John Frederick Greathead

#6826, b. 13 June 1920, d. October 1997
Last Edited=3 Feb 2016
- Relationship
- 3rd great-grandson of Joseph Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 27 - Joseph Greathead
John Frederick Greathead was born on 13 June 1920 in Kingsnorth, Warwickshire, England.1,2,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Anna Hanson. In the census of 19 June 1921 in Bk 52 Sikver Street, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.4 John enlisted in Adelaide, South Australia on 1 April 1940, giving his next of kin as his father John. His service number was SX2199. He had scars on his right knee and a vaccination scar on his left arm. When he enlisted he was described as being five foot seven and half inches tall, with fair hair, blue eyes and with a fresh complexion. He gave his date of birth on his army record as 21 March 1920. He was discharged on 27 July 1940 as a Private in 2/3 Machine gun battalion.
He later on 28 July 1941 enlisted into the Royal Australian Navy with a service number S/7959. He gave 13 June 1920 as his date of birth. Daphne was his next of kin when he was discharged on 15 February 1946 as able seaman on HMAS Moresby.5,6 He married Daphne Maria Stutchbury, daughter of Robert Stutchbury and Emily ..., in 1945 in Annandale, New South Wales, Australia.7 His wife Daphne died on 16 November 1947 in Newtown, New South Wales, Australia, She was remembered a year after her death in the Sydney Morning Herald of Tuesday 16 November 1948
by her parents and siblings.8,9 He married Vera Florence Gallagher in 1950 in Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia.10 His wife Vera died on 19 April 1979 in Western Australia, Australia.11 John died in October 1997 in Dianella, Western Australia, Australia, aged 77 in hospital.12,13
He later on 28 July 1941 enlisted into the Royal Australian Navy with a service number S/7959. He gave 13 June 1920 as his date of birth. Daphne was his next of kin when he was discharged on 15 February 1946 as able seaman on HMAS Moresby.5,6 He married Daphne Maria Stutchbury, daughter of Robert Stutchbury and Emily ..., in 1945 in Annandale, New South Wales, Australia.7 His wife Daphne died on 16 November 1947 in Newtown, New South Wales, Australia, She was remembered a year after her death in the Sydney Morning Herald of Tuesday 16 November 1948
by her parents and siblings.8,9 He married Vera Florence Gallagher in 1950 in Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia.10 His wife Vera died on 19 April 1979 in Western Australia, Australia.11 John died in October 1997 in Dianella, Western Australia, Australia, aged 77 in hospital.12,13
Child of John Frederick Greathead and Daphne Maria Stutchbury
- Barry James Greathead14 b. 1946, d. 1982
Children of John Frederick Greathead and Vera Florence Gallagher
- Alec Greathead15 b. 1951, d. 1951
- Victoria Ruth Greathead
- Susanne Joy Greathead13
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1920/Q3 Kings North Volume 6d Page 2.
- [S89] E-mails between Thereza Newton and Jan Cooper from 8 December 2004.
- [S40000] Website http://naa.gov.au/the_collection/recordsearch.html
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_13774_0489.
- [S40000] Website http://naa.gov.au/collection/recordsearch/index.aspx
- [S40000] Website http://www.ww2roll.gov.au/script/veteran.asp
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 19499/1945.
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 23476/1947.
- [S40045] Newspapers The Sydney Morning Herald - Tuesday 16 November 1948.
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 2516/1950.
- [S40000] Website http://aeon.sro.wa.gov.au/Investigator/Details/…
- [S271] Emails between Kay Pittelkow and Jan Cooper from 13 August 2009 age 77.
- [S30278] E-mails between Vicki Foster née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 14 August 2013.
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.qld.gov.au/IndexSearch/queryEntry.m.
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 7265/1951.
Daphne Maria Stutchbury 
#6827, d. 16 November 1947
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 27 - Joseph Greathead
Daphne Maria Stutchbury was the daughter of Robert Stutchbury and Emily ...1 She married John Frederick Greathead, son of John Greathead and Anna Hanson, in 1945 in Annandale, New South Wales, Australia.2 Daphne died on 16 November 1947 in Newtown, New South Wales, Australia, She was remembered a year after her death in the Sydney Morning Herald of Tuesday 16 November 1948
by her parents and siblings.3,4
by her parents and siblings.3,4
Child of Daphne Maria Stutchbury and John Frederick Greathead
- Barry James Greathead b. 1946, d. 1982
Sources of Information
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Daughters death.
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 19499/1945.
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 23476/1947.
- [S40045] Newspapers The Sydney Morning Herald - Tuesday 16 November 1948.
Vera Florence Gallagher1,2 
#6828, b. about 1915, d. 19 April 1979
Last Edited=1 Aug 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 27 - Joseph Greathead
Vera Florence Gallagher was born about 1915.3 She married John Frederick Greathead, son of John Greathead and Anna Hanson, in 1950 in Canterbury, New South Wales, Australia.1 Vera died on 19 April 1979 in Western Australia, Australia.4 Vera was buried on 23 April 1979 in Kalgoorlie Cemetery, Memorial Drive, West Lamington, Western Australia, Australia.5
Children of Vera Florence Gallagher and John Frederick Greathead
- Alec Greathead6 b. 1951, d. 1951
- Victoria Ruth Greathead
- Susanne Joy Greathead2
Sources of Information
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 2516/1950.
- [S30278] E-mails between Vicki Foster née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 14 August 2013.
- [S40000] Website Australian BMD.
- [S40000] Website http://aeon.sro.wa.gov.au/Investigator/Details/…
- [S40000] Website www.outbackfamilyhistory.com.au.
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 7265/1951.
Alec Greathead1,2 
#6829, b. 1951, d. 1951
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 4th great-grandson of Joseph Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 27 - Joseph Greathead
Alec Greathead was born in 1951 in Australia sadly he only lived a few hours.3,2 Alec died in 1951 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.1 He was the son of John Frederick Greathead and Vera Florence Gallagher.1
Robert Stutchbury1 
#6830
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Child of Robert Stutchbury and Emily ...
- Daphne Maria Stutchbury+1 d. 16 Nov 1947
Sources of Information
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Daughters death.
Emily ...1 
#6831
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Child of Emily ... and Robert Stutchbury
- Daphne Maria Stutchbury+ d. 16 Nov 1947
Sources of Information
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - daughters death.
Norman Alderson Greathead1 
#6832, b. 1907, d. 20 July 1945
Last Edited=11 Jan 2017
- Relationship
- 7th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
Norman Alderson Greathead was born in 1907 in Stockton, New South Wales, Australia.2 He was the son of John Greathead and Mary Jane Alderson.1 He married Iris Powell in 1931 in Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia.3 Norman was buried on 20 July 1945 in Sandgate C of E Old Section, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.2 Norman died on 20 July 1945 in Mayfield, New South Wales, Australia.1,2,4 The will of Norman was proved on 8 January 1946 to his widow Iris Greathead the sole Executrix. The estate was sworn at £2,652 15s 3d.4
Sources of Information
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 18377/1945.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Australia, Cemetery Inscriptions, Sydney Branch Genealogical Library, 1800-1960.
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 4955/1931.
- [S40000] Website Find my past - NSW Wills.
Iris Powell1 
#6833, b. about 1911, d. 2008
Last Edited=3 Jul 2021
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
Iris Powell was born about 1911.2 She married Norman Alderson Greathead, son of John Greathead and Mary Jane Alderson, in 1931 in Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia.1 Her husband Norman died on 20 July 1945 in Mayfield, New South Wales, Australia.3,4,5 Iris died in 2008 in Australia.2 She was described as late of Garden Suburb Nursing Home, formerly of Mayfield.2
Sources of Information
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 4955/1931.
- [S40000] Website http://www.ryersonindex.org/
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 18377/1945.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Australia, Cemetery Inscriptions, Sydney Branch Genealogical Library, 1800-1960.
- [S40000] Website Find my past - NSW Wills.
Jack Gordon Greathead 
#6834, b. 6 November 1921, d. 19 June 1996
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 3rd great-grandson of George Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
Jack Gordon Greathead was born on 6 November 1921 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, It is understood Jack was born at the back of the grocery shop Darling Street, Balmain.1,2 He was the son of Aubrey Leonard Greathead and Ivy Gordon. Jack enlisted on 15 October 1941 into the Australian Army in Randwick, New South Wales. His service number was N223186. His next of in was listed as Alan Greathead. It is recorded that he appeared before a Court Marshal when he was in the Darin Details Depot of the Australian Military Forces on 18 January 1943. He was discharged on 24 June 1946 as a Private. His last posting was in the Australian Light Aid Detachment 292.1,3 He married Joan Florence Stephenson in 1948 in Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.4 Jack died on 19 June 1996 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, aged 74 Jack is described as late of Bondi.5 His body was cremated on 24 June 1996 in Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, Matraville, New South Wales, Australia.2
Children of Jack Gordon Greathead and Joan Florence Stephenson
Sources of Information
- [S40000] Website http://naa.gov.au/the_collection/recordsearch.html
- [S20814] Emails between Michelle J McNeill Greathead and Jan Cooper from 17 July 2014.
- [S40000] Website http://www.ww2roll.gov.au
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 5171/1948.
- [S40000] Website www.rootsweb.com - Sydney Mornng Herald 21 June 1996.
- [S40000] Website www.obituary.com.au - Mother.
- [S28715] E-mails between Levi John Greathead and Jan Cooper from 16 July 2012.
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 10612/1960.
Joan Florence Stephenson1 
#6835, b. 17 May 1925, d. 24 July 2007
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
Joan Florence Stephenson was born on 17 May 1925 in Waverley War Memorial Hospital, 125 Birrell Street, Waverley, New South Wales, Australia, she was the daughter of Harry Oxley Stephenson and Amanda Lillian Ball.2,3 She married Jack Gordon Greathead, son of Aubrey Leonard Greathead and Ivy Gordon, in 1948 in Randwick, New South Wales, Australia.1 Her husband Jack died on 19 June 1996 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, aged 74 Jack is described as late of Bondi.4 Joan died on 24 July 2007 in Sacred Heart Hospice, Paddington, New South Wales, Australia, aged 82 Mother of Sandy, Michelle, Phillip and Peter (dec.) Grandmother of Adam, Shannon, Jessica and Shelly. Great gran to Ayden, Hannah and Kyla.2,3 Her body was cremated on 27 July 2007 in Eastern Suburbs Crematorium, Matraville, New South Wales, Australia, following a service at 1pm in St Marys Anglican Church, Birrell Street, Waverley. This will be followed by a celebration of Joans life at the Bondi Bowling Club.2,3 Service was conducted at Macquarie Park Cemetery and Crematorium for
Joan on the 1 August 2007.5
Joan on the 1 August 2007.5
Children of Joan Florence Stephenson and Jack Gordon Greathead
- Sandra Gail Greathead6
- Phillip John Greathead6
- Michelle Joan Greathead6
- Peter John Greathead7 b. 8 Jun 1960, d. 8 Jun 1960
Sources of Information
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 5171/1948.
- [S40000] Website www.obituary.com.au.
- [S20814] Emails between Michelle J McNeill Greathead and Jan Cooper from 17 July 2014.
- [S40000] Website www.rootsweb.com - Sydney Mornng Herald 21 June 1996.
- [S40000] Website www.maccem.com.au/.
- [S40000] Website www.obituary.com.au - Mother.
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 10612/1960.
Peter John Greathead1,2 
#6836, b. 8 June 1960, d. 8 June 1960
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 4th great-grandson of George Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
Peter John Greathead was born on 8 June 1960 in Waverley War Memorial Hospital, 125 Birrell Street, Waverley, New South Wales, Australia.2 Peter died on 8 June 1960 in Waverley War Memorial Hospital, 125 Birrell Street, Waverley, New South Wales, Australia.1,2 He was the son of Jack Gordon Greathead and Joan Florence Stephenson.1
Stanley Latty1
#6837
Last Edited=7 May 2006
Stanley Latty married Bessie Annie Hatton, daughter of Thomas Hatton and Elizabeth McGovern, in 1922 in Chatswood, New South Wales, Australia.1
Sources of Information
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 2299/1922.
James Greathead
#6838
Last Edited=7 May 2006
Child of James Greathead and Kathleen Jean Ash
- David Greathead2 d. 1973
Kathleen Jean Ash1
#6839
Last Edited=7 May 2006
Child of Kathleen Jean Ash and James Greathead
- David Greathead2 d. 1973
David Greathead1
#6840, d. 1973
Last Edited=7 May 2006
David Greathead was the son of James Greathead and Kathleen Jean Ash.1 David died in 1973 in Albury, New South Wales, Australia.1
Sources of Information
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.nsw.gov.au - Registration number 57507/1973.
Sarah Dowswell 
#6841, b. 1867, d. 1933
Last Edited=13 Mar 2021
- Relationship
- 2nd great-granddaughter of William Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26 - William Greathead
Sarah Dowswell was born in 1867 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1 She was the daughter of Joseph Dowswell and Ann Greathead. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 10 Cooper Cottages, Cherry Lane, Aston, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell.2 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 166 Inkerman Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell Sarah was a scholar.3 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Florence Place, Kelynge Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell Sarah was a laundress.4 She married Thomas Moore Palmer on 20 September 1896 in St James the Less, Ashtead, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Joseph Harding and Mary Ann Adams. Thomas was a labourer, his father Francis Palmer had worked as a bootmaker but was deceased. Sarah's father Joseph Dowswell was a labourer.5 Sarah died in 1933 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.6
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1867/Q4 Aston Volume 6d Page 284 - mother Greathead.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 3140 Folio 116 Page 28.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 3028 Folio 118 Page 32.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2414 Folio 40 Page 3.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Birmingham, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1937.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1933/Q3 Birmingham Volume 6d Page 323 age 64.
Ann Dowswell1 
#6842, b. 1872
Last Edited=13 Mar 2021
- Relationship
- 2nd great-granddaughter of William Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26 - William Greathead
Ann Dowswell was born in 1872 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.2 She was the daughter of Joseph Dowswell and Ann Greathead.1 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 166 Inkerman Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell Ann was a scholar.3
Joseph Dowswell1 
#6843, b. 1876
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 2nd great-grandson of William Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26 - William Greathead
Joseph Dowswell was born in 1876 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1,2 He was the son of Joseph Dowswell and Ann Greathead.1 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 166 Inkerman Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Dowswell Joseph was a scholar.3 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Florence Place, Kelynge Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Dowswell Joseph was a hayband trusser.4
Sources of Information
Eliza Ann Dowswell1 
#6844, b. 1878
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 2nd great-granddaughter of William Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26 - William Greathead
Eliza Ann Dowswell was born in 1878 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Dowswell and Ann Greathead.1 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 166 Inkerman Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell.3 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Florence Place, Kelynge Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell Eliza was a scholar.4
Sources of Information
Hannah Dowswell1 
#6845, b. 1 July 1880, d. 1957
Last Edited=13 Mar 2021
- Relationship
- 2nd great-granddaughter of William Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26 - William Greathead
Hannah Dowswell was born on 1 July 1880 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.2 She was the daughter of Joseph Dowswell and Ann Greathead.1 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 166 Inkerman Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell.3 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Florence Place, Kelynge Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell Hannah was a scholar.4 She married William Ollerenshaw in 1901 in Aston, Warwickshire, England.5 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 43 Miles Street, Birmingham, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of William Ollerenshaw.6 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Hannah was listed as living at 2 Fernley Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her husband William. William was a builders labourer.7 Hannah died in 1957 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.8
Children of Hannah Dowswell and William Ollerenshaw
- Hannah Elizabeth Ollerenshaw+ b. 29 Nov 1901, d. 21 Aug 1988
- William Ollerenshaw+ b. 17 Sep 1903, d. 1982
- Gertrude Ollerenshaw+ b. 22 Jul 1905, d. Jul 1988
- Frank Ollerenshaw b. 1908
- John Ollerenshaw b. 1910, d. 1911
- Arthur Ollerenshaw b. 24 Dec 1916
- James Ollerenshaw b. 16 Jul 1919
- Irene Fanny Ollerenshaw b. 4 Dec 1920, d. 1981
- Beatrice M Ollerenshaw b. 10 Sep 1924
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1880/3 Aston Volume 6d Page 323.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 3028 Folio 118 Page 32.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2414 Folio 40 Page 3.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1901/Q3 Aston Volume 6d Page 724.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 rg14_18191_0025_03-1.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past tna_r39_5582_5582h_008.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1957/Q3 Birmingham Volume 9c Page 332 age 77.
Betsey Dowswell1 
#6846, b. 1882
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 2nd great-granddaughter of William Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26 - William Greathead
Betsey Dowswell was also known by the name of Rebecca.1 She was born in 1882 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Dowswell and Ann Greathead.1 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Florence Place, Kelynge Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Dowswell Betsey was a scholar.3
John Dowswell1 
#6847, b. 1885
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 2nd great-grandson of William Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26 - William Greathead
John Dowswell was born in 1885 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.1,2 He was the son of Joseph Dowswell and Ann Greathead.1 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 4 Florence Place, Kelynge Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Dowswell.3
Lorna May Bullock1
#6850, b. 21 December 1908, d. 25 March 1909
Last Edited=5 May 2020
Lorna May Bullock was born on 21 December 1908 in Seaton Hospital, York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, her father was a transit man.1,2 She was the daughter of Arthur Gordon Bullock and Almira Evangelina Armstrong.1 Lorna died on 25 March 1909 in 94 Montrose Avenue, York, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, just three months old from convulsions.1,3