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     Frederick Joseph Spain was born in 1865 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^3,4 He was the son of William Spain and Eliza Atkinson. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 38 Barclay Street, Monk Wearmouth Shore, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Spain Frederick was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 38 Barclay Street, Monk Wearmouth Shore, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Spain Frederick was a compass maker.⁶ He married Mary Jane Lamb, daughter of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson, on 4 August 1890 in Holy Trinity Church, Seaton Carew, Hartlepool, Durham, England, They were married by banns. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Lamb, Robert James Lamb and Eliza Jane Spain.⁷ Frederick was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 77 Dock Drive East, Monk Wearmouth Shore, Sunderland, Durham, England, Frederick was an Auctioneer and house agent.⁸ His wife Mary died on 1895 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 7 Gilbert Avenue, East Ham, London, England, he was listed as a boarder with Henry and Emma Warren. Frederick was working as a shipping clerk.¹⁰

     William Spain was born about 1832 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹ He married Eliza Atkinson in 1858 in Sunderland, Durham, England.² William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 8 Victor Street, Monk Wearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, William was a blockmaster on Berlin ship.³ William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 38 Barclay Street, Monk Wearmouth Shore, Sunderland, Durham, England, William was a block and mast maker.⁴ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 38 Barclay Street, Monk Wearmouth Shore, Sunderland, Durham, England, William was a block mast maker.⁵

     Frederick Spain was born in 1891 in Sunderland, Durham, England.² He was the son of Frederick Joseph Spain and Mary Jane Lamb.

     Walter Hooker was born in 1869 in Boughton Malherbe, Kent, England.¹ He was the son of Josephus Hooker and Mary ....¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Tilpits Farm, Boughton Malherbe, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Josephus Hooker.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Tilpits Farm, Boughton Malherbe, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Josephus Hooker Walter was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Grafty Green, Boughton Malherbe, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Hooker.^1,4 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Blue House Farm, Lenham, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Hooker Walter was a farmer.^1,5 He married Annie Maud Thompson, daughter of John Thompson and Mary Ann Bentley, in 1908 in Faversham, Kent, England.⁶ He died before August 1939 as declared deceased on his daughter Kathleen's marriage certificate.⁷

     James Cooper was born on 8 December 1871 in Blue House, Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Cooper and Jane Lockyer.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Blue Houses, Milton, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper James was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stickfast, Bobbing, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper James was an agricultural labourer.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Stickfast Farm, Bobbing, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper James was employed on the farm.⁵ He married Harriett Kemsley, daughter of George Kemsley and Louisa Matilda Cook, on 25 March 1905 in St Bartholomew, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, The ceremony was performed after the banns had been read and was witnessed by George Kensley and Raynard John Cooper. James was listed as a farmer.^6,1 James was a tenant farmer at Painters Farm, Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent, then Amage Farm, Wye, Kent. He left Amage Farm in 1926 to take the tenancy of Rushmere Farm, Throwley, Kent. He retired to Bags Hill Cottages. Leaveland, Faversham, Kent, in 1946. He was 76. At this time the cottage, one of two, had no services connected. Cooking was performed on a range or by paraffin, lighting was by paraffin or candles and water was drawn from a well. James was bed ridden for many years after he retired with a serious heart problem. James and Harriett later moved to Barrow Hill Cottages, Ashford, Kent where they spent the rest of their lives.¹ He died in 1956 in Barrow Hill Cottages, Ashford, Kent, England.¹

     William Joyce Hutchinson was born in 1825 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England. He was the son of Tommy Hutchinson. He married Ellen Hart, daughter of Joseph Hart and ... Rowe, in 1850 in Stockton, Durham, England.³ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Smithfield, Stockton, Durham, England, William is described as a seaman living with his family.⁴ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 11 Brougham Street, Stockton, Durham, England, William was described as a ships pilot.⁵ He died before 1891.⁶

     Emma Hutchinson was born in 1855 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England. She was the daughter of William Joyce Hutchinson and Ellen Hart. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Smithfield, Stockton, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Joyce Hutchinson.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Greatham, Durham, England, she was listed as the servant of Henry Tristram the Vicar of Greatham and his family. She worked was a domestic kitchen maid.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 25 Tower Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Henry Lamb.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Raglan Terrace, Stockton, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Ellen Hutchinson.⁴ She married Thomas Hind in 1905 in Easington, Durham, England.⁵

     Harriett Kemsley was born on 20 February 1888 in Chapman's Cottages, Lower Halstow, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Kemsley and Louisa Matilda Cook.¹ The 1891 census has Harriett, aged 3, living with her parents, at Chapmans Cottages, Lower Halstow, Kent. The 1901 census has Harriett, aged 13, living with her parents, at Parsonage Farm Cottage, Bobbing, Kent. She married James Cooper, son of Edward Cooper and Jane Lockyer, on 25 March 1905 in St Bartholomew, Bobbing, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, The ceremony was performed after the banns had been read and was witnessed by George Kensley and Raynard John Cooper. James was listed as a farmer.^3,1 James was a tenant farmer at Painters Farm, Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent, then Amage Farm, Wye, Kent. He left Amage Farm in 1926 to take the tenancy of Rushmere Farm, Throwley, Kent. He retired to Bags Hill Cottages. Leaveland, Faversham, Kent, in 1946. He was 76. At this time the cottage, one of two, had no services connected. Cooking was performed on a range or by paraffin, lighting was by paraffin or candles and water was drawn from a well. James was bed ridden for many years after he retired with a serious heart problem. James and Harriett later moved to Barrow Hill Cottages, Ashford, Kent where they spent the rest of their lives.¹ Her husband James died on 1956 in Barrow Hill Cottages, Ashford, Kent, England.¹ She died in 1960 in Hothfield Hospital, Ashford, Kent, England.¹

     John Thompson was born in 1853 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2 He married Mary Ann Bentley, daughter of David Bentley and Ann ..., in 1874 in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England.³ When little Annie was born the family lived at Bow Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire and John was listed as a painter.⁴ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Abbey Road, Great Heywood, Staffordshire, England, John was a painter journeyman living with his wife who was a dressmaker and their children and his father in law.⁵ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in The Warns Nest, Colwich, Staffordshire, England, John was a plumber painter.⁶ John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Coley Lane, Colwich, Staffordshire, England, John was described as a house painter and plumber.⁷

     Mary Ann Bentley was born in 1851 in Rugeley, Staffordshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Bentley and Ann ....¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Horse Fair, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of David Bentley.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Kingstone, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of David Bentley Mary was a scholar.⁴ She married John Thompson in 1874 in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England.⁵ When little Annie was born the family lived at Bow Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire and John was listed as a painter.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Abbey Road, Great Heywood, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Thompson Mary worked as a dressmaker.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in The Warns Nest, Colwich, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Thompson.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Coley Lane, Colwich, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Thompson.⁹

     William Hawley was born about 1849 in Wolviston, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of William Hawley and Elizabeth Greenwell.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Main Street, Monk Heselden, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Hawley.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in Hutton Henry, Wingate, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Hawley William was a scholar.³

     Esther Gough was the daughter of Charles Gough and Eliza Packenham. She married ... Tollis.¹

     Margery Douglas Adams was born on 18 October 1886 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Alexander Annan Adams and Margaret Lamb. A photograph was taken of the three rather cheeky Adams children by Lenz at the West End Studios in West Hartlepool. It was probably taken around 1888. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Mitchell Street, Stranton, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Alexander Annan Adams.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in Ingleside, St Chads Road, Romford, Essex, England, she was listed as the daughter of Alexander Annan Adams.³

     Norman Anderson Adams was born on 19 January 1885 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Alexander Annan Adams and Margaret Lamb. A photograph was taken of the three rather cheeky Adams children by Lenz at the West End Studios in West Hartlepool. It was probably taken around 1888. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Mitchell Street, Stranton, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Alexander Annan Adams Norman was a scholar.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in Ingleside, St Chads Road, Romford, Essex, England, he was listed as the son of Alexander Annan Adams Norman was a clerical management clerk.³

     Alfred Greathead was baptized in Easington, Durham, England.¹ He was born in 1901 in Easington, Durham, England.² He was the son of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley. He died of carsinoma of the lung on 23 July 1952 in 27 Kipling Avenue, Blackhall Colliery, Monk Heselden, Durham, England.^3,4 The will of Alfred was proved on 2 December 1952 to his sister Mildred in Durham. Her effects were valued at £1322 3s 3d.⁴

     Edward Greathead was born in 1900 in Castle Eden Colliery, Castle Eden, Easington, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Gray Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.² His mother Catherine Greathead died on 25 November 1940 aged 69.^3,4 Edward received Administration on her effects in Llandudno on 4 April 1941. He was a miner.⁴ He died on 17 September 1942 in Hartlepool Hospital, Hartlepool, Durham, England, His usual address was 11 Gray Street, Hesleden, Durham.⁴ He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 9 August 1944 to his brothers William and George, in Llandudno. They were both miners. His effects were valued at £584 12s 9d.⁴

     Mildred Greathead was born in 1903 in Easington, Durham, England.¹ She was baptized in 1903 in Easington, Durham, England.² She was the daughter of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley. She married Peter O'Laughlin, son of John O'Laughlin and Elizabeth ..., in 1942 in Durham, England.^3,4 Her sister Alfred Greathead died on 23 July 1952.^5,6 She received Administration on her brothers effects in Durham on 2 December 1952.⁶

     Nora Greathead was baptized in 1908 in Easington, Durham, England.¹ She was born in 1908 in Easington, Durham, England.² She was the daughter of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley. She married Albert Walton, son of James Walton, on 11 December 1972 in Register office, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, by licence. They both gave their address as 5 Haydock Grove, Heynsham. Albert was a retired cabinet maker aged 75 and Nora a spinster aged 64. The ceremony was witnessed by P C McDougall and J D Hynder.³

     Ethel Greathead was born on 17 June 1895 in Front Street, Wingate, Easington, Durham, England.^1,2 She was baptized in 1895 in Easington, Durham, England.³ She was the daughter of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Gray Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.⁴ She married Noah Newell, son of Henry Newell, on 13 October 1917 in St John, Monk Heselden, Durham, England, The marriage was witnessed by William Greathead, Ethel's brother and Eva Mary Christopher. Ethel lived in Gray Street, Heselden, while Noah lived in Alexander Terrace, Wheatley Hill.^5,3

     Noah Newell was the son of Henry Newell. He married Ethel Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley, on 13 October 1917 in St John, Monk Heselden, Durham, England, The marriage was witnessed by William Greathead, Ethel's brother and Eva Mary Christopher. Ethel lived in Gray Street, Heselden, while Noah lived in Alexander Terrace, Wheatley Hill.^1,2

     Mary Newell was the daughter of Noah Newell and Ethel Greathead.

     Peter O'Laughlin was born in 1878 in Sunderland, Durham, England. He was the son of John O'Laughlin and Elizabeth .... In the census of 3 April 1881 in 20 Church Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John O'Laughlin.¹ He married Mildred Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley, in 1942 in Durham, England.^2,3