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At the age of 14 James Henry was sent out by his step-father, William Smith, to earn a living. He was taken into employment by William Wright, who later became his father in law. He was actively involved in mercantile pursuits in Cradock and Aliwal North. He was a member of the Legislative Council in 1858. He had 12 children, 2 of whom died in infancy. . from Hilary Groves Gedcom file : James Henry (son of 1820 Settler) Greathead. Born 12 DEC 1819 Dudley. Died 8 MAR 1864 Sunstroke. This young man rode alone from Bathurst to Grahamstown when he was only 14, in the midst of murdering bouts by blacks, in 1834.

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GGSA Omnibus 2,2002. p238 James Henry Greathead *Dudley, Worcestershire, England 12/12/1819 † Grahamstown 8/3/1864. Arrived Aliwal North 1852, bought land from Butler, built store,14 farms in Free State, SA, acting magistrate 1858, lived in Cape town. family lived in England for the childrens education 1859-1869, returned to Grahamstown. X Prospect, Tarkastad 21/2/1842 Julia WRIGHT * 1824 † 1908