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     John Greathead was born about 1804 in Brompton on Swale, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Robert Greathead and Esther Robson.¹ He was baptized on 28 August 1804 in Easby, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^3,1 He married Mary ....² John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Bellerby, Yorkshire, England, John was a farmer living with his wife and two children.⁴ John was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Bellerby, Yorkshire, England, John was a farmer of 127 acres who employed four agricultural labourers.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Market Place, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the father of Catherine Greathead He and his wife were living with their daughters Catherine and Esther. He was a retired farmer.⁶ His wife Mary died on 10 March 1863 in Ravensworth, Yorkshire, England.^2,7,8 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Main Street, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the father of Catherine Greathead John was a gardener.⁹ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in High Street, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, John was a retired farmer.¹⁰ He died in 1888 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.¹¹ He was buried on 11 December 1888 in All Saints, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.¹²

     Mary ... was born about 1802 in Bellerby, York, Yorkshire, England.¹ She married John Greathead, son of Robert Greathead and Esther Robson.¹ In the census of 7 June 1841 in Bellerby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at Bellerby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Market Place, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the mother of Catherine Greathead She and her husband were living with their daughters Catherine and Esther.⁴ She died on 10 March 1863 in Ravensworth, Yorkshire, England.^1,5,6 The will of Mary was proved on 26 March 1863.⁶

     Esther Jane Greathead was born in 1842 in Bellerby, Yorkshire, England.² She was the daughter of John Greathead and Mary .... In the census of 30 March 1851 at Bellerby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Esther was a scholar.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Market Place, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the sister of Catherine Greathead She was living with her sister and parents and was a confectioner.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Main Street, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the sister of Catherine Greathead Esther was a confectioner.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in High Street, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Esther was a confectioner.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in High Street, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the sister of Catherine Greathead Esther was a confectioner.⁷ Esther was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 43 Albermarle Court, Scarborough, Yorkshire, England, Esther was a lodging house keeper and has Kate her niece staying with her[:CR.⁸

     Julia Greathead was born on 14 October 1858 in Skeeby Grange, Skeeby, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Anthoney Greathead and Margaret Pinkney. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Brompton, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the servant of George Blackburn and his family.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Village, Romanby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the servant housekeeper to the Thorburn family.⁵ She married Albert Bradley in 1887 in Wharfedale, Yorkshire, England.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 19 Weston Road, Ilkley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Albert Bradley.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 19 Weston Road, Ilkley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Albert Bradley.⁸

     Alice Calvert was born about 1869 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹ She married Thomas Greathead, son of Anthoney Greathead and Margaret Pinkney, in 1893 in Ripon, Yorkshire, England.² In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.¹

     John J Atkinson married Emily Maud Greathead, daughter of George Greathead and Jane Pickering, in 1910 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.¹

     George Bilton Greathead was born on 3 July 1870 in Wales Street, Darlington, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Greathead and Anne Bilton. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 14 Wales Street, Holy Trinity, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Mill Hill, Burton on Ure, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the grandson of John Hutton.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Blackwell Moor Farm, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the farm servant.⁵ He married Ann Green in 1897 in Leeds Registered Building, Leeds, Yorkshire, England.^6,7,8,9 He died in 1897 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England, George and Annie had no children and she did not remarry.^10,6

     Jane Greathead was born about 1867 in Billingham, Middlesborough, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 In the census of 3 April 1881 in High Burton, Burton on Ure, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as a servant and domestic nurse to the Smith family who were farmers.³

     George Seaman was born about 1835 in Whitechapel, London, England.¹ He was the son of George Seaman and Johanna .... In the census of 30 March 1851 at 9 Well Street, Whitechapel, London, England, he was listed as the son of George Seaman George was a Police Constable.² He married Mary .... In the census of 7 April 1861 in 9 Well Street, Whitechapel, London, England, he was listed as the son of Hannah Seaman George was a clerk in the docks.³ George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 43 Turner Street, Mile End Old Town, London, England, George was a commercial clerk.¹

     Mary Gowland was born about 1838 in Barnard Castle, Teesdale, Durham, England.¹ She married Matthew Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Ruth Whitelock, in 1858 in Teesdale, Durham, England.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in Feldon, Marske, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Matthew Greathead.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in West Witton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Matthew Greathead.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Hestholme, Thornaby, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Matthew Greathead.⁵ Mary's husband died on 3 May 1885. She and Thomas Eyles a grocer from Richmond received probate on 14 July 1885. Matthew was listed as a Gentleman.⁶

     Elizabeth Greathead was born about 1835 in Lambeth, London, England.² She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Jane Whitelock.² She was baptized on 8 April 1835 in St Mary, Lambeth, London, England.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at 58 Mount Street, Lambeth, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Greathead.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Gilling, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the niece of He was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Gilling, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the niece of Ann Bell Elizabeth was living with her Aunts Ann Bell, Sarah Thairwall and Elizabeth Greathead.⁶ The will of Jane Greathead was proved by Elizabeth Greathead her sister on 17 January 1876.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Cogden Hall, Grinton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the niece of Matthew Whitelock.⁸ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Cogden Hall, Grinton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the cousin of Ernest G Whitelock a single farmer aged 32, Amy E Whitelock (sister) aged 21, Sarah Whitelock (aunt) single age 69. Elizabeth was living on her own means.⁹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Victoria Boarding House, Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the boarder of Mary Jane Wallis.¹⁰ She died on 10 March 1923 in Cogden Hall, Grinton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹¹ The will of Elizabeth was proved on 19 May 1923 in London to William Clark Spiers a surgeon and Frederick Joseph Edward Peacock a Gentleman. Her effects were valued at £5872 11s 7d.⁷

     Oswald Greathead was born on 21 January 1892 in Alcester, Warwickshire, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of Edward Greathead and Annie Green. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 15 Avenue Place, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Greathead.⁵ Oswald signed up on 14 May 1910 for five years and later increased this by a further seven years.

He was five foot eight and a quarter inches high with a chest measurement of thirty eight inches. He had dark brown haor, blue eyes and a fresh complexion. He also had Prince of Wales feathers and scroll on the back right of his forearm, hand and backleft of arm and a scar on his left elbow. He was described as an electric fitter apprentice.

His seaman number was SS 109891 and he served with many ships, which when I get a moment I will document.⁴ He married Alice Dorothy Evans, daughter of Edward Evans, in 1920 in Burnley, Lancashire, England.⁶ On 23 January 1923 the Edinburgh Gazette read: Oswald Greathead, residing at 11 Claremont Street, Brierfield, in the county of Lancaster, and Walter Greathead, residing at 48 Belford Street, Burnley, in the said county, carrying on business in co-partnership, under the style or firm of Greathead Brothers, at 50 Burnley Road, Brierfield aforesaid, electrical engineers and contractors.⁷ Oswald sailed on 7 June 1923 from Liverpool to Quebec, Canada on SS Montclare and is listed as an Engineer. Captain Webster was the Master of the Canadian Pacific ship which was finally bound for Montreal in Canada with 1190 passengers on board.⁸ Oswald arrived in Buffalo, New York on 16 January 1924. He is described as a carpenter and gave his Uncle William Pargeter of 242 Hill Road, London as his next of kin. He was described as being five foot eleven inches tall ith medium complexion and blue eyes.⁹ His wife Alice died on 9 January 1927 in Lady Minto Hospital, Cochrane, Ontario, Canada, aged 31 from occlusions of barrata from construction bands due to a previous operation. Alice's death certificate states she had been in Canada for 4 1/2 years.¹⁰ Oswald sailed into Liverpool from Australia with his sons Herbert, George and Kenneth on 14 February 1927 aboard SS Anchises. He gave the address in UK a 5 Kellington Street, Burnley and his occupation as electrician.¹¹ Oswald sailed on 10 March 1927 from Liverpool to Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada again on SS Montclare and is listed as having an occupation as farming, arriving on 21 March 1927. There were 637 passengers on board. It would seem that following his wife's untimely death he is changing occupation to look after his sons.^12,8,13

     Margaret Copeland was born about 1838 in Covedale, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She married Matthew Greathead, son of William Greathead and Sarah Farnsworth, in 1861 in York, Yorkshire, England.³ Her husband Matthew died on 1864 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^4,5 Margaret was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Margaret was a seamstress.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Newbiggin, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the servant of Sarah Thairlwall.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Victoria Place, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the mother in law of George James Benson Margaret was a nurse.⁸ She died on 27 October 1898 in Victoria Place, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, of Pneumonia.^9,10 She did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 25 November 1898 in York to her sister in law Mary Isabel Benson. Her effects were valued at £110 17s 9d. Margaret's husband died in 1864.¹⁰

     Thomas Bartle married Sarah Louise Hobbs.¹

     Mary Isabel Greathead was born on 12 May 1862 in Albert Place, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Matthew Greathead and Margaret Copeland. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Margaret Greathead Mary was a scholar.⁴ Mary was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Mary was a dressmaker. The household also including Sarah Shotton who was indexed as a lodger, she was also a dressmaker.⁵ She married George James Benson in 1886 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Victoria Place, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George James Benson.⁷ Mary's mother in law Margaret died on 27 October 1898. She received administration on 25 November 1898 in York.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 28 Victoria Road, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George James Benson.⁹

     Thomas Greathead was born about 1814 in Welling, Kent, England.¹ He was the son of Samuel Greathead and Ann Sole. In the census of 7 June 1841 in Windluston Hale, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the servant to Sir Robert Eden who was of independant means.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at St Nicholas, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as a servant working as a groom for Charlotte Jane Dundas.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Market Place, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the servant to Thomas Busby.⁴ Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Backends, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Thomas was a groom.⁵ Thomas was listed as the head of the household of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Maison Dieu, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Thomas was a retired groom.⁶ He died in 1892 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.⁷

     Richard Greathead was baptized on 5 June 1834 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 Richard was listed as the head of the household of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Crab Tree House, Gilling, Yorkshire, England, Richard was a farmer of 322 acres living with his Mother and sister.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Crab Tree House, Gilling, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the brother in law of Joseph Lowcock.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Crab Tree House, Gilling, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as a lodger of Joseph Lowcock and was listed as an annuitant.⁷ He died on 23 December 1882 in Crabtree House, Gilling, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, aged 48.^8,9 He did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 31 January 1883 at York by John his brother of the Manor House, Downholme on 31 January 1883. His personal estate was valued under £209 10s 0d.⁹

     Ellen Greathead was born in 1871 in Barton, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Christopher Fawcett and Margaret Greathead. In the census of 3 April 1881 in High Road, Skeeby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the step daughter of Christopher Fawcett Ellen was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Gilling, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Christopher Fawcett Ellen was a scholar.⁵ She died in 1934 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.⁶

     Margaret Greathead was born on 8 June 1847 in Piercebridge, Darlington, Durham, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Jane Johnson. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Barton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Francis Johnson Margaret was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Piercebridge, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Margaret was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Village, Piecebridge, Gainsford, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Margaret was a general domestic servant.⁶ She married Christopher Fawcett in 1877 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in High Road, Skeeby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Christopher Fawcett.⁸ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Gilling, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Christopher Fawcett.⁹

     Christopher Fawcett was born about 1851 in Castle Bolton, Yorkshire, England.¹ He married Margaret Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Jane Johnson, in 1877 in Darlington, Durham, England.² Christopher was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in High Road, Skeeby, Yorkshire, England, Christopher was a shepherd.³ Christopher was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Gilling, Yorkshire, England.⁴

     Jane H Fawcett was born about 1878 in Sadberge, Darlington, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Christopher Fawcett and Margaret Greathead. In the census of 3 April 1881 in High Road, Skeeby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Christopher Fawcett Jane was a scholar.²

     Mary E Fawcett was born about 1880 in Skeeby, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Christopher Fawcett and Margaret Greathead. In the census of 3 April 1881 in High Road, Skeeby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Christopher Fawcett.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in Gilling, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Christopher Fawcett.³