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Mary Ellen Greathead1,2,3,4

#2176, b. 1862, d. 1937
Mary Ellen Greathead|b. 1862\nd. 1937|p88.htm#i2176|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-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=8 Jun 2008
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Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Mary Ellen Bedford née Greathead
     Mary Ellen Greathead was born in 1862 in Darlington, Durham, England.1,2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Francis Greathead and Dorothy E Walker. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Cleveland Dairy, Holy Trinity, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Greathead Mary was a scholar.6 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Cold Knuckles, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Frank Greathead.7 She married Joseph Bedford in 1886 in Darlington, Durham, England.8 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 10 Dramond Street, Normanby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Bedford.9 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 9 Winfield Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Bedford.10 Her husband Joseph died on 1935 in Redcar, Yorkshire, England.11,12 She died in 1937 in Redcar, Yorkshire, England.13,14

Children of Mary Ellen Greathead and Joseph Bedford

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. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1862/Q2 Darlington Volume 10a Page 13.
  6. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4883 Folio 41 Page 16.
  7. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4861 folio 136 page 35 FHL film 1342170.
  8. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1886/Q3 Darlington Volume 10a Page 7.
  9. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4017 Folio 45 Page 31.
  10. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 2917 Folio 71 Page 6.
  11. [S10957] Emails between John Bedford and Jan Cooper from 31 March 2004.
  12. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1935/Q4 Guisbro Volume 9d Page 580 age 74.
  13. [S51] E-mails between Sara Baguleys and Jan Cooper from 23 February 2004.
  14. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1937/Q1 Cleveland Volume 9d Page 739 aged 74.

Henry Greathead1,2,3

#2177, b. 1836, d. 16 February 1883
Henry Greathead|b. 1836\nd. 16 Feb 1883|p88.htm#i2177|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|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=23 Dec 2007
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Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Henry Greathead was born in 1836 in Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Johnson. He was baptized on 6 June 1836 in South Cowton, Yorkshire, England, Baptism of Henry appears as son of Betty of Streelam in South Cowton register also in Danby Wiske register inserted under 1837 (with same date) as son of Thomas and Elizabeth. She appears thus in all records in Danby Wiske.2,3 In the census of 7 June 1841 in Sturklam, Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead.4 In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as an apprentice to the tailor William Robinson.3,5 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Yafforth Village, Yafforth, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Greathead Henry was a tailor and living with his mother.6 He married Mary Thackeray in 1861 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.7 Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at East Road, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, Henry was a tailor and draper.8 Henry was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, Henry was a tailor.9 He died on 16 February 1883 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.10,11,12 He was buried on 19 February 1883 in All Saints, Yafforth, Yorkshire, England.13 He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 12 March 1883 at Northallerton to his widow Mary. He was an Innkeeper and his personal effects were valued at £104 15s 6d.11

Children of Henry Greathead and Mary Thackeray

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. UK 1841 Census HO 107 Piece 1244/1 Folio 4 Page 3.
  5. UK 1851 Census HO107 Piece 2378 Folio 181 Page 6.
  6. UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece xx Folio xx Page 12 - kindly provided by Christine Tate.
  7. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1861/Q2 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 717.
  8. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4864 Folio 85 Page 2.
  9. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4870 folio 75 page 6 FHL film 1342172.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1883/Q1 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 459.
  11. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  12. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  13. [S40013] Family History Resource File - National Burial Index - CD.

Mary Thackeray1,2

#2178, b. about 1837, d. 1925

Last Edited=11 Sep 2007
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Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Mary Thackeray was born about 1837 in Anderley Steeple, Yafforth, Yorkshire, England.3,4,5,1,2 She married Henry Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Johnson, in 1861 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.6 In the census of 2 April 1871 in East Road, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry Greathead Mary was a dressmaker.7 Henry was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, Henry was a tailor.8 Mary's husband Henry died on 16 February 1883. He was an Innkeeper. She received probate on 12 March 1883.9 Mary was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Romanby village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, Mary was a drug maker.10 Mary was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at Romanby, Yorkshire, England.5 She died in 1925 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.11

Children of Mary Thackeray and Henry 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. UK 1881 Census.
  4. UK 1891 Census.
  5. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4597 Folio 9 Page 9.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1861/Q2 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 717.
  7. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4864 Folio 85 Page 2.
  8. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4870 folio 75 page 6 FHL film 1342172.
  9. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  10. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4027 Page 6a.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1925/Q2 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 732?

John Thomas Greathead1,2,3,4,5

#2179, b. 1866, d. 28 April 1929
John Thomas Greathead|b. 1866\nd. 28 Apr 1929|p88.htm#i2179|Henry Greathead|b. 1836\nd. 16 Feb 1883|p88.htm#i2177|Mary Thackeray|b. a 1837\nd. 1925|p88.htm#i2178|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|||||||

Relationship=5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=30 Jul 2005
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Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     John Thomas Greathead was born in 1866 in Romanby, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3,4,5,6 He was the son of Henry Greathead and Mary Thackeray. In the census of 2 April 1871 in East Road, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Greathead John was a scholar.7 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Greathead.8 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Romanby village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Greathead John was a painter.9 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Romanby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Greathead John was a painter.10 He died on 28 April 1929 in Romanby, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.11,12 The will of John was proved on 10 September 1929 in London to his sisters Jane Elizabeth Greathead who was a spinster and Mary Hannah Gibson a widow. His effects were valued at £518 10s 9d.11

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1891 Census.
  3. UK 1901 Census.
  4. [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.
  5. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1866/Q4 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 475.
  7. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4864 Folio 85 Page 2.
  8. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4870 folio 75 page 6 FHL film 1342172.
  9. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4027 Page 6a.
  10. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4597 Folio 9 Page 9.
  11. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  12. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1929/Q2 Northallereton Volume 9d Page 746.

Mary Hannah Greathead1,2,3

#2180, b. 1868
Mary Hannah Greathead|b. 1868|p88.htm#i2180|Henry Greathead|b. 1836\nd. 16 Feb 1883|p88.htm#i2177|Mary Thackeray|b. a 1837\nd. 1925|p88.htm#i2178|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|||||||

Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=27 Jun 2005
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Mary Hannah Greathead was born in 1868 in Romanby, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Henry Greathead and Mary Thackeray. In the census of 2 April 1871 in East Road, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Greathead.5 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Greathead.6 She married Joseph Gibson in 1889 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.7 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Station View, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Gibson.8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Romanby, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Gibson.9 John died on 28 April 1929. The Probate of her estate was received in London on 10 September 1929 by his sisters Jane Elizabeth Greathead who was a spinster and Mary Hannah Gibson a widow.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 - 1868/Q4 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 477.
  5. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4864 Folio 85 Page 2.
  6. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4870 folio 75 page 6 FHL film 1342172.
  7. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1889/Q4 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 1165.
  8. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4027 Folio 26 Page 14.
  9. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4597 Folio 7 Page 5.
  10. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.

Henry Greathead1,2,3,4

#2181, b. 1871, d. 1946
Henry Greathead|b. 1871\nd. 1946|p88.htm#i2181|Henry Greathead|b. 1836\nd. 16 Feb 1883|p88.htm#i2177|Mary Thackeray|b. a 1837\nd. 1925|p88.htm#i2178|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|||||||

Relationship=5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=19 Jan 2008
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Henry Greathead was born in 1871 in Romanby, Yorkshire, England.3,4,5,6,7 He was the son of Henry Greathead and Mary Thackeray. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Greathead Henry was a scholar.8 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Romanby village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Greathead Henry was a plate layer.9 He married Ada Worsley Porritt in 1896 Ada was Henry's first wife.10 Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 9 Malekoff Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, Henry was a railway good guard.11 His wife Ada died on 1912 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.12 He married Violet May Watts, daughter of Charles Waggott, on 21 April 1919 in Wesley Chapel, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, The marriage was by certificate, both widowed Henry age 47, Violet age 24 witnessed by Charles Waggott (father) and Anisabel Waggott (?mother).13,6 He died in 1946 in Durham, England.14

Children of Henry Greathead and Ada Worsley Porritt

Children of Henry Greathead and Violet May Waggott

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1891 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. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1871/Q3 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 508.
  6. [S4283] Letters between Doris Greathead and Jan Cooper from 15 August 1996.
  7. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  8. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4870 folio 75 page 6 FHL film 1342172.
  9. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4027 Page 6a.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1896/Q1 Witby Volume 9d Page 679.
  11. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4625 Folio 23 Page 37.
  12. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1912/Q3 Stockton Volume 10a Page 47.
  13. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1919/Q2 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 1673.
  14. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1946/Q4 Cleveland Volume 1b Page 588.

George William Greathead1,2,3,4,5

#2182, b. 1875, d. 15 February 1933
George William Greathead|b. 1875\nd. 15 Feb 1933|p88.htm#i2182|Henry Greathead|b. 1836\nd. 16 Feb 1883|p88.htm#i2177|Mary Thackeray|b. a 1837\nd. 1925|p88.htm#i2178|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|||||||

Relationship=5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=28 Aug 2007
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     George William Greathead was born in 1875 in Romanby, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3,4,5,6 He was the son of Henry Greathead and Mary Thackeray. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Greathead George was a scholar.7 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Romanby village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Greathead George was a sadller.8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Romanby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Greathead William was a saddler and harness maker and seems to have dropped George as a first name.9 He married Elizabeth Walton in 1907 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.10 In the Edinburgh Gazette of 28 January 1913 George William Greathead, Northallerton, Yorkshire, is described as a saddler.11 He died on 15 February 1933 in Rutson Hospital, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, His usual address was Alston House, Quaker Lane, Northallerton, Yorkshire.12,13 The will of George was proved on 7 March 1933 in London to Elizabeth Greathead his widow. His effects were valued at £143 4s 11d.13

Children of George William Greathead and Elizabeth Walton

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1891 Census.
  3. UK 1901 Census.
  4. [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.
  5. [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1875/Q3 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 552.
  7. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4870 folio 75 page 6 FHL film 1342172.
  8. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4027 Page 6a.
  9. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4597 Folio 9 Page 9.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1907/Q3 Richmond Y Volume 9d Page 1281.
  11. [S40055] Newspapers Edinburgh Gazette 28 January 1913.
  12. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1933/Q1 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 1011.
  13. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.

Mark Greathead1,2,3,4,5

#2183, b. 1846, d. 1910
Mark Greathead|b. 1846\nd. 1910|p88.htm#i2183|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|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=1 Jul 2007
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Mark Greathead was born in 1846 in Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England.1,6,7,5 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Johnson. He was baptized on 19 September 1846 in Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England.2,8 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Streetlam, Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead.2,9 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Yafforth Lodge, Yafforth, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the servant performing general duties for John Atkinson and his family.10 He married Elizabeth Lumley in 1866 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, Elizabeth was mark's first wife.11 Mark was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Ellerton on Swale, Yorkshire, England, Mark was an agricultural labourer.12 He married Sarah Jane Hutton in 1878 in Bedale, Yorkshire, England, Sarah was Mark's second wife.13 Mark was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Burrill Cum Cowling, Yorkshire, England, Mark was a shepherd.14 Mark was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 5 No 55 Edmondsley, Chester le Street, Durham, England, Mark was a horsekeeper.15 Mark was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Dayton Tow, Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England, Mark was an underground coal horsekeeper.16 His wife Sarah died on 1908 in Sedgefield, Durham, England.17 He died in 1910 in Easington, Durham, England.18 He was buried in 1910 in Easington, Durham, England.19

Children of Mark Greathead and Elizabeth Lumley

Children of Mark Greathead and Sarah Jane Hutton

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. [S6] Society of Genealogists.
  4. [S1691] Letters between Albert Greathead and Jan Cooper from 28 October 1996.
  5. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  6. [S1798] Letters between Lynn Shearman née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 8 May 1997.
  7. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1846/Q3 Northallerton Volume XXIV Page 459.
  8. [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa.
  9. UK 1851 Census HO107 Piece 2377 Folio 476 Page 19 and possibly son Anthony also on HO107 Piec 2377 Folio 83 Page 3.
  10. UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3663 Folio 59 Page 17.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1866/Q4 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 980.
  12. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4876 Folio 30 Page 30.
  13. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1878/Q1 Bedale Volume 9d Page 765.
  14. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4871 Folio 186 Page 2 FHL film 1342173.
  15. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4121 Folio 91 Page 41.
  16. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4631 Folio 93 Page 7.
  17. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1908/Q1 Sedgefield Volume 10a Page 78.
  18. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1910/Q4 Easington Volume 10a Page 255.
  19. [S40024] Www.durhamrecordsonline.com/search.php.
  20. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1868/Q3 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 454.

Sarah Jane Hutton1,2

#2184, b. about 1848, d. 1908

Last Edited=11 Jul 2007
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Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Sarah Jane Hutton was born about 1848 in Bedale, Yorkshire, England.3,1,2 She married Mark Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Johnson, in 1878 in Bedale, Yorkshire, England, Sarah was Mark's second wife.4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Burrill Cum Cowling, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Mark Greathead.5 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 5 No 55 Edmondsley, Chester le Street, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Mark Greathead.6 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Dayton Tow, Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Mark Greathead.7 She died in 1908 in Sedgefield, Durham, England.8

Children of Sarah Jane Hutton and Mark 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. UK 1881 Census.
  4. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1878/Q1 Bedale Volume 9d Page 765.
  5. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4871 Folio 186 Page 2 FHL film 1342173.
  6. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4121 Folio 91 Page 41.
  7. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4631 Folio 93 Page 7.
  8. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1908/Q1 Sedgefield Volume 10a Page 78.

Andy Simmons1

#2185

Last Edited=20 Oct 2004
     Andy Simmons married Flora Lawson.

Children of Andy Simmons and Flora Lawson

Sources of Information

  1. [S9404] Emails between Roy and Nell Simmons and Jan Cooper from 13 September 2001.

George Lumley Greathead1,2

#2186, b. 1871
George Lumley Greathead|b. 1871|p88.htm#i2186|Mark Greathead|b. 1846\nd. 1910|p88.htm#i2183|Elizabeth Lumley|b. 1842\nd. 1875|p152.htm#i3793|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|||||||

Relationship=5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=27 Jun 2007
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     George Lumley Greathead was born in 1871 in Scorton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3 He was the son of Mark Greathead and Elizabeth Lumley. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Burrill Cum Cowling, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Mark Greathead George was a scholar.4 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 5 No 55 Edmondsley, Chester le Street, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Mark Greathead George was a coal miner.5 He married ... .... He married Mary Elizabeth Ferren, daughter of Robert Ferren, on 10 August 1918 in The Register Office, Manchester, Lancashire, England, This was the second marriage for both of them. The ceremony was witnessed by William Wilkinson and Walter Beavis. George signed with an X on the certificate.6

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. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1871/Q2 Richmond/Y Volume 9d Page 553.
  4. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4871 Folio 186 Page 2 FHL film 1342173.
  5. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4121 Folio 91 Page 41.
  6. General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1918/Q3 Lanchester Volume 10a Page 627.

Alice Ann Greathead1,2,3

#2187, b. 1873
Alice Ann Greathead|b. 1873|p88.htm#i2187|Mark Greathead|b. 1846\nd. 1910|p88.htm#i2183|Elizabeth Lumley|b. 1842\nd. 1875|p152.htm#i3793|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|||||||

Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=1 Jul 2007
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Alice Ann Greathead was born in 1873 in Hurworth, Darlington, Durham, England.4,1,2,5 She was the daughter of Mark Greathead and Elizabeth Lumley. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Burrill Cum Cowling, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mark Greathead.6 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Haldridge, Durham, England, she was listed as a servant.7 She married William Gransbury in 1896 in Chester le Street, Durham, England.8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Low Row, Waldridge, Chester le Street, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Gransbury William was a coal miner, a hewer. Alice's brother Anthony was lodging with them. William's older brother John also a coal miner hewer, aged 59. John was listed as a widower.9

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. UK 1881 Census.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1873/Q1 Darlington Volume 10a Page 43.
  6. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4871 Folio 186 Page 2 FHL film 1342173.
  7. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4120 Page 33.
  8. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1896/4 Chester le Street Volume 10a Page 843.
  9. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4700 Folio 133 Page 51.

Elizabeth Greathead1,2,3

#2188, b. 1875, d. 1949
Elizabeth Greathead|b. 1875\nd. 1949|p88.htm#i2188|Mark Greathead|b. 1846\nd. 1910|p88.htm#i2183|Elizabeth Lumley|b. 1842\nd. 1875|p152.htm#i3793|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|||||||

Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=13 Jun 2008
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Elizabeth Greathead was born in 1875 in Hart, Hartlepool, Durham, England.2,3,4 She was the daughter of Mark Greathead and Elizabeth Lumley. She was baptized on 15 February 1875 in Broughton Street Chapel , Primitive Methodists Church, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, She was baptised at the same time as her brother Mark.5,6,7,8 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Burrill Cum Cowling, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mark Greathead Elizabeth was a scholar.9 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Edward Street, Edmondsley, Chester le Street, Durham, England, she was listed as a demestic general servant.10 She died in 1949 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.11

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 - 1875/Q1 Hartlepool Volume 10a Page 204.
  5. [S40013] Family History Resource File - National Burial Index - CD.
  6. [S15] E-mails between Granville Davies and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
  7. [S40010] Family History Resource File - Vital Records Index - British Isles/Australia CD FHL Film 1546293.
  8. [S6] Society of Genealogists - Baptisms in the parishes of Hartlepool, Throstan and Stranton DUR 79 page 33.
  9. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4871 Folio 186 Page 2 FHL film 1342173.
  10. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4121 Page 32.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1949/Q2 Northallerton Volume 1b Page 761.

Ellen Greathead1,2,3

#2189, b. 1880, d. 1948
Ellen Greathead|b. 1880\nd. 1948|p88.htm#i2189|Mark Greathead|b. 1846\nd. 1910|p88.htm#i2183|Sarah Jane Hutton|b. a 1848\nd. 1908|p88.htm#i2184|Thomas Greathead|b. 1797\nd. 1857|p103.htm#i2569|Elizabeth Johnson|b. a 1806\nd. 1875|p105.htm#i2606|||||||

Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead.
Last Edited=1 Jul 2007
Appears on charts:
Chart 2: Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Ellen Greathead was born in 1880 in Bedale, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Mark Greathead and Sarah Jane Hutton. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Burrill Cum Cowling, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mark Greathead.5 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 5 No 55 Edmondsley, Chester le Street, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mark Greathead.6 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Dayton Tow, Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mark Greathead Mark was an underground coal horsekeeper.7 She died in 1948 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.8

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 - 1880/Q3 Bedale Volume 9d Page 659.
  5. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4871 Folio 186 Page 2 FHL film 1342173.
  6. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4121 Folio 91 Page 41.
  7. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4631 Folio 93 Page 7.
  8. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1948/Q3 Manchester Volume 10e Page 358 age 68.

John Greathead1

#2190, b. 9 May 1824, d. 21 January 1890
John Greathead|b. 9 May 1824\nd. 21 Jan 1890|p88.htm#i2190|Charles Greathead|b. a 1794\nd. 28 Oct 1873|p482.htm#i12035|Elizabeth Dunn|b. a 1797\nd. 1873|p522.htm#i13037|||||||||||||

Relationship=Son of Charles Greathead.
Last Edited=29 Apr 2008
Appears on charts:
Chart 6: Charles Greathead
     John Greathead was baptized on 9 May 1824 in Saint Agatha, Gilling, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.2 He was the son of Charles Greathead and Elizabeth Dunn. In the census of 7 June 1841 in Pond Dale, Hartforth, Gilling, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Greathead.3 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Hartforth, Pond Dale, Gilling, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Greathead.4 He married Aalaice Robinson in 1853 in Leyburn, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.5 John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, John was a farmer with 350 acres employing five men and one boy.6 John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Manor House, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, John occupied 450 acres of land, he employed five labourers, two boys and two girls.7 He witnessed the will of Charles Greathead on 25 November 1873.8 John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, John was a farmer with 456 acres, employing five labourers.9 His brother Richard Greathead died on 23 December 1882 aged 48.10,8 He died on 21 January 1890 in The Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, aged 65.11,8,12 He was buried on 24 January 1890 in St Michael and All Angels, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, His friends and relatives attended the funeral.13,14 The will of John was proved on 10 March 1890 to his son Charles Francis a farmer in York. His effects were valued at under £1667 1s 0d.8

Children of John Greathead and Aalaice Robinson

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. [S10] IGI Family Record Family Search International Genealogical Index v 5.0 British Isles/Africa - Bishop's transcripts, 1640-1876 Church of England. Parish Church of Gilling (near Richmond, Yorkshire) Film number 0207530.
  3. UK 1841 Census HO107 Piece 1246/1 Folio 9a Page 12.
  4. UK 1851 Census HO107 Piece 2381 Folio 240 Page 17.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1853/Q4 Leyburn Volume 9d Page 985.
  6. UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3675 Folio 16 Page 1 - kindly supplied by Christine Tate.
  7. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4874 Folio 31 Page 5.
  8. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  9. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4880 folio 16 page 1.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1882/Q4 Richmond Y Volume 9d Page 447.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1890/Q1 Auckland Volume 10a Page 147.
  12. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  13. [S40013] Family History Resource File - National Burial Index - CD.
  14. [S40055] Newspapers Northern Echo - 25 January 1890.

Aalaice Robinson1

#2191, b. about 1826, d. 10 June 1897

Last Edited=20 Jul 2007
Appears on charts:
Chart 6: Charles Greathead
     Aalaice Robinson was born about 1826 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.2 She married John Greathead, son of Charles Greathead and Elizabeth Dunn, in 1853 in Leyburn, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.1 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.3 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Manor House, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.5 Her husband John died on 21 January 1890 in The Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, aged 65.6,7,2 Aalaice was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, Alice and Charles were a farmers.8 She died on 10 June 1897 in 37 Mount, York, Yorkshire, England.7,9 She was buried on 12 June 1897 in St Michael and All Angels, Downholme, Yorkshire, England.10,11 The will of Alice was proved on 20 July 1897 in York to her son Charles and her daughter Alice. Her effects were valued at £461 4s 4d.7

Children of Aalaice Robinson and John Greathead

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1853/Q4 Leyburn Volume 9d Page 985.
  2. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  3. UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3675 Folio 16 Page 1 - kindly supplied by Christine Tate.
  4. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4874 Folio 31 Page 5.
  5. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4880 folio 16 page 1.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1890/Q1 Auckland Volume 10a Page 147.
  7. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  8. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4036 Page 1.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1897/Q2 York Volume 9d Page 19.
  10. [S40013] Family History Resource File - National Burial Index - CD.
  11. [S17118] Emails between Jennifer Oswald-Sealy née Gray and Jan Cooper from 2 August 2006.

Charles Francis Greathead1

#2192, b. 1854, d. 8 February 1933
Charles Francis Greathead|b. 1854\nd. 8 Feb 1933|p88.htm#i2192|John Greathead|b. 9 May 1824\nd. 21 Jan 1890|p88.htm#i2190|Aalaice Robinson|b. a 1826\nd. 10 Jun 1897|p88.htm#i2191|Charles Greathead|b. a 1794\nd. 28 Oct 1873|p482.htm#i12035|Elizabeth Dunn|b. a 1797\nd. 1873|p522.htm#i13037|||||||

Relationship=Grandson of Charles Greathead.
Last Edited=7 May 2008
Appears on charts:
Chart 6: Charles Greathead
     Charles Francis Greathead was born in 1854 in Downholme, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3,4 He was the son of John Greathead and Aalaice Robinson. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.5 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Manor House, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.6 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.7 His father John Greathead died on 21 January 1890 aged 65.8,9,10 Charles received probate on 10 March 1890 in York on his father's effects.9 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Aalaice Greathead Alice and Charles were a farmers.11 His mother Alice Greathead died on 10 June 1897.9,12 Charles and Alice received probate on 20 July 1890 in York on their mother's effects.9 Charles was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Barton Hill House, Barton Le Willows, Yorkshire, England, Charles was living on his own means with five servants. A domestic housekeeper, two grooms, a parlour maid and a between maid.4 He died on 8 February 1933 in Clive House, Riccall, Yorkshire, England.13,9,14 The will of Charles was proved on 4 April 1933 in London to Edward Orford Capon a solicitor. His effects were valued at £36,106 18s 6d, it was resworn as £36,416 18s 6d and again resworn as £36,594 2s 8d.9

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1891 Census.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1854/Q4 Richmnond Yks Volume 9d Page 434.
  4. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4542 Folio 154 Page 12.
  5. UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3675 Folio 16 Page 1 - kindly supplied by Christine Tate.
  6. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4874 Folio 31 Page 5.
  7. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4880 folio 16 page 1.
  8. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1890/Q1 Auckland Volume 10a Page 147.
  9. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  10. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  11. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4036 Page 1.
  12. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1897/Q2 York Volume 9d Page 19.
  13. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1933/Q1 Selby Volume 9b Page 1561?
  14. [S40055] Newspapers The Times - 23 February 1933.

Ellen Greathead1

#2193, b. 1857
Ellen Greathead|b. 1857|p88.htm#i2193|John Greathead|b. 9 May 1824\nd. 21 Jan 1890|p88.htm#i2190|Aalaice Robinson|b. a 1826\nd. 10 Jun 1897|p88.htm#i2191|Charles Greathead|b. a 1794\nd. 28 Oct 1873|p482.htm#i12035|Elizabeth Dunn|b. a 1797\nd. 1873|p522.htm#i13037|||||||

Relationship=Granddaughter of Charles Greathead.
Last Edited=20 Jul 2007
Appears on charts:
Chart 6: Charles Greathead
     Ellen Greathead was born in 1857 in Downholme, Yorkshire, England.1,2 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Aalaice Robinson. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Ellen was a scholar.3 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Princess Terrace, Holy Trinity, Ripon, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as a pupil.4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.5 She married William Scott in 1884 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.6

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1857/Q1 Richmond Yks Volume 9d Page 467.
  3. UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3675 Folio 16 Page 1 - kindly supplied by Christine Tate.
  4. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4276 Folio 11 Page 1.
  5. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4880 folio 16 page 1.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1884/Q1 Richmond/Y Volume 9d Page 925.

Alice Greathead1

#2194, b. 1858, d. 1 May 1936
Alice Greathead|b. 1858\nd. 1 May 1936|p88.htm#i2194|John Greathead|b. 9 May 1824\nd. 21 Jan 1890|p88.htm#i2190|Aalaice Robinson|b. a 1826\nd. 10 Jun 1897|p88.htm#i2191|Charles Greathead|b. a 1794\nd. 28 Oct 1873|p482.htm#i12035|Elizabeth Dunn|b. a 1797\nd. 1873|p522.htm#i13037|||||||

Relationship=Granddaughter of Charles Greathead.
Last Edited=4 Jul 2005
Appears on charts:
Chart 6: Charles Greathead
     Alice Greathead was born in 1858 in Downholme, Yorkshire, England.2,3 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Aalaice Robinson. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.4 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Manor House, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.5 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.6 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Aalaice Greathead.7 Her mother Alice Greathead died on 10 June 1897.8,9 Charles and Alice received probate on 20 July 1890 in York on their mother's effects.8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Colwyn Bay Hotel, Llandrillo Yn Rhos, Denbighshire, Wales, she was listed as a boarder with her sister.10 Her sister Mary Elizabeth Greathead died on 26 June 1904.8,11 Alice and her brother in law John Cail received probate on the effects of Mary Greathead on 5 November 1904 in York. John was a printer.8 She died on 1 May 1936 in Dealhay, Wetherby Lane, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England.12,8 The will of Alice was proved on 15 June 1936 in York to Geoffrey Cail, her nephew a printer, and Ellen Louise Ligertwood who was wife of Alexander Douglas Hunter Ligertwood. Her effects were valued at £21,115 13s 4d.8

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1891 Census.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1858/Q4 Richmond Yks Volume 9d Page 461.
  4. UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3675 Folio 16 Page 1 - kindly supplied by Christine Tate.
  5. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4874 Folio 31 Page 5.
  6. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4880 folio 16 page 1.
  7. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4036 Page 1.
  8. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1897/Q2 York Volume 9d Page 19.
  10. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 5289 Folio 145 Page 2.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1904/Q2 York Volume 9d Page 36.
  12. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1936/Q2 Knaresborough Volume 9a Page 132.

Mary Elizabeth Greathead1

#2195, b. 1861, d. 26 June 1904
Mary Elizabeth Greathead|b. 1861\nd. 26 Jun 1904|p88.htm#i2195|John Greathead|b. 9 May 1824\nd. 21 Jan 1890|p88.htm#i2190|Aalaice Robinson|b. a 1826\nd. 10 Jun 1897|p88.htm#i2191|Charles Greathead|b. a 1794\nd. 28 Oct 1873|p482.htm#i12035|Elizabeth Dunn|b. a 1797\nd. 1873|p522.htm#i13037|||||||

Relationship=Granddaughter of Charles Greathead.
Last Edited=2 Oct 2006
Appears on charts:
Chart 6: Charles Greathead
     Mary Elizabeth Greathead was born in 1861 in Downholme, Yorkshire, England.2,3 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Aalaice Robinson. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.4 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Manor House, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.5 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.6 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Aalaice Greathead.7 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Colwyn Bay Hotel, Llandrillo Yn Rhos, Denbighshire, Wales, she was listed as a boarder with her sister.8 She died on 26 June 1904 in 33 The Mount, York, Yorkshire, England.9,10 She was buried on 28 June 1904 in St Michael and All Angels, Downholme, Yorkshire, England.11,12 The will of Mary was proved on 5 November 1904 to her sister Alice Greathead and brother in law John Cail a printer. Her effects were valued as £7133 19s 11d. It was resworn as £7833 7s 9d.9

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1891 Census.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1861/Q2 Richmond Yks Volume 10a Paage 72.
  4. UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3675 Folio 16 Page 1 - kindly supplied by Christine Tate.
  5. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4874 Folio 31 Page 5.
  6. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4880 folio 16 page 1.
  7. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4036 Page 1.
  8. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 5289 Folio 145 Page 2.
  9. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1904/Q2 York Volume 9d Page 36.
  11. [S40013] Family History Resource File - National Burial Index - CD.
  12. [S17118] Emails between Jennifer Oswald-Sealy née Gray and Jan Cooper from 2 August 2006.

Margaret Greathead1

#2196, b. 1863, d. 1893
Margaret Greathead|b. 1863\nd. 1893|p88.htm#i2196|John Greathead|b. 9 May 1824\nd. 21 Jan 1890|p88.htm#i2190|Aalaice Robinson|b. a 1826\nd. 10 Jun 1897|p88.htm#i2191|Charles Greathead|b. a 1794\nd. 28 Oct 1873|p482.htm#i12035|Elizabeth Dunn|b. a 1797\nd. 1873|p522.htm#i13037|||||||

Relationship=Granddaughter of Charles Greathead.
Last Edited=4 Jul 2005
Appears on charts:
Chart 6: Charles Greathead
     Margaret Greathead was born in 1863 in Downholme, Yorkshire, England.2,3 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Aalaice Robinson. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Manor House, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.5 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Manor House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Aalaice Greathead.6 She married John Cail in 1891 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.7 She died in 1893 in Elswick, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.8

Child of Margaret Greathead and John Cail

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. UK 1891 Census.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1863/Q3 Richmond Yks Volume 9d Page 509.
  4. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 4874 Folio 31 Page 5.
  5. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4880 folio 16 page 1.
  6. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4036 Page 1.
  7. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1891/Q2 Richmond Yks Volume 9d Page 981.
  8. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1893/Q4 Newcastle Volume 10b Page 37.

Edward Nevison

#2197, b. 1849
Edward Nevison|b. 1849|p88.htm#i2197|Edward Nevison|b. a 1812\nd. 1893|p722.htm#i18043||||||||||||||||

Last Edited=29 Jan 2007
Appears on charts:
Chart 14: Thomas Greathead
     Edward Nevison was born in 1849 in Auckland, Durham, England.2,3 He was the son of Edward Nevison.1 In the census of 30 March 1861 in Furniture Shop, Old Shildon, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Nevison.4 He married Mary Jane Place in 1870 in Auckland, Durham, England.5 Edward was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Edward Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, Edward was a colliery joiner lving with his wife and three children. Little Edward William was only seven months old. The family had two boarders.6 His wife Mary died on 1882 in Auckland, Durham, England.7 He married Margaret Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Jane Day, on 16 May 1887 in Register Office, Auckland, Durham, England, after a certificate was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by William Nevison and William Bleakston Dean. Edward was a widower and worked as a joiner. He gave his address as Adelaide Street, Bishop Auckland. Margaret gave her address a West Auckland Colliery.8 Edward was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 Edward was a joiner and cabinet maker.9

Children of Edward Nevison and Mary Jane Place

Children of Edward Nevison and Margaret Greathead

Sources of Information

  1. General Register Office, Information taken from Marriage certificate of son.
  2. General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1849/Q3 Auckland Volume 24 Page 6.
  4. UK 1861 Census RG9 Piece 3088 Folio 37 Page 25 and 26.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1870/Q4 Auckland Volume 10a page 328.
  6. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4915 Folio 61 Page 2.
  7. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1882/Q2 Auckland Volume 10a Page 111.
  8. General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1887/Q2 Auckland Volume 10a Page 284.
  9. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 4060 Folio 6 Page 6.
  10. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.

Joseph Bean

#2198, b. about 1874

Last Edited=11 Mar 2005
Appears on charts:
Chart 1: My direct family - Edward Greathead
     Joseph Bean was born about 1874 in Great Ayton, Yorkshire, England.1 He married Emma Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Ann Smith, in 1894 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, She married either Robert Hutchinson Dent or Joseph Bean.2 Joseph was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in High Farm, Great Ayton, Yorkshire, England, Joseph was a gardener.3

Children of Joseph Bean and Emma Greathead

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1894/Q1 Stockton Volume 10a Page 138.
  3. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4591 Folio 105 Page 2.

Lydia Marie Greathead1,2

#2199, b. about 1865, d. 19 September 1912
Lydia Marie Greathead|b. a 1865\nd. 19 Sep 1912|p88.htm#i2199|Michael Yarker Greathead|b. a 1834\nd. 17 May 1896|p312.htm#i7790|Ann Elizabeth Campbell|b. a 1832\nd. 1877|p330.htm#i8239|Peter W. Greathead|b. 28 Jun 1797\nd. 1857|p299.htm#i7460|Elizabeth Yarker|b. a 1801\nd. 16 Feb 1845|p299.htm#i7461|||||||

Last Edited=30 Jun 2005
Appears on charts:
Chart 28: Francis Greathead
     Lydia Marie Greathead was born about 1865 in Sunderland, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of Michael Yarker Greathead and Ann Elizabeth Campbell. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 36 Frederick Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Michael Yarker Greathead Lydia was a scholar.3 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 8 Lambton Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Michael Yarker Greathead Lydia was a tobacco shopkeeper.4 She died on 19 September 1912 in Fez, Morocco, She lived at 6 Havelock Terrace, Sunderland.2 The will of Lydia was proved on 19 November 1912 to her sisters Ann Elizabeth, Helena Sophia and Emily Jane. Her effects were valued at £570 2s 5d.2

Sources of Information

  1. UK 1881 Census.
  2. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  3. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 5011 Folio 20 Page 33.
  4. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4986 folio 47 page 34 FHL film 1342199.

Annie Elizabeth Greathead1

#2200, b. 1862, d. 24 August 1929
Annie Elizabeth Greathead|b. 1862\nd. 24 Aug 1929|p88.htm#i2200|Michael Yarker Greathead|b. a 1834\nd. 17 May 1896|p312.htm#i7790|Ann Elizabeth Campbell|b. a 1832\nd. 1877|p330.htm#i8239|Peter W. Greathead|b. 28 Jun 1797\nd. 1857|p299.htm#i7460|Elizabeth Yarker|b. a 1801\nd. 16 Feb 1845|p299.htm#i7461|||||||

Last Edited=22 Jul 2005
Appears on charts:
Chart 28: Francis Greathead
     Annie Elizabeth Greathead was born in 1862 in Sunderland, Durham, England.2,3 She was the daughter of Michael Yarker Greathead and Ann Elizabeth Campbell. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 36 Frederick Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Michael Yarker Greathead Ann was a scholar.4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 8 Lambton Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Michael Yarker Greathead Annie was a housekeeper.5 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 57 Kings Road, Castleton, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the servant of James Petree and was employed as a domestic servant.6 Annie's father died on 17 May 1896. She received probate in 16 June 1898. He was a confectioner.7 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 9 Azalia Avenue, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as a servant she was a monthly nurse working for Charles Greenwell and his family.8 Lydia died on 19 September 1912 in Morocco. Annie received on 19 November 1912 probate together with her sisters Helena Sophia and Emily Jane.7 She died on 24 August 1929 in 6 Havelock Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, Annie did not marry.9,7 The will of Annie was proved on 4 October 1929 to Durham to her sisters Helena Sophia Greathead and Emily Jane Greathead, both of whom were spinsters. Her effects were valued at £1777 4s 2d.7

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. UK 1881 Census.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1861/Q3 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 432.
  4. UK 1871 Census RG10 Piece 5011 Folio 20 Page 33.
  5. UK 1881 Census RG11 Piece 4986 folio 47 page 34 FHL film 1342199.
  6. UK 1891 Census RG12 Piece 3329 Folio 11 Page 10.
  7. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  8. UK 1901 Census RG13 Piece 4716 Folio 154 Page 29.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1929/Q3 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 565.