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     Margaret Couzens married Andrew Black.

     Edward George Bell married Rosa Catherina Baumann.

     Her father, John Louis Baumann of Deptford England married Johanna Ermina de Moldrup in Cape Town in 1837. She also had a brother called Ove George Frederik Baumann.² Rosa Catherina Baumann married Edward George Bell.

     John Greathead was born in 1882.¹ He was the son of Thomas Johan Cornelius Greathead and Helena Rose Kannenmeyer. John died in 1894 in Richmond, Cape Colony, South Africa.^1,2,3

     ... Greathead was born in 1888 in Richmond, South Australia, Australia.^1,2,3 ... Greathead was the child of Thomas Johan Cornelius Greathead and Helena Rose Kannenmeyer.

     Esther Davenport Blair was born on 26 July 1881 in Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.¹ She was the daughter of William Blair and Esther Davenport. She married Arthur Milner Greathead, son of Samuel Greathead and Magdaline Henrietta Petronella Britz, on 30 March 1899 in Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.^1,2,3,4,5 Arthur and Esther appeared in 1909 in the Australian electoral rolls as living at 8 Ross Street, Richmond, Richmond North, Yarra, Victoria Arthur was a painter and Esther had home duties.⁶ Arthur, Esther and their two children Arthur and Esther appeared in the 1924 Australian electoral rolls of 1924 as living at 97 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, Victoria. Arthur was a labourer and his son a bootmaker and Esther and her daughter had home duties.⁶ Her husband Arthur died on 16 January 1929 in Collingwood, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, aged 58.^1,7,8,5 In the 1936 Australian Census Esther was living at 6 Arthur Street, Batman, Victoria with her children. Esther gave her occupation as home duties. Her daughter Adriana and Esther were machinists, and her sons Arthur, John and Samuel were bootmakers.⁹ Esther died on 8 August 1969 in Northcote, Victoria, Australia, aged 88.^1,2,10,11 Esther was buried in Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery, Coburg, Victoria, Australia, in the same plot as her husband Arthur plot 872.¹²

     William Blair was born about 1852.¹ He married Esther Davenport on 28 June 1879 in Tasmania, Australia.¹

     Esther Davenport was born about 1852.¹ She married William Blair on 28 June 1879 in Tasmania, Australia.¹

     Arthur William Greathead was born on 5 December 1899 in Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Arthur Milner Greathead and Esther Davenport Blair. Arthur, Esther and their two children Arthur and Esther appeared in the 1924 Australian electoral rolls of 1924 as living at 97 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, Victoria. Arthur was a labourer and his son a bootmaker and Esther and her daughter had home duties.⁶ He was listed in the 1936 Australian Census as living at 6 Arthur Street, Batman, Victoria with his mother and siblings and worked as a bootmaker.⁷ He married Amy Guthrie in 1942 in Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Arthur was a boot maker.^8,9,10,4 Arthur died on 29 December 1964 in Williamstown, Victoria, Australia, aged 65 he was sometimes listed as William Arthur and was a sole cutter.^1,11,12,13

     Esther Magdalene Ann Greathead was born on 31 October 1901 in Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Arthur Milner Greathead and Esther Davenport Blair. Arthur, Esther and their two children Arthur and Esther appeared in the 1924 Australian electoral rolls of 1924 as living at 97 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne, Victoria. Arthur was a labourer and his son a bootmaker and Esther and her daughter had home duties.⁵ She was listed in the 1936 Australian Census as living at 6 Arthur Street, Batman, Victoria with her mother and siblings and worked as a machinist.⁶ She married Ernest James Robinson in 1937 in Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.^7,8 It is understood that all Esther wanted was to reach her 100th birthday so she could get a telegram from the Queen, but unfortuntely she missed her 100th birthday by six months and 18 days. She also had the best memory that was ever witnessed of somebody her age, she could recall her early childhood, she was a truly remarkable lady. Unfortuntely Esther and her sister Jean who resided together in Butter Street, Regent, Victoria had a carer calling in who was not looking after them properly and was stealing of them and so they were moved into Vermont Nursing Home after Esther suffered a fall. Esther had the aid of a walking stick and Jean had a walking frame but she didn't move around alot, Esther did everything for the both of them even most of the talking. Both ladies had lost most of their eyesight in the end with Esther being the worst off, but if you stood in the sunlight she could make out your shadow.³ Esther died in 2000.⁹ Esther was buried in Preston Cemetery, Plenty Road, Kingsbury, Victoria, Australia.³

     Samuel Milner Greathead was born in 1905 in Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.^1,2,3 He was the son of Arthur Milner Greathead and Esther Davenport Blair. He was listed in the 1936 Australian Census as living at 6 Arthur Street, Batman, Victoria with his mother and siblings and worked as a bootmaker.⁴ Samuel died on 28 April 1940 in Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.^1,5,6,7,8

     John Davenport Greathead was born on 24 April 1909 in Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Arthur Milner Greathead and Esther Davenport Blair. John's army number was 180326. He enlisted in December 1929 as a single bootmaker into 57th batallion. He was five foot five inches tall, having a chest measurement of 31 inches. His weight was 124 lbs with no distinguishing marks. He declared his father Arthur MIlner Greathead was his next of kin and he lived at 4 Arthur Street, Preston. He was finally discharged on 24 February 1937.⁶ He was listed in the 1936 Australian Census as living at 6 Arthur Street, Batman, Victoria with his mother and siblings and worked as a bootmaker.⁷ He married Gladys Edith Price, daughter of Walter Price and Gladys Pearl Busch, on 15 June 1945 in Northcote, Victoria, Australia, John was a bootmaker.^2,8 His wife Gladys died on 21 March 1971 in Williamstown, Victoria, Australia, aged 55.^2,9,10 John died on 28 August 1980 in Williamstown, Victoria, Australia, aged 71.^1,2,11,12

     Adriana Victoria Jean Greathead was also known by the name of Jeanie.² She was born on 6 October 1911 in Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.^1,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Arthur Milner Greathead and Esther Davenport Blair. She was listed in the 1936 Australian Census as living at 6 Arthur Street, Batman, Victoria with her mother and siblings and worked as a machinist.⁶ It is understood that all Esther wanted was to reach her 100th birthday so she could get a telegram from the Queen, but unfortuntely she missed her 100th birthday by six months and 18 days. She also had the best memory that was ever witnessed of somebody her age, she could recall her early childhood, she was a truly remarkable lady. Unfortuntely Esther and her sister Jean who resided together in Butter Street, Regent, Victoria had a carer calling in who was not looking after them properly and was stealing of them and so they were moved into Vermont Nursing Home after Esther suffered a fall. Esther had the aid of a walking stick and Jean had a walking frame but she didn't move around alot, Esther did everything for the both of them even most of the talking. Both ladies had lost most of their eyesight in the end with Esther being the worst off, but if you stood in the sunlight she could make out your shadow.⁵ Adriana died on 29 January 2006 in Victoria, Australia, aged 94 She had worked as a boot maker.^2,5,7,8 She was buried on 3 February 2006 in Preston Cemetery, Plenty Road, Kingsbury, Victoria, Australia, after a funeral service at Le Pine Chapel, 716 High Street, Thornbury on the corner of Rossmoyne Street to celebrate her life.²

     Dorothy Mary Marjorie Greathead was born on 30 October 1918 in Richmond, Victoria, Australia.^1,2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Arthur Milner Greathead and Esther Davenport Blair. She married Sydney George Manning on 28 March 1942 in Cnr Tyler & High St Reservoir, Victoria, Australia.^6,7,5

I was told a very interesting story about one of Dorothy's husbands ancestors, Zachariah Shaw which I was priviledged to receive. Zachariah was a draper in Dublin and in 1834 was found guilty, together with an associate Robert Clayton, of forging Government Stamps. Presumeably these were Government Seals as postage stamps were not issued until 1840 in England. Zachariah's wife Julia testified against Robert Clayton, who was the etcher and forger, so that the Government had an airtight case. In return Zachariah was able to take his wife and seven children to Australia. Robert Clayton then helped the Government to combat forgery and in return was also able to take his wife and family to Australia.
Both families received 25 pounds stirling in gold sovereigns and had cabin accommodation on the Royal Admiral which docked in Sydney on 22 January 1835. A further 50 pounds was given to each family together with Tickets of Exemption which had to be renewed each year. The condition was that no-one could return to England or Ireland.
This story is supported by correspondence to the Colonial Secretary in Australia including letters from the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland and the Revenue Office. Incredible!
As an aside, Robert Clayton was the Artist and Etcher for the first New South Wales Stamps issued on 1 January 1850.³ Her husband Sydney died on 1977 in Heildelberg, Victoria, Australia.⁵ Dorothy died in 1989 in Heildelberg, Victoria, Australia.^8,5

     Sarah Field was born on 15 March 1831 in London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Peter Wilson Field and Susannah Rothery. She married James Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Martha Milner, on 26 November 1856 in St Judes, Midmay Grove, Islington, London, England, after a licence was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles Field and Peter W Field. James gave his occupation as a clerk and lived at 28 Claremont Street, while Sarah gave her address as De Beauvoir Road.^1,3,2,4 James, Sarah and baby Wilson were nominated for assisted passage under the new government assisted emigrated scheme, probably planning to sail with Thomas and Martha. The family were living at the time in Holborn, but I believe they must have gone out between after March 1859 when baby Milner was born and before October 1860 when Wilson appears to have been baptised in South Africa.² Sarah died on 3 November 1905 in Swellendam, Cape Province, South Africa, aged 74.¹ Sarah was buried in Main Cemetery, Drostdy Street, Swellendam, Cape Province, South Africa.⁵

     Peter Wilson Field married Susannah Rothery.

     Susannah Rothery married Peter Wilson Field.

     Milner Greathead was born on 7 March 1859 in 6 Allan Street, Islington, London, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of James Greathead and Sarah Field. James, Sarah and baby Wilson were nominated for assisted passage under the new government assisted emigrated scheme, probably planning to sail with Thomas and Martha. The family were living at the time in Holborn, but I believe they must have gone out between after March 1859 when baby Milner was born and before October 1860 when Wilson appears to have been baptised in South Africa.³ He married Helena Catharina Susanna Spengler. Milner died on 14 November 1896 in Heilbron, Orange Free State, South Africa, aged 37.^1,4 Milner was buried in Main Cemetery, Heilbron, Orange Free State, South Africa, and his gravestone was erected by his wife.⁵

     Helena Catharina Susanna Spengler married Milner Greathead, son of James Greathead and Sarah Field. Her husband Milner died on 14 November 1896 in Heilbron, Orange Free State, South Africa, aged 37.^1,2

     Mary Nash was born about 1828 in Thursley, Surrey, England.¹ She was baptised on 26 October 1828 in Thursley, Surrey, England, her parents were William and Mary Nash and they lived in Hiccomb Bottom. William was a labourer.² She married Reuben Raggett, son of James Raggett and Elizabeth Callingham, on 29 July 1848 in St James, Elstead, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Nash and Harriet Nash. Reuben was a labourer.^1,3,4,5 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Vamneys Farm, Elstead, Surrey, England, she was listed as the daughter in law of James Raggett.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in China Row, Bramley, Guildford, Surrey, England, she was listed as the wife of Reuben Raggett.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Thorncombe Street, Bramley, Surrey, England, she was listed as the wife of Reuben Raggett.⁸ Mary died in 1888 in Hambledon, Surrey, England.⁹

     Kate Sarah Raggett was born in 1872 in Bramley, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Reuben Raggett and Mary Nash.¹ She was baptised on 1 September 1872 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, her father was a labourer.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Thorncombe Street, Bramley, Surrey, England, she was listed as the daughter of Reuben Raggett Kate was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in China Row, Bramley, Surrey, England, she was listed as the daughter of Reuben Raggett Kate was working as her father's housekeeper.⁵ She married William Winter on 22 June 1895 in Holy Trinity, Bramley, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Frederick Weller and Rose Wisdom. William was a labourer.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Lex Hill, Hascombe, Surrey, England, she was listed as the wife of William Winter.⁷

     May Greathead was born on 13 August 1893 in Lichtenburg, Transvaal, South Africa.¹ She was the daughter of Wilson Greathead and Emily Monica Crowe.² She married Albert Victor Hadlow, son of Albert Hadlow and Johanna Susanna Brain, in Kenya.^1,2 May died on 18 January 1969 in Tzaneen, Transvaal, South Africa, aged 75.¹

     Albert Victor Hadlow was born on 28 April 1899 in Heilbron, Orange Free State, South Africa, (1898 on death certificate.)¹ He was the son of Albert Hadlow and Johanna Susanna Brain. He married May Greathead, daughter of Wilson Greathead and Emily Monica Crowe, in Kenya.^1,2 Albert died on 16 February 1969 in Tzaneen, Transvaal, South Africa, aged 69.¹

     Albert Hadlow married Johanna Susanna Brain. Albert died in 1907.¹

     Johanna Susanna Brain married Albert Hadlow.