Margaret Christina Greathead1 
#2251, b. 10 December 1904, d. 27 April 1984
Last Edited=18 Jan 2017
- Relationship
- 6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
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
Children of Margaret Christina Greathead and James Carr
- Joseph John Carr b. 25 Apr 1925, d. 6 Oct 1973
- Harold Carr b. 19 Jul 1930, d. Apr 1990
- Ralph Christopher Carr b. 1933, d. 1936
Sources of Information
- [S1761] E-mails between Anthoney Greathead and Jan Cooper from 21 August 1996.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1905/Q1 Houghton Volume 10a Page 526.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - WO363 WW1 Service records.
- [S40000] Website www.durhamrecordsonline.com.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 30055 RG78 Piece 1736 registration district 553 sub district 1 enumeration district 4 schedule number 71.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_24729_0293.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1924/Q3 HoughtonVolume 10a Page 1057.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2784K/012.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1969/Q1 Sunderland Volume 1a Page 1079 age 69.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - April 1984 Sunderland Volume 2 Page 1917 age 79.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995.
James Carr1 
#2252, b. 13 November 1900, d. 1969
Last Edited=18 Jan 2017
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
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
Children of James Carr and Margaret Christina Greathead
- Joseph John Carr b. 25 Apr 1925, d. 6 Oct 1973
- Harold Carr b. 19 Jul 1930, d. Apr 1990
- Ralph Christopher Carr b. 1933, d. 1936
Joseph John Carr1 
#2253, b. 25 April 1925, d. 6 October 1973
Last Edited=18 Jan 2017
- Relationship
- 7th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
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
Sources of Information
- [S1761] E-mails between Anthoney Greathead and Jan Cooper from 21 August 1996.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1925/Q2 Houghton Volume 10a Page 1033.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2784K/012.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1973/Q4 Bootle Volume 10b Page 1831.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, 1973-1995.
Harold Carr1 
#2254, b. 19 July 1930, d. April 1990
Last Edited=18 Jan 2017
- Relationship
- 7th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
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 
#2255, b. 1933, d. 1936
Last Edited=18 Jan 2017
- Relationship
- 7th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
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 Greathead1 
#2256, b. 10 September 1907, d. July 1985
Last Edited=20 Jan 2017
- Relationship
- 6th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
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
Children of Eleanor Greathead and John Danby Anderson
- Frances Freda Anderson
- Annie Anderson
- Joyce Anderson
- Joan Anderson b. 1936, d. 1937
- Doreen Anderson
- John Anderson
Sources of Information
- [S1761] E-mails between Anthoney Greathead and Jan Cooper from 21 August 1996.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1907/Q4 Houghton Volume 10a Page 506.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - WO363 WW1 Service records.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 30055 RG78 Piece 1736 registration district 553 sub district 1 enumeration district 4 schedule number 71.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_24729_0293.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1927/Q4 Houghton Volume 10a Page 1018.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2857I/002.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1972/Q2 Sunderland Volume 1a Page 2257.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - July 1985 Durham South Western Volume 1 Page 1241.
John Danby Anderson1 
#2257, b. 5 August 1905, d. 1972
Last Edited=20 Jan 2017
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
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
Children of John Danby Anderson and Eleanor Greathead
- Frances Freda Anderson
- Annie Anderson
- Joyce Anderson
- Joan Anderson b. 1936, d. 1937
- Doreen Anderson
- John Anderson
Sources of Information
- [S1761] E-mails between Anthoney Greathead and Jan Cooper from 21 August 1996.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1905/Q3 Stokesley Volume 9d Page 668.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1927/Q4 Houghton Volume 10a Page 1018.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2857I/002.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1972/Q2 Sunderland Volume 1a Page 2257.
Joan Anderson1

#2261, b. 1936, d. 1937
Last Edited=20 Jan 2017
- Relationship
- 7th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
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 Watson1 
#2265, b. 1940, d. 2019
Last Edited=8 Nov 2019
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
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
Child of Norma Jane Watson and Frederick Alan Greathead
- Alan Greathead
Albert Bradley 
#2267, b. about 1856, d. 28 December 1937
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
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
Children of Albert Bradley and Julia Greathead
- Clara Ann Bradley1 b. 29 Apr 1888, d. 1969
- Margaret Elizabeth P Bradley1 b. 1889, d. 1918
- Anthony Milford Bradley+1 b. 1 Jul 1892, d. 1964
- Ralph Bradley1 b. 14 May 1893, d. 1918
- Martha Alice Bradley1 b. 11 Aug 1894
- Benjamin Bradley+1 b. 1897, d. 1967
- Julia Rose Bradley1 b. 1900
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - West Yorkshire, England, Marriages and Banns, 1813-1921.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3266 Folio 66 Page 38.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4363 Folio 56 Page 17.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1878/Q2 Wharfedale Volume 9d Page 258.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4384 Folio 172 Page 53.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1883/Q4 Wharfedale Volume 9a Page 98 age 28.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1887/Q3 Wharfedale Volume 9a Page 205.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - West Yorkshire, England, Marriages and Banns, 1813-1921 - West Yorkshire Archive Service, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England; Yorkshire Parish Records; Old Reference Number: 75D85/2/1/1.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 3527 Folio 88 Page 21.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 466 Folio 32 Page 11.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 26002 RG78 Piece 1504 Registration District 491 Sub District 3 Enumeration District 2.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1929/Q2 Wharfedale Volume 9a Page 175 age 70.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1937/Q4 Wharfedale Volume 9a Page 199 age 82.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
Edward Turley Greathead1 
#2268, b. 16 August 1835, d. 25 October 1910
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- Great-grandson of William Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26 - William Greathead
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
Children of Edward Turley Greathead and Mary Jane Whitehouse
- Frances Blackham Greathead+ b. 1 Oct 1860, d. 26 Sep 1922
- Ambrose Edward Greathead9 b. 3 Mar 1862, d. 3 Mar 1862
- Maud Mary Greathead+ b. 17 Jun 1863, d. 1945
- Amy Whitehouse Greathead+ b. 12 Aug 1865, d. 1922
- Jane Cartwright Greathead+ b. 3 Sep 1867, d. 4 Jun 1950
- Ambrose Edward Greathead b. 9 Jan 1871
- Joseph Turley Greathead b. 10 Dec 1872, d. 1889
- Enoch Henry Greathead9 b. 30 May 1874, d. 30 May 1874
- Still born Greathead9 b. 30 Jan 1877, d. 30 Jan 1877
- Edmund Henry Greathead b. 16 Dec 1877
- Daniel Saunders Greathead+ b. 16 May 1879, d. 1956
- Alfred Bertrand Greathead+ b. 16 Mar 1881, d. 22 Jan 1943
- Julia Lewis Greathead b. 16 Aug 1882, d. 1883
- Julia Lewis Greathead b. 18 Nov 1883, d. 1888
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S49] E-mails between Barbara Corcoran and Jan Cooper from 23 February 2004.
- [S40007] One Great Family web site.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Birmingham Baptisms, 1813-1912.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 1141/13 Folio 15 Pages 21 and 22.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2030 Folio 177 Page 7.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1859/Q4 Aston Volume 6d Page 433.
- [S21492] E-mails between Trevor David Phillips and Jan Cooper from 13 July 2010.
- [S1] Jan's knowledge,Aston Marriage Challenge.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1860/Q2 Dudley Volume 6c Page 28 - marriage challenge.
- [S40000] Website www.westmidlandsbmd.org.uk - 201/003/345.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 2047 Folio 36 Page 3.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 3004 Folio 110 Page 7.
- [S40050] The Original Records website and Originaldatabases website.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 2991 folio 40 page 36 FHL film 1341715.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1883/Q4 W Bromwich Volume 6b Page 1208.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Birmingham, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1937.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2430 Folio 109 Page 28 Schedule 163 Enumeration district 18.
- [S40045] Newspapers Birmingham Daily Post - 2 June 1894.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1900/Q2 Aston Volume 6d Page 277.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 2839 Folio 140 Page 2.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1910/Q3 Aston Volume 9d Page 164.
- [S40019] Genes Reunited.
Mary Jane Whitehouse1,2 
#2269, b. 29 November 1840, d. 1900
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26 - William Greathead
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
Children of Mary Jane Whitehouse and Edward Turley Greathead
- Frances Blackham Greathead+ b. 1 Oct 1860, d. 26 Sep 1922
- Ambrose Edward Greathead9 b. 3 Mar 1862, d. 3 Mar 1862
- Maud Mary Greathead+ b. 17 Jun 1863, d. 1945
- Amy Whitehouse Greathead+ b. 12 Aug 1865, d. 1922
- Jane Cartwright Greathead+ b. 3 Sep 1867, d. 4 Jun 1950
- Ambrose Edward Greathead b. 9 Jan 1871
- Joseph Turley Greathead b. 10 Dec 1872, d. 1889
- Enoch Henry Greathead9 b. 30 May 1874, d. 30 May 1874
- Still born Greathead9 b. 30 Jan 1877, d. 30 Jan 1877
- Edmund Henry Greathead b. 16 Dec 1877
- Daniel Saunders Greathead+ b. 16 May 1879, d. 1956
- Alfred Bertrand Greathead+ b. 16 Mar 1881, d. 22 Jan 1943
- Julia Lewis Greathead b. 16 Aug 1882, d. 1883
- Julia Lewis Greathead b. 18 Nov 1883, d. 1888
Sources of Information
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S49] E-mails between Barbara Corcoran and Jan Cooper from 23 February 2004.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1840/Q4 Birmingham Volume 16 Page 239.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 1141/2 Folio 41 Page 19.
- [S41851] UK Census 1851 (HO107) - 30 March 1851 HO107 Piece 2058 Folio 128 pages 38 and 39.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1859/Q4 Aston Volume 6d Page 433.
- [S21492] E-mails between Trevor David Phillips and Jan Cooper from 13 July 2010.
- [S1] Jan's knowledge,Aston Marriage Challenge.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1860/Q2 Dudley Volume 6c Page 28 - marriage challenge.
- [S40000] Website www.westmidlandsbmd.org.uk - 201/003/345.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 2047 Folio 36 Page 3.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 3004 Folio 110 Page 7.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 2991 folio 40 page 36 FHL film 1341715.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2430 Folio 109 Page 28 Schedule 163 Enumeration district 18.
- [S40045] Newspapers Birmingham Daily Post - 2 June 1894.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1900/Q2 Aston Volume 6d Page 277.
Maud Mary Greathead1,2 
#2270, b. 17 June 1863, d. 1945
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 2nd great-granddaughter of William Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26 - William Greathead
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
Children of Maud Mary Greathead and Joseph Stonehouse
- William Edward Stonehouse11 b. 1896
- Joseph Bertram Stonehouse11 b. 1898, d. 1922
- Sydney James Stonehouse+11 b. 5 Feb 1900, d. 1949
- Frank William Stonehouse+11 b. 28 May 1903, d. 1985
Sources of Information
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S49] E-mails between Barbara Corcoran and Jan Cooper from 23 February 2004.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1863/Q3 Dudley Volume 6c Page 66.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S21492] E-mails between Trevor David Phillips and Jan Cooper from 13 July 2010.
- [S40000] Website www.westmidlandsbmd.org.uk - SEG/073/241.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 3004 Folio 110 Page 7.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 2991 folio 40 page 36 FHL film 1341715.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 576 Folio 8 Page 11.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1892/Q3 Aston Volume 6d Page 508.
- [S19654] Emails between Sheryl White née Stonehouse and Jan Cooper from 2007.
- [S1] Jan's knowledge,Aston Marriage Challenge.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 2883 Folio 122 Page 7.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 18285 RG78 Piece 1102 Registration District 385 Sub District 4 Enumeration District 16 Schedule Number 268.
Amy Whitehouse Greathead1

#2271, b. 12 August 1865, d. 1922
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 2nd great-granddaughter of William Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26 - William Greathead
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
Children of Amy Whitehouse Greathead and Henry J Bailey
- Harry Bailey+ b. 21 Jul 1890, d. 20 Feb 1948
- Amy Julia Bailey+ b. 1891, d. 1941
- Edward Bertram Bailey b. 25 Jun 1895, d. 1941
- Gladys Mary Bailey b. 1899
Sources of Information
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S40007] One Great Family web site.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1865/Q3 Dudley Volume 6c Page 98.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S21492] E-mails between Trevor David Phillips and Jan Cooper from 13 July 2010.
- [S40000] Website www.westmidlandsbmd.org.uk - SEG/081/190.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 3004 Folio 110 Page 7.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 2991 folio 40 page 36 FHL film 1341715.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1889/Q3 Birmingham Volume 6d Page 151.
- [S29520] E-mails between Lisa A Brand and Jan Cooper from 20 March 2013.
- [S10] Family Record Family Search - https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/NXRM-JKZ
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Birmingham, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1937.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2386 Folio 22 Page 5.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957.
- [S40000] Website Ellis Island.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 2839 Folio 140 Page 2.
- [S40018] Ellis Island records website.
- [S49] E-mails between Barbara Corcoran and Jan Cooper from 23 February 2004.
Jane Cartwright Greathead1 
#2272, b. 3 September 1867, d. 4 June 1950
Last Edited=15 Apr 2022
- Relationship
- 2nd great-granddaughter of William Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26 - William Greathead
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
Children of Jane Cartwright Greathead and Walter Arrowsmith
- Walter Percy Arrowsmith+ b. 1892, d. 1956
- Maud Eliza Arrowsmith+ b. 1894, d. 3 Jul 1965
- Edward Arthur Arrowsmith+ b. 1896, d. 13 Nov 1947
- Frances Mary Arrowsmith+ b. 8 Oct 1897, d. 12 Feb 1966
Sources of Information
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1867/Q3 Dudley Volume 6c Page 98.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S21492] E-mails between Trevor David Phillips and Jan Cooper from 13 July 2010.
- [S40000] Website www.westmidlandsbmd.org.uk - SEG/088/416.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 3004 Folio 110 Page 7.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 2991 folio 40 page 36 FHL film 1341715.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2386 Folio 23 Page 7.
- [S46000] General Register Office, I hold a copy of marriage certificate 1891/Q2 Aston Volume 6d Page 30.
- [S49] E-mails between Barbara Corcoran and Jan Cooper from 23 February 2004.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 2882 Folio 53 Page 6.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 18281 RG78 Piece 1102 Registration District 385 Sub District 4 Enumeration District 12 Schedule Number 122.
- [S21311] Emails between Gerry Gardner and Jan Cooper from 27 August 2008.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/5505G/007.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1950/Q2 Birmingham Volume 9c Page 139 age 82.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Ken Russell - Ancestry tree.
Ambrose Edward Greathead1 
#2273, b. 9 January 1871
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 2nd great-grandson of William Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26 - William Greathead
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
Sources of Information
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S49] E-mails between Barbara Corcoran and Jan Cooper from 23 February 2004.
- [S40007] One Great Family web site.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1871/Q1 Dudley Volume 6c Page 81.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S21492] E-mails between Trevor David Phillips and Jan Cooper from 13 July 2010.
- [S40000] Website www.westmidlandsbmd.org.uk - SEG/099/332.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 3004 Folio 110 Page 7.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 2991 folio 40 page 36 FHL film 1341715.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2430 Folio 109 Page 28 Schedule 163 Enumeration district 18.
Joseph Turley Greathead1 
#2274, b. 10 December 1872, d. 1889
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 2nd great-grandson of William Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26 - William Greathead
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
Sources of Information
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1872/Q4 Dudley Volume 6c Page 110.
- [S49] E-mails between Barbara Corcoran and Jan Cooper from 23 February 2004.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S21492] E-mails between Trevor David Phillips and Jan Cooper from 13 July 2010.
- [S40000] Website www.westmidlandsbmd.org.uk - SEG/105/375.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 2991 folio 40 page 36 FHL film 1341715.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1889/Q4 Birmingham Volume 6d Page 87.
Edmund Henry Greathead1

#2275, b. 16 December 1877
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationship
- 2nd great-grandson of William Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 26 - William Greathead
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
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
Sources of Information
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1878/Q1 Dudley Volume 6c Page 84.
- [S49] E-mails between Barbara Corcoran and Jan Cooper from 23 February 2004.
- [S40007] One Great Family web site.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S21492] E-mails between Trevor David Phillips and Jan Cooper from 13 July 2010.
- [S40000] Website www.westmidlandsbmd.org.uk - SEG/122/436.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 2991 folio 40 page 36 FHL film 1341715.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 2430 Folio 109 Page 28 Schedule 163 Enumeration district 18.
- [S40018] Ellis Island records website.