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     Maria Greathead was born in 1857 in South Africa.^2,3 She was the daughter of Samuel Greathead and Magdaline Henrietta Petronella Britz.⁴

     Arthur Milner Greathead was born on 20 June 1870 in Durban, South Africa.^2,3,4 He was the son of Samuel Greathead and Magdaline Henrietta Petronella Britz.⁵ He married Esther Davenport Blair, daughter of William Blair and Esther Davenport, on 30 March 1899 in Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.^6,3,7,8,9 Arthur and Esther appeared in 1909 in the Australian electoral rolls as living at 8 Ross Street, Richmond, Richmond North, Yarra, Victoria Arthur was a painter and Esther had home duties.¹⁰ Arthur, Esther and their two children Arthur and Esther appeared in the 1924 Australian electoral rolls of 1924 as living at 97 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, Victoria. Arthur was a labourer and his son a bootmaker and Esther and her daughter had home duties.¹⁰ Arthur died on 16 January 1929 in Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, aged 58.^6,11,12,9 Arthur was buried on 18 January 1929 in Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery, Coburg, Victoria, Australia, after a funeral service. His remains are located in the same plot 872 as his wife.¹³

     Annie Greathead was born on 22 October 1874 in Natal, Durban, South Africa.³ She was the daughter of Samuel Greathead and Magdaline Henrietta Petronella Britz.² She emigrated in 1882 South Africa to Victoria, Australia. She married Clement George Deane on 30 March 1899 in Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.^3,4,5 Annie died on 12 October 1915 in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia, aged 40.^3,6

     John Jacob Greathead was born in 1860 in Robertson, South Africa.^2,3 He was the son of Samuel Greathead and Magdaline Henrietta Petronella Britz. He married Charlotte Ann Green, daughter of George Green, on 30 September 1885 in Trinity Church, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.^4,5,6,7

     Kathleen Mary Greathead was born on 25 October 1943 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.^2,1,3,4 She was the daughter of Frank G Greathead and Lilian Atkinson. She married Roger Bleasdale in 1965 in Greaves Methodiist, Lancaster, Lancashire, England.^5,6 Her husband Roger died on June 2003 in Chorley, Lancashire, England, aged 64.⁷ Kathleen died in July 2003 in Chorley, Lancashire, England, aged 59.^8,9

     Paul Greathead was born on 11 November 1964 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.^2,3 He was the son of Frank G Greathead and Lilian Atkinson. He died on 15 January 1972 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, aged 7 Paul was a "special" child, to the effect that he once took his pet fish out for a walk in his back pocket. Paul used to love collecting coal falling from the coal wagons that went up the hill close to where they lived on Scotforth in Lancaster, One day Paul was on his bike and was behind the coal wagon when the driver either backed up or the wagon rolled backwards crushing Paul and killing him.^1,4,5

     Ann Greathead was born in 1813 in Heighington, Darlington, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Greathead and Jane Cockfield. She was baptised on 12 April 1813 in Whorlton, Durham, England.² In the census of 6 June 1841 in Northside of Bishop Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Jane Greathead.³ She married John Eeles, son of James Eeles, on 20 September 1847 in Parish Church, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, the ceremony was witnessed by Henry May and Elizabeth Brown who signed with an X. Ann was John's second wife.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at 3 Portrack Lane, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Eeles.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 3 Portrack Lane, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Eeles.⁶ Ann died in 1861 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.⁷

     Lucy Ann Babcock was born on 15 September 1888.¹ She married Harry Holloway Greathead, son of John Josiah Greathead and Ann Oliver, in 1964 in Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales.² Lucy died in 1979 in Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales.³

     John Eeles was born about 1813 in Grinford, Durham, England.² He was the son of James Eeles. He married ... ... this was John's first marriage. He married Ann Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Jane Cockfield, on 20 September 1847 in Parish Church, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, the ceremony was witnessed by Henry May and Elizabeth Brown who signed with an X. Ann was John's second wife.³ John was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at 3 Portrack Lane, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, John was a hay porter.⁴ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 3 Portrack Lane, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, John was a quayside porter and he lived with his wife, son and step son.⁵ His wife Ann died on 1861 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.⁶

     James Eeles was a blacksmith in 1847.¹

     ... ... married John Eeles, son of James Eeles, this was John's first marriage. I have assumed ... died before 1847 as her husband remarried.

     Ronald Greathead was born on 1 June 1920 in West Ham, London, England.^3,4 He was the son of George Alfred Greathead and Lily Coombs. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 105 Beckton Road, West Ham, London, England, he was listed as the son of George Alfred Greathead.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ronald Greathead was listed as living at 24 Ravenscroft Road, West Ham, London, England, with his parents and four siblings.⁶ He married Constance May Ann Mozley in 1946 in Surrey, England, Ron and Ann had no children.^1,7 Ron and Ann left on Southampton 26 June 1954 on board the Ship Canberra bound for Montreal in Canada. They gave their address as 3 Lansdowne Road, Wick, Littlehampton. They said they were planning to live in Canada. Ron was listed as a Cinema Manager.^2,1,8 Ronald died on 27 March 1992 in Corvallis, Oregon, USA, aged 71.^9,4

     Ann Johnson married William Greathead in All Saints, Swaffham, Necton, Norfolk, England, William was described in the Excise Minute books on Wednesday 5 September 1733 that he was an officer of Watton Division, Lynn Collection who has "lately marryed the sister of a Common brewer". He was being moved to Luckham Division.^1,2,3,4,5,6 Her husband William died on September 1744 in Mattishall, Norfolk, England, he had been an Excise Officer in Dereham, Lynn Collection. His grandson Thomas followed in his footsteps into the Excise Service.⁷

     Margaret Greathead was born about 1843 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Greathead and Margaret Hanley. She was baptised on 29 September 1844 in St Helen, East Hetton, Durham, England, Margaret's father was described as a horsekeeper, and she was listed as his fifth daughter.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at Bank Top, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead Margaret was a scholar.³ She married William Walker Garry, son of William Walker Garry, on 4 April 1864 in Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England, Witnessed by Edward Greathead and Johannah Jackson.^1,4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 19 Brown Street, Stranton, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Walker Garry.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 29 Northumberland Street, Stranton, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Walker Garry.⁶ Margaret died in 1894 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^7,8

     William Walker Garry was born about 1843 in Heighington, Durham, England, William is listed as of full age on his marriage certificate.^1,2 He was the son of William Walker Garry. He married Margaret Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Margaret Hanley, on 4 April 1864 in Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England, Witnessed by Edward Greathead and Johannah Jackson.^1,3 He was the tailor of Trimdon Colliery. William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 19 Brown Street, Stranton, Durham, England, William was a joiner living with his wife and children. They had a lodger Thomas Robinson who was also a joiner.⁴ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 29 Northumberland Street, Stranton, Durham, England, William was a joiner living with his wife and children.⁵ His wife Margaret died on 1894 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.^2,6 William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 31 March 1901 in 29 Northumberland Street, Stranton, Durham, England, William was a joiner living with his sons.⁷ William died in 1921 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁸

     William Walker Garry was a mason.

     John Burrell was a miner at Trimden Colliery.¹

     William Greathead was born about 1811 in Hole House, Catterick, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Jane Fishburn. He married Margaret Hanley on 11 September 1832 in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England.⁴ On 7 March 1840 when their 4th daughter was baptised at St Helen in Kelloe Margaret was given the surname of Simpson. Their address was Hole House and William was a hind.⁵ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 6 June 1841 in Outlying Farms & Dwellings, Hole House, (Straggler), Kelloe, Easington, Durham, England, William was an agricultural labourer.^2,6 William was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Bank Top, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, William was a pauper agricultural labourer living with his wife and children.⁷ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Trimdon Colliery, Sedgefield, Durham, England, William was a cobbler and she lived with his wife and son.^8,9 William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at Trimdon Colliery, Trimdon, Darlington, Durham, England, William was a cordwainer.¹⁰ William died on 14 December 1873 in Trimdon Colliery, Sedgefield, Durham, England, from jaundice that he suffered from for four months and bronchitis for two months. His death was registered by Sarah Lumsden of Haxwell Lanes who signed with her mark, was this his daughter? or a nurse?. He was listed as a farm labourer, did she not know he was a cordwainer by trade or maybe he changed it in later life.¹¹

     Thomas Liddell was a joiner.¹ He married Elizabeth Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Jane Fishburn, in 1831 in Kirby Ravensworth, Yorkshire, England, after the banns were read on 22, 29 May and 5 June.^1,2 Thomas died about 1843 in Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England.¹

     Elizabeth Greathead was born about 1813 in Hunton, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Jane Fishburn. She was baptised on 21 March 1813 in Hornby, Bedale, Yorkshire, England.¹ She married Thomas Liddell in 1831 in Kirby Ravensworth, Yorkshire, England, after the banns were read on 22, 29 May and 5 June.^1,2 Her husband Thomas died on about 1843 in Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England, she was listed as the lodger of Joseph Chaytor.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England, she was listed as the housekeeper of Joseph Chaytor.⁴ She married Joseph Chaytor on 14 May 1861 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, The ceremoy was witnessed by Robert Noble and John Allison. Joseph, a bachelor was described as a tailor, like his father John, who died before his marriage. Elizabeth signed with her mark.^1,5 Her son William died on 12 June 1862.⁶ Her husband Joseph died on 1883 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.⁷ Elizabeth died in 1886 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.⁸

     Dorothy Liddell was born about 1831 in Gayles, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Liddell and Elizabeth Greathead. In the census of 30 March 1851 at 31 and 35 Silver Street, Saint Nicholas, Durham, England, she was listed as a servant The sisters Dorothy and Mary were both house servants to Thomas and Sarah O'Neil and their family. Thomas was a broker.²

     Mary Ann Liddell was born about 1839 in Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Liddell and Elizabeth Greathead. In the census of 30 March 1851 at 31 and 35 Silver Street, Saint Nicholas, Durham, England, she was listed as a servant The sisters Dorothy and Mary were both house servants to Thomas and Sarah O'Neil and their family. Thomas was a broker.²

     Jane Liddell was born about 1842 in Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Liddell and Elizabeth Greathead. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Chaytor.²