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     Walter George Greathead was born in 1849 in Hull, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Featherstone Greathead and Sophia Charlotte Swindon. In the census of 7 April 1851 at Bradbury Cottage, Isleworth, Middlesex, England, he was listed as the son of Featherstone Greathead.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 219 City Road, Finsbury, London, England, he was listed as the son of Featherstone Greathead Walter was a scholar.⁵ He married Amelia Eliza Booth, daughter of Charles Henry Booth and Amelia Sophia Lemaitre, in 1870 in Shoreditch, London, England.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the son in law of Charles Henry Booth Walter was a warehouseman.⁷ Walter was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Greyhound Road, 6 Edwin Terrace, Fulham, London, England, He was a labourer.⁸ Walter was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Albert Terrace, Tottenham, London, England, He was a painter.⁹ Walter was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 119 Chelmsford, Walthamstow, Essex, England, He was a house decorator.¹⁰ Walter and Amelia travelled with their children to Montreal aboard the ship Vancouver, landing at Quebec in Canada. Walter and his sons Percy and Sydney were described as labourers, and daughter Lucy a servant. The ship arrived on 19 August.^11,12 He died on 16 January 1909 in Ontario, Canada.¹³

     Amelia Eliza Booth was born on 26 August 1851 in Islington, London, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Charles Henry Booth and Amelia Sophia Lemaitre. In the census of 7 April 1861 in 15 Paradise Terrace, Islington, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Booth Amelia was a scholar.⁴ She married Walter George Greathead, son of Featherstone Greathead and Sophia Charlotte Swindon, in 1870 in Shoreditch, London, England.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 45 Canonbury Road, Islington, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Henry Booth.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Greyhound Road, 6 Edwin Terrace, Fulham, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Walter George Greathead.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Albert Terrace, Tottenham, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Walter George Greathead.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 119 Chelmsford, Walthamstow, Essex, England, she was listed as the wife of Walter George Greathead.⁹ Walter and Amelia travelled with their children to Montreal aboard the ship Vancouver, landing at Quebec in Canada. Walter and his sons Percy and Sydney were described as labourers, and daughter Lucy a servant. The ship arrived on 19 August.^10,11 Her husband Walter died on 16 January 1909 in Ontario, Canada.¹² She died on 16 January 1912 in West Hamilton, Wentworth, Ontario, Canada, aged 60 from chronic endocarditis and Myocarditis, she had been ill for three weeks.¹³

     Albert Edward Clifford Greathead was born in 1872 in St Lukes, Holborn, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Walter George Greathead and Amelia Eliza Booth. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Greyhound Road, 6 Edwin Terrace, Fulham, London, England, he was listed as the son of Walter George Greathead.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Albert Terrace, Tottenham, London, England, he was listed as the son of Walter George Greathead.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 119 Chelmsford, Walthamstow, Essex, England, he was listed as the son of Walter George Greathead Albert was a bricklayer labourer. He was totally deaf and his speech was paralised.⁵ He married Elsie Maud Halle, daughter of Samuel Brown Halle and Eliza Collins, on 10 October 1903 in St Saviour, Walthamstow, Essex, England, R L Allwork married them after the banns had been read. The ceremony was withnessed by Walter George Greathead the groom's father and Juanita Isabella Williams, the bride's sister. Both bride and groom gave their address as 109 Acacia Road. Albert worked as a decorator like his father Walter.^6,7 Albert and Elsie together with their son sailed steerage on SS Southwark from Liverpool to Quebec in Canada arriving on 5 October 1907. Albert was listed as a labourer.^2,8 In 1908 Albert was listed as a decorator on the birth register of his son Cecil.⁹ Albert was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 June 1911 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.¹⁰

     Florence Amy Greathead was born in 1875 in St Lukes, Holborn, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Walter George Greathead and Amelia Eliza Booth. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Greyhound Road, 6 Edwin Terrace, Fulham, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Walter George Greathead.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Albert Terrace, Tottenham, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Walter George Greathead.⁴ She married Edward Thomas Cunningham, son of Edward Cunningham, on 22 September 1895 in St Saviours Church, Walthamstow, Essex, England, Herbert T Maitland married them after banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Walter George Greathead, the bride's father and Matilda Alice Miller. Both bride and groom gave their address as 43 Cambridge Road. Edward worked as a miller.^5,1 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 49 Netby Road, Walthamstow, Essex, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Thomas Cunningham.⁶ Edward and his family sailed from Liverpool on the ship Cambroman arriving in Portland Maine on 28 April 1901. Florence's brother Walter was also aboard the same ship.⁷

     Walter John Greathead was born on 11 April 1880 in Westminster, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Walter George Greathead and Amelia Eliza Booth. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Greyhound Road, 6 Edwin Terrace, Fulham, London, England, he was listed as the son of Walter George Greathead.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Albert Terrace, Tottenham, London, England, he was listed as the son of Walter George Greathead.⁴ Walter signed on for 12 years and seems to have been invalided out in September 1999. I believe his first trip commenced on 15 October 1997. He was described as five foot two inches tall, with dark hair, grey eyes and fair complexion. His service number was 196072 and gave his occupation as a gardener. His gave his birth date as 11 April 1880 presumably to get accepted into the service

When time permits I will add the details of the ships on which he served.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 49 Netby Road, Walthamstow, Essex, England, he was listed as the boarder of Edward Thomas Cunningham in the household of his sister and brother in law Edward and Florence Cunningham. He was a zinc workers labourer.⁶ Walter sailed from Liverpool on the ship Cambroman arriving in Portland Maine on 28 April 1901. It would seem that his friend Frederick B Priestley followed on the Friesland arriving on 7 April 1903. He was aged 26 years 10 months. Onboard the same ship was his sister Florence and her family.^7,8

     Eugene Charles Greathead C E was born on 24 March 1848 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, His father registered his birth on 24 March 1848 with Samuel Sharman Broome Registrar.^2,3,1,4 He was the son of James Thomas Greathead and Ann Astle. He was baptised on 4 June 1848 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England.^5,6 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Church Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of James Thomas Greathead.^1,7 In the census of 7 April 1861 in High Street, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, he was listed as the son of James Thomas Greathead Eugene was a scholar.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 130 Great Suffolk Street, St George the Martyr, Southwark, London, England, he was listed as the boarder Eugene was an engineering clerk.⁹ He married Elizabeth Sophia Worville, daughter of John Worville and Elizabeth Hands, on 5 March 1874 in St Johns Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, Elizabeth age 25 married Eugene age 26 by Arthur A Davidson after the banns had been read on 15th and 22 February and 1 March in St George, The Martyr, Wandsworth and in Lowestoft. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Small and Mary Lane.

There was an entry in the local paper, it read:Marriage - One of the most crowded assemblages at a wedding we ever witnessed in Lowestoft took place at St John's Church yesterday (Thursday) on the occasion of the marriage of Mr Eugene Charles Greathead, C E to Elizabeth Sophia Worville of Lowestoft, niece of Captain Small, French Vice Consul &c &c. The ceremony was performed by the Rev A Davidson. The bride was given away by Captain Small. Mr I S Reading played Mendelssohn's Wedding March, and a number of other voluntaries on the organ. The Bride wore a dress of white net, trimmed with white satin, veil, and carried orange blossoms. The Bridesmaids, five in number, wore dresses of white muslin trimmed with pink &c. The wedding equipages were supplied by Mr H Gage. There was a gorgeous display of bunting on the Royal Hotel flagstaff, on the flagstaffs near the harbour and in several parts of the town. An Austrian vessel which left the harbour in the morning was also gay with bunting in honour of the event. The presents to the bride were numerous and costly and included a time piece, two card trays, a doxen silver knives and forks, three silver cruet stands, handsomely bound Bible and Prayer Book presented by the teachers of St Johns Sunday School; (now with Claud and Maurine Greathead) silver fish slice and fork, silver biscuit box, silver egg-stand, silver toast-rack, pair of sugar tongs, inkstand, pair of candlesticks, magnificent pair of vases, teapot and several other useful and handsome articles, forwarded to their future abode. Eugene was an engineer.^1,10,11,12 Eugene was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Lots Road, Chesham Terrace, Chelsea, London, England, clerk in the Cooperative Society.¹³ Eugene was an accountant and land agent in Moorgate Street Chambers, 30a Moorgate Street in 1884.¹⁴ Eugene was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Ravenscourt Gardens, Hammersmith, London, England, Eugene was an accountant.¹⁵ Eugene of Sutton Courtney was fined 1 shilling with 4 shillings costs for riding a tricycle without a light during prohibited hours on 7 November 1894.¹⁶ Eugene was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 7 Brackley Terrace, Chiswick, London, England, Eugene was a Mercentile clerk.¹⁷ He was a Canvasser of London Chamber of Commerce in 1911. Eugene was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 7 Brackley Terrrace, Chiswick, Brentford, London, England, Eugene was a contractor for the London Chamber of Commerce living with his wife and three of their children in a five roomed home.¹⁸ His wife Elizabeth died on 11 April 1911 in 7 Brackley Terrace, Chiswick, London, England, aged 62 She died from a rupture of vessel on brain. There was an inquest held after post mortem. A certificate was received from the informant W B Gordon Hogg, Coroner for Middlesex. Her death was registered 13 Apr 1911 in Chiswick by H S Baker th Registrar.^19,1 He died on 5 April 1926 in Ratcliffe Infirmary, St Giles and St John, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, aged 78 Carconoma of bladder 3 weeks, broncho-pneumonia; Certified by R G Anderson MB Informant V Stubbings in attendance Registered 7 Apr 1926 at St Clement, Headington, Oxon by George Luck (Registrar).^20,1

     Bessie writes a letter to all her children; the envelope is addressed to Harold and is to be opened after her death. She states that she is losing her eyesight and she knows her end is near. She thanks them for their care and love and leaves Daisy in charge of her possessions. She wishes to see Connie and Bessie married; and refers to a "Clandestine relationship" that Bessie has as it appears that Elizabeth Sophia hasn't seen the man of her daughter Bessie's choice but hopes that it will be all right before she passes away. She then bids them farewell in life and death. Elizabeth Sophia Worville was born on 15 March 1849 in 35 St Johns Street, St Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, The birth was registered by her mother on 13 April 1849. Signed by Richard Wood Registrar.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of John Worville and Elizabeth Hands. She was baptised on 11 April 1849 in St Giles, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.² She was Sunday school teacher in 1874 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England. She married Eugene Charles Greathead C E, son of James Thomas Greathead and Ann Astle, on 5 March 1874 in St Johns Church, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, Elizabeth age 25 married Eugene age 26 by Arthur A Davidson after the banns had been read on 15th and 22 February and 1 March in St George, The Martyr, Wandsworth and in Lowestoft. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Small and Mary Lane.

There was an entry in the local paper, it read:Marriage - One of the most crowded assemblages at a wedding we ever witnessed in Lowestoft took place at St John's Church yesterday (Thursday) on the occasion of the marriage of Mr Eugene Charles Greathead, C E to Elizabeth Sophia Worville of Lowestoft, niece of Captain Small, French Vice Consul &c &c. The ceremony was performed by the Rev A Davidson. The bride was given away by Captain Small. Mr I S Reading played Mendelssohn's Wedding March, and a number of other voluntaries on the organ. The Bride wore a dress of white net, trimmed with white satin, veil, and carried orange blossoms. The Bridesmaids, five in number, wore dresses of white muslin trimmed with pink &c. The wedding equipages were supplied by Mr H Gage. There was a gorgeous display of bunting on the Royal Hotel flagstaff, on the flagstaffs near the harbour and in several parts of the town. An Austrian vessel which left the harbour in the morning was also gay with bunting in honour of the event. The presents to the bride were numerous and costly and included a time piece, two card trays, a doxen silver knives and forks, three silver cruet stands, handsomely bound Bible and Prayer Book presented by the teachers of St Johns Sunday School; (now with Claud and Maurine Greathead) silver fish slice and fork, silver biscuit box, silver egg-stand, silver toast-rack, pair of sugar tongs, inkstand, pair of candlesticks, magnificent pair of vases, teapot and several other useful and handsome articles, forwarded to their future abode. Eugene was an engineer.^2,5,6,7 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Lots Road, Chesham Terrace, Chelsea, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Eugene Charles Greathead C E.⁸ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Ravenscourt Gardens, Hammersmith, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Eugene Charles Greathead C E.⁹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 7 Brackley Terrace, Chiswick, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Eugene Charles Greathead C E.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 7 Brackley Terrrace, Chiswick, Brentford, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Eugene Charles Greathead C E.¹⁰ She died on 11 April 1911 in 7 Brackley Terrace, Chiswick, London, England, aged 62 She died from a rupture of vessel on brain. There was an inquest held after post mortem. A certificate was received from the informant W B Gordon Hogg, Coroner for Middlesex. Her death was registered 13 Apr 1911 in Chiswick by H S Baker th Registrar.^11,2 She was buried on 13 April 1911 in Chiswick grave no 310M C, London, England.²

     Ada Elizabeth Greathead was born on 11 April 1880 in 20 Walton Crescent, St Thomas, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, Registered by George Brunner (Registrar).^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Eugene Charles Greathead C E and Elizabeth Sophia Worville. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Lots Road, Chesham Terrace, Chelsea, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Eugene Charles Greathead C E.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Ravenscourt Gardens, Hammersmith, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Eugene Charles Greathead C E.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 3/4/5 Queens Gardens, Margate, Kent, England, Bessie was listed as the servant at the hotel working as a needlewoman.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 9/10 Bedford Place, St Giles, London, England, she was listed as one of the housekeepers assisting in the hotel business. The hotel proprietors were Fritz and Fredgie Wolff.⁷ She married Lionel Upperton Grace, son of Alfred Fitzwalter Grace and Emily ..., in 1912 in Brentford, London, England, Lionel was an architect.⁸ Her husband Lionel died on 1948 in Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England.^2,9 Bessie was a gracious and very lovely lady. Constance paid frequent visits to her favourite sister during 1950's.² She died on 29 December 1958 in Sevenoaks Hospital, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, aged 78.^2,10 She was buried on 5 January 1959 in Putney Vale Crematorium, Putney Vale, London, England.²

     Thomas Paul Greathead was born on 12 March 1828 in Erith, Kent, England.^3,4,5 He was the son of John Greathead and Sarah Hyenday.² He was baptised on 27 April 1828 in Erith, Kent, England.² In the census of 6 June 1841 in Erith, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.⁶ In the census of 7 April 1861 he was listed as a sailor in the Royal Navy aboard HMS Sharpshooter at Point Padron on the River Congo off the West Coast of Africa.⁷ He married Emma Stocker, daughter of George Seaman and Johanna ..., in 1866 in Whitechapel, London, England, Thomas was Emma's second husband.⁸ Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1871 in 9 Well Street, Whitechapel, London, England, Thomas was the cook on HMS Tenco and also appears on the listing for HMS Juno.⁹ Thomas served as the ships cook on Juno from 1 January 1873 to 14 June 1873, at the Barracks from 15 June 1873 to 16 December 1873 when I believe he served on a ship called possibly the Duncan from 17 December 1873 to 20 April 1874.

He was described as five foot seven and a half inches high, with black hair, dark eyes and a dark complexion. He had a crucifiction mark on his left arm and was pitted with small px marks.⁵ Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Mary Ann Street, St George in the East, London, England, Thomas was a Board of Trade porter.¹⁰ He was described as an Officer for the Board of Trade on his son Thomas' marriage certificate in 1884.¹¹ Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Robin Hood Drive, Bromley, London, England, Thomas was a messenger for the Board of Trade.¹² He died in 1900 in Poplar, London, England.^13,14

     Emma Seaman was born in 1831 in Whitechapel, London, England.^1,3,2,4 She was the daughter of George Seaman and Johanna ... In the census of 30 March 1851 at 9 Well Street, Whitechapel, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Seaman.⁵ She married James Stocker in 1851 in St Geo Southwark, London, England, James was Emma's first husband.⁶ Her husband James died on before 1861.⁷ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 9 Well Street, Whitechapel, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Hannah Seaman Emma was a seamstress.⁸ She married Thomas Paul Greathead, son of John Greathead and Sarah Hyenday, in 1866 in Whitechapel, London, England, Thomas was Emma's second husband.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 9 Well Street, Whitechapel, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Paul Greathead.¹⁰ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Mary Ann Street, St George in the East, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Paul Greathead.¹¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Robin Hood Drive, Bromley, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Paul Greathead.¹² Emma was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 12 Prestage Buildings, Poplar, London, England, Emma was a widow.⁴ She died in 1902 in Poplar, London, England.¹³

     Edward Harris was born on 1 January 1777 in Uddens, Wimborne, Dorset, England, Edward was the third son.^1,2 He was the son of John Harris and Mary Greathed.² Edward's Godmother was his Aunt Sarah.³ Edward assumed the name and arms of Greathed by Royal Sign Manual, served on the personal staff of the Marquis of Huntly, commanding the forces in Scotland. This was as requested in the will of his uncle Edward Greathed who died in 1803.² He married Mary Elizabeth Glyn, daughter of Richard Carr Glyn, on 12 August 1811 in St George Hanover Square, London, England, after a marriage licence was issued on 12 August 1811.^4,5,6 I believe the Mr and Mrs Greathed mentioned in the book "The Waterloo Ball" by Sir William Fraser (London 1897) attending the famous ball given by the Duke of Richmond on 15 June 1815 in Brussels are Edward and Mary Greathed. Wellington and most of the army top brass attended the ball. Whilst the ball was in full swing news arrived confirming that Napoleon and his army were advancing into Belgium, which led to the battle of Waterloo three days later. Legend has it that Wellington and his chiefs of staff hurried away straight to the British Army, many not having time to change out of their dancing shoes before engaging with the enemy. The event is commemorated in Byron's poem, "The Eve of Waterloo."⁷ He died on 1 December 1840 in Paris, France, aged 63 His death was registered in Marylebone register office.^8,5,9,10 The will of Edward was proved on 21 September 1841 in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury. He had written his will in February 1830 stating that he was late of Uddens in the County of Dorset, now living in Paris, and appointed his wife Mary Elizabeth as his sole executrix. He said that his wife should be the guardian of their children until such time as their eldest son Edward attain the age of twenty-one when they together should assume the joint guardianship. He left all his all his estate and effects to his wife.¹¹ There is a monument to Edward and Mary in Hampreston Church.¹⁰

     Alfred Benjamin Greathead was born in 1869 in Aldgate, London, England.^2,3 He was the son of Thomas Paul Greathead and Emma Seaman. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 9 Well Street, Whitechapel, London, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Paul Greathead Alfred was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Mary Ann Street, St George in the East, London, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Paul Greathead Alfred was a scholar.⁵

     Gertrude Greathead was born on 6 September 1855 in 2 Lesnes Cottages, High Street, Erith, Kent, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Mary Anne Victoria Greathead. In the census of 7 April 1861 in High Street, Dartford, Kent, England, she was listed as the grand daughter of John Greathead.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 27 Eastside, Bethnal Green, London, England, she was listed as a domestic servant.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in St Mary Cray, Kent, England, she was listed as a general servant.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1891 in High Street, St Mary Cray, Kent, England, she was listed as the servant of the Snelling family. She was a domestic cook.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Derry Downs, St Mary Cray, Kent, England, she was listed as a domestic cook to the Snelling family.⁸ Gertrude was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Albert Road, St Mary Cray, Bromley, Kent, England, she was working as a general domestic servant. She was living on her own in a one room appartment.⁹ She died in 1945 in Bromley, Kent, England.¹⁰

     Joseph James Greathead was born on 3 November 1823 in Otley, Yorkshire, England.^1,6,3 He was the son of Joseph James Greathead and Sarah Dunstall.⁵ He was baptised on 4 January 1824 in All Saints, Otley, Yorkshire, England, his father was described as a tailor.^3,7,8 In the census of 6 June 1841 in High Street, Blue Town, Sheerness, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph James Greathead.^4,9 Joseph was 3rd engineer on the Bulldog from 24 February 1847 to 10 March 1848.¹⁰ He was promoted to Acting Assistant Engineer 3rd class and served on the ship Bulldog from 11 March 1848 to 16 April 1850. He then served from 17 April to 29 July 1850 onboard the ship Filyard. Three trips followed onbaord the ship Imaum from 30 July to 9 October 1852. The second he served as Assistant engineer 2nd class and the last as Assistant engineer 1st class. He then served on Rosamund from 10 October to 1 December.^11,10,12 Joseph was back onboard Fisgard from 2 December to 14 January 1853 and Argus 15 January to 10 July 1854.¹⁰ He married Eliza Waghorn, daughter of ... Waghorn, on 26 December 1852 in Sheppey, Sheerness, Kent, England, by William Day the Curate. Joseph was a Fleet Engineer. The ceremony was witnessed by Edward and Maria Waghorn. Joseph gave his address as 87 Ladbroke Grovw, Nottinghill, London.^3,13,4,14 He was acting Chief Engineer on his second trip onboard Argus on 11 July 1854 to 26 August 1856. On board Edinburgh from 27 August 1856 to 14 November 1856.¹⁰ Joseph was appointed Chief Engineer on 15 November 1856 and sailed on Edinburgh till 4 May 1857. This was follwed by back to back trips on Vesuvious, Fisgard, Cumberland, Agincourt, Pembroke until 7 January 1870.^15,10 In the census of 7 April 1861 in 4 Chapel Street, Sheerness, Kent, England, he was listed as the brother in law of Edward Waghorn Joseph was a Chief Engineer in the Royal Navy and would normally be on board the Cumberland.¹⁶ He had a small break from 7 January 1870 to 14 March 1870 before he served on Terror until 20 June, the on Pembroke until 8 August 1873. After a short leave he served his last time on Duncan from 11 October 1874 to 10 July 1877 when he retired on the payment of £400 per year.¹⁰ Joseph was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in New Road, 10 Newton Terrace, St Margaret, Rochester, Kent, England, Joseph was a Chief Engineer Royal Navyon the retired list.¹⁷ Joseph was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 158 Lancaster Road, Kensington, London, England, Joseph was a Chief Engineer Royal Navy on the retired list.¹⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 87 Ladbroke Grove, Kensington, London, England, he was listed as the visitor of Joseph Ernest Bullock Joseph was a Fleet engineer in the Royal Navy.⁶ His wife Eliza died on 26 November 1905 in 87 Ladbroke Grove, Nottinghill, London, England.^19,20 He received probate on 11 December 1905 in London on his wife's estate. Joseph was listed as a retired naval officer.²⁰ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 87 Ladbroke Grove, Kensington, London, England, he was listed as the father in law of Joseph Ernest Bullock Joseph was a Retired Fleet Engineer in the Royal Navy.²¹ He died in 1917 in St Leonards on Sea, Sussex, England.^3,22

     Eliza Waghorn was born about 1823 in Sheerness, Kent, England.^4,1 She was the daughter of ... Waghorn. She married Joseph James Greathead, son of Joseph James Greathead and Sarah Dunstall, on 26 December 1852 in Sheppey, Sheerness, Kent, England, by William Day the Curate. Joseph was a Fleet Engineer. The ceremony was witnessed by Edward and Maria Waghorn. Joseph gave his address as 87 Ladbroke Grovw, Nottinghill, London.^3,5,6,7 In the census of 7 April 1861 in 4 Chapel Street, Sheerness, Kent, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Edward Waghorn.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 9 Victoria Terrace, Maine Town, Sheerness, Kent, England, Eliza is listed as wife not head, so presumably Joseph was away probably on the high seas! on the census night. Anna Waghorn aged six was a visitor on the night.⁹ Joseph was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in New Road, 10 Newton Terrace, St Margaret, Rochester, Kent, England, Joseph was a Chief Engineer Royal Navyon the retired list.¹⁰ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 158 Lancaster Road, Kensington, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph James Greathead.¹¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 87 Ladbroke Grove, Kensington, London, England, she was listed as the visitor of Joseph Ernest Bullock.¹² She died on 26 November 1905 in 87 Ladbroke Grove, Nottinghill, London, England.^13,14 She did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 11 December 1905 to Joseph, a retired naval officer in London. Her effects were valued at £106 2s 3d.¹⁴

     Joseph Arthur Waghorn Greathead was born on 13 October 1853 in Sheerness, Kent, England.^1,3,4 He was the son of Joseph James Greathead and Eliza Waghorn. He was baptised on 6 February 1854 in Wesleyan Chapel, Blue Town, Sheerness, Kent, England.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 4 Chapel Street, Sheerness, Kent, England, he was listed as the nephew of Edward Waghorn.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 9 Victoria Terrace, Maine Town, Sheerness, Kent, England, he was listed as the son. Joseph was enumerated as JA and worked as a solictors article at clerk.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in New Road, 10 Newton Terrace, St Margaret, Rochester, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph James Greathead Joseph was a solicitor in practice.⁷ He married Mary Ann Todhunter, daughter of Robert George Todhunter, on 16 July 1881 in St John the Evangalist, Brownswood Park, Finsbury Park, London, England, after a licence had been issued by G Birkett Latreille. The ceremony was witnessed by W and E Todhunter. Mary gave her address as 89 Wilberforce Road and Joseph was from Rochester. Joseph was described as a solicitor son of Joseph in the Royal Navy, and Marion (Mary Ann) elder daughter of R G Todhunter HM Customs, Sheerness.^2,8,9,10 Joseph was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 St Margaret Banks, Rochester, Kent, England, Joseph was a solicitor.¹¹ Joseph was a witness to the will of Sarah Ann Davidson who died in June 1893.¹² He died on 14 February 1893 in 10 The Banks, Rochester, Kent, England, aged 39.^2,13,14 The will of Joseph was proved on 13 March 1893 in London to Mary his widow. His effects were valued at £1489 12s 6d. It was resworn in May 1893 £1589 12s 6d.¹⁴

     Ada Eliza Greathead was born in 1862 in Sheerness, Kent, England.^3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of Joseph James Greathead and Eliza Waghorn. She was baptised on 19 March 1862 in Wesleyan Chapel, Blue Town, Sheerness, Kent, England.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 9 Victoria Terrace, Maine Town, Sheerness, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter Ada was enumerated as AE and was a scholar.⁸ In the census of 3 April 1881 in New Road, 10 Newton Terrace, St Margaret, Rochester, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph James Greathead.⁹ She married Joseph Ernest Bullock, son of Joseph Billingsley Bullock and Elizabeth Lawrence, on 11 January 1888 in Thanet, Kent, England, after the banns had been read on 18th and 25th December and 1 January 1888 in Saint Mark, Notting Hill and St James, Westgate on Sea.^10,2,11 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 87 Ladbroke Grove, Kensington, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Ernest Bullock.¹² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 87 Ladbroke Grove, Kensington, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Ernest Bullock Joseph was a doctor of medicine, The family had two domestic servants one of which was Beatrice A White aged 26.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 87 Ladbroke Grove, Kensington, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Ernest Bullock.¹³ In 1915 when Joseph and his wife heard the news that their son Arthur had died they were living at 86 West Hill, St Leonards on Sea, Sussex.¹⁴ Her husband Joseph died on 4 March 1921 in Northampton General Hospital, Northamptonshire, England, He was taken ill one night whilst working in the hospital. he had come out of retiremnet to assist the hospital during the indisposition of Dr J N Muriset, the chief medical officer. He had also covered for him during the war. He was admitted to the hospital suffering from pneumonia on the Wednesday and passed away the following Friday, his death being accelerated by cardiac failure.¹⁵ When Ada became ill she stayed with Charles Ede who was the local GP and son of her husband's great friends Charles and Emma. Charles was I believe at medical school with her husband Joseph.^16,17 She died on 7 October 1936 in Edencroft, Station Road, Bramley, Surrey, England, although she normally lived with her daughter in Cyprus Cottage. Her death was registered by E Burgess of Galen House, London Road, Guildford. She died from cerebral haemorrhage and chronic bronchial asthma.¹⁸ She was buried in 1936 in Bramley Cemetery, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, England.¹⁹ Ada, Gerald and Eva were buried in the grave in Bramley Cemetery, together with Beatrice Ann White who was a long time servant and affectionately called Nanny White. Beatrice died on 7 January 1944. She was an orphan born in 1875 in Paddington living in Mullers Orphan House in Bristol in 1891 before becoming the servant of the Bullock household.^19,20

     Sarah A Greathead was born about 1887 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 7 Connaught Rd, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the niece of Sarah Ann Raynor who was born about 1845 in Nottinghamshire, Sarah Greathead was a lace finisher. I am unsure whether this is the same lady as Sarah A Greathead ID 9315.²

     Albert French Greated was born on 27 March 1875 in 30 Roden Street, Islington, London, England, no father was recorded on the certificate. His mother was at the time in service at "Squerryes Court" Westerham, Kent and the Mistress there seemed to have found foster parents for Albert. It is believed that Albert was given his second forename of French after the street in which they lived, being French Street.^2,3,4 He was the son of Mary Louisa Greated.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Lodge Lane, Westerham, Kent, England, he was listed as a boarder of Robert Woodhams Albert was a nursechild and a scholar.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Lodge Lane, Westerham, Kent, England, he was listed as a boarder of Robert Woodhams Albert was wrongly listed on the census enumeration sheet as just Albert French. He was a grocers assistant.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 2 Erith Road, Crayford, Kent, England, he was listed as the boarder of Thomas Coolgate and his family, he was working as a grocers assistant.⁷ He married Isabel Rose Mulcare in 1901.⁸ Albert was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 62 Eglinton Road, Plumstead, Woolwich, London, England, Arthur was a Manager in a Grocers shop, his wife was assisting him. Their two children were at school. They lived in a five roomed home.⁹ His wife Isabel died on 1953 in Pancras, London, England.¹⁰ He died in 1969 in Woolwich, London, England.¹¹

     Douglas J Gordon married Joan Evelyn Podger in 1956 in Edmonton, London, England.¹

     Stephenson Greatheed was born on 13 October 1839 in Marylebone, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed and Margaret Stephenson. He was baptised on 1 November 1839 in Christ Church, Albany Street, Camden, London, England, he lived at 4 Stanhope Terrace and his father was a clerk.³ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Parliament Street, Westminster, London, England, he was listed as the son of Margaret Greatheed.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at 8 and 9 Montpelier Crescent, Brighton, Sussex, England, he was listed as a pupil.⁵ Stephenson entered Tonbridge School in 1852, staying on to go into the sixth form 1856-8.⁶ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Eton House, London Road, Tonbridge, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed Stephenson was a scholar of the Church.⁷ Stephenson was admitted to Corpus Christi College, Cambridge on 20 April 1858. He gained his B.A. in 1862; and his M.A. in 1865. He was ordained as deacon (Lichfield) 1863; then Priest, 1864; Curate of Brampton, in Derbyshire, 1863-6. Curate of Haywards Heath, in Sussex. Curate of Folkestone; Curate of Prestbury, in Gloucestershire (dates not recorded). Curate of Peasedown, in Somerset, 1880-3.^8,6 He married Emily Kemp Elwin, daughter of Thomas Wyatt and Elizabeth ..., on 28 January 1868 in St Andrew's Parish Church, Hove, Sussex, England, by licence. The ceremony was witnessed by Samuel Stephenson and Dorothea Greatheed. Both Stephenson and Emily signed their names. Emily was a widow and Stephenson a bachelor who worked as the clerk of Corringham.⁹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Newbuildings, Dunkerton, Somerset, England, he was listed as a boarder of George Gregory a coal miner and his wife Emily Gregory both aged 19 and both born in Midsomer Norton, Somerset. Also in the house was their son Alfred Albert Gregory aged 1month and born in Dunkerton, Somerset. Stephenson was the Assistant Curate of Peasdown St John and was listed as married. His wife is back in their home in Weston.¹⁰ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 23 Esta South?, Exeter, Devon, England, he was listed as the lodging with Stephenson was a married clerk on holy orders. His wife is listed in their home in Weston.¹¹ His wife Emily died on 1 February 1898 in "Villa Hope" Western Road, Bath, Somerset, England, aged 72.^12,13 Stephenson received probate on his first wife's estate on 23 April 1898 together with Rev Edward Symonds.¹⁴ He married Ellen Frances Davis, daughter of William Davis and Annica Elizabeth Bradford, on 11 April 1899 in All Saints, Axbridge, Somerset, England, Ellen was the second daughter of cap David the hon secretary of the Clifton Beagles. She lived at St Patrick's, Southside, Weston super Mare and was attended by three bridesmaids, Miss H David, Miss M Gill and Miss Daltry, the brother of the bridegroom officiated as bestman. The ceremony was performed by Rev E J Morris. An "at home" was held at St Patricks and late in the day the newly wedded couple left for Cornwall for their honeymoon. Ellen had been companion to Stephenson's wife before she died.^15,16 Stephenson was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Wardley, Church Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, England, Stevenson was a Clergyman, a Priest in the Church of England.¹⁷
Stephenson was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Wardley, Church Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, England, Stephenson was a clerk in holy orders living with his wife, niece Mary Davis and three servants in their twelve roomed home. Stephenson and Ellen had no children.¹⁸ He died on 11 September 1913 in Wardley, Church Lane, Chislehurst, Kent, England, aged 73.^19,14 He was buried in St Nicholas' churchyard, Chislehurst, Kent, England, His wife Ellen was buried later under the same gravestone.² The will of Stephenson was proved on 16 October 1913 in London to Ellen Frances Greatheed his widow. His effects were valued at £19,720 4s 7d.¹⁴

     William Greathead was born in 1854 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,3,4 He was the son of John Greathead and Susannah Ashford. In the census of 7 April 1861 in 277 Whellington Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead William wasa scholar.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 280 Fekmield Street West, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead William was a hairdresser.⁶ He married Ann Sophia Ellis in 1875 in Kings Norton, Warwickshire, England.^2,7 William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in No 47 Longmore Street, Kings Norton, Worcester, Worcestershire, England, William was a hairdresser.⁸ William's father died on 4 March 1888. He received administration on 20 November 1888 in Birmingham. He was listed as a hairdresser.⁹ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 57 Longmore Street, Kings Norton, Warwickshire, England, William was a hairdresser.¹⁰ William was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 5 Cosford Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, William was a hairdresser.¹¹ William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in London Stores, 27 Soho Street, Smethwick, Kings Norton, Warwickshire, England, William was a Publican Manager living with his wife and two of his children in a five roomed home.¹² His wife Ann died on 14 August 1924 in 27 Soho Street, Smethwick, Staffordshire, England.^2,13,9 William received administration on his wife's effects on 13 October 1925 in Lichfield. He was a publican.⁹ He died on 17 November 1928 in 27 Soho Street, Smethwick, Kings Norton, Worcestershire, England.^2,14,9 He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 19 September 1929 to his son William Henry Greathead a public house manager. His effects were £778 9s9d.⁹

     Ann Sophia Ellis was born about 1853 in Stourbridge, Staffordshire, England.^1,3 She married William Greathead, son of John Greathead and Susannah Ashford, in 1875 in Kings Norton, Warwickshire, England.^2,4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in No 47 Longmore Street, Kings Norton, Worcester, Worcestershire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 57 Longmore Street, Kings Norton, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in London Stores, 27 Soho Street, Smethwick, Kings Norton, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁷ She died on 14 August 1924 in 27 Soho Street, Smethwick, Staffordshire, England.^2,8,9 She did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 13 October 1925 in Lichfield to her husband William Greathead a publican. Her effects were valued at £341 13s 4d.⁹

     Sidney Arthur Greathead was born in 1877 in Balsall Heath, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2,4,5 He was the son of William Greathead and Ann Sophia Ellis. In the census of 3 April 1881 in No 47 Longmore Street, Kings Norton, Worcester, Worcestershire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 57 Longmore Street, Kings Norton, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead Arthur was a brass fitter.⁷ He married Florence Hannah Field in 1901 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 5 Cosford Street, Balsall Heath, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead Arthur was a barman.⁵ Sidney was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 171 Holyhead Road, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, Arthur was a Publican Manager and his wife Florence assisted him. His four children all went to school, one further child had died before 1911. The household also consisted of a general servant Elizabeth Mott. They all lived in a four roomed home.⁹ He died in May 1945 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁰ The Pub the Royal Oak was in Greathead hands for about 50 years.¹¹