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     ... Greathead was born on 1 August 1797 in Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland, It appears that the baby was registered with no forename.^1,2 He was baptised in St Cuthberts, Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland.² ... Died on 1 August 1797 in Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland.^3,4,2,5 He was the son of John Greathead and Jean Hunter.¹ ... Was buried on 1 August 1797 in Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland.⁵

     Margaret Greathead was born about 1831 in Wigtownshire, Scotland.^1,2 She was the daughter of Richard Greathead and Jane Stewart.¹ Margaret was listed on the census of 7 June 1841 in Back Road, Wigtown, Wigtownshire, Scotland, with the Stewart family George aged 89, Margaret aged 75, Jane aged 40, Margaret aged 30 and Jane aged 8.³ She married David Graham on 10 August 1854 in St John's Chapel, Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland, David was a porter residing in 8 Romilly Place and Margaret was in Commercial Hotel. The banns were read three times in the Parish Church of St Cuthbert's Rev Charles I Simpson the Minister for York married the couple. Margaret was described as the daughter of the late Richard Greathead formerly of Killivinney in Ayrshire.^4,5 Her husband David died on before 1900.¹ Margaret died on 24 June 1900 in Wigtownshire Workhouse, Wigtown, Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland, from chronic ulcers of the left leg for 13 years.⁶

     David Graham married Margaret Greathead, daughter of Richard Greathead and Jane Stewart, on 10 August 1854 in St John's Chapel, Edinburgh, Midloathian, Scotland, David was a porter residing in 8 Romilly Place and Margaret was in Commercial Hotel. The banns were read three times in the Parish Church of St Cuthbert's Rev Charles I Simpson the Minister for York married the couple. Margaret was described as the daughter of the late Richard Greathead formerly of Killivinney in Ayrshire.^1,2 David died before 1900.³

     Jane Stewart married Richard Greathead, son of ... Greathead, Richard was a farmer.¹ Jane died before 1900.

     George Howlett was born in 1873 in Shoreditch, London, England.^1,2 He was the son of George Nelson Howlett and Caroline Harriot Greathead.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 143 St John's Road, Shoreditch, London, England, he was listed as the son of George Nelson Howlett.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Yorkshire Infantry Barracks, Fulford, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as a soldier he was a Private.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Regents Park Barracks, Regents Park, London, England, he was listed as he was a Corporal.⁵

     Richard Greathead married Isabella McCrackan.¹ He married Mary McFarline on 11 November 1841 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.^1,2

     Mary McFarline married Richard Greathead on 11 November 1841 in Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Scotland.^1,2

     There is some doubt where this is Jane or James.² James Greathead was born on 25 May 1842 in Stoneykirk, Wigtownshire, Scotland.^3,2 He was the son of Richard Greathead and Mary McFarline.¹ He was baptised on 19 June 1842 in Stoneykirk, Wigtownshire, Scotland.^4,2

     Isabella McCrackan married Richard Greathead.¹

     Mary Greathead was born on 5 July 1841 in Stoneykirk, Wigtownshire, Scotland.^2,3 She was the daughter of Richard Greathead and Isabella McCrackan.¹ She was baptised on 12 September 1841 in Stoneykirk, Wigtownshire, Scotland.⁴

     Alice E Hill was born in 1910 in London, England.² She married Benjamin Still.¹

     Christine Joy Spring was born on 24 June 1936. She married Michael John Greethead, son of John Percival Greethead and Grace May Flook, on 15 June 1963 in Bournemouth, Dorset, England.^1,2,3 In 2002 electoral list Christine was listed as living at 72 Lymington Avenue, Yateley, Hampshire, England, with her husband Michael.⁴ In 2003 electoral list Christine was listed as living at 19 Firs Mobile Home Park, Petersfield, Hampshire, England, with her husband Michael until 2008.⁴ Christine died on 26 March 2015 in Petersfield, Hampshire, England, aged 78.⁵

     Jane Greathead was born in 1810 in Hudswell, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Greathead and Jane Bellerby. She was baptised on 14 January 1810.¹ She married William Ditchburn on 14 September 1829 in Chester le Street, Durham, England.^1,2 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Middle Row, Sherburn, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Ditchburn.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at 91 Middle Row, Sherburn, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Ditchburn.⁴ Her husband William died on 1856 in Durham, England.^1,5 She married Thomas Curley in 1860 in Penshaw, Durham, England.^1,6,7 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seven Stars, High Street, Sherburn, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Thomas Curley.⁸ Jane died in 1870 in Durham, England.^9,10

     William Ditchburn was born on 6 September 1802 in Chester le Street, Durham, England, William was the illigitimate son of Dinah Ditchburn, daughter of William and Martha nee Kingstone.^2,3 He was baptised on 13 March 1803 in Chester le Street, Durham, England.³ He married Jane Greathead, daughter of George Greathead and Jane Bellerby, on 14 September 1829 in Chester le Street, Durham, England.^1,4 William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Middle Row, Sherburn, Durham, England, William was a coalminer.⁵ William was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at 91 Middle Row, Sherburn, Durham, England, William was a coal miner.⁶ William died in 1856 in Durham, England.^1,7

     Thomas Curley was born about 1814 in New Penshaw, Durham, England.² He married Jane Ditchburn, daughter of George Greathead and Jane Bellerby, in 1860 in Penshaw, Durham, England.^1,3,4 Thomas was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Seven Stars, High Street, Sherburn, Durham, England, Thomas was a coal miner publican.⁵ His wife Jane died on 1870 in Durham, England.^2,6 Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in High Street, Sherburn, Durham, England, Thomas was a coal miner publican.⁷

     Jane Greathead was born on 22 October 1842 in Thompson Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Ann Orton. Jane died in 1844 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.² Jane was buried on 19 February 1844 in Holy Trinity, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, aged sixteen months.³

     John Ditchburn was born about 1832 in Chester le Street, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of William Ditchburn and Jane Greathead.¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Middle Row, Sherburn, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Ditchburn.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at 91 Middle Row, Sherburn, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Ditchburn John was a miner.³

     Jane Ditchburn was born in 1838 in Chester le Street, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Ditchburn and Jane Greathead.¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Middle Row, Sherburn, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Ditchburn.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at 91 Middle Row, Sherburn, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Ditchburn.⁴

     George William Ditchburn was born in 1840 in Chester le Street, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Ditchburn and Jane Greathead.¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Middle Row, Sherburn, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Ditchburn.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at 91 Middle Row, Sherburn, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Ditchburn.⁴

     Isaac Ditchburn was born in 1843 in Chester le Street, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Ditchburn and Jane Greathead.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at 91 Middle Row, Sherburn, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Ditchburn.⁴ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seven Stars, High Street, Sherburn, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Curley Isaac was a coal miner.⁵ He married Sarah Bainbridge, daughter of Robert Bainbridge, on 10 December 1864 in Register Office, Durham, England, Robert Bainbridge and Thomas Sarsfield witnessed the marriage. Both Isaac and Sarah gave their addresses as Brandon. Isaac was described as a caol miner and signed the register with a X.^3,6 Isaac was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Sunniside, Crook, Durham, England, Isaac was a miner.⁷ Isaac died on 8 September 1880 in Seaham Colliery, Easington, Durham, England, in the Seaham Colliery Disaster. Upwards of 160 lives were lost in the explosion which occurred about 2.20 a.m.^8,3

     James Ditchburn was born in 1845 in Sherburn, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Ditchburn and Jane Greathead.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at 91 Middle Row, Sherburn, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Ditchburn.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Seven Stars, High Street, Sherburn, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Curley James was a coal miner.⁴