Hutton Johnson Greathead1,2 
#2427, b. 1856, d. 20 January 1927
Last Edited=31 Oct 2022
- Relationship
- 6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
Hutton Johnson Greathead was born in 1856 in Piercebridge, Darlington, Durham, England.3,1,2 He was the son of John Greathead and Jane Johnson. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Piercebridge, Darlington, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Hutton was a scholar.4 He married Mary Jane Inwood in 1880 in Darlington, Durham, England.5 Hutton was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 8 Farrar Street, Darlington, Durham, England, Hutton was a blacksmith.6 Hutton was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in Bishopton, Durham, England, Hutton was a blacksmith living with his wife and children. He also had an apprentice called Robert Metcalf with him.7 Hutton was appointed overseer of the poor for Bishopton in April 1893.8 Hutton was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 at Bishopton, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, Hutton was a blacksmith.9 Hutton was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 35 Bishopton, Ferryhill, Durham, England, Hutton worked as an agricultural blacksmith, living with his wife and sons in their six roomed home.10 In 1921 Hutton is listed in Kelly directory as living in Bishopton.11 Hutton was listed as head of household in the census of 9 June 1921 in Bishopton, Durham, England, Hutton was a retired blacksmith living with his wife.12 Hutton died on 20 January 1927 in Bishopton, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.13,14 Hutton was buried in Bishopton, Durham, England.15 The will of Hutton was proved on 1 April 1927 in Durham to Mary Jane Greathead his widow and his son Arthur Greathead a blacksmith. His effects were valued at £1704 16s 1d.14
Children of Hutton Johnson Greathead and Mary Jane Inwood
- Aileen Greathead+ b. 1882, d. 3 Mar 1965
- Laurence Greathead b. 15 Feb 1884, d. 1982
- Arthur Greathead+ b. 1886, d. 12 Jul 1953
Sources of Information
- [S7692] E-mails between Ann Shuttleworth and Jan Cooper from 11 November 2000.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1856/Q3 Darlington Volume 10a Page 6.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3683 Folio 83 Page 2.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1880/Q1 Darlington Volume 10a Page 6.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4889 folio 44 page 45 FHL film 1342176.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4056 Folio 18 Page 8.
- [S40045] Newspapers Northern Echo - 6 April 1893.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4631 Folio 75 Page 8.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 29675 RG78 Piece 1719 Registration district 546 sub district 1 enumeration district8 schedule number 18.
- [S40029] The Genealogist websiteKelly Directory of Durham 1921.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_24392_0855.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1927/Q1 Sedgefield Volume 10a Page 277.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S40000] Website www.clevelandfhs.org.uk.
Mary Jane Inwood1 
#2428, b. 25 March 1854, d. 21 April 1943
Last Edited=31 Oct 2022
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 14 - Thomas Greathead
Mary Jane Inwood was born on 25 March 1854 in Stoney Stratford, Essex, England.1,2,3 She married Hutton Johnson Greathead, son of John Greathead and Jane Johnson, in 1880 in Darlington, Durham, England.4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in 8 Farrar Street, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Hutton Johnson Greathead.5 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Bishopton, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Hutton Johnson Greathead.6 In the census of 31 March 1901 in Bishopton, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Hutton Johnson Greathead.7 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 35 Bishopton, Ferryhill, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Hutton Johnson Greathead.8 In the census of 9 June 1921 in Bishopton, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of Hutton Johnson Greathead.9 Her husband Hutton died on 20 January 1927 in Bishopton, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.10,11 Mary and her son Arthur Greathead a blacksmith received probate on her husband's estate in Durham.11 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Mary was listed as living at High Street, Darlington, Durham, England, Mary was retired.12 Mary died on 21 April 1943 in Bishopton, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England, aged 89.13,11 Mary was buried in Bishopton, Durham, England.14 The will of Mary was proved on 20 October 1944 to her sons Laurence an engineer, and Alfred a blacksmith in York. Her effects were valued at £1082 3s 0d.11
Children of Mary Jane Inwood and Hutton Johnson Greathead
- Aileen Greathead+ b. 1882, d. 3 Mar 1965
- Laurence Greathead b. 15 Feb 1884, d. 1982
- Arthur Greathead+ b. 1886, d. 12 Jul 1953
Sources of Information
- [S7692] E-mails between Ann Shuttleworth and Jan Cooper from 11 November 2000.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2845d/014.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1880/Q1 Darlington Volume 10a Page 6.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4889 folio 44 page 45 FHL film 1342176.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4056 Folio 18 Page 8.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4631 Folio 75 Page 8.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 29675 RG78 Piece 1719 Registration district 546 sub district 1 enumeration district8 schedule number 18.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_24392_0855.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1927/Q1 Sedgefield Volume 10a Page 277.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2845D/007/41.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1943/Q2 Durham W Volume 10a Page 246.
- [S40000] Website www.clevelandfhs.org.uk.
Jane Ellen Dawson 
#2429, b. 30 April 1879, d. 1958
Last Edited=21 Oct 2022
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 17 - Thomas Greathead
Jane Ellen Dawson was born on 30 April 1879 in Bolton, Lancashire, England. She married Albert Greathead, son of Richard Greathead and Mary Rostron, in 1916 in All Saints, Bolton, Lancashire, England.1,2 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 2 Sheridan Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Albert Greathead.3 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Jane was listed as living at 2 Sheridan Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, with her husband Albert. Albert was a Moulder's Labourer in the Iron Foundry living with his wife.4 Jane died in 1958 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.5,6 Jane was buried on 2 May 1958 in Tonge Cemetery, Bolton, Lancashire, England, her usual address was 2 Sheridan Street. Her place of burial was marked as 3 - B1 - 70 under grant 8325 in consecrated ground.7
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1916/Q3 Bolton Volume 8c Page 495.
- [S40000] Website www.lancashirebmd.org.uk - 58/3/93.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_18634_0341.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/4282A/011.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1958/Q2 Bolton Volume 10b Page 608.
- [S40000] Website www.lancashirebmd.org.uk - Ref BN/18/116 age 78.
- [S40000] Website Deceased on line.
Jane Elizabeth Greathead1 
#2430, b. 1863
Last Edited=19 Oct 2018
- Relationship
- 5th great-granddaughter of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Jane Elizabeth Greathead was born in 1863 in Northallerton, Yorkshire, England.2 She was the daughter of Thomas Greathead and Mary Whittaker. In the census of 2 April 1871 in 22 Burnhope, Holmside, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Thomas Greathead Jane was a scholar.3 She married William Tyson in 1880 in Lanchester, Durham, England. In the census of 3 April 1881 in Burnhope, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Tyson.4
Children of Jane Elizabeth Greathead and William Tyson
- Margaret Jane Tyson1 b. 1880, d. 1882
- Mary Greathead Tyson5 b. 1884, d. 1884
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1864/Q1 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 485.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4960 Folio 31 Page 38.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4949 Folio 45 Page 25.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1884/Q2 Lanchester Volume 10a Page 344.
Mary Rostron1 
#2431, b. about 1863, d. 1 July 1935
Last Edited=1 Nov 2022
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 17 - Thomas Greathead
Mary Rostron was born about 1863 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.2,3 She married Richard Greathead, son of Richard Greathead and Elizabeth Barlow, on 1 January 1887 in St Peter, Bolton le Moors, Lancashire, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Alfred Rostron and Louisa Barlow. Mary gave her address as 24 Back Fairfield Street and Richard 19 Fairfield Street. His occupation was a spindle and flyer maker.4,5,6,7 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 9 Howell Croft, Bolton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Richard Greathead.8 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 9 Remur Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Richard Greathead.9 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 13 Arthur Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Richard Greathead.10 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 13 Arthur Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England, she was listed as the wife of Richard Greathead.11 Mary died on 1 July 1935 in 13 Arthur Street, Bolton, Lancashire, England.12,13,14 Mary was buried on 4 July 1935 in Tonge Cemetery, Bolton, Lancashire, England, in plot 3 H4 80 with grant no 1760.15
Mary did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 24 July 1935 in Manchester to her husband Richard who was a spindle and fly maker. Her effects were valued at £223 6s 10d.13

Children of Mary Rostron and Richard Greathead
- Albert Greathead b. 21 Oct 1887, d. 22 Aug 1971
- James Greathead16 b. 1891, d. 1891
- Herbert Greathead+ b. 19 Oct 1893, d. 1 Dec 1959
- Alice Greathead b. 20 Apr 1897, d. 5 Oct 1979
- Emily Greathead+ b. 26 Sep 1900, d. 9 Dec 1970
Sources of Information
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S5] Jan's thoughts based on information from GRO or Parish record entries.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1887/Q1 Bolton Volume 8c Page 334 - GoONS.
- [S40000] Website www.lancashirebmd.org.uk - 18/29/349.
- [S40000] Website www.lan-opc.org.uk.
- [S7] Ancestry.com - Manchester, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1930.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 3124 Folio 19 Page 145.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 3614 folio 74 page 2.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 23405 RG78 Piece 1365 Registration district 461 Sub district 7 Enumeration disrict 21 Schedulenumber 336.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_18651_0035.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1935/Q3 Bolton Volume 8c Page 380.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S40000] Website www.lancashirebmd.org.uk - LB/133/427 age 72.
- [S40000] Website deceased on line.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1891/Q2 Bolton Volume 8c Page 657.
Margaret Greathead1
#2434, b. about 1864
Last Edited=16 Nov 2016
Margaret Greathead was born about 1864 in Yorkshire, England.1 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Merrington Grange, Merrington, Auckland, Durham, England, she was listed as the servant of Henry Watson and his family.2
William Greathead1 
#2435, b. 4 August 1853, d. 23 November 1900
Last Edited=6 Feb 2022
- Relationship
- 5th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
William Greathead was born on 4 August 1853 in Brockholm, Danby Wiske, Yorkshire, England.2,3 He was the son of Thomas Greathead and Mary Whittaker. In the census of 2 April 1871 in Chapel House, Eppleby, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the servant to Christopher Hodgeson who was a farmer of 200 acres. William worked as a farm servant.4 He married Harriet Elizabeth Walker in 1877 in Auckland, Durham, England.5 William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in No 2 Russell Street, Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England, William was a colliery labourer.6 William was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 5 April 1891 in Russell Street, Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England, William was a cartman.7 He received administration in London on 30 November 1896. He was a cartman.8,9 His wife Harriet died on 21 October 1896 in Station Street, Waterhouses, Durham, England.10,9 He married Elizabeth Ann ... in 1897 She was William's second wife and her name before marriage was Calvert or Greenwell.11 William died on 23 November 1900 in Waterhouses, Durham, England, aged 47.12,9 The will of William was proved on 23 April 1901 to Elizabeth his widow in Durham. His effects were valued at £216.9
Children of William Greathead and Harriet Elizabeth Walker
- John William Greathead+ b. 7 Feb 1879, d. 10 Jan 1942
- Amy Helena Greathead b. 1883, d. 1891
- Harriet Ethel Greathead+ b. 4 Feb 1885, d. 1952
Sources of Information
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S45000] General Records Office, I hold a copy of birth certificate 1853/Q3 Northallerton Volume 9d Page 381.
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 4878 Folio 29 Page 7.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1877/Q2 Auckland Volume 10a Page 307.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4951 folio 90 page 25 FHL film 1342190.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4096 Page 28.
- [S40026] Hartlepool Library.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1896/Q4 Durham Volume 10a Page 211.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1897/Q4 Auckland Volume 10a Page 342.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1900/Q4 Durham Volume 10a Page 235.
Harriet Elizabeth Walker1 
#2436, b. about 1855, d. 21 October 1896
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
Harriet Elizabeth Walker was born about 1855 in Thorn, Yorkshire, England.2,3 She married William Greathead, son of Thomas Greathead and Mary Whittaker, in 1877 in Auckland, Durham, England.4 In the census of 3 April 1881 in No 2 Russell Street, Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.5 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Russell Street, Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England, she was listed as the wife of William Greathead.6 Harriet died on 21 October 1896 in Station Street, Waterhouses, Durham, England.7,8 Harriet did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 30 November 1896 in Durham to her husband William a cartman. Her effects were valued at £130.8
Children of Harriet Elizabeth Walker and William Greathead
- John William Greathead+ b. 7 Feb 1879, d. 10 Jan 1942
- Amy Helena Greathead b. 1883, d. 1891
- Harriet Ethel Greathead+ b. 4 Feb 1885, d. 1952
Sources of Information
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 1855 Thorn, York - Harriet.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 1858 Job Hill, Durham - Elizabeth A - RG13 Piece 4677 Folio 42 Page 2.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1877/Q2 Auckland Volume 10a Page 307.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4951 folio 90 page 25 FHL film 1342190.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4096 Page 28.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1896/Q4 Durham Volume 10a Page 211.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
John William Greathead1 
#2437, b. 7 February 1879, d. 10 January 1942
Last Edited=26 Jan 2022
- Relationship
- 6th great-grandson of Thomas Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 2 - Lifeboat and 1820 settlers Greathead families
John William Greathead was born on 7 February 1879 in Crook, Durham, England.2,1,3 He was the son of William Greathead and Harriet Elizabeth Walker. In the census of 3 April 1881 in No 2 Russell Street, Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead.4 In the census of 5 April 1891 in Russell Street, Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of William Greathead John was a scholar.5 In the census of 31 March 1901 in 5 Station Street, Brandon and Byshottles, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Ann ... John was a grocers shop assistant.6
In the census of 2 April 1911 in 5 Station Street, Waterhouses, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Ann Greathead Elizabeth was living with her step son John William who was a grocer in the Co-operative stores. They lived in their four roomed home.7 He married Jane Hall, daughter of Thomas Hall and Agnes Brown Moore, in 1918 in Durham, England.8 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 35 South Terrace, Esh, Durham, England, he was listed as the son in law of Thomas Hall John was a clerk for Esh Cooperative Society.9 John received probate in Durham of the will of his step Mum Elizabeth on 12 February 1938.10 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John was listed as living at 17 Burnell Road, Esh, Winning, Durham, England, with his wife Jane. John was a Grocery Assistant.11 John died on 10 January 1942 in 17 Burnell Road, Esh, Winning, Durham, England, aged 62.12,10 The will of John was proved on 19 February 1942 in Durham to Jane Greathead his widow. His effects were valued at £630 5s 6d.10
In the census of 2 April 1911 in 5 Station Street, Waterhouses, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Elizabeth Ann Greathead Elizabeth was living with her step son John William who was a grocer in the Co-operative stores. They lived in their four roomed home.7 He married Jane Hall, daughter of Thomas Hall and Agnes Brown Moore, in 1918 in Durham, England.8 In the census of 19 June 1921 in 35 South Terrace, Esh, Durham, England, he was listed as the son in law of Thomas Hall John was a clerk for Esh Cooperative Society.9 John received probate in Durham of the will of his step Mum Elizabeth on 12 February 1938.10 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register John was listed as living at 17 Burnell Road, Esh, Winning, Durham, England, with his wife Jane. John was a Grocery Assistant.11 John died on 10 January 1942 in 17 Burnell Road, Esh, Winning, Durham, England, aged 62.12,10 The will of John was proved on 19 February 1942 in Durham to Jane Greathead his widow. His effects were valued at £630 5s 6d.10
Child of John William Greathead and Jane Hall
- Ronald Greathead b. 1919, d. 1919
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1879/Q1 Auckland Volume 10a Page 235.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2759j/014.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4951 folio 90 page 25 FHL film 1342190.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4096 Page 28.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4677 Folio 42 Page 2.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 29924 RG78 Piee 1732 registration district 551 sub district 1 enumeration district 2 schedule number 54.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1918/Q3 Durham Volume 10a Page 728.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_24593_0077.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2759J/014/10.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1942/Q1 Durham C Volume 10a Page 558.
Sarah Louise Hobbs1 
#2438
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
Child of Sarah Louise Hobbs and Thomas Bartle
- Oliver John Bartle+1 b. 3 Aug 1902, d. 26 Feb 2001
George Greathead1

#2439, b. 1815, d. 1818
Last Edited=24 Dec 2017
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin 4 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 1 time removed of George Greathead
4th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
George Greathead was born in 1815 in England.2 He was the son of John Greathead and Jane Fishburn. George died in 1818 in Lancashire, England.2 George was buried on 5 April 1818 in St George Oldham Road, Manchester, Lancashire, England, only 3 years 2 months old.2
James Begbe Cameron1,2
#2440, b. about 1868, d. 9 April 1958
Last Edited=27 Dec 2012
James Begbe Cameron was born about 1868 in Scotland.1 He married Georgina Hamilton in USA.2 James emigrated from Scotland in 1908 and worked on The World, The Brooklyn Eagle and the Police Gazette as a compositor and proofreader.1 His wife Georgina died on 1939 in USA from complications from diabetes.2 He married Bertha Moss.1 James died on 9 April 1958 in Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA, His death was reported in the New York Times of 16 April. It stated he was survived by his widow, children William of Brroklyn and Agnes and two grandchildren.1
Children of James Begbe Cameron and Georgina Hamilton
- William Reid Cameron+1 b. 1 Nov 1899, d. 16 Feb 1966
- Agnes Goodwillie Cameron1 b. 29 Aug 1904, d. 26 Feb 1993
Bertha Moss1
#2441
Last Edited=27 Dec 2012
Sources of Information
- [S40045] Newspapers New York Times 17 April 1958.
Joseph Greathead

#2442, b. 23 April 1897, d. 1 August 1969
Last Edited=7 Feb 2023
- Relationships
- 6th cousin 2 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Great-grandson of George Greathead
6th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Joseph Greathead was born on 23 April 1897 in Sunderland, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of Henry Greathead and Georgina Gertrude Sutherland. In the census of 31 March 1901 in 19 Stockton Terrace, Grangetown, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Georgina Gertrude Greathead.3,4 In the census of 2 April 1911 in 19 Stockton Terrace, Grangetown, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of Georgina Gertrude Greathead.5,6,7 He married an unknown person in 1919 in Chester le Street, Durham, England.8 He married Florence Mary Wetherell in 1919 in Chester le Street, Durham, England.8 Joseph was listed as head of household in the census of 19 June 1921 in 15 Woodstone Terrace, Little Lumley, Durham, England, Joseph was a saw mill labourer at the Lambton Hetton Coliery (6th pit) living with his wife and son.9 On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Joseph was listed as living at 4 Station Avenue, North Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Durham, England, with his wife Florence. And their children Henry and Joy. Joseph was a motor mechanic and a member of the fire service.10 His wife Florence died on 1954 in Durham, England.11 Joseph died on 1 August 1969 in 4 Station Avenue, North Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring, Durham, England, aged 72.12,13 The will of Joseph was proved on 13 October 1969 in Newcastle upon Tyne. His effects were valued at £2,190.13
Children of Joseph Greathead and Florence Mary Wetherell
- Henry Hopper Greathead+ b. 28 Oct 1920, d. 31 Dec 1994
- Joy Greathead
- Ivy Greathead+ b. 1927, d. 11 Jul 2021
Sources of Information
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1897/Q2 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 657.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2788c/007.
- [S41901] UK Census 1901 (RG13) - 31 March 1901 RG13 Piece 4717 Folio 7 Page 6.
- [S34] E-mails between Jeffrey Knaggs and Jan Cooper from 16 June 2003.
- [S41911] UK Census 1911 (RG14) - 2 April 1911 RG14 Piece 30248 RG78 Piece 1744 Registration district 555 sub district 5 enumeration district 1 schedule number 196.
- [S394] E-mails between Jim Tilt, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, England and Jan Cooper from 5 July 2013.
- [S40000] Website http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/a2a/records.aspx
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1919/Q2 Chester le Street Volume 10a Page 1508.
- [S41921] UK Census 1921 (RG15) - 19 June 1921 GBC_1921_RG15_24768_0583.
- [S41939] National Register 1939 - Find my past RG101/2788C/007/21.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1954/Q2 DurhamN Volume 1a Page 360.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1969/Q3 Durham N Volume 1a Page 877.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
Elizabeth Greathead
#2444, b. about 1835, d. 1843
Last Edited=9 Mar 2012
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 5 - William Greathead
Elizabeth Greathead was born about 1835 in Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of Francis Greathead and Jane Saddler. She was baptised on 25 December 1835 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England.2 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Greathead.3 Elizabeth died in 1843 in Darlington, Durham, England.4
William Nicol1
#2445, b. about 1839
Last Edited=28 Jul 2011
William Nicol was born about 1839 in Pickering, Yorkshire, England.2 He married Amelia Greathead, daughter of Edward Hunter.1 William was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 21 Queen Street, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, William was a driller at the shipyard, William and Amelia were living as husband and wife, I cannot find their marriage.3
Isabella Greathead
#2446, b. about 1837, d. 1847
Last Edited=9 Mar 2012
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 5 - William Greathead
Isabella Greathead was born about 1837 in Durham, England.1 She was the daughter of Francis Greathead and Jane Saddler. She was baptised on 19 May 1837 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England.2 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington, Durham, England, she was listed as the daughter of Francis Greathead.3 Isabella died in 1847 in Darlington, Durham, England.4
John Greathead1

#2447, b. 1840, d. 1913
Last Edited=1 Jan 2016
- Relationships
- 3rd cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
3rd cousin 2 times removed of George Greathead
5th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
John Greathead was born in 1840 in Easington, Durham, England.1,2 He was the son of John Greathead and Martha Fishburn.1 In the census of 6 June 1841 in Plenton Road, Colburn, Yorkshire, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.3 John died in 1913 in Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.4 John was buried on 4 December 1913 in Durham Road Cemetery, Stockton on Tees, Durham, England.5
Sources of Information
- [S4] Jan's thoughts based on information from census enumeration sheets.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1840/Q3 Easington Volume XXIV Page 114.
- [S41841] UK Census 1841 (HO107) - 7 June 1841 HO107 Piece 313/10 Folio 29 Page 9.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1913/Q4Stockton Volume 10a page 89.
- [S40000] Website www.stocktonroots.co.uk.
Henry Greathead1

#2450, b. 1860, d. 9 September 1900
Last Edited=6 Nov 2016
- Relationships
- 5th cousin 3 times removed of Janet Susan Greathead
Grandson of George Greathead
5th great-grandson of Edward Greathead
- Appears on charts:
- Chart 1 My Direct Family - Edward Greathead
Henry Greathead was born in 1860 in Sunderland, Durham, England.1,2,3 He was the son of John Greathead and Jane Bailes. In the census of 7 April 1861 in Cedars Farm, Stockton Road, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead he was a scholar.4 In the census of 2 April 1871 in 42 Robinson Terrace, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead Henry was a scholar.5 In the census of 3 April 1881 in Moorlands Lodge, Bishopwearmouth, Sunderland, Durham, England, he was listed as the son of John Greathead.6 He married Georgina Gertrude Sutherland in 1883 in Sunderland, Durham, England.7 Henry was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 2 Sea View Street, Ryhope, Sunderland, Durham, England, Henry was a papermaker.8,9 Henry died on 9 September 1900 in 19 Stockton Terrace, Grangetown, Sunderland, Durham, England.10,11,12 Henry did not leave a will. Administration papers were issued on 30 January 1901 to Georgina his widow at Durham. His effects were valued at £304.11
Children of Henry Greathead and Georgina Gertrude Sutherland
- Ada Jane Greathead b. 1883, d. 1946
- Laura Greathead+ b. 22 Apr 1884, d. 1959
- John Henry Greathead+ b. 1886, d. 28 Feb 1954
- Albert Greathead+ b. 30 Mar 1888, d. 18 Aug 1968
- Ann Selina Greathead b. 9 Oct 1890
- Bertha Greathead+ b. 1 Sep 1894, d. 1969
- Joseph Greathead+ b. 23 Apr 1897, d. 1 Aug 1969
- Georgina Greathead b. 1900, d. 1901
Sources of Information
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881.
- [S9724] Emails between Erina Cresswell and Jan Cooper from 30 April 2002.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1860/Q1 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 425.
- [S41861] UK Census 1861 (RG9) - 7 April 1861 RG9 Piece 3772 Folio 61 Page 24.
- [S41871] UK Census 1871 (RG10) - 2 April 1871 RG10 Piece 5008 Folio 106 Page 95.
- [S41881] UK Census 1881 (RG11) - 3 April 1881 RG11 Piece 4994 Folio 53 page 99 FHL Film 1342201.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1883/Q1 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 658.
- [S41891] UK Census 1891 (RG12) - 5 April 1891 RG12 Piece 4140 Page 69.
- [S34] E-mails between Jeffrey Knaggs and Jan Cooper from 16 June 2003.
- [S3] GRO Indexes - 1900/Q3 Sunderland Volume 10a Page 349.
- [S9] Wills Index in TNA and Probate Office.
- [S40045] Newspapers Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette 09 September 1901 - FMP.