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  1. Census 1841 U.K. through to 1881.
  2. Wigan par reg chr 1830-1838. James Arkwright (signed) otp and Alice Parkinson (mark) otp were married in this church by banns 13 Feb 1831...witn Peter Darbyshire & Sam Vizard. have photocopy.
  3. Certified Copy of Death Registration. At 19 High St, age 77, hand loom wvr, of cerebral apoplexy, coma; informant Thomas Arkwright, son, of 107 Standishgate, Wigan. Certified Copy, Wigan DRO.
  4. Census 1911 U.K. transcription sent by Paul Meadow.
  5. England: Civil Reg Index Births. Certified Copy, Wigan DRO.
  6. Certified Copy of Marriage Registration. Certified Copy, Wigan DRO.
  7. Cert. Copy of Death Reg. Certified Copy, Wigan DRO.
  8. Arkwright, Tom & Peter of Wigan. From files of Thomas and Peter A:
    "Wigan Cemetery Records & Wigan Observer:23 Feb 1918, Thomas Arkwright: 63:Labourer:of 34 Frog Lane buried 26 Feb 1912. Roman Catholic.
    Arkwright-In loving Memory of my dear husband Thomas who died 22 Feb 1912. Not forgotten by his wife & children 34 Frog Lane.".
  9. Census 1841 U.K. through 1861.
  10. Census 1911 U.K. image of original page.
  11. England: Civil Reg Index Births.
  12. Marian Elder, Author.
  13. Edmonton GS cemetery database. George Arkwright 1876 - 17 Feb 1968 Plot 26, 36.
  14. Probate Record. named in will of father.
  15. Upholland par reg 1789-1900. p 101 no. 301:...Parish of Wigan parochial Chapel of Holland...1831...William Winnard otp, bachelor and Jane Fairhurst, otp, spinster, were married in this chapel by banns...8th day of February 1831 by W. Bird, curate. William signed, Jane mark. Witnesses William Fairhurst, Edward Talbot.
  16. Cert. Copy of Death Reg. Certified Copy, Wigan DRO. .
  17. Census 1851 U.K. and through 1911.
  18. Wigan Cemetery Records Index.
  19. Cert. Copy of Death Reg. Jane Arkwright 77 yrs Widow of Thomas Arkwright a Colliery Surface Labourer; cause, Morbus Cordis; No p.m.; certified by C.F. France...Informant Lilian Mason daughter 34 Frog Lane Wigan, 24 May 1927. "Morbus cordis - Means no more than heart disease. Probably used by doctors when they did not know the exact cause of death but were sure it was natural causes. May sometimes mean heart failure.".
  20. Census 1841 U.K. through 1871.
  21. Census 1911 U.K. Madeline Arkwright, 8, bn Wigan. . image of original page. No other details.
  22. England: Civil Reg Index Births. Certified Copy, from Wigan DRO.
  23. 25 Aug 1926: Wainwright Star:
    MORRISON-ARKWRIGHT
    A quiet little wedding took place in Edmonton last week, when Miss Madeline Mary Arkwright of Wainwright, became the bride of Mr. Charles Morrison of Edmonton. The happy couple are sepnding their honeymoon at Jasper Park before returning to reside in the city.
  24. Census 1841 U.K. and 1851, 1861, 1871.
  25. Lancashire BMD.
  26. Census 1851 U.K. through 1881.
  27. Cert. Copy of Mar. Reg. 19 Mar 1865 John Meadow 21 bach letter carrier of 13 Lyon St. Wigan father Thomas Meadow shoe maker; & Margaret Fairhurst, 21 sp weaver in cotton mill of New Town Pemberton father James Gobins general laborer. In the presence of us James Gobbins Jane Ashurst. Certified Copy, Wigan DRO.
  28. Cert. Copy of Death Reg. Certified Copy Wigan DRO.
  29. Census 1841 U.K. through 1881.
  30. Cert. Copy of Death Reg. 26 Feb 1888 6 Lyon St Mary Darbyshire female 72 yrs wife of William Darbyshire accountant acute bronchitis...informant John Meadows in attendance (of) 112 Great George St. 27 Feb 1888. Certified Copy, Wigan DRO.
  31. England: Civil Reg Index Births. Certified Copy, GRO, London.
  32. Census 1841 U.K.
  33. Census 1871 UK.
  34. Speculative. Assumed to be the progenitor of many of the Arkwright families in the Wigan, Standish and Ashton in Makerfield area.
  35. Estimate.
  36. Arkwright, Tom & Peter of Wigan.
  37. Papist Census of 1767. 70. Wigan. A List of all the Papists in the Town of Wigan, Pemberton ,Aspull,
    Haigh, Ince & Abram in the Parish of Wigan.
    Thos Atrix Age 27 Taylor Resident 23 years
    Thos do S 4 years
    Mary do 6 years.
  38. Papist Census of 1767.
  39. Arkwright, Tom & Peter of Wigan. Thomas Arkwright & Ann Orrell:both Winwick:Banns.Marriage Witnesses:William ???.
  41. Orrell St. James RC Register (C 1774-1778, 1790-1848; M 1847-1848; deaths 1791-1800). 1800 12 Jan Mary Arkwright 85. speculative.
  42. Census 1851 U.K. James Arkwright head widower 74 weaver born Pemberton.
  43. Census 1851 U.K.
  44. Upholland BT 1619-1815. have photocopy.
  45. Upholland par reg 1789-1900. Banns of Marriage between James Arkwright and Ann Webster were published the 4th the 11th and the 18th of August, 1799. James Arkwright otp, batchelor and Ann Webster otp, spinster, were married in this chapel by banns the 19th day of August 1799 by me John Fawel minister;marks; witnesses Thomas Lowe, *Luke Foster. (*witnessed 4 marriages on this page on 2 different dates).
  46. Cert. Copy of Death Reg. 18 Jun 1851 Pemberton; James Arkwright...74 yrs; tailor & weaver; paralysis, 2 wks certified; informant, Robert Arkwright in attendance (of) Pemberton, 19 June 1851. Certified Copy.
  47. IGI.
  48. Marriage record.
  49. Wigan St John RC reg 1732-1900. Francis Parkinson & Frances....(no legible surname).
  50. Wigan St John RC reg 1732-1900. Francis Parkinson and Frances Coop.
  51. Wigan par reg mar 1754-1789. By Banns: Charles Parkinson and Jinney Ingham 5 July 1780.
  52. Wigan St John RC reg 1732-1900. Francis Parkison & Frances Coop.
  53. Hindley chapel reg mar 1754-1807. James Parkinson of the township & parish of Wigan batchelor and Mary Foster of same place spinster were married in this Chapel by banns 12 Sep 1802, marks, witnesses James Smith and Wm Chisnall. SLC 1992 have photocopy.
  54. Estimate. based on burial record: age "78" in 1824.
  55. Wigan par reg mar 1754-1789. Henry Foster & Jane Fairclough both of this town were married in this church by bans this 13th day of Nov 1769 by me T. Whitehead; this marriage was solemnized between us (marks) in the presence of Geo: Banks and Daniel Foster (mark). have photocopy.
  56. Cert. Copy of Death Reg., No. 391. 27 Oct 1843 at 2 a.m. Frog Lane in Wigan Mary Parkinson female 63 years wife of James Parkinson weaver; of consumption. X the mark of James Parkinson in attendance Frog Lane Wigan 28 Dec 1843. J. Fairhurst Registrar. Wigan Register Office.
  57. Wigan par reg 1581-1778. August 1746 Thomas Ffairclough & Mary Tyler b of this town married by Mr. Edge curate the 24th day... have photocopy.
  58. Wigan par reg 1581-1778. January 1739 Willm Winnard of Pemberton & Ellen Bradshaw of Orrell, both in this parish married by Mr. Tho. Edge curate 31 day, Lycence. have photocopy.
  59. Marriage Bonds & Licenses for Chester Diocese. "Know all Men by these Presents, that we William Winnard of Pemberton...webster, and Richard Melling of same, webster, are holden and firmly bound...in the sum of 100 pounds...dated the thirtieth day of January in the 13th year of...George the 2nd...1739. The condition of the obligation is such that if there be not _ impediment of precontract, consanguinuity, affinity, or other cause to hinder the marriage of the above bounded William Winnard with Ellen Bradshaw of Orrel...spinster...etc, etc, with consent of parents...shall celebrate the said marriage in the parish of Wigan according to the letters of dispensation to them ...granted.". have photocopy.
  60. Orrell Estate Records. Jno Winnard rent 3 pds 10 s arrears 11/15, csh due 17 May 1813 1.16. E1/B3 Rent Rolls Orrell 1811, 1812, 1813.
  61. Wigan par reg mar 1754-1789. John Winnard and Alice Swift both of Pemberton were married in this church by bans this 14th day of Sept 1766 by me...both X...witn Geo Banks, Robert Marsh. have photocopy.
  62. Probate Record. Willl of mother.
  63. Probate Record. Speculative: Will of mother Elizabeth (Green) Bradshaw, 1828, bequeaths Ellen Bradshaw, her younger daughter, all her goods and chattels, and a cottage "for five years". Ellen is not named as a minor child in her mother's will, but is younger than her married sister, Ann, born c. 1705. She may have been born later than 1707.
  64. WILL. Copy, 99/04/25: Abstract: James Winnard, late of Pemberton...Yeoman, d. 28 Sep; will proved 29 Nov, 1866. Value under 600 pds. Witness, Thos Marsh of Pemberton, and Sol. Clerk.
    No bequests; standard form will; executors son James Winnard and son-in-law James Gerard; names wife Mary beneficiary during her lifetime; at her death to be divided into 4 parts, for sons William and James, daughter Alice wife of Jas Gerard, and the children of "my late daughter Catherine the wife of Thos Perry. Designated on will as "yeoman"; this probably means he had a freehold title to some property. Does not describe any such property but mentions rentals, and profits from leasehold, ground rent, etc.
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  65. Wigan par reg mar 1790-1819. James Winnard of Orrell (signed) and Mary Challoner of Pemberton Aug 17 1807.
  66. Probate Record. Will of father, Hugh Heatley (see his source notes).
  67. Quarter Session Records, 1564585; QSP 1103/1. Feb '05: Petition; Wigan, Michaelmas, 1716. - ref. QSP/1103: FILE - Bickerstaffe and Samlesbury - bastardy of Jane Swift and Hugh Heatley, yeoman. - ref. QSP/1103/1 - date: c1716
    C__ Lancr: "Foreasmuch as it appears unto us upon complt. of the Overseers of the Poor of the township of Bickerstaffe in the said county that Jane Swift of Bickerstaffe aforesaid spinster was lately delivered of a male bastard child called Hugh, which is likely to become chargeable to Bickerstaffe aforesaid; and that as well upon the information upon Oath of the said Jane Swift that Hugh Heatley of Samlesbury in the said County, yeoman, is the father of the child; and alsoe upon Oath of Mrs. Gill midwife who was present at her delivery of the said bastard child and in her Extremity saith that she then declared the said Hugh Heatley was the only father of the said bastard child. Wee therefore whose hands and seales are upon hereunder subscribed , two of his Mag'sties Justices of the Peace and Quor__ and for the said County doe hereby adjudge and declare the said Hugh Heatley to be the putative father of the said bastard child and that the same is likely to become chargeable to Bickerstaffe aforesaid and doe hereby order the said Hugh Heatley to pay or cause to be paid to the said Jane Swift the mother, for and towards the charges for Lying In, the sume of thirty shillings; and to pay or cause to be paid unto the churchwarden & overeseers of the poor of Bickerstaffe for and towards the maintenance of the said bastard child the summe of forty shillings p Annum to be paid by four qurarterly paym'ts from the birth of the said child which was on the seventeenth day of this last? September while the said child attain to the age of fourteen years or whilst it shall be chargeable to Bickerstaffe aforesaid; and lastly we do hereby order that the said Hugh Heatley doe upon notice of this order or a true coppy hereof give sufficient security to the Churchwarden and overseers of the Poor of Bickerstaffe well and truly to indemnify the said Town'p from the said bastard child . Given under our hand and seal at a Privy Session held at Ormskirk this 28th Day of December 1716". Signed Henry Brooke, Alex'r Hesketh?; (to?) the Overseers of the Poor of Bickerstaffe.
  68. Quarter Session Records, 1564585; QSP 1103/1. see notes for full text of bastardy order for Hugh, child of Jane Swift and Hugh Heatley.
  69. Wigan par reg 1581-1778. October 1743 Hugh Swift & Ann Sharrock both of Pemberton in this Parish married by Mr. Edge Curate the 18th day. have photocopy.
  70. Upholland par reg 1789-1900. 27 Oct 1821, Alice Winward, 78 years, Pemberton. tentative.
  71. Rainford BT 1702-1799. R. John Challinor, R, and Jaen Barrow, Knowsley 1750 Sep 10.
  72. Rainford par reg trans 1702-1812.
  73. Rainford BT 1702-1799.
  74. Rainford par reg trans 1702-1812. William Challinor blacksmith & Catherine Marsh sp btp Wit. Thomas Marsh, James Spencer
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  75. Quarter Session Records. 1810 Jan 15, on William Challoner, died suddenly. QSP 2614/126 fhl 1595105.
  76. A2A website. Reference: CR(AB)/1/54 William Challoner 15 Jan 1810 Cause of Death: Natural causes. Wigan Coroners Reports 1804-1840.
  77. Probate Record. named in will of husband.
  78. Census 1841 U.K. and 1851.
  79. Lease Indenture for Thomas Marsh (1774). DDK Lease Box 176: Thomas Marsh Manor of Rainford 1774. Thomas Marsh’s lease for Wm. Birchells place; expired June 10 1838.
    Abstract of body of document: “This Indenture made the 5th day of March in the 14th year of ...George... 1774 between Edward the Hon. Earl of Derby...and Thomas Marsh of Rainford...shoemaker...in consideration of the surrender of one indenture of lease of the premises hereinafter mentioned (RN 146) bearing date 26 Aug. 1772 - and was granted unto the said Thomas Marsh for the lives of Jacob Mather, Margaret Mather and Thomas the son of the said Thomas Marsh. Whereas Thomas Marsh the younger is now living; and also of the surrender of one other indenture of of unimproved moss ground (RN 139) hereinafter mentioned as being the life of John Mather. And also of the sum of 50 pds paid by the said Thomas Marsh. [followed by description of the property]...called Middle Hey & the Lower Hey...(RN139 to be enclosed in 1 year)...lying in Rainford...and now in the tenure of Thomas Marsh or assignees...the said Thomas Marsh for the lives of the afsd Thomas Marsh aged 23 years, John aged 20 years and Catherine aged 16 years...yearly rent of 9 s....James Waring and Daniel Ally to enforce terms.”
    Side Panel: “Man. of Rainford Thomas Marsh fine 50 pds. rent 090 Dog and Coop kept; 2 added in R146, 3 lives in RN 139.”
    Other side: “Be it remembered that on 2 Oct 1780 peaceable possession of the within named Premises was then taken and had by one James Wareing one of the attornies...and the like possession with Livery and saisin was at the same time by him delivered over to the within named Thmas Marsh. To hold the same until the said Thomas Marsh his heirs and assignees according to the purport and true intent and meaning of the within deed”. John Poole.
  80. WILL. Will of Thomas Marsh late of Liverpool Shoemaker proved 19 Apr 1796, made 10 March 1796...very sick...to my son Thomas...2 houses in Manistye Lane near bottom of Hanover Street Liverpool...and the desk stand in the parlour...my son John that house in Trueman Street to them and their ears (sic)...unto my three daughters Alice Betty and Cathren...20 pds apiece...the interest of 300 pds...my five children, 2 sons and 3 daughters...John Pinington of Liverpool and Robert Ellison of Eccleston Execs...signed Thomas Marsh. Witnesses Isabel Chesworth, Henry Sephton, Ann Bell.
  81. Lease Indenture for Thomas Marsh Sr. 1729 (DDGe). Added later to this document: "Feb 2 1757 recd from Sir Thos Gerard from Ed'd Cullen 94 pds 10 s in full satisfaction for surrender of this lease...for my interest in this ten'mt in Billinge" signed Thomas Marsh; witnesses Wm. Marsh, Ann Marsh.
  82. Bankes of Winstanley. Queries - as to the lives in Thos Marsh: Lease in being. c. 1760: list of tenants at Winstanley; queries as to the status of the leases.
  83. Bankes of Winstanley. 1772: Winstanley: [note on page] incumbent Thomas Marsh aged 55 years.
  84. Wigan par reg 1581-1778. Dec 1739 Tho: Marsh & Catherin Walthew both of Billinge in this parish married by Mr. Badwin curate the 27th day. photocopy.
  85. Lease Indenture for Thomas Marsh. for the lives of...Catherine [Marsh] aged 16 years...
  86. Probate Record. Named in the will of her grandfather William Walthew, made in 1765.
  87. Cert. Copy of Death Reg. Certified Copy, Wigan DRO. Upon her death, the family's leasehold property in Rainford reverted back to the Stanley (Lord Stanley, Earl of Derby) estate. She was the last "life" in the lease.
  88. Lancashire Online Parish Clerk. Catharine Chaloner - Age: 80 yrs Abode: Orrell  Buried by: Wm Ellam.
  89. Wigan par reg mar 1775-1803 n. Peter Fairhurst and Nancy Leasetter both of Orrell by banns 25 Nov 1782; marks; witn. James Latham (only mar that day and this witness did not witness other adjacent marriages). have photocopy.
  90. Wigan par reg mar 1790-1819. John Fairhurst and Mary Ashurst both of Orrell, banns, 8 Oct 1810, marks. witnesses Wm Banks, Wm Crompton.
  91. Cert. Copy of Death Reg. 281: 11 June 1863 at 27 Top Croft, Hallgate; John Fairhurst male 75 yrs coal miner of natural decay, certified; informant Mary Fairhurst present at death of 27 Top Croft, Hallgate; reg 11 June 1863. Certified Copy.
  92. Wigan par reg 1721-1754/1778n. John Leacester and Ann Ascroft both of Pemberton banns 25 Feb 1754. Have photocopy.
  93. Wigan par reg 1721-1754/1778n. Ellen first dr William Crook of Orrel, husb. & Ann, dr [daughter of] William & Elizabeth Ascroft... Wigan All Sts. Christenings, 1778-1812, named the maternal grandparents, in most cases.
  94. Quarter Session Records. Petition Ormskirk: Midsummer 1753 - ref. QSP/1685 FILE - Pemberton to Orrell. Order for removal of Joseph Ashurst, *Ann his wife and Betty and Peggy their children - ref. QSP/1685/10 - date: 1753 22 May

    Abstract:
    Complaint being made...to us...Justices of the Peace...BY the churchwardens and overseers of the poor of the township of Pemberton...that Joseph Ashurst *Jane* his wife and Betty and Peggy their children, poor persons and now actually chargeable to Pemberton...lately come to reside there and do not farm 10 pds a year, neither have done or performed any other matter or thing whereby they have gained any legal settlement there. Now upon hearing the said complaint...and a full hearing of the defence by the Overseers of the poor of ...Orrell...we do adjudge the said complaint to be true...and declare the said Joseph Ashurst (etc) to be poor and now actually chargeable to Pemberton aforesaid and that their last legal settlement was in Orrell...(we) require (the overseers of poor of Pemberton) to remove and convey said Joseph Ashurst (etc) and them deliver to the churchwardens or overseers of the poor of Orrell (who) are likewise hereby required to receive and provide for them...herein fail not at your Peril. 22 May 1753. signed J. Blackburne, Thos. Patten, Peter Atherton. *Index for QS gives wife's name as Ann but the actual petition gives correct name: Jane.

  95. Wigan par reg 1721-1754/1778n.
  96. Census 1841 U.K. Thomas Ashust 80 Nailmaker bn Lancs (at Lane Endes?).
  97. Census 1841 U.K. Mary Fairhurst, "45", bn Lancs. lds 0306909; at "end of Buckleys Houses", Swinley Ward.
  98. Census 1861 U.K.
  99. Cert. Copy of Death Reg. 370: 16 July 1863 at 27 Bottom Croft, Hallgate; Mary Fairhurst, fem, 73 yrs, widow of John Fairhurst, a collier; of apoplexy, a short time, certified; Informant M. Fairhurst present at the death, of 27 Bottom Croft, Hallgate, Wigan; 16 July 1863. Certified Copy.
  100. 1849664 Ormskirk Parish Register (photocopy original register). #987: John Meadow of this parish and Betty Howard otp married in this church by banns this 29th day of December...1806 by James Stanley Vicar...JM signed, BH mark. Witnesses Ed'd Hunter, Jno Hankin. have photocopy.
  101. Bond: Chapel Schoolmaster. See Thomas Howard his son for text.
  102. Scarisbrick Rents and Boons. Robert Howard appears as a tenant and holder of land at Scarisbrick in this and associated rent lists, appearing after 1745 and before 1755; then continuously until 1776 when records end.
  103. Liverpool St. Nicholas par reg 1659-1776 , lds93832. Robert Howard [occ] Taylor and Isabel Grayson sp'r.
  104. Probate Record. Will of father-in-law William Fairclough; named as husband of daughter Mary, and as executor.
  105. Bond: Chapel Schoolmaster. abstract:
    Bond: for 40 pds: Robert Howard of Scarisbrick, tailor, Thomas his son, and William Blundell of Scarisbrick, yeoman to Robert Watkinson, Henry Culshaw, James Fisher, James Blundell, James Watkinson, of Scarisbrick, yeomen - T.H. to be School-master of the Free School of Scarisbrick, and to teach 20 poor children, according to the will of James Carr. 8 Jan.
  106. Scarisbrick Rents and Boons. Thomas appears as a tenant in c. 1765; deleted in c. 1771.
  107. Ormskirk Parish Register (2). Thomas Howard otp & Mary Fairclough spinster otp; witn Hugh Howard, John Howard; banns read 27 July 3 Aug 10 Aug; mar by banns by: Will Knowles Vicar. p 151 entry 605. Note: witness, Hugh Howard: brother?.
  108. Quarter Session Records, QSP/1378/15. "Ormskirk, Easter, 1734 - Tarleton and Liverpool - settlement of Isabel Grayson.
    Removal order for Isabel Grayson...complaint being made by the...overseer of Tarleton...in Croston..that Isabell Grayson a poor person is lately come out of... Liverpool, the place of her legal settlement...hath gained no legal settlement [in Tarleton]...to be removed...6th April 7th year of Geo II. (1734).". NOTES: Isabel married Robert Howard at Liverpool, 12 May 1734, one month after the removal order was issued. Their son, Hugh, was baptized at Tarleton a month after the marriage; but was still baptized under Isabel's maiden name: indicating that the cleric who performed the baptism knew that Hugh was born before the marriage.
  109. Estimate. Speculative that Isabel is the daughter of John Grayson of Tarleton, but I believe it is very likely.
  110. WILL, QDD Geo III 24th roll. Absract: Be it remembered that on the 26th day of April in the aforementioned year of King George 3rd's reign, in Ormskirk bef. Thomas Whitehead clerk and Edward Falkner Esq....brought a certain writing of the Last Will and Testament of...the said William Fairclough...was enrolled in manner and form following...[no religious preamble]:
    Last will and testament of me William Fairclough of Halsall...Lanc...husbandman...I direct [expenses to be paid]...140 pds yearly and every year to my dear wife Anne during her life...to be paid 2 years or after the decease of my said wife...daughter Sarah wife of George Sephton 20 pds...daughter Elizabeth wife of Henry Culshaw 20 pds...daughter Isabel wife of John Spencer 20 pds...legacy to Isabel not to make void the debt of John Spencer...daughter Margaret wife of Hugh Wilson 20 pds...daughter Mary wife of Thomas Howard 40 pds...grandson Wm Spencer, son of John Spencer 20 pds...unto George Sephton 40 pds...Margaret Standishstreete* of Scarisbrick, widow [to be paid...]...rest and residue of estate to my son John Fairclough {condition: to allow said wife to reside with him...and to provide for her if she chooses to live elsewhere...executors are said John Fairclough, Thomas Howard and Cuthbert Tyrer of Scarisbrick aforesaid....1 Feb 1783. Witnesses Sam'l Whitely, Jas Hulme Jr....1784 April 26 Sworn. Original Record; seen April 2008 at LRO. No photocopy possible. All Roman Catholic Wills from 1718 to 1791 had to be enrolled by the clerk of the peace for the county.
    *Name was deciphered after studying possible surnames in the area. Variations: Standistreet, Stanistreet, Stonystreet etc. Relationship to this family unknown at present.
  111. Papist Census of 1767. William Fairclough farmer 70 lived in town 40 years.
    Ann " wife 64 do
    John ' son 30 born in town
    Jane Moss servant 17 born in town. taken at Scarisbrick.
  112. Papist Census of 1767. Mary Howard, wife of Thomas; 22; born this town. taken at Scarisbrick.
  113. Probate Record. Will of father, 1783; named as wife of Thomas Howard.
  114. Papist Census of 1767. William Fairclough farmer 70 lived in town 40 years.
    Ann " wife 64 do
    John ' son 30 born in town
    Jane Moss servant 17 born in town.
  115. Lancashire OPC, Wigan Parish Register. Willm. Barton - (X), of Orrel
    Martha Melling - (X), of Orrel
    Witness: Gerd. Bancks; John Melling, (X).
  116. Census 1851 U.K. James Barton, head, mar, 65, stone miner bn Billinge.
  117. Wigan par reg mar 1790-1819. James Barton & Martha Marsh both of Winstanley 4 Jan 1808.
  118. Speculative. Marriage record states "of Winstanley".
  119. Wigan par reg 1721-1754/1778n. Thomas Melling of Winstanley & Catherine Eaton of Billinge m 1st day... seen at Wigan HS Apr 2008.
  120. Speculative. Marriage record states "of Billinge".
  121. Lease Indenture for Thomas Marsh. "5 March 1774...and now in the tenure of Thomas Marsh or assignees...the said Thomas Marsh for the lives of the afsd Thomas Marsh aged 23 years, John aged 20 years and Catherine aged 16 years...yearly rent of 9 s....James Waring and Daniel Ally to enforce terms.". Thomas Marsh aged 23 years: means he was born between March 1750 and March 1751.
  122. Probate Record. Will of father, 1796; and will of grandfather William Walthew made in 1765.
  123. Wigan par reg mar 1754-1789. Tho: Marsh & Alice Lowe both of Billinge were married in this church by banns this 22 day of May 1775. have photocopy.
  124. Lease Indenture for Thomas Marsh. named as one of the 3 lives; but deceased by June 10 1838.
  125. Lancashire OPC. Burial: 9 Mar 1802 All Saints, Wigan
    Thomas Marsh -
    Age: 56
    Abode: Winstanley
    Occupation: Farmer
    Cause of Death: Grief. Ellen Winstanley, daughter of Thomas Marsh, farmer of Winstanley, was buried 4 March 1802.
  126. Speculative. I have theorized that Charles Lowe Jr. and Alice Lowe are siblings, because they married siblings: Alice and Thomas Marsh. They may not be related.
  127. Lancashire OPC.
  128. Probate Record. Probate: Died intestate; administration granted for estate of John Bradshaw of Pemberton yeoman; to Elizabeth Bradshaw (widow) of Pemberton and *James Green of Orrell, linen webster. Admon granted 10 Feb 1726/7; Inventory taken Jan 7th 1726/7; value appears to be modest, probably less than 40 pds.
  129. Wigan par reg 1581-1778. John Bradshaw and Elizabeth Green of Pemberton. have photocopy.
  130. Mitchell, Returns of Papists Dioc. of Chester 1705. at Pemberton: Wm Green, webster.
  131. Probate Record, fhl 88647. 1717: Green William of Pemberton linen weaver...admon...Ann Green, widow of late William ...signed by Ann Green and James Green. Inventory taken 29th Sep 1716 by Thomas Taylor, Jeremy Taylor and John Blinkhorn. 144 pds. Administration.
  132. WILL. In the name of God amen the third day of April (in the) year of Our Lord God 1728 I Elizabeth Bradshaw widow of John Bradshaw of Pemberton linnen weaver in the parish of Wigan & Co of Lancs being very sick and weak of body but of perfect mind and memory thanks be to God therefore calling unto mind mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all people once to die I doe make and ordain this my last will and testament that is to say principally and first of all I give and recommend my soul unto the hands of God that gave it and for my body I recommend it to the earth to be burried in a christian like and decent manner at the discretion of my executors nothing doubting but at the generall ??. I shall receive the same by the mighty power of God as touching my worldly estate wherewith it both pleased God to bless me with in this life I give devise and dispose of the same in the following manner and fform - Imprimis after my funerall expenses and debts being paid I give and bequeath unto my daughter Anne the wife of John Higham one cottage being in ye Cally?? In Pemberton, now in the possession of Ralph Baxenden after five years are expired Item? I give all the rest of my goods and chattels unto my younger daughter, Ellen Bradshaw. Besides it is my mind and will she shall have the rent of the afores’d cottage for five years and then my daughter Ann to rent it without paying any thing. Then it is my mind and will that all my wearing aparell as well Pursden? as woollen be equally divided betwixt my two daughters Ann Higham and Ellen Bradshaw. I do nominate constitute make and ordain my son-in-law John Higham, my nephew Robert Atherton, sole executors of this my last will and testament and I do hearby utterly disallow revoke & dis___ all & every othe former testaments and wills etc before this time ----confirming this and no other to be my last willl and testament in witness thereunto I have sgd my hand on - the day and year above written - signed sealed and published, pronounced and declared by the sd Elizabeth Bradshaw as her last will and testament in presence of William Taberner X Thomas ??, James Darbyshire

    Inventory: Taken 22 April 1728: cattle; 3 pair of looms; etc…”Goods in the buttery: the little drawers, 1s; one board with mugs, 1s; one board, 1 shelf with bottles, 1s 6…7 little shelves with some little things upon them…Goods in the parlour: 5 chairs; 1 chair and 1 table. Goods in the chamber: 1 bed, 1 chest…in brass & some iron things…boards and stools…1 clock and 5 old ?...in yarn and cloath, 87 pds…Total 130 pds 6 s 6 p; followed by a statement in Latin, dated 13 May 1728 and signed Edwd Roberts Reg'r Dep'y.
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  133. Probate Record.
  134. Probate Record. 1717: Green William of Pemberton linen weaver...Ann Green, widow of late William. Admon of husband William Green 1717.
  135. Lancashire Papist Estates Vol III (RSL&C vol 117). "English Catholic Non-Jurors of 1715"; Estcourte and Payne; LRO:
    HEATLEY, Hugh; of Samlesbury, yeoman, son of James and *gson Hugh* etc etc. see notes.
  136. Lancashire Papist Estates Vol III. see notes.
  137. WILL. Hugh Heatley of Samlesbury, yeoman: (Abstract):
    " I Hugh Heatley of Samlesbury..(no date given) indisposed...to wife___?...estate in Whiston... commonly called Withnales...in leiu or in consideration of settlement at marriage...1/3 personal estate...the other 2 parts...one part in rebuilding of house at Withnells...the other part in renewing ...of my...namely the house I now live att & ye house called Bulland...
    "As to **ye Boye called *Hugh Swift, it is my mind ...he be provided for with meat, drink and cloathes while he is...to ye age of ffourteen years then to be bound 'Prentice at the discretion of my executor hereafter named. Then I give my younger son William Heatley the tenement called Whitesides...other son James Heatley the rest...as soon as he is 21 my estate in Whiston aforesaid...(wife to bring up children...nephew James Healey is to inherit if sons die...brother Peter...). Dated 13 Feb 1722. Signed Hugh Heatley. Witnesses John Cross, Thos Haydock, Henry Singleton.
    Inventory taken 6 May 1723, usual list valued at 180 pds. Taken by George Hey, Robert Huberthew, Thos Haydock, Peter Heatley.
    .
  138. Escourt and Payne, English Catholic Non-Jurors 1715. English Catholic Non-Jurors of 1715; Estcourte and Payne; LRO:Heatley, Hugh; of Samlesbury, yeoman, son of James and gson Hugh; leasehold; 4 pds 5 s; ...His mother was Alice Heatley; m Ann ___; died young...will 6 May 1723...".
  139. Catholic Record Society, Samlesbury RC Church Reg (Vol 23). 1723 16 Feb Hugo Heatley maritus Annae Heatley, Pater Jacobi, Samsbury.
  140. Escourt and Payne, English Catholic Non-Jurors 1715. His (Hugh Heatley) mother was Alice Heatley...(see Hugh's sources for full text).
  141. Speculative. Henry and James Swift, both of Bickerstaffe, were probably related but not as father and son. Swift of Bickerstaffe is postulated as their father but the relationship may not have been as siblings.
  142. Ormskirk par reg transc 1678-1698 (lprs M24). married by license.
  143. Ormskirk par reg transc 1626-1678 (v 98 lprs). Hugh Spenser & Ann Holden.
  144. Blackburn par reg transc 1600-1660. 8 Jul 1647 William Shorrock & Alice Entwisle.
  145. WILL. Abstract taken from Lancs probate records, orig wills, supra; 1712; fhl 0088640.
    (note: entry in LPRS index gives: Sharrock, Thomas, of Lower Brough, Chorley): ... I give to my sons William Sharrock Henry Sharrock & George Sharrock each the summe of twenty shillings To my son-in-law Christopher Atherton the summe 10 shillings. Then I give unto Alexander and Margaret Sharrocks son and daughter of John Sharrocks of Standish each 5 shillings. Then I give to John Sharrocks widow the sum of 10 shillings for the use of her youngest children by her said late husband. Then I give to my said sons Henry and George Sharrock a further sum of 10 shillings (each?) which said Legacyes and summes intended to be in full of their (*severall? childs part?, share and proportions of my goods chattels and personal estate. And all the rest, residue of my goods, ?, moneys & personal estate.
    I give and bequeath to my son-in-law James Read and do appoint the same James Read to be executor of this my will...dated 24 day of November 1711.
  146. Hawkshead Talbot of Chorley, 10/1/2. at Coppull: [for] Edward Dicconson: Thomas Garstang, P [pike]. "A List of Lieut. Faringtons Company taken at Preston June the 18 '72...[lists] "soules"; against a matched list of "souldiers".
  147. Estimate. There is a gap in Blackburn parish christening registers is from 1637 to 1651. in Lancashire, christenings between 1638 and 1660 or even later are scanty and irregular. Even before the official "Interregnum" (1649-1660 or so) Ministers of the Church of England were discouraged from performing and recording christening and other Rites of the Church. Thomas's christening record may not therefore correspond well with his year of birth.
  148. Standish par reg 1560-1900 mf original records lds 1526140, 1526141

    . Marriage: 5 Nov 1665 St. Wilfrids, Standish Thomas Garstang - Margaret Farclough - Register: Marriages, P 1, No 9 Source: LDS#1526140.

  149. WILL. Will states "Sharrock, Thomas, of Lower Brough*, Chorley"; however information obtained from local source indicates that the place was probably Lower Burgh, in Coppull, Standish. Boundaries may have been confused.
  150. A2A website. Recognizance rolls - ref. QSB/1 FILE - Recognizance Roll: Ormskirk, Easter, 1641 - ref. QSB/1/246 - date: 1641 item: STANDISH -- Ralph Standish of the Bowling Greene, yeoman, to keep the peace to Ann wife of Henry Fairclough - ref. QSB/1/246/39 - date: 1641. Lancashire Record Office.
  151. Probate Record. Admon and Inventory, infra, 1689 indicates his wife was Alice (sole executor).
  152. WILL. In the name of God Amen the Thirteenth day of July in the year of our Lord God one thousand six hundred and ninety I, Goerge Ffoole of Chorley in the County o Lancaster being weake of body but in perfect memory and understanding do make and publish this my last will and Testament in manner and fform following ffirst I commend my Soule to God Almighty and committ my body to the earth to bee decently interred att the discretion of my Executors herein hereafter named And as concerning my worldly goods and small esate I give and dispose the uses as follows ffirst it is my will and mind that my debts funerall expenses and charges of the probate hereof be payed and discharged out of my whole estate after which done it is my will and mind that the Residue and Remainder of my goods and small estate shall be divided into three equal parts, one to whereof I give unto Elizabeth my now wife and the other two parts I give unto my sonn and daughter William and Ann and the survivor of them.
    And it is my further will and mind that my said wife Elizabeth may have the tuition of my said children and the survivor of them and the management and improvement of what is hereby given unto them for theire use untill they shall attagne their severall ages of one and twenty years.
    Lastly I revoke all former Wills and testaments and nominate and appoynt my said loving wife Elizabeth, John Ffoole my brother and William Bradshaw of Chorley aforesaid my kinsman, Executors of this my last will hoping they will cause the same performed according to my trust in them reposed. In witness whereof I the said George Ffoole have hereinto set my hand and seale and published and declared this to be my testament and last will the day and year first above written. Signum Georgii ? ? Ffoole
    Sealed signed published and declared in the presence of Henry Guest, weaver (mark); Elizebeth Kingsley (mark); C. Woosey.
    Septimo die Novembris 1690 Elizabeth Ffoole and John Ffoole Duo Executors infra Norat(?) Jurat puer de bone esse (or effe) Coram me Benj: Edmundson Surrog. Followed by a declaration of unwillingness to perform as Executor by William Bradshaw, and naming Richard Bouchier and John Hutton or Halton, or either, in his place.
    INVENTORY:
    An inventory of the goods and personal estate of George Ffoole of Chorley carryer (note: occupation: transporting goods?) dec'd appraized this 6th day of Feby Anno Domini 1690. As Follows
    -In ye inns(?) seaven horses 10 pds? park saddles
    and all other furniture for carriage 18:00
    -Then four milke kine 10:00
    -Then two tr--?? heifers 4:
    -Then two colies 1 pds one swine
    -A colecart and wheels 2:10 one haycart 1:6
    -Then 4 bayls one manger one loft 01
    -then a ?? cutter swingle tree and buck??
    -one double harrow: 08
    -four payre of j---trease and bellybands
    and ba?? bands for --lem 10:00
    -four collars 2 pds 3 of holines? and pyr thill
    hom-ks 2pds 6. A--- saddle 8sh? vidgerit? cart
    -a cheese presse 3 sh? A cart rope 1 sh 6p
    -A ring of bells and bobs 5sh and shoe--? oraks 00:06:00 -Hay, 14sh, owne growing 8sh wool 1 sh 23:00
    & in the Parlour a feather bed 13 sh
    -chase bed 3 sh, & bolster and pillows 8 sh 6p
    -bolster with curtains and rods and cord 10 sh the mall & raddow 18 sh two chairs and 4 stools 9 sh A chest 10sh four boxes 2sh 6p Clossett Chamber bedsteads 5sh8p chaissebed
    and bolster 3sh feather bolster 4sh 4p
    -blantkett and cowping 4sh
    Greate Chamber two feather beds and one
    bolster 25sh ?eight A rugg 10sh bedstiadg?
    -one blanket 2sh one table 4sh
    Buttery Chamber A feather bed 8sh 2p, haff
    bed ? bolster 9sh bedstead 4sh two blankets 8sh
    A chest and stool 2 sh
    Buttery One pa--? 14sh weight 10sh salting tubb 4sh -A churne 4sh wooden cossell 10sh muggware 2
    -A lanterne 1sh 6p
    Hall A table sheet 10sh A chest 1 pd etc
    ? stoole 1sh five chairs 5sh cushans 5sh
    ? pewter 10 sh A ?wadle 2sh 6p A clerk 1sh
    -two brasse potts and pesuette priggs and mortar
    pestell skimmer and spoon 1 pd
    -An iron grate 10sh and other iron ware 3sh
    -In provision 1pd? In lynnen 1 ?
    -the dec'd apparrell 2 pds
    -in sheepe 1pd 19sh
    -Debts owing to the deceased 20 pds
    -In ready money 3 pds
    Toto: 108:42:10
    Appraisers John Taylor, Evan Brindle, Peter Aspinwall, Edward Hadley.
    Witnessed November 1690 by "H.P."(name unclear)
    Debtors: Mr? Gelibrand* for rent 30 pds 7sh 6p; William Cobban for ground 4 pd 10 sh; John Ffoole (?lent) money 3pds; James N---son 10sh; William Cawley 9 sh; John Marsh smythe 9sh; ffunerall expenses 3pds; total 42pds 4sh 6p.
  153. Croston BT mar 1685-1691. sidebar: George Ffoole Oct 12 1686: George Ffoole & Eliz: Guest both of Chorley were married at Croston with banns. have photocopy.
  154. WILL. Decimo octavo die Septebris 1710; Jurah fuere executoris min? nominat de bene et? coram me Benjamin Edmundson Surrogate
    In the name of God Amen this tenth day of January Anno Domini One Thousand Seven Hundred and Nine I Alice Ffoole of Chorley in the county of Lancaster Widdow being Aged yet of sound and perfect understanding vs. memory; Prayed be God Do make and publish this my Testament and last will revoking and anulling all other Testaments by me at any time heretofore made or Published.
    Firste
    and cheefly I commend my soul to ye Mertisy? of Amighty God. Hoping through ye Merits of my Saviour Jesus Christ Eternall Happyness, my body I commit to ye grave to be interd, By my Executors as becomes my State and condition.
    The worldly goods it has pleased Almighty God to bestow upon me, I dispose and bequeath as followeth:
    Imp:?--my just debts, ffunerall Expenses, with ye charges of ye Probat, to be had and Paid out of my whole stock and personall Estate, the Messuage and Tenement where I now dwell, with its appurtenences, all which I hould under *Sir Niccolas Sherburne of Stonyhurst Bar:onet, and his heirs, by virtue of a grant or Lease for three? Lives or ye longest liver of them, I give (and) bequeath the same to Richard my Eldest son and his Heires for and dureing the remainder of the term yet unspent yet charged, and chargeable with the sume of forty pounds of currant money of Great Brittan to be paid to my Executors in manner following (That is to say) Twenty pounds one Moity or halph thereof within the space of twelve months after my decease. The other moiety or halph within the space of other twelve monthes after the payment of the former twenty pounds.
    Which said sum being paid as abovesaid, I devide
    into six equall parts or shares to be distributeth as followeth, (That is to say) to John William Jane Ann and Martha, my sons and Daughters, I give to each a sixt part or share, the other sixt part of share I give and bequeath to my grandson and granddaughter William and Ann, being son and Daughter to my son George Deceased, to be equally divided betwixt then share and share alike, but if it please God that either of them depart this life, without issue; then that part or share that belongeth to such soe dying shall fall and goe to ye survivor.
    To each of ye children of my son Richard I give twelvepence a peece, then to each of ye children of my son William I give twelvepence a peece his daughter Elizabeth excepted. Then to each of the children of my daughter Jane I give twelvepence a peece (her daughter Alice excepted). Then to each of my daughter Martha's children I give twelvepence a peece. After to Jeremia Grimes I give one? shilling sixpence in lew and in full of any childs part or portion that he may demand in any case whatsoever.
    All ye above bequests and legacies, debts and funerall costs being satisfied, my will and mind is that the rest, residue and remainder of my goods, chattels, specialties, stock and effects whatsoever, be divided into eight equall parts or shares, and distributed and given in manner and form following (that is to say): To Richard, John, William, Jane, Ann, Martha, my sones and daughters, I give to ach of them an eight part or share.
    Then to Elizabeth daughter to my son William Ffoole, and Alice daughter to Timothy Garner, I give another eight part or share.
    To William and Ann, son and daughter to my son George Deceased, I give another eight part or share.
    Then to my sister Elizabeth I give her the chamber where she usually lodgeth with liberty to come to ye fier and other such like necesaries dureing her life, Then to my son John I give the chamber upstares, on the south end of the house, for himself to inhabit and make use of soe long as he remains unmarried, but without a power to take in any inmate or undertenant, with free ingress, egress, progress at pleasure,
    And further my will and mind is that if any person or persons be not content with this my testament and will and such bequests as are herein declared, then my will and mind is that what part or share that I have given and bequeathed to any that appears such, shall be divided amongst the rest of ye more contented. Lastly I nominate make and declare my son William Ffoole in Duxbury, my son-in-law Thomas Mason and my loving friend Thomas Hawkshead of Chorley my true and lawfull executors of this my testament and last will, hoping they will faithfully execute the same, and my trust in them reposed. In testimony, the mark of Alice Ffoole.
    Sealed signed and published in sight and presence of William Low (mark); Robt Winstanley; Richard Kingsley.
    Inventory made by Executors as above 28 Sep 1710; total value "73-18-4"

    *NOTES: Sir Nicholas Shireburne, of Stonyhurst: this family had been noted as papists and recusants since at least 1678. Sir Nicholas, the last Shireburne, died in 1718, his estate passing to his daughter Mary, duchess of Norfolk...then to William Weld of Lulworth in Dorset.

  155. Probate Record. Will of grandfather.
  156. Probate Record. Will of son-in-law George Fool; tentatively identified.
  157. Probate Record. Administration and Inventory for Elizabeth Fool dated 4 Jany 1712: ...Gulielmus Fool de Chorley husband...et Annam Fool De (blank) eodem..? ? (Latin form document)... die mensis May 1712:
    The condition of this obligation is such that if the above-bounden William & Ann Fool ...adm's of all the singular ? and goods chattels & credits of Elizabeth Fool late of Chorley their late mother deceased do make or cause to be made a true & ? Inventory of all the singular goods Chattels & credits of the said deceased, whc have or shall come to the hand possession or knowledg of the said adm's or unto the hands or possession of any other person or persons for their use, and the saem so made to exhibit or cause to be exhibited into the B? Registry at Chestr abovesaid for the thirtieth? day of October next ensuing ye date above-written. The same goods chasttels & credits & all other ye goods chattels & credits fo the deceased, at the time of her death which at any time after shall come the the hands or possession of the said admin's or into the hands or possession of any other person or persons for the use, do well ch?ly administer according to law; and further do make or cause to be made a ? acct of the ad? at or before the thirieth day of May which shall be in the year of our lord 1713. And all the rest & residue of the said goods chattels & credits which shall be found remaining on sd ? acct, the same being then examined and allowed of by the judge or judges for the ? bring of this to court?, shall deliver ...unto such person or persons resectively as the siad judge or judges by his or their decree or sentence (pursuant to the true intent and meaning of an act of parlien't...an act for the better settling?/selling intestate Estates) shall commit and appoint. And if it shall hereafter appear that any last will & testament was made by the deceased, and the executor or executors herein named do exhibit the same into the court, making request to have it allowed and proved accordingly, if the letters of admin &N apporgbation of such testam't to be void, and of none ? or ? to remain in full force & vissue? signed by William Foole, Ann Fool (mark of an A).
    Sealed and delivered ...Richard Sergeant, Benj: Edmundson.
    Inventory taken May 11 1712 by Thomas Wasley and Thomas Walles?; totalling 23-15-0. Administration made January 1712.
  158. Upholland par reg 1600-1789. Jan 1657 Richard Choner and Jane Rutter both otp the 15th. have photocopy.
  159. Recusants in Wigan 1682. at Winstanley: Marsh, Margaret ux Willi (hw) [his widow?]. Speculative: Thomas is known to have had mother Margaret Marsh.
  160. NWCHS, Papist Census of 1705 ("Returns of the Papists for the Diocese of Chester 1705"). His widow and son listed but he is not listed.
  161. Christine Ackers, Lancashire Wills Index (Catholic Family History Society CD). Will of Richard Mather: indirectly: "daughter Margaret Marsh wife of Thomas".
  162. WILL. In the name of God Amen the Eleventh day of January in the year of our Lord God one thousand seven hundred and thirty two I Thomas Marsh of Winstanley in the County of Lancaster yeoman being Infirm and weak in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory praised be god for the same doe make this my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say) first I will and order that my debts (if any) my funnerall expenses and probate of this my last will and testament by payd and discharged forth and out of my goods and personall estate and after the same is soe payd and discharged as afores'd then I doe hereby give and bequeath unto William Marsh my oldest son all that messuage and tenement wherein I doe now Inhabitt and dwell and his Exect? Admin'st and Ass? from and immediately after the expiration of nine years from the death of me for the term in the lease therein mentioned but in case the lives and interest expire within the said term or contin? that then it is my will and mind that the sd William my son shall be furnished with such and soe much money to be raised forth andout of my stock and personall estate as shall amount to contract? for and pay for a new lease of ye said tenement for three lives thereunto be be inserted. Item I give and bequeath unto my son John Mrsh his Exec's Admins and Ass.s all that messuage and tenement in Winstanley which I hold under Robert Bankes Esqr. called by the name of Bensons at the end of nine years from the death of me for and during said term therein mentioned. Then I give and bequeath unto my son Thomas Marsh his Exec's Admins and Ass's all that messuage tenement which I hold by lease under Sir Wm. Gerard Baron't. called by the name of Corles House and tenement at the end of nine years form the death of me for and during the term in the lease mentioned. Item: I doe hereby give and bequeath unto my oldest daughter Elizabeth Marsh the sume of threescore pounds to be payd out of my personall estate at the end of nine years next after my decease. Item I doe hereby give and bequeath unto my daughter Anne Marsh the like sume of threescore pounds to be payd t her in manner as afores'd. And to Jane Marsh my daughter the like sume of threescore pounds to be payd to her in manner as afores'd. But in case any of the sd Elizabeth Anne and Jane dye before the sd money Respectively? becomes due that then the share of them soe dying shall goe and descend to the survivour and survivours of them. Item I give and bequeath unto my afores'd sons John & Thomas Marsh and to each of them the sume of ten pounds a peice forth and out of my personall estate to be respectively payd them at the end of nine years next after my decease. Item I give and bequeath unto my nephews William Ffarrar and Ralph Ffarrar and to each of them the sumeof ffive pounds. Item I give to the poor people in Winstanley the sume of fifty shillings the interest whereof to be distributed by the overseer for the tyme being to the most ? on every St. Thomas Day before Christmas. Item I give to Ralph Ffarrar to give to whom I have now desired him ffifty shillings. [?] And it is my great desire that my dear wife and children doe admirably unite agree and live together for the afs'd term of nine years or longer if they please and that every article and request and bequest afores'd be fully performed.
    Item It is my will and mind and I doe hereby give and bequeath unto Margaret my wife all the rest residue and remainder of my goods Cattells Chattells and personall estate whatsoever and I doe hereby revoak and make voyd all former and other will or wills by me heretofore made and lastly doe nominate and appoint Margaret my wife William Marsh my son and Thomas Mather my kinsman Executors of this my Last Will and Testament In Witnesse Whereof I the said Thomas Marsh have hereunto put my hand and seale the day and year first within written.
    Sealed signed published and declared to be the last will and testament of the above named Tho: Marsh (signed Thomas Marsh, sealed) in the presence of us: Eliz: Rothwell, Wm. Unsworth, Peter Wood.

    Twelfth day of June one housand seven hundred thirty three Margaret Marsh William Marsh and Thomas Mather executors in this will named took the afs'd oath before me Peregrine ?


    . Digital images made at LRO April 2008.

  163. Lease Indenture for Thomas Marsh Sr. 1729. Box VIII; Billinge Leases: FILE [no title] - ref. DDGE(E) 1580-1583 - date: 1661-1729 DDGE(E) 1580 Dec. 3rd 1729 To Thomas Marsh -- Tenement near Brow [sic: Brown) Heath.
  164. Escourt and Payne, English Catholic Non-Jurors 1715. 97: Marsh, Thomas of Winstanley, yeoman; leasehold estate there and at Windle.
  165. Lancashire Papist Estates Vol III. Winstanley: Thomas Marsh of Winstanley, yeoman for his life, and Margaret his mother, from Sir Wm. Gerard of Bryn.
  166. NWCHS, Papist Census of 1705. Winstanley: Wm Jameson Wid. Marsh Thomas Marsh Robt Rothwell John Rothwell [all] poor.
  167. Bankes of Winstanley. Court Books Manor of Winstanley 1718-1729.
  168. LPRS, Wigan par reg 1676-1710 (V 153). Thomas Marsh of Winstanley and Margt Mather "not in BT: placed at end of month".
  169. WILL. notes: Marsh Thomas at Winstanley at Winstanley yeoman 1733 12 June - admin granted to Margaret Marsh. William Marsh and Thomas Marsh executors. Will made 11 Jan 1732 [1732/33].
    William Marsh my oldest son - property; sons John and Thomas, inherit leases to land; oldest daughter Elizabeth; wife Margaret. seen at LRO May 2008: WCW; digital images all except page 3.
  170. Christine Ackers, Lancashire Wills Index. Marsh Thomas of Winstanley, yeoman, 1733; Papist Est.1st Roll WCW.
  171. Lancashire Papist Estates Vol III. Preston, 1993: from Lancs Papist Estates, 1717: at Winstanley, Thomas Marsh of Winstanley, yeoman for his life, and Margaret his mother, from Sir Wm. Gerard of Bryn. Also noted: English Catholic Non-Jurors of 1715; Preston CRO: Marsh, Thomas; at Winstanley; yeoman; leasehold estate there and at Windle.
  172. Billinge History Society. Mather Family History .
  173. Billinge History Society. Mather family history.
  174. Christine Ackers, Lancashire Wills Index. Will of Richard Mather of Billinge, yeoman 1734: Mararett [sic] Marsh wife of Thomas, daughter, bene. Source: 1715 non-jurors; LRO Ref. WCW. NOTE that the will, according to the Mather History, was written in 1717: when his son-in-law was alive.
  175. NWCHS, Papist Census of 1705. Billinge: Ricd & John Mather, Yeomen.
  176. LPRS, Wigan par reg 1676-1710. Margaret Mather of Billinge, widow.
  177. Christine Ackers, Lancashire Wills Index. Will of Richard Mather of Billinge, yeoman 1734: Mararett [sic] Marsh wife of Thomas, daughter, bene. Source: 1715 non-jurors; LRO Ref. WCW.
  178. Upholland Court Rolls, Box 6; 1686. Walthew ad Roby: Admission of Adam Walthew, eldest son and John Walthew, sons of James Walthew, dec'd and Grace his wife. Text in Latin.
  179. Upholland Court Rolls, Box 30. 1651: see Ellen Walthew.
  180. Upholland Court Rolls, Box 30. 1682 2 May: Interpreted as the surrender by Jacobus Walthew, yeoman, of his hereditaments, land and property, unless his debt of 45 pounds, or 6 pounds on account, be paid. Names his children.
  181. Upholland Court Rolls, Box 6. 1686: Walthew ad Roby: Admission of Adam Walthew, eldest son and John Walthew, sons of James Walthew, dec'd and Grace his wife. Text in Latin.
  182. WILL, fhl 0088804. In the name of God Amen I William Walthew of Windle in the County of Lancaster linen weaver do make this my last will and testament in manner and form following: first my will and mind is that all my [?] debts funeral expenses and the charge of the Porbate thereof be first debited and paid out of the whole of my personal estate, and after these payments of my debts hereof as aforesaid [it] is my will and mind and first I give and bequeath to my Daughter Cathrine Marsh wife of Thomas Marsh of Rainford the sum of twenty pounds; then I give to my seven grandchildren Willm son of Thomas Marsh Thomas son of Thomas Marsh John son of Thomas Marsh James son of Thomas Marsh Alice daughter of Thomas Marsh Elizabeth Daughter of Thomas Marsh and Cathrine daughter of Thomas Marsh each and every one of them six pounds apiece as they arive to twenty one yeares of age. Then I give and bequeath to my daughter Ellin wife of William Martindale for her own use the Pinfold House in Windle during her natural life if the lives so long live, and the interest of twenty pounds to be paid to my granson James Martindale herein after mentioned during her natural life. Then I give amd bequeath to my granson James Martindale the son of William Martindale the sum of Fourty-two pounds; and after the decease of my daughter Ellin Martindale I give and bequeath to my granson James Martindale the Pinfold House if the lives then be in being - Then I give to Jeffrey Hart and Thomas Shaw both of Billinge each of them 2 guineas apiece; and the last residue and remainder I give to my two exec'rs herein beforementioned Jeffrey Hart and Thomas Shaw to dispose to my relations at their discretion; and lastly I do nominate and appoint the aforesaide Jeffrey Hart and THomas Shaw Exec'rs of this my last will and testament as witness my hand this fourteenth day of Janu'y one thousand seven hundred and sixty five [1765]. William Walthew his mark. Witnesses: John Mather, Peter Barton, Ellin Mather. Sworn by the Executors 16th Sep. 1768, proved 29th Sep. 1768.
  183. Wigan par reg 1581-1778. Sep 19th William Walthew & Alice Atherton. have photocopy.
  184. LPRS, Warrington par reg 1653-1680 (Vol 95). Thomas Atherton to Katteren Rosbotton all by Mr. Marsden (3 other marriages same day). no residence given.
  185. Warrington St. Elphins, 1592-. see photocopy.
  186. LPRS, Winwick par reg 1621-1660 bk (Vol 113). John Rosbotham and Elizabeth Strange 11 July 1642. IGI has John's surname as: RASLETHAM.
  187. Marriage Licenses for Chester Diocese, V 61 1639-1644. 1641 June 24 John Rosbotham and Elizabeth Strange parish of Winwick, Lan; spinster; at Winwick.
  188. Probate Record. Named in mother's will.
  189. WILL. Abstract:
    …I Elizabeth Rosbothome of Haydoke…Winwick…widow…sick and weake of body…It is my mind and will…in maner and forme as hereafter followeth:
    And whereas I hold one messuage & tenement under the right worshipful Sir Will’m Gerard of the Bryme wherin? Ashton in Makerfield…and ?? situate lyeing and being within Ashton aforesaid called by the name, or addittion? of the old mans house, for terme of fourescore and odd yeares, determinable upon the now surviving life of *Henry Birchall of Ashton of Ashton aforesaid collier(?) as by one indenture of lease under the hand and seal?? Of the said Sir Willm Gerarrd Leasing date the Seaventh day of December in the fifteenth year of the reigne of our late soveraigne King Charles the first of England and: more fullie appearreth(?) and do therefore hereby devise give assigne limitt & appoint all _____ be paid eve…. Messuage ___ houses ___ buidlings yarde or ___ gardens fieldes crofts _-- of land to the same messuage belonging or as.... with all ______ _____ tenants unto my five? Daughters Margaret Mary Elizabeth Anne and Katherine Rasbothome equally amongst them ?urving? all the _____ mentioned & granted in the said ___ indenture of lease. And as for and concerning all my pesonall goods and chattells debte and ____ whatsoever __ of right astayne? Or belong onto mee at the tyme of my death it is my mynde and will that my debtes and funerall expenses bee first shall be fullie discharged ratiffyed and paid forth, and out of the whole. And the rest residue and remaynder ___ of whatsoever above the paying and discharging of my debts….I do hereby give and bequeath unto my six daughters Ellen Margaret Mary Elizabeth Ann and Katherin Rosbothome to be equally divided amongs them and the survivors of them. And I doe hereby also nominate constitut appoynt ordayne and make Thomas Strange and John Strange my brothers and Roger ?? Hasledon? or Ashedon?? My brother-in-law, my true and lawful executors to operate performe and accomplishe all thngs accordinge to my myme? And will herine before declared as my whole trust and confidence is in them, de? That also at all times to be aidinge and assisting to my said children by theire good ____ & ___ for the better strengthining and corroborateing __ hereof of the said Elizabeth Rasbothome ____ hereunto set me hand and seale the seventh day of October in the fourteenth year of the reigne of our most gratious soveragne lord Charles the second over England Scotland France and Ireland Kinge Defender of the faith* and in the year of our Lord god 1662. (7 Oct 1662). Inventory taken by John Bankes, Bryan Lowe*, and Andrew Gaskell, yeomen on 15 Oct 1662 (did not photocopy).
  190. WILL. of Elizabeth Rossbotham proved 1764.
  191. Wigan par reg 1721-1754/1778n. Banns: Wm Ascroft & Elizab'th Melling both of Upholland in this parish by Mr. Baldwin Curate the 6th day.
  192. IGI. two christenings: one to Edward, 1705; one to Richard, 1707.
  193. Probate Record. ...Robert Ashurst of Upholland 1670...deceased March 7 1669...taken May...by James Marshall, Richard Leigh, Thomas Howatt, Edward Howatt and Humphrey Taylor. Total value of inventory, 229 pds 19 s 8 p: a fair estate. Inventory only.
  194. Orrell Court Rolls. tentative identification; named in list of tenants, 1736.
  195. Wigan par reg 1580-1721. Tho: Ashurst of Orrell and Eliz: Hill of Warrington.
  196. Quarter Session Records. Ormskirk, Midsummer, 1661. - ref. QSP/211 FILE - Wigan -- persecution of Thomas Blackhurst by his uncle Stephen Platt in the trade of tallow chandling. - ref. QSP/211/1 - date: c1661...The humble petition of Thomas Blackhurst of Wigan Sheweth: That ? yo'r petitioner (having for the space of sixteen years last past and upwards followed ye industry and calling of a tallow chandler within ye Borough of Wigan being herein by a right and instructed by his mother during her life (who died about foure yeares since She having followed used and excercised ye same calling for the space of thirty yeares last past before her death within ye said burrough; and since her death ? your petitioners unckle Stephen Platt now ? of his esorate?? ?? (hereupon ?) following the same calling in whose service by reason of the smallness of his wages your petitioner could scaresely provide himself of sufficient apparrell) hath of late (for a ?? competent maintenance) endeavoured to followe the said calling or industry of a tallow chandler of himselfe within ye said borrough hoping thereby to obtaine a poore livelyhood without being ? ible ?? or chargeable to the Towne or Parish of Wigan above. Nevertheless? the said Stephen Platt not ignorant of the pltiff? hath out of meare malice and hatred agt. the petitioner combined himselfe with one Raph Woodhouse of Preston and he together with the said Woodhouse have threatened to indict?/ the petitioner att this Session for following the said calling and to cause hime to bee fined for the time? past? and totally Inhibited and peremptorily ordered from following the same in the future and to that end and purpose ? warned your petitioner to appeare before your worship at this same sessione hoping and hereby endeavouring wholly to robb and deprive your petitioner of his said livelyhood to his utter? and manifest ruine and br?dinge to his great chardge and experi? by their malitious...Your petitioner humbly praieth etc etc ... Your Worships will bee pleased to refer... unto the order determnation judgment of the court ...within and for the above Burrough of Wigan etc etc... and your petitioner will ever pray signed Thomas Blackhurst.
  197. courtesy of Wigan Archives Services, Wigan Court Leet calendar (http://www.wiganworld.co.uk/stuff/leet). Box 1. Roll 17 Michaelmas Leet 1661 Oct 5th; Petitions &c. Petition of Thomas Blackhurst "having Naither Father not Mother to help him in any way for his livly hood" and wishing to be a chandler, asked to be made free - sworn 26 Oct 1661
    [photos were blurry: above is from Calendar online]

    Roll 52: 1683 Michaelmas:
    ...And that Tho: Blackhurst did abuse Steaven Platt in many foule and approbrious words... we fine him 12 d. and doe order him to find ....his good behaviour...

    (next page) And that the said Tho. Blackhurst did the like upon Steaven Platt's daugr - ... Wee fine him Jn 12d

    And that the said Tho. Blackhurst did the like upon Gerard Fford...we fine him ??.

    And that the said Tho. did the like upon Anne ye wife of Garard Fford ...we fine him ??. Thomas Blackhurst appears 12 times in this calendar between 1659 and 1683, twice when appointed as a "gate waiter" and 10 times for various misdemeanors such as assault, abuse, playing bowls on Sunday, letting his swine wander, etc.

  198. Wigan par reg 1580-1721. Thomas Blackhurst and Mary Cadwicke.
  199. Wigan par reg 1721-1754/1778n. Banns: Rich'd Blackhurst of this towne and Marg't Fflittcroft of Aspull were married b Mr. Baldwin the 11th November. SLC '06 (verification).
  200. Wigan BT 1600-1749. Banns Rich Blackhurst of this town & Marg Flittcroft of Aspull - the 11th.
  201. Kirkham par reg v 83, Kirkham parish records. 12 Jan 1632 Jhn. Howarth & Eliz. Pickeringe
    . No subsequent christenings or burials to this couple, or any Howard entries at all in Kirkham parish register.
  202. N Meols par reg transc 1594-1812. 2 suitable burials for John "Howerd": 15 Dec 1680 and 22 Dec 1682. Either could belong to this man.
  203. Lancashire OPC. North Meols - Marriages - 30 Jan 1696 Hugh Howorth & Ann Ball.
  204. Brindle CE Parish Register (lprs vol 11). Thomas Sharrocke & Jennet Garstang.
  205. Speculative. Jennet may have died 24 July 1668: Jennet wife of Thomas Sharrocke (Brindle pr lprs v 11).
  206. Speculative. putative progenitor of this line.
  207. WILL. John Foole, husbandman, of Eccleshill (Blackburn Parish), dated May 1631; summary:
    Consists of 5 pages: cover; will and list of debtors/creditors, 3 pages(wordy); inventory, 1 page.
    Inventory taken 10th? July 1631 by ? Astley, John Boulton, Robert ?, Richard Morres.

    Property ("living and tenement") held as granted under the "hand and pease" (obscure) of Nicolas (Grequishand?) given to three sons, George (oldest), Richard and William (youngest), "my natural children"; all minors.
    Remaining estate divided into 3 parts, wife Alice receiving two parts, one being "the portion of grounde lyeing in Eccleshill by estimation foure acres or thereabouts being part of the tenement of Thomas Baron I give unto Alice my wife all my right, interest and title and by indenture of lease...??may appear.
    "
    Executors and guardians of children: Thomas Boulton of ---elle, husb.; Richard Foole of Livesay.
    Inventory is brief and hard to read; apparently, livestock, oats and barley comprise most of it. Debtors and creditors somewhat confused.
    Value not deciphered.
    At the end of the written will the phrase "common law" has been written in another hand.
    The will is consistent with parish register data re the birth of the children and death of first wife in 1629. Apparently there were no children from the second marriage and perhaps the phrase "common law" refers to this marriage? Possibly Thomas Boulton was an uncle of the children. Richard Fool is probably John's brother. Text of Will:
    ...Maie the 3rd The ...seaventh yeare of the reigne of our Sovereign Lord King Charles by ye Grace of God of England, Scotland, France and Ireland Defender of Ye faith...1631
    In Ye name of God Amen I John Ffoole of Eccleshill in ye County of Lancaster husbandman being in my perfect ...? health and remembrance and (admittinge?) ye ffrayltie of this world and how certain death is to everie man therefore my will and minde is to set in order and dispose of all my estate as followeth: Suprimis, for ye estate that is (?hand a lease?) to and granted under ye (hand Pease?) of Nicolas (Gregishand?) of Clayton, Esqu., as by my lease will appeare I give my whole estate, interest and title after my decease to my three sonnes namely George, Richard and William my natural children.
    And for
    ye onely use of unto and of them equally, the issues and proffitts cominge, growing and arising to bee divided amongste them Untill William my youngest sonne accomplish the full age of eighteen years provided (word crossed out).
    My will and mind is that if it fortune George Ffoole my eldest sonne to live to ye expiration of ye foresaid eighteen years of age, sayd George shall give unto Richard Ffoole and William Ffoole his natural brothers either of them the sume of thirty pounds of lawful English money if then the said Richard and William bee then livinge. And if it fortune that either of them be then dead shall give unto the survivor the summe of forty pounds. And if it shall fortune that George my eldeste sonne to dye then mind I that my livinge and tenement to remaine to Richard my second sonne (?glaer..nger) unto William his brother the somme of forty pound. And if it fortune that Richard dye then my whole estate to remaine to William my youngest sonne during the time then unexppired. Then for my worldly goods after my funeral expenses..? I divide into three parts. One third part to remaine to Alice my wife. Ye yet second third part to my three sonnes equally and wish that then the third and last part being my owne to Alice my wife as the portion of grounde lyeing in Eccleshill by estimation foure acres or thereabouts being part of tenement of Thomas Baron I give unto Alice my wife all my right, interest and title. And by indenture of lease to ? ? will and may appeare. Then further my will and mind is that Thomas Boulton of M:?helle in ye county of Lancs husbandman and Richard Ffoole of Livesay of ye sayd county husbandman that ye shall have ye education and bringing up of my children with ye possession of the tenement beforementioned for the onely use and behalfe of ye foresayd children during ye sayd terme beforementioned, and further I make Thomas Boulton and Richard Ffoole my lawful Executors in hope they will see this my last will and testament performed and my special trust is in them.
    signed John Foole (mark) witnesses Daniell Pomfrett and ?.

  208. Blackburn par reg. Sep 19 John Foole & Elizabeth Boulton.
  209. Probate Index. Probated 1631, see Notes for John.
  210. Lancashire OPC. 21 Jan 1594 Miles Bolton Issabell Rydiall.
  211. Burnley parish reg 1562-1653 (English Parish Records (6) Blackburn and Leyland Hundreds).
  212. Burnley parish reg 1562-1653. Elizabethe dau. of Miles Bolton 24 Jun 1596.
  213. WILL. ...20 day of March in 167? I Hugh Kindsley of Chorley...husandman...being weake in body.....give chattels and goods...unto William Foole my son-in-law the plough and all belonging to it...unto every child of my son-in-law William Bradshaw...saving Hugh whom I give three? shillings...to my cozin John Kindsley 5 shillings...to my daughter Elizabeth the table that stands at the head...to my brother Richard Kindsley 5 shillings...then the rest of my goods of what kinde soever...I give and bequeath to Anne wife of William Bradshaw and to my daughter Elizabeth equally...I nominate...John Kindsley son of * Richard Kindsley Junior? of Chorley aforesaid with my daughter Elizabeth Kindsley executors of this my last will and testament...then I give my daughter Alice two of the (sett cushions?).." .signed Hugh Kindsley.
    Witnesses Thomas Wastley, William Winstandle, James? Groome. More obscure writing at bottom, dated 1678.
  214. Lancashire OPC, Croston St. Michael & A.A. C.E. 9 Sep 1627 Hugh Kinsley and An Wastley of Chorley, w’th banes.
  215. Speculative. putative projenitor of this line.
  216. WILL. Abstract: dated 13 May "16th year of reign of Charles.." (i.e.1640) Thomas Wastley,yeoman...sicke of body...1/3 to "my loving wiffe" (name obscured)...other heirs: sons Richard, John and Thomas; sons-in-law Thomas Wareing (wife Elizabeth mentioned) and Hugh Kyndsely; brother John Wastley and his children; friends Thurstan Standish of the Gatehurst; Richard Haidoke; John Rawlinson; Ralfe Leaver; his godchildren if any; the poor of Chorley. "Tenements, messuages and habitaments" in (towns of) Chorley and Charnock Richard mentioned. Bequests and legacies total more than 70 pounds.
    Executors: son Thomas Wastley , and Ralfe Leaver.
    Witnesses: Thurstan Standish ; Thomas Fool; Richard Rawlinson; John Rawlinson Inventory of goods taken 28th of May 1640, so he did not live more than 2 weeks after his will made. Appraisers: Edward Robinson; Richard Haidoke; Thomas Rigby; Thomas Shaw. (latter 2 also appraised in 1647, prob.
    of wf Jane)
    Most of these individuals are mentioned in the "Misc. Entries" of Chorley Paris Register as being parishioners of Chorley.
  217. Chorley par reg 1549-1821.
  218. Chester, Lanc Probate Index.
  219. WILL. Abstract: 1624, William Liptrott of Chorley:

    In the name of God Amen I William Liptrott of Chorley...webster weake of body...manner and form following viz: first and principally I committ...Almighty God...burial within the church of Chorley...

    unto Jony, Jane, Alice and Ellen, daughters of my sonne Alexander Liptrott ffoure poundes to be equally divided amongst them...unto the children of Thomas Wastley my sonne in law tenne shillings to be equally divided amongst them...unto Anne Liptrott my daughter-in-law 1 ___ of ___ containing eleven shillings then I give and bequeath unto my sonne John Liptrott one little arke standing in the workhouse, then touching? the fillial portion co_-mnye my twoe daughters Jane Wastley and Ann Breares, I doe by this my testam"t certifye effect and ___ , that they have already had (land money goods and so forth? paper folded)...then I give and bequeath unto my sonne Alexander Liptrott my cloake; then after my debts and funeral expenses discharged as aforesaid, all the rest and residue? of my goods and chattells...I give and bequeath unto Alexander Liptrott Ellen Liptrott and Elizabeth Liptrott my estate then to be equally devided amongst them and I soe constitute and name and make the said AlexanderLiptrott my sonne and Roger Liptrott my brother, my true andlawfull executors of this my last will and testam't to operated the same arr___ to the same intent and meaning hereof...And witne4ss whereof I the same William Liptrott hereunto put my hand and seale the 20th? day of June (1624?)...witnesses James Houghton/Hougson? John Rawlensonne.
    Debts to me owinge: ...from Alexander D__?...from Edward Liptrott...from James Lowe....

  220. A2A website. Brooke Estates FILE [no title] - ref. DDHK 5/2/43 - date: 1607/8 [from Scope and Content] Petition to Richard Sherburne from two of his tenants, John Melling and Richard Haydock, concerning church pews, under the arbitration of Richard Wastley, Edmond Pollard, *William Liptrot and Thurstan Hodgson with William Chorley.
  221. WILL. Abstract: dated 13 Oct 1643:
    I Jane Wasley widdow...being sicke of body...main heir son Thomas Wasley; other heirs: sons John W. and Richard W.; sons-in-law Hugh Kindsley, brother Alex Liptrott; children of son Thomas and son-in-law Hugh K; brother-in-law John Wasley; daughters Ann Kindsley and Elizabeth Waring; daughter-in-law Marie Wasley; son-in-law Thomas Waring.
    Executors: Richard Wasley, son; Hugh Kindsley son-in-law; also Alex'r Liptrott, brother and John Wastley bro-in-law as overseers.
    Witnesses: Henry Waringe of Charnock Richard; Richard Haidocke. Inventory not taken until November 1647, 3 years after her death.
    Appraisers: Thomas Rigby; Thomas Shaw; Alex'r Liptrott? and ?.
  222. Hearth Tax. 1664 Hearth Tax at Langtree (Standish):
    Thos GUEST; 3 hearths.
  223. Standish par reg 1560-1900. Thomas Geast & Anna Rigby. Seen in April 1999 and read as RIGBY: need to recheck; transcription gives BYBBY.
  224. WILL, fhl 0089562. Summary of readable contents (photocopy very dark, illegible):
    Walthew, James, 1649:
    -has a living wife, Elizabeth.
    -has an eldest daughter, Ellen, wife of William Walthew to whom he leaves the bulk of his estate. - his son-in-law "the son of John Walthew of Walthew Greene"? or a different John W.?
    - grandson James, son of William and Ellen who is named as the heir of William and Ellen for his estate - "heires male of his body".
    -daughter Jane, apparently the widow of Richard Naylor; has issue, unnamed.
    -others named as beneficiaries: William and Ellen Whaley or Haley; Katherine Torring or Corring and her daughters Ellice? and Katherine; William Walthew of Pemberton; William Walthew of Standgayte; John Walthew sonne of William Walthew the Elder.
    line 23: ..."term of lyves of the sayd James Walthew, & of William sonne of John Walthewe of Walthewe Green..."
    Property mentioned: land in Walthew Green; land in Dalton; pieces of land called Broomcroft; Mylnebanke; Langley; Greenfield. Executors are John Prescott and Jane Walthew.
  225. Upholland Court Rolls, Box 30. Abstract: ...that James Walthew of Walthewe Green in Upholland...yeoman did hold by coppy of Court Rowle dated 19 July, 21st year of...King James of England...[1624]...ye 6th and fifteenth...one messuage and tenement ...and customary to him and his heirs...according to the customes of the said manor of the yearly rate of 9 pence...and that the said James Walthew did lykewise hold coppy of a: Rowle dated 19th May in the seven and thirteenth? or thirtieth? year [probably 37th year] of the reign of Queen Elizabeth of England [1595] a certaine parcel of land ...by rent of 5 shillings...[details of land holdings]...by dyed thereof poized [possessed?] not having any heires males then living, by reason whereof we now find that Ellen Walthew wife of William Walthew the younger of Walthewe Greene...yeoman...being eldest daughter to the said James is his true and lawful heir thereunto by default...bee admitted tenant...to her and her heirs...upon the monthly rent and services yielding and now paying 10 pds 12 s 5 p ...being one years rent...and that afterward...the said William Walthew and Ellen Walthew his wife she the sd Ellen being lately and ....by ye steward of the said?...and in full...did surrender into the hands of the Lord of the Manor...unto and behoofe of James Walthew sonne and heir apparent of the sd William and Ellen...his heirs and assignees...bee admitted tenant and thereupon proclamation... 1651.
  226. Probate Record. Abstract: James Walthew of Walthew Green yeoman did hold by copy...dated 19 July 21st yeare of King James [1624]...one messuage and tenement...according to the customs of the said manor at the yearly rate of 9 pence...likewise [held] copy of C. Rowle [court roll] dated 19 May [1595]...5 s...but dyed therof possessed...not having any heires males then living, by reason whereof we now find that Ellen Walthew wife of William Walthew the younger of Walthew Greene...yeoman...being eldest daughter to the said James is his true and lawful heir thereunto by default...[William and Ellen] be admitted tenant...to her and her heirs...upon the monthly rent and services...10 pds 12 s 5 p being 1 years rent...afterward the said William Walthew and Ellen Walthew his wief...did surrender into the hands of the Lord of the Manor...unto the ...behoofe of James Walthew sonne and Heir apparent of the sd William and Ellen his heires and assignees...be admitted tenant... Will of James Walthew 1649.
  227. Upholland Court Rolls, DDHi Box 30. 1651: Indenture admitting Ellen, daughter of James Walthew dec'd, and wife of William Walthew; which admission was immediately passed to James Walthew, son and heir apparent of William and Ellen.
  228. Probate Record. Will of James Walthew 1649.
  229. Probate Index. Admon and inventory made 1 Dec 1647.
  230. LPRS, Winwick par reg 1563-1620 bk (Vol 109). Thomas Strange and Margerye Lowe.
  231. courtesy of Wigan Archives Services, Wigan Court Leet calendar. Roll 3: Court held on Saturday 18th June 1636. 12 Chas I:
    Stephan Platt panner and Henry Blackhurst husbandman, assault.

    Deciphered from original document:
    1636 18 June Roll 3 Willm Hill: ...Stephene Platt app..for Henerie Blackhurst husbandman Insult et Affr? ...indict ? ? fined 20 s?

    ...Henricus Blackhurst husbandman too? cons? in upon? Stephen Platt ide ? Laurence Fatet? Geoffe ? et ?? fined ?. Original document seen at Leigh Archives April 2008.

  232. Croston par reg 1545-1727. 2 possible christenings, see notes.
  233. Penwortham BT, 1608-1873. ___ Blackhurst de Croston et Jeneta Dobson de Broughton... Speculative: Groom's first name not entered in record. Parish registers were destroyed in 1856.
  234. Lancashire OPC. appears in 1642 Protestation Rolls: Henry Blackhurst of Mylnegate Street, Wigan.
  235. courtesy of Wigan Archives Services, Wigan Court Leet calendar. He was alive in October 1656: Roll 12 "Jenett the wife of Henry Blackhurst"; and dead by October 1661: Roll 17, son Thomas's petition to be made a freeman.
  236. WILL. Dobson Robert of Warton in the parish of Kirkham makes his will the 25th Sept. 1607 gives his body to be buried at Kirkham...to John Dobson his oldest son heires males all his messuages lands and tenements...gives to William Dobson and Alice Dobson his children 26 pds...to his grandson John Dobson all his husbandry geare...unto Janet Dobson his son John's daughter one coverlet...unto Alice his wife, William Dobson his son and Alice Dobson his daughter all the rest...son William Dobson and James Dobson his brother executors. LRO; MF 1/3 Townley Transcript of Richmond Wills 1531-1652.
  237. Probate Record. Will of father 1607.
  238. Estimate. This estimate is based on the speculation that John married i) in 1585 to Isabel Styrzaker.
  239. Lancashire OPC, Kirkham St. Michael C.E. Jhon Dobson & Margret Abram.
  240. Probate Record. WILL of grandfather, Robert Dobson, 1607 (see his sources).
  241. courtesy of Wigan Archives Services, Wigan Court Leet calendar. Box 1. Court Leet Records. 4th Oct. 1656:
    Jenett Blackhurst for making a litigation upon Jennet Hey upon the Lords day quit plg [surety] Jane Anderton.
    Jennet Hey for making the same against Jenet Blackhurst quit plg Wilm [Blackhurst deleted] Markland.
    Jennet Blackhurst litigation upon Ellen Burges - plg Jane Anderton wid. and order that Jenet Blackhurst shall stay and abide in the mought [moot] hall two hours for her abuse.
    Ellen Burges the same against the sd Jennet wife of Henry Blackhurst. plg Ellen Green widow. Original seen 2008 at Leigh Archives; photos too blurry to read; notes.
  242. Kirkham par reg v 83. 2 christenings for Jenet Dobson both in 1592: one to Robert, one to Thomas.
  243. Quarter Session Records. QSP/211/1; FHL 1564133; petition of Thomas Blackhurst, 1661.
  244. courtesy of Wigan Archives Services, Wigan Court Leet calendar. Jenett Blackhurst and Jenett Hey, abusing one another on the Lord's day. Sureties Jane Anderton and William Markland bailiff
    Jenett the wife of Henry Blackhurst and Ellen Burges spinster - abuse Sureties Jane Anderton widow -eene widoe. Box 1. Court Leet Records. 4th Oct. 1656.
  245. WILL. Truncated abstract*: 8th September 1591...William Cadwicke of Bickerstaffe; names wife Jane and 8 children; gives his "tools pertaining unto the occupation of webster" to son Anthony; wife Jane and and a Robert Houghton? executors. Robert Leadbetter? Poundsetter? his cozine...Robert Cadwicke my brother named among creditors.
    In the Name of God Amen on the eighth day of September 1591...I William Chadocke? of Bickerstaffe...do make this my last will and testament in manner and forme following...I bequeath...the hands of almighty god my saviour...burial...unto that place (that) my parent and other wyfe? was buried thence. Also my mynd and will is that all my ? notably and ?...be equally divided into three...unto myself to be bestowed...as allocated. That is, firstly I give and bequeath unto *____ my sonne, ( a sum of money) for his ? childe. ....I give and bestowe ? pounds of money...aquittance....and I give and bequeath unto Cateren my daughter my ?? and her......Robte (Leadbetter?) my cozen. And I give and bequeath unto Anthony my son all those of my tools pertaining? unto the webers occupation. And the rest of my ? ? my bequests & my funeral and ?? I give and bequeath unto my two sons George and Edward equally between them to be divided. Also I give and bequeath the second ? unto Jane my wyffe. Also I give and bequeath ?? equal of my sayde goode unto Arthur, James, ___? (probably Robert*), Anthony, L/P/__rie??, Caterine, George, and Edward my children, equally to be divided amongst them. Also my mynd and __ is that Jane my wyffe shall have the same ?? of lande? and others?...as my mother?...was widowed... and she have the ?? chest? cash and the?? ...I bequeath my sonne Robte ...to be...and my mynde and will is the said __ Jane my wyffe shall have the ? of Ra ?? of Mellinge, smythe. And my mynde will is that Anthony my sonne shall have my? ....appurtenances..... Robte my sone. Also I do constitute and...my said wyffe and Robert (Leadbetter?) of ? etc etc. Witnessed by Robert _oughton, John ?, Richard Pembroke.
    Debts owing to me: William ?ier, Cuthbert C?; Debts I owe: Robert Cadwicke my brother.

    Inventory taken ? day of September 33rd?? year of the reigne of our Sovarigane (sic), ? and Gracious Mgstie, ?? by us Peter Ash?, Robert Leadbetter, ?? the day and yeare aforesaid. Lengthy inventory follows. * far right side of page was not photocopied.

    Robert Caddick appears in land transactions in Bickerstaffe in 1606, 1628; he was probably the heir, and the name that is not found in this photocopy due to cropping.

  246. Church of England, Ormskirk par reg 1557-1626 (lprs v 131).
  247. Probate Record. Named in will of father, 1591.
  248. Ormskirk par reg transc 1626-1678. Edward Cadicke & Ellen Eccles 27 May.
  249. courtesy of Wigan Archives Services, Wigan Court Leet calendar. Box 1. Roll 21 Leet held 18 June 1664 Presentments - Scoles
    ...Ellen Caduricke widow and Robert Boys - the same (a Litigation). Indirect evidence:his widow named.
  250. Probate Record. will of husband.
  251. Victoria County Histories. The families of Harflynch(1) and Eccles (2) also appear in the sixteenth century...

    (2) Thomas Eccles and Jane his wife made settlements of their lands in 1561 and in 1575; Pal. of Lanc. Feet of F. bdles 23, m. 185; 37, m 174. Also again in 1580 when Thomas their son and heir took part; ibid. bdle 42, m. 109. In 1628 Thomas Eccles seems to habve been the chief resident owner who paid to the subsidy; Norris D. (B.M.)

    Adam Eccles alias Cliff, in 1717, as a "Papist" registered an estate for the lives of Thomas, Ellen and Ann Cliff, his children; Eng. Catholic Non-Jurors, 98. p 373 vol iii.

  252. Victoria County Histories.
  253. courtesy of Wigan Archives Services, Wigan Court Leet calendar. April 1664 Hugh Leigh, Eliz: Scott And that sd Elin Cadwicke wid made a litigat'n upon Robt Boys Carch'r [character] Tho: Blackhurst t? quit quit
    And that the said Robt Boys made the like upon the said Elin Carcter [ a fine?] Jo: Barrow [fine, or surety: lb?] wee fine him M ey?. Original documents seen at Leigh Archives April 2008. NOTE that Ellen's son-in-law gave surety for her conduct in this matter (1664).
  254. courtesy of Wigan Archives Services, Wigan Court Leet calendar. Box 1. Roll 21 Leet held 18 June 1664 Presentments - Scoles
    Hugh Leigh, Eiz: Scott: And that sd Elin Cadwicke wid made a Litiga[tion?] upon Robt Boys Cout?er? [Character]; Tho: Blackhurst t? quit; quit
    And that the said Robt Boys made the Like upon the said Elin Coutr [character] ;Jo: Barrow ? wee fine him ? ?
    .
  255. WILL, fhl 89488. John HAWATH 1619, North Meols: my transcription:
    Cover Page: 1619 Hawath John.[ First part mostly in Latin, can't decipher]...name of god amen the second daie of December in the year of ...162?9 (but see Inventory) I John Haward of North Meols in the County ...in sicke in Bodie but of ?? and perfect ?....to god first I give and commend my soule in so ? of all mighty god my maker and Redeemer and my bodie to chr..burial and for such Goodes as god hath sent me in this my ? life it is my will the shall be divyded as followeth ? ? my will and mind that my goodes shall be devyded in too ? equall partts one have of one part to myself another to my wyfe *('An' added above) the third part to be equally divided and ? my three children *Edward Howarth Hughe Howarth and An Howarth ? further it is my will that after my debts and funerall expenses being dischardgd of my share? spent? the residue that ? left I doe bequeath give it unto my daughter An. Then I give unto Ales Johnson wife of James Johnson one ? then I do give all the sheepe? I have? unto my son Edward Howarthes children to be equally divided amongst them then ? I have paid unto *Isabell Such wife of Richard Such of North Meols all her childes port.. of goodes to her that were? belongings and I do make my? ? lawfull executor of this my last will and test...Robert Bonde James Johnson to see this my last will ...T Bourned??
    Signed, John Haworth.
    Certayne dettes owing by me:
    ..to Richard Such...to Hugh Haworth...to James Blundell...to Ric Adams? ...to John Huson...to Thomas ?inson...to John ? or Colin? Rimer to John Jump...to Ric Breikill...to Ric Breikil again...
    to John Johnson...to Margaret Bigarstaffe.
    Owing to John Hawarth by Richard Bound ...
    Signed by John Haworth.
    Inventory:
    A true and lawful inventory of all the ? chattels? Of John Haward of North Meoles this ? day of December in the yeare of o' lord god 1619 by us Hughe Rimer Willia Hodges J Bownkill? ?? Rind? And James Johnson. [ Mostly livestock and farm produce. Can't decipher total value.]
    .
  256. N Meols par reg transc 1594-1812, p 85. John Haworth de Church towne.
  257. Probate Record. named in father's will, 1619.
  258. Speculative. IGI: Edward Haworth & Mary Rimer, 1606 N Meols. This cannot be substantiated from the parish records although it may be correct.
    1. North Meols Bishops Transcript, fhl1068943, microfilm of original record: appears to be: "Edward Johnson and Mary Rimm married 4th Sep 1606".
    2. North Meols parish register, fhl 1796145 microfilm of original parish register: 1606: September:
    Edward ----- and Mary Rimr? married ye 15th.
    3. Transcription, Online Parish Clerk:
    1606 p.10 15 Sep 1606 Edward .. & Mary Rimer.
  259. Speculative. William Liptrott, gent. named "Roger Liptrott my brother" in his will, 1624; Roger Liptrott christened to William Liptrott in 1552, Chorley. Tentative conclusion that William was the father of Roger b 1552 and William b abt. 1550.
  260. Victoria County Histories. The families of Harflynch(1) and Eccles (2) also appear in the sixteenth century...Notes: (1) In 1527 Richard Harflynche settled his property by fine; Pal. of Lanc. Feet of F. bdle, m. 159. Richard Urmston, one of the feoffees, afterwards claimed the Harflynch property as reversioner after the death of Roger Harflynch; but Jane the widow of Richard Harflynch and her daughter Jane, the heir, appear to have maintained their right: Ducatus Lanc. (Rec. Com.), ii, 206. Jane married Thomas Eccles alias Cliff, shortly afterwards; ibid ii, 180. Harflynch may be a misrreading of Harffynch; Harefinch or Haresfinch is in Windle, on the borders of Parr. re Windle; p 373, Vol ?.
  261. Final Concords, or Feet of Fines... Between Richard Urmeston, Thomas Pendibery, John Edge, the younger, and John Holme, plaintiffs and Richard Harflynche deforciant of 2 messuages, 23 a. of land, 6 a. of meadow, and 8 a. of pasture in Wyndill (Windle). Richard Harflynche acknowledged one messuage, 10 a. of land, 2 a. of meadow, and 8 a. of pasture of the said tenements to be the right of the said Richard Urmeston, and remitted all right to the plaintiffs and to the heirs of the said Richard. Moreover, Richard Harflynche granted that one other messuage, 8 a. of land and 2 a. of meadow of the said tenements which Alice Stele, late the wife of Peter Harflynche, held for the term of her life; and that 5 a. of land and 2 a. of meadow, the residue of the said tenements which Roger Harflynche held for the term of his life after the decease of the said Alice and Roger should remain to the plaintiffs and to the heirs of the said Richard Urmeston, for which Richard Urmeston gave him 40 pds. 1510-1558; probably 1527 (see citation 1).