Thomas Greatorex (abt. 1758 - abt. 1831)

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Contents 1 Biography 1.1 Baptism 2 Research Notes 3 Sources 4 Acknowledgments

Biography

Thomas Greatorex was born in North Wingfield (near Chesterfield) in 1757-58, the son of Anthony b.1730 and Ann (Rulland) Greatorex (1730-1800). ^[1].

Baptism

Thomas was baptised on the 22 October 1758 (document attached)

Document Dated: 9 June 1789

It appears by the register of North Wingfield in the County of Derby the Thomas the son of Anthony & Ann Greatorex was baptised on the 22 October 1758 given under my hand William Borrow, Rector of North Wingfield. John Clay Churchwarden.

It is possible that Thomas had at least five siblings with whom he would presumably have lived with as a child - Joseph b.1751, Kezia b. 1756, Annie 1760-1761, Anthoninah b.1762, Martha b. 1772 (who succeeded her father as organist at St Martin's Church, now Leicester Cathedral).

Thomas Greatorex's father Anthony was at one time a 'nailer' by profession (probably a manufacturer and seller of nails) and also a musician. The family moved to Leicester when Thomas was eight years old in about 1766.^[2]

Thomas studied with the organist of Westminster Abbey, Benjamin Cooke, under the patronage of John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich 1718-1792. Note Benjamin Cooke was born in 1734 and worked at Westminster Abbey in some capacity from 1746 until his death in 1814 ^[3]. This would suggest that the maximum time frame in which Thomas Greatorex was mentored by Benjamin Cooke was from 1770 to 1774, ^[2],

"Greatorex studied music under Dr. Benjamin Cooke in 1772; two years later, he became an inmate of Lord Sandwich's household in town and country, and for a short time succeeded Bates as Sandwich's musical director. Greatorex sang in the Concerts of Ancient Music, established in 1776, "

After five years as organist at Carlisle Cathedral from 1780-1784^[4], Thomas Greatorex moved to Newcastle upon Tyne^[2] and then in 1786 moved to Italy where he became friends with Charles Edward Stuart. When he died in 1788, Charles Edward Stuart (aka Bonnie Prince Charlie) bequeathed to Thomas Greatorex some music books. With reference to 'Dictionary of National Biography'^[2], it would seem that Thomas was taught to sing well by Giuseppe Santarelli (an Italian castrato b. Forli, 1710-1790) and also Ignaz Pleyel. After a couple of years in Europe, Thomas returned to London in 1788. Thomas earned a lot of money as a professor while charging for singing lessons at a guinea a time. However, it seems he decided to concentrate on a less financially rewarding career path when he became a concert conductor, replacing Joah Bates in 1793. Thomas enjoyed being a member of music clubs such as the Madrigal Society, the Catch Club (from 1789 to 1798)

Thomas became a member of the The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain on the 01 May 1791 (membership document attached) and confirmed in the Society's book, Members of The Royal Society of Musicians 1738-1984 – Page 61
Member Reference No: A316
The following was written by Thomas on his recommendation paper at the time of his application and is included in the members handbook.

Was a public Singer in the Vocal Concerts in 1811 & is now the organist at St. James's Chapel

The photo of Thomas is included in “The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain Photo Album” further members of the Society can be found on the following WikiTree page ^{[5] [6]}

Thomas was proficient at playing the Glockenspiel ( a musical instrument consisting of a series of bells or metal bars or tubes struck by hammers). When in charge of 'the English school' in 1801, Thomas is credited with restarting public singing performances.

In the absence of more information about his private life as a younger man, it is possible that Thomas Greatorex may have had more than one wife (probably not simultaneously) with whom he could have had many children. Thomas Greatorex's will ^[7] mentions a wife 'Elizabeth', six sons and a daughter. Of course, Thomas may have had other children who may have died before him or were omitted from his will for other reasons. Thomas Greatorex succeeded his father Anthony as organist at St. Modwen Church, Burton-on-Trent ^[8]. This was probably around 1814, as this is probably when Anthony Greatorex died ^[9]. Thomas Greatorex resigned from his post as organist in 1828. It has been observed that Thomas probably had some practical difficulties fulfilling this role as he had commitments elsewhere, such as London. He was also the organist at Westminster Abbey from 1819 to 1831 ^[10].

Thomas Greatorex's son, Henry Wellington Greatorex was later an organist in Hartford, USA and son Thomas junior was later an organist in 'Holy Trinity' church in Burton-on-Trent ^[11]. It would seem that these sons may have inherited a talent for music, with the family having at least three generations of eminent musicians.

Thomas Greatorex was a renowned organist, composer and conductor.

'Gardiner' writes ^[2] , with regard to the organ playing style and ability of Thomas Greatorex -

"he was like Briareus with a hundred hands, grasping so many keys at once that surges of sound rolled from his instrument in awful grandeur."

'Gardiner' also formed opinions regarding Thomas's musical mindset

"Although Mr. Greatorex was a sound musician and a great performer, he never appeared to me to have a musical mind; he was more a matter-of-fact man than one endowed with imagination."

However, 'Gardiner' had a high opinion of Thomas's performance as a teacher and a conductor

As a teacher he was admirable, and when conducting, his thorough knowledge of his art, his cool head and sound judgment secured careful performances."

'Gardiner' clearly formed the opinion that Thomas was very dedicated to his career as a musician and conductor

"During the thirty-nine years that Greatorex held the post of conductor of the Ancient Concerts, it is said that he never once was absent from his duty, or five minutes after his time at any rehearsal, performance, or meeting of the directors."

'Gardiner' seems to have formed the opinion that Thomas lacked creativity in his chosen musical work -

"Although he could harmonise and adapt with great ease, he did not attempt original work. A few songs and ballads were converted by him into glees, and were popular at the Vocal Concerts."

However, it would seem that Thomas Greatorex's adaptations appealed to a broad audience.

Thomas Greatorex's musical prowess and acclaim enabled him to pursue his career as a mentor, organ player and orchestrator.

"He (Thomas Greatorex) was soon in much demand as a music teacher and succeeded Joah Bates as conductor of the Concerts of Ancient Music. He also directed music festivals at Birmingham , York and Derby. In 1819, he succeeded George Ebenezer Williams as organist of Westminster Abbey."

There is a detailed record of the Birmingham Music Festivals from 1817 to 1829, for which Thomas Greatorex was the conductor ^[12].

Thomas Greatorex's works as a composer include an arrangement of the anthem "This is the Day the Lord Hath Made" - the lyrics are attributed to Isaac Watts 1719 (1674-1748).^[13][14].

Thomas Greatorex's main contribution to science seems to be with inventing a new way to measure height above sea level. With reference to ^[15], 'Philosophical Transactions, Vol. 108, for the year 1815, London, p398‑402.',

"In science he (Thomas Greatorex) discovered a new method of measuring the altitude of mountains, which gained him the fellowship of the Royal Society; he was also a fellow of the Linnean Society. He was keenly interested in chemistry, astronomy, and mathematics"

the article continues -

"An idea of the accuracy and reliability of the barometer as used in 1818, is afforded by the record of Thomas Greatorex​ in measuring Skiddaw in the north of England. .."

Greatorex is reported to have remarked:

"From the near agreement of the measured and barometric heights on the summit of Skiddaw, I had formed sanguine hopes that the barometer would prove a most exact determinator of altitudes, . . . but the subsequent observations lead me to fear that the state of the atmosphere has an effect which we cannot yet account for, and to which we cannot apply a correction."

It would seem that Thomas Greatorex conversed with the future British king -

"There is a story that King George IV, when Prince Regent, once said to Thomas Greatorex, "My father is Rex, but you are a Greater Rex"."

It seems that Thomas was a founding member of the committee of the 'Royal Academy of Music' ^[2],-

"He was also one of the board at the Royal Academy of Music on its establishment (1822), and was its chief professor of the organ and pianoforte."

Thomas Greatorex is recorded as living at 70 Norton Street, Portland Place, London in 1831, shortly before his death.

It would appear that Thomas Greatorex passed away due to a combination of medical factors^[2],

"The fatigues of the provincial musical festivals in his latter years, when gout had attacked him, hastened his end. A cold caught while fishing was the immediate cause of his death at Hampton on 18 July 1831, in his seventy-fourth year."

and

"(Thomas Greatorex) was survived by his widow, six sons, and one daughter."

Thomas Greatorex was buried in Westminster Abbey, Middlesex on 25th July, 1831^[16].

The Will of Thomas Greatorex 1831 is recorded ^[7] but the handwriting in this document may make it difficult to read.

Research Notes

• FamilySearch Community Tree,FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 02 Mar 2024), entry for Thomas Greatorex (PID https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LZ4K-YQG); contributed by various users.
• Thomas Greatorex's parents, Anthony Greatorex and Ann Rulland got married on 3rd June, 1751 in Duffield ^[17]

Thomas's father, Anthony Greatorex, became organist at St Martin's Church, Leicester (now Leicester Cathedral) in 1765. Thomas's sister Martha succeeded her father in that position from 1772 to 1800. From 1771, Anthony was organist at St Modwen's, Burton upon Trent, in which role Thomas succeeded him.

Thomas Greatorex's possible siblings (ref. 'family search', etc.) were:

Joseph b.1751 ^[18]

Kezia b. 1756 ^[19]

Annie 1760-1761, ^[20]

Anthoninah b.1762. ^[21]

Martha b.1759 (who succeeded her father as organist at St Martin's Church in 1772, now Leicester Cathedral).

There are a couple of marriage records where the groom is recorded as 'Thomas Greatorex' (but this may be a different person) - to Ann Wain on 22nd August 1776 in Wirksworth ^[22] (this 'family search' link includes Thomas's family tree and sources'). However, the same link shows 'Thomas Greatorex' married to Mary Fearne ^[23] (this 'family search' link includes Thomas's family tree and sources'). However, at this time (1776) this Thomas Greatorex is recorded as being in the household of John Montagu, a cabinet minister, so presumably in or near London. Hence it is unlikely that this marriage record is for this Thomas Greatorex.

However, the same link shows 'Thomas Greatorex' married to Mary Fearne ^[24] with two children (sons) -

Thomas 1793-1863, b. Derbyshire ^[25] (possibly Thomas Greatorex).

Benjamin b.1798. b, Derbyshire ^[26].

However, at this time (1783) this Thomas Greatorex is recorded as being in Carlisle. Hence it is unlikely that this marriage record is for this Thomas Greatorex.

It is possible that Thomas Greatorex married Elizabeth Matthews in Hoby, Leicestershire in 1789 ^[27]. Note there does not seem to be a reference to Thomas being a widower in this marriage record. His residence is recorded as Ragdale Hall (accessed 20th April 2022) - this was a large hall built in 1785. However, this Elizabeth Matthews is very unlikely to be the wife 'Elizabeth' in Thomas Greatorex's will as subsequent census records indicate that this Elizabeth was probably born about 1780.

It is also possible that Thomas Greatorex may have married Elizabeth Bacon (ref. 'Ancestry'^[28]). Other possibilities volunteered by 'Ancestry', for the maiden name of Thomas's wife 'Elizabeth' could be 'Smith', 'Wragg', 'Nash', 'Austen', etc,

Subsequent birth records, etc. strongly suggest that Thomas Greatorex had a wife 'Elizabeth' with whom he had up to ten children (nine sons, one daughter). It is not clear what happened to his first wife, Mary ,but probably she died before his second marriage. However, some of these children seem to be from other marriages (ref. mother's names on birth records).

The people mentioned in Thomas's will in 1831 were his wife Elizabeth and seven children - Thomas, William Anthony, Annie Martha, James, Henry Wellington, Arthur and Edward, so these are probably the most authentic.

With reference to 'family search' Thomas Greatorex and Elizabeth had children -

William Anthony 1792-1862 b. Leicester (no other sources),

Thomas 1793-1863 b. Leicester, christened Derbyshire ^[29],

James 1794-1870 b. Leicester, christened Burton-on-Trent (mother Ann)^[30],

Arthur 1796-1866 b. Leicester (no other sources),

Note - there is a death and burial record of an Elizabeth Greatorex (spouse Thomas) recorded in 1798 in Leicester ^[31].

Thomas b. 1800, possibly born in London or Middlesex as this is where he was christened -^[32]. In the 1841 census for Bassettlaw ^[33], Thomas aged 40 is recorded as out of county, a Professor of Music and married to Frances 35 b. Derbyshire. In the 1861 census for Long Street, Repton^[34], Thomas Greatorex junior aged 60, born in St. Pancras, is recorded as blind disabled, a retired musician and has a wife Frances aged 59 b. Derbyshire. It is quite likely that Thomas Greatorex junior died in Nottingham in 1862 aged 61 ^[35],

James b. 1802 christened in London ^[36],

William Anthony 1804-1879 christened in London ^[37], The 1851 census for Willlesden ^[38] records William A Greatorex 46 (solicitor b. St. Pancras) with wife Elizabeth and children Arthur W Greatorex, Elizabeth A Greatorex, Anthony H Greatorex.

The similar family names of these children and his 'middle class' profession perhaps makes it more likely that this William A Greatorex b. 1805 was a son of this Thomas Greatorex (rather than the one born in Leicester 1792-1862). It is likely that William Anthony Greatorex died in Staines in 1879 aged 75 ^[39].

Edward b. 1805 Leicester (no other sources),

There is a marriage record of 'Thomas Greatorex' to Elizabeth Elliott in London in 1808 ^[40][41]. If this is the same Thomas Greatorex, this would indicate a different wife (also called 'Elizabeth', as was a previous wife). Thomas Greatorex is recorded as possibly having as many as twelve children on 'family search' (eleven sons, one daughter - presumably two sons from his first marriage, nine children from the second and one from a third). However, some of these records lack source information and at least one birth record has a different mother's name attributed.

Annie Martha 1809-1861 christened in Middlesex ^[42] (there is a marriage record for an Ann Martha Greatorex in West Bromwich in 1841^[43]), However, it is unlikely that this Annie Martha Greatorex married as there is a death record of Ann Greatorex in Pancras in 1861 aged about 50^[44].

Charles b. 1812 christened in Middlesex ^[45],

Note - Charles is not mentioned in Thomas's will so probably he either died before Thomas or was not Thomas's son. There is a census record in 1861 for a Charles Greatorex b. 1812 Leicestershire. He is a carpenter so probably not Thomas's son.

Henry Wellington Greatorex. (1813-1864) b. Burton-on-Trent. Henry Wellington Greatorex is recorded as baptized in 1814 in St. Marylebone, Middlesex ^[46]. Henry Wellington Greatorex emigrated to the United States of America and is recorded in the 1850 census of New York City ^[47] aged 36 along with his wife Eliza (Pratt) Greatorex aged 30 b. Ireland, children Francis aged 4 b. New York and Thomas aged 0 b. New York.

Arthur b. Burton-on-Trent 1816 ^[48].

Edward, (possibly b. Derbyshire 1823) ^[49]

It would seem that this Edward later had a career at Durham as a sacrist^[50]and precentor^[51]. This would seem to be consistent with Edward's family background. Edward's widowed mother, Elizabeth, is also recorded in the 1861 census, aged 79, born in Northumberland and a 'fund holder'. There is a birth record for an Elizabeth Elliott in Christ Church, Tynemouth, Northumberland in 1782 ^[52]. There is also a birth record for an Elizabeth Matthews in Earsdon, Northumberland in 1781 ^[53]. So either of these ladies could potentially have been a wife of Thomas Greatorex, in the absence of more information. Note there are no corresponding birth records in Northumberland for Elizabeth Austen, Bacon, Nash or Wragg, so these potential maiden names for Thomas Greatorex's wife can probably be discounted. There are about a dozen records of Elizabeth Smiths born in Northumberland in this the time frame 1780-1783, so it is possible that one of these could have been a wife of Thomas Greatorex, in the absence of more information. There is a marriage record for an Elizabeth Smith to Thomas Greatorex in 1803 in North Wingfield ^[54]. However, this record has Thomas's birth date as 1784, so it can be discounted (unless there was a transcription error). Also, Thomas Greatorex b.1758 was probably in London mainly in 1803. It is likely that Thomas's wife Elizabeth Greatorex died in Durham in 1868 aged 87 ^[55].

Thomas Greatorex is recorded as having written a composition for a hymn ^[56], "This is the day the Lord hath made" -

"'This is the day the Lord hath made; he calls the hours his own. Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, and praise surround the throne. This is the day the Lord hath made; he calls the hours his own. Let heaven rejoice, let earth be glad, and praise surround the throne.' Words by Isaac Watts 1719 (1674-1748)"

"INTRO.: A hymn which identifies the first day of the week as a special day which the Lord has made for us to rejoice and be glad is "This Is The Day The Lord Hath Made." The text, based on Ps. 118.24-26, was written by Isaac Watts (1674-1748)..."

"'“This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made,” written in Watts’s paraphrase style and based on Psalm 118—the concluding psalm of the Hallel Psalms (113–118) in scripture—is one example of his form of Christianized psalms. As is the case with all psalms, which have strong ties to Jewish practice, these were recited or sung during the Passover meal and other festivals. Interestingly, a bridge to Christ in the New Testament may be authentic. Some research suggests that Psalm 118 may have been the "hymn" that Jesus and the disciples sang after the Last Supper."

During Thomas Greatorex's lifetime, Britain was at war with France mainly and significant victories for the British and their allies over Napoleon were achieved - Trafalgar 1805, Moscow,1812, Waterloo 1815, Nile 1827, etc. Over Thomas Greatorex's lifetime, Britain lost some north 'American' colonies (in what is now a relatively small part of the 'United States of America') c.1776 and gained many more - India c. 1757, Grenada c. 1762, New Zealand c. 1769, Falklands c. 1771, New Caledonia c. 1774, Belize (Honduras) c. 1783, Australia c. 1788, Guinea c. 1792, Guyana c. 1796, Saint Vincent c. 1796, Trinidad c. 1802, Dominica c. 1805, South Africa c. 1806, Sierra Leone c. 1808, Canada c. 1812, Malta c. 1813, Saint Lucia c. 1814, Gambia c. 1821, Gold Coast c. 1821, etc.

Thomas went to Italy and was reputedly friendly with Charles Edward Stuart aka 'Bonnie Prince Charlie' (1720-1788) (a leader of a Jacobite rebellion). Their friendship was presumably at some time between 1786 and 1788, the year that Charlie died. Charles Edward Stuart was born in Italy (b.1720 Rome, Papal States) He raised an army and won the Battle of Prestonpans in East Lothian in 1845 against a government army led by Sir John Cope. Charlie's army was composed mainly of English officers from the Duke of Perth's regiments with Irish, Scots, French and Lancashire soldiers (the latter recruited mainly in Manchester). Charlie led his army into England from Scotland in 1746. They went through Manchester and got as far as Derby before retreating. Charlie and his army were eventually defeated at Battle of Culloden in 1746, after which Charlie escaped abroad. The Jacobite uprising lasted for decades, if not centuries (1688-1746). Ostensibly, the dispute was regarding succession to the British throne, and has been linked to sectarian differences. Quite likely, the differences were at root a more basic power struggle. In Scotland in particular, clan rivalries were a complicating factor.

Thomas lived at a time and in an area where there was considerable social and technological change due to the industrial revolution. The part of Britain he grew up in was probably the first part of the world to undergo such a transformation, with many people moving from agricultural areas to work in mines, mills and factories. This was also a great time of scientific discovery.

There were major new developments of canals, railways and manufacturing processes that paralleled scientific advances. Some key local inventors and innovators that were contemporaries of Thomas were -

James Brindley (accessed 20th April 2022) (1716-1772, b. Tunstead, Derbyshire), canals,

Josiah Wedgewood, (accessed 20th April 2022) (1730-1795, b. Burslem, Staffordshire), ceramics, etc.

Thomas Telford, (accessed 20th April 2022) - (1757-1834 b. Eskdale, Dumfriesshire), engineering,

John Harrison, (accessed 20th April 2022) - (1693-1776 b. Foulby, Yorkshire), clocks,

Benjamin Huntsman (accessed 20th April 2022) - (1704-1776 b. Epworth, Lincolnshire), steel-making,

James Watt (accessed 20th April 2022) - (1736-1819 b. Greenock, Renfrewshire), steam engines,

George Stephenson (accessed 20th April 2022) - (1781-1848 b. Wylam, Northumberland), railways,

Abraham Darby III (accessed 20th April 2022) - (1750-1789 b. Coalbrookdale, Shropshire), iron smelting,

George Cayley (accessed 20th April 2022) - (1773-1857 b. Scarborough, Yorkshire), aviation,

Joseph Bazalgette (accessed 20th April 2022) - 1819-1891 b. London), sewerage,

Thomas Greatorex was an organist and composer, so was familiar with the works of Johann Sebastian Bach (accessed 20th April 2022) (1685-1750, b. Eisenach, Thuringia).

Famous contemporary musical composers were -

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (accessed 20th April 2022) (1756-1791 b. Salzburg, Holy Roman Empire),

Ludwig van Beethoven (accessed 20th April 2022) (1770-1827 b. Bonn, Electorate of Cologne).

Indeed, Thomas Greatorex arranged and conducted concerts in Birmingham 1817-1829 ^[57]featuring music by these famous artists and also music by -

Georg Friederich Händel (accessed 20th April 2022) (1685-1759 b. Halle, Duchy of Magdeburg, Brandenburg-Prussia),

Sir Henry Rowley Bishop (accessed 20th April 2022) (1787-1855 b. London, England),

Vincenzo Bellini (accessed 20th April 2022) (1801-1835 b. Catania, Sicily),

Gioachino Antonio Rossini (accessed 20th April 2022) (1792-1868 b. Pesaro, Italy),

Franz Joseph Haydn (accessed 20th April 2022) (1732-1809 b. Rohrau, Austria),

Henry Purcell (accessed 20th April 2022) (1659-1695 b. Westminster, England),

Charles de Bériot (accessed 20th April 2022) (1802-1842 b. Leuven, Belgium - then under French rule),

Reginald Spofforth (accessed 20th April 2022) (1769-1827 b. Southwell, Nottinghamshire),

Giacomo Meyerbeer (accessed 20th April 2022) ( b. 'Jacob Liebmann Beer', 1791-1864 'German of Jewish birth'),

Thomas Augustine Arne (accessed 20th April 2022) (1710-1778, b. Covent Garden, England),

Andreas Jakob Romberg (accessed 20th April 2022) (1767–1821 b. Vechta, Duchy of Oldenburg),

Christoph Willibald (Ritter von) Gluck (accessed 20th April 2022) (1714–1787 b. Upper Palatinate),

Johann Nepomuk Hummel (accessed 20th April 2022) (1778–1837 b. Pressburg, Hungary),

Henri Herz (accessed 20th April 2022) (1803-1888 b. Vienna, Austria),

Carl Maria Friedrich Ernst von Weber (accessed 20th April 2022) (1786-1826 b.n Eutin, Bishopric of Lübeck, 'Germany')

Thomas Greatorex was an Astronomer and Mathematician, so was presumably familiar with the works of Isaac Newton (accessed 20th April 2022) (1642-1727 b. Woolsthorpe, Lincolnshire), etc.

Renowned contemporary Astronomers were -

Frederick William Herschel (accessed 20th April 2022) (1738-1822 b. Hanover, Holy Roman Empire),

Charles Messier (accessed 20th April 2022) (1730-1817 b. Badonviller, France), etc.

Some significant contemporary scientists (who influenced astronomy directly or indirectly) were -

Joseph Priestley (accessed 20th April 2022) (1733-1804, b. Birstall, Yorkshire),

Jacques Charles (accessed 20th April 2022) (1746-1823, b. Beaugency, France),

William Henry (accessed 20th April 2022) (1774-1836 b. Manchester, Lancashire),

Humphrey Davy (accessed 20th April 2022) (1778-1829 b. Penzance, Cornwall).

James Prescott Joule (accessed 20th April 2022) (1818-1889 b. Salford, Lancashire).

Some significant contemporary mathematicians were -

Thomas Bayes (accessed 20th April 2022) (1701-1761, b. England),

Pierre la Place (accessed 20th April 2022) (1749-1827 b. Beaumont-en-Auge, France),

Joseph Fourier (accessed 20th April 2022) (1768-1830 b. Auxerre, France),

Simeon Denis Poisson (accessed 20th April 2022) (1781-1840 b. Pithiviers, France),

Johann Carl Friedrich Gauss (accessed 20th April 2022) (1777-1885 b. Brunswick, Principality of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel).

George Boole (accessed 20th April 2022) (1815-1864 b. Lincoln, England).

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21. ↑ "England, Derbyshire, Church of England Parish Registers, 1537-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KBD3-61R : 26 May 2021), Anthoninah Gratorix, 31 Oct 1762; citing 31 Oct 1762; citing Christening, North Wingfield, Derbyshire, England, Derbyshire Record Office, England. (accessed March 27 2022)
22. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NJB6-ZZH : 13 March 2020), Thomas Greatorex, 1776. (accessed April 18th 2022)
23. ↑ "England, Derbyshire, Church of England Parish Registers, 1537-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL75-SQWH : 19 October 2020), Thomas Greatorex and Mary Fearne, 23 Apr 1783; citing 23 Apr 1783; citing Marriage, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Derbyshire Record Office, England. (accessed April 18th 2022)
24. ↑ "England, Derbyshire, Church of England Parish Registers, 1537-1918," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL75-SQWH : 19 October 2020), Thomas Greatorex and Mary Fearne, 23 Apr 1783; citing 23 Apr 1783; citing Marriage, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Derbyshire Record Office, England. (accessed April 18th 2022)
25. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JWMN-RHS : 20 March 2020), Thomas Greatorex, 1793. (accessed March 27 2022)
26. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NKTZ-DRH : 20 March 2020), Benjamin Greatorex, 1798. (accessed March 27 2022)
27. ↑ "England, Leicestershire Parish Registers, 1533-1991," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP47-YWWZ : 6 June 2018), Thomas Greatorex and Elizabeth Matthews, 1 Oct 1789; records extracted by findmypast, images digitized by FamilySearch; citing Marriage, Hoby, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, page 11, citing the Record Office of Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland, Wigston, UK. (accessed March 28 2022)
28. ↑ https://www.ancestry.co.uk/search/?name=thomas_greatorex&event=_london-england-united+kingdom_5274&birth=1758&location=3257.3250&name_x=1_1&priority=english (accessed April 18th 2022)
29. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JWMN-RHS : 20 March 2020), Thomas Greatorex, 1793. (accessed March 27 2022)
30. ↑ "England, Staffordshire, Church Records, 1538-1944," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL3K-QLQX : 8 July 2020), James Greatorex, 8 Jun 1794; citing Baptism, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent Archive Service, Stafford; FHL microfilm 7,566,308. (accessed April 18th 2022)
31. ↑ "England, Leicestershire Parish Registers, 1533-1991," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QP4Q-N9TB : 6 June 2018), Elizabeth Greatorex, 1 Jun 1798; records extracted by findmypast, images digitized by FamilySearch; citing Burial, Leicester, Leicestershire, England, United Kingdom, page 66, citing the Record Office of Leicestershire, Leicester, and Rutland, Wigston, UK. (accessed April 20th 2022)
32. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NPZR-QH3 : 18 September 2020), Elizabeth in entry for Thomas Greatorex, 1805. (accessed March 27 2022)
33. ↑ "General Register Office: 1841 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/5a152680f4040b9d6e339ad2 : viewed 18 Apr 2022), Thomas GREATOREX in household of Thomas GREATOREX, Gateford Rd, Nottinghamshire, England; from 1841 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives HO 107/852, Folio 29, Page 10, Schedule , The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. (accessed April 18th 2022)
34. ↑ "General Register Office: 1861 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/59059dbfe9379091b15ec4dc : viewed 18 Apr 2022), Thomas GREATOREX, Long St, Staffordshire, England; from 1861 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives RG 9/1961, Folio 71, Page 2, Schedule 10, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. (accessed April 18th 2022)
35. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2N2M-BK1 : 31 December 2014), Thomas Greatorex, 1862; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed April 26th 2022)
36. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NPZR-ZX2 : 18 September 2020), James Greatorex, 1805. (accessed April 18th 2022)
37. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J3Z3-6XQ : 18 September 2020), Elizabeth in entry for William Anthony Greatorex, 1805. (accessed March 27 2022)
38. ↑ "England and Wales Census, 1851," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SGXP-52B : 9 November 2019), William A Greatorex, Willesden, Middlesex, England; citing Willesden, Middlesex, England, p. 3, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey. (accessed April 18th 2022)
39. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2VSW-B4Q : 31 December 2014), William Anthony Greatorex, 1879; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Staines, Middlesex, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed April 26th 2022)
40. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V524-1B7 : 12 March 2020), Elizabeth Elliott in entry for Thomas Greatorex, 1808. (accessed April 18th 2022)
41. ↑ Middlesex : St Marylebone : St Mary le Bone : : "Parish Register" database, FreeREG (https://www.freereg.org.uk/search_records/581818abe93790eb7f2eb390 : viewed 26 Mar 2022) marriage Thomas Greatorex to Elizabeth Elliott 09 Nov 1808 (accessed 20th April 2022)
42. ↑ "England, Middlesex Parish Registers, 1539-1988", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:68H1-92HL : 10 August 2021), Annie Martha Greatorex, 1810. (accessed March 27 2022)
43. ↑ "England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2D4C-NJ3 : 13 December 2014), Ann Martha Greatorex, 1841; from "England & Wales Marriages, 1837-2005," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing 1841, quarter 3, vol. 18, p. 535, West Bromwich, Staffordshire, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed 20th April 2022)
44. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2NVR-VV3 : 31 December 2014), Ann Greatorex, 1861; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Pancras, London, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed April 26th 2022)
45. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NYRX-9LF : 19 March 2020), Elizabeth in entry for Charles Greatorex, 1812. (accessed March 27 2022)
46. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CVBT-663Z : 10 April 2021), Henry Wellington Greatorex, 1814. (accessed March 27 2022)
47. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V5PX-WVQ : 23 December 2020), H W Greitorex, New York City, New York County, New York, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.). (accessed 20th April 2022)
48. ↑ "England, Staffordshire, Church Records, 1538-1944," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QL3K-QLZZ : 8 July 2020), Arthur Greatorex, 4 Sep 1816; citing Baptism, Burton upon Trent Holy Trinity, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent Archive Service, Stafford; FHL microfilm 7,566,308. (accessed April 18th 2022)
49. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J3QV-C84 : 19 September 2020), Edward Greatorex, 1823. (accessed 1st April 2022)
50. ↑ "General Register Office: 1861 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/5902f202e9379091b1fb7316 : viewed 9 Apr 2022), Edward GREATOREX, Grove, Head Of Sth St., Durham, England; from 1861 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives RG 9/3737, Folio 10, Page 13, Schedule 73, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. (accessed April 18th 2022)
51. ↑ "General Register Office: 1871 Census Returns database, FreeCEN (https://www.freecen.org.uk/search_records/5902fc8ae9379091b123edff : viewed 9 Apr 2022), Edward GREATOREX, The Grove House, Durham, England; from 1871 "England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images; citing The National Archives RG 10/4962, Folio 71, Page 11, Schedule 57, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey. (accessed April 18th 2022)
52. ↑ "England, Northumberland, Parish Registers, 1538-1950", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPWP-BRMT : 20 April 2021), Elizabeth Elliott, 1782. (accessed April 18th 2022)
53. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J99Z-MF3 : 19 March 2020), Elizabeth Matthews, 1781. (accessed April 18th 2022)
54. ↑ "England, Staffordshire, Church Records, 1538-1944," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLQB-NRQP : 8 July 2020), Thomas Greatorex and Elizabeth Smith, 1803; citing Marriage License, North Wingfield, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent Archive Service, Stafford; FHL microfilm 7,619,065. (accessed April 18th 2022)
55. ↑ "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2JXS-Z5J : 31 December 2014), Elizabeth Greatorex, 1868; from "England & Wales Deaths, 1837-2006," database, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : 2012); citing Death, Durham, Durham, England, General Register Office, Southport, England. (accessed April 26th 2022)
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Acknowledgments

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We would like to thank The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain for their support in giving access to these historical documents.