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     Herbert Percy Greathead was born on 8 June 1901 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Annie Wilkinson. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 1 South Mount Pleasant Street, Norton-on-Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead.⁵ In the census of 19 June 1921 in South Mount Pleasant Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead Herbert was an apprentice pattern maker working like his father for Head Wrightsons and Company in Stockton on Tees.⁶ Herbert served with the Durham Home Guard, 102nd Battalion in WW2, he signed his papers on 10 July 1940, and stated he was living with his father on 1 South Mount Pleasant Street, Norton on Tees and left on 31 December 1945 when the Home Guard was disbanded.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Herbert Percy Greathead was listed as living at 1 South Mount Pleasant Street, Norton-on-Tees, Durham, England, with his parents Hertbert was a pattern maker in the Engineering Works, he was also an ARP Warden in Stockton on Tees.⁷ He married Ellen Findley in 1943 in Durham, England.⁸ He was working for Head Wrighton's in Thornaby. Her mother Annie died on 18 August 1947 aged 80.^9,10 Herbert received Probate on his mother's effects on 30 September 1947 in Durham. He was a patternmaker.¹⁰ His wife Ellen died on 3 March 1948 in 22 Burgess Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, aged 47.^1,11,10 Herbert received administration in Durham. He was a wood patternmaker.¹⁰ He married Ethel Smailes in 1948 in Register Office, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹² His wife Ethel died on 1956 in Durham, England.¹³ Herbert died on 2 December 1964 in Portrack Hospital, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, aged 63 lived at 22 Burgess Street, Stockton on Tees since at least 1944 (see parents death certificate.)^14,10 The will of Herbert was proved on 11 January 1965 in Durham to Frederick William Beston Pacey a solicitor. His effects were valued at £1339.¹⁰

     Ellen Findley was born on 2 November 1900 in Darlington, Durham, England.^1,2 She married Philip Quigley in 1919 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ellen was listed as living at 34/36 Hume Road, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, with her husband Philip. And their son Philip. Philip was a retired Police Constable and Ellen a General Dealer, shop keeper.² Her husband Philip died on 1941 in Durham, England.^4,5 She married Herbert Percy Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Annie Wilkinson, in 1943 in Durham, England.⁶ Ellen died on 3 March 1948 in 22 Burgess Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, aged 47.^1,7,8 Ellen was buried on 6 March 1948 in Durham Road (C1) Municipal Cemetery, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.^9,10 Ellen did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 16 April 1948 to her husband Herbert a wood patternmaker in Durham. Her effects were valued at £359 7s 3d.⁸

     Lilian Mabel Greated was born on 15 April 1906 in Dartford, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Albert French Greated and Isabel Rose Mulcare. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 62 Eglinton Road, Plumstead, Woolwich, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of Albert French Greated Lilian was at school.³ She married Arthur Edward Gubbins in 1924 in Woolwich, London, England.⁴ Lilian died in October 1990 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, aged 84.⁵

     John Edward Anthony Greathead was born on 10 May 1939 in Mexborough Montague Hospital, Conisbrough, Yorkshire, England.^1,3,2,4 He was the son of John Edward Greathead and Florence Barton. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John Edward Anthony Greathead was listed as living at 2 Holywell Lane, Conisbrough, Yorkshire, England, with his parents.⁵ Tony was named after his father and grandfather. He won medals for cycling and fast walking and spent time in New Zealand when he was single.¹

He married June Gold on 2 September 1968 in St Peter's, Conisbrough, Yorkshire, England, South Yorkshires oldest standing building 750AD.^1,2,6
Tony retired in 1987 and dedicated his life to local research and published a local history boo, "Photographs of Old Conisborough" in 1991.⁷ Tony died on 15 January 2010 aged 70 at home from a brain tumour. He fell in the street and was pronounced dead on the scene. He had been a Night school woodwork teacher, Magistrate at Doncaster for 15 years and Justice of the Peace.^1,7,8,9 John was buried on 27 January 2010 in Doncaster Crematorium, Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, following a funeral service at St Peters Parish Church, in Conisborough.¹⁰

     June Gold was born on 7 June 1944.^2,3,4 She married John Edward Anthony Greathead, son of John Edward Greathead and Florence Barton, on 2 September 1968 in St Peter's, Conisbrough, Yorkshire, England, South Yorkshires oldest standing building 750AD.^1,3,5
June died on 7 September 2018 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England, aged 74.^6,7 Her estate was probated on 27 September 2018 in Brighton.⁷

     Violet Dixon Greathead was born on 28 January 1908 in 42 Poplar Street, Headley Cottages, South Moor, Oxhill, Lanchester, Durham, England, No father's name was on birth certificate.¹ She was the daughter of Sarah Isabel Greathead. Violet died in 1908 in Lanchester, Durham, England.²

     William Greathead was born in 1911 in Easington, Durham, England.² He was the son of Anthony Greathead and Elizabeth Grainger. William died in 1913 in Easington, Durham, England.³

     Frederick John Greated was born on 18 May 1916 in Woolwich, London, England.¹ He was the son of Albert French Greated and Isabel Rose Mulcare. Frederick was in the RAF during WW2 and looked very smart in his uniform.² He married Joan M B Botten, daughter of Charles Botten and Winifred Moore, in 1940 in Dartford, Kent, England, Frederick's niece Peggy, Lilian and Arthur's daughter was one of their bridesmaids.^3,2 Frederick died on 26 January 1986 in Chatham, Kent, England, aged 69.^4,5 Frederick was buried on 17 February 1986 in Plumstead Cemetery, Greenwich, London, England.⁵

     William Halliday Greathead was born on 24 December 1941 in Durham, England.^2,3 He was the son of Norman Nathan Greathead and Eleanor Alice Miles. He married Emily Bussey in 1968 in Durham, England.⁴ William died in August 2009 in Durham, England, aged 67.⁵

     William Leslie Greathead was born on 23 June 1914 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of George William Greathead and Elizabeth Walton. In the census of 19 June 1921 in Clevland Terrace, Northallerton, Yorkshre, England, he was listed as the son of George William Greathead.⁵ He married Nancy Grainger in 1936 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William was listed as living at 1 Primrose Terrace, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, with his wife Nancy. And his mother Elizabeth, son Michael and another person. William was an electrician linesman driver.⁴ His wife Nancy died on August 1996 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.⁷ William died on 14 October 2010 in Brompton on Swale, Yorkshire, England, aged 96 He died peacefully in hospital.^8,9 His body was cremated on 21 October 2010 in Darlington Crematorium, Darlington, Durham, England.⁹

     Joyce Greathead was born on 25 October 1928 in Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Oswald Greathead and Gladys Louise Eldred. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Joyce Greathead was listed as living at 34 Alexandra Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, with her parents.³ She married James Ronald Mirfin on 9 December 1960 in United Methodist, Oak Street, Healey, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Joyce was James second wife. He was a RAF Pilot.^4,1,5 Her husband James died on 28 May 2000 in Louth, Lincolnshire, England, aged 83.^1,6 Joyce died on 18 October 2012 in Grimsby Hospital, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England, aged 83 from a stroke and short illness.⁷

     Ernest James Greathead was born on 12 September 1923 in Overton, Hampshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of Ernest James Greathead and Emily Beale. He married Lilian Joan Jerred on 12 August 1950 in Monmouth, Gwent, Wales.^1,3 Ernest died on 18 June 2001 in 7 Trajan Road, Coleview, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, aged 77.^4,5 The will of Ernest was proved on 11 September 2001 to his wife Lilian in Winchester.⁵

     Lilian Joan Jerred was born in 1921 in Monmouthshire, Wales.¹ She married Ernest James Greathead, son of Ernest James Greathead and Emily Beale, on 12 August 1950 in Monmouth, Gwent, Wales.^1,2 Her husband Ernest died on 18 June 2001 in 7 Trajan Road, Coleview, Swindon, Wiltshire, England, aged 77.^3,4 The will of Ernest was proved by Lilian Joan Jerred his widow on 11 September 2001 in Winchester.⁴ Lilian died on 4 September 2017 in Swindon, Wiltshire, England.^5,6 Her estate was probated on 15 January 2018 in Brighton.⁶

     James Ronald Mirfin was born on 8 July 1916 in Ecclesall Bierlow, Yorkshire, England, James mothers maiden name was Fearn.^2,3 He married Dorothy Wiseman in 1939 in Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England.⁴ He married Joyce Greathead, daughter of Oswald Greathead and Gladys Louise Eldred, on 9 December 1960 in United Methodist, Oak Street, Healey, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Joyce was James second wife. He was a RAF Pilot.^5,1,6 James died on 28 May 2000 in Louth, Lincolnshire, England, aged 83.^1,7

     Annie Liddle was born on 30 December 1881.² She was the daughter of Richard Liddle. She married William Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Elenor Garthwaite, on 12 August 1905 in Register Office, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, William lived at 28 Queen Street, South Bank, Middlesboro, Yorkshire.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 18 Surrey Street, South Bank, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁴ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 18 Surrey Street, South Bank, Eston, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Annie was listed as living at 9 Park Avenue, Eston, Yorkshire, England, with her husband William.² Her husband William died on 18 February 1944 in 9 Park Avenue, South Bank, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, aged 62.^6,7 Annie received Probate on her husband's effects on 17 April 1944 in Llandudno.⁶ Annie died on 7 October 1954 in 8 Ash Grove, South Bank, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, aged 72.^8,6 Annie was buried on 9 October 1954 in Eston Cemetery, Eston, Yorkshire, England, she was the second person to be buried in plot 700.⁹ Annie did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 18 December 1954 to Ellen Mageean her sister in law who was the wife of Frederick Mageean in London. Her efforts were valued at £1800 13s 0d.⁶

     Oswald Greathead was born on 27 September 1896 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3,4,5 He was the son of Frederick Greathead and Rose Wain Rayner. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 86 Valley Rd, Norton, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Fred Greathead.^2,6 He was baptised on 21 June 1903 in St Paul, Norton Lees, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, his father Fred was a box maker and the family lived at 86 Valley Road.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 16 Staveley Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Frederick Greathead Oswald was a wood sale maker.⁸ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 16 Staveley Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Frederick Greathead Oswald was a brass caster and the foundry Berton Brothers.⁹ He married Gladys Louise Eldred on 15 August 1927 in United Methodist, Oak Street, Healey, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Oswald was a brass moulder and castor, Gladys was a wholesale tobacconist's cashier. Her father Albert as deceased and Oswald's father Fred was a packing case maker.^10,11 He was a non ferrous metal worker i.e. Brass caster and moulder. He was once asked to make some gold ashtrays depicting Sir Winston Churchill.¹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Oswald was listed as living at 34 Alexandra Road, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, with his wife Gladys. And their daughter Joyce.⁴ Oswald died on 18 February 1963 in 34 Alexandra Road, Heeley, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, aged 66.^1,2,12 Oswald was buried on 23 February 1963 in Abbey Lane Cemetery, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, in consecrated ground Grave number 2667, Section C.^1,13 Oswald did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 27 March 1963 at Wakefield to his widow Gladys. His effects were valued at £857 17s 5d.¹⁴