This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jmwrigley Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.bottomley/139.4/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm from Saddleworth, Co. York my granddad was Fred,1873-1951, his father Charles Wm. Bottomley b.c1839. There is district called Lydgate in Saddleworth, which has many hamlets and villages. Try www.saddleworth-historical-society.org. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.