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     Peter Moss was born in 1945.¹ He was the son of Sidney Moss and Margaret Johnson. He married Susan North 1st wife. He married Maggie ... 2nd wife. Peter died in 2001.¹

     Astle James Thomas Greathead was born on 12 January 1844 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England.^1,3,2,4,5 He was the son of James Thomas Greathead and Ann Astle. He was baptised on 4 February 1844 in St Margaret, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, his father was an schoolmaster.^6,7,4,5 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Church Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of James Thomas Greathead Astle was a scholar.^2,8 In the census of 7 April 1861 in High Street, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, he was listed as the son of James Thomas Greathead Astle was a general teacher.⁹ Astle joined the Great Western Railways Company as a clerk in February 1865 and resigned in July 1866.¹⁰ In the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Cricklade, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, he was listed as the son of James Thomas Greathead Ernest was a pupil.¹¹ Astle died on 11 December 1887 in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, aged 43.^12,13,14 Astle was buried in Southport Cemetery, Southport, Queensland, Australia, The grave states: Greathead, Astle J.T; originally of Lowestoft and of Wootten Bassett England and Shanghai, b. 12 Jan 1844, d. 11 Dec 1887.¹⁵ The will of Astle was proved on 3 January 1888 It states that Astle was late of Shanghai in the Empire of China. The executor of the will was Thomas Brown of Shanghai. His brother Ernest was to be the sole beneficiary as declared in the last will dated 23 July 1886. Astle was described as an Accountant and Newspaper Manager.^16,17,14

     Florence Astle Greathead was born on 18 February 1845 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England.^2,1,3,4 She was the daughter of James Thomas Greathead and Ann Astle. She was baptised on 1 June 1845 in St Margaret, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, her father was listed as a school master.^5,6,4 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Church Road, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Thomas Greathead Florence was a scholar.^3,7 In the census of 7 April 1861 in High Street, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Thomas Greathead Florence was a teacher of music and French.⁸ She married Henry Cocking, son of Henry Cocking, on 19 September 1865 in St Bartholemew, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England.^9,10,3,11,12 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Charlewood Street, Belgravia, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry Regaldi.¹³ Florence died in 1872 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.¹⁴

     Henry Cocking was born about 1820 in Peckham, Surrey, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Cocking.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 13 Margaret Street, Marylebone, London, England, he was listed as the lodger of Mary Pannier. He is described as a Professor of Vocal Music.⁴ He married Florence Astle Greathead, daughter of James Thomas Greathead and Ann Astle, on 19 September 1865 in St Bartholemew, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England.^5,6,7,8,9 Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Charlewood Street, Belgravia, London, England, Henry was a Professor of singing, organist and conductor of music livnig with his wife and three children. They had one servant living with them.¹⁰ His wife Florence died on 1872 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.¹¹ Henry was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 37 Charlewood Street, Belgravia, London, England, Henry was listed as a Professor of Music and singing. He was living with his three children with two servants.¹² Henry died in 1885 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.¹³

     Ernest Vincent Greathead was born on 17 January 1856 in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England.^3,4,2,5,6 He was the son of James Thomas Greathead and Ann Astle. He was baptised on 24 February 1856 in St John's, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, his father was a schoolmaster.^7,8,5,6 In the census of 7 April 1861 in High Street, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, he was listed as the son of James Thomas Greathead Ernest was a scholar.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Cricklade, Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, England, he was listed as the son of James Thomas Greathead Ernest was a pupil.¹⁰ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 St Johns Hill Grove, Battersea, London, England, he was listed as the son of James Thomas Greathead Ernest was a bankers clerk.¹¹ He married Elizabeth Fletcher, daughter of John Fletcher, on 25 April 1887 in Holy Innocents Church, Hornsey, London, England, Ernest Vincent age 32 married Elizabeth Fletcher age 40 after banns by Robert Walter Powell (Vicar) witnessed by father James, Eugene Charles Greathead, Albert N Adams, Thomas Ross Comyn and Jane Smight.^12,2 Ernest was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at Maybury, 27 London Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England, Ernest was living on his own means.¹³ Ernest was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Maybury, Nelson Road, West Clacton, Essex, England, Ernest was a retired bank manager living with his wife in their eight roomed home. They had one servant.¹⁴ His wife Elizabeth died on 15 August 1916 in Maybury, Nelson Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, England.^15,16 Ernest received probate on his wife's estate on 2 September in London. He was listed as a retired bank manager.¹⁵ Ernest was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in Nayburg, Nelson Road, Great Clacton, Essex, England, Ernest was a bank cashier working for LN West and BK. He had Emily Brookbend as a housekeeper living with him.¹⁷ Ernest died on 8 January 1922 in Maybury, Nelson Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, England, aged 65.^18,2,15 The will of Ernest was proved on 15 March 1922 in London to Henry Thomas Ross Comyn a motor engineer. His effects were valued at £2468 7s 3d.¹⁵

     Elizabeth Fletcher was born in 1846 in London, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Fletcher. She married Ernest Vincent Greathead, son of James Thomas Greathead and Ann Astle, on 25 April 1887 in Holy Innocents Church, Hornsey, London, England, Ernest Vincent age 32 married Elizabeth Fletcher age 40 after banns by Robert Walter Powell (Vicar) witnessed by father James, Eugene Charles Greathead, Albert N Adams, Thomas Ross Comyn and Jane Smight.^2,3 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Maybury, 27 London Road, Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Ernest Vincent Greathead.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Maybury, Nelson Road, West Clacton, Essex, England, she was listed as the wife of Ernest Vincent Greathead.⁵ Elizabeth died on 15 August 1916 in Maybury, Nelson Road, Clacton on Sea, Essex, England.^6,7 The will of Elizabeth was proved on 2 September 1916 in London to her husband Ernest Vincent Greathead a retired bank cashier. Her effects were valued at £1584 1s 3d.⁶