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     Martha Greathead was born in 1862 in Stokesley, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Robert Greathead and Ann Roach. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Stammergate, Ripon, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Robert Greathead Martha was a scholar.⁴ She married Job Nicholson, son of William Nicholson and Elizabeth Holiday, in 1881 in Ripon, Yorkshire, England.^5,6 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 73 Stammergate, Ripon, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Robert Greathead Martha was a domestic servant.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 13 Dobing Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Nicholson.⁸ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 7 Derby Street, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Job Nicholson.⁹ Martha died in 1906 in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, England.¹⁰

     Francis Greathead was born on 6 May 1809 in Marske, Yorkshire, England.³ He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Ruth Whitelock. He was baptised on 27 May 1809 in Marske, Yorkshire, England.^2,4,5,6 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Need House, Marske, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Thomas Greathead.⁷ Francis was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Marske, Yorkshire, England, Francis was a farmer of 478 acres employing eight labourers.⁸ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Heighington, Durham, England, he was listed as the lodger with John Carter a stone mason and his wife. Also lodging was Dinah Hudson a 69 year old widow who was born in Hessey, Yorkshire. Francis is described as a retired farmer.⁹ Francis was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Cockerton, Darlington, Durham, England, Francis was a retired farmer.¹⁰ Francis died on 2 April 1880 in Leyburn, Yorkshire, England, aged 70.^11,3 He was interred in Bellerby, Yorkshire, England, the gravestone at St Edmund in Marske read: In memory of Ruth w/o Thomas Greathead of Marske who d 24 Nov 1847 aged 77 yrs. Thomas Greathead d. 19 Oct 1850 aged 82 yrs. Francis their son b 6 May 1809 interred at Bellerby 2 Apr 1880 aged 72 yrs. Ruth their dau d. 24 Nov 1885 aged 81 yrs.^3,12,13

     Annie White was born about 1818 in Marrick, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 She married Francis Greathead, son of Francis Greathead and Sarah Thornton, in 1854 in Leyburn, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.⁴ Her husband Francis died on 22 November 1855 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England, aged 61.^5,6,7 Annie was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Ann was a landed proprietor and lived with her son Francis.⁸ Annie was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at Bargate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Annie was enumerated as an Excise Officer's widow.⁹ Annie was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Annie was an annuitant.¹⁰ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the mother of Francis Joseph Greathead Ann was living on her own means.¹¹ Annie died on 30 June 1894 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^12,13 The will of Annie was proved on 24 October 1894 to her son Francis a solicitor in York. Her effects were valued at £251 1s 0d.¹³

     Francis Joseph Greathead was born in 1855 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^2,3 He was the son of Francis Greathead and Annie White. He was baptised on 12 November 1855 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England, his father was an Excise Man.^4,5 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Annie Greathead Francis was a scholar and lived with his widowed Mum.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Bargate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Annie Greathead Francis was a scholar.⁷ In the Queens Bench on 4 June 1874 Francis who was living in Deddington in Oxford became bound to serve under Articles of Clerkship for five years to William Kinch, a practicing Attorney in the County of Oxford. His mother Ann on 25 September 1874 took on the oath with her son, Francis who was still a minor.⁸ He married Elizabeth Eleanor Bennett, daughter of Elias Bennett, on 23 July 1879 in St Jude's, Brixton Street, Lambeth, London, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by William Adons and Louise Fulwell. Francis was described as a solicitor's articled clerk living at 201 Raitor Road while Elizabeth came from Deddington in Oxfordshire.^9,10 In January 1880 it was reported in the Jackson's Oxford Journal that Francis who was for many years a clerk in the offices of William Kinch, of this town, had successfully passed his final examination, and been duly admitted a Solicitor in the Supreme Court of Judicature. He commenced his practice in Richmond, Yorkshire.^11,8 On 8 December 1880 three men were charged with assaulting Francis. The previous Tuesday Francis had been at Richmond Moor Fair and was returning home on horseback between six and seven o'clock in the evening by way of Marske. He was struck on the side of his head with a nobbed stick and knocking hito the ground. He was struck again several times and pelted with stones. An innkeeper from Reeth arrived just in time and assisted him back on his horse. Upon arrival in Reeth he visited the doctor. The bench fines each of the me £4 with costs.¹² In the census of 3 April 1881 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Annie Greathead Francis was a solicitor.¹³ Francis was appointed Clerk to the Reeth Board of Guardians and to the Rural Sanitary Authority Committee in April 1884.¹⁴ Francis was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Francis was a solicitor.¹⁵ On 13 January 1894 Francis, a Swaledale solicitor appeared at the Richmond County Petty Sessions before Mr C G Tate and Captain Smithson. He was summoned to show cause why he should not contribute to the maintenance of an illigitimate child seven years old, and the daughter of Mrs Helena Thompson, a young widow. An order for 4s per week was made.¹⁶ Her mother Annie died on 30 June 1894.^17,18 He received probate on his mothers estate in York on 24 October 1894. Her personal effects were valued at £251 1s 0d.¹⁸ Francis died on 29 November 1894 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, In the Leeds Mercury of 8 December Francis was described as Clerk to the Board of Guardians, the Marrisk School Board, Superintendant Registrar and Conservative Agent. He leaves a widow and small family.^19,20

     Elizabeth Eleanor Bennett was born on 18 October 1861 in Deddington, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Elias Bennett. She married Francis Joseph Greathead, son of Francis Greathead and Annie White, on 23 July 1879 in St Jude's, Brixton Street, Lambeth, London, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by William Adons and Louise Fulwell. Francis was described as a solicitor's articled clerk living at 201 Raitor Road while Elizabeth came from Deddington in Oxfordshire.^5,6 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter in law of Annie Greathead.⁷ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Francis Joseph Greathead.⁸ Her husband Francis died on 29 November 1894 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, In the Leeds Mercury of 8 December Francis was described as Clerk to the Board of Guardians, the Marrisk School Board, Superintendant Registrar and Conservative Agent. He leaves a widow and small family.^9,10 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Langhorn House, Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the visitor of Mary Anglea Barker. Elizabeth was a widow and employed as a solicitors clerk.¹¹
Elizabeth was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Elizabeth was the Clerk to Board of Guardians and rural district living in her six roomed home.¹² Elizabeth was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, Elizabeth was the Clerk to the Guardian of Reeth Union and worked in Reeth Board Room.¹³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Elizabeth was listed as living at Edgemont, Reeth, Yorkshire, England, with her daughter Ann.¹⁴ Elizabeth died on 31 March 1945 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, aged 83.^15,16 Elizabeth did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 17 May 1945 to her daughter Annie in Llandudno. Her effects were valued at £492 2s 2d.¹⁶

     Ann Elizabeth Greathead was born on 14 October 1879 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England.^2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Francis Joseph Greathead and Elizabeth Eleanor Bennett. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the grandaughter of Annie Greathead.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Joseph Greathead Anne was a scholar.⁷ In the census of 19 June 1921 in Spofforth Hill, Wetherby, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as a Governess Annie was a Teacher and Governess in a private school where she lived with Marianne Broadbent and her three sisters.⁸ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ann Elizabeth Greathead was listed as living at Edgemont, Reeth, Yorkshire, England, with her mother.⁹ Her mother Elizabeth died on 31 March 1945 aged 83.^10,11 Annie received Administration on her mothers effects on 17 May 1945 in Llandudno.¹¹ Ann died on 20 April 1967 in The Cottage, Reeth, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, aged 87.^12,11 Ann did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 26 October 1967 in Newcastle upon Tyne to Annette Wanda Evison, who was unmarried at the time. Ann's effects were valued at £9,524.¹¹

     William Greathead was born about 1825 in Whorlton, Durham, England.² He was the son of John Greathead and Mary Johnson. He was baptised on 25 December 1825 in Whorlton, Durham, England.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Kella Lanes, Nice Cabey, Kelloe, Easington, Durham, England, he was listed as the boarder of Thomas and Jane Scrifield. He was a coal miner.⁴ He married Anne Bilton, daughter of George Bilton and Mary ..., on 28 November 1863 in St Mary, Wycliffe, Durham, England.^5,6 William was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 14 Wales Street, Holy Trinity, Darlington, Durham, England, William was a carter.⁷ William died on 2 June 1875 in Darlington, Durham, England.^8,2,9

     Anne Bilton was born about 1831 in Wycliffe, Durham, England.² She was the daughter of George Bilton and Mary ...² She married William Greathead, son of John Greathead and Mary Johnson, on 28 November 1863 in St Mary, Wycliffe, Durham, England.^3,4 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 14 Wales Street, Holy Trinity, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.⁵ Her husband William died on 2 June 1875 in Darlington, Durham, England.^6,2,7 Anne was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 21 Sun Street, Darlington, Durham, England, Anne was listed as a nurse (Sub Med.)⁸ Anne was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 20 Lambton Street, Darlington, Durham, England.⁹ Anne died in 1896 in Darlington, Durham, England.¹⁰

     Frances Mary Greathead was born in 1866 in Darlington, Durham, England.² She was the daughter of William Greathead and Anne Bilton. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 14 Wales Street, Holy Trinity, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Greathead.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 21 Sun Street, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Anne Bilton Frances was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 20 Lambton Street, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Anne Greathead Frances was a dressmaker.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 7 Park Street, Stockley, Durham, England, she was listed as the servant and housekeeper to Joseph Weatherall.⁶ She married Henry Cahill in 1908 in Darlington, Durham, England, Henry was younger than Frances and on various census he gave different dates as well as different places of birth. However earlier census returns completed by his parents gave his place of birth as Skeeby in Yorkshire.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 6 Upper John Street, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry Cahill.⁸ Her husband Henry died on 1940 in Darlington, Durham, England.⁹ Frances died in 1947 in Darlington, Durham, England.¹⁰

     John Greathead was born on 5 January 1850 in Byers Green, Auckland, Durham, England.⁴ He was the son of Robert Greathead and Elizabeth Blades. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Bridge End, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the grandson of Ann Fletcher.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 60 Top Bank, Byers Green, Durham, England, he was listed as the visitor of Cuthbert a furnace man in the coal mine and Ann Snaith his wife.⁶ In the census of 2 April 1871 he was listed as the boarder living with William Coverdale a coalminer, his wife and family.⁷ He married Sarah Ann W Stonebanks, daughter of John Stonebanks, on 22 April 1872 in St Anne's, Auckland, Durham, England.^8,9 John was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 26 Low Thistelflat, North Bedburn, Durham, England, John was a coal miner.¹⁰ John was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in 28 Blue Row, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, John was a hawker and miner.¹¹ His wife Sarah died on 1895 in Auckland, Durham, England.¹² He married Mary Suckling on 19 October 1896 in St Anne's, Auckland, Durham, England, Mary was John's second wife.¹³ John was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 1 Newcombs Yard, Willington, Durham, England, John was a coke drawer.¹⁴ His wife Mary died on 1903 in Durham, England.¹⁵ He married Barbara Smith in 1904 in Auckland, Durham, England.^16,17 John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 5 Wetherells Yard, Chapel Street, Willington Court, Willington, Durham, England, John was a cinder coke drawer living with his wife and son in their two room home. The household also included his nephew John Smith and a boarder.¹⁸ John was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 1 Hunwick Lane, Hunwick, Durham, England, John was a retired cokeman who used to work for Pease & Partners.¹⁹ John died in 1927 in Williington, Durham, England.^2,20 John was buried in St Stephen's Cemetery, Willington, Durham, England, No date on gravestone.²

     Sarah Ann W Stonebanks was born about 1850 in Crook, Durham, England.^4,5 She was the daughter of John Stonebanks.⁶ She married John Greathead, son of Robert Greathead and Elizabeth Blades, on 22 April 1872 in St Anne's, Auckland, Durham, England.^7,3 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 26 Low Thistelflat, North Bedburn, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁸ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 28 Blue Row, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of John Greathead.⁹ Sarah died in 1895 in Auckland, Durham, England.¹⁰ Sarah was buried in St Stephen's Cemetery, Willington, Durham, England.¹¹

     Thomas Greathead was born in 1877 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.³ He was the son of John Greathead and Sarah Ann W Stonebanks. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 26 Low Thistelflat, North Bedburn, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 28 Blue Row, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Thomas was a scholar.⁵ He married Kate Von Kaufmann, daughter of Francis Adams and Clarissa Hinds, on 10 November 1900 in Register Office, Darlington, Durham, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Isaac McClurg and Arthur Hinchley. Thomas was a coal miner like his father John Greathead. He gave his address as 1 Commercial Street, Willington. Kate gave her address as 26 Commercial Street, Willington, and stated she was a widow.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Newcombs Yard, Willington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Thomas was a brick yard labourer.⁷ He married Annie Henderson on 26 October 1901 in Morpeth, Northumberland, England.^8,9 Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 3 Mitchell Street, Wallsend on Tyne, Northumberland, England, Thomas was a coal miner hewer living with his wife, living in their three roomed home. Sadly their two children had died in infancy.¹⁰ When Thomas enlisted on 19 January 1918 he gave his wife as next of kin and her address as 83 Laurel Street, Wallsend on Tyne. He was 5 foot 6¾ inches tall and had a chest measurement of 37 inches. He was a miner. He was discharged on 30 April 1920.^9,11 Thomas was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 83 Laurel Street, Wallsend, Northumberland, England, Thomas was a stone shifter in the Church G pit mine working for Wallsend & Hebburn Coal Company but was out of work. He was living with his wife.¹² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Thomas was listed as living at 14 Gordon Square, Wallsend, Northumberland, England, with his wife Annie. John was a fitters labourer.¹³ His wife Annie died on 1950 in Northumberland, England.^2,14 John died in 1950 in Claro, Yorkshire, England, he is registered under the name of John T Greathead. The name of his brother who died in infancy. I believe he assumed his details several times during his life.^2,1,15 Thomas was buried in St Stephen's Cemetery, Willington, Durham, England.¹

     John Joseph Greathead was born on 25 June 1880 in Bishop Auckland, Durham, England.^2,1,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Sarah Ann W Stonebanks. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 26 Low Thistelflat, North Bedburn, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 28 Blue Row, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead John was a scholar.⁵ Joseph aged 13 was fined 6d with 21s damage and costs for hacking a stone pillar in Auckland Cemetery with a chisel in August 1893.⁶ He married Margaret Elizabeth T Dobson in 1900 in Durham, England.^1,7 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 1 Newcombs Yard, Willington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Joseph was a brick yard labourer.⁸ His wife Margaret died on 1904 in Auckland, Durham, England.⁹ He married Selina Elizabeth Axleborough, daughter of Israel Axleborough and Annie Harrison, in 1905 in Durham, England.¹ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 16 Mill Street, Willington, Durham, England, John was a coal miner cutter living with his wife, son and step children in their two roomed home.¹⁰ John was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in High Street, Bedford Geen, Byers Green, Durham, England, John was a coal mine hewer and worked for Bolehow Vaughan and Co Lts but was out of work. He was living with his wife and step son William Summers, step daughter Hannah Ward and daughter in law Harriet Summers.¹¹ His wife Selina died on 1934 in Doncaster, Yorkshire, England.¹² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John was listed as living at 17 Bentley Moor Lane, Adwick-le-Street, Yorkshire, England, John was an unemployed miner living with Annie E Good.³ John was the middle son. He wore a wedding ring. When he became ill he went to live with nephew Cecil # 1707 in Corcroft, Doncaster.¹³ John died in 1953 in Durham, England.^14,13

     William Felburn Greathead was baptised on 1 September 1831 in Latimer, Buckinghamshire, England.² He was the son of William Greathead and Sarah Farnsworth. In the census of 30 March 1851 at Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead William was a painter.³ He married Isabella Pierse, daughter of Thomas Pierse and Jane ..., on 9 April 1860 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England, The ceremony was performed after a licence was issued and witnessed by William Dobson, Matthew Greathead, Williams brother, Lucy Eliza Greathead, Williams sister and Jane Peirse. William was decribed as a painter.⁴ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Market Place, Crown Square, Leyburn, Yorkshire, England, William was a master painter.⁵ William was initiated on 13 December 1863 into the Lennox Masonic Lodge No 123 in Richmond, Yorkshire. He passed on 3 March 1864 and raised on 7 April 1864. He resigned in 1864 but rejoined on 4 March 1876 when he returned from the US. He was the Master of the Lodge in 1881. His membership ceased in 1887.⁶ William, Isabella, Sarah and baby William sailed on SS Germania bound for New York in 1864.⁷ William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 26 June 1870 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, William was a painter living with his wife and children.⁸ William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, William was a house decorator.⁹ William died in 1888 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹⁰ William was buried on 18 September 1888 in St Mary, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was Past Master and Past Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies of the Richmond Lennox, Lodge 123, of Freemasons. The ceremony was performed by Rev Canon Roberts. He was interred close to the monument of his grandfather Matthew.^11,12

     Isabella Pierse was born about 1832 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Pierse and Jane ...² In the census of 6 June 1841 in Quaker Lane, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Pierse.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Quaker Lane, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Pierse.⁴ She married William Felburn Greathead, son of William Greathead and Sarah Farnsworth, on 9 April 1860 in Richmond, Yorkshire, England, The ceremony was performed after a licence was issued and witnessed by William Dobson, Matthew Greathead, Williams brother, Lucy Eliza Greathead, Williams sister and Jane Peirse. William was decribed as a painter.⁵ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Market Place, Crown Square, Leyburn, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Felburn Greathead.⁶ William, Isabella, Sarah and baby William sailed on SS Germania bound for New York in 1864.⁷ In the census of 26 June 1870 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the wife of William Felburn Greathead.⁸ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the wife of William Felburn Greathead.⁹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Cornforth Hill, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the mother of William Mathew Greathead.¹⁰ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 3 Bridge Street, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the visitor of Thomas Benson Isabella was a retired cook.¹¹ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 56 Durham Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, she was listed as the mother of Alfred Greathead.¹² She died on 25 December 1912 in 30 Penfold Road, Folkestone, Kent, England, She died of senile decay over one year and she was staying with her son William and daughter in law Jane. Jane was the informant of her death.¹³

     Sarah Jane Greathead was baptised on 6 October 1861 in Wensley, Yorkshire, England.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of William Felburn Greathead and Isabella Pierse. William, Isabella, Sarah and baby William sailed on SS Germania bound for New York in 1864.⁶ In the census of 26 June 1870 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, she was listed as the daughter of William Felburn Greathead.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of William Felburn Greathead.⁸ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Auckland Castle, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the servant and a domestic ladies maid.⁹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Cumberland Castle, Bishop Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the servant of the Bishop of Durhams family. She was employed as a domestic ladies maid.¹⁰ In the census of 2 April 1911 in The Cottage, Weekley, Kettering, Northamptonshire, England, she was listed as the servant of Caroline Story Sartoris, a lady of private means. Sarah worked as a ladies maid. The house in which she worked had nineteen rooms and a further four servants.¹¹ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 16 Warren Road, Folkestone, Kent, England, she was listed as the sister of William Mathew Greathead Sarah seems to have gone to live with her brother to help look after theirniece Nancy Benson 'Greathead.¹²' Sarah died in 1929 in Kettering, Northamptonshire, England.¹³

     Alfred Greathead was born in 1874 in Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, USA, British subject.^2,3 He was the son of William Felburn Greathead and Isabella Pierse. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Frenchgate, Richmond, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of William Felburn Greathead Alfred was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Front Street, Northallerton, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the apprentice of A J South. He was listed as being born in Hill, Yorkshire but I guess the gentleman to who he was an apprentice knew no different.⁵ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 122 Everton Road, South Manchester, Lancashire, England, he was listed as the boarder of the widow, Elizabeth Ann Hawley and her family. He worked as a grocer.⁶ He married Eliza Phoebe Amos in 1908 in Elham, Kent, England.^7,8 Alfred was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 56 Durham Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Alfred was a grocer's assistant living with his wife and mother in his three roomed house.⁹ Alfred was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 56 Durham Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, Alfred was a fitters labourer living with his wife and two children. He worked for the Central Marine Engine Works in Hartlepool.¹⁰ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Alfred was listed as living at 54 Durham Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England, with his wife Eliza. And their son James and Lucy Amos who I believe was Eliza's sister. Alfred was a verger and caretaker of the church.¹¹ Alfred died on 5 April 1946 in 54 Durham Street, Hartlepool, Durham, England.^12,13,14 Alfred was buried on 8 April 1946 in West View Cemetery, Hartlepool, Durham, England, after a service in Holy Trinity Church in Hartlepool.^15,14

     Amy Greathead was born on 30 January 1867 in 7 Bold Street, Chorlton Road, Stretford, Cheshire, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of William George Greathead and Maria Cantrill. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 37 Pickford Street, Stretford, Cheshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Maria Greathead.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Foxhill Bank Cottages, Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, England, she was listed as a servant being employed as a domestic servant to William Scott age 61, a widower, who was born in Glasgow. William was an engraver for a calico printer, an employer of 53 men and boys. His daughters Anne age 32 and Eliza age 25 both born in Manchester also lived in the household.⁶
She married Albert Edwin Bishop in 1888 in Haslingden Register Office, Haslingden, Lancashire, England.^7,8 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 10 Victoria Terrace, Kearsley, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Albert Edwin Bishop.⁹ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 45 Kirkstall Street, South Manchester, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Maria Greathead Amy was a cloth workhouse worker.¹⁰ Her husband Albert died on 1911 in Aston, Warwickshire, England.^3,11 Amy was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 19 Kirkstall Street, Ardwick, Chorlton, Lancashire, England, Amy was a machinist living with her sister in a four roomed home.¹² Amy died in 1927 in Manchester, Lancashire, England.^13,14

     Joan Cora Heron was born on 19 November 1914.^1,2,3 She married Anthony Greathead, son of Joseph Henry Greathead and Ann Carr, in 1938 in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England.⁴ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Joan was listed as living at Queen Lane, Chedburgh, Thingoe, Suffolk, England, she was living with Ada A Jealous.⁵ Her husband Anthony died on 26 November 1969 in 7 Fellside Gardens, Belmont, Durham, England, aged 56.^6,7 Joan died on 6 April 2002 in St Mary's Nursing Home, Church Close, Chester le Street, Durham, England, aged 87.^1,8,7 The will of Joan was proved on 25 April 2002 and granted to her son Anthony in Newcastle upon Tyne.⁷