Jane Greathead1 
#12326, b. 1860
Last Edited=19 Sep 2020
- Relationship
- 5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Jane Greathead was born in 1860 in Auckland, Durham, England.2 She was the daughter of George Greathead and Jane Dobson.1 In the census of 7 April 1861 in East Side, Hope Street, Crook, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead.3 She was baptised on 25 December 1861 in St Catherine, Crook, Durham, England.4 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Kings Arms, Hope Street, Crook, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead.5 She married John Brown in 1880 in Auckland, Durham, England.6 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 6 Benfieldside Road, Lanchester, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Brown.7
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1860/Q2 Auckland Volume 10a Page 169.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1860/Q2 Auckland Volume 10a Page 169 - mother Dobson.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3714 Volume 77 Page 39.
- [S40000] Website Find my past parish records.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4937 Folio 69 Page 50.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1880/Q4 Auckland Volume 10a Page 228.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4944 Folio 35 Page 64.
Joseph Parson1 
#12327, b. 1856
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Joseph Parson was born in 1856 in Alston, Cumbria, England.2,3 He was the son of Timothy Parson and Margaret White.2 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Turnings, Alston, Cumbria, England, he was listed as the son of Timothy Parson Joseph was listed as a lead ore washer.4 He married Elizabeth Greathead, daughter of George Greathead and Jane Dobson, in 1878 in Auckland, Durham, England.1 Joseph was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 8 Lindsay Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, Joseph was listed as a general labourer.5 Joseph was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in West Mills, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, Joseph was a road labourer living with his wife in their four romed home. They had not had any children during their 33 years of marriage.6
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1878/Q1 Auckland Volume 10a Page 181.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1856/Q3 Alston Volume 10b Page 311.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 5198 Folio 4 Page 1.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4644 Folio 42 Page 45.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 29706 RG78 Piece 1721 Registration District 547 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 4 Schedule Number 3.
John Brown1 
#12328, b. about 1856
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
John Brown was born about 1856 in Black Hedley, Northumberland, England.2 He married Jane Greathead, daughter of George Greathead and Jane Dobson, in 1880 in Auckland, Durham, England.1 John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 6 Benfieldside Road, Lanchester, Durham, England, John was a paper mill labourer.3
Thomas Coombe1 
#12329, b. 18 December 1915, d. April 2000
Last Edited=9 Dec 2021
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Thomas Coombe was born on 18 December 1915 in Oldham, Lancashire, England.2 He married Vera Wimpenny, daughter of George Wimpenny and Ivy Greathead, in 1939 in Middleton, Lancashire, England, They lived at 78 Devon Street, Werneth, Oldham.1,3 His wife Vera died on 18 February 1963 in The Royal Infirmary, Oldham, Lancashire, England, aged 46 her usual 51 Norfolk Street in Oldham7ess was.1,4,5 Thomas died in April 2000 in Oldham, Lancashire, England, aged 84.6
Child of Thomas Coombe and Vera Wimpenny
- Philip T Coombe+1 b. 1943
Sources of Information
- [S12238] Emails between Ann Russell and Jan Cooper from 8 December 2004.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1916/Q1 Oldham Volume 8d Page 1011.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1939/Q4 Middleton Volume 8d Page 1929.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1963/Q1 Oldham Volume 10f Page 178 age 46.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - April 2000 Oldham Reg OD42B District 0071D Entry 209 age 84.
Philip T Coombe1

#12330, b. 1943
Last Edited=9 Dec 2021
- 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
Philip T Coombe was born in 1943 in Oldham, Lancashire, England.1,2 He was the son of Thomas Coombe and Vera Wimpenny.1 He married Kathleen Southern in 1968 in Middleton, Lancashire, England.3
Child of Philip T Coombe and Kathleen Southern
- Matthew Philip Coombe
Mary Jane Greathead1 
#12331, b. 1868
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Mary Jane Greathead was born in 1868 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.1 She was the daughter of Mark Greathead and Elizabeth Lumley.1 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Ellerton on Swale, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mark Greathead.2
William Fenwick1
#12332, b. about 1804
Last Edited=28 Dec 2014
William Fenwick was born about 1804 in Blackwell, Derbyshire, England.1 He married Jane Greathead between 1862 and 1871.1 William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at St Cuthberts, Darlington, Durham, England, William was a farmer of ten acres.2
Jane Greathead 
#12333, b. 1834
Last Edited=11 Sep 2017
- Relationship
- 5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
Jane Greathead was born in 1834 in Killerby, Darlington, Durham, England.1,2 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Mary Bland. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Hallow well House, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.3 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Colly Home, St Helens, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the sister of John Greathead Jane was lodging with her brother John and his family.4 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Hallowell House, Hilton, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.5 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 22 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Waddington.6 She married William Waddington in 1873 in Sunderland, Durham, England.7
Child of Jane Greathead
- Frederick Greathead b. 1856
Children of Jane Greathead and William Waddington
- Mary J Waddington b. 1859
- John H Waddington b. 1866
- Louisa D Waddington b. 1867
- William Waddington1 b. 1869
- Francis Waddington1 b. 1870
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S8618] Emails between Peter Greathead and Jan Cooper from 21 May 1996.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 306/5 Folio 4 Pages 3 and 4.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2385 Folio 407 Page 6.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3718 Folio 29 Page 4.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4923 Folio 5 Page 4.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1873/Q3 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 799.
William Waddington 
#12334, b. 1831
Last Edited=11 Sep 2017
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
William Waddington was born in 1831 in Boldersley, Yorkshire, England.1 William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at 22 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, William was an inn keeper.2 He married Jane Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Mary Bland, in 1873 in Sunderland, Durham, England.3
Children of William Waddington and Jane Greathead
- Mary J Waddington b. 1859
- John H Waddington b. 1866
- Louisa D Waddington b. 1867
- William Waddington1 b. 1869
- Francis Waddington1 b. 1870
Mary J Waddington 
#12335, b. 1859
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
Mary J Waddington was born in 1859 in Midlesby, Yorkshire, England.1 She was the daughter of William Waddington and Jane Greathead. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 22 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Waddington He was a scholar.2
John H Waddington 
#12336, b. 1866
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
John H Waddington was born in 1866 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.1 He was the son of William Waddington and Jane Greathead. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 22 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Waddington He was a scholar.2
Louisa D Waddington 
#12337, b. 1867
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
Louisa D Waddington was born in 1867 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of William Waddington and Jane Greathead. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 22 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Waddington She was a scholar.2
William Waddington1 
#12338, b. 1869
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
William Waddington was born in 1869 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.1 He was the son of William Waddington and Jane Greathead.1 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 22 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Waddington He was a scholar.2
Francis Waddington1 
#12339, b. 1870
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
Francis Waddington was born in 1870 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.1 He was the son of William Waddington and Jane Greathead.1 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 22 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Waddington.2
Margaret ...1 
#12340, b. 1837
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Margaret ... was born in 1837 in Auckland, Durham, England.1,2 She married George Greathead, son of William Greathead and Margaret Hanley, in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.1 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 1 California, Eston, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead.3 Her husband George died on 1880 in Easington, Durham, England.4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 2nd Row, Shotton, Durham, England, she was listed as a housekeeper for Edward Briggs and his children.5
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1837/Q4 Auckland Volume 24 Page 1.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4854 Folio 43 Page 1.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1880/Q1 Easington Volume 10a Page 222.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4966 Folio 98 Page 21.
James Greathead1 
#12341, b. about 1863, d. 1890
Last Edited=2 Dec 2017
- Relationship
- 5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
James Greathead was born about 1863 in Cowton, Yorkshire, England.1 He was the son of George Greathead and Jane Pickering.1 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Moor Cottage, Yafforth, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead James was a scholar.2 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the servant of Francis Wrightson, a farmer who owned 180 acres of land. James was described as a farm servant in doors.3 James died in 1890 in Auckland, Durham, England.4 James was buried on 2 September 1890 in All Saints, Yafforth, Yorkshire, England.5,6
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4864 Folio 139 page 16.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4870 folio 133 page 10 FHL film 1342172.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1890/Q3 Auckland Volume 10a Page 110.
- [S40013] Family History Resource File - National Burial Index - CD.
- [S47012] Find my past North Yorkshire MI.
John Greathead1

#12342, b. 1859, d. 8 March 1924
Last Edited=14 Apr 2018
- Relationship
- 6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
John Greathead was born in 1859 in Piercebridge, Darlington, Durham, England.1 He was the son of John Greathead and Jane Johnson.1 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Piercebridge, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.2 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Village, Piecebridge, Gainsford, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead John was a scholar.3 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 12 North Terrace, Orton, Westmoreland, England, he was listed as a lodging with William Bibby and his family. William was a railway mineral guard. John was a railway fireman. I guess he was at the end of his line that night and away from home.4 He married Mary Jane Alderson in 1890 in Auckland, Durham, England.5 John was a fruiterer.6 John left a will on 2 May 1921 where he appointed his wife Mary Jane Greathead as a Executrix of his will.7 John died on 8 March 1924 in Waratah, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, John's occupation was listed as a fruiterer.7 John was buried in Sandgate C of E Old Section, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.8
Children of John Greathead and Mary Jane Alderson
- Harry Greathead9 b. 1892, d. 31 Dec 1942
- Norman Alderson Greathead10 b. 1907, d. 20 Jul 1945
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3683 Folio 83 Page 2.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4885 Folio 120 Page 6.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 5202 Folio 61 Page 26.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1890/Q1 Auckland Volume 10a Page 286.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Australia, Electoral Rolls, 1903-1980.
- [S40000] Website Find my past - NSW Wills.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - Australia, Cemetery Inscriptions, Sydney Branch Genealogical Library, 1800-1960 film number: 887469; digital folder number: 4117108; image number: 00054 age 68.
- [S40000] Website www.aif.adfa.edu.au.
- [S40000] Website www.bdm.new.gov.au/familyhistory/search.htm - Registration number 18377/1945.
Thomas Greathead1 
#12344, b. 1862, d. 30 September 1915
Last Edited=8 Jan 2021
- Relationship
- 6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
Thomas Greathead was born in 1862 in Darlington, Durham, England.2 He was the son of John Greathead and Jane Johnson.1 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Village, Piecebridge, Gainsford, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Thomas was a scholar.3 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Barton Grange, Barton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the servant of George Bradley. He was working as an indoor farm servant.4
He married Elizabeth Wilbert in 1889 in Auckland, Durham, England, Thomas was a mineral grader.5,6 Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 Victoria, Shildon, Durham, England, Thomas was a railway mining guard.7 Thomas's father died on 20 June 1898. He received probate on 30 November 1898, he was a mineral guard.8 Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Hackworth Street, New Shildon, Durham, England, Thomas was a railway mineral train guard.9 Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 3 Hackworth Street, New Shildon, Durham, England, Thomas was a railway mineral guard living with his wife and children.10 Thomas died on 30 September 1915 in 3 Hackworth Street, New Shildon, Durham, England.11,12,8 The will of Thomas was proved on 11 July 1916 in Durham to his son Albert Greathead a grocers assistant. His effects were valued at £242.8
He married Elizabeth Wilbert in 1889 in Auckland, Durham, England, Thomas was a mineral grader.5,6 Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 17 Victoria, Shildon, Durham, England, Thomas was a railway mining guard.7 Thomas's father died on 20 June 1898. He received probate on 30 November 1898, he was a mineral guard.8 Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Hackworth Street, New Shildon, Durham, England, Thomas was a railway mineral train guard.9 Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 3 Hackworth Street, New Shildon, Durham, England, Thomas was a railway mineral guard living with his wife and children.10 Thomas died on 30 September 1915 in 3 Hackworth Street, New Shildon, Durham, England.11,12,8 The will of Thomas was proved on 11 July 1916 in Durham to his son Albert Greathead a grocers assistant. His effects were valued at £242.8
Children of Thomas Greathead and Elizabeth Wilbert
- Albert Greathead+ b. 23 Apr 1890, d. 11 Jun 1959
- Frederick Greathead+ b. 14 Dec 1893, d. 17 Feb 1989
- Edna Greathead+ b. 22 Jul 1899, d. 1979
- Ida Mary Greathead b. 1908, d. 1947
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1862/Q3 Darlington Volume 10a Page 5.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1862/Q3 Darlington Volume 10a Page 5 - mother Johnson.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4885 Folio 120 Page 6.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4890 folio 13 page 20 FHL film 1342176.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1889/Q2 Auckland Volume 10a Page 357.
- [S1696] Letters between J A A Greathead and Jan Cooper from 23 September 1996.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4071 page 10.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4647 Folio 79 Page 1.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 29746 RG78 Piece 1721 Registration District 547 Sub District 1 Enumeration District 44 Schedule Number 114.
- [S3704] Letters between Laurence Greathead and Jan Cooper from 1 May 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1915/Q4 Auckland Volume 10a Page 246.
Jane Ann Greathead1,2 
#12346, b. 1863
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
Jane Ann Greathead was born in 1863 in Whorlton, Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Margaret Bainbridge.1 She was baptised on 3 May 1863 in St Mary, Whorlton, Durham, England, Jane's father was described as a labourer.2 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Wycliffe, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Greathead.3
Mary E Greathead1 
#12347, b. 1866
Last Edited=7 Nov 2016
- Relationship
- 6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
Mary E Greathead was born in 1866 in Little Hutton, Yorkshire, England.1 She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Margaret Bainbridge.1 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Wycliffe, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Greathead.2 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Cottage, Offerton, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Campbell.3 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 49 Carley Road, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Campbell Mary was listed as a a domestic living with her mother, step father and step sister.4
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1866/Q1 Teesdale Volume 10a Page 251 - GRO index states forename as Greathead.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4944 Folio 78 Page 9.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4974 Folo 25 Page 3.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4146 Folio 86 Page 41.