William Smith1
#10601, b. about 1866
Last Edited=3 Aug 2006
William Smith was born about 1866 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.1 He was the son of William Smith and Catherine Hilton.1 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 104 Athol Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of William Smith.2
Mary Pinkney 
#10602, b. about 1832
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Mary Pinkney was born about 1832 in Leeds, Yorkshire, England.1 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Street, Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the servant of Anthony Greathead Mary was his housekeeper and she later married Anthony. Mary's daughter Roseann aged 9 was living with them.2,3 She married Anthony Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Medcalf, in 1874 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.4
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3663 Folio 69 Page 14 - kindly provided by Christine Tate.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - Ruth - born 1850/Q4 Northallerton Volume 24 Page 503 She was with her parents and brother John in 1851 census HO107 Piece 2377 Folio 344 Page 17.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1874/Q1 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 822.
Frances Ellen Hull1 
#10603, b. 1873, d. 1898
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Frances Ellen Hull was born in 1873.1 She married George William Taylor, son of John George Taylor and Sarah Jane Greathead, in 1893 in Auckland, Durham, England, This was George's first marriage.1,2 Frances died in 1898.1
Children of Frances Ellen Hull and George William Taylor
- John Henry Taylor1 b. 1893
- Bertha Taylor3 b. 1895
- Ada Taylor1 b. 1896
Mary Eliza Hobson1 
#10604, b. 1872, d. 1951
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Mary Eliza Hobson was born in 1872 in Coundon Grange, Coundon, Durham, England.1 She married George William Taylor, son of John George Taylor and Sarah Jane Greathead, in 1900 in Coundon, Durham, England, This was George's second marriage.1,2 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Belle Vue Terrace, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George William Taylor.3 Mary died in 1951 in Whitley Bay, Durham, England.1,4
Child of Mary Eliza Hobson and George William Taylor
- Sydney Charles Taylor+1 b. 31 Jan 1902, d. 25 Jan 1995
Sydney Charles Taylor1

#10605, b. 31 January 1902, d. 25 January 1995
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 6th cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 4 times removed of George Greathead
7th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Sydney Charles Taylor was born on 31 January 1902 in Coundon, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of George William Taylor and Mary Eliza Hobson.1 He married Hannah Elizabeth Race on 4 February 1926.1,3 His wife Hannah died on 29 October 1979 in Dunston, Gateshead, Durham, England, aged 82.1,4 Sydney died on 25 January 1995 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, aged 92.1,5
Child of Sydney Charles Taylor and Hannah Elizabeth Race
- Cyril Taylor1 b. 30 Mar 1926
Sources of Information
- [S10607] Emails between Cyril Taylor and Jan Cooper from 29 July 2006.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1902/Q1 Auckland Volume 10a page 246.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1926/Q1 Auckland Volume 10a Page 258.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1879/Q4 Gateshead Volume 2 Page 238.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - January 1995 Durham West Dist No 4421B Reg no B36C Ent no 231 DOR 195.
Hannah Elizabeth Race1 
#10606, b. 16 October 1897, d. 29 October 1979
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Hannah Elizabeth Race was born on 16 October 1897 in Coundon, Durham, England.1,2 She married Sydney Charles Taylor, son of George William Taylor and Mary Eliza Hobson, on 4 February 1926.1,3 Hannah died on 29 October 1979 in Dunston, Gateshead, Durham, England, aged 82.1,4
Child of Hannah Elizabeth Race and Sydney Charles Taylor
- Cyril Taylor1 b. 30 Mar 1926
Cyril Taylor1

#10607, b. 30 March 1926
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 7th cousin of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 5 times removed of George Greathead
8th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Cyril Taylor was born on 30 March 1926 in Coundon, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of Sydney Charles Taylor and Hannah Elizabeth Race.1
Joseph Taylor1

#10608, b. 1873
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 5th cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 3 times removed of George Greathead
6th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Joseph Taylor was born in 1873 in Chester le Street, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of John George Taylor and Sarah Jane Greathead.1 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Howlish Terrace, Coundon, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John George Taylor Joseph was a scholar.3 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Wharton Street, Coundon, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John George Taylor Joseph was a tailor.4 He married Jane Davison in 1895 in Auckland, Durham, England.1,5 Joseph was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Ridley Cottages, Coundon, Durham, England, Joseph was a foreman tailor.6
Children of Joseph Taylor and Jane Davison
- Mary E Taylor1 b. 1895
- Sarah Ellen Taylor1 b. 1896
- John William Taylor1 b. 1898
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 187/Q2 Chester le Street Volume 10a Page 566.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4920 Folio 100 Pages 19 and 20.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4071 Folio 140 Page 47.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1895/Q1 Auckland Volume 10a page 201.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4648 Folio 88 Page 14.
Nora Benning1

#10609, b. about 1883
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 5th cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 3 times removed of George Greathead
6th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Nora Benning was born about 1883 in Darlington, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of John George Taylor and Sarah Jane Greathead.1 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Wharton Street, Coundon, Durham, England, she was listed as the adopted daughter of John George Taylor.2
Jane Davison1 
#10610, b. about 1874
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Jane Davison was born about 1874 in Thornaby on Tees, Yorkshire, England.1 She married Joseph Taylor, son of John George Taylor and Sarah Jane Greathead, in 1895 in Auckland, Durham, England.1,2 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Ridley Cottages, Coundon, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Taylor.3
Children of Jane Davison and Joseph Taylor
- Mary E Taylor1 b. 1895
- Sarah Ellen Taylor1 b. 1896
- John William Taylor1 b. 1898
Mary E Taylor1

#10611, b. 1895
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 6th cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 4 times removed of George Greathead
7th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Mary E Taylor was born in 1895 in Seaham Harbour, Durham, England.1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Taylor and Jane Davison.1 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Ridley Cottages, Coundon, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Taylor.3
Sarah Ellen Taylor1

#10612, b. 1896
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 6th cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 4 times removed of George Greathead
7th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Sarah Ellen Taylor was born in 1896 in Coundon, Durham, England.1,2 She was the daughter of Joseph Taylor and Jane Davison.1 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Ridley Cottages, Coundon, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Taylor.3
John William Taylor1

#10613, b. 1898
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 6th cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 4 times removed of George Greathead
7th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
John William Taylor was born in 1898 in Coundon, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of Joseph Taylor and Jane Davison.1 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Ridley Cottages, Coundon, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Taylor.3
Bertha Taylor1

#10614, b. 1895
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 6th cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 4 times removed of George Greathead
7th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Bertha Taylor was born in 1895 in Spennymoor, Durham, England.1,2 She was the daughter of George William Taylor and Frances Ellen Hull.1 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Belle Vue Terrace, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George William Taylor.3 She married Frank Morris in 1914 in Auckland, Durham, England.4 Bertha and Frank went to live in New Zealand.5
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1895/Q2 Auckland Volume 10a Page 217.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece4649 Folio 102 Page 8.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1914/Q1 Auckland Volume 1a Page 362.
- [S10607] Emails between Cyril Taylor and Jan Cooper from 29 July 2006.
John Henry Taylor1

#10615, b. 1893
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 6th cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 4 times removed of George Greathead
7th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
John Henry Taylor was born in 1893 in Auckland, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of George William Taylor and Frances Ellen Hull.1
Ada Taylor1

#10616, b. 1896
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 6th cousin 1 time removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 4 times removed of George Greathead
7th great-granddaughter of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Ada Taylor was born in 1896 in Durham, England.1,2 She was the daughter of George William Taylor and Frances Ellen Hull.1
Frank Morris

#10617
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Frank Morris married Bertha Taylor, daughter of George William Taylor and Frances Ellen Hull, in 1914 in Auckland, Durham, England.1 Bertha and Frank went to live in New Zealand.2
Norman Greathead Ross1 
#10618, b. 17 October 1898, d. 1969
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 4th great-grandson of Francis Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 28 - Francis Greathead
Norman Greathead Ross was born on 17 October 1898 in Sunderland, Durham, England.1,2,3 He was the son of Robert George Ross and Florence Greathead.1 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 28 St Marks Road, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Robert George Ross.4 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 28 St Marks Road, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Robert George Ross Norman was at school.5 Norman signed up for service on 6 September 1916 with the KO Yorkshire LI. He was seventeen years eleven months, and gave his address as 62 General Graham Street, Sunderland. he was an engineer's clerk in a Sunderland Forge. On 31 May 1919 he dislocated his right elbow which was described as moderately severe. This happened when he was starting the ambulance car.3 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Norman Greathead Ross was listed as living at 6 Havelock Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, He was a salesman for an office equipment company. He was a Volunteer ARP Casualty Services B' land Corporation.6 Norman died in 1969 in Sunderland, Durham, England.7
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1898/Q4 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 591.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - WW1 Service records WO363.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4707 Folio 166 Page 41.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 30160 RG78 Piece 1740 Registration District 555 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 17 Schedule Number 215.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2707H/017/20.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1969/Q3 Sunderland Volume 1a Page 1778 age 70.
Robert George Ross 
#10619, b. 4 February 1897, d. 29 March 1991
Last Edited=26 Feb 2019
- Relationship
- 4th great-grandson of Francis Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 28 - Francis Greathead
Robert George Ross was born on 4 February 1897 in Sunderland, Durham, England.1 He was the son of Robert George Ross and Florence Greathead.2 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 28 St Marks Road, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Robert George Ross.3 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 28 St Marks Road, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Robert George Ross Robert was at school.4 He married Margaret Ivy Barker in 1936 in Sunderland, Durham, England.5 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Robert was listed as living at 12 Clifton Grove, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, with his wife Margaret. Robert was a fitter and turner for an engineering department making steel tubes.6 His wife Margaret died on December 1985 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, aged 87.7 Robert died on 29 March 1991 in 12 Clifton Grove, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, aged 94.8,9 His body was cremated on 5 April 1991 in Northamptonshire, England.10 His estate was probated on 24 June 1991 Oxford . His effects did not exceed £115,000.9
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1897/Q1 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 591.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4707 Folio 166 Page 41.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 30160 RG78 Piece 1740 Registration District 555 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 17 Schedule Number 215.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1936/Q2 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 1545.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/6118J/011.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1985/Q4 Kettering Volume 7 Page 2251 age 87.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1991/Q2 Kettering Volume 7 Page 2140.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Deceased on line.
Mary Ann Greathead 
#10620, b. 1910, d. 1915
Last Edited=6 Nov 2016
- Relationship
- 7th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Mary Ann Greathead was born in 1910 in Chester le Street, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Ethel Egglestone. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 40 Pine Street, Grange Villa, Chester le Street, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.2 Mary died in 1915 in Chester le Street, Durham, England.3 Mary was buried on 30 November 1915 in Cemetery, Pelton, Durham, England, in plot OD160 with her mother and sister Mary. Her sister Priscilla was buried in plot OD 157 and her brother Augustus in plot OD138. Mother and four children all died in 1915.4,5
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1910/Q3 Chester le Street Volume 10a Page 618.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 30103 RG78 Piece 1738 Registration district 554 sub district 1 enumeration district 19 schedule number 93.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1915/Q4 Chester le Sreet Volume 10a Page 637.
- [S40000] Website www.chester-le-street.gov.uk.
- [S40000] Website Find a grave.
Arthur Hather1 
#10622, b. December, d. 7 August 2012
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 21 - Joseph Greathead
Arthur Hather was born in December.1 He married Norma Amanda Weishuhn, daughter of George Kasper Weishuhn and Lida Margaret Greathead.1,2 Arthur died on 7 August 2012 His obituary read: HATHER, Arthur "Bud" - WWII Canadian Armed Forces 1st Division Passed away after a short illness with family by his side on August 7, 2012 in his 90th year. Beloved husband to Norma. Cherished father to Jack (Jean), Lois and Rick. Bud was a faithful employee of Canada Post for 41 years. Family and friends will be received at Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Rd., Weston on Friday, August 10, 2012 from 12-1 p.m. Service to follow in the chapel.3,1
John Charles Weishuhn1 
#10623, b. 1 June 1926, d. 3 March 2007
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 4th great-grandson of Joseph Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 21 - Joseph Greathead
John Charles Weishuhn was born on 1 June 1926 in Canada.1 He was the son of George Kasper Weishuhn and Lida Margaret Greathead.1 He married Marion Morgan Jack and Marion had a son David and daughter Susan.1 John died on 3 March 2007 in West Park Health Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, aged 80 There was an obituary in the Toronto Star it read: WEISHUHN, Jack C. (Founder of Blue Flame Heating and Air Conditioning) Peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, March 3, 2007 at West Park Health Centre, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Marion (nee Morgan). Loving father of Susan Weishuhn and David (Laurie) Weishuhn. Proud Gramps of Ashley and Casey. Survived by his sisters Norma (Bud) Hather and Marilyn (John) Shallhorn and brothers Joe (late Evelyn) and Bill (Penny). Jack was a Past President of the Weston Golf and Country Club, an avid curler and golfer, but his greatest love was his family. A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held at the Weston Golf and Country Club on Wednesday, March 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to the Ward Funeral Home (416-241-4618). Memorial donations in Jack's memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.2
Children of John Charles Weishuhn and Marion Morgan
- Susan Weishuhn
- David Weishuhn3
Marion Morgan1 
#10624, b. 15 February
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 21 - Joseph Greathead
Marion Morgan was born on 15 February.1 She married John Charles Weishuhn, son of George Kasper Weishuhn and Lida Margaret Greathead, Jack and Marion had a son David and daughter Susan.1 Her husband John died on 3 March 2007 in West Park Health Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, aged 80 There was an obituary in the Toronto Star it read: WEISHUHN, Jack C. (Founder of Blue Flame Heating and Air Conditioning) Peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, March 3, 2007 at West Park Health Centre, in his 81st year. Beloved husband of Marion (nee Morgan). Loving father of Susan Weishuhn and David (Laurie) Weishuhn. Proud Gramps of Ashley and Casey. Survived by his sisters Norma (Bud) Hather and Marilyn (John) Shallhorn and brothers Joe (late Evelyn) and Bill (Penny). Jack was a Past President of the Weston Golf and Country Club, an avid curler and golfer, but his greatest love was his family. A Celebration of Jack's Life will be held at the Weston Golf and Country Club on Wednesday, March 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to the Ward Funeral Home (416-241-4618). Memorial donations in Jack's memory can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.2
Children of Marion Morgan and John Charles Weishuhn
- Susan Weishuhn
- David Weishuhn3
Joseph George Weishuhn1 
#10625, b. 14 April 1924, d. 21 January 2020
Last Edited=27 Jan 2020
- Relationship
- 4th great-grandson of Joseph Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 21 - Joseph Greathead
Joseph George Weishuhn was born on 14 April 1924.1 He was the son of George Kasper Weishuhn and Lida Margaret Greathead.1 He married Evelyn Burns.1,2 His wife Evelyn died on August 1990 in Canada aged 65.1,3 Joseph died on 21 January 2020 in Canada aged 95 Beloved father of Bob Weishuhn (Susan), Joanne Weishuhn-Lee (Mike Lee), and Marilyn Weishuhn McLeod (Bruce McLeod). Grandfather to Cathy Weishuhn-Miller (Steve Miller), Jennifer Weishuhn (Todd Aitchison), Karen Weishuhn Cole (Daniel Cole), Chris McLeod (Caitlyn Nelson), Scott McLeod (Michelle Palandra McLeod), Jenna McLeod, Mitchell Lee, Melissa Stoddart (Ben), and Taylor Lee (Pearl Manuel-Lee) and great-grandfather to Samuel, Sadie, Tanner, Brier, Evelyn, Carter and three new arrivals to come in February, June and August. He is predeceased by his parents George and Lida Weishuhn (nee Greathead) and his loving wife Evelyn (nee Burns). Cherished brother of Norma Hather (deceased), Jack Weishuhn (deceased), Marilyn Shallhorn and Bill Weishuhn.4