David Greenwood (abt. 1829 - 1895)

Born about 1829 in Heaton, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Husband of Nanny (Murgatroyd) Greenwood — married 4 Feb 1850 in Calverley, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 9 Feb 1895 at about age 66 in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

In 1829, David was born in Heaton, Yorkshire, England to parents John Greenwood and Mary Spencer.

In 1841, Apr, David was residing with his parents and siblings, in Town Street, Heaton, Yorkshire, England.^[1]

In 1850, Feb 4, age 19, David married Nanny Murgatroyd, also age 19, at St Wilfred’s Church of England, Calverley, Yorkshire, England. His occupation was listed as Mason. Residence at time of Marriage - Windhill. Witnesses to marriage - Luke Greenwood and William Smith. Father of groom - John Greenwood, Weaver. Father of Bride - Abraham Murgatroyd - Mason.^[2][3]

In late 1850, David and Nanny gave birth to their son Charles (child 1). Died as an infant, in Heaton, Yorkshire, England ^[4]

In 1851, Mar 30 David and Nanny were residing at 34 Jer Lane, Heaton, Yorkshire, England. ^[5] Next door, at 35 Jer Lane, Heaton, Yorkshire, England, Nanny’s parents and siblings were living.

In 1852, David and Nanny gave birth to their daughter Ada No 1 (child 2). Died as an infant, in Heaton, Yorkshire, England ^[6]

In 1853, David and Nanny gave birth to their daughter Mary (child 3), in Heaton, Yorkshire, England.

In 1855, David and Nanny gave birth to their daughter Sarah (child 4), in Heaton, Yorkshire, England

In 1856, David and Nanny gave birth to their daughter [[Greenwood-5481|Ada No 2] (Child 5). Died as an infant in Heaton, Yorkshire, England

In 1857, David and Nanny gave birth to their son John No 1 (Child 6). Died as an infant in Heaton, Yorkshire, England

In 1857 David emigrated to Australia and settled in Victoria.

In 1858, he sent for Nanny and their daughters, Mary and Sarah, who arrived aboard the “Africa” in August of that year. ^[7]

In 1860, David and Nanny gave birth to their son Abraham (child 7), in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia

In 1861, David and Nanny gave birth to their son George (child 8), in Barkers Creek, Victoria, Australia.

In 1863, David and Nanny gave birth to their daughter Violetta (child 9), in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia.

In 1865, David and Nanny gave birth to their son John No 2 (child 10), in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia.

In 1867, David and Nanny gave birth to their son Albert (child 11), in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia.

In 1869, David and Nanny gave birth to their daughter Annie (child 12), in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia.

In 1871, David and Nanny gave birth to their son David (child 13), in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia.

In 1873, David and Nanny gave birth to their daughter Ada Selina (child 14), in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia.

In 1887, David’s wife Nanny passed away, in Hotham, Victoria, Australia.

In 1895, Feb 9, age 65, David passed away from Bronchitis, in Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia. ^{[8][9][10][11][12]}

Sources

1. ↑ The England and Wales Census, 1841. Class: HO107; Piece: 1295; Book: 10; Civil Parish: Bradford; County: Yorkshire; Enumeration District: 12; Folio: 34; Page: 13; Line: 22; GSU roll: 464255 People and details listed at the same address, Town Street, Heaton, Yorkshire, on the date, Apr 1841, include

   Household	Role	Gen	Age	Birthplace	b.(est.)
   John Greenwood	Stone Lab	M	35	Yorks	c.1806
   Mary Greenwood	Stuff Weaver	F	35	York	c. 1806
   David Greenwood	Factory Spinner	M	13	Yorks	c.1828
   Joseph Greenwood		M	9	Yorks	c.1832
   Spence Greenwood		M	2	Yorks	c.1839
   Martha Greenwood		F	10mths	Yorks	c.1840

2. ↑ Yorkshire Parish Records. West Yorkshire Archive Service: Leeds, England. West Yorkshire, England, Church of Gender Male Name David Greenwood Marriage Age 19 Event Type Marriage Birth Year abt 1831 Marriage Date 4 Feb 1850 Marriage Place Calverley, St Wilfrid, Yorkshire, England Parish as it Appears Calverley, St Wilfrid Father John Greenwood Spouse Nanny Murgatroyd
3. ↑ "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N6ZW-SCS : 10 December 2014), Abraham Murgatroyd in entry for David Greenwood and Nanny Murgatroyd, 04 Feb 1850; citing Calverley, York, England, reference 216; FHL microfilm 1,040,931.
4. ↑ Birth Certificate of son David in 1871 lists all older siblings. Charles listed as deceased
5. ↑ The England and Wales Census, 1851. People and details listed at the same address, 34 Jer Lane, Heaton, Yorkshire, on the date, 30 March 1851, include

   Household	Role	Gen	Age	Birthplace	b.(est.)
   David Greenwood	Flag Facer Mason	Head	21	Yorks, Heaton	c.1830
   Nanny Greenwood	Wife	Wife	20	Yorks, Heaton	c.1831

6. ↑ <Birth Certificate of son David in 1871 lists all older siblings. Ada listed as deceased
7. ↑ Refer Nanny Greenwood
8. ↑ The Age Newspaper, Death Notice, David Greenwood, published, 12 Feb, 1895
9. ↑ Federation Index Victoria 1889-1901 Name David Greenwood Death Age 65 Birth Date abt 1830 Death Date Abt 1895 Death Place Castlemaine, Victoria Registration Date 1895 Registration Place Australia Father Jno Registration Number 1036
10. ↑ Family records (LM)
11. ↑ Death Certificate Registered in the District of Castlemaine, in the Colony of Victoria. When and where died: 9th Feb 1895, Hospital Castlemaine, Borough, County Talbot; Name & Surname: David Greenwood; Sex and Age: 65; Cause of Death: Fibroid Phthisis Exhaustion; Duration of last illness: Indefinite; When he last saw deceased: 9th Feb 1895; Name and Surname of Father: John Greenwood, Stonemason; Name and Surname of Mother: Mother name not known; Description and Residence of Informant: Mary McCance, Daughter, 5 Ambrose St, North Melbourne; If Burial Registered: 21st Feb 1895 Melbourne Cemetery; Where born and how long in the Australian Colonies: Yorkshire, England, 40 years in Victoria; If married, Where and at what age and to whom: Yorkshire England, 20 years, Nannny Murgatroyd; Issue in order of Birth, Their Names and ages: Mary 41, George, 33, Violetta 31, John 29, Albert 27, David 25, Annie 23, Ada Selena 21; Reg No 1036
12. ↑ Source: Savill Family History