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     George Greathead was born about 1835 in Hunton, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Greathead and Margaret Hanley. He was baptised on 26 July 1835 in Patrick Brompton, Yorkshire, England, his father William was a labourer.³ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Outlying Farms & Dwellings, Hole House, (Straggler), Kelloe, Easington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.^1,4 In the census of 31 March 1851 atEast Hetton, Durham, England, he was listed as the brother in law of John Weatherall George was a coal miner staying with his sister Jane and her family.⁵ George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Trimdon Colliery, Trimdon, Darlington, Durham, England, George was a coal miner.⁶ He married Margaret ... in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.² George was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 1 California, Eston, Yorkshire, England, George was an ironstone miner and living with his wife and two boarders.⁷ George died in 1880 in Easington, Durham, England.⁸

     Sarah Greathead was born about 1834.^1,2 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 Sarah was a scholar.⁴

     Thomas Atkinson was born in 1836.¹ He married Isabella Adamson believe 1st wife. He was a cinder burner. Thomas died in 1911.¹ Thomas was buried in 1911 in Maple Grove Cemetery, Cleves, Miami, Twp, Hamilton County, Ohio, USA, in Section 1, lot 111, grave 6.¹ It is believed that Thomas possibly remarried a Mary ... born 1838 died 1911 and buried Section 1, Lot 111, Grave 7 Maple Grove Cemetery in Cleves, Miami Twp. His first wife Isabella is believed to have died in England.¹

     Isabella Adamson married Thomas Atkinson believe 1st wife.

     Charles Clyde May was born on 15 February 1890 in Silas Creek, Ashe County, North Carolina, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Nathaniel Avery May and Cynthia Caroline Adkins Dickson. In the census of 20 April 1910 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, he was listed as boarding with Eli and Lula Anderson.³ He married Florence Mae Greathead, daughter of William Henry Greathead and Isabella Atkinson, on 19 September 1910 in Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA.¹ Charles was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 January 1920 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, Charlie was listed as a Tipper Boss in Coal Company.⁴ Charles was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1930 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, Charlie was listed as a foreman.⁵ A wonderful picture of some of of the May children, Cliff, Leonard, Nina, Pauline, Patsie, Isabell and Bernard.¹ Charles was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 April 1940 in Big Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, Charlie was living with his wife and seven of their children.⁶ Charles died on 2 April 1962 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA, aged 72.^1,2 Charles was buried in Floral Gardens Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.⁷

     Leonard Morgan May was born on 22 October 1917 in Big Four, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA.¹ He was the son of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae Greathead. In the census of 5 January 1920 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, he was listed as the son of Charles Clyde May.² He married Virgie Mead Virgie was Leonard's first wife.¹ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, he was listed as the son of Charles Clyde May.³ Leonard and Virgie were divorced.¹ He married June Scott June was Leonard's second wife.¹ In the census of 1 April 1940 in Big Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, he was listed as the son of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae May.⁴ He married Helen Jean Robins on 25 October 1962 Helen was Leonard's third wife.^5,6 Leonard died on 2 August 1989 in Broken Bow, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, USA, aged 71.¹ Leonard was buried on 5 August 1989 in Hochatown Cemetery, Broken Bow, McCurtain County, Oklahoma, USA, The funeral service was held in the Chapel of the Pines Church. leonard had been a police officer.⁶

     Virgie Mead married Leonard Morgan May, son of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae Greathead, Virgie was Leonard's first wife.¹ Virgie and Leonard were divorced.¹

     June Scott married Leonard Morgan May, son of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae Greathead, June was Leonard's second wife.¹

     Helen Jean Robins was born on 25 September 1942 in Weathersfield Twp, Trumbull County, Ohio, USA.¹ She married Leonard Morgan May, son of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae Greathead, on 25 October 1962 Helen was Leonard's third wife.^2,3

     Timothy Charles May was born on 3 October 1969 in Tampa, Florida, USA.¹ He was the son of Leonard Morgan May and Helen Jean Robins. He married Sherry Taylor 1st wife.¹ He married Michelle DeAnn Thomas 2nd wife.¹ He married Charlotte Jean Colson 3rd husband.¹

     George Usher was born on 24 February 1855 in Middleton, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.² He was the son of James Usher and Jane Wilkinson. He married Hannah Warner, daughter of Robert Warner and Elizabeth Reed, in 1873 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.³ George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 29 Albion Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^4,5 He was an iron ship plater. George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 Anthony Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, George was an iron ship plater.⁶ George died on 23 October 1908 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 53.^4,7,8 The will of George was proved on 21 December 1908 in Durham to Hannah his wife and Harrah Harrison his daughter. His estate was valued at £636 14s6d. His usual address was 121 Elwick Road, West Hartlepool.⁸ George was buried in West Hartlepool Cemetery, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁴

     Hazel Virginia May was born on 7 July 1911 in Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae Greathead. In the census of 5 January 1920 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Clyde May.² She married Wesley Stinnett on 24 December 1927.³ Hazel died on 26 January 1990 aged 78.¹

     Margaret Lou May was born on 11 June 1913 in Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae Greathead. In the census of 5 January 1920 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Clyde May.² In the census of 2 April 1930 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Clyde May.³ She married Walter J Sawyers on 24 June 1934.^4,5 In the census of 1 April 1940 in Logan, West Virginia, USA, she was listed as the wife of Walter J Sawyers.⁶

     William Nathaniel May was born on 30 August 1915 in Algoma, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA.¹ He was the son of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae Greathead. In the census of 5 January 1920 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, he was listed as the son of Charles Clyde May.² He married Louise Keene Louise was William's first wife.¹ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, he was listed as the son of Charles Clyde May.³ He married Lucille Gains Lucille was William's second wife.¹ In the census of 1 April 1940 in Big Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, he was listed as the son of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae May.⁴ William had been a Prisoner of War during WW2 and had served in the Pacific.⁵ William died on 30 June 1982 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA, aged 66.¹ William was buried in Floral Gardens Cemetery, Indianapolis, Oklahoma, USA.⁶