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     Walter Charles Brown was born in 1852 in Clifton, Somerset, England.^2,3 He married Sarah Ann Cowle in 1870 in Clifton, Somerset, England.^4,5 His wife Sarah died on 1880 in Barton Regis, Somerset, England.⁶ He married Maria Elizabeth Greethead, daughter of Robert Greethead and Jane Ballantyne, in 1881 in Barton Regis, Somerset, England.⁷ His wife Maria died on 1882 in Barton Regis, Somerset, England.⁸ He married Elizabeth Gould in 1883 in Barton Regis, Somerset, England.^4,9 Walter died in 1900 in Bristol, Somerset, England.^4,10

     Frederick Leslie Greathead was born on 4 June 1906 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England.² He was the son of Arthur William Greathead and Ada Elizabeth Evetts.² In the census of 2 April 1911 in 52 Harvey Road, Yardley, Solihull, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Greathead.³ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 52 Harvey Road, Smethwick, Worcestershire, England, he was listed as the son of Arthur William Greathead Frederick was a time keepers assistant for J H Tucke r& Co in Kings Road, Hay Mills, Birmingham.⁴ He married Florence Eva Makepeace on 4 April 1931 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read on 8, 15 and 22 February 1931. The ceremony was witnessed by Howard Tom Greathead and James Weston. Frederick was a storekeeper.^5,6 He witnessed the marriage of Howard Tom Greathead and Rose Beatrice Tranter on 11 June 1932 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England.^7,6 Frederick died on 4 October 1974 in 157 Parkdale Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 68.^8,9 His body was cremated in October 1974 in Yardley Crematorium, Yardley Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁰ Frederick did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 14 November 1974 in Birmingham. His effects were valued at £7,782.⁹

     Jean A Roberts was born in 1932.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Roberts and Gladys Lilian Greathead.¹ She married Brian Collinson in 1981 in Garstang, Lancashire, England.²

     Florence Eva Makepeace was born on 12 April 1899.² She married Frederick Leslie Greathead, son of Arthur William Greathead and Ada Elizabeth Evetts, on 4 April 1931 in St Edburgha, Yardley, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read on 8, 15 and 22 February 1931. The ceremony was witnessed by Howard Tom Greathead and James Weston. Frederick was a storekeeper.^1,3 Her husband Frederick died on 4 October 1974 in 157 Parkdale Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 68.^4,5 Florence died on 14 May 1992 in 160 Grange Road, Small Heath, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 93.^6,7 Her body was cremated in May 1992 in Yardley Crematorium, Yardley Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁸ The will of Florence was proved on 16 May 1992 in Birmingham. Her effects were described as not exceeding £125,000.⁷

     David Whisker was a packer.¹

     Jonathan Bryan was a packer.¹

     David Bradley married Ann Haslam on 14 November 1814 in Collegiate, Manchester, Lancashire, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by I Chantler and Benjamin Ball. David was listed as a bachelor of the Parish and a spinner, Ann was a widow of the Parish.^1,2,3 David died before 1841.⁴

     Robert John Greathead was born on 3 July 1801 in London, England.¹ He was the son of John Greathead and Catherine Green. He was baptised on 19 July 1801 in Old Church, St Pancras, London, England.² He married Sarah Pilkington on 9 September 1830 in Old Church, St Pancras, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Brockly and May Greathead.^3,4 Robert was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Queen Street, Rugby, Warwickshire, England, Robert was a police inspector.⁵ Robert was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in 1 James Terrace, Dalton, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, Robert was a greengrocer.⁶ His wife Sarah died on 1870 in Ulverston, Lancashire, England.^7,8 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 2 Lawson Street, Dalton, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the lodger staying with John Taylor a master mariner and his family. He was a widower working as a timber measurer.⁹ Robert died on 10 September 1878 in 133 Dalton Road, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England, aged 77.^10,11 Robert was buried on 12 September 1878 in Barrow Borough Cemetery, Barrow in Furness, Lancashire, England.¹²

     Hilda Louisa Etherington was born on 29 April 1887 in Simpsons Buildings, Shildon, Durham, England.^1,3 She was the daughter of William Etherington and Martha Greathead.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 63 Adelaide Street, Shildon, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Etherington.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 13 Eldon Terrace, Shildon, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of an unknown person.⁵ She married John Douglas on 11 January 1909 in Register Office, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.¹ Her husband John died on 16 December 1929 in Auckland, Durham, England, as a result of injuries at the Somme during WW1.^1,6,2 Hilda received administration with a will of her husbands estate on 10 February 1930 valued at £86 4s 1d.⁷ Hilda died in 1973 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁸

     John Douglas was born about 1888 in Shotton, Durham, England.^1,2 He married Hilda Louisa Etherington, daughter of William Etherington and Martha Greathead, on 11 January 1909 in Register Office, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.¹ John died on 16 December 1929 in Auckland, Durham, England, as a result of injuries at the Somme during WW1.^1,3,4 Administration papers were issued with a will on 10 February 1930 in Durham to Hilda Louisa Douglas his wife. John lived at 127 Byerley Road, Shildon. His effects were valued at £86 4s 1d.⁵

     William Henry Douglas was born on 7 April 1909 in Durham City, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of John Douglas and Hilda Louisa Etherington.¹ He married Doris Baldry on 21 September 1935 in Durham City, Durham, England.¹ He was in the RAF his service number was 1689657.¹ William died on 5 March 1990 in Durham City, Durham, England, aged 80.¹

     Norman Douglas was born on 21 September 1912 in Shildon, Auckland, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Douglas and Hilda Louisa Etherington.¹ He married Joyce Mary Cleminson on 6 June 1942 in Love Memorial Methodist Church, Darlington, Durham, England.^1,4 His wife Joyce died on 7 October 2003 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, aged 81.^2,5 Norman died on 21 February 2006 in Darlington, Durham, England, aged 93.^2,6

     John Douglas was born on 29 April 1937 in Durham City, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of William Henry Douglas and Doris Baldry.¹ John died about 1938 in Durham City, Durham, England.¹

     Doris Baldry was born on 8 March 1913 in Durham City, Durham, England.¹ She married William Henry Douglas, son of John Douglas and Hilda Louisa Etherington, on 21 September 1935 in Durham City, Durham, England.¹