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     Samuel Stephenson Greatheed was born on 22 February 1813 in Lympsham, Somerset, England.² He was the son of Rev Samuel Greatheed and Jane Dorothea Stephenson.³
Samuel was admitted to Trinity College Cambridge and was awarded his BA in 1835 and his MA in 1838. He was ordained as a Deacon in Ely on 27 May 1838. He then became a Priest in London on 14 June 1840 and then as Church of England Rector at Drayton in Middlesex in 1840-41. No further appointments were recorded until he became the Rector at Corringham, Essex from 1862-1887.
He was one of the original editors of the Cambridge Mathematical Journal; composer of The Sequential Book of Church Music; Enoch's Prophecy (an oratario); The English Gradual, and other works of sacred music.² He married Margaret Stephenson, daughter of Rev William Robert Stephenson, on 18 July 1838 in St Michael, Fobbing, Essex, England, after a licence was issued on 17 July 1838. The ceremony was witnessed by Elizabeth Stephenson and Rev W R Stephenson who was the Rector of Corringham and Margaret's father. Samuel was a Clerk Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge.^4,5,6 It would appear that Rev Samuel rented a house with garden and orchard in West Drayton from J H Jaquet for at least three years the rateable value was £25. When he died his widowtook over the property.⁷ Samuel was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in China Terrace, Lambeth, London, England, Samuel was a clergyman. His wife and young children were staying in Westminster with Will Stephenson aged 35 a stationer and Hester Stephenson age 40. These are probably her siblings or brother and sister in law.⁸ Rev Samuel Greatheed and his family occupied Switzerland Cottage, Drayton Green, West Drayton until the lease was transferred to Mrs Maria Jaquet a widow from West Drayton and Hamilton Jennings a surgeon also from West Drayton on 25 October 1845. The rent was declared to be £40 per year and the lease was to run for 21 years.

The house was described in the lease as having a Drawing room with register stove and blind roller, Dining room with register stove, two cupboards with mahogony tops and blind roller. Breakfast parlour with stove and roller, Store room with stove dreser with cupboards, two glass cupboards and roller. Kitchen withange, two dressers, ironing boar and hat pegs. Wash house with a grate, two coppers and pump and ironing board. Celler with bottle rack and large iron wine safe and bells and wires to two parlours and four bedrooms. Passage with blind roller and hat pegs. Water closet with pan and stoves to four bedrooms and rollers for blinds in five bedrooms. Locks and keys to all the doors.

The garden was described as having an orchard, coach house, stables and outhouses.^9,7 Samuel was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, He is described as a clergyman without cure of Souls.¹⁰ Samuel was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Eton House, London Road, Tonbridge, Kent, England, Samuel was a clergyman.¹¹ Samuel was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, Samuel was a Rector of Corringham.¹² Samuel was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Corringham, Essex, England, Samuel was the Rector of Corringham.¹³ Samuel died on 19 January 1887 in Corringham Rectory, Corringham, Stanford le Hope, Essex, England, aged 73.^2,14 Samuel was buried on 24 January 1887 in St Mary the Virgin, Corringham, Essex, England.¹⁵ The will of Samuel was proved on 15 February 1887 at the Principal Registry to his widow Margaret and his sons William and Francis. William was living at 174 Euston Road, Middlesex and Francis at Corryham. His personal estate was valued at £33,644 3s 7d and then resworn as £34,394 3s 7d.¹⁶

     Margaret Stephenson was born about 1812 in London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Rev William Robert Stephenson.² She married Samuel Stephenson Greatheed, son of Rev Samuel Greatheed and Jane Dorothea Stephenson, on 18 July 1838 in St Michael, Fobbing, Essex, England, after a licence was issued on 17 July 1838. The ceremony was witnessed by Elizabeth Stephenson and Rev W R Stephenson who was the Rector of Corringham and Margaret's father. Samuel was a Clerk Fellow of Trinity College, Cambridge.^3,4,5 Margaret was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Parliament Street, Westminster, London, England, Margaret was with her two young children Stephenson and Dorothy. She appears to be staying with Will Stephenson aged 35 a stationer and Hester Stephenson age 40. These are probably her siblings or brother and sister in law. They are enumerated as Greathead. Her husband was living in China Terrace, Lambeth which may have been their normal home.⁶ Rev Samuel Greatheed and his family occupied Switzerland Cottage, Drayton Green, West Drayton until the lease was transferred to Mrs Maria Jaquet a widow from West Drayton and Hamilton Jennings a surgeon also from West Drayton on 25 October 1845. The rent was declared to be £40 per year and the lease was to run for 21 years.

The house was described in the lease as having a Drawing room with register stove and blind roller, Dining room with register stove, two cupboards with mahogony tops and blind roller. Breakfast parlour with stove and roller, Store room with stove dreser with cupboards, two glass cupboards and roller. Kitchen withange, two dressers, ironing boar and hat pegs. Wash house with a grate, two coppers and pump and ironing board. Celler with bottle rack and large iron wine safe and bells and wires to two parlours and four bedrooms. Passage with blind roller and hat pegs. Water closet with pan and stoves to four bedrooms and rollers for blinds in five bedrooms. Locks and keys to all the doors.

The garden was described as having an orchard, coach house, stables and outhouses.^7,8 In the census of 30 March 1851 at High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed.⁹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Eton House, London Road, Tonbridge, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed.¹⁰¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as the lodger and was the wife of the Rector of Corringham.¹¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Corringham, Essex, England, she was listed as the wife of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed.¹² Her husband Samuel died on 19 January 1887 in Corringham Rectory, Corringham, Stanford le Hope, Essex, England, aged 73.^13,14 She proved the will of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed on 15 February 1887.¹⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, she was listed as the mother of John Greatheed Margaret was living by her own means.¹⁶ Margaret died on 10 January 1900 in Corringham Rectory, Corringham, Stanford le Hope, Essex, England.^17,15,18 Margaret was buried on 13 January 1900 in St Mary the Virgin, Corringham, Essex, England.^19,20 The will of Margaret was proved on 10 February 1900 in London to her sons William and Francis both listed as gentlemen and Christopher a retired deputy conservator in the Imperial service of India. Her effects were valued at £13,633 7s.^15,18

     Rev William Robert Stephenson married Elizabeth ...³ He was a clergyman.³ He witnessed the marriage of Margaret Stephenson and Samuel Stephenson Greatheed on 18 July 1838 in St Michael, Fobbing, Essex, England.^4,5,6

     Elizabeth Stephenson was born about 1801 in Olney, Buckinghamshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Rev William Robert Stephenson.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Corringham, Essex, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed.³

     Bert Simkin married Constance Rosehannah Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Anna Hanson, in 1940.^1,2

     Rev Samuel Greatheed was baptised on 9 March 1759 in St Clement Danes, Strand, London, England.² He was the son of Samuel Greatheed and Anna Rhodes.² Samuel was in the Army during the American War.³ Samuel was Assistant Tutor in the Newport Pagnell Academy from 1786-89, then Supply in Woburn, Bedfordshire from 1789-91. He then became Pastor in Woburn 1791-97 and Rector in Bishops Hull, Somerset until his death.³ He married Ann Hamilton on 3 September 1788 in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England.^2,4 Rev Samuel Greathead, was resident in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire in 1804 when he proved and executor of the will of his brother John who was a seaman on board H.M.S. "Niger", but died Plymouth Hospital.⁵ His wife Ann died on 1807 in Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire, England, she had received a considerable fortune following the death of her only brother Thomas Abbot Hamilton who had died intestate and Letters of Administration were granted to her.^2,6,7,8 He married Jane Dorothea Stephenson on 22 August 1809 in Olney, Buckinghamshire, England, after a licence being issued.⁹ Samuel died on 15 February 1823 in Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset, England, aged 63.^10,2,3 The will of Samuel was proved on 2 June 1823.¹¹

     Abbott Hamilton Greatheed was born on 19 March 1815 in Bishops Hull, Somerset, England.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Rev Samuel Greatheed and Jane Dorothea Stephenson.¹ He was baptised on 18 April 1815 in Independent, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset, England, by Robert Winton.^2,3,4 Abbott was admitted to Trinity College, Cambridge on 29 April 1833. He was the youngest son of Samuel [Merton College, Oxford], clerk, of Bishop's Hull, near Taunton, Somerset. He migrated to Christ's, on 13 January 1834 gaining his B.A. in 1837; he appears in the Middle Temple Admission Register on 17 July 1839; and his M.A. in 1841.^1,5 He died on 26 April 1842 in 92 Piccadilly, London, England, aged 27 of fever.¹ Abbott was buried on 29 April 1842 in Brompton Cemetery, The Royal Parks, Chapel Office, Brompton Cemetery, Fulham Road, Kensington, London, England, in the West Catacomb Vault no 75 space 11.⁶

     John Greatheed was born on 8 June 1842 in West Drayton, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed and Margaret Stephenson.¹ Rev Samuel Greatheed and his family occupied Switzerland Cottage, Drayton Green, West Drayton until the lease was transferred to Mrs Maria Jaquet a widow from West Drayton and Hamilton Jennings a surgeon also from West Drayton on 25 October 1845. The rent was declared to be £40 per year and the lease was to run for 21 years.

The house was described in the lease as having a Drawing room with register stove and blind roller, Dining room with register stove, two cupboards with mahogony tops and blind roller. Breakfast parlour with stove and roller, Store room with stove dreser with cupboards, two glass cupboards and roller. Kitchen withange, two dressers, ironing boar and hat pegs. Wash house with a grate, two coppers and pump and ironing board. Celler with bottle rack and large iron wine safe and bells and wires to two parlours and four bedrooms. Passage with blind roller and hat pegs. Water closet with pan and stoves to four bedrooms and rollers for blinds in five bedrooms. Locks and keys to all the doors.

The garden was described as having an orchard, coach house, stables and outhouses.^3,4 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Corringham, Essex, England, he was listed as the nephew of John H Stephenson John was staying with his Uncle and Aunt. Uncle John was the Rector of Corringham.⁵ John entered Tonbridge School in 1852 staying on to spend time, 1857-60 in the sixth form. He was Head Boy.⁶ John was admitted into Trinity College, Cambridge on 12 April 1860. He was the second son of the Rev. Samuel Stephenson He gained his B.A. in 1864; and his M.A. in 1882. He was ordained Deacon in Ripon in 1865; Priest in 1867; Church of Penistone, Yorkshire., 1865-9. Curate of the Church of the Advent, Boston, U.S.A., 1872-4. Curate of St Peter's, Mazagon, Bombay, India, 1875-81. C. of St Olave's, Spitalfields, London, 1881-3. C. of St Augustine's, Kilburn, 1883-4. Chaplain to the Little Sisters of St Peter's (Kilburn), at Littlehampton, Sussex, 1884-6. Succeeded his father as Rector of Corringham, Essex, 1887-1923.^1,6
In the census of 7 April 1861 in Eton House, London Road, Tonbridge, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed John was a Church Scholar.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Mission House, St Clements, Cowley, Headington, Oxfordshire, England, he was listed as a novice John was a Mission Priest.⁸ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, John was the Rector of Corringham.⁹ He married Bertha Mildred Antoinette Gauntlett, daughter of Henry John Gauntlett and Henrietta Gipps Mount, in 1894 in Kensington, London, England.^2,10 John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, John was a Church of England clergyman. Staying with them was their sister in law Henrietta Gauntlett, cousin Lydia A Costard, nephews David D and John M A Gauntlett and niece Henrietta S J D Gauntlett.¹¹ The Los Angeles Herald wrote on 17 December 1905: RECTOR BECOMES AN ACTOR - Astonishes England When He Plays the Hero in a Drama Written by His Wife. Special Cablß to Tho Herald. LONDON, Dec. 16.— The connection between the church and stage has been drawn closer by the efforts of the Rev. J. Greathead, rector of Corringham, Essex. and his wife. The latter, who Js a daughter of the late Dr. Gauntlett of musical fame, has written a "romantic play, founded on fact," entitled "The Master Carver," in which her husband plays the part of the hero. The play was produced last night at Southend in the parish room of All Saints, of which Dr. Lang, who is himself an enthusiastic devotee of things theatrical, is the vicar. There was a crowded audience, which showed high appreciation of the performance. The time of the play is placed in 1809, during the Invasion of Italy by Napoleon, and the scene is laid in the little village of Oberammergau. The plot turns on the betrayal of Peter, a villager, of the secret pass of Ettal, which led directly from Oberammergau down into Italy. The part of the hero, Gottlieb Schmaltz, the master carver, was taken with conspicuous ability by the Rev. J. Greathead, and A. Clifton Kelway, a London journalist, appeared as the carver's assistant. The other characters were taken by villagers of Corringham, who were surprisingly good in their various roles. The Rev. J. Greathead, speaking to an Express representative before the performance, said: "We have had an amateur dramatic company in connection with our church at Corrlngham for twelve years. I have always taken a great interest in the stage, and I have never found any prejudice against plays among church people. "This is not the only play my wife has written. She is the authoress of "Esther," a drama of a more ambitious type than "The Master Carver."¹² John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, John was an Anglican Priest living with his wife, sister in law who was their housekeeper, nephew who was at school and niece and three servants in an eighteen roomed home.¹³ John was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, John was the Priest. Rector of Corringham living with is wife and sister in law Henrietta, another Curate Henry Rothwell Cuffe and two servants.¹⁴ John died on 17 October 1923 in Corringham Rectory, Corringham, Stanford le Hope, Essex, England, aged 81.^1,15,16 John was buried on 22 October 1923 in St Mary the Virgin, Corringham, Essex, England.^17,18 The will of John was proved on 31 January 1924 in London to Bertha Mildred Antoinette Greatheed his widow. His effects were valued at £2223 4s 2d.¹⁶

     Francis Greatheed was born in 1850 in Norwood, London, England.¹ He was baptised on 1 January 1850 in All Saints with St Margarets, Upper Norwood, London, England, his father was a clerk.² He was the son of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed and Margaret Stephenson.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at 39 King William Street, St Margaret in the Martyrs, London, England, Francis and William were listed as visitors of Alexander McCaul and his family.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Eton House, London Road, Tonbridge, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed Francis was a scholar.⁴ Francis and his sister Dorothea together with a Miss Stephenson were the guests at the Kulm Hotel in St Moritz in Switzerland between October 1868 and March 1869.⁵ Francis's father Samuel died on 19 January 1887. He received probate with his mother Margaret and brother William.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, he was listed as the brother of John Greatheed Francis was living by his own means.⁷ Francis's mother died on 10 January 1900. He, together with his brothers William and Christopher received probate in London on 10 February 1900. Francis was listed as a gentleman.⁶ Francis was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in "Hollycroft", Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, Francis was living by his own means.⁸ Francis died on 27 December 1904 in "Hollycroft", Wellington Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, England.^9,6 Francis did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 16 March 1905 in London to his brothers Christopher who was retired from the Indian forest service and William a retired solicitor. His effects were valued at £14462 14s 11d.⁶

     Bertha Mildred Antoinette Gauntlett was born in 1848 in Kensington, London, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry John Gauntlett and Henrietta Gipps Mount.¹¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 14 Russell Road, Kensington, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henrietta Gipps Gauntlett.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 29 Addison Gardens, Kensington, London, England, she was listed as the sister of Henry Chrysostom Deane Gauntlett.⁴ Henrietta did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 2 May 1892 to her daughter Bertha in London her efffects were valued at £170.⁵ She married John Greatheed, son of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed and Margaret Stephenson, in 1894 in Kensington, London, England.^1,6 In the census of 31 March 1901 at The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greatheed John was a Church of England clergyman. Staying with them was their sister in law Henrietta Gauntlett, cousin Lydia A Costard, nephews David D and John M A Gauntlett and niece Henrietta S J D Gauntlett.⁷ The Los Angeles Herald wrote on 17 December 1905: RECTOR BECOMES AN ACTOR - Astonishes England When He Plays the Hero in a Drama Written by His Wife. Special Cablß to Tho Herald. LONDON, Dec. 16.— The connection between the church and stage has been drawn closer by the efforts of the Rev. J. Greathead, rector of Corringham, Essex. and his wife. The latter, who Js a daughter of the late Dr. Gauntlett of musical fame, has written a "romantic play, founded on fact," entitled "The Master Carver," in which her husband plays the part of the hero. The play was produced last night at Southend in the parish room of All Saints, of which Dr. Lang, who is himself an enthusiastic devotee of things theatrical, is the vicar. There was a crowded audience, which showed high appreciation of the performance. The time of the play is placed in 1809, during the Invasion of Italy by Napoleon, and the scene is laid in the little village of Oberammergau. The plot turns on the betrayal of Peter, a villager, of the secret pass of Ettal, which led directly from Oberammergau down into Italy. The part of the hero, Gottlieb Schmaltz, the master carver, was taken with conspicuous ability by the Rev. J. Greathead, and A. Clifton Kelway, a London journalist, appeared as the carver's assistant. The other characters were taken by villagers of Corringham, who were surprisingly good in their various roles. The Rev. J. Greathead, speaking to an Express representative before the performance, said: "We have had an amateur dramatic company in connection with our church at Corrlngham for twelve years. I have always taken a great interest in the stage, and I have never found any prejudice against plays among church people. "This is not the only play my wife has written. She is the authoress of "Esther," a drama of a more ambitious type than "The Master Carver."⁸ In the census of 2 April 1911 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greatheed.⁹ In the census of 19 June 1921 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greatheed.¹⁰ Her husband John died on 17 October 1923 in Corringham Rectory, Corringham, Stanford le Hope, Essex, England, aged 81.^11,12,5 The will of John was proved by Bertha Mildred Antoinette Greatheed his widow on 31 January 1924 in London, his effects were valued at £2223 4s 2d.⁵ Bertha died on 11 July 1929 in 32 St Johns Road, Putney, London, England.^5,13 The will of Bertha was proved on 19 September 1929 in London to Henrietta St John Gauntlett a spinster, her sister. Her effects were valued at £631 7s 10d.⁵

     Jane Dorothea Stephenson was born in 1811 in London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Rev William Robert Stephenson.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at High Street, Sevenoaks, Kent, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed Jane is living with her sister Margaret and her husband.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in Eton House, London Road, Tonbridge, Kent, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in The Rectory, Corringham, Essex, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed.⁴

     William Greatheed was born in 1847 in Norwood, London, England, although his birth was registered in Abergavenny.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed and Margaret Stephenson.¹ He was baptised on 24 February 1848 in All Saints with St Margarets, Upper Norwood, London, England, His father was a clerk.³¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at 39 King William Street, St Margaret in the Martyrs, London, England, Francis and William were listed as visitors of Alexander McCaul and his family.⁴ William entered Tonbridge School in 1858, leaving in 1864. He then went onto Blackheath Propriety School.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Eton House, London Road, Tonbridge, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Samuel Stephenson Greatheed William was a scholar.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 58 Guilford Street, Bloomsbury, London, England, he was listed as the lodger along with his mother. He was an articled clerk at law.⁷ In 1872 William had an illigitimate son with a lady called Elizabeth Tennent. His son was born under the name of Walter George Gaston.⁸ He passed his Matric in London University and was admitted a Solicitor in 1873. After being a managing clerk for seven years, he gave up the Law, in order to study at Mason's Science College Bimingham. He wrote various articles in magazines and was a Naval Artillery Volunteer.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 33 St Julians Friars, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, he was listed as a boarder William was a solictor.⁹ William's father Samuel died on 19 January 1887. He received probate with his mother Margaret and brother Francis.¹⁰ William was listed as a photographic journalist 1888 - 1893 and civil engineer 1892 - 1909 at 67-69 Chancery Lane.^11,12 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 69 and 67 Chancery Lane, Holborn, London, England, he was listed as a boarder William was a retired solicitor living by his own means.¹³ William's mother died on 10 January 1900. He, together with his brothers Francis and Christopher received probate in London on 10 February 1900. William was listed as a gentleman.¹⁰ William was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 65-66 Chancery Lane, Holborn, London, England, William was living by his own means.¹⁴ William and Christopher received administration on their brother Francis effects on 16 March 1905 in London. Christopher was retired from the Indian forest service and William was a retired solicitor.¹⁰ Dorothea's administration was issued to her brothers Christopher of the Indian Civil Service retired and William listed as a gentleman. Her effects were valued at £15.523 12s 11d and the resworn as £13,737 15s 2d.¹⁵ William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 67 Chancery Lane, Holborn, London, England, William was a gentleman of private means who stated in early life for a few years he had been a solictor. He was living alone in a two roomed home.¹⁶ William was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 67 Chancery Lane, Holborn, London, England, William seems to have had fun completing his census return. He first wrote that he was a solictor with the late Thomas Maynard of Shrewsbury and and had been a solicitors clerk and he retired 40 years before. He crossed all this out, then wrote 'I should be best described as 'capitalist' or 'shareholder in Companies'. He also crossed that out saying no occupation for a living.¹⁷ William was buried on 20 May 1930 in West Norwood Cemetery and Crematorium, West Norwood, London, England, plot 37025. The inscription on the gravestone read: In loving memory of William Greatheed son of the late Rev. Samuel Greatheed of Corringham Rectory, Stanford-le-Hope, who passed away 20th May 1930 aged 82 years. Until the day break and the shadows flee away. Thy will be done. Also Doris May beloved daughter of Walter and Mary Tennant, William's grandaughter.¹⁸ He died on 20 May 1930 in 4 Kings Road, St Pancras, London, England, His usual address was 67 Chancery Lane, Holborn, Middlesex.^10,19,8 The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser of 19 January 1931, Page 6 reported his death and that The Treasury Solicitor was advertising for claimants to his estate. William was described as someone who rarely spoke to anyone and according to the caretaker of the flats where he lived he never had any friends or visitors. Apparently William was extremely particular about his food and would give instructions on how it should be cooked. He never spoke about his past life, although he once mentioned that in his early days he was articled to a firm of solicitors in Lincoln's Inn. Every morning he would leave his flat, returning in the evening, but no one knew where he went. He became seriously ill in early 1930 and was removed to hospital, where he died.²⁰ William did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 28 May 1931 in London to H M Treasury Solicitor. His effects were valued at £9,559 3s 1d.¹⁰

     Samuel Greatheed was born about 1791 in Wiltshire, England, War Office Registers dated 1811 suggest Samuel was aged 20 in 1811.³ He was the son of Samuel Greatheed and Mary Wilson. He married Margaret Elizabeth Crooke, daughter of John Crooke, on 3 April 1824 in St Mary, Southampton, Hampshire, England.^1,4 Samuel inherited Landford Lodge when his father died in 1829 but leased it out until he put the estate up for sale in 1846. The family sold it to Countess Nelson of Landford in 1848 after Samuel had died.⁵ Samuel was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Bourne, Christchurch, Dorset, England, Samuel was of independent means and living with his wife and two daughters Matilda and Adelaide.⁶ Samuel died on 17 April 1847 in Stoneham, Hampshire, England.^7,8 Samuel was buried in St Andrew, Landford, Wiltshire, England.⁹ The will of Samuel was proved on 17 May 1847.¹⁰

     Adelaide Olivia Greatheed was baptised on 13 May 1828 in St Marys, Southampton, Hampshire, England.² She was the daughter of Samuel Greatheed and Margaret Elizabeth Crooke.¹¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Bourne, Christchurch, Dorset, England, she was listed as the daughter of Samuel Greatheed.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 atDinmoor Priory, Wellington, Herefordshire, England, she was listed as the niece of James and Louisa Jane Parry, she was listed as a gentlewoman.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in The Elms, All St Church Road, Sidmouth, Devon, England, she was listed as the niece of Barnard Trollope, who was retired from the army. Also living at the house was her sister Matilda.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 70 Finchley Road, Marylebone, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Margaret Elizabeth Greatheed.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 27 Queens Road, Marylebone, London, England, she was listed as the sister of Matilda Margaret Greathead.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 48 Penbridge Road, Kensington, London, England, she was listed as the sister of Matilda Margaret Greatheed.⁸ Adelaide was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 24 Pembridge Road, Notting Hill Gate, London, England, in a seven roomed home living with her servant Jane Piper.⁹ She died on 24 June 1913 in 24 Pembridge Road, Notting Hill Gate, London, England, aged 85 Adelaide remained an unmarried lady.¹⁰ The will of Adelaide was proved on 15 July 1913 in London by Dame Eva Benville. Her effects were valued at £448, which was later resworn as £703 4s 0d.¹⁰

     Matilda Margaret Greatheed was baptised on 12 April 1826 in St Marys, Southampton, Hampshire, England.² She was the daughter of Samuel Greatheed and Margaret Elizabeth Crooke.¹¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Bourne, Christchurch, Dorset, England, she was listed as the daughter of Samuel Greatheed.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in The Elms, All St Church Road, Sidmouth, Devon, England, she was listed as the niece of Barnard Trollope, who was retired from the army. Also living at the house was her sister Adelaide.⁴ Matilda was recorded in the Lloyd's weekly newspaper of 1 July 1866 as a lady visitor for the last four years at Paddington workhouse. Visitors read to the poor. She gave evidence at an enquiry about the treatment of the poor and sick.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Bona Verto House, Brading, Christchurch, Dorset, England, she was listed as the cousin staying with George C Baillie and his family.⁶ Matilda was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 27 Queens Road, Marylebone, London, England.⁷ Matilda was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 48 Penbridge Road, Kensington, London, England.⁸ Matilda died on 1 February 1909 in 24 Pembridge Road, Notting Hill Gate, London, England, aged 82 after an operation.^9,10,11 The will of Matilda was proved on 12 March 1909 to Baron Rowland de Steinger and George Francis Beville a General in His Majesties Army. Her effects were valued at £1964 10s 6d.¹⁰

     Margaret Elizabeth Crooke was born about 1805.¹ She was the daughter of John Crooke. She married Samuel Greatheed, son of Samuel Greatheed and Mary Wilson, on 3 April 1824 in St Mary, Southampton, Hampshire, England.^1,2 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Bourne, Christchurch, Dorset, England, she was listed as the wife of Samuel Greatheed.³ Margaret was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 13 Langham Street, Marylebone, London, England, Margaret was listed as a Gentlewoman.⁴ She witnessed the probate of the estate of Barnard Foord-Bowes on 10 June 1870.⁵ Margaret was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 70 Finchley Road, Marylebone, London, England.⁶ Margaret died in 1880 in Marylebone, London, England.⁷

     Hervey Greathed was born on 17 July 1867 in Uphill, Somerset, England.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of William Wilberforce Harris Greathed CB and Alice Clive.¹ He was baptised on 30 August 1867 in Uphill, Somerset, England, the family lived in Uphill House and his father was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Engineers.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Eton College, Eton, Windsor, Berkshire, England, he was listed as a boarder and a scholar.⁶ Hervey was at Eton from January 1881 to April 1884. He had two house masters, Charles Hugh Everard MA. Charles who was a master between 1872 - 93 and Rev John Bascombe Lock MA who was a master between 1872-84. Hervey joined the Army, became a Captain in the 8th Hussars and served in South Africa between 11 October 1899 and 31 May 1902 with the Durham Light Infantry.⁷ Hervey was admitted into the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in February 1886, he was eighteen years seven months old. His height was recorded as 5 feet 8.5 inches. He retired in February 1887 and joined the 8th Hussars Cavalry on 5 February that year.⁸ In the census of 5 April 1891 in The Barracks, Thorpe, Norfolk, England, he was listed as a Lieutenant with the 8th Hussars.⁹ He married Mary Alice Sharp Rogerson in 1897 in Weardale, Durham, England.^10,11 His wife Mary died on 8 April 1898 in Upton House, Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland, Her death notice appeared in The Newcastle Weekly Courant of Saturday 16 April 1898.^12,11,13,14 Hervey received probate on his wife Mary's will on 14 July 1898 in London.¹² He married Violet Constance Bertha Gilliat, daughter of John Saunders Gilliat, on 20 October 1903 in Christ Church, Chorleywood, Hertfordshire, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Alice Greathed, John S Gilliat and Cecilia V Giliat.^15,2 Hervey died on 25 September 1906 in Walton, Wool, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, England, aged 39 Sadly he did not live to see his daughter Dorothea who was born two months after his death.^{16,12,17,18,19} The will of Hervey was proved on 20 November 1906 to his widow Violet and brother Robert in London. His effects were valued at £2138 14s 3d. They were resworn at £4860 10s 10d and later resworn again as £3715 13s 9d.^12,19 Hervey's Queen's South Africa 1899-1902 medal with six clasps was sold as lot 174 on 25 February 1998 for £400.²⁰ There is a monument to Hervey in Hampreston Church.²¹

     Frances Mary Pull was born in 1874 in Hobson, Durham, England, Being the first child of the marriage I am assuming she was born in Durham as this maybe where family lived to assist with the birth. All the other siblings were born in Norfolk, Frances is recorded as being born in Norfolk on census returns.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Thomas Pull and Mary Ann Cory.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Dunkirk, Aylsham, Norfolk, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Thomas Pull Frances was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Burgh Road, Alysham, Norfolk, England, she was listed as the servant of.⁴ She married Walter Richard Dawkins in 1902 in Flegg, Norfolk, England.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 1 The Buildings, Caister on Sea, Norfolk, England, she was listed as the wife of Walter Richard Dawkins.⁶

     Charles John Darling was born on 6 December 1849 in Colchester, Essex, England.^3,4 Charles was the son of Charles of Langham Hall Essex who died before September 1885.⁵ Charles was called to the Bar in 1874 and was made QC in 1885.⁶ He married Mary Caroline Greathed, daughter of William Wilberforce Harris Greathed CB and Alice Clive, on 16 September 1885 in St Devereux, Hereford, Herefordshire, England, Charles held the title 1st Baron. They were married by the Hon the Very Rev Dean of Hereford assisted by Rev T Eyton Rector of the Parish.^1,7,8,5 Lord Darling was appointed as a Judge of the King's Bench Division in 1897. He retired in 1923, but returned from time to time to assist in the work of the King's Bench. Lord Justice Darling was noted, not only for his whit, but for the rapidity with which he could grasp and master the most intricate of details in a case. He it was who tried Sir Roger Casement who was executed for treason in August 1916.
Charles John, first Baron Darling ws caled to the Bar in 1874, and in 1885 took silk. From1888 till 1895 he sat in Parliament as Conservative Member for DEptford. He published various works of charm in prose and verse. He was knighted i 1897, appointed a member of the Privy Council in 1917, and in 1924 he was created Baron Darling of Langham.^8,3,6 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Friars, Friars Road, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales, he was listed as the visitor of William Kennedy another Judge of the High Court of Justice. His wife was at home with their children in Lymington in Hampshire.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in St Austins, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, England, he was listed as the father in law of Kepple Pulteney.¹⁰ His wife Mary died on 5 November 1913 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.^11,8,12 Charles retired in 1923 and was reported as having a keen and humerous face looking incredibly young for his years. He was fond of hunting and painted very well, as a hobby. He spoke French perfectly. He was well known for his humour and once when a witness declared him to be wedded to the truth, he replied "Yes, but the question is, how long have you been a widower". Another witness said he had gone to the Elephant Hotel to telephone. "A trunk call, I suppose?" queried Lord Darling.⁶ He had published several books on light verse and at least one entertaining novel and he was a brilliant after dinner speaker.⁶ Lord Darling and his daughter Diana left Southampton on 21 August 1926 on board SS Ausonia bound for Quebec. They gave their address in England as 81 Albert Hall Mansions SW7.¹³ Charles died on 29 May 1936 in Lymington Cottage Hospital, Lymington, Hampshire, England, aged 86 Lord Darling's heir was his grandson Robert Charles Henry Darling who was born in 1919.^14,3,6

     Lucia Frances Alice Darling was born on 4 June 1886 in St George Hanover Square, London, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Charles John Darling and Mary Caroline Greathed.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Whitfield House, Treville, Herefordshire, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Alice Greathead.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Lady Cross Lodge, Lymington, Hampshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Caroline Darling.⁵ She married Kepple Pulteney, son of John Granville Beaumont Pulteney and Isabella Stephenson, on 8 December 1906 in New Forest, Hampshire, England, Lucia was addresses the honourable Lucia Darling.^6,7 In the census of 2 April 1911 in St Austins, Boldre, Lymington, Hampshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Kepple Pulteney.⁸ Her husband Kepple died on 8 December 1944 in New Forest, Hampshire, England, aged 75.^6,9 Lucia died on 4 April 1962 in New Forest, Hampshire, England, aged 75.^10,11,12

     John Greathed was born about 1819 in Stickney, Lincolnshire, England.¹ He was the son of William Greathead and Ann Sherriff.² He was baptised on 20 February 1819 in St Luke, Stickney, Lincolnshire, England, John's father was a carpenter.^2,3 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Lammin's Lane, Stickney, Lincolnshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.⁴ He married Mary Woodthorpe, daughter of William Woodthorpe and Mary ..., on 30 October 1842 in Spilsby Register Office, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England, The ceremony was witnessed by F J Oldham and Caroline Woodthorpe - who signed with a X. John was described as a machine maker as was his father William. Mary's father was a blacksmith.⁵ John was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Bennington, Lincolnshire, England, John was a farmer.⁶ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 69 St Step Gate, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, John was a house carpenter.⁷ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at Catherine Street, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, John was a waggon maker.⁸ His father William died on 30 May 1872 aged 79.^9,10 He received probate on his fathers will which was proved at Lincoln on 12 August 1872.¹⁰ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 34 St James Street, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, John was a wagon builder for the G. N. Railway.¹¹ John died on 15 January 1882 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, John was registered under the surname of Greathed.^12,10 John was buried on 20 January 1882 in Hyde Park Cemetery, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England.¹³ The will of John was proved on 15 February 1882 to his widow Mary and his son William Thomas Greathed who was a druggist and chemist in 15 St James Square, Bristol. John was a waggon builder. His personal effects were valued at £77 2s 0d.¹⁰