... Semmens1

#9979, b. 1960, d. 1960
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 8th cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead
4th great-grandson of George Greathead
9th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
... Semmens was born in 1960.1 He was the son of Gilbert Nelson Semmens and Colleen Rosemary Greathead. ... Died in 1960.1
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
Susan Matthews1 
#9980, b. 1947, d. 15 September 1980
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Susan Matthews was born in 1947 in New Zealand She was a Maori.1 She married Martin Wilson Greathead, son of Clarence Bright Greathead and Thelma May Preston, in 1967 in New Zealand.1,2 Susan died on 15 September 1980 in Otahuhu, New Zealand, after being hit by a car late one night after returning from the pub. Her death was subject to a coroners inquest in Wellington.1,3,4,5,6 She was buried on 18 September 1980 in Pyes Pa Cemetery, Tauranga, New Zealand, in the family plot 197.1,3,7 Susan did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 12 October 1981 in the High Court of New Zealand, her estate was valued at $7007.97.8,9
Children of Susan Matthews and Martin Wilson Greathead
- Michelle Meretearama Greathead
- Kataraina Te-Iti Greathead
- Whetu Marama Erana Te A Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
- [S347] E-mails between Anne Brady and Jan Cooper from 28 March 2011 1967 Ref 15773.
- [S9965] Emails between Gayle Semmens née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 5 April 2005.
- [S40000] Website http://archway.archives.govt.nz
- [S347] E-mails between Anne Brady and Jan Cooper from 28 March 2011 1980 Otahuhu Ref 19615 age 33.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - New Zealand, Cemetery Records, 1800-2007.
- [S252] Emails between Bernadette Siebert and Jan Cooper from 9 January 2009 Tauranga Burial records D03.21 H/S.
- [S8] Copy of will held by Jan, some kindly provided my contacts.
- [S252] Emails between Bernadette Siebert and Jan Cooper from 9 January 2009.
Myrtle Iris Williamson1 
#9996, b. 1913, d. 30 September 1966
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Myrtle Iris Williamson was born in 1913.1 She married Raymond Walter Greathead, son of Ernest Frederick Greathead and Mary Toms, in 1948.1 Myrtle died on 30 September 1966 in 37 Kapiti Lane, Otaki, New Zealand.1,2 Myrtle was buried on 3 October 1966 in Otaki Cemetery, Station Road, Te Horo, Otaki, New Zealand, in row 2 number 410.3,4,5,6

Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
- [S347] E-mails between Anne Brady and Jan Cooper from 28 March 2011 1966 Otaki Ref 6195 age 53.
- [S252] Emails between Bernadette Siebert and Jan Cooper from 9 January 2009 L06.11 B/R.
- [S40000] Website Find a grave.
- [S40000] Website Billiongraves.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - New Zealand, Cemetery Records, 1800-2007.
Gwendoline Rose Brindle1 
#9997, b. 6 January 1924, d. 29 July 1990
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Gwendoline Rose Brindle was born on 6 January 1924.1 She married Raymond Walter Greathead, son of Ernest Frederick Greathead and Mary Toms, in 1972 in New Zealand.1,2 Her husband Raymond died on 19 July 1990 in Levin, New Zealand, aged 75 his wife died only ten days later.1,3,4 Gwendoline died on 29 July 1990 in Otaki, New Zealand, aged 66 Gwendoline's last address was 15 Tahuna Flats, Kirk Street, Otaki.1,3,5 Her body was cremated on 2 August 1990 in Hamilton Park Cemetery, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand.3
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
- [S347] E-mails between Anne Brady and Jan Cooper from 28 March 2011 1972 Ref 19035.
- [S252] Emails between Bernadette Siebert and Jan Cooper from 9 January 2009.
- [S347] E-mails between Anne Brady and Jan Cooper from 28 March 2011 1990 Levin Ref 16841.
- [S347] E-mails between Anne Brady and Jan Cooper from 28 March 2011 1990 Otaki Ref 19282.
Edna Mary Slater1 
#9998, b. 1917, d. 13 June 1983
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Edna Mary Slater was born in 1917 in Dungog, New South Wales, Australia.1 She married Gerald Arthur Greathead, son of Ernest Frederick Greathead and Mary Toms, in 1940 Gerald and Edna adopted several children.1,2 Edna died on 13 June 1983 in Waihi Hospital, Waihi, New Zealand, The following appeared in the New Zealand Herald - On June 13 1983 at Waihi Hospital dearly beloved wife of Gerry of 58 Kenny St Waihi and loved mother and mother-in-law of Alan and Tina (Palmerston North) Bev and Murray Kaonga (Waihi) loved nana of Clinton and Jackie, Lorraine, Josef, Angela and Geraldine. A service will be held at St John’s Anglican Church Waihi 2.30pm tomorrow (Thur) Funeral then leaving for the Waihi Lawn Cemetery. Another entry read at the Waihi Hospital loved aunty of Ron and Edna Burling and family Kaiaua RIP.1,3,4,5 Edna was buried on 16 June 1983 in Waihi Cemetery, Waihi, New Zealand, in D02.01 semi lawn section, Section H Lot 26.6,7
Children of Edna Mary Slater and Gerald Arthur Greathead
- Alan John Greathead2
- Beverley Lorraine Greathead2 b. 1949, d. 2 Mar 2004
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
- [S9965] Emails between Gayle Semmens née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 5 April 2005.
- [S252] Emails between Bernadette Siebert and Jan Cooper from 9 January 2009 New Zealand Herald.
- [S347] E-mails between Anne Brady and Jan Cooper from 28 March 2011 1983 Waihi Ref 11947.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - New Zealand, Cemetery Records, 1800-2007.
- [S252] Emails between Bernadette Siebert and Jan Cooper from 9 January 2009.
- [S3339] Emails between Tony Greathead and Jan Cooper from 10 April 2001.
Lorna Gertrude Cooper1

#9999, b. 30 July 1899
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 7th cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead
2nd great-granddaughter of George Greathead
7th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Lorna Gertrude Cooper was born on 30 July 1899 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.1 She was the daughter of James Cooper and Eleanor Ethelwyn May Greathead. She married Harold Charles Montgomery in 1930.1
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
Rita Alice Cooper1

#10000, b. 6 June 1904
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 7th cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead
2nd great-granddaughter of George Greathead
7th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Rita Alice Cooper was born on 6 June 1904 in Masterton, Wellington, New Zealand.1 She was the daughter of James Cooper and Eleanor Ethelwyn May Greathead. She married James Pollock in 1925.1
Sources of Information
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.