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     Nellie Jessica Rust was born on 21 March 1913 in Bromsgrove, Warwickshire, England, Nellie's mothers maiden name was Young.^1,2,3 She married Ernest George Greathead, son of Ernest Isaac Richard Greathead and Ada Carter, in 1936 in Bromsgrove, Warwickshire, England.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Nellie was listed as living at 19 Woodbine Croft, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her husband Ernest. Ernest was a white metal caster of tin and lead ingots, his wife was a wire winding machinist.³ Her husband Ernest died on 28 October 1967 in 19 Woodbine Croft, Sheldon, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 59.^5,6 She married Ernest Weston in 1973 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.⁷ Nellie died in September 1986 in Stratton, Cornwall, England, aged 73.⁸

     Derek George Greathead was born on 11 December 1940 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3 He was the son of Ernest George Greathead and Nellie Jessica Rust. He married Anne Elizabeth Warner, daughter of Eric W Warner and Kathleen M Bennett, in 1961 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.⁴ His wife Anne died on 10 June 1997 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 59.^5,6 Derek died on 14 June 2008 in Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, aged 67 Derek's death was announced in the Birmingham Mail on 20 June 2008.^7,8

     Anne Elizabeth Warner was born on 25 July 1937 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Eric W Warner and Kathleen M Bennett.² She married Derek George Greathead, son of Ernest George Greathead and Nellie Jessica Rust, in 1961 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.³ Anne died on 10 June 1997 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 59.^4,2 Anne was buried in Robin Hood Cemetery and Crematorium, Shirley, Warwickshire, England.²

     Brian Haigney was born on 11 May 1940 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Haigney and Florence Mucklow. He married Marion S Greathead, daughter of Ernest George Greathead and Nellie Jessica Rust, in 1966 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.³ Brian died in August 1995 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 55.⁴

     Priscilla Greathead was born on 1 August 1913 in 3 Back of 54 Paddington Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Silla as she was affectionately known was one of 17 children. Not all survived childhood.^1,2 She was the daughter of Isaac Greathead and Priscilla Bradley. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 3 Albert Place, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Isaac Greathead.³ She married Leonard William Bloor on 17 June 1933 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Leonard was aged 24 years, a bachelor, Iron Moulder of 23 Rupert Street, Nechells, Birmingham. His father was William Bloor a Road Worker. Priscilla was aged 19 years a Spinster and a Grocers Shop Assistant of 5 Alfred Street, Aston, Birmingham.^4,2 Her husband Leonard died on 1983 in Staffordshire, England, His favourite pastime was fishing. He died from Acute on chronic bronchitis and emphysema. Inhalation of fumes during working life in miscellaneous metal foundries.^5,6 Edith and Ted often took Silla on holiday with them to their caravan in Shobdon.² Priscilla's grandaughter Lynn and her son Ben visited her weekly and Lynn helped with her shopping and looked after the garden for Silla which was her pride and joy – she loved looking out onto her garden and feeding the birds, squirrels and peacocks whilst supervising from her window! Ben looked forward to his Saturday fish and chips with his Great Nan and took the opportunity to update her on his footballing skills. He was also keen to make sure that he gave his Great Nan tighter hugs than his cousin Tom which turned into somewhat of a competition between them with Ben sometimes almost strangling her in the process! Tom, Matthew and Natalie spent many happy hours at Kinver brushing Silla’s toy dogs.² Priscilla died on 22 July 2007 in Prestwood Nursing Home, Prestwood, Staffordshire, England, aged 93 Priscilla had a genetic family mark on her face which was passed on to several of her children and grandchildren.^7,8,9 Priscilla was buried on 1 August 2007 which would have been her 94th birthday.²

     Robert George Ross was born in 1859 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹ He married Florence Greathead, daughter of Michael Yarker Greathead and Ann Elizabeth Campbell, in 1894 in Sunderland, Durham, England.² Robert was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 28 St Marks Road, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, Robert was a insurance agent.³ Robert was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 28 St Marks Road, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, Robert was a Prudential Assurance Agent living with his wife and three children in their four roomed home.⁴ Robert died in 1926 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁵

     Bertram Greathead was born on 18 November 1919 in Cleobury, Shropshire, England.¹ He was the son of Herbert Greathead and Gertrude Hemmings. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 22 Rhyl Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Herbert Greathead.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Bertram Greathead was listed as living at 36 Buxton Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, with his parents Bertram was a piecer cotton.³ He married Ethel Pugh in 1942 in St John, Bolton, Lancashire, England.^4,5 His wife Ethel died on 1970 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.⁶ He married Marion Gledhill in May 1985 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.⁷ Bertram died on 9 August 2003 in Arundel Lodge, Station Road, Wesham, Preston, Lancashire, England, aged 83.^8,9 The will of Bertram was proved on 17 February 2004 to his wife Marion in Liverpool.⁹

     Ethel Pugh was born on 7 May 1923.¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ethel Pugh was listed as living at 56 Brookland Grove, Bolton, Lancashire, England, with her widowed mother and sister. She worked as a watch house in the textile industry.¹ She married Bertram Greathead, son of Herbert Greathead and Gertrude Hemmings, in 1942 in St John, Bolton, Lancashire, England.^2,3 Ethel died in 1970 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.⁴

     Gertrude Hemmings was born on 29 October 1894 in Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England.¹ She married Herbert Greathead, son of Richard Greathead and Mary Rostron, in 1919.² In the census of 19 June 1921 in 22 Rhyl Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Herbert Greathead.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Gertrude was listed as living at 36 Buxton Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, with her husband Herbert. And their children Bertram and Cyril. Herbert was a spindle and fly maker. Bertram was a piecer cotton.⁴ Her husband Herbert died on 1 December 1959 in 36 Buxton Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, aged 66.^5,6,7 Gertrude died in 1982 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.⁸

     Cyril Greathead was born in 1926 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.² He was the son of Herbert Greathead and Gertrude Hemmings. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Cyril Greathead was listed as living at 36 Buxton Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, with his parents.³ He married Agnes Vickers in 1952 in Mornington Presbyterian Church, Somerset Road, Bolton, Lancashire, England.^4,5 His wife Agnes died on 1992 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.⁶ In 2010 electoral lists Cyril was listed as living at Flat 9, Kenyon Rise, Bolton, Lancashire, England, until 2013.⁷ Cyril died on 10 January 2014 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.^8,9

     Marie Greathead was born in 1935 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Herbert Greathead and Gertrude Hemmings. Marie died in 1937 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.^2,3 Marie was buried on 21 January 1937 in Tonge Cemetery, Bolton, Lancashire, England, in Grave 3 FH 37 with grant no 11320. She was 17 months old and lived at 36 Buxton Street. This was a new grave and the coffin was 3 feet 2 inches long.⁴

     Agnes Bradbury was born on 22 September 1915 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.¹ She married Robert M Vickers in 1939 in Franworth, Lancashire, England.² She married Cyril Greathead, son of Herbert Greathead and Gertrude Hemmings, in 1952 in Mornington Presbyterian Church, Somerset Road, Bolton, Lancashire, England.^3,4 Agnes died in 1992 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.⁵

     Andrew Archie Greathead was born on 15 August 1916 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.¹ He was the son of Samuel Henry Greathead and Agnes Lilian Gittings. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 4 Alma Place, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, he was listed as the son of Samuel Henry Greathead.² He married Frances Joan Burrell in 1939 in Register Office, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.^3,4 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Andrew was listed as living at 2a Clare Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, with his wife Frances. Andrew was a Public Works Labourer. They were sharing a house with a widow Albina M Burrell who was possibly Frances mother and William Burrell possibly her brother.⁵ Andrew died on 24 November 1989 in 319 Tuffley Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, aged 73.^6,7,8 Administration papers were issued with a will on 2 February 1990 in Llandaff. His effects were described as not exceeding £100,000.⁷