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     Margaret Ditchburn was born in 1877 in Boyne Colliery, Durham, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Isaac Ditchburn and Sarah Bainbridge.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 18 Mt Pleasant, Seaham, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Sarah Ditchburn.⁴

     Robert William Ditchburn was born in 1879 in Easington, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Isaac Ditchburn and Sarah Bainbridge.¹ Robert died in 1880 in Easington, Durham, England.³

     Robert William Alexander Ditchburn was born on 12 December 1883 in Durham, England, There was no fathers name on his birth certificate, although on his marriage certificate he claimed Isaac was his father. This of course was not true, as he had been killed three years before his birth.^1,2 He was the son of Sarah Bainbridge.¹

     George Eales was described as a coal miner on the marriage certificate of his son Matthew in 1885.¹

     Robert Bainbridge was described on the marriage certificate of his daughter as a coal miner in 1864.¹

     Jane Sarah Greathead was born about 1807 in Jamaica, West Indies, Jane was born a British Subject.¹ She was the daughter of ... Greathead and Eleanor ...¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Quadrant, Westminster, London, England, she was listed as the lodger Eleanor and Jane were living together and the next household to Robert Clavering aged 40 and a hosier. I am assuming they were lodging there.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at 19 Charles Street, Chelsea, London, England, she was listed as a lodger together with who I assume to be her widowed mother. Jane is listed as a waisteret maker.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 29 Albermarle Street, Hanover Square, London, England, she was listed as a servant working as a housekeeper.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 28 Albermarle Street, Hanover Square, London, England, she was listed as a servant and working as a housekeeper in charge of chambers.⁵ Jane died on 16 June 1881 in 30 Pancras Road, Camberwell, London, England, from bronchus pneumonia for six days. John May an occupier in the same house as where she died registered her death. She is recorded as Sarah Jane and an annuitant.⁶ The will of Jane was proved on 22 May 1882 was proved at the Principal Registry by Louis Burgoyne Pillin of 14 Conduit Street, Westminster in the County of Middlesex. Surgeon dentist the sole Executor. She was described as late of 30 Paulet Road, Camberwell. Her estate was under £114 9s 6d.⁷

     ... ... married John Greatheed, son of Samuel Greatheed and Sophia White.¹ ... Died before 1841.¹

     Mary Anne Greathead was born on 13 May 1832 in Knowle, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 She was baptised on 13 May 1832 in Solihull, Warwickshire, England, her father was a carpenter living in Knowle.³ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Esther Chinn.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Coxtell Hall, West Derby, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a servant Mary was working as a ladies maid, her mother was also working at the Hall as a nurse.⁴ She married John Hugh Hawley, son of John Hawley and Elizabeth ..., on 11 April 1852 in St Mary the Virgin, West Derby, Lancashire, England, by Rev John Stewart after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Sarah Anne Hawley, John Wilson and Jane Smith. Mary Ann's father was described in the Era as a deceased builder from Birmingham. Johns father was a butler. Mary was listed as the only daughter of Mr Greathead John was a school master from Thame in Oxford. Mary Ann was from West Derby.^5,6,7,8 Mary died in 1858 in Derby, Derbyshire, England.⁹

     Alfred Hyde Greathead was born in 1889 in Bedminster, Bristol, Somerset, England.¹ He was the son of Samuel F Greathead and Elizabeth Hyde. He was baptised on 8 November 1889 in St Francis, Ashton Gate, Bedminster, Somerset, England.² Alfred died in 1891 in Bedminster, Bristol, Somerset, England.³

     Albert Walton was born on 16 October 1896.¹ He was the son of James Walton.² He married ... ... This marriage was dissolved to allow Albert in 1972 to marry Nora Greathead.³ He married Nora Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley, on 11 December 1972 in Register Office, Lancaster, Lancashire, England, by licence. They both gave their address as 5 Haydock Grove, Heynsham. Albert was a retired cabinet maker aged 75 and Nora a spinster aged 64. The ceremony was witnessed by P C McDougall and J D Hynder.^4,5 His wife Nora died on 1974 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.⁶ Albert died in 1982 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.⁷

     ... ... married Albert Walton, son of James Walton, This marriage was dissolved to allow Albert in 1972 to marry Nora Greathead.¹

     James Walton was described on his son Alberts's marriage certificate to Nora as an engineer before he died.¹ James died before 1972.¹

     James Taylor was born about 1819 A possible birth for him is on 8 November 1819 to James Taylor and Ann Dodds in Robinson Lane-Nc and Saint Georges-Nc, Sunderland, Durham and a possible baptism appears on 21 January 1821 in Darlington with parents of John and Ann.¹ He was the son of John Taylor. He married Sarah Brown, daughter of Peter Brown and Isabella Baker, on 18 December 1847 in Stanhope, Durham, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Hall (who was listed as a Parish Clerk in 1851 census) and Margaret Sanderson. James was described as 28 and a labourer and gave his address as Crawleysides. Sarah was aged 21 and from Stanhope. I think she was not 21 only 19.² It would appear that Sarah returned home to her parents at least by the 1851 census where she is recorded as single. In 1851 she married William Greathead declaring herself a spinster. However when her second child was born in 1855, seven years after the marriage to James she declared that she had been married previously. Was James declared dead then? or maybe she declared him dead. Had he committed some offence and perhaps been placed in prison or transported after their marriage? Had he disappeared, plenty of gold fever in Australia. Maybe he was "paid off" Will we ever know the truth?³

     John Taylor was was described on the marriage certificate of his son as a joiner.¹

     ... Greathead married Naomi ...¹

     Naomi ... was born about 1843 in Canterbury, Kent, England.¹ She married ... Greathead.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 she was listed as the visitor of William and Eliza Spence. William was a 74 year old retired mariner. Naomi was listed as married and an annuitant.² Naomi died in 1881 in Camberwell, London, England.³ Naomi was buried on 12 February 1881 in Camberwell Old Cemetery, Southwark, London, England, her home address was given as 66 Albany Road, Camberwell.⁴

     Edward Nevison was born about 1812 in Heston, Durham, England.^2,3 He married Elizabeth Richley, daughter of Robert Richley and Dorothy Stephenson, on 24 December 1831.^2,4 Edward was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Sunderland, Durham, England, Edward was a cabinet maker.⁵ Edward was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Shildon, Durham, England, Edward was a cabinet maker.⁶ Edward was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 30 March 1861 in Furniture Shop, Old Shildon, Durham, England, Edward was a cabinet maker employing one man an three boys.⁷ Edward was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Chapel Row, Shildon, Durham, England, Edward was describe as a carpenter employing 2 boys.⁸ Edward was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 9 Church Street, Shildon, Durham, England, Edward was a joiner living with his wife. They had one servant and the assistant Curate of Shildon Earle Augustus Langston was boarding with them.⁹ He was is described as a joiner on the marriage certificate of his son, who was also a joiner in 1887.¹ His wife Elizabeth died on 1888 in Auckland, Durham, England.^2,4,10 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 31 Town Wall, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as a boarder with Reuben and Jane Lidde and their family. Reuben was a mason. Edward was described as a retired joiner.¹¹ Edward died in 1893 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹²

     Mary Jane Place was born about 1851 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹ She married Edward Nevison, son of Edward Nevison, in 1870 in Auckland, Durham, England.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Edward Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Nevison.³ Mary died in 1882 in Auckland, Durham, England.⁴

     Eliza Thompson Nevison was born in 1872 in St Helens, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Nevison and Mary Jane Place. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Edward Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Nevison.³

     Stephen Place Nevison was born in 1878 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Nevison and Mary Jane Place. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Edward Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Nevison.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 2 Catherine Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Nevison Stephen was a scholar.⁴

     Edward William Nevison was born in 1880 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Nevison and Mary Jane Place. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Edward Street, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Nevison.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 2 Catherine Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Nevison William was a scholar.⁴

     Elizabeth Richley was born about 1809 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Richley and Dorothy Stephenson.² She married Edward Nevison on 24 December 1831.^1,2 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Nevison.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Shildon, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Nevison.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1861 in Furniture Shop, Old Shildon, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Nevison.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Chapel Row, Shildon, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Nevison.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 9 Church Street, Shildon, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Nevison.⁷ Elizabeth died in 1888 in Auckland, Durham, England.^1,2,8

     William Nevison was born in 1853 in Shildon, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Nevison and Elizabeth Richley.¹ In the census of 30 March 1861 in Furniture Shop, Old Shildon, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Nevison.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Chapel Row, Shildon, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Nevison William was a carpenter.⁴

     Jane Nevison was born about 1842 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Edward Nevison and Elizabeth Richley.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Shildon, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Nevison Jane was a scholar.² In the census of 30 March 1861 in Furniture Shop, Old Shildon, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Nevison.³