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     Thomas Frank was born in 1757 in Pickhill, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Frank. He was baptised on 3 June 1757 in Pickhill, Yorkshire, England.¹

     Humphrey Frank was born in 1759 in Pickhill, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Frank. He was baptised on 4 March 1759 in Pickhill, Yorkshire, England.¹

     John Burrell was born before 1837 John was described as of full age on his marriage certificate.² He was the son of John Burrell. He married Elizabeth Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Margaret Hanley, on 26 April 1858 in Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was a coalminer.

     Elizabeth Greathead was baptised on 7 March 1840 in St Helen, Kelloe, Easington, Durham, England, Elizabeth is listed as the 4th daughter and her mother Margaret Simpson, her father was a hind. The families address was Hole House in Kelloe.² She was the daughter of William Greathead and Margaret Hanley. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Outlying Farms & Dwellings, Hole House, (Straggler), Kelloe, Easington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.^1,3 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Bank Top, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead Elizabeth was a scholar.⁴ She married John Burrell, son of John Burrell, on 26 April 1858 in Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England.^1,5,6

     William Burrell was born on 3 July 1870 in Thornley Colliery, Easington, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Burrell and Elizabeth Greathead. He married Emma Amy Wandless on 25 October 1890 in Witton Gilbert Parish Church, Witton Gilbert, Durham, England, 2nd wife.³ William died in 1918 in Shotton Colliery, Easington, Durham, England.^3,4 William was buried in Shotton Cemetery, Shotton, Easington, Durham, England.³

     John Burrell was born on 13 August 1865 in Shotton Colliery, Easington, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Burrell and Elizabeth Greathead.

     Martha Cooper was born in 1736 in Norfolk, England.³ She was baptised on 13 March 1737 in Costesey, Norfolk, England, her father was Robert Cooper.⁴ She married Thomas Greathead, son of William Greathead and Ann Johnson, on 2 March 1761 in St Helen, Norwich, Norfolk, England, after the banns had been read on 15 February, 23 February and 1 March. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Pess and Stephen Stangroome.^1,5,6,7,8,9 By 1794 Thomas and Martha had moved to Isle of Sheppy.¹⁰ Her husband Thomas died on 1797 in Minster, Kent, England.^11,12 Martha died in December 1818 in Minster, Sheppey, Sheerness, Kent, England.¹¹ Martha was buried on 19 December 1818 in S.S. Mary and Sexburga, Minster, Kent, England.¹¹

     Ruth Whitelock was baptised on 27 May 1770 in Hudswell, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Peter Whitelock and Sarah Whitelock. She married Thomas Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Rebeccah Sidgwick, on 9 June 1795 in Hudswell, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Need House, Marske, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.³ Ruth died on 24 November 1847 in Marske, Yorkshire, England, aged 77.^4,2,5 Ruth was buried in St Edmund, Marske, Yorkshire, England, the gravestone read: In memory of Ruth w/o Thomas Greathead of Marske who d 24 Nov 1847 aged 77 yrs. Thomas Greathead d. 19 Oct 1850 aged 82 yrs. Francis their son b 6 May 1809 interred at Bellerby 2 Apr 1880 aged 72 yrs. Ruth their dau d. 24 Nov 1885 aged 81 yrs.^2,6,7,8

     Peter Whitelock was baptised on 29 May 1738 in Downholme, Yorkshire, England.² He was the son of Christopher Whitelock and Catherine Ellerton.² He married Sarah Whitelock, daughter of Matthew Whitelock and Ruth Ellerton, on 6 April 1767 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.¹ Peter died on 1 October 1778 in Thorp House, Downholme, Yorkshire, England, aged 40 from an inflamed throat. This is believed to be scaletina or scarlet fever of which there were epidemics in 1778 and 1788.^2,3 Peter was buried on 29 January 1779 in St Michael and All Angels, Downholme, Yorkshire, England.^4,2,3 Peter did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 31 May 1779 to his widow Sarah. Peter was described as a Yeoman and late of Thorpe in the Chapelry of Hudswell.² The table tomb states that Peter and Sarah were buried together with their daughter Sarah.²

     William Henry Britcher was born on 5 October 1919 in West Ham, London, England, His mothers maiden name was Ellis.^1,2 He married Joyce M Greathead, daughter of George Alfred Greathead and Lily Coombs, in 1945 in Surrey, England.³ He and Joyce M Greathead emigrated on 20 January 1951 with their daughter Linda travelling on Cameronia leaving Glasgow on 20 January 1951 under the Ex-servicemen Free Passage Scheme bound for Sydney. They gave their address in the UK as 337 Hook Rise, Surbiton.^4,1,5 William died in Australia.⁶

     Alfred Douglas Greathead was born on 2 March 1925 in West Ham, London, England.^1,3,4 He was the son of George Alfred Greathead and Lily Coombs. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Alfred Douglas Greathead was listed as living at 24 Ravenscroft Road, West Ham, London, England, with his parents and four siblings.⁵ He married Louisa Grace Bullock, daughter of George William Bullock and Louisa Jane Bettis, on 4 December 1948 in Christ Church, Sutton, Surrey, England, The marriage was witnessed by L G Bullock, R Gray and F Morris. Alfred gave his address as 337 Hook Rise , Surbiton and his occupation as a cabinet maker.⁶ Alfred is listed as a resident of Southend on Sea in 1955.⁷ Alfred and Louisa emigrated with their children to Adelaide in Australia in 1963.^8,2,1 His wife Louisa died on 14 November 1995 in Australia aged 71.^1,4 Alfred died on 1 November 1999 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, aged 74 He had been staying with his daughter Andrea after his wife died.¹ Alfred was buried in Smithfield Memorial Park, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.^9,4,10

     Joyce M Greathead was born on 30 November 1922 in West Ham, London, England.^3,4 She was the daughter of George Alfred Greathead and Lily Coombs. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Joyce M Greathead was listed as living at 24 Ravenscroft Road, West Ham, London, England, with her parents and four siblings.⁵ She married William Henry Britcher in 1945 in Surrey, England.⁶ She and William Henry Britcher emigrated on 20 January 1951 with their daughter Linda travelling on Cameronia leaving Glasgow on 20 January 1951 under the Ex-servicemen Free Passage Scheme bound for Sydney. They gave their address in the UK as 337 Hook Rise, Surbiton.^2,4,7 Her husband William died on an unknown date in Australia.¹ Joyce died in 1990 in Australia her ashes were brought back to the UK.⁸

     May Elizabeth Louise Greathead was born on 26 November 1915 in West Ham, London, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of George Alfred Greathead and Lily Coombs. She was baptised on 19 December 1915 in Holy Trinity, Barking Road, Canning Town, Essex, England.³ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 105 Beckton Road, West Ham, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Alfred Greathead.⁴ She married Kenneth Herbert Frith in 1939 in West Ham, London, England.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register May Elizabeth Louise Greathead was listed as living at 24 Ravenscroft Road, West Ham, London, England, with her parents and four siblings May was listed as incapacitated.⁶ Her husband Kenneth died on 1965 in Lewisham, London, England.⁷ May died in January 2007 in Taunton, Somerset, England, aged 91.⁸ May was buried in Surbiton Cemetery, Lower Marsh Lane, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England, in grave number 6585 Section XVII Class C.^9,10

     George Burns was born about 1856 in Holytown, Lanarkshire, Scotland.¹ He married Elizabeth ... George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 36 Court 2 Camden Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, George was a hut forger living with his wife and daughters.² George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 161 Prescott Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, George was an axed forger living with his wife, a button carder and two children, Elizabeth and Hannah who were both at school.³ George was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 161 Prescott Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, George was an axle forger coachman, living with his wife, adopted son Alfred Greathead, daughter Elizabeth and son in law, James.⁴

     Alfred Greathead was born on 7 June 1897 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Alfred's mother died it seems during childbirth. He was adopted by George and Elizabeth Burns. Ann was registered as Ann Greathead deceased formerly Oliver on his birth certificate by her mother in law Harriet who registered his birth.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Josiah Greathead and Ann Oliver. He was baptised on 14 July 1897 in All Saints, Hockley, Warwickshire, England, his father, a brass finisher and other children were living in Plews Terrace. he seems to have been baptised Albert, although Alfred elsewhere. Since his mother died while giving birth to him I expect his father was not still rather shaken.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 161 Prescott Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the adopted son of George Burns.⁵ He married May Napper in 1915 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, May's surname may have been Musty.⁶ Alfred was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 742 Yardley Wood Street, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, Alfred worked as a carter for Birminghmam Corporation n the Court Road Depot, Sparkhill He was living with his wife and their three children.⁷ Alfred died in 1980 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁸

     George Greathead was born on 16 May 1888 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of John Josiah Greathead and Ann Oliver. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 6 Richmondfoce, Westone Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Josiah Greathead.⁵ George's Mum died in 1897.³ George was listed inmate on the census of 31 March 1901 in Meriden Institute "The In", Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, This was an Industrial school situated at The Strawberry Fillongley.⁶ He married Margaret Griffiths in 1910 in Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales.⁷ George was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 54 Herbert Street, Treherbert, Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales, George was a coal miner hewer living with his wife and brother in their 6 roomed home. They had a boarder who was also a coal miner hewer.⁸ George was listed as head of household in the census of 9 June 1921 in 11 Brynyfryd Place, Treorchy, Rhondda, Glamorganshire, Wales, George was a coal hewer working for Troedrwid Coal Company . He was living with his wife and children.⁹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register George was listed as living at Lower Peaches, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, with his wife Margaret. With their son Phineas. George was a general farm worker.¹⁰ George and Margaret together with their daughter Nellie and her son Richard moved to a new house in 1943 in 2 Woodview, Frampton Mansell, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England.¹ His wife Margaret died on 1950 in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England.¹¹ George died in 1970 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England.¹²

     William J Greathead was born in 1912 in Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales.¹ He was the son of George Greathead and Margaret Griffiths. In the census of 9 June 1921 in 11 Brynyfryd Place, Treorchy, Rhondda, Glamorganshire, Wales, he was listed as the son of George Greathead.² He married Gladys M Arnold, daughter of Douglas Arnold, in 1938 in St Michael and All Angels, Bussage, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England.^3,4 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William J Greathead was listed as living at Hawkley Cottage, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, with his father in law and wife William was a pigman on the farm.⁵ William died in 1978 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England.⁶

     Ann Bradley was born about 1826 in Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of David Bradley and Ann Haslam.¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in 7 Evans Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the sister of Richard Greathead Ann was a cotton weaver and living with her brother, mother and sister.²

     Eliza Bradley was born about 1826 in Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of David Bradley and Ann Haslam.¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in 7 Evans Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the sister of Richard Greathead Eliza was a cotton weaver and living with her brother, mother and sister.²

     William Irwin Greathead was born on 21 October 1923 in Michigan, USA.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Greathead and Annie Elizabeth Shular. In the census of 2 April 1930 in 11687 Yosemite Avenue, Detroit, Michigan, USA, he was listed as the son of an unknown person.⁴ In the census of 1 April 1940 in 11356 Yosemite, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.⁵ William is listed on the World War II Navy Musters as enlisting on 9 February 1942 in DEtroit, Michigan His service number was 623 53 36.⁶ He married Dorothy V Fowler on 17 October 1947 in Lucas, Ohio, USA.^7,8 William died on 20 October 1972 in Wyandotte, Michigan, USA, aged 48.^2,3,8 William was buried in Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock, Michigan, USA.²