Hi Karen, You wrote < I have just found some information that may be one of my long lost relations. The marriage according to Boyds records state the place of marriage as 1829 at Rivington. Is there a church there and do you know if the records would be available.> This would most probably be Rivington Church. Bolton Archives hold baptismal records from 1637-1877, as well as Marriages 1637-1836, and Burials from 1637-1876. There is also Rivington Unitarian (formerly Presbyterian), with baptismal records from 1747-1837, and Burials from 1788-1891. However, marriages would not be permitted at this chapel at the time you mention. Have you sent details of your ASHWORTH family to the list, as that is my maiden name? My Ashworth's lived in Halliwell for generations. Please send all future messages to the list. Valerie