... Sanderson1 
#5428
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
... Sanderson married Deborah ... This was Deborah's first marriage. Annie's Dad was killed during WW1.1
Child of ... Sanderson and Deborah ...
- Annie Sanderson+ b. 22 Jul 1915, d. Oct 1993
Sources of Information
- [S3762] Emails between William Greathead and Jan Cooper from 31 December 2002.
Deborah ...1 
#5429
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Deborah ... married ... Sanderson This was Deborah's first marriage. She married William Mills William was Deborah's second husband.
Child of Deborah ... and ... Sanderson
- Annie Sanderson+ b. 22 Jul 1915, d. Oct 1993
Sources of Information
- [S3762] Emails between William Greathead and Jan Cooper from 31 December 2002.
George Jordan1
#5435, b. about 1854
Last Edited=27 Apr 2006
George Jordan was born about 1854 in Rickington, Devon, England.1 He was the son of Henry Jordan and Mary A ...1 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Blackwater, Woodgate Quarter, Culmstock, Devon, England, he was listed as the son of an unknown person.2
Kate Elizabeth Blakeman1 
#5436, b. 30 May 1886
Last Edited=24 Oct 2022
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26 - William Greathead
Kate Elizabeth Blakeman was born on 30 May 1886 in Neithrop, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England.2 She was the daughter of Harry Blakeman and Ellen Manton.3,2 She married Harry Greathead, son of William Greathead and Sushannah Court, on 22 February 1913 in St Peter and St Paul, Aston, Warwickshire, England, afterthe banns had been read on 2, 9 and 16 February. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles H Willis and Leah Haddon. They both gave 104 Queens Road, Aston, Birmingham as their address.4,5,6 She was also known by the name of Mary Greathead. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 104 Queens Road, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Harry Greathead.7 Her husband Harry died on 1926 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.8 She married Charles F Allen in 1936 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.9
Children of Kate Elizabeth Blakeman and Harry Greathead
- Ernest Harry Greathead+ b. 29 Jun 1913, d. 1976
- Nellie Greathead b. 1915, d. 1939
- Leslie Reginald Greathead b. 1917, d. 1943
- Frederick Albert Greathead b. 25 Sep 1919, d. 19 Feb 2008
- Nora Mary Greathead+ b. 29 Jul 1925, d. Jun 2004
Sources of Information
- [S4971] Letters between Edith Craig née Wilson and Jan Cooper from 18 March 2003.
- [S12184] Emails between David Blakeman and Jan Cooper from 8 December 2004.
- [S46001] General Register Office, Information taken from Marriage certificate of daughter.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1913/Q1 Aston Volume 6d Page 552.
- [S12184] Emails between David Blakeman and Jan Cooper from 8 December 2004 Genes Reunited - David found the information on microfilm for the parish of Aston in Birmingham Central Library.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Birmingham, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1937.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_14384_0919.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1926/Q4 Birmingham N Volume 6d Page 561.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1936/Q4 Birmingham Volume 6d Page 1216.
William Frederick Greathead1 
#5437, b. 26 April 1944, d. 13 January 1989
Last Edited=21 Jul 2021
- Relationship
- 6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 17 - Thomas Greathead
William Frederick Greathead was born on 26 April 1944 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.2 He was the son of Fred Greathead and Edith Wilson. He married Carole Ann Yates in 1971 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.1,3 William died on 13 January 1989 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, aged 44 he died from a heart attack whilst driving his truck. He was a tanker driver. His death was not registered until May. There was an inquest but the coroner signed the cremation certificate allowing early cremation.4,5,6 His body was cremated his usual address was listed as 36 Redwood Close, Woolston, Warrington and he was living with his wife Carole Ann Greathead who applied for the cremation. John Finlay Hibbert, Coroner for the County Court of Cheshire signed the cremation certificate His ashes were scattered in Conifer 3 area of the crematorium on 23 January 1989 in Altrincham Crematorium, Whitehouse Lane, Dunham Massey, Altrincham, Cheshire, England.7 William did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 16 August 1989 in Manchester. His effects were described as not exceeding £70,000.8
Children of William Frederick Greathead and Carole Ann Davies
- Philip Lawrence Greathead
- Peter John Greathead
- Catherine Chantal Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S4971] Letters between Edith Craig née Wilson and Jan Cooper from 18 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1944/Q2 Manchester Volume 8d Page 103.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1971/Q2 Manchester Volume 10e Page 323.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - May 1989 Chester/ E P Volume 35 Page 103 age 45.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office 8951909036Z - 36 Redwood Close, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire - Removed at the request of his son Philip who lives at the address at the time of removal 31 December 2007.
- [S40000] Website Deceased on line.
- [S40000] Website Deceased on line - burial register.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office 8951909036Z.
Carole Ann Davies1 
#5438, b. 1944, d. 23 December 2018
Last Edited=21 Jul 2021
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 17 - Thomas Greathead
Carole Ann Davies was born in 1944. She married Kenneth Yates in 1964 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.2 She married William Frederick Greathead, son of Fred Greathead and Edith Wilson, in 1971 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.1,3 Her husband William died on 13 January 1989 in Warrington, Cheshire, England, aged 44 he died from a heart attack whilst driving his truck. He was a tanker driver. His death was not registered until May. There was an inquest but the coroner signed the cremation certificate allowing early cremation.4,5,6 Carole died on 23 December 2018 in Warrington, Cheshire, England.7,8 Her estate was probated on 19 October 2019 at the Principal Registry.8
Children of Carole Ann Davies and William Frederick Greathead
- Philip Lawrence Greathead
- Peter John Greathead
- Catherine Chantal Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S4971] Letters between Edith Craig née Wilson and Jan Cooper from 18 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1964/Q4 Manchester Volume 10e Page 222.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1971/Q2 Manchester Volume 10e Page 323.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - May 1989 Chester/ E P Volume 35 Page 103 age 45.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office 8951909036Z - 36 Redwood Close, Woolston, Warrington, Cheshire - Removed at the request of his son Philip who lives at the address at the time of removal 31 December 2007.
- [S40000] Website Deceased on line.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 2019/Q1 Warrington Volume 1a Page 346.
- [S40000] Website Find a will GOV.UK.
Frank Greathead1 
#5442, b. 12 January 1922, d. 31 December 1989
Last Edited=11 May 2020
- Relationship
- 8th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
Frank Greathead was born on 12 January 1922 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England.2,1,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Margaret Hannah Easton. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Frank Greathead was listed as living at 5 The Grove, Consett, Durham, England, with his parents Frank was an apprentice Chemist, coke oven and bye products.4 Frank applied to join the Home Guard on 1 July 1940, he was accepted on 31 December 1940 and served with the Durham Home Guard, 4th Battalion in WW2. He was promoted to Sub Section Leader L/Corporal and was discharged on 18 August 1941 to join the Royal Navy. He was living with at Fell View Grove, Durham, England.5
He married Olive Westthorp in 1950 in Durham, England.6 Frank died on 31 December 1989 in 31 Elwyn Street, Marchwiel, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales, aged 67.7,8 The will of Frank was proved on 16 January 1990 in Liverpool. His effects were described as not exceeding £100,000.8

Child of Frank Greathead and Olive Westthorp
- John Alan Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S7046] Letters between Patricia Greathead née McGregor and Jan Cooper from 27 March 1997.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1922/Q1 Guisboro Volume 9d Page 910.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2767g/002.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2767G/002/28.
- [S40002] The National Archives, Kew (TNA) WO 409/27/10/503 Durham Home Guard WW2.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 11950/Q2 Durham N W Volume 1a Page 1050.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1990 January Wrexham/M 24 - 1021 - 190.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office 9080500186K.
Gweneth Greathead 
#5443, b. 1918
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 8th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
Gweneth Greathead was born in 1918 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England.1 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Margaret Hannah Easton. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 33 Wilton Strret, Redcar, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.2 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Gweneth Greathead was listed as living at 5 The Grove, Consett, Durham, England, with her parents.3 She married Arthur E Atkinson in 1944 in Holderness, Yorkshire, England.4
Children of Gweneth Greathead and Arthur E Atkinson
- Robert E Atkinson
- Frank I Atkinson
- Philip Atkinson
Mary A Greathead 
#5444, b. 1929, d. 1930
Last Edited=2 Nov 2018
- Relationship
- 8th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Mary A Greathead was born in 1929 in Lanchester, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of Albert Greathead and Mary Ann Gibson. Mary died in 1930 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.2
Colin Greathead

#5448, b. 24 February 1935, d. February 1995
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 5th 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
Colin Greathead was born on 24 February 1935 in Auckland, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of Moses Greathead and Lily Longstaffe. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Colin Greathead was listed as living at 10 Chapel Street, Crook and Willington, Durham, England, with his parents.3 He married Aylice Bainbridge in 1961 in Durham, England.4 Colin died in February 1995 in Durham, England.5
Children of Colin Greathead and Aylice Bainbridge
- Christine Greathead
- Pauline Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1935/Q2 Auckland Volume 10a Page 357.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2832a/015.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2832A/015/28.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1961/Q4 Durham W? Volume 1a Page 1577.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - Durham West February 1995 4422 - 14A - 148 - 295.
Constance Greathead

#5449, b. 14 May 1929, d. January 2003
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 5th cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 4 times removed of George Greathead
7th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Constance Greathead was born on 14 May 1929 in Auckland, Durham, England.1,2 She was the daughter of Moses Greathead and Lily Longstaffe. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Constance Greathead was listed as living at 10 Chapel Street, Crook and Willington, Durham, England, with her parents.3 She married Kenneth Peter Geraghty in 1950 in Fylde, Lancashire, England.4,5 Constance died in January 2003 in Coventry, Warwickshire, England, aged 73.6
Children of Constance Greathead and Kenneth Peter Geraghty
- Maureen Geraghty
- Carol Geraghty
- Janice Geraghty
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1929/Q2 Auckland Volume 10A Page 434.
- [S5] Jan's thoughts based on information from GRO or Parish record entries.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2832A/015/28.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1950/Q1 Fylde Volume 10c Page 536.
- [S40000] Website Lancashire BMD - Preston FLD/18/27.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - January 2003 Coventry Reg 67A District 063/1B Entry 148 age 73.