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     Margaret Christina Greathead was born on 10 December 1904 in 15A Kirkley Lane, Houghton le Spring, Durham, England.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Joseph Henry Greathead and Ann Carr. In the census of 2 April 1911 in Balmers Buildings, Houghton le Spring, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Henry Greathead.⁵ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 24 Stamley Street, Houghton le Spring, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Ann Greathead.⁶ She married James Carr in 1924 in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England.⁷ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Margaret was listed as living at 9 The Beeches, Hetton, Durham, England, with her husband James. James was a collier truck shunter, and an ARP warden.⁸ Her husband James died on 1969 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁹ Margaret died on 27 April 1984 in 8 Smiths Terrace, Easington Lane, Hetton le Hole, Durham, England, aged 79.^1,10,11 Her estate was probated on 19 November 1984 In Newcastle. her effects were valued at £5,072.¹¹

     James Carr was born on 13 November 1900. He married Margaret Christina Greathead, daughter of Joseph Henry Greathead and Ann Carr, in 1924 in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England.² On 29 September 1939 in the National Register James was listed as living at 9 The Beeches, Hetton, Durham, England, with his wife Margaret. James was a collier truck shunter, and an ARP warden.³ James died in 1969 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁴

     Joseph John Carr was born on 25 April 1925 in Houghton, Durham, England.² He was the son of James Carr and Margaret Christina Greathead. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Joseph John Carr was listed as living at 9 The Beeches, Hetton, Durham, England, with his parents Joseph was a shop assistant.³ Joseph died on 6 October 1973 in 77 Louis Pasteur Avenue, Bootle, Lancashire, England, aged 48.^4,5 His estate was probated on 5 November 1973 Administration papers were issed in Liverpool. His effects were valued at £2604.⁵

     Harold Carr was born on 19 July 1930 in Houghton, Durham, England.² He was the son of James Carr and Margaret Christina Greathead. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Harold Carr was listed as living at 9 The Beeches, Hetton, Durham, England, with his parents.³ Harold died in April 1990 in Sunderland, Durham, England, aged 59.⁴

     Ralph Christopher Carr was born in 1933 in Houghton, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of James Carr and Margaret Christina Greathead. Ralph died in 1936 in Houghton, Durham, England.²

     Eleanor Greathead was born on 10 September 1907 in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England.^2,3 She was the daughter of Joseph Henry Greathead and Ann Carr. In the census of 2 April 1911 in Balmers Buildings, Houghton le Spring, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Joseph Henry Greathead.⁴ In the census of 19 June 1921 in 24 Stamley Street, Houghton le Spring, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Ann Greathead.⁵ She married John Danby Anderson in 1927 in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England.⁶ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Eleanor was listed as living at 14 Done Villas Dene Villas, Easington, Durham, England, with her husband John. John was a timber drawer working below ground.⁷ Her husband John died on 1972 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁸ Eleanor died in July 1985 in Durham, England, aged 77.^1,9

     John Danby Anderson was born on 5 August 1905 in Stokesley, Yorkshire, England.² He married Eleanor Greathead, daughter of Joseph Henry Greathead and Ann Carr, in 1927 in Houghton le Spring, Durham, England.³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John was listed as living at 14 Done Villas Dene Villas, Easington, Durham, England, with his wife Eleanor. John was a timber drawer working below ground.⁴ John died in 1972 in Sunderland, Durham, England.⁵

     Joan Anderson was born in 1936 in Easington, Durham, England, Joan was the twin of Joyce.² She was the daughter of John Danby Anderson and Eleanor Greathead. Joan died in 1937 in Sunderland, Durham, England.³

     Norma Jane Watson was born in 1940. She married Frederick Alan Greathead, son of Anthony Greathead and Jane Ann Craggs, in 1967 in Durham, England.² Norma died in 2019 in Blackpool, Lancashire, England.³

     Albert Bradley was born about 1856 in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England.¹ He was the son of Cain Bradley and Ann Hellawell.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in Hillhouse, Fartown, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Cain Bradley he was a scholar.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Brook Street, Dalton, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Cain Bradley Albert was a joiner.⁴ He married Mary Dove in 1878 in Wharfedale, Yorkshire, England.^2,5 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 7 Leeds Road, Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of Cain Bradley Albert was a joiner.⁶ His wife Mary died on 1883 in Wharfedale, Yorkshire, England.^2,7 He married Julia Greathead, daughter of Anthoney Greathead and Margaret Pinkney, on 21 August 1887 in St Margaret, Ilkley, Yorkshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas Horner and William Dauk. Albert was a widower working as a joiner. Julia gave her address as Craven Bank, Ilkley.^8,9 Albert was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 19 Weston Road, Ilkley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, Albert was a joiner.¹⁰ Albert was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 19 Weston Road, Ilkley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, Albert was a road repairer.¹¹ Albert was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 7 Park Row, Burley, Wharfedale, Yorkshire, England, Albert was a journeyman joiner living with his wife and children in their five roomed home.¹² His wife Julia died on 1929 in Wharfedale, Yorkshire, England.¹³ Albert died on 28 December 1937 in Wharfedale, Yorkshire, England, his usual address was 139 Main Street, Burley in Wharfedale.^14,15 The will of Albert was proved on 31 January 1940 in London to his daughter Clara Ann Bradley and son Anthony Milford Bradley, who was a painter. His effects were valued at £687 19s 2d.¹⁵

     Edward Turley Greathead was born on 16 August 1835 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^2,3,1,4 He was the son of Peter Greathead and Frances Turley. In the census of 6 June 1841 in Hanley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Peter Greathead.⁵ He was baptised on 25 October 1841 in St Martin, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, with his brothers John Cartwright Greathead and Joseph Cartwright Greathead the family lived in Hanley Street and their father was a bellowsmaker.^4,2 In the census of 30 March 1851 at Dudley Road, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of Peter Greathead Edward was a scholar.⁶ He married Mary Jane Whitehouse, daughter of Ambrose Blackham Whitehouse and Jane Cartwright Sanders, on 29 December 1859 in St Peter and Paul, Aston, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Greathead and Hariet Eliza Green. Both Edward and Mary gave their address as Aston Manor. Edward was a bellowsmaker like his father.^2,7,8,9,10 He witnessed the marriage of John Cartwright Greathead and Mary Holland on 29 April 1860 in St Edmund, Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^11,12 Edward was listed as the head of the family on the census of 7 April 1861 in Dudley Road, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England, Edward was a bellows maker.¹³ Edward was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 at 81 Sheepcotwalll, Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, Edward was a bellows maker.¹⁴ A debt in favour of Joseph Wright against Edward for £11 on 15 December 1880. Edward was listed in Flint &Cos Mercantile Gazette of 30 December 1880 as a Birmingham Grocer and bellowsmaker living at 80 Hockley Street and back Unit Street.¹⁵ Edward was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in 80 Lower Hockley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Edward was a bellows manufacturer and grocer.¹⁶ He witnessed the marriage of Frances Blackham Greathead and Daniel Oakley on 2 December 1883 in St James, Handsworth, Warwickshire, England.^17,18 Edward was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 133 Lennox Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Edward was a bellows manufacturer.¹⁹ In the Birmingham Daily Post of 2 June 1894 there is a report of a certain George Thomas a filer from 4 Court, 1 House, Barr Street, Birmingham who was charged with stealing 1lb of tea and a tin of condensed milk from the shop of Mary Greathead, 133 Lennox Street. Hearing someone in her shop on Thursday afternoon, Mrs Greatead entered from the sitting room, and saw the prisoner filling his pockets with tea. She caught hold of him, he struck her and got away. Information was given to Police Constable Robbins, who arrested the prisoner. Thomas who had been in trouble before for a similar offence was sentenced to six weeks' hard labour.²⁰ His wife Mary died on 1900 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.²¹ Edward was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at 146 Great Kings Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Edward was a widower and was employed as a bellows maker. Also staying were William and Annie Whitehouse. Nephew and Niece of Edward. Both were single. William was a dairy journeyman.²² Edward died on 25 October 1910 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 75.^23,24

     Mary Jane Whitehouse was born on 29 November 1840 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Ambrose Blackham Whitehouse and Jane Cartwright Sanders. In the census of 6 June 1841 in St George Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Ambrose Blackham Whitehouse.^4,6 She was baptised on 17 April 1843 in St Philip, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁴ In the census of 30 March 1851 she was listed as the daughter of Jane Cartwright Whitehouse Mary was a brass caster.^4,7 She married Edward Turley Greathead, son of Peter Greathead and Frances Turley, on 29 December 1859 in St Peter and Paul, Aston, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by John Greathead and Hariet Eliza Green. Both Edward and Mary gave their address as Aston Manor. Edward was a bellowsmaker like his father.^4,2,8,9,10 She witnessed the marriage of John Cartwright Greathead and Mary Holland on 29 April 1860 in St Edmund, Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^11,12 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Dudley Road, Sedgley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Turley Greathead.¹³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 81 Sheepcotwalll, Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Turley Greathead.¹⁴ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 80 Lower Hockley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Turley Greathead.¹⁵ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 133 Lennox Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Turley Greathead.¹⁶ In the Birmingham Daily Post of 2 June 1894 there is a report of a certain George Thomas a filer from 4 Court, 1 House, Barr Street, Birmingham who was charged with stealing 1lb of tea and a tin of condensed milk from the shop of Mary Greathead, 133 Lennox Street. Hearing someone in her shop on Thursday afternoon, Mrs Greatead entered from the sitting room, and saw the prisoner filling his pockets with tea. She caught hold of him, he struck her and got away. Information was given to Police Constable Robbins, who arrested the prisoner. Thomas who had been in trouble before for a similar offence was sentenced to six weeks' hard labour.¹⁷ Mary died in 1900 in Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁸

     Maud Mary Greathead was born on 17 June 1863 in Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^2,3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of Edward Turley Greathead and Mary Jane Whitehouse. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 81 Sheepcotwalll, Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Turley Greathead Amy was a scholar.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 80 Lower Hockley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Turley Greathead Maud was an assistant in the house and shop.⁸ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 18 Nathan Road, Dorking, Surrey, England, she was listed as the servant of the Raply family. She was a domestic nurse.⁹ She married Joseph Stonehouse, son of William Stonehouse, on 10 September 1892 in St Paul, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Edward T Greathead and Annie M Stonehouse. Joseph was a plumber living at 51 Alma Street, his father William was listed as a deceased wheelwright.^10,11,12 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 51 Livermore Place, Aston, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Stonehouse Joseph was a house painter and Maude a grocers shopkeeper.¹³ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 51 Alma Street, Aston, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Stonehouse Joseph was a house painter living with his wife who was listed as a shop keeper together with his four children in their three roomed home.¹⁴ Maud died in 1945 in 10 Duke Street, Sutton Coldfield, Warwickshire, England.¹¹

     Amy Whitehouse Greathead was born on 12 August 1865 in Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^2,3,4,5,6 She was the daughter of Edward Turley Greathead and Mary Jane Whitehouse. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 81 Sheepcotwalll, Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Turley Greathead Jane was a scholar.⁷ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 80 Lower Hockley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Turley Greathead Amy was an assistant in the house and shop.⁸ She married Henry J Bailey, son of William Bailey and Jane Willis, on 23 September 1889 in All Saints, Hockley, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by PeterTegid Jones and Alice Maud Tranter. Henry was a pearl button turner.^9,10,11,12 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 114 Hockley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry J Bailey Henry was a pearl button maker living with his wife who is described as an odd shopkeeper and their son Harry.¹³ Amy arrived in Liverpool on 24 June 1891 on board Majestic with Eliz Bailey aged 29 and her son listed as an infant Harry aged 1.¹⁴ Amy travelled with Harry and Julia on board Indiana sailing from Liverpool on 10 September 1892 sailing to New York, arriving on 3 October 1892.^15,16 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 146 Great Kings Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Turley Greathead Amy Bailey was married her husband Henry had already gone to USA. She and her children followed later that year.¹⁷ Amy age 33 and her children Harry age 11, Amy age 9, Edward age 6 and infant Gladys age 11 months sailed on board Germanic from Liverpool on 21 August arriving in Ellis Island on 29 August 1901. Harry her husband had preceeded the family arriving on 13 March 1901.^18,19,15 Mrs Bailey 7th Street West, New York, New Jersey is on the manifest as paying for her brother Alfred B Greathead's # 2277 passage on the ship "Cymric" which sailed from Liverpool arriving on Ellis Island on 16 June 1902. She also appears living in Jettyberg, Bergan Co, New Jersey on the manifest as paying for her brother Edmund Greathead's # 2275 passage on the ship "Cedric" which sailed from Liverpool arriving on Ellis Island on 15 April 1904.¹⁵ Amy died in 1922.¹⁰

     Jane Cartwright Greathead was born on 3 September 1867 in Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^2,3,4,5 She was the daughter of Edward Turley Greathead and Mary Jane Whitehouse. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 81 Sheepcotwalll, Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Turley Greathead.⁶ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 80 Lower Hockley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Turley Greathead Jane was a scholar.⁷ Jane was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 32 Hockley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, Jane was a sark keeper - groom.⁸ She married Walter Arrowsmith, son of Enoch Arrowsmith and Eliza Greenaway, on 24 May 1891 in St Silas, Lozells, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Edwin Turley Greathead and Nellie Arrowsmith. Walter was described as a mechanic and lived at Berner Street. Jane gave her address as Carpenter Road. Jane's father's occupation was stated incorrectly I believe as mechanic, he was I am sure a bellows maker.⁹ In the census of 31 March 1901 she was listed as the wife of Walter Arrowsmith.^10,11 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 138 Lennox ST, Aston, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Walter Arrowsmith.¹² Her husband Walter died on 1934 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹³ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Jane was listed as living at 138 Lennox Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.¹⁴ Jane died on 4 June 1950 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, aged 82 Jane died from gangrene.^15,13,16

     Ambrose Edward Greathead was born on 9 January 1871 in Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^2,3,4,5,6,7 He was the son of Edward Turley Greathead and Mary Jane Whitehouse. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 81 Sheepcotwalll, Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Turley Greathead.⁸ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 80 Lower Hockley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Turley Greathead Ambrose was a scholar.⁹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 133 Lennox Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Turley Greathead Ambrose was a bellows maker.¹⁰

     Joseph Turley Greathead was born on 10 December 1872 in Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^2,3,4,5,6 He was the son of Edward Turley Greathead and Mary Jane Whitehouse. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 80 Lower Hockley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Turley Greathead Joseph was a scholar.⁷ Joseph died in 1889 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.⁸

     Edmund Henry Greathead was born on 16 December 1877 in Upper Gornal, Dudley, Staffordshire, England.^2,3,4,5,6,7 He was the son of Edward Turley Greathead and Mary Jane Whitehouse. In the census of 3 April 1881 in 80 Lower Hockley Street, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Turley Greathead Edmund was a scholar.⁸ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 133 Lennox Street, Aston, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Turley Greathead
Edmund was a pearl ornament maker.⁹ Edmund arrived on 15 Apr 1904 on Ellis Island on SS Cedric age 27 years 4 months on a passage paid for by his sister Mrs Bailey # 2271 Jettyberg, Bergan Co, New Jersey. The ship sailed from Liverpool on 6 April 1904 bound for New York with 945 passengers on board. His occupation was stated as a baker and he lived in Birmingham. The master of the ship was H J Craddock

The SS Cedric was built by Harlan & Wolff Limited, Belfast, Northern Ireland in 1902. She was 21,035 gross tons; 700 (bp) feet long; 75 feet wide. Steam quadruple expansion engines, twin screw. Service speed 16 knots. 2,875 passengers (365 first class, 160 second class, 2,350 third class). She was built for White Star and Dominion Lines, in 1902 and named Cedric. Liverpool-New York service. Used as an auxiliary cruiser and then as a troopship during World War I. She was scrapped in 1932.¹⁰