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Robert Smith1

#22051, b. about 1851
Last Edited=8 Feb 2009
     Robert Smith was born about 1851 in Hackforth, Yorkshire, England.1 He was the son of John Smith.1 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Saw Yard House, Hackforth, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Smith Robert was a scholar.2

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3664 Folio 31 Pages 1 and 2.

John Smith1

#22052, b. about 1862
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Relationships
3rd cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 2 times removed of George Greathead
5th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
Appears on charts:
Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
     John Smith was born about 1862 in Hackforth, Yorkshire, England.1 He was the son of John Smith and Margaret Greathead.1 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Saw Yard Cottage, Hackforth, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Smith he was a scholar.2 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Crakehall Grange, Crakehall, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Smith John was a house carpenter.3

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4865 Folio 32 Page 1.
  3. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4871 Folio 80 Page 6.

Sarah Ellen Smith1

#22053, b. about 1866
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Relationships
3rd cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 2 times removed of George Greathead
5th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
Appears on charts:
Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
     Sarah Ellen Smith was born about 1866 in Hackforth, Yorkshire, England.1 She was the daughter of John Smith and Margaret Greathead.1 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Saw Yard Cottage, Hackforth, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Smith.2 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Crakehall, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Smith.3

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4865 Folio 32 Page 1.
  3. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4028 Folio 117 Page 7.

Fanny Smith1

#22054, b. about 1867
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Relationships
3rd cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 2 times removed of George Greathead
5th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
Appears on charts:
Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
     Fanny Smith was born about 1867 in Hackforth, Yorkshire, England.1 She was the daughter of John Smith and Margaret Greathead.1 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Saw Yard Cottage, Hackforth, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Smith.2 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Crakehall Grange, Crakehall, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Smith.3

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4865 Folio 32 Page 1.
  3. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4871 Folio 80 Page 6.

Rosehannah Smith1

#22055, b. about 1870
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Relationships
3rd cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 2 times removed of George Greathead
5th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
Appears on charts:
Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
     Rosehannah Smith was born about 1870 in Hackforth, Yorkshire, England.1 She was the daughter of John Smith and Margaret Greathead.1 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Saw Yard Cottage, Hackforth, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Smith.2

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4865 Folio 32 Page 1.

Webster Smith1

#22056, b. about 1874
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Relationships
3rd cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 2 times removed of George Greathead
5th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
Appears on charts:
Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
     Webster Smith was born about 1874 in Hackforth, Yorkshire, England.1 He was the son of John Smith and Margaret Greathead.1 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Crakehall Grange, Crakehall, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Smith Webster was a scholar.2

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4871 Folio 80 Page 6.

Mary Greathead Tyson1

#22057, b. 1884, d. 1884
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Relationship
6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
Appears on charts:
Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
     Mary Greathead Tyson was born in 1884 in Lanchester, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of William Tyson and Jane Elizabeth Greathead.1 Mary died in 1884 in Lanchester, Durham, England.2

Sources of Information

  1. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1884/Q2 Lanchester Volume 10a Page 344.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1884/Q3 Lanchester Volume 10a Page 188.

Michael Greatheed Hamer1

#22058, b. 20 June 1787, d. 1867
Last Edited=20 Mar 2016
     Michael Greatheed Hamer was born on 20 June 1787 in Southampton, Hampshire, England.1,2 He was the son of Joseph Hamer. He was baptised on 31 July 1787 in Gosport, Hampshire, England.2 Michael was in the 5th regiment during the Peninsula wars that were fought 1808 - 1814. He chose on 23 April 1812 when holding the rank of Lieutneant to accept half pay as from 2 April 1918.3 The Guiana Chronicle and Demerara Gazette 19 June 1820 reported at the Commissary Court of of the 3rd July 1820 will be passed, the following Transports and Mortgages:-

No. 1 By the representatives of Michael Greathead Hamer, one of the residuary legatees under the will of father Joseph Hamer deceased, transport of his undivided one-third of the two plantations called Eendragt and Mon Repos, situate on the east coast of the river Demerary, now cultivated as one estate, with all the slaves, cultivation, buildings, cattle, and other appurtenances thereto, belonging, all in conformity with certain acts duly signed and bearing date the 27th and 28 January, 1820 - to William Attwick Hamer and Henry Percy Hamer, the two other residuary legatees, under the will of the said Joseph Hamer, deceased.
2. By the representative of William Ettwick Hamer and Henry Percy Hamer, residuary legatees under the will of their father Joseph Hamer, deceased, a mortage on the aforesaid plantation Eendragt and Mon Repos, now cultivated as one estate situate at aforesaid, together with all the slaves, cultivations, buildings, cattle, and other appurtenances, thereto belonging, in conformity of the aforesaid acts, bearing date the 27th and 28th January 1820 - in favour of John Gladstone, of Liverpool.
3. By the representatiaves of William Remington, of London, Esquire, in his quality as surviving assignee in the estate and effects of Henry Nantes, merchant of London, the surviving partner of Richard Mullman and Co., transport of plantation Triumph, situated on the east sea coast of the river Demerara between the plantations Beeter Verwagting and Mon Repos, with all the buildings, cultivation, slaves and further apurtenances thereto belonging - to Spencer Mackay, of London, Esquire.4
Michael took out an insurance policy number MS 11936/556/152443 on 31 May 1837 on his household goods, wearing apparel, printed books and plate in his dwelling house 87 Blackman Street. It was a brick and timber house for which he insured for ninety pounds, the pictures and prints for five pounds and his glass and china five pounds. He paid a premium of four shillings. In 1838 he changed his private dwelling house insured to 6 Crop Street, Great George Street in Bermondsay.5 Michael was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in 4 Richmond Terrace, Lambeth, London, England, Michael is listed as living in lieu of half army pay, with his sons Joseph Greatheed a warehouseman and Joseph Alfred unemployed.6 Michael died in 1867 in Lambeth, London, England.7

Children of Michael Greatheed Hamer

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S40000] Website Find my past - Hampshire Parish Records.
  3. [S7] Ancestry.com - Greathead message boards.
  4. [S7] Ancestry.com - Greathead message boards - The Guiana Chronicle and Demerara Gazette 19 June 1820.
  5. [S40038] Guildhall Library Records of Sun Fire Office.
  6. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 343 Folio 21 Page 2.
  7. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1867/Q2 Lambeth Volume 1d Page 224 age 79.

Joseph Greatheed Hamer1

#22059, b. about 1822, d. 1874
Last Edited=27 May 2013
     Joseph Greatheed Hamer was born about 1822 in Deal, Kent, England.1 He was the son of Michael Greatheed Hamer.1 In the census of 7 April 1861 in 4 Richmond Terrace, Lambeth, London, England, he was listed as the son of Michael Greatheed Hamer Michael is listed as living in lieu of half army pay, with his sons Joseph Greatheed a warehouseman and Joseph Alfred unemployed.2 He married ... ... in 1871 in Lambeth, London, England, Joseph married either Sarah Mocker or Mary Ann Pugh.3 Joseph died in 1874 in Lambeth, London, England.4

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 343 Folio 21 Page 2.
  3. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1871/Q1 Lambeth Volume 1d Page 474.
  4. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1874/Q1 Lambeth Volume 1d Page 321 age 52.

John Alfred Hamer1

#22060, b. about 1824
Last Edited=7 Sep 2009
     John Alfred Hamer was born about 1824 in Deal, Kent, England.1 He was the son of Michael Greatheed Hamer.1 In the census of 7 April 1861 in 4 Richmond Terrace, Lambeth, London, England, he was listed as the son of Michael Greatheed Hamer Michael is listed as living in lieu of half army pay, with his sons Joseph Greatheed a warehouseman and Joseph Alfred unemployed.2 In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the lodger with Harriet Ecclestone. He was listed as an unemployed clicker.3

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 343 Folio 21 Page 2.
  3. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 623 Folio 42 Page 22.

Peggy Bamber Woodland

#22061
Last Edited=3 May 2022
     Peggy's parents were John and Elizabeth. It is unclear whether Peggy and her father's surname was Woodland or Barber.1 Peggy Bamber Woodland married Josiah Greethead Strachan, son of John Strachan and Mary Ann ..., on 18 June 1794 in St James, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England, aftre a licene had been issued. Josiah was from the Parish of St Clement Danes and described as a Scrivener, who I think was a writer. Peggy was from St James Parish and a spinster. The ceremony was witnessed by Sarah Compton, C Strachan, E Strachan, James strachan R Greethead Mary Compton and Jas Strachan.2

Child of Peggy Bamber Woodland and Josiah Greethead Strachan

Sources of Information

  1. [S7] Ancestry.com.
  2. [S7] Ancestry.com - Bristol, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1935.

Ann Elizabeth Strachan1

#22062, b. 21 April 1796
Last Edited=3 May 2022
     Ann Elizabeth Strachan was born on 21 April 1796 in St Andrews, Holborn, London, England, her parents were Josiah and Peggy.2 She was the daughter of Josiah Greethead Strachan and Peggy Bamber Woodland.1 She married William Thomas Newenham on 10 February 1842 in Parish Church, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by James Strachan, AE Strachan, H Strachan and Sarah Newenham. William was a chemist from Lemington House. His father Thomas Newenham was a major in the Army. Ann's father Josiah Greathead Strachan was ana estate agent.3

Sources of Information

  1. [S7] Ancestry.com.
  2. [S7] Ancestry.com - England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975.
  3. [S7] Ancestry.com - Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1988.

Robert Strachan

#22063
Last Edited=16 Feb 2014
     Robert Strachan was the son of ... Strachan.1 He married Sarah Cook, daughter of John Cook.2

Children of Robert Strachan and Sarah Cook

Sources of Information

  1. [S93] E-mails between Ruth Withers and Jan Cooper from 1 April 2004.
  2. [S7] Ancestry.com - Baptists and births on Parish Records.
  3. [S40029] The Genealogist websiteRG4 / Piece 4659 / Folio 106.
  4. [S40029] The Genealogist website.

Sarah Cook1

#22064
Last Edited=16 Feb 2014
     Sarah Cook was the daughter of John Cook. She married Robert Strachan, son of ... Strachan.1

Children of Sarah Cook and Robert Strachan

Sources of Information

  1. [S7] Ancestry.com - Baptists and births on Parish Records.
  2. [S40029] The Genealogist website.
  3. [S40029] The Genealogist websiteRG4 / Piece 4659 / Folio 106.
  4. [S7] Ancestry.com.

John Cook1

#22065
Last Edited=16 Feb 2009

Child of John Cook

Sources of Information

  1. [S7] Ancestry.com - Baptists and births on Parish Records.

Robert Greethead Strachan

#22066, b. 6 December 1781
Last Edited=16 Feb 2014
     Robert Greethead Strachan was born on 6 December 1781 in High Street, Hampstead, London, England, his birth certificate states son of Robert Strachan and Sarah Cook daughter if John Cook of Alistry near Derby.1,2 He was the son of Robert Strachan and Sarah Cook.3 He was baptised on 13 January 1782 in St John's, Hampstead, London, England.1

Sources of Information

  1. [S7] Ancestry.com - Baptists and births on Parish Records.
  2. [S40029] The Genealogist website.
  3. [S7] Ancestry.com.

Stephen Stephenson Rogers1

#22067, b. 1808, d. 20 March 1874
Last Edited=5 Mar 2014
     Stephen Stephenson Rogers was born in 1808 in St Nicholas, Nottinghamshire, England, his father was a framesmith. Stephen was the youngest of seventeen children four of which were step siblings by his father's first wife.1,2 He was the son of Thomas Rogers and Sarah Brown.3,4 He married ... ... I have assumed ... died before 1848 as Stephen Stephenson Rogers remarried. He married Catherine Greethead Strachan, daughter of James Strachan and Ann Ellison, on 17 October 1848 in St Saviour's, Bath, Somerset, England, b y licence. Stephen was a hosier and lived in Nottingham. Catherine gave her address as Percy House, St Saviour. The marriage was witnessed by James Strachan and ? Stachan.1,5 Stephen was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Saint James Terrace, St Nicholas, Nottinghamshire, England, Stephen was a manufacturer of housing living with his wife and two small sons and two servants.6 Stephen was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Saint James Terrace, St Nicholas, Nottinghamshire, England, Stephen is still employed in the manufacture of hosiery. He is living with his wife and daughter with two servants.7 Stephen was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Gothic House, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England, Stephen was a hosier, living with his wife and daughter Laura. He had two hosier apprentices living with him, his son Arthur and his nephew Athur J Rogers aged 18 born in Islington, London.8 Stephen died on 20 March 1874 in Basford, Nottinghamshire, England.9,10 The will of Stephen was proved on 23 June 1874 in Nottingham to Richard Ellison Strachan a merchant, Edmund Pratt a lace manufacturer of Beeston and Jessie Hind a solicitor from Nottingham. His effects were valued at under £20.000.10

Children of Stephen Stephenson Rogers and Catherine Greethead Strachan

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S350] E-mails between Jon Rogers and Jan Cooper from 30 November 2012.
  3. [S2] Jan's thoughts, guesses and supositions.
  4. [S350] E-mails between Jon Rogers and Jan Cooper from 30 November 2012 Pedigree of Rogers of Nottingham.
  5. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1848/Q4 Bath Volume 11 Page 9 - and Guild marriage challenge.
  6. [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2133 Folio 540 Page 11.
  7. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 2468 Folio 76 Page 9.
  8. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 3488 Folio 13 Page 20.
  9. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1874/Q1 Basford Volume 7b Page 96 age 65.
  10. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.

Catherine Greethead Strachan1

#22068, b. 6 July 1814, d. 13 August 1904
Last Edited=5 Mar 2014
     Catherine Greethead Strachan was born on 6 July 1814 in Bristol, Somerset, England.1,2 She was the daughter of James Strachan and Ann Ellison.3,4 She was baptised on 28 January 1816 in St Philip and Jacob, Bristol, Somerset, England, her father was an accountant. She was baptised on the same day as her brother Richard.5 She married Stephen Stephenson Rogers, son of Thomas Rogers and Sarah Brown, on 17 October 1848 in St Saviour's, Bath, Somerset, England, b y licence. Stephen was a hosier and lived in Nottingham. Catherine gave her address as Percy House, St Saviour. The marriage was witnessed by James Strachan and ? Stachan.1,6 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Saint James Terrace, St Nicholas, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Stephen Stephenson Rogers.7 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Saint James Terrace, St Nicholas, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Stephen Stephenson Rogers.8 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Gothic House, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Stephen Stephenson Rogers.9 Her husband Stephen died on 20 March 1874 in Basford, Nottinghamshire, England.10,11 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 17 Wessfield Place, Hastings, Sussex, England, she was listed as the sister of Josiah Greathead Strachan.12 In the census of 31 March 1901 in The White House, Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the mother in law of Henry John Pearson.13 Catherine died on 13 August 1904 in Bramcote, Derbyshire, England, aged 90.14,11 The will of Catherine was proved on 30 September 1904 in Nottinghamshire to Arthur Stephen Rogers an insurance inspector and Henry John Pearson an engineer. Her effects were valued at £3321 9s2d.11

Children of Catherine Greethead Strachan and Stephen Stephenson Rogers

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S40029] The Genealogist websiteRG4 - 1359 - Baptism record.
  3. [S2] Jan's thoughts, guesses and supositions.
  4. [S10] Family Record Family Search - RG4 1359 - daughter Catherine's baptism.
  5. [S10] Family Record Family Search - RG4 1359.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1848/Q4 Bath Volume 11 Page 9 - and Guild marriage challenge.
  7. [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2133 Folio 540 Page 11.
  8. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 2468 Folio 76 Page 9.
  9. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 3488 Folio 13 Page 20.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1874/Q1 Basford Volume 7b Page 96 age 65.
  11. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  12. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 1027 Folio 22 Pages 37 and 38.
  13. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 3208 Folio 45 Page 18.
  14. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1904/Q3 Shardlow Volume 7b Page 305 age 90.

James Henry Rogers1

#22069, b. 1849, d. 1928
Last Edited=5 Mar 2014
     James Henry Rogers was born in 1849 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.1,2 He was the son of Stephen Stephenson Rogers and Catherine Greethead Strachan.1 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Saint James Terrace, St Nicholas, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of Stephen Stephenson Rogers.3 In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the lodger of William Pearson a stationer aged 72 and his wife Eliza aged 49. James was a dyer.4 He married Emily Harriett Randall in 1875 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England.5,6 James was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Gunhouse, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, James was a Manager of Dyeworks living with his wife and children with a cook, nursemaid, monthly nurse and gardener.7 James sailed on SS Siberian leaving Liverpool in 1899 bound for Halifax, St Johns, New Brunswick. He was listed as a labourer. He was aparently running away from a scandal at the Ebley Dyeworks for which he was responsible.8,9 James sailed from Montreal, Quebec, Canada on board SS Montrose arriving in Liverpool on 17 July 1925. He was listed as a cloth worker aged 76. He gave the address to which he was proposing to saty was 5 Noel Street, Forest Side, Nottingham.10 James died in 1928 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.11

Children of James Henry Rogers and Emily Harriett Randall

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1849/Q3 Nottingham Volume 15 Page 596.
  3. [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2133 Folio 540 Page 11.
  4. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 2633 Folio 82 Page 12.
  5. [S350] E-mails between Jon Rogers and Jan Cooper from 30 November 2012.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1875/Q3 Stroud Volume 6a Page 602.
  7. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 2545 Folio 30 Page 2.
  8. [S7] Ancestry.com - Canadian Passenger Lists, 1865-1935.
  9. [S30882] E-mails between Pauline Mottram and Jan Cooper from 9 February 2014.
  10. [S7] Ancestry.com - UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960.
  11. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1928/Q2 Nottingham Volume 7b Page 410 age 79.

Arthur Stephen Rogers1

#22070, b. about 1851, d. 1 February 1936
Last Edited=2 Dec 2012
     Arthur Stephen Rogers was born about 1851 in St Nicholas, Nottinghamshire, England.1 He was the son of Stephen Stephenson Rogers and Catherine Greethead Strachan.1 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Saint James Terrace, St Nicholas, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of Stephen Stephenson Rogers.2 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Gothic House, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of Stephen Stephenson Rogers Arthur was a hosier apprentice.3 He married Anne Orton in 1875 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.4 Arthur was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 240 Woodboro Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, Arthur was working as a hosiery manufactury and living with his wife and two children and a couple of servants.5 Arthur was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Doofa Cottage, Carrington, Nottinghamshire, England, Arthur was a Manager of House and Factory living with his wife four children and nephew Stephen.6 Arthur was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Old Mill House, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England, Athur was working in hosiery manufacture living with his wife and two children with two servants.7 The will of Catherine was proved in Nottinghamshire, England, by Arthur Stephen Rogers her son on 30 September 1904 and Henry John Pearson her son in law an engineer. Her effects were valued at £3321 9s2d.8 Arthur was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 5 Noel Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, Arthur was an insurance inspector living with his wife and daughter Eleanor. Visiting their 8 roomed home was his daughter Clara, her husband and daughter.9 Arthur died on 1 February 1936 in 5 Noel Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.10,8 The will of Arthur was proved on 30 April 1936 in Nottingham to his son in law Oscar Leslie Bell. His estate was valued at £1064 15s 10d.8

Children of Arthur Stephen Rogers and Anne Orton

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2133 Folio 540 Page 11.
  3. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 3488 Folio 13 Page 20.
  4. [S350] E-mails between Jon Rogers and Jan Cooper from 30 November 2012.
  5. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 3354 Folio 153 Page 43.
  6. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2671 Folio 14 Page 24.
  7. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 3137 Folio 143 Page 16.
  8. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  9. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 20601 RG78 Piece 1231 Registration District 430 Sub District 4 Enumeration District 9 Schedule Number 3.
  10. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1936/Q1 Nottingham Vo,lume 7b Page 451 age 85.

Laura Kate Rogers1

#22071, b. 1855, d. 19 October 1938
Last Edited=5 Mar 2014
     Laura Kate Rogers was born in 1855 in St Nicholas, Nottinghamshire, England.1,2 She was the daughter of Stephen Stephenson Rogers and Catherine Greethead Strachan.1 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Saint James Terrace, St Nicholas, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Stephen Stephenson Rogers.3 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Gothic House, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of Stephen Stephenson Rogers Laura was a scholar.4 She married Henry John Pearson in 1877 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England.5,6 In the census of 3 April 1881 in High Street, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry John Pearson.7 In the census of 5 April 1891 in White House, Town Street, Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry John Pearson.8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in The White House, Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry John Pearson.9 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Bramcote, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry John Pearson.10 Her husband Henry died on before 1938 because Laura died a widow.11 Laura died on 19 October 1938 in Garden House, Ightham, Kent, England.11,12 The will of Laura was proved on 14 December 1938 in London to her daughter Eva Einifred Pattenden a widow and Alfred Hewlett a retired Lieutenant Colonel in HM Army. Her estate was valued at £17037 17s10d and was resworn in Hong Kong on 27 March 1939.11

Children of Laura Kate Rogers and Henry John Pearson

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1855/Q1 Nottingham Volume 7b Page 249.
  3. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 2468 Folio 76 Page 9.
  4. [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 3488 Folio 13 Page 20.
  5. [S350] E-mails between Jon Rogers and Jan Cooper from 30 November 2012.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1877/Q3 Stroud Volume 6a Page 553.
  7. [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 3331 Folio 35 Page 9.
  8. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2723 Folio 40 Page 15.
  9. [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 3208 Folio 45 Page 18.
  10. [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 20824 RG78 Piece 1244 Registration District 434 Sub District 4 Enumeration District 3 Schedule Number 95.
  11. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
  12. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1938/Q4 Malling Volume 2a Page 1102.

James Greethead Strachan1

#22072, b. about 1806, d. 28 November 1893
Last Edited=16 Feb 2014
     James Greethead Strachan was born about 1806 in Bristol, Somerset, England.1 He was the son of James Strachan and Ann Ellison. He married Elizabeth Ward in 1843 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.1,2 James was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at 4 Clarendon Villas, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, James was the manager of a Joint Stock Bank living with his wife and children.3 James was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Court of Gloucester back, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, James was a bank manager living with his wife and six children all at school, little Mary was described as deaf and dumb.4 James was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Pittville Court, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, James was a retired banker living with his wife and four daughters, Eliza, Clara, Susannah and Mary who was listed as deaf and dumb.5 James died on 28 November 1893 in Pittville Court, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.6,7 The will of James was proved on 28 December 1893 in London to his widow Elizabeth and sons James Arthur Strachan a major in the Light Infantry and Edward Aubrey Strachan a Captain in the Royal Enniskillen Fusalliers. His effects were valued at £28,976 14s 2d.7

Children of James Greethead Strachan and Elizabeth Ward

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1843/Q4 Cheltenham Volume 11 Page 252.
  3. [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 1973 Folio 81 Page 30.
  4. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 1797 Folio 87 Page 22.
  5. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2041 Folio 99 Page 12.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1893/Q4 Cheltenham Volume 6a Page 311 age 87.
  7. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.

Elizabeth Ward1

#22073, b. about 1820
Last Edited=15 Feb 2014
     Elizabeth Ward was born about 1820 in Belfer, Derbyshire, England.1 She married James Greethead Strachan, son of James Strachan and Ann Ellison, in 1843 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.1,2 In the census of 30 March 1851 at 4 Clarendon Villas, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, she was listed as the wife of James Greethead Strachan.3 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Court of Gloucester back, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, she was listed as the wife of James Greethead Strachan.4 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Pittville Court, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, she was listed as the wife of James Greethead Strachan.5 Her husband James died on 28 November 1893 in Pittville Court, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.6,7 The will of James was proved by Elizabeth Strachan his widow on 28 December 1893 and sons James Arthur Strachan a major in the Light Infantry and Edward Aubrey Strachan a Captain in the Royal Enniskillen Fusalliers in London.7

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1843/Q4 Cheltenham Volume 11 Page 252.
  3. [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 1973 Folio 81 Page 30.
  4. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 1797 Folio 87 Page 22.
  5. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2041 Folio 99 Page 12.
  6. [S3] GRO Indexes - 1893/Q4 Cheltenham Volume 6a Page 311 age 87.
  7. [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.

Eliza Strachan1

#22074, b. about 1855
Last Edited=8 Feb 2009
     Eliza Strachan was born about 1855 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.1 She was the daughter of James Greethead Strachan and Elizabeth Ward.1 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Court of Gloucester back, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Greethead Strachan James was a bank manager living with his wife and six children all at school, little Mary was described as deaf and dumb.2 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Pittville Court, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Greethead Strachan.3

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 1797 Folio 87 Page 22.
  3. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2041 Folio 99 Page 12.

Mary C Strachan1

#22075, b. about 1856
Last Edited=8 Feb 2009
     Mary C Strachan was born about 1856 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.1 She was the daughter of James Greethead Strachan and Elizabeth Ward.1 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Court of Gloucester back, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Greethead Strachan James was a bank manager living with his wife and six children all at school, little Mary was described as deaf and dumb.2 In the 1861 and 1891 census she was described as deaf and dumb.1 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Pittville Court, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Greethead Strachan.3

Sources of Information

  1. [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
  2. [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 1797 Folio 87 Page 22.
  3. [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2041 Folio 99 Page 12.