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     Laura Jack was born in 1831 in New Brunswick, Canada, and in the 1881 Canadian census suggests she is of "Scotch" origin, presumably this is where her parents came from.² She married Nicholas T Greathead, son of Samuel Greathead and Jane Treweek. In the census of 2 April 1871 in St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, she was listed as the wife of Nicholas T Greathead.³ In the census of 4 April 1881 in St Stephen, Charlotte, New Brunswick, Canada, she was listed as the wife of Nicholas T Greathead.⁴ Laura died in 1895 in San Francisco, California, USA.^5,2

     Cecil Treweek Greathead was born on 22 September 1865 in New Brunswick, Canada.^1,3,2 He was the son of Nicholas T Greathead and Laura Jack.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, he was listed as the son of Nicholas T Greathead.⁴ In the census of 4 April 1881 in St Stephen, Charlotte, New Brunswick, Canada, he was listed as the son of Nicholas T Greathead.⁵ He immigrated in 1896 to USA and was naturalised in 1896.¹ Cecil was listed as the head of the family on the census of 1 June 1900 in Capay, Yolo, California, USA, Cecil was a an orchardist.⁶ He married Rose N McClellan, daughter of Benjamin McClellan and Ann E Garvey, on 23 September 1905 in Yolo, California, USA.^1,7 The marriage licence was granted to Cecil of Tancred and Rose of Harrisburg, Oregon on 30 September 1905 in Yolo County.⁸ Cecil was listed as the head of the family on the census of 25 April 1910 in County Road, Capay, Yolo, California, USA, Cecil was a general farmer living with his wife and three young children.⁹ Cecil was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 January 1920 in Moraga Road, Lafayette, Contra Costa, California, USA, Cecil was an orchardist farmer living with his wife and children.¹⁰ Cecil died on 2 August 1951 in Almeda, California, USA, aged 85.³

     Robert G Greathead was born in June 1868 in New Brunswick, Canada.¹ He was the son of Nicholas T Greathead and Laura Jack.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, he was listed as the son of Nicholas T Greathead.² In the census of 4 April 1881 in St Stephen, Charlotte, New Brunswick, Canada, he was listed as the son of Nicholas T Greathead.³ He and Maud M Greathead emigrated in 1883 from Canada to the USA.¹ Robert was a machinist in B & M repair shop 3 Mulberry Court, during 1888 - 90 in Worcester, Massachusetts.⁴ He married Maud M Hufferdine in 1896 in San Francisco, California, USA.^1,5 Robert was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 June 1900 in Alameda, California, USA, Robert was a toolmaker.⁶ Robert was listed as the head of the family on the census of 20 April 1910 in Vallejo, California, USA, Robert was a machinist in the Navy Yard.⁷ Robert died in 1915 he took part in the Spanish American War.⁸ Robert was buried on 8 December 1915 in Veterans Memorial Grove Cemetery, Yountville, Napa County, California, USA, in Section D row 9 grave 34.⁸

     Laura Mabel Greathead was born about 1867 in New Brunswick, Canada.¹ She was the daughter of Nicholas T Greathead and Laura Jack. In the census of 2 April 1871 in St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, she was listed as the daughter of Nicholas T Greathead.² In the census of 4 April 1881 in St Stephen, Charlotte, New Brunswick, Canada, she was listed as the daughter of Nicholas T Greathead.³ She married Edward George Keen on 4 July 1898 in Protestant Episcopal Church, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the ceremony was witnessed by Mr and Mrs Street of Georgia Street in Vancouver. Laura gave her age as 28 years. Edward was 38 and a widower.⁴

     Norman W Greathead was born about 1877 in New Brunswick, Canada.¹ He was the son of Nicholas T Greathead and Laura Jack. In the census of 4 April 1881 in St Stephen, Charlotte, New Brunswick, Canada, he was listed as the son of Nicholas T Greathead.²

     Martha Greathead was baptised on 22 January 1810 in St Philip, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Elizabeth ...² She married Simeon Linyard on 28 August 1836 in St Philip, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Joseph Hedson and Joseph Gell. Simeon was a widower.^2,3,4 Her husband Simeon died on 30 April 1853 in 10 Greene Village, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, He died from pneumonia.⁵ Martha was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in 17 Beak Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Martha was a staymaker.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 29 Brokers Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the mother of John Greathead Linyard Martha was a stay maker.⁷ Martha died in 1883 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁸

     Julie Greathead was born on 20 March 1833 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Elizabeth ... She was baptised on 17 April 1833 in St Philip, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, the family lived in Steelhouse Lane and her father worked as a bellowsmaker.^4,3 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.⁵ Julie died in 1850 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, age 17 she lived in Upper Tower Street.^6,7 Julie was buried on 26 December 1850 in St Marys, Whittel Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁷

     Mary Greathead was baptised on 20 May 1746 in Hipswell, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Richard Greathead and Mary Cockfield.

     Martha Greathead was baptised on 2 June 1805 in Manchester Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Greathead and Mary Taylor. She married James Bentley on 6 January 1823 in St Mary, Manchester, Lancashire, England, James was a coachman and a bachelor. Martha was a spinster and signed the register with her mark. No witnesses names appear on the register, Just Robert Smith - clerk.^2,3,4,5,6,7

     John Greathead was baptised on 7 April 1799 in St Mary, Deane by Bolton, Lancashire, England.¹ He was born on 7 April 1799 in Deane by Bolton, Lancashire, England.^2,3 He was the son of George Greathead and Mary Taylor. He married Ann Whitworth on 16 February 1823 in St Chad, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, after the banns had been read, the ceremony was witnessed by Thos. Fletcher and D. Nield. Both Ann and John signed their name with a X. John was a joiner.^4,5,6,7,8 John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Toad Lane, Rochdale, Lancashire, England, John was a joiner living with his wife and children.⁹ John died in 1852 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.^10,11 John was buried on 2 April 1852 in St Luke, Cheetham, Lancashire, England.¹²

     Elizabeth Greathead was baptised on 20 September 1801 in St Mary, Deane by Bolton, Lancashire, England.¹ She was born on 20 September 1801 in Deane by Bolton, Lancashire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of George Greathead and Mary Taylor. Elizabeth died in 1802 in Deane by Bolton, Lancashire, England.¹ Elizabeth was buried on 20 August 1802 in St Mary, Deane by Bolton, Lancashire, England.¹

     Mary Greathead was baptised on 15 May 1803 in St Mary, Deane by Bolton, Lancashire, England.¹ She was born on 15 May 1803 in Deane by Bolton, Lancashire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of George Greathead and Mary Taylor. She married Thomas Lythgoe on 20 September 1832 in St John, Manchester, Lancashire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by William Haigh. Thomas was a farmer and although the register is written as Lithgo Thomas signs as Lythgoe.^4,5,6,7,8 In the census of 6 June 1841 in 12 Hanover Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Greathead.⁹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Bailey Street, Farnsworth, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Lythgoe.¹⁰ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 39 Eller Street, Salford, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Lythgoe.¹¹ Mary died in 1878 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.¹²

     Francis Greathead was born about 1760 in Durham, England.¹ He was the son of George Greathead.² He was baptised on 16 March 1760 in Haughton le Skerne, Durham, England, his father is kisted as George.² He married Isabella Tweddle on 19 July 1814 in St Andrews Church, Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England.^3,4,5 Francis was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England, Francis was a baker. His daughters Maria and Isabel were living with him and his wife.⁶ Francis died on 20 April 1848 in Darlington, Durham, England.^7,8 The will of Francis was proved on 15 October 1850 in Durham having been written on 1 February 1844. Francis was described as an elder, yeoman, of Haughton le Skerne in the County of Durham.⁸

     Isabella Tweddle was born about 1776 in Durham, England.¹ She married Francis Greathead, son of George Greathead, on 19 July 1814 in St Andrews Church, Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England.^2,3,4 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Greathead.⁵ Her husband Francis died on 20 April 1848 in Darlington, Durham, England.^6,7 Isabella died on 11 October 1850 in Darlington, Durham, England.^8,9

     Isabella Greathead was baptised on 21 January 1821 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Francis Greathead and Isabella Tweddle. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Greathead.⁴ She married Samuel Towler in 1844 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁵ In the census of 30 March 1851 at No Gate, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Samuel Towler Samuel was listed as a master Shoemaker and Confectioner, living with his wife who was also described as a Confectioner and their five month old daughter Isabella. Joseph Salkeld a 21 year old single journeyman confectioner and baker was also living with them and was described as an assistant.⁶

     Maria Greathead was baptised on 2 August 1819 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Francis Greathead and Isabella Tweddle. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Greathead.⁴ She married William Robson on 23 November 1846 in Darlington, Durham, England.^5,6 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Haughton le Skerne, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Robson.⁷ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Middle Strepholmes, Haughton, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Robson.⁸ Her husband William died on 1861 in Haughton le Skerne, Durham, England.⁹ Maria died in 1863 in Haughton le Skerne, Durham, England.¹⁰

     Jane Greathead was born about 1817 in Haughton le Skerne, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Francis Greathead and Isabella Tweddle. She was baptised on 25 May 1817 in Haughton le Skerne, Durham, England.^2,3,4 She married John Kirkup in 1846 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁵ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Haughton le Skerne, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Kirkup.⁶ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Haughton le Skerne, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Kirkup.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Mechanics Institute, Haughton le Skerne, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Kirkup.⁸ Her husband John died on before 1881.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Haughton le Skerne, Durham, England, she was listed as the mother of Thomas Kirkup.⁹ Jane was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Haughton le Skerne, Durham, England, Jane had a visitor staying with her called James Robinson. He was aged 11 and born in Haughton le Skerne.¹⁰ Jane died in 1899 in Darlington, Durham, England.¹¹

     Henry Smithers was a bricklayer in 1925.¹

     John Greathead was born on 26 March 1811 in Yarm, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Jane Musgrave. He was baptised on 31 March 1811 in Friarage Yarm Catholic Church, High Worsall, Yarm, Yorkshire, England, his godfather was John Rickaby and his godmother Dorothy Musgrave.^4,3 He married Ann Walker, daughter of John Walker and Hannah ..., on 13 July 1835 in Yarm, Yorkshire, England, after taking out a bond the day before.^5,6 John and Ann sailed from Liverpool aboard the ship Orphius arriving in New York on 17 October 1835. John was listed as a farmer. They clearly returned to the UK later before finally emigrating sometime between 1852 and 1860.⁷ Brothers William and John boarded SS Columbus in Liverpool travelling steerage class arriving in New York on 6 April 1840. William was listed as aged 27 and a hatter John was a 29 year old saddler.⁸ John was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Market Place, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, John was a butcher.⁹ John was listed as head of household in the census of 1 June 1860 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, John was a sadler living with his wife and children.¹⁰ John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 26 June 1870 in Essex County, New Jersey, USA.¹¹ His wife Ann died on December 1879 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, Ann died from kidney disease and cancer of the bladder.^12,13 John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 10 June 1880 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, John was a meat inspector.¹⁴ John died on 6 May 1881 in New Jersey, USA, aged 70.¹³ John was buried in Fairmont Cemetery, Newark, New Jersey, USA, his late residence was 49 Wallace Street.¹³

     Ann Walker was born about 1814 in England Both of Ann's parents were born in England.¹ She was the daughter of John Walker and Hannah ...² She married John Greathead, son of John Greathead and Jane Musgrave, on 13 July 1835 in Yarm, Yorkshire, England, after taking out a bond the day before.^3,4 John and Ann sailed from Liverpool aboard the ship Orphius arriving in New York on 17 October 1835. John was listed as a farmer. They clearly returned to the UK later before finally emigrating sometime between 1852 and 1860.⁵ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Front Street, Yarm, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Walker Ann and her two children were staying with her parents.⁶ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Market Place, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁷ In the census of 1 June 1860 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁸ In the census of 26 June 1870 in Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁹ She died in December 1879 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, Ann died from kidney disease and cancer of the bladder.^10,11

     Harriot Greathead was born on 9 May 1845 in Market Place, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Ann Walker. She was baptised on 30 May 1845 in Leyburn, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.² Harriot died on 5 February 1847 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England, aged 1.^3,4

     Elizabeth Greathead was born in 1840 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Ann Walker. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Front Street, Yarm, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the grand daughter of John Walker.² She was baptised on 16 July 1843 in Yarm, Yorkshire, England.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Market Place, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.⁴ She married Franklin Augustus Curran on 20 October 1859 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.^5,6 In the census of 1 June 1880 in Westchester, New York, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the wife of Franklin Augustus Curran Elizabeth was listed as keeping house.⁷ Her husband Franklin died on 4 November 1887 in USA aged 51.^8,9 Elizabeth was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 June 1900 in Westchester, New York, New Jersey, USA.¹⁰ Elizabeth died in 1909 in Newark, New Jersey, USA.¹¹ Elizabeth was buried on 2 November 1909 in Fairmont Cemetery, Newark, New Jersey, USA, in Fairmont Cremetery, Newark, New Jersey after a funeral service the day before at the home of her daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs George Banker, who lived at 300 Hawthorne Avenue. The casket, in the parlour was covered with white roses and a profusion of floral tributes, mainly of roses and chrysanthemums. Rev James E Freeman, rector of St Andrew's Memorial Church and his assistant Rev Charles A Ashmead conducted the service with Mr Freeman making a brief and touching and most appropriate address referring especially to the gentle nature of Mrs Curran.¹¹