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     John Boardman witnessed the marriage of Thomas Henry Greathead and Clara Rebecca Shuker on 20 March 1934 in St Mary's Church, Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester, Lancashire, England.^1,2,3 He married Theresa Greathead, daughter of Thomas Henry Greathead and Edith Hull, in 1939 in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire, England.^4,3,5

     William Critchley Shelmerdine was born about 1797 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.² He was the son of William Shelmerdine.² William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 6 June 1841 in 6 Rae Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, William was living with Eliza as his wife, they did not marry for a few months and his children from previous marriages. He worked as a cotton dyer.³ He married Eliza Greathead, daughter of George Greathead and Mary Taylor, on 7 November 1841 in Manchester Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England, This was William's third marriage, he was described as a widower and a dyer, living at 5 Road Street, Hulme. Both he and Eliza signed with a X. The ceremony took place after the banns had been read and was witnessed by Jane Greathead and John Shelmerdine. John signed with a X.^4,5,6,7 William was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at 6 Rae Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, William was a dyer living with his wife and children.⁸ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 6 Rae Street, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire, England, William was a dyer in cotton living with his wife and children.⁹

     William Shelmerdine was born in 1850 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of William Critchley Shelmerdine and Eliza Greathead.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at 6 Rae Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of William Critchley Shelmerdine.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in 6 Rae Street, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of William Critchley Shelmerdine William was a scholar and was living with his parents and sister.³

     Mary Jane Shelmerdine was born on 2 March 1845 in 6 Rae Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Critchley Shelmerdine and Eliza Greathead.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at 6 Rae Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Critchley Shelmerdine.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 6 Rae Street, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Critchley Shelmerdine Mary was a weaver in the cotton mill and was living with her parents and brother.⁵

     Jack Isaacs was born on 26 July 1905.¹ He married Kathleen Greathead, daughter of John Turner Greathead and Mary Ann Wilford, in 1935 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Jack was listed as living at 130 Wicklow Drive, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, with his wife Kathleen. Jack was a taxi driver living with his wife and daughter.³

     George Greathead was born about 1771 in Deane by Bolton, Lancashire, England.¹ He married Mary Taylor on 12 June 1796 in St Mary, Deane by Bolton, Lancashire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Prylan and William Nuttall.^1,2,3 George died in 1841 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, George was described in 1843 as a turner on the marriage certificate of his daughter Jane, but a farrier on that of Eliza two years previous in 1841. I wonder whether Jane's certificate should read tanner!! On neither certificate does it say he is deceased.^4,5

     Mary Taylor was born about 1767.¹ She married George Greathead on 12 June 1796 in St Mary, Deane by Bolton, Lancashire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Prylan and William Nuttall.^2,3,4 Her husband George died on 1841 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, George was described in 1843 as a turner on the marriage certificate of his daughter Jane, but a farrier on that of Eliza two years previous in 1841. I wonder whether Jane's certificate should read tanner!! On neither certificate does it say he is deceased.^5,6 Mary was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in 12 Hanover Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, Mary was of independent means, living with her daughters Mary and Jane and her grandson Edwin.⁷ Mary died in 1845 in Chorlton upon Medlock, Manchester, Lancashire, England.⁸ Mary was buried on 5 January 1845 in St Mark, Cheetham, Lancashire, England.⁹

     Isabella Dunbar was born on 1 May 1868 in Scotland.¹ She was the daughter of Alexander Dunbar and Elizabeth Shand.¹ It appears that Isabella entered Canada in 1872.² She married Joseph George Greathead, son of Joseph Greathead and Elizabeth Baker, on 17 February 1892 in Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, Joseph was a mariner. The ceremony was itnessed by John McKay of Port Elgin and Jessie Dunbar of Southampton.³ Her husband Joseph died on 1 September 1892 in Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, aged 24 Sadly Joseph died before his son was born. He died from exposure on the beach near Southampton following the sinking of the Nettie Woodward in Lake Heron the night before on which he had been serving. This tragedy is commemorated in Bruce County Museum.^4,5,6,7,8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Southampton, Ontario, Canada, she was listed as the daughter of Elizabeth Dunbar Eliz was living with her widowed daughter, Isabel who owned a grocery store and her grandson Joseph.^9,4 Isabella was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 June 1916 in 37 Edmonton West, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Canada, They were described as farmers.^2,10 Isabella was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 June 1921 in High Street, Southampton, Ontario, Canada, Isabella was living with her son, daughter in law and grandson.¹¹ In the census of 1 June 1931 in South High Street, Southampton, Ontario, Canada, she was listed as the mother of Joseph Alexander Greathead.¹² Isabella died on 26 March 1937 in Bruce County, Ontario, Canada, aged 68 from cerebral hemorrhage.⁸ Isabella was buried in Southampton Cemetery, Southampton, Ontario, Canada.¹³ Almeda was buried in Southampton, Ontario, Canada, Joseph George and his wife Isabella were buried under the same gravestone as their son Joseph and his wife Almeda.¹⁴

     Jane Greathead was baptised on 1 January 1820 in Manchester Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Greathead and Mary Taylor. In the census of 6 June 1841 in 12 Hanover Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Greathead.² She married William Thompson, son of John Thompson, on 23 February 1843 in St John's, Manchester, Lancashire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by James Hayle and John Greathead. William was a book keeper, his father John was a sadler. Jane's father George Greathead was a turner.^3,4,5,6,7 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Barley Street, Farnworth, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Thompson.⁸

     Eliza Greathead was born about 1805 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Greathead and Mary Taylor. She was baptised on 1 January 1812 in Manchester Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England.² In the census of 6 June 1841 in 6 Rae Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Critchley Shelmerdine Eliza is living with William as his wife and his children by a previous marriage. They did not marry for a few months.³ She married William Critchley Shelmerdine, son of William Shelmerdine, on 7 November 1841 in Manchester Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England, This was William's third marriage, he was described as a widower and a dyer, living at 5 Road Street, Hulme. Both he and Eliza signed with a X. The ceremony took place after the banns had been read and was witnessed by Jane Greathead and John Shelmerdine. John signed with a X.^4,5,6,7 In the census of 30 March 1851 at 6 Rae Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Critchley Shelmerdine.⁸ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 6 Rae Street, Hulme, Manchester, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Critchley Shelmerdine.⁹

     Elizabeth Greathead was born about 1818.¹ She was the daughter of George Greathead and Mary Taylor. She was baptised on 1 January 1820 in Manchester Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at Barley Street, Farnworth, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the sister in law of William Thompson Elizabeth was described as a family servant.³ She married William Cooke on 22 June 1852 in St John the Evangelist, Farnworth, Lancashire, England, after the banns had been read. William was described as a widower working as a butcher. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Fielding and Robert Holme. Strangely Williams father was described as Robert Lever a labourer.^4,1,5,6 Her husband William died on before 1861.⁷ Elizabeth was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in 31 Eller Street, Salford, Lancashire, England, Elizabeth was living with her daughter Sarah.⁸

     George Greathead was born on 9 August 1807.¹ He was baptised on 20 September 1807 in Manchester Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England.² He was the son of George Greathead and Mary Taylor. George died on 4 May 1809 in 13 Travis Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, aged 1 of smallpox.³ George was buried on 7 May 1809 in Christ Church, King Street, Salford, Lancashire, England.³