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     Herbert Proven was born on 21 February 1903 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Herbert Proven and Mary Elizabeth Greathead. He was baptised on 26 March 1903 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, is parents were Henry Herbertand Mary Elizabeth Proven.² In the census of 2 April 1911 in 20 Brunt Street, Rusholme, Manchester, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Herbert Proven.³ I was sent a fantastic picture of the Proven family dated 1915-16.⁴ He married Jessie Alexander in 1929 in West Derby, Lancashire, England.⁵ Herbert sailed on 7 October 1955 from Manchester on board the ship Manchester Mariner bound for Montreal. He was listed as a Representative and gave his UK address as Ivy Cottage, Hatherton, Nantwich in Cheshire. His wife and daughter Diana followed later that month.⁶ Herbert died on 14 December 1971 in North Vancouver, british Columbia, Canada, aged 68.⁷

     William Henry Proven was born on 4 April 1905 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Henry Herbert Proven and Mary Elizabeth Greathead. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 20 Brunt Street, Rusholme, Manchester, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Herbert Proven.² I was sent a fantastic picture of the Proven family dated 1915-16.³ He married Florence M Raven in 1927 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register William was listed as living at 23 Formby Avenue, Manchester, Lancashire, England, with his wife Florence. William was a maintenance electrician.⁵ William died in 1958 in Conway, Caernarvonshire, Wales.⁶

     Ivy Mary Greathead was born on 8 February 1907 in Aston, Warwickshire, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Daniel Saunders Greathead and Alice Williams. She was baptised on 24 February 1907 in St Stephen, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, the family lived in 102 Berner's Street and her father was a jeweller.³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Daniel Saunders Greathead.⁴ There is a lovely picture of Alice and Daniel and three children. Arthur, Ivy and baby Walter, sadly baby Daniel had died in infancy. Presumably taken around 1912.⁵ She married Albert Samuel Nickless on 29 June 1929 in St Peter and St Paul, Aston, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read on 19 and 26 May and 2 June. The ceremony was witnessed by Wallace W Sillets and Frances Alice Mather. Albert was a motor mechanic.^6,7 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ivy was listed as living at 42 Rymond Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with her husband Albert. Albert was a motor mechanic living with his wife and mother Annie.⁸ Alice and three of her children, Doris, Arthur and Ivy, were together for this photograph taken in December 1963.⁵ Her husband Albert died on 1982 in Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England.⁹ Ivy died in September 1985 in Sedgemoor, Somerset, England, aged 78.¹⁰

     Albert Samuel Nickless was born on 6 December 1902 in West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England.^1,2 He married Ivy Mary Greathead, daughter of Daniel Saunders Greathead and Alice Williams, on 29 June 1929 in St Peter and St Paul, Aston, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read on 19 and 26 May and 2 June. The ceremony was witnessed by Wallace W Sillets and Frances Alice Mather. Albert was a motor mechanic.^3,4 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Albert was listed as living at 42 Rymond Road, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his wife Ivy. Albert was a motor mechanic living with his wife and mother Annie.⁵ Albert died in 1982 in Weston Super Mare, Somerset, England.⁶

     Dorothy Maud Greathead was born on 2 December 1901 in Barking, Essex, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of John James Greathead and Emily Eliza Root. She was baptised on 8 January 1902 in St Margaret, Barking, Essex, England.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 78 Beaconsfield Road, Tottenham, London, England, she was listed as the daughter of John James Greathead.⁵ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 72 Blackstock Road, Islington, London, England, she was listed as the boarder Dorothy was boarding with Robert William and Violet Annie Bookless and their children Robina and Reginald. She was a costume sales woman working for Alfred Day Tailors at 51-53 Park Street, Regents Park.⁶ She married Montague Bartholomew, son of Benjamin Bartholomew, on 24 December 1921 in Holy Trinity, Edmonton, London, England, at 1:30pm after the banns had been read on 4th, 11th and 18th December 1921. The ceremony was witnessed by Emily E Greathead and Charlotte Bartholomew. Both Montague and Emily gave their address as 116 Greyhound Road and he was a carpenter, like his father.^7,8 Dorothy died in 1987 in Thanet, Kent, England.⁹

     Montague Bartholomew was born about 1893.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Bartholomew. He married Dorothy Maud Greathead, daughter of John James Greathead and Emily Eliza Root, on 24 December 1921 in Holy Trinity, Edmonton, London, England, at 1:30pm after the banns had been read on 4th, 11th and 18th December 1921. The ceremony was witnessed by Emily E Greathead and Charlotte Bartholomew. Both Montague and Emily gave their address as 116 Greyhound Road and he was a carpenter, like his father.^2,1

     Dorothy Chie was born about 1932 in Australia.² She married Eric William Greathead, son of Ashbury Charles Greathead and Olive Mary Brougham, in 1957 in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia.¹

     Barry Norman Greathead married Helen Carmel Hanne in 1955 in Hamilton, New South Wales, Australia. Barry died on 29 March 1999 in Australia.¹

     Helen Carmel Hanne married Barry Norman Greathead in 1955 in Hamilton, New South Wales, Australia.

     Jean Marie Greethead was born in 1909 in St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.¹ She was the daughter of Stephen Henry Greethead and Elizabeth Grace Herne.¹ She married William James Sinclair in 1955. Jean died on 17 January 1992 in New South Wales, Australia, Jean is described as late of Mosman.²

     William James Sinclair married Jean Marie Greethead, daughter of Stephen Henry Greethead and Elizabeth Grace Herne, in 1955.

     ... Marshall married Elizabeth ...¹

     Elizabeth ... was born about 1822 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England.¹ She married ... Marshall.¹ Elizabeth was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 2 Court 1 House, Anson Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Elizabeth had her so and daughter in law staying with her. There is also listed an Eliza Marshall aged 9 and a scholar in the family, she is listed as a grandaughter, but I do not think it is Charles and Annie's daughter.² Elizabeth was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 8 Anson Street, Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, Elizabeth's son Charles and daughter in law are still living with her. This time there is a grandson Robert aged 12 living in the household.³

     William Gibson Greathead was born on 4 May 1906 in Lanchester, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Mary Jane Gibson. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 39 Maple Street, South Moor, Stanley, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead.² In the census of 19 June 1921 in 39 Maple Street, Stanley, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead William was a pony driver in the mines working like his father for South Moor Colliery Company.³ William died in 1971 in Wandsworth, London, England.⁴

     Mary Ann Greathead was born on 29 January 1903 in 5 Coronation Terrace, Ox Hill, Durham, England, her father was a coal miner.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Mary Jane Gibson. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 39 Maple Street, South Moor, Stanley, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Greathead Mary was at school.³ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 39 Maple Street, Stanley, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Greathead.⁴ She married Patrick Joseph Riley on 20 December 1930 in Register Office, Lanchester, Durham, England, after a certificate was issued. The ceremony was witnessed by John C Orr and Ethel Lightfoot. Patrick was a widower and colliery storeman, he was living in a Caravan, New Acres in Stanley. His father Thomas Riley had been a general labourer but was deceased. Mary lived at 8 Elm Street in Stanley. Her father Thomas Greathead was a shot firer coal miner.^5,2 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Mary was listed as living at 14 Noble Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England, Mary and her son Thomas were living with Ernest Metcalfe a single gentleman born 23 May 1902 and working as a general labourer in the steel works. It would appear that maybe Mary and Patrick had split up as Patrick appears to be living on his own at 17 Mann Street in Bootle.^6,7 Her husband Patrick died on 12 February 1944 in Stockton and Thornaby Hospital, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, as a result of primary shock following a fracture of the femur and dislocation of the shoulder due to being knocked down by a motor omnibus. An inquest was held on 15 February 1944 and the Coroner for Stockton declared the incident and accident. He was a labourer and the address given was 24 The Square.^8,2 Mary died on 14 December 1945 in 18 Noble Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England, aged 42 from cardiac failure, and acute asthma. The owner of the house where she died was E Metclfe and he registered her death. She was lsted as the wife of Patrick Riley, interestingly he had died 12 February 1944.^9,10,2 Mary was buried in Elswick Cemetery, Newcastle upon Tyne, Durham, England.⁹

     William Price married Mary Greathead on 8 August 1803 in St George in the East, Cannon Street Road, Tower Hamlets, London, England, Both William and Mary had been widowed prior to their marriage. The register reflected the marriage took place after the banns had been read and was witnessed by Thomas Scotcher and Thomas Cox.^1,2

     Mary ... married ... Greathead. Her husband ... died on before 1802.¹ She married William Price on 8 August 1803 in St George in the East, Cannon Street Road, Tower Hamlets, London, England, Both William and Mary had been widowed prior to their marriage. The register reflected the marriage took place after the banns had been read and was witnessed by Thomas Scotcher and Thomas Cox.^2,3

     ... Greathead married Mary ... ... Died before 1802.¹

     James Williams married ... ...¹ He married Jane Greathead on 10 July 1815 in St Leonards, Shoreditch High Street, Hackney, London, England, James was a widower when he married Jane, who was a spinster. The ceremony took place after the banns had been read and was witnessed by George Limmins and William France.^2,1

     Jane Greathead married James Williams on 10 July 1815 in St Leonards, Shoreditch High Street, Hackney, London, England, James was a widower when he married Jane, who was a spinster. The ceremony took place after the banns had been read and was witnessed by George Limmins and William France.^1,2

     Thomas Perkins married Mary Ann Greathead on 16 January 1808 in St Leonards, Shoreditch High Street, Hackney, London, England, Thomas and Mary were married after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by David Alexander Burguits and Elizabeth Winter.^1,2

     Mary Ann Greathead married Thomas Perkins on 16 January 1808 in St Leonards, Shoreditch High Street, Hackney, London, England, Thomas and Mary were married after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by David Alexander Burguits and Elizabeth Winter.^1,2