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     William Henry Greathead was born in 1879 in Balsall Heath, Worcestershire, England.³ 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, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 57 Longmore Street, Kings Norton, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead William was a scholar.⁵ 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 William was a billiard marker.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in London Stores, 27 Soho Street, Smethwick, Kings Norton, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead William ws a barman.⁷ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 27 Soho Street, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead William was a barman working like his father for Mitchell and Butler.⁸ He married Annie Elizabeth Morris in 1930 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁹ Nelly Louisa Greathead died on 16 October 1929. The Administration of her estate was received by William her brother on 30 January 1930 a public house manager.¹⁰ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William was listed as living at 27 Soho Street, Smethwick, Staffordshire, England, with his wife Annie. With I assume their children Dorothy and John, their records are currently closed. William and Annie were Manager and Manageress of a Public House.¹¹ William died on 11 January 1946 in 27 Soho Street, Smethwick, Staffordshire, England.^2,12,10 The will of William was proved on 20 December 1946 in Birmingham to his widow Elizabeth and Dorothy Eveline Trussell, who was wife of Charles Leonard Trussell. His effects were valued at £1575.¹⁰

     Marguerite Edith Greated was born in 1879 in Islington, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Mary Louisa Greated. Marguerite died in 1886 in Islington, London, England.² Marguerite was buried on 2 February 1886 in Islington Cemetery, Islington, London, England.³

     Mercy Sivil was born about 1847 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹ She married Edwin Charles Greathead, son of George Greathead and Fanny Wilkinson, in 1875 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, Edwin Samuel.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 63 Bridge St West, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edwin Charles Greathead.³ Mercy was buried in May 1882 in Witton Cemetery, Moor Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁴ Mercy was buried on 18 May 1882 in Witton Cemetery, Moor Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, She was buried uin the same grave as her brother in law James Greathead. It would appear that the graves were moved on 23 December 1964.⁵ Mercy died on 18 May 1882 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^6,5

     Peter John Greathead was born on 22 October 1827 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of George Greathead and Fanny Wilkinson. He was baptised on 17 August 1829 in St Philip, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, the family lived in Suffolk Street and his father worked as a gun finisher.^3,2 In the census of 7 June 1841 in Water Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead.⁴ John married Sarah Ann Morris, daughter of Thomas Morris and Phoebe Morris, on 24 September 1849 in St Martin, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Greathead and Phoebe Morris. John gave his address as Tower Street and occupation as a brass founder. Sarah live in Water Street.^5,6 John was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at 11 Water Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, John was a brass founder living with his wife. His mother in law and two of her children lived in the same house but were enumerated as separate families.⁷ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 55 Howard Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, William was an optician, he was living with his wife, her mother, who was strangly enumerated as Jane and their children.⁸ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 109 Constitution Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, John was a furniture dealer.⁹ John was listed as a pawnboker in Traders and Professionals in Birmingham and Suburbs of 1878 and lived in 109 Constitution Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁰ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 108 and 109 Constitution Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, John was a pawnbroker.¹¹ His wife Sarah died on 12 March 1882 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^12,1 His daughter Elizabeth died on 12 May 1889.^13,14 John was a pawnbroker in Constitution Hill and appeared in June 1889 as a witness saying he had gone on Whit Monday to the Theatre Royal in Birmingham and witnessed a door and lock of the threatre being damaged.¹⁵ He received administration on 29 November 1889. He was listed as a pawnbroker and next of kin.¹⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 55 Soho Hill, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as a boarder of Mary Davies. John was a retired pawnbroker.¹⁶ He died on 29 December 1900 in 26 Stirling Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 73 The probate was granted in Birmingham on 15 January 1901.^17,14 John was buried in St Marys Cemetery, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, John was buried in the same grave as his daughters Emily and Elizabeth, his wife Sarah and her mother Phoebe.¹⁸ The will of John was proved on 15 January 1901 to his son John Thomas Greathead and his brother Thomas William Greathead. Both of them were jewellers. His effects were valued at £7743 6s 10d.¹⁴

     Sarah Ann Morris was born about 1832 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Morris and Phoebe ...³ Sarah married John Greathead, son of George Greathead and Fanny Wilkinson, on 24 September 1849 in St Martin, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Greathead and Phoebe Morris. John gave his address as Tower Street and occupation as a brass founder. Sarah live in Water Street.^4,5 In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the wife of John Greathead Sarah was a hand burnisher.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in 55 Howard Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 109 Constitution Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 108 and 109 Constitution Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁸ Sarah died on 12 March 1882 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^9,3 Sarah was buried in St Marys Cemetery, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Sarah was buried in the same grave as her daughters Emily and Elizabeth, her mother Phoebe and her husband John.¹⁰

     Elizabeth Phoebe Greathead was born in 1852 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.² She was the daughter of John Greathead and Sarah Ann Morris. She was baptised on 18 July 1852 in St George, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, her family lived in Buckingham Street and her father worked as a Mathematical Instrument maker.^3,4 In the census of 7 April 1861 in 55 Howard Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 109 Constitution Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 108 and 109 Constitution Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Elizabeth was a shop assistant.⁷ Elizabeth died on 12 May 1889 in Constitution Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^8,9 Elizabeth was buried in St Marys Cemetery, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Elizabeth was buried in the same grave as her sister Emily, her parents Sarah and John and her grandmother Phoebe.¹⁰ Elizabeth did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 29 November 1889 in Birmingham to her father John who was a pawnbroker. Her effects were valued at under £138 1s 5d.⁹

     John Thomas Greathead was born on 9 November 1860 in 48 Howard Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of John Greathead and Sarah Ann Morris. He was baptised on 9 December 1860 in St George, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, the family lived in Howard Street and her father was an optition.^3,4 In the census of 7 April 1861 in 55 Howard Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 109 Constitution Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 108 and 109 Constitution Hill, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead John was a jeweller.⁷ His father John died on 29 December 1900 aged 73.^8,9 He received probate on 15 January 1901 in Birmingham together with his uncle Thomas William Greathead. Both John and his uncle were jewellers.⁹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Molewyer, Victoria Road, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the boarder of Lucy Smith a widow living on her own means. John Roland Greathead was an estate agent - auctioneer.¹⁰
He married Catherine Marguerite Moyle, daughter of Samuel Hamlyn Moyle and Mary Ann H Godden, on 9 July 1903 in Kensington Parish Church, Kensington, London, England, They married after banns and the ceremony was witnessed by L Hamlyn Moyle, L A Muriel Moyle and M A H Moyle. John gave his address as 3 Campden Grove and gave his age as 39 years. I think this is a little short of his correct age, maybe he did not want the quite large age gap to appear larger. He also stated his occupation was a gentleman. Catherine gave her address as 86 Kensington Gardens Square.¹¹ He was Estate Agent in 1904. Roland was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Metchley, 5 Anchorage Road, Sutton Coldfield, Aston, Warwickshire, England, Roland was living by private means with his wife and son in their nine roomed home. They had a domestic servant called Edith Bate aged 24.¹² He died on 31 January 1939 in 635 Chester Road, Erdington, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 78 His death was registered under the name of Roland J although on the wills index he is listed as John Thomas.^13,9 The will of John was proved on 1 April 1939 in Birmingham to Midland Bank Executor and Trustee Co Ltd and Sydney Walter Collins who was an auctioneer. His effects were valued at £5351 12s 2d and resworn as £5151 12s 2d.⁹ Edge and Ellison of 5 Waterloo Street, Birmingham 2 were the solicitors for the executors of John Thomas Greathead. They placed a notice in the London Gazette of 28 April 1939 asking that any person havng any claims or demands against the estate apply in writing by 30 June 1939 after which they will proceed to distrbute the assets.¹⁴ Roland was buried in Sutton Coldfield Cemetery, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, his wife was later buried under the same gravestone.^15,16

     Catherine Sermon was born in 1841 in Yardley, Warwickshire, England.^1,3 She was the daughter of Jacob Sermon and Catherine ...¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Clump Cottages, Warwick Road, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Jacob Sermon.⁴ She married George Turner, son of Thomas Turner, on 28 May 1862 in Parish Church, Spilsby, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Sermon aand Mary Ann Hood. George ws a porter.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Warwick Road, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Jacob Sermon Catherine was listed as married and a laundress. I do not know where her husband was living. The boarder George Greathead later became her husband.⁶ She married George Greathead, son of Isaac Greathead and Ann Morrall, Although Catherine took George's name I am unsure whether they ever married.¹ Her husband George died on 1881 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.^1,7 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Court 8 No 15 South Road, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead.⁸ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 14 Court 2 House, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead Catherine was a laundress.⁹ Her husband George died on 1896 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁰ She was also known by the name of Katherine Greathead.¹ Katherine was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 63 3rd White Road, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Katherine was a widow and laundress.¹¹ Catherine died in 1908 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Catherine died under the name of Catherine Greathead.¹² Catherine was buried in July 1908 in Witton Cemetery, Moor Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹³

     John Turner was born on 26 June 1869 in Greet, Worcestershire, England, John's father was described as a labourer in the rolling mill.^1,2 He was the son of George Turner and Catherine Sermon. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Warwick Road, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the grandson of Jacob Sermon.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Court 8 No 15 South Road, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead John was a scholar.⁴

     Elizabeth Eliza Greathead was born in 1877 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Greathead and Catherine Sermon. She was baptised on 3 April 1877 in Christ Church, Sparkbrook, Warwickshire, England, it was a private ceremony. The family lived at 1 Court Henley Street and her father was a wire drawer. This was followed by a full baptism at Holy Trinity, Bordsley on 3 May 1877.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Court 8 No 15 South Road, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead Elizabeth was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 14 Court 2 House, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead Elizabeth was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 63 3rd White Road, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Katherine Greathead Elizabeth was a laundress.⁵ She witnessed the marriage of Ernest Isaac Richard Greathead and Ada Carter on 7 February 1904 in Christ Church, Sparkbrook, Warwickshire, England.⁶ She married Arthur Robert Belton, son of Robert Belton, on 19 March 1905 in Christ Church, Sparkbrook, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Thomas Turner and Cora Upton. Arthur was a carter, both Arthur and Elizabeth gave their address as 63 White Road.^7,8,9 Elizabeth died in 1947 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁰

     Ernest Isaac Richard Greathead was born on 19 October 1875 in Back 6 Henley Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, His father was described as a wire drawer.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of George Greathead and Catherine Sermon. He was baptised on 3 November 1875 in Holy Trinity, Bordesley, Warwickshire, England, the family were living in 6 Henley Street and his father was a wire drawer.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Court 8 No 15 South Road, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead Ernest was a scholar.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 14 Court 2 House, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead Ernest was an errand boy.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 63 3rd White Road, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Katherine Greathead Ernest was a brasshouseman.⁸ He married Ada Carter, daughter of Thomas Carter, on 7 February 1904 in Christ Church, Sparkbrook, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Frank Cooksey and Elizabeth Eliza Greathead. Ernest was a carter, both Ernest and Ada were living at 63 White Road.⁹ Ernest was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in No 3 Court 8 White Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Ernest was a castor in the metal rolling mills. He lived with his wife and two children in their four roomed home. They had a lodger, a single lady called Caroline Rock aged 80. The register suggests they had lost one child before 1911.¹⁰ Ernest was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 3 Bk of 42 White Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Ernest was iving with his wife and five of his children. William and Dolly Jackson were boarding with them. Ernest was a warehouseman with Messrs Nephew Allcock Street.¹¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ernest was listed as living at 3 Back 40 White Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his wife Ada. And their daughters Ada and Violet. Ernest was a brass scrap warerhouse worker.⁴ Ernest died in 1945 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹² Ernest was buried in December 1945 in Yardley Cemetery, Yardley Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹³

     Winifred Greathead was born on 11 September 1879 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of George Greathead and Catherine Sermon. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Court 8 No 15 South Road, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 14 Court 2 House, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead Winifred was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 63 3rd White Road, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Katherine Greathead Winifred was an advertiser for the Tablet Company.⁶ She married Isaac Yates in 1913 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Winifred was listed as living at 35 Pool Farm Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her husband Isaac. Isaac was an iron and steel polisher.⁸ Winifred died in 1971 in Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England.⁹

     Thomas William Greathead was born in 1842 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁴ He was the son of George Greathead and Fanny Wilkinson. In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the son of George Greathead Thomas was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Upper Tower Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead Thomas was a jeweller.⁶ He married Maria Underhill on 19 December 1863 in St Barthomew, Edgebaston, Staffordshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Henry Tomkins and Jane Underhill. Thomas was a jeweller.^7,8 Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at 446 Park Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Thomas was a goldsmith and jeweller.⁹ Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Graham Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Thomas was a master jeweller.¹⁰ Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 32 Wheeler Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Thomas was a gold jeweller.¹¹ His brother John died on 29 December 1900 aged 73.^12,13 He received probate on 15 January 1901 together with his nephew John Thomas Greathead. Both John and Thomas were jewellers.¹³ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 296 Burbury Street, Aston Manor, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Thomas was a manufacturing jeweller.¹⁴ Thomas died on 9 December 1909 in 29 Trafalgar Road, Moseley, Warwickshire, England.^15,13 Thomas was buried in December 1909 in Witton Cemetery, Moor Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁶ The will of Thomas was proved on 19 January 1910 by his sons Thomas an engraver and Frank a cabinet maker and Joseph William Davies a tool maker. His effects were valued at £3336 18s 4d.¹³

     Maria Underhill was born about 1844 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3 She married Thomas William Greathead, son of George Greathead and Fanny Wilkinson, on 19 December 1863 in St Barthomew, Edgebaston, Staffordshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Henry Tomkins and Jane Underhill. Thomas was a jeweller.^4,3 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 446 Park Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas William Greathead.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Graham Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas William Greathead.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 32 Wheeler Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas William Greathead.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of Thomas William Greathead.⁸ Her husband Thomas died on 9 December 1909 in 29 Trafalgar Road, Moseley, Warwickshire, England.^9,10 Maria was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 29 Trafalgar Road, Balsall Heath, Kings Norton, Warwickshire, England, Maria was living with her daughters and brother in law Edwin. The register completed by her daughter Elizabeth states she had lost three children before 1911. They lived in an eight roomed home.¹¹ Maria was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 29 Trafalgar Road, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, Maria was living with three of her daughters.¹² Maria was listed on the manifest of the Canadian Pacific railroad as the mother and next of kin of Thomas who was travelling with his wife Jane. Maria's address was given as 29 Trafalgar Road, Birmingham.¹³ Maria died in 1932 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁴ Maria was buried in October 1932 in Witton Cemetery, Moor Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁵

     Thomas William Greathead was born on 29 January 1865 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas William Greathead and Maria Underhill. He was baptised on 5 March 1865 in St George, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, the family lived in Brass Street, Hockley, his father was a jeweller.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 446 Park Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead Thomas was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Graham Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead Thomas was a gold engraver.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 32 Wheeler Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead Thomas was a fruiterer and a greengrocer.⁷ He married Jane Harwood in 1895 in West Bromwich Register Office, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.^3,8,9 Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 195 Burbury Street, Aston Manor, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Thomas was described as an engraver in metals.¹⁰ Thomas's father Thomas died on 9 December 1909. Probate was received on 19 January 1910 in London by Thomas an engraver, his brother Frank a cabinet maker and Joseph William Davies a tool maker.¹¹ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 115 Stamford Road, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, Thomas was a jewellery engraver living with his wife and two children, living in a six roomed home. On the return it states that they had three children, one of which had died.¹² Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 115 Stamford Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England, Thomas was a general labourer living with his wife and sons. He worked for F R Gomm at 124 Lyse Street in Birmingham.¹³ Thomas and Jane travelled with their son Thomas on SS Montclare leaving Liverpool on 27 September 1923. They left the Canadian Pacific ship at Montreal, Canada. Captain Webster was the Master of the ship which was carrying 1811 passengers. Thomas was listed as an engineer and his son Thomas a fitter.^3,14 Thomas was described on the Manifest of the Cleveland Pacific railroad when his son Harold travelled to Cleveland Ohio arriving in October 1923 Thomas' address was 115 Stanford Road, Birmingham. I think Thomas had already started his journey with the rest of the family following his son.¹⁵ Thomas and Jane are listed as arriving in Detroit, Michigan in October 1923 on Canadian Pacific Railroad. Thomas gave his mother Maria as next of kin, she was living at 29 Trafalgar Road, Birmingham. Jane gave her sister Betsey Smallwood of Parts Road, Birmingham. Thomas was described as an engraver.¹⁵ Thomas and Jane were listed again as travelling on the Canadian Pacific Railroad arriving in Detroit in November 1923. They gave their address as St Thomas.¹⁵ Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1930 in 12700 Coronade Avenue, Queens, New York, New Jersey, USA, Thomas was a labourer in auto manufactuing. He lived with his wife, son, daughter in law and grand daughter.¹⁶ Jane and Thomas are listed on the manifest dated 4 July 1933 as arriving then in Buffalo, New York. They gave their previous address as 12700 Coronada Avenue, Cleveland.¹⁵ His Social Security Number was 293-101-050.³ His wife Jane died on 4 October 1957 in Pontiac, Oakland, Michigan, USA.¹⁷ Thomas died in 1958 in USA.¹⁸ Thomas was buried in Lakeview Cemetery, Charleston, Oakland, Michigan, USA, Thomas and Jane are buried under the same gravestone.¹⁸

     Elizabeth Jane Greathead was born on 11 March 1867 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Thomas William Greathead and Maria Underhill. She was baptised on 7 April 1867 in St George, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, the family lived in Barr Street West and her father was a jeweller.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 446 Park Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead Elizabeth was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Graham Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead Elizabeth was a scholar.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 32 Wheeler Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead Elizabeth was a warehouse woman.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 296 Burbury Street, Aston Manor, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead Elebath was a jewellers clerk.⁸ She was also known by the name of Elebath J Greathead.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 29 Trafalgar Road, Balsall Heath, Kings Norton, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Maria Greathead Elizabeth completed the register for her mother, she was a shopkeeper jeweller.⁹ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 29 Trafalgar Road, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Maria Greathead Elizabeth and Lily were jewellery and fancy goods dealers at 167 Goach Street in Birmingham.¹⁰ Elizabeth received in Birmingham the Administration on the estate of her sister Hannah on 27 April 1937 who died on 12 January 1937.¹¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register she was listed as living at 61 Sherwood Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her sister Lily.⁴ She died on 4 June 1946 in Selly Oak Hospital, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 79 Her usual address was 61 Sherwood Road, Hail Green, Birmingham 29.^12,11 Elizabeth was buried in June 1946 in Witton Cemetery, Moor Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹³ The will of Elizabeth was proved on 14 October 1946 in Birminham to her sister Lily Greathead, her effects were valued at £3951 18s 7d.¹¹

     Hannah Maria Greathead was born on 19 February 1869 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of Thomas William Greathead and Maria Underhill. She was baptised on 21 March 1869 in St George, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, the family lived in New Summer Street and her father was a jeweller.^6,5 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 446 Park Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Graham Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead Hannah was a scholar.⁸ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 32 Wheeler Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead.⁹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 296 Burbury Street, Aston Manor, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead.¹⁰ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 29 Trafalgar Road, Balsall Heath, Kings Norton, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Maria Greathead.¹¹ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 29 Trafalgar Road, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Maria Greathead.¹² She died on 12 January 1937 in 61 Sherwood Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 67 Hannah did not marry.^13,14 Hannah was buried in January 1937 in Witton Cemetery, Moor Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁵ Hannah did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 27 April 1937 in Birmingham to Elizabeth Jane Greathead, her unmarried sister. Her effects were valued at £1951 10s 6d.¹⁴

     Albert Edward Greathead was born on 29 April 1871 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of Thomas William Greathead and Maria Underhill. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Graham Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead Albert was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 32 Wheeler Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead Albert was a machinist.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 9 Jason Street, Coventry, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the boarder Albert was a mechanical draughtsman.⁷ He married Gertrude Eleanor Lloyd, daughter of John James Lloyd, on 4 October 1906 in St Thomas, Coventry, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Daniel Lewis Lloyd and Emma Amelia Lloyd. Albert was a draughtsman and gave his address as 6 Regent Street. Gertrude gave hers as 2 Hertford Terrace.⁸ Albert was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 33 Mayfield Road, Coventry, Warwickshire, England, Albert was living with his wife and sister in law Emma Lloyd aged 44 in their six roomed home. Albert was a draughtsman in the motor trade. Emma was a shop assistant in fancy drapery.⁹ Albert was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 136 Bromyard Road, Hall Green, Smethwick, Warwickshire, England, Albert was a mechanical draughtsman working for Geo Goodman Ltd, Pin makers at 82 CarolineStreet in Birmingham.¹⁰ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Albert was listed as living at 12 Barton Lodge Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his wife Gertrude. Albert was a draughtsman - special pins and metal small wares. The couple had a retired housekeeper named Fanny Lloyd living with them, possibly Gertrude's sister.³ His wife Gertrude died on 21 June 1950 in 12 Barton Lodge Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 80.^11,12 Albert received administration in Birmingham, he was a retired draughtsman.¹² He died on 25 January 1953 in 19 Clarence Road, Moseley, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 81 Her usual address was 61 Sherwood Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 28.^13,12 His body was cremated in January 1953 in Lodge Hill Crematorium, Weoley Park Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁴ The will of Albert was proved on 10 March 1953 in Birmingham to his sisters Fanny Davies and Lily Greathead. His effects were valued at £7104 7s 7d.¹²

     Fanny Greathead was born in 1873 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^3,4 She was the daughter of Thomas William Greathead and Maria Underhill. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Graham Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead Fanny was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 32 Wheeler Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead Fanny was an infant school teacher.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 296 Burbury Street, Aston Manor, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead Fanny was a schoolteacher.³ She married Joseph William Davies in 1901 in West Bromwich Register Office, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.^7,8,9 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 38 Prestbury Road, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph William Davies.¹⁰ Her husband Joseph died on 1953 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹¹ Her brother Albert died on 25 January 1953 aged 81.^12,13 Fanny and Lily received probate on their brother Albert's effects on 10 March 1953.¹³ Fanny died in 1956 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁴

     Agnes Greathead was born in 1875 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Thomas William Greathead and Maria Underhill. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Graham Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead Agnes was a scholar.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 32 Wheeler Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead Agnes was a shop assistant.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 296 Burbury Street, Aston Manor, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead
Agnes was a hosiers assistant.³ Agnes died in 1905 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁸ Agnes was buried in April 1905 in Witton Cemetery, Moor Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁹

     Frank Greathead was born on 6 February 1879 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of Thomas William Greathead and Maria Underhill. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Graham Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 32 Wheeler Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead Frank was a scholar.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 296 Burbury Street, Aston Manor, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead Frank was a cabinet maker.⁷ He married Mary Orton White, daughter of George White, on 17 May 1904 in Holy Trinity, Birchfield, Staffordshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Frank Alfred Crave, Mabel Coleman Orton and L Greathead. Mary gave her address as 8 Freer Road, Birchfield, Stafford.^8,9 Frank's father Thomas died on 9 December 1909. Probate was received on 19 January 1910 in London by Thomas an engraver, his brother Frank a cabinet maker and Joseph William Davies a tool maker.¹⁰ Frank was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 37 Wye Cliff Road, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, Frank was a furniture shop keeper living wth his wife, son, father in law and brother in law. There was one servant in the household of eight rooms.¹¹ Frank's uncle Edwin died 21 June 1912. He received administration in Birmingham. Frank was an ironmonger.¹⁰ Frank was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 37 Wye Cliff Road, Handsworth, Staffordshire, England, Frank was an ironmonger working at 19 Summer Lane living with his iwife, son a boarder and servant.¹² Frank, Mary and their son Norman sailed on 27 May 1929 from Southampton to the Canary Island on board the ship Otranto. They returned to Southampton on 8 June 1929 giving their address in UK as c/o J W Lazenby, 56 Corporation Street, Birmingham.^13,14 Frank's son Norman Frank died on 8 March 1932. He received the Administration on his estate in Birmingham on 29 April 1932. He was listed as a Company Secretary.¹⁰ Frank and Mary returned to Southampton on 21 May 1934 from New York onboard the ship Empress of Britain, they travelled first class. They gave their address as The Dawn, Hamstead Hill, Handsworth. Frank was described as an ironmonger.¹⁵ Frank and Mary returned to Liverpool on 15 January 1935 from Jamaica onboard the ship Tilapa, they travelled first class. They gave their address as The Dawn, Hamstead Hill, Handsworth. Frank was described as an ironmonger.¹⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Frank was listed as living at 29 Hamstead Hill, Handsworth, Warwickshire, England, with his wife Mary. Frank was an ironmonger.³ Frank was buried in April 1965 in Witton Cemetery, Moor Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁷ Frank died on 4 April 1965 in The Dawn, 29 Hamstead Hill, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, aged 86.^18,10 The will of Frank was proved on 7 July 1965 in Birmingham to Lloyds Bank Ltd and Frank Wright a company director. His effects were valued as £21976.¹⁰

     Alfred Henry Greathead was born on 27 July 1836 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^3,4 He was the son of George Greathead and Fanny Wilkinson. He was baptised on 26 December 1836 in St Philip, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, the family lived in Water Street and his father worked as a gun finisher.^5,4 In the census of 7 June 1841 in Water Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead.⁶ In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the son of George Greathead Alfred was a cock founder.⁷ He married Elizabeth Mapp on 12 May 1856 in St Bartholomew, Edgebaston, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Grant and Elizabeth J Greathead, Alfred's sister. They married two years later. Alfred was a brass founder.^8,9 He witnessed the marriage of Elizabeth Jane Greathead and Thomas Grant on 14 June 1858 in St Bartholomew, Edgebaston, Warwickshire, England.^10,9 Alfred was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Essex Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was a plumber at the Brassfoundry.¹¹ Alfred was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at 106 Summer Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Alfred is a brass founder.¹² In 1878 Alfred appeared in Traders and Professionals in Birmingham and Suburbs as a hardware dealer in 106 Summer Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹³ Alfred was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 107 Wilton Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Alfred was a brass founder.¹⁴ Alfred died on 27 July 1898 in General Hospital, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 62 His usual address was 112 Summer Lane, Birmingham.^15,16 Alfred was buried in August 1898 in Witton Cemetery, Moor Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁷ Alfred did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 23 August 1898 in Birmingham to his widow Elizabeth. His effects were valued at £168 16s 9d.¹⁶

     Elizabeth Mapp was born about 1833 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 She married Alfred Henry Greathead, son of George Greathead and Fanny Wilkinson, on 12 May 1856 in St Bartholomew, Edgebaston, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Grant and Elizabeth J Greathead, Alfred's sister. They married two years later. Alfred was a brass founder.^3,4 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Essex Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Alfred Henry Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 106 Summer Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Alfred Henry Greathead.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 107 Wilton Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Alfred Henry Greathead.⁷ Her husband Alfred died on 27 July 1898 in General Hospital, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 62 His usual address was 112 Summer Lane, Birmingham.^8,9 She received probate in Birmingham on 23 August 1898.⁹ Elizabeth was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 112 Summer Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Elizabeth a widow was employed as a shopkeeper in an Ironmongers.² Elizabeth was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 112 Summer Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Elizabeth was living with her two children in a four roomed home.¹⁰ Elizabeth was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 112 Summer Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Elizabeth was living with three of her children Elizabeth, Water and Thomas. Elizabeth was a hardware dealer employing two of her children Elizabeth and Walter, not sure why Thomas was living away from his wife and daughter.¹¹ She died on 11 December 1925 in Dudley Road Hospital, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Her home address was 112 Summer Lane, Birmingham.^9,12 Elizabeth was buried in December 1925 in Witton Cemetery, Moor Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹³ The will of Elizabeth was proved on 23 July 1926 in Birmingham to William James Wyer solicitors clerk. Her effects were valued at £958 4s 4d.⁹

     Thomas William Greathead was born in 1858 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^3,4 He was the son of Alfred Henry Greathead and Elizabeth Mapp. He was baptised on 3 January 1858 in St George, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, the family lived in Summer Lane. His father was a brassfounder.^2,5 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Essex Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Alfred Henry Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 106 Summer Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Alfred Henry Greathead Thomas was a jewellery engraver.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 107 Wilton Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Alfred Henry Greathead Thomas was a gold engraver.⁸ He married Ellen Palmer in 1881 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁹ Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 6 Lime Grove, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, Thomas was an enameller.¹⁰ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 6 Lime Grove, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, Thomas was an enameller.³ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 46 South Road, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, Thomas was an enameller living with his wife and daughters in a six roomed home They had lost one child before 1911.¹¹ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 112 Summer Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Greathead Thomas was married but living with his mother and siblings he was an engraver and enameler for his own business. His wife and daughter Nellie were boarding elsewhere I do not know why.¹² Walter died on 25 February 1928. The Administration of his estate was received in Birmingham on 25 April 1928 by his brother Thomas William Greathead a jewellers enameller.¹³ Thomas died in 1929 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁴ Thomas was buried in July 1929 in Witton Cemetery, Moor Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁵