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     Georgina Probin was born on 3 February 1869 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of George Probin.⁴ She married William George Greathead, son of William Greathead and Sushannah Court, on 16 September 1900 in St George, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read . William was a strip caster and a widower living at 3/4 Buckingham Street and Georgina lived at 52 South Street. The ceremony was witnessed by Albert Greathead and Florence Greathead who were two of William's siblings. William's father was William Greathead a printer and Georgeina's father George Probin was a gun maker but was listed as deceased.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of William George Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Court 11 No 6 Hospital Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William George Greathead Georgina was a charwoman.⁷ Georgina was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 6, Bk 545, Hospital Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Georgina was a charwoman working in the Alms houses hospital living with her daughter Lily and her future husband as a boarder.⁸ On 28 September 1939 in the National Register Georgina was listed as living at 26 Lenches Trust Alms Houses, Hospital Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as a pensioner and widowed.⁹ In 1950 Frank and Lilian Baxter (née Worrallo) were living with Lilian's parents William and Thomas Worrallo at 39 Kimble Grove in Erdington. Lilian's grandma Georgina Greathead was also in the household.¹⁰ Georgina died in 1952 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹¹ Georgina was buried in February 1952 in Witton Cemetery, Moor Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹²

     Florence May Greathead was born in 1888 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of William George Greathead and Lavinia Maud James. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 6 Park Lane, Court 10, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William George Greathead.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 26 Court, 2 Brearley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William George Greathead.⁵ She married Charles Henry Gray, son of Frederick Gray, on 3 March 1907 in St George, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. Charles was a caster and Florence a Machinist. They both gave 11 Ct 14 Ho St George's Street. The ceremony was witnessed by C H Stephenson and May Ward.^6,7 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Court 11 No 6 Hospital Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William George Greathead Florrie was a machine feeder, her son was also living in the household, I do not know where her husband was staying.⁸ Her husband Charles died on 1913 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁹ She married Edward Smith, son of Isaac Smith and Elizabeth ..., on 26 October 1913 in St Nicolas, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, after banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William George Greathead and Maud Greathead. Both Edward and Florence gave their address as 1Back 6 Lower Terrace South. Edward was a carter.^10,11 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 95 Lower Tower Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Smith.¹² Florence died in 1958 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹³

     Arthur Percival Jones was born on 16 August 1914 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.¹ He married Margaret Ellen Banthorp, daughter of William Henry Banthorp and Amelia Hannah Baker, in September 1939.² He was a Bomber Command pilot in WWII and a prisoner of war from Jan 1944 to May 1945.¹ Arthur died on 19 November 1987 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia, aged 73.¹

     Robert Jefferson was born about 1867 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹ He married Jane Anna Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Jane Ann Hogg, in 1894 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, She married either John Skipp or Robert Jefferson.² Robert was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 30 Bickersketh Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, Robert was a railway engine driver.³ Robert was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 30 Bickersteth Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, Robert was a railway engine driver living with his wife and two daughters in their four roomed home. The household also contained a boarder Percy Simpkin who was a railway shunter.⁴ Robert died in 1924 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.⁵

     Ada Metcalfe was born on 12 September 1884 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Metcalfe. She married Arthur Greathead, son of Ellen Mary Greathead, on 25 August 1906 in The Chapel of St Paulinus Brough Hall, Brough, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Note father declared as John - grandfather. Arthur did not know who his father was.^1,3
In the census of 2 April 1911 in 26 Ardwick Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Arthur Greathead.⁴ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 26 Ardwick Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Arthur Greathead.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ada was listed as living at 94 New Hall Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, with her husband Arthur. With their children Jack, Evelyn, Beatrice and Arthur. Arthur was a brewery loadener.⁶ Her husband Arthur died on 26 March 1964 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, aged 80 from Myocardial Infarction, generalised arterio Sclerosis and Senility.^1,7,8 Ada died on 21 December 1970 in 94 New Mills Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, aged 86.^1,9,10,11 Ada was buried on 24 December 1970 in Burnley Cemetery, Burnley, Lancashire, England, in grave A18838 with her son Herbert and son Arthur. Her son Jack (John) joined them later. Her address was listed as New Hall Street.^12,13 Ada did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 13 May 1971 in Manchester. Her effects were valued at £1,986.¹⁰

     John Greathead was born on 18 September 1906 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 He was the son of Arthur Greathead and Ada Metcalfe. He was baptised on 26 September 1906 in St Paulinus, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, his parents were listed as Arthur Greathead and Ada Metcalf.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 26 Ardwick Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur Greathead.⁴ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 26 Ardwick Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur Greathead John was a weavers tenter working for B Thornber's Cotton manufacturers a tDanes House Milli Tenters were used to process woolen fabric. In the cleaning process, after squeezing excess water, the crumpled woollen cloth needed to be straightened and dried under tension or it would shrink. The wet cloth was stretched on a large wooden frame, a tenter, and left to dry.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John Greathead was listed as living at 94 New Hall Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, with his parents John was a cotton weaver.⁶ He married Mary Frances Longbottom in 1972 in Burnley Register Office, Burnley, Lancashire, England.^7,8 John died on 24 October 1975 in 5 Pembroke Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, aged 69.^9,10,1 John was buried on 28 October 1975 in Burnley Cemetery, Burnley, Lancashire, England, in grave A18838 with his parents and brother Herbert. His address was listed as Pembroke Street.^11,12 John did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 17 December 1975 in Liverpool. His effects were valued at £4,182.¹⁰

     Evelyn Greathead was born on 22 August 1907 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Arthur Greathead and Ada Metcalfe. She was baptised on 7 September 1907 in St Paulinus, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, her parents were listed as Arthur and Ada Greathead née Metcalf.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 26 Ardwick Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur Greathead.⁴ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 26 Ardwick Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur Greathead Evelyn was a weavers tenter working for B Thornber's Cotton manufacturers at Danes House Mill. Tenters were used to process woolen fabric. In the cleaning process, after squeezing excess water, the crumpled woolen cloth needed to be straightened and dried under tension or it would shrink. The wet cloth was stretched on a large wooden frame, a tenter, and left to dry.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Evelyn Greathead was listed as living at 94 New Hall Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, with her parents Evelyn was a cotton weaver.⁶ She married Frederick Hardman Woods in 1940 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England, the ceremony either took place in Lancaster Register Office or the Registrar attended.^7,8 Evelyn died on 19 March 1988 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, aged 80.¹

     Herbert Greathead was born in 1911 in Burnley, Lancashire, England.^2,3 He was the son of Arthur Greathead and Ada Metcalfe. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 26 Ardwick Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur Greathead.⁴ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 26 Ardwick Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur Greathead.⁵ Herbert died on 24 August 1927 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, from peritenitus from a burst appendix.^1,6,7 Herbert was buried on 27 August 1927 in Burnley Cemetery, Burnley, Lancashire, England, in grave A18838 his parents and brother Jack(John) joined him later. His address was listed as 5 Taylor Street.^8,9

     Beatrice Mary Greathead was born on 17 May 1914 in Burnley, Lancashire, England.^2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Arthur Greathead and Ada Metcalfe. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 26 Ardwick Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur Greathead.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Beatrice Mary Greathead was listed as living at 94 New Hall Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, with her parents Beatrice was a cotton weaver.⁷ She married John Thomas Sullivan in 1940 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, the ceremony either took place in Burnley Register Office or the Burnley Registrar attended.^8,9 Beatrice died on 13 January 1997 in Burnley, Lancashire, England, aged 82.^1,10

     Margaret Sullivan was the daughter of John Thomas Sullivan and Beatrice Mary Greathead.

     Arthur Greathead was born on 29 April 1924 in Burnley, Lancashire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Arthur Greathead and Ada Metcalfe. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Arthur Greathead was listed as living at 94 New Hall Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, with his parents.⁴ He married Mary Torkington, daughter of Samuel Torkington and Annie Murtagh, on 5 July 1952 in St Johns Roman Catholic Church, Ivy Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, The civil ceremony was conducted in the vestry after the religious ceremony in the church. Her father had died prior to the wedding, so she was given away by her uncle Joseph. Her rmother attended the wedding.^1,5,6 His wife Mary died on 16 August 2006 in 7 Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, England, aged 81.^1,7,8 The will of Mary was proved by Arthur Greathead her husband on 12 February 2007 in Manchester.⁷ Arthur died on 27 December 2017 in Nelson Manor Care Home, Burnley, Lancashire, England, aged 93.^9,10 The cortege assembled at Stott House Chapel of Rest on 10 January 2018 at 10.15am prior to a service at St John's, Ivy Street at 10.45am after which his body was cremated in Burnley Crematorium, Burnley, Lancashire, England.⁹ His estate was probated on 22 January 2018 in Manchester.¹¹

     Mary Torkington was born on 2 September 1924 in Burnley, Lancashire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Samuel Torkington and Annie Murtagh.⁴ She married Arthur Greathead, son of Arthur Greathead and Ada Metcalfe, on 5 July 1952 in St Johns Roman Catholic Church, Ivy Street, Burnley, Lancashire, England, The civil ceremony was conducted in the vestry after the religious ceremony in the church. Her father had died prior to the wedding, so she was given away by her uncle Joseph. Her rmother attended the wedding.^1,5,6 Mary died on 16 August 2006 in 7 Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, England, aged 81.^1,7,8 The will of Mary was proved on 12 February 2007 in Manchester to her husband Arthur.⁷

     Gerald Greathead was born on 28 August 1953 in Burnley, Lancashire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Arthur Greathead and Mary Torkington. He married Christine Diane Kneebone in July 1975 in Plymouth, Devon, England.^1,4 Gerald and Christine were divorced in 1976.¹ He married Angela Cernoculski in August 1985 in Bolton Register Office, Bolton, Lancashire, England, Angela was Gerald's second wife.^5,1,6,7

     Andrew Greathead was born on 11 January 1960 in Burnley, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Arthur Greathead and Mary Torkington. He married Claire Ann Healing on 7 September 2002 in Gloucestershire, England.^1,3