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George William Greathead1

#2151, b. 1866, d. 12 July 1945
George William Greathead|b. 1866\nd. 12 Jul 1945|p87.htm#i2151|William Greathead|b. a 1828\nd. 12 Jan 1895|p544.htm#i13588|Elizabeth Dodsworth|b. a 1832\nd. 1895|p86.htm#i2150|John Greathead|b. a 1804\nd. 1888|p97.htm#i2401|Mary ...|b. a 1802\nd. 10 Mar 1863|p97.htm#i2402|John Dodsworth|b. 1765|p507.htm#i12656|Jane Harrison|b. a 1801\nd. 1858|p507.htm#i12661|

Relationship=2nd great-grandson of George Greathead.
Last Edited=12 Jan 2011
Appears on charts:
Chart 3: George Greathead
     George William Greathead was born in 1866 in Coatham, Yorkshire, England.2,3 He was the son of William Greathead and Elizabeth Dodsworth. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Long Row, Horsforth, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead George was a scholar.4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Long Row, Horsforth, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead George was an out of employ agricultural labourer.5 He married Ada Greig, daughter of William Greig and Hannah Nelson, on 16 April 1887 in St Paul's Church, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, One of the witnesses at the ceremony was Frederick Richard Spencerlayh.6,7,8
George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 19 Bentrick Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, George was a railway clerk.9 George was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 164 Sherriff Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.10 George was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 108 Studley Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, George was a railway clerk in the North Eastern Railway Company living with his wife and children in a seven roomed house.11,12 Their son Clarence was killed in action in France on 16 June 1915.12 His wife Ada died on 1942 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.13 He died on 12 July 1945 in 14 Tankerville Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.14,15 He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 2 August 1945 to his daughter Ettie on 2 August 1945 in Durham. His effects were valued at £386 2s 11d.15

Children of George William Greathead and Ada Greig

Sources of Information

  1. [S47006] General Register Office, Information taken from Death certificate of parents.
  2. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1866/Q2 Guisbro Volume 9d Page 466.
  4. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4299 Folio 5 Page 4.
  5. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4333 Folio 98 page 4 FHL film 1342035.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1887/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 179.
  7. [S38] E-mails between Bert Wilson and Jan Cooper from 24 September 2003 Register of Marriages 1885-`899 page 3 entry 23 by J F Cole.
  8. [S110] E-mails between Colin Spencelayh and Jan Cooper from 10 April 2005.
  9. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 4063 Page 64.
  10. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4639 Folio 59 Page 12.
  11. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 29629 RG78 Piece 1718A Registration district 545 Sub district 1 enumeration district 29 schedule number 221.
  12. [S40000] Find my past - The roll of honour.
  13. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1942/Q2 W Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 189.
  14. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1945/Q3 Durham S E Volume 10a Page 109.
  15. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.

Henry Greated Eastmure

#2152, b. 1856, d. 1938
Henry Greated Eastmure|b. 1856\nd. 1938|p87.htm#i2152|Douglas George Eastmure|b. a 1834\nd. 1908|p86.htm#i2149|Emily Greated|b. a 1829\nd. 1901|p86.htm#i2126|Samuel V. Eastmure||p954.htm#i23829||||Timothy Greated|b. a 1786\nd. 29 Jul 1858|p552.htm#i13781|Mary A. Daley|b. a 1789\nd. 23 Apr 1879|p552.htm#i13782|

Relationship=2nd great-grandson of Timothy Greated.
Last Edited=5 Dec 2010
Appears on charts:
Chart 12: Timothy Greated
     Henry Greated Eastmure was born in 1856 in Lewisham, Kent, England.1 He was the son of Douglas George Eastmure and Emily Greated. In the census of 7 April 1861 in 30 Prior Street, Greenwich, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Douglas George Eastmure.2 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 183 Queens Road, Greenwich, London, England, he was listed as the son of Douglas George Eastmure he was a scholar.3 He married Sarah Ann McDowell, daughter of ... McDowell and Sarah Ann ..., in 1878 in Pancras, London, England.4 Henry was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 98 Islip Street, St Pancras, London, England, Henry was a laundreyman.5 Henry was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 121 Highgate Road, Kentish Town, London, England, Henry was a shirt cotton dresser washer.6 Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 13 Witley Road, Islington, London, England, Henry was a laundryman and his wife a laundress.7 Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 24 New Road, Crouch End, Hornsey, London, England, Henry was listed as Harry and was living with his wife in their three roomed home. They were described as laundrey workers.8 He died in 1938 in Edmonton, London, England.9

Child of Henry Greated Eastmure and Sarah Ann McDowell

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 399 Folio 133 Page 28.
  3. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 741 Folio 136 Page 3.
  4. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1878/Q3 Pancras Volume 1b Page 66.
  5. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 222 Folio 44 Page 15.
  6. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 138 Folio 14 Page 24.
  7. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 159 Folio 48 Pages 21 and 22.
  8. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 7225 RG78 Piece 353 Registration District 132 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 33 Schedule Number 129.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1938/Q3 Edmonton Vlume 3a Page 641.

Ellen Newton1,2,3

#2154, b. about 1858, d. 1925

Last Edited=7 Jan 2012
Appears on charts:
Chart 3: George Greathead
     Ellen Newton was born about 1858 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1,4 She married John Greathead, son of William Greathead and Elizabeth Dodsworth, in 1879 in Bramley and Holbeck District Registered Building, Holbeck, Yorkshire, England.5,6,7 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 13 Londesborough Street, Wortley in Bramley, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.8 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 12 Midland Terrace, Heaton, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.9 In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.4 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 10 Regent Grove, Starbeck, Harrogate, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.10 She died in 1925 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England.11

Children of Ellen Newton and John Greathead

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
  3. [S40004] Yorkshire Births, Marriages and Deaths - www.yorkshirebmd.org.uk.
  4. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4055 Folio 139 Page 45.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1879/Q4 Bramley Volume 9b Page 493.
  6. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Leeds Record Office Ref Bramley RB/2/198.
  7. [S40000] Www.yorkshirebmd.org.uk - BRAMLEYRB/2/1.
  8. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4505 folio 86 page 34 FHL film 1342080 and
    RG11 Piece 5202 folio 61 page 26 - lodging with William Bibby and family and listed as a railway fireman at 12 North Terrace, Orton, Westmoreland.
  9. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 3649 Page 2.
  10. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911Rg14 Piece 25921 RG78 Piece 1500 Registration District 489 Sub District 2 Enumeration District 16 Schedule Number 62.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1925/Q4 Knaresboro Volume 9a Page 132.

Hetty Greathead1,2

#2155, b. 15 September 1880, d. 1944
Hetty Greathead|b. 15 Sep 1880\nd. 1944|p87.htm#i2155|John Greathead|b. 1858\nd. 11 Aug 1949|p493.htm#i12310|Ellen Newton|b. a 1858\nd. 1925|p87.htm#i2154|William Greathead|b. a 1828\nd. 12 Jan 1895|p544.htm#i13588|Elizabeth Dodsworth|b. a 1832\nd. 1895|p86.htm#i2150|||||||

Relationship=3rd great-granddaughter of George Greathead.
Last Edited=21 Feb 2012
Appears on charts:
Chart 3: George Greathead
Hetty Vincent née Greathead
     Hetty Greathead was born on 15 September 1880 in Bramley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Ellen Newton. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 13 Londesborough Street, Wortley in Bramley, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.7 She was baptised on 13 May 1888 in St Barnabas, Heaton, Yorkshire, England, Hetty, Arthur and Fred were all baptised together. Their father was described as a stoker living at Frigingham.5 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 12 Midland Terrace, Heaton, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Hetty was a scholar.8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Regent Grove, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Hetty was a dressmaker.9
She married Henry Vincent on 27 September 1905 in Christ Church, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, after the banns had been read on 3, 10 and 17 September. The ceremony was witnessed by John Greathead, her father, Edith Moss and George Chapman. Henry was a market gardener like his fatherJames living in Stonefall, Starbeck. Hetty gave her address as 10 Regent Grove, Starbeck.10,11 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 1 Stonefall Cottages, Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry Vincent.12 She died in 1944 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England.13

Children of Hetty Greathead and Henry Vincent

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1880/Q4 Bramley Volume 9b Page 379.
  4. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  5. [S7] Ancestry.com - West Yorkshire, England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906 - West Yorkshire Archive Service, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; Old Reference Number: 51D86/1/1/1.
  6. [S40000] Www.yorkshirebmd.org.uk - WORT/87/307.
  7. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4505 folio 86 page 34 FHL film 1342080 and
    RG11 Piece 5202 folio 61 page 26 - lodging with William Bibby and family and listed as a railway fireman at 12 North Terrace, Orton, Westmoreland.
  8. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 3649 Page 2.
  9. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4055 folio 139 page 45.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1905/Q3 Knaresboro Volume 9a Page 173.
  11. [S7] Ancestry.com - West Yorkshire, England, Marriages and Banns, 1813-1921 - West Yorkshire Archive Service, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; New Reference Number: RDP32/2/5. and West Yorkshire Archive Service, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; New Reference Number: RDP32/4/7.
  12. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 25939 RG78 Piece 1500 Registraton District 489 Sub Reg District 2 Enumeration District 34 Schedule Number 7.
  13. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1944/Q3 Knaresborough Volume 9a Page 88 age 63.

Francis Rice Greathead1,2,3

#2156, b. 13 October 1852, d. 1922
Francis Rice Greathead|b. 13 Oct 1852\nd. 1922|p87.htm#i2156|John Greathead|b. 4 Jan 1829\nd. 1901|p87.htm#i2160|Ann Morley|b. a 1830\nd. 1896|p87.htm#i2161|Francis Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 3 Feb 1831|p104.htm#i2578|Fanny Rice|b. a 1791\nd. 1849|p105.htm#i2603|John Morley|b. a 1805|p201.htm#i5009|Harriot Simpson|b. 18 May 1805\nd. 1846|p1069.htm#i26708|

Relationship=5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=1 Apr 2012
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Francis Rice Greathead was born on 13 October 1852 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.1,4,3,5,6 He was the son of John Greathead and Ann Morley. He was baptised on 20 November 1853 in St Peter Cathedral, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.7 In the census of 7 April 1861 in 14 Hanksworth Road, High Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Francis was a scholar.8 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 15 Hawsworth Yard, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Francis was an engraver.9 He married Sarah Ann Bush, daughter of John Bush, on 4 September 1875 in Ecclesall Bierlow, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Ward and Jane Plant.10,11 There was a report in the Sheffield Independant newspaper of 8 April 1876 of the Breach of Promise case brought by Jane Ann Hurst, a single woman living in Tune Street in Barnsley against Franis Rice Greathead, or Frank as she called him. It appears that back in 1873 she had asked her to marry him and they became engaged. She was asking for £300 damages. Francis was working for Messrs Hutton and Sons in the High Street in Sheffield at the time.It would appear Jane had been engaged at least once before and had walked out with several gentlemen. The jur failed to agree, being nine one way and three the other. Ultimately they found for the plaintiff, Jane and awarded her £10 damages. No order was made as to costs.12,10 Francis was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 13 Cuthbert Road, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Francis was an engraver.13 Francis was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Cuthbert Road, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Francis was an engraver.14 Francis was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 13 Cuthbert Road, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Francis was an ornamental engraver.4 Francis was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 11 Hardy Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, In 1911 Francis was an engraver in the electro plate trade and worked at Credland Buildings, Queen Street. He was living with his wife and two of his children in their four roomed home The census states that Frances and Sarah had 12 children but only seven were alive in 1911.15,16 He died in 1922 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.10,17

Children of Francis Rice Greathead and Sarah Ann Bush

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
  3. [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
  4. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4342 Folio 87 Page 33.
  5. [S4670] Letters between Katharine E Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1852/Q3 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 229.
  7. [S40000] Find my past parish records.
  8. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 3479 folio 77 page 24 - kindly sent by Christine Tate.
  9. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
  10. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1875/Q3 Ecclesall B Volume 9C Page 349.
  12. [S40045] Newspapers The Sheffield Independant.
  13. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4624 folio 38 page 15 FHL film 1342117.
  14. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 3795 Page 9.
  15. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 27707 RG78 Piece 1587 Registration District 509 Sub Disrict 1 Enumeraion District 7 Schedue Number 77.
  16. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Whites Directory of Sheffield and Rotherham 1911.
  17. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1922/Q2 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 535.
  18. [S3] GRO Indexes -.

Sarah Ann Bush1,2,3

#2157, b. about 1859, d. 1940
Sarah Ann Bush|b. a 1859\nd. 1940|p87.htm#i2157|John Bush||p201.htm#i5011||||||||||||||||

Last Edited=1 Apr 2012
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Sarah Ann Bush was born about 1859 in Acron, Nottinghamshire, England.3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of John Bush. She married Francis Rice Greathead, son of John Greathead and Ann Morley, on 4 September 1875 in Ecclesall Bierlow, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Ward and Jane Plant.4,7 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 13 Cuthbert Road, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Rice Greathead.8 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Cuthbert Road, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Rice Greathead.9 In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of Francis Rice Greathead.10 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 11 Hardy Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Rice Greathead.11,12 Her husband Francis died on 1922 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.4,13 She died in 1940 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.4,14

Children of Sarah Ann Bush and Francis Rice Greathead

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
  3. [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
  4. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  5. [S5] Jan's thoughts based on information from GRO or Parish record entries.
  6. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  7. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1875/Q3 Ecclesall B Volume 9C Page 349.
  8. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4624 folio 38 page 15 FHL film 1342117.
  9. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 3795 Page 9.
  10. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4342 Folio 87 Page 33.
  11. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 27707 RG78 Piece 1587 Registration District 509 Sub Disrict 1 Enumeraion District 7 Schedue Number 77.
  12. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Whites Directory of Sheffield and Rotherham 1911.
  13. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1922/Q2 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 535.
  14. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1940/Q3 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 794.
  15. [S3] GRO Indexes -.

Frances Greathead1,2,3,4

#2158, b. 1877
Frances Greathead|b. 1877|p87.htm#i2158|Francis Rice Greathead|b. 13 Oct 1852\nd. 1922|p87.htm#i2156|Sarah Ann Bush|b. a 1859\nd. 1940|p87.htm#i2157|John Greathead|b. 4 Jan 1829\nd. 1901|p87.htm#i2160|Ann Morley|b. a 1830\nd. 1896|p87.htm#i2161|John Bush||p201.htm#i5011||||

Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=1 Aug 2009
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Frances Brown née Greathead
     Frances Greathead was born in 1877 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of Francis Rice Greathead and Sarah Ann Bush. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 13 Cuthbert Road, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Rice Greathead.7 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Cuthbert Road, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Rice Greathead.8 She married Charles Cartwright Brown in December 1898 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.4,9,6 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 13 Cuthbert Road, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Rice Greathead Frances was a soldiers wife.10 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 216 Crookes Moor Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles Cartwright Brown.11

Children of Frances Greathead and Charles Cartwright Brown

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
  3. [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
  4. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1877/Q1 Ecclesall B Volume 9c Page 420.
  6. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  7. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4624 folio 38 page 15 FHL film 1342117.
  8. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 3795 Page 9.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1898/Q4 Ecclesall B Volume 9c Page 648.
  10. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4342 Folio 87 Page 33.
  11. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 27736 RG78 Piece 1588 Reg District 509 Sub Reg District 2 Enumeration District 16 Schedule Number 151.

John Lewis Greathead1,2,3

#2159, b. 18 June 1879, d. 3 March 1965
John Lewis Greathead|b. 18 Jun 1879\nd. 3 Mar 1965|p87.htm#i2159|Francis Rice Greathead|b. 13 Oct 1852\nd. 1922|p87.htm#i2156|Sarah Ann Bush|b. a 1859\nd. 1940|p87.htm#i2157|John Greathead|b. 4 Jan 1829\nd. 1901|p87.htm#i2160|Ann Morley|b. a 1830\nd. 1896|p87.htm#i2161|John Bush||p201.htm#i5011||||

Relationship=6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=20 Aug 2009
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
John Lewis Greathead
     John Lewis Greathead was born on 18 June 1879 in 13 Cuthbert Road, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.2,3,4,5 He was the son of Francis Rice Greathead and Sarah Ann Bush. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 13 Cuthbert Road, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Rice Greathead.6 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Cuthbert Road, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Rice Greathead John was a scholar.7 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 13 Cuthbert Road, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Rice Greathead John was a steel furnaceman.8 He married Rose Alice Cusick on 19 May 1902 in St John's, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Rose lived 1 Canal St, Sheffield 1902 at time of marriage.3,9 John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 101 Selboine Street, Attercliffe, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, John was a furnaceman Crucible in the melting department. He was living with his wife and family in their four roomed home.10 He died on 3 March 1965 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, aged 85.3,11

Children of John Lewis Greathead and Rose Alice Cusick

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
  3. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  4. [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1879/Q3 Ecclesall B Volume 9c Page 307.
  5. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  6. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4624 folio 38 page 15 FHL film 1342117.
  7. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 3795 Page 9.
  8. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4342 Folio 87 Page 33.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1902/Q2 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 822.
  10. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 piece 28023 RG78 160 Registration district 510 sub district 7 enueration district 35 schedule number 237.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1965/Q1 Sheffield Volume 2b Page ?

John Greathead1,2,3,4

#2160, b. 4 January 1829, d. 1901
John Greathead|b. 4 Jan 1829\nd. 1901|p87.htm#i2160|Francis Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 3 Feb 1831|p104.htm#i2578|Fanny Rice|b. a 1791\nd. 1849|p105.htm#i2603|Francis Greathead|b. 1765\nd. 1836|p103.htm#i2554|Eleanor Hall|b. 1768\nd. 15 Feb 1851|p104.htm#i2577|John Rice||p105.htm#i2604||||

Relationship=4th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=1 Apr 2012
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     John Greathead was born on 4 January 1829 in Bugbrook, Northamptonshire, England, Bugbrook is the other side of Northampton from Kingsthorpe.1,5,4,6 He was the son of Francis Greathead and Fanny Rice. He was baptised on 20 March 1831 in Bugbrook, Northamptonshire, England.5,7 In the census of 7 June 1841 he was listed as a pupil in Ashcroft Academy, Wath upon Dearne, Wentworth, Yorkshire, England.8 In the census of 7 June 1851 at 36 Lambert Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as a lodger staying with Henry Boden and his family. Henry was a boot cordwainer as was John. My guess is John was apprenticed to Henry.9 He married Ann Morley, daughter of John Morley and Harriot Simpson, on 20 October 1851 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, Witnesses at the wedding were Edward Greathead and Sarah Bridge.4,10 John was a letter carrier in 1857 and was along with other letter carriers experiencing problems with a large dog belonging to Mr Hoole who had a house on his rounds. This dog run loose in the grounds of the house but barked and is reported to have bitten some postmen. John carried a stick in his role and this according to Mr Hoole made him want to attack him. John had apparently attempted to strike the dog but missed when fearful of being bitten. Many people were brought forward on both sides saying the dog was ferocious and quiet, but the court fined Mr Hoole the full penalty of 5s and costs. John declared he would not go to his house again.11,4 John a shoemaker from Hawksworth Yard High Street opened a bank account with the Sheffield and Hallam Bank in Sheffield also in the High Street for little John his son, aged 2 on Monday 9 May 1859.12 John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 14 Hanksworth Road, High Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, John was a cordwainer and letter carrier.13 John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at 15 Hawsworth Yard, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, John was a cordwainer.14 It was reported in the Sheffield and Rotherham Independant newspaper of 4 June 1880 that William was apprehended by PC Meggitt (94) and PC Horne (187) and charged with stabbing his father John at eleven o'clock the previous evening whilst under the influence of liquor, he quarrelled with his father, and, during the dispute stabbed him in the forehead and neck with a three pronged fork, inflictingtwo deep wounds. The weapon was taken by the police. John had his wounds dressed at the Hospital, after which he went to the Town Hall to prefer the charge against his son. At the time William was living with his parents in Division Street and worked as a grocers assistant.15 John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 9 Division Street, Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire, England, John was a cordwainer (boot).16 John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 45 Holly Lane, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, John was a cordswain.17 He died in 1901 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.4,18

Children of John Greathead and Ann Morley

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S46002] General Register Office, Information taken from Marriage certificate of son.
  3. [S4460] Letters between Donald Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003 until his death.
  4. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  5. [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes -.
  7. [S10] Family Record Family Search.
  8. [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841HO107 Piece 139/13 Folio 5 Page 3.
  9. [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851HO107 Piece 2339 Folio 113 Page 9.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1851/Q4 Rotherham Volume XX11 Page 500.
  11. [S40045] Newspapers Supplement to Sheffield and Rotherham Independant - 21 February 1857.
  12. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Sheffield and Hallam Bank Register.
  13. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 3479 folio 77 page 24 - kindly sent by Christine Tate.
  14. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
  15. [S40045] Newspapers The Sheffield and Rotherham Independant - 4 June 1880.
  16. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4630 folio 15 page 24 FHL film 1342118.
  17. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 3815 Page 4.
  18. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1901/Q1 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 346.

Ann Morley1,2,3,4

#2161, b. about 1830, d. 1896
Ann Morley|b. a 1830\nd. 1896|p87.htm#i2161|John Morley|b. a 1805|p201.htm#i5009|Harriot Simpson|b. 18 May 1805\nd. 1846|p1069.htm#i26708|||||||||||||

Last Edited=1 Apr 2012
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Ann Morley was born about 1830 in Conisbrough, Yorkshire, England.1,4 She was the daughter of John Morley and Harriot Simpson. She married John Greathead, son of Francis Greathead and Fanny Rice, on 20 October 1851 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, Witnesses at the wedding were Edward Greathead and Sarah Bridge.4,5 In the census of 7 April 1861 in 14 Hanksworth Road, High Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.6 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 15 Hawsworth Yard, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.7 It was reported in the Sheffield and Rotherham Independant newspaper of 4 June 1880 that William was apprehended by PC Meggitt (94) and PC Horne (187) and charged with stabbing his father John at eleven o'clock the previous evening whilst under the influence of liquor, he quarrelled with his father, and, during the dispute stabbed him in the forehead and neck with a three pronged fork, inflictingtwo deep wounds. The weapon was taken by the police. John had his wounds dressed at the Hospital, after which he went to the Town Hall to prefer the charge against his son. At the time William was living with his parents in Division Street and worked as a grocers assistant.8 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 9 Division Street, Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.9 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 45 Holly Lane, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.10 She died in 1896 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.4,11

Children of Ann Morley and John Greathead

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
  3. [S4460] Letters between Donald Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003 until his death.
  4. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1851/Q4 Rotherham Volume XX11 Page 500.
  6. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 3479 folio 77 page 24 - kindly sent by Christine Tate.
  7. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
  8. [S40045] Newspapers The Sheffield and Rotherham Independant - 4 June 1880.
  9. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4630 folio 15 page 24 FHL film 1342118.
  10. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 3815 Page 4.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1896/Q4 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 271.

Frederick Greathead1,2,3

#2162, b. 22 April 1865, d. 9 June 1928
Frederick Greathead|b. 22 Apr 1865\nd. 9 Jun 1928|p87.htm#i2162|John Greathead|b. 4 Jan 1829\nd. 1901|p87.htm#i2160|Ann Morley|b. a 1830\nd. 1896|p87.htm#i2161|Francis Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 3 Feb 1831|p104.htm#i2578|Fanny Rice|b. a 1791\nd. 1849|p105.htm#i2603|John Morley|b. a 1805|p201.htm#i5009|Harriot Simpson|b. 18 May 1805\nd. 1846|p1069.htm#i26708|

Relationship=5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=9 Mar 2012
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Frederick Greathead
     Frederick Greathead was born on 22 April 1865 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.2,3,4,5 He was the son of John Greathead and Ann Morley. He was baptised on 21 January 1866 in St Peter Cathedral, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.6 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 15 Hawsworth Yard, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Fred was a scholar.7 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 9 Division Street, Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Fred was a joiner tool apprentice.8 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 45 Holly Lane, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Frederick was a sacking box maker.9 He married Rosa Wain Rayner, daughter of William Rayner, on 12 March 1893 in Nether Chapel, Norfolk Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Rosa lived at 4 Tapton House Road, Sheffield.3,10 Fred was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 86 Valley Rd, Norton, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Fred was a packing case maker.3,11

Frederick was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 16 Staveley Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Fred was working as a wood box makings in the steel works, living with his wife and three sons in a five roomed home. They had a boarder called John Marr who was an assistant cutlery warehouse worker.12 He died on 9 June 1928 in 16 Staveley Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, aged 63.13,3,14,15 The will of Frederick was proved on 5 September 1928 in Wakefield to Rose Wain Greathead his widow and his son Arnold Greathead motor driver. His effects were valued at £297 16s 8d.15

Children of Frederick Greathead and Rosa Wain Rayner

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
  3. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  4. [S4670] Letters between Katharine E Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1865/Q2 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 315.
  6. [S40000] Find my past parish records.
  7. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
  8. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4630 folio 15 page 24 FHL film 1342118.
  9. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 3815 Page 4.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1893/Q1 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 623.
  11. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4347 Folio 85 Page 36.
  12. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 27825 RG78 Piece 1592 Registration District 509 Sub district 6 Enumeration district 11 Schedule number 209.
  13. [S1789] Letters between Joyce Mirfin née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 31 March 1996.
  14. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1928/Q2 Eccleshall B Volume 9c Page 449.
  15. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.

Sarah Greathead1,2,3

#2163, b. 1869, d. 1910
Sarah Greathead|b. 1869\nd. 1910|p87.htm#i2163|John Greathead|b. 4 Jan 1829\nd. 1901|p87.htm#i2160|Ann Morley|b. a 1830\nd. 1896|p87.htm#i2161|Francis Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 3 Feb 1831|p104.htm#i2578|Fanny Rice|b. a 1791\nd. 1849|p105.htm#i2603|John Morley|b. a 1805|p201.htm#i5009|Harriot Simpson|b. 18 May 1805\nd. 1846|p1069.htm#i26708|

Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=11 Feb 2008
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Sarah Whitehouse née Greathead
     Sarah Greathead was born in 1869 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Ann Morley. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 15 Hawsworth Yard, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.6 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 9 Division Street, Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Sarah was a scholar.7 She married Edwin Whitehouse in 1887 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England.3,8 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 60 Tipton Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edwin Whitehouse.9 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 4 Tipton Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edwin Whitehouse.10 She died in 1910 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.11,12

Children of Sarah Greathead and Edwin Whitehouse

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
  3. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  4. [S4670] Letters between Katharine E Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1869/Q3 Sheffield Volume 9C Page 312.
  6. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
  7. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4630 folio 15 page 24 FHL film 1342118.
  8. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1887/Q3 Rotherham Volume XVl Page 404.
  9. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 3836 Folio 112 Page 32.
  10. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 481 Folio 168 page 16.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1910/Q3 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 332 age 41.
  12. [S20493] Emails between Keith Howell and Jan Cooper from 10 February 2008.

Ellen Greathead1,2,3

#2164, b. 11 April 1873, d. 1930
Ellen Greathead|b. 11 Apr 1873\nd. 1930|p87.htm#i2164|John Greathead|b. 4 Jan 1829\nd. 1901|p87.htm#i2160|Ann Morley|b. a 1830\nd. 1896|p87.htm#i2161|Francis Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 3 Feb 1831|p104.htm#i2578|Fanny Rice|b. a 1791\nd. 1849|p105.htm#i2603|John Morley|b. a 1805|p201.htm#i5009|Harriot Simpson|b. 18 May 1805\nd. 1846|p1069.htm#i26708|

Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=9 Mar 2012
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Ellen Holmes née Greathead
     Ellen Greathead was born on 11 April 1873 in 9 Division Street, Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire, England.2,4,3,5,6 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Ann Morley. She was baptised on 22 December 1874 in St Peter Cathedral, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.7 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 9 Division Street, Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Ellen was a scholar.8 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 45 Holly Lane, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Ellen was a gimlet head polisher.9 She married George W V Holmes, son of John Holmes and Ann Marsh, on 14 August 1892 in Parish Church Heeley, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Witnessed by Fred Greathead and Annie Holmes.3,10 She died in 1930.4

Children of Ellen Greathead and George W V Holmes

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
  3. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  4. [S1789] Letters between Joyce Mirfin née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 31 March 1996.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1873/Q2 Ecclesall B Volume 9c Page 334.
  6. [S4670] Letters between Katharine E Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
  7. [S40000] Find my past parish records.
  8. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4630 folio 15 page 24 FHL film 1342118.
  9. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 3815 Page 4.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1892/Q3 Ecclesall B Volume 9C Page 427.

Annie Greathead1,2,3

#2165, b. 3 April 1867
Annie Greathead|b. 3 Apr 1867|p87.htm#i2165|John Greathead|b. 4 Jan 1829\nd. 1901|p87.htm#i2160|Ann Morley|b. a 1830\nd. 1896|p87.htm#i2161|Francis Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 3 Feb 1831|p104.htm#i2578|Fanny Rice|b. a 1791\nd. 1849|p105.htm#i2603|John Morley|b. a 1805|p201.htm#i5009|Harriot Simpson|b. 18 May 1805\nd. 1846|p1069.htm#i26708|

Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=9 Mar 2012
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Annie Greathead was born on 3 April 1867 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.2,3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Ann Morley. She was baptised on 14 July 1867 in St Peter Cathedral, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.7 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 15 Hawsworth Yard, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Annie was a scholar.8 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 3 Division Street (Albert Hotel), Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the servant of Hannah Naylor a licensed vitualler.9 She married Charles Marshall, son of ... Marshall and Elizabeth ..., in 1891 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.3,10 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 2 Court 1 House, Anson Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter in law of Elizabeth Marshall.11 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 8 Anson Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter in law of Elizabeth Marshall.12

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
  3. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  4. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1867/Q2 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 348.
  5. [S4670] Letters between Katharine E Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
  6. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  7. [S40000] Find my past parish records.
  8. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
  9. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4630 folio 16 page 25 FHL film 1342118.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1891/Q1 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 640A.
  11. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 3826 Folio 112 Page 12.
  12. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4371 Folio 112 Page 12.

Charles Greathead1,2

#2166, b. about 1830, d. 28 December 1920
Charles Greathead|b. a 1830\nd. 28 Dec 1920|p87.htm#i2166|John Greathead|d. b 1841|p385.htm#i9605|Mary Lyon|b. 1798\nd. 15 Jan 1897|p385.htm#i9604|||||||||||||

Relationship=Son of John Greathead.
Last Edited=25 Jan 2010
Appears on charts:
Chart 8: John Greathead
     Charles Greathead was born about 1830 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England.3 He was the son of John Greathead and Mary Lyon. He was baptised on 11 July 1830 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England.4 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Greathead.5 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Manor House, Sancton and Houghton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as a servant of John Dickenson a farmer with 180 acres of land. He was working as a farm labourer.6 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the brother of William Tindale Charles was a labourer living with his sister, her husband, his niece and mother.7 He witnessed the marriage of George Welbourn and Isabella Greathead on 19 October 1864 in Parish Church, Sancton, Yorkshire, England.8 He married Ann Smith, daughter of Robert Smith, on 25 January 1866 in Selby, Yorkshire, England.9,10 Charles was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1871 in Low Street, Sancton, Yorkshire, England, Charles was an agricultural labourer.11 Charles was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, Charles was a farmer of 24 acres.12 Charles was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, Charles was a farmer of twenty four acres.13 Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, Charles was a farmer.14 Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Sancton, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, Charles was living withhis wife and two of his children in their four roomed home. He was workinga s a farmer, Alfred his son was working with him.15 His wife Ann died on 1913 in Pocklington, Yorkshire, England.16 He died on 28 December 1920 in Melton, Yorkshire, England.17,18 He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 17 March 1921 in York to John Robert Greathead # 2166 his oldest son a farmer. His effects were valued at £333 13s 0d.18

Children of Charles Greathead and Ann Smith

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
  3. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  4. [S10] Family Record Family Search - Bishop's transcripts, 1599-1864 Church of England. Parish Church of Sancton (Yorkshire) Film 0919436.
  5. [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841HO107 Piece 1220/13 Folio 10 Page 16.
  6. [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851HO107 Piece 2357 Folio 597 Page 23.
  7. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 3561 Folio 63 Page 10.
  8. [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1864/Q4 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 149.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1866/Q1 Selby Volume 9c Page 759.
  10. [S40010] Family History Resource File - Vital Records Index - British Isles/Australia CD FHL Film 1068400.
  11. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 4760 Folio 61 Page 10 and S & N page 125.
  12. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  13. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  14. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  15. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911Rg14 Piece 28495 RG78 Piece 1634 Registration district 518 sub district 3 enumration district 4 schedule number 24.
  16. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1913/Q1 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 108.
  17. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1920/Q4 Sculcoates Volume 9d Page 157.
  18. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.

Ann Smith1,2,3,4

#2167, b. 1843, d. 1913
Ann Smith|b. 1843\nd. 1913|p87.htm#i2167|Robert Smith||p514.htm#i12850||||||||||||||||

Last Edited=5 Aug 2009
Appears on charts:
Chart 8: John Greathead
     Ann Smith was born in 1843 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England.1,6 She was the daughter of Robert Smith.5 She witnessed the marriage of George Welbourn and Isabella Greathead on 19 October 1864 in Parish Church, Sancton, Yorkshire, England.7 She married Charles Greathead, son of John Greathead and Mary Lyon, on 25 January 1866 in Selby, Yorkshire, England.8,5 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Low Street, Sancton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles Greathead.9 In the census of 3 April 1881 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles Greathead.10 In the census of 5 April 1891 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles Greathead.11 In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of Charles Greathead.6 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Sancton, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles Greathead.12 She died in 1913 in Pocklington, Yorkshire, England.13

Children of Ann Smith and Charles Greathead

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
  3. [S45002] General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of son.
  4. [S7] Ancestry.com.
  5. [S40010] Family History Resource File - Vital Records Index - British Isles/Australia CD FHL Film 1068400.
  6. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  7. [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1864/Q4 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 149.
  8. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1866/Q1 Selby Volume 9c Page 759.
  9. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 4760 Folio 61 Page 10 and S & N page 125.
  10. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  11. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  12. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911Rg14 Piece 28495 RG78 Piece 1634 Registration district 518 sub district 3 enumration district 4 schedule number 24.
  13. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1913/Q1 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 108.

John Robert Greathead1,2

#2168, b. 1867, d. 28 July 1928
John Robert Greathead|b. 1867\nd. 28 Jul 1928|p87.htm#i2168|Charles Greathead|b. a 1830\nd. 28 Dec 1920|p87.htm#i2166|Ann Smith|b. 1843\nd. 1913|p87.htm#i2167|John Greathead|d. b 1841|p385.htm#i9605|Mary Lyon|b. 1798\nd. 15 Jan 1897|p385.htm#i9604|Robert Smith||p514.htm#i12850||||

Relationship=Grandson of John Greathead.
Last Edited=22 Jul 2005
Appears on charts:
Chart 8: John Greathead
     John Robert Greathead was born in 1867 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3,4 He was the son of Charles Greathead and Ann Smith. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Low Street, Sancton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Greathead John was a scholar.5 In the census of 3 April 1881 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Greathead.6 In the census of 5 April 1891 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Greathead.7 In the census of 31 March 1901 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Greathead.8 His father Charles Greathead died on 28 December 1920.9,10 He received administration on her effects on 17 March 1921 in York. He was a farmer.10 He died on 28 July 1928 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England.11,10 He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 8 October 1928 at York to Francis Greathead his brother who was a farmer. His effects were valued at £608 14s 10d.10

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1867/Q4 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 307.
  4. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  5. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 4760 Folio 61 Page 10 and S & N page 125.
  6. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  7. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  8. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1920/Q4 Sculcoates Volume 9d Page 157.
  10. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1928/Q3 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 72.

Lucy Greathead1,2

#2169, b. 1869, d. 22 February 1915
Lucy Greathead|b. 1869\nd. 22 Feb 1915|p87.htm#i2169|Charles Greathead|b. a 1830\nd. 28 Dec 1920|p87.htm#i2166|Ann Smith|b. 1843\nd. 1913|p87.htm#i2167|John Greathead|d. b 1841|p385.htm#i9605|Mary Lyon|b. 1798\nd. 15 Jan 1897|p385.htm#i9604|Robert Smith||p514.htm#i12850||||

Relationship=Granddaughter of John Greathead.
Last Edited=13 Dec 2011
Appears on charts:
Chart 8: John Greathead
     Lucy Greathead was born in 1869 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Charles Greathead and Ann Smith. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Low Street, Sancton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Greathead Lucy was a scholar.5 In the census of 3 April 1881 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Greathead Lucy was a scholar.6 In the census of 5 April 1891 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Greathead.7 In the census of 31 March 1901 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Greathead.8 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Sancton, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Greathead.9 She died on 22 February 1915 in Pocklington, Yorkshire, England.10,11 She was buried in 1915 in All Saints Church, Santon, Yorkshire, England.11

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1869/Q4 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 67.
  4. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  5. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 4760 Folio 61 Page 10 and S & N page 125.
  6. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  7. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  8. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  9. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911Rg14 Piece 28495 RG78 Piece 1634 Registration district 518 sub district 3 enumration district 4 schedule number 24.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1915/Q1 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 133.
  11. [S121] E-mails between Brian Flint and Jan Cooper from 10 September 2005.

George Greathead1,2

#2170, b. 1874, d. 17 March 1956
George Greathead|b. 1874\nd. 17 Mar 1956|p87.htm#i2170|Charles Greathead|b. a 1830\nd. 28 Dec 1920|p87.htm#i2166|Ann Smith|b. 1843\nd. 1913|p87.htm#i2167|John Greathead|d. b 1841|p385.htm#i9605|Mary Lyon|b. 1798\nd. 15 Jan 1897|p385.htm#i9604|Robert Smith||p514.htm#i12850||||

Relationship=Grandson of John Greathead.
Last Edited=5 Jan 2012
Appears on charts:
Chart 8: John Greathead
     George Greathead was born in 1874 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England.1,3,4 He was the son of Charles Greathead and Ann Smith. In the census of 3 April 1881 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Greathead George was a scholar.5 In the census of 5 April 1891 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Greathead.6 In the census of 31 March 1901 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Greathead.7 He married Alice Hardwick in 1904 in Pocklington, Yorkshire, England.8 George was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 8 Melton Brough, Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England, George was a farmer living with his wife and daughter in their ten roomed home. The household also had three servants and a visitor.9 He died on 17 March 1956 in 1 Church Road, Ferriby, Yorkshire, England.10,11 The will of George was proved on 7 May 1956 to his nephew Charles James Greathead, a farmer, in York together with Barclays Bank Ltd. His effects were valued at £2943 18s 7d.11

Children of George Greathead and Alice Hardwick

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
  3. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  4. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1874/Q1 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 71.
  5. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  6. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  7. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  8. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  9. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 28609 RG78 Piece 1645 Registration district 521 sub district 3 enumeration district 1 schedule number 8.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1956/Q1 Holderness Volume 2a page 135.
  11. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.

Charles William Greathead1,2,3

#2171, b. 10 May 1880, d. 1 December 1942
Charles William Greathead|b. 10 May 1880\nd. 1 Dec 1942|p87.htm#i2171|Charles Greathead|b. a 1830\nd. 28 Dec 1920|p87.htm#i2166|Ann Smith|b. 1843\nd. 1913|p87.htm#i2167|John Greathead|d. b 1841|p385.htm#i9605|Mary Lyon|b. 1798\nd. 15 Jan 1897|p385.htm#i9604|Robert Smith||p514.htm#i12850||||

Relationship=Grandson of John Greathead.
Last Edited=10 Jan 2012
Appears on charts:
Chart 8: John Greathead
Charles William Greathead
     Charles William Greathead was born on 10 May 1880 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England.4,5 He was the son of Charles Greathead and Ann Smith. In the census of 3 April 1881 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Greathead.6 In the census of 5 April 1891 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Greathead Charles was a scholar.7 In the census of 31 March 1901 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Greathead.8 He married Edith Staves, daughter of James Staves and Thurza ..., on 28 March 1906 in Wellingore, Lincolnshire, England.9,10 Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Furrows Farm, Cherry Burton, Beverley, Yorkshire, England, Charles was living with his wife and daughter in their seven roomed home. He worked as a farmer and he had three servants living in the household.11 He died on 1 December 1942 in Moorfield Farm, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, aged 62.12,10 He was buried in Cherry Burton, Yorkshire, England, MI In loving memory of Charles Wm Greathead died 1st Dec 1942 aged 62 years. Also Edith his beloved wife died 23 July 1945 aged 64 years "At rest."10 He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 17 June 1943 in York to Edith Greathead his widow and his son Charles James a farmer. His effects were valued as £3758 6s 9d.13

Children of Charles William Greathead and Edith Staves

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901.
  3. [S8313] Letters between Judith Kenington née Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 March 2003.
  4. [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1880/Q2 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 83.
  5. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  6. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  7. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  8. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1906/Q1 Sleaford Volume 7a Page 585.
  10. [S8314] Letters between Marjory King née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 23 December 2003.
  11. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 28562 RG78 Piece 1640 Registration district 520 sub district 2 enumeration district 19 schedule number 75.
  12. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1942/Q4 Holderness Volume 9d Page 73 or 75.
  13. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.

Francis Greathead1,2,3,4

#2172, b. about 1826, d. 13 September 1911
Francis Greathead|b. a 1826\nd. 13 Sep 1911|p87.htm#i2172|Francis Greathead|b. 1800\nd. 28 Nov 1858|p103.htm#i2570|Margaret Thompson|b. a 1794\nd. 1861|p105.htm#i2616|Thomas Greathead|b. 1760\nd. 1831|p103.htm#i2553|Elizabeth Medcalf|b. 1762\nd. 1819|p103.htm#i2562|||||||

Relationship=4th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=9 Mar 2012
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Francis Greathead
     Francis Greathead was born about 1826 in Girsby, Yorkshire, England.2,4,5 He was the son of Francis Greathead and Margaret Thompson. He was baptised on 14 March 1830 in Girsby, Sockburn, Yorkshire, England.3,4,6 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Coniscliffe, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Greathead.7 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Coniscliffe, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Greathead Francis and his son were agricultural labourers.8,9 He married Dorothy Eliza Walker, daughter of Richard Walker and Mary Stott, in 1856 in Darlington, Durham, England.10 Francis was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Skimmergate, Darlington, Durham, England, Francis was a coachman and living with his wife and son Richard.11,12 Francis was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at Cleveland Dairy, Holy Trinity, Darlington, Durham, England, Frank was a farmer of twelve acres.13 Frank was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Cold Knuckles, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, M1.14 Francis was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Cold Knuckles Farm, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, Francis was a farmer living with his wife and two sons. His grandaughter Annie and nephew Miles were staying with them.15,3 On 25 March 1896 during the progress of a severe storm accompanied by lightening, two stacks in the stackyard of Francis's fam, Cauldgate Farm, Cargo Fleet were struck and ignited. The Middlesborough Brigade were called out and succeeded in saving three stacks out of five, but the other two we completely destroyed. the damage amounted to £50 and luckily was covered by insurance.16 Francis was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at East Cauld Knuckles, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, Frank was a farmer.17 Francis was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in South Bank Road, Cargo Fleet, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, Frank was a farmer living with his family in their six roomed home. All the family worked on the farm. Annie was described as a daughter but she was Richards daughter and therefore FranK's grandaughter, she was working in the dairy. Miles was described as a nephew and he also stayed in the household and worked on the farm.18 He died on 13 September 1911 in East Cauldgate Farm, Middlesbrough Road, Old Ormesby, Yorkshire, England.19,20 The will of Francis was proved on 7 May 1912 in London to William Smurthwaite an insurance inspector. His effects were valued at £439 17s 6d. Later Dorothy his widow received probate and the effects were valued at £2515 2s 10d.20

Children of Francis Greathead and Dorothy Eliza Walker

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
  3. [S3164] Emails between Henry Greathead and Jan Cooper from 13 December 1997.
  4. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  5. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  6. [S40000] Find my past parish records.
  7. [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841HO107 Piece 303/15 Folio 3 Page 1.
  8. [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851HO107 Piece 2382 Folio 539 Page 5.
  9. [S40015] Cleveland Family History Society.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1856/Q4 Darlington Volume 10a Page 48.
  11. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 3680 Folio 52 Page 31.
  12. [S5984] Emails between Kathleen Lopez and Jan Cooper from 20 January 2001 Information provided by Kathleen Lopez from Toronto Reference Library.
  13. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4883 Folio 41 Page 16.
  14. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4861 folio 136 page 35 FHL film 1342170.
  15. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 4018 Folio 127 Page 23.
  16. [S40045] Newspapers Northern Echo - 26 March 1896.
  17. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 5 Page 1.
  18. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 29226 RG78 Piece 1694 Registration district 535 sub district 1 enumeration district 23 schedule number 299.
  19. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1911/Q3 Middlesboro Volume 9d Page 761.
  20. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.

Dorothy Eliza Walker1,2,3

#2173, b. 18 November 1837, d. 1917
Dorothy Eliza Walker|b. 18 Nov 1837\nd. 1917|p87.htm#i2173|Richard Walker|b. a 1798\nd. b 1871|p564.htm#i14096|Mary Stott|b. 30 Sep 1800\nd. 1876|p564.htm#i14095|||||||John Stott|b. 10 Nov 1774\nd. 1810|p1046.htm#i26136|Mary Iley||p1046.htm#i26137|

Last Edited=29 Nov 2010
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Dorothy E Greathead née Walker
     Dorothy Eliza Walker was born on 18 November 1837 in Coniscliffe, Durham, England.1,2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Richard Walker and Mary Stott. She was baptised on 21 November 1837 in Cliffe Roman Catholic, Manfield, Yorkshire, England.5 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Coniscliffe, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Richard Walker.6 She married Francis Greathead, son of Francis Greathead and Margaret Thompson, in 1856 in Darlington, Durham, England.7 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Skimmergate, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.8,9 Francis was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at Cleveland Dairy, Holy Trinity, Darlington, Durham, England, Frank was a farmer of twelve acres.10 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Cold Knuckles, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Frank Greathead.11 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Cold Knuckles Farm, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.12,13 In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.14 In the census of 2 April 1911 in South Bank Road, Cargo Fleet, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.15 Her husband Francis died on 13 September 1911 in East Cauldgate Farm, Middlesbrough Road, Old Ormesby, Yorkshire, England.16,17 Dorothy's husband Frank died in 1911. She received probate in London on 7 September 1912.17 She died in 1917 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.18

Children of Dorothy Eliza Walker and Francis Greathead

Sources of Information

  1. [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
  2. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  3. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  4. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1837/Q4 Darlington Volume 24 Page 37.
  5. [S10] Family Record Family Search - Baptisms of Manfield, Catholic Church, 1785-1840 Catholic Church. Cliffe Chapel (Manfield, Yorkshire) Film 0828144.
  6. [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851HO107 Piece 2382 Folio 546 Page 19.
  7. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1856/Q4 Darlington Volume 10a Page 48.
  8. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 3680 Folio 52 Page 31.
  9. [S5984] Emails between Kathleen Lopez and Jan Cooper from 20 January 2001 Information provided by Kathleen Lopez from Toronto Reference Library.
  10. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4883 Folio 41 Page 16.
  11. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4861 folio 136 page 35 FHL film 1342170.
  12. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 4018 Folio 127 Page 23.
  13. [S3164] Emails between Henry Greathead and Jan Cooper from 13 December 1997.
  14. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 5 Page 1.
  15. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 29226 RG78 Piece 1694 Registration district 535 sub district 1 enumeration district 23 schedule number 299.
  16. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1911/Q3 Middlesboro Volume 9d Page 761.
  17. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  18. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1917/Q1 Middlesboro Volume 9d Page 743.

John Joseph Greathead1,2,3,4

#2174, b. 1857, d. 4 June 1928
John Joseph Greathead|b. 1857\nd. 4 Jun 1928|p87.htm#i2174|Francis Greathead|b. a 1826\nd. 13 Sep 1911|p87.htm#i2172|Dorothy Eliza Walker|b. 18 Nov 1837\nd. 1917|p87.htm#i2173|Francis Greathead|b. 1800\nd. 28 Nov 1858|p103.htm#i2570|Margaret Thompson|b. a 1794\nd. 1861|p105.htm#i2616|Richard Walker|b. a 1798\nd. b 1871|p564.htm#i14096|Mary Stott|b. 30 Sep 1800\nd. 1876|p564.htm#i14095|

Relationship=5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=6 Jan 2010
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
John Joseph Greathead
     John Joseph Greathead was born in 1857 in Darlington, Durham, England.1,2,3,5,4,6,7 He was the son of Francis Greathead and Dorothy Eliza Walker. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Coniscliffe, Durham, England, he was listed as the grand son of Richard Walker.8 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Cleveland Dairy, Holy Trinity, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Greathead.9 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Cold Knuckles, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Frank Greathead.10 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Cold Knuckles Farm, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Greathead.11,3 In the census of 31 March 1901 in East Cauld Knuckles, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Greathead.7 In the census of 2 April 1911 in South Bank Road, Cargo Fleet, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Greathead Frank was a farmer living with his family in their six roomed home. All the family worked on the farm. Annie was described as a daughter but she was Richards daughter and therefore FranK's grandaughter, she was working in the dairy. Miles was described as a nephew and he also stayed in the household and worked on the farm.12 He died on 4 June 1928 in East Cauldgate Farm, Cargo Fleet, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.13,14 The will of John was proved on 23 July 1928 in London to Miles Lawson Walker, his nephew. His effects were valued at £3237 13s 3d.14

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
  3. [S3164] Emails between Henry Greathead and Jan Cooper from 13 December 1997.
  4. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  5. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1857/Q2 Darlington Volume 10a Page 10.
  7. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 5 Page 1.
  8. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 3683 Folio 75 Page 12.
  9. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4883 Folio 41 Page 16.
  10. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4861 folio 136 page 35 FHL film 1342170.
  11. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 4018 Folio 127 Page 23.
  12. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 29226 RG78 Piece 1694 Registration district 535 sub district 1 enumeration district 23 schedule number 299.
  13. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1928/Q2 Middlesboro Volume 9d Page 621.
  14. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.

Richard Walker Greathead1,2,3,4

#2175, b. 1861, d. 15 November 1922
Richard Walker Greathead|b. 1861\nd. 15 Nov 1922|p87.htm#i2175|Francis Greathead|b. a 1826\nd. 13 Sep 1911|p87.htm#i2172|Dorothy Eliza Walker|b. 18 Nov 1837\nd. 1917|p87.htm#i2173|Francis Greathead|b. 1800\nd. 28 Nov 1858|p103.htm#i2570|Margaret Thompson|b. a 1794\nd. 1861|p105.htm#i2616|Richard Walker|b. a 1798\nd. b 1871|p564.htm#i14096|Mary Stott|b. 30 Sep 1800\nd. 1876|p564.htm#i14095|

Relationship=5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=28 Jan 2012
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Richard Walker Greathead
     Richard Walker Greathead was born in 1861 in Coniscliffe, Durham, England.1,2,3,5,4,6,7 He was the son of Francis Greathead and Dorothy Eliza Walker. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Skimmergate, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Greathead.8,9 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Cleveland Dairy, Holy Trinity, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Greathead Richard was a scholar.10 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Cold Knuckles, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Frank Greathead.11 He married Eleanor Milburn Bulmer, daughter of Jeffrey Bulmer, on 13 September 1881 in Holy Trinity, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by George Bulmer Thompson and Mary Bobins. Eleanor was living at Thornton House, Cargo Fleet.12 His wife Eleanor died on 1882 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.13 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Cold Knuckles Farm, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Greathead.14,3 In the census of 31 March 1901 in East Cauld Knuckles, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Greathead.15 In the census of 2 April 1911 in South Bank Road, Cargo Fleet, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Francis Greathead Frank was a farmer living with his family in their six roomed home. All the family worked on the farm. Annie was described as a daughter but she was Richards daughter and therefore FranK's grandaughter, she was working in the dairy. Miles was described as a nephew and he also stayed in the household and worked on the farm.16 He married Sarah Underwood in 1913 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, Richard's first wife Eleanor died in 1882.17,18 He died on 15 November 1922 in 202 North Street, South Bank, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.19,18 The will of Richard was proved on 12 January 1923 in Middlesborough to Sarah his widow. His effects were valued at £643 7s 0d.18

Child of Richard Walker Greathead and Eleanor Milburn Bulmer

Sources of Information

  1. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
  2. [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
  3. [S3164] Emails between Henry Greathead and Jan Cooper from 13 December 1997.
  4. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  5. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1860/Q3 Darlington Volume 10a Page 10.
  7. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 4 Page 1.
  8. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861RG9 Piece 3680 Folio 52 Page 31.
  9. [S5984] Emails between Kathleen Lopez and Jan Cooper from 20 January 2001 Information provided by Kathleen Lopez from Toronto Reference Library.
  10. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871RG10 Piece 4883 Folio 41 Page 16.
  11. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881RG11 Piece 4861 folio 136 page 35 FHL film 1342170.
  12. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1881/Q3 Middlesborough Volume 9d Page 756.
  13. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1822/Q3 Middlesborough Volume 9d Page 418.
  14. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891RG12 Piece 4018 Folio 127 Page 23.
  15. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 5 Page 1.
  16. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911RG14 Piece 29226 RG78 Piece 1694 Registration district 535 sub district 1 enumeration district 23 schedule number 299.
  17. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1913/Q4 Middlesboro Volume 9d Page 1192.
  18. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  19. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1922/Q4 Middlesboro Volume 9d Page 558.
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