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     Frederick Joseph Spain was born in 1865 in Sunderland, Durham, England.^3,4 He was the son of William Spain and Eliza Atkinson. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 38 Barclay Street, Monk Wearmouth Shore, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Spain Frederick was a scholar.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 38 Barclay Street, Monk Wearmouth Shore, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Spain Frederick was a compass maker.⁶ He was a back house agent and Secretary to Trades Protection Society, Dundas Street as stated in the Sunderland trade directory for 1894 in 1890.⁷ He married Mary Jane Lamb, daughter of Matthew Lamb and Ann Grace Anderson, on 4 August 1890 in Holy Trinity, Seaton Carew, Durham, England, They were married by banns. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Lamb, Robert James Lamb and Eliza Jane Spain.⁸ Frederick was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 77 Dock Drive East, Monk Wearmouth Shore, Sunderland, Durham, England, Frederick was an Auctioneer and house agent.⁹ His wife Mary died on 1895 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹⁰ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 7 Gilbert Avenue, East Ham, London, England, he was listed as a boarder with Henry and Emma Warren. Frederick was working as a shipping clerk.¹¹ Frederick was listed on the census of 2 April 1911 in Rowton House, 55 Fieldgate Street, Whitechapel, London, England, as a resident. His son was staying with his deceased wife's sister Elizabeth Curchin and her moneylender husband John.¹² Frederick died in 1932 in Netherne Hospital, Merstham, Surrey, England.^13,14 Frederick was buried on 21 April 1932 in Netherne Hospital Chapel, Merstham, Surrey, England.¹³

     William Spain was born about 1832 in Sunderland, Durham, England.¹ He was a block and mast maker in 1856 in Folly End, Sunderland, Durham, England.² He married Eliza Atkinson in 1858 in Sunderland, Durham, England.³ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in 8 Victor Street, Monk Wearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, William was a blockmaster on Berlin ship.⁴ William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 38 Barclay Street, Monk Wearmouth Shore, Sunderland, Durham, England, William was a block and mast maker.⁵ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 38 Barclay Street, Monk Wearmouth Shore, Sunderland, Durham, England, William was a block mast maker.⁶

     Frederick Spain was born in 1891 in Sunderland, Durham, England.² He was the son of Frederick Joseph Spain and Mary Jane Lamb. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 4 Seaton Terrace, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the nephew of John Curchin Frederick was listed as having a nervous disability since birth.³ Frederick died in 1938 in Northumberland, England.⁴

     Linda Joy St Clair Burley was born on 3 March 1952 her parents were Maurice and Edna. Linda and her Mum who was listed as Edna sailed from Southampton on board Corfu on 18 September 1953 bound for Hong King. They sailed 1st class and gave their address in England as 110 Hassall Road, Sandbach in Cheshire.¹ She married John Carr in 1976 in Watford, London, England.² She married Edward Ian Cooper, son of Edward George Cooper and Kathleen Mary Hooker, on 19 October 1991 in Register Office, Woking, Surrey, England.^3,4 Linda died on 1 August 2022 in Surrey, England, aged 70 sadly from Cancer. Her body was cremated on 30 August 2022 in Easthampstead Park Crematorium, South Road, Nine Mile Ride, Easthampstead, Berkshirel, England.⁵

     Walter Hooker was born in 1869 in Boughton Malherbe, Kent, England.¹ He was the son of Josephus Hooker and Mary ...¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Tilpits Farm, Boughton Malherbe, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Josephus Hooker.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Tilpits Farm, Boughton Malherbe, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Josephus Hooker Walter was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Grafty Green, Boughton Malherbe, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Hooker.^1,4 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Blue House Farm, Lenham, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Hooker Walter was a farmer.^1,5 He married Annie Maud Thompson, daughter of John Thompson and Mary Ann Bentley, in 1908 in Faversham, Kent, England.⁶ Walter was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Park Farm, Throwley, Faversham, Kent, England, Walter was a farmer living with his wife and daughter Kathleen in their 6 roomed dwelling. They had a maid called Eliza Smith aged 23 living with them.⁷ Walter Annie and their daughters lived in Park Farm, Throwley which was leased from a local landowner, Earl Sondes.⁸ He died in 1939 in Maidstone, Kent, England, shortly before his daughter Kathleen's marriage.^9,10

     James Cooper was born on 8 December 1871 in Blue House, Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Cooper and Jane Lockyer.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Blue Houses, Milton, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper James was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stickfast, Bobbing, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper James was an agricultural labourer.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Stickfast Farm, Bobbing, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper James was employed on the farm.⁵ He married Harriett Kemsley, daughter of George Kemsley and Louisa Matilda Cook, on 25 March 1905 in St Bartholomew, Bobbing, Kent, England, The ceremony was performed after the banns had been read and was witnessed by George Kensley and Raynard John Cooper. James was listed as a farmer.^6,1 He left Amage Farm in 1926 to take the tenancy of Rushmere Farm, Throwley, Kent.¹ James was a tenant farmer at Painters Farm, Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent, then Amage Farm, Wye, Kent. He left Amage Farm in 1926 to take the tenancy of Rushmere Farm, Throwley, Kent. He retired to Bags Hill Cottages. Leaveland, Faversham, Kent, in 1946. He was 76. At this time the cottage, one of two, had no services connected. Cooking was performed on a range or by paraffin, lighting was by paraffin or candles and water was drawn from a well. James was bed ridden for many years after he retired with a serious heart problem. James and Harriett later moved to Barrow Hill Cottages, Ashford, Kent where they spent the rest of their lives.¹ He retired to Bags Hill Cottages. Leaveland, Faversham, Kent, in 1946. He was 76 at this time. At this time the cottage, one of two, had no sevices connected. Cooking was done on a range or by paraffin, lighting was by paraffin or candles and water was drawn from a well. James was bed ridden for many years after he retired with a serious heart problem.¹
James died in 1956 in Barrow Hill Cottages, Ashford, Kent, England.¹

     William Joyce Hutchinson was born in 1825 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England. He was the son of Thomas Hutchinson. He married Ellen Hart, daughter of Joseph Hart and ... Rowe, on 7 August 1850 in St THomas, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.^3,4 He was a seaman in the merchant service, he later became a journeyman joiner and he ended his days being a ships pilot. William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Smithfield, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, William is described as a seaman living with his family.⁵ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 11 Brougham Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, William was described as a ships pilot living with his wife two sons, daughter and grandson Henry Lamb.⁶ William died before 1901.⁷

     Emma Hutchinson was born in 1855 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England. She was the daughter of William Joyce Hutchinson and Ellen Hart. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Smithfield, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Joyce Hutchinson.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Greatham, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the servant of Henry Tristram the Vicar of Greatham and his family. She worked was a domestic kitchen maid.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 25 Tower Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the sister in law of Henry Lamb.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Raglan Terrace, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Ellen Hutchinson.⁴ Emma was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 43 St Cuthbert's Road, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, Emma was a boarding house keeper with 5 rooms. She had one boarder living with her at the time of the census, George Sleaton an engine fitter.⁵ Emma died in 1937 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.⁶

     James Black was a process worker in 1986.

     Harriett Kemsley was born on 20 February 1888 in Chapman's Cottages, Lower Halstow, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of George Kemsley and Louisa Matilda Cook.¹ The 1891 census has Harriett, aged 3, living with her parents, at Chapmans Cottages, Lower Halstow, Kent. The 1901 census has Harriett, aged 13, living with her parents, at Parsonage Farm Cottage, Bobbing, Kent. In the census of 5 April 1891 in Chapman's Cottages, Lower Halstow, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Kemsley.³ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Parsonage Farm, Parsonage Lane, Bobbing, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of George Kemsley.⁴ She married James Cooper, son of Edward Cooper and Jane Lockyer, on 25 March 1905 in St Bartholomew, Bobbing, Kent, England, The ceremony was performed after the banns had been read and was witnessed by George Kensley and Raynard John Cooper. James was listed as a farmer.^5,1 James was a tenant farmer at Painters Farm, Painters Forstal, Faversham, Kent, then Amage Farm, Wye, Kent. He left Amage Farm in 1926 to take the tenancy of Rushmere Farm, Throwley, Kent. He retired to Bags Hill Cottages. Leaveland, Faversham, Kent, in 1946. He was 76. At this time the cottage, one of two, had no services connected. Cooking was performed on a range or by paraffin, lighting was by paraffin or candles and water was drawn from a well. James was bed ridden for many years after he retired with a serious heart problem. James and Harriett later moved to Barrow Hill Cottages, Ashford, Kent where they spent the rest of their lives.¹ Her husband James died on 1956 in Barrow Hill Cottages, Ashford, Kent, England.¹ Harriett died in 1960 in Hothfield Hospital, Ashford, Kent, England.¹

     John Thompson was born in 1853 in Grantham, Lincolnshire, England.^1,2 He married Mary Ann Bentley, daughter of David Bentley and Ann Till, in 1874 in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England.³ When little Annie was born the family lived at Bow Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire and John was listed as a painter.⁴ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Abbey Road, Great Heywood, Staffordshire, England, John was a painter journeyman living with his wife who was a dressmaker and their children and his father in law.⁵ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in The Warns Nest, Colwich, Staffordshire, England, John was a plumber painter.⁶ John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in Coley Lane, Colwich, Staffordshire, England, John was described as a house painter and plumber.⁷ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Coley Lane, Little Haywood, Staffordshire, England, John was a house painter living with his wife and children in their five roomed home.⁸ John died on 5 June 1914 in Stafford, Staffordshire, England.^9,10 John Thompson, his wife Mary Ann and their children, Lucy Helen, Archibald Harrington and Robert Harry were all buried in the same grave number 438 in St Michael and All Angels, Little Haywood, Staffordshire, England, The stone reads Peace Perfect Peace.⁹

     Mary Ann Bentley was born in 1851 in Rugeley, Staffordshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of David Bentley and Ann Till.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Horse Fair, Rugeley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of David Bentley.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Kingstone, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of David Bentley Mary was a scholar.⁴ She married John Thompson in 1874 in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England.⁵ When little Annie was born the family lived at Bow Street, Rugeley, Staffordshire and John was listed as a painter.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Abbey Road, Great Heywood, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Thompson Mary worked as a dressmaker.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in The Warns Nest, Colwich, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Thompson.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Coley Lane, Colwich, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Thompson.⁹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Coley Lane, Little Haywood, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of John Thompson.¹⁰ Her husband John died on 5 June 1914 in Stafford, Staffordshire, England.^11,12 Mary died on 11 December 1927 in Stafford, Staffordshire, England.^11,13 John Thompson, his wife Mary Ann and their children, Lucy Helen, Archibald Harrington and Robert Harry were all buried in the same grave number 438 in St Michael and All Angels, Little Haywood, Staffordshire, England, The stone reads Peace Perfect Peace.¹¹

     William Hawley was born about 1849 in Wolviston, Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of William Hawley and Elizabeth Grindler.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Main Street, Monk Heselden, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Hawley.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in Hutton Henry, Wingate, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Hawley William was a scholar.³

     Esther Gough was the daughter of Charles Gough and Eliza Packenham. She married ... Tollis.¹

     Walter George Ellwood was born in 1874 in Staffield, Lancashire, England.^1,2 He was the son of William Ellwood and Hannah ...¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Scarrowmanwick, Staffield, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the son of William Ellwood.³

     Margery Douglas Adams was born on 18 October 1886 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of Alexander Annan Adams and Margaret Lamb. A photograph was taken of the three rather cheeky Adams children by Lenz at the West End Studios in West Hartlepool. It was probably taken around 1888. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Mitchell Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Alexander Annan Adams.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in Ingleside, St Chads Road, Romford, Essex, England, she was listed as the daughter of Alexander Annan Adams.³

     Norman Anderson Adams was born on 19 January 1885 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Alexander Annan Adams and Margaret Lamb. A photograph was taken of the three rather cheeky Adams children by Lenz at the West End Studios in West Hartlepool. It was probably taken around 1888. In the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Mitchell Street, Stranton, West Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Alexander Annan Adams Norman was a scholar.² In the census of 31 March 1901 in Ingleside, St Chads Road, Romford, Essex, England, he was listed as the son of Alexander Annan Adams Norman was a clerical management clerk.³ He married Ethel Rhoda Purdon in 1905 in Romford, Essex, England.⁴ Norman was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Naynor, 226 Coombe Lane, Wimbledon, Surrey, England, Norman was listed as a secretary to financial living with his wife and two sons in their seven roomed home. They had a servant called Lizzie Clark aged 19.⁵ Norman died in 1966 in Surrey, England.⁶

     Alfred Greathead was born on 30 September 1901 in Easington, Durham, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 19 West Row, Hesleden, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead Alfred was at school.⁴ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 18 West Row, Monk Hesleden, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Catherine Greathead Alfred was a coal miner driver at Black Halls Colliery but out of work.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Alfred Greathead was listed as living at 11 Gray Street, Easington, Durham, England, with his mother Alfred was a coal miner.³ He was a coalminer, a datal worker. He died of carsinoma of the lung on 23 July 1952 in 27 Kipling Avenue, Blackhall Colliery, Monk Heselden, Durham, England, aged 50.^6,7 The will of Alfred was proved on 2 December 1952 to his sister Mildred in Durham. His effects were valued at £1322 3s 3d.⁷

     Edward Greathead was born on 10 February 1900 in Castle Eden Colliery, Castle Eden, Easington, Durham, England.^1,2,3,4 He was the son of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Gray Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 19 West Row, Hesleden, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead Edward was at school.⁶ He was a coalminer in 1920.⁷ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 18 West Row, Monk Hesleden, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Catherine Greathead Edward was a coal miner driver at Black Halls Collierybut out of work.⁸ Edward served with the Durham Home Guard, 12th Battalion in WW2 he signed up on 5 July 1940 until 3 October 1940 when he was discharged after 65 days. he was living in 10a Grey Street, Hesleden with his Mum.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Edward Greathead was listed as living at 11 Gray Street, Easington, Durham, England, with his mother Edward was a coal miner.⁴ Her mother Catherine died on 25 November 1940 aged 69.^9,10 Edward received Administration on her effects in Llandudno on 4 April 1941. He was a miner.¹⁰ He died on 17 September 1942 in Hartlepool Hospital, Hartlepool, Durham, England, aged 42 His usual address was 11 Gray Street, Hesleden, Durham.¹⁰ Edward did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 9 August 1944 to his brothers William and George, in Llandudno. They were both miners. His effects were valued at £584 12s 9d.¹⁰

     Mildred Greathead was born on 19 September 1903 in Easington, Durham, England.^1,2,3,4 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 19 West Row, Hesleden, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead Mildred was at school.⁵ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 18 West Row, Monk Hesleden, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Catherine Greathead.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Mildred Greathead was listed as living at 11 Gray Street, Easington, Durham, England, with her mother.⁴ She married Patrick J O'Loughlin in 1942 in Durham, England.^7,8 Her husband Patrick died on 1952 in Durham, England.⁹ Her brother Alfred died on 23 July 1952 aged 50.^10,11 She received Administration on her brother Alfred's effects in Durham on 2 December 1952.¹¹ Mildred died in 1971 in Hartlepool, Durham, England.¹²

     Nora Greathead was born on 8 April 1908 in Easington, Durham, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley. In the census of 2 April 1911 in 19 West Row, Hesleden, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.⁴ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 18 West Row, Monk Hesleden, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Catherine Greathead.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Nora was listed as living at 14 Sunnybank, Keighley, Yorkshire, England, She was a general maid servant to Edmund and Edith Harrison. Edmund was a worsted textile manufacturer.⁶ She married Albert Walton, son of James Walton, 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.^7,8 Nora died in 1974 in Lancaster, Lancashire, England.⁹

     Ethel Greathead was born on 17 June 1895 in Front Street, Wingate, Easington, Durham, England.^1,2 She was baptised in 1895 in Easington, Durham, England.³ She was the daughter of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Gray Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 19 West Row, Hesleden, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead Ethel was a general servant.⁵ She married Noah Newell, son of Henry Newell, on 13 October 1917 in St John, Monk Heselden, Durham, England, The marriage was witnessed by William Greathead, Ethel's brother and Eva Mary Christopher. Ethel lived in Gray Street, Heselden, while Noah lived in Alexander Terrace, Wheatley Hill.^6,3 Her husband Noah died on 1924 in Easington, Durham, England.⁷ She married Thomas Grainger in 1928 in Easington, Durham, England.⁸ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ethel was listed as living at 27 Wilkinson Street, Easington, Durham, England, with her husband Thomas. Thomas was incapacitated.⁹ Ethel died in 1961 in Durham, England.¹⁰

     Noah Newell was born in 1892 in Auckland, Durham, England.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Newell. He married Ethel Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley, on 13 October 1917 in St John, Monk Heselden, Durham, England, The marriage was witnessed by William Greathead, Ethel's brother and Eva Mary Christopher. Ethel lived in Gray Street, Heselden, while Noah lived in Alexander Terrace, Wheatley Hill.^3,4 Noah died in 1924 in Easington, Durham, England.⁵

     Mary Newell was born in 1918 in Easington, Durham, England.² She was the daughter of Noah Newell and Ethel Greathead.

     Patrick J O'Loughlin was born about 1902.¹ He married Mildred Greathead, daughter of William Greathead and Catherine Hawley, in 1942 in Durham, England.^2,3 Patrick died in 1952 in Durham, England.⁴