I understand from my Great Aunt that her husband was an Alderman of Bolton. His name was Fred Pardon and he died in 1952. I believe he ran his own building company. I can anyone inform what being an alderman entailed and also where I can find out when he was an Alderman. I have enquired of the Mayor's office at Bolton Council but all they have been able to provide me with is a list of former Mayors of Bolton. Regards Margaret Booth --------------------------------- Sent from Yahoo! Mail. A Smarter Email.