Advanced Family History Courses at the Bolton Archives History Centre, Bolton Central Library, Le Mans Crescent, Bolton BL1 1SE: "So you want to get back before 1837?" Tutor, Rita Greenwood, will show you more advanced sources for family history research through a series of five workshops held on the following Saturdays from 10am to 12pm: 6 February 2016 10:00 AM - Parish Records: How can you use them to further your research. 20 February - The Parish Chest: Studying the contents of the parish chest and how they can assist in locating ancestors in parishes where they were not born. 5 March - The Parish Chest: How to go about accessing documents associated with the Parish Chest including affiliation orders and establishing the paternity of a child. 19 March - Pre-1858 probate: Most researchers will find wills relating to their ancestors but Rita will show you how to use them to further your research? 2 April - What next?: Further sources to be used by advanced researchers. Researchers of all abilities are welcome. The cost for the five workshops is £25 and includes refreshments. To book a place, please call Barbara Owen on 01204 309515. More information at http://www.localdirectory.bolton.gov.uk/EventDetails.aspx?EventID=5804&s=635903496000000000&e=635903568000000000 or http://tinyurl.com/juyps86