Margaret Pinkney1,2,3,4 
#1926, b. about 1838, d. 1922
Last Edited=9 May 2008
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- Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families #2512
Margaret Pinkney was born about 1838 in Gilling, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.5,1,6,3 She married Anthoney Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Johnson, in 1858 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.7 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Brompton on Swale, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Anthoney Greathead.8 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Romanby, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Anthoney Greathead.9 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Anthoney Greathead.10 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Romanby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Anthoney Greathead.11 In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of Anthoney Greathead.5 Her husband Anthoney died on 1907 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.12 In May 1919 Margaret was living in The Green, Romanby, Northallerton with her daughter Mary.13 She died in 1922 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.14
Children of Margaret Pinkney and Anthoney Greathead
- Julia Greathead+ b. 14 Oct 1858
- Hannah Greathead+ b. 1860
- Elizabeth Greathead b. 1863
- Thomas Greathead+ b. 12 Jun 1865, d. 11 Mar 1938
- Mary Ann Greathead b. 1868, d. 1944
- Joseph Henry Greathead+ b. 1870, d. 3 Oct 1916
- Sarah Greathead+ b. 1873
- Ada Jane Greathead+ b. 1875
- Edith Greathead b. 1875
- Samuel Greathead b. 1878, d. 1928
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- UK 1901 Census.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of son.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4597 Folio 6 Page 3.
- UK 1891 Census.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1858/Q2 Richmond, Yks Volume 9d Page 771.
- UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3676 Folio 21 Page 12.
- UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4864 Folio 86 Page 4.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4870 folio 78 page 12 FHL film 1342172.
- UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4027 Page 3a.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1907/Q4 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 427.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - WO363 WW1 Service records - son Joseph.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1922/Q4 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 449.
Hannah Greathead1,2 
#1927, b. 1860
Hannah Greathead|b. 1860|p78.htm#i1927|Anthoney Greathead|b. 1838\nd. 1907|p77.htm#i1925|Margaret Pinkney|b. a 1838\nd. 1922|p78.htm#i1926|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|||||||
Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=22 Mar 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families #2512
Hannah Greathead was born in 1860 in Brumpton, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Anthoney Greathead and Margaret Pinkney. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Romanby, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Anthoney Greathead Hannah was a scholar.4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Anthoney Greathead.5 She married Edward Thompson, son of William Thompson and Ann ..., in 1881 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.6 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 19 Lord Street, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Thompson.7 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 60 Stratford Street, Hunslet, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Thompson.8
Children of Hannah Greathead and Edward Thompson
- George Herbert Thompson b. a 18839
- Margaret Ann Thompson b. a 18859
- Thomas Henry Thompson b. a 18879
- Elsie Thompson b. a 18899
- William Thompson b. a 18919
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1860/Q4 Richmond, Yks Volume 9d Page 480.
- UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4864 Folio 86 Page 4.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4870 folio 78 page 12 FHL film 1342172.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1881/Q4 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 1119.
- UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3482 Folio 86 Page 30.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4196 Folio 131 Page 28.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
Elizabeth Greathead1,2 
#1928, b. 1863
Elizabeth Greathead|b. 1863|p78.htm#i1928|Anthoney Greathead|b. 1838\nd. 1907|p77.htm#i1925|Margaret Pinkney|b. a 1838\nd. 1922|p78.htm#i1926|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|||||||
Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=24 Jun 2008
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- Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families #2512
Elizabeth Greathead was born in 1863 in Hudswell, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Anthoney Greathead and Margaret Pinkney. She was baptized on 5 April 1863 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.4 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Romanby, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Anthoney Greathead Elizabeth was a scholar.5 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Anthoney Greathead.6 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Harden Hall, Bingley, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as a domestic servant with Sarah Greathead # 1931.7
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1863/Q2 Richmond, Yks Volume 9d Page 511.
- [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa.
- UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4864 Folio 86 Page 4.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4870 folio 78 page 12 FHL film 1342172.
- UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3534 Page 17.
Mary Ann Greathead1,2 
#1929, b. 1868, d. 1944
Mary Ann Greathead|b. 1868\nd. 1944|p78.htm#i1929|Anthoney Greathead|b. 1838\nd. 1907|p77.htm#i1925|Margaret Pinkney|b. a 1838\nd. 1922|p78.htm#i1926|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|||||||
Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=9 May 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families #2512
Mary Ann Greathead was born in 1868 in Brumpton, Yorkshire, England.1,3,2,4,5 She was the daughter of Anthoney Greathead and Margaret Pinkney. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Romanby, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Anthoney Greathead.6 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Anthoney Greathead Mary was a scholar.7 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Romanby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Anthoney Greathead.8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 29 Martland St, Houghton le Spring, Durham, England, she was listed as the sister of Joseph Henry Greathead
Mary was a domestic housekeeper.9
Mary in May 1919 was living with her mother at The Green, Romanby, Northallerton.10 She died in 1944.11
Mary was a domestic housekeeper.9
Mary in May 1919 was living with her mother at The Green, Romanby, Northallerton.10 She died in 1944.11
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- UK 1891 Census.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1868/Q2 Richmond, Yks Volume 9D Page 531.
- UK 1901 Census.
- UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4864 Folio 86 Page 4.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4870 folio 78 page 12 FHL film 1342172.
- UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4027 Page 3a.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4692 Folio 76 Page 32.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - WO363 WW1 Service records - brother Joseph.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1944/Q1 Bulmer Volume 9d Page 408?
Sarah Greathead1,2 
#1931, b. 1873
Sarah Greathead|b. 1873|p78.htm#i1931|Anthoney Greathead|b. 1838\nd. 1907|p77.htm#i1925|Margaret Pinkney|b. a 1838\nd. 1922|p78.htm#i1926|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|||||||
Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=9 May 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families #2512
Sarah Greathead was born in 1873 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Anthoney Greathead and Margaret Pinkney. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Anthoney Greathead Sarah was a scholar.4 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Harden Hall, Bingley, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as a servant.5 She married John Brechan Thompson Routledge, son of Thomas Routledge, on 13 April 1898 in Parish Church, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas and Edith Greathead, her brother and sister and John Gill. John is described as a coachman and his father Thomas a farmer. John gave his addreess as Kirkheaton and Sarah as Romanby, Northallerton.6 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 5 Doncaster Road, Darfield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Brechan Thompson Routledge.7 Sarah was in May 1919 living at Cliffe House, Darfield, Barnsley, Yorkshire.8
Children of Sarah Greathead and John Brechan Thompson Routledge
- Margaret Cecily Routledge b. 18999
- Florence Routledge b. 19009
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1873/Q1 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 529.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4870 folio 78 page 12 FHL film 1342172.
- UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3534 Page 17.
- General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1898/Q2 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 1165.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4319 Folio 19 Page 28.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - WO363 WW1 Service records - brother Joseph.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
Ada Jane Greathead1,2 
#1932, b. 1875
Ada Jane Greathead|b. 1875|p78.htm#i1932|Anthoney Greathead|b. 1838\nd. 1907|p77.htm#i1925|Margaret Pinkney|b. a 1838\nd. 1922|p78.htm#i1926|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|||||||
Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=9 May 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families #2512
Ada Jane Greathead was born in 1875 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Anthoney Greathead and Margaret Pinkney. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Anthoney Greathead Ada was a scholar.4 She married Fred Hall in 1895 in Selby, Yorkshire, England.5 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Romanby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Fred Hall.6 Ada in May 1919 was living in Vine Sreet, York.7 The brother of Ada died 11 March 1938 in the Ivy Dene Nursing Home, Ascomb. His will was proved in York by Ada and a spinster lady called Edith Beam.8
Child of Ada Jane Greathead and Fred Hall
- Mary Lizzie Hall b. a 1898
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1875/Q3 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 549.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4870 folio 78 page 12 FHL film 1342172.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1895/Q4 Selby Volume 9c Page 1291.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4597 Folio 7 Page 5.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - WO363 WW1 Service records - brother Joseph.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
Edith Greathead1,2,3 
#1933, b. 1875
Edith Greathead|b. 1875|p78.htm#i1933|Anthoney Greathead|b. 1838\nd. 1907|p77.htm#i1925|Margaret Pinkney|b. a 1838\nd. 1922|p78.htm#i1926|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|||||||
Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=10 Aug 2006
- Appears on charts:
- Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families #2512
Edith Greathead was born in 1875 in Romanby, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.3,4,5 She was the daughter of Anthoney Greathead and Margaret Pinkney. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Anthoney Greathead Edith was a scholar.6 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Romanby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the servant to the Watts family.7 She witnessed the marriage of Sarah Greathead and John Brechan Thompson Routledge on 13 April 1898 in Parish Church, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Birkley Rectory, Birkley, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the servant of Henry and Henrietta Holmes and their family.9 She married Walter Wood in 1912 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.10
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1875/Q4 Northallerton Volume 9D Page 616.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4870 folio 78 page 12 FHL film 1342172.
- UK 1891 Census.
- General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1898/Q2 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 1165.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4594 Folio 62 Page 3.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1912/Q2 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 1324.
Samuel Greathead1,2,3 
#1934, b. 1878, d. 1928
Samuel Greathead|b. 1878\nd. 1928|p78.htm#i1934|Anthoney Greathead|b. 1838\nd. 1907|p77.htm#i1925|Margaret Pinkney|b. a 1838\nd. 1922|p78.htm#i1926|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|||||||
Relationship=5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=24 Jun 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families #2512
Samuel Greathead was born in 1878 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.4,1,5,3,6 He was the son of Anthoney Greathead and Margaret Pinkney. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Anthoney Greathead.7 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Romanby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Anthoney Greathead.8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Romanby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Anthoney Greathead.4 He married ... ... in 1903 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, Either Annie Musgrove or Minnie Wright.9 He died in 1928 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.10
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- UK 1901 Census.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4597 Folio 6 Page 3.
- UK 1891 Census.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1878/Q3 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 659.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4870 folio 78 page 12 FHL film 1342172.
- UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4027 Page 3a.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1903/Q3 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 1180.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1928/Q3 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 719.
Thomas Greathead1 
#1937, b. 1895, d. 19 August 1952
Thomas Greathead|b. 1895\nd. 19 Aug 1952|p78.htm#i1937|Samuel William Greathead|b. 1871\nd. 1939|p89.htm#i2208|Katherine O'Roake|b. a 1869|p361.htm#i9012|John Greathead|b. 12 Apr 1845\nd. 1916|p236.htm#i5877|Harriet Bolstridge|b. a 1845\nd. 1918|p236.htm#i5880|||||||
Relationship=3rd great-grandson of William Greathead.
Last Edited=22 Jul 2005
- Appears on charts:
- William Greathead from Warwickshire # 14534
Thomas Greathead was born in 1895 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.2,3 He was the son of Samuel William Greathead and Katherine O'Roake. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 218 Cheapside, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Samuel William Greathead
Thomas was a scholar.2 He married Frances Priscilla Richards, daughter of Reinfred William Richards, on 11 September 1920 in The Priory Church, Monkton, Pembrokeshire, Wales, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Reinfred William Richards and Sarah Ian Morris.4 His wife Frances died on 1939 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.5 He married Sarah Smith in 1946 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.6 He died on 19 August 1952 in 52 Conybere Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.7 He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 7 November 1952 to Sarah is widow in Birmingham. His effects were valued at £629 4s 9d.8
Thomas was a scholar.2 He married Frances Priscilla Richards, daughter of Reinfred William Richards, on 11 September 1920 in The Priory Church, Monkton, Pembrokeshire, Wales, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Reinfred William Richards and Sarah Ian Morris.4 His wife Frances died on 1939 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales.5 He married Sarah Smith in 1946 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.6 He died on 19 August 1952 in 52 Conybere Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.7 He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 7 November 1952 to Sarah is widow in Birmingham. His effects were valued at £629 4s 9d.8
Children of Thomas Greathead and Frances Priscilla Richards
- Margaret K M Greathead (living)
- Thomas J Greathead b. 1923, d. 1923
- Mary Elizabeth Greathead b. 14 Mar 1925, d. Apr 1996
- Samuel Arthur Greathead b. 13 Jul 1927, d. Dec 1992
- Reinfred William Greathead b. 25 Oct 1929, d. 5 Jul 2002
- Violet M Greathead b. 1933
- Dereck Greathead (living)
- Evelyn F Greathead b. 1938, d. 1939
Sources of Information
- UK 1901 Census.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 2854 Folio 84 Page 16.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1895/Q2 Birmingham Volume 6d Page 20.
- General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1920/Q3 Pembroke Volume 11a Page 3367.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1939/Q4 Cardiff Volume 11a Page 723.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1946/Q3 Birmingham Volume 9c Page 1311.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1952/Q3 Birmingham Volume 9c Page 94.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
Constance Mary Finn
#1938, b. 12 October 1851, d. 1950
Constance Mary Finn|b. 12 Oct 1851\nd. 1950|p78.htm#i1938|James Finn|b. 13 Jul 1806\nd. 29 Aug 1872|p715.htm#i17855|Elizabeth Ann McCaul|b. 14 Mar 1825\nd. 18 Jan 1921|p715.htm#i17854|||||||Alexander McCaul|b. 1799\nd. Nov 1863|p652.htm#i16291|Mary C. Crosthwaite|b. 1801\nd. 3 Jul 1893|p652.htm#i16292|
Last Edited=21 Aug 2008

Constance M Finn
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S40000] http://en.wikipedia.org
- [S232] Emails between David Finn and Jan Cooper from 29 June 2008.
- UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 1383 Folio 164 Page 13.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 2575 Folio 20 Page 35.
- UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 36 Folio 189 Page 7.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - Myrtle Ann Finn 1885/Q1 Richmond Volume 2 Page 394a.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 48 Folio 127 Page 14.
Alfred Greathead1 
#1939, b. 1900, d. 1904
Alfred Greathead|b. 1900\nd. 1904|p78.htm#i1939|Samuel William Greathead|b. 1871\nd. 1939|p89.htm#i2208|Katherine O'Roake|b. a 1869|p361.htm#i9012|John Greathead|b. 12 Apr 1845\nd. 1916|p236.htm#i5877|Harriet Bolstridge|b. a 1845\nd. 1918|p236.htm#i5880|||||||
Relationship=3rd great-grandson of William Greathead.
Last Edited=20 Oct 2004
- Appears on charts:
- William Greathead from Warwickshire # 14534
Alfred Greathead was born in 1900 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.2,3 He was the son of Samuel William Greathead and Katherine O'Roake. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 218 Cheapside, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Samuel William Greathead.2 He died in 1904 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.4
Albert Swindon Greathead1,2
#1940, b. 9 December 1838
Albert Swindon Greathead|b. 9 Dec 1838|p78.htm#i1940|Featherstone Greathead|b. 28 Dec 1810\nd. 1868|p225.htm#i5618|Sophia Charlotte Swindon|b. a 1811\nd. 1873|p337.htm#i8420|Robert F. Greathead|b. a 1783\nd. 1845|p525.htm#i13114|Elizabeth Hoskins|b. a 1775\nd. 1861|p525.htm#i13115|||||||
Relationship=Grandson of Robert Featherstone Greathead.
Last Edited=15 Sep 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Robert Greathead from London # 13114
Albert Swindon Greathead was baptized on 9 December 1838 in Little Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, England.3 He was the son of Featherstone Greathead and Sophia Charlotte Swindon. In the census of 7 June 1841 in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, Scotland, he was listed as the son of Featherstone Greathead.4 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Three Compasses, 107 Lower Marsh, Lambeth, London, England, he was listed as the servant of an unknown person Albert was working as a barman for Wlliam and Elizabeth Muschamp.5 Albert was a barman in the employ of William Davis keeper of the Rose and Crown public house in St Nicholas's Street, Portsmouth and lessee of the canteen in Cambridge Barracks, was charged with stealing four half crowns, the property of his master. Albert had been a barman at the Cambridge Barracks canteen for about two months. On 12 April Albert was given notice to leave. From that date Mr Davis frequently missed money from the till. Albert pleaded guilty to the charge and he was sentenced to two months' imprisonment with hard labour.6 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 53 Blomfield Road, Mile End Old Town, London, England, he was listed as the lodger to the Harman family.7 He married Louisa Eliza Helena Booth, daughter of Charles Henry Booth and Amelia Sophia Lemaitre, on 9 June 1872 in St Mark, Myddelton Square, Islington, London, England, after banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles John Booth, Eliza Martha Booth and J P Boswell. Albert gave his address as 33 Rosomon Street while Louise lived at number 32 in the same street.8 Albert was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 15 Little Alie Street, Whitechapel, London, England, Albert was a publicans cellarman.9 Albert was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 11 Newbold Street, Stepney, London, England, Albert was a general labourer.10 Albert was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Alma Place, Grays Thurrock, Essex, England, The enumeration sheet states that Albert is aged 49, married and a general labourer. It is noted that his wife Louisa is staying with daughter and presumably helping to look after young family.11
Children of Albert Swindon Greathead and Louisa Eliza Helena Booth
- Louisa Sophia Greathead+ b. 1873
- Charles Albert James Greathead+ b. 10 Oct 1875, d. 1951
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of son.
- [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa - Bishop's transcripts, 1604-1882 Church of England. Parish Church of Little Berkhampstead, Film 0569703.
- UK 1841 Census Ancestry Scotland census Reels 1-51 Parish Number 465 ED 2 Phge 28 - www.Scotlandpeople.gov.uk - HO107 Piece 465/)) Folio 2 Pages 27 and 28.
- UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 39 Folio 105 Page 8.
- [S40055] Newspapers 26 April 1862 - Hampshire Telegraph and Sussex Chronicle.
- UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 562 Folio 74 Page 47.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1872/Q2 Holborn Volume 1b Page 937 - details of marriage kindly supplied as part of the GOON marriage challenge in Holborn by Steve Whitaker.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 0446 folio 35 page 16 FHL film 1341097.
- UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 302 Folio 20 Page 36.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 1659 folio 144 page 30.
Louisa Eliza Helena Booth1,2
#1941, b. 1850, d. 1914
Louisa Eliza Helena Booth|b. 1850\nd. 1914|p78.htm#i1941|Charles Henry Booth|b. a 1814|p453.htm#i11319|Amelia Sophia Lemaitre|b. a 1826\nd. 1867|p453.htm#i11320|||||||||||||
Last Edited=2 Jul 2007
- Appears on charts:
- Robert Greathead from London # 13114
Louisa Eliza Helena Booth was born in 1850 in Clerkenwell, London, England.3,4 She was the daughter of Charles Henry Booth and Amelia Sophia Lemaitre. She married Albert Swindon Greathead, son of Featherstone Greathead and Sophia Charlotte Swindon, on 9 June 1872 in St Mark, Myddelton Square, Islington, London, England, after banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles John Booth, Eliza Martha Booth and J P Boswell. Albert gave his address as 33 Rosomon Street while Louise lived at number 32 in the same street.5 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15 Little Alie Street, Whitechapel, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Albert Swindon Greathead.6 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 11 Newbold Street, Stepney, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Albert Swindon Greathead.7 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 179 Vicarage Lane, West Ham, London, England, she was listed as the mother in law of Percy Elgin Chapman.8 She died in 1914 in West Ham, London, England.9
Children of Louisa Eliza Helena Booth and Albert Swindon Greathead
- Louisa Sophia Greathead+ b. 1873
- Charles Albert James Greathead+ b. 10 Oct 1875, d. 1951
Sources of Information
- [S5344] Emails between Laraine Coombes née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 3 October 2003.
- General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of son.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1850/Q2 Islington Volume 3 Page 238.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1872/Q2 Holborn Volume 1b Page 937 - details of marriage kindly supplied as part of the GOON marriage challenge in Holborn by Steve Whitaker.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 0446 folio 35 page 16 FHL film 1341097.
- UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 302 Folio 20 Page 36.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 1567 Folio 84 Page 39.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1914/Q4 West Ham Volume 4a Page 304.
Charles Albert James Greathead1,2
#1942, b. 10 October 1875, d. 1951
Charles Albert James Greathead|b. 10 Oct 1875\nd. 1951|p78.htm#i1942|Albert Swindon Greathead|b. 9 Dec 1838|p78.htm#i1940|Louisa Eliza Helena Booth|b. 1850\nd. 1914|p78.htm#i1941|Featherstone Greathead|b. 28 Dec 1810\nd. 1868|p225.htm#i5618|Sophia C. Swindon|b. a 1811\nd. 1873|p337.htm#i8420|Charles H. Booth|b. a 1814|p453.htm#i11319|Amelia S. Lemaitre|b. a 1826\nd. 1867|p453.htm#i11320|
Relationship=Great-grandson of Robert Featherstone Greathead.
Last Edited=15 Sep 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Robert Greathead from London # 13114
Charles Albert James Greathead was born on 10 October 1875 in 23 Arthur Road, South Hornsey, London, England.3,4 He was the son of Albert Swindon Greathead and Louisa Eliza Helena Booth. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15 Little Alie Street, Whitechapel, London, England, he was listed as the son of Albert Swindon Greathead Charles was a scholar.5 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 11 Newbold Street, Stepney, London, England, he was listed as the son of Albert Swindon Greathead Charles was a printers boy.6 He married Mary Ann Rushby Bolton, daughter of William Alexander Bolton, on 4 July 1897 in Christ Church, Jamaica Street, Stepney, London, England, They were married after banns had been read, the ceremony was witnessed by William Alexander Bolton and Elizabeth Haunt. Charles was a printer aged 21 and gave his address as 15 Cressy Houses, while Mary was aged 18 and was working as a boot machinist. She gave her address as 27 Ernest Street.7 Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 24 Hartland Road, West Ham, London, England, Charles was a Painting machine minder.8 He lived with ... Parsons.9 Charles James Albert Greathead was a member of the Remus Freemason Lodge No 4760, London. He was initiated on 1 March 1926, passed on 29 March 1926, raised on 3 May 1926. He resigned his membership of the lodge in August 1940. He was aged 50 and gave his address as Peckham with an occupation of printer.2,10 He died in 1951 in Surrey, England.11
Children of Charles Albert James Greathead and Mary Ann Rushby Bolton
- Charles Albert Alexander Greathead+ b. 18 Jun 1898, d. 18 Mar 1945
- Thomas George Greathead+ b. 17 Oct 1900, d. 18 May 1974
Children of Charles Albert James Greathead and ... Parsons
- Doris Edith Greathead b. 13 Oct 1920, d. Apr 2006
- Arthur Albert Greathead+ b. 1926, d. 20 Dec 2005
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- [S5344] Emails between Laraine Coombes née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 3 October 2003.
- General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1875/Q4 Edmonton Volume 3a Page 118.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 0446 folio 35 page 16 FHL film 1341097.
- UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 302 Folio 20 Page 36.
- General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1897/Q3 Mile End Volume 1c Page 691- kindly found by Howard Benbrook as part of the GOON marriage challenge.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 1567 folio 73 Page 17.
- [S5] Jan's thoughts based on information from GRO or Parish record entries.
- [S40023] Diane Clements, Director, The Library and museum of Freemasonry, Freemasons' Hall, 60 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5AZ
Tel: 020 7395 9250 - Fax: 020 7404 7418. - [S3] GRO Indexes - 1951/Q3 Surrey Mid E Volume 5g Page 201.
Louisa Sophia Greathead1,2
#1943, b. 1873
Louisa Sophia Greathead|b. 1873|p78.htm#i1943|Albert Swindon Greathead|b. 9 Dec 1838|p78.htm#i1940|Louisa Eliza Helena Booth|b. 1850\nd. 1914|p78.htm#i1941|Featherstone Greathead|b. 28 Dec 1810\nd. 1868|p225.htm#i5618|Sophia C. Swindon|b. a 1811\nd. 1873|p337.htm#i8420|Charles H. Booth|b. a 1814|p453.htm#i11319|Amelia S. Lemaitre|b. a 1826\nd. 1867|p453.htm#i11320|
Relationship=Great-granddaughter of Robert Featherstone Greathead.
Last Edited=15 Sep 2008
- Appears on charts:
- Robert Greathead from London # 13114
Louisa Sophia Greathead was born in 1873 in Bromley by Bow, Middlesex, England.3,4,5 She was the daughter of Albert Swindon Greathead and Louisa Eliza Helena Booth. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15 Little Alie Street, Whitechapel, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Albert Swindon Greathead Louisa was a scholar.6 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Whitechapel church, St Mary Hospital, Whitechapel, London, England, she was listed as a patient she was a dress milliner.7 She married Percy Elgin Chapman, son of Eli Chapham, on 7 June 1897 in Christ Church, Jamaica Street, Stepney, London, England, after banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles Albert James Greathead, Maud Mary Levitt and Louisa Eliza Helena Greathead. Percy aged 20 gave his occupation as a tea packer and his address as 162 Jubilee Street. Louisa was aged 21 and working in millinery, her address was given as 15 Cressy Houses.8 In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of Percy Elgin Chapman.9
Children of Louisa Sophia Greathead and Percy Elgin Chapman
- Reginald Percy Chapman b. 1898
- Ida Mary J Chapman b. 1900
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- GRO Indexes to check.
- UK 1881 Census 1873.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1873/Q3 Poplar Volume 1c Page 618.
- UK 1901 Census.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 0446 folio 35 page 16 FHL film 1341097.
- UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 282 Folio 77 page 11.
- General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1897/Q2 Mile End Volume 1c Page 751 - kindly supplied by Howard Benbrook as part of the GOON marriage challenge.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 1567 Folio 84 Page 39.
Elijah Greathead1,2

#1944, b. 20 July 1837, d. 1914
Elijah Greathead|b. 20 Jul 1837\nd. 1914|p78.htm#i1944|Thomas Eli Greathead|b. 25 Oct 1809\nd. 1884|p372.htm#i9294|Mary Crowther|d. 1845|p458.htm#i11445|George Greathead|b. a 1771|p569.htm#i14218|Mary Taylor||p569.htm#i14219|||||||
Relationship=Grandson of George Greathead.
Last Edited=21 Apr 2008
- Appears on charts:
- George Greathead from Deane by Bolton, Lancashire # 14218
Elijah Greathead was born on 20 July 1837 in Chorlton upon Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire, England.3,4 He was the son of Thomas Eli Greathead and Mary Crowther. In the census of 7 June 1841 in Edge End, Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Eli Greathead.5 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Chorlton upon Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Eli Greathead.6 In the census of 7 April 1861 in 24 Melbourne Street, Chorlton upon Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Eli Greathead Eli was a confectioner and lived with his Dad.7 He married Emma Gibson, daughter of James Gibson, on 18 December 1870 in St Luke, Chorlton upon Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire, England, by Rev A Darby. Emma was described as daughter of James Gibson, Sandy Bank, Westin in Northwich.2,8,9,10 Elijah was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1871 in 24 Milbourne Street, Chorlton upon Medlock, Lancashire, England, Elijah was a confectioner.11 Elijah was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 White Street, Hulme, Lancashire, England, Elijah was a provision dealer.12 He and Emma Greathead were found on a passenger list arriving on 29 September 1888 in New York, USA, from the Liverpool on the ship "Celtic."13
Elijah and his family sailed from Liverpool on 24 October 1900 arriving in Ellis Island, New York on 31 October 1900 on the ship "Teutonic". Elijah was stated as aged 55 and a Confectioner, Jesse aged 25 and a Plateworker, Thomas aged 29 and a labourer, Mrs J Greathead aged 22 was a plate worker and Mrs Greathead aged 48. They lived in Manchester and were travelling to New York. The manifest states they were going to visit Mississippi. It would appear that maybe Jesse and his new wife were on their honeymoon!!!
The "Teutonic" was built by Harlan & Wolff Limited, Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1889. She was 9,686 gross tons; 582 (bp) feet long; 57 feet wide. Steam triple expansion engine, single screw. Service speed 20 knots. 1,490 passengers (300 first class, 190 second class, 1,000 third class). She was built for White Star and Dominion Lines, in 1889 and named "Teutonic". Liverpool-New York service. Captured the Blue Ribbon in 1891. Scrapped in Germany in 1921.14,15
He died in 1914 in Chorlton, Lancashire, England.16
The "Teutonic" was built by Harlan & Wolff Limited, Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1889. She was 9,686 gross tons; 582 (bp) feet long; 57 feet wide. Steam triple expansion engine, single screw. Service speed 20 knots. 1,490 passengers (300 first class, 190 second class, 1,000 third class). She was built for White Star and Dominion Lines, in 1889 and named "Teutonic". Liverpool-New York service. Captured the Blue Ribbon in 1891. Scrapped in Germany in 1921.14,15
He died in 1914 in Chorlton, Lancashire, England.16
Children of Elijah Greathead and Emma Gibson
- Thomas Greathead b. 19 Jan 1872, d. 1949
- Jesse Gibson Greathead b. 1874, d. 1963
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa.
- General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1837/Q3 Chorlton Volume 20 Page 82.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- UK 1841 Census HO107 Piece 509/3 Folio 32 Page 19.
- UK 1851 Census HO107 Piece 2220 Folio XX Page 28 obtained from FRC CD from Manchester and Lancashire FHS. The original census enumeration sheet has been very badly damaged.
- UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 2879 Folio 18 Page 29.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1870/Q4 Chorlton Volume 8c Page 754.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Manchester Record Office Ref 43/1/92.
- [S40055] Newspapers Manchester Times - 24 December 1870.
- UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 3988 folio 100 page 27.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 3934 folio 43 page 29 FHL film 1341939.
- [S40000] Www.castlegarden.org and Ancestry New York Passenger lists Microfilm serial M237 Roll 525 List number 1335.
- [S40018] Ellis Island records website.
- [S40000] Www.findmypast.com - passenger list.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1914/Q1 Chorlton Volume 8c Page 1151.
Emma Gibson1,2,3

#1945, b. about 1848, d. 1930
Emma Gibson|b. a 1848\nd. 1930|p78.htm#i1945|James Gibson||p832.htm#i20790||||||||||||||||
Last Edited=21 Apr 2008
- Appears on charts:
- George Greathead from Deane by Bolton, Lancashire # 14218
Emma Gibson was born about 1848 in Northwich, Cheshire, England.1 She was the daughter of James Gibson.4 She married Elijah Greathead, son of Thomas Eli Greathead and Mary Crowther, on 18 December 1870 in St Luke, Chorlton upon Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire, England, by Rev A Darby. Emma was described as daughter of James Gibson, Sandy Bank, Westin in Northwich.3,5,6,7 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 24 Milbourne Street, Chorlton upon Medlock, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Elijah Greathead.8 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 White Street, Hulme, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Elijah Greathead.9 She and Elijah Greathead were found on a passenger list arriving on 29 September 1888 in New York, USA, from the Liverpool on the ship "Celtic."10
Elijah and his family sailed from Liverpool on 24 October 1900 arriving in Ellis Island, New York on 31 October 1900 on the ship "Teutonic". Elijah was stated as aged 55 and a Confectioner, Jesse aged 25 and a Plateworker, Thomas aged 29 and a labourer, Mrs J Greathead aged 22 was a plate worker and Mrs Greathead aged 48. They lived in Manchester and were travelling to New York. The manifest states they were going to visit Mississippi. It would appear that maybe Jesse and his new wife were on their honeymoon!!!
The "Teutonic" was built by Harlan & Wolff Limited, Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1889. She was 9,686 gross tons; 582 (bp) feet long; 57 feet wide. Steam triple expansion engine, single screw. Service speed 20 knots. 1,490 passengers (300 first class, 190 second class, 1,000 third class). She was built for White Star and Dominion Lines, in 1889 and named "Teutonic". Liverpool-New York service. Captured the Blue Ribbon in 1891. Scrapped in Germany in 1921.11,12
She died in 1930 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.13
The "Teutonic" was built by Harlan & Wolff Limited, Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1889. She was 9,686 gross tons; 582 (bp) feet long; 57 feet wide. Steam triple expansion engine, single screw. Service speed 20 knots. 1,490 passengers (300 first class, 190 second class, 1,000 third class). She was built for White Star and Dominion Lines, in 1889 and named "Teutonic". Liverpool-New York service. Captured the Blue Ribbon in 1891. Scrapped in Germany in 1921.11,12
She died in 1930 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.13
Children of Emma Gibson and Elijah Greathead
- Thomas Greathead b. 19 Jan 1872, d. 1949
- Jesse Gibson Greathead b. 1874, d. 1963
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of son.
- [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa.
- [S40055] Newspapers Manchester Times when describing the marriage of his daughter Emma.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1870/Q4 Chorlton Volume 8c Page 754.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Manchester Record Office Ref 43/1/92.
- [S40055] Newspapers Manchester Times - 24 December 1870.
- UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 3988 folio 100 page 27.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 3934 folio 43 page 29 FHL film 1341939.
- [S40000] Www.castlegarden.org and Ancestry New York Passenger lists Microfilm serial M237 Roll 525 List number 1335.
- [S40018] Ellis Island records website.
- [S40000] Www.findmypast.com - passenger list.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1930/Q3 Manchester Volume 8d Page 77.
Thomas Greathead1

#1946, b. 19 January 1872, d. 1949
Thomas Greathead|b. 19 Jan 1872\nd. 1949|p78.htm#i1946|Elijah Greathead|b. 20 Jul 1837\nd. 1914|p78.htm#i1944|Emma Gibson|b. a 1848\nd. 1930|p78.htm#i1945|Thomas E. Greathead|b. 25 Oct 1809\nd. 1884|p372.htm#i9294|Mary Crowther|d. 1845|p458.htm#i11445|James Gibson||p832.htm#i20790||||
Relationship=Great-grandson of George Greathead.
Last Edited=31 Jan 2008
- Appears on charts:
- George Greathead from Deane by Bolton, Lancashire # 14218
Thomas Greathead was born on 19 January 1872 in Kensington Street, Manningham, Bradford, Yorkshire, England.2,3 He was the son of Elijah Greathead and Emma Gibson. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 White Street, Hulme, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Elijah Greathead.4 He was found on a passenger list with Elijah Greathead and Emma Greathead on 29 September 1888 in New York, USA, from the Liverpool on the ship "Celtic."5
Elijah and his family sailed from Liverpool on 24 October 1900 arriving in Ellis Island, New York on 31 October 1900 on the ship "Teutonic". Elijah was stated as aged 55 and a Confectioner, Jesse aged 25 and a Plateworker, Thomas aged 29 and a labourer, Mrs J Greathead aged 22 was a plate worker and Mrs Greathead aged 48. They lived in Manchester and were travelling to New York. The manifest states they were going to visit Mississippi. It would appear that maybe Jesse and his new wife were on their honeymoon!!!
The "Teutonic" was built by Harlan & Wolff Limited, Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1889. She was 9,686 gross tons; 582 (bp) feet long; 57 feet wide. Steam triple expansion engine, single screw. Service speed 20 knots. 1,490 passengers (300 first class, 190 second class, 1,000 third class). She was built for White Star and Dominion Lines, in 1889 and named "Teutonic". Liverpool-New York service. Captured the Blue Ribbon in 1891. Scrapped in Germany in 1921.6,7
He died in 1949 in Lancashire, England.8
The "Teutonic" was built by Harlan & Wolff Limited, Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1889. She was 9,686 gross tons; 582 (bp) feet long; 57 feet wide. Steam triple expansion engine, single screw. Service speed 20 knots. 1,490 passengers (300 first class, 190 second class, 1,000 third class). She was built for White Star and Dominion Lines, in 1889 and named "Teutonic". Liverpool-New York service. Captured the Blue Ribbon in 1891. Scrapped in Germany in 1921.6,7
He died in 1949 in Lancashire, England.8
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1872/Q1 Bradford Volume 9B Page 149.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 3934 folio 43 page 29 FHL film 1341939.
- [S40000] Www.castlegarden.org and Ancestry New York Passenger lists Microfilm serial M237 Roll 525 List number 1335.
- [S40018] Ellis Island records website.
- [S40000] Www.findmypast.com - passenger list.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1949/Q3 Lancaster Volume 10c Page 445.
Jesse Gibson Greathead1

#1947, b. 1874, d. 1963
Jesse Gibson Greathead|b. 1874\nd. 1963|p78.htm#i1947|Elijah Greathead|b. 20 Jul 1837\nd. 1914|p78.htm#i1944|Emma Gibson|b. a 1848\nd. 1930|p78.htm#i1945|Thomas E. Greathead|b. 25 Oct 1809\nd. 1884|p372.htm#i9294|Mary Crowther|d. 1845|p458.htm#i11445|James Gibson||p832.htm#i20790||||
Relationship=Great-grandson of George Greathead.
Last Edited=28 Dec 2005
- Appears on charts:
- George Greathead from Deane by Bolton, Lancashire # 14218
Jesse Gibson Greathead was born in 1874 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.1,2 He was the son of Elijah Greathead and Emma Gibson. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 White Street, Hulme, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Elijah Greathead.3 He was found on a passenger list with Elijah Greathead and Emma Greathead on 29 September 1888 in New York, USA, from the Liverpool on the ship "Celtic."4
He married Maud Bentley in 1900 in St Mark, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire, England.5,6 Elijah and his family sailed from Liverpool on 24 October 1900 arriving in Ellis Island, New York on 31 October 1900 on the ship "Teutonic". Elijah was stated as aged 55 and a Confectioner, Jesse aged 25 and a Plateworker, Thomas aged 29 and a labourer, Mrs J Greathead aged 22 was a plate worker and Mrs Greathead aged 48. They lived in Manchester and were travelling to New York. The manifest states they were going to visit Mississippi. It would appear that maybe Jesse and his new wife were on their honeymoon!!!
The "Teutonic" was built by Harlan & Wolff Limited, Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1889. She was 9,686 gross tons; 582 (bp) feet long; 57 feet wide. Steam triple expansion engine, single screw. Service speed 20 knots. 1,490 passengers (300 first class, 190 second class, 1,000 third class). She was built for White Star and Dominion Lines, in 1889 and named "Teutonic". Liverpool-New York service. Captured the Blue Ribbon in 1891. Scrapped in Germany in 1921.7,8
His wife Maud died on 19 August 1960 in 28 Dunham Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England.9,10 He died in 1963 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.11
The "Teutonic" was built by Harlan & Wolff Limited, Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1889. She was 9,686 gross tons; 582 (bp) feet long; 57 feet wide. Steam triple expansion engine, single screw. Service speed 20 knots. 1,490 passengers (300 first class, 190 second class, 1,000 third class). She was built for White Star and Dominion Lines, in 1889 and named "Teutonic". Liverpool-New York service. Captured the Blue Ribbon in 1891. Scrapped in Germany in 1921.7,8
His wife Maud died on 19 August 1960 in 28 Dunham Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England.9,10 He died in 1963 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.11
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1874/Q2 Chorlton Volume 8c Page 768.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 3934 folio 43 page 29 FHL film 1341939.
- [S40000] Www.castlegarden.org and Ancestry New York Passenger lists Microfilm serial M237 Roll 525 List number 1335.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1900/Q3 Chorlton Volume 8c Page 1369.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Manchester Record Office Ref 5/6/464.
- [S40018] Ellis Island records website.
- [S40000] Www.findmypast.com - passenger list.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1960/Q3 Manchester Volume 10e Page 31.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1863/Q1 Manchester Volume 10e Page 211.
Edwin Greathead1,2 
#1948, b. 13 April 1839, d. 20 March 1902
Edwin Greathead|b. 13 Apr 1839\nd. 20 Mar 1902|p78.htm#i1948|George Greathead|b. 5 Jan 1816\nd. 1840|p332.htm#i8291|Elizabeth Smith||p332.htm#i8292|George Greathead|b. a 1771|p569.htm#i14218|Mary Taylor||p569.htm#i14219|||||||
Relationship=Grandson of George Greathead.
Last Edited=11 Oct 2007
- Appears on charts:
- George Greathead from Deane by Bolton, Lancashire # 14218
Edwin Greathead was born on 13 April 1839 in Little Leven Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England.3,4 He was the son of George Greathead and Elizabeth Smith. In the census of 7 June 1841 in 12 Hanover Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the grandson of Mary Greathead.5 Edwin left home to seek his fortune in London eventually however he came back to the Cheetham Hill area of Manchester.2 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Bailey Street, Farnsworth, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the nephew of Thomas Lythgoe Edwin was living with his Aunt Mary and Uncle Thomas Lythgoe.6 He married Margaret Morton in 1862 in St John, Manchester, Lancashire, England.7,8 Edwin was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1871 in 83 Waterloo Street, Crumpsall, Lancashire, England, Edwin was a cab driver.9 Edwin was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, Edwin was a Groom (HM).10 Edwin was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, Edwin was a hostler.11 Edwin was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at Wilson Street, Blackley, Lancashire, England, Edwin was a tram driver.12 He died on 20 March 1902 in 10 Wilson Road, Blackley, Manchester, Lancashire, England, aged 62.2,13,14 He was buried in Moston Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire, England, Edwin's wife, son Thomas and Thomas's first wife Edith were all buried in the same grave.2,15 The will of Edwin was proved on 26 July 1902 to Margaret his widow in Manchester. His effects were valued at £153 4s 0d.14
Children of Edwin Greathead and Margaret Morton
- Eliza Greathead b. 15 Nov 1863, d. 13 Dec 1941
- John Greathead+ b. 22 Sep 1865, d. 1938
- George Greathead+ b. 17 Sep 1869, d. 1948
- Theresa Greathead b. 24 Jul 1871, d. 24 Mar 1960
- Sarah Ellen Greathead b. 1873
- Nellie Greathead b. 1874
- Agnes Greathead b. 1875, d. 1973
- Thomas Henry Greathead+ b. 1878, d. 6 Jan 1955
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- [S4310] Letters between Ronald Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1839/Q2 Manchester Volume XX Page 643.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- UK 1841 Census HO107 Piece 573/5 Folio 37 Page 28.
- UK 1851 Census HO107 Piece 2206 Folio 151 Page 22.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1862/Q4 Manchester Volume 8d Page 483.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Manchester Record Office Ref ST J/24/99.
- UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4064 folio 11 page 15.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4030 folio 84 page 16 FHL film 1341963 and
RG11 Piece 4958 folio 117 page 1 FHL film 1342192 - Roman Catholic Presbytery, Tudhoe, Durham born Pontefract, Yorkshire (I believe this place of birth is incorrect). - UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3269 Page 70.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 3777 folio 44 page 20.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1902/Q1 Prestich Volume 8d Page 301.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S4332] Emails between Anne Marie Martin née Morgan and Jan Cooper from 25 September 2007.
Margaret Morton1,2,3 
#1949, b. 1841, d. 1920
Last Edited=11 Oct 2007
- Appears on charts:
- George Greathead from Deane by Bolton, Lancashire # 14218
Margaret Morton was born in 1841 in Bury, Lancashire, England.3,4 She married Edwin Greathead, son of George Greathead and Elizabeth Smith, in 1862 in St John, Manchester, Lancashire, England.5,6 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 83 Waterloo Street, Crumpsall, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edwin Greathead Margaret was a housekeeper.7 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edwin Greathead.8 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edwin Greathead.9 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Wilson Street, Blackley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edwin Greathead.10 Her husband Edwin died on 20 March 1902 in 10 Wilson Road, Blackley, Manchester, Lancashire, England, aged 62.1,11,12 The will of Edwin Greathead was proved by Margaret Greathead his wife on 26 July 1902 His effects were valued at £153 4s 0d.12 She received probate on 26 July 1902.12 She died in 1920 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.13 She was buried Margaret was buried with her husband Edwin, her son Thomas and Thomas's first wife Edith were all buried in the same grave.14
Children of Margaret Morton and Edwin Greathead
- Eliza Greathead b. 15 Nov 1863, d. 13 Dec 1941
- John Greathead+ b. 22 Sep 1865, d. 1938
- George Greathead+ b. 17 Sep 1869, d. 1948
- Theresa Greathead b. 24 Jul 1871, d. 24 Mar 196015
- Sarah Ellen Greathead b. 1873
- Nellie Greathead b. 1874
- Agnes Greathead b. 1875, d. 1973
- Thomas Henry Greathead+ b. 1878, d. 6 Jan 1955
Sources of Information
- [S4310] Letters between Ronald Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of son.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1841/Q2 Chorlton Volume 20 Page 851.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1862/Q4 Manchester Volume 8d Page 483.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Manchester Record Office Ref ST J/24/99.
- UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4064 folio 11 page 15.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4030 folio 84 page 16 FHL film 1341963 and
RG11 Piece 4958 folio 117 page 1 FHL film 1342192 - Roman Catholic Presbytery, Tudhoe, Durham born Pontefract, Yorkshire (I believe this place of birth is incorrect). - UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3269 Page 70.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 3777 folio 44 page 20.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1902/Q1 Prestich Volume 8d Page 301.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1920/Q2 Prestwich Volume 9d Page 393.
- [S4332] Emails between Anne Marie Martin née Morgan and Jan Cooper from 25 September 2007.
- [S1953] Letters between Anselm Nye - archivist Daughters of the Cross about Theresa Greathead (Sister Bonaventure) and Jan Cooper from 22 July 2004 State maiden name of mother was Moran.
Eliza Greathead1 
#1950, b. 15 November 1863, d. 13 December 1941
Eliza Greathead|b. 15 Nov 1863\nd. 13 Dec 1941|p78.htm#i1950|Edwin Greathead|b. 13 Apr 1839\nd. 20 Mar 1902|p78.htm#i1948|Margaret Morton|b. 1841\nd. 1920|p78.htm#i1949|George Greathead|b. 5 Jan 1816\nd. 1840|p332.htm#i8291|Elizabeth Smith||p332.htm#i8292|||||||
Relationship=Great-granddaughter of George Greathead.
Last Edited=11 Oct 2007
- Appears on charts:
- George Greathead from Deane by Bolton, Lancashire # 14218
Eliza Greathead was born on 15 November 1863 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.2,3,4 She was the daughter of Edwin Greathead and Margaret Morton. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 83 Waterloo Street, Crumpsall, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edwin Greathead Eliza was a scholar.5 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edwin Greathead.6 On 26 July 1887 her name was changed to Sister Edwardine when Elizabeth received the habit at Liège in Belgium. She entered at The Daughters of the Cross at Chelsea on 22 July 1886 and first made her vows on 18 August 1888, renewing them on the same date in 1889 and 1892. She made her perpetual vows at Carshalton on 12 August 1897.3 In the census of 5 April 1891 in St Josephs Home, Kensington, Fulham, London, England, she was listed as a Roman Catholic Nun.7 In the census of 31 March 1901 in St Joseph's school, Hammersmith, London, England, she was listed as an unmarried Sister who worked as a housemaid.8 She died on 13 December 1941 aged 78 acute intestinal obstruction (cause unknown)? carcinoma.3
Sources of Information
- UK 1881 Census.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1863/Q4 Manchester Volume 8d Page 147.
- [S1950] Letters between Anselm Nye - archivist Daughters of the Cross about Theresa Greathead (Sister Edwardine) and Jan Cooper from 22 July 2004.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4064 folio 11 page 15.
- UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4030 folio 84 page 16 FHL film 1341963 and
RG11 Piece 4958 folio 117 page 1 FHL film 1342192 - Roman Catholic Presbytery, Tudhoe, Durham born Pontefract, Yorkshire (I believe this place of birth is incorrect). - UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 54 Folio 156 page 1.
- UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 52 Folio 34 Page 1.