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     Harrold Sands Greathead was born about 1903 in Denver, Colorado, USA.² He was the son of Frederick Charles Greathead and Nellie Wilcox. In the census of 20 April 1910 in Denver, Colorado, USA, he was listed as the son of Frederick Charles Greathead.³

     Leonard Wilcox Greathead was born on 21 October 1899 in Denver, Colorado, USA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Frederick Charles Greathead and Nellie Wilcox. In the census of 20 April 1910 in Denver, Colorado, USA, he was listed as the son of Frederick Charles Greathead.⁴ Leonard received his draft papers on 12 September 1918 in Denver, Colerado. He stated his eyes were brown and his hair also brown. He was a machinist for the Flint Electric Company in Denver and gave his step mother Jennie as his next of kin.⁵ He married Mabel Perkiss on 15 November 1919 in Jefferson, Colorado, USA.⁶ Leonard was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 January 1920 in South Bannock, Denver, Colorado, USA, leonard was a machinist in the factory.⁷ Leonard and Mabel were divorced before 1930.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Havington Avenue, Oakland, Alameda, California, USA, he was listed as the son of Frederick Charles Greathead Leonard was a jewellery manufacturer.⁹ He married Ethel Wheeler.⁸ Leonard was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 April 1940 in Rt 3 Los Gatos Guadalupe Road, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, Leonard a machinist for Laco Mining Co was living with his wife, son, mother in law Gertrude Wheeler and a lodger.¹⁰ His Social Security Number was 573-16-2338 in 1951 in California, USA.¹¹ Leonard died in August 1981 in Bettendorf, Scott, Iowa, USA, aged 81.^11,12

     Mabel Perkiss was born about 1902 in California, USA.³ She married Leonard Wilcox Greathead, son of Frederick Charles Greathead and Nellie Wilcox, on 15 November 1919 in Jefferson, Colorado, USA.⁴ In the census of 5 January 1920 in South Bannock, Denver, Colorado, USA, she was listed as the wife of Leonard Wilcox Greathead.⁵ Mabel and Leonard were divorced before 1930.³

     Leonard Wilcox Greathead was born in September 1920.^1,2 He was the son of Leonard Wilcox Greathead and Mabel Perkiss. In the census of 1 April 1940 in Rt 3 Los Gatos Guadalupe Road, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, he was listed as the son of Leonard Wilcox Greathead.³ He married Marie Josephine Marks on 17 August 1946.¹ Leonard died in 2015 in California, USA.⁴

     Rachel Greathead was born in 1901 in Denver, Colorado, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Charles Greathead and Nellie Wilcox. In the census of 20 April 1910 in Denver, Colorado, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Frederick Charles Greathead.² Rachel died on 1 August 1917 in Colorado, USA.³ Rachel was buried in Littleton Cemetery, Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA.³

     Kenneth Sands Greathead was born on 3 February 1908 in Sonoma, California, USA.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Frederick Charles Greathead and Nellie Wilcox. In the census of 20 April 1910 in Denver, Colorado, USA, he was listed as the son of Frederick Charles Greathead.⁶ In the census of 5 January 1920 in Santa Margarita, San Luis, Obispo, California, USA, he was listed as the son of Frederick Charles Greathead.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Havington Avenue, Oakland, Alameda, California, USA, he was listed as the son of Frederick Charles Greathead.⁸ He married Florence E Luck, daughter of ... Luck and ... Zimdars, in 1931.¹ Kenneth was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 April 1940 in 2080 Harrington Avenue, Oakland, Almeda, California, USA, Kenneth wasa book keeper for a restaurant living with his wife a doctors assistant and their two children.⁹ His Social Security Number was 565-07-7606 in 1951 in Sonoma, California, USA.^2,10,4 His wife Florence died on 26 December 1965 in Alameda, California, USA, aged 56.^2,11,4,12 He married Vivian I Roberts on 17 September 1966 in Alameda City, California, USA, Vivian was also registered under the name of Vivian I Thompson, this may have been her maiden name or a previous married name.¹³ His wife Vivian died on 12 July 1978 in Sonoma, California, USA, aged 75.¹⁴ He married Viola Constance Zopf, daughter of Ted Aronson and Mabel Torgerson, on 2 June 1979 in Contra Costa, California, USA, Viola also registered under the name of Viola C Zopf this may have been her maiden name of a previous married name.¹³ Kenneth died on 21 October 1992 in Sonoma, California, USA, aged 84.^2,3,10,4,15

     Florence E Luck was born on 26 June 1909 in North Dakota, USA.^2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of ... Luck and ... Zimdars. She married Kenneth Sands Greathead, son of Frederick Charles Greathead and Nellie Wilcox, in 1931.¹ Florence was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 April 1940 in 2080 Harrington Avenue, Oakland, Almeda, California, USA, Kenneth wasa book keeper for a restaurant living with his wife a doctors assistant and their two children.⁶ Her Social Security Number was 553-28-4905 in 1952 in California, USA.⁴ Florence died on 26 December 1965 in Alameda, California, USA, aged 56.^2,3,4,5

     Sarah Estelle Hammond was born on 22 April 1855 in Ingham, Michigan, USA, Both Sarah's parents had been born in New York.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of William Hammond and Sarah Lovina Turner.⁶ She married William Sands Greathead, son of William Greathead and Rachel Sands, on 14 June 1877 in Santa Clara, California, USA.^1,3,7 In the census of 10 June 1880 in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, she was listed as the wife of William Sands Greathead Sarah kept house.⁸ Her husband William died on 25 February 1889 in 777 South Second Street, Santa Clara, California, USA, aged 38 The local newspaper wrote abou his death: "The announcement of the death of William Sands Greathead, while not unexpected, will shock a wide circle of friends. He died of bronchial asthma early yesterday morning at his home, 777 South Second street. He came to San Jose thirteen years ago, and for many years was manager for J.W. Cook in the dry goods business, from which position he was about four years ago compelled to retire, by reason of failing health. With a hope of regaining his health, he purchased a fruit farm, but he steadily declined, and all that mortal help could do to keep away the grim messenger was done but without avail. During his sickness he suffered intensely, and though he knew that his days were few never a word of complaint came from his lips and he passed off peacefully. Eleven years ago he married Miss Estelle Hammond and one child was the fruit of their union. He was a devout member of the Methodist Church. He was a member of Enterprise Lodge, No. 17, A.O.U.W. He was 38 years of age and a native of England. His funeral will take place to-morrow (sic) at 10 a.m."^1,9,10,5 The San Jose Mercury news reported on 7 August 1894: LOST FOLK FINGERS. Arthur Greathead's unfortunate experience with a machine. A painful accident occurred at the San Jose Fruit Packing Company’s works yesterday afternoon in which Arthur Greatbead, the fourteen-yeur-old son of Mrs. Estelle Greathead, lost all of the fingers of his right hand and the first joint of his thumb. Arthur was employed in the jelly department, and not being busy had stepped into another department, where a paring machine was running. He is a lover a machinery, and was anxious to know just how it did its work. In some way his hand was caught and his fingers were so crushed and cut that it was necessary to have them ampututed. He was taken to his home at 777 South Second Street, and Drs. Burke and Seifert dressed his wounds, which were extremely painful. His mother is employed by the fruit company as a stenographer.¹¹ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Santa Clara, California, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Sarah Lovina Hammond Estelle was a stenographer.¹² In the census of 20 April 1910 in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, she was listed as the mother of an unknown person.¹³ Sarah was listed as the head of the household of on the census of 5 January 1920 in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, she was the state roster.¹⁴ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Pearl Avenue, San Jose, California, USA, she was listed as the mother of Arthur William Greathead.¹⁵ In the census of 1 April 1940 in 9 Bramham Road, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, she was listed as the mother of Arthur William Greathead.¹⁶ Sarah died on 8 May 1954 in Santa Clara, California, USA, aged 99.⁴ Under this gravestone in Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, is buried Rachel (Sands) Greathead, William Greathead, Sarah (Hammond) Greathead, Arthur Greathead and Mary (Ish) Greathead.^17,5,18

     Arthur William Greathead was born on 26 March 1880 in San Francisco, California, USA.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He was the son of William Sands Greathead and Sarah Estelle Hammond. In the census of 10 June 1880 in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, he was listed as the son of William Sands Greathead.⁷ The San Jose Mercury news reported on 7 August 1894: LOST FOLK FINGERS. Arthur Greathead's unfortunate experience with a machine. A painful accident occurred at the San Jose Fruit Packing Company’s works yesterday afternoon in which Arthur Greatbead, the fourteen-yeur-old son of Mrs. Estelle Greathead, lost all of the fingers of his right hand and the first joint of his thumb. Arthur was employed in the jelly department, and not being busy had stepped into another department, where a paring machine was running. He is a lover a machinery, and was anxious to know just how it did its work. In some way his hand was caught and his fingers were so crushed and cut that it was necessary to have them ampututed. He was taken to his home at 777 South Second Street, and Drs. Burke and Seifert dressed his wounds, which were extremely painful. His mother is employed by the fruit company as a stenographer.⁸ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Santa Clara, California, USA, he was listed as the grandson of Sarah Lovina Hammond.⁹ In the census of 20 April 1910 in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, he was listed as the grandson of an unknown person Arthur was a Post Office Clerk.¹⁰ The betrothal of Arthur and Margaret of Winters, California was announced in the San Jose Mercury Herald of 14 May 1916. The notice stated the wedding would take place in the early part of June at Margaret's home.¹¹ He married Mary Margaret Ish, daughter of Arthur Ish and Margaret Wolfskill, on 14 June 1916 in California, USA, at the home of the Bride's grandmother Mrs Wolf. Her parents had been married there 37 years previously.^12,11 Arthur was described as an orchardist on his WW1 registration card dated 12 Setember 1918. He was white , tall in height, medium in build, blue eyes, ight brown hair and had lost the fingers on his right hand. He gave his wife as his next of kin and she lived at Pearl Avenue, San Jose.^13,14 Arthur was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 January 1920 in Robertsville, Santa Clara, California, USA, Arthur was working as an Orchardist farmer.¹⁵ Arthur was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1930 in Pearl Avenue, San Jose, California, USA, Arthur was a foreman on a fruit farm.¹⁶ Arthur was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 April 1940 in 9 Bramham Road, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA.¹⁷ His Social Security Number was 555-56-8755 in 1954 in California, USA.^2,4,6 Arthur died on 12 January 1976 in Santa Clara, California, USA, aged 95.^2,4,18 Under this gravestone in Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, is buried Rachel (Sands) Greathead, William Greathead, Sarah (Hammond) Greathead, Arthur Greathead and Mary (Ish) Greathead.^19,20,21

     Mary Margaret Ish was born on 3 May 1891 in California, USA.^2,4,5 She was the daughter of Arthur Ish and Margaret Wolfskill.⁶ The betrothal of Arthur and Margaret of Winters, California was announced in the San Jose Mercury Herald of 14 May 1916. The notice stated the wedding would take place in the early part of June at Margaret's home.⁷ She married Arthur William Greathead, son of William Sands Greathead and Sarah Estelle Hammond, on 14 June 1916 in California, USA, at the home of the Bride's grandmother Mrs Wolf. Her parents had been married there 37 years previously.^4,7 In the census of 5 January 1920 in Robertsville, Santa Clara, California, USA, she was listed as the wife of Arthur William Greathead.⁸ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Pearl Avenue, San Jose, California, USA, she was listed as the wife of Arthur William Greathead.⁹ Arthur was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 April 1940 in 9 Bramham Road, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA.¹⁰ Her husband Arthur died on 12 January 1976 in Santa Clara, California, USA, aged 95.^2,11,12 Mary died on 11 January 1977 in Santa Clara, California, USA, aged 85.² Under this gravestone in Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, is buried Rachel (Sands) Greathead, William Greathead, Sarah (Hammond) Greathead, Arthur Greathead and Mary (Ish) Greathead.^13,14,15

     William Sands Greathead was born on 19 August 1921 in Santa Clara, California, USA.^1,2,3,4,5,6 He was the son of Arthur William Greathead and Mary Margaret Ish. In the census of 2 April 1930 in Pearl Avenue, San Jose, California, USA, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Greathead.⁷ In the census of 1 April 1940 in 9 Bramham Road, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Greathead.⁸ His Social Security Number was 556-38-2739 in 1951 in California, USA.^3,4,5 He married Marie R Lea on 30 March 1958 in Santa Clara, California, USA.^9,10 William died on 25 May 1998 in California, USA, aged 76.^3,4,11,12,6 William was buried in Madronia Cemetery, Saratoga, Santa Clara, California, USA.¹³

     Carroll Hammond Greathead was born on 27 July 1923 in San Jose, California, USA.^2,1,3 He was the son of Arthur William Greathead and Mary Margaret Ish. His Social Security Number was 556-38-2487.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Pearl Avenue, San Jose, California, USA, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Greathead.⁵ In the census of 1 April 1940 in 9 Bramham Road, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Greathead.⁶ He was in the US Navy during WW II, an orchardist for 54 years in Hollister and San Jose and a 50 year member of the Odd Fellows.² He married Claudia J Maingueneau about 1958.² Carroll died on 2 November 2003 in San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, aged 80.^2,7,8,3 He was buried on 8 November 2003 in Oak Hill Memorial Park, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, by a private entombment, after a laying out previously at Oak Hill Furneral Home, 300 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, followed by a memorial service on Saturday 8 November at 2pm at First United Methodist Church, 24N Fifth Street in San Jose.

He was survived by his wife Claudia J Greathead; sister and brother in law Ruth and Don Gay; brother and sister in law Arthur and Janet Greathead; sister in law Marie Greathead; nieces and nephews Denis and Joann Greathead; Nancy Borino; David Brader; Sandra and Chuck Hilliam and David Woodring; and great-niece and great-nephews Jason Greathead and Joey and Solace Hilliam.

Contributions for his memory were suggested to be sent to the National Kidney Foundation, Northern California Office, 611 Mission Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, California 94105 or the Caroll H Greathead Memorial Fund, First Floor Methodist Church, 24 N Fifth Street, San Jose, California 95112.² His obituary in San Jose Mecury News stated: Passed away in San Jose, CA on November 2, 2003. Married for 45 years to his beloved wife Claudia J. Greathead. Loving brother of Ruth and Don Gay, and Arthur and Janet Greathead. Dear brother-in-law of Marie Greathead and is preceded in death by his brother William "Sandy" Greathead. Cherished uncle of Denis and Joann Greathead, Nancy Borino and David Brader, Sandra and Chuck Hillam, and David Woodring; great-uncle of Jason Greathead, Joey and Solace Hillam. A native of San Jose, age 80 years. A U.S. Navy Veteran of WW II. He was an Orchardist for 54 years in Hollister and San Jose and a 50-year member of the Odd Fellows. A Memorial Service will be held, Saturday, November 8, 2:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 24 N. Fifth St. in San Jose. Friends may visit Friday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Oak Hill Funeral Home, 300 Curtner Ave., in San Jose. Private entombment at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Contributions are suggested in his memory to either the National Kidney Foundation, Northern California Office, 611 Mission Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105 or the Carroll H. Greathead Memorial Fund, First United Methodist Church, 24 N. Fifth St., San Jose, CA 95112.⁹

     Arthur Stanley Greathead was born on 28 May 1926 in Santa Clara, California, USA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Arthur William Greathead and Mary Margaret Ish. In the census of 2 April 1930 in Pearl Avenue, San Jose, California, USA, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Greathead.⁴ He spent his childhood along with his siblings; William Sands, Carroll Hammond and Ruth Eleanor, working the family apricot and prune ranch in San Jose, Ca. Always the studious and investigative mind he skipped 3rd grade attending Campbell grammar schools and graduating from Campbell Union High School in 1943.⁵ In the census of 1 April 1940 in 9 Bramham Road, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Greathead.⁶ At age 17 during WWII, Art convinced his parents to enroll him in the U.S. Navy for flight school. Art was activated on November 1, 1943 and spent his time training in Parkfield MO., Norte Dame, IN., and Chapel Hill NC. Art's rank was "Aviation Cadet". After his discharge from the Navy he remained on inactive duty status in the Navy Reserves until he received his Honorable Discharge in June 1947.⁵ Between 1945 and 1946, Art worked on various prune, apricot, walnut and pear ranches in the Santa Clara Valley, most of which are gone due to urban sprawl. In 1946 he enrolled at UC Davis in the Agriculture Science/Plant Pathology Department where he would later return for Masters work. His passion for science and agriculture were combined and after graduation, Art began a 40-year career as a plant pathology specialist with UC Agricultural Extension Service in the Salinas Valley. As a Farm Advisor, Art developed and taught plant disease control procedures for lettuce, celery, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, tomato, potatoes, peppers, strawberries and other row crops. In a California State Senate Resolution his "initiating a program to control lettuce mosaic that was threatening the iceberg lettuce industry … resulted in establishing the industry as strong and viable". It was not uncommon for him to receive a frantic call by the large growers or a start up organic grower with a plant disease that they needed his expertise - thus his nick name "Lettuce Doctor". His scientific contribution to the Salinas Valley, Central Coast and the world was recognized by the many awards and honors through out his exemplary career. He was praised not only for his knowledge in the industry but for his dedication, enthusiasm and collaboration. His goal was not simply the passing on of technical information but good communication and the development of an atmosphere of trust between all parties. He valued a healthy debate and always ended with "Well, you have given me something to think about!" After retirement he embarked on another 9 years of consulting.⁵ He married Janet Joy Longden on 3 February 1949 in Westminster Presbyterian Church, 7702 Westminster Boulevard, Santa Clara, California, USA.^7,8 Arthur's greatest love was Janet Joy Longden, born in the hospital room next to him; they grew up together attending church and social events. Then one day home from University he "noticed" her and they were married 3 months later! They were married 60 years until Janet's death in 2009. Together they raised two children in San Benancio where there were always gardens growing, pets roaming and neighborhood children playing. He cherished being a husband and father. His deep compassion and values came from his faith and these guided him well in business and relationships. Together they filled their Passports with trips all over the world on business or pleasure. They were active in their church(s) especially the youth groups, many staying in touch by e-mails from all over the world.⁵ Art sat on numerous National and International Plant Pathology and faith-based organizations boards. He had a rich voice and loved to sing - his signature hymn was "How Great Thou Art", which he always sang with a twinkle in his eye! Art was always active, he was an avid runner up into his 70's when he "slowed down" and walked his 3 miles every day until he was 90.⁵ His wife Janet died on 23 February 2009 in Salinas, California, USA, aged 82 at home.^9,7,10 After Janet's death, Art met Eleanor Ernest of Carmel at Sanctuary Bible Church of Carmel Valley. After a short courtship they were married in 2012 living in Carmel Valley until his death.⁵ Arthur died on 14 August 2020 in Carmel, California, USA, aged 94.⁵

     Ruth Eleanor Greathead was born on 7 June 1928 in Santa Clara, California, USA.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Arthur William Greathead and Mary Margaret Ish. In the census of 2 April 1930 in Pearl Avenue, San Jose, California, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur William Greathead.⁴ In the census of 1 April 1940 in 9 Bramham Road, San Jose, Santa Clara, California, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur William Greathead.⁵ She married Bobby E Woodring on 16 October 1952 in Santa Clara, California, USA.⁶ She married Lacy Don Gay on 23 September 1969 in Monterey, California, USA.^7,8 She married Charles Weisman.⁹ Ruth died before 2020.¹⁰

     Betty Lou Brown married Robert Newton Greathead, son of Robert Newton Greathead and Edith Muldrum Rutherfoord, on 2 June 1962 in First Baptist Church, Romney, West Virginia, USA, after a licence dated 24 May 1962 was issued.^1,2,3

     Anna Virginia Greathead was born on 2 July 1889 in 716 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware, USA, here father was described as a Merchant.^1,3,2 She was the daughter of Robert Newton Greathead and Mary R Robinson. In the census of 1 June 1900 in Staunton City, Virginia, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Robert Newton Greathead Anna was a pupil.⁴ In the census of 20 April 1910 in Virginia, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Robert Newton Greathead.⁵ She married Andrew Bengston.