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     George Robert Graham Greathead was born in 1862 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of George Robert R Graham and Sarah Greathead. I believe he died before 1866 as another son born then and given the same names.²

     George Robert Graham Greathead was born in 1866 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of George Robert R Graham and Sarah Greathead. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 7 Skinner Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Robert R Graham George was a scholar.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Hartburn Cottage, East Hartburn, Durham, England, he was listed as the brother of William E Graham.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Elton Grange Farm, Elton, Durham, England, he was listed as the brother in law of William Thompson George was a cowman.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Smith House Farm, Elton, Durham, England, he was listed as the visitor of William Thompson.⁵ George died in 1932 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.⁶ George was buried on 24 May 1932 in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.⁷

     Thomas Hammond was a shingler.

     Christopher Bell was born on 14 August 1802 in Ellerbeck, Osmotherley, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 He was the son of Willam Bell and Mary ...³ He married Emma Abbott on 5 April 1823 in Osmotherley, Yorkshire, England.³ Kitty was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in 39 Thomas Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, Kitty was a labourer living with his wife and grandaughter Jane.⁴

     George William Bullock was born in 1901 in West Ham, London, England.² He married Louisa Jane Bettis in 1920 in Poplar, London, England.³ He was a lighterman. George died in 1935 in West Ham, London, England.^1,4

     George Christopher Greathead was born in 1867 in Whitechapel, London, England.^2,3 He was the son of Thomas Paul Greathead and Emma Seaman. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 9 Well Street, Whitechapel, London, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Paul Greathead George was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Mary Ann Street, St George in the East, London, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Paul Greathead George was a messenger.⁵ He married Louisa M Steel, daughter of Peter Steel, on 25 December 1888 in Christ Church, Whitechapel, London, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Caroline Steel (who gave her mark) and Henry Mitchell after the banns were read on 9th, 16th and 23rd December. George gave his occupation as a foreman. They both gave their address as 29 Brick Lane.^6,7,8,9 George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 8 Romford Street, Mile End Old Town, London, England, George was a geneal labourer.¹⁰ He was was a ships clerk working in the London docks and his sons followed him into the docks finishing up as managers.⁷ George was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Sheriden Street, St George in the East, London, England, George was a ships clerk.¹¹ George died in 1915 in Poplar, London, England.¹²

     Louisa M Steel was born in 1865 in St George in the East, London, England, to German parents.^2,3 She was the daughter of Peter Steel.⁴ She married George Christopher Greathead, son of Thomas Paul Greathead and Emma Seaman, on 25 December 1888 in Christ Church, Whitechapel, London, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Caroline Steel (who gave her mark) and Henry Mitchell after the banns were read on 9th, 16th and 23rd December. George gave his occupation as a foreman. They both gave their address as 29 Brick Lane.^5,2,6,7 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 8 Romford Street, Mile End Old Town, London, England, she was listed as the wife of George Christopher Greathead.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of George Christopher Greathead.⁹ Her husband George died on 1915 in Poplar, London, England.¹⁰ Louisa was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 13 Howard Street, Poplar, London, England, Louisa was living with three of her daughters.¹¹ She died in 1938 in Poplar, London, England, from TB.^12,2

     George Alfred Greathead was born on 13 September 1889 in 23 Sheriden Street, St George in the East, London, England.^3,4 He was the son of George Christopher Greathead and Louisa M Steel. He was baptised on 20 October 1889 in Christ Church, Watney Street, St George in the East, London, England.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 8 Romford Street, Mile End Old Town, London, England, he was listed as the son of George Christopher Greathead.⁶ On 8 October 1894 George and Mary were admitted to Betts Street School. Their home address was 28 Denmark Street in Tower Hamlets.⁷ Siblings George and Mary were admitted into Betts Street School on 2 March 1896. Their home address was 15 Prospect Place in Tower Hamlets.⁷ George and Mary were admitted to Highway School on 11 May 1896. George moved on 28 May 1898 to the boys school and Mary moved on 22 August 1898 to the Mixed Julior school.⁸ George was admitted to Lower Chapman Street School on 31 May 1898.⁹ Mary and George attended on 13 March 1899 Senrab Street School and their address was 77 Heath Street in Tower Hamlets.⁹ George was admitted to Lower Chapman School on 12 November 1900. His home address was listed as 3 Sheriden Street.⁹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Sheriden Street, St George in the East, London, England, he was listed as the son of George Christopher Greathead.¹⁰ He was also known by the name of Georgie Greathead.¹¹ He married Lily Coombs, daughter of Ernest Charles Coombs and Eliza Harriett Dennett, on 4 November 1911 in St Saviour's, Poplar, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Henry Coombs and Elizabeth Coombs. George was listed as a ships clerk and both he and Lily gave their address as 49 Bygrove Street which was her fathers home.^1,12,13 He was a Ships general clerk.¹ George was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 105 Beckton Road, West Ham, London, England, George was a ships clerk working for T J Harrison in No 11 Shed at the West India Dock. He was living with his wife and three children with a visitor who worked with George.¹⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register George was listed as living at 24 Ravenscroft Road, West Ham, London, England, with his wife Lily. And their children five children May who was listed as incapacitated, Albert who was a shorthand typist and book-keeper, Ronald, Joyce and Alfred. George was a ships clerk.¹⁵ George died on 19 March 1946 in Guys Hospital, Southwark, London, England, aged 56.^16,1 George was buried in Surbiton Cemetery, Lower Marsh Lane, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, England, on 26 March 1946 in grave number 6585 Section XVII Class C.^17,18

     Mary Virginia Greathead was born on 14 March 1922 in Big Four, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomason Greathead and Victoria Tori Day. In the census of 1 April 1940 in Browns Creek, McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Thomason Greathead Mary was a store manager in a retail grocery store.³ She married Dennis Pershing Stanley on 3 November 1946 in McDowell County, West Virginia, USA, after a licence was issued on 28 October. Dennis was nicknamed Dick.^4,5,6 Her husband Dennis died on before 2005.⁴ Mary died on 17 July 2005 in Glennwood Park Retirement Village, Princetown, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA, aged 83 after a long illness.^4,2 Mary was buried in 2006 in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Courthouse Road, Princetown, Mercer County, West Virginia, USA,

Her obituary read:" Mary V. Stanley, 83, of Glennwood Park Retirement Village, Princeton, formerly of Big Four, went to be with Lord early Sunday, July 17, 2005 at the retirement home after a long illness. Born March 14, 1922 in Big Four. She was the daughter of the late Thomas C. Greathead and Victoria Tori Day Greathead. She was affiliated with the Protestant Faith, she was a former McDowell County Deputy in the Accessor's office in Welch, and was a resident of Big Four most of her life. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis P. "Dink" Stanley; two sisters, Evaline Greathead and Doris Turner; three others, Thomas Conklin "Conk" Greathead, William Henry Greathead, and Sam Greathead. Survivors include one sister, Opal Sawyers of 109 Fairview Street, Princeton; two special nieces, Darlene Goodson and husband, Wayne of Princeton, Carol Collins and husband, Connie of Bluefield; three sisters-in-law, Mary Louise Stanley of Fairview, Tenn., Edith Greathead of Bluefield, Phillis Greathead of Abingdon, Va; several additional nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, July 19, 2005 at 1 p.m. at the Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel, Princeton, with the Rev. Douglas Williams officiating. Burial will follow after service. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to meet at the Mausoleum by 1 p.m. If desired Memorial contributions may be made to one's favourite charity. There will be no visitation nor funeral at the Funeral Home. Arrangements by Widener Funeral Home. Kimball/Northfork."^4,7

     George William Greathead was born on 8 May 1917 in Cherry Burton, Yorkshire, England.^2,1,3,4 He was the son of Charles William Greathead and Edith Staves. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register George William Greathead was listed as living at Moorfield, Lockington, Yorkshire, England, with his parents George was a shepherd and tractor driver assisting his father.⁵ He married Vera Isabel Norris on 2 August 1941 in Holderness, Yorkshire, England.^6,1 His son Charles died on 1 April 1967 aged 19.^1,7,8 His wife Vera died on 7 April 1987 in Beverley, Yorkshire, England, aged 69.^9,10 George died on 19 January 2003 in Emmanuel Nursing Home, 17 Southfield, Hessle, Yorkshire, England, aged 85.^1,11,12 He was buried in St Marys, South Dalton, Yorkshire, England, The beautiful church has a spire of over 200 feet. He is buried with his wife and their memorial stone reads " Vera Isabel Greathead died 7 April 1987 aged 69. George William Greathead died 19 January 2003 aged 85.^10,13 The will of George was proved on 6 March 2003 to his daughter Judith Anne Kenington in Newcastle upon Tyne.¹²

     Vera Isabel Norris was born on 10 September 1917.¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Vera was listed as living at Front Street, Lockington, Yorkshire, England, with John and Ann Norris.² She married George William Greathead, son of Charles William Greathead and Edith Staves, on 2 August 1941 in Holderness, Yorkshire, England.^3,4 Vera died on 7 April 1987 in Beverley, Yorkshire, England, aged 69.^5,6 She was buried in St Marys, South Dalton, Yorkshire, England, The beautiful church has a spire of over 200 feet. He is buried with his wife and their memorial stone reads " Vera Isabel Greathead died 7 April 1987 aged 69. George William Greathead died 19 January 2003 aged 85.^6,7

     Charles William Greathead was born on 29 March 1948 in Holderness, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 He was the son of George William Greathead and Vera Isabel Norris. He died on 1 April 1967 in Moorfield Farm, Lockington, Beverley, Yorkshire, England, aged 19 he died in a car accident.^1,4,2 Charles did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 21 July 1967 in Kilburn, Yorkshire to his father George William Greathead. His effects were valued at £5511.⁵ Charles was buried in St Marys, South Dalton, Yorkshire, England, The beautiful church has a spire of over 200 feet. his parents were later buried with him.^6,7

     James Staves married Thurza ...

     Thurza ... married James Staves.

     Charles James Greathead was born on 27 December 1912 in Beverley, Yorkshire, England.^2,3,4,5 He was the son of Charles William Greathead and Edith Staves. He was baptised on 16 February 1913 in Cherry Burton, Yorkshire, England, his father was a tenant farmer.⁵ He married Doris Chambers in 1935 in Beverley, Yorkshire, England.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Charles was listed as living at Highgate Farm, Beverley, Yorkshire, England, with his wife Doris. With their daughter Shirley. Charles was a farmer.⁷ Charles father died on 1 December 1942. He and his mother received Administration on his effects in York on 17 June 1943. Charles was a farmer.⁸ His Uncle George died on 17 March 1956 aged 82.^9,8 The will of George Greathead was proved by Charles James Greathead his nephew on 7 May 1956 His effects were valued at £2943 18s 7d.⁸ Charles received Probate in York together with Barclays Bank Ltd on 7 May 1956.⁸ Charles died in 1969 in Beverley, Yorkshire, England.¹⁰

     Doris Margaret Greathead was born on 31 July 1914 in Beverley, Yorkshire, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Charles William Greathead and Edith Staves. She was baptised on 6 September 1914 in Cherry Burton, Yorkshire, England, her father was a tennant farmer.⁴ Doris died on 21 February 1915 in Cherry Burton, Yorkshire, England.^5,1 Doris was buried in February 1915 in Cherry Burton, Yorkshire, England, MI In loving memory of Edith Margaret 1 day and Doris Margaret aged 6 months, children of G.W. and E. Greathead of Cherry Burton Wold, Treasures in Heaven.¹

     Edith Staves was born on 26 March 1880.³ She was the daughter of James Staves and Thurza ... She married Charles William Greathead, son of Charles Greathead and Ann Smith, on 28 March 1906 in All Saints, Wellingore, Lincolnshire, England, after the banns had been on 11 and 18 March, no record of third reading.^4,2,5 In the census of 2 April 1911 in Furrows Farm, Cherry Burton, Beverley, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Charles William Greathead.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Edith was listed as living at Moorfield, Lockington, Yorkshire, England, with her husband Charles. And their son George. Charles was a farmer.⁷ Her husband Charles died on 1 December 1942 in Moorfield Farm, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, aged 62.^8,2 She and her son Charles James received Administration on his effects in York on 17 June 1943. She was living at Moorfield Farm, Lockington, Yorkshire.⁹ She died on 23 July 1945 in Beverley Hospital, Holderness, Yorkshire, England, aged 65 Her usual address was Cream Cottage, Cherry Burton, near Beverley, Yorkshire.^10,2 She was buried in Cherry Burton, Yorkshire, England, MI In loving memory of Charles Wm Greathead died 1st Dec 1942 aged 62 years. Also Edith his beloved wife died 23 July 1945 aged 64 years "At rest."² The will of Edith was proved on 18 October 1945 to her daughter Lucy in Yorkshire. Her effects were valued at £889 16s 9d.⁹

     Doris Chambers was born on 6 April 1908 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3 She married Charles James Greathead, son of Charles William Greathead and Edith Staves, in 1935 in Beverley, Yorkshire, England.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Doris was listed as living at Highgate Farm, Beverley, Yorkshire, England, with her husband Charles. With their daughter Shirley. Charles was a farmer.⁵ In 2002 electoral lists Doris was listed as living at Minster Towers, Lord Roberts Road, Beverley, Yorkshire, England.⁶ Doris died in December 2002 in Yorkshire, England, aged 94.^7,8