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     Walter Edison Milner Whitaker was born on 8 September 1904 in Eastcourt, Natal, South Africa, he was the twin of Helen.^2,3 He was the son of William Henry Whitaker and Emily Maud Mary Shaw. Walter died on 27 April 1987 in Kingston Hospital, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England, aged 82.^2,4

     Helen Maud Mary Whitaker was born on 8 September 1904 in Eastcourt, Natal, South Africa, she was the twin of Walter.² She was the daughter of William Henry Whitaker and Emily Maud Mary Shaw.

     Cynthia Rosamond Whitaker was the daughter of William Henry Whitaker and Emily Maud Mary Shaw.

     Arthur Walter Shaw was born on 1 March 1870 in Albion, Karkloof, Natal, South Africa.¹ He was the son of Frederick Edgar Shaw and Mary Milner Greathead. He married Norah Edwardina Jackson, daughter of Edward Jackson, on 28 October 1897 in Richmond Road, Natal, Durban, South Africa, This was later known as Thornville Junction.¹ Arthur died on 30 June 1927 in Impendle, South Africa, aged 57.¹

     Norah Edwardina Jackson was born in September 1876 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Jackson. She married Arthur Walter Shaw, son of Frederick Edgar Shaw and Mary Milner Greathead, on 28 October 1897 in Richmond Road, Natal, Durban, South Africa, This was later known as Thornville Junction.¹ Norah died on 23 June 1951 in Impendle, South Africa, aged 74.¹

     Edward Jackson was the son of Rev Joseph Jackson.

     Basil Shaw was the son of Arthur Walter Shaw and Norah Edwardina Jackson. He married Norah Winifred ...

     Norah Winifred ... married Basil Shaw, son of Arthur Walter Shaw and Norah Edwardina Jackson.

     John Edgar Shaw was the son of Basil Shaw and Norah Winifred ... He married Agnes Deborah Daly.

     Agnes Deborah Daly was born about 1891 in Kimberley, Cape Town, South Africa.¹ She married John Edgar Shaw, son of Basil Shaw and Norah Winifred .... Agnes died on 13 May 1959 in Johannesburg, Transvaal, South Africa.¹

     Ellen Greathead was born about 1831.¹ She was the daughter of Peter Whitelock Greathead and Elizabeth Yarker. She was baptised on 1 July 1831 in Spennithorne, Yorkshire, England, the family lived in East Fields House, her father was a farmer.^1,2,3 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Stutton Filpot, Marske, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Peter Whitelock Greathead.⁴ She married Thomas Johnson on 2 January 1850 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.^1,5,6

     Thomas Johnson married Ellen Greathead, daughter of Peter Whitelock Greathead and Elizabeth Yarker, on 2 January 1850 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3

     Thomas Greathead was born about 1832 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Peter Whitelock Greathead and Elizabeth Yarker. He was baptised on 27 September 1832 in Spennithorne, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 Thomas died on 12 December 1834 in East House, Leyburn, Yorkshire, England.^4,5 Thomas was buried on 14 December 1834 in St Edmund, Marske, Yorkshire, England, with his parents and brother Peter.^4,6,7

     Michael Yarker Greathead was born about 1834 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 He was the son of Peter Whitelock Greathead and Elizabeth Yarker. He was baptised on 16 February 1834 in Spennithorne, Yorkshire, England.^1,4 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Stutton Filpot, Marske, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Peter Whitelock Greathead.⁵ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Market Place, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as an apprentice grocer to Leonard Cooke who was the Mayor of the Borough and a Grocer.⁶ He married Ann Elizabeth Campbell on 26 May 1860 in Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England.^7,8 Michael was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in 7 Frederick Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, Michael was a tobacconist and lived with his wife Ann.⁹ Michael was on Thursday 20 August 1868 charged of having a quantity of adulterated cavendish tobacco. The magistrates imposed a penalty of a fine of £50 and costs.¹⁰ Michael was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at 36 Frederick Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, Michael was a tobacco manufacturer.¹¹ His wife Ann died on 28 May 1877 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^12,13 A serious fire broke out on the night of 18 December 1878 in Michael's tobacconist shop in the High Street, Sunderland. The whole of his goods were destroyed and it is feared some of the jewelery of a neighbours shop may also be damaged. The origin of the fire was unknown.¹⁴ Michael was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 8 Lambton Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, Michael was a tobacco manufacturer.¹⁵ On 22 January 1882 fire broke out in Michael's premises. He was described as a tobacco and cigar manufacturer and proprietor of the Turkish baths in Lambton Street. The flames were extinguished within an hour. The damage was estimated at £400 - £500 and was covered by insurance.¹⁶ Michael's Turkish Baths at Sunderland suffered somewhat from a fire in April 1882, the hot chamber having got overheated. He was declared bankrupt on 20 December 1882. He was described as a tobacconist, tea dealer and proprietor of the Turkish Baths and lived in 8 Lambton Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England.^17,18 He married Jane Henderson Thompson in 1883 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹⁹ Michael was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 38 Shouldhouse Street, St Marylebone, London, England, Michael is described as an agent.²⁰ His wife Jane died on 1895 in Paddington, London, England.²¹ Michael died on 17 May 1896 in 11 South Street, Manchester Square, Middlesex, England.^22,23 Michael did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 16 June 1896 in London to his daughter Annie. His effects were valued at £294 14s 4d. He was a confectioner.²² Michael was buried in Grangetown Cemetery, Sunderland, Durham, England, Michael and Ann and their children Annie, Edward, Lydia and Marian were buried in the same grave.¹³

     Peter Greathead was born about 1835.¹ He was the son of Peter Whitelock Greathead and Elizabeth Yarker. He was baptised on 26 July 1835 in Spennithorne, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 Peter died in 1837 in Marske, Yorkshire, England.³ Peter was buried on 9 February 1837 in St Cuthbert, Marske, Yorkshire, England, with his parents and brother Thomas.^3,4

     Lydia Greathead was born in 1837 in Leyburn, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Peter Whitelock Greathead and Elizabeth Yarker. She was baptised on 5 November 1837 in Spennithorne, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Stutton Filpot, Marske, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Peter Whitelock Greathead.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Telfit, Marske, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Peter Whitelock Greathead.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Goldsborough Rectory, Goldsborough, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as a servant and laundrymaid to the Rector James W Lascelles.⁶ Lydia died on 26 January 1863 in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, England.^7,8 Lydia was buried in 1863 in St Mary the Virgin, Goldsborough, Yorkshire, England.^9,8

     Thomas Greathead was born on 2 February 1839 in Hagg Cottage, Grinton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Peter Whitelock Greathead and Elizabeth Yarker. He was baptised on 18 August 1839 in Grinton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Stutton Filpot, Marske, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Peter Whitelock Greathead.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Telfit, Marske, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Peter Whitelock Greathead.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in High Field House, Appleton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the servant to Henry Kay and his family.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 36 Frederick Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the brother of Michael Yarker Greathead Thomas was an assistant tobacco manufacturer.⁷ Thomas died in 1880 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁸

     Peter John Greathead was born on 1 December 1945 in Georgetown, British Guiana.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Bertie Leon Greathead and Christine Anne McAllister. He married Elda R Land about 1972 in USA.⁵ He married Elizabeth A Bywaters.¹ Peter and Elizabeth were divorced.¹ His wife Elda died on before 2019 in South Carolina, USA.⁵ Peter died on 7 March 2019 in Savannah Grace Roper Hospice, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, USA, aged 73.⁵ His obituary stated: Peter John Greathead LADSON - Peter John Greathead, 73, of Ladson, South Carolina, passed away on 7 March 2019, at Savannah Grace Roper Hospice in Mount Pleasant. He was born on December 1, 1945, in Georgetown, British Guiana, South America son of Christine A. and Bertie L Greathead. Peter was preceded in death by his mother and father, his wife of 47 years Elda R Land Greathead (deceased), his sister and brother-in-law, Ann and Bill Sullivan (deceased) of Atlanta, Georgia. Peter is survived by his brother and sister in-law Jim and Julie Greathead of Jacksonville Florida, brother and sister in-law Philip and Janet Greathead of Tampa Florida, son and daughter in-law, John P. and Debbie Greathead, of Exeter England, daughter, Dee A. Zaleski of San Antonio Texas, son Randy D. Thornton of Summerville SC, son James C. Thornton of San Antonio Texas; six grandchildren, Tilley Greathead of Exeter England, Chelsea Thornton, of Jacksonville, Florida, Cassandra Thornton-Lucy of Clinton, Iowa, Tyler Thornton of Jacksonville Florida, Tanner Thornton (deceased) of Jacksonville Florida, and Abigail Gillilan of Greenwood Arkansas. Peter also had several nephews and nieces, Lorian Rothlein of Payson, Arizona, Abigail Legg of Jacksonville Florida, Michael Greathead (deceased), Billy Greathead of Jacksonville, Florida, Joanne Tomlinson of Jacksonville, Florida, Nicole Greathead Parisi of Tampa Florida, and David Greathead of Tampa Florida. Peter served in Vietnam with the US Air Force. After 20 years of service Peter retired from military duty as a Flight Engineer. After retiring from active duty he continued to work as a flight engineer before retiring from DHL after another 20 years. Pete enjoyed spending time with family especially traveling with his wife and enjoying the Caribbean and time shares in Orlando or Saint Marten. He also loved cheering for his favorite football team, the Dallas Cowboys, and riding rollercoasters at Universal Studios. The family will receive friends on 19 March 2019, from 11:30 PM - 1:30 PM at Copeland Funeral Home, 6 Copeland Drive Beaufort, South Carolina. Graveside services will begin at 2:00 P.M. with Military Honors at Beaufort National Cemetery, 1601 Boundary Street Beaufort, South Carolina.⁵

     Annie Lambert was born on 18 May 1904.² She married Albert Greathead, son of James Greathead and Jane Ann Dowson, in 1925 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Annie was listed as living at Sedgefield, Durham, England, with her husband Albert. And their son Derek and one other person.⁴ Her husband Albert died on 21 April 1965 in 1 Victoria Terrace, Chilton, Ferryhill, Durham, England, aged 68.^5,6 Annie died on 7 December 1974 in 1 Victoria Terrace, Chilton, Ferryhill, Durham, England, aged 70 Her death appeared in London Gazette of 3 July 1975. Her adpoted son Derek gave notice as interest on her estate.^7,8,9 Annie was buried in Chilton Cemetery, Chilton, Durham, England.¹⁰ The will of Annie was proved on 13 May 1975 in Newcastle upon Tyne. Her effects were valued at £13,993.⁸