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     Evelyn Grainger was born about 1904 in Trimdon Colliery, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Grainger and Ellen Greathead.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 32 Wilkinson Street, Hesleden, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Grainger.²

     Monica Rosaline Burns was born about 1913.² She married Frank Robert Greethead, son of Stephen Henry Greethead and Elizabeth Grace Herne, in 1940 in Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia.¹ Her husband Frank died on 19 October 1994 in Australia.² Monica died on 10 August 2004 in Australia.²

     Frederick Leslie Chaffer was born in 1907 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, his parents were England M and Milllicent M Chaffer. He had twin brothers called Australia M Chaffer and England M Chaffer born in 1901 in Redfern, NSWales, a sister called Doris I Chaffer in 1903 born in Sydney and another sister Daphne E Chaffer born in 1906 in Canterbury, NSWales.² He married Olga Amy Greathead, daughter of Joseph Edward Greathead and Ruby Adele West, on 12 September 1931 in All Souls, Leichhardt, Petersham, New South Wales, Australia, The ceremony was witnessed by Basil F Cameron and M Greathead. Frederick was a printer living in Canterbury NSW. His father Maurice Chaffer was alos a printer. His mother was Millicent Laurie. Olga was a clerk. her father Joseph Edward had died and had been a railway employee. Her mother was Ruby Adele West.^1,3 Frederick was listed as a printer living with his wife Olga a housewife at 23a Bennett Street, Wentworth, New South Wales in Australia on the eectoral lists of 1933.⁴ By 1936 they had moved to 24 Griffith Avenue, Bondi in Wentworth. They were still there in 1937.⁴ In 1943 they were listed as living at 27a Plowman Street, Wentworth. They were there in 1949 and in 1954.⁴ Frederick died on 4 February 1983 in New South Wales, Australia.⁵ Frederick was buried in Woronora Memorial Park, Sutherland, New South Wales, Australia.⁵

     Janet Ann Millar was born about 1845 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.¹ She married William Francis Robinson, son of William George Robinson and Elizabeth Ann White, on 17 August 1871 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 46 Hampton Road, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Francis Robinson.³ Her husband William died on 1890 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.^1,4 Janet died in 1923 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.⁵

     Harold G Eastgate married Ethel M Greathead, daughter of Sydney Arthur Greathead and Ethel May Barrett, in 1935 in Newtown, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     Ethel M Greathead was born in 1917 in Waverley, New South Wales, Australia.² She was the daughter of Sydney Arthur Greathead and Ethel May Barrett. She married Harold G Eastgate in 1935 in Newtown, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     Harry P Bowtell married Olive E M Greethead, daughter of Henry Frederick Greethead and Alice Maria Gibbins, in 1924 in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     Olive E M Greethead was born on 9 January 1900 in Yarramalong, New South Wales, Australia.² She was the daughter of Henry Frederick Greethead and Alice Maria Gibbins. She married Harry P Bowtell in 1924 in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹ Olive died in February 1987 aged 87.²

     Jean Udall married William Eccles, son of William Eccles and Flora Bean, on 10 May 1952 in Wordsthorne, Lancashire, England.^1,2 William, Jean and Shirley emigrated to Perth in Western Australia in January 1961 and later to New Zealand in 1963.^3,2 Jean died on 14 May 1979 in New Zealand.²

     John Charles V Busch married Mary Florence Greathead in 1954 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     Mary Florence Greathead married John Charles V Busch in 1954 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     John David Purser married Beverley Margaret Greathead in 1954 in Rockdale, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     Beverley Margaret Greathead married John David Purser in 1954 in Rockdale, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     John William Beavis married Elizabeth June Greathead in 1949 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     Elizabeth June Greathead married John William Beavis in 1949 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     Maurice West Greathead was born on 20 February 1919 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.^3,2,4 He was the son of Joseph Edward Greathead and Ruby Adele West. Edward enlisted in the Australian Army on 9 January 1940 in Leichhardt, his service number was NX177965 (N21476). He gave his Mum Ruby as his next of kin. He was discharged on 5 March 1944 as a Private. His last posting was in the Australian General Hospital.^4,5 He married Gladys Alma Irene Hobbs in 1949 in Glebe, New South Wales, Australia, Gladys may have had a previous surname of Arbois.¹ Maurice died on 2 July 1983 in Australia aged 64.⁶ Maurice was buried in Woronora Cemetery, Woronora, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.⁷

     Gladys Alma Irene Hobbs married Maurice West Greathead, son of Joseph Edward Greathead and Ruby Adele West, in 1949 in Glebe, New South Wales, Australia, Gladys may have had a previous surname of Arbois.¹ Gladys died on 31 October 1995 in Woronora Cemetery, Woronora, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.²

     Mervyn Colin Cantrell was born on 14 May 1908 in Holbrook, New South Wales, Australia, his parents were George H and Nellie Cantrell.² He married Thora Adelaide Greathead, daughter of Joseph Edward Greathead and Ruby Adele West, on 6 November 1940 in St Michaels, Flinders Street, Surrey Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, The ceremony was witnessed by R Greathead and N Cantrell. Mervyn was a Musician living at 294 Binnell Street in Bondi. His parents were George Herbert Cantrell and Nellie Ferns. George was a retired school teacher. Thora was a shop assistant living at 197 Johnstone Street. Her parents were Joseph Edward Greathead and Ruby Adele West. Joseph was deceased and had worked as a railway employee.^1,3 Mervyn enlisted at Bonegilla in Victoria into B88s Army , 2nd AIF with a service number NX146147 giving Thora as his next of kin.⁴ Mervyn died in 1959 in Burwood, New South Wales, Australia.

     Thora Adelaide Greathead was born in 1914 in Annandale, New South Wales, Australia.² She was the daughter of Joseph Edward Greathead and Ruby Adele West. She married Mervyn Colin Cantrell on 6 November 1940 in St Michaels, Flinders Street, Surrey Hills, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, The ceremony was witnessed by R Greathead and N Cantrell. Mervyn was a Musician living at 294 Binnell Street in Bondi. His parents were George Herbert Cantrell and Nellie Ferns. George was a retired school teacher. Thora was a shop assistant living at 197 Johnstone Street. Her parents were Joseph Edward Greathead and Ruby Adele West. Joseph was deceased and had worked as a railway employee.^1,3 Her husband Mervyn died on 1959 in Burwood, New South Wales, Australia. Thora died in 2011.

     Ray Stewart Pelling was born on 5 July 1916 in Kogarah, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.² He married Phyllis Grace Greathead, daughter of Joseph Edward Greathead and Ruby Adele West, on 30 July 1938 in St Michaels, Flinders Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, The ceremony was witnessed by Ruby A Greathead and Eva Tytherleigh. Ray was an Usher living at 16 Morse Park Road in Paddington. His parents were Sidney Daniel Pelling and Eva Parker. Sidney was a clerk. Phyllis was a salesgirl living at 33 Moore Street6 Leichhardt. Her parents were Joseph Edward Greathead and Ruby Adele West. Joseph was a clerk.¹ Ray enlisted in Paddington for WW2 into B883 Army 2nd AIF with a service no MX12302 giving Phyllis as his next of kin.²

     Phyllis Grace Greathead was born in 1917 in Annandale, New South Wales, Australia.² She was the daughter of Joseph Edward Greathead and Ruby Adele West. She married Ray Stewart Pelling on 30 July 1938 in St Michaels, Flinders Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, The ceremony was witnessed by Ruby A Greathead and Eva Tytherleigh. Ray was an Usher living at 16 Morse Park Road in Paddington. His parents were Sidney Daniel Pelling and Eva Parker. Sidney was a clerk. Phyllis was a salesgirl living at 33 Moore Street6 Leichhardt. Her parents were Joseph Edward Greathead and Ruby Adele West. Joseph was a clerk.¹ Phyllis died on 30 September 1981 in New South Wales, Australia.³ Phyllis was buried in Eastern SuburbsMemorial Park, Matraville, New South Wales, Australia.³

     Samuel S Gordon married Marjorie Alice Greathead, daughter of Joseph Edward Greathead and Ruby Adele West, in 1932 in Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     Frederick William Robinson was born on 14 March 1872 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Francis Robinson and Janet Ann Millar.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 46 Hampton Road, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Francis Robinson.⁴ Frederick died on 30 August 1885 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, aged 13.^3,5