends as Wm Geo Tookey witnessed the previous wedding the day before!. William was described as a cheesemonger his father William being listed as a Gent and Rebecca's as an Excise Offcer dec'd.^2,3,4

     Edward George Keen was born about 1860 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA, His parents were Edward George and Anna Keen.¹ He married Laura Mabel Greathead, daughter of Nicholas T Greathead and Laura Jack, on 4 July 1898 in Protestant Episcopal Church, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the ceremony was witnessed by Mr and Mrs Street of Georgia Street in Vancouver. Laura gave her age as 28 years. Edward was 38 and a widower.²