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     In the census in Angel Inn, 38 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Isabella Proud William was a commercial traveller for a flour mill.² He was born about 1874 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of William Proud and Isabella Greathead.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Angel Inn, 38 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Proud.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Angel Inn, 38 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Isabella Proud William was a solictors clerk.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Angel Inn, 38 Market Place, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Isabella Proud William is a commercial traveller for the flour mill.²

     ... Morphy married Priscilla Weatherill, daughter of James Weatherill.¹ ... Died before 1762.¹

     Thomas William Greathead was born on 18 November 1863 in Pennsylvania, USA, Thomas' father was born in Pennsylvania and his mother in Maryland.^1,2 He was the son of John Wellesley Greathead and Almira Virginia Dellinger. In the census of 1 June 1870 in Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of John Wellesley Greathead.³ In the census of 10 June 1880 in McConnellsburg, Fulton County, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of John Wellesley Greathead William was going to school.⁴ He married Minnie W Cook, daughter of Samuel A Cook and Wilhelmina Mertz, on 30 September 1899 in Church of Ascension, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.^1,5 In the census of 1 June 1900 in Leiperville, Dealware, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son in law of Samuel A Cook Thomas was living with his wife and her parents and family and working as an electrician.⁶ Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 20 April 1910 in Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, Thomas was a Superintendant of Construction in Electrical plant.⁷ Thomas was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 January 1920 in Agnes Avenue, Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, Thomas was a Foreman for the Electric Company.⁸ He witnessed the marriage of Dorothy C Anderson and Arthur W Greathead on 21 March 1929 in St Matthew´s Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.^1,5,9 Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 2 April 1930 in Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA.¹⁰ Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 April 1940 in 3335 Friendship, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, Thomas was living with his wife and son Robert.¹¹ Thomas died on 4 December 1953 in Bel Air Nursing Home, Croydon, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA, aged 90 from hypostatic pneumonia.^12,13 Thomas was buried on 8 December 1953 in Arlington Cemetery, Drexel Hill, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA.^12,13

     Minnie W Cook was born in November 1875 in Pennsylvania, USA, Both Minnie's parents were born in Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel A Cook and Wilhelmina Mertz.¹ She married Thomas William Greathead, son of John Wellesley Greathead and Almira Virginia Dellinger, on 30 September 1899 in Church of Ascension, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.^1,2 In the census of 1 June 1900 in Leiperville, Dealware, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Samuel A Cook.³ In the census of 20 April 1910 in Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the wife of Thomas William Greathead.⁴ In the census of 5 January 1920 in Agnes Avenue, Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the wife of Thomas William Greathead.⁵ She witnessed the marriage of Dorothy C Anderson and Arthur W Greathead on 21 March 1929 in St Matthew´s Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.^1,2,6 In the census of 2 April 1930 in Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the wife of Thomas William Greathead.⁷ In the census of 1 April 1940 in 3335 Friendship, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the wife of Thomas William Greathead.⁸ Minnie died on 4 March 1950 in Jefferson Hospital, 111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, aged 74 from cerebral anopia heamorrage.² Minnie was buried on 8 March 1950 in Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, USA, after a service at All Saints Episcopal, Philidelphia.^2,9

     Samuel A Cook was born in July 1853 in Pennsylvania, USA.¹ He married Wilhelmina Mertz in 1875. Samuel was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 June 1900 in Leiperville, Dealware, Pennsylvania, USA, Samuel was a hardware salesman.²

     Wilhelmina Mertz was born in April 1856 in Pennsylvania, USA, Wilhelmina's parents were both born in Germany.¹ She married Samuel A Cook in 1875. In the census of 1 June 1900 in Leiperville, Dealware, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the wife of Samuel A Cook.³

     Walter A Cook was born in June 1879 in Pennsylvania, USA.¹ He was the son of Samuel A Cook and Wilhelmina Mertz.¹ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Leiperville, Dealware, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Samuel A Cook Walter was a bookkeeper.²

     Clarence S Cook was born in November 1881 in Pennsylvania, USA.¹ He was the son of Samuel A Cook and Wilhelmina Mertz.¹ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Leiperville, Dealware, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Samuel A Cook Clarence was a bookkeeper.²

     Ada C Cook was born in December 1884 in Pennsylvania, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel A Cook and Wilhelmina Mertz.¹ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Leiperville, Dealware, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Samuel A Cook She was at school.²

     Helen W Cook was born in March 1891 in Pennsylvania, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel A Cook and Wilhelmina Mertz.¹ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Leiperville, Dealware, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Samuel A Cook She was at school.²

     Arthur W Greathead was born on 9 April 1905 in Pennsylvania, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas William Greathead and Minnie W Cook.¹ In the census of 20 April 1910 in Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead.³ In the census of 5 January 1920 in Agnes Avenue, Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead.⁴ He married Dorothy C Anderson on 21 March 1929 in St Matthew´s Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, The ceremony was witnessed by E Viola T Ludium, Clarence W Greathead, George Anderson, Mrs George Anderson, Minnie M Greathead and Thomas W Greathead. Arthur was described as a Manager and Dorothy a clerk.^1,5,2 In the census of 2 April 1930 in Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead Arthur was a technical expert in a talking machine factory.⁶

     Clarence Wellesley Greathead was born on 19 October 1909 in Pennsylvania, USA.^2,3,4,5 He was the son of Thomas William Greathead and Minnie W Cook.¹ His Social Security Number was 161-10-6826.^2,4 In the census of 20 April 1910 in Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead.⁶ In the census of 5 January 1920 in Agnes Avenue, Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead.⁷ He witnessed the marriage of Dorothy C Anderson and Arthur W Greathead on 21 March 1929 in St Matthew´s Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.^1,8,9 In the census of 2 April 1930 in Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead Clarence was an assembler in electric manufacture.¹⁰ He married Ruth E ...⁵ Clarence was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 1 April 1940 in 3335 Friendship, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, Clarence was living with his wife, he worked as a circuit breaker, Ruth worked as a stenographer.¹¹ Clarence died on 24 February 1989 in Pennsylvania, USA, aged 79.^2,12,4

     Robert Dellinger Greathead was born on 12 April 1914 in Pennsylvania, USA.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of Thomas William Greathead and Minnie W Cook.¹ His Social Security Number was 186-10-4737.³ In the census of 5 January 1920 in Agnes Avenue, Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead.⁶ In the census of 1 April 1940 in 3335 Friendship, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the son of Thomas William Greathead Robert was an installer in the oil business.⁷ Robert enlisted on 23 September 1942 as a Private in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His army serial number was 33335875. He was descibed as single with no dependants, having spent four years at high school and woring as a gunsmith (Armourer) or diesel automobile mechanic.² He married Eleanor ...⁸ His wife Eleanor died on 1970 in Ambler, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA.⁸ He married Evelyn Dorothy Sheese, daughter of Frederick H Sheese and Opal E Downs, in August 1975 in Langhorne United Methodist Church, Levittown, Pennsylvania, USA, The Rev Robert L Curry pastor of St George United Methodist Church officiated. A reception followed in the church fellowship hall. Arthur his son was best man. The couple went on a wedding trip to Canada and Nova Scotia and then returned to settle in Levittown. Robert was employed by ITE Imperial Corporation Chalfont.⁹ His wife Evelyn died on 14 May 1998 aged 76.^10,11 Robert died on 8 September 2002 in Pennsylvania, USA, aged 88.¹² Robert was buried in White Marsh Memorial Park, Ambler, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA.⁸

     Dorothy C Anderson was born on 20 December 1909 in Pennsylvania, USA.^1,2,3 Her Social Security Number was 202-22-1405 in 1910.² She married Arthur W Greathead, son of Thomas William Greathead and Minnie W Greathead, on 21 March 1929 in St Matthew´s Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, The ceremony was witnessed by E Viola T Ludium, Clarence W Greathead, George Anderson, Mrs George Anderson, Minnie M Greathead and Thomas W Greathead. Arthur was described as a Manager and Dorothy a clerk.^1,4,5 In the census of 2 April 1930 in Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, she was listed as the daughter in law of Thomas William Greathead.⁶ Dorothy and her two children Robert and Dorothy sailed on board TSS Resolute leaving New York on 30 June 1934 at noon bound for Cape Town. Was this as a result of the attempted kidnap?^7,8 Dorothy died on 29 January 1995 in USA aged 85.^2,9

     Robert Thomas Greathead was born on 13 November 1929 in Pennsylvania, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Arthur W Greathead and Dorothy C Anderson.¹ He was baptised on 25 December 1929 in St Matthew´s Episcopal Church, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, His sponsors were Thomas W Greathead, George H Anderson and H Hazel Meisol.² In the census of 2 April 1930 in Ridley, Delaware, Pennsylvania, USA, he was listed as the grandson of Thomas William Greathead.³ A letter signed by "The Spider" was sent to Robert's parents threatening to kidnap him, with a picture. Arthur and Dorothy his parents believed it to be a prank.⁴ Dorothy and her two children Robert and Dorothy sailed on board TSS Resolute leaving New York on 30 June 1934 at noon bound for Cape Town. Was this as a result of the attempted kidnap?^5,6 Siblings Robert and Dorothy were confirmed on 30 January 1949 as adults.² He married Margaret Ann Dell, daughter of Henry W Dell and Mildred V Salfner.⁷ His wife Margaret died on 20 January 2005 in Pennsylvania, USA, aged 66.^7,8 Robert served 4 years active duty and a total of 43 years in the Navy and Naval Reserves. He retired with a rank of Lt. Commander. He retired from RCA in Cherry Hill, NJ after almost 30 years. Robert was a graduate of Pennsylvania State University.⁷ Robert died on 5 May 2011 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, USA, aged 81 His peaceful death at home was recorded in the Courier Post of 9 May 2011.^9,10,11 Robert was buried on 11 May 2011 in Colestown Cemetery, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA.^12,11

     Sylvia Octavia Mitchell was born on 21 July 1880 in Brighton, Sussex, England.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Samuel Christian Greathead and Elizabeth Clark Mitchell.¹ Samuel his wife and their daughter Sylvia sailed on board the Corean which was part of the Allan Line leaving Liverpool on 13 June 1890 bound for Montreal.⁵ In the census of 8 April 1891 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she was listed as the daughter of Samuel Christian Greathead.⁶ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Burlington, Lapeer, Michigan, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Samuel Christian Greathead.⁷ She married Theodore Hine, son of T C Hine and Joanna Crane, on 5 April 1905 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.²

     Cornelia I Beals was born in 1852 in Springs Prairie, Wisconsin, USA.¹ She married Frederick Charles Greathead, son of William Greathead and Rachel Sands, on 28 September 1883 in Marshall, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.¹

     Elizabeth Clark Mitchell was born in September 1864 in Brighton, Sussex, England, Both Elizabeths parents were born in England.^1,3 She was the daughter of William Mitchell and Elizabeth Clark.^4,5 She married Samuel Christian Greathead, son of Samuel Treweek Greathead and Mary Allen Christian, in 1885 in Brighton, Sussex, England.⁶ Samuel his wife and their daughter Sylvia sailed on board the Corean which was part of the Allan Line leaving Liverpool on 13 June 1890 bound for Montreal.⁷ In the census of 8 April 1891 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, she was listed as the wife of Samuel Christian Greathead.⁸ In the census of 1 June 1900 in Burlington, Lapeer, Michigan, USA, she was listed as the wife of Samuel Christian Greathead.⁹ Elizabeth and Samuel were divorced.¹ She married Fred L Crane, son of Lewis Crane and Ursula C Bidwell, on 17 October 1914 in Battle Creek, Calhoun, Michigan, USA.⁵

     Lena Kukulski was born on 29 September 1902 in Allenstown, Pennsylvania, USA, Lena always believed her birthday to be 15 November 1902 until she obtained a copy of her birth certificate. Her parents were Simon and Nora Kukulski from Poland.^1,3,2 She was baptised on 5 October 1902 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA.² She married Arthur Thomas C Greathead, son of Benjamin Francis Greathead and Elizabeth Anne Kind, on 3 September 1921 in Saint Anne's, Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,2 In the census of 2 April 1930 in Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the wife of Arthur Thomas C Greathead.⁴ Her Social Security Number was 028-09-5752 in 1951 in Massachusetts, USA.^5,3 Her husband Arthur died on 25 June 1974 in Goffstown, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA, aged 74.^6,7,8,2,9 Lena died on 14 February 2000 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, aged 97 her death appeared in the Chelmsford Ind and Billerica Minuteman on 23 February 2000. She was described as being 97 years of age.^10,2,11,9

     Arthur Thomas Greathead was born on 11 July 1926 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,2,3 He was the son of Arthur Thomas C Greathead and Lena Kukulski.¹ In the census of 2 April 1930 in Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, he was listed as the son of Arthur Thomas C Greathead.⁴ He married Elsie A Farnan.⁵ Arthur and Elsie were divorced.⁵ He married Lynn ...⁵ His wife Lynn died on an unknown date.⁵ He married Alice Gallagher.² Arthur had four step children Joseph Velmure, Susan Plourde née Velmure, Peter Velmure and Shawn Shugre.^2,6 He served, as a S2, in the US Navy during World War II. After his military career, he worked as a truck driver for more than 40 years. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, camping, watching sports and making lawn ornaments.⁷ Arthur died on 28 February 2007 in Veterans Administration Nursing Home, Manchester, New Hampshire, Virginia, USA, aged 80.^2,3,6 Arthur was buried in New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway (RT3), Boscawen, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA, at Section H11L Row C Site 5.^2,8

     Virginia Madlyn Greathead was born on 6 September 1929 in Billerica, Massachusetts, USA.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Arthur Thomas C Greathead and Lena Kukulski.¹ Her Social Security Number was 024-22-5099 in 1930.² In the census of 2 April 1930 in Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, she was listed as the daughter of Arthur Thomas C Greathead.⁴ She married Richard J Belanger in 1950 in Billerica, Massachusetts, USA.^5,6 Richard and Virginia Belanger had four children, Mary, Robert (Bobby), Richard (Rick) and Lawrence (Larry). They, Richie and Ginny, lived with Richard's parents, Arthur and Mary, for a few years on Beaumont Avenue in Pinehurst, MA. They bought a house on Elm Street, North Billerica, MA. They lived and raised their family there for the rest of their lives. Mary and Bobby were born while they lived with Arthur and Mary. Rick and Larry were born in No. Billerica. (Mimi Belanger.)⁶ Her husband Richard died on 22 May 1998 in 48 Old Elm Street, Billerica, Massachusetts, USA, aged 67.⁶ Virginia died on 23 October 2006 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, aged 77.^2,6,7,8,9 Virginia was buried in Fox Hill Cemetery, Andover Road, Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.^5,7

     Sharon A Brooks was born in 1962 in Portsmouth, Hampshire, England.² She was the daughter of John William Brooks and June Clegg.¹ John, June, Sharon and Roger all lived in Australia having emigrated on 6 May 1969.^1,3