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     Joseph Greathead was baptised on 3 November 1791 in St Mary, Whaplode, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, his parents were listed as Joseph and Ann Greathead.^2,3,4 He was the son of Joseph Greathead and Ann Jackson. He married Maria Brumfield on 12 May 1812 in St James, Louth, Lincolnshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Richard Cox and Margaret Croft.^5,6 Joseph, Maria and their two children William and Sarah were removed on 3 March 1817 Stickney to Whaplode Parish. William was listed as a labourer.⁷ Joseph died in 1834 in Holbeach workhouse, Whaplode, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England.^8,9 Joseph was buried on 8 June 1834 in St Mary, Whaplode, Lincolnshire, England, Joseph was listed as a Pauper, an infidal and profligate from childhood aged 43.^4,9

     On the merriage certificate of his daughter in 1875 he is described as a stone mason.²

     Robert William Menzies was born about 1864 in Scotland.^1,2 He was the son of William Menzies.¹ He married Rebecca Tusting Greathead, daughter of Thomas Greathead and Jane Hand, on 2 July 1890 in All Saints, Toynton, Lincolnshire, England, after the banns had been read on 8th, 15th and 22 June 1830 in Christ Church Hampstead and All Saints Toynton. They were married by Rev W G Margetts.^1,3,4,5 Robert was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Christ Church Road, Hampstead, London, England, Robert was a lubricating oil manager.⁶ Robert was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Berkeley Road, Hornsey, London, England, Robert was an oil merchant.⁷ Robert died in 1915 in Edmonton, London, England.⁸

     Herbert was the 9th Baronet of Croft Castle in Hereford. His London home was 98 Duke's Avenue, Chiswick.
Croft Castle was a 17th century stone quadrangular manor house, built close to the site of the old medieval castle. At each corner of the high curtain wall, was a small castellated round tower, with a small square tower flanking the north side. The castle was restored after Civil War slighting and the east range was given a Gothic reconstruction in the 18th century. In 1461, the medieval castle, Sir Richard Croft and Wigmore Castle, five miles to the north-west, played a part in the nearby battle of Mortimor's Cross. The building and grounds are now owned by the National Trust.² Herbert George Denman Croft married Georgina Eliza Lucy Marsh. Herbert died before 1921.

     Edward gave his occupation as a greengrocer on his son Edward's marriage certificate in 1895.²

     George Greathead was born about 1872.¹ He was the son of John Greathead.¹ He married Ada Ellwood, daughter of Thomas Ellwood and Agnes Garnett, on 24 September 1898 in St Matthew the Apostle, Burnley, Lancashire, England, after the banns had been read on 28 August, 4 September and 11 September 1898. George was a fire beater which I understand is someone who tended factory boilers and gave his address as 22 Richmond Street and Ada gave the Rectory, Colne. Had she worked for the Rector and that is why she was far from home!!The ceremony was witnessed by Edward Greathead and Eleanor Ingram.^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7} There are many stories about what happened to Ada? There is a record of Ada Ellwood travelling from Liverpool on board Teutonic arriving in New York, USA on 23 October1895. She was single, age 19 gave her last place of residence as Haverthwite (New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island) 1892-1924) . Her passage was paid for by John Russell of Walnut Ill, and she was to join him in the US. Her last residence was Colne. The shipping record shows she had previously been in the U.S. but the details are unclear. However her Landing card shows she had been in McLean Ill from 1894 to 1899 so how she married in Habergham Eaves in 1898 is less than clear. Her occupation is shown as "Domestic" and she is shown as "Single"

There is a record of Ada Ellwood marrying George Greathead after three sets of banns on 24 September 1898 in Burnley.

It would appear that Ada Ellwood also married John Barrney C Russell in Illinois, USA in 1900, and had three children

1900 US Census gave John Russell head age 30 born in Virginia c1870 married living with Ada Russell, his wife age 24 born in England c 1876
1910 US Census gave John R Russell head age 38 born in West Virginia c1872 living with wife Ada Russell age 32 born England c 1878 and three children, Hazel A Russell aged 8 born Illinois c1902, Gladis V Russell aged 5 born Illinois c 1905 and Nellie M Russell aged 3 born Illinois c 1907
1920 US Census gave John Russell head age 49 born Virginia c1871 living with wife Ada Russell age 38 born England c1882 and three children, Hazel A Russell aged 17 born Illinois c1903, Gladis V Russell aged 15 born Illinois c 1905 and Nellie M Russell aged 2 born Illinois c 1908
1930 US Census gave John Russell head age 59 born Virginia c1871 and wife Ada Russell age50 born Virginia c1880
1940 US Census gave John Russell head age 69 born Virginia c1871 and wife Ada Russell age 63 born England c1877

John born 20 Nov 1870, died Moline, Rock Island, IL 25 March 1947.
Ada E. b. c. 1880, died 20 July 1950 in Whiteside. IL they are buried in Erie Cemetery, Whiteside, Illinois.

Was she a bigamist? Did George Greathead travel to the USA and die there sometime between 1898 and 1900? Or were they divorced? Divorce was outside the reach of ordinary folk back then. I can find no death for George Greathead in UK.^8,9

     Ada Ellwood was born in 1876 in Sawrey, Lancashire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Ellwood and Agnes Garnett.¹ She was baptised on 15 October 1876 in Sawrey, Lancashire, England, her parents were listed as Thomas and Agnes Ellwood.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Fold Cottage, Claife, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Ellwood.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Vicarage Lane, Hawkshead, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Ellwood.⁵ She married George Greathead, son of John Greathead, on 24 September 1898 in St Matthew the Apostle, Burnley, Lancashire, England, after the banns had been read on 28 August, 4 September and 11 September 1898. George was a fire beater which I understand is someone who tended factory boilers and gave his address as 22 Richmond Street and Ada gave the Rectory, Colne. Had she worked for the Rector and that is why she was far from home!!The ceremony was witnessed by Edward Greathead and Eleanor Ingram.^{1,6,7,8,9,10,11} There are many stories about what happened to Ada? There is a record of Ada Ellwood travelling from Liverpool on board Teutonic arriving in New York, USA on 23 October1895. She was single, age 19 gave her last place of residence as Haverthwite (New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island) 1892-1924) . Her passage was paid for by John Russell of Walnut Ill, and she was to join him in the US. Her last residence was Colne. The shipping record shows she had previously been in the U.S. but the details are unclear. However her Landing card shows she had been in McLean Ill from 1894 to 1899 so how she married in Habergham Eaves in 1898 is less than clear. Her occupation is shown as "Domestic" and she is shown as "Single"

There is a record of Ada Ellwood marrying George Greathead after three sets of banns on 24 September 1898 in Burnley.

It would appear that Ada Ellwood also married John Barrney C Russell in Illinois, USA in 1900, and had three children

1900 US Census gave John Russell head age 30 born in Virginia c1870 married living with Ada Russell, his wife age 24 born in England c 1876
1910 US Census gave John R Russell head age 38 born in West Virginia c1872 living with wife Ada Russell age 32 born England c 1878 and three children, Hazel A Russell aged 8 born Illinois c1902, Gladis V Russell aged 5 born Illinois c 1905 and Nellie M Russell aged 3 born Illinois c 1907
1920 US Census gave John Russell head age 49 born Virginia c1871 living with wife Ada Russell age 38 born England c1882 and three children, Hazel A Russell aged 17 born Illinois c1903, Gladis V Russell aged 15 born Illinois c 1905 and Nellie M Russell aged 2 born Illinois c 1908
1930 US Census gave John Russell head age 59 born Virginia c1871 and wife Ada Russell age50 born Virginia c1880
1940 US Census gave John Russell head age 69 born Virginia c1871 and wife Ada Russell age 63 born England c1877

John born 20 Nov 1870, died Moline, Rock Island, IL 25 March 1947.
Ada E. b. c. 1880, died 20 July 1950 in Whiteside. IL they are buried in Erie Cemetery, Whiteside, Illinois.

Was she a bigamist? Did George Greathead travel to the USA and die there sometime between 1898 and 1900? Or were they divorced? Divorce was outside the reach of ordinary folk back then. I can find no death for George Greathead in UK.^12,13

     Thomas Ellwood was born in 1853 in Hawkshead, Lancashire, England.² He was the son of John Ellwood and Mary Kellet.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Satterthwaite, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of John Ellwood he was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Satterthwaite, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of John Ellwood Thomas was an apprentice tailor.⁵ He married Agnes Garnett, daughter of George Garnett and Dorothy Hodgson, on 3 June 1875 in Sawrey, Lancashire, England, Agnes' father was George Garnett.^6,7 Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Fold Cottage, Claife, Lancashire, England, Thomas was a tailor and a post keeper.⁸ His wife Agnes died on 12 December 1884 in Hawkshead, Lancashire, England.^9,10 He married Annie Lamb on 19 December 1885 in Hawkshead, Lancashire, England, Annie's father was Christopher Lamb and Thomas was a widower.^11,12 Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Vicarage Lane, Hawkshead, Lancashire, England, Thomas was a postman living with his wife and children.¹³ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 5 North Street, Arlecdon, Lancashire, England, Thomas was a postman living with his wife and children.¹⁴ Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 3 Beck Side, Egremont, Lancashire, England, Thomas was an established postman living with his wife and daughter Elizabeth in their four roomed home. The census states that Thomas and Annie had five children, two of which died prior to 1911.¹⁵ His wife Annie died on 1924 in Ulverston, Lancashire, England.¹⁶ Thomas died in 1928 in Whitehaven, Lancashire, England.¹⁷

     John lived at Chorley Wood, Cedars, Rickmansworth.^2,3

     Alice Pugsley was born in 1881 in Bristol, Somerset, England.¹ She was the daughter of Henry Alexander Pugsley and Isabella Ann Greethead.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in No 6 Sidney Row Cumberland Road, Bedminster, Bristol, Somerset, England, she was listed as the daughter of Henry Alexander Pugsley.²

     Josiah Greethead was born about 1708.¹ He was the son of James Greethead and Mary ...¹ He was baptised on 12 December 1708 in Temple Church, Bristol, Somerset, England.^1,2 He married Sarah Linnis, daughter of William Linnis, on 30 August 1733 in St Marys, Redcliffe, Bristol, Somerset, England.¹ He died in 1765 His occupation had been a Cordwainer.¹ Josiah was buried on 17 February 1765 in St Marys, Redcliffe, Bristol, Somerset, England.³

     Sarah Linnis was born about 1710 in Bristol, Somerset, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Linnis.¹ She was baptised on 11 May 1710 in St Marys, Redcliffe, Bristol, Somerset, England.¹ She married Josiah Greethead, son of James Greethead and Mary ..., on 30 August 1733 in St Marys, Redcliffe, Bristol, Somerset, England.¹ Sarah died in December 1776.¹ Sarah was buried on 30 December 1776 in St Marys, Redcliffe, Bristol, Somerset, England.¹

     Charles Rudolph Jopling was born on 22 June 1903 in South Shields, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Rudolph Heinrich Wilhelm Jopling and Jane Greathead.¹ Charles died in 1904 in South Shields, Durham, England.⁴

     Elizabeth Nicholson was born in 1883 in Ripon, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Job Nicholson and Martha Greathead.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Dobing Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Nicholson Elizabeth was a scholar.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in 7 Derby Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Job Nicholson Elizabeth was working as a clerk in a draper store.³

     William Nicholson married Elizabeth Holiday.

     Winifred Mayson was born in 1901 in West Hartlepool, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Hillyer Reeve Mayson and Kate Anne Collins. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 42 Eamont Gardens, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Hillyer Reeve Mayson.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 4 Park Square, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Hillyer Reeve Mayson Winifred was at school.⁴ She married Bernard Worth in 1922 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵

     William Hallifield was born about 1808 in Misterton, Nottinghamshire, England.¹ He married Sarah Marsden, daughter of ... Marsden and Ann ..., in 1849 in Misson, Nottinghamshire, England.^1,2 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Misson, Nottinghamshire, England, he was listed as the son in law of Ann Marsden William was listed as a shopkeeper.³ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Misson, Nottinghamshire, England, William was a farmer of 7 acres living with his wife and children.⁴ William died in 1863 in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England.⁵

     Annie Hallifield was born in 1852 in Misson, Nottinghamshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Hallifield and Sarah Marsden. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Misson, Nottinghamshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Hallifield.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in Linwood, Lincolnshire, England, she was listed as the niece of George Parker a farmer of 130 acres. She was listed as a servant.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 15 Granville Road, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Edwin Birks Annie was a stationers assistant.⁴ She married William Crookes in 1882 in York, Yorkshire, England.^5,6 Her husband William died on before 1891.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 19 Bath Street, Buxton, Derbyshire, England, she was listed as the sister of William Samuel Hallifield Annie was a boarding house keeper.⁸ Annie died on 15 January 1925 in Hartlepool, Durham, England, It is believed she died from influenza.^5,9 Annie was buried in 1925 in Stranton Grange Cemetery, Tanfield Road, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Annie was buried with her sister Eliza and her husband Edwin. The inscription on their headstone reads: Sacred memory of Edwin Birks JP who died January 11th 1925 aged 69 years, also Eliza his wife who died January 20th 1925 aged 71 years, also Annie Crookes who died January 15th 1925 aged 72 years.⁵

     Josiah Greethead was born about 1746.^1,2 He was the son of Josiah Greethead and Sarah Linnis.¹ He was baptised on 19 October 1746 in Redcliffe St Mary, Bristol, Somerset, England.³ He married Catherine Gowan, daughter of ... Strachan, on 13 March 1769 in St Augustine the Less, Bristol, Somerset, England, by licence. Catherine was a widow at the time of the marriage.^1,4,5 Josiah can be found in Sketchley's directory as Jos Greethead an accountant in 29 St Augustine's Back. He is also found in the 1781 Poll Book as an accountant of St Augustine. Later in 1795 he appears in Matthews Directory as J Greethead, banker in Corn Street.¹ His wife Catherine died on 1812 in Bristol, Somerset, England.² Josiah died on 23 December 1812 The Gentleman's magazine stated: Josiah was the able and confidential manager of Messrs Ames and Co a Banking Concern in Bristol for nearly 27 years, constantly discharging the duties of trust reposed in him with ardent zeal and unsullied integrity. he was a very worthy and respectable man; and his memory will long be cherished with mingled sentiments of affectionate gratitude and deep regret.^6,7,8 Josiah was buried on 4 January 1813 in Lewins Mead Unitarian, Bristol, Somerset, England, he was interred in the family vault and was a banker.^1,9,10 The will of Josiah was proved on 23 February 1813 before the Judge by the Oaths of Catherine Stockham, the wife of William Stockham, and Robert Greethead, the nephew of the decesed the Executors.¹

     Catherine Strachan was born about 1744.² She was the daughter of ... Strachan. She married ... Gowan.¹ She married Josiah Greethead, son of Josiah Greethead and Sarah Linnis, on 13 March 1769 in St Augustine the Less, Bristol, Somerset, England, by licence. Catherine was a widow at the time of the marriage.^1,3,4 Catherine died in 1812 in Bristol, Somerset, England.² Catherine was buried on 21 February 1812 in Lewins Mead Chapel (Presbyterian), Bristol, Somerset, England, she was interred in the new family vault.⁵

     ... Gowan married Catherine Strachan, daughter of ... Strachan.¹