The National Archives have made a range of digital copies of microfilms available for free download. These are very large files and many contain lots of files! http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/digital-microfilm.asp One group that could be of interest here is this one which has section of the 19th Century disturbances in Lancashire. HO 40 Home Office: Disturbances Correspondence Home Office original correspondence, military and other reports, precis of information, impounded pamphlets and other papers relating to riots, disturbances, and political activities and writings. Martin Briscoe Fort William martin@mbriscoe.me.uk

Hello listers, Today's visit to the OPC website found the following databases have been added: http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/indexw.html 2 August 2011 Marriages 1859 to 1870 and 1887 to 1900 from the Church of St Mary the Virgin in the Parish of Blackburn Baptisms 1798 to 1809 from the Church of St Peter in the Parish of Burnley Burials 1879 to 1899 and Marriages 1850 to 1859 from the Parish of Church Kirk Burials 1900 to 1926 from St Mary the Virgin in the Parish of Goosnargh A continuation of the Register of Burials for 1867 to 1926 Baptisms 1866 to 1887 from St David, Haigh Marriages 1866 to 1977 from the Parish of Low Wray Banns 1843 to 1888 and Marriages 1843 to 1900 from the Parish of Mawdesley with Bispham Baptisms 1741 to 1790 from the Parish of Penwortham Baptisms 1865 to 1870 and Burials 1781 to 1785 from St John in the Town of Preston Burials 1888 to 1899 from the Parish of Stalmine Baptisms 1809 to 1812 from the Parish of Tunstall Burials 1843 to 1895 from the Church of St Mark, Witton in the Parish of Blackburn Regards, Sally

Many thanks for that, Martin. Perhaps I'll find some more information about my James BUSKEY who participated in the 1826 riots at Bury. Kind regards, Lynne Martin Briscoe wrote: >The National Archives have made a range of digital copies of microfilms >available for free download. These are very large files and many contain >lots of files! > > >http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/documentsonline/digital-microfilm.asp > > >One group that could be of interest here is this one which has section of >the 19th Century disturbances in Lancashire. > >HO 40 >Home Office: Disturbances Correspondence >Home Office original correspondence, military and other reports, precis of >information, impounded pamphlets and other papers relating to riots, >disturbances, and political activities and writings. >

Whoops! Left off this important bit: > Heritage Open Days, which are free, will take place across the country > between Thursday, and Sunday, September 8 and 11. > > Other places in Bolton taking part are Bolton Steam Museum, Hall i’th’ > Wood Museum, Smithills Hall and three churches, Rivington Parish, Holy > Trinity Horwich and St Stephen and All Martyr’s. > > To find out more, visit heritageopendays.org.uk Lynne wrote: > From The Bolton News: > > >> A HISTORIC firm which has shaped the civic heart of Bolton as well as >> designed countless buildings up and down the country is inviting the >> public to get a unique insight into its work. >> >> Le Mans Crescent, Victoria Hall, Bolton’s War Memorial and many more >> of the town’s iconic landmarks are the work of Bradshaw, Gass and Hope. >> >> The architectural company, which celebrates its 150th anniversary >> next year, is taking part in English Heritage’s annual open days for >> the first time this year with an event described as highlight of the >> region. >> >> The practice, in Silverwell Street, wants to show off its heritage, >> an impressive amount of which can be seen in the town centre, and >> will form part of a series of guided tours. >> >> People will also get the chance to see an exhibition at the company’s >> office — all for free. > > > > > Read the rest of the story at > <http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9144702.Architects_open_doors_to_150_years_of_town_history/?ref=eb> > > >

From The Bolton News: > A HISTORIC firm which has shaped the civic heart of Bolton as well as > designed countless buildings up and down the country is inviting the > public to get a unique insight into its work. > > Le Mans Crescent, Victoria Hall, Bolton’s War Memorial and many more > of the town’s iconic landmarks are the work of Bradshaw, Gass and Hope. > > The architectural company, which celebrates its 150th anniversary next > year, is taking part in English Heritage’s annual open days for the > first time this year with an event described as highlight of the region. > > The practice, in Silverwell Street, wants to show off its heritage, an > impressive amount of which can be seen in the town centre, and will > form part of a series of guided tours. > > People will also get the chance to see an exhibition at the company’s > office — all for free. Read the rest of the story at <http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9144702.Architects_open_doors_to_150_years_of_town_history/?ref=eb>

From The Bolton News: > RESIDENTS campaign- ing to save an historic Bolton gatehouse have been > given a glimmer of hope — despite owners insisting they are deter- > mined to demolish it. > > Members of Bolton Coun- cil’s planning committee stalled the > demolition of Hollywood Lodge, in Chor- ley New Road, by demand- ing > answers about how it would be knocked down and the restoration of the > site. > > It came after planning agent Frank Whittaker told the committee: “I > don’t need your permission to knock this building down.” The committee > rejected a full planning application to knock down the lodge and > replace it with a three- townhouse development. > > But members are effec- tively powerless to stop it being bulldozed > because it is classed as permitted development. > > Neighbours, relatives of ex-residents of the Holly- wood Estate, which > the lodge served, and national bodies rallied to object to the plans. > Read the rest of the story at <http://www.theboltonnews.co.uk/news/9157037.Still_fighting_to_save_old_lodge/?ref=eb> Glad I'm not related to Mr. Whittaker!

The next monthly meeting is on August 3rd at 7.30pm, Bolton Cricket Club, Green Lane, Great Lever BL3 2JB The "Fun Night" on the above date will actually involve a pictorial quiz about some things many might not have known about "Old Bolton" town centre and some of its occupants. If we have time this will be followed by a quick talk from our "guru" Rita Greenwood about using the updated online IGI. As always a Help Desk will, also be available. All welcome. Any queries please contact Barbara Owen on 01204 309515 See also http://www.familyhistorybolton.tk/

Morning Listers, Another database has been added to the OPC website: http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/indexw.html 26 July 2011 Baptisms 1900 to 2010 from the Church of St Anne, Fence in Pendle The search engine is currently capable of returning results on information loaded onto the site prior to 14th June, so please bear this in mind when searching the whole collection of records. Regards, Sally

Morning all, Today's visit to the Lancashine OPC website found the following databases have been added: http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/indexw.html 25 July 2011 Baptisms 1838 to 1840 from St John the Evangelist in the Town of Bacup Burials 1900 to 1946 from the Parish of Barton A Continuation of the Register of Burials for 1850 to 1946 Marriages 1778 to 1784 and 1856 to 1857 from the Church of St Mary the Virgin in the Parish of Blackburn Banns 1869 to 1888 from the church of St Thomas, Copy Nook, Blackburn Marriages 1896 to 1901 from the Church of St Clement, in the District of Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester Baptisms 1900 to 1983 from the Church of St Anne, Fence in Pendle Marriages 1916 to 1934 from the Church of St Peter in the Parish of Hindley Baptisms 1786 to 1810 from the Church of St Mary in the Parish of Lancaster Marriages 1914 to 1922 from St Mark, Newtown, Pemberton Baptisms 1816 to 1818 from St John in the Town of Preston Burials 1830 to 1840 from the Parish of Turton Regards, Sally

Re Joseph & Sarah Draper Son John Austin Born 18th July 1830 to Joseph and Sarah Austin Sarah Austin wife of Joseph Austin Died 6/8/1831 in Deane -----Original Message----- From: eng-lan-bolton-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-lan-bolton-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Valerie lirakis Sent: 20 July 2011 18:35 To: eng-lan-bolton@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ENG-LAN-BOLTON] Sarah Draper Hello John, Unfortunately I don't recall the conversation regarding Joseph and Sarah Austin. The Deane burial records for the years 1829-1837 don't throw up anyone with the surname Austin. I've tried other churches in the area, i.e. Horwich and Westhoughton, but no joy there either. The online burial records for St.Peter's only date from 1573-1790 (but you probably already know this). I can only suggest you email the Archives at Bolton (you will find the current email address online). Good luck! Valerie On 15 July 2011 04:20, <jandmtomkies@xtra.co.nz> wrote: > Hi List, > In 2003 Valerie gave me some information about the Austin and Draper > relationship but it was not concluded. > The marriage took place between Joseph Austin and Sarah Draper on > 23.12.1829 > at St Mary's Deane. > Sometime between 1829 and when Joseph remarried Martha Wollescroft > 24.7.1837 > in Farnworth, Sarah died. > I am seeking this death information. > Joseph died June 1845 and is buried in St Peters, Bolton. > Please can anyone help. > John > > > :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: > > 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 > :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: 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

Re Joseph Austin & Martha WoolisCroft Birth of Son 2nd February 1840 Bolton le Moors Lancashire, Thomas Wooliscroft Austin, Father Joseph Austin, Mother Martha -----Original Message----- From: eng-lan-bolton-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:eng-lan-bolton-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Valerie lirakis Sent: 20 July 2011 18:35 To: eng-lan-bolton@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [ENG-LAN-BOLTON] Sarah Draper Hello John, Unfortunately I don't recall the conversation regarding Joseph and Sarah Austin. The Deane burial records for the years 1829-1837 don't throw up anyone with the surname Austin. I've tried other churches in the area, i.e. Horwich and Westhoughton, but no joy there either. The online burial records for St.Peter's only date from 1573-1790 (but you probably already know this). I can only suggest you email the Archives at Bolton (you will find the current email address online). Good luck! Valerie On 15 July 2011 04:20, <jandmtomkies@xtra.co.nz> wrote: > Hi List, > In 2003 Valerie gave me some information about the Austin and Draper > relationship but it was not concluded. > The marriage took place between Joseph Austin and Sarah Draper on > 23.12.1829 > at St Mary's Deane. > Sometime between 1829 and when Joseph remarried Martha Wollescroft > 24.7.1837 > in Farnworth, Sarah died. > I am seeking this death information. > Joseph died June 1845 and is buried in St Peters, Bolton. > Please can anyone help. > John > > > :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: > > 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 > :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: 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

Donna, LAN-OPC has transcribed a large amount of information from the registers of St Michael, Great Lever, including burials 1851-1936. [1]http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/Bolton-le-Moors/Great-Lever/stmichael/index.htm l Sadly I'd guess that your chances of getting the church involved in buying an airmail reply stamp to write to you are probably no good, and their interest in setting about having a headstone re-erected pending the next vandal attack will be nil, unless you manifest as an significant overseas benefactor. Generally such churches are having a fairly difficult time and most of them probably think they are doing quite well if they manage to prevent the lead being stolen from their roofs. The felons attacking one local church, surrounded by housing on all sides, actually went even further and made off with the bell from its tower a few days ago. Perhaps we shouldn't be too surprised if they are less obsessed with their graveyards than we are. Regards, Bob On 23/07/2011 07:48, djmflag wrote: My g-grandparents Matthew and Jane Collinge were buried at St. Michael's church , Gt. Lever When we were there the monument had fallen over. I wrote the chur ch to see if someone could put it upright, but never heard I have since learned that there is a grave there with the name of a family of G reaves and was wondering if anyone knew what Greaves family it was. I was hopi ng it might give me some information as to my John Collings Thanks Donna Collinge Martens, Muskegon, Michigan 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 [2]ENG-LAN-BOLTON-request @rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message References 1. http://www.lan-opc.org.uk/Bolton-le-Moors/Great-Lever/stmichael/index.html 2. mailto:ENG-LAN-BOLTON-request@rootsweb.com

My g-grandparents Matthew and Jane Collinge were buried at St. Michael's church, Gt. Lever When we were there the monument had fallen over. I wrote the church to see if someone could put it upright, but never heard I have since learned that there is a grave there with the name of a family of Greaves and was wondering if anyone knew what Greaves family it was. I was hoping it might give me some information as to my John Collings Thanks Donna Collinge Martens, Muskegon, Michigan DJMFLAG@ aol.com. \

Hello John, Unfortunately I don't recall the conversation regarding Joseph and Sarah Austin. The Deane burial records for the years 1829-1837 don't throw up anyone with the surname Austin. I've tried other churches in the area, i.e. Horwich and Westhoughton, but no joy there either. The online burial records for St.Peter's only date from 1573-1790 (but you probably already know this). I can only suggest you email the Archives at Bolton (you will find the current email address online). Good luck! Valerie On 15 July 2011 04:20, <jandmtomkies@xtra.co.nz> wrote: > Hi List, > In 2003 Valerie gave me some information about the Austin and Draper > relationship but it was not concluded. > The marriage took place between Joseph Austin and Sarah Draper on > 23.12.1829 > at St Mary's Deane. > Sometime between 1829 and when Joseph remarried Martha Wollescroft > 24.7.1837 > in Farnworth, Sarah died. > I am seeking this death information. > Joseph died June 1845 and is buried in St Peters, Bolton. > Please can anyone help. > John > > > :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: :-+-: > > 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 >

Hi List, In 2003 Valerie gave me some information about the Austin and Draper relationship but it was not concluded. The marriage took place between Joseph Austin and Sarah Draper on 23.12.1829 at St Mary's Deane. Sometime between 1829 and when Joseph remarried Martha Wollescroft 24.7.1837 in Farnworth, Sarah died. I am seeking this death information. Joseph died June 1845 and is buried in St Peters, Bolton. Please can anyone help. John

Just watching this programme on BBC4, it is repeated later tonight and sure it will be on again. The section on Bolton was about tripe, UCP etc. TRAVEL: The North on a Plate On: BBC 4 (Freeview) Date: Friday 15th July 2011 (starting in 4 hours and 9 minutes) Time: 01:45 to 02:45 (1 hour long) Paris-based cultural historian Andrew Hussey follows his success with France on a Plate by travelling back to his homeland, the north west of England, in search of its lost food culture. He brings with him the French idea of terroir - a belief that a food from a particular area is rendered unique though a particular set of local circumstances including culture and landscape. Andrew asks if this highbrow foodie term can be applied to common northern grub such as a Blackpool chip or a Wigan pie. (Stereo, Repeat, Widescreen, Subtitles, 2010) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Excerpt taken from DigiGuide - the world's best TV guide available from http://www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=7346 Copyright (c) GipsyMedia Limited. Martin Briscoe Fort William martin@mbriscoe.me.uk

From our hard working friends at Lancashire BMD - 3 July 2011 Added 31,839 Births for Manchester RD comprising: Market Street (1844-1881) Amended 30,504 Births for Wigan & Leigh RD to include mother's maiden name, comprising: Hindley (1878-1879); Lowton (1878-1896); Orrell (1912-1929); Standish (1901-1950); Wigan (1885-1889) Added 1,384 Marriages for Rochdale RD comprising: Heywood, Baptist Chapel (1912-1912); Castleton, United Reformed Church (1912-1912); Chadderton, Middleton Juncton, Methodist Church (1912-1912); Wardle, Methodist Chapel (1912-1912); Rochdale, Newbold Baptist Chapel (1912-1912); Rochdale, Trinity Methodist Church (1912-1912); Middleton, Methodist Church (Long Street) (Long Street), registers at Rochdale (1912-1912); Rochdale, Smallbridge Methodist Church (1912-1912); Middleton, Providence United Reformed (1912-1912); Littleborough, Methodist Church (Victoria Street) (Victoria Street), registers at Rochdale (1912-1912); Rochdale, Castlemere Methodist Church (formerly United Methodist, William Street) (formerly United Methodist, William Street), registers at Rochdale (1912-1912); Rochdale, St Andrews United Reformed Church (1912-1912); Heywood, Trinity Methodist Church (1912-1912); Bamford, United Reformed Church (1912-1912); Heywood, United Reformed Church (1912-1912); Rochdale, Wesley Chapel (1912-1912); Heywood, Bethel Chapel (1912-1912); Littleborough, Methodist Chapel (Church Street) (Church Street), registers at Rochdale (1912-1912); Rochdale, Methodist Chapel (Union Street) (Union Street), registers at Rochdale (1912-1912); Milnrow, Wesley Chapel (1912-1912); Rochdale, Methodist Church (Lowerplace) (Lowerplace), registers at Rochdale (1912-1912); Norden, Methodist Chapel (Lanehead) (Lanehead), registers at Rochdale (1912-1912); Littleborough, Temple Methodist Chapel (1912-1912); Heap Bridge, Bethel Chapel (1912-1912); Norden, Methodist Chapel (Bagslate) (Bagslate), registers at Rochdale (1912-1912); Heywood, Salem Methodist Chapel (1912-1912); Balderstone, St Mary (1912-1912); Rochdale, St Chad (1912-1912); Wardleworth, St Mary the Virgin (1912-1912); Rochdale, The Good Shepherd (1912-1912); Deeplish, St Lukes Church Centre (1912-1912); Rochdale, St Clements (1912-1912); Birch, St Mary (1912-1912); Middleton, St Leonard (1912-1912); Middleton Juncton, St Gabriel (1912-1912); Middleton, Holy Trinity (1912-1912); Rhodes, All Saints (1912-1912); Thornham, St John (1912-1912); Tonge, St Michael (1912-1912); Bamford, St Michael (1912-1912); Birtle, St John (1912-1912); Heywood, All Souls (1912-1912); Castleton Moor, St Martin (1912-1912); Heap Bridge, St George (1912-1912); Heywood, St James (1912-1912); Heywood, St Luke (1912-1912); Hopwood, St John (1912-1912); Milnrow, St James (1912-1912); Newhey, St Thomas (1912-1912); Calderbrook, St James (1912-1912); Dearnley, St Andrews (1912-1912); Wardleworth, St James (1912-1912); Littleborough, Holy Trinity (1912-1912); Falinge, St Edmund (1912-1912); Shore, St Barnabas (1912-1912); Smallbridge, St John the Baptist (1912-1912); Wardle, St James the Apostle (1912-1912); Rochdale, St Albans (1912-1912); Hamer, All Saints (1912-1912); Healey, Christ Church (1912-1912); Newbold, St Peter (1912-1912); Norden, St Paul (1912-1912); Rochdale Register Office or Registrar Attended (1912-1912) 12 July 2011 Added 4,453 Deaths for Hyndburn RD comprising: Haslingden (1879-1895) ~ ~ ~ ~ Cheshire BMD has also been updated. Many thanks to all responsible! Search for your ancestors in Lancashire at http://www.lancashirebmd.org.uk or use the multi-region search at http://www.ukbmdsearch.org.uk/ Happy searching! Lynne

My g-uncle john collinge died Feb 28th, 1914. He never married. I was curious if he had a will, how much, and who he left it to as all he had left were siblings. 'm not looking for money, {:>) just information Could someone please help me to locate his will? Thanks Donna Collinge Martens DJMFLAG@aol.com

Hi all Here are my Bolton interests. James HALL 1838-1881 (born Garstang) Grocer 137 Derby Street, Bolton from about 1864. Joshua Hodgkinson HALL (born Bolton) 1868-1935 Medical Practitioner 283 Manchester Road, Bolton. George Ellis HALL (born Bolton)1873-1921 Accountant, Neidpath, Church Road, Bolton. William HALL 1875-? (born Bolton)Teacher in Bolton & Leicester then later Headmaster in Bristol. Elizabeth M HALL (born Bolton) 1871-?

Hello Carol, I don't know if anyone has already answered your query, but according to Lancashire OPC Emma Crowshaw was buried at St.Matthews, Little Lever on the 26th December 1938 aged 64 years. She died at 38 James Street, Little Lever. Valerie On 25 June 2011 05:15, Carol <carol.mayall@optusnet.com.au> wrote: > Hi All, > My Great Grandmother Emma Crowshaw died in Little Lever Lancashire 22 > December 1938 . > >