John Joseph Greathead1,2 
#10202, b. 17 October 1920, d. 16 June 1993
Last Edited=31 Jul 2021
- Relationship
- 3rd great-grandson of George Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
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

Children of John Joseph Greathead and Rita Lucy Theresa Keleher
- Julianne Marie Greathead
- Mary Germaine Greathead
- Gabrielle Mary Denise Greathead
- Madonna Therese Greathead
- John Jude Greathead
- Anne-marie Catherine Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S48] E-mails between Mary Round née Carroll and Jan Cooper from 6 January 2004.
- [S10203] Emails between Germaine Greathead and Jan Cooper from 6 January 2004.
- [S10370] Emails between Anne-marie Catherine Jensen and Jan Cooper from 10 November 2010.
- [S34158] E-mails between Pip Greathead née Carroll and Jan Cooper from 30 July 2021 Story of the Greathead Family by Sister Germaine Greathead.
- [S120] E-mails between Judith Hall née Goldfinch and Jan Cooper from 19 September 2005.
- [S10363] Emails between Mary Germaine Greathead and Jan Cooper from 20 July 2008.
- [S40000] Website Billion graves.
Germaine Mary Greathead1 
#10203, b. 9 May 1923, d. 29 September 2018
Last Edited=19 Oct 2018
- Relationship
- 3rd great-granddaughter of George Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
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
Sources of Information
- [S48] E-mails between Mary Round née Carroll and Jan Cooper from 6 January 2004.
- [S10203] Emails between Germaine Greathead and Jan Cooper from 6 January 2004.
- [S10363] Emails between Mary Germaine Greathead and Jan Cooper from 20 July 2008.
- [S10366] E-mails between Madonna Sharp née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 2 December 2004.
Clifford Hogg1 
#10205, b. 21 February 1903, d. 1972
Last Edited=21 May 2021
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
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
Children of Clifford Hogg and Vera Greathead
- James Ian Hogg+ b. 13 Mar 1932, d. 2020
- Veronica Mary Hogg
- John Michael Hogg
Sources of Information
- [S10201] Emails between Dr Graham Hogg and Jan Cooper from 10 November 1999.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1903/Q1 Alnwick Volume 10b Page 488.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1928/Q3 Glendale Volume 10b Page 982.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2955C/016.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1969/Q2 Newcastle upon Tyne Volume 1b Page 99 age 59.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1972/Q2 Carlisle Volume 1a Page 186 age 69.
Vera Greathead1 
#10206, b. 7 October 1909, d. 1969
Last Edited=21 May 2021
- Relationship
- 4th great-granddaughter of George Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
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
Children of Vera Greathead and Clifford Hogg
- James Ian Hogg+ b. 13 Mar 1932, d. 2020
- Veronica Mary Hogg
- John Michael Hogg
Sources of Information
- [S10201] Emails between Dr Graham Hogg and Jan Cooper from 10 November 1999.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1909/Q4 Doncaster Volume 9c Page 912.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 26013 RG78 Piece 15047 Registration district 491 subdistrict 3 enumeration district 13 schedule number 12.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_25747_0423.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1928/Q3 Glendale Volume 10b Page 982.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2955C/016.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1969/Q2 Newcastle upon Tyne Volume 1b Page 99 age 59.
William Snowden

#10208, b. about 1769
Last Edited=6 Aug 2016
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 5 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin of George Greathead
3rd great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
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
Sources of Information
- [S5984] Emails between Kathleen Lopez and Jan Cooper from 20 January 2001.
George Snowden1

#10209, b. about 1772
Last Edited=6 Aug 2016
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 5 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin of George Greathead
3rd great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
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
Sources of Information
- [S5984] Emails between Kathleen Lopez and Jan Cooper from 20 January 2001.
Alfred Greathead Thornhill1
#10211, b. 28 April 1888
Last Edited=8 Nov 2004
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
Sources of Information
- [S4216] Emails between Tony Meighan and Jan Cooper from 8 May 2000.
Alfred Edmund Thornhill1
#10212
Last Edited=8 Nov 2004
Child of Alfred Edmund Thornhill and Katherine Johanna ...
- Alfred Greathead Thornhill b. 28 Apr 1888
Sources of Information
- [S4216] Emails between Tony Meighan and Jan Cooper from 8 May 2000.
Katherine Johanna ...1
#10213
Last Edited=8 Nov 2004
Child of Katherine Johanna ... and Alfred Edmund Thornhill
- Alfred Greathead Thornhill b. 28 Apr 1888
Sources of Information
- [S4216] Emails between Tony Meighan and Jan Cooper from 8 May 2000.
James Banthorpe1,2
#10214, b. about 1807, d. 13 February 1871
Last Edited=12 Nov 2006
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
Children of James Banthorpe and Phoebe Jourdan
- Isaac Banthorpe4 b. 1832
- James Banthorpe b. a 1833, d. 1921
- William Banthorpe+ b. Oct 1835, d. 27 Nov 1917
- Mary Ann Banthorpe b. 15 Dec 1837
- Anna Elizabeth Banthorpe10 b. 18 Sep 1839
- Betsy Banthorpe+ b. 1840
- Phoebe Banthorpe b. 1843
- Emma Banthorpe b. 1845
- Maria Banthorpe+ b. 1847
- Harriet Banthorpe b. 1849
- John Banthorpe+ b. 21 Jan 1852, d. 15 Jan 1898
- Eliza Banthorpe b. 1854
- Charles Banthorpe b. 1856, d. 1945
- Ann Elizabeth Banthorpe b. 1859
Sources of Information
- [S45002] General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of son.
- [S45001] General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of daughter.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851.
- [S11209] Emails between Brian Banthorp and Jan Cooper from 7 March 2004.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 1025/8 Folio 1 Page 7.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 1796 Folio 484 Page 22.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 1154 Folio 54 Page 14.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S47000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of death certificate 1871/Q1 Hoxne Volume 4a Page 384.
- [S17265] Emails between Melissa Banthorpe and Jan Cooper from 15 September 2006.
Phoebe Jourdan1,2
#10215, b. about 1812, d. 25 February 1904
Last Edited=2 Oct 2014
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
Children of Phoebe Jourdan and James Banthorpe
- Isaac Banthorpe4 b. 1832
- James Banthorpe b. a 1833, d. 1921
- William Banthorpe+ b. Oct 1835, d. 27 Nov 1917
- Mary Ann Banthorpe b. 15 Dec 1837
- Anna Elizabeth Banthorpe13 b. 18 Sep 1839
- Betsy Banthorpe+ b. 1840
- Phoebe Banthorpe b. 1843
- Emma Banthorpe b. 1845
- Maria Banthorpe+ b. 1847
- Harriet Banthorpe b. 1849
- John Banthorpe+ b. 21 Jan 1852, d. 15 Jan 1898
- Eliza Banthorpe b. 1854
- Charles Banthorpe b. 1856, d. 1945
- Ann Elizabeth Banthorpe b. 1859
Sources of Information
- [S45001] General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of daughter.
- [S45002] General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of son.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S11209] Emails between Brian Banthorp and Jan Cooper from 7 March 2004.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 1025/8 Folio 1 Page 7.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 1796 Folio 484 Page 22.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 1154 Folio 54 Page 14.
- [S47000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of death certificate 1871/Q1 Hoxne Volume 4a Page 384.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 1740 Folio 79 Page 16.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 1858 Folio 69 Page 10.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1461 Folio 61 Page 6.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 1767 Folio 58 Page 13.
- [S17265] Emails between Melissa Banthorpe and Jan Cooper from 15 September 2006.
- [S47000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of death certificate 1904/Q1 Hoxne Volume 4a Page 570.
Mary Ann Banthorpe
#10216, b. 15 December 1837
Last Edited=12 Nov 2006
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
Sources of Information
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1838/Q1 Hoxne Volume 13 Page 381.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S1340] E-mails between Dorothy Layzell and Jan Cooper from 6 January 2004.
- [S11209] Emails between Brian Banthorp and Jan Cooper from 7 March 2004.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 1025/8 Folio 1 Page 7.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 1796 Folio 484 Page 22.
John Banthorpe
#10217, b. 21 January 1852, d. 15 January 1898
Last Edited=22 Nov 2008
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
Children of John Banthorpe and Eliza Ashford
- Frederick Banthorpe+ b. 1877
- Charles Banthorpe b. 1879, d. 1954
- Lily Banthorpe b. 1888
Sources of Information
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1852/Q1 Hoxne Volume 4a Page 515.
- [S11209] Emails between Brian Banthorp and Jan Cooper from 7 March 2004.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 1154 Folio 54 Page 14.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 1740 Folio 79 Page 16.
- [S17265] Emails between Melissa Banthorpe and Jan Cooper from 15 September 2006.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1876/Q4 Hoxne Volume 4a Page 1193.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 1858 Folio 81 Page 6.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1461 Page 132.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1898/Q1 Hoxne Volume 4a Page 551.
William Banthorpe1,2
#10218, b. October 1835, d. 27 November 1917
Last Edited=27 Mar 2020
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
Children of William Banthorpe and Letitia Bloomfield
- William Banthorpe6 b. 1859, d. 1859
- Anna Banthorpe6 b. 1860, d. 1860
- Elizabeth Banthorpe+ b. 10 Feb 1862, d. 1950
- William Banthorpe+6 b. 1864, d. 13 Jun 1929
- Frederick Banthorpe19 b. 15 Dec 1865, d. 1942
- Ellen Mary Banthorpe6 b. 1867, d. 11 Apr 1952
- Emma Banthorpe+6 b. 22 Feb 1870, d. 1964
- James Banthorpe+ b. 11 Mar 1872, d. 16 Jan 1953
- George Banthorpe+ b. 10 Feb 1874, d. 17 Aug 1941
- John Banthorpe+ b. 13 Apr 1876, d. 1961
- Mary Ann Banthorpe+6 b. 1878, d. 1956
Sources of Information
- [S45001] General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of daughter.
- [S45002] General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of son.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S29901] E-mails between Simon Last and Jan Cooper from 3 March 2011.
- [S1340] E-mails between Dorothy Layzell and Jan Cooper from 6 January 2004.
- [S11209] Emails between Brian Banthorp and Jan Cooper from 7 March 2004.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 1025/8 Folio 1 Page 7.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 1796 Folio 484 Page 22.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1859/Q2 Hoxne Volume 4a Page 755.
- [S17265] Emails between Melissa Banthorpe and Jan Cooper from 15 September 2006.
- [S265] Emails between a very kind sole who wishes no recognition and Jan Cooper from 9 January 2008.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 1154 Folio 68 Page 11.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 1740 Folio 97 Page 17.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 1858 Folio 81 Page 6.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1461 Folio 69 Page 21.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 1767 Folio 52 Pages 2 and 3.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14PN10742 RG78PN580 RD210 SD4 ED5 SN10.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1917/Q4 Hartismere Volume 4a Page 494.
- [S11209] Emails between Brian Banthorp and Jan Cooper from 7 March 2004 IGI.
Letitia Bloomfield1,2
#10219, b. 1838, d. 1922
Last Edited=27 Mar 2020
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
Children of Letitia Bloomfield and William Banthorpe
- William Banthorpe5 b. 1859, d. 1859
- Anna Banthorpe5 b. 1860, d. 1860
- Elizabeth Banthorpe+ b. 10 Feb 1862, d. 1950
- William Banthorpe+5 b. 1864, d. 13 Jun 1929
- Frederick Banthorpe19 b. 15 Dec 1865, d. 1942
- Ellen Mary Banthorpe5 b. 1867, d. 11 Apr 1952
- Emma Banthorpe+5 b. 22 Feb 1870, d. 1964
- James Banthorpe+ b. 11 Mar 1872, d. 16 Jan 1953
- George Banthorpe+ b. 10 Feb 1874, d. 17 Aug 1941
- John Banthorpe+ b. 13 Apr 1876, d. 1961
- Mary Ann Banthorpe+5 b. 1878, d. 1956
Sources of Information
- [S45001] General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of daughter.
- [S45002] General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of son.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1839/Q1 Hoxne Volume 13 Page 403.
- [S11209] Emails between Brian Banthorp and Jan Cooper from 7 March 2004.
- [S265] Emails between a very kind sole who wishes no recognition and Jan Cooper from 9 January 2008.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 1026/13 Folio 6 Page 7.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 1796 Folio 406 page 10.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1859/Q2 Hoxne Volume 4a Page 755.
- [S17265] Emails between Melissa Banthorpe and Jan Cooper from 15 September 2006.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 1154 Folio 68 Page 11.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 1740 Folio 97 Page 17.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 1858 Folio 81 Page 6.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1461 Folio 69 Page 21.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 1767 Folio 52 Pages 2 and 3.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14PN10742 RG78PN580 RD210 SD4 ED5 SN10.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1917/Q4 Hartismere Volume 4a Page 494.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1922/Q4 Hartismere Volume 4a Page 907 age 84.
- [S11209] Emails between Brian Banthorp and Jan Cooper from 7 March 2004 IGI.
Elizabeth Banthorpe
#10220, b. 10 February 1862, d. 1950
Last Edited=26 Mar 2018
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
Children of Elizabeth Banthorpe and Reuben Meadows
- Reuben Meadows+13 b. a 1885, d. 28 Sep 1916
- Ernest William Meadows13 b. 1887, d. 22 Mar 1918
- Ellen Mary Meadows13 b. a 1890
- Ethel M Meadows13 b. a 1893
- William George Meadows13 b. 1899, d. 1964
- Maud Meadows13 b. a 1902
Sources of Information
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1862/Q1 Hoxne Volume 4a Page 517.
- [S11209] Emails between Brian Banthorp and Jan Cooper from 7 March 2004.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 1740 Folio 97 Page 17.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 1858 Folio 82 Page 7.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1883/Q4 Hoxne Volume 4a Page 1279.
- [S265] Emails between a very kind sole who wishes no recognition and Jan Cooper from 9 January 2008.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1461 Folio 70 Page 23.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 1787 Folio 97 Page 22.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14PN10912 RG78PN589 RD215 SD1 ED6 SN7.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1934/Q2 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 1181 age 73.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1950/Q2 Blyth Volume 4b Page 641 age 88.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
James Banthorpe
#10221, b. 11 March 1872, d. 16 January 1953
Last Edited=21 Dec 2008
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
Children of James Banthorpe and Leah Hostler
- Daisy Victoria Banthorpe b. 8 Sep 1897, d. 17 Aug 1985
- Ernest William Banthorpe2 b. 13 Aug 1898, d. 20 Mar 1901
- Frederick James Banthorpe+2 b. 9 Aug 1902, d. 17 May 1985
Sources of Information
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1872/Q2 Hoxne Volume 4a Page 594.
- [S11209] Emails between Brian Banthorp and Jan Cooper from 7 March 2004.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Bishop's transcripts, 1685-1875 Church of England. Archdeaconry of Suffolk Film 0919557.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 1858 Folio 81 Page 6.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1461 Folio 69 Page 21.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1896/Q4 Pancras Volume 1b Page 1402.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 134 Folio 89 Page 55.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 findmypast test site.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1953/Q1 Surrey Mid E Voume 5g Page 429.
George Banthorpe
#10222, b. 10 February 1874, d. 17 August 1941
Last Edited=2 Feb 2016
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
Children of George Banthorpe and Clara Stopher
- Elsie Maud Banthorpe+2 b. 15 Jul 1906, d. Feb 1990
- Doris Clara Banthorpe+ b. 1911, d. 1978
Sources of Information
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1874/Q1 Hoxne Volume 4a Page 586.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S11209] Emails between Brian Banthorp and Jan Cooper from 7 March 2004 IGI.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Bishop's transcripts, 1685-1875 Church of England. Archdeaconry of Suffolk Film 099559/60.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 1858 Folio 81 Page 6.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1461 Folio 69 Page 21.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 1767 Folio 52 Pages 2 and 3.
- [S17265] Emails between Melissa Banthorpe and Jan Cooper from 15 September 2006.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1903/Q4 Hoxne Volume 4b Page 1835.
- [S29901] E-mails between Simon Last and Jan Cooper from 3 March 2011.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14PN10742 RG78PN580 RD210 SD4 ED5 SN37.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1938/Q3 Blyth Volume 4a Page 1061.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/6629J/006.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1941/Q3 Blyth Volume 4a Page 1874.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S40000] Website www.pope-genealogy.me.uk/framlinghamcemold.htm.
John Banthorpe
#10223, b. 13 April 1876, d. 1961
Last Edited=26 Mar 2018
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
Children of John Banthorpe and Alice Ellen Shortland
- Albert John Banthorpe b. 15 Nov 1899, d. 1976
- Cyril William Banthorpe+ b. 1906, d. 1965
Sources of Information
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1876/Q2 Hoxne Volume 4a Page 634.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S11209] Emails between Brian Banthorp and Jan Cooper from 7 March 2004.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 1858 Folio 81 Page 6.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1461 Folio 69 Page 21.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1898/Q4 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 1986.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 1787 Folio 92 Page 12.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 10912 RG78 Piece 589 Registration District 215 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 6 Schedule Number 46.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1961/Q3 Blyth Volume 4b Page 621 age 85.
William Isaac Banthorpe 
#10224, b. 27 June 1887, d. 1888
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 2nd cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Great-grandson of John Banthorpe
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 Banthorpe1,2 
#10225, b. 10 May 1862, d. 18 March 1931
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 1st cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Grandson of John Banthorpe
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
Children of William Banthorpe and Sarah Cranmer
- Lilian Sabina Banthorpe b. 1883
- Ellen Laura Banthorpe b. 1885
- William Isaac Banthorpe b. 27 Jun 1887, d. 1888
- Ethel May Banthorpe b. 1888
- John Thomas Banthorpe+ b. 25 Jul 1890, d. 19 Jul 1974
- Roland George Banthorpe b. 1892, d. 1892
- Florence Victoria Eliza Banthorpe b. 1894, d. Jan 1986
- William Henry Banthorpe+ b. 1896
- Olive Violetta Banthorpe b. 1899
Child of William Banthorpe and Rachel Hannah Runnacles
- Henry G Banthorpe b. 1924
Sources of Information
- [S45002] General Register Office, Information taken from Birth certificate of son.
- [S1340] E-mails between Dorothy Layzell and Jan Cooper from 6 January 2004.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1862/Q2 Blything Volume 4a Page 676.
- [S10170] Emails between Gillian Black and Jan Cooper from 13 January 2004.
- [S11209] Emails between Brian Banthorp and Jan Cooper from 7 March 2004 IGI.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 1770 Folio 43 Page 36.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 1893 Folio 18 Page 9.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1882/4 Blything Volume 4a Page 1621.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 1477 Folio 32 Page 8.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 1768 Folio 7 Pgae 6.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 findmypast test site.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1924/Q1 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 1422.
- [S47000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of death certificate 1931/Q1 Plomesgate Volume 4a Page 1582.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.