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     Joseph Wilkinson was born in 1860 in Longbenton, Northumberland, England.^1,2 He was the son of Robert Wilkinson and Mary Ewart.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Glebe Row, Bedlington, Northumberland, England, he was listed as the son of Robert Wilkinson Robert a coal miner lived with his wife Mary and their one month old son Joseph.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in The Square, Seaton Burn, Longbenton, Northumberland, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Wilkinson Joseph was a coal miner.⁴ He married Eliza Annie Greathead, daughter of Thomas Greathead and Mary Whittaker, in 1886 in Lanchester, Durham, England.⁵ Joseph was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Lennox Cottages, Longbenton, Northumberland, England, Joseph was a coal miner.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 15 Augusta Terrace, Dinnington, Northumberland, England, he was listed as the son of John Hodgson Joseph was a stone man working below ground.⁷ His wife Eliza died on 1900 in Tynemouth, Durham, England, possibly giving birth to a daughter who also died.⁸

     Elizabeth Wilbert was born about 1846 in East Also, Yorkshire, England.² She married Thomas Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Johnson, in 1889 in Auckland, Durham, England.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in The Alley, Witton Gilbert, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 5 Burn Place, Willington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 5 Burn Place, Willington Court, Willington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Greathead.⁶ Her husband Thomas died on 2 November 1913 in 5 Burn Place, Willington, Durham, England, Certificate states aged 80.^7,1 Elizabeth was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 5 Burn Place, Willington, Durham, England, Elizabeth was living with her step son John.⁸ She died in 1926.⁹

     Frederick Thomas was born on 18 July 1900.¹ He married Dorothy Gladys Greathead, daughter of James William Greathead and Leah Gertrude Cantrill, on 4 June 1927 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Frederick was listed as living at 102 Kemberton Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his wife Dorothy. Frederick was an engineer general labourer.⁴

     Elsie Jessie Greathead was born on 25 February 1893 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Frederick Thomas Greathead and Jessie Tarplee. She was baptised on 23 April 1893 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England, her father was a carpenter.^4,5 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Mill Lane, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Frederick Thomas Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Mill Lane, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Frederick Thomas Greathead Elise was a general servant with domestic duties.⁷ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 101 Wharfdale Road, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Frederick Thomas Greathead Elsie was a lacqueur in electrical fittings working for J H Jucker & Son who were electrical engineers in Kings Road Hay Mills in Birmingham.⁸ She married Edward Morris in 1931 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, There were no children from this marriage.^9,10 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Elsie was listed as living at 101 Wharfdale Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her husband Edward. Edward was a lighter up on GWR Locomotive.¹¹

     Margaret Greathead was born on 29 October 1937 in Easington, Durham, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Amy Johnson. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Margaret Greathead was listed as living at The Dene Farm Cottages, Seaham, Durham, England, with her parents.⁴ She married Geoffrey C Rowland in 1958 in Durham, England.⁵ Margaret and Geoffrey were divorced.⁶ She married John Robert Pearson on 29 July 1972 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁶ Her husband John died on 18 September 1997 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 59.^6,7 She died on 24 November 2002 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 65 Her ashes were scattered by her son Andrew over her spiritual home at Cole Hill farm.^6,8

     William Henry liddell was born in 1844 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, and was registered with the name of Liddell.¹ He was the son of Thomas Liddell and Elizabeth Greathead. William was baptised as illegitimate to a widow and given the name of Greathead. He may have adopted name of Chaytor later in life. However his death certificate states his surname was Greathead.² He was Onsetter at Colliery. William died on 12 June 1862 in Trimdon Colliery, Sedgefield, Durham, England, from rheumatic fever, heart diseases. The informant was Elizabeth Chaytor (nee Greathead.)³

     Stanley Burnett was born about 1917. He was the son of John Hassell Burnett. He married Nora Greathead, daughter of William Edward Greathead and Cicely Attle, on 17 April 1940 in Register Office, Durham, England, The ceremony was witnessed by George Greathead and Ruth Belton.² He was a Telegraph Linesman on 17 April 1940. Stanley and Nora had two poodles.³ Stanley and Nora emigrated to Australia in 1970's following the daughters who had emigrated earlier.⁴

     Robert Pounder was a colliery fireman.

     Annie Brownless was born in 1855 in Scorton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^2,1 She was the daughter of John Brownless and Ann Greathead. She married William Dixon. Annie died in 1945.¹

     Hannah Greathead was baptised on 4 April 1680 in Holy Trinity, The Lees, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Greathead and Ann Cookson.

     Ann Greathead was born about 1814 in Moulton, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Wiilliam Swetenham and Ann Greathead. She was baptised on 5 June 1814 in Middleton Tyas, Yorkshire, England, Baptism records states illegitimate daughter of Wiilliam Swetenham of Gailes or Gayles (5 miles NW of Richmond), farmer's son and Ann Greathead of Middleton, servant.GGrandmother of Susan.^3,4 She married John Brownless, son of John Brumless and Margaret Collinson, on 27 August 1842 in Middleton Tyas, Yorkshire, England.^1,5,6

     Michael John Greathead was born on 28 April 1933 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,1 He was the son of John Henry Greathead and Elsie Egginton. He married Gillian E Toddington in 1957 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, This was Michael's first marriage.³ Michael and Gillian were divorced.⁴ He married Diane Susan Wilkins on 2 April 1966 in Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England, This was Michael's second marriage.^1,5 Michael and Diane were divorced.⁴ Michael died on 18 October 2007 in 22 Briseham Road, Brixham, Devon, England, aged 74 from bronchopneumonia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. His death was certified by the Coroner after a post mortem without inquest.^4,6 His body was cremated on 31 October 2007 in Torquay Crematorium, Torquay, Devon, England, donations to RNLI were requested with whom he worked in later years.⁷

     John Henry Greathead was born on 21 January 1910 in 18 Bloxwich Road, Willenhall, Staffordshire, England.² He was the son of Isaac Greathead and Priscilla Bradley. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 20 Wellington Place, Wednesfield House, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of Isaac Greathead.³ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 3 Albert Place, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Isaac Greathead.⁴ He married Elsie Egginton in 1931 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.⁵ John was serving as a private in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps service number 5103757 and reported as missing in Greece. He was a prisoner at the German POW camp Stalag XVIIIA Wolfsberg during WW2. His POW number was 2650.^6,7 John and Elsie were divorced.⁸ It would seem that ten months after Robert was born the family was split up. Robert was adopted and June was taken into care at Dursley Gloucestershire where she remained until she was 11 years of age when she went to live with her Aunt Amy Johnson who then raised her.⁹ He married Dorothy Eileen Oliver, daughter of Frederick Greaves, on 13 December 1950 in Register Office, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, The marriage took place after a licence was issued. It was witnessed by W T Johns and G S Johns. Both John and Dorothy gave their address as 127 Montpellier Street, Cheltenham. John was a chef de Cuisine in a restaurant.^10,11 The marriage of John Henry Greathead and Dorothy Eileen Greathead was dissolved on 29 July 1954.⁸ He remarried Dorothy Eileen Greathead, daughter of Frederick Greaves, on 25 March 1959 in The Register Office, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, They were married for a second time after taking out a licence. J M Waddell and P A Goodhall witnessed the ceremony. Both gave their address as 127 Promenade, Gloucestershire. John was now a chef in a hotel.^12,13 John died in 1980 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.^1,14

     Elsie Egginton was born on 4 November 1909 in Aston, Warwickshire, England.^2,3 She married John Henry Greathead, son of Isaac Greathead and Priscilla Bradley, in 1931 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.⁴ Elsie and John were divorced.⁵ It would seem that ten months after Robert was born the family was split up. Robert was adopted and June was taken into care at Dursley Gloucestershire where she remained until she was 11 years of age when she went to live with her Aunt Amy Johnson who then raised her.⁶ She married George J Johnstone in 1969 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁷ Elsie died in July 1989 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 79.⁸

     Derek A Greathead died in 1941 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, It is believed Derek was born a twin and was being transported to another hospital when the ambulance took a direct hit from a bomb.^1,2 He was born in 1941 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.³ He was the son of John Henry Greathead and Elsie Egginton.

     John died in 1936 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.¹ He was born in 1936 in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England.^2,3 He was the son of John Henry Greathead and Elsie Egginton.

     John William Lawrence Elliott was born on 26 May 1930.^1,2 He married Jean Elsie Greathead, daughter of John Henry Greathead and Elsie Egginton, in 1950 in Folkestone, Kent, England, Elsie and William had two sons and four sisters before their marriage broke down.^3,4 John and Jean were divorced.⁴ John died in July 2001 in Dover, Kent, England, aged 71.⁵