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     Francis Greathead was baptised on 5 September 1815 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Francis Greathead and Isabella Tweddle. He married Jane Saddler on 27 November 1839 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England.³ Francis was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England, Francis was living with his wife and two young daughters and was working as a drover.⁵ Francis was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England, Francis was an agricultural labourer. Lodging with the family is James Saddler, presumably Francis's brother in law.⁶ Francis was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Parkplace, Darlington, Durham, England, Francis was an iron works labourer and he lived with his wife and daughter.⁷ Francis was buried on 24 November 1861 in St Andrews, Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England.⁸ Francis died in 1861 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁹

     Jane Stocks Methley was born on 16 July 1819 in Tenterden, Kent, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of James Methley and Susanna Ruth Greathead. She was baptised on 3 October 1819 in Wesleyan, Tenterden, Kent, England.^1,4 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Ordsall Lane, Salford, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Methley.⁵ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Camden Place, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Methley Jane was described as residing with her father a Wesleyan Minister.⁶ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 9 Hanover Square, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Methley.^7,3 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 3 Claremont Terrace, Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the sister in law of George Ellison she was an annuitant.⁸ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 3 Claremont Terrace, Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the sister in law of George Ellison.⁹ Jane died in 1885 in Sculcoates, Yorkshire, England.¹⁰

     Frank G Greathead was born on 13 February 1924 in Burnley, Lancashire, England.^2,3,4,5 He was the son of Walter Greathead and Alice Gregson. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Frank G Greathead was listed as living at Lancaster, Lancashire, England, with his parents Frank was an assistant in drug stores at dye workes.⁵ He was an electrical engineer. He married Lilian Atkinson, daughter of William Atkinson and Ethel Priscilla Pedder, on 27 April 1943 in St Luke, Skerton, Lancashire, England.^6,7 His wife Lilian died on 16 July 1998 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, aged 73.^8,9 Frank died on 29 January 2000 in 13 Cockersand Drive, Scotforth, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, aged 75.^8,10,11 The will of Frank was proved on 25 February 2000 in Liverpool to his son John.¹¹

     Lilian Atkinson was born on 15 December 1924 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Atkinson and Ethel Priscilla Pedder.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Lilian Atkinson was listed as living at 35 Lune Street, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, with her parents Lilian was working as a cotton mill weaver.⁴ She was a postmistress. She married Frank G Greathead, son of Walter Greathead and Alice Gregson, on 27 April 1943 in St Luke, Skerton, Lancashire, England.^5,6 Lilian died on 16 July 1998 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, aged 73.^7,8

     Eleanor ... was born about 1774 in Jamaica, West Indies, Eleanor was born a British Subject.¹ She married ... Greathead.¹ Her husband ... died on before 1841.¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Quadrant, Westminster, London, England, she was listed as the lodger Eleanor and Jane were living together and the next household to Robert Clavering aged 40 and a hosier. I am assuming they were lodging there.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at 19 Charles Street, Chelsea, London, England, she was listed as a lodger with Ellen Ann Clavering an unmarried lady aged 20 who was born as a British subject in Jamaica and was listed as a lodging house keeper. It would appear that Jane, I assume Eleanor's daughter was also lodging in the house. Eleanor is working as a seemstress.³ Eleanor died on 9 January 1856 in 14 Hatton Street, Chelsea, London, England, from decay of nature. Maria Clifford made her mark when registering the death of Eleanor and described her as an almswoman. Maria gave her address as 8 Fords Folk of Battersea.⁴

     Albert Edward Jewson was born on 2 June 1912 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, Albert's mothers maiden name was Pillar.^1,2 He married Gwendoline Greathead, daughter of Nora Greathead, on 9 March 1935 in Register Office, Hartlepool, Durham, England.^3,1 Albert died on 27 September 1988 in Durham, England, aged 76.^1,4

     Andrew Greathead was born about 1831 in Durham, England.¹ He was the son of George Greathead and Jane Bellerby. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Framwellgate, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead.² Andrew died in 1850 in Durham, England.³

     Jane Saddler was born about 1813 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England.¹ She married Francis Greathead, son of Francis Greathead and Isabella Tweddle, on 27 November 1839 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England.² In the census of 6 June 1841 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Parkplace, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.⁵ Her husband Francis died on 1861 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁶ She married William Fenwick between 1862 and 1871.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in St Cuthberts, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Fenwick.⁷

     Isaac Greathead was born about 1828 in Durham, England.¹ He was the son of George Greathead and Jane Bellerby. He was baptised on 4 January 1829 in St Margaret, Durham, England.² In the census of 6 June 1841 in Framwellgate, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead.³ Isaac died in 1846 in Durham, England.⁴

     Catherine Thornton was born about 1771 in Kent, England. She married Thomas Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Martha Cooper, on 20 January 1833 in St Mary the Virgin, Dover, Kent, England.^1,2 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Chapel Place, Dover, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead Both Catherine and Thomas were of independent means. They appear to have a Catherine Thornton aged 4 with them who was born in the County of Kent.³ Catherine died in 1847 in Dover, Kent, England.⁴

     Gwendoline Greathead was born on 15 September 1918 in 20 Exeter Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, There was no father's name shown on birth certificate.² She was the daughter of Nora Greathead.¹ She was baptised on 3 October 1918 in All Saints, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 20 Exeter Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Eliza Greathead.³ She married Albert Edward Jewson on 9 March 1935 in Register Office, Hartlepool, Durham, England.^4,5 Her husband Albert died on 27 September 1988 in Durham, England, aged 76.^5,6 Gwendoline died on 14 August 2009 aged 90.⁵

     John Greathead married Mary Willson on 2 July 1777 in Barnard Castle, Teesdale, Durham, England.^1,2,3

     Mary Willson married John Greathead on 2 July 1777 in Barnard Castle, Teesdale, Durham, England.^2,3,4

     Thomas Greathead was born on 23 August 1833 in Chorlton upon Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire, England, His father Thomas was a shoemaker. A note in the register states that his parents were not in the membership of the Chapel.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Eli Greathead and Mary Crowther. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Edge End, Little Marsden, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Eli Greathead.³ Thomas died on 28 December 1846 in Chorlton, Lancashire, England, aged 13.^4,5 Thomas was buried on 31 December 1846 in Mount Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England.⁵

     Sylvia Saxon was born about 1910. She married John Henry Greathead, son of John Henry Greathead and Emily Brown, in 1940 in Durham, England.¹ Her husband John died on 13 February 1956 in Darlington, Durham, England.^2,3

     Sylvia Mary Greathead was born on 26 September 1929 in 22 Rhyl Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Emily Greathead. Sylvia died in 1930 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.^2,3 Sylvia was buried on 14 January 1930 in Tonge Cemetery, Bolton, Lancashire, England, aged only 15 weeks. She was placed in a new grave number 3 H4 80 and her usual address was 13 Arthur Street.⁴

     John Stewart Greathead was baptised on 2 April 1758 in Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹

     Matthew Greathead was born on 23 April 1770 in High Coniscliffe, Darlington, Durham, England.¹ His baptismal register runs: "Matthew son of John Greathead was baptised on the 24th day of April 1770".^2,1,3,4,5 He was the son of John Greathead and Ann Turner.⁶ Matthew entered the Lennox Masonic Lodge No 165 (later No 123) at Richmond, Yorkshire on 27 December 1797. The Lodge was founded on 4 May 1763. His membership ceased at some time prior to 1813 but rejoined on 27 December 1831. His membership lapsed shortly thereafter and he rejoined again in December 1843. His membership finally ceased when he died. He had been Secretary of the Lodge from 1827 to 1829. He was the oldest known member in Freemasonry in the world and dying aged 101 years 8 months. He had been a member for 74 years.^7,8 He was a carpenter.⁶ He married Ann Kilburn on 28 March 1802 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^6,9 Matthew was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Market Place, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Matthew was a carpenter.¹⁰ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the father of William Greathead Matthew was a carpenter and Apparetor.¹¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the father of William Greathead Matthew was formerly a cabinet maker, and was now receiving superannuation.¹² In the census of 2 April 1871 in Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the father of William Greathead Matthew was a retired carpenter.¹³ Matthew died on 31 December 1871 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England, aged 101 Matthew was taken ill the previous Thursday. He died in the arm sof his son at 6 o'clock in the morning. He was quite sensible till the end.^14,15 He was buried on 5 January 1872 in St Mary the Virgin, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, in the West Section 944.^2,16,17 The headstone above the Greathead grave records the lives of Matthew and Ann and three of their children, John, Jane and Isabell.¹⁸ The members of Lennox Lodge had a splendid monument column erected near the front entrance of Richmond Parish Church, to the memory of Matthew. The column was twelve feet in height without the base, and was a piece of fine workmanship. It was richly carved broken cap, and on the east side of the pedestal was a white marble tablet, on which was represented various Masonic symbols. It was surrounded by an iron railing, at each corner of which are the emblems of the craft emblazoned in gold, on a blue ground. The inscription on the marble tablet was printed in gold, and was as follows: " To the memory of Matthew Greathead, who was initiated into the mysteries of ancient Freemasonry, in the Lennox Lodge, Richmond, December 27th 1797 and continued a zealous and consistent member of the craft until his death, Dec 31st, 1871, at the advanced aged of 101 years and eight months - Aude, Vide, Tace."^19,18

     Paul Greathead was born about 1754.¹ He married Margaret ... He married Margaret Brown on 21 August 1832 in St Cuthberts, Darlington, Durham, England, 3rd wife.^1,2 Paul died on 25 December 1832.¹ Paul was buried in St Edmund, Sedgefield, Durham, England, in plot 216 with his first and third wives both called Margaret.¹

     Margaret ... was born about 1782. She married Paul Greathead. Margaret died on 24 May 1826. Margaret was buried in St Edmund, Sedgefield, Durham, England, in plot 216 with her husband and his third wife also called Margaret.¹

     Margaret Brown married Paul Greathead on 21 August 1832 in St Cuthberts, Darlington, Durham, England, 3rd wife.^1,2 Her husband Paul died on 25 December 1832.¹ Margaret died on 3 February 1841 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.^1,3 Margaret was buried in St Edmund, Sedgefield, Durham, England, in plot 216 with her husband and his first wife also called Margaret.¹