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     James Edward Sellex was born in 1877 in Portsea, Hampshire, England.² He married Anne Smith, daughter of Charles Edward Smith and Elizabeth Leng, in 1911 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.³ James died in 1957 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁴

     William Herne married Jane Bennie.¹

     May Dean was born on 12 May 1915 in Salford, Lancashire, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Hugh Dean. She married William Greathead, son of Robert Greathead and Emily Gertrude Greer, on 16 April 1938 in St Bartholemew, Salford, Lancashire, England, William was a a waterproof marker and lived at 17 Priscilla Street, Salford.^5,6 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register May was listed as living at 10 Thorn Grove, Manchester, Lancashire, England, with her husband William. William was a stoker, no mention of their baby Brian?⁷ Her husband William died on 26 January 1978 in 31 Melland Road, Manchester, Lancashire, England, aged 63.^8,9 May died on 30 October 2013 in Guide Lane Nursing Home, Audenshaw, Manchester, Lancashire, England, aged 98 her death was reported in Manchester evening news of 8 November 2013.^10,11,12 Her body was cremated on 11 November 2013 in Dukinfield Crematorium, Hall Geen Road, Dukinfield, Cheshire, England, the family suggested the wearing of poppies would be appreciated.^11,10 Her estate was probated on 5 February 2014 in Manchester.¹³

     Melvin Joseph Greathead was born in 1947 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Greathead and May Dean. Melvin died in 1947 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.³ Melvin was buried on 5 May 1947 in Southern Cemetery, Manchester, Lancashire, England, in grave V Church of England number 1863 with Robert Greathead and Emily Gertrude Whisker.⁴

     Brian William Greathead was born in 1939 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.³ He was the son of William Greathead and May Dean. He married Elizabeth A Crowhurst in 1960 in Brookfield Church, Hyde Road, Gorton, Lancashire, England.^4,5 Brian died on 6 February 2014 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.^6,7 The will of Brian was proved on 12 March 2014 in Liverpool.⁶

     Eric J Kennelly married Louise Blanche Greathead, daughter of Thelma Grace Greathead, in 1970 in Chatham, Kent, England.¹ Eric died about 1997.²

     Cyril Spencer Greathead was born on 27 February 1927 in Sedgley, Staffordshire, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of George Greathead and Annie Purcell. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Cyril Spencer Greathead was listed as living at 11 Market Place, Tipton, Staffordshire, England, with his parents.⁵ He married Betty Bassett in 1953 in Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England.⁶ Cyril died in June 2009 in Gateshead, Durham, England, aged 82.⁷

     George Greathead was born on 26 October 1889 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of John Cartwright Greathead and Hannah Nicholls. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 Pale Street, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Cartwright Greathead.⁶ George attended Tudor Primary School in Upper Gornal from 2 November 1896 until 11 September 1903 with very good attendance. His home address was 17 Pale Street.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 17 Pale Street, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Cartwright Greathead.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 17 Pale Street, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Cartwright Greathead Hannah was a domestic servant.⁹ He married Annie Purcell, daughter of Robert Purcell and Clara Taylor, in 1911 in Ruiton United Reformed Church, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England.^10,11 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 33 Burton Road, Coseley, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son in law of Robert Purcell George was a books salesman working for Messrs Craddock Brothers.¹² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register George was listed as living at 11 Market Place, Tipton, Staffordshire, England, with his wife Annie. And their son Cyril. George was a boot shop Manager.¹³ George died in 1967 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.¹⁴

     Annie Purcell was born on 6 April 1892 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Purcell and Clara Taylor. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 33 Burton Road, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Robert Purcell Annie was a drapers assistant.² She married George Greathead, son of John Cartwright Greathead and Hannah Nicholls, in 1911 in Ruiton United Reformed Church, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England.^3,4 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 33 Burton Road, Coseley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Robert Purcell Robert was a mechanical engineer working for J & C Holcrofts, the iron works in Tipton living with his wife, children and grandchildren.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Annie was listed as living at 11 Market Place, Tipton, Staffordshire, England, with her husband George. And their son Cyril. George was a boot shop Manager.⁶ Her husband George died on 1967 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.⁷ Annie died in October 1988 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England, aged 96.^8,9

     Dora May Greathead was born on 20 January 1912 in Sedgley, Staffordshire, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of George Greathead and Annie Purcell. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 33 Burton Road, Coseley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Robert Purcell.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Dora was listed as living at 34 Wood Lane, Aldridge, Staffordshire, England, with four other people in the Partridge household.⁵ She married Samuel Ralph in 1944 in Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England.⁶ Dora died in 1983 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England.⁷

     George Cartwright Greathead was born on 10 October 1914 in Sedgley, Staffordshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of George Greathead and Annie Purcell. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 33 Burton Road, Coseley, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the grandson of Robert Purcell.³ He married Florence Emily Jones in 1938 in Methodist Church, Spills Meadow, Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^4,5 His wife Florence died on September 1984 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England, aged 69.^6,7 He married Edith Taylor in July 1992 in Methodist Church, Spills Meadow, Upper Gornal, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England.^8,9 His wife Edith died on 15 August 1998 in 7 Moden Close, Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, aged 73.^10,11 George died in September 2004 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England, aged 89.¹²

     Samuel Ralph married Dora May Greathead, daughter of George Greathead and Annie Purcell, in 1944 in Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England.¹

     Florence Emily Jones was born on 12 October 1914.¹ She married George Cartwright Greathead, son of George Greathead and Annie Purcell, in 1938 in Methodist Church, Spills Meadow, Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^2,3 Florence died in September 1984 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England, aged 69.^4,5

     Martin Greathead was born in 1946 in Sedgley, Staffordshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of George Cartwright Greathead and Florence Emily Jones. Martin died in 1946 in Sedgley, Staffordshire, England.^3,4

     Jane Bennie married William Herne.¹