Hello everyone, The marvellous OPC website has had more databases added to the collection: http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/indexw.html 2 December 2011 Marriages 1915 to 1917 from the Churdh of St Peter in the Parish of Ashton under Lyne Baptisms 1792 to 1812 and Burials 1819 to 1823 from the Church of St Paul, Blackburn Banns 1888 to 1900 from the church of St Thomas, Copy Nook, Blackburn Baptisms 1822 to 1839 from the Church of St Peter, in the District of Blackley, Manchester Baptisms 1900 to 1920 from the Parish of Bleasdale Completes the Register of Baptisms for 1813 to 1920 Marriages 1868 to 1879 from the Parish of Church Kirk Marriages 1835 to 1837 from the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Eccles Marriages 1837 to 1899 from the Church of St Michael, in the District of Flixton, Manchester Baptisms 1853 to 1855 from the Church of St George, in the District of Hulme, Manchester Baptisms 1894 to 1896 from the Church of St Michael, in the District of Hulme, Manchester Burials 1876 to 1888 from the Parish of Hurst Marriages 1906 to 1920 from St Ignatius, Ordsall Marriages 1842 to 1843, 1850 to 1851, 1875 to 1877 and 1880 to 1895 from St Mary the Virgin in the Parish of Prestwich Burials 1850 to 1880 from the Church of St Mary, in the Parish of Radcliffe Baptisms 1927 to 1941 and Marriages 1910 to 1914 from Christ Church, Salford Marriages 1907 to 1914 from the Church of St Bartholomew, Salford Marriages 1866 to 1873 from the Church of St Philip, Salford Completes the Register of Marriages for 1838 to 1873 Marriages 1909 to 1916 from St Peter, Swinton Baptisms 1836 to 1841 from St Mary in the Parish of Ulverston Burials 1903 to 1915 from the Church of St Paul, Walkden Baptisms 1883 to 1891 from Palatine Rd Congregational, Withington, Manchester Marriages 1854 to 1871 from the Church of St Mark, Witton in the Parish of Blackburn Happy hunting! Regards, Sally

Morning Listers, Santa's Transcription Elves have been busy again! http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/indexw.html 1 December 2011 Marriages 1829 to 1849 and 1880 to 1887 and Burials 1813 to 1825 from the Church of St James, Accrington Marriages 1829 to 1837 replace a previous set from the Bishop's Transcripts with the records from the Parish Register Marriages 1882 to 1883 and 1890 to 1892 from the Church of St Michael-in-the-Hamlet, in the district of Aigburth, Liverpool Baptisms 1661 to 1753 from All Saints, in the district of Childwall, Liverpool Baptisms 1879 to 1933 from the Church of St John the Evangelist, in the district of Knotty Ash, Liverpool Marriages 1797 to 1801 from the Church of St Anne Richmond, Liverpool Marriages 1760 to 1777 from the Church of St George Derby Square, Liverpool Banns 1858 to 1866 and Marriages 1820 to 1827 from the Church of St John, Old Haymarket, Liverpool Baptisms 1803 from the Church of St Nicholas, Liverpool Baptisms 1836 and 1850 to 1851 and Marriages 1825 to 1827 from the Church of St Peter, Liverpool Baptisms 1792 to 1813 and Burials 1766 to 1783 and 1798 to 1813 from the Church of St Thomas, Liverpool Baptisms, Marriages and Burials 1801 to 1803 from the Church of St James, Toxteth, Liverpool Burials 1870 to 1894 from the Roman Catholic Church of St Anthony, Vauxhall, Liverpool Marriages 1791 to 1797 from the Church of St Mary, Walton on the Hill, Liverpool Marriages 1937 to 1940 from the Church of St Mary, Wavertree, Liverpool Marriages 1865 to 1876 from the Church of St Jude the Apostle, West Derby, Liverpool Many thanks to all those who have worked so hard! Regards, Sally

"AN atmospheric video charting the incredible impact of the cotton industry on East Lancashire has been published online. "Twelve young film-makers have drawn upon the resources offered at Burnley’s Queen Street Mill, and Helmshore Textile Museum, to shape a visual poem entitled ‘Weave A Future, Hope and Peace’...." View at <http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/news/burnley/9389090.Memories_of_East_Lancashire_s_cotton_era/>

Hello Everyone, Today's visit to the OPC website found even more records have been added to the databases - http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/indexw.html 30 November 2011 Baptisms 1793 to 1807 from the Parish of Altham Baptisms 1920 to 1982 and Marriages 1899 to 1976 from the Parish of Bleasdale Marriages 1791 to 1812 from the Parish of Chipping Burials 1680 to 1703 from the Parish of Croston Baptisms 1906 to 1957, Banns 1947 to 1978 and Burials 1947 to 1967 from the Church of St Mary the Virgin in the Parish of Goosnargh Marriages 1665 to 1673 from the Parish of Hoole Baptisms 1720 to 1745 from the Church of St Andrew in the Parish of Leyland Baptisms 1880 to 1909 from Little Lever Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, Little Lever Baptisms, Marriages and Burials 1822 to 1839 from St Leonard in the Parish of Padiham Marriages 1773 to 1794 from the Parish of Penwortham Baptisms and Burials 1767 to 1770 from St John in the Town of Preston Baptisms 1883 to 1899 from St Matthew in the Town of Preston Burials 1856 to 1878 from the Parish of Standish Baptisms, Marriages and Burials 1810 to 1812 from the CHurch of St Leonard in the Parish of Walton le Dale Baptisms and Burials 1871 to 1885 from the Church of All Saints, Higher Walton, in the Parish of Walton le Dale Regards, Sally

The Bolton branch of MLFHS (http://www.mlfhs.org.uk/Bolton/) will hold their Christmas meeting Wednesday December 7th when they will have a " festive cornucopia of fun!! "--- a book sale , seasonal quiz and monologues, food, drink and more!! All welcome. Venue as usual: Bolton Cricket Club, Green Lane Great Lever BL3 2JB at 7.30pm, with help always available for individual research. Any queries to Barbara Owen Secretary 01204 309515

>----- Original Message ----- >From: "Lorna Kay" <lorna.kay@talktalk.net> >To: <lorna.kay@talktalk.net> >Sent: Wednesday, November 23, 2011 8:02 PM >Subject: Researching your Family History at Manchester Jewish Museum > > > >Dear Members, Colleagues and Friends > >Below are details of a very interesting event to be held at the Manchester >Jewish Museum on Cheetham Hill Road (just past The Fort) on Sunday, 4th >December. As you can see, it is a joint effort so anyone attending will >benefit from the research experience of three groups, each with highly >specialised knowledege in the field of genealogy. The attached flyer can >be printed off, and if you are an organisation it would be greatly >appreciated if you could display this on your notice board - thank you. > >This event is open to everyone but as places are limited we would urge you >to book a place as soon as possible, in order not to be disappointed. If >you have a problem trying to make telephone contact with the Museum, we >would like to mention that the phone and internet lines have been out of >action for about a week, but should be reconnected any day now. >Alternatively you can send me an e-mail and I will pass on the bookings. > >To show just how much can be achieved in researching your family background, >there will be a display of the research results of members of the JGSGB in >addition to the excellent family history exhibition currently on show at the >Museum. > >We look forward to seeing you on the 4th - but don't forget to book your >place beforehand. > >Regards >Lorna > >Lorna Kay >Chairman - Manchester Regional Group >Jewish Genealogical Society of Great Britain > > > > >Jewish Roots: How to Research Your Family Tree >Sunday 4th Dec, 1:30pm at Manchester Jewish Museum > >Anxious for answers about your Manchester Jewish ancestors? Were they >celebrities or seamstresses? Factory bosses or trade unionists? > >Experts at Manchester Archives, the Jewish Genealogical Society of Great >Britain and Manchester Jewish Museum will be holding an introduction to >researching your family tree on Sunday 4th December. > >This is an ideal opportunity for all those at the early stages of your >family history research. You will learn about web-based resources, accessing >family records at Manchester Archives and Manchester Jewish Museum and case >studies of genealogists, who will be offering useful tips and advice. > >Admission: £3.95 (including light refreshments) > >Booking is essential, so please call 0161 834 9879 to book your place. > >

Hello all, This morning's visit to the Lancs OPC website found the following records have been added: http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/indexw.html 29 November 2011 Baptisms 1832 to 1833, 1862 to 1870 and 1885 to 1887 and Banns 1841 to 1853 from the Church of St Peter in the Parish of Burnley Baptisms 1908 to 1933 and Marriages 1907 to 1921 from the Church of St Stephen in the Parish of Burnley Baptisms 1904 to 1923 from Cawdor St Wesleyan Methodist, in the Parish of Farnworth with Kearsley Burials 1893 to 1895 from the Church of St John the Evangelist in the Parish of Great Marsden Completes the Register of Burials for 1891 to 1895 Baptisms 1900 and Marriages 1886 to 1894 from the Church of All Saints, Habergham Completes the Register of Marriages for 1877 to 1894 Baptisms 1881 to 1884 and Marriages 1837 to 1848 from the Church of the Holy Trinity in the Parish of Habergham Eaves Baptisms 1853 to 1866, Marriages 1892 to 1928 and Burials 1902 to 1915 from St David, Haigh Baptisms 1920 to 1930 and Marriages 1942 to 1951 from the Church of St Peter in the Parish of Hindley Baptisms 1825 to 1837 from New Chapel Independent, in the Parish of Horwich Burials 1850 to 1878 from the Parish of Turton Regards, Sally

Hello Everyone: I recently asked for the e-mail address of the above church. I used the e-mail address Sally Roberts gave and thought I had sent several e-mails. There is no record of my having sent any. Does anyone have any idea why? Thanks again donna collinge martens, muskegon, michigan DJMFLAG@aol.com

Morning Listers, Today's visit to the OPC website - http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/indexw.html - found the following records have been added : 28 November 2011 Marriages 1843 to 1906 from the Parish of Astley Marriages 1906 to 1919 from St Paul Astley Bridge, Bolton Baptisms 1810 to 1812 and Marriages 1676 to 1698 from All Hallows, Bispham Baptisms 1867 to 1874 from the Church of St John the Evangelist, Blackpool Baptisms 1837 to 1889 from the Church of the Holy Trinity in the Parish of Blackpool Baptisms 1879 to 1899 from the Church of St Bartholomew, Great Lever Burials 1944 to 1952 from the Church of St Michael, Great Lever Burials 1822 to 1856 from Fletcher Street Methodist, Bolton Baptisms 1863 to 1921 from Park Street Methodist, Bolton Baptisms 1902 to 1954 from Ulleswater Street Methodist, Bolton Marriages 1920 to 1932 from Deane Methodist, in the District of Deane, Bolton Marriages 1837 to 1900 from the Parish of Halton Marriages 1882 to 1974 from the Parish of Hawkshead Banns 1831 to 1900 from the Church of St Peter, Heysham Baptisms, Marriages and Burials 1731 to 1760 and Marriages 1834 to 1838 and 1845 to 1852 from St Michael in the Parish of Kirkham Marriages 1816 to 1819 from the Church of St Mary in the Parish of Lancaster Completes the Register of Marriages for 1813 to 1819 Marriages 1885 to 1896 from Christ Church in the Parish of Lancaster Banns 1831 to 1900 from the Parish of Pilling Burials 1875 to 1882 from the Church of St Luke, Skerton in the City of Lancaster Regards, Sally

Hi Alan, As you'll have already discovered, there are no informative hits for googling/yahooing/whateverothersearchengine-ing the name of Tea Company Row. This is a very good site for the history of Great Harwood - http://www.great-harwood.org.uk/about/History/rough%20guide/Revolution.htm . I would take an educated guess that the boom time in the area brought a lot of companies in to take advantage of a large population and possibly the road contained properties for the workers of a Tea Company, or was a geographical nod to the company being close by. As to which company that might be, however, I have no idea. Maybe someone with a more indepth knowledge of Great Harwood would know? Regards, Sally ---------------------------------------- > From: alan@h2ouse.me.uk > To: ENG-LAN-BOLTON@rootsweb.com > Date: Fri, 25 Nov 2011 11:23:51 +0000 > Subject: [ENG-LAN-BOLTON] Tea Company Row, Harwood, Bolton > > In censuses for Harwood there are references to addresses in 'Tea Company Row', which is now part of Longsight, just before it joins Hardy Mill Road. > Does anyone know the origin of this name ? > > Regards, Alan > > :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: > > Except for personal messages, please post replies to the list. > Other people can learn from them! > > :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ENG-LAN-BOLTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

In censuses for Harwood there are references to addresses in 'Tea Company Row', which is now part of Longsight, just before it joins Hardy Mill Road. Does anyone know the origin of this name ? Regards, Alan

Hi Donna, This website allows you to click on a button to email the church: http://www.achurchnearyou.com/great-lever-st-michael-st-bartholomew/ regards, Sally ---------------------------------------- > Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2011 23:10:07 -0500 > From: djmflag@aol.com > To: eng-lan-bolton@rootsweb.com > Subject: [ENG-LAN-BOLTON] St. Michael's and St. Bartholomew. Gt. Lever > > Could someone send me the e-mail address of the above church, please. Thanks so much Donna Collinge Martens DJMFLAG@aol.com > > :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: > > Except for personal messages, please post replies to the list. > Other people can learn from them! > > :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ENG-LAN-BOLTON-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Could someone send me the e-mail address of the above church, please. Thanks so much Donna Collinge Martens DJMFLAG@aol.com

Hello everyone, Two more pics added to my website with the surname GLEAVE. Click on http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~boltongenealogy/photogallery7.htm and scroll down to bottom of page. Valerie

Hi Listers, Just to let you know that the following correction has been made to the most recently uploaded databases: http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/ - Baptisms 1901 to 1908 from the Church of St Stephen in the Parish of Burnley Regards, Sally

Morning Listers, Today's visit to the Lancs OPC website has found the following databases have been added: http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/indexw.html 21 November 2011 Burials 1759 to 1803 from the Church of St John the Baptist, Broughton Banns 1841 to 1853 from the Church of St Peter in the Parish of Burnley Baptisms 1877 to 1879 from the Church of St Stephen in the Parish of Burnley Marriages 1948 to 1981 from the Church of St Anne, Fence in Pendle Banns 1781 to 1791 and 1825 to 1871 from the Church of St Mary, Newchurch in Pendle Baptisms and Burials 1791 to 1821 and Marriages 1793 to 1821 from St Leonard in the Parish of Padiham Burials 1878 to 1891 from the Parish of Standish And just to remind you that all records uploaded to the site prior to 17th October (at the moment, that is everything on the site minus the abovementioned records) are available to search via the search engine. Happy hunting! Regards, Sally

For a list of events connected with the celebration of Lancashire Day 2011, see The Friends of Real Lancashire web page at http://www.forl.co.uk/lancday2011.html

Hi Martin, A lot of the accident reports for the Bolton area have not been uploaded to the site yet. However, I find it fascinating to read the newspaper reports and to compare them with our "modern" ways of reportage! I have a few ancestors who feature - including one fatality in 1831 - crushed by a run-away tender during an inaugural passenger train journey between Bolton and Liverpool. (mind, he was riding illegally on the tender at the time, along with many others!) Stuart On 14/11/2011 17:34, "Martin Briscoe" <martin@mbriscoe.me.uk> wrote: > You can sometimes find the official report on railway accidents here. > > http://www.railwaysarchive.co.uk/ > > > > Martin Briscoe > Fort William > martin@mbriscoe.me.uk > >

You can sometimes find the official report on railway accidents here. http://www.railwaysarchive.co.uk/ Martin Briscoe Fort William martin@mbriscoe.me.uk -----Original Message----- From: eng-lan-bolton-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-lan-bolton-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Stuart Phethean Sent: 14 November 2011 17:14 To: ENG-LAN-BOLTON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ENG-LAN-BOLTON] Extraordinary Railway Accident(s) They say that lightning never strikes twice in the same place ....

They say that lightning never strikes twice in the same place .... Manchester Times Sat Dec 20 1879: Extraordinary Railway Accident ³Near Moses gate Station ... Turned train onto loop line in error... the engine continued its course, after it had passed the rails, and toppled over some distance from their termination into the private garden of Mr Josiah Phethean, cotton spinner, where it now lies ... The guard, driver and fireman .. had a very narrow escape. They jumped off in time to save their lives but the fireman sustained injuries to one leg and the guard lost his cap and watch² (!) Manchester Times Sat 30 Oct 1880: Railway Collision near Bolton ³Early on Wednesday a collision of very destructive character, involving considerable personal injuries. ...Goods train on loop line at Moses Gate .. Suddenly jerked and overran the catch points. The huge engine turned a summersault over the embankment into the garden of Mr Josiah Phethean where a runaway engine had performed the same feat a few months ago...² This second accident was more serious, as one of the goods wagons ended up across the main line and caused the derailment of a passenger train carrying workers from Bolton to the mills at Moses Gate ­ no doubt including Josiah Phethean¹s mill in Cawdor Street. Serious injuries were noted for Edward Tonge, 28; John Openshaw, 29; William Stones, 27; William Smethurst, 65; Elizabeth Ann Aldred, 16; Jane Gerrard, 128 (?). I believe the property in question to be ³Woodlands², Manchester Road, Great Lever. I have copies of the full articles if anyone is interested. Regards, Stuart ----------------------------------------- Stuart Phethean Hampshire UK http://www.phethean.org.uk ----------------------------------------