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     Lizzie Tunley was born in 1869 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Tunley and Margaret Williams. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 57 Rodney Street, Tranmere, Cheshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Tunley Lizzie was a scholar.²

     William Tunley was born in 1872 in Leominster, Herefordshire, England.¹ He was the son of George Tunley and Margaret Williams. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 57 Rodney Street, Tranmere, Cheshire, England, he was listed as the son of George Tunley William was a scholar.² He married Mary Edith Thomas, daughter of Edward Thomas and Mary Evans, in 1897 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 33 Thomas Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the son in law of Mary Thomas William was a french polisher.⁴ William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in The Friars, 52 Friar Street, Bridgenorth, Shropshire, England, William was a licensed victualler brewer living with his wife and three children in their eight roomed home.⁵

     Mary Edith Thomas was born in 1875 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Thomas and Mary Evans. She married William Tunley, son of George Tunley and Margaret Williams, in 1897 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 33 Thomas Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Thomas.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in The Friars, 52 Friar Street, Bridgenorth, Shropshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Tunley.⁴

     Edward Thomas was born in 1849 in Ellesmere, Shropshire, England.¹ He married Mary Evans on 30 October 1873 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England.^2,3 He was a saddler. Edward died before 1901.⁴

     Mary Evans was born in 1849 in Rhayader, Powys, Wales.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as the servant and parlour maid to the Crump Family. George was a magistrate.^3,2 She married Edward Thomas on 30 October 1873 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England.^4,2 Her husband Edward died on before 1901.⁵ Mary was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 33 Thomas Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, Mary was a widow, working as a saddler living with daughter, and son in law and grandchildren.⁶

     Fanny Thomas was born in 1882.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Thomas and Mary Evans. She married Hugh Price Jones in 1904 in Cynwyd, Denbighshire, Wales.^2,3

     Gladys Mary Tunley was born in 1898 in Oswestry, Shropshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Tunley and Mary Edith Thomas. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 33 Thomas Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Mary Thomas.² In the census of 2 April 1911 in The Friars, 52 Friar Street, Bridgenorth, Shropshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Tunley.³

     Herbert Edward Tunley was born in 1900 in Staffordshire, England.¹ He was the son of William Tunley and Mary Edith Thomas. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 33 Thomas Street, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the grandson of Mary Thomas.² In the census of 2 April 1911 in The Friars, 52 Friar Street, Bridgenorth, Shropshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Tunley.³ Herbert died in 1943 in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England.⁴

     Margaret Tunley was born in 1880 in Chester, Cheshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Tunley and Margaret Williams. She was baptised on 28 July 1880 in St Oswalds, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, Margaret was baptised with her sister Mary.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 57 Rodney Street, Tranmere, Cheshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Tunley.²

     Mary Emma Tunley was born in 1878 in Chester, Cheshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Tunley and Margaret Williams. She was baptised on 28 July 1880 in St Oswalds, Oswestry, Shropshire, England, Mary was baptised with her sister Margaret.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 57 Rodney Street, Tranmere, Cheshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Tunley.²

     William Joseph Beverly was the son of Joseph Beverly.¹ William took out a licence on 23 November 1881.² He married Louisa Annie Greathead, daughter of Charles Greathead and Mary Ann Priscilla Grishow, on 25 November 1881 in Saint John of Jerusalem, Hackney, London, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles Jenkins Beverly and Emily Edith Greathead. William and Annie both gave their address as 115 Bentham Road, William was a ships steward. Interestingly Louisa's father was described as a deceased umbrella maker. He was dead but had left in 1866 for Australia. Had she and her siblings heard from him?^3,1

     Frank Greathead was born in 1882 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3,4,5 He was the son of Thomas William Greathead and Ellen Palmer. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 6 Lime Grove, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead Frank was a scholar.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 6 Lime Grove, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead Frank was a law clerk.⁵ He married Laura Gertrude Dixon, daughter of George Dixon, on 13 March 1907 in Holy Trinity, Birchfield, Staffordshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by B M Dixon and Nellie Greathead (sister) Frank was a law clerk.^7,8 Frank was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 6 Warwick Road, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, Frank worked as a law clerk living with his wife and son in their five roomed home. They had a boarder called Florence Dixon.⁹ Private 47594 enlisted in Newport, Monmouthshire into the 26th (Tyneside Irish) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers.^10,11 Laura was living at 155, Albert Road, Aston Manor, Birmingham when she received news of her husband's death.³ Frank died on 24 April 1917 in Flanders, Belgium, He was killed in action.^3,10,11 Frank was buried on 28 April 1917 in Brown's Copse Cemetery, Roeux, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France, in plot III.D.27.^3,12

     Edwin Oakley Booth was born in 1860 in Islington, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Harlow Booth and Amelia Sophia Lemaitre. In the census of 7 April 1861 in 15 Paradise Terrace, Islington, London, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Harlow Booth.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 45 Canonbury Road, Islington, London, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Harlow Booth Edwin was scholar.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 87 Liverpool Buildings, Islington, London, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Harlow Booth.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 10 Princess Road, St Pancras, London, England, he was listed as a boarder of William Chutterton and his wife and family. William was an electrical engineer. Edwin was a gold jeweller.⁶ He married Sarah Elizabeth Coppin in 1898 in Holborn, London, England.⁷ An unknown person was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 57 Witherington Road, Islington, London, England, Edwin was a gold jeweller.⁸ Edwin died in 1935 in Edmonton, London, England.⁹

     Nellie Elizabeth Greathead was born on 5 April 1884 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Thomas William Greathead and Ellen Palmer. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 6 Lime Grove, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 6 Lime Grove, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead.⁶ She witnessed the marriage of Laura Gertrude Dixon and Frank Greathead on 13 March 1907 in Holy Trinity, Birchfield, Staffordshire, England.^7,8 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 46 South Road, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead she was a clerk.⁹ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 51 Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the boarder of an unknown person Ellen and her daughter Nellie were listed as boarding with Margaret Lancaster a widow aged 40. Ellen was married and working as a looker over working for Brandner and Company pen manufacturers in New John Srtreet West. Nellie was single and an order clerk working for Easling Windgreens Ltd at 132 Steelhouse Lane. The house hold had another boarder a single lady Gladys Ashford. I have no idea why Ellen and her daughter were not at home with Thomas their husband and father, he was back home with his mother and two of his siblings.¹⁰ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Nellie Elizabeth Greathead was listed as living at 143 Holly Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her mother Nellie was a clerk.³ She died on 27 February 1953 in Taylor Memorial Home, 76 Grange Road, Erdington, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 68 Her usual address was 46 Hamstead Road, Handsworth, Birmingham.^11,12 The will of Nellie was proved on 4 June 1953 in Birmingham. Adminitstration papers were issued to Norman her nephew who was an engineering inspector. Her estate was valued at £784 13s 8d.¹¹

     Gertrude Greathead was born in 1889 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Thomas William Greathead and Ellen Palmer. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 6 Lime Grove, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 6 Lime Grove, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 46 South Road, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas William Greathead she was a clerk.⁶ She married Arthur Shaw in 1915 in West Bromwich Register Office, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.^7,8

     Ellen Palmer was born on 21 January 1861 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3 She married Thomas William Greathead, son of Alfred Henry Greathead and Elizabeth Mapp, in 1881 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 6 Lime Grove, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas William Greathead.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of Thomas William Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 46 South Road, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas William Greathead.⁷ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 51 Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the boarder Ellen and her daughter Nellie were listed as boarding with Margaret Lancaster a widow aged 40. Ellen was married and working as a looker over working for Brandner and Company pen manufacturers in New John Srtreet West. Nellie was single and an order clerk working for Easling Windgreens Ltd at 132 Steelhouse Lane. The house hold had another boarder a single lady Gladys Ashford. I have no idea why Ellen and her daughter were not at home with Thomas their husband and father, he was back home with his mother and two of his siblings.⁸ Her husband Thomas died on 1929 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ellen was listed as living at 143 Holly Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and her daughter Nellie. Ellen was listed as incapacitated.³ Ellen died in 1946 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁰

     Elizabeth Greathead was born on 16 February 1842 in Melmerby, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Greathead and Ann Stott. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Melmerby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in Finghall Rectory, Finghall, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the servant the Rector of Finghall, Charles Wyvill. She was listed as a dairymaid.³ Elizabeth was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Gammersgill, Yorkshire, England, Elizabeth was a dressmaker. Her sister Jane, a servant out of situation was staying with her.⁴ Elizabeth died on 19 April 1872 in Leyburn, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, aged 30.^5,6 Elizabeth was buried on 22 April 1872 in Holy Trinity, Coverham, Yorkshire, England.⁷ The will of Elizabeth was proved on 19 May 1873 in York by John Lister of Flensop, a farmer and William Dent a draper. Elizabeth was a unmarried.⁶

     Bartholemew Greathead was born on 28 July 1791 in Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Bartholomew Greathead and Margaret Temple.^2,1 He was baptised on 12 October 1791 in Hornby by Bedale, Yorkshire, England.³ He married Margaret Walker, daughter of Joseph Walker and Jane ..., on 25 November 1815 in St Patrick, Patrick Brompton, Yorkshire, England.^4,5,6 His wife Margaret died on 1839 in Bedale, Yorkshire, England.⁷ Bartholemew was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Colburn, Yorkshire, England, Bartholemew was an agricultural labourer. His daughters Mary, Martha and Margaret were with their grandparents.⁸ Bartholemew died in 1847 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.⁹ Bartholemew was buried on 8 December 1847 in Colburn, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.¹⁰