Person Page - 89

     Florence Greathead was born in 1866 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^1,2 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.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 Florence was a dressmaker.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Bishopwearmouth infirmary, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as a patient Florence as employed as a linen maid.⁵ She married Robert George Ross in 1894 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 28 St Marks Road, Bishopwearmouth, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert George Ross.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 28 St Marks Road, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert George Ross.⁸

     Helena Sophia Greathead was born in 1869 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^1,2 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.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 Helena was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Sea View, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as.⁵ Helena was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 45 St Markale, Sunderland, Durham, England.⁶ Helena was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 6 Havelock Road, Sunderland, Durham, England, Helena had two boarders sharing her six roomed home.⁷ Lydia died 19 September 1912 in Morocco. Helena received probate on 19 November 1912 together with her sisters Ann and Emily Jane.⁸ Her sister Annie Elizabeth Greathead died on 24 August 1929.^9,8 The Probate on her estate was received in Durham on 4 October 1929 by her sisters Helena Sophia Greathead and Emily Jane Greathead, both of whom were spinsters.⁸ Her sister Emily Jane Greathead died on 11 July 1949.¹⁰ She died on 15 March 1956 in The General Hospital, Sunderland, Durham, England, Her usual address was 29 St Nicholas Avenue, Sunderland. She was a spinster.^11,8 The will of Helena was proved on 11 May 1956 to Norma G Ross a hospital supplies officer in Durham. Her effects were valued at £1369 8s 4d.⁸

     Emily Jane Greathead was born in 1870 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^1,2 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.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 Emily was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Rydall House, New Durham Road, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as a domestic servant, a nurse to William Bulmer and family.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 45 St Markale, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the sister of Helena Sophia Greathead Emily was a sick nurse and she lived with her sister Helena.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 5 Osnaburgh Street, Regents Park, London, England, she was listed as the visitor of Francis and Kate Proctor. Emily was a sick nurse.⁷ Emily's sister Lydia died on 19 September 1912 in Morocco. Emily received probate on 19 November 1912 together with her sisters Ann and Helena.⁸ Her sister Annie Elizabeth Greathead died on 24 August 1929.^9,8 The Probate on her estate was received in Durham on 4 October 1929 by her sisters Helena Sophia Greathead and Emily Jane Greathead, both of whom were spinsters.⁸ She died on 11 July 1949 in 6 Havelock Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England.¹⁰ The will of Emily was proved on 22 September 1949 to her unmarried sister Helena in Durham. Her effects were valued at £2692 8s 5d.⁸

     Catherine Mary Ann Eastmure was born in 1858 in Deptford, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Douglas George Eastmure and Emily Greated. In the census of 7 April 1861 in 30 Prior Street, Greenwich, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Douglas George Eastmure.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 183 Queens Road, Greenwich, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Douglas George Eastmure she was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 20 Sunnyside Road, Islington, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Douglas George Eastmure Catherine was living on her own means.⁵

     Edward Harris Greathed was born on 8 June 1812 in South Audley Street, London, England, Edwards birth was recorded in Salisbury and Winchester Journal of Monday 15 June 1812. It read: BIRTH. On Monday last, in South Audley-street, London, the Lady of Edward Greathed, Esq. of Uddem-house, Dorset, of a son.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Edward Harris and Mary Elizabeth Glyn. He was baptised on 6 January 1813 in Chalbury, Dorset, England.⁵ Edward was educated in Westminster School entering the army in 1832.⁶ Edward was a Lieutenant in the British Army and he sailed from Liverpool aboard SS New York from Liverpool arriving in New York on 8 October 1833.⁷ In the census of 6 June 1841 in 1 St James Place, Westminster, London, England, he was listed as being Edward Greathead and in the Army.⁸ Edward was sent to India with 8th Regiment of foot in 1846.⁹ Edward was imprisoned by Bristol City Sessions for six months for larcony on 4 January 1849.¹⁰ Edward applied for a passport on 30 July 1852 The number when issued was 3690.¹¹ He married Louisa Frances Archer on 8 March 1854 in Allahabad, India.^12,13,14 He was Colonel of the 1st Batallion 8th Foot Kings Regiment. He received the Delhi Clasp for service 30 May - 14 September 1857 and the Relief Clasp for the Relief of Lucknow in November 1857.¹⁵ His wife Louisa died on 16 October 1857 in Simla, India, from a fever brought on by anxiety and over fatigue. Her death notice in Trewman's Exeter Flying Post or Plymouth and Cornish Advertiser of Thursday 17 December 1857 and the Hampshire Telegraph and Sussex Chronicle of Saturday 9 December 1857 and The Hull Packet and East Riding Times of Friday 1 January 1858.^12,13,16 He married Ellen Mary Tuffnell, daughter of George Tuffnell and Maria ..., on 19 December 1860 in St Mary Magdelene, St Leonards, Sussex, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by George and Margaret Tuffnell and Elisa Greathed. Ellen was the second daughter of Rev George Tuffnell of Thornton Watlass, Yorkshire. The wedding notice appeared in the Morning Chronicle of Saturday 22 December 1860.^{12,17,1,13,18} Edward was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 5 Curzon Street, Westminster, London, England, Edward was a Colonel in the Army living with his wife.¹⁹ His wife Ellen died on 10 February 1863 in Whalley Range, Lancashire, England, Her death notice appeared in The Leeds Mercury of Tuesday 24 February 1863 and The Caledonian Mercury of Thursday 26 February 1863 although it reported a different date 20 February.^12,20 His mother Mary Elizabeth Greathed died on 17 January 1864 aged 77.^21,22,23 He received probate on 5 April 1864.²¹ Edward received the Order of the Bath on 28 March 1865.²⁴ His sister Emily Sarah Greathed died on 8 April 1868.^21,25,26 He received probate on 14 May 1868 at the Principal Register.²¹ He married Charlotte Frederica Caroline Osborn, daughter of George Robert Osborn and Charlotte Elizabeth Kerr, on 4 August 1869 in Parish Church, Campton, nr Shefford, Bedfordshire, England, The ceremony was performed by Rev George M Osborn, brother of the bride assisted by Rev W Best Rector of of the Parish, and Rev Montagu Osborn Rector of Kibworth, Leicestershire and uncle of the bride. The bride was given away by her father. The bridesmaids were the Misses May, Emily, Harriet, Edith Osborn and Miss Adela Bertie, Miss Helena Greathed and Miss Maud Pechell. Mr Uvedale Okeden, 10th Hussars, acted as best man. There is an amazingly full write up of the wedding in the Bedford Times and Bedford Independant of Tuesday 10 August 1869. It tells of the ceremony, the reception, who was there, what they wore and how the surroundings were decorated. This was Edward's third marriage.^27,28,29,13 Edward was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Uddens House, Chalbury, Dorset, England.³⁰ Edward was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Uddens House, Chalbury, Dorset, England, Edward was not an active Officer. His son Edward was a scholar at Winchester, Harvey was a scholar at Eton College.³¹ He died on 19 November 1881 in Uddens, Wimborne, Dorset, England, aged 69.^32,21,13,6 He was buried on 23 November 1881 in Hampreston, Dorset, England.³³ The will of Edward was proved on 3 February 1882 at the Principal Registry to his widow Charlotte, the Right Hon George Grenfell Baron Wolverton of Irwerne Minster Shaftesbury and Henry John Robert Osborn of Highlands Shefford, Biggleswade, Bedford. His personal effects were valued at £15,589 5s 6d and then resworn in May 1897 at £17, 864 19s 3d.²¹ The Record of Old Westminster 1927 Vol 1 gave Edwards career as adm 7 July 1825 left Dec 1828. Ensign 8th Foot 22 June 1832; Lieutenant 10 May 1833; Captain 27 April 1838; Major 3 April 1846; Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel 20 June 1854; Lieutenant Colonel 8th Foot 26 June 1854; Brevet Colonel 19 January 1858; half pay 18 October 1859; Major General 6 March 1868; Lieutenant General 1 October 1877; Colonel of 108th Regiment 28 January 1880; General 1 July 1880; served in the Indian Mutiny and command the 3rd Brigade of Lord Clyde's army November 1857-January 1858; in command of the Eastern district of England 1872-7; CB 1 January 1858; KCB 28 March 1865; DCL of Oxford University 6 July 1859. His obituary stated he also took part in operations which resulted in the relief of Lucknell garrison and in several engagements including the action of Khudagunj and the occupation of Futehdhur.^34,6

     John Josiah Greathead was born in 1864 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Greathead and Harriet Bolstridge. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 36 Railway Terrace, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15 Greens Village, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Harriet Greathead John was a brass hinge dresser.⁴ John was a chandelier-maker from Green's Village was admitted on 7 January 1882 into the Queen's Hospital, suffering from a fracture of the spine, caused by falling from a swing-boat on some waste ground at the corner of Station Street and Hill Street. He was taken to the instution in an unconscious condition.⁵ He married Ann Oliver.⁶ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 6 Richmondfoce, Westone Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, John was a brass founder. He was enumerated as single with a boarder Fanny Holloway who was aged 22. Two boys were enumerated George age 3 and William age 9 months as "sons". I believe they may be the sons of Fanny.⁷ His wife Ann died on 1897 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, between giving birth on 7 June to Alfred and his registration by his grandmother on 22 July 1897.⁸ John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Kamden Drive, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, John was a brassworker, living with his children Harry, Harriett and William. Young Alfred had been adopted by George and Elizabeth Burns.⁹ He died in 1904 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁰

     Ann Greathead was born in 1868 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Harriet Bolstridge. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 36 Railway Terrace, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15 Greens Village, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Harriet Greathead Ann was a scholar.⁴ She married Silas Cotterrell in 1888 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 91 Garbett Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Silas Cotterrell.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in B1 Back 9 Braington Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Silas Cotterrell.⁷

     Samuel William Greathead was born in 1871 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,3,4 He was the son of John Greathead and Harriet Bolstridge. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 36 Railway Terrace, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Samuel was written on the enumeration sheet as Daniel.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15 Greens Village, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Harriet Greathead Samuel is a scholar.⁶ Harriett and her son Samuel were living in Ashley Street were charged with assaulting bailiffs who went to seize goods and met with opposition. The bailiffs were kicked and punched and much of the furniture damaged. They were fined 5s.⁷ He married Catherine O'Rouke, daughter of Thomas O'Rouke, on 4 August 1890 in Holy Trinity, Bordesley, Aston, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Silas and Ann Cotterill. Samuel was a brass worker both he and Catherine gave their address as 25 Trinity Street.^8,9 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 25 Gibb Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Samuel was a brass founder.¹⁰ Samuel was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 218 Cheapside, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Samuel was a carter coal drawer.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in No 6 Court 42 Great Russell Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the brother in law of Alfred O'Rouke Samuel was a brassing dresser, living with his family at the home of his brother in law and sister. Samuel and Catherine had lost five of their eight children by 1911.¹¹ He died in 1939 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹²

     George Greathead was born in 1873 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Greathead and Harriet Bolstridge. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15 Greens Village, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Harriet Greathead George was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 25 Gibb Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead George was a brass dresser.⁴ He died in 1891 in Warwick, Warwickshire, England.⁵

     Isaac Greathead was born in 1876 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^3,4 He was the son of John Greathead and Harriet Bolstridge. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15 Greens Village, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Harriet Greathead Isaac was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 25 Gibb Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Isaac was a brass dresser.⁶ He married Priscilla Bradley, daughter of George Bradley, on 16 October 1892 in Holy Trinity, Bordesley, Aston, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George and Clara Bradley, who both signed with their marks. Isaac was a brass dresser. Both George and Priscilla gave their address as 9 Highgate Street. Isaac and Priscila had nineteen children although many died in infancy.⁷ Isaac was a brasser dresser staying in a convalescent home in Dyn y Coed, in Llanrhos, in Caernarvonshire. His wife and children were in Birmingham.⁸ Isaac was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 20 Wellington Place, Wednesfield House, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, Isaac was a brass hinge maker living with his wife and children in their five roomed home.⁹ He died on 21 November 1922 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁰

     Amy Greathead was born in 1886 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Harriet Bolstridge. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 25 Gibb Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Annie was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1Ch 39 Ho Cam Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Amy was a pressworker.⁵ She married Henry Hughes in 1902.^6,7 The family lived in Birmingham for most of their lives. As children in Fazely Street (around the corner from Gibb Street) then around Summer Lane (in the Aston area of Birmingham) and eventually in Conybere Street in the Highgate area of the city.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 61 Regent Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry Hughes.⁸ She died in 1958 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁹

     Daniel Greathead was born about 1815 in Primethorpe, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Greathead and Hannah Green. He was baptised on 30 March 1823 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England.³ He married Ann Louch, daughter of Thomas Louch and Sarah ..., on 10 May 1840 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England.^4,2 Daniel was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, Daniel was a stocking maker.⁵ Daniel was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Thorpe, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, Daniel was a frame work knitter.⁶ Daniel was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, He was a framework knitter.⁷ Daniel was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, Daniel is a framework knitter.⁸ Daniel was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, Daniel was a framework knitter.⁹ He died in 1885 in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England.¹⁰ He was buried on 29 June 1885 in St Mary, Primethorpe, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England.^2,11

     Ann Louch was born about 1807 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Louch and Sarah ... She married Daniel Greathead, son of John Greathead and Hannah Green, on 10 May 1840 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England.^3,2 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the wife of Daniel Greathead.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Thorpe, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the wife of Daniel Greathead Ann was a frame work knitter.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the wife of Daniel Greathead She was a framework knitter.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the wife of Daniel Greathead Ann is a framework knitter.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the wife of Daniel Greathead Ann was a framework knitter.⁸ She died in 1884 in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England.⁹

     William Greathead was born about 1841 in Primethorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, England.^1,3 He was the son of Daniel Greathead and Ann Louch. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, he was listed as the son of Daniel Greathead.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Thorpe, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, he was listed as the son of Daniel Greathead William was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, he was listed as the son of Daniel Greathead He was a framework knitter.⁶ He married Mary Turner in 1870 in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England, 1st wife - Same information as brother John.⁷ William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, William was a frameworkl knitter.⁸ His wife Mary died on 1875 in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England, My guess is she died giving birth or shortly after to her son John. He was given the name John Turner Greathead in her memory, I suspect.^9,10 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, he was listed as the son of Daniel Greathead William was a framework knitter.¹¹ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Poyners City, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, William was a shopkeeper.¹² He married Jane Denton in 1898 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England, Jane was William's second wife.¹³ William was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 88 Belgrave Gate, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, William was an optician.³ His wife Jane died on 1901 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.¹⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 25 Willow Brook Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, he was listed as the father of John Turner Greathead.¹⁵ He died in 1911 in Blaby, Leicestershire, England.¹⁶

     Agnes Greathead was born in 1872 in Primethorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Mary Turner. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Daniel Greathead Agnes was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 84 Regent Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the servant of the Roberts family.⁴ She died in 1908 in Blaby, Leicestershire, England.⁵

     Ellen Hannah Greathead was born in 1873 in Primethorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, England.^1,3 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Mary Turner. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Daniel Greathead Hannah was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Poyners City, Enderby, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.⁵ She married George Goddard in 1893 in Blaby, Leicestershire, England, Ellen married either George Goddard or John Martin.⁶ She died in 1901 in Blaby, Leicestershire, England.⁷

     John Turner Greathead was born in 1875 in Primethorpe, Leicester, Leicestershire, England.^2,3 He was the son of William Greathead and Mary Turner. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, he was listed as the grandson of Daniel Greathead John was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 90 Conduit Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, he was listed as the apprentice of John Coupeland. John was a tailor.⁵
In the census of 31 March 1901 in 54 Deacon Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, he was listed as boarding with Ann Tomlin and her daughters. John was employed as a tailor's cutter.⁶ He married Mary Ann Wilford in 1901 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.⁷ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 25 Willow Brook Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, John was a tailor cutter living with his wife and children. His father was staying with them in their six roomed home.⁸ He died in 1947 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.⁹

     Mary Turner was born about 1839 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England.^2,3 She married William Greathead, son of Daniel Greathead and Ann Louch, in 1870 in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England, 1st wife - Same information as brother John.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead Mary was a framework knitter.⁵ She died in 1875 in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England, My guess is she died giving birth or shortly after to her son John. He was given the name John Turner Greathead in her memory, I suspect.^3,6

     William Greathead was baptised on 9 June 1837 in St Mary (Priory), Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, The family were living in Low Town, his father was a butcher.^2,3,4 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Grace Tomlinson. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Newgate Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead.⁵ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Margate Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead William was an agricultural labourer.⁶ He married Mary Ann Metheringham in 1858 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.⁷ He was a sinker in the coalpit in 1859. William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 62 Norfolk Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, William was a collier.⁸ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1871 in Green Dale Oak, 40 Norfolk Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, William was an innkeeper.⁹ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 42 & 40 Norfolk Street (Public House), Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, William was a coal miner licensed victualer.¹⁰ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Bridge Place, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, M1.¹¹ He died in 1895 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England.¹² He was buried on 14 March 1895 in St Mary (Priory), Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, aged 59.¹³

     Mary Ann Metheringham was born about 1834 in Luxford, Broughton, Nottinghamshire, England.² She married William Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Grace Tomlinson, in 1858 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 62 Norfolk Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Green Dale Oak, 40 Norfolk Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 42 & 40 Norfolk Street (Public House), Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Bridge Place, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁷ Mary was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 13 Norfolk Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, and living on her own means.⁸ She died in 1904 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England.⁹

     Thomas Greathead was born in 1860 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England.^1,3,4 He was the son of William Greathead and Mary Ann Metheringham. He was baptised on 16 September 1860 in St Mary (Priory), Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, Thomas father was a miner.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 62 Norfolk Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Green Dale Oak, 40 Norfolk Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead Thomas was a scholar.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 42 & 40 Norfolk Street (Public House), Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead Thomas was a chain maker.⁸ He married Matilda J Williams in 1890 in St John, Broughton, Salford, Lancashire, England.^9,10,11 Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 40 Cheapside, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, Thomas was a chainmaker.¹² Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 56 Newgate Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, Thomas was a chainmaker.³
Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 56 Newgate Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, Thomas was living with his wife and two daughters, working as a woodyard labourer in their four roomed home.¹³ He died on 17 April 1941 in 56 Newgate Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England.^14,15 He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 30 June 1941 in Nottingham to his daughters Agnes Elsie Nicholson, wife of Ted and Edith Ellen Greathead who was a spinster. His effects were valued as £975 6s 11d.¹⁵

     John Greathead was born in 1863 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Greathead and Mary Ann Metheringham. He was baptised on 20 September 1863 in St Mary (Priory), Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, The family lived in Norfolk Street, his father was a collier.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Green Dale Oak, 40 Norfolk Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead John was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 42 & 40 Norfolk Street (Public House), Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead John was a coal miner.⁶ He married Minnie Louisa Spalding, daughter of Charles Spalding, on 24 May 1890 in St Matthias, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.⁷ He was a coal carter with a horse and wagon, a bookmaker and a deputy, which was a type of foreman at Streetly Colliery, near Worksop. He seemed a bit versatile. He even applied for a hangmans job.⁸ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Bridge Place, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead John was a coal miner.⁹ John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 14 Bridge Terrace, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, John was a carter and building contractor.¹⁰
John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 105 Newcastle Avenue, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, John and his wife Minnie were living with their three sons, Percy a printers apprentice, Vambury a clerk in the colliery and Reginald who was at school. John was an overlooker at Colliery below ground.¹¹ He died on 17 April 1940 in 7 Brook Terrace, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England.^12,13 He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 25 June 1940 in Nottingham to Percival Greathead his son an ordnance engineer. His effects were valued at £754 13s 9d.¹³

     William Greathead was born in 1866 in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England.^1,3 He was the son of William Greathead and Mary Ann Metheringham. He was baptised on 9 May 1866 in St Mary (Priory), Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, The family lived in Norfolk Street, her father was a collier.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Green Dale Oak, 40 Norfolk Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead William was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 42 & 40 Norfolk Street (Public House), Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead William was a scholar.⁶ He married Martha Highfield, daughter of George Highfield, in 1890 in St Peter, Elmton, Derby, Derbyshire, England, The marriage was witnessed by William Mallender and Alice Highfield.^7,8 William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 70 Abbey Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, William was a butcher.⁹ William was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 70 Abbey Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, William was a butcher and shopkeeper.³ William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 16 Abbey Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, England, William was a butcher living with his wife and children in their five roomed home. They had a barder Michael Clarke who was a labourer bricklayer in house building.¹⁰ He died on 6 April 1931 in Railway Inn, Retford, Nottinghamshire, England, William died six days before his wife Martha.^11,12 He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 19 June 1931 in London to his sons William Thomas Highfield Greathead a publican and George Lewis Greathead a tuner. His effects were valued at £1288 15s 9d.¹²

     Arthur Watson was born in 1933 in Auckland, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Joseph W Watson and Evelyn Greathead.¹

     Ann Roach was born about 1834 in Ireland.^1,2 She married Robert Greathead, son of Bartholemew Greathead and Margaret Walker, in 1858 in Wesleyan Chapel, Stockton, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Stammergate, Ripon, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert Greathead.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 73 Stammergate, Ripon, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert Greathead.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 68 Stonebridgegate, Ripon, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Robert Greathead Ann was a domestic charwoman.⁶ Ann was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 30 Stonebridgegate, Ripon, Yorkshire, England, Ann had three boarders.⁷ She died in 1908 in Ripon, Yorkshire, England.⁸