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     Joan Ethel Tunley was born on 7 October 1919 in 32 MacReson Road, Hampstead, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Thomas Tunley and Ada Emily Banthorp. Joan lived with her parents initially in 10 and then 22 Gordon Road, Finchley.²

In the census of 19 June 1921 in 32 Mackeson Road, Hampstead, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Thomas Tunley M0.³ She was an enthusiastic girl guide during her teenage years. Joan worked for Debenhams in 1935 and as a civil servant until 1942.²

On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Joan Ethel Tunley was listed as living at 10A Gordon Road, Finchley, London, England, with her parents Joan was a civil servant typist.⁴ She married Ronald Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Marion Stewart, on 3 October 1942 in St Marys, Finchley, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by both fathers. Thomas Greathead a naval architect and William Thomas Tunley an electrical engineer. Ronald was an Army Officer - cadet and gave his address as 20 West Avenue, Barrow in Furness. Joan gave her address as 10 Gordon Road N3.⁵ They moved shortly after Timothy was born in 1951 to Surrey living at 61 Cheshire Gardens, Chessington and later April Cottage, 25 Thorkhill Gardens, Thames Ditton; Cherry Trees, 25 Richmond Close, Fetcham; Rye View, Links Close, Ashtead. Then they moved to Sussex, 9 Ilex Way, Middleton; 4 Stablefields, Alleyne Way, Elmer, and finally 35 The Gilberts, Rustington.²

Her husband Ronald died on 4 August 1989 in Rustington, Sussex, England, aged 70 whilst swimming in the sea off Rustington and was taken to Worthing Hospital and declared dead on arrival A post mortem was held without autopsy and the cause of death given as mycardial infarection and coronary artery atheroma.⁶ Joan was very sad after her husband died so suddenly in 1989 that she spent most weekends living with her daughter Jan. She also moved out of the flat where she had lived with Ron in Rustington to a warden assisted flat in Elmer where she was much happier. The top floor flat looked straight out to the sea so, as the doctor had told her when he died she could see the "sea horses" or waves and they looked like Ron smiling at her. This wonderful feeling is now experienced by her daughter when she sees the ripples on any water, anywhere she feels very close to both her parents.²

Joan died on 23 October 1992 in 24 Villa Plage, Elmer Road, Middleton on Sea, Sussex, England, aged 73.^7,8 Her body was cremated on 29 October 1992 in Chichester, Sussex, England, and her ashes scattered at sea later that month in a similar place to where her husband's ashes had been scattered three years earlier.² The will of Joan was proved on 10 December 1992 in London. Her effects were described as not exceeding £125,000.⁹

     Ronald Greathead was born on 10 July 1919 in 17 Promenade, Walney Island, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Marion Stewart. He was baptised on 17 July 1919 in St Marys, Walney Island, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, by Stephen Liberty.³ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 50 Eamont Gardens, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the visitor of Marion Stewart Thomas was visiting his mother in law along with his wife and two sons. He was working as a ships draughtsman for Messrs Vickers Ltd shipbuilding engineers at Vickerstown, Barrow in Furness.⁴ There is a lovely photograph of Roy, his fiancée Vida, his sister Marion and her children Ron and Norman. Ronald was a boy scout following in the footsteps of his older brother Norman.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ronald was listed as living at 56 Eastcombe Avenue, Greenwich, London, England, with Ellen MacLand and her daughter Kathleen who was a shorthand typist in the furniture trade. Ronald was lodging with them have not long left home to start in the Civil Service as a Controller Accountant in the Inland Revenue.⁶ He was in 1942 an Army Office cadet in OCTU Royal Army Ordnance Corps (32nd Course). By 1947 he was Private 6213059 No 3 Platoon 1st Company The Middlesex Regiment No 7 Millhill.⁵ He married Joan Ethel Tunley, daughter of William Thomas Tunley and Ada Emily Banthorp, on 3 October 1942 in St Marys, Finchley, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by both fathers. Thomas Greathead a naval architect and William Thomas Tunley an electrical engineer. Ronald was an Army Officer - cadet and gave his address as 20 West Avenue, Barrow in Furness. Joan gave her address as 10 Gordon Road N3.⁷ Ronald appeared in the London Gazette of 12 March 1943 as a member of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps (258774) on 9 January 1943, he was relleased with effect of 10 August 1946, fortunately he had 56 days leave due , so actually left on 15 June 1946.⁸ He was the Deputy Chief Collector in the Inland Revenue.⁵ And employed as an Examiner Special Commissioners of Income Tax, then later joined the Boards investigation office based in Savoy Court London. He then joined the Surtax Office in Hinchley Wood as Higher Executive Officer.⁵ They moved shortly after Timothy was born in 1951 to Surrey living at 61 Cheshire Gardens, Chessington and later April Cottage, 25 Thorkhill Gardens, Thames Ditton; Cherry Trees, 25 Richmond Close, Fetcham; Rye View, Links Close, Ashtead. Then they moved to Sussex, 9 Ilex Way, Middleton; 4 Stablefields, Alleyne Way, Elmer, and finally 35 The Gilberts, Rustington.⁵

Ronald's father Thomas, died on 15 August 1965. Ronald together with District Bank Ltd received Probate on 27 October 1965. He was listed as a civil servant.⁹ He was employed by the Ministry of Health in Holborn, London.⁵

He died whilst swimming in the sea off Rustington and was taken to Worthing Hospital and declared dead on arrival on 4 August 1989 in Rustington, Sussex, England, aged 70 A post mortem was held without autopsy and the cause of death given as mycardial infarection and coronary artery atheroma.¹⁰ His body was cremated in Chichester Crematorium, Chichester, Sussex, England, on 17 August 1989 his wife Joan, daughter Jan and son Tim rented a fishing boat at 4am on 19 August and they scattered Ron's ashes and three red roses in the sea close to where he had died. Little did his daughter Jan and son Tim imagine they would be doing the same trip three years later to scatter their Mum's ashes.⁵

     Thomas Greathead was born on 15 October 1883 in 205 Sherriff Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of George Greathead and Ann Grace Lamb. He was baptized on 11 November 1883 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.³

In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Victoria Place, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead.⁴ Thomas attended Henry Smith School from 14 September 1896 until July 1900 when he went straight to work in the shipyard. The family lived in 13 Victoria Plave.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 13 Victoria Place, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead Thomas was a naval architect.⁶ He married Marion Stewart, daughter of William Ferrier Stewart and Marion Strafford, on 20 March 1911 in St Georges, York and Park Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England, The marriage took place after taking out a congregationalist certificate. William Heath officiated, and the ceremony was witnessed by Henry K Stewart (brother) and Doris M Stewart (sister). Marion was listed as a school mistress.⁷ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 41 Powerful Street, Walney Island, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, Thomas was a newly married man living with his wife and working as a ships draughtsman. The couple had been enticed with a five roomed home to rent from Vickers to move from Hartlepool to Barrow, Walney Island. Barrow was becoming an up and coming ship building town.⁸ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 50 Eamont Gardens, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the visitor of Marion Stewart Thomas was visiting his mother in law along with his wife and two sons. He was working as a ships draughtsman for Messrs Vickers Ltd shipbuilding engineers at Vickerstown, Barrow in Furness.⁹ Thomas's father George died on 13 July 1923. He received administration on 19 August 1923 in Durham. Thomas was listed as a ship draughtsman. His mother Ann Grace had died earlier in 1918.¹⁰ On 9 March 1929 Thomas of 10 West Avenue, Barrow-in-Furness paid £5 5s to Borough of Barrow-in-Furness Cemetery for a grant of exclusive right of burial in all that Grave Space numbered 1187 Section 10 Letter C for his heirs and assigns for ever for the purpose of burial. Norman was the first to be placed in the grave followed later by Thomas and Marion.¹¹ He was the President of Barrow naturalists field club and throughout his long membership of the society he was their lanternist.¹² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Thomas was listed as living at 20 West Avenue, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, with his wife Marion. Thomas was a Ship draughtsman charge hand.¹³ He witnessed the marriage of Joan Ethel Tunley and Ronald Greathead on 3 October 1942 in St Marys, Finchley, London, England.¹⁴ Thomas left a will on 26 August 1953.¹⁵ His wife Marion died on 25 September 1960 in 20 West Avenue, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, aged 78 She died from Cerebral thrombosis and actero-sclerosis.^16,10,17 Thomas died on 15 August 1965 in North Lonsdale Hospital, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, aged 81.^18,19 Thomas was buried on 20 August 1965 in Barrow Cemetery, Plot C10/1185, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England.¹² Thomas, Marion and their son Norman were all buried in the same grave looking out over Walney Island. The will of Thomas was proved on 27 October 1965 to District Bank Ltd and Ronald his son in Lancaster. His effects were valued at £10193.¹⁰

     Marion Stewart was born on 21 July 1882 in 138 Belgave Terrace, Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Ferrier Stewart and Marion Strafford. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Clifton Villas, Stockton Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Marion Stewart She was a scholar.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 38 Milton Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Marion Stewart Marion was a pupil teacher.³ She married Thomas Greathead, son of George Greathead and Ann Grace Lamb, on 20 March 1911 in St Georges, York and Park Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England, The marriage took place after taking out a congregationalist certificate. William Heath officiated, and the ceremony was witnessed by Henry K Stewart (brother) and Doris M Stewart (sister). Marion was listed as a school mistress.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 41 Powerful Street, Walney Island, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.⁵ Marion was diagnosed as suffering from Diabetes.⁶ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 50 Eamont Gardens, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the visitor of Marion Stewart Thomas was visiting his mother in law along with his wife and two sons. He was working as a ships draughtsman for Messrs Vickers Ltd shipbuilding engineers at Vickerstown, Barrow in Furness.⁷ There is a lovely photograph of Roy, his fiancée Vida, his sister Marion and her children Ron and Norman. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Marion was listed as living at 20 West Avenue, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, with her husband Thomas. Thomas was a Ship draughtsman charge hand.⁸ She died on 25 September 1960 in 20 West Avenue, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, aged 78 She died from Cerebral thrombosis and actero-sclerosis.^9,10,11 Marion was buried in Barrow Cemetery, Plot C10/1185, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England.⁶ The will of Marion was proved on 2 December 1960 in Lancaster to District Bank Ltd and her son Ronald Greathead who was a civil servant.¹⁰ Thomas, Marion and their son Norman were all buried in the same grave looking out over Walney Island.

     Norman Thomas Greathead was born on 9 November 1912 in 17 Promenade, Walney Island, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Marion Stewart. He was baptized on 22 December 1912 in St Marys, Walney Island, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England.³

In the census of 19 June 1921 in 50 Eamont Gardens, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the visitor of Marion Stewart Thomas was visiting his mother in law along with his wife and two sons. He was working as a ships draughtsman for Messrs Vickers Ltd shipbuilding engineers at Vickerstown, Barrow in Furness.⁴ There is a lovely photograph of Roy, his fiancée Vida, his sister Marion and her children Ron and Norman. Norman was one of the four St Matthews Scouts group who are pictured as winners in 1927 of the Darnell Cup.⁵ He died on 3 January 1929 in 10 West Avenue, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, aged 16 of leukaemia with no postmortem. Thomas Greathead, his father was in attendance.^6,7 He was buried on 5 January 1929 in Barrow Cemetery, Plot C10/1185, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, His gravestone includes the words "Declared dutiful son and scout."⁵ Thomas, Marion and their son Norman were all buried in the same grave looking out over Walney Island.

     George Greathead was born on 26 April 1861 in 16 Anthony Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Sarah signed her mark as X on his birth certificate although she appears to have signed her own marriage certificate. Maybe she was suffering from the effects of the birth?^3,4,5
He was the son of William Greathead and Sarah Brown. He was baptized on 22 May 1861 in Weslyan Methodists Church, Musgrave Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, by J Rossier.⁶

In the census of 2 April 1871 in 16 Anthony Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead George was a scholar.⁷ George seems to have started his railway career in Leeds on 15 March 1880, moving onto Keighley on 25 October 1880. He was called upon to resign through generally unsatisfactory conduct. Afterwards he was dismissed for appropriating Company money to misuse. He left on 24 March 1881. It would seem he gave his age as 15 when he signed on in 1880.⁸ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 16 Anthony Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead George was a railway company clerk I don't think he had told his parents he had been dismissed.⁹ He married Ann Grace Lamb, daughter of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson, on 26 April 1883 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, George was an Accountant, living at South Burn Terrace, Stranton. They were married by John Lawson (1808-1890) the vicar of Seaton Carew for 55 years. He had a wife called Mary (1802-8 Jan 1877.)¹⁰ George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Victoria Place, Hartlepool, Durham, England, George was a Gas and water rent collector.¹¹ George was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 13 Victoria Place, Hartlepool, Durham, England, George was employed as a gas and water rent collector. He shared the house with his wife Ann and son Thomas who was aged 17 and a naval architect.¹²

George's mother died 14 November 1901. He received probate on 10 July 1901 together with his brothers Peter who was a joiner and cartwright, and William who was a bricklayer. George was listed as a gas and water rate collector.¹³ George was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 72 Arncliffe Gardens, Hartlepool, Durham, England, George was a gas and water collector living with his wife in their seven roomed home.¹⁴ His wife Ann died on 30 May 1918 in 72 Arncliffe Gardens, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 64 from numerous colitis and heart failure. Her husband George was in attendance.¹⁵ George was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 31 Smith Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, George was a gas and water collector working for Hartlepool Gas and Water Company in West Hartlepool.¹⁶ He died on 13 July 1923 in Park Hotel, South Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 62 from myocarditis and syncape. His son Thomas informed the registrar.¹⁷ George was buried on 15 July 1923 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by Frederick B Beavan who had performed the service for his wife a few years earlier.¹⁸ George did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 10 August 1923 to his son Thomas a ships draughtsman in Durham.¹⁹

     Ann Grace Lamb was born on 16 March 1854 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England.^3,4 She was the daughter of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson. She was baptized on 30 April 1854 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Matthew Lamb Ann was a scholar.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Matthew Lamb.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Matthew Lamb.⁸ She married George Greathead, son of William Greathead and Sarah Brown, on 26 April 1883 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, George was an Accountant, living at South Burn Terrace, Stranton. They were married by John Lawson (1808-1890) the vicar of Seaton Carew for 55 years. He had a wife called Mary (1802-8 Jan 1877.)⁹ In the censusof on 5 April 1891 in 13 Victoria Place, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead.¹⁰ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 13 Victoria Place, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead.¹¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 72 Arncliffe Gardens, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead.¹² She died on 30 May 1918 in 72 Arncliffe Gardens, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 64 from numerous colitis and heart failure. Her husband George was in attendance.¹³ Ann was buried on 3 June 1918 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by Frederick Beavan, George her husband was buried alongside her later in 1923.^14,15

     William Greathead was baptised on 3 May 1819 in Heighington, Durham, England, William's father was a tailor.^1,2 He was the son of William Greathead and Jane Cockfield. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Travellers Rest, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, He was an agricultural labourer, I assume Travellers Rest was a lodging house.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the lodger of John Ward a joiner born in Swaleworth, Yorkshire. William was also a joiner.⁴ He married Sarah Brown, daughter of Peter Brown and Isabella Baker, on 4 July 1852 in Stockton Weslyan Methodist Chapel, Hartlepool, Durham, England, William was aged thirty-one and Sarah was aged twenty-five. The ceremony took place in the Weslyan Chapel, Hartlepool by Henry Smallwood and was witnessed by George Graham and Sarah Barker. The Newcastle Courant of 1 July 1852 stated William Greathead builder married Miss Sarah Brown, both of West Hartlepool.^5,6,7 William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 16 Anthony Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, William was a joiner.⁸ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1871 in 16 Anthony Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, William was a joiner. Thomas was away from home at the time of the census as he was in Leeds Infirmary.⁹ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 16 Anthony Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, William was an agricultural cartwright.¹⁰ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Red Huxworth, Wingate, Easington, Durham, England, Sarah his wife was staying with their son George. William was a joiner and had his grandaughter Sarah staying with him. She was aged 31. I do not know who she is, William had a grandaughter called Sarah but she was aged 13 not 31 and she is listed on the census with her parents. It would be impossible for William to have a grandaughter aged 31.¹¹ He died on 1 April 1898 in 2 Brunton Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 78 from Bronchitis exhaustion, His son George registered his death.¹²

     Sarah Brown was born in 1828 in Thornley, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Brown and Isabella Baker. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Chapel Row, Shildon, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Peter Brown.² She married James Taylor, son of John Taylor, on 18 December 1847 in Stanhope, Durham, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Hall (who was listed as a Parish Clerk in 1851 census) and Margaret Sanderson. James was described as 28 and a labourer and gave his address as Crawleysides. Sarah was aged 21 and from Stanhope. I think she was not 21 only 19.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Shildon, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Peter Brown Sarah was listed as unmarried and living with her parents.⁴ She married William Greathead, son of William Greathead and Jane Cockfield, on 4 July 1852 in Stockton Weslyan Methodist Chapel, Hartlepool, Durham, England, William was aged thirty-one and Sarah was aged twenty-five. The ceremony took place in the Weslyan Chapel, Hartlepool by Henry Smallwood and was witnessed by George Graham and Sarah Barker. The Newcastle Courant of 1 July 1852 stated William Greathead builder married Miss Sarah Brown, both of West Hartlepool.^5,6,7 In the census of 7 April 1861 in 16 Anthony Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 16 Anthony Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 16 Anthony Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.¹⁰ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Victoria Place, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the mother of George Greathead.¹¹ Sarah left a will on 6 October 1894.¹² Her husband William died on 1 April 1898 in 2 Brunton Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 78 from Bronchitis exhaustion, His son George registered his death.¹³ She died on 14 November 1900 in 1 Brunton Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, from Hemiplegia exhaustion. Her son George registered her death.^14,15 The will of Sarah was proved on 10 July 1901 in Durham to her sons William, a bricklayer, Peter a joiner and cartwright and George a gas and water company rate collector. Her effects were valued at £187.¹⁵

     Matthew Lamb was born on 3 January 1819.^3,2,4 He was the son of Nicholas Lamb and Elizabeth Spurr. He was baptised on 31 January 1819 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵

He married Ann Grace Anderson, daughter of John Anderson and Elizabeth Grace Wallace, on 14 August 1841 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, by banns. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Adams and Jane Weastall. Both gave their address as Seaton Carew and Matthew was a sailor.⁶ Matthew was licensed as a Tees Pilot on 13 February 1850.⁷ Matthew was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Matthew was living with his wife and children and working as a pilot.⁸ Matthew was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Matthew was a pilot and was living with his wife, children, and father in law, John was working as a gardener.⁹ Matthew was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Matthew was living with his wife and children and working as a pilot.¹⁰ Matthew was listed in Slater's Directory of 1877 as a pilot living in Seaton Carew.¹¹ Matthew was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, Matthew was a Pilot living with his wife and children. Their grandson Henry Curchin and nephew Charles Lamb were staying with them.¹² His wife Ann died on 4 June 1884 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, from Apoplexy. Her son Henry registered her death.¹³ He died on 12 September 1886 in 101 Thornton Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 67 He died from diarrhoea and general debility and his son Henry was the informant.^3,2,14,4 Matthew was buried in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, He is buried with his wife Anne Grace and son John.^4,15

     Ann Grace Anderson was born about 1822 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of John Anderson and Elizabeth Grace Wallace. She was baptised on 28 April 1822 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Ann is listed as daughter of John Anderson and Elizabeth.⁴ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the servant to Jane and Ann Hogg who were both of independent means.⁵ She married Matthew Lamb, son of Nicholas Lamb and Elizabeth Spurr, on 14 August 1841 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, by banns. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Adams and Jane Weastall. Both gave their address as Seaton Carew and Matthew was a sailor.⁶ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Matthew Lamb.⁷ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Matthew Lamb.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Matthew Lamb.⁹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Ashburn Street, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Matthew Lamb.¹⁰ She died on 4 June 1884 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, from Apoplexy. Her son Henry registered her death.¹¹ Ann was buried on 7 June 1884 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, by John Lawson in the same grave as her husband Matthew and son John.^12,13,14

     William Thomas Tunley was born on 6 February 1888 in 4 Mendora Road, Fulham, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Tunley and Bertha Knighton. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Coomer Road, Fulham, London, England, he was listed as the son of William Tunley.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 13 Coomer Road, Fulham, London, England, he was listed as the son of William Tunley Also in the household was James Barrell a boarder aged 29 single railway policeman who was born in Princes Risboro, Buckinghamshire. William was a railway engine driver.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 24 Estcourt Road, Fulham, London, England, he was listed as the son of William Tunley William was an electric sub station attendant on the District Railway.⁵ He married Ada Emily Banthorp, daughter of Samuel Banthorp and Lizza Barton, on 8 December 1918 in St John's, Walham Green, Fulham, London, England, after the banns ad been read by WSF Long. The ceremony was witnessed by William Henry Banthorp and Walter Henry Taylor. William worked as an electrician on the railway and his father William Tunley was a motorman on the district railway. Ada's father Samiel Banthorp was a bootmaker.⁶ William was a member of Beach Masonic London Lodge No 2622. He was initiated into the Lodge on 25 May 1920, he passed on 26 October 1920 and was raised on 28 December 1920. He gave his age as 31 years old and address as 32 Wackeson Road London NW3 and his occupation was an electrical engineer. He remained a member until his death which was recorded as 13 March 1973. Interestingly the records have him as William Charles Tunley, not Wiliam Thomas.^7,8 William was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 32 Mackeson Road, Hampstead, London, England, William was an electrical sub station operator working for the London Electric Railway Company at Euston Station.⁹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William was listed as living at 10A Gordon Road, Finchley, London, England, with his wife Ada. With their daughter Joan. William was a Sub Station attendant on the Railway.¹⁰ He witnessed the marriage of Joan Ethel Tunley and Ronald Greathead on 3 October 1942 in St Marys, Finchley, London, England.¹¹ William was presented with a London Transport Executive Certificate of Service from Chief Engineer's Department on his retirement after 43 years 4 months of service. The certificate is beautiful in colour.¹² William died on 13 March 1973 in 22 Gordon Road, Finchley, London, England, aged 85 of atheromatoue narrowing of the coronary arteries, certified after post mortem without inquest. The informant was Edwin Albert Young of 269 Regents Park Road N3 who was a long time friend of William, they enjoyed lots of outings together.¹³ William was buried on 19 March 1973 in Hendon Cemetery, Holders Hill Road, Hendon, London, England, in grave number 60943 section C9 using Kellys and Company. William belonged to Beach Lodge.⁷ Administration papers were issued with a will on 19 June 1973 to his daughter Joan Ethel Greathead. William wrote is will on 6 February 1947. It was a short but succinct will it said: I give and bequeath unto my wife Ada Emily Tunley all money that I possessand in the event of her death everything to my daughter Joan Ethel Greathead of 66 Elm Park Road Finchley London N3.¹⁴

     Ada Emily Banthorp was born on 21 August 1892 in 11 Hanover Place, 30 Park Road, Marylebone, London, England.^3,4 She was the daughter of Samuel Banthorp and Lizza Barton. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 30 Park Road, Marylebone, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Samuel Banthorp.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 30 Park Road, Marylebone, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Samuel Banthorp Ada was a Milliner.⁶ She married William Thomas Tunley, son of William Tunley and Bertha Knighton, on 8 December 1918 in St John's, Walham Green, Fulham, London, England, after the banns ad been read by WSF Long. The ceremony was witnessed by William Henry Banthorp and Walter Henry Taylor. William worked as an electrician on the railway and his father William Tunley was a motorman on the district railway. Ada's father Samiel Banthorp was a bootmaker.⁷ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 32 Mackeson Road, Hampstead, London, England, she was listed as the wife of William Thomas Tunley.⁸ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ada was listed as living at 10A Gordon Road, Finchley, London, England, with her husband William. With their daughter Joan. William was a Sub Station attendant on the Railway.⁹ Ada died on 12 March 1948 in National Hospital, Queen Square, Holborn, London, England, aged 55 from cerebral haemorrage and cerebral tumour. The informant was her son in law, Ronald.¹⁰

     William Tunley was born on 29 December 1866 in Porthywaen, Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Richard Tunley and Laurie Jane Lloyd. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Porthywaen Road, Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the son of Richard Tunley.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Porthywaen, Llanyblodwel, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the son of Richard Tunley William was a writing clerk.⁴ He married Bertha Knighton, daughter of Thomas Knighton and Jane Bigwood, on 26 November 1887 in St Andrews Church, Fulham, London, England, They were married by banns William was aged twenty five and Bertha was aged twenty four by P S P Propert. The ceremony was witnessed by James Scranney and Deborah Howard.⁵ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Coomer Road, Fulham, London, England, William was described as a railway engine fireman.⁶ Interestingly Bertha wrote husbands name as Richard William when registering their twin sons.⁷ William was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 13 Coomer Road, Fulham, London, England, Also in the household was James Barrell a boarder aged 29 single railway policeman who was born in Princes Risboro, Buckinghamshire. William was a railway engine driver.⁸ William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 24 Estcourt Road, Fulham, London, England, William was living with his wife and six children in their six roomed home. He was working as a motorman on the District Railway.⁹ William and Bertha made a lovely couple at the marriage of their daughter Bertha in January 1923.¹⁰ William died on 3 November 1938 in 12 Clonmel Road, Fulham, London, England, aged 71 from coronory thrombosis and arteriosclerosis. He was described as a retired motorman in the underground railway. His daughter Ellen Tunley registered his death.^11,12 The will of William was proved on 16 January 1939 at London to his son William Thomas who was described as an electrician.¹²

     Bertha Knighton was born on 23 September 1861 in Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Knighton and Jane Bigwood. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Buthay, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Knighton she was a scholar.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in No 2 Park Crescent, St Marylebone, London, England, she was listed as the servant to the Blyth family as a kitchen maid.⁴ She married William Tunley, son of Richard Tunley and Laurie Jane Lloyd, on 26 November 1887 in St Andrews Church, Fulham, London, England, They were married by banns William was aged twenty five and Bertha was aged twenty four by P S P Propert. The ceremony was witnessed by James Scranney and Deborah Howard.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Coomer Road, Fulham, London, England, she was listed as the wife of William Tunley.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of William Tunley.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 24 Estcourt Road, Fulham, London, England, she was listed as the wife of William Tunley.⁸ Her husband William died on 3 November 1938 in 12 Clonmel Road, Fulham, London, England, aged 71 from coronory thrombosis and arteriosclerosis. He was described as a retired motorman in the underground railway. His daughter Ellen Tunley registered his death.^9,10 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Bertha was listed as living at 12 Clonmel Road, Fulham, London, England, Bertha was retired and was living with her daughter Ellen.¹¹ Bertha died in 1945 in Fulham, London, England.¹²

     Samuel Banthorp was born on 5 January 1860 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.^2,3 He was the son of Samuel Banthorp and Matilda Butcher. He was baptised on 19 February 1860 in Good Park Farm, Dennington, Suffolk, England, with his brother James.^1,4,5 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of Samuel Banthorp.^1,6 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 2 Allsop Mews, St Marylebone, London, England, he was listed as a boarder of James Barton.^1,7 He married Lizza Barton, daughter of John Barton and Mary Porter, on 28 June 1885 in St Judes, Kensal Green, London, England, by banns witnessed by James Barton and Jessie Barton.^1,8 Samuel was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 11 Hanover Place, Marylebone, London, England, Samuel was a boot maker. William Rivers was a lodger in the house aged 20 and single a carman, he was born in Framlington, Suffolk.⁹ Samuel was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 30 Park Road, Marylebone, London, England, William was a bootmaker.¹⁰ Samuel was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 30 Park Road, Marylebone, London, England, Samuel was living with his wife and their seven living children in their eight roomed home. He was working as a bootmaker. The family had three language teachers as boarders.¹¹ Samuel died on 16 February 1927 in Willesden, London, England, aged 67.^5,12,13 Samuel was buried on 22 February 1927 in Mill Hill Cemetery, Hendon Park, London, England, in Plot number 119727.^5,12,14

     Lizza Barton was born on 7 July 1865 in 2 Carlisle Street, Soho, London, England.^2,3,4,5 She was baptised in St James, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Barton and Mary Porter. She married Samuel Banthorp, son of Samuel Banthorp and Matilda Butcher, on 28 June 1885 in St Judes, Kensal Green, London, England, by banns witnessed by James Barton and Jessie Barton.^1,6 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 11 Hanover Place, Marylebone, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Samuel Banthorp.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 30 Park Road, Marylebone, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Samuel Banthorp.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 30 Park Road, Marylebone, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Samuel Banthorp.⁹ Her husband Samuel died on 16 February 1927 in Willesden, London, England, aged 67.^10,11,12 Lizza died on 12 December 1950 in Harrow, London, England, aged 85.¹³

     Rodney Haigh was born on 30 January 1938.¹ He married Lynn West on 24 March 1962 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.² Rodney died on 12 January 2017 in Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, aged 78.¹ Rodney was buried on 2 February 2017 in St Andrews, Sherbourne St John, Hampshire, England.¹