CRICH PARISH
Crich, Fritchley, Whatstandwell, Bullbridge, Crich Carr, Coddington, Wheatcroft, Wakebridge
Thomas Greenhough (1893–1975)
Sergeant
| Royal Field Artilley | 224 & 820056 |
Photographs courtesy Chris Greenhough (with thanks to George Greenhough)
Biography
Thomas worked at Dawbarn’s joinery works at Whatstandwell. He was an active member of Crich United football club when it was at its peak. He entered France in 1915 and reached the rank of sergeant. He married Margaret Annie Maggie Ball at Swanwick in 1922 and the family relocated to Derby during the 1930s, where Thomas worked on the maintenance staff of the LMS Railway.
Photographs courtesy Michael Greenhough
Thomas Greenhough with his wife Margaret Annie Maggie Ball
He was involved with Crich United Football Club –
Derbyshire Courier 30 August 1913
CRICH UNITED
Although accepted as members of the Erewash league, the United, under the ruling of the D.F.A.will again be members of the Matlock Junior League. Possessed of practical members on the committee, an enthusiastic secretary in Mr W. H. Perry, and a good list of serviceable players, the club is hoping to occupy a high position in the league table. Mr Maurice Deacon is the president, and Dr G.G. Macdonald and Mr G.C. Birch are vice-presidents. The committee is comprised of: Messrs. D.M. Brown (chairman), G.V. Ferguson (vice-chairman), Hy. Holtham, Hy. Wetton, F. Ward, Jos. Perry, F. Whitehead, F. and J. Porter, Isaac and William Coleman, C. Harper, I. Hartstone and Jas. Mellors. The majority of last season's players are retained and include A. Crowder (vice-chairman), John Curzon, A. Leafe, Luke Coleman, Tom Coleman, Vernon and Tom Greenhough, D. Cooke, and Wm. Rowe. New players include Jas. Amatt (late Holloway, who is to captain the team and who should provide prove a valuable acquisition), J. Hudson (Holloway), S.Taylor (goal), and A. Matthews (Whatstandwell), while the services of Mr G.C. Birch have been promised. Several other signatures are expected and although the club has lost the services of F. Mellors, who was been signed on by Sheffield Wednesday, Sam Taylor should prove a valuable substitute. The headquarters of the club are at the Black Swan Hotel, and the ground is Jefferies Lane Field. Financially the club is on the right side, a small balance of being in hand.
Mr J. Mellors is appointed groundsmen. And the contract for conveyance of players is let to Mr F. Davis of Holloway. Cup and Medal competitions have been entered for. The first home league match is on Wakes Saturday, Oct. 11th, when Slaley will be entertained.
Derbyshire Courier, 17 August 1918
Local soldiers on leave from France this week include – Private Jesse Heappey, Gunner Samuel Taylor, Sgt Thomas Greenhough and Private Archie Roe, Fritchley.
Medal Index Record
He was awarded the Victory, British War and 15-Star Medals.
France, date of entry 26/02/15.
Thomas Greenhough's brothers Vernon Greenhough and John Greenhough are also on the Roll of Honour.
CENSUS INFORMATION
1901: Crich Cross
| Forename | Surname | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Where born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William | Greenhough | Head | 35 | Butcher | Crich |
| Elizabeth | Greenhough | wife | 35 | Crich | |
| Vernon | Greenhough | son | 9 | Crich | |
| Thomas | Greenhough | son | 7 | Crich | |
| Jane | Greenhough | daughter | 5 | Crich | |
| Leslie | Greenhough | son | 3 | Crich | |
| John | Greenhough | son | 1 | Crich |
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1911: Market Place, Crich
| Forename | Surname | Relationship | Age | Occupation | Where born |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William | Greenhough | Head | 45 | Wireworks labourer | Crich |
| Elizabeth | Greenhough | wife | 45 | Crich | |
| Vernon | Greenhough | son | 19 | Wire galvanizer | Crich |
| Thomas | Greenhough | son | 17 | Steam joinery | Crich |
| Jane | Greenhough | daughter | 15 | Hosiery worker | Crich |
| Leslie | Greenhough | son | 13 | Steam joinery | Crich |
| John | Greenhough | son | 11 | School | Crich |
| Mary | Greenhough | daughter | 8 | School | Crich |
| Ruth Elizabeth | Greenhough | daughter | 6 | School | Crich |
| Margaret | Greenhough | daughter | 4 | Crich | |
| Robert | Greenhoughß | son | 1 | Crich |
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1918 Crich voters
Thomas Greenhough, North View; absent on military service
1939 Register: Repton
Thomas Greenhough b. 14 July 1893 (labourer railway engineer)
Margaret AM Greenhough b. 27 Januarary 1902
Frank T Greenhough b. 4 December 1923 (grocery shop assistant)
Vernon R Greenhough b. 3 March 1930 (school)
George B Greenhough b. 8 May 1932 (school)