Hettie Virginia Greathead1 
#11676, b. 27 April 1925, d. 1 April 1994
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 4th great-granddaughter of Francis Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 28 - Francis Greathead
Hettie Virginia Greathead was born on 27 April 1925 in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, USA.2,3 She was the daughter of Charles Dellinger Greathead and Martha B Hoffman. In the census of 2 April 1930 in 67 Williamson Road, Peters, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Dellinger Greathead.4 In the census of 1 April 1940 in Greencastle, Antrim, Franklin County, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Charles Dellinger Greathead.5 Her Social Security Number was 201-162-409.3 She married George A Bitner.6 Hettie died on 1 April 1994 in USA aged 68.3
Child of Hettie Virginia Greathead and George A Bitner
- Richard L Bitner+7 b. 19 Sep 1946, d. 30 Jul 2002
Sources of Information
- [S10] Family Record Family Search.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
- [S41930] US Census 1930 (T626) - 2 April 1930 T626 Roll Page 3B Enumeration District 28 Image 56.
- [S41940] US Census 1940 (T627) - 1 April 1940 T627-3509 Page 12b Enumeration District 28-2.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Pedigree Resource File - Compact Disc #34 Submitter John MYERS 2929 Oakridge Road Orlando, Florida 32809.
- [S40000] Website http://www.genealogybuff.com/pa/pa-mifflin-obits3.htm
George A Bitner1 
#11677, d. before 2002
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 28 - Francis Greathead
George A Bitner married Hettie Virginia Greathead, daughter of Charles Dellinger Greathead and Martha B Hoffman.2 George died before 2002 George is recorded as having died before his son Richard in Richard's obituary.3
Child of George A Bitner and Hettie Virginia Greathead
- Richard L Bitner+3 b. 19 Sep 1946, d. 30 Jul 2002
Sources of Information
- [S10] Family Record Family Search.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Pedigree Resource File - Compact Disc #34 Submitter John MYERS 2929 Oakridge Road Orlando, Florida 32809.
- [S40000] Website http://www.genealogybuff.com/pa/pa-mifflin-obits3.htm
John Oswin1
#11678, b. about 1800
Last Edited=13 Nov 2004
John Oswin was born about 1800.1 He married Ann Adcock on 18 July 1825 in Syston, Leicestershire, England.1 John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1851 at Turn Again Lane, Syston, Leicestershire, England, John worked as a sock hand.1
Child of John Oswin and Ann Adcock
- Mary Oswin b. a 1829
Sources of Information
- [S10] Family Record Family Search.
Ann Adcock1
#11679, b. 9 January 1805
Last Edited=13 Nov 2004
Ann Adcock was born on 9 January 1805 in Syston, Leicestershire, England.1 She married John Oswin on 18 July 1825 in Syston, Leicestershire, England.1 In the census of 31 March 1851 she was listed as the wife of John Oswin Ann worked as a sock seamer.1
Child of Ann Adcock and John Oswin
- Mary Oswin b. a 1829
Sources of Information
- [S10] Family Record Family Search.
Maitland Gardner Nimmo1
#11681, b. 18 October 1907, d. 1977
Last Edited=24 Aug 2012
Maitland Gardner Nimmo was born on 18 October 1907.2 He was a pall bearer with his brother James at the funeral of his father was Sir Adam Nimmo K.B.E. who died in 1939 and was a Scottish coal industrialist.3 He married Frances Mary Teresa Playford, daughter of Sir Henry Edward Paston-Bedingfeld and Sybil Lyne-Stephens, in 1957 in Surrey, England, Maitland was Frances' second husband.4 Maitland died in 1977.2
Children of Maitland Gardner Nimmo and Frances Mary Teresa Paston-Bedingfeld
- Mariella Nimmo5
- Adam Peter Nimmo
Sources of Information
- [S2867] Emails between Richard Greathead and Jan Cooper from 9 June 2003.
- [S40000] Website http://thepeerage.com/p7589.htm#i75883
- [S40045] Newspapers The Glasgow Herald - 15 August 1939.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1957/Q4 Surrey Northern Volume 5g Page 561.
- [S40000] Website http://thepeerage.com/p12451.htm#i124510
Hue Thi Do1 
#11682, d. about 2003
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Hue Thi Do married George St Vincent Erskine, son of Charles Howard Erskine and Charlotte Mildred Greathead, Hue was George's second wife. Hue died about 2003.1
Sources of Information
- [S2867] Emails between Richard Greathead and Jan Cooper from 9 June 2003.
Mary Cluer1 
#11683, b. about 1734, d. 1797
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 27 - Joseph Greathead
Mary Cluer was born about 1734.2 She married Joseph Greathead on 4 November 1756 in Bulkington, Warwickshire, England.1 Mary died in 1797.2 Mary was buried on 26 April 1797 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England, aged 63 years.2
Children of Mary Cluer and Joseph Greathead
- Joseph Greathead1 b. 10 Nov 1757, d. 1813
- Ann Greathead1 b. 15 May 1762
- Betty Greathead1 b. 9 Jan 1765
- Thomas Greathead+1 b. 12 Aug 1768, d. 22 Jan 1817
- Catherine Greathead1 b. 12 Jul 1772, d. 1773
- John Greathead2 b. 11 May 1777
Robert J Greathead1 
#11684, b. 29 November 1858, d. 7 September 1941
Last Edited=14 Jul 2017
- Relationship
- Great-grandson of George Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
Robert J Greathead was born on 29 November 1858 in Prahran, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.1,2,3,4,5,6 He was the son of Robert Greathead and Sarah Ann Bright. He married Catherine Jane Trudgen, daughter of Richard Trudgen and Catherine Pascoe, on 16 June 1879 in 33 Chetwynd Street, Hotham, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, at the residence of Robert's father.7,3,8,9,10,11 His wife Catherine died on 4 January 1880 in 33 Chetwynd Street, Hotham, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, a few days after giving birth to her daughter Ada at her parents home from Acute Gastritis, Peritonitis and Mortification.3,12,10 His father wrote in his will of 4 November 1887 that he would have left something in his will to his two sons Robert and John, but as they have treated me so very badly they cannot expect that I could leave them anything. What did Robert do? Roberts daughter Ada received her grandfathers watch.13 He married Ruth Darwin Rowley, daughter of John Rowley and Ruth ..., on 24 December 1888 in St Barnabas, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Ruth was Robert's second wife.1,3,14 Robert and Ruth appeared in the Australian electoral rolls in 1930 as living in 34 Seville Street, Lane Cove, North Sydney, New South Wales. Robert was listed as a tailor and Ruth as having home duties. Their daughter Ruth, son Albert and his wife Myra were also living at the same address.15 Robert and Ruth moved to 53 Austin Street, Lane Cove, North Sydney, New South Wales by 1936. Their daughter Ruth, son Albert and his wife Myra were still living at the same address.15 Robert died on 7 September 1941 in 53 Austin Street, Lane, Coven, New South Wales, Australia, aged 82.1,3,16,10 His body was cremated on 8 September 1941 in Northern Suburbs Crematorium, North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia.10
Child of Robert J Greathead and Catherine Jane Trudgen
- Ada Jane Greathead+3 b. 31 Dec 1879, d. 7 Feb 1961
Children of Robert J Greathead and Ruth Darwin Rowley
- Robert Barnier Knight Greathead+1 b. 1889, d. 6 Nov 1957
- John Henry Bright Greathead1 b. 1891, d. 8 Feb 1970
- George James Greathead+1 b. 1893, d. 27 Jun 1951
- William Edward R Greathead1 b. 1895, d. 18 Aug 1916
- Ashbury Charles Greathead+1 b. 1898, d. 20 Apr 1967
- Ruth Annie Darwin Greathead b. 7 Sep 1903, d. 13 Feb 1998
- Albert Cyril Greathead b. 7 Jul 1905, d. 23 Jun 1993
Sources of Information
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004.
- [S79] E-mails between Dianne Baker and Jan Cooper from 17 November 2004 and Digger Indexes of Victoria lookups in Victoria and South Australian BDM CD's and BISA Reg number 15895
Digger - Pioneer Index. Victoria 1836-1888. - [S16197] Emails between Margaret Steedman née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 8 July 2002.
- [S40000] Website http://online.justice.vic.gov.au - Victoria BMD Ref no 15895.
- [S247] Emails between Peter Cuffley and Jan Cooper from 7 December 2008.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Australian BMD - 15895.
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004 Register no 2270.
- [S79] E-mails between Dianne Baker and Jan Cooper from 17 November 2004 and Digger Indexes of Victoria.
- [S40000] Website http://online.justice.vic.gov.au - Victoria BMD Ref no 2270.
- [S34245] E-mails between Robyn Sanday and Jan Cooper from 27 September 2005.
- [S354] E-mail and spreadsheet from David Evans Guild member in Australia.
- [S40000] Website http://online.justice.vic.gov.au - Victoria BMD Ref no 1567.
- [S40000] Website www.proarchives.imagineering.com.au.
- [S40000] Website http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/search.htm - Registration number 1854/1888.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Australian electoral rolls.
- [S40000] Website http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/search.htm - Registration number 15725/1941.
Ruth Darwin Rowley1 
#11685, b. 27 July 1860, d. 20 October 1944
Last Edited=14 Jul 2017
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
Ruth Darwin Rowley was born on 27 July 1860 in Christchurch, New Zealand, her father's occuption was listed as a butcher on the birth register.2 She was the daughter of John Rowley and Ruth ...1,3,4 She married Robert J Greathead, son of Robert Greathead and Sarah Ann Bright, on 24 December 1888 in St Barnabas, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Ruth was Robert's second wife.1,3,5 Robert and Ruth appeared in the Australian electoral rolls in 1930 as living in 34 Seville Street, Lane Cove, North Sydney, New South Wales. Robert was listed as a tailor and Ruth as having home duties. Their daughter Ruth, son Albert and his wife Myra were also living at the same address.6 Robert and Ruth moved to 53 Austin Street, Lane Cove, North Sydney, New South Wales by 1936. Their daughter Ruth, son Albert and his wife Myra were still living at the same address.6 Her husband Robert died on 7 September 1941 in 53 Austin Street, Lane, Coven, New South Wales, Australia, aged 82.1,3,7,8 Ruth died on 20 October 1944 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, aged 84.1,9,10
Children of Ruth Darwin Rowley and Robert J Greathead
- Robert Barnier Knight Greathead+ b. 1889, d. 6 Nov 1957
- John Henry Bright Greathead1 b. 1891, d. 8 Feb 1970
- George James Greathead+1 b. 1893, d. 27 Jun 1951
- William Edward R Greathead1 b. 1895, d. 18 Aug 1916
- Ashbury Charles Greathead+1 b. 1898, d. 20 Apr 1967
- Ruth Annie Darwin Greathead1 b. 7 Sep 1903, d. 13 Feb 1998
- Albert Cyril Greathead1 b. 7 Jul 1905, d. 23 Jun 1993
Sources of Information
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004.
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004 Birth certificate - No. 1201.
- [S16197] Emails between Margaret Steedman née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 8 July 2002.
- [S40000] Website NSW deaths daughter 26446/1944.
- [S40000] Website http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/search.htm - Registration number 1854/1888.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Australian electoral rolls.
- [S40000] Website http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/search.htm - Registration number 15725/1941.
- [S34245] E-mails between Robyn Sanday and Jan Cooper from 27 September 2005.
- [S40000] Website http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/search.htm - Registration number 26446/1944.
- [S40045] Newspapers The Sydney Morning Herald - Thursday 20 October 1949 - In memorial.
John Rowley1 
#11686
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
John Rowley married Sarah Harriet Dorset On Ruth's death index her mother is listed as Ruth. This may be a transcription error.2 He married Ruth ... in 1859.3 John was listed as a butcher in 1860 on the birth certificate of his daughter Ruth.1
Child of John Rowley and Ruth ...
- Ruth Darwin Rowley+1,4 b. 27 Jul 1860, d. 20 Oct 1944
Sources of Information
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004.
- [S40000] Website http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/search.htm - Daughters death.
- [S40000] Website NSW deaths daughter 26446/1944.
- [S16197] Emails between Margaret Steedman née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 8 July 2002.
Sarah Harriet Dorset1 
#11687
Last Edited=13 Feb 2011
Sarah Harriet Dorset married John Rowley On Ruth's death index her mother is listed as Ruth. This may be a transcription error.2
Sources of Information
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004.
- [S40000] Website http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/search.htm - Daughters death.
Robert Barnier Knight Greathead1 
#11688, b. 1889, d. 6 November 1957
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 2nd great-grandson of George Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
Robert Barnier Knight Greathead was born in 1889 in Glebe, New South Wales, Australia.1,2,3,4 He was the son of Robert J Greathead and Ruth Darwin Rowley.1 He married ... ... This was Robert's first marriage.1 He married Ruby Brien, daughter of William James Brien and Maria Rowland, on 28 September 1911 in St Bedes, Drummoyne, New South Wales, Australia, Ruby was Robert's second wife.1,2,5,6 It would appear that Robert had an accident on 2 August 1928. He fell from a train at Marickville Station, a wheel passed over his hand crushing it badly. An operation was carried out at Marrickville Hospital later that day and two fingers were amputated.7 Robert died on 6 November 1957 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.1,2,8
Children of Robert Barnier Knight Greathead and Ruby Brien
- Ruby May Greathead+1 b. 23 May 1912, d. 21 Nov 2004
- Dorothy Irene Greathead+1 b. 20 Nov 1913, d. 8 Jul 2004
- Robert Albert Greathead+1 b. 25 Feb 1916, d. 30 Sep 2012
- Beryl Muriel Greathead+1 b. 27 Aug 1921, d. 1 Sep 2012
- William James Greathead+1 b. 5 Oct 1923, d. 20 Mar 2016
Sources of Information
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004.
- [S16197] Emails between Margaret Steedman née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 8 July 2002.
- [S40000] Website http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/search.htm - Registration number 11373/1889.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Australian BMD - 11373.
- [S40000] Website http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/search.htm - Registration number 12864/1911.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Australian BMD - 12864.
- [S40045] Newspapers Sydney Morning Herald of Friday 3 August 1928.
- [S40000] Website http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/search.htm - Registration number 27182/1957.
Ruby Brien1 
#11689, b. 17 November 1891, d. 20 July 1968
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
Ruby Brien was born on 17 November 1891 in Balmain, New South Wales, Australia.2 She was the daughter of William James Brien and Maria Rowland.3 She married Robert Barnier Knight Greathead, son of Robert J Greathead and Ruth Darwin Rowley, on 28 September 1911 in St Bedes, Drummoyne, New South Wales, Australia, Ruby was Robert's second wife.1,4,5,6 Her husband Robert died on 6 November 1957 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.1,4,7 Ruby died on 20 July 1968 in Windsor Hospital, Windsor, New South Wales, Australia, aged 76.1,8,9
Children of Ruby Brien and Robert Barnier Knight Greathead
- Ruby May Greathead+1 b. 23 May 1912, d. 21 Nov 2004
- Dorothy Irene Greathead+1 b. 20 Nov 1913, d. 8 Jul 2004
- Robert Albert Greathead+1 b. 25 Feb 1916, d. 30 Sep 2012
- Beryl Muriel Greathead+1 b. 27 Aug 1921, d. 1 Sep 2012
- William James Greathead+1 b. 5 Oct 1923, d. 20 Mar 2016
Sources of Information
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004.
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004 NSW BD&M Reg 6049.
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Daughters death.
- [S16197] Emails between Margaret Steedman née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 8 July 2002.
- [S40000] Website http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/search.htm - Registration number 12864/1911.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Australian BMD - 12864.
- [S40000] Website http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/search.htm - Registration number 27182/1957.
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 36131/1968.
- [S34245] E-mails between Robyn Sanday and Jan Cooper from 27 September 2005.
Robert Albert Greathead1 
#11690, b. 25 February 1916, d. 30 September 2012
Last Edited=14 Nov 2019
- Relationship
- 3rd great-grandson of George Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
Robert Albert Greathead was born on 25 February 1916 in Drummoyne, New South Wales, Australia.1,2 He was the son of Robert Barnier Knight Greathead and Ruby Brien.1 He married Rita Blanche Denham on 28 February 1942 in St Clements, Church of England, Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia.1,3
His wife Rita died on 11 September 1985 in Lansdowne Nursing Home, Canley Vale, New South Wales, Australia, aged 67.4,5,6 Robert died on 30 September 2012 in New South Wales, Australia, aged 96 late of The Donald Coburn Centre and formerly of Fairfield, beloved husband of Rita (deceased), loving father of Stephen, Lorraine, Marjory and Lynette. An adored grandpa of 10 and great-grandpa of 18.1,6

Children of Robert Albert Greathead and Rita Blanche Denham
Sources of Information
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004.
- [S40000] Website NSW births Ref 2715/1916.
- [S40000] Website http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/search.htm - Registration number 8680/1942.
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004 NSW BD&M Reg 24385.
- [S40000] Website www.ryerson.arkangles.com - Sydney Morning herald - 12 September 1985.
- [S34245] E-mails between Robyn Sanday and Jan Cooper from 27 September 2005.
Rita Blanche Denham1 
#11691, b. 11 June 1918, d. 11 September 1985
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
Rita Blanche Denham was born on 11 June 1918 in Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.1 She married Robert Albert Greathead, son of Robert Barnier Knight Greathead and Ruby Brien, on 28 February 1942 in St Clements, Church of England, Marrickville, New South Wales, Australia.1,2
Rita died on 11 September 1985 in Lansdowne Nursing Home, Canley Vale, New South Wales, Australia, aged 67.3,4,5

Children of Rita Blanche Denham and Robert Albert Greathead
Sources of Information
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004.
- [S40000] Website http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/search.htm - Registration number 8680/1942.
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004 NSW BD&M Reg 24385.
- [S40000] Website www.ryerson.arkangles.com - Sydney Morning herald - 12 September 1985.
- [S34245] E-mails between Robyn Sanday and Jan Cooper from 27 September 2005.
Elizabeth Greathead1 
#11694, b. 22 April 1806, d. 8 March 1841
Last Edited=16 Oct 2016
- Relationship
- Granddaughter of George Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
Elizabeth Greathead was born on 22 April 1806 in Yorkshire, England.1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of Robert Greathead and Esther Robson.2 She was baptised on 25 May 1806 in Easby, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, her father was a farmer.1,2,4 Elizabeth died on 8 March 1841 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England, aged 34.3,5
Sources of Information
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Batch C049951 Source 207524 Printout 0883720.
- [S18888] Emails between Jenny Mason née Mawer and Jan Cooper from 10 October 2006.
- [S47012] Find my past Yorkshire baptisms.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1841/Q1 Leyburn Volume 24 Page 298.
Mary Greathead1 
#11695, b. about 1808, d. 1851
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- Granddaughter of George Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
Mary Greathead was born about 1808.1,2 She was the daughter of Robert Greathead and Esther Robson.2 She was baptised on 28 February 1808 in Aysgarth, Yorkshire, England.1,2,3,4 She married John Temperley on 27 December 1826 in St Oswald, Durham, England, John was described as a coal fitter on the River Wear in Sunderland and they went on to have eleven children.5,3,6 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Lambton Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Temperley.7 Mary died in 1851 in Stepney, London, England.8,9
Children of Mary Greathead and John Temperley
- Margaret Ann Temperley8 b. 2 Aug 1828
- Emma Maria Temperley8 b. 14 Mar 1830
- Mary J Temperley8 b. a 1833
- Henry Greathead Temperley+ b. 1833, d. 16 Feb 1880
- Dorothy Temperley8 b. a 1836, d. 1851
- Eliza Temperley8 b. a 1842
Sources of Information
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Batch C020081 Source 207494 Printout 0472767.
- [S59] E-mails between Clifford Allison and Jan Cooper from 18 May 2004.
- [S40000] Website www.dalesgenealogy.com/Downholme/adamblenkhorn.html.
- [S25426] E-mails between Sheila Donkin née Rayner and Jan Cooper from 15 August 2010.
- [S40000] Website www.findmypast.com - parish record collection, marriages.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 310/2 Folio 14 Page 22.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1851/Q1 Stepney Volume 2 Page 390.
George Greathead1 
#11696, b. 9 September 1811, d. 5 August 1854
Last Edited=23 Dec 2017
- Relationship
- Grandson of George Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
George Greathead was born on 9 September 1811.1,2,3 He was the son of Robert Greathead and Esther Robson.2 He was baptised on 3 November 1811 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.1,2 George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 June 1841 in Melmerby, Yorkshire, England, George was a farmer.4 He married Ann Stott, daughter of John Stott and Elizabeth ..., on 29 July 1842 in Coverham Church, Leyburn, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.5,3 George was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Melmerby, Yorkshire, England, George was a farmer of 100 acres and living with his wife and children.6 George died on 5 August 1854 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England, aged 42 from Consumption for five months. He was described as a farmer.7,3 George was buried in Holy Trinity, Coverham, Yorkshire, England, The gravestone says: Sacred to the memory of George Greathead of Melmerby who d 5 Aug 1854 aged 43. Also of Ester d/o George and Ann Greathead of Melmerby who d 16 Feb 1846 aged 1yr 10mths. Also of the above Ann Greathead who d 4 Jul 1858 aged 40.8,9

Children of George Greathead and Ann Stott
- Elizabeth Greathead b. 16 Feb 1842, d. 19 Apr 1872
- Esther Greathead8 b. 1844, d. 16 Feb 1846
- George Greathead+ b. 1846, d. 9 Sep 1887
- Esther Greathead10 b. 1849, d. 6 Oct 1859
- Robert Greathead11 b. 1851
- Jane Greathead+ b. 1 Nov 1852, d. 1936
Sources of Information
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Batch C098181 Source 894240.
- [S18888] Emails between Jenny Mason née Mawer and Jan Cooper from 10 October 2006.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 1253 Book 7 Folio 3 page 17.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1842/Q3 Leyburn Volume 24 Page 30.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2379 Folio 144 Page 17.
- [S47000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of death certificate 1854/Q3 Leyburn Volume 9d Page 215.
- [S40000] Website www.dalesgenealogy.com/Downholme/adamblenkhorn.html.
- [S47012] Find my past North Yorkshire MI.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1849/Q1 Leyburn Volume 24 Page 470.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1851/Q1 Leyburn Volume XXIV Page 462.
Sarah Greathead1 
#11697, b. about 1815
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- Granddaughter of George Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
Sarah Greathead was born about 1815.1,2 She was the daughter of Robert Greathead and Esther Robson.2 She was baptised on 25 March 1815 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.1,2 She married John Walker on 11 December 1839 in Coverham Church, Leyburn, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, both John and Sarah were aged 24.3,4
Sources of Information
Ann Greathead1 
#11698, b. 14 January 1817, d. 11 November 1835
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- Granddaughter of George Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
Ann Greathead was born on 14 January 1817.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Robert Greathead and Esther Robson.2 She was baptised on 9 February 1817 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.1,2 Ann died on 11 November 1835 aged 18.3
Jane Greathead1 
#11699, b. 15 May 1821, d. 5 February 1842
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- Granddaughter of George Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
Jane Greathead was born on 15 May 1821.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Robert Greathead and Esther Robson.2 She was baptised on 31 May 1821 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England.1,2 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Bonogate, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the servant to William Reymer as solictor and his wife Jane.4 In the census of 7 June 1841 in Melmerby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the sister of George Greathead Jane was a milliner.5 Jane died on 5 February 1842 in Melmerby, Yorkshire, England, aged 20 from Consumption.6,3
Sources of Information
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Batch C098181 Source 894240.
- [S18888] Emails between Jenny Mason née Mawer and Jan Cooper from 10 October 2006.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 303/23 Folio 29 Page 21.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 1253 Book 7 Folio 3 page 17.
- [S47000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of death certificate 1842/Q1 Leyburn Volume 24 Page 300.
Esther Greathead1 
#11700, b. 9 June 1813, d. 5 November 1838
Last Edited=24 Oct 2016
- Relationship
- Granddaughter of George Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 3 - George Greathead
Esther Greathead was born on 9 June 1813.1,2,3 She was the daughter of Robert Greathead and Esther Robson.2 She was baptised on 11 July 1813 in Catterick, Yorkshire, England, her father was an an Inn Keeper.1,2,4 Esther died on 5 November 1838 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England, aged 25.5,3
Sources of Information
- [S11692] Emails between Lorraine Kenny née Greathead and Jan Cooper from 26 May 2004.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Batch C098181 Source 894240.
- [S18888] Emails between Jenny Mason née Mawer and Jan Cooper from 10 October 2006.
- [S47012] Find my past Yorkshire Baptisms Transcription.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1838/Q4 Leyburn Volume XXIV Page 224.