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     Joseph Greathead Ord was born in 1861 in Worthing, Sussex, England.¹ He was the son of Charles Ord and Hannah Collinson. Joseph died in 1861 in Worthing, Sussex, England.²

     Lizzie Greathead Carling was born in 1879 in West Ham, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of ... Greathead. Lizzie died in 1880 in Mile End Old Town, London, England.²

     Joseph Greathead Kilby was born on 7 May 1876 in Workhouse, Mount Street, Grosvenor Square, St George Hanover Square, London, England.¹ He was the son of Annie Kilby.²

     Fanny Spencer was born about 1801.² She married Joseph Greathead, son of John Greathead and Elizabeth Brisband, on 28 December 1822 in Coleshill, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read. The cermony was witnessed by George Spencer and Mary Stretton.^3,4 Fanny died in 1839 in Meriden, Warwickshire, England.⁵ Fanny was buried on 22 April 1839 in Coleshill, Warwickshire, England.⁶

     Joseph Greathead Spencer was baptised on 3 October 1822 in Coleshill, Warwickshire, England.¹ He was the son of Joseph Greathead and Fanny Spencer. He married Elizabeth Bush in 1845 in Meriden, Warwickshire, England.² Joseph was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Coleshill, Warwickshire, England, Joseph was a tailor living with his wife Elizabeth, a dressmaker and their son George aged 4.³ Joseph was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in Wishaw Road, Curdshaw, Warwickshire, England, Joseph was now a grocer living with his wife, son and his wife's sister Maria.⁴ Joseph was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Coventry Road, Over Whitacre, Warwickshire, England, Joseph was now a farmer of four acres living with his wife.⁵ Joseph was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in Rose Cottage, Coventry Road, Over Whitacre, Warwickshire, England, Joseph was a farmer living with his wife. The household had a visitor called Benjamin Thulson aged 53 and widower and a bank clerk.⁶ He married Mary Ann Hull, daughter of John Briggs, on 8 September 1899 in St Peter and St Paul, Aston, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read on 20, 27 August and 3 September. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas and Sarah Jane Gilbert. Joseph was a farmer from Whiteacre. Mary gave her address as Tower Road, Aston.^7,8,9 Joseph died in 1900 in Meriden, Warwickshire, England.¹⁰

     Elizabeth Bush was born about 1822 in Shurstoke, Warwickshire, England.¹ She married Joseph Greathead Spencer, son of Joseph Greathead and Fanny Spencer, in 1845 in Meriden, Warwickshire, England.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at Coleshill, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Greathead Spencer Elizabeth was a dressmaker.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in Wishaw Road, Curdshaw, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Greathead Spencer.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Coventry Road, Over Whitacre, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Greathead Spencer.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Rose Cottage, Coventry Road, Over Whitacre, Warwickshire, England, she was listed as the wife of Joseph Greathead Spencer.⁶

     George Spencer was born about 1847 in Coleshill, Warwickshire, England.¹ He was the son of Joseph Greathead Spencer and Elizabeth Bush.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Coleshill, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Greathead Spencer George was a scholar.² In the census of 7 April 1861 in Wishaw Road, Curdshaw, Warwickshire, England, he was listed as the son of Joseph Greathead Spencer George was a pupil teacher.³

     Mary Ann Briggs was born about 1850.¹ She was the daughter of John Briggs.² She married George Hull in 1879 in Dudley, Staffordshire, England.³ Her husband George died on before 1899. She married Joseph Greathead Spencer, son of Joseph Greathead and Fanny Spencer, on 8 September 1899 in St Peter and St Paul, Aston, Warwickshire, England, after the banns had been read on 20, 27 August and 3 September. The ceremony was witnessed by Thomas and Sarah Jane Gilbert. Joseph was a farmer from Whiteacre. Mary gave her address as Tower Road, Aston.^4,5,6

     Joseph Greathead Dillon was born in 1837 in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, England, I am making an assumption that Joseph was the illigimate son of Sarah Dillon and possibly Joseph Greathead - no proof.¹ He was the son of Joseph Greathead and Sarah Dillon. Joseph died in 1838 in Lambeth, London, England.²

     Joseph W Watson was born in 1926 in Auckland, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of Joseph W Watson and Evelyn Greathead. Joseph died in 1946 in Darlington, Durham, England.²

     Peter Heywood was born in 1915 in Irwell, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of ... Greathead.²

     George Heywood was born in 1921 in Barton upon Irwell, Lancashire, England.¹ He was the son of ... Greathead.

     Margaret Isabella Greathead was born in 1887 in Auckland, Durham, England.¹ She was the daughter of William Henry Greathead and Isabella Atkinson. Margaret died in 1888 in Auckland, Durham, England.²

     Arthur Greathead was born in 1900 in Auckland, Durham, England.¹ He was the son of James Greathead and Jane Ann Dowson. Arthur died in 1901 in Auckland, Durham, England.²

     Elizabeth Greathead Dent was born about 1824.¹ Elizabeth died in 1898 in Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, Do not know whether she was a married lady or single.²

     Bertha Greathead was born in 1887 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, I believe she was the daughter of William and Elizabeth but as yet have no proof.¹ She was the daughter of William Greathead and Elizabeth Ann Hammond. Bertha died in 1887 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.² Bertha was buried on 4 September 1887 in Oxbridge Lane Cemetery, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.³

     Julia Lewis Greathead was born on 16 August 1882 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Turley Greathead and Mary Jane Whitehouse. Julia died in 1883 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.³

     Julia Lewis Greathead was born on 18 November 1883 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Turley Greathead and Mary Jane Whitehouse. Julia died in 1888 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England.³

     Nancy Emerson was the daughter of Frank Emerson and Helen Havanis.¹ Lived in Nevada City, California in USA in 2010.¹

     Josiah Greathead Strachan was born on 5 January 1813 in Bristol, Somerset, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of James Strachan and Ann Ellison.⁴ He was baptised on 29 May 1814 in Castle Green Independent, Bristol, Somerset, England.^5,3 He married Ann Vickers on 1 July 1836 in St Mary, Newington, London, England, after a licence had been issued. The ceremony was witnessed by Jno Vickers and Elizabeth Vickers.⁶ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Epsom Road, Ewell, Surrey, England, he was listed as the son in law of Elizabeth Vickers an annuitant. The household consisted of his mother in law, his wife and her sister. Josiah was a factory owner.⁷ In the census of 7 April 1861 in 133-4 Holborn, Holborn, London, England, Josiah was a visitor, staying in a hotel in Holborn. He was listed as married and a manufacturer.⁸ Josiah Greathead Strachan who was an Ebley Mill partner with S S Marling took Farm Hill Park over from the Wyatt family.^9,10 His wife Ann died on 1870 in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England.¹¹ Josiah was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 17 Wessfield Place, Hastings, Sussex, England, Josiah had his sister Catherine and niece Susan living with him. Two visitors Mary and Wilfred Wickers and two domestic servants. Josiah was described as a widower and worked as a JP Woollen and Cloth Manufacturer.¹² Josiah died on 30 August 1892 in Farm Hill Park, Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, aged 79.^13,14 The will of Josiah was proved on 6 October 1892 in London to James Albert Causton Esq, J J Pearson Esq, Rowland Ticehurst solicitor. His effects were valued at £135,772 5s4d and resworn in 1893 to £135,247 8s2d. In the will Joshua gave £1000 for the poor of Cainscross, a village in Gloucestershire.^14,15