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     Jane Dobson was born about 1824 in Scorton, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Dobson.³ She married George Greathead, son of Francis Greathead and Jane Jackson, on 23 November 1847 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Whickham, Gateshead, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in East Side, Hope Street, Crook, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Kings Arms, Hope Street, Crook, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 34 Church Hill, Helmington Row, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead.⁸ Jane died on 19 October 1884 in Auckland, Durham, England.⁹ Jane was buried in St Thomas, Stanley near Crook, Durham, England, under a headstone with her sons Thomas aged 17, Henry aged 4, Thomas aged 4 and the twins Thomas and Francis who died at birth.¹⁰

     Thomas Greathead was born on 23 February 1866 in Crook, Durham, England.^2,3 He was the son of George Greathead and Jane Dobson. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Kings Arms, Hope Street, Crook, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead.⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 34 Church Hill, Helmington Row, Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead Thomas was a clerk.⁵ Thomas died on 7 March 1883 in Auckland, Durham, England, aged 17.⁶ Thomas was buried in St Thomas, Stanley near Crook, Durham, England, under a headstone with his mother and brothers Thomas aged 4, Henry aged 4 and the twins Thomas and Francis who died at birth.⁷

     Margaret Greathead was born in 1850 in West Auckland, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of John Greathead and Jane Bailes. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Gardener's Cottage, High Barnes, Chester Road, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Cedars Farm, Stockton Road, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of John Greathead she was a scholar.⁴ She married Alexander Forbes in 1870 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 31 Lees Street, Sunderland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Alexander Forbes.⁶ Margaret died in 1876 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^7,8

     George Greathead was born in 1848 in Whickham, Gateshead, Durham, England.^1,3,4,5 He was the son of George Greathead and Jane Dobson. He was baptised on 19 August 1848 in Whickham, Durham, England.⁶ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Whickham, Gateshead, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead.⁷ In the census of 7 April 1861 in East Side, Hope Street, Crook, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead George was a scholar and he lived with his parents and siblings.⁸ He married Mary Ann Moses in 1871 in Auckland, Durham, England.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Kings Arms, Hope Street, Crook, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead George was a labourer.¹⁰ George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 3 Campbell St West, Wolsingham, Weardale, Durham, England, George was a coke oven labourer (burner.)¹¹ George was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in No 2 Hedley Hope Terrace, Hedley, Durham, England, George was a coke oven labourer (burner.)¹² George was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at No 10 Wilker Hill, Lanchester, Durham, England, George was a labourer in coal mine.³ His wife Mary died on 1903 in Durham, England.¹³ He married Hannah Miller in 1908 in Durham, England.^14,15 George was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Jones Terrace, Tangley Moor, Durham, England, George was a colliery labourer living wih his new wife in their four roomed home. They had three visitors staying with them.¹⁶ His wife Hannah died on 1916 in Durham, England.¹⁷ George died on 10 November 1920 in 8 Jones Terrace, Langley Moor, Durham, England.^18,19 Administration papers were issued with a will on 27 January 1921 in Durham to his son Nathan Greathead a motor driver. His effects were valued at £241 5s 0d.¹⁹

     Mary Ann Moses was born about 1848 in Crook and Billy Row, Auckland, Durham, England.^1,4 She married George Greathead, son of George Greathead and Jane Dobson, in 1871 in Auckland, Durham, England.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 3 Campbell St West, Wolsingham, Weardale, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in No 2 Hedley Hope Terrace, Hedley, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in No 10 Wilker Hill, Lanchester, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead.⁴ Mary died in 1903 in Durham, England.⁸

     John Greathead was born on 3 July 1872 in Crook, Durham, England.^2,1 He was the son of George Greathead and Mary Ann Moses. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 3 Campbell St West, Wolsingham, Weardale, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead John was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in No 2 Hedley Hope Terrace, Hedley, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead John was a labourer at the coal mine.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in No 10 Wilker Hill, Lanchester, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead John labourer in coal mine.⁵ He married Ethel Egglestone on 13 October 1906 in Register Office, Chester le Street, Durham, England.⁶ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 40 Pine Street, Grange Villa, Chester le Street, Durham, England, John was a coke drawer living with his family in their two roomed home. Little Mary Ann was listed as Polly on the census. John and Ethel had four children, one had died before 1911.⁷ His wife Ethel Greathead died on 1915 sadly he also lost four of his children in that year.⁸ John was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 40 Pine Street, Grange Villa, Pelton, Durham, England, John was a coke drawer working for James Joicey & Co at Handen Hold Colliery living with two of his daughters.⁹ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register he was listed as living at 8 Ardhill Moor Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, England, with his son in law Frank he was described as incapacitated.¹⁰ John died in 1940 in Crewe, Cheshire, England.^11,12

     Hannah Greathead was born in 1876 in Crook, Durham, England.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of George Greathead and Mary Ann Moses. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 3 Campbell St West, Wolsingham, Weardale, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in No 2 Hedley Hope Terrace, Hedley, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in No 10 Wilker Hill, Lanchester, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Greathead.³ She married John William Gibbons in 1904 in Lanchester, Durham, England.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 8 East Street, Hamsteels, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John William Gibbons.⁸ Hannah died in 1917 in Lanchester, Durham, England.⁹

     George William Greathead was born on 22 February 1878 in 63 West Street, Crook, Durham, England, and three of their children. George was an underground miner.^3,4 He was the son of George Greathead and Mary Ann Moses. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 3 Campbell St West, Wolsingham, Weardale, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead.⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in No 2 Hedley Hope Terrace, Hedley, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead George was a scholar.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in New Pavillion Terrace, Lanchester, Durham, England, he was listed as the boarder staying with William Smith and his family. He worked as a coalminers hewer.⁷ He married Gertrude Alice Pull, daughter of John Thomas Pull and Mary Ann Cory, on 18 April 1903 in St Patricks Parish Church, Winlaton, Gateshead, Durham, England, afer the banns were read. The ceremony was witnessed by Matthew Pull and Miriam Pull. George was a miner aged 25 and Alice aged 23. Both of them gave their address as High Spen.⁸ George was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 94 Queen Street, Grange Villa, Chester le Street, Durham, England, George was a coke drawer living with his wife and children in their four roomed home. The household also contained Gertrude's brother Ernest and a boarder Joseph Sheardon.⁹ George was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 4 Stoney Lane, Beamish, Urpeth, Durham, England, George was living with his wife and children, he was a cook drawer for Jas Joicey & Co Ltd, at Cook Yard, Handon Hald Colliery, he was on strike at the time.¹⁰ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register George was listed as living at 63 West Street, Chester le Street, Durham, England, with his wife Gertrude. And presumably three of their children (still closed records.)¹¹ His wife Gertrude died on 1945 in Durham, England.^12,13 George died in 1949 in Durham, England.^14,12

     Nathan Greathead was born on 20 April 1880 in Crook, Durham, England.^2,3,4,5 He was the son of George Greathead and Mary Ann Moses. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 3 Campbell St West, Wolsingham, Weardale, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead.⁶ Nathan and James were admitted into St James's School, Clayton-le-Moors in January 1887. Their father was listed as George Greathead of 11 St James Street. The record states they were both withdrawn in September 1887.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in No 2 Hedley Hope Terrace, Hedley, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead.⁷ He married Elizabeth Ann Gleghorn, daughter of William Halliday Gleghorn and Elizabeth Hetherington, in 1901 in Durham, England.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 26 Queen Street, Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England, he was listed as the boarder of William Rowell and family. He was a stone colliery man. His wife was staying with her parents.⁹ Nathan was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 61B Street, Newtown, Birtley, Durham, England, Nathan was a coal miner hewer living with his wife and children in their three roomed home. Joseph Bullock was boarding with them. One of their five children had died before 1911.¹⁰ Nathan's brother George died 10 November 1920. He received administration on his effects on 27 January 1921. Nathan was a motor driver.¹¹ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 40 Temperence Terrace, Esh, Durham, England, he was listed as the son in law of Elizabeth Gleghorn Nathan was a motor driver for the Cooperative stores.¹² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Nathan was listed as living at 9 Pictree Cottages, Chester le Street, Durham, England, with his wife Elizabeth. Nathan was an omnibus driver.¹³ His wife Elizabeth died on 1956 in Durham, England.¹⁴ Nathan died in 1966 in Durham, England.¹⁵ Nathan was buried on 18 January 1966 in Cemetery, Chester le Street, Durham, England, in Plot G448. His wife Elizabeth was buried in the same plot 10 years earlier.^16,17

     Edward Greathead was born on 7 December 1846 in East Hetton, Coxhoe, Durham, England.^3,4,5 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.⁶ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Trimdon Colliery, Sedgefield, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead Edward was a scriminer of coal and he lived with his parents.^7,8 He married Jemima Jackson, daughter of John Jackson, on 2 January 1866 in Wingate, Easington, Durham, England, Jemima was Edward's first wife.⁹ His wife Jemima died on 1870 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹⁰ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Trimdon Colliery, Trimdon, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead Edward was a back raccer? at the pit heap.¹¹ He married Mary Owens, daughter of William Owens, on 25 September 1871 in Trimdon Parish Church, Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England, Mary was Edward's second wife.¹² Edward was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Ford Street, Wingate, Easington, Durham, England, Edward was a general labourer.¹³ Edward was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 63 Alfred Street, Westoe, South Shields, Durham, England, Edward was a coal miner - a banksman.¹⁴ Edward was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 96 Elizabeth Street, South Shields, Durham, England, Edward was a coal miner banksman.¹⁵
Edward died in 1910 in South Shields, Durham, England.¹⁶

     Mary Owens was born in 1846 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of William Owens. She married Edward Greathead, son of William Greathead and Margaret Hanley, on 25 September 1871 in Trimdon Parish Church, Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England, Mary was Edward's second wife.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Ford Street, Wingate, Easington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Greathead.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 63 Alfred Street, Westoe, South Shields, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Greathead.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 96 Elizabeth Street, South Shields, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Greathead.⁶ Her husband Edward died on 1910 in South Shields, Durham, England.⁷ Mary was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 90 Robertson Street, South Shields, Durham, England, Mary had her daughters Sarah and Hannah and grandaughters Maggie and May living with her in her two roomed home.⁸ Mary died in 1920 in South Shields, Durham, England.⁹

     Jane Greathead was born in 1871 in Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Greathead and Mary Owens. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Ford Street, Wingate, Easington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Greathead Jane was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 63 Alfred Street, Westoe, South Shields, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Greathead Jane was a domestic servant.⁴ She married Rudolph Heinrich Wilhelm Jopling, son of John Jopling and Lisette Sophie Amalie Wundsch, on 30 December 1893 in St Mark, South Shields, Durham, England, The ceremony was witnessed by Mary Lizzie Greathead and Septimus Major. These two married themselves later the following year.^5,6,7,8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 100 John Clay Street, Westoe, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Rudolph Heinrich Wilhelm Jopling.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Smith's Cottage Claypath Lane Back, South Shields, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Rudolph Heinrich Wilhelm Jopling.¹⁰

     Margaret A Greathead was born in 1873 in Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England.² She was the daughter of Edward Greathead and Mary Owens. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Ford Street, Wingate, Easington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Greathead Margaret was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 63 Alfred Street, Westoe, South Shields, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Greathead.⁴ Margaret died in 1893 in South Shields, Durham, England.⁵

     Mary Elizabeth Greathead was born in 1875 in Trimdon, Sedgefield, Durham, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Edward Greathead and Mary Owens. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Ford Street, Wingate, Easington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Greathead Mary was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 63 Alfred Street, Westoe, South Shields, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Greathead.⁵ She married Septimus Major, son of Edward Major and Mary A ..., on 22 May 1893 in St Mark, South Shields, Durham, England, It is believed that Septimus appeared onstage in music halls.^6,7,8,9 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 6 Burleigh Street, South Shields, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Septimus Major.¹⁰

     Sarah Greathead was born in 1881 in Wingate, Easington, Durham, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Edward Greathead and Mary Owens. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Ford Street, Wingate, Easington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Greathead.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 63 Alfred Street, Westoe, South Shields, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Greathead.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 96 Elizabeth Street, South Shields, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Greathead.⁶ She married Harry James Browne, son of Harry Browne, on 5 August 1901 in St Michael and All Angels, South Westoe, Durham, England, The ceremony took place after the banns had been read and was witnessed by Edward, Hannah and George Greathead. Edward signed with his mark. Both Harry and Sarah gave their address as 96 Elizabeth Street. Sarah also signed with her mark.^7,8,9 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 90 Robertson Street, South Shields, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Mary Greathead.¹⁰

     Alfred Greathead was born in 1842 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of William Greathead and Sarah Farnsworth. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, he was listed as the nephew of William Farnsworth.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Greta Bridge, Rokeby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the lodger of staying with Richard and Mary Dawson. His brother Matthew was also lodging at the house. Both were painters.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead Alfred was a painter.⁷ Alfred was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Durham Street, Elswick, Northumberland, England, Alfred was a commercial traveller.⁸ Alfred was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Lo View, Longbenton, Northumberland, England, Alfred was a commercial traveller.⁹ He married Elizabeth McNee on 27 September 1893 in St John the Baptist, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England, by Rev J W Milner. Elizabeth was described as youngest daughter of the late Thomas McNee of Crossmyloof of Glasgow.^10,11,12 Alfred was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Laburnum Villas, Longbenton, Northumberland, England, Alfred was an agent in brass sanitory wares. He was listed as married but no sign of wife.² Alfred was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 14 Burn Avenue, Forest Hall, Tynemouth, Durham, England, Alfred was a commercial traveller in the wine and spirit trade living with his sister in his four roomed home. He was listed as married but no sign of wife.¹³ His wife Elizabeth died on before 19 June 1921. In the census of 19 June 1921 in 12 Burn Avenue, Forest Hall, Longbenton, Northumberland, England, he was listed as the lodger staying in a boarding house run by Jane Mossom. He was a gardener working for a gentleman called Mr Irwin in Millar Dene, Forest Hall.¹⁴ Alfred died in 1923 in Tynemouth, Durham, England.¹⁵

     Sarah Farnsworth was baptised on 21 December 1809 in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, England.^3,4 She was the daughter of William Farnsworth and Ann Davis. She married William Greathead, son of Matthew Greathead and Ann Kilburn, on 12 September 1828 in Latimer, Buckinghamshire, England.⁵ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Market Place, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.^6,7 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁸ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.¹⁰ Her husband William died on 1880 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.^4,11 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Durham Street, Elswick, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the mother of Alfred Greathead.¹² Sarah died in 1888 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.¹³

     Ann Isabella Greathead was baptised on 15 November 1829 in Latimer, Buckinghamshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Sarah Farnsworth. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Latimer, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, she was listed as the niece of William Farnsworth William and his daughter Lucy worked as servants. Isabella his niece also lived with them.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 atChesham, Buckinghamshire, England, she was listed as the niece of William Farnsworth.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Latimer Village, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, England, she was listed as the grand daughter of William Farnsworth Isabella was an assistant in the Post Office.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 5 Durham Street, Elswick, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the sister of Alfred Greathead.⁸ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Lo View, Longbenton, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the sister of Alfred Greathead.⁹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Laburnum Villas, Longbenton, Northumberland, England, she was listed as the sister of Alfred Greathead.¹⁰ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 14 Burn Avenue, Forest Hall, Tynemouth, Durham, England, she was listed as the sister of Alfred Greathead Ann lived on her own means.¹¹ Ann died in 1915 in Tynemouth, Durham, England.¹²

     William Greathead was baptised on 12 May 1802 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^3,4 He was the son of Matthew Greathead and Ann Kilburn.³ He married Sarah Farnsworth, daughter of William Farnsworth and Ann Davis, on 12 September 1828 in Latimer, Buckinghamshire, England.⁵ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 6 June 1841 in Market Place, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, William was a painter.^6,7 William was initiated on 2 December 1841 into the Lennox Masonic Lodge No 144 (later No 123) in Richmond, Yorkshire. He passed on 3 February 1842 and raised on 3 March 1842. He was the Secretary of the Lodge from 1860-1874. His membership ceased in 1874.⁸ William was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, William was a painter.⁹ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, William was a painter and plumber.¹⁰ William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, William was a painter employing two men.¹¹ William died in 1880 in Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.^12,13

     Jane Edith Willey was born on 27 January 1883 in Weardale, Durham, England, The National Register suggests her year of birth was 1884.^2,3,4 She married George Greathead, son of George Greathead and Jane Pickering, in 1906 in Register Office, Hartlepool, Durham, England.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in North Farm, Danby Wiske, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead.⁶ In the census of 19 June 1921 in Pit Saddie, Coxhoe, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of George Greathead.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Jane was listed as living at The Forge, Bowburn, Durham, England, with her husband George. And their son James. George was a Master Blacksmith.⁸ Jane died on 31 December 1948 in The Forge, Pit Laddie, Cornsay, Bowburn, Durham, England, aged 65.^1,9,10 Jane was buried on 3 January 1949 in St Pauls Churchyard, Cassop-cum-Quarrington, Durham, England.¹¹ Jane did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 28 January 1949 in Durham to her husband George, a blacksmith. Her effects were valued at £475 15s 10d.¹⁰

     Cornelius Southern was born on 3 October 1901 in Leigh, Lancashire, England.² He married Ethel Greathead, daughter of George Greathead and Jane Edith Willey, in 1926 in Durham, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Cornelius was listed as living at 74 Saltersgill Avenue, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, with his wife Ethel. Cornelius was an omnibus and parcel van driver with one other probably their son Gordon.⁴

     Bill Simmons was the son of Andy Simmons and Flora Lawson.

     George Greathead was born in 1846 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England.^1,2 He was the son of George Greathead and Ann Stott. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Melmerby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Gammersgill, Carlton Highdale, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the grand son of John Stott.⁴ George and Robert emigrated on 4 March 1863 from Yorkshire, England, to Australia on "Golden City" at the invitation their Uncle Robert Greathead. This ship part of the Black Bull line was renamed the Golden City in 1861, she was built in 1851 and named The Challenger. The ship sailed from London on 30 November, stopping off on 10 December in Queenstown, Cork in Ireland to take on a further 237 emigrants. The Golden City arrived in Moreton Bay on 4 March 1863

Robert and Mr Gladwell were responsible for establishing the first timber mill in Maryborough (about 100km South of Bundaburg, Queensland) This became known as the Union Mill. Soon after they moved there and were pioneers in the sugar industry. Their farm was called "Penhillvate" after George's family home/village, Penhill in Yorkshire.^2,5,6 He married Anne O'Hagan, daughter of John O'Hagan and Mary Ann Gallagher, on 6 April 1869 in Maryborough Catholic Church, Maryborough, Queensland, Australia, by Father Paul Tissot a Frenchman. The ceremony was witnessed by George Ward and Mary Ann O'Hagan. Mary left her mark.

The family became pioneers of the sugar cane industry in the Woongarra district. George was one of the members of the first Barolin Divisional Board and was their chairman between 1883 - 1885. Through his interest in education he donated the land on which the original Woongarra State School was built.^2,7,8,9,10 George died on 9 September 1887 in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, Sadly he commited suicide shooting himself in the banana fields, over worry about the mill he had bought.^7,11,12,13 George was buried on 10 September 1887 in Bundaberg Cemetery, Fitzgerald Street, Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, in a private grave number P89 location C4. His wife was buried in the same grave with him in 1918. The service was held in a Wesleyan Church and the Minister was Rev Pearson. The funeral director was Timothy Buckley. His address was given as Penhillvale.^14,15,16

     Hannah Sivil was born about 1842 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Atkin Sivil and Ann West.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at Latimer Street South, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of an unknown person.³ She married James Charles Greathead, son of George Greathead and Fanny Wilkinson, on 9 November 1862 in St Bartholomew, Edgebaston, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Perry and Sarah Lewis. James was a brass founder.^4,2,5 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Brunswick Place, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of James Charles Greathead.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 19 Allcock St, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of James Charles Greathead.⁷ Hannah's husband died 15 May 1889. She received administration on 18 June 1889 in Birmingham.⁸ Hannah was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Princess Alexandra Inn, 27 Kent Street North, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Hannah was a Beerhouse keeper.⁹ Hannah was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 32 Bridge St West, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Hannah a widow worked as a beer retailer, i.e. ran a Public House.¹⁰ Hannah died on 13 July 1908 in 70 Murdock Road, Handsworth, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.^11,8 Hannah did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 29 July 1908 in Lichfield to her son James a barman. Her effects were valued at £510 19s 9d.⁸

     James Charles Greathead was born in 1838 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.³ He was the son of George Greathead and Fanny Wilkinson. In the census of 7 June 1841 in Water Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 he was listed as the son of George Greathead James was a cock founder.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Upper Tower Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of George Greathead James was a brass tap maker.⁶ He married Hannah Sivil, daughter of William Atkin Sivil and Ann West, on 9 November 1862 in St Bartholomew, Edgebaston, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Perry and Sarah Lewis. James was a brass founder.^7,8,9 James was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at Brunswick Place, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, James was a brass founder.¹⁰ James was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 19 Allcock St, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, James was a publican.¹¹ James the landlord of Great Western Inn, Allcock Street was fined 20s for selling during prohibited hours at the Birmingham Court in October 1881.¹² James died on 15 May 1889 in Princess Alexandra Inn, 27 Kent Street North, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^13,14,15 He was buried in May 1889 in Witton Cemetery, Moor Lane, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, On a funeral card the words read "In affectionate Rememberance of James Charles GREATHEAD who died May 15 1889 aged 50 years. Interred at Witton Cemetery in Family Grave" The gravestone was moved on 23 December 1964.^16,17 James did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 18 June 1889 to Hannah his widow in Birmingham on 18 June 1889. His personal estate was valued at under £260.¹⁴