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     Royston Tombs was born on 24 August 1959 in Rhigos, Aberdare, Glamorganshire, Wales, His mothers maiden name was Sims.^2,3,4 He married Evelyn Joan Yates, daughter of Henry W George Poague and Joyce Louisa Bore, on 13 May 1982 in Pontypridd, Glamorganshire, Wales.^1,5 Royston died on 24 September 2007 in Cardiff, Glamorganshire, Wales, aged 48 from lung cancer.^1,6

     William Mawer was born in 1848 in Coverham, Yorkshire, England.^2,3,4 He married Jane Greathead, daughter of George Greathead and Ann Stott, on 13 December 1873 in Horsehouse, Leyburn, Yorkshire, England, after the banns had been read on 23, 30 November and 7 December.^5,3,6 William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Swineside, Carlton, Highdale, Yorkshire, England, William was a farmer of 32 acres and was living with his wife and children.⁷ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Barden Dykes, Barden, Yorkshire, England, William was a farmer living with his wife and family.⁸ William was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Hill Top Farm, Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England, William as a farmer living with his wife and children. Maud Mawer his granddaughter aged 9 was also staying with him.⁹ William died in 1927 in Hill Top, Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England.^3,10 William was buried in Coverham, Yorkshire, England.³

     Jane Greathead was born on 1 November 1852 in Melmerby, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Greathead and Ann Stott. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Burnsall, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the niece of William Hesletine Jane was staying with her uncle William Heseltine and his family.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in Gammersgill, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the sister of Elizabeth Greathead Jane was a servant out of situation.³ She married William Mawer on 13 December 1873 in Horsehouse, Leyburn, Yorkshire, England, after the banns had been read on 23, 30 November and 7 December.^4,5,6 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Swineside, Carlton, Highdale, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Mawer.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Barden Dykes, Barden, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Mawer.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Hill Top Farm, Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Mawer.⁹ Her husband William died on 1927 in Hill Top, Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England.^5,10 Jane died in 1936 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England.^11,5 Jane was buried in Coverham, Yorkshire, England.⁵

     John Greathead was born about 1782.¹ He was the son of William John Greathead. He was baptised on 21 October 1782 in Yarm, Yorkshire, England.² He married Jane Musgrave on 26 November 1808 in Yarm, Yorkshire, England, after taking out a bond the day before.^3,1 It is believed that John is the gentleman mentioned in Holden's directory of 1811 for Yarm in Yorkshire stating he is a brickmaker/tilemaker.⁴ His wife Jane died on before 1856.⁵ John was buried on 22 January 1856 in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, Section N Lot 3.⁵ John died on 22 January 1856 in New Jersey, USA.⁵ The will of John was proved on 21 February 1856.⁵

     Ellen Greathead was born about 1816 in Coverdale, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Greathead and Esther Robson.¹ She married William Hesletine. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Burnsall, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Hesletine.² Her husband William died on 1861 in Askrigg, Yorkshire, England.^1,3 Ellen was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Burnsall, Yorkshire, England, Ellen was living with her daughter Elizabeth.⁴ Ellen was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Kilnsey, Yorkshire, England, Ellen was an annuitant. Her two grandsons John aged 8 and Ernest aged 7 and grandaughter Mary A aged 5 were staying with her all the children were listed as scholars.⁵

     William Hesletine was born about 1813 in Burnsall, Yorkshire, England. He married Ellen Greathead, daughter of Robert Greathead and Esther Robson. William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Burnsall, Yorkshire, England, William was a fishmonger and lived with his wife and children, his niece Jane was also staying with them.¹ William died in 1861 in Askrigg, Yorkshire, England.^2,3

     Elizabeth Hesletine was born about 1852 in Burnsall, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Hesletine and Ellen Greathead.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Burnsall, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Hesletine.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in Burnsall, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Ellen Hesletine.³

     Thomas Hesletine was born about 1849 in Burnsall, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of William Hesletine and Ellen Greathead.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Burnsall, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Hesletine.² In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the servant to John Gill a farmer and carrier.³

     Eleanor Mawer was born on 17 May 1878 in Coverham, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Mawer and Jane Greathead.¹ She was baptised on 26 June 1878 into the Methodist Church.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Swineside, Carlton, Highdale, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Mawer.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Barden Dykes, Barden, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Mawer.⁴ She married John Clarkson, son of Raper Clarkson and Mary Reynolds, in 1900 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England, Eleanor and John seem to have had a double wedding with Elizabeth (Eleanor's sister) and Robert (John's brother.)^2,5 Eleanor died on 25 July 1945 in Darlington, Durham, England, aged 67.^2,6 Eleanor was buried in St John's Churchyard, East Witton, Yorkshire, England.²

     Elizabeth Ann Mawer was born on 6 June 1874 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Mawer and Jane Greathead.¹ She was baptised on 10 October 1875 in Horsehouse, Yorkshire, England.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Swineside, Carlton, Highdale, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Mawer.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Barden Dykes, Barden, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Mawer.⁵ She married Robert Joseph Clarkson, son of Raper Clarkson and Mary Reynolds, in 1900 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England, Elizabeth and Robert seem to have had a double wedding with Eleanor (Elizabeth's sister) and John (Robert's brother.)^3,6 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Jervaulx Lane, East Witton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter in law of Mary Clarkson Mary was living with her son and his wife and her daughter Elizabeth Ann.⁷ Her husband Robert died on 13 August 1948 in Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England.^3,8 Elizabeth died on 24 October 1949 in Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England, aged 75.^3,9 Elizabeth was buried in East Witton Churchyard, East Witton, Yorkshire, England.³

     John Thomas Mawer was born on 14 June 1876 in Coverham, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Mawer and Jane Greathead.¹ He was baptised on 12 July 1876 into the Methodist Church.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Swineside, Carlton, Highdale, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Mawer.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Barden Dykes, Barden, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Mawer.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Hill Top Farm, Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Mawer.⁵ He married Beatrice Ann Thompson, daughter of George Thompson and Martha Croft, in 1905 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England, Beatrice and John had six children George William, John Edward, Reginald, Marjorie Hannah, Joseph Arthur and Kathleen Maud.^6,7 John died on 4 June 1943 in Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England, aged 66.^2,8

     Joseph Mawer was born on 29 February 1880 in Coverham, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Mawer and Jane Greathead.¹ He was baptised on 11 April 1880 into the Methodist Church.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Swineside, Carlton, Highdale, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Mawer.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Barden Dykes, Barden, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Mawer.⁵ He married Minnie Kettlewell in 1910 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England, They had six children Annie Maud, Mary Alice, Dorothy Kate, Arthur William, Joseph and Eleanor Kettlewell.^6,7 His wife Minnie died on 4 October 1942 in Longswales Farm, Kirby Malzeard, Yorkshire, England.^3,8 Joseph died on 28 July 1945 in North Close Farm, Kirby Malzeard, Ripon, Yorkshire, England, aged 65 Joseph had been a farmer.^3,9

     William Mawer was born on 6 May 1888 in Coverham, Yorkshire, England, William was the twin of George.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Mawer and Jane Greathead.¹ He was baptised on 2 July 1888 in Coverham, Yorkshire, England.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Barden Dykes, Barden, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Mawer.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Hill Top Farm, Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Mawer.⁵ William died on 15 February 1971 aged 82 in a home for the elderly. Prior to this he had lived with his sister Florrie.³ William was buried on 17 February 1971 in Healey Church, Healey, Yorkshire, England, A service of interment was held before the burial.³

     Esther Catherine Mawer was born on 6 July 1890 in Coverham, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Mawer and Jane Greathead.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Barden Dykes, Barden, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Mawer.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Hill Top Farm, Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Mawer.⁵ She married John Hamer in 1934.³ Esther died on 29 August 1971 in Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England, aged 81.^3,6 Esther was buried on 1 September 1971 in Bedale Parish Church, Bedale, Yorkshire, England, after a service of interment.³

     George Robert Mawer was born on 6 May 1888 in Coverham, Yorkshire, England, George was the twin of William.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Mawer and Jane Greathead.¹ He was baptised on 2 July 1888 in Coverham, Yorkshire, England.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Barden Dykes, Barden, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Mawer.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Hill Top Farm, Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Mawer.⁵ George died on 14 March 1940 aged 51.³ George was buried in Healey Churchyard, Healey, Yorkshire, England.³

     Mary Mawer was born on 2 August 1885 in Coverham, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Mawer and Jane Greathead.¹ She was baptised on 15 August 1885 into the Methodist Church.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Barden Dykes, Barden, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Mawer.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Hill Top Farm, Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Mawer.⁵ She married Thomas Coates Thompson in 1909 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England, Thomas and Mary had four children James Edwin, Caterine Jane, Evelyn and Phyllis Mary.^6,7 Her husband Thomas died on 16 May 1952 in Harrogate Hospital, Harrogate, Yorkshire, England, Thomas had farmer for many years at Fearby.³ Mary died on 14 January 1982 in Claro, Yorkshire, England, aged 96.^3,8 Mary was buried on 18 January 1982 in St Paul's, Healey, Yorkshire, England.³

     Arthur Mawer was born on 13 August 1895 in Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Mawer and Jane Greathead.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Hill Top Farm, Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Mawer.⁴ Arthur died on 11 February 1916 in France aged 20.³ Arthur was buried in Calais Southern Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France.³

     Florence Jane Mawer was born on 15 March 1893 in Barden, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Mawer and Jane Greathead.¹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Hill Top Farm, Ellingstring, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Mawer.⁴ Florence died on 25 April 1966 in Claro, Yorkshire, England, aged 73.^3,5 Florence was buried in Healey Churchyard, Healey, Yorkshire, England.³

     George Welbourn was born on 14 February 1841 in Cot Garth Walk, Etton, Yorkshire, England, Cot Garth Walk actually appears on the 1819pre-enclosure map of Etton as Coat Garth Walk, on the extreme west side of the village.^1,2,3 He was the son of David Welbourn and Mary Ann Purrell.^4,5 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Appleton le Moors, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of David Welbourn.⁶ George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in North Newbald, Yorkshire, England, George and Maria lived together. George was a burcher and Maria a housekeeper.⁷ He married Isabella Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Mary Lyon, on 19 October 1864 in Parish Church, Sancton, Yorkshire, England, after the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Isabelll's brother Charles and his future wife Ann Smith. George was a grocer and Isabella was a servant.⁸ George gave his occupation as a grocer in 1864 on his marriage certificate, a pork butcher in 1867 when registering his daughter Anne and a shepherd in 1869 when registering his son John.^9,5,10 George was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Cottage, Airmyn, Yorkshire, England, George was living with his wife and children and working as a shepherd.¹¹ George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Bainesse Lodge, Catterick, Yorkshire, England, George was living with his wife and children and was employed as a shepherd.¹² George was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in The Common, Market Heighton, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, George was living with his wife and children and describing himself as a farmer.¹³ George was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in The Common, Market Heighton, Pocklington, Yorkshire, England, George was listed as a farmer living with his wife and children.¹⁴ George was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Ryther, York, Yorkshire, England, George and Isabella are listed as old age pensioners living with their son John and niece Mildred in their four roomed home.¹⁵ His wife Isabella died on 1916 in Selby, Yorkshire, England.¹⁶

     David Welbourn was born about 1813 in Rillington, Yorkshire, England.² He was the son of William Welbourn.¹ He married Mary Ann Purrell on 17 November 1838 in Parish Church, Etton, Yorkshire, England, after the banns were read, the ceremony was witnessed by William Mason and George Theakstone. David signed with his mark X and gave his occupation as a labourer.^2,3 He was a farmer on the birth certificate of his son.¹ David was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Appleton le Moors, Yorkshire, England, David was a farmer living with his wife and children. The household had one servant.⁴ David was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Castle Farm, Sancton, Yorkshire, England, David was a farm bailiff living with his wife and three servants.⁵ His wife Mary died on 25 March 1879 in Pocklington, Yorkshire, England.^2,6 David died in 1889 in Pocklington, Yorkshire, England.^2,7