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     John Greathead was born on 22 September 1865 in 11 Coleman Street, Ardwick, Lancashire, England.^4,5,6,7 He was the son of Edwin Greathead and Margaret Moran. 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.⁸
In the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edwin Greathead.^9,10 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.¹¹ He married Margaret Connolly, daughter of James Connolly, in 1895 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, I am led to believe this may have been Johns third marriage although I can find no evidence. The suggestions were first wife called Veronica and the second having a surname of Ammeys.^12,3,13 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.¹⁴ His wife Margaret died on 12 October 1910 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England.^15,16 He married Frances Sarah Hamey in 1911 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England, the Prestwich Registrar attended.^17,18 John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 6 Wallis Street, Prestwich, Lancashire, England, John was a stamper and porter at the Post Office living with his wife, children and step children in their six roomed home.¹⁹ John was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 1 Randlesham Street, Prestwich, Lancashire, England, John worked in the post office in Newton Street in Manchester. He was living with his wife children and step children.²⁰ His wife Frances died on 1933 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.²¹ John died in 1938 in Heywood, Lancashire, England.²²

     George Greathead was born on 17 September 1869 in Crumpsall, Lancashire, England.^3,4,5,6,7 He was the son of Edwin Greathead and Margaret Moran. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 83 Waterloo Street, Crumpsall, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edwin Greathead.⁸ 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.^9,10 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.¹¹ 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.¹² He married Theresa Hoey in 1904 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England, Theresa was George's first wife.^13,14,15 His wife Theresa died on 27 February 1906 in 12 Stretford Road, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire, England, following the death of her daughter shortly after her birth.^13,16 George received administration on his wife's estate in Manchester on 3 May 1906. He was a clothier.^17,13 He married Helen Hulmes 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.^2,18,5,19 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 157 Henrietta St, Old Trafford, Barton upon Irwell, Lancashire, England, George, Helen and their son Herman were listed as visitors of John and Gertrude Pirbeck, living with them in their five roomed home. George was an assistant superintendant and Ellen was a maternity nurse.²⁰ 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 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register George was listed as living at 36 Dunstan Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, with his wife Helen. And their son Francis. George was a retired Clothing Manager.⁷ George was bombed out in the war and lived for a while with his brother Thomas and his family.¹⁰ George died in 1948 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.²¹

     Theresa Greathead was born on 24 July 1871 in Blakely, Manchester, Lancashire, England.^3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of Edwin Greathead and Margaret Moran.⁷ 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, she went on to study at Bury Convent Grammar School.^8,9 On 11 January 1890 her name was changed to Sister Bonaventure when she received her 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 1900.¹⁰ 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.¹¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in St Johns Seminary, Wonersh, Surrey, England, she was listed as the Lay Sister She worked as a needlewoman.¹² Theresa was listed as a domestic Sister in the hospital service on 2 April 1911 in St Catherine's Hospital, Ramsgate, Kent, England.¹³ Theresa was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in St Anthony's Hospital, Cheam, Surrey, England, Theresa was listed as an Officer performing domestic duties.¹⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Theresa was listed as living at Convent of the Holy Cross, High Street, Ramsgate, Kent, England, She was a member of a religious community and worked as a seastress in the sewing room.¹⁵ Theresa died on 24 March 1960 in Carshalton, Surrey, England, aged 88.^2,16,10,17

     Johannes Ludwig Jopling was baptised on 22 February 1874 in Herne, Germany.¹ He was the son of John Jopling and Lisette Sophie Amalie Wundsch.¹

     Agnes Greathead was born in 1875 in Crumpsall, Lancashire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Edwin Greathead and Margaret Moran. 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.^4,5 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edwin Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 40 Mary Street, Harpurkey, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the sister of Thomas Henry Greathead Agnes was a tailoress finnisher.⁷ She married George Edward Williams in 1920 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England, Agnes and George lived just off Moston Lane in Moston. They kept pigs. The Prestwich Registrar attended the wedding.^8,5,9 Agnes died in 1973.¹⁰

     Thomas Henry Greathead was born on 6 May 1878 in Crumpsall, Lancashire, England.^3,4,5,6 He was the son of Edwin Greathead and Margaret Moran. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edwin Greathead.^7,8 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 7 Gibson Street, Harpurhey, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Edwin Greathead.⁹ 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.¹⁰ He married Edith Hull in 1906 in Prestwich, Lancashire, England, Edith was Thomas' first wife.^2,11,8,12 Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 40 Mary Street, Harpurkey, Lancashire, England, Thomas was an insurance agent living with his wife, daughter, sister and mother in his five roomed home.¹³ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 3 Aldred Street, Failsworth, Lancashire, England, Thomas was a dental prac titioner living with his wife and children.¹⁴ His wife Edith died on 1933 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, Henry remarried 25 March 1934 describing himself as a widower.^15,2 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.^16,2,8 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Thomas was listed as living at 169 Lightbourne Road, Manchester, Lancashire, England, with his wife Clara. Their daughter Edith and her future husband, daughter Clara and one other. Thomas was a registered dentist.⁶ Thomas became a dentist and was registered on 11 December 1922. In 1950 his practice was at 169 Lightbourne Road, Mostan, Manchester10.^17,18 Thomas died on 6 January 1955 in 169 Lightbourne Road, Moston, Manchester, Lancashire, England, aged 76 from Cerebral Thrombosis. He was a dentist and his daughter Clara registered his death.¹⁹ Thomas was buried Thomas is buried with his parents and first wife in Moston cemetery in Manchester.⁸

     Sarah Baines was born about 1836 in Burniston, Yorkshire, England.³ She was the daughter of George Baines. In the census of 30 March 1851 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Baines Sarah was a scholar living with her parents and five siblings.⁴ She married Joseph Geldart in 1858 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Maison Dieu, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Geldart.⁶ She married John Greathead, son of Bartholemew Greathead and Margaret Walker, 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.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁸ 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.⁹ Sarah was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Palace Yard, Darlington, Durham, England.¹⁰ 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.^11,12

     Elenor Garthwaite was born in 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, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.⁹ In the census in North View, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.¹⁰ Her husband Thomas died on 21 October 1923 in St Helens, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, aged 64.^11,12 The Probate on his estate was received by Ellen in Durham on 9 January 1925.¹² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Elenor was listed as living at 4 Cross Row, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.¹³ Elenor died in 1952 in Durham, England.¹⁴

     George Geldart was born about 1862 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Joseph Geldart and Sarah Baines. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Darlington, Durham, England, 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

     Joseph Geldart was born about 1835 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹ He married Sarah Baines, daughter of George Baines, in 1858 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.² Joseph was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Maison Dieu, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Joseph was a stone mason living with his wife and young daughter.³ 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 in Darlington, Durham, England, 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, 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 in Darlington, Durham, England, 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 John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 14 Beaumont Street, Darlington, Durham, England, John was a cartman at mineral water manufactory living with his wife and son in their three roomed home.⁸ John died in 1917 in Sedgefield, Durham, England.⁹

     Robert Albert Greathead was born about 1873 in Darlington, Durham, England.¹ 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.² 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.³ 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.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 5 Corporate Road, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as a boarder of Thomas and Harriet Bell and their family. There were two other boarders in the household living in the seven roomed home. Robert was a crane driver at the Forgeworks.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 8 Corporation Road, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the boarder of Thomas Bell Robert was a crane driver.⁶ He married Harriett Vasey in 1921 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁷ Robert was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 8 Corporation Road, Darlington, Durham, England, Robert was a crane driver at the Darlington Forge Company but was out of work. He was living with his wife and step children with two boarders.⁸ Robert died in 1938 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁹

     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 Her husband John died on 1938 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Rosa was listed as living at 21 Thoresby Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.⁸ Rosa died in 1945 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.⁹

     Middleton Greathead was born on 15 October 1819 in Littleburn Farm, New Brancepath, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Greathead and Mary ...^3,1 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 proprieters, Messrs Wm and Robert Thompson, giving him a responsibility which his efficient discharge of his duties fully merited. When the paper was sold to Mr Henry King Spark. Middleton gave up his managership, and for a short 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 1,061.² 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 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 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.^11,3 His wife Margaretta died on 26 May 1888 in Darlington, Durham, England.^12,1,13 Middleton 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.^14,15,2 Middleton was buried on 2 February 1899 in West Cemetery, Stokesley, Durham, England, his grave stone found in Section B Row 1 Headstone number 2 reads: In Affectionate Remembrance of MIDDLETON GREATHEAD of Darlington who died 30 Jan 1899 in his 80th year. An honest man here lies at rest. Also of MARGARETTA his beloved wife who died 26 May 1888 aged 69 years and is interred at Stokesley Blessed are the pure in heart. Also MARY MARGARETTA ALLISON wife of JOHN ALLISON and only child of the above who died 21 May 1921 Aged 67 years. Careful and troubled about many things.^2,13,16 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.¹⁵

     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, Stokesley, 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 Margaretta died on 26 May 1888 in Darlington, Durham, England.^9,1,10 Margaretta was buried in Stokesley, Yorkshire, England, She is remembered on the stone on her husbands grave which reads: In Affectionate Remembrance of MIDDLETON GREATHEAD of Darlington who died 30 Jan 1899 in his 80th year. An honest man here lies at rest. Also of MARGARETTA his beloved wife who died 26 May 1888 aged 69 years and is interred at Stokesley Blessed are the pure in heart. Also MARY MARGARETTA ALLISON wife of JOHN ALLISON and only child of the above who died 21 May 1921 Aged 67 years. Careful and troubled about many things.^10,11

     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, Stokesley, 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 John Allison in 1901 in Darlington, Durham, England.¹⁰ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 1 Woodlands Terrace, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Allison.¹¹ Mary died on 21 May 1921 in Darlington, Durham, England.^12,13 Mary was buried in West Cemetery, Darlington, Durham, England, She shares a gravestone Section B Row 1 Headstone number 2 with her father which reads: In Affectionate Remembrance of MIDDLETON GREATHEAD of Darlington who died 30 Jan 1899 in his 80th year. An honest man here lies at rest. Also of MARGARETTA his beloved wife who died 26 May 1888 aged 69 years and is interred at Stokesley Blessed are the pure in heart. Also MARY MARGARETTA ALLISON wife of JOHN ALLISON and only child of the above who died 21 May 1921 Aged 67 years. Careful and troubled about many things.¹³ Her husband John died on 1941 in Darlington, Durham, England.¹⁴

     William Greathead was baptised 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 On 26 October 1841 William signed up as a Private in the 12th Foot in Leeds. He served 3 years in the Cape of Good Hope, a further 8 years in Mauritius and a final 7 years in the Cape of Good Hope before being discharged unfit for duties of a soldier on 29 August 1860. He had acute pleuritis and pulmonary disease. Private 1808 William Greathead was declared to have bad conduct having not achieved one good conduct badge. He was tried 5 times by Court Martial and entered 55 times in the Regimental deformers book.⁵ 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.⁶ William and Isabell witnessed after the banns had been read, the wedding ceremony of George Smith and Ann Woodward on 22 May 1864 at Christ Church in West Hartlepool.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Brown Jug, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as a boarder William was listed as married and a Chelsea Pensioner he was boarding with Thomas B Plews a beerhouse keeper and his wife Isabel. William's wife Isabel is staying with her parents.⁸ William and Isabell witnessed after the banns had been read, the wedding ceremony of Robert Porritt and Ann Smith on 19 September 1875 at Christ Church in West Hartlepool.⁹ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 39 Charlotte Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, William was a Chelsea pensioner. William and Jane (think this should have read Isabel) had a boarder called J Johnson who was a widower aged 84 born Morton, Durham.¹⁰ William died on 28 October 1888 in Workhouse, Throston, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 64 from Phthisis. The death was certified by T G Ainsley. The informant was J Mason as Master of Throston Workhouse.¹¹

     Josceline Reginald Heber-Percy was born on 2 August 1880.¹ He married Katharine Louisa Victoria Percy, daughter of Algernon Malcolm Arthur Percy and Victoria Frederica Caroline Edgcumbe, on 15 September 1904.¹

     John Greathead was baptised on 28 April 1826 in St Mary, Staindrop, Durham, England, John's father was described as a labourer.^3,4 He was born on 28 April 1826 in Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England.^1,2,5 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.⁶ He married Jane Day in 1849 in St Helens, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.^7,5 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.⁸ On 1 May 1856 there was a boiler explosion at West Auckland Colliery when one man died. John was a blacksmith and reported at the Inquest hearing that he had repaired the exploded boiler five years ago, by putting six plates into the bottom, over the fire, and had done no considerable repairs to it since that time.⁹ 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.¹⁰ 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.¹¹ 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.¹² His wife Jane died on 7 October 1883 in Auckland, Durham, England, aged 58.^4,13,2,14 John died in 1890 in Auckland, Durham, England.¹⁵

     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, Bishop 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 Jane died on 7 October 1883 in Auckland, Durham, England, aged 58.^9,10,2,11 Jane was buried in St Helen's Churchyard, Auckland, Durham, England, in plot 72 with her children Mary, Jane and William.^9,12,13,11

     Jane Greathead was born on 3 July 1857 in Auckland, Durham, England.^1,2 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.³ 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.⁴ Jane died on 17 June 1878 in West Auckland, Durham, England, aged 20.^5,6,7 Jane was buried in St Helen's Churchyard, Auckland, Durham, England, in plot 72 with her mother and siblings Mary and William.^5,8,9,7

     Harry Greathead was born in 1871 in St Helens, Bishop 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, daughter of Thomas Appleyard, on 24 December 1895 in St Mary the Virgin, Hunslet, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Greathead, his uncle and Mary Ann Nicholson who signed with her mark. Harry was a joiiner and stated his father was John a blacksmith, this was infact his grandfather. Harry and Eliza both gave their address as Sturdy Street.^6,7,8,9 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 living with his wife.¹⁰ Harry was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 28 Darfield Crescent, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, Harry was a joiner living with his wife and daughter in their four roomed home.¹¹ 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.¹² Harry died on 22 December 1940 in Undercliffe, New South Wales, Australia, the anniversary of his death appeared in the The Sydney Morning Herald of 22 December 1941.^13,14 Harry was buried in Woronora Cemetery, Woronora, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, in Wall of Mem 2GG 0076.^14,15

     Elizabeth Hyde was born in 1855 in Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^3,4 She was the daughter of Henry Hyde.⁵ She married Samuel F Greathead, son of Peter Greathead and Frances Turley, on 29 March 1875 in St Paul, Tipton, Staffordshire, England, after the banns had been read. Samuel was a bellows maker. The ceremony was witnessed by John Cartwright Greathead Samuel's brother and Emily Hyde.^6,5,7,8,9 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 98 Kent Street, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Samuel F Greathead.¹⁰ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 29 Walton Street, Bristol, Somerset, England, she was listed as the wife of Samuel F Greathead.¹¹ Elizabeth died in 1900 in Bristol, Somerset, England.¹²