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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=28 Aug 2007
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 His wife Ada died on 1942 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.11 He died on 12 July 1945 in 14 Tankerville Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.12,13 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.13

Children of George William Greathead and Ada Greig

Sources of Information

  1. General Register Office, Information taken from Death certificate of parents.
  2. UK 1881 Census.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1866/Q2 Guisbro Volume 9d Page 466.
  4. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4299 Folio 5 Page 4.
  5. UK 1881 Census RG11 1Piece 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. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4063 Page 64.
  10. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4639 Folio 59 Page 12.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1942/Q2 W Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 189.
  12. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1945/Q3 Durham S E Volume 10a Page 109.
  13. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.

Henry Greated Eastmure

#2152, b. about 1857
Henry Greated Eastmure|b. a 1857|p87.htm#i2152|Douglas George Eastmure|b. a 1834|p86.htm#i2149|Emily Greated|b. a 1829\nd. 1901|p86.htm#i2126|||||||Joseph Greated|d. 1838|p552.htm#i13800|Rebecca Catlin||p553.htm#i13803|

Relationship=Great-grandson of Joseph Greated.
Last Edited=29 Mar 2008
Appears on charts:
Chart 12: Joseph Greated
     Henry Greated Eastmure was born about 1857 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 in 1878 in Pancras, London, England.4 Henry was listed as the head of the family of 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

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. UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 399 Folio 133 Page 28.
  3. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 741 Folio 136 Page 3.
  4. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1878/Q3 Pancras Volume 1b Page 66.
  5. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 222 Folio 44 Page 15.
  6. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 138 Folio 14 Page 24.
  7. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 159 Folio 48 Pages 21 and 22.

John Greathead1,2

#2153, b. 1858
John Greathead|b. 1858|p87.htm#i2153|John Greathead|b. a 1831\nd. 1874|p225.htm#i5607|Ann Smith|b. a 1835\nd. 1892|p82.htm#i2037|Edward Greathead|b. a 1792\nd. 1863|p159.htm#i3965|Thomasine Ridsdale|b. 25 Dec 1796\nd. 1864|p159.htm#i3975|James Smith|b. a 1793|p491.htm#i12258||||

Relationship=4th cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=5th great-grandson of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=17 Jan 2008
Appears on charts:
Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
     John Greathead was born in 1858 in Catterick Bridge, Yorkshire, England.3,4 He was the son of John Greathead and Ann Smith. He married Ellen Newton in 1879 in Bramley and Holbeck District Registered Building, Holbeck, Yorkshire, England.5,6,7 John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 13 Londesborough Street, Wortley in Bramley, Yorkshire, England, John was a railway stoker. He was also listed as lodging with William Bibby and family and they gave his occupation as a railway fireman. They lived at 12 North Terrace, Orton, Westmoreland. I would suspect he was staying in Westmoreland but had previously filled in the form at home, thus being doubly listed.8 John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 12 Midland Terrace, Heaton, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, John was a locomotive stoker.9 John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 3 Regent Grove, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, John was a railway engine driver.10

Children of John Greathead and Ellen Newton

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1901 Census.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1858/Q4 Richmond YVolume 9d Page 468.
  4. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1879/Q4 Bramley Volume 9b Page 493.
  6. [S40004] Yorkshire Births, Marriages and Deaths - www.yorkshirebmd.org.uk.
  7. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Leeds Record Office Ref Bramley RB/2/198.
  8. UK 1881 Census 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. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3649 Page 2.
  10. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4055 folio 139 page 45.

Ellen Newton1,2,3

#2154, b. about 1858, d. 1925

Last Edited=17 Jan 2008
Appears on charts:
Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
     Ellen Newton was born about 1858 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1,4 She married John Greathead, son of John Greathead and Ann Smith, in 1879 in Bramley and Holbeck District Registered Building, Holbeck, Yorkshire, England.5,3,6 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.7 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 12 Midland Terrace, Heaton, Bradford, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.8 In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.4 She died in 1925 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England.9

Children of Ellen Newton and John Greathead

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1901 Census.
  3. [S40004] Yorkshire Births, Marriages and Deaths - www.yorkshirebmd.org.uk.
  4. UK 1901 Census 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. UK 1881 Census 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. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3649 Page 2.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1925/Q4 Knaresboro Volume 9a Page 132.

Hetty Greathead1,2

#2155, b. 1880
Hetty Greathead|b. 1880|p87.htm#i2155|John Greathead|b. 1858|p87.htm#i2153|Ellen Newton|b. a 1858\nd. 1925|p87.htm#i2154|John Greathead|b. a 1831\nd. 1874|p225.htm#i5607|Ann Smith|b. a 1835\nd. 1892|p82.htm#i2037|||||||

Relationship=5th cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead.
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead.
Last Edited=27 Nov 2006
Appears on charts:
Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
     Hetty Greathead was born in 1880 in Bramley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1,3,4 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.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.6 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.3
She married ... ... in 1905 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England, Hetty married either Henry Vincent or William Atkinson.7

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1901 Census.
  3. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4055 Folio 139 Page 45.
  4. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1880/Q4 Bramley Volume 9b Page 379.
  5. UK 1881 Census 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.
  6. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3649 Page 2.
  7. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1905/Q3 Knaresboro Volume 9a Page 173.

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|Frank Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 3 Feb 1831|p104.htm#i2578|Fanny Rice|b. a 1791|p105.htm#i2603|John Morley||p201.htm#i5009||||

Relationship=5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=26 Oct 2008
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. 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.7 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.8 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.9,10 Francis was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 13 Cuthbert Road, Nether Hallam, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Francis was an engraver.11 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.12 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 In 1911 Francis was an engraver and worked at Credland Buildings, Queen Street. His home address was 11 Hardy Street, Walkley.13 He died in 1922 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.9,14

Children of Francis Rice Greathead and Sarah Ann Bush

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1901 Census.
  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. UK 1901 Census RG13 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. UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3479 folio 77 page 24 - kindly sent by Christine Tate.
  8. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
  9. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1875/Q3 Ecclesall B Volume 9C Page 349.
  11. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4624 folio 38 page 15 FHL film 1342117.
  12. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3795 Page 9.
  13. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003 Whites Directory of Sheffield and Rotherham 1911.
  14. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1922/Q2 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 535.

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=27 Apr 2008
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 Her husband Francis died on 1922 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.4,11 She died in 1940 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.4,12

Children of Sarah Ann Bush and Francis Rice Greathead

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1901 Census.
  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. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4624 folio 38 page 15 FHL film 1342117.
  9. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3795 Page 9.
  10. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4342 Folio 87 Page 33.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1922/Q2 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 535.
  12. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1940/Q3 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 794.

Frances Greathead1,2,3,4

#2158, b. about 1877
Frances Greathead|b. a 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=20 Aug 2007
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Frances Brown née Greathead
     Frances Greathead was born about 1877 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.1,5,3,4,6 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 ... Brown in December 1898 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.9,4,10 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

Child of Frances Greathead and ... Brown

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1901 Census.
  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. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4342 Folio 88 Page 33.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1877/Q1 Ecclesall B Volume 9c Page 420.
  7. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4624 folio 38 page 15 FHL film 1342117.
  8. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3795 Page 9.
  9. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4342 Folio 88 Page 38.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1898/Q4 Ecclesall B Volume 9c Page 648.
  11. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4342 Folio 87 Page 33.

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=25 Feb 2007
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 He died on 3 March 1965 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, aged 85.3,10

Children of John Lewis Greathead and Rose Alice Cusick

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  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. 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. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4624 folio 38 page 15 FHL film 1342117.
  7. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3795 Page 9.
  8. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4342 Folio 87 Page 33.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1902/Q2 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 822.
  10. [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|Frank Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 3 Feb 1831|p104.htm#i2578|Fanny Rice|b. a 1791|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=24 Sep 2008
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 Frank Greathead and Fanny Rice. He was baptized on 20 March 1831 in Bugbrook, Northamptonshire, England.5,7 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.8 He married Ann Morley, daughter of John Morley, on 20 October 1851 in Rotherham, Yorkshire, England, Witnesses at the wedding were Edward Greathead and Sarah Bridge.4,9 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.10 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.11 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).12 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.13 He died in 1901 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.4,14

Children of John Greathead and Ann Morley

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. 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] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa.
  8. UK 1851 Census HO107 Piece 2339 Folio 113 Page 9.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1851/Q4 Rotherham Volume XX11 Page 500.
  10. UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3479 folio 77 page 24 - kindly sent by Christine Tate.
  11. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
  12. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4630 folio 15 page 24 FHL film 1342118.
  13. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3815 Page 4.
  14. [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||p201.htm#i5009||||||||||||||||

Last Edited=20 Jul 2007
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Ann Morley was born about 1830 in Conisborough, Yorkshire, England.1,4 She was the daughter of John Morley. She married John Greathead, son of Frank 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 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 9 Division Street, Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.8 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 45 Holly Lane, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.9 She died in 1896 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.4,10

Children of Ann Morley and John Greathead

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  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. UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3479 folio 77 page 24 - kindly sent by Christine Tate.
  7. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
  8. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4630 folio 15 page 24 FHL film 1342118.
  9. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3815 Page 4.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1896/Q4 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 271.

Frederick Greathead1,2,3

#2162, b. 1865, d. 9 June 1928
Frederick Greathead|b. 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|Frank Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 3 Feb 1831|p104.htm#i2578|Fanny Rice|b. a 1791|p105.htm#i2603|John Morley||p201.htm#i5009||||

Relationship=5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=21 Jul 2005
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Frederick Greathead
     Frederick Greathead was born in 1865 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3,4,5,6 He was the son of John Greathead and Ann Morley. 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

He died on 9 June 1928 in 16 Staveley Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.12,3,13,14 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.14

Children of Frederick Greathead and Rosa Wain Rayner

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  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. UK 1901 Census.
  7. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
  8. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4630 folio 15 page 24 FHL film 1342118.
  9. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3815 Page 4.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1893/Q1 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 623.
  11. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4347 Folio 85 Page 36.
  12. [S1789] Letters between Joyce Mirfin née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 31 March 1996.
  13. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1928/Q2 Eccleshall B Volume 9c Page 449.
  14. [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|Frank Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 3 Feb 1831|p104.htm#i2578|Fanny Rice|b. a 1791|p105.htm#i2603|John Morley||p201.htm#i5009||||

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. UK 1881 Census.
  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. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
  7. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4630 folio 15 page 24 FHL film 1342118.
  8. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1887/Q3 Rotherham Volume XVl Page 404.
  9. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3836 Folio 112 Page 32.
  10. UK 1901 Census RG13 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. 1873, d. 1930
Ellen Greathead|b. 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|Frank Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 3 Feb 1831|p104.htm#i2578|Fanny Rice|b. a 1791|p105.htm#i2603|John Morley||p201.htm#i5009||||

Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=25 Nov 2004
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Ellen Holmes née Greathead
     Ellen Greathead was born in 1873 in 9 Division Street, Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire, England.1,2,4,3,5,6 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Ann Morley. 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.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.8 She married George W V Holmes, son of John Holmes and Amy ..., on 14 August 1892 in Parish Church Heeley, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Witnessed by Fred Greathead and Annie Holmes.3,9 She died in 1930.4

Children of Ellen Greathead and George W V Holmes

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  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. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4630 folio 15 page 24 FHL film 1342118.
  8. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3815 Page 4.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1892/Q3 Ecclesall B Volume 9C Page 427.

Annie Greathead1,2,3

#2165, b. 1868
Annie Greathead|b. 1868|p87.htm#i2165|John Greathead|b. 4 Jan 1829\nd. 1901|p87.htm#i2160|Ann Morley|b. a 1830\nd. 1896|p87.htm#i2161|Frank Greathead|b. 1790\nd. 3 Feb 1831|p104.htm#i2578|Fanny Rice|b. a 1791|p105.htm#i2603|John Morley||p201.htm#i5009||||

Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=15 May 2008
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Annie Greathead was born in 1868 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 Annie was a scholar.6 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.7 She married Charles Marshall, son of ... Marshall and Elizabeth ..., in 1891 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.3,8 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.9 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.10

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  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. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4678 Folio 125 Page 26.
  7. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4630 folio 16 page 25 FHL film 1342118.
  8. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1891/Q1 Sheffield Volume 9c Page 640A.
  9. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3826 Folio 112 Page 12.
  10. UK 1901 Census RG13 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=9 Jun 2008
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 baptized on 11 July 1830 in Sancton, Yorkshire, England.4 In the census of 7 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
His wife Ann died on 1913 in Pocklington, Yorkshire, England.15 He died on 28 December 1920 in Melton, Yorkshire, England.16,17 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.17

Children of Charles Greathead and Ann Smith

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1901 Census.
  3. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  4. [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa - Bishop's transcripts, 1599-1864 Church of England. Parish Church of Sancton (Yorkshire) Film 0919436.
  5. UK 1841 Census HO107 Piece 1220/13 Folio 10 Page 16.
  6. UK 1851 Census HO107 Piece 2357 Folio 597 Page 23.
  7. UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3561 Folio 63 Page 10.
  8. 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. UK 1871 Census RG10 4760 Folio 61 Page 10 and S & N page 125.
  12. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  13. UK 1891 Census RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  14. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  15. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1913/Q1 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 108.
  16. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1920/Q4 Sculcoates Volume 9d Page 157.
  17. [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=9 Jun 2008
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 She died in 1913 in Pocklington, Yorkshire, England.12

Children of Ann Smith and Charles Greathead

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1901 Census.
  3. 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. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  7. 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. UK 1871 Census RG10 4760 Folio 61 Page 10 and S & N page 125.
  10. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  11. UK 1891 Census RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  12. [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. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1901 Census.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1867/Q4 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 307.
  4. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  5. UK 1871 Census RG10 4760 Folio 61 Page 10 and S & N page 125.
  6. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  7. UK 1891 Census RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  8. UK 1901 Census RG13 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. 1915
Lucy Greathead|b. 1869\nd. 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=1 Mar 2006
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 She died in 1915 in Pocklington, Yorkshire, England.9

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1901 Census.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1869/Q4 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 67.
  4. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  5. UK 1871 Census RG10 4760 Folio 61 Page 10 and S & N page 125.
  6. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  7. UK 1891 Census RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  8. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1915/Q1 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 133.

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=21 Jul 2005
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 died on 17 March 1956 in 1 Church Road, Ferriby, Yorkshire, England.8,9 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.9

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1901 Census.
  3. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  4. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1874/Q1 Pocklington Volume 9d Page 71.
  5. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  6. UK 1891 Census RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  7. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4455 Folio 49 Page 3.
  8. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1956/Q1 Holderness Volume 2a page 135.
  9. [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=21 Aug 2006
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 Wellingare, Lincolnshire, England.9,10 He died on 1 December 1942 in Moorfield Farm, Lockington, Yorkshire, England, aged 62.11,10 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.12

Children of Charles William Greathead and Edith Staves

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1901 Census.
  3. [S8313] Letters between Judith Kenington née Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 March 2003.
  4. 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. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4734 Folio 55 Page 3 FHL Film 1342144.
  7. UK 1891 Census RG12/3901 (S & N Page 95).
  8. UK 1901 Census RG13 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. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1942/Q4 Holderness Volume 9d Page 73 or 75.
  12. [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=29 Apr 2008
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Francis Greathead
     Francis Greathead was born about 1826 in Girsby, Yorkshire, England.1,2,5,4,6 He was the son of Francis Greathead and Margaret Thompson. He was baptized on 14 March 1830 in Girsby, Sockburn, Yorkshire, England.3,4 In the census of 7 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 E 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.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 succeded 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.6 He died on 13 September 1911 in East Cauldgate Farm, Middlesborough Road, Old Ormesby, Yorkshire, England.17,18 The will of Francis was proved on 7 September 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.18

Children of Francis Greathead and Dorothy E Walker

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  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. UK 1891 Census Enoch suggests bnirth date as 1831.
  6. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 5 Page 1.
  7. UK 1841 Census HO107 Piece 303/15 Folio 3 Page 1.
  8. UK 1851 Census 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. UK 1861 Census 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. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4883 Folio 41 Page 16.
  14. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4861 folio 136 page 35 FHL film 1342170.
  15. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4018 Folio 127 Page 23.
  16. [S40055] Newspapers Northern Echo - 26 March 1896.
  17. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1911/Q3 Middlesboro Volume 9d Page 761.
  18. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.

Dorothy E Walker1,2,3

#2173, b. 1837, d. 1917
Dorothy E Walker|b. 1837\nd. 1917|p87.htm#i2173|Richard Walker|b. a 1798\nd. b 1871|p564.htm#i14096|Mary Stott|b. 30 Sep 1800|p564.htm#i14095|||||||||||||

Last Edited=29 Apr 2008
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Dorothy E Greathead née Walker
     Dorothy E Walker was born in 1837 in Coniscliffe, Durham, England.2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Richard Walker and Mary Stott. She married Francis Greathead, son of Francis Greathead and Margaret Thompson, in 1856 in Darlington, Durham, England.6 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Skimmergate, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.7,8 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.9 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Cold Knuckles, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Frank Greathead.10 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Cold Knuckles Farm, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.11,12 In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.13 Her husband Francis died on 13 September 1911 in East Cauldgate Farm, Middlesborough Road, Old Ormesby, Yorkshire, England.14,15 Dorothy's husband Frank died in 1911. She received probate in London on 7 September 1912.15 She died in 1917 in Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England.16

Children of Dorothy E Walker and Francis Greathead

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  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. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1837/Q4 Darlington Volume 24 Page 37.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1856/Q4 Darlington Volume 10a Page 48.
  7. UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3680 Folio 52 Page 31.
  8. [S5984] Emails between Kathleen Lopez and Jan Cooper from 20 January 2001 Information provided by Kathleen Lopez from Toronto Reference Library.
  9. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4883 Folio 41 Page 16.
  10. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4861 folio 136 page 35 FHL film 1342170.
  11. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4018 Folio 127 Page 23.
  12. [S3164] Emails between Henry Greathead and Jan Cooper from 13 December 1997.
  13. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 5 Page 1.
  14. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1911/Q3 Middlesboro Volume 9d Page 761.
  15. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  16. [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 E Walker|b. 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|p564.htm#i14095|

Relationship=5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=27 Apr 2008
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 E Walker. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Low Coniscliffe, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the grand son of Richard and Mary Walker. He was a scholar.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 He died on 4 June 1928 in East Cauldgate Farm, Cargo Fleet, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England.12,13 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.13

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  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. UK 1891 Census.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1857/Q2 Darlington Volume 10a Page 10.
  7. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 5 Page 1.
  8. UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3683 Folio 75 Page 12.
  9. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4883 Folio 41 Page 16.
  10. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4861 folio 136 page 35 FHL film 1342170.
  11. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4018 Folio 127 Page 23.
  12. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1928/Q2 Middlesboro Volume 9d Page 621.
  13. [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 E Walker|b. 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|p564.htm#i14095|

Relationship=5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=11 Feb 2008
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 E 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 Parish Church of North Ormesby, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England, Witnessed by George Bulmer Thompson and Mary Bobins
Eleanor was living at Thornton House, Cargo Fleet.12 His wife Eleanor died on 1882 in Middlesborough, 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 He married Sarah Underwood in 1913 in Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England, Richard's first wife Eleanor died in 1882.16,17 He died on 15 November 1922 in 202 North Street, South Bank, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England.18,17 The will of Richard was proved on 12 January 1923 in Middlesborough to Sarah his widow. His effects were valued at £643 7s 0d.17

Child of Richard Walker Greathead and Eleanor Milburn Bulmer

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  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. UK 1891 Census.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1860/Q3 Darlington Volume 10a Page 10.
  7. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 4 Page 1.
  8. UK 1861 Census 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. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4883 Folio 41 Page 16.
  11. UK 1881 Census 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. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4018 Folio 127 Page 23.
  15. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4587 Folio 5 Page 1.
  16. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1913/Q4 Middlesboro Volume 9d Page 1192.
  17. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  18. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1922/Q4 Middlesboro Volume 9d Page 558.