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     Alfred James Greathead was born on 18 April 1894 in St George in the East, London, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of George Christopher Greathead and Louisa M Steel. He was baptised on 16 May 1894 in St John the Evangelist, Stepney, London, England, His home address was 28 Denmark Street.² Alfred was admitted into Highway School from 18 April to 3 December 1898. His home address was listed as 15 Prospect Place in Tower Hamlets.⁴ 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.⁵ He married Blanche Grace Roche in 1928 in Poplar, London, England.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Alfred was listed as living at 248 Woodward Road, Barking, London, England, with his wife Blanche. With one other person. Is this one of their children Thelma or Blanche? Alfred was a Ships Tally Clerk - Portworker.³ He witnessed the marriage of Blanche Patricia Greathead and Herbert Charles Simone Bass on 27 March 1948 in St Margaret, Barking, Essex, England.⁷ Alfred died in 1976 in Havering, London, England.⁸

     Blanche Grace Roche was born on 27 May 1899.¹ She married Alfred James Greathead, son of George Christopher Greathead and Louisa M Steel, in 1928 in Poplar, London, England.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Blanche was listed as living at 248 Woodward Road, Barking, London, England, with her husband Alfred. With one other person. Is this one of their children Thelma or Blanche? Alfred was a Ships Tally Clerk - Portworker.¹ Blanche died in 1969 in Havering, London, England.³

     Blanche Patricia Greathead was born in 1928 in Poplar, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred James Greathead and Blanche Grace Roche. She married Herbert Charles Simone Bass on 27 March 1948 in St Margaret, Barking, Essex, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by A J Greathead and Ely Barker. Herbert was a clerk and gave his address as 76 Beechwood Road, Hornsey. His father called Herbert James was an engineer. Blanche gave her address as 248 Sheppey Road, Becontree. Her father Alfred James was a clerk.²

     Thelma Grace Greathead was born in 1934 in Marylebone, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Alfred James Greathead and Blanche Grace Roche. She was a Clerical Assistant in the Admiralty on 5 February 1946. Thelma died on 25 June 1992 in 248 Sheppey Road, Dagenham, Essex, England.^2,3 The will of Thelma was proved on 30 July 1992 in Ipswich. Her effects were described as not exceeding £125,000.³

     Herbert Charles Simone Bass was born about 1916.¹ He married Blanche Patricia Greathead, daughter of Alfred James Greathead and Blanche Grace Roche, on 27 March 1948 in St Margaret, Barking, Essex, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by A J Greathead and Ely Barker. Herbert was a clerk and gave his address as 76 Beechwood Road, Hornsey. His father called Herbert James was an engineer. Blanche gave her address as 248 Sheppey Road, Becontree. Her father Alfred James was a clerk.²

     Ada Jane Greathead was born in 1899 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Elizabeth Mary Parker. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Albury Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.³ Ada died in 1901 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁴

     Blanche Greathead was born in 1900 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Elizabeth Mary Parker. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Albury Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.³ Blanche died in 1901 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁴

     Aileen Ingledow married Thomas Andrew Greathead, son of Richardson Greathead and Elizabeth Knox, in 1980 in Carlisle, Lancashire, England.¹ Her husband Thomas died on 8 February 2012 in Carlisle, Lancashire, England.^2,3

     John Thomas Jubb was born about 1865. He married Rosa Ellen Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Sarah Baines, in 1899 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.¹ John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 37 Horam Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, John was a wood carver and modeller.² John died in 1938 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.³

     ... Greathead was born in British Guiana.¹ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Sarah Miles.¹ ... Died on 13 August 1868 in British Guiana.¹ John wrote in a letter to the London Missionary Society in London from Georgetown on 24 August 1868, "Weather excessively hot – season of general sickness – many children have died – my younger/est (hard to read) little girl among them. The dear child suffered a great deal and died on Thursday 13 August. God has graciously sustained us in our new trial and mercifully spared to us the other three children all of whom have been very ill but now well again."¹

     William Edwin Dodgson was born on 19 April 1888 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.¹ He married Gertrude Elizabeth Greathead, daughter of Thomas Francis Greathead and Sarah Elizabeth Easby, on 22 April 1914 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, after the banns had been read on 22, 29 March and 5 April.^2,3 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William was listed as living at 68 Breckon Hill Road, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, with his wife Gertrude. William was a hay and straw merchant.⁴ William died in 1961 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.⁵

     Nora Elizabeth Hutchinson was born in 1895 in Stokesley, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She married Thomas Easby Greathead, son of Thomas Francis Greathead and Sarah Elizabeth Easby, on 14 February 1916 in Stokesley, Yorkshire, England, after the banns were read on 30 January, 6 and 13 February. Norah was of the Parish of Seamer.^3,4 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 52 Stainton Street, Middlesbrough, Yorkshre, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Easby Greathead.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Nora was listed as living at 14 The Laurels, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, with her husband Thomas. And their son Desmond. Thomas was a head horseman and skilled farm worker.⁶ Nora died on 6 March 1947 in 14 The Laurels, North Ormesby, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.^7,8 Nora did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 9 April 1947 to her husband Thomas a farmer in London. His effects were valued at £204 6s 0d.⁷

     John William Gibbons was born in 1880 in Castle Eden, Durham, England.^1,2 He married Hannah Greathead, daughter of George Greathead and Mary Ann Moses, in 1904 in Lanchester, Durham, England.³ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 8 East Street, Hamsteels, Durham, England, John was a coal miner hewer living with his wife and son in their two room home.⁴

     Robert Smurthwaite was born about 1885 in Howden le Wear, Durham, England.¹ He married Ada Greathead, daughter of George Greathead and Mary Ann Moses, in 1907 in Auckland, Durham, England.² Robert was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Gilroy Square, Crook, Durham, England, Robert was a coal miner hewer living with his wife and two children,in their two roomed home, little Robert is listed as 7 months old.³ His wife Ada died on 1911 in Auckland, Durham, England.⁴ He married Agnes Hannant in 1914 in Auckland, Durham, England.⁵ Robert died in 1963 in Durham, England.⁶

     Kenneth Greathead was born in 1928 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹ He was the son of Alfred Greathead and May Napper. Kenneth died in 1948 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.² Kenneth was buried in September 1948 in Brandwood End Cemetery, 152 Woodthorpe Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.³

     John Temperley was born about 1802 in Durham, England.² He married Mary Greathead, daughter of Robert Greathead and Esther Robson, on 27 December 1826 in St Oswald, Durham, England, John was described as a coal fitter on the River Wear in Sunderland and they went on to have eleven children.^1,3,4 John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Lambton Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, John was described as a ship owner living with his wife, three daughters and one son.⁵ His wife Mary died on 1851 in Stepney, London, England.^2,6 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Tatham Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the brother of Thomas and Margaret Atkinson. He was newly widowed and listed as a ship owner, his daughters Mary, Emma and Eliza and son Henry were living in Mile End.⁷ He married Helen Maria Ridgway in 1856 in West Derby, Lancashire, England.⁸ A bond was taken on 15 July 1858, indemnity of payment of £8,000 passage money on ship 'United Service'. £16,000, sureties John and Henry and Henry William Carter, White Lion Court, Cornhill, Insurance Brokers.⁹ John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in The Elms, Upton Lane, West Ham, London, England, John was a ship owner. His wife two daughter Emma and Eliza together with his niece Emily Ridgeway and three servants completed the household.¹⁰ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Braeside, Dulwich Wood Road, Camberwell, London, England, he was a ship owner. His grandaughter Mary T Darkey was staying with him, and his daughter Mary J Rouse was listed as a visitor and there were four servants. His wife was staying as a "visitor" Ben Rhydding which was devoted to the treatment of diseases by means of Hydropathy.¹¹ John died on 6 March 1876 in Camberwell, London, England.^12,13 The will dated 6 March 1876 of John Temperley, late of Braeside House, Dulwich, Wood Park was proved on 7 June 1878 following his death by his son Henry Greathead Temperley, Henry Wlliam Carter and Robert Starey. His personal estate being sworn under £100,000. His wife, described as Helen Maria Temperley was left his household furniture and effects and an immediate legacy of £200 abolutely, and for life his residance and £1,500 per annum. He also left houses to his late brother's wife and a niece. All three houses to go to his son on their deaths. He left £100 to the Merchant Seaman's Orphan Asylum and several other bequests with the residue to be divided between all his children. He had been a partner in the firm Temerleys, Carter and Dark. This was reported in The Times newspaper of 21 June 1878.¹²

     John Woodward was born about 1807 in Hudswell, Yorkshire, England.¹ He married Elizabeth ... John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, John was working as an agricultural labourer, he was living with his wife Elizabeth, two unmarried daughters and three grandchildren, Elizabeth aged six, Esther aged three and William aged two.² John died before 1871.¹

     Henry Greathead Temperley was born in 1833 in Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Temperley and Mary Greathead. He was baptised on 18 December 1833 in Lambton Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, his father was a ship owner.³ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Lambton Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Temperley.⁴ In the census of 30 May 1851 at 59 Tredagar Crescent, Mile End, London, England, he was listed as the brother of Mary J Temperley Henry was a ship brokers clerk.⁵ He married Elizabeth Currie in 1856 in West Derby, Lancashire, England.^2,6 A bond was taken on 15 July 1858, indemnity of payment of £8,000 passage money on ship 'United Service'. £16,000, sureties John and Henry and Henry William Carter, White Lion Court, Cornhill, Insurance Brokers.⁷ Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Leytonstone Road, Wanstead, Essex, England, Henry was a ship and insurance broker, living with his wife and two daughters . Little Ethel was 6 months old.⁸ The will dated 6 March 1876 of John Temperley, late of Braeside House, Dulwich, Wood Park was proved on 7 June 1878 following his death by his son Henry Greathead Temperley, Henry Wlliam Carter and Robert Starey. His personal estate being sworn under £100,000. His wife, described as Helen Maria Temperley was left his household furniture and effects and an immediate legacy of £200 abolutely, and for life his residance and £1,500 per annum. He also left houses to his late brother's wife and a niece. All three houses to go to his son on their deaths. He left £100 to the Merchant Seaman's Orphan Asylum and several other bequests with the residue to be divided between all his children. He had been a partner in the firm Temerleys, Carter and Dark. This was reported in The Times newspaper of 21 June 1878.⁹ Henry died on 16 February 1880 in 19 Highbury Hill, Islington, London, England.^10,11

     Clarence Royal Greathead was born on 5 June 1897 in 13 Bentick Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of George William Greathead and Ada Greig. He was baptised on 20 June 1897 in St Paul's, West Hartlepool, Durham, England.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 164 Sherriff Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George William Greathead.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 108 Studley Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George William Greathead Clarence was at school.^5,6 Clarence had been educated at Henry Smith College and was an apprentice with Messrs Grabham and Co, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. He enlisted after the outbreak of war in September 1914.⁶ Clarence was a Private in the 4th Battalion (Territorials). He enlisted in Hexham, Northumberland with the number of 1850 in the Machine Gun section. Clarence Royal Greathead died on 16 June 1915 in Flanders, Belgium, aged 18 at 5:30am while he was incharge of a machine gun.^7,8,6 He was carefully buried in Wieltage, Belgium, with a cross bearing his inscription marking the place. He was described by his officer as a brave and fearless soldier and will be missed by his battalion. He was later buried at Ypres Menin Gate, Memorial Leper, Panel 8 and 12.^7,6,9 Clarence's name appears on the many commemorative plaques to WW1. The Oblisque in Hartlepool in Victory Square which is on the South side of Victory Road and its junction with Avenue Road. His name is also recorded on the Henry Smith Comprehensive School memorial panel. The School is in King Oswy Drive. Also in St Paul's Church in Grange Road there is a very elaborate plaque carrying his name. Also on a roadside memorial stone in Cleadon erected in November 1920 in memory of men from Cleadon who died in WW1. Interestingly this stone also records those men of Cleadon who served in WW2 which is rather lovely. All Saints Church in Cleadon Lane in Cleadon has a wall plaque to those who fell in WW2 and includes Clarence's name

Clarence also appears on the 8th column of the WW1 Roll of Honour of the 4th Battalion of the Northumberland Fusiliers at the Hencotes TA Centre.¹⁰ On 15 December 2000 Clarence's 1914-15 Star medal was part of a lot sold in lot 456 for £100.¹¹

     Ettie Greathead was born on 23 December 1894 in 13 Bentick Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of George William Greathead and Ada Greig. She was baptised on 10 January 1895 in St Paul's, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, St Pauls Church West Hartlepool Register of Baptisms 1891-1901 page 43 entry 715 by B A Patten.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 164 Sherriff Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George William Greathead.⁴ Ettie was admitted to West Hartlepool School for girls om 2. July 1906 and left being too old on 19 February in 1909. The family lived in Musgrave Road.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 108 Studley Road, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George William Greathead Ettie was a shop assistant in a piano shop.^6,7 She married William Burdon on 4 June 1919 in South Shields, Durham, England.^8,9 Her husband William died on 1945 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^10,11 Her father George died on 12 July 1945.^12,10 Ettie received Administration on her mothers effects on 2 August 1945 in Durham.¹⁰ She married Walter Simpson in 1947 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹³ Ettie died in April 1985 in Thanet, Kent, England, aged 90.¹⁴

     William Burdon was born about 1888.¹ He married Ettie Greathead, daughter of George William Greathead and Ada Greig, on 4 June 1919 in South Shields, Durham, England.^2,3 William died in 1945 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^4,5

     Thomas Tunley was born about 1801 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England, Possibly known as Tornley.^2,3 He was the son of Thomas Tunley and Hannah Goodwin.⁴ He married Mary Hughes on 11 November 1818 The marriage entry states Thomas Tornley married Mary Hughes, both they and their two witnesses signed with a mark X.⁴ He was an agricultual labourer and groom in 1841. Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Sweeney, Shropshire, England.¹ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Sweeney, Shropshire, England.¹ Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Sweeney, Shropshire, England, John was an agricultural labourer.^1,5

     Annie Slee was born on 5 May 1925 in Auckland, Durham, England, Annie's mother's maiden name was Pattison.^2,3 She married George Greathead, son of William Edward Greathead and Cicely Attle, in 1944 in Durham, England.⁴ Her husband George died on May 1987 in Durham, England, aged 62.⁵ Annie died in March 2005 in Durham, England, aged 79.⁶