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     Clifford Charles May was born on 26 October 1919 in Big Four, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA.^1,2 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.³ He married Connie Sheely Connie was Clifford'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.⁴ He married Dorothy Wheatly Dorothy was Clifford'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.⁵ Clifford was a Prisoner of war being captured at the Battle of the Bulge during WW2.⁶ Clifford died in May 1970 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA, aged 50.¹

     Bernard Edward May was born on 2 January 1922 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 2 April 1930 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, he was listed as the son of Charles Clyde May.² 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.³ Bernard was an artillaryman at Anzio in Italy during WW2.⁴ He married Mary Ellen Jones on 12 June 1949.⁴

     Isabell Cynthia May was born on 1 March 1924 in Big Four, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae Greathead. 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 Fred McMannus Fred was Isabell#'s first husband.¹ She married Ernest Thomas Ernest was Isabell's second husband. Isabell died on 13 July 1998 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA, aged 74.^1,2

     Pauline May was born on 9 March 1926 in Big Four, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae Greathead. 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 In the census of 1 April 1940 in Logan, West Virginia, USA, she was listed as the sister of Walter J Sawyers.⁴ She married John Elsey on 1 January 1942.⁵ Pauline died on 2 September 2008 aged 82.²

     Nina Jeanne May was born on 9 April 1928 in Big Four, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae Greathead. 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 In the census of 1 April 1940 in Big Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae May.⁴ She married Harold S Gibson on 24 December 1949.^2,5 Her husband Harold died on 1994.²

     Elizabeth Anne May was born on 4 February 1930 in Big Four, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae Greathead. 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.² In the census of 1 April 1940 in Big Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae May.³ She married Normand Dunlap on 19 May 1955.⁴

     John Douglas May was born on 13 September 1931 in Bartley, West Virginia, USA.¹ He was the son of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae Greathead. John died in October 1932 in Bartley, West Virginia, USA, aged 1.¹

     Robert Coy May was born on 25 December 1933 in Bartley, West Virginia, USA.¹ He was the son of Charles Clyde May and Florence Mae Greathead. 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.² He married Peggy Beasley. Robert died on 24 July 2008 aged 74.³

     Elizabeth Robinson was born about 1756.³ She married William Greathead, son of Richard Greathead and Mary Cockfield, on 30 June 1783 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, after the banns had been read on 9, 15 and 22 June. The ceremony as wtnessed by Leonard Fevers and John Wells.^1,2,4 Elizabeth died on 22 May 1838 in Scotton, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.⁵

     Elizabeth Greathead was baptised on 26 August 1821 in Scotton, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, Her father Edward, was listed as a labourer.^3,2,4 She was the daughter of Edward Greathead and Thomasine Ridsdale. She married George Ingram, son of Ann Ingram, on 18 December 1838 in Parish Church, Catterick, Yorkshire, England, after the banns had been read on 2, 9 and 16 December. The ceremony was witnessed by John Humphrey and Mary Plews. George was described as a labourer and Elizabeth a servant. No father's name was listed for George. I believe the church was St Anne, the Parish Church in Catterick at the time.^1,5,2,6 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Tunstall, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter in law of Ann Ingram.⁷ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Tunstall, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George Ingram.⁸ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Tunstall, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George Ingram.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Tunstall, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George Ingram.¹⁰ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Tunstall, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George Ingram.¹¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George Ingram.¹² Elizabeth died in 1893 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹³

     William Henry Greathead was born on 10 January 1919 in Big Four, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA.¹ He was the son of Thomason Greathead and Victoria Tori Day. His Social Security Number was 234-12-7026 in 1920 in West Virginia, USA.² In the census of 5 January 1920 in South Side, McDowell Street, Kimball, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomason Greathead.³ He married Imogene Justice Imogene was William's first wife.¹ He married Hazel Harding Champ Hazel was William's second wife and she was a Cherokee.^1,4 William enlisted on 16 April 1943 as a Private at Huntington West Virginia. He had been educated at the Grammar School and was described as single with no dependants. He worked as a tractor or truck driver. His army serial number was 35658221.⁵ He died on 24 June 1957 in Welch, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, he was 38 years, 5 months and 14 days old.^1,6 William was buried on 27 June 1957 in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, Mercer, West Virginia, USA, he had been a miner.^7,8

     No father on Birth Certicates for son Charles or daughter Mary.^2,3 Jane Greathead was baptised on 5 June 1826 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.^4,5 She was the daughter of Edward Greathead and Thomasine Ridsdale. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Greathead.⁶ She married Thomas Schofield in 1859 in Easington, Durham, England.⁷ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Greathead.⁸

     Mary Greathead was born in 1828. She was the daughter of Edward Greathead and Thomasine Ridsdale. She was baptised on 12 October 1828 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, her father was a labourer.^2,3

     Edward Greathead was born about 1792 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England.³ He was the son of William Greathead and Elizabeth Robinson.¹ He married Thomasine Ridsdale, daughter of William Ridsdale and Jane Reynold, on 17 July 1820 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England, Both were from Catterick, and could write. They married with the consent of their parents.^4,5 Edward was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England, Edward was an agricultural labourer.⁶ Thomasine, wife of Edward was accused of stealing four pounds weight of lard from the shop of Mr Thairlwell, the mayor. She was committed for trial at the next sessions and later given bail. She appeared at the midsummer general quarters sessions in Richmond and she pleaded guilty. Two farmers who had known her from twenty years spoke up for her saying she was of excellent character. She was sent to the house of correction in Richmond for 14 days.⁷ Edward was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Scotton, Yorkshire, England, Edward was an agricultural labourer.⁸ Edward was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England, Edward was an agricultural labourer.⁹ Edward died in 1863 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹⁰ Edward was buried on 15 December 1863 in St John the Evangelist, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.¹¹

     Charles Albert Alexander Greathead was born on 30 August 1898 in Stepney, London, England.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Charles Albert James Greathead and Mary Ann Rushby Bolton. He was baptised on 18 September 1898 in St Faith, Stepney, London, England, his address was 57 Carlton Road, Bancroft Road, his father was listed as a painter.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 24 Hartland Road, West Ham, London, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Albert James Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 47 Eastern Road, Plaistow, West Ham, London, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Albert James Greathead He was at school.⁶ Charles signed up to serve in hostilities on 13 December 1916. He was five foot eight and a half inches high, his chest was measured as thirty five inches, his hair was dark brown, his eyes blue and complexion fresh, with no known wounds or scars. His service number was J63566 and he served on many ships including Pembroke I, Canada and London.⁷ He married Caroline Matilda Jordon in 1919 in West Ham, London, England.⁸ Charles and Caroline were social people. Charles was it is believed an aide to the Viceroy of India. Their son Stanley was raised for much of his childhood in India, and at one stage was unable to speak English, only Urdu. A direct consequence of being bought up by Nannys with very little parental input. Stanley was packed off to boarding school in England. There as an only child and having little support from his parents he was forced to make his own roads in life which he did, some it is believed to be quite hair raising and some pretty mundane.⁹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Charles was listed as living at 24 The Meadway, Chigwell, Essex, England, with his wife Caroline. And their son Stanley. Charles was a Printing Manager and on Executive staff of newspaper.⁴ He died on 18 March 1945 in Connaught Hospital, Walthamstow, London, England, aged 46 His usual address was 24 The Meadway, Buckhust Hill, Essex.^10,11 Charles was buried on 23 March 1945 in St John the Baptist, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, England.¹² The will of Charles was proved on 28 June 1945 to his widow Caroline in Llandudno. His effects were valued at £2220 3s 10d.¹¹

     Ann Greathead was born about 1833 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Greathead and Thomasine Ridsdale. She was baptised on 1 July 1833 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.² In the census of 6 June 1841 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Greathead.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Greystone, Caldwell, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the servant of George Wheatly and his children. She was described as a house servant.⁴ She married Joseph Ridley in 1857 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 10 Low Plantation Row, Coxhoe, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Ridley.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Shadforth Village, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Ridley.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 21 Henry Street, Gosforth, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Ridley.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 11 Greenfield Terrace, Heworth, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Ridley.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 12 Summerville, Durham, England, she was listed as the mother in law of William Cross.¹⁰ Ann died in 1911 in Durham, England.¹¹

     Thomas Greathead was baptised on 5 December 1836 in Scotton, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Edward Greathead and Thomasine Ridsdale. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Greathead.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Scotton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Greathead Thomas was an agricultural labourer.⁵ He married Mary Ann Craggs, daughter of Benjamin Ellerton and Ann Wilson, on 15 August 1859 in Church of Hipswell, Catterick, Yorkshire, England, the marriage was witnessed by Ambrose Bonner, Mary Gill and Wilson Ellerton. Mary was a widow and signed her name with a X. Her profession was listed as a Grocer and Thomas a labourer.⁶ Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Bridge Street, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Thomas was an agricultural labourer and Grocer.⁷ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 27 Zetland Street, Holy Trinity, Durham, England, Thomas was a labourer.⁸ Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in The Green, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Thomas was an agricultural labourer. There was a visitor also in the household - Sarah Earle whe was an unemployed general servant aged 18 years.⁹
Thomas died on 17 March 1891 in Harforth Road, Gilling, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, aged 54.¹⁰

     Thomasine Greathead was baptised on 29 March 1835 in Colbourne, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Greathead and Thomasine Ridsdale. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Greathead.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Scotton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Greathead.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Greathead Thomasine was an agricultural labourer.⁵ Thomasine died in 1870 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.⁶ Thomasine was buried on 6 June 1870 in St Mary, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.⁷

     George Greathead was baptised on 19 November 1839 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Greathead and Thomasine Ridsdale. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Greathead.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Scotton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Greathead George was a scholar.⁴

     Francis Greathead was born in 1843 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.² He was the son of Edward Greathead and Thomasine Ridsdale. He was baptised on 24 May 1844 in Scotton, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, his parents lived in Scotton and his father was a labourer.^3,4,5 Francis died in 1844 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.⁶

     George Ingram was born about 1814 in Bedale, Yorkshire, England.³ He was the son of Ann Ingram.³ He was baptised on 2 February 1814 in Bedale, Yorkshire, England.⁴ He married Elizabeth Greathead, daughter of Edward Greathead and Thomasine Ridsdale, on 18 December 1838 in Parish Church, Catterick, Yorkshire, England, after the banns had been read on 2, 9 and 16 December. The ceremony was witnessed by John Humphrey and Mary Plews. George was described as a labourer and Elizabeth a servant. No father's name was listed for George. I believe the church was St Anne, the Parish Church in Catterick at the time.^1,5,2,6 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Tunstall, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Ann Ingram George was an agricultural labourer.⁷ George was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Tunstall, Yorkshire, England, George worked as an agricultural labourer.⁸ George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Tunstall, Yorkshire, England, George was an agricultural labourer.⁹ George was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Tunstall, Yorkshire, England, George was a farm labourer, the household included his grandson Edward aged two.¹⁰ George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Tunstall, Yorkshire, England, George was described as an agricultural labourer. His grandson Edward, is still staying with them, he is a scholar.¹¹ George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England, George was still working as an agricltural labourer. He and Elizabeth have grandchildren Nelly, Frederick, Edward and David Kerton staying with them.¹² His wife Elizabeth died on 1893 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹³ George died in 1897 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹⁴

     Ann Ingram was born in 1845 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of George Ingram and Elizabeth Greathead. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Tunstall, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Ingram.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Tunstall, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Ingram.⁵ She married George Pearson on 6 February 1864 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.^1,6

     George Pearson married Ann Ingram, daughter of George Ingram and Elizabeth Greathead, on 6 February 1864 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.^1,2

     Thomasine Ridsdale was born on 25 December 1796.³ She was the daughter of William Ridsdale and Jane Reynold. She married Edward Greathead, son of William Greathead and Elizabeth Robinson, on 17 July 1820 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England, Both were from Catterick, and could write. They married with the consent of their parents.^3,4 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Greathead.⁵ Thomasine, wife of Edward was accused of stealing four pounds weight of lard from the shop of Mr Thairlwell, the mayor. She was committed for trial at the next sessions and later given bail. She appeared at the midsummer general quarters sessions in Richmond and she pleaded guilty. Two farmers who had known her from twenty years spoke up for her saying she was of excellent character. She was sent to the house of correction in Richmond for 14 days.⁶ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Scotton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Greathead.⁷ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Greathead.⁸ Her husband Edward died on 1863 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.⁹ Thomasine died in 1864 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹⁰ Thomasine was buried on 25 October 1864 in St John the Evangelist, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.¹¹