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     Lily Eccles was born in 1909 in Burnley, Lancashire, England.² She was the daughter of William Eccles and Elizabeth Jane Burrows.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 21 Moss Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Eccles.³

     Hannah Eccles was born in 1915 in Burnley, Lancashire, England.² She was the daughter of William Eccles and Elizabeth Jane Burrows.¹

     Thomas Greathead was born about 1813.¹ Thomas died in 1845 in Oldham, Lancashire, England.^2,3 Thomas was buried on 31 March 1845 in St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England, he is listed as living in Delph.^1,4,5,6

     Peter Pickering married Mary ...¹

     Mary ... married Peter Pickering.¹

     Isabella Pickering was baptised on 18 March 1832 in East Cowton, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Pickering and Mary ...¹

     William Greathead was baptised on 25 May 1834 in St Peter, Oldham, Lancashire, England, by Wm Winter. The family lived in Waterhead Mill and his father ws a maker up.^1,2 He was the son of George Greathead and Hannah Mellor. William died in 1836.² William was buried on 17 April 1836 in St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England, the family lived in Heyside.^3,2,4

     Frances Corkhill was born on 12 June 1882 in Whitehaven, Lancashire, England.^1,2 She married George William Ellwood, son of Thomas Ellwood and Agnes Garnett, on 23 September 1903 in Whitehaven, Lancashire, England.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 148 Main Street, Frizington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of George William Ellwood.⁴ Her husband George died on 1924 in Whitehaven, Lancashire, England.⁵ Frances died on 24 January 1926 in Westmoreland Mental Hospital, Carlisle, Cumberland, England, aged 43 her usual address was 46 The Crescent in Egremont.^6,7 Her estate was probated on 4 May 1926 Administration papers were issued with a willto Clarice Ellwood and Frank Dixon a schoolmaster. Her effects were valued at £552 5s.⁷

     Clarice Ellwood was born on 15 September 1904 in Whitehaven, Lancashire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of George William Ellwood and Frances Corkhill.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 148 Main Street, Frizington, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George William Ellwood.³ Clarice, George and Ivy were orphaned in 1926 and it is believed that the children were split up, Clarice went to Glasgow, George went to Lancaster to work on a farm and Ivy as sent to live with two Aunts in Edinburgh. She married James Barlow in 1958 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.⁴

     James Barlow married Clarice Ellwood, daughter of George William Ellwood and Frances Corkhill, in 1958 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.¹

     Kezia Gibson was born on 10 April 1870 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, Her parents were George (born 1841 Berwick, Scotland) and Margaret Gibson (born 1841 Durham.)^1,2 She married John Cuthbert Emerson, son of John Emerson and Eliza Ann Emerson, in 1893 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^3,1 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 13 Queen Street, Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland, she was listed as the wife of John Cuthbert Emerson.⁴ John Cuthbert spent most of his life in boarding/military schools while his parents John and Kezia travelled around the world living on whatever merchant ship John was Captain of at the time.¹ Her husband John died on 15 November 1914 in Gibraltar aged 47 from a fall from his ship while docked in Gibraltar. An inquest stated: At the Old Mole Head yesterday afternoon an inquest was held on the body of John Emerson, the Master of the British steamship Northwaite, now lying in the Bay.

It appears from the evidence given that on Sunday last, at about noon, as the deceased was holding on with his left hand to a stanchion which was near the rail that had been unshipped, giving the details of the voyage to the examining officer, he apparently overbalanced himself and fell overboard, striking the rail of the examination steamer, which was alongside and afterwards falling between the two vessels. He was picked up almost at once, and Dr. Heiron of the S.S. Avon and Dr. Oman the Port Surgeon, arrived very soon after. Although everything possible was done for the unfortunate Master, he expired at 4:30 pm.

The Jury returned a verdict of “Died from internal hemorrhage and shock” due to an accidental fall from the deck of the British steamer Northwaite, on to the deck of H.M.S. Crocodile and then into the sea.

He is buried in Gibraltar.¹ Kezia travelled aboard the SS Saxonia sailing from London on 6 December 1919 arriving in New York on 21 December 1919. She is described as a friend of W Pyman from Braithwaite, Penarth, Wales and is bound for East Braintreee, Massachusetts.^5,1 In the census of 1 January 1920 in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the mother of John Cuthbert Emerson.⁶ Kezia died on 11 October 1958 in San Francisco, California, USA, aged 88.^1,7

     John Cuthbert Emerson was born on 20 March 1893 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Cuthbert Emerson and Kezia Gibson. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 13 Queen Street, Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland, he was listed as the son of John Cuthbert Emerson John, Kezia and their son were listed as visiting the household.³ John Cuthbert spent most of his life in boarding/military schools while his parents John and Kezia travelled around the world living on whatever merchant ship John was Captain of at the time.² He married Susannah Turley on 23 October 1913 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.^4,2 John sailed from Liverpool on board the ship Alaunia bound for Boston. He gave his occupation as an engineer aged 20. His wife Susannah sailed later leaving Liverpool on 31 October on board the Orduna.⁵ John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 1 January 1920 in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA, John and Susannah were living with their children John and Doris. John's mother was also in the household. John was listed as a ship yarder.⁶ John and Susannah had settled in Massachusetts and around 1940 they moved to San Francisco in California.² John died in 1969 in San Francisco, California, USA.² John was buried in San Francisco, California, USA.²

     Susannah Turley was born on 10 October 1893 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹ She married John Cuthbert Emerson, son of John Cuthbert Emerson and Kezia Gibson, on 23 October 1913 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.^2,1 Susannah sailed leaving Liverpool on 31 October on board the Orduna. Her husband John had sailed earlier leaving Liverpool on on 3 February on board the ship Alaunia bound for Boston. He gave his occupation as an engineer aged 20.³ In the census of 1 January 1920 in Quincy, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the wife of John Cuthbert Emerson.⁴ John and Susannah had settled in Massachusetts and around 1940 they moved to San Francisco in California.¹ Her husband John died on 1969 in San Francisco, California, USA.¹ Susannah died in 1992 in Freemont, California, USA.¹ Susannah was buried in San Francisco, California, USA.¹

     Tom Stewart Garbutt was born on 21 October 1874 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Thomas Garbutt and Martha Watson.¹ He was baptised on 9 December 1874 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 37 Stockton Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Martha Garbutt.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 16 Sunniside, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Garbutt Tom was a butchers apprentice.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 8 Friar Terrace, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Garbutt Tom was a butcher.⁶ He married Pauline Emerson, daughter of John Emerson and Eliza Ann Emerson, in 1901 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁷ Tom was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 44 Northgate, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Tom was a butcher, his wife was assisting in the business. They were living with their daughters in their six roomed home.⁸ His wife Pauline died on 1955 in Durham, England.⁹ Tom died on 12 January 1961 in General Hospital, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 86 his usual address was 9 Friar Terrace, Hartlepool.^10,11 The will of Tom was proved on 13 March 1961 in Durham to his daughters Elsie and Evelyn both spinsters. His estate was valued at £1048 19s 5d.¹¹

     Elsie Elizabeth Garbutt was born on 27 April 1906 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Tom Stewart Garbutt and Pauline Emerson. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 44 Northgate, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Tom Stewart Garbutt.⁴ Elsie died in 1982 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.⁵

     Evelyn Martha Garbutt was born on 17 July 1910 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Tom Stewart Garbutt and Pauline Emerson. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 44 Northgate, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Tom Stewart Garbutt.⁴ Evelyn died in December 1991 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, aged 81.⁵

     Thomas Williams Greathead was born on 27 July 1792 in Clitheroe, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Francis Greathead and Sarah Thornton.¹ He was baptised on 14 April 1793 in St Mary Magdalene, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England.^1,2 When sixteen years of age he went to Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and in 1815 to London.³ He married Frances Sarah Hux, daughter of Thomas Hux and Elizabeth Hudson, on 10 September 1818 in St Mary, Whitechapel, London, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Hux and Elizabeth Headworth. Thomas was from the Parish of St Mary, Whitechapel and Sarah from St James, Clerkenwell.^4,5 Having obtained a good mercantile education, he, in 1819, decided to try his fortunes in America, and sailed from Liverpool for Philadelphia.³ Thomas appeared on 12 May 1819 in the Quarter Sessions for Naturalization.⁶ This same year he settled at Fort Lyttleton, and engaged in farming until 1831, when he engaged in the mercantile business with Col. Jas. Agnew, in McConnellsburg, in one of the oldest and most successful stands in this part of the state. In 1847 Mr. Agnew retired, and Thomas continued the business alone until 1858, when he associated his son, John W., with him. Thomas and Frances Greathead were consistent members of the Methodist Episcopal church, and their home was the hospitable roof that sheltered the ministers when on the tour of their circuits.⁷ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 1 June 1830 in Dublin, Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA, The 1830 US Federal census only lists the names of the head of the household. The remainder are listed as numbers within age groups. So the relationship has been assumed, however there must have been another male child aged between 5-10.⁸ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 1 June 1840 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, The 1840 US Federal census only lists the names of the head of the household. The remainder are listed as numbers within age groups. So the relationship has been assumed. Also in the household were two people I cannot identify, both are female, one aged 20-30 the other aged 30-40.⁹ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 1 June 1850 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, Thomas was a merchant.^10,11 John assisted his father in his mercantile business, and at the age of sixteen years engaged with Mr. Daniel Snively, of Greencastle, where he remained for two years, and then went to Dubuque, Iowa, where, on the strength of a letter of recommendation from Mr. Snively, he immediately secured a clerkship. His employer's finances being in an embarrassed condition, he concluded to change employers and selected one of two offers which he considered the best; this employer soon failed, and he was selected by the assignee to close up the business, which responsible position he filled with eminent satisfaction. In September 1854, he entered the employ of Messrs. Barney, Scott and Co., a large drygoods house, as bookkeeper and cashier, where he remained until 1857, when he severed his connection with this firm to accept an offer of co-partnership with his father, at the old stand in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania.

J. W. Greathead was a merchant in the Fulton County town of McConnellsburg. With his father, the 29-year-old co-owned a thriving general merchandise store, which had been cleaned out during a Confederate raid in the fall of 1862. Undaunted, the two men had restocked their inventory and resumed operations. During the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign, Confederate troops occupied McConnellsburg on several occasions. On June 29, Rebel cavalry chased off a company of the First New York Lincoln Cavalry and entered town. Fearful that the shop would be raided again, John Greathead asked an officer to post guards at the door to prevent looting. The Rebel assigned three men to the post, ordering them to "see that this man and his property are not molested."
After a while, a thankful Greathead sat down on the doorstep with one of the guards and began talking. The borough of York was among the topics of the friendly conversation.
As they sat on the steps in front of the store, the guard casually asked Greathead if he had "heard the news from Vicksburg." When the merchant replied that he had not, the trooper boasted that the siege had been lifted. He added that Confederate forces had also retaken Chattanooga. A skeptical Greathead politely listened as the guard continued. However, when the cavalryman mentioned that York, Pa. had also been taken, Greathead was compelled to challenge his assertions.
The shopkeeper looked at the braggart and laughingly replied, "You have spoilt it all now. There are no fortifications at York worth naming."
Greathead suggested, "Your officers evidently are cheering you up with stories of victories not won."
They spent some time discussing the fortunes of the war before being interrupted by an arrogant officer who rudely interrogated Greathead about the Yankees who had recently left. Not satisfied with the merchant's answers, he finally bade him "go to a place noted for its heat." When the glowering officer rode off, the trio of guards burst out laughing. They explained that most of their officers were men of education and wealth who were not liked by the rank and file because of their pompous attitude. They resumed their conversation until it was time for the patrol to leave McConnellsburg. Greathead's merchandise was untouched.
Vicksburg, Chattanooga, and York all in one conversation... it may have been one of the few times in the war these three Confederate objectives were mentioned together as being equally important and worthy of a boast.⁷ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 1 June 1860 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, Thomas was a merchant living with his wife and children.¹² Fulton House, erected in 1793 is one of the most interesting buildings. In its earliest history the street was on a level with the creek the rooms now regard as basement rooms were on the street level, making it a three-story building. From its earliest history it was a most popular stopping place. Four Presidents of the United States have been entertained here. John Adams and his wife, Abigail, stayed overnight in the front room to the right of the stairs on the second floor. Zachary Taylor having increased in numbers great enough to have made this necessary. This building was replaced by a brick building, the present Lutheran Church. Its bell has an interesting history. When Napoleon marched against Moscow in 1812, the bells from the churches were sunk to prevent the French from getting them, and Moscow itself was burned. Two of the bells, raised later, were shipped to Philadelphia. A brother of Colonel Agnew, a resident of Philadelphia, bought one of these bells for the Lutheran Church. It was brought to McConnellsburg by Thomas Greathead. The bell, still in use, has a Spanish inscription upon it, seeming to indicate Spanish manufacture. The inscription reads Maria Ana De San Joseph ano de 1736, which translated is Mary Anne of Saint Joseph year of 1736.¹³ His wife Frances died on 12 May 1867 in Pennsylvania, USA, aged 73.^3,14 Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 June 1870 in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, Thomas was living with two of his children and described as a retired merchant.¹⁵ Thomas died on 24 December 1874 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, aged 82.^16,3 Thomas was buried in 1874 in Fulton Cemetery - McConnellsburg Methodist, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA.^3,14

     Miriam Greathead was baptised on 26 February 1837 in St Paul, Royton, Lancashire, England, by J H Stebie. The family lived at Littlewood and his father was a makerup of twist.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of George Greathead and Hannah Mellor.¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Park, Prestwich cum Oldham, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Crompton Field, Crompton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead.⁵ George and Anna are staying with his sister Margaret Hoyle and her children, her son George was a cotton mill operator. George was listed as a labourer with Robert and Miriam working a cotton mill operators.⁶ Miriam died on 26 May 1860 in Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA, aged 23 from consumption aged 24 years 6 months 26 days.^7,8

     James Bentley married Martha Greathead, daughter of George Greathead and Mary Taylor, on 6 January 1823 in St Mary, Manchester, Lancashire, England, James was a coachman and a bachelor. Martha was a spinster and signed the register with her mark. No witnesses names appear on the register, Just Robert Smith - clerk.^1,2,3,4,5,6

     Edward was described in 1903 on the marriage certificateof his daughter Alice as a garden tool maker.¹

     Still died on 30 January 1877.¹ He was born on 30 January 1877 this birth was recorded as stillborn boy in the Family Register in the Bible of Edward Turley Greathead.¹ He was the son of Edward Turley Greathead and Mary Jane Whitehouse.¹

     Enoch died on 30 May 1874.¹ He was born on 30 May 1874.¹ He was the son of Edward Turley Greathead and Mary Jane Whitehouse.¹