Anne Sophia Greathead1 
#5551, b. 31 December 1864, d. 1865
Last Edited=4 Nov 2016
- Relationship
- 5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Anne Sophia Greathead was born on 31 December 1864 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Esther Martin. She was baptised on 7 January 1865 in Middlesbrough Circuit, Weslyan Methodist, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.2 Anne died in 1865 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.4
Sources of Information
- [S40010] Family History Resource File - Vital Records Index - British Isles/Australia CD.
- [S40010] Family History Resource File - Vital Records Index - British Isles/Australia CD FHL Film 1546295.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1865/Q1 Stockton Volume 10a Page 47.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1865/Q3 Stockton Volume 10a Page 26.
William Milner1,2 
#5552, b. about 1742
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
William Milner was born about 1742 in Lowthorpe, Yorkshire, England, William was the son of William and Elizabeth Milner.3,2 He married Mary Smith on 14 August 1779 in Lowthorpe, Yorkshire, England.2,4
Child of William Milner and Mary Smith
- Martha Milner+ b. 12 Oct 1795, d. 7 Dec 1880
Sources of Information
- [S40010] Family History Resource File - Vital Records Index - British Isles/Australia CD.
- [S7692] E-mails between Ann Shuttleworth and Jan Cooper from 11 November 2000.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Patron ordinance submission sheets, 1969-1991 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society Film 0884708.
Mary Smith1,2 
#5553
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Child of Mary Smith and William Milner
- Martha Milner+ b. 12 Oct 1795, d. 7 Dec 1880
Sources of Information
- [S40010] Family History Resource File - Vital Records Index - British Isles/Australia CD.
- [S7692] E-mails between Ann Shuttleworth and Jan Cooper from 11 November 2000.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Patron ordinance submission sheets, 1969-1991 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Genealogical Society Film 0884708.
Charles Lamb1 
#5554
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 4th cousin of Janet Susan Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S380] E-mails between George Lamb and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
Reginald Makepeace1

#5555, b. 8 April 1879, d. 22 July 1937
Last Edited=10 Sep 2022
- Relationship
- 1st cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- John Anderson
Reginald Makepeace was born on 8 April 1879 in England.2,3 He was the son of Peter Makepeace and Louisa Lamb. Reginald sailed on19 September 1902 aboard SS Oceanic leaving Liverpool. He was listed as a machinist, single and aged 23. Although his nationality was described as Great Britain he was listed as returning home.2 Elizabeth Curchin went over to New York travelling on the SS Baltic leaving Liverpool on 7 June 1905 for New York with 954 passengers on board. The Master of the ship was Edward J Smith. She arrived on 16 June 1905 to visit her nephew Reginald Makepeace in Drumison Avenue, Brooklyn, Cleveland, Ohio.4,5 He married Clara Laura Best.3 Reginald sailed aboard SS Bremen which had 125 passengers on board. He was listed as a machinist and gave his address as 97 Old Park Ridings, London SW1.2 His wife Clara died on 17 September 1935 aged 57.3 He married Sadie Heilman.3 Reginald died on 22 July 1937 aged 58.3
Child of Reginald Makepeace and Clara Laura Best
- Robert Makepeace3 b. 1916
Sources of Information
- [S380] E-mails between George Lamb and Jan Cooper from 7 February 2003.
- [S40000] Website www.findmypast.co.uk - passenger lists.
- [S20090] Emails between Margaret Duffy née Lamb and Jan Cooper from 31 December 2007.
- [S40018] Ellis Island records website.
- [S40000] Website www.findmypast.com - passengers lists.
George William Greathead1

#5556, b. 18 February 1910, d. 22 January 1982
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 4th 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
George William Greathead was born on 18 February 1910 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.2,3 He was the son of William Constantine Greathead and Edith Olive Ovendon. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 29 Ryan Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Constantine Greathead.4 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 52 Hill Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Constantine Greathead.5 He married Nora Basford in 1933 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.6 He was in the Army 1939-1945, then a Clerk in a Chemical works. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register George was listed as living at 52 Hill Street West, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, with his wife Nora. And their daughter Edith. George was Red Leader at the Shipyard.7 His wife Nora died on 3 January 1974 in 80 Camden Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, aged 60.8,9 George died on 22 January 1982 in 80 Camden Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, aged 71.1,10,11 The will of George was proved on 23 March 1982 in Newcastle upon Tyne. His effects were valued at £14,469.11
Children of George William Greathead and Nora Basford
- Edith Pamela Greathead+ b. 3 May 1934, d. 25 Mar 2019
- Maureen Denise Greathead
- Michael Greathead+ b. 1943, d. 2016
- Robin Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S5561] Emails between Thelma Richardson née Hill and Jan Cooper from 2 April 2003.
- [S5181] Letters between Norman Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003 (Norman thought 1911).
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1910/Q1 Stockton Volume 10a Page 91.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 29573 RG78 Piece 1717A Registration district 544 sub district 1 enumeration district 1 enumeration district 27 schedule number 276.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_24300_0687.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1933/Q2 Stockton Volume 10a Page 149.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2813C/020/30.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1974/Q2 C Cleveland Volume 3 Page 1997.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office 742214662F.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1982/Q1 C Cleveland Volume 3 Page 2582.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office 822401045E.
Joseph William Crane1 
#5558, b. 17 November 1912, d. 1974
Last Edited=19 Jan 2023
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Joseph William Crane was born on 17 November 1912 in South Shields, Durham, England.2 He was the son of John James Crane and Sarah Elizabeth Scottow. He married Doris Crowe in 1933 in South Shields, Durham, England.3 Joseph was a gunner during WW2 in 95 Battery 48 Light ant aircraft regiment, royal artillary service number 859344 and was sadly taken prisoner during the war and spent 5 years in a Japanese POW camp.4 He married Grace Greathead, daughter of William Constantine Greathead and Edith Olive Ovendon, in 1949 in Worth Valley, Yorkshire, England, Joseph met Grace at her brother Norman's wedding. He was living at Alma Street, Mytholmes, Haworth, Keithley, W Yorkshire.5,1,6,4 Joseph died in 1974 in Keighley, Yorkshire, England.7
Child of Joseph William Crane and Doris Crowe
- Iris Crane+ b. 1934, d. 28 Jan 2016
Children of Joseph William Crane and Grace Greathead
- Marsden Crane
- Miriam Crane b. 1950, d. 1950
- Raymond Crane
Sources of Information
- [S5561] Emails between Thelma Richardson née Hill and Jan Cooper from 2 April 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1912/Q4 S Shields Volume 1a Page 1757 - mother Scotton.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1933/Q4 South Shields Volume 10a Page 638.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - UK, World War II Allied Prisoners of War, 1939-1945.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1949/Q4 Worth ValleyVolume 2c Page 98.
- [S5181] Letters between Norman Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1974/Q2 Keighley Volume 4 Page 0679 age 61.
Lily Harding1 
#5566, b. 1883
Last Edited=8 Mar 2023
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Lily Harding was born in 1883 in South Shields, Durham, England.2,3 She was the daughter of Frederick J Harding and Annie Ovenden.2 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 98 Elizabeth Street, South Shields, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Frederick J Harding.4 She married George Greathead, son of Edward Greathead and Mary Owens, on 19 August 1903 in St Michael and All Angels, South Westoe, Durham, England, Lily and George's families lived next door to each other in 1901.5,1,6,7 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 51 Waynam Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead.8 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 7 Rothsay Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead.9 Her husband George died on 1935 in Thorne, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England.10 She married Thomas W Robson in 1937 in Thorne Register Office, Thorne, Yorkshire, England.11,12
Children of Lily Harding and George Greathead
- Edward Greathead+ b. 28 Jan 1907, d. 1990
- Lilian Greathead2 b. 1909, d. Aug 2000
- Rhoda Greathead+ b. 26 Nov 1910, d. 1982
- George Greathead+ b. 7 Jan 1913, d. May 1991
- Rosalind Greathead b. 1914
- Irene Greathead b. 22 Feb 1916
- William Greathead+ b. 30 Mar 1918, d. 13 Apr 1993
- Sydney A Greathead b. 1921, d. 1923
- Bell M Greathead+ b. 7 Jun 1927
Sources of Information
- [S5163] Emails between George Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1883/Q1 South Shields Volume 10a Page 707.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4732 Folio 126 Page 42.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1903/Q3 Volume 10a Page 1237.
- [S40000] Website http://www.southtyneside.info/communitysupport/register/…
- [S40000] Website www.findmypast.com - parish record collection, marriages.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 find my past.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_24910_0221.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1935/Q4 Thorne Volume 9c Pge 898.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1937/Q1 Thorne Volume 9c Page 1782.
- [S40000] Website www.yorkshirebmd.org.uk - TH/17/163.
Frederick J Harding1 
#5567, b. about 1848
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Frederick J Harding was born about 1848 in Dover, Kent, England.2 He married Annie Ovenden in 1866 in Dover, Kent, England, Frederick and Annie had seven daughters and three sons.3,4 Frederick was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 98 Elizabeth Street, South Shields, Durham, England, Frederick was a bricklayers labourer, William Lawson was boarding with the family. He was aged 24 and working as a joiner.5
Children of Frederick J Harding and Annie Ovenden
- Lucy Harding3 b. 1877
- Lily Harding+ b. 1883
- Caroline Harding2 b. 1885
- Albert Edward Harding2 b. 1887
Sources of Information
- [S46001] General Register Office, Information taken from Marriage certificate of daughter.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S276] E-mails between Dave Hullett and Jan Cooper from 30 September 2009.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1866/Q4 Dover Volume 2a Page 1574.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4732 Folio 126 Page 42.
Rhoda Greathead1

#5568, b. 26 November 1910, d. 1982
Last Edited=16 Nov 2018
- Relationships
- 6th 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
Rhoda Greathead was born on 26 November 1910 in Sunderland, Durham, England.2 She was the daughter of George Greathead and Lily Harding. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 51 Waynam Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead.3 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 7 Rothsay Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead.4 She married Robert Connor in 1930 in St Lawrence, Hatfield, Yorkshire, England.5,6 There is a delightful photograph of Rhoda and her first two children Rhoda and Robert.
On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Rhoda was listed as living at 15 Norwood Road, Thorne, Yorkshire, England, with her husband Robert. Robert was a coal hewer.7 Rhoda died in 1982 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England.8

Children of Rhoda Greathead and Robert Connor
- Rhoda Greathead Connor b. 1931
- Robert Connor+ b. 14 Jan 1934
- Rita Connor b. 1935
Sources of Information
- [S5163] Emails between George Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1911/Q1 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 741.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 find my past.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_24910_0221.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1930/Q2 Thorne Volume 9c Page 2058.
- [S40000] Website www.yorkshirebmd.org.uk - CE48/110/39.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/3822L/008.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1982/Q2 Doncaster Volume 3 Page 0444 age 71.
Rosalind Greathead1

#5569, b. 1914
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-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Rosalind Greathead was born in 1914 in South Shields, Durham, England.2 She was the daughter of George Greathead and Lily Harding. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 7 Rothsay Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead.3 She married Jack Cheadle in 1934 in St Lawrence, Hatfield, Yorkshire, England.4,5
Sources of Information
- [S5163] Emails between George Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1914/Q3 South Shields Volume 10a Page 1911.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_24910_0221.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1934/Q1 Thorne Volume 9c Page 1437.
- [S40000] Website www.yorkshirebmd.org.uk - CE48/110/148.
William Greathead1

#5570, b. 30 March 1918, d. 13 April 1993
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
William Greathead was born on 30 March 1918 in Sunderland, Durham, England.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 married Lily Mary Owens in 1941 in St Lawrence, Hatfield, Yorkshire, England.4,5 William died on 13 April 1993 in 4 Abbeyfield Road, Dunscroft, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, aged 75.6,7 The will of William was proved on 20 May 1993 in Leeds. His effects were described as not exceeding £125,000.8
Children of William Greathead and Lily Mary Owens
- Brian William Greathead+ b. 24 Sep 1942, d. 9 Jun 2001
- Sheila A Greathead b. 1950, d. 1950
Sources of Information
- [S5163] Emails between George Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1918/Q2 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 1245.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_24910_0221.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1941/Q2 Thorne Volume 9c Page 2617.
- [S40000] Website www.yorkshirebmd.org.uk - CE48/111/152.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - Doncaster April 1993 423 - 11A - 213 - 493.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office 93816064871P.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
Bell M Greathead1

#5571, b. 7 June 1927
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-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Bell M Greathead was born on 7 June 1927 in Thorne, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England.2,3 She was the daughter of George Greathead and Lily Harding. She married John Hamilton Fletcher on 3 April 1948 in St Mary's, Stainforth, Yorkshire, England.4,3,5 Her husband John died on 25 January 2009 aged 87.3
Children of Bell M Greathead and John Hamilton Fletcher
- Joan Fletcher3 b. 2 Jun 1950
- John Hamilton Fletcher b. 26 May 1956
- Michele Fletcher b. 26 Mar 1963
Sources of Information
- [S5163] Emails between George Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1927/Q3 Thorne Volume 9c Page 1413/5.
- [S26467] Emails between John Hamilton Fletcher and Jan Cooper from 28 January 2011.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1948/Q2 Don Valley Volume 2b Page 993.
- [S40000] Website www.yorkshirebmd.org.uk - CE53/120/242.
Irene Greathead1

#5572, b. 22 February 1916
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-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Irene Greathead was born on 22 February 1916 in Sunderland, Durham, England.2,3 She was the daughter of George Greathead and Lily Harding. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 7 Rothsay Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead.4 She married Wilfred Whitehead in 1936 in St Lawrence, Hatfield, Yorkshire, England.5,6
Sources of Information
- [S5163] Emails between George Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 March 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1916/Q1 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 1296.
- [S5] Jan's thoughts based on information from GRO or Parish record entries.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_24910_0221.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1936/Q2 Thorne Volume 9c Page 2382.
- [S40000] Website www.yorkshirebmd.org.uk - CE48/110/212.
Sydney A Greathead1

#5573, b. 1921, d. 1923
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
Sydney A Greathead was born in 1921 in Sunderland, Durham, England.2 He was the son of George Greathead and Lily Harding. Sydney died in 1923 in Sunderland, Durham, England.3
George Ovendon1 
#5574
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
George Ovendon was born in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.1 He married ... ... in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.1
Children of George Ovendon and ... ...
- Norman Ovendon
- Lillian Ovendon
- Leana Ovendon
- Edith Olive Ovendon+ b. 18 Feb 1889, d. 26 Feb 1969
Sources of Information
- [S5561] Emails between Thelma Richardson née Hill and Jan Cooper from 2 April 2003.