Rachel Olive Greathead1,2 
#2701
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 7th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Rachel Olive Greathead was the daughter of Arthur Clifton Robinson Greathead and Susan Elizabeth Johnson.2 She married ... Cross.2 Rachel signed the death notice of her mother on 28 October 1960.2
Sources of Information
Beryl Rosa Irene Greathead1,2 
#2702, b. 27 August 1880, d. 23 July 1958
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Beryl Rosa Irene Greathead was born on 27 August 1880 in Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa.3,2 She was the daughter of Herbert Harding Greathead and Frances Eliza Halse. She married James David Dallas, son of James Dallas and Anne Ryan, on 9 January 1906.2 Beryl died on 23 July 1958 in Germiston, Transvaal, South Africa, aged 77.2
Children of Beryl Rosa Irene Greathead and James David Dallas
- Lorna Elaine Dallas+ b. 8 Dec 1906, d. 2 Jul 1995
- James Alexander Dallas+ b. 10 Jul 1908, d. 13 Sep 1985
- Jack Donald Dallas+ b. 12 Aug 1910
- Denys Graham Dallas+ b. 29 Nov 1912, d. 13 Aug 1997
- Edwin Hewitt Dallas+ b. 15 Aug 1921, d. 1995
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 or 1879 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
James David Dallas1,2 
#2703, b. 21 December 1873, d. 23 August 1959
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
James David Dallas was born on 21 December 1873 in King Williams Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.2 He was the son of James Dallas and Anne Ryan.3 He married Beryl Rosa Irene Greathead, daughter of Herbert Harding Greathead and Frances Eliza Halse, on 9 January 1906.2 He was a Justice of the Peace. James died on 23 August 1959 in Germiston, Transvaal, South Africa, aged 85.2
Children of James David Dallas and Beryl Rosa Irene Greathead
- Lorna Elaine Dallas+ b. 8 Dec 1906, d. 2 Jul 1995
- James Alexander Dallas+ b. 10 Jul 1908, d. 13 Sep 1985
- Jack Donald Dallas+ b. 12 Aug 1910
- Denys Graham Dallas+ b. 29 Nov 1912, d. 13 Aug 1997
- Edwin Hewitt Dallas+ b. 15 Aug 1921, d. 1995
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S40000] Website www.1820settlers.com.
Leila Emily Greathead1,2 
#2704, b. 12 November 1882
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Leila Emily Greathead was born on 12 November 1882 in South Africa.3 She was the daughter of Herbert Harding Greathead and Frances Eliza Halse. She was baptised on 30 November 1882 in Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa, by M Norton. The ceremony was witnessed by John B Greathead, E L Greathead and Julia E Smith.4 She married Laurence George Honey in Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa.1,2
Children of Leila Emily Greathead and Laurence George Honey
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S40000] Website Eggsa BDM Project - www.eggsa.org/cgi-bin/searchBaptisms.pl.
- [S40000] Website Eggsa BDM Project - www.eggsa.org/cgi-bin/searchBaptisms.pl - Source: Grahamstown - Christchurch (Anglican), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. Baptism register, 1877-1894, page 28, entry number 110. Repository: Cory Library, MS 17 630/1. Transcribed by Eileen de Jager, Erna Buber-de Villiers, Esmé van der Westhuisen and Fay Lea as part of the eGGSA Project, from photographs by William Jervois.
Laurence George Honey1,2 
#2705, b. July 1874, d. 24 August 1943
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Laurence George Honey was born in July 1874 in Cape Town, South Africa.1 He was a shaft clerk in the mines. He married Leila Emily Greathead, daughter of Herbert Harding Greathead and Frances Eliza Halse, in Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa.1,2 Laurence died on 24 August 1943 in Benoni, Transvaal, South Africa, aged 69.1
Children of Laurence George Honey and Leila Emily Greathead
Clifford Laurence Honey1 
#2706
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 7th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
George Hugh Lawrence Honey1 
#2707
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 7th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
Leila Mary Redmond Honey1 
#2708
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 7th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
Florence Joan Honey1 
#2709
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 7th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
Amy Helen Greathead 
#2710, b. 5 January 1885
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Amy Helen Greathead was born on 5 January 1885.1 She was the daughter of Herbert Harding Greathead and Frances Eliza Halse. She was baptised on 14 May 1885 by M Norton, she lived in Nazdar Dis of Albany. the ceremony was witnessed by H H Greathead, S A Greathead, Julia Greathead and Rosa O Halse.2 She married L Wright This was Helen's first marriage.3 She married Billy Wynne Billy was Helen's second husband.3
Child of Amy Helen Greathead and L Wright
Child of Amy Helen Greathead and William Wynne
Sources of Information
- [S40000] Website Eggsa BDM Project - www.eggsa.org/cgi-bin/searchBaptisms.pl.
- [S40000] Website Eggsa BDM Project - www.eggsa.org/cgi-bin/searchBaptisms.pl - Source: Grahamstown - Christchurch (Anglican), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. Baptism register, 1877-1894, page 47, entry number 185. Repository: Cory Library, MS 17 630/1. Transcribed by Eileen de Jager, Erna Buber-de Villiers, Esmé van der Westhuisen and Fay Lea as part of the eGGSA Project, from photographs by William Jervois.
- [S2898] Emails between Ken Greathead and Jan Cooper from 11 December 2004.
L Wright1 
#2711
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
L Wright was Solicitor. He married Amy Helen Greathead, daughter of Herbert Harding Greathead and Frances Eliza Halse, This was Helen's first marriage.2
Child of L Wright and Amy Helen Greathead
William Wynne1,2 
#2712
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
William Wynne was born in Nairobi, Kenya.1 He was a sub-manager of the Standard Bank in Nairobi.2 He married Amy Helen Greathead, daughter of Herbert Harding Greathead and Frances Eliza Halse, Billy was Helen's second husband.2
Child of William Wynne and Amy Helen Greathead
Owen Wynne1 
#2713
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 7th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Owen Wynne was the son of William Wynne and Amy Helen Greathead. Owen represented South Africa at cricket.1 He died Owen was killed in Canada while training with RAF in WWII.1
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
Walter Harding Greathead1 
#2714, b. 10 September 1886
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Walter Harding Greathead was born on 10 September 1886.2,3 He was the son of Herbert Harding Greathead and Frances Eliza Halse. He was baptised on 25 April 1887 by Edward Y Brookes. He was resident in Nazaar. The ceremony was witnessed by W E Spackman, Clifton F B Tainton and Florence A Tainton.4 He was a farmer.
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S40000] Website Eggsa BDM Project - www.eggsa.org/cgi-bin/searchBaptisms.pl.
- [S40000] Website Eggsa BDM Project - www.eggsa.org/cgi-bin/searchBaptisms.pl - Source: Sidbury - St Peter (Anglican), Sidbury, Eastern Cape. Baptism register, 1849-1989, entry number 263. Repository: Cory Library, MS 17 592. Transcribed by Marielle Ford, independently, from her own photographs of the photocopied registers in the Cory Library.
Hubert Gordon Greathead1,2 
#2715, b. 18 October 1889, d. after 1964
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Hubert Gordon Greathead was born on 18 October 1889 in South Africa.2,3 He was the son of Herbert Harding Greathead and Frances Eliza Halse. He was baptised on 3 February 1890 by Edward Y Brookes in Nazaar. The ceremony was witnessed by C E Greathead, W H M Greathead and William Halse.4 He married Catherine De Villiers.2 Hubert died after 1964.
Children of Hubert Gordon Greathead and Catherine De Villiers
- Gordon Greathead+ d. 1985
- Ronald Peter Greathead d. 5 Oct 2006
- Rhoda Catherine Greathead+ b. 24 Mar 1920, d. 17 Apr 2006
- Clive Herbert Greathead+ b. 20 Oct 1925, d. 14 Mar 2001
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S40000] Website Eggsa BDM Project - www.eggsa.org/cgi-bin/searchBaptisms.pl.
- [S40000] Website Eggsa BDM Project - www.eggsa.org/cgi-bin/searchBaptisms.pl - Source: Sidbury - St Peter (Anglican), Sidbury, Eastern Cape. Baptism register, 1849-1989, entry number 307. Repository: Cory Library, MS 17 592. Transcribed by Marielle Ford, independently, from her own photographs of the photocopied registers in the Cory Library.
Elizabeth Antoinette Burnet1,2,3 
#2716, b. 1854, d. 28 October 1897
Last Edited=22 Nov 2017
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Elizabeth Antoinette Burnet was born in 1854.3 She was the daughter of John Burnet. She married Daniel Charles Robinson Greathead, son of James Henry Greathead and Eliza Julia Wright, on 17 April 1875 in Aliwal North, Cape Town, South Africa.1,2 Elizabeth died on 28 October 1897.1,2
Child of Elizabeth Antoinette Burnet and Daniel Charles Robinson Greathead
- Cyril Harding Greathead+ b. 11 Apr 1879, d. 26 Sep 1948
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S381] E-mails between Heidi Morgan and Jan Cooper from 21 September 2011 title.
John Burnet1,2 
#2717
Last Edited=22 Nov 2017
John was the first magistrate of Aliwal North, Cape, South Africa.1,3 John Burnet was from in Torthorwald, Dumfrieshire, Scotland, Torthorwald in Dumfrieshire.2
Child of John Burnet
- Elizabeth Antoinette Burnet+ b. 1854, d. 28 Oct 1897
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S381] E-mails between Heidi Morgan and Jan Cooper from 21 September 2011 title.
- [S39] E-mails between Becky and Jan Cooper from 16 September 2003.
Alice Charlotte Spackman1 
#2718, b. 7 August 1866, d. 19 November 1951
Last Edited=6 Feb 2023
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Alice Charlotte Spackman was born on 7 August 1866 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England.1,2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Frederic Robert Spackman and Eliza Jane Wright. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Frederic Robert Spackman.6 Walter, Rosa and their children John and Walter sailed from Southampton on 11 February 1901 aboard SS Arundel Castle for Port Elizabeth, Algoa Bay, South Africa. Little John was listed on the ships manifest as Miss J H. Mrs Candy presumably John's mother in law and Walter's cousin Alice Spackman accompanied them.7 She married Daniel Charles Robinson Greathead, son of James Henry Greathead and Eliza Julia Wright, on 2 January 1902 in Aliwal North, Cape Town, South Africa, Alice and Daniel were cousins.1 Daniel and Alice, his sisters Julia and Rosa and niece Geraldine travelled to South Africa leaving London on 7 October 1903 bound for the Durban, Port Natal, South Africa. They sailed on SS Fort Salisbury a ship with the Bucknall Steamship Lines Ltd. S G Stephens was the Master of the ship with 90 passengers.7 Daniel and Alice arrived in Southampton on board Kenilworth Castle on 24 June 1905 from Durban in South Africa.8 Her husband Daniel died on 10 February 1906 in 2 Marine Parade, Worthing, Sussex, England, aged 55 from a malignant carcinoma of the lower jaw and exhaustion. Alice his wife was present and registered his death on 13 February. She gave her home address as Orange River Lodge, Aliwal North, South Africa. Family stories say he was either eaten by crocodiles or murdered. Sadly these just seem to be stories. Not many crocodiles in Worthing!!1,2,9 Alice was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in St Andrews Avenue, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, Alice was living on her own means in her eleven roomed home. Her niece Rachel Creed her niece was living with her together with two visitors and two servants.10 Alice was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 6 Carlton Road, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, Alice lived with one servant.11 Alice and her brother Johnson sailed from Southampton on 18 April 1925 bound for New York on the Aquitania.12 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Alice was listed as living at Amenbury Orchard, Amenbury Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, she is listed with Private means and living with Lily Kidman (Roberts) a housekeeper and vegetable gardener and Marjorie Piggott (Roberts) a Secretary for Lawes Agricultural.5 Alice died on 19 November 1951 aged 85 at a nursing home of Amenbury Orchard, Harpenden. She had been awarded an MBE. Her funeral service was held on Friday 23 November at Harpenden Parish Church at1:45pm followed by a private cremation.13,14 The will of Alice was proved on 18 March 1952 in London to Richard Creed MD tutor of New College, Oxford and Sir Thomas Percival Creed KBE Queens Council.15
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1866/Q3 St Albans Volume 3a Page 291.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/1604C/002/43.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 1376 Folio 97 pages 15 and 16.
- [S40000] Website www.findmypast.com - passenger lists.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - UK, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960.
- [S47000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of death certificate 1906/Q1 E Preston Volume 2b Page 247.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 7654 RG78 Piece 377 Registration district 139 sub district 1 enumeration district 2 schedule number 276.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_07138_0459.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1925-1942.
- [S40045] Newspapers The Times - 21 November 1951.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1951/Q4 St Albans Volume 4b Page 166.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
Frederic Robert Spackman1
#2719, b. 25 June 1819, d. 2 September 1892
Last Edited=25 Mar 2016
Frederic Robert Spackman was born on 25 June 1819 in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England.2,3,4 He married Caroline Harriet Johnson in 1844 in Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England. Frederic was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, Frederic was a general practitioner, surgeon living with his wife and three children. Little Johnson was only 4 months old.5 His wife Caroline died on 27 November 1859 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England.6 Frederic was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Bower House, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, Frederic was living with his four children. His wife had recently died and his sister Mary aged 39 was staying with him, presumably to help look after the children. There were three servants in the household.7 He married Eliza Jane Wright, daughter of William Wright and Rosa Stratford, in 1862 in Kensington, London, England.1,8,9 Frederic was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, Frederic was a medical doctor living with his wife and seven of his children and three servants.10 Frederic was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Bower House, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, Frederic was a doctor in general practice living with his wife, five children, daughter in law and two servants.11 Frederic was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Bowers House, High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, Frederic was a medical doctor living with his wife and three of his daughters with a cook and housemaid.12 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Market Place, Romford, Essex, England, he was listed as the son of Frederic Henry Spackman.13 Frederic died on 2 September 1892 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, aged 73.1,14,15,4 Frederic was buried in St Nicholas Churchyard, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, The gravestone is shared with his second wife Eliza.4
The will of Frederic was proved on 17 October 1892 to his widow Eliza Jane, his son Johnson Woolsey Spackman a wine and spirit merchant and his daughter Selina Louise Rebecca Spackman who was unmarried. His effects were valued at £13, 845 16s 8d.15

Children of Frederic Robert Spackman and Caroline Harriet Johnson
- Harriet Mary Spackman b. 1846, d. 1915
- Frederic Henry Spackman+ b. 1848, d. 3 Oct 1920
- Johnson Woolsey Spackman b. 1850, d. 1927
- Robert Woolsey Spackman b. 1850
- Anna Marie Isabella Spackman4 b. 1852, d. 22 Dec 1856
- Robert William Spackman b. 1853, d. 14 Feb 1868
- Selina Louise Rebecca Spackman+ b. 1855
- Annie Rouse Boughtons Spackman b. 1857, d. 1937
Children of Frederic Robert Spackman and Eliza Jane Wright
- Rosa Jane Spackman b. 1863
- Etheldreda Wright Spackman+ b. 1864, d. 9 Dec 1935
- Alice Charlotte Spackman b. 7 Aug 1866, d. 19 Nov 1951
- Frances Mildred Spackman b. 1869, d. 7 Jan 1875
- James Oscar Spackman b. 1871
- Gertrude Mary Spackman b. 1875, d. 6 Jun 1911
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S5] Jan's thoughts based on information from GRO or Parish record entries.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S40000] Website Find a Grave.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 1713 Folio 114 Page 7.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1859/Q4 St Albans Volume 3a Page 181.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 827 Folio 82 Page 5.
- [S29034] E-mails between Errol Richards and Jan Cooper from 12 October 2012.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1862/Q2 Kensington Volume 1a Page 212.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 1376 Folio 97 pages 15 and 16.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 1430 Folio 4 Page 1.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1114 Folio 104 Page 4.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1367 Folio 58 Page 9.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1892/Q3 St Albans Volume 3a Page 287 age 73.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
Eliza Jane Wright1
#2720, b. 1828, d. 20 January 1900
Last Edited=16 Feb 2016
Eliza Jane Wright was born in 1828 in Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa.1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Wright and Rosa Stratford. She married Frederic Robert Spackman in 1862 in Kensington, London, England.1,2,4 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Frederic Robert Spackman.5 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Bower House, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Frederic Robert Spackman.6 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Bowers House, High Street, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Frederic Robert Spackman.7 Her husband Frederic died on 2 September 1892 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, aged 73.1,8,9,10 She proved the will of Frederic Robert Spackman on 17 October 1892 in London, England.9 Eliza died on 20 January 1900 in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England.1,11,10 Eliza was buried in St Nicholas Churchyard, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, Eliza is buried in the same plot as her husband, they share a gravestone.10

Children of Eliza Jane Wright and Frederic Robert Spackman
- Rosa Jane Spackman b. 1863
- Etheldreda Wright Spackman+ b. 1864, d. 9 Dec 1935
- Alice Charlotte Spackman b. 7 Aug 1866, d. 19 Nov 1951
- Frances Mildred Spackman b. 1869, d. 7 Jan 1875
- James Oscar Spackman b. 1871
- Gertrude Mary Spackman b. 1875, d. 6 Jun 1911
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S29034] E-mails between Errol Richards and Jan Cooper from 12 October 2012.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1862/Q2 Kensington Volume 1a Page 212.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 1376 Folio 97 pages 15 and 16.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 1430 Folio 4 Page 1.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1114 Folio 104 Page 4.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1892/Q3 St Albans Volume 3a Page 287 age 73.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S40000] Website Find a Grave.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1900/Q1 St Albans Volumw 3a Page 447 age 71.
Cyril Harding Greathead1,2 
#2721, b. 11 April 1879, d. 26 September 1948
Last Edited=22 Nov 2017
- Relationship
- 6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Cyril Harding Greathead was born on 11 April 1879 in Aliwal North, Cape Town, South Africa.1,2,3 He was the son of Daniel Charles Robinson Greathead and Elizabeth Antoinette Burnet. He attended Aldenham School and is listed in their 10th Edition of the register in 1893.4 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Victoria Street, Cambourne, Cornwall, England, he was listed as the boarder of Mary J Atchinson he was a mining student.5 He was a mining engineer, he worked at the English Crown Smelter Company zinc mine at Bergamo in Italy and later as a mining engineeer and mine captain in Johannesburg before becoming a farmer at Rvulets in the Eastern Transvaal.1 He married Josephine Ellen Brown, daughter of Stephen Edward Brown and Hannah Burgess, on 16 April 1910 in Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.2 Cyril and his wife travelled board SS Aba leaving Liverpool on 22 July 1925 bound for Sekondi-Takoradi in Ghana, the Gold Coast with 1698 passengers on board. The ship was with the British & African S/n Co Ltd line and the master was J Hughes. It was registered as having 4595.66 tonnage.6 Cyril demolished the mine managers house and re-erected it on Richmond Farm (later owned by P W Greathead.)7 Cyril died on 26 September 1948 in Esselen Private Hospital, Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa, aged 69.1,2,8
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S40050] The Original Records website and Originaldatabases website.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 2243 folio 35 page 20.
- [S40000] Website www.findmypast.com - passenger lists.
- [S2867] Emails between Richard Greathead and Jan Cooper from 9 June 2003.
- [S381] E-mails between Heidi Morgan and Jan Cooper from 21 September 2011 title Death notice in Transvaal Archives (TAB) South Africa - MHG 0 refe 5316/48 TAB.
Charles Thomas Smith1,2,3 
#2722, b. 20 November 1824, d. 10 February 1901
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Charles Thomas Smith was born on 20 November 1824 in Ivy Lodge, Fulham, London, England.1,2 Founded Victoria School for Boys in Grahamstown, now Graeme College and Victoria School for girls. Chancellor of the South African University.
Records of his useful life are to be seen in the Cory Library, R.U.C. Grahamstown.2,3 He married Julia Emily Greathead, daughter of James Henry Greathead and Eliza Julia Wright, on 27 June 1872 in Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa, Charles was addressed at Hon. Charles Thomas Smith L.L.D.1,2,4 He was the Judge of the Supreme Court in Cape Town and Chancellor of University of Cape Town. Charles died on 10 February 1901 in Rosebank, Cape Town, South Africa, aged 76.1,2 Charles was buried in 1901 in Mowbray, Cape Town, South Africa.5
Records of his useful life are to be seen in the Cory Library, R.U.C. Grahamstown.2,3 He married Julia Emily Greathead, daughter of James Henry Greathead and Eliza Julia Wright, on 27 June 1872 in Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa, Charles was addressed at Hon. Charles Thomas Smith L.L.D.1,2,4 He was the Judge of the Supreme Court in Cape Town and Chancellor of University of Cape Town. Charles died on 10 February 1901 in Rosebank, Cape Town, South Africa, aged 76.1,2 Charles was buried in 1901 in Mowbray, Cape Town, South Africa.5
Children of Charles Thomas Smith and Julia Emily Greathead
- Charles Beaumont Smith+ b. 17 Jun 1873, d. a 1907
- Rev Henry George Malebysse Smith+ b. 30 Jan 1875, d. 28 Nov 1937
- Herbert Stanley Smith+ b. 1876, d. 1966
- Percival Frere-Smith+ b. 8 Sep 1877, d. Jan 1960
- Leonard Bagshawe-Smith+ b. 23 Oct 1879, d. 1977
- Adeline Emily Smith+ b. 1886, d. 6 Jan 1920
- Agnes Ninita Smith+ b. 3 May 1888, d. 1971
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S39] E-mails between Becky and Jan Cooper from 16 September 2003.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Film 537404.
- [S275] E-mails between Shirley Sanderson and Jan Cooper from 28 September 2009.
Charles Beaumont Smith1,2,3 
#2723, b. 17 June 1873, d. about 1907
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Charles Beaumont Smith was born on 17 June 1873 in Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa.1,2 He was the son of Charles Thomas Smith and Julia Emily Greathead. He was a Priest. He married Mildred Harrison. Charles died about 1907 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.1,2,4
Child of Charles Beaumont Smith and Mildred Harrison
- Charlotte Mildred Smith b. 1906
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S39] E-mails between Becky and Jan Cooper from 16 September 2003.
- [S275] E-mails between Shirley Sanderson and Jan Cooper from 28 September 2009.
Rev Henry George Malebysse Smith1,2,3 
#2724, b. 30 January 1875, d. 28 November 1937
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Rev Henry George Malebysse Smith was born on 30 January 1875 in Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa.1,2,4 He was the son of Charles Thomas Smith and Julia Emily Greathead. He was a Receiver of Revenue. He married Edith Annie Booth in 1908.2 Henry died on 28 November 1937 in Middleburg, Transvaal, South Africa, aged 62.1,2
Children of Rev Henry George Malebysse Smith and Edith Annie Booth
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S39] E-mails between Becky and Jan Cooper from 16 September 2003.
- [S275] E-mails between Shirley Sanderson and Jan Cooper from 28 September 2009.
Herbert Stanley Smith1,2 
#2725, b. 1876, d. 1966
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Herbert Stanley Smith was a Civil Servant and farmer. He married Lilian Jessie Jackson. He was born in 1876 in Grahamstown, Cape Town, South Africa.2,3 He was the son of Charles Thomas Smith and Julia Emily Greathead. Herbert died in 1966.3
Children of Herbert Stanley Smith and Lilian Jessie Jackson
- Charles Smith
- Bertha Smith
- Julian Smith
- Ruth Smith
Sources of Information
- [S1718] Emails between Dr David Greathead and Jan Cooper 2 October 1997 together with much information from David's wonderful book "A Passage to the Cape of Good Hope" David has since very sadly died.
- [S4500] Emails between Tony Goggins and Jan Cooper from 11 March 2003.
- [S275] E-mails between Shirley Sanderson and Jan Cooper from 28 September 2009.