James Thomas Greathead1 
#5151, b. 9 October 1811, d. 23 February 1902
Last Edited=3 Feb 2016
- Relationship
- Great-grandson of William Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 9 - William Greathead
James Thomas Greathead was born on 9 October 1811 in Gillingham, Kent, England.2,1,3 He was the son of Samuel Greathead and Ann Sole. He was baptised on 4 November 1811 in Wesleyan Chapel (Bethel Chapel), Rochester, Kent, England.1,4,3 James moved to Lowestoft about 1828 where he formed his academy around 1839 in the parish of St Peters, Suffolk.4,1 He married Ann Astle, daughter of Thomas Astle and Mary Gargrave, on 16 July 1840 in St Anne, Limehouse, London, England, of full age by licence. The ceremony was witnessed by Joseph Thomas Astle and Rachel Astle, officiated by R Rawlins. The licence was taken out on 14 Jul 1840. James was a schoolmaster in St Peters in Suffolk.5,1,6,7,8 James was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in South Terrace, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, James was listed as scholistic living with his wife.9 James was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Church Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, Thomas Astle aged nine, Thomas Harrison ages twelve, Harry Symonds aged twelve are boarders; and Caroline Shawl, servant aged twenty-one. James was a private schoolmaster.1,10 James was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in High Street, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, James was a classical mathmatics and commercial teacher. His wife and children were living with him.11 James was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Cricklade, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, Both James and Ann are listed as scholastic. There were eight pupils boarding with the household.12 He was declared to be a Gentleman in 1874. James was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 St Johns Hill Grove, Battersea, London, England, James was a professional artist; a painter.13 His wife Ann died on 19 August 1882 in 7 Aspley Road, Wandsworth, London, England, She died from Acute Brights disease which she suffered for one month and Uroemia 30 hours. Her death was certified by E F Weatherhead MRCS
Her son Eugene Greathead was the informant and was present at her death. He registered the death on 21 August 1882 with G Howick who was the Registrar.14,1 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Maybury, 27 London Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England, he was listed as the father of Ernest Vincent Greathead
James was widowed and living on his own means.15 He died on 23 February 1902 in Maybury, 27 London Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England, aged 90 He died from senile decay. The death was certified by F Hinde MD. His son Ernest Vincent Greathead was the informant and his death was registered at Sawbridge on 24 February 1902 with Geo E W Akerman who was the Registrar.16,1
Her son Eugene Greathead was the informant and was present at her death. He registered the death on 21 August 1882 with G Howick who was the Registrar.14,1 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Maybury, 27 London Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England, he was listed as the father of Ernest Vincent Greathead
James was widowed and living on his own means.15 He died on 23 February 1902 in Maybury, 27 London Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England, aged 90 He died from senile decay. The death was certified by F Hinde MD. His son Ernest Vincent Greathead was the informant and his death was registered at Sawbridge on 24 February 1902 with Geo E W Akerman who was the Registrar.16,1
Children of James Thomas Greathead and Ann Astle
- Astle James Thomas Greathead b. 12 Jan 1844, d. 11 Dec 1887
- Florence Astle Greathead+ b. 18 Feb 1845, d. 1872
- Eugene Charles Greathead C E+ b. 24 Mar 1848, d. 5 Apr 1926
- Ernest Vincent Greathead b. 17 Jan 1856, d. 8 Jan 1922
Sources of Information
- [S9057] Emails between Judith Lancefield and Jan Cooper from 24 March 2003.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - England & Wales, Non-Conformist and Non-Parochial Registers, 1567-1970 - RG4 Piece 1983.
- [S9051] Emails between Claud Worville Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 April 2007.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1840/Q3 Stepney Volume 2 Page 390.
- [S40006] Wairarpa deaths - www.angelfire.com/az/nzgenweb/deathsw.html.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Historical London Parishes - London Metropolitan Archives, Saint Anne, Limehouse, Register of marriages, P93/ANN, Item 029.
- [S6] Society of Genealogists - Faculty Office marriage licence allegations index 1701-1850.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 1030/6 Folio 48 Page 5.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 1805 Folio 318 Page 10.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 1273 Folio 116 Page 5.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 1885 folio 29 page 5.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 0645 folio 12 page 8 FHL film 1341149.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1882/Q3 Wandsworth Volume 1d Page 403.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 1286 folio 19 page 5.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1902/Q1 Bishops Stortford Volume 3a Page 395.
Ann Astle1 
#5152, b. 1819, d. 19 August 1882
Last Edited=3 Feb 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 9 - William Greathead
Ann Astle was born in 1819 in Gracechurch Street, London, England.1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Astle and Mary Gargrave. She married James Thomas Greathead, son of Samuel Greathead and Ann Sole, on 16 July 1840 in St Anne, Limehouse, London, England, of full age by licence. The ceremony was witnessed by Joseph Thomas Astle and Rachel Astle, officiated by R Rawlins. The licence was taken out on 14 Jul 1840. James was a schoolmaster in St Peters in Suffolk.3,1,4,5,6 In the census of 6 June 1841 in South Terrace, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of James Thomas Greathead.7 In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the wife of James Thomas Greathead.1,8 In the census of 7 April 1861 in High Street, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, she was listed as the wife of James Thomas Greathead Ann was a teacher of music.9 In the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Cricklade, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, she was listed as the wife of James Thomas Greathead Both James and Ann are listed as scholastic. There were eight pupils boarding with the household.10 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 St Johns Hill Grove, Battersea, London, England, she was listed as the wife of James Thomas Greathead.11 She died on 19 August 1882 in 7 Aspley Road, Wandsworth, London, England, She died from Acute Brights disease which she suffered for one month and Uroemia 30 hours. Her death was certified by E F Weatherhead MRCS
Her son Eugene Greathead was the informant and was present at her death. He registered the death on 21 August 1882 with G Howick who was the Registrar.12,1
Her son Eugene Greathead was the informant and was present at her death. He registered the death on 21 August 1882 with G Howick who was the Registrar.12,1
Children of Ann Astle and James Thomas Greathead
- Astle James Thomas Greathead b. 12 Jan 1844, d. 11 Dec 1887
- Florence Astle Greathead+ b. 18 Feb 1845, d. 1872
- Eugene Charles Greathead C E+ b. 24 Mar 1848, d. 5 Apr 1926
- Ernest Vincent Greathead b. 17 Jan 1856, d. 8 Jan 1922
Sources of Information
- [S9057] Emails between Judith Lancefield and Jan Cooper from 24 March 2003.
- [S9051] Emails between Claud Worville Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 April 2007.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1840/Q3 Stepney Volume 2 Page 390.
- [S40006] Wairarpa deaths - www.angelfire.com/az/nzgenweb/deathsw.html.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Historical London Parishes - London Metropolitan Archives, Saint Anne, Limehouse, Register of marriages, P93/ANN, Item 029.
- [S6] Society of Genealogists - Faculty Office marriage licence allegations index 1701-1850.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 1030/6 Folio 48 Page 5.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 1805 Folio 318 Page 10.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 1273 Folio 116 Page 5.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 1885 folio 29 page 5.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 0645 folio 12 page 8 FHL film 1341149.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1882/Q3 Wandsworth Volume 1d Page 403.
Beatrice E Harris 
#5153, b. 23 October 1883, d. 1944
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 9 - William Greathead
Beatrice E Harris was born on 23 October 1883.1 She married Claud Ernest Greathead, son of Eugene Charles Greathead C E and Elizabeth Sophia Worville, on 21 November 1914 in St Luke, Hammersmith, London, England, after the banns had been read on 1, 8 and 15 November. The marriage was witnessed by Marian Horbury Harris, Hubert Frank Adams and Winifred Agnes Harris. They both gave their address as 8 Boscombe Road. Beatrice's father Arthur was dead. Claud gave his occupation as a clerk.2,3,4 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Beatrice was listed as living at Iona, 201 Hatfield Road, Uxbridge, Middlesex, England, with her husband Claud. Claud was a Secretary for a Building Contractor living with his wife.5 Beatrice died in 1944 in Uxbridge, Middlesex, England.6
Sources of Information
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/0921C/002/20.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1914/Q4 Fulham Volume 1A Page 661.
- [S9057] Emails between Judith Lancefield and Jan Cooper from 24 March 2003.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - London, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/0943C/002/11.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1944/Q4 Uxbridge Volume ?A Page 136.
Francis Henry Dewhirst1 
#5154, b. about 1875
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Francis Henry Dewhirst was born about 1875. He was the son of Henry Dewhirst. He was a colliery hewer who worked below ground. He married Maggie Boulby, daughter of Henry Boulby, on 24 March 1913 in Parish Church of Crofton, York, Yorkshire, England, Francis lived in Spring Hill, Crofton 1913, Maggie lived in High Street, Crofton 1913.2
Child of Francis Henry Dewhirst and Maggie Boulby
- Margaret Dewhirst+ b. 23 Nov 1916, d. 2 Nov 1993
Maggie Boulby1 
#5155, b. about 1887
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Maggie Boulby was born about 1887. She was the daughter of Henry Boulby. She married Francis Henry Dewhirst, son of Henry Dewhirst, on 24 March 1913 in Parish Church of Crofton, York, Yorkshire, England, Francis lived in Spring Hill, Crofton 1913, Maggie lived in High Street, Crofton 1913.2
Child of Maggie Boulby and Francis Henry Dewhirst
- Margaret Dewhirst+ b. 23 Nov 1916, d. 2 Nov 1993
Patricia Winifred C G Green1 
#5158, b. 30 June 1925, d. April 1995
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Patricia Winifred C G Green was born on 30 June 1925 in Wharfedale, Yorkshire, England, her mother's maiden name was O'Donald.2,3 She married Thomas Greathead, son of John George Greathead and Harriet Frances Spence, in 1954 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.1,4 Her husband Thomas died on 1968 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.5 Patricia died in April 1995 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England, aged 69.6
Child of Patricia Winifred C G Green and Thomas Greathead
- Bernadette M Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S5159] Letters between Bernadette Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S5] Jan's thoughts based on information from GRO or Parish record entries.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1925/Q3 Wharfedale Volume 9a Page 225.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1954/Q2 Newcastle Volume 1b Page 229.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1968/Q4 Newcastle T Volume 1b Page 180.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - April 1995 Newcastle District 0531C Reg C56C Entry 167 DOR 495.
Margaret Isobel Hope1,2 
#5160, b. 26 June 1915, d. 1973
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Margaret Isobel Hope was born on 26 June 1915 in Auckland, Durham, England, She was often referred to as Bella.3,4,5 She was the daughter of William Hope and Margaret Smirthwaite. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Margaret Isobel Hope was listed as living at 5 Wood Ross, Spennymoor, Durham, England, with her mother.6 She married Thomas Greathead, son of John George Greathead and Harriet Frances Spence, in 1940 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England.1,7 Margaret died in 1973 in South Shields, Durham, England.8
Child of Margaret Isobel Hope and Thomas Greathead
- Frederick William Greathead+ b. 1942, d. 2017
Sources of Information
- [S5159] Letters between Bernadette Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S3940] Emails between Debbie Campbell and Jan Cooper from 3 August 2002.
- [S5] Jan's thoughts based on information from GRO or Parish record entries.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1915/Q3 Auckland Volume 10a Page 398.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2803f/007.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2803F/007/23.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1940/Q4 Wolverhampton Volume 6b Page 1832.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1973/Q4 South Shields Volume 1a Page 2125.
Frederick William Greathead1

#5161, b. 1942, d. 2017
Last Edited=29 Mar 2020
- Relationships
- 7th cousin of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 5 times removed of George Greathead
8th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Frederick William Greathead was born in 1942 in Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Margaret Isobel Hope. He married Jean Burnyeat in 1966 in Northumberland, England.3 In 2002 electoral list Frederick was listed as living at 4 Wishing Tree Road North, St Leonards on Sea, Sussex, England, with his wife Jean until 2005, their daughter Debbie was with them in 2002.4,5 In 2012 electoral list Frederick was listed as living at 55a Gunters Lane, Bexhill on Sea, Sussex, England, with his wife Jean.4 Frederick died in 2017 in Sussex, England.6
Children of Frederick William Greathead and Jean Burnyeat
- Gavin Scott Greathead
- Glenn William Greathead+ b. 1968
- Suzanne Jean Greathead+ b. 1971
- Debbie Greathead7 b. 7 Jan 1974
Sources of Information
- [S5159] Letters between Bernadette Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1942/Q1 Durham Volume 10a Page 444.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1966/Q4 Northumberland W Volume 1b Page 903.
- [S40000] Website Find my past - Electoral lists.
- [S11] Electoral listings from many sources.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 2017/Q3 East Sussex Volume 1b Page 462.
- [S8662] Emails between Suzanne Jean Andrews née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 10 June 2009.
Edward Russell1,2 
#5162, b. 7 July 1921, d. June 1996
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Edward Russell was born on 7 July 1921 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, Edward's mothers maiden name was Beddard.2,3 He married Hazel M Greathead, daughter of John George Greathead and Harriet Frances Spence, in 1944 in Durham, England.4 Edward died in June 1996 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, aged 74.5
Children of Edward Russell and Hazel M Greathead
- Pauline Russell b. 1947
- Alan Russell b. 1951
Sources of Information
- [S5159] Letters between Bernadette Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S5] Jan's thoughts based on information from GRO or Parish record entries.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1921/Q3 Warrington Volume 8c Page 408.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1944/Q3 Durham W Volume 10a Page 481.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - June 1996 Warrington District No 3461B Reg No B53C Ent No 012 Dor 696.
Joyce Cresswell1 
#5164, b. 1940, d. 2018
Last Edited=28 Jan 2022
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Joyce Cresswell was born in 1940 in Thorne, Yorkshire, England.2 She was the daughter of Joseph Cresswell. She married George Greathead, son of George Greathead and Margaret Dewhirst, on 22 July 1961 in St Nicholas, Thorne, Yorkshire, England, George lived at 275 Broadway, Hatfield Joyce lived at 11 Alwyn Rd, Thorne. The ceremony was witnessed by J Cresswell and J K Larder.3,4 Joyce died in 2018 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England.5
Children of Joyce Cresswell and George Greathead
- Victoria Joanne Greathead
- Lesley Anne Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S5163] Emails between George Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1940/Q1 Thorne Volume 9c Page 2100- mother Airey.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1961/Q3 Don Valley Volume 2b Page 1038.
- [S40000] Website www.yorkshirebmd.org.uk - CE55/182/179.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 2018/Q2 Doncaster Volume 1d Page 042.
George Greathead1

#5166, b. 7 January 1913, d. May 1991
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 6th cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 4 times removed of George Greathead
7th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
George Greathead was born on 7 January 1913 in Sunderland, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of George Greathead and Lily Harding. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 7 Rothsay Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead.3 He was a beltman in the coalmine. He married Margaret Dewhirst, daughter of Francis Henry Dewhirst and Maggie Boulby, on 30 October 1937 in Birmingham Registry Office, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, They married in Birmingham in a last attempt to get out of mining, but Margaret could not take to city life so they returned back to the North shortly after their marriage which was witnessed by I and W Whitehead. George was living at 51 Wandsworth Rd, Small Heath and Margaret in Elsinoie, Harrogate Rd, Alwoodley.4,1 George died in May 1991 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, aged 78.5
Child of George Greathead and Margaret Dewhirst
- George Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S5163] Emails between George Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1913/Q3 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 1460.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_24910_0221.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1937/Q4 Birmingham Volume 6d Page 737.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - Doncaster May 1991 Volume 3 Reg No 678 page No 591.
Margaret Dewhirst1 
#5167, b. 23 November 1916, d. 2 November 1993
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Margaret Dewhirst was born on 23 November 1916 in Chapel Cottages, Crofton, Yorkshire, England.2 She was the daughter of Francis Henry Dewhirst and Maggie Boulby. She was a domestic servant. She married George Greathead, son of George Greathead and Lily Harding, on 30 October 1937 in Birmingham Registry Office, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, They married in Birmingham in a last attempt to get out of mining, but Margaret could not take to city life so they returned back to the North shortly after their marriage which was witnessed by I and W Whitehead. George was living at 51 Wandsworth Rd, Small Heath and Margaret in Elsinoie, Harrogate Rd, Alwoodley.3,4 Her husband George died on May 1991 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, aged 78.5 Margaret died on 2 November 1993 in Locker March Residential Home, 36 Ellison Street, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, aged 76.6 The will of Margaret was proved on 23 January 1995 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her effects were valued at not exceeding £125,000.7
Child of Margaret Dewhirst and George Greathead
- George Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S45002] General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of son.
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1916/Q4 Wakefield Volume 9c Page 32.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1937/Q4 Birmingham Volume 6d Page 737.
- [S5163] Emails between George Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - Doncaster May 1991 Volume 3 Reg No 678 page No 591.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - December 1993 Doncaster District 423 Regno 12A Ent no 20 DOR 1293.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
William Huitson1 
#5168, b. 4 August 1826, d. 19 November 1902
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead (#1)
Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead (#2)
William Huitson was born on 4 August 1826 in Ingleton, Staindrop, Teesdale, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of William Huitson and Ann Allen. He was baptised on 3 September 1826 in Staindrop, Teesdale, Durham, England.1 He was an apprentice joiner at Hilton in 1841. He married Elizabeth Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Mary Bland, on 6 November 1854 in St Mary, Barnard Castle, Teesdale, Durham, England, Elizabeth was William's first wife and the ceremony was witnessed by John Davis and Ann Thompson.1,3,4 His wife Elizabeth died on 15 September 1860 in Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England, Elizabeth died from exhaustion from a difficult labour. Since no registration of a child can be found it is assumed the child was still born.1,4 William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England, William was a master joiner and was living with his children and housekeeper Margaret Greathead who was the sister of his dead wife. The enumerator wrote thier surname down incorrectly as Hewitson.5 He married Margaret Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Mary Bland, on 26 March 1862 in Darlington, Durham, England, Margaret was William's second wife. He was previously married to her sister Elizabeth who died in 1861. The ceremony was witnessed by John Wharton and Robert Wilson.1,6,2 His wife Margaret died on 14 December 1889 in Aldwark, Yorkshire, England.1,4,2,7 He was recorded as a Farm Bailiff and later Estate Agent in 1890.8 William died on 19 November 1902 in Aldwark, Yorkshire, England, aged 76.1,9 William was buried in Aldwark Churchyard, Easingwold, Yorkshire, England, with his wife Margaret.1,10 There is a modern house called "Huitson House" standing on the site of Williams old dwelling place, there are listed buildings at the back of the house, arched barns, where he housed his donkeys and carts. William ands his sons were carpenter, joiners, who worked on the buiding of Aldwark Manor, built by Lord Walshingam as a wedding present for his daughter Mary, possibly about 1865.10
Children of William Huitson and Elizabeth Greathead
- John William Huitson b. 3 May 1855, d. 31 May 1926
- Isabella Margaret Huitson+ b. 15 Dec 1856
- Orlando Huitson+ b. 10 Dec 1858, d. 1 Jun 1906
Children of William Huitson and Margaret Greathead
- Arthur Huitson b. 3 Sep 1862, d. 3 Jun 1914
- Oswald Huitson b. 28 Nov 1864, d. 11 Nov 1892
- Thomas Henry Huitson+ b. 31 Aug 1866, d. 9 May 1946
- Mary Sarah Huitson+ b. 6 Oct 1869
- Elizabeth Jane Huitson b. 5 Jun 1872
- Margaret Edith Huitson b. 19 Oct 1874, d. 1 Feb 1940
- Wilfred Huitson+ b. 13 Dec 1876, d. 20 Jun 1929
- Richard Huitson b. 9 Aug 1879, d. a Jan 1951
- Charles Edward Huitson+ b. 22 Jun 1882, d. 27 Jun 1966
Sources of Information
- [S6252] Emails between Neal Huitson and Jan Cooper from 26 March 2003.
- [S177] E-mails between Bob Easby and Jan Cooper from 12 November 2006.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1854/Q4 Teesdale Volume 10a Page 285.
- [S129] E-mails between John Hornby Huitson and Jan Cooper from 13 November 2005.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3718 Folio 23 Page 7.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1862/Q1 Darlington Volume 10a Page 16.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1889/Q4 Easingwold Volume 5d Page 306 age 52.
- [S105] E-mails between Chris Abbley and Jan Cooper from 13 March 2005.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1902/Q4 Easingwold Volume 9d Page 287 age 76.
- [S6696] E-mails between Marian Chapman née Huitson and Jan Cooper from 28 July 2009 title.
Elizabeth Greathead1 
#5169, b. 1823, d. 15 September 1860
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
Elizabeth Greathead was born in 1823 in Killerby, Darlington, Durham, England.2 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Mary Bland. She was baptised on 2 November 1823 in St Mary, Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England, Elizabeth's father was described as a husbandman.3,4,5 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Hilton, Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England,she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Elizabeth was a dress maker.6,7 She married William Huitson, son of William Huitson and Ann Allen, on 6 November 1854 in St Mary, Barnard Castle, Teesdale, Durham, England, Elizabeth was William's first wife and the ceremony was witnessed by John Davis and Ann Thompson.1,8,3 She died on 15 September 1860 in Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England, Elizabeth died from exhaustion from a difficult labour. Since no registration of a child can be found it is assumed the child was still born.1,3 She was buried in 1860 in Ingleton Cemetery with father and mother, gravestone is near to the church entrance.1
Children of Elizabeth Greathead and William Huitson
- John William Huitson b. 3 May 1855, d. 31 May 1926
- Isabella Margaret Huitson+ b. 15 Dec 1856
- Orlando Huitson+ b. 10 Dec 1858, d. 1 Jun 1906
Sources of Information
- [S6252] Emails between Neal Huitson and Jan Cooper from 26 March 2003.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S129] E-mails between John Hornby Huitson and Jan Cooper from 13 November 2005.
- [S40000] Website www.freereg.org.uk.
- [S40015] Cleveland Family History Society.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2387 Folio 111 Page 1.
- [S14] E-mails between Dave Hall and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2004.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1854/Q4 Teesdale Volume 10a Page 285.
Margaret Greathead1 
#5170, b. 1837, d. 14 December 1889
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
Margaret Greathead was born in 1837 in Killerby, Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England.1,2 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Mary Bland. She was baptised on 7 May 1837 in Denton, Durham, England.3 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Hallow well House, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.4 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Hilton, Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England,she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Margaret was a scholar.5,6 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Ingleton, Teesdale, Durham, England, she was listed as the sister in law of William Huitson.7 She married William Huitson, son of William Huitson and Ann Allen, on 26 March 1862 in Darlington, Durham, England, Margaret was William's second wife. He was previously married to her sister Elizabeth who died in 1861. The ceremony was witnessed by John Wharton and Robert Wilson.1,8,9 Margaret died on 14 December 1889 in Aldwark, Yorkshire, England.1,3,9,10 Margaret was buried in 1889 in Aldwark Churchyard, Easingwold, Yorkshire, England, her husband was buried in the same plot a few years later.1,11
Children of Margaret Greathead and William Huitson
- Arthur Huitson b. 3 Sep 1862, d. 3 Jun 1914
- Oswald Huitson b. 28 Nov 1864, d. 11 Nov 1892
- Thomas Henry Huitson+ b. 31 Aug 1866, d. 9 May 1946
- Mary Sarah Huitson+ b. 6 Oct 1869
- Elizabeth Jane Huitson b. 5 Jun 1872
- Margaret Edith Huitson b. 19 Oct 1874, d. 1 Feb 1940
- Wilfred Huitson+ b. 13 Dec 1876, d. 20 Jun 1929
- Richard Huitson b. 9 Aug 1879, d. a Jan 1951
- Charles Edward Huitson+ b. 22 Jun 1882, d. 27 Jun 1966
Sources of Information
- [S6252] Emails between Neal Huitson and Jan Cooper from 26 March 2003.
- [S8618] Emails between Peter Greathead and Jan Cooper from 21 May 1996.
- [S129] E-mails between John Hornby Huitson and Jan Cooper from 13 November 2005.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 306/5 Folio 4 Pages 3 and 4.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2387 Folio 111 Page 1.
- [S14] E-mails between Dave Hall and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2004.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3718 Folio 23 Page 7.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1862/Q1 Darlington Volume 10a Page 16.
- [S177] E-mails between Bob Easby and Jan Cooper from 12 November 2006.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1889/Q4 Easingwold Volume 5d Page 306 age 52.
- [S6696] E-mails between Marian Chapman née Huitson and Jan Cooper from 28 July 2009 title.
Ada Jane Greathead1,2 
#5172, b. 14 March 1911, d. 8 November 1984
Last Edited=18 Jan 2017
- Relationship
- 6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Ada Jane Greathead was born on 14 March 1911 in 7 Balmers Street, Houghton le Spring, Durham, England.1,3,4 She was the daughter of Joseph Henry Greathead and Ann Carr. In the census of 2 April 1911 in Balmers Buildings, Houghton le Spring, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Henry Greathead.5 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 24 Stamley Street, Houghton le Spring, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Ann Greathead.6 She married William Stanley Smith in 1935 in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England.1,7 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ada was listed as living at 123 Prince Consort Road, Hebburn, Durham, England, with her husband William. William was an electricial in the shipyard and it would appear he was a member of the rescue service there. he lived with his wife.8 Her husband William died on 1971 in Sunderland, Durham, England.2,9 Ada died on 8 November 1984 in 23 Hall Lane, Houghton le Spring, Durham, England, aged 73.2,10,11 Her estate was probated on 30 April 1985 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her estate was valued at not exceeding £40,000.11
Children of Ada Jane Greathead and William Stanley Smith
- Eric Smith+ b. 1936
- Kathleen Smith b. 1946
Sources of Information
- [S5341] Emails between Wendy Smith and Jan Cooper from 16 March 2003.
- [S1761] E-mails between Anthoney Greathead and Jan Cooper from 21 August 1996.
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1911/Q2 Houghton Volume 10A Page 575.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - WO363 WW1 Service records.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 30055 RG78 Piece 1736 registration district 553 sub district 1 enumeration district 4 schedule number 71.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_24729_0293.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1935/Q2 HoughtonVolume 10a Page 1166.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2782A/012.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1971/Q3 Sunderland Voluume 1a Page 1983 age 62.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - November 1984 Sunderland Volume 2 Page 1516 age 73.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995.
William Stanley Smith1,2 
#5173, b. 11 May 1909, d. 1971
Last Edited=18 Jan 2017
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
William Stanley Smith was born on 11 May 1909 in Ryhope, Sunderland, Durham, England.1 He married Ada Jane Greathead, daughter of Joseph Henry Greathead and Ann Carr, in 1935 in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England.1,3 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William was listed as living at 123 Prince Consort Road, Hebburn, Durham, England, with his wife Ada. William was an electricial in the shipyard and it would appear he was a member of the rescue service there. he lived with his wife.4 William died in 1971 in Sunderland, Durham, England.2,5
Children of William Stanley Smith and Ada Jane Greathead
- Eric Smith+ b. 1936
- Kathleen Smith b. 1946
Sources of Information
- [S5341] Emails between Wendy Smith and Jan Cooper from 16 March 2003.
- [S1761] E-mails between Anthoney Greathead and Jan Cooper from 21 August 1996.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1935/Q2 HoughtonVolume 10a Page 1166.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2782A/012.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1971/Q3 Sunderland Voluume 1a Page 1983 age 62.