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     Thomas James Worrallo was born on 9 December 1901 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Interestingly the National Register states his date of birth was 18 November 1901.^1,2 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 6, Bk 545, Hospital Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the boarder of Georgina Greathead Tom was a general carter for C Coulson but was out of work. He was boarding with his future wife and mother in law.³ He married Lilian Greathead, daughter of William George Greathead and Georgina Probin, on 25 December 1921 in St George, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by George Brown and Maud Greathead. Thomas was a coal carter and Lilian a polisher.^4,5 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Thomas was listed as living at 39 Kimble Grove, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his wife Lilian. Thomas was listed as a motor driver living with hisw wife and children.⁶ In 1950 Frank and Lilian Baxter (née Worrallo) were living with Lilian's parents William and Thomas Worrallo at 39 Kimble Grove in Erdington. Lilian's grandma Georgina Greathead was also in the household.⁷ His wife Lilian died on 1961 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁸ Thomas died in 1982 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁹

     Rachael Tan was born in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England.¹ She married Wayne Verdun Geoffrey Morgan, son of Ronald Verdun Morgan and Denise Rhona Greathead, on 14 August 2004 in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England.²

     Sidney White was born on 2 September 1888 in 37 Endive Street, Limehouse, London, England.² He was the son of Charles Henry White and Alice Milchard. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 37 Endive Street, Limehouse, London, England, he was listed as the son of Charles Henry White.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 85 High Street, Wapping, London, England, he was listed as the brother of Alice S White Sidney was a lighterman.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 40 Sussex Street, Poplar, London, England, he was listed as the boarder of Henry Greathead Sidney was a lighterman and later that year married Henry's daughter Catherine.⁵ He married Catherine Greathead, daughter of Henry Greathead and Margaret Skipp, on 22 July 1911 in Poplar, London, England, Witnessed by M Greathead and M Milchard. At least one son.^6,1 His wife Catherine died on 28 February 1919 in St Mary's Hospital, Plaistow, London, England, aged 29 of leucocythaemia.^7,8 After Catherine died, the family was split up and the children, Edith was placed in a chldren's home, it is unsure what happened at this time to Lilian and Sidney.⁷ He married Nelly C M Noseda in 1956 in Registry Office, Folkestone, Kent, England, although they had lived together since 1934.^9,7

     Sidney Charles White was born on 15 February 1913 in 40 Sussex Street, Poplar, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Sidney White and Catherine Greathead. After Catherine died, the family was split up and the children, Edith was placed in a chldren's home, it is unsure what happened at this time to Lilian and Sidney.³ . Sidney was taught to swim by being thrown off Limehouse Pier by his father! He met a surgeon named John McNeil Love, who sponsored him and gave him a way out of his East End slums. At some point he became known as James or Jimmy and this was certainly the name that he used when working, although on official documents, except for his death certificate, he is named as Sidney Charles. He cut off all ties with his East End family.¹ . He married Mary Mabel Saxon, daughter of William Ernest Saxon and Mary Hannah Senior, in 1937 in Abbeydale, Yorkshire, England, Mabel was Sidney's first wife.^1,4 Sidney and Mary were divorced. He married Margaret Joyce Whitworth in 1958 in Westminster Register Office, Westminster, London, England, Margaret was James second wife. He was a commercial artist.^1,5 Sidney died on 30 July 1977 in Herts and Essex General Hospital, Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire, England, aged 64 from Cancer of the bladder.^1,6

     Henry Greathead was born on 29 June 1862 in 9 Well Street, Whitechapel, London, England.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 Henry was a scholar.⁴ He married Margaret Skipp, daughter of George Skipp and Catherine Donovan, on 26 March 1882 in Christ Church, Spitalfields, London, England, after the banns had been read on 5, 12 and 19 March 1882. The ceremony was witnessed by Edwin Hammond Stocker and Elizabeth Jones. Henry was a carman living at 39 Brick Lane while Margaret was living at 33 Brick Lane.^5,6 Henry was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Middle, Shadwell, London, England, Henry was a general labourer.^7,8 Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 146 Pennington Street, St George in the East, London, England, Henry was a general labourer.⁹ Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 40 Sussex Street, Poplar, London, England, Henry was a dock labourer living with his wife and five of his children in a five roomed home. They had a boarder called Sidney White, who later that year married his daughter Catherine.¹⁰ Henry was described on his son Charles marriage register in 1915 as a Private in the Royal Bucks.¹¹ Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 6 Potters Dwellings, Limehouse, London, England, Henry was a docklabourer working for the Port of London Authority. He lived with hs wife and daughter. Margaret was a tin labeller working for the River Plate Wharf, 3 Colt Strret in Limehouse.¹² Henry died in 1931 in Stepney, London, England.¹³

     Margaret Skipp was born on 7 October 1862 in 8 Back Church Lane, Whitechapel, London, England.^3,4 She was the daughter of George Skipp and Catherine Donovan. She married Henry Greathead, son of Thomas Paul Greathead and Emma Seaman, on 26 March 1882 in Christ Church, Spitalfields, London, England, after the banns had been read on 5, 12 and 19 March 1882. The ceremony was witnessed by Edwin Hammond Stocker and Elizabeth Jones. Henry was a carman living at 39 Brick Lane while Margaret was living at 33 Brick Lane.^5,6 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Middle, Shadwell, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry Greathead.^7,8 In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of Henry Greathead.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 40 Sussex Street, Poplar, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry Greathead.¹⁰ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 6 Potters Dwellings, Limehouse, London, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry Greathead.¹¹ Her husband Henry died on 1931 in Stepney, London, England.¹² Margaret died in 1938 in Stepney, London, England.¹³

     Margaret Greathead was born on 23 June 1898 in 146 Pennington Street, St George in the East, London, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Henry Greathead and Margaret Skipp. She was baptised on 20 July 1898 in St Anne, Underwood Road, Westminster, London, England, the family lived in 27 Great Garden Street.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 146 Pennington Street, St George in the East, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 40 Sussex Street, Poplar, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Greathead Margaret was at school.⁷ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 6 Potters Dwellings, Limehouse, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Greathead Margaret was a printers clerk working for Messrs Straker Brothers 194 ishopsgate EC.⁸ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Margaret was listed as living at 6 Potters Dwellings, Stepney, London, England, she was living alone and working as a paid clerk.⁴ The family lived in Guernsey until it was taken over by the Germans during WW2. They lost everything and fled to London to visit Elizabeth's sister Maggie. They then set up home in Dorking.⁹ Margaret died in November 1993 in Tower Hamlets, London, England, aged 95.¹⁰

     Thomas Henry Greathead was born on 12 March 1883 in St George in the East, London, England.^3,4,5,6 He was the son of Henry Greathead and Margaret Skipp. He was baptised on 3 November 1885 in St Mary and St Michael, Commercial Road, Stepney, London, England, as Thomas Henrique filius Henrici et Margarita Greathead olim Skipp. the family lived in 43 Upper Chapman Street and his father was listed as a carman.^4,7 Thomas was admitted to Betts Street School on 13 December 1886. His home address was 43 Upper Chapman Street in Tower Hamlets.⁸ Brothers Thomas and Charles were admitted into Raine Street Workhouse on 30 March 1887 they were discharged to Plashet School on 2 April 1887.⁹ Thomas went back to the workhouse on 4 June 1887 but was discharged on the same day to his mother Margaret.⁹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Middle, Shadwell, London, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Greathead Henry was a scholar.^10,2 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 146 Pennington Street, St George in the East, London, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Greathead Thomas was a railway carman.¹¹ He married Susan Amelia Taplin, daughter of Richard Taplin, on 25 December 1902 in St Peter, London Docks, St George in the East, London, England, after the banns were read. This Christmas day ceremony was witnessed by WJ and S Taplin. Susan a cloth tester signed her name with a X and gave her address as 130 Red Lion Street. Henry was a carman and gave his address as 46 Pennington Street.^12,13,14 Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 3 Worcester Court, St George in the East, London, England, Henry was a carman on the railway company living with his wife and children in their four roomed home.¹⁵ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 34 Barnardo Street, Stepney, London, England, Thomas was a motor driver for Lonon North West Railway at Broad Street in the City. He was living with his wife and their four daughters.¹⁶ He was a motor driver on 25 December 1926.¹⁷ He witnessed the marriage of William Walter West and Ellen Greathead on 25 December 1926 in St Thomas, Stepney, London, England.^18,19 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Thomas was listed as living at 54 Church Street, Dagenham, Essex, England, with his wife Susan. And their daughter Kathleen, together with two other people listed. These may have been Kathleen's children.²⁰ Thomas died on 4 February 1942 in Dagenham, Essex, England, aged 58.^21,22 Thomas was buried in Plaistow Cemetery, Plaistow, London, England.²²

     Charles Greathead was born on 13 July 1884 in St George in the East, London, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of Henry Greathead and Margaret Skipp. He was baptised on 6 August 1884 in St Anne, Underwood Road, Westminster, London, England, he was baptised Carolus.⁵ Brothers Thomas and Charles were admitted into Raine Street Workhouse on 30 March 1887 they were discharged to Plashet School on 2 April 1887.⁶ Charles was admitted to Betts Street School on 29 August 1887. His address was listed as 43 Chapman Street in Tower Hamlets.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Middle, Shadwell, London, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Greathead Charles was a scholar.^8,9 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 146 Pennington Street, St George in the East, London, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Greathead Charles was a railway porter messenger.¹⁰ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 40 Sussex Street, Poplar, London, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Greathead Charles was a carman for a railway company.¹¹ He married Susannah Insole, daughter of Henry Insole, on 19 December 1915 in St Peter, London Docks, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Insole and Elizabeth A Greathead. Charles was a driver in the RFA stationed at Farnborough. Susannah was a machinist living at 93 Old Grant Road.^12,13 His wife Susannah died on 1920 in Whitechapel, London, England, Susannah died in childbirth.¹⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Charles was listed as living at 19 Tench Street, Stepney, London, England, he was living alone and working as a railway carter.³ Charles died in 1953 in Folkestone, Kent, England.¹⁵

     Emma Greathead was born in 1888 in St George in the East, London, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Henry Greathead and Margaret Skipp. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Middle, Shadwell, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Greathead.^4,5 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 146 Pennington Street, St George in the East, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Greathead.⁶ Emma died in 1901 in Whitechapel, London, England.⁷

     Edwin Greathead was born on 22 June 1886 in 43 Upper Chapman Street, St George in the East, London, England.^2,3 He was the son of Henry Greathead and Margaret Skipp. He was baptised on 18 July 1886 in St Mary and St Michael, Commercial Road, Stepney, London, England, he was the son of Henrici et Margaraite Greathead olim Skip.⁴ Edwin was admitted into Betts Street School on 29 August 1889. His address was given as 43 Upper Chapman Street in Tower Hamlets.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Middle, Shadwell, London, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Greathead.^6,7 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 146 Pennington Street, St George in the East, London, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Greathead Edwin was an office boy.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 40 Sussex Street, Poplar, London, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Greathead Edwin was a clerk in the warehouse.⁹ He married Jessie Matilda Mary Fellick, daughter of John Henry Fellick, on 26 December 1914 in St Lukes, Millwall, London, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Henry Fellick and Rose Fellick. Edward, and I believe this to be the same man as born Edwin, gave his occupation as a clerk. Both he and Jessie gave their address as 4 Maria Street.^10,11 Edward signed up for short service on 10 December 1915 giving his address as 139 Mellish Street, Millwall. He was 29 years 6 months old. His occupation was listed as a warehouse foreman. His height was five foot four and a half inches tall with a chest measurement of 33 inches. His wife Jessie was listed as moving from the Mellish Road address to Park Place, Tarrant Street, Arundel, Sussex. He is later described as having brown hair, pale complexion and grey eyes and weighing 102 lbs. Private 393211 joined the Buffs on 22 September 1919.¹² Edwin was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 139 Mellish Street, Poplar, London, England, Edward was was a raw material receiving foreman for C &E Morton Ltd West Ferry Road in Millwall. They dealt with jam and grocer's sundries. He was living with his wife and two children.¹³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Edwin was listed as living at 127 Mayesbrook Road, Ilford, Essex, England, with his wife Jessie. With their daughter Ivy. Edwin was a provision warehouseman.¹⁴ Edwin died in 1963 in Romford, Essex, England.¹⁵

     Agnes Caroline Greathead was born on 25 September 1900 in St George in the East, London, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of George Christopher Greathead and Louisa M Steel. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Sheriden Street, St George in the East, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Christopher Greathead.⁴ Agnes was admitted to Ricardo Street School in Tower Hamlets on 21 September 1903. She left on 11 October 1903. Her address was 10 Buxton Terrace, Cottage Street.³ On 14 October 1903 Agnes was admitted to Cotton Street School in Tower Hamlets. She was removed on 9 July 1904.⁵ An unknown person was listed as patient in the census of 19 June 1921 56 Lower and Dean Street, Whaitechapel, London, England, she was listed as a printer at no fixed place. A further address was listed 2729 Brick Lane, Whitechapel. I believe she was perhaps in hospital.⁶ She married Carmelo Formosa in 1936 in Stepney, London, England, They had no children.^7,8 Her husband Carmelo died on 10 February 1941 at sea as a merchant seaman aboard SS Courland (Leith) He was a fireman and trimmer and his death is commemorated on the Tower Hill memorial panel 32.^8,9 Agnes died in 1952 in Aldgate, London, England, from a brain haemorrhage. As she had been "found" dead in her tiny flat an autopsy was performed.^10,8

     Caroline Margaret Greathead was born on 31 January 1899 in Mile End, London, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of George Christopher Greathead and Louisa M Steel. She was baptised on 13 February 1899 in St Augustine, Stepney, London, England, her address was 77 Heath Street, Stepney and ger father was listed as a labourer.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Sheriden Street, St George in the East, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Christopher Greathead.⁵ On 1 September 1902 Caroline was admitted to Lower Chapman Street School in Tower Hamlets. her home addresswas 3 Sheriden Street in Tower Hamlets.⁶ On 14 September 1903 Caroline was admitted to Ricardo Street School but she left soon after on 9 October 1903. Her home address was 10 Buxton Terrace, Cottage Street in Tower Hamlets. She spent a day on 28 September 1903 in Cotton Street School but was removed immediately.⁷ Caroline did various jobs during the war, including going around the streets with a milk float using a handcart. She then went into bookbinding after the war.³ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 13 Howard Street, Poplar, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Louisa M Greathead Caroline was working in the printing department of Batger's & Co in Stepney.⁸ She married John Ernest Bore, son of Frederick Bore, on 25 July 1925 in All Saints, Poplar, London, England, The ceremony was witnessed by George Alfred Greathead and Ellen Elizabeth Greathead after the banns were read. John gave his address as 15 Susannah Street and was as steward. Caroline gave her address as 13 Howard Street was a printer. They had one son and four daughters.^9,3 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Caroline was listed as living at The Nest Chapel, Allerton, Axbridge, Somerset, England, Caroline was with William and Ethel Redman and their family.¹⁰ Caroline died in 1971 in South Benfleet, Essex, England.^3,11

     Mary Louise Greathead was born on 5 April 1891 in Mile End, London, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of George Christopher Greathead and Louisa M Steel. She was baptised on 26 April 1891 in St Augustine, Stepney, London, England, Her home address was 8 Romford Street.⁴ On 8 October 1894 George and Mary were admitted to Betts Street School. Their home address was 28 Denmark Street in Tower Hamlets.² Siblings George and Mary were admitted into Betts Street School on 2 March 1896. Their home address was 15 Prospect Place in Tower Hamlets.² 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.⁵ Mary and George attended on 13 March 1899 Senrab Street School and their address was 77 Heath Street in Tower Hamlets.⁶ Mary was admitted into Betts Street School om 4 February 1901. he address was listed as 3 Sheriden Street in Tower Hamlets.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Sheriden Street, St George in the East, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Christopher Greathead.⁸ She married Edward John Fitzgerald, son of Harry Harris Fitzgerald, on 17 December 1912 in St John, Cubitt Town, Poplar, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Harry Fitzgerald and Annie Priscilla Oxley. Edward was a labourer and gave his address as 7 Charles Terrace, Annie lived at 24 Stationdale Street.^9,10,11 Her husband Edward died on 1927 in Poplar, London, England, from TB.^9,12 On 9 September 1939 in the National Register she was listed as living at 68 Fanshawe Crescent, Dagenham, Essex, England, with her son Robert Mary was a domestic assistant for LCC.¹³ Mary died in 1965 in Poplar, London, England.^9,14

     Thomas Greathead was born on 4 November 1895 in Poplar, London, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of George Christopher Greathead and Louisa M Steel. 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 Thomas was admitted to Ricardo Street School on 20 October 1902. His home addess was listed as 10 Cottage Street in Tower Hamlets.⁶ Thomas signed up for the duration of the war on 22 October 1915 giving his age as 19 years living in 13 Howard Street, Poplar and was working as a dock clerk. Thomas was living at home with his parents. His height ws 5 foot 5 inches and he weighed 120 lbs with a chest measurement of 35 inches.⁷ He married Elizabeth Donovan in 1923 in Poplar, London, England.⁸ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Thomas was listed as living at 7 Lonsdale Avenue, East Ham, London, England, he was listed as living alone and working as a Export Ships clerk.³ His wife Elizabeth died on 1970 in Stepney, London, England.⁹ Thomas died in 1972 in Stepney, London, England.¹⁰

     Carmelo Formosa was born about 1901 in Malta Carmelo was known as Charlie in England and it is interesting to understand that the surname Formosa in Malta is as common as Smith is in England.^1,2 He married Agnes Caroline Greathead, daughter of George Christopher Greathead and Louisa M Steel, in 1936 in Stepney, London, England, They had no children.^3,2 Carmelo died on 10 February 1941 at sea as a merchant seaman aboard SS Courland (Leith) He was a fireman and trimmer and his death is commemorated on the Tower Hill memorial panel 32.^2,1

     John Ernest Bore was born on 28 November 1895 his father was a dock foreman.¹ He was the son of Frederick Bore.² John's father obtained a berth on the last sailing ship going out of London dock for his restless son, when he was about 15/16 years old. He carried on going to sea until the outbreak of WW1 when he joined the Royal Ineskillen Fusiliers and was taken prisoner in France. He spent the rest of the war working in Germany on a farm

After the war he went back to sea on cruise liners working as a wine waiter until his marriage.¹ He married Caroline Margaret Greathead, daughter of George Christopher Greathead and Louisa M Steel, on 25 July 1925 in All Saints, Poplar, London, England, The ceremony was witnessed by George Alfred Greathead and Ellen Elizabeth Greathead after the banns were read. John gave his address as 15 Susannah Street and was as steward. Caroline gave her address as 13 Howard Street was a printer. They had one son and four daughters.^3,1 After his marriage John spent many years until 1938 when he joined a dock firm of coppersmiths where he stayed until his retirement. He worked on the mulberry harbours during WWII and had many narrow escapes during the blitz, as the docks were always the target He later worked as a warehouseman in the bakeries.^1,4 John died in 1967 in Poplar, London, England.^1,5

     Elizabeth Donovan was born on 16 September 1900. She married Thomas Greathead, son of George Christopher Greathead and Louisa M Steel, in 1923 in Poplar, London, England.¹ Elizabeth died in 1970 in Stepney, London, England.²