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George William Greathead1

#2151, b. 1866, d. 12 July 1945
Last Edited=28 Feb 2023
Relationship
2nd great-grandson of George Greathead
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. He was baptised in 1866 in Coatham, Yorkshire, England.4 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.5 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.6 He married Ada Greig, daughter of William Greig and Hannah Nelson, on 16 April 1887 in St Paul's, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, the ceremony was witnessed by Frederick Richard Spencerlayh and A Greig. George was a clerk.7,8,9 George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 19 Bentrick Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, George was a railway clerk.10 George was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 164 Sherriff Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, George was a railway clerk living with his wife and children.11 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.12,13 Their son Clarence was killed in action in France on 16 June 1915.13 George was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 20 Alverthorpe Street, South Shields, Durham, England, George was a commercial goods clerk working for North Eastern Railway Company working in the West Hartlepool Station living with his wife.14 His wife Ada died on 29 April 1942 in 102 Grange Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England.15,4 George died on 12 July 1945 in 14 Tankerville Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.16,17 George 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.17 George was buried in Stranton Grange, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Ada and George are buried under the same gravestone and their son Clarence is also mentioned on the stone.18

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. [S40024] Www.durhamrecordsonline.com/search.php.
  5. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4299 Folio 5 Page 4.
  6. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4333 Folio 98 page 4 FHL film 1342035.
  7. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1887/Q2 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 179.
  8. [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.
  9. [S110] E-mails between Colin Spencelayh and Jan Cooper from 10 April 2005.
  10. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4063 Page 64.
  11. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4639 Folio 59 Page 12.
  12. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 29629 RG78 Piece 1718A Registration district 545 Sub district 1 enumeration district 29 schedule number 221.
  13. [S40000] Website Find my past - The roll of honour.
  14. [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_25031_0239.
  15. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1942/Q2 W Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 189.
  16. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1945/Q3 Durham S E Volume 10a Page 109.
  17. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  18. [S7197] Emails between Jacqueline Greathead née Hudspith and Jan Cooper from 8 December 2004.

Henry Greated Eastmure

#2152, b. 1856, d. 1938
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Relationship
2nd great-grandson of Timothy Greated
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 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 Henry 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 1861 RG9 Piece 399 Folio 133 Page 28.
  3. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 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 1881 RG11 Piece 222 Folio 44 Page 15.
  6. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 138 Folio 14 Page 24.
  7. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 159 Folio 48 Pages 21 and 22.
  8. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 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=6 Feb 2023
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, 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 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 10 Regent Grove, Starbeck, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.11 Ellen died in 1925 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England.12

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 1901 RG13 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] Website www.yorkshirebmd.org.uk - BRAMLEYRB/2/1.
  8. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 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 1891 RG12 Piece 3649 Page 2.
  10. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 Rg14 Piece 25921 RG78 Piece 1500 Registration District 489 Sub District 2 Enumeration District 16 Schedule Number 62.
  11. [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_21096_0147.
  12. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1925/Q4 Knaresboro Volume 9a Page 132.

Hetty Greathead1,2

#2155, b. 15 September 1880, d. 1944
Last Edited=12 Feb 2017
Relationship
3rd great-granddaughter of George Greathead
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, 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 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Hetty was listed as living at 2 Stonefall View, Hookstone Road East, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, with her husband Henry. Henry was a chauffeur living with father, wife and children.13 Hetty died in 1944 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England.14

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] Website www.yorkshirebmd.org.uk - WORT/87/307.
  7. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 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 1891 RG12 Piece 3649 Page 2.
  9. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 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 1911 RG14 Piece 25939 RG78 Piece 1500 Registraton District 489 Sub Reg District 2 Enumeration District 34 Schedule Number 7.
  13. [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/3653B/003.
  14. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1944/Q3 Knaresborough Volume 9a Page 88 age 63.

Francis Rice Greathead1,2,3

#2156, b. 13 October 1852, d. 1922
Last Edited=19 Sep 2020
Relationship
5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
Appears on charts:
Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Francis Rice Greathead was born on 13 October 1852 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.3,4,5,6 He was the son of John Greathead and Ann Morley. He was baptised on 20 November 1853 in St Peter and St Paul Cathedral Church, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, with his sister Elizabeth. His father was a cordwainer and the family lived in High Street in Sheffield.7,6 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 and Jane Walker, on 4 September 1875 in Ecclesall Bierlow, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Ward and Jane Plant. Francis was an engraver and his father John greathead was a shoemaker. Sarah's father John Bush was a labourer.10,11,12 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 Francis 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 jury 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.13,10 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.14 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.15 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.16 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 1911.17,18 Francis died in 1922 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.10,19

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. [S4670] Letters between Katharine E Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1852/Q3 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 229.
  6. [S47012] Find my past Yorkshire baptisms.
  7. [S40000] Website Find my past parish records.
  8. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3479 folio 77 page 24 - kindly sent by Christine Tate.
  9. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 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. [S47012] Find my past Yorkshire marriages.
  13. [S40045] Newspapers The Sheffield Independant.
  14. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4624 folio 38 page 15 FHL film 1342117.
  15. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 3795 Page 9.
  16. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4342 Folio 87 Page 33.
  17. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 27707 RG78 Piece 1587 Registration District 509 Sub Disrict 1 Enumeraion District 7 Schedue Number 77.
  18. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Whites Directory of Sheffield and Rotherham 1911.
  19. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1922/Q2 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 535.
  20. [S3] GRO Indexes -.

Sarah Ann Bush1,2,3

#2157, b. 13 September 1858, d. 1940
Last Edited=19 Sep 2020
     Sarah Ann Bush was born on 13 September 1858 in Acron, Nottinghamshire, England.3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of John Bush and Jane Walker. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Curmen Farm, Thurgarton, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Bush.7 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Woodseats Holmhurst, Norton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Bush.8 She married Francis Rice Greathead, son of John Greathead and Ann Morley, on 4 September 1875 in Ecclesall Bierlow, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Ward and Jane Plant. Francis was an engraver and his father John greathead was a shoemaker. Sarah's father John Bush was a labourer.4,9,10 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.11 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.12 In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of Francis Rice Greathead.13 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 11 Hardy Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Rice Greathead.14,15 Her husband Francis died on 1922 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.4,16 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Sarah was listed as living at 11 Hardy Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, and her son Christopher. He was a disabled ex-serviceman.17 Sarah died in 1940 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.4,18

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. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 472 Folio 12 Page 17.
  8. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4667 Folio 13 Page 20.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1875/Q3 Ecclesall B Volume 9C Page 349.
  10. [S47012] Find my past Yorkshire marriages.
  11. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4624 folio 38 page 15 FHL film 1342117.
  12. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 3795 Page 9.
  13. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4342 Folio 87 Page 33.
  14. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 27707 RG78 Piece 1587 Registration District 509 Sub Disrict 1 Enumeraion District 7 Schedue Number 77.
  15. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Whites Directory of Sheffield and Rotherham 1911.
  16. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1922/Q2 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 535.
  17. [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/3517G/022/12.
  18. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1940/Q3 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 794.
  19. [S3] GRO Indexes -.

Frances Greathead1,2,3,4

#2158, b. 7 March 1877
Last Edited=28 Nov 2017
Relationship
6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
Appears on charts:
Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Frances Brown née Greathead
     Frances Greathead was born on 7 March 1877 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.3,4,5,6,7 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.8 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.9 She married Charles Cartwright Brown in December 1898 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.4,10,6 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.11 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.12

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. [S47012] Find my past Yorkshire Baptisms Transcription.
  8. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4624 folio 38 page 15 FHL film 1342117.
  9. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 3795 Page 9.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1898/Q4 Ecclesall B Volume 9c Page 648.
  11. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4342 Folio 87 Page 33.
  12. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 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
Last Edited=14 Mar 2023
Relationship
6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
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.2,3,4,5,6 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.7 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.8 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.9 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.3,10 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.11 John was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 101 Selbourne Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, John was a teemer on crucible furnaces steel melting working for SC Waidlow who were steel manufacturers in Congress Street, Portobello, Sheffield. He was living with his wife and three children.12 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John was listed as living at 23 Brett Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, with his wife Rose. And their daughter Alice. John was a bread baker.13 John died on 3 March 1965 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, aged 85.3,14

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. [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/3553J/006.
  7. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4624 folio 38 page 15 FHL film 1342117.
  8. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 3795 Page 9.
  9. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4342 Folio 87 Page 33.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1902/Q2 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 822.
  11. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 piece 28023 RG78 160 Registration district 510 sub district 7 enueration district 35 schedule number 237.
  12. [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_23153_0593.
  13. [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/3553J/006/32.
  14. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1965/Q1 Sheffield Volume 2b Page ?

John Greathead1,2,3,4

#2160, b. 4 January 1829, d. 1901
Last Edited=19 Sep 2020
Relationship
4th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
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.5,4,6,7,8 He was the son of Francis Greathead and Fanny Rice. He was baptised on 20 March 1831 in Bugbrook, Northamptonshire, England, his father was an Excise man.5,9,7 In the census of 7 June 1841 he was listed as a pupil in Ashcroft Academy, Wath upon Dearne, Wentworth, Yorkshire, England.10 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.11 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.4,12 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.13,4 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 1859.14 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.15 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.16 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.17 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.)18 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 cordwainer.19 John died in 1901 in Sheffield Union, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.4,20,21 John was buried on 6 February 1901 in Burngreave Cemetery, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, in consecrated ground Grave number 99 Section L1.21

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. [S7] Ancestry.com - Northamptonshire, England, Baptisms, 1813-1912.
  8. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  9. [S10] Family Record Family Search.
  10. [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 139/13 Folio 5 Page 3.
  11. [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2339 Folio 113 Page 9.
  12. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1851/Q4 Rotherham Volume XX11 Page 500.
  13. [S40045] Newspapers Supplement to Sheffield and Rotherham Independant - 21 February 1857.
  14. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Sheffield and Hallam Bank Register.
  15. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3479 folio 77 page 24 - kindly sent by Christine Tate.
  16. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
  17. [S40045] Newspapers The Sheffield and Rotherham Independant - 4 June 1880.
  18. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4630 folio 15 page 24 FHL film 1342118.
  19. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 3815 Page 4.
  20. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1901/Q1 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 346.
  21. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Sheffield family History society site.

Ann Morley1,2,3,4

#2161, b. about 1830, d. 1896
Last Edited=19 Sep 2020
     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 Ann died in 1896 in 45 Holly Lane, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.4,11,12 Ann was buried on 19 December 1896 in Burngreave Cemetery, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, in consecrated ground Grave number 99 Section Li.12

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 1861 RG9 Piece 3479 folio 77 page 24 - kindly sent by Christine Tate.
  7. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 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 1881 RG11 Piece 4630 folio 15 page 24 FHL film 1342118.
  10. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 3815 Page 4.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1896/Q4 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 271.
  12. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Sheffield family History society site.

Frederick Greathead1,2,3

#2162, b. 22 April 1865, d. 9 June 1928
Last Edited=3 Feb 2023
Relationship
5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
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 and St Paul Cathedral Church, 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 Rose 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 attended Gleadless Road Evening School (Men) in Sheffield in 1898 he gave his address as 43 Tillotson Road.11 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.3,12 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 maker 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.13 Frederick was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 16 Staveley Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Fred was a packing case maker at the steel works Messrs Ibbodson Brothers. He was living with his wife and sons.14 Frederick died on 9 June 1928 in 16 Staveley Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, aged 63 he was a case maker.15,3,16,17,18 Frederick was buried on 13 June 1928 in Abbey Lane Cemetery, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, in consecrated ground Grave number 9446 Section M.18 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.17

Children of Frederick Greathead and Rose 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] Website Find my past parish records.
  7. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
  8. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4630 folio 15 page 24 FHL film 1342118.
  9. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 3815 Page 4.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1893/Q1 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 623.
  11. [S40000] Website Find my past - National School Admission Registers & Log-books 1870-1914.
  12. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4347 Folio 85 Page 36.
  13. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 27825 RG78 Piece 1592 Registration District 509 Sub district 6 Enumeration district 11 Schedule number 209.
  14. [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_22956_0041.
  15. [S1789] Letters between Joyce Mirfin née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 31 March 1996.
  16. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1928/Q2 Eccleshall B Volume 9c Page 449.
  17. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  18. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Sheffield family History society site.

Sarah Greathead1,2,3

#2163, b. 1869, d. 1910
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Relationship
5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
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, son of Joseph Whitehouse, on 13 July 1887 in St Thomas, Kimberworth, Yorkshire, England, by banns. The ceremony was witnessed by E N Mansell and Nina Clark. Edwin was listed as a porter living at 39 Kimberworth Road, Sarah was living at 23 Midland Road.3,8,9 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 60 Tipton Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edwin Whitehouse.10 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 4 Tipton Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edwin Whitehouse.11 Sarah died in 1910 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.12,13

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 1871 RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
  7. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4630 folio 15 page 24 FHL film 1342118.
  8. [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1887/Q3 Rotherham Volume XVl Page 404 - Copy with thanks to Keith Percy.
  9. [S245] Emails between Keith Percy and Jan Cooper from 13 November 2008.
  10. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 3836 Folio 112 Page 32.
  11. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 481 Folio 168 page 16.
  12. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1910/Q3 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 332 age 41.
  13. [S20493] Emails between Keith Howell and Jan Cooper from 10 February 2008.

Ellen Greathead1,2,3

#2164, b. 11 April 1873, d. 27 July 1926
Last Edited=29 Jan 2017
Relationship
5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
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.2,4,3,5,6,7 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Ann Morley. She was baptised on 22 December 1874 in St Peter and St Paul Cathedral Church, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, her father was a shoemaker. This was a private ceremony.8,7 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.9 She was publically baptised following a previous private one on 17 June 1888 in St Peter & St Paul, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, The family now lived in 45 Holly Lane, her father was a shoemaker.7 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.10 She married George William 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.3,11 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Burns Road, Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of an unknown person.12 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 2 Burns Road, Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George William V Holmes.13 Ellen died on 27 July 1926 in 9 Burns Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, aged 53.4,14,15 Ellen was buried on 30 July 1926 in Crookes Cemetery, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.15 George and his wife, son Walter and his first wife May are all buried in Section A Grave 3766 in unconsecrated ground under the same gravestone.15

Children of Ellen Greathead and George William 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. [S47012] Find my past Yorkshire Baptisms Transcription.
  8. [S40000] Website Find my past parish records.
  9. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4630 folio 15 page 24 FHL film 1342118.
  10. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 3815 Page 4.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1892/Q3 Ecclesall B Volume 9C Page 427.
  12. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4340 Folio 96 Page 10.
  13. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 27731 RG78 Piece 1588 Registration District 509 Sub District 2 Enumeration District 11 Schedule Number 41.
  14. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1926/Q3 Ecclesall Bierlow Volume 9c Page 287 age 53.
  15. [S40000] Website Find a grave.

Annie Greathead1,2,3

#2165, b. 3 April 1867
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Relationship
5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
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 and St Paul Cathedral Church, 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] Website Find my past parish records.
  8. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
  9. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 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 1891 RG12 Piece 3826 Folio 112 Page 12.
  12. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4371 Folio 112 Page 12.

Charles Greathead1,2

#2166, b. 11 July 1830, d. 28 December 1920
Last Edited=10 May 2016
Relationship
Son of John Greathead
Appears on charts:
Chart 8 - John Greathead
     Charles Greathead was born about 1830 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England.3 He was baptised on 11 July 1830 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England.4 He was the son of John Greathead and Mary Lyon. 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 with his wife and two of his children in their four roomed home. He was working as a farmer, Alfred his son was working with him.15 His wife Ann died on 1913 in Pocklington, Yorkshire, England.16 Charles died on 28 December 1920 in Melton, Yorkshire, England, aged 90.17,18 Charles 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 1841 HO107 Piece 1220/13 Folio 10 Page 16.
  6. [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2357 Folio 597 Page 23.
  7. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 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 1871 RG10 4760 Folio 61 Page 10 and S & N page 125.
  12. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  13. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  14. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  15. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 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
Last Edited=10 May 2016
Appears on charts:
Chart 8 - John Greathead
     Ann Smith was born in 1843 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England.1,5 She was the daughter of Robert Smith.6 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.8,6 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.5 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Sancton, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles Greathead.12 Ann 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. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  6. [S40010] Family History Resource File - Vital Records Index - British Isles/Australia CD FHL Film 1068400.
  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 1871 RG10 4760 Folio 61 Page 10 and S & N page 125.
  10. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  11. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  12. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 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
Last Edited=13 Mar 2023
Relationship
Grandson of John Greathead
Appears on charts:
Chart 8 - John Greathead
     John Robert Greathead was born in 1867 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England.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 In the census of 2 April 1911 in North Skirlaugh, Holderness, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the servant to Martha Clapham a widow. John was working as a waggoner working on the farm.9 His father Charles died on 28 December 1920 aged 90.10,11 He received administration on her effects on 17 March 1921 in York. He was a farmer.11 John was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in High Street, Sancton, Yorkshire, England, John was a farm labourer living with his brother Alfred.12 John died on 28 July 1928 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England.13,11 John 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.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 - 1867/Q4 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 307.
  4. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  5. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 4760 Folio 61 Page 10 and S & N page 125.
  6. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  7. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  8. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  9. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 28835 RG78 Piece 1655 Registration District 524 Sub District 2 Enumeration District 3 Schedule Number 75.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1920/Q4 Sculcoates Volume 9d Page 157.
  11. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  12. [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_23548_0091.
  13. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1928/Q3 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 72.

Lucy Greathead1,2

#2169, b. 1869, d. 22 February 1915
Last Edited=15 Aug 2019
Relationship
Granddaughter of John Greathead
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 Lucy died on 22 February 1915 in Pocklington, Yorkshire, England.10,11 Lucy was buried in 1915 in All Saints, 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 1901 RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  5. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 4760 Folio 61 Page 10 and S & N page 125.
  6. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  7. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  8. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  9. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 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. [S30215] E-mails between Brian Flint and Jan Cooper from 10 September 2005.

George Greathead1,2

#2170, b. 3 January 1874, d. 17 March 1956
Last Edited=8 Feb 2023
Relationship
Grandson of John Greathead
Appears on charts:
Chart 8 - John Greathead
     George Greathead was born on 3 January 1874 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England.3 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.4 In the census of 5 April 1891 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Greathead.5 In the census of 31 March 1901 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Greathead.6 He married Alice Hardwick in 1904 in Pocklington, Yorkshire, England.7 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.8 George was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in Melton, Brough, Yorkshire, England, George was a farmer living with hbis wife, two daughters and two servants.9 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register George was listed as living at Grange Farm, Elloughton, Yorkshire, England, with his wife Alice. With their daughters Ruth and Marjorie two others. George was a farmer.10 He died on 17 March 1956 in 1 Church Road, Ferriby, Yorkshire, England, aged 82.11,12 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.12

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. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1874/Q1 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 71 - mother Smith.
  4. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  5. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  6. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  7. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  8. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 28609 RG78 Piece 1645 Registration district 521 sub district 3 enumeration district 1 schedule number 8.
  9. [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_23612_0383.
  10. [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/3189F/021/1.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1956/Q1 Holderness Volume 2a page 135.
  12. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.

Charles William Greathead1,2,3

#2171, b. 10 May 1880, d. 1 December 1942
Last Edited=15 Aug 2019
Relationship
Grandson of John Greathead
Appears on charts:
Chart 8 - John Greathead
Charles William Greathead
     Charles William Greathead was born on 10 May 1880 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England.4,5,6 He was the son of Charles Greathead and Ann Smith. He was baptised on 30 May 1880 in Winstead, Yorkshire, England, his father was a farmer.7 In the census of 3 April 1881 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Greathead.8 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.9 In the census of 31 March 1901 in King Street, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Greathead.10 He married Edith Staves, daughter of James Staves and Thurza ..., on 28 March 1906 in All Saints, Wellingore, Lincolnshire, England, after the banns had been on 11 and 18 March, no record of third reading.11,12,13 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.14 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Charles was listed as living at Moorfield, Lockington, Yorkshire, England, with his wife Edith. And their son George. Charles was a farmer.15 Charles died on 1 December 1942 in Moorfield Farm, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, aged 62.16,12 Charles 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."12 Charles 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.17

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 from 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. [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/3187E/011.
  7. [S47012] Find my past Yorkshire baptisms.
  8. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  9. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  10. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1906/Q1 Sleaford Volume 7a Page 585.
  12. [S8314] Letters between Marjory King née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 23 December 2003.
  13. [S47012] Find my past Yorkshire Banns.
  14. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 28562 RG78 Piece 1640 Registration district 520 sub district 2 enumeration district 19 schedule number 75.
  15. [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/3187E/011/19.
  16. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1942/Q4 Holderness Volume 9d Page 73 or 75.
  17. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.

Francis Greathead1,2,3,4

#2172, b. about 1826, d. 13 September 1911
Last Edited=27 Jan 2017
Relationship
4th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
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 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 Francis died on 13 September 1911 in East Cauldgate Farm, Middlesbrough Road, Old Ormesby, Yorkshire, England.19,20 Frank was buried on 16 September 1911 in Eston Cemetery, Eston, Yorkshire, England, in plot 419.21,22 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 The gravestone includes Frank and Dorothy and their son Richard and his wife Eleanor.

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] Website Find my past parish records.
  7. [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 303/15 Folio 3 Page 1.
  8. [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 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 1861 RG9 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 1871 RG10 Piece 4883 Folio 41 Page 16.
  14. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4861 folio 136 page 35 FHL film 1342170.
  15. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4018 Folio 127 Page 23.
  16. [S40045] Newspapers Northern Echo - 26 March 1896.
  17. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 5 Page 1.
  18. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 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.
  21. [S40000] Website Deceased on line.
  22. [S263] Emails between Charles Sale and Jan Cooper from 29 April 2009.

Dorothy Eliza Walker1,2,3

#2173, b. 18 November 1837, d. 1917
Last Edited=27 Jan 2017
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 Dorothy died in 1917 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.18 Dorothy was buried on 14 January 1917 in Eston Cemetery, Eston, Yorkshire, England, in plot 419.19,20 The gravestone includes Frank and Dorothy and their son Richard and his wife Eleanor.

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 1851 HO107 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 1861 RG9 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 1871 RG10 Piece 4883 Folio 41 Page 16.
  11. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4861 folio 136 page 35 FHL film 1342170.
  12. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 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 1901 RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 5 Page 1.
  15. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 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.
  19. [S40000] Website Deceased on line.
  20. [S263] Emails between Charles Sale and Jan Cooper from 29 April 2009.

John Joseph Greathead1,2,3,4

#2174, b. 1857, d. 4 June 1928
Last Edited=8 Feb 2023
Relationship
5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
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 John was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in Cold Knuckles Farm, Cargo Fleet, Middlesbrough, Yorkshre, England, John was a farmer with two servants horseman and housekeeper.13 John died on 4 June 1928 in East Cauldgate Farm, Cargo Fleet, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.14,15 John was buried on 7 June 1928 in Eston Cemetery, Eston, Yorkshire, England, in grave no 787.16 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.15

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 1901 RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 5 Page 1.
  8. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3683 Folio 75 Page 12.
  9. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4883 Folio 41 Page 16.
  10. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4861 folio 136 page 35 FHL film 1342170.
  11. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4018 Folio 127 Page 23.
  12. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 29226 RG78 Piece 1694 Registration district 535 sub district 1 enumeration district 23 schedule number 299.
  13. [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_24057_0569.
  14. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1928/Q2 Middlesboro Volume 9d Page 621.
  15. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  16. [S40000] Website Deceased on line.

Richard Walker Greathead1,2,3,4

#2175, b. 1861, d. 15 November 1922
Last Edited=3 Feb 2023
Relationship
5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
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 September 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 Richard was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 202 North Street, South bank, Eston, Yorkshire, England, Richard was a sheetman working for North Eastern Railway Company living with his wife.19 Richard died on 15 November 1922 in 202 North Street, South Bank, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.20,18 Richard was buried on 19 November 1922 in Eston Cemetery, Eston, Yorkshire, England, in plot 419.21 The gravestone includes Frank and Dorothy and their son Richard and his wife Eleanor. 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 1901 RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 4 Page 1.
  8. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 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 1871 RG10 Piece 4883 Folio 41 Page 16.
  11. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 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 1891 RG12 Piece 4018 Folio 127 Page 23.
  15. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 5 Page 1.
  16. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 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. [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_24043_0055.
  20. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1922/Q4 Middlesboro Volume 9d Page 558.
  21. [S40000] Website Deceased on line.