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     Ann Orton was born in 1818.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Orton and Elizabeth Dodsworth. In the census of 7 June 1841 in Hutton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of an unknown person.³ She married John Greathead, son of William Greathead and Jane Cockfield, on 7 February 1842 in SS Peter and Paul, Stainton, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, the ceremony was witnessed by Joseph Stoker and Ann Allan. John was an engine driver.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Thickley Place, East Thickley, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the visitor of Thomas Greathead.^5,6 Ann died in 1859 in Auckland, Durham, England.⁷

     William Orton was born about 1778.² He married Elizabeth Dodsworth on 27 April 1807 in Billingham, Durham, England.^3,4 He was a butcher.⁵ Willliam was convicted at York Castle on 10 March 1821 charged with a forgery, passing an altered bank note. He was found guilty and sentenced to life. He was placed on the prison hulk Bellerophon on 27 May 1821. He was placed on the ship Minerva on 21 July 1821 which set sail for New South Wales arriving on 26 March 1822.^2,6 William was indicted for having at Black Creek on 20 April 1845 passed forged orders worth £1 each drawn on John Welsh with the intent of defrauding William Jones. The jury found him guilty, but since he seemed to have had good charector in New South Wales he was given a very light sentence, namely two years imprisonment.⁷ William died before 1851.³

     Mary Ann Greathead was born about 1831 in Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Margaret Hanley. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Outlying Farms & Dwellings, Hole House, (Straggler), Kelloe, Easington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.^1,3 She married Thomas Webb, son of Thomas Webb, on 29 November 1852 in Parish Church of Trimdon, Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England, The ceremony was performed after the banns had been read and was witnessed by Walter Beadie and John Allison, both signed with an X. Both Thomas and Mary gave their address as Trimdon Grange.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Beer House, Trimdon Colliery, Sedgefield, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Webb.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Haswell, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Webb.⁶ Her husband Thomas died on 1883 in Easington, Durham, England.⁷ Mary died in 1884 in Easington, Durham, England.⁸

     Thomas Webb was born about 1831 in Radstock, Somerset, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Webb. He married Mary Ann Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Margaret Hanley, on 29 November 1852 in Parish Church of Trimdon, Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England, The ceremony was performed after the banns had been read and was witnessed by Walter Beadie and John Allison, both signed with an X. Both Thomas and Mary gave their address as Trimdon Grange.² Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Beer House, Trimdon Colliery, Sedgefield, Durham, England, Thomas was a coal miner living with his wife and children. Two of his sons Richard and John were also miners.³ Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Haswell, Durham, England, Thomas was a publican employing one servant called Annie Able a girl born in 1864 in Shotton, Durham.⁴ Thomas died in 1883 in Easington, Durham, England.⁵

     Thomas Woodward was born about 1830 in Scotton, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of John Woodward and Elizabeth ...¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 41 Hilda Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Woodward Thomas was working as a warehouse labourer.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 41 Hilda Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Woodward Thomas was a general labourer.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 32 Charlotte Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Woodward Thomas was a general worker.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Thomas Street, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the uncle of Patrick Kenny Thomas was listed as an invalid.⁵

     Jonathan Storer was born in 1829.¹ He was the son of Jonathan Storer and Mary Collins.¹

     Cecilia Kent was born on 1 November 1952.¹ She married Alan Greathead, son of John Greathead and Catherine M Scott, in April 1995 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England.² Cecilia died on 24 April 2004 in 36 Hillside Drive, Edlington, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, aged 51.^3,4 The will of Cecilia was proved on 3 June 2004 in Leeds to her husband Alan.⁴

     James married Emma Seaman, daughter of George Seaman and Johanna Bernett, in 1851 in St Geo Southwark, London, England, James was Emma's first husband.² James died before 1861.³

     Margaret Joyce Whitworth married Sidney Charles White, son of Sidney White and Catherine Greathead, in 1958 in Westminster Register Office, Westminster, London, England, Margaret was James second wife. He was a commercial artist.^1,2

     John Louis Greathead was born on 14 September 1943 in Sedgley, Staffordshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Beatrice May. He married Elizabeth A Cartwright in 1966 in St James, Lower Gornal, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England.^4,5 John died in 2017 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England.⁶

     Bertie Greathead was born on 9 May 1898 in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England.^3,4,5 He was the son of William Thomas Greathead and Jane Wesson. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 82 Mitchell Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Thomas Greathead.^6,7 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 7 Connaught Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Thomas Greathead Bertie was at school.⁸ Bert signed up for short service on 5 June 1916. He gave his address as 167 Alfreston Road, Nottingham. he was 18 years 27 days old. He signed up in the machine gun corps and given the number 185809. His father of the same address was given as his next of kin, Bertie was working as a fitters apprentice.⁹ On his dispersal certiicate dated 15 September 1919, Bertie was listed as serving with No 1 (Res) Battn MGC. During is service he passed the test as a skilled fitter, inside test centre, Woowich. His religion was listed as on the congregational list. He was appointed Corporal with effect from 23 June 1919 and temporary sergeant with effect from 2 September 1919. He was five foot ten and half inches tall, weighed 178 ibs, light brown hair, fresh complexion, brown eyes and a thirty-six inch chest measurement, with a good physical development. However he is recorded as having poor teeth.⁹ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 167 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Thomas Greathead Bertie was a mechanical draughtsman working for Messrs Rolls Royce Ltd, a Derby Motor Car manufacturers but was out of work.¹⁰ He married Lucie Button in 1924 in Basford, Nottinghamshire, England.¹¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Bertie was listed as living at 1 Claremont Road, Ealing, London, England, with his wife Lucie. Bertie was a Jig and tool draughtsman and drawing checker living with his wife Lucie. He was also listed as ARP Warden no 1862 Ealing RD.⁵ Bertie died on 5 February 1969 in 3 Thornfields Derive, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, England, aged 70.^12,13 Administration papers were issued with a will on 25 April 1969 in Winchester. His effects were valued at £940.¹³

     William Louis Greathead was born on 2 January 1907 in 30 Kent Street, Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Walter Greathead and Mary Ball. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 30 Kent Street, Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of Walter Greathead.⁴ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 68 Ruiton Street, Lower Gornal, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of Walter Greathead.⁵ He married Violet Victoria Alexandria Waterfield, daughter of ... Waterfield, in 1929 in Ruiton United Reformed Church, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England.^6,7 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William was listed as living at 29a Gate Street, Coseley, Staffordshire, England, with his wife Violet. And his wife's sister. William was a master boot and shoe repairer.⁸ His brother John died on 22 February 1945.^9,10,11 William received probate on his brothers effects on 30 August 1945 in Llandudno. William was a boot and shoe repairer.¹⁰ His wife Violet died on 14 February 1958 in Burton Road Hospital, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England, aged 51.^10,12,13 William received Administration on his wife's effects in London on 9 July 1958.¹⁰ He married Miriam Waterfield, daughter of ... Waterfield, in 1959 in United Reformed and Methodist Church, Bilston Street, Rowley Regis, Staffordshire, England, I wondered whether Miriam was the sister of William's previous wife Violet.^14,15 His wife Miriam died on 26 February 1968 in 28 Gate Street, Sedgeley, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, aged 66.^16,10,17 He married Lilian J Guest in 1969 in St Peter, Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^18,19 His wife Lilian died on December 1989 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England, aged 80.^20,21 William died on 11 March 1997 in 28 Gate Street, Sedgeley, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, aged 90.^22,23,24 The will of William was proved on 16 May 1997 in Birmingham. His effects were described as not exceeding £180,000.²³

     Violet Victoria Alexandria Waterfield was born on 14 December 1906 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of ... Waterfield. She married William Louis Greathead, son of Walter Greathead and Mary Ball, in 1929 in Ruiton United Reformed Church, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England.^4,5 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Violet was listed as living at 29a Gate Street, Coseley, Staffordshire, England, with her husband William. And his wife's sister. William was a master boot and shoe repairer.⁶ Violet died on 14 February 1958 in Burton Road Hospital, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England, aged 51.^7,8,9 Violet did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 9 July 1958 to her husband William Louis Greathead in London. He was a boot and shoe repairer. Her usual address was 28 Gate Street, Sedgeley, Staffordshire and her effects were valued at £2422 4s 3d.⁷

     Walter Greathead was born on 19 September 1878 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^2,1,3,4,5 He was the son of John Cartwright Greathead and Hannah Nicholls. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 17 Pale Street, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Cartwright Greathead.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 Pale Street, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Cartwright Greathead.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 17 Pale Street, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Cartwright Greathead Walter was a bellows maker.⁸ He married Mary Ball in 1903 in Ruiton United Reformed Church, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England.^9,10 He was a bellows maker journeyman on 2 January 1907. Walter was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 30 Kent Street, Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, Walter was a bellows worker living with his wife and son in their four roomed home.¹¹ Walter was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 68 Ruiton Street, Lower Gornal, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England, Walter was a bellows maker working for Alldays & Onions who made bellows in Small Heath. He was living with his wife and son.¹² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Walter was listed as living at 46 Ruiton Street, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England, with his wife Mary. And their son John. Walter was a bellows maker.¹³ He died on 12 December 1942 in Guest Hospital, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, aged 64 His usual address was 46 Ruiton Street, Lower Gornal, Staffordshire.^14,15,16 Walter did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 8 May 1943 in Llandudno to Mary Greathead his widow. His effects were valued as £787 18s 4d.¹⁵