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     John Greathead was born on 12 August 1884 in North Ormesby, Yorkshire, England.^2,1,3,4 He was the son of John Greathead and Isabella Foster. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 20 Campden Street, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Derwent Street, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Isabella Greathead John was a scholar.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 8 Coronation Street, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Isabella Greathead John was a labourer in the steel works.⁷ He married Margaret Hannah Easton in 1914 in All Saints, Great Ayton, Yorkshire, England.^8,9 John was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 33 Wilton Strret, Redcar, Yorkshire, England, John was a soaking pit heater at the steelworks working for Cargo Fleet Iron and Steel Company but was out of work. He was living with his wife, daughter and a boarder. His son John was in the local fever hopsital.¹⁰ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John was listed as living at 5 The Grove, Consett, Durham, England, with his wife Margaret. And their children John, Gweneth, Frank and William. John was a soaking pit furnaceman in steel rolling mill.¹¹ His wife Margaret died on 10 August 1942 in 5 Fell View, Consett, Lanchester, Durham, England, aged 55.^12,13 He received Administration in Newcastle on Tyne on her effects on 5 October 1942. He was living at 5 Fell View, Consett, Durham and gave his occupation as a steel works heater.¹³ John died in 1973 in Durham, England.¹⁴

     Margaret Hannah Easton was born on 17 August 1886 in Rosedale, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She married John Greathead, son of John Greathead and Isabella Foster, in 1914 in All Saints, Great Ayton, Yorkshire, England.^3,4 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 33 Wilton Strret, Redcar, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Margaret was listed as living at 5 The Grove, Consett, Durham, England, with her husband John. And their children John, Gweneth, Frank and William. John was a soaking pit furnaceman in steel rolling mill.⁶ Margaret died on 10 August 1942 in 5 Fell View, Consett, Lanchester, Durham, England, aged 55.^7,8 Margaret did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 5 October 1942 in Newcastle on Tyne to John Greathead her husband a steel works heater. Her effects were valued at £373 0s 7d.⁸

     Jane Elizabeth Greathead was born in July 1888 in 20 Hampden Street, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Isabella Foster. Jane died on 13 November 1888 in 20 Hampden Street, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, aged 5 months.^2,3,4 Jane was buried on 15 November 1888 in North Ormesby Cemetery, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, after a service at Holy Trinity, North Ormesby.^2,5

     Henry Greathead was born on 3 March 1891 in North Ormesby, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Greathead and Isabella Foster. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 20 Campden Street, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Derwent Street, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Isabella Greathead.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 8 Coronation Street, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Isabella Greathead Harry was a barber.⁵ Harry was brought to Redcar Court on 21 October 1920 where he pleaded guilty to attempted suicide. He was sentence to be detained by HM Prison Northallerton until next Epiphany Quarter Session to be held for North Riding and then brought before the court for sentence.⁶ On 6 January he appeared again and was discharged on his own recognizance in the sum of £10 to appear before this court when called upon within a period of 12 calendar months to receive judgement for the offence.⁶ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 16 Birdsall Row, Redcar, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Isabella Greathead Harry was a hairdresser working from home.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Harry was listed as living at 66 Railway Terrace, Redcar, Yorkshire, England, he was living alone and working as a hairdresser and labourer.⁸ Harry died in 1962 in Whitby, Yorkshire, England.⁹

     Matthew Greathead was born on 21 April 1882 in Pemberton, Lancashire, England, I wonder whether Matthew was registered with the surname of Foster? His address was given as Queen's Street, Pemberton.^2,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Isabella Foster. He was baptised on 30 April 1882 in St Matthew, Highfield, Pemberton, Lancashire, England, his father was a blacksmith and the family lived in Queen Street, Pemberton.^2,3 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 20 Campden Street, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Matthew was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Derwent Street, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Isabella Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 8 Coronation Street, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Isabella Greathead Matthew was a milk dealer.⁶ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 16 Birdsall Row, Redcar, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Isabella Greathead Matthew was a labourer working for Broadbent & Company in Warrenby but was out of work.⁷ Matthew died in 1925 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England.⁸ Matthew was buried on 6 May 1925 in Redcar Cemetery, Redcar, Yorkshire, England, his usual address was 16 Birdsall Row in Redcar. He was buried in row H 12-10 after grant 3372 in the Catholic area.⁹

     Mary Jane Greathead was born on 25 July 1851 in Darlington, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Jane Day. Mary died on 13 March 1853 in Auckland, Durham, England, aged 1.^3,4,2 Mary was buried in St Helen's Churchyard, Auckland, Durham, England, in plot 72 with her mother and siblings Jane and William.^3,5,6

     William Greathead was born on 11 November 1854 in Auckland, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Greathead and Jane Day. William died on 25 November 1854 in Auckland, Durham, England.^3,4,2,5 William was buried in St Helen's Churchyard, Auckland, Durham, England, aged 1 month in plot 72 with his mother and siblings Jane and Mary.^3,6,5

     Margaret Greathead was born in 1849 in Auckland, Durham, England.^2,1,3 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Jane Day. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Colly Home, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Burnside, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead she was a scholar.⁵ She married Edward Nevison, son of Edward Nevison, on 16 May 1887 in Register Office, Auckland, Durham, England, after a certificate was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by William Nevison and William Bleakston Dean. Edward was a widower and worked as a joiner. He gave his address as Adelaide Street, Bishop Auckland. Margaret gave her address a West Auckland Colliery.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 2 Catherine Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Nevison.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 6 Temp Terrace, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Nevison.⁸ Her husband Edward died on 1921 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁹ Margaret died in 1930 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹⁰

     Mary Greathead was born on 7 November 1855 in Auckland, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Jane Day. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Burnside, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead she was a scholar.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in West Auckland Colliery, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.⁴ She married William Binks in 1877 in Auckland, Durham, England.^2,5 Mary died in 1926 in Auckland, Durham, England.⁶

     Gertrude Elizabeth Greathead was born on 21 August 1889 in Marske, Yorkshire, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Thomas Francis Greathead and Sarah Elizabeth Easby. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Fell Digger Farm, Marske, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Francis Greathead.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Keld House Farm, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Francis Greathead Thomas was enumerated as James Thomas who was employed as a farmer. Florence Easby a niece aged 22 was employed as a servant to the household.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Keld House Farm, Ormesby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Francis Greathead Thomas was a farmer living with his wife and children who worked on the farm and lived in their ten roomed home. Thomas jnr was a horseman, Gladys was at school. Sarah's brother William completed the related household woring on the farm. They also had three servants.⁷ Gertrude sailed onboard SS Celtic from Liverpool on 27 May 1911, she was listed as a domestic servant and bound for Newfoundland.⁸ She married William Edwin Dodgson on 22 April 1914 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, after the banns had been read on 22, 29 March and 5 April.^9,10 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Gertrude was listed as living at 68 Breckon Hill Road, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, with her husband William. William was a hay and straw merchant.¹¹ Her husband William died on 1961 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.¹² Gertrude died in 1983 in Cleveland, Yorkshire, England.¹³

     John Greathead was born on 6 November 1793 in Durham, England.^3,4 He was the son of Christopher Greathead and Elizabeth Robinson. He was baptised on 6 November 1795 in Heighington, Durham, England.⁵ He married Mary Bland on 24 May 1821 in Gainsford, Durham, England.⁶ John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Hallow well House, Darlington, Durham, England, John was an agricultural labourer living with his wife and children.⁷ John was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Hilton, Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England, John was a train labourer. There was a twenty one year old visitor who was listed as a unmarried and named Elizabeth Bland. I suspect maybe Marys sister.^8,3 His wife Mary died on 24 December 1860 in Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England.^3,9 John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Hallowell House, Hilton, Durham, England, John was a farm labourer.¹⁰ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Ingleton, Durham, England, John was an agricutural labourer, his grandaughter Isabel was living with him.¹¹ John died on 1 October 1879 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, aged 85.^3,12 John was buried on 5 October 1879 in St John, Ingleton, Durham, England.^3,13

     Mary Bland was born in 1795 in Butterknowle, Durham, England.³ She married John Greathead, son of Christopher Greathead and Elizabeth Robinson, on 24 May 1821 in Gainsford, Durham, England.⁴ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Hallow well House, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁵ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Hilton, Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.^6,7 Mary died on 24 December 1860 in Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England.^7,8

     Mary Greathead was born in 1831 in Killerby, Darlington, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Mary Bland. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Hallow well House, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.² In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the servant and housemaid to William Hawdon and his family. William was a farmer with 510 acres employing eighteen labourers.^3,4 Mary died on 20 June 1861.⁵ Mary was buried in Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England.⁵

     Jane Greathead was born on 14 June 1832 in Erith, Kent, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Sarah Hyenday. She was baptised on 5 April 1835 in St John the Baptist, Erith, Kent, England, with her brother Henry.^3,4 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Erith, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.⁵ On 20 November 1850 Jane was admitted into Kent Asylum. The Oakwood Hospital was originally founded as the "Kent County Lunatic Asylum". It was erected between 1829 and 1833 on a site in Barming Heath, just to the west of Maidstone. It comprised one building; commonly referred to as St Andrew's House. The asylum was intended to take in patients from across the entire county of Kent, which then stretched as far west as Greenwich. The first 168 patients were admitted in 1833. As the asylum expanded, additions and extensions were made to this building until it had reached maximum potential capacity. In 1850 an additional building, known as The Queen's House, was built on newly acquired land at the site. Both of these buildings were designed by the architect John Whichcord Snr (who also designed Maidstone County Gaol.)⁶ Jane was unmarried with her mother dying in 1860, her father moved in with his daughter Caroline. Jane probably moved then moved into the workhouse.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in Dartford Union Workhouse, Dartford, Kent, England, she was listed as a pauper with the occupation of dress maker.⁷ Jane was admitted to Kent County Lunatic Asylum again on 12 February 1863.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as the inmate of Kent County Lunatic Asylum and worked as a drape maker.⁸ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Kent County Lunatic Asylum, Maidstone, Kent, England, she was listed as an inmate Jane was employed as a tailoress.⁹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 105 Bexley Road, Erith, Kent, England, she was listed as the niece of Mary Kyerday age 85 who was born in London. She was living on her own means.¹⁰ Jane was listed inmate on the census of 31 March 1901 in Kent workhouse, Kent, England, She was employed as a shop assistant.¹¹ Jane died in 1903 in Bromley, Kent, England.¹²

     Frederick Greathead was born in 1856 in Teesdale, Durham, England, Frederick was the illegitimate son of Jane.^2,3,1,4 He was the son of Jane Greathead. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Hallowell House, Hilton, Durham, England, he was listed as the grand son of John Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the stepson of William Waddington He was a scholar.⁶

     Isabella was listed as head of household in the census in Angel Inn, 38 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, Isabella was still working a a publican.¹ She was born on 9 February 1842 in Halawell House, Hilton, Durham, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Mary Bland.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Hilton, Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England,she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Margaret was a scholar.^5,6 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Wycliffe Hall, Barnard Castle, Teesdale, Durham, England, she was listed as the servant Isabella was a house maid.⁷ She married Bernard Quinn in 1866 in Auckland, Durham, England, Isabella married with Bernard Quinn or Neal Mackin.⁸ Her husband Bernard died on 1870 in Auckland, Durham, England.⁹ She married William Proud in 1872 in Auckland, Durham, England.¹⁰ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Angel Inn, 38 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Proud.¹¹ Her husband William died on 1881 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.¹² Isabella was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Angel Inn, 38 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, Isabella was a publican taking over from her husband after he died living with her son William.¹³ Isabella was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Angel Inn, 38 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, Isabella is a publican living with her son.¹ Isabella died in 1907 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.¹⁴

     Christopher Greathead was born on 3 October 1748 in Heighington, Darlington, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Dorothy Waistal. He married Elizabeth Robinson on 30 May 1780 in St Helen, Auckland, Durham, England.⁴

     Elizabeth Robinson was born on 26 January 1764 in Redworth, Durham, England.² She married Christopher Greathead, son of John Greathead and Dorothy Waistal, on 30 May 1780 in St Helen, Auckland, Durham, England.³