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     Eva Mildred Baker was born on 21 March 1906 in Wangford, Suffolk, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Daniel Baker and Rosa Banthorpe.¹ There is a wonderful photograph of Rosa and her children.⁴ She married Charles Sharman.¹ Eva died in February 1999 in Diss, Norfolk, England, aged 92.^1,5

     Charles Sharman was born about 1909 in Suffolk, England.¹ He married Eva Mildred Baker, daughter of Daniel Baker and Rosa Banthorpe.¹

     William Greathead was born in 1893 in Albany Terrace, Grangetown, Sunderland, Durham, England.^2,3 He was the son of William Greathead and Elizabeth Mary Parker. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Albury Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 24 Spelter Works Road, New Hendon, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Mary Greathead he was an apprentice paper maker.⁵ William signed up for the duration of the war on 30 November 1914. He was 21 years 8 months old and working as a paper maker. He gave his address as 24 Spelter Road, Grangetown, Sunderland. His chest measurement was recorded as 35 inches and his height as 5 foot 7 inches. He received the 1914-15 star and Victory medal. He was demobbed on 14 February 1919 from the Royal Garrison Regiment.⁶ William was badly wounded in WW1. He decided not to join the Durham infantry with his football mates but as loved big engines he joined Royal Garrison Artillary. All his mates were killed within 48 hours of each other in one battle. William received a bullet from a sniper in his cheek which passed through his mouth. Medics poured iodine all over wound to disinfect the area, this nearly choking him. It was rather crude but very effective.

Later he played semi proffessional football.¹
In the census of 19 June 1921 in 24 Spelter Works Road, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Mary Greathead Elizabeth was living with five of her children.⁷ He played football for Grangetown and then as an amateur in the Football League for Durham City, his first amateur match was on 25 March 1922 at home to Rochdale.⁸ He married Mary Ellen Goddard in 1927 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁹ He was a papermill worker. William died on 9 January 1964 in General Hospital, Ryhope, Durham, England, His usual address was 48 St Aidens Avenue, Sunderland.^10,11 The will of William was proved on 28 February 1965 at Durham to Mary his widow. His effects were valued at £3250.¹¹

     William Greathead was born in 1857 in Ryhope Lane, Ryhope, Sunderland, Durham, England.^2,3,4 He was the son of John Greathead and Jane Bailes. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Cedars Farm, Stockton Road, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead he was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 26 Ryhope Street, Ryhope, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as a boarder of the Downing family.⁶ He married Elizabeth Mary Parker, daughter of Charley Henry Parker, on 20 November 1888 in Register Office, Sunderland, Durham, England, The ceremony was witnessed by James Christie. William gave his age as 28 and his address as seagoing donkey engineer living at 18 Bedford Street Sunderland. Elizabeth was 23 and living at 23 William Street, Sunderland and signed the register with an X.^2,7 William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 15 Albany Terrace, Ryhope, Sunderland, Durham, England, William was a stoker.⁸ William was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Albury Terrace, Sunderland, Durham, England, William was a sea going donkey engineer.⁹ William died in 1909 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^2,10

     John Poole was born about 1845 in Thirsk, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of John Poole and Elizabeth ... In the census of 30 March 1851 at Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Poole.² He married Margaret Graham Greathead, daughter of George Robert R Graham and Sarah Greathead, on 15 August 1877 in Holy Trinity, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, the marriage certificate states in the margin that Margaret was illegitimate.³ John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 59 Ewbank Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, John was a joiner, living with his wife and daughter. Jannet Wilherd an unmarried lady of aged 46 was boarding with them.⁴ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 59 Ewbank Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, John was described as a joiner and builder.⁵ John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 59 Ewbank Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, John was described as a joiner, builder and undertaker. Staying wih him was Phoebe Cruddas aged 70, William Herron an ironworker aged 46 and his niece Sarah Harrison aged 8 and nephew Robert Harrison aged 6.⁶

     Margaret Graham Greathead was born in 1854 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of George Robert R Graham and Sarah Greathead. In the census of 7 April 1861 in 7 Skinner Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert R Graham she was a scholar.² In the census of 2 April 1871 in 7 Skinner Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Robert R Graham.³ She married John Poole, son of John Poole and Elizabeth ..., on 15 August 1877 in Holy Trinity, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, the marriage certificate states in the margin that Margaret was illegitimate.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 59 Ewbank Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Poole.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 59 Ewbank Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Poole.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 59 Ewbank Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Poole.⁷

     John Poole was born about 1820 in Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England.² He married Elizabeth ... John was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England, John was a Master carpenter employing one man.³

     William Greathead was born in 1843 in Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Greathead and Margaret Hanley. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Bank Top, Hipswell, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead William was a scholar.³ He married Catherine Hilton, daughter of Thomas Hilton, on 27 February 1860 in Parish Church of Trimdon, Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England, The ceremony was performed after banns had been read and was witnessed by John Burrell and Margaret Curry. Both Catherine and William signed with their mark X and gave their address as Trimdon Colliery.^4,5 William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Trimdon Colliery, Trimdon, Darlington, Durham, England, William was an operator in the mines.^1,6 William died in 1861 in Easington, Durham, England.⁷

     Catherine Hilton was born about 1841 in Wigan, Lancashire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Hilton. She married William Greathead, son of William Greathead and Margaret Hanley, on 27 February 1860 in Parish Church of Trimdon, Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England, The ceremony was performed after banns had been read and was witnessed by John Burrell and Margaret Curry. Both Catherine and William signed with their mark X and gave their address as Trimdon Colliery.^3,4 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Trimdon Colliery, Trimdon, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead William was an operator in the mines.^2,5 Her husband William died on 1861 in Easington, Durham, England.⁶ She married William Smith in 1864 in Durham, England.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 104 Athol Street, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Smith.⁸

     Thomas Hilton was a pitman.

     Arthur Edward Gubbins was born in 1900 in London, England, in West Ham or 1906 in Pancras.¹ He married Lilian Mabel Greated, daughter of Albert French Greated and Isabel Rose Mulcare, in 1924 in Woolwich, London, England.²

     Henry Herbert Proven was born on 22 December 1870 in West Derby, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of David Proven and Sarah Ann Glover. In the census of 2 April 1871 in M2 M Y Court, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of David Proven.² He married Annie Elizabeth Foster on 10 September 1895 in Guisborough, Yorkshire, England, after a certificate had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by J T Foster and F M Foster. Henry was a clerk in a factory, his father (erroneously in my belief) was listed as John Proven a deceased ships steward. I think his father was David Proven. Annie's father was John Foster a boiler smith. Henry stated he lived in 16 South Street, Accrington Road in Burnley and Annie lived in 68 Westgate in Guiisborough.³ His wife Annie died on 1900 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.⁴ Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 41 Garbutt Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, This was a furniture store and he was a dealer living with his two children and a servant.⁵ He married Mary Elizabeth Greathead, daughter of John Greathead and Jane Ann Hogg, on 13 January 1902 in Weslyan Chapel, Mill Lane, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, this was Henry's second marriage. The wedding took place after a certificate was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by J W Hind and F J Anniss Henry was a furniture dealer and his father David Proven deceased but had worked as a foreman ship carpenter. Henry gave his address as 41 Garbutt Street, Stockton on Tees. Mary gave her address as 36 Garbutt street, Stockton on Tees and her father John was a railway plate layer.^6,7 In the Edinburgh Gazette of 7 February 1908 Henry Herbert Proven was listed as living at 1 Victoria Terrace, Stockton on Tees in the County of Durham as being a second hand dealer.⁸ Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 20 Brunt Street, Rusholme, Manchester, Lancashire, England, Henry was a traveller in sewing machines living with his wife and children. His wife Mary was a dressmaker.⁹ I was sent a fantastic picture of the Proven family dated 1915-16.¹⁰ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Henry was listed as living at 1 Granville Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, with his wife Mary. Henry was an upholsterer living with his wife.¹¹ Henry died in 1952 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.¹²

     Mary Elizabeth Greathead was born on 7 February 1874 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of John Greathead and Jane Ann Hogg. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 10 Alberta Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Jane Ann Hogg Mary was a scholar.² In the census of 5 April 1891 in 2 Florence Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 56 Garbutt Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead Mary was a dressmaker.⁴ She married Henry Herbert Proven, son of David Proven and Sarah Ann Glover, on 13 January 1902 in Weslyan Chapel, Mill Lane, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, this was Henry's second marriage. The wedding took place after a certificate was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by J W Hind and F J Anniss Henry was a furniture dealer and his father David Proven deceased but had worked as a foreman ship carpenter. Henry gave his address as 41 Garbutt Street, Stockton on Tees. Mary gave her address as 36 Garbutt street, Stockton on Tees and her father John was a railway plate layer.^5,6 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 20 Brunt Street, Rusholme, Manchester, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry Herbert Proven.⁷ I was sent a fantastic picture of the Proven family dated 1915-16.⁸ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Mary was listed as living at 1 Granville Street, Manchester, Lancashire, England, with her husband Henry. Henry was an upholsterer living with his wife.⁹ Her husband Henry died on 1952 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.¹⁰ Mary died in 1952 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.¹¹

     David Proven was born about 1825 in Scotland.² He married Sarah Ann Glover on 2 October 1851 in St Nicholas, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, after the banns have been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Richard Addison and Hannah Banningham. David was a hipwright and his father John was a rope maker. Sarah's father James Glover was also a rope maker. Both David and Sarah gave Blundell Close as their address.³ His wife Sarah died on 1871 in West Derby, Lancashire, England.⁴ David was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in M2 M Y Court, Toxteth Park, Lancashire, England, David was a shipwright living with his two sons. Little Henry was only four month old.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in West Derby Union Workhouse, West Derby, Lancashire, England, he was listed as an inmate of.⁶ David died in 1894 in West Derby, Lancashire, England.^1,7