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     John Greathead was born on 22 September 1865 in 11 Coleman Street, Ardwick, Lancashire, England.^4,5,6 He was the son of Edwin Greathead and Margaret Morton. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 83 Waterloo Street, Crumpsall, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edwin Greathead John was a scholar.⁷
In the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edwin Greathead.⁸ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edwin Greathead John was a postman.⁹ He married Veronica ....³ He married ... Ammeys.³ He married Margaret Connolly, daughter of James Connolly, in 1895 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.^10,3 John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 74 Chapman St, Manchester, Lancashire, England, John was a Postman.¹¹ His wife Margaret died on 1910 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.¹² He died in 1938 in Heywood, Lancashire, England.¹³

     George Greathead was born on 17 September 1869 in Crumpsall, Lancashire, England.^3,4,5 He was the son of Edwin Greathead and Margaret Morton. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 83 Waterloo Street, Crumpsall, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edwin Greathead.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edwin Greathead George was a scholar and I believe at the Roman Catholic Presbytery in Tudhoe, so was listed twice.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edwin Greathead George was a shopman.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Wilson Street, Blackley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edwin Greathead George was a clothing factory manager.⁹ He married Theresa Hoey in 1904 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England, Theresa was George's first wife.^10,11 His wife Theresa died on 27 February 1906 in 12 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire, England.^10,12 George's first wife Theresa died presumably following child birth on 27 February 1906. George received her administration in Manchester on 3 May 1906. He was a clothier.^13,10 He married Helen Hulme on 4 June 1906 in Church of the Holy Comm, Manchester, Lancashire, England, Helen was George's second wife. His first wife Theresa died on 27 February 1906 possibly following the birth of their daughter Theresa who died at birth.^2,14,5 George enlisted on 13 February 1915 giving his address a 1 Sewell Gardens, Prescott, St Helens, Lancashire. He gave his date of birth as 19 September 1868 a year early than his actual birth. He had dark hair, blue eyes and a fresh complexion and was 5 foot 2 inches tall, weighing in at 138 lbs. He served in France 9 February 1917 to 9 December1917. George was a salesman and was discharged on 8 March 1919.⁵ George was bombed out in the war and lived for a while with his brother Thomas and his family.¹⁵ He died in 1948 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.¹⁶

     Theresa Greathead was born on 24 July 1871 in Blakely, Manchester, Lancashire, England.^1,4,5,6,7 She was the daughter of Edwin Greathead and Margaret Morton.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edwin Greathead Theresa was a scholar.⁸ On 11 January 1890 her name was changed to Sister Bonaventure when she received the habit. She entered the Daughters of the Cross at Chelsea on 27 December 1888 and first made her vows on 11 January 1891, renewing them on the same date in 1892 and 1895. She made her perpetual vows at Liège on 16 August 1900.⁹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in St Wilfred’s Convent and school, North Chelsea, London, England, she was listed as a religious Nun.¹⁰ In the census of 31 March 1901 in St Johns Seminary, Wonersh, Guildford, Surrey, England, she was listed as the Lay Sister She worked as a needlework.¹¹ She died on 24 March 1960 in Surrey, England, aged 88.^2,12,9

     Nellie Greathead was born in 1874 in Crumpsall, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Edwin Greathead and Margaret Morton. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edwin Greathead Nellie was a scholar.² It is believed that Nellie was a Nun and died in India.³

     Agnes Greathead was born in 1875 in Crumpsall, Lancashire, England.² She was the daughter of Edwin Greathead and Margaret Morton. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edwin Greathead Agnes was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edwin Greathead.⁴ She married George E Williams in 1920 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.⁵ She died in 1973.⁶

     Thomas Henry Greathead was born in 1878 in Crumpsall, Lancashire, England.^1,3,4 He was the son of Edwin Greathead and Margaret Morton. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edwin Greathead.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edwin Greathead.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Wilson Street, Blackley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edwin Greathead Henry was an electric worker.⁴ He married Edith Hull in 1906 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England, Edith was Thomas' first wife.^2,7,8 His wife Edith died on 1933 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, Henry remarried 25 March 1934 describing himself as a widower.^9,2 He married Clara Rebecca Shuker, daughter of George Shuker and Clara Lawton, on 20 March 1934 in St Mary's Church, Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester, Lancashire, England, Clara was Thomas' second wife. Their marriage certificate says Thomas a widower. The ceremony was witnessed by John S Boardman and Teresa Greathead. Henry gave his address as 280 Oldham Road, Failsworth while Clara gave 385 Oldham Road, Newton Heath, they moved to Mostan.^10,2,8 He died on 6 January 1955 in 169 Lightbourne Road, Moston, Manchester, Lancashire, England, from Cerebral Thrombosis.¹¹ He was buried Thomas is buried with his parents and first wife in Moston cemetery in Manchester.⁸

     John Greathead was born about 1826 in Colburn, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Bartholemew Greathead. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Maidendale Farm, Morton Palms, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the servant of John Byers who was a farmer of 139 acres. John is described as a carter.² He married Sarah Geldart, daughter of George Baines, on 22 February 1867 in Parish Church, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, the ceremony took place after the banns had been read and was witnessed by George M P Ayre and Mary Ann Coates. Both John and his father Bartholomew were labourers.³ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 John was a railway porter.⁴ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in High Row, 9 Mechanics Yard, Darlington, Durham, England, John was a general labourer.⁵ He died in 1890 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.⁶ He was buried on 24 January 1890 in St Michael and All Angels, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, The ceremony was performed by Rev J Cutler Vicar and Rev E A Stockdale BA Vicar of Kirkby Hill.^7,8,9

     Sarah Baines was born about 1836 in Burniston, Yorkshire, England.³ She was the daughter of George Baines. She married ... Geldart. She married John Greathead, son of Bartholemew Greathead, on 22 February 1867 in Parish Church, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, the ceremony took place after the banns had been read and was witnessed by George M P Ayre and Mary Ann Coates. Both John and his father Bartholomew were labourers.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in High Row, 9 Mechanics Yard, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁶ Her husband John died on 1890 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.⁷ Sarah was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Palace Yard, Darlington, Durham, England.⁸ She died on 2 May 1900 in Punch bowlyard, Skinnergate, Darlington, Durham, England, Sarah complained of being ill on 30 April 1900 and went to bed. About midnight two days later she grew worse and her daughter Margaret Godfrey went for the doctor about 1:30 am but when she returned with Dr R T Manson her mother had died.^9,10

     Elenor Garthwaite was born about 1861 in Hurst, Yorkshire, England.^3,4 She married Thomas Greathead, son of John Greathead and Jane Day, in 1880 in Auckland, Durham, England.^5,6 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Toadpool, West Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Square, West Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.⁹ Ellen's husband died on 21 October 1923. The Probate on his estate was received by Ellen in Durham on 9 January 1925.¹⁰ She died in 1952 in Durham, England.¹¹

     George Geldart was born about 1862 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of ... Geldart and Sarah Baines. In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the son of John Greathead George was a scholar.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in High Row, 9 Mechanics Yard, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead George was a tallow chandler.³

     ... Geldart married Sarah Baines, daughter of George Baines. He died before 1867 as when Sarah married John Greathead in 1867 she was described as a widow.

     Margaret Greathead was born in 1867 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Sarah Baines. In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Margaret was a scholar.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in High Row, 9 Mechanics Yard, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Margaret was a scholar.⁴ She married James Godfrey in 1885 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 12 Back Station Street, Bishop Auckland, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of James Godfrey.⁶ Her mother Sarah Greathead died on 2 May 1900 Margaret's mother became ill on 30 April 1900 and went to bed. Her mother became worse a couple of days later and so Margaret went for the doctor about 1:30 am but when she returned with Dr R T Manson her mother had died.^7,8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 5 Victoria Street, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of James Godfrey.⁹

     John Henry Greathead was born in 1869 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^2,1 He was the son of John Greathead and Sarah Baines. In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the son of John Greathead John was a scholar.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in High Row, 9 Mechanics Yard, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead John was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Palace Yard, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Sarah Greathead John was a cartman.⁵ He married Emily Brown in 1894 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁶ John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 16 Silvert Street, Darlington, Durham, England, John was a general labourer.⁷
He died in 1917 in Sedgefield, Durham, England.⁸

     Robert Greathead was born about 1873 in Darlington, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Greathead and Sarah Baines. In the census of 3 April 1881 in High Row, 9 Mechanics Yard, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Robert was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Palace Yard, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Sarah Greathead Robert was a slateman.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 4 Belgrave Street, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the boarder of John and Mary Young. He was a fitters labourer.⁵ He died in 1938 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁶

     Rosa Ellen Greathead was born in 1875 in Darlington, Durham, England.^2,1 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Sarah Baines. In the census of 3 April 1881 in High Row, 9 Mechanics Yard, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Ellen was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Palace Yard, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Sarah Greathead Rosa was a domestic servant.⁴ She married John Thomas Jubb in 1899 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 37 Horam Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Thomas Jubb.⁶

     Middleton Greathead was born on 15 October 1819 in Littleburn Farm, New Brancepeth, Durham, England.^1,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Mary ....^2,1 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Back Lane, Stokesley, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Middleton was a printer.⁴ Middleton was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Archer Street, Darlington, Durham, England, Middleton was a printer.⁵ Middleton was apprenticed to the printing business with Mr Pratt, of Stokesley. On the termination of his apprenticeship he came to Darlington as foreman to Messrs Coats and Fannar stationers, Highrow. He was with the firm for eight years, leaving there to take up a position as manager in connection with the Darlington and Stockton Times. Here he remained for 13 years, the proprietrs, Messrs Wm and Robert Thompson, giving him a responsibility which his efficient discharge of his duties fully merited. When the aper was sold to Mr Henry King Spark. Middleton gave up his managership, and for a hsort time took a holiday, much needed owing to his unremitting attention to duties that had made large demands on his physical powers. He then went into business himself as a management stationer etc in the Horse market, the shop being in the position and the one later occupied by Messrs Mack and Miln. He carried out business and was a respected by his fellow townsmen until his retirement.

Middleton was a great draught player, very clever in the composition and solution of problems. He did much to popularise the game in Darlington He was a valued member of the Stokesley band in his youthful days. He took an enthusiastic interest in cricket. He was also a member of the Loyal North Briton Lodge of Oddfellows No 1,061.³ He married Margaretta Tate, daughter of Thomas Tate and Mary Martin, on 23 November 1852 in Darlington, Durham, England.^6,7 Middleton was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Upper Archer Street, Darlington, Durham, England, He was a letter press printer and the only occupant, his wife and daughter were staying with her parents in Stokesby, Yorkshire.^8,9 Middleton was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 4 Upper Archer Street, Darlington, Durham, England, Middleton was a newsagent.¹⁰ Middleton was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 10 Woodlands Terrace, Darlington, Durham, England, Middleton was an overseer at the Darlington and Stockton Times Office. He had retired by 1881. On ending his connection with the newspaper he took over the railway parcels office, together with a newsagency. He was a musician of considerable skill and an enthusiastic draught player.^11,2 His wife Margaretta died on 1888 in Darlington, Durham, England.^12,1 He died on 30 January 1899 in 1 Woodlands Terrace, Darlington, Durham, England, aged 79 Middleton had been bedridden for the last three months, owing to a serious fall which happened to him in Bondgate, when he broke his thigh. He had been attended by Dr Raine and devotedly nursed by his daughter. Middleton bore this illness with exempary patience and Christian resignation.^13,14,3 He was buried on 2 February 1899 in West Cemetery, Darlington, Durham, England.³ The will of Middleton was proved on 30 May 1899 in Durham to William Harding a sharebroker, George Rolph Raine M D, his daughter Mary Margaretta Greathead and George Newby Watson a solictor. His effects were valued at £5369 12s 7d . His wife had died earlier in 1888 and he was listed as a retired journeyman printer.¹⁴

     Margaretta Tate was born in 1819 in Borrowby, Yorkshire, England.^2,1 She was the daughter of Thomas Tate and Mary Martin. She married Middleton Greathead, son of John Greathead and Mary ..., on 23 November 1852 in Darlington, Durham, England.^3,4 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Back Lane, Stokesby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Tate Margaretta was staying with her parents while Middleton stayed at home.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 4 Upper Archer Street, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Middleton Greathead.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 10 Woodlands Terrace, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Middleton Greathead.^7,8 She died in 1888 in Darlington, Durham, England.^9,1

     Mary Margaretta Greathead was born in 1853 in Darlington, Durham, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Middleton Greathead and Margaretta Tate. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Back Lane, Stokesby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the grand daughter of Thomas Tate.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 4 Upper Archer Street, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Middleton Greathead.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 10 Woodlands Terrace, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Middleton Greathead.^6,7 Mary's father died on 30 January 1899. She received probate in Durham on 30 May 1899.⁸ Mary was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Woodlands Terrace, Darlington, Durham, England, Mary was living on her own means.⁹ She married ... ... in 1901 in Darlington, Durham, England, Mary's husband was either George Clapham or John Allison.¹⁰

     William Greathead was baptized on 8 December 1823 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.³ He was the son of Edward Greathead and Thomasine Ridsdale. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Greathead.⁴ He married Isabel Woodward, daughter of John Woodward and Elizabeth ..., on 19 June 1861 in Register Office, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, the ceremony was witnessed by Margaret and Frances Woodward who both signed their names with a X. William was aged 34 and a labourer while Isabel was aged 28. Both gave their addresses as Sleegate in the township of Hipswell.⁵ He died before 1891.²

     Jane ... was born about 1832 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹ She married William Greathead. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 39 Charlotte Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.²

     John Greathead was born on 28 April 1826 in Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Mary Bland. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Ingleton, Durham, England, he was listed as an apprentice blacksmith to Thomas Moses and was living with John Spencer a man of independent means.⁴ He married Jane Day in 1849 in St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England.^5,3 John was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Colly Home, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, John was a blacksmith.⁶ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Burnside, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, John was a blacksmith.⁷ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at West Auckland Colliery, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, John was a blacksmith.⁸ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in West Auckland Colliery, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, John was a blacksmith.⁹

     Jane Day was born on 7 October 1825 in Stainton, Barnard Castle, Teesdale, Durham, England.^1,2,3 She married John Greathead, son of John Greathead and Mary Bland, in 1849 in St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England.^4,3 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Colly Home, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Burnside, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in West Auckland Colliery, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in West Auckland Colliery, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁸ She died on 7 October 1883 in Auckland, Durham, England, aged 58.^9,10,2 She was buried in St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England.^9,11

     Jane Greathead was born on 3 July 1857.¹ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Jane Day. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Burnside, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead she was a scholar.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in West Auckland Colliery, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Jane was a scholar.³ She died on 17 June 1878 in Auckland, Durham, England, aged 20.^4,5 She was buried in St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England.^4,6

     Harry Greathead was born in 1871 in St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, Harry was the illegitimate son of Margaret.^2,1,3 He was the son of Margaret Greathead. In the census of 3 April 1881 in West Auckland Colliery, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the grandson of John Greathead Harry was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Square, West Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the lodger of Thomas Greathead Harry was a joiners apprentice.⁵ He married Eliza Appleyard in 1895 in St Mary the Virgin, Hunslet, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.^6,7,8 Harry was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 9 Lambton Street, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, Harry was a buildings joiner.⁹
Harry left London aboard SS Osterley on 16 February 1912 for Brisbane, Australia. He was described as a machinist. His wife and two daughters followed him in October that year.¹⁰

     Elizabeth Hyde was born about 1855 in Upper Gornal, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Hyde.³ She married Samuel F Greathead, son of Peter Greathead and Frances Turley, on 29 March 1875 in St Paul, Tipton, Staffordshire, England.^4,3,5 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 98 Kent Street, Sedgeley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Samuel F Greathead.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 29 Walton Street, Bristol, Somerset, England, she was listed as the wife of Samuel F Greathead.⁷ She died in 1900 in Bristol, Somerset, England.⁸