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     John Joseph Greathead was born on 17 October 1920 in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.^2,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Julia Frances Concannon. When John was ten in 1930 he fell victim to the dreaded osteomylitis at the same time as an epidemic of poliomylitis (or infantile paralysis) was raging in Bundaberg. He was treated as a polio patient in hospital untill the seriousness of his condition became evident and he was transfered to Brisbane in a specially converted ambulance plane, where he was treated at the Mater Children's Hospital by Dr Meehan, a wonderful surgeon who was later killled in a tragic shooting accident. John only survived the numerous operationson his legs and back by the skill of Dr Meehan. He had a bone removed from one leg and another grafted on. John was called 'The Miracle Boy' with folk saying 'he had no business to be alive!⁴' He married Rita Lucy Theresa Keleher on 21 November 1958 in St Patrick's Church in the Valley, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.² Jack worked at the Telegraph Newspaper in Brisbane in the sporting department as a sub-editor. He was the first Queensland journalist to win a Walkley award - Australia's highest award for journalism. He had a rack of pipes on his desk, sometimes rather grubby looking. His copy girl used to be sent to purchase his special blend from Pike Brothers which was a posh mens store where they blended tobacco recipes for individual customers and they kept records in a large volume on the counter. She would clean his pipes and repack them so that when and he reappeared after disappearing into the composing room, they were ready to go. He would light up and enjoy the cuppa that she also made for him. He was so grateful to this special copy girl he nicknamed her St Jude, patron saint of lost causes. He later had a bookshop in Albion. His wife worked with women in prison in 1950's Jack suffered from osteomylitis but generally bore it with good spirits.^5,6 John died on 16 June 1993 in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, aged 72.^2,3 John was buried in Nudgee Catholic Cemetery, Nudgee, Queensland, Australia, John and Rita are buried under the same grave.⁷

     Germaine Mary Greathead was born on 9 May 1923 Germaine's mother Julia, apparently an amazing strong feisty lady, played the role of Germaine in Les Cloches De Corneville - the first production of the Bundaberg Operatic Society. Her husband was the President of the Society at the time, he cast himself as the leading man and they fell in love and got married - hence calling their daughter Germaine.^2,3 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Julia Frances Concannon. Germaine exchanged letters with her Aunt Elizabeth when she was a child. It was these that probably influenced Germaine to follow into her vocation, although they never met. Germaine entered the Sisters of Mercy, All Hallows Convent in Brisbane, Queensland in December 1944. She was the Congregational Archivist from 1994 to 2003.² The eulogy written given by her good friend and fellow sister Catharine Courtney Germaine gave information on Germaine's life. She enterd Religious lifefully qualified to teach music so for the first 25 years that wa swhat she did.In 1971 her teaching came to an end although she continued to be involved in the Sisters' Choir, as organist in Parishes. She loved playing Bridge and attending concerts and plays. She transferred to All Hallows to be the treasurer then ransferred to be Superior of the Master Convent. Her official role was Vicar but over the six years she was there she chaired the Personnel Board. her last major administrative task was running Mercy Place as a Conference Centre.⁴ Germaine died on 29 September 2018 in Emmaus Aged Care, Nudgee, Queensland, Australia, aged 95 She died peacefully at 11:20am on the birthday of Catherine McCauley (one of the founders of the Mercy Order) and on the feast of the Archangels – so a very fitting exit for her wonderful life.⁴

     Clifford Hogg was born on 21 February 1903 in Alnwick, Northumberland, England.^1,2 He married Vera Greathead, daughter of Arthur Greathead and Elizabeth Mathers, in 1928 in Glendale, Northumberland, England.³ Clifford moved to Canada in an attempt to make a new life for them there. Vera joined him shortly afterwards. They returned to Northumberland in England when his father suddenly died to take over his father’s draper’s shop. They eventually settled in Amble, Northumberland where they lived the rest of their lives.¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Clifford was listed as living at 68 Queen Street, Amble, Northumberland, England, with his wife Vera. Clifford was a drapery shop keeper, he was a Special Constable.⁴ His wife Vera died on 1969 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.^1,5 Clifford died in 1972 in Carlisle, Cumbria, England.^1,6

     Vera Greathead was born on 7 October 1909 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England.² She was the daughter of Arthur Greathead and Elizabeth Mathers. The family moved up to Wooler in Northumberland after 1909.¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 2 Bedford Place Busk Lane, Otley, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur Greathead Arthur was a cleaner Territorial Artillary Building living with his wife and daughter in their three roomed home.³ In the census of 19 June 1921 in Ramsey Lane, Wooler, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur Greathead.⁴ She married Clifford Hogg in 1928 in Glendale, Northumberland, England.⁵ Clifford moved to Canada in an attempt to make a new life for them there. Vera joined him shortly afterwards. They returned to Northumberland in England when his father suddenly died to take over his father’s draper’s shop. They eventually settled in Amble, Northumberland where they lived the rest of their lives.¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Vera was listed as living at 68 Queen Street, Amble, Northumberland, England, with her husband Clifford. Clifford was a drapery shop keeper, he was a Special Constable.⁶ Vera died in 1969 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.^1,7

     William Snowden was born about 1769.¹ He was the son of George Snowden and Ann Greathead. He was baptised on 28 November 1769 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.¹

     George Snowden was born about 1772. He was the son of George Snowden and Ann Greathead. He was baptised on 31 May 1772 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.¹

     Alfred Greathead Thornhill was born on 28 April 1888 in Pretoria, South Africa.¹ He was the son of Alfred Edmund Thornhill and Katherine Johanna ... He was baptised on 15 July 1888 in Weslyan Methodist, Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa, Found on the South Africa British immigrants list.¹

     Alfred Edmund Thornhill married Katherine Johanna ...

     Katherine Johanna ... married Alfred Edmund Thornhill.

     James Banthorpe was born about 1807 in Yoxford, Suffolk, England.³ He was the son of James Banthorpe and Sarah Calver.⁴ He was baptised on 21 April 1807 in Yoxford, Suffolk, England.⁴ He married Phoebe Jourdan. He was a husbandman. James was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, James was an agricultural labourer.⁵ James was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Dennington, Suffolk, England, James was an agricultural labourer.⁶ James was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, James was an agricultural labourer.⁷ James died on 13 February 1871 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, from cystitis and peritonitis. His widow Phoebe registered his death with an X, describing him as a farm labourer.^8,9 James was buried on 18 February 1871 in St Mary churchyard, Dennington, Suffolk, England.^4,10

     Phoebe Jourdan was born about 1812 in Aldborough, Norfolk, England.³ She was baptised in 1812 in Aldborough, Norfolk, England.⁴ She married James Banthorpe, son of James Banthorpe and Sarah Calver. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of James Banthorpe.⁵ In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the wife of James Banthorpe.⁶ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of James Banthorpe.⁷ Her husband James died on 13 February 1871 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, from cystitis and peritonitis. His widow Phoebe registered his death with an X, describing him as a farm labourer.^3,8 Phoebe was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Dennington, Suffolk, England, Phoebe was a charwoman.⁹ Phoebe was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Badingham Road, Dennington, Suffolk, England, Phoebe was a charwoman.¹⁰ Phoebe was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Badingham Road, Dennington, Suffolk, England, living on her own means. her son Charles was living with her.¹¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Big Chapel, Dennington, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the mother of Charles Banthorpe.¹² Phoebe was buried on 25 February 1904 in St Mary churchyard, Dennington, Suffolk, England.¹³ Phoebe died on 25 February 1904 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, from senile decay. Her daughter Emma registered her death.¹⁴

     Mary Ann Banthorpe was born on 15 December 1837 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Banthorpe and Phoebe Jourdan. She was baptised on 21 January 1838 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.^3,4 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Banthorpe.⁵ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Dennington, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the daughter of James Banthorpe.⁶

     John Banthorpe was born on 21 January 1852 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.¹ He was the son of James Banthorpe and Phoebe Jourdan. He was baptised on 6 April 1852.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of James Banthorpe John was an agricultural labourer.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Dennington, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of Phoebe Banthorpe John was a labourer.⁴ He married Eliza Ashford in 1876 in Hoxne, Suffolk, England.^5,6 John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Maypole Green, Dennington, Suffolk, England, John was a farm labourer.⁷ John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in The Lodge, Tannington, Suffolk, England, John was an agricultural labourer.⁸ John died on 15 January 1898 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, aged 45.^2,9 John was buried on 15 January 1898 in Suffolk, England.⁵

     William Banthorpe was born in October 1835 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.^3,4 He was the son of James Banthorpe and Phoebe Jourdan. He was baptised on 1 November 1835 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.^5,6 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of James Banthorpe.⁷ In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the son of James Banthorpe William was a farm labourer.⁸ He married Letitia Bloomfield, daughter of William Bloomfield and Mary Crisp, on 14 June 1859 in St Mary, Dennington, Suffolk, England, The ceremony was witnessed by William Wright, Betsey Blomfield. William was a labourer like both his father James and Letitia's father William. Letitia was listed as a servant.^6,9,10,11 William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, William was an agricultural labourer.¹² William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Tannington Road, Dennington, Suffolk, England, William was an agricultural labourer.¹³ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Maypole Green, Dennington, Suffolk, England, He was a farm labourer.¹⁴ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Fentons Farm, Dennington, Suffolk, England, He was a farm labourer.¹⁵ William was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at Fentons Farm, Dennington, Suffolk, England, Wiliam was a stockman on the farm with agriculture and cattle, living with his wife, four children and three grandchildren.¹⁶ William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Soham Road, Dennington, Suffolk, England, William and Letty were old age pensioners living in their three roomed home. Cecil Sharman their 13 year old grandson, a grocers errand boy was staying with them.¹⁷ William was buried on 27 November 1917 in St Mary churchyard, Dennington, Suffolk, England.^6,11 William died on 27 November 1917 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, aged 82.¹⁸

     Letitia Bloomfield was born in 1838 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, her birth was not registered until early 1839.^3,4 She was the daughter of William Bloomfield and Mary Crisp.⁵ She was baptised on 12 December 1838 in St Mary, Worlingworth, Suffolk, England.^5,6 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Worlingworth, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Bloomfield.⁷ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Fincall Street, Worlingworth, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the servant she was nursemaid to John Chandler a farmer and his family.⁸ She married William Banthorpe, son of James Banthorpe and Phoebe Jourdan, on 14 June 1859 in St Mary, Dennington, Suffolk, England, The ceremony was witnessed by William Wright, Betsey Blomfield. William was a labourer like both his father James and Letitia's father William. Letitia was listed as a servant.^5,9,10,6 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of William Banthorpe.¹¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Tannington Road, Dennington, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of William Banthorpe.¹² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Maypole Green, Dennington, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of William Banthorpe.¹³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Fentons Farm, Dennington, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of William Banthorpe.¹⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Fentons Farm, Dennington, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of William Banthorpe.¹⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Soham Road, Dennington, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of William Banthorpe.¹⁶ Her husband William died on 27 November 1917 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, aged 82.¹⁷ Letitia died in 1922 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.¹⁸ Letitia was buried on 13 November 1922 in St Mary churchyard, Dennington, Suffolk, England.⁵

     Elizabeth Banthorpe was born on 10 February 1862 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Banthorpe and Letitia Bloomfield. She was baptised on 16 March 1862 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.^2,3 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Tannington Road, Dennington, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Banthorpe.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Maypole Green, Dennington, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the servant of Jeptha Capon a farmer of 242 acres. She was working as a domestic servant.⁵ She married Reuben Meadows on 3 November 1883 in St Mary, Denninggton, Suffolk, England, the ceremony was witnessed by William Banthorpe and Mary Meadows. Reuben was the son of George Meadows and Mary Ann Fisk.^6,7 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Saxted Road, Dennington, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of Reuben Meadows.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Vyces Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of Reuben Meadows.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Vyces Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, she was listed as the wife of Reuben Meadows.¹⁰ Her husband Reuben died on 1934 in Plomesgate, Suffolk, England.¹¹ Elizabeth died in 1950 in Blyth, Suffolk, England.¹²

     James Banthorpe was born on 11 March 1872 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Banthorpe and Letitia Bloomfield. He was baptised on 15 June 1873 in Suffolk County Bts, Suffolk, England.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Maypole Green, Dennington, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of William Banthorpe He was described as a scholar.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Fentons Farm, Dennington, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of William Banthorpe He was a farm labourer.⁵ He married Leah Hostler, daughter of Henry Hostler, on 7 November 1896 in Haverstock Hill, London, England, living in Hadley Street.^2,6 James was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 34 Hadley Steet, St Pancras, London, England, James was a lift porter in a piano works.⁷ James was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in St Pancras, London, England.⁸ James died on 16 January 1953 in Selsdon, Surrey, England, aged 80.^2,9

     George Banthorpe was born on 10 February 1874 in Dennington, Suffolk, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Banthorpe and Letitia Bloomfield. He was baptised on 3 May 1874 in Suffolk County Bts, Suffolk, England.^3,4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Maypole Green, Dennington, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of William Banthorpe He was described as a scholar.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Fentons Farm, Dennington, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of William Banthorpe He was a farm labourer.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Fentons Farm, Dennington, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of William Banthorpe George was a horseman on the farm working with agricultural horses.⁷ He married Clara Stopher on 29 October 1903 in Hoxne, Suffolk, England.^8,9,10 George was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Maypole Green, Dennington, Suffolk, England, George was a horseman living on the farm with his wife and two young daughters.¹¹ His wife Clara died on 8 July 1938 in Blyth, Suffolk, England.¹² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register he was listed as living at 87 College Road, Blyth, Suffolk, England, with his son in law Harry George was an agricultural labourer.¹³ George died on 17 August 1941 in 87 College Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, aged 67.^8,14,15 George was buried in Framlingham Cemetery, Framlingham, Suffolk, England.¹⁶ The will of George was proved on 7 November 1941 in Ipswich to his daughters Elsie Maud Flemming, wife of Henry and Doris Clara Wright wife of Charles. His effects were valued at £196 7s7d.¹⁵

     John Banthorpe was born on 13 April 1876 in Dennington, Suffolk, England, His birth was registered by his grandmother.^1,2 He was the son of William Banthorpe and Letitia Bloomfield. He was baptised in 1877.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Maypole Green, Dennington, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of William Banthorpe.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Fentons Farm, Dennington, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of William Banthorpe He was a farm labourer.⁵ He married Alice Ellen Shortland, daughter of William Shortland and Mary Ann Thompson, on 26 October 1898 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.^3,2,6 John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in College Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, John was a millers carter.⁷ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in College Road, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, John was a merchants granaryman living with his wife and two sons in their four roomed home. There was a two year old visitor at the home called Marjorie Harsant who was born in Lambeth in London.⁸ John died in 1961 in Blyth, Suffolk, England.⁹

     William Isaac Banthorpe was born on 27 June 1887 in Peasenhall, Suffolk, England.¹ He was the son of William Banthorpe and Sarah Cranmer. William died in 1888 in Woodbridge, Suffolk, England.²

     William Banthorpe was born on 10 May 1862 in Peasenhall, Suffolk, England, Caroline, his mother registered his birth with a X. She described his father Thomas's occupation as a farm labourer.^2,3,4 He was the son of Thomas Banthorpe and Caroline Fairweather. He was baptised on 8 June 1864 in Peasenhall, Suffolk, England.^2,5,6 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Badingham Road, Peasenhall, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Banthorpe William was a scholar.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Paddington Road, Peasenhall, Suffolk, England, he was listed as the son of Caroline Banthorpe William was an agricultural labourer.⁸ He married Sarah Cranmer on 20 October 1882 in Parish Church, Peasenhall, Suffolk, England, Isaac Fulcher and Laura Banthorpe witnessed the ceremony performed after banns had been read. William was described as a labourer. Interestingly Sarah who was described as a spinster gives her father as Wlliam West a stone mason.⁹ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Ufford Road, Bromswell, Suffolk, England, William was an agricultural labourer.¹⁰ William was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Hale Road, Ashbocking, Suffolk, England, William was a foreman on the farm.¹¹ William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Framlingham, Suffolk, England.¹² His wife Sarah died on before 1924. He married Rachel Hannah Runnacles, daughter of George Runnacles, on 18 February 1924 in Register Office, Framlingham, Suffolk, England, after a licence was taken out. The ceremony was witnessed by John Thomas Banthorp and Alice Mary Mitchell.¹³ William died on 18 March 1931 in Benhall, Suffolk, England, aged 68 from brocho pneumonia and inflenza. No post mortem took place. William was described as a farm labourer. His son John Thomas registered his death.^5,14,15 The will of William was proved on 1 June 1931 in Ipswich to his widow Rachel Hannah Banthorpe and John Banthorpe a farm worker. His effects were valued at £536 3s9d.¹⁵