Jeremy AINSWORTH of Holcome, cutler, 1698

• Inventory appraised by Richard Rothwell, Joseph Emerson, Nathaniell Lomax, yeomen, 9th July 1698, value £43.9.8
• Bondsmen
• Richard Nabb of Tottington, agric. (principal creditor)
• William Holt, agric.

James ALLEN the elder of Ratcliffe, yeoman, 1700

• Lease of tenement in Radcliffe held under Sir Ralph Ashton of Midleton, granted  13th May 36 Charles II, for three lives
• One part in possession of son James Allen, the other in his own possession
• His own half given to wife Elizabeth Allen, and after her decease to son James, he paying £55 to be used as follows
• Sons John Allen and Richard Allen £12 10s
• Son Thomas Allen £10 provided he save harmless my executors from one bond where I stand jointly bound with him.  If he refuses then executors to use the £10 to satisfy the bond
• Daughter Elizabeth Allen £20
• Executors son Peter Allen and wife Elizabeth Allen
• Dated 16 August 1700
• Witnesses Roger Sandiforth Junior, Thomas Davenport, James Smith
• Inventory appraised by Roger Sandiforth Junior, Thomas Sandiforth and Thomas Allen.  Total value £76.07.02.

Richard ALLEN of Ratcliffe, yeoman, 1700

• Richard Allen my son, one half of the tenement I now possess in Radcliffe, when he reaches the age of 21
• The other half to my wife Esther
• Five daughters Mary Holte, Ann Allen, Sarah Allen, Esther Allen and Jane Allen £20 each
• Dated 17 November 1699
• Witnesses James Holt, Thomas Medowcroft, Roger Sandiforth Junior
• Inventory appraised by Thomas Madowcroft, Thomas Sandiforth, Roger Sandiforth Junior, total value £171.07.03

Richard ALLEN of Spen Moor, Radcliffe, yeoman, 1791

• Wife Ann Allen
• Estate which I lately purchased from John Hulm called Bottom of Fields, in Outwood
• £400 owed to sisters of wife; Mary Hampson and Esther Hampson
• George Brown owes RA £100 on bond
• Wife Ann £15 annuity out of rents from Bank Hey, Little Harwood, Blackburn
• Brother John Allen
• Executors: John Allen and Ann Allen
• Will dated 1786, died 1791
• Witnesses: Richard Meadowcroft, William Meadowcroft and Oliver Lomax
• Includes a number of other documents; inventory, accounts and appointment of commissioners (not reviewed in detail)

Thomas ALLEN of Ratcliffe, husbandman, 1723

• Where I am lawfully possssed and entitled unto a close in Radcliffe called the moor close formerly one Barkers, to wife Elizabeth, and after her death to grandson Richard Bury, son of my daughter Sarah Bury, or if he should die, to his brother John Bury
• £30 owed by Peter Walker to wife Elizabeth (secured by mortgage on his tenement)
• Grandson John Bently and sister Ann Bently
• Grandaughter Anne Markond
• Executors son-in-laws John Bury and Michael Bentley
• Dated 19th Dec 1722
• Witnesses Symon Dearden, Richard Walker, John Sandiford

John ANDREWS of Bolton, gentleman, 1747

• Capital message and hereditaments in Little Lever (except those late in the possession of Alice Barlow), I give the coal mines therein to my son in law Joseph Wilson and my nephew Joseph Andrews, for 21 years from the date of this will
• Wife Abigail Andrews
• Grandson John Andrews Wilson (under 21)
• Grandaughter Lydia Wilson (under 21)
• Hereditaments in Rivington, and chief-rents
• 20s a piece to my cousins Robert Andrews, James Andrews and Hannah Dorning, and to the two daughters of my late brother-in-law John Sharples deceased
• I declare the same to be limited in the marriage settlement between me and my son in law Joseph Wilson in marriage with my daughter Abigail Andrews
• Hereditaments in Mawdesley and Westleigh
• Whereas I am entitled to or interested in a considerable sum of money by the deed ...of the late Thomas Heys since deceased and by Isabell his wife jointly
• £5 each to my servants John, Martha and Alice
• Cousins Edward Walmisley, George Walmisley and Hannah Walmisley
• Dated 16 March 1742
• Witnesses Jno. Buck, Richard Clough, John Leadbeater
• Exec sworn 15 March 1747/8

Sir Richard ARKWRIGHT of Cromford in Derbyshire, 1792

• £500 annuity to wife
• £10,000 in trust to
• son Richard Arkwright Esquire
• William Street[?] the younger of Derby
• Interest for daughter Susannah Hart wife of Charles Hart Esquire
• To each of my sisters £100
• To each of my nephews and nieces £50
• Except my nephew Mr William Malling[?] who receives an annuity of £30
• Chapel I have have lately built
• Dated 29th July 1792
• Witnesses Ann Watson, Wm. Bayley, Jn. Newton
• Proved at London 4th Sept 1792
• The National Archives PROB 11/1222/234

Abel ASHWORTH of Broad Oak in Spotland, yeoman, 1694

• 13th Sept 1693
• Abigail Ashworth
• Son in law Lawrence Hardman 1s
• Daughter Mary Hardman 1s, and 1s each of her children
• For the maintenance of Elizabeth my wife
• Witnesses James Barlow, Christopher Horrockes, Rich: Tonge
• Exors wife Elizabeth, Abigail my daughter and John Horrox of Turton

Henry ASHWORTH of Turton, mason, 1699

• Inventory dated 1 Feb 1698 total £160-01-05, appraised by Makepeace Mason, Thomas Walworke, Jon: Welch
• Dated 20th Jan 1698
• Wife Isabel, had received a portion under her father's will, John Battersbie
• Three children Alice, John and Ann
• Tenement in Turton by lease known by the name of Litel Oke
• Executors brothers John and George
• Witnesses Jon: Welch, John Ashworth, Ralph Smith
• Executors sworn 8 May 1699

Henry ASHWORTH of Turton, yeoman, 1790

• I am possessed of several messuages, lands, herediments and premesis situate or lying and being in Edgeworth and Darcy Lever in the said county, now or late in the several tenures of James Fitton, John Entwisle, Robert Openshaw, Thomas Mather and Widow Tonge
• Estate left in trust with three friends; Thomas Kirkman of Berwick Fold, Ainsworth, and John and Thomas Brandwood of Entwisle
• Wife Isabel
• Son John Ashworth, property in Edgeworth and the Birtenshaw estate in Turton
• Younger son Edmund, property in Darcy Lever in tenure of Thomas Mather and Widow Tonge
• Daughter Alice, property in Darcy Lever, in tenure of Robert Openshaw
• Ann Longworth of Quarlton, my late father's sister
• Sister Ann, late wife of James Mason of Rumworth
• Mentions Bond of Obligation from 1786 made by Robert Haslam of Harwood, for property in Harwood recently purchased by Robert Haslam

John ASHWORTH of Turton, webster, 1730

• Scholes OLW vol. 2, pg. 82
• Dated 26 April 1729
• Brother George Ashworth 2s
• His four children 5s each
• My brother James's five children 5s each
• My brother Henerey's two daughers £3 each
• Remainder to brother Henerey's son John Ashworth (executor)
• Witnesses Thomas Kirkman, Ralph Smith
• Proved 23 Sep 1730

John ASHWORTH of Turton, gentleman, 1855

• Mortgage debt of £3,000 advanced to me by my son Thomas on security of the title deeds of the Oaks Estate
• To wife Isabel Ashworth £100
• Exors £100 each
• Household goods (listed) to wife Isabel
• Messuage or dwellinghouse at Bertinshaw (where I now reside) to wife
• Annuity of £500 to wife
• Agreement 22nd August 1837 between myself and my son Henry - for sale of estate in Turton called the Oaks comprising the dwellinghouse occupied by him and two farms called Great Oak and Little Oak, for the sum of £10,260, to be paid by him at my decease
• Oaks estate left in the hands of trustees until Henry pays the agreed amount. If not paid within 12 months then the estate (excepting The Oaks where Henry lives), first refusal being given to John's other sons John, Edmund and Thomas.
• £3,500 received by son Henry, paid by the Blackburn, Bolton and Clitheroe Railway Company, for a portion of the Oaks
• Remainder to sons and daughter: John Ashworth, Edmund Ashworth, Thomas Ashworth and Tabitha Hadwen the wife of Isaac Hadwen. Henry excluded due to having already received many advances.
• Dated 7th Jan 1851
• Codicil - Isabel had since died - addition provisions made for Henry
• Proved 6th Dec 1855
• Prerogative Court of Canterbury Wills, PROB 11 Will Register

Ann ASPINALL of Ainsworth, spinster, 1739

• Cottage lately built to
• Thomas Braddock minister at Bury meeting
• Joshua Dobson minister at Cockey meeting
• Peter Baron of Walshaw in Tottington, yeoman
• Niece Ann Aspinall
• Niece Alice Kirkman
• Two small parcels of land in Ainsworth, together with a way to them through Daniel Hamers[?] field, and through a field of the late Thomas Barlow's
• Land purchased from Samuel Lomax and Titus Baron
• Five nieces Ann Aspinall, Hannah Kirkman, Martha Valentine, Alice Kirkman and Mary Bradley
• Nephew John Kirkman
• Tenement in Openshaw held by lease under Henry Leigh of High Leigh
• Dated 15th Jan 1738
• Witnesses William Barlow, James Whalley, Robert Siddall
• Probate 14th May 1739

Robert ASPINALL of Ainsworth, yeoman, 1723

• Dated 10th Dec 1722
• Cousin An Aspinall 5 guineys
• Cousin John Aspinall, John Kirkman, Hannah Kirkman, Alice Kirkman, Martha Kirkman, Mary Kirkman, 2 guineys each
• Executors: sister An Aspinall and cousin John Kirkman of Ainsworth
• Witnesses: Tho Aspinall, Thomas Bromiley, Ralph Smith
• Probate 31 May 1723

John ASPINWALL of Ainsworth, yeoman, 1718

• Dated 5th Nov 1717
• Grandson John Aspinwall
• Grandaughter Ann Aspinwall £20
• Son-in-law John Kirkman £5, and all of his children, my grandchildren, £5 each
• Son Robert Aspinwall and daughter Ann Aspinwall executors
• Witnesses: Tho: Davenport, John Hardman, Ralph Smith
• Probate 17th May 1718
• Inventory appraised by James Kirkman, Thomas Kirkman, Nathaniel Aspinwall, total £397-10-0

John ASPINWALL of Ainsworth, yeoman, 1729

• Dated 20 Sept 1728
• Peter Seddon, our minister at Ainsworth new meeting place £5
• Cousin Ould James Kirkman a Guiney
• An[?] Smethurst two guineys
• 5s a piece to 20 poor labouring families in Ainsworth
• Tenant widow Ridinges a guiney
• Cousin John Openshaw what he oweth me and a guiney
• I hold by indenture of lease under Sr. Ralph Ashton of Middleton a cottage and crofts commonly known by the name of Ainsworth's situated in Ainsworth
• Sister An
• Cousins John Kirkman, Hannah Kirkman, Martha Kirkman, Alice Kirkman and Mary Kirkman
• My uncles Thomas Baron, Peter Baron and my aunt Alice Wood
• Executors: Thomas Baron and my cousin George Bradshaw of Bradshaw
• Witnesses: James Heyes, Ralph Smith, Elis Homle

John ASPINWALL of Darcy Lever, gentleman, 1797

• Brother Thomas Aspinwall of Darcy Lever, farmer
• Executor Timorthy Aspinwall
• Dated: 2 Oct 1796
• Witnesses: James Cross and William Rudge

Margaret ASPINWALL of Darcy Lever, widow, 1732

• Entitled to charge tenements in Tildesley £80, the inheritance of my late deceased father John Parr
• Margaret, daughter of my late deceased husband Peter Aspinll
• Anna Crompton, wife of James Crompton of Boysnape
• Mary Higson of Tildsley widow
• The children of Mary Wright of Westhoughton, widow
• Jennet Wright of Westhoughton
• Executor James Lever of Luthers
• Dated 18th Oct 1731
• Witnesses Thomas Crook, John Townley

Margaret ASPINWALL of Darcy Lever, spinster, (admon), 1741

• James Burton of Elton, yeoman (uncle and next of kin)
• Robert Kay of Elton, chapman
• Henry Spencer of Bolton in le Moors, chapman

Thomas ASPINWALL of Harwood, yeoman, 1740

• Dated 6th May 1737
• Wife Elizabeth
• Son Richard - the farm or tenement which I now dwell upon and all the title and claim
• Paying £2 10s to Nathaniel my son and Margret, Elice, Ann and Mary my daughters
• Cottages which were formerly my brother Nathaniel's, and which by his death have fallen to me, to my son Nathaniel - now in the occupation of Charles Vickers, Ellias Bently, William Bently, Widdow Haslam, being in Harwood near Hardier Mill
• Whereas my brother Nathaniel did some time before his death build and rent a cottage at Lower End of Little Harwood Lee upon land belonging to the Ffoffis[?] if Ainsworth - to Thomas and Betty Mangnall my grandchildren
• Executors my son Richard and son-in-law John Mangnall
• Witnesses Joseph Mason, Thomas Davenport, John Mason
• Execs took oath 23 Jul 1740

William ASPINWALL of Ainsworth, (adm. & inv.), 1712

• Thomas Baron of Ainsworth
• Robert Aspinal of Ainsworth, farmer
• Sam Waring of Bury, mercer
• Tho: Baron & Robt. Aspinall brother and bro: in law of Wm Aspinal late of Ainsworth
• Inventory dated 24 September 1712, total £71-02-08 appraised by John Kirkman, James Kirkman and Nathaniel Aspinall

Rev. Gilbert ASTLEY of Turton, clerk, 1625

• JCS OLW Vol I
• Dated 4th Jan 1625
• Tenement in Turton 10 acres, for the life of Margaret Astley my wife, and Margaret Astley my daughter, by an indenture of lease between John Orrell Esq. & myself on 1st Apr 24 Jas I.
• Half to wife Margaret, and half to daugher Margaret
• Goods into thirds: (1) to wife (2) to daughter (3) reserved for self
• John Orrell my mr. a French Crowne
• Robert Haslam my son-in-law, 50s, and to the three of his children £3 15s each
• Randle Astley 5s
• Edmund Wood 2s 6d
• Richard Hoult and Elline Hill 12d
• Remainder to wife and daughter divided between them
• 10s for the poor divided between them at the discretion of Randle Astley and Edmund Wood
• Executors wife Margaret and daugher Margaret
• I pray and desire Doctor Astley, my brother, my said Mr, Mr William his brother, & my brother Mullineux to be favourable to my said wife and daughter
• Supervisors: Randle Astley, Robert Haslam, Edmund Wood and James Hoult
• Witnesses: Edmund Wood, Robte Haslam, James Hoult, Edw. Butler
• Inventory appraised by Xpfer Horrocks & Randle Astley, gentm., Edmund Wood and James Hoult, yeomen.  Total £127-3-7
• Debts owing to testator by: John Orrell Esq., his cousin Henrye Ogleshawe, Robert Haworth, Richard Wood de Oake, Mr William Orrell, James Hoult, George Hoult, Mr Hoult of Hollingreave, Robert Haslam, John Withington, John Brandwood of Entwisle, James Banister, William Stones of Quarnton, James Barlow, Lawrence Fogg and Ellis Bradshaw

John AYNESWORTH of Farnworth, gentleman, 1638

• Dated 29th Jan 1637
• To be buried at the parish church of Deane
• Eleanor Aynesworth widow my sister in law £20
• To her children Alexander, Bridget and Alice, to which I am uncle, £40
• Brother Gyles Aynesworth £20
• John Aynesworth son of my brother Raphe £20
• Robert Aynesworth son of my brother Gyles £5
• Sister Ellen, wife of Henry Dickson £20
• Christs Colledge in Cambridge £10
• Nephew John Crompton £5
• Nephew John Aynes[?] £20
• Alexander Green husband to my niece Katherine
• Mrs Bannester wife to Christopher Bannester £5, and her two daughters Ms D?h?? & Ms Elizabeth
• Nephew Robert Aynesworth so of my deceased brother Ellis Aynesworth £10
• My cousin Ellis Hey £8
• Brother Raphe Aynesworth £10
• Henry Dickson my brother in law
• John Week[?] 40s, Henrie Duttin[?] 40s, John Norres £5, Old John Valentyne 5s
• Roger Cooke and Ann Seddon now servants at the house I live 40s each
• Executors brother Gyles Ashworth and Alexander Green
• Witnesses Thomas Blackburn, Christopher Norries, Tho: Mort[?]

Cicilie AYNSWORTH of Aynsworth, widow, 1630

• Inventory vij-th October 1629 by Adam Hilton, Peter Greenhaulgh, Raphe Whitle, Robert Crompton, William Tonge
• Will dated 19th Sept 2 Chas I
• Katherine Bennester and Jane Medowcrofte my daughters, all my gold and silver plates and rings and also the sum of £10 9s in gold
• Sons and daughters of Richard Bannester of Breightmet, gentleman; Henrie, William, Chrystopher, Alexander, Christian and Katherine
• Sons and daughters of Richard Meadowcroft of Smethurst, gentleman: Richard, Francis, Robte, Gyles, John, Simon, Cicile, Jane and Dorithie
• Executors Richard Bannester and Richard Medowcroft
• Witnesses Andrew Makan[?], Edward Greenhalgh
• Debts oweing to me: Richard Bannester, Richard Meddowcroft, Samuel Goodiker, John Hulton

Gyles AYNSWORTH of Aynsworth, gentleman, 1621

• Dated 13th Nov 1620
• now greate and infirm of bodie and neare blynd
• To be buried in the Parish Church of Boulton 'without trouble of my frends in this winter tyme, others than a fewe neighbours within one quarter of a myle of my poore dwellinge, and noe others, whoe I wish may drincke att my poore dwellinge house as also att Boulton, without anie more a dooe or trouble of my aged good wyfe'
• My sonne Meadowcrofte not my daughter his wyfe nor their sonne Richard shall neither place any dwellinge in his pte of my sonne Bannesters howse... for three years.... nor to take anie thinge for the Tootell Mylne Carley More which I hold of Sr Richard Asheton by lease, but to lett them remaine to my wyfe soe longe as she liveth and after her decease to my sonne Bannester
• To my son Meadowcroft and his wife, all the money that I have formerly lent them
• £10 to my poor daughter in law Alice due to her out of her late husband Francis Isherwood his tenement
• Note: The Meadowcroft referred to is Richard Meadowcroft of Smethurst - see 1664 Visitation of Lancashire
• Exor wife
• Inventory taken 6th June 1621 by Raphe Fogge, Adam Hylton, Ellis Crompton and David Marshe
• Other document (in latin) signed by Richarde Bannester and Katheren Bannester

James BARLOW of Water within Heap in Bury, yeoman, 1716

• Dated 11th May 1716
• Wife Elizabeth all real and personal estate in the parishes of Bury and Rochdale; the tenement at Water within Heap, my part of Little Wood, Croston Close, Wood Yate Hill, my part of Grislehurst Moor Yate, the tenement now in the possession of Richard Duckworth and James Rothwell and the tenement called Shefield in the parish of Rochdale
• Property in Chesham
• My two sons James and Richard Barlow, Wood Yate Hill and the tenement now in the possession of Richard Duckworth and James Rothwell and Croston Close and Griselhurst Moor Yate, to be equally divided at the discretion of Jacob Scholes, clerk, and John Wood of Gindley[?], yeoman
• Daughters Elizabeth and Dorothy £200 each to be raised out of lands in Chesham and Shefield
• Son John Barlow the tenement at Water and lands in Chesham and Shefield, and my part of Little Wood, he paying an annuity of £18 per annum to wife Elizabeth
• Wife Elizabeth to have use of the kitchen chamber, green chamber and the profits from the new orchard at Water, during her chaste widowhood
• Exor wife Elizabeth and son John Barlow
• To be assisted by Jacob Scholes and John Wood
• Witnesses Tho: Boardman, Timothy Hardman, John Pilkington
• Probate 27 Oct 1716

James BARLOW of Turton, yeoman, 1722

• Property in Entwisle lately purchased from John Knowles of Oswalstwistle, to Robert Barlow of Longworth[?] my son
• John Barlow my son, now living at Entwisle, the part of the aforementioned premises that he now enjoys
• Part of the Entwisle property already sold to son Abraham
• Property in Turton, leased for his life, to son James
• Several closes in Turton purchased from Robert Fogg[?]
• Wife Hannah Barlow
• Youngest son William Barlow
• Daughter Martha Barlow
• Executors sons John and Robert Barlow
• Witnesses William Lomax, Thos. Warburton, James Brandwood
• Execs sworn 18[?] Aug 1722
• Inventory appraised by Isaac[?] Isherwood and James Barlow, total £16-16-00
• Note on inventory: NB the lands mentioned in this testors will were articled for 7 years agoo[?] but never conveyed he not being able to raise money to pay for it with this I know upon my own knowledge he lived on it at a rack rent.

John BARLOW of Water, Bury, (admon), 1747

• Admon issued: 6th May 1747
• Sworn in: 2nd May 1747
• Granted to John Clegg of Blackwater in Rochdale, labourer, principal creditor and sole administrator
• Robert Jaques of Rochdale, gentleman
• Joseph Smallwood of Rochdale, gentleman

Ann BARON of Ainsworth, widow, 1798

• Widow of Peter Baron, late of Walshaw
• Peter's brother-in-law Edward Smalley, nephew Samuel Taylor
• Son Samuel Baron of Walshaw, died 29th March 1786, his widow Priscilla
• Son Thomas Baron, died 5th October 1786, his widow Mary
• Grandchildren, sons and daughters of TB, Thomas, Hanner[?] Massey & Ann
• Grandson Peter Baron, son of SB
• Grandchildren: Mary Baron, Elizabeth Smethurst Baron, Roger Booth Baron, Thomas Baron, Harrer Massey Baron, Ann Baron
• Executors: Joseph Jackson, Richard Holt, John Gorton

James BARON of Redivals in Bury, yeoman, 1769

• Dated July 31st 1766
• To my sister Grace Braddock one half of tenement called Poolforth in Lower Darwen in the occupation of James Brindle
• Also to sister Grace £200
• Nephew Peter Baron £100
• Mr William Norris of Bury 10 guineas
• Ellen Braddock who has lived with me for many years £20
• My brother in law Thomas Braddock £50 to be disposed of according to private directions I have given to him
• All my tenenments in Bury or Elton held by lease of the Earl of Derby and now in possession of me and Arthur Kay - to my cousin Samuel Baron of Walshaw and Mr Edmund Grundy of Walmersley in trust to be sold
• Profits and residue of estate to be divided between three nephews and six nieces
• Peter Baron
• Joseph Baron
• Samuel Holker
• Esther Baron
• Alice Baron
• Sarah Baron
• Esther Grundy
• Elizabeth Holker
• Judy Holker
• Exors brother in law Thomas Braddock and nephew Peter Baron and said Samuel Grundy [sic]
• Witnesses John Ramsbotton Ser., John Ramsbottom Junr., Arthur Kay
• Exors sworn 1st May 1769 - Thomas Braddock, Peter Baron, Samuel Grundy
• 12th May 1769 (1st grant) 30th Jan 1819 (2nd grant)
• Admon 1819. James Baron was at the time of his death possessed by virtue of an indenture of assignment dated 28th Feb 1761 between (1) Samuel Kay of Manchester, Doctor of Physics, John Kay of the same place, gentleman, and (2) Samuel Taylor of Manchester, merchant, Thomas Philips of the same place, hatter, John Farnworth of Little Hulton, yarn merchant, assignees of the effects of Robert Kay of Manchester - the residue of a term of 1000 years (indenture dated 25th Nov 1758 between 1. Robert Kay & 2. Samuel Kay and John Kay), 38 of 64 parts in a freehold messuage and tenement in Walmersley called Gooseford, then late in the occupation of Samuel Smith. This property not disposed of in his will and not administered by his exors. Edmund Yates, Rev. William Yates, Thomas Norris and John Ashworth as Trustees - granted to Robert Parker of Bury, gentleman

John BARON of Over Hulton, shoemaker, 1702

• Dated 4th April 13 Will. III
• Everything to wife Sarah, including messuage and tenement in Over Hulton 'where I now dwell', and afterwards to daughter Elizabeth
• Executors wife Sarah and friend John Holt son of Raph Holt of Breightmet
• Witnesses Raph Hoult, John Mort, John Knowles
• Probate 28 Aug 1702
• Inventory appraised 18th March 1701 by William Worthington, Rich Tong, James Malen. Value £93-6-6

Peter BARON of Walshaw in Tottington, gent., 1774

• Long will - some detail ommitted here
• Dated 22nd Nov 1773
• Copyhold messuages and lands in Tottington and Accrington to Samuel Taylor and Peter Baron both of Manchester, merchants, as feofees in trust
• Messuages and warehouse in Manchester to wife Anne
• Wife Anne to have profits from estates in Walshaw, late inheritance of my brother Samuel, and my freehold property in Ainsworth
• To son Thomas Baron, property in Walshaw in the occupation of Jeremy Mather, William Bentley, Margaret Hamer, Thomas Lomax, Thomas Rothwell, Samuel Greenhalgh, Richard Heywood, Richard Rothwell, James Leach, William Greenhalgh, Ricahrd Lord, Thomas Brook, Thomas Shawe and Richard Lord.
• Eldest son Thomas Baron
• Daughter Anne Baron
• Son Samuel Baron
• Properties mentioned:
• Flaxmoss in Haslingden
• Freehold property in Ainsworth
• Jackson Fold, Jackson's Tenement, the Meadowhead, Old Nedds, Sheephill tenenment, Leeming Hill, Birch Hey
• Old Roger's tenement, Gorcey Clough, Stoney Bank tenement
• Meadowcroft's on Affetside, Clay butts, Cann Row, Laurence Nuttall's, Schofield's tenement
• Haslingden Grain in Accrington
• Exors:
• Brother in law Edward Smalley
• Nephew Samuel Taylor of Manchester
• James Potter of Manchester
• James Lomax of Little Lever
• Witnesses Ratcliff Bridge, James Allen, J. Hargreaves
• Peter Baron the testator died 27th Nov 1773

Richard BARON of Alle Crose in Haslingden, yeoman, 1688

• Dated 4th April 1676
• of Graines in 1676, of Alle Crese in 1688
• To be buried at Parish Church of Haslingden
• Wife Jenet
• Children of John Lord of Haslingden, shopkeeper, 1s each
• James Hargreaves and his daughter Alice 6d
• Ellin Hargreaves wife of Henry Hargreaves 6d
• Ellin Taylor 6d
• Wife of Adam Rothwell of Sletepits[?] 6d
• Richard Rothwell 6d
• Remainder to wife
• Renounces former will
• Witness William Holden
• Probate 11th Oct 1688
• Inventory 26th Apr 1688, appraised by John Hargreaves, William Rothwell, Olliver Talliour[?], James Heap

Samuel BARON of Walshaw, fustian weaver, (tuit.), 1774

• Bondsmen
• Thomas Baron of Walshaw, fustian maker
• Adam Lomax of Edgworth, yeoman
• Daniel Hamer of Tottinton, tanner
• Thomas Baron natural and lawful brother and tutor and curator personally elected of Samuel Baron a minor of the age of 18 years the natural son of Peter Baron late of Walshaw

Samuel BARON of Tottington, chapman, 1774

• To my brother Peter Baron, copyhold estates of inheritance in Tottington lower end
• Freehold estate in Ainsworth now in possession of John Heys and Abraham Hardman as tenants to brother Peter, chargable with payments of £150 each to nephews Samuel Taylor and Thomas Taylor and nieces Elisabeth Taylor and Ann Smalley
• Copyhold messuages near Haslingden, one in possession of Thomas Duckworth as tenant called Ally-Cross, the other in possession of William Eddleston as tenant, called Flaxmoss, and leasehold in Elton in possession of Jeffry Lomax as tenant, called Bolholt
• To Richard Lomax of Harwood, yeoman and James Lomax of Lever, chapman, as feofees in trust
• £100 for the support of the Protestant Dissenting Minister of the Presbyterian at Cockey New Chappel where Rev Thomas Barnes is now officiating Minister
• £100 to the truly necessitous poor - in woollen or linnen cloth
• Thomas Barnes £60 in token of my regard for his ministry
• To my old friend Charles Worrall of London, merchant £31 for a suit of mourning at my decease
• Residue to brother Peter, nephews Samuel Taylor and Thomas Taylor, and nieces Elisabeth Taylor and Ann Smalley
• Witnesses James Allen, John Horridge, Robt. Smalley
• Samuel Baron died August 1773

Samuel BARON of Walshaw, gentleman, 1786

• Leasehold messuage and tenement at Stand in Pilkington in the possession of William Taylor, held by lease under the Earl of Derby for two lives to wife Priscilla
• After her death to elder son Peter Baron
• Son Samuel
• Whereas my son Peter will by virtue of my late father's will be intitled as tenant in fail to several freehold messuges in Ainsworth (after the decease of me and my mother Ann Baron)
• Copyhold lands in Tottington to the use of Samuel Taylor of Moston, merchant, and Joseph Jackson of Tottington, yeoman as feofees in trust
• Leemings hill, yearly rent 5s 7d, now in possession of John Boardman and John Lomax
• Jackson fold, Jackson tenement, Meadowhead, Old Nedds and Sheephill Tenement in Tottington
• Old Hamer Close in Affetside lately granted by John Holt, butcher, on a term of 999 years
• Brother Thomas
• Dated 5th May 1784
• Witnesses Ellen Bardock, Edmd. Haworth, Abraham Haslam?
• Probate issed 13 April 1786

Titus BARON of Walshaw, gentleman, 1800

• Top part of image missing
• £200 to my brother Thomas
• Residue to brother Peter
• All my books I give to my brother Farrer
• Honeybrow estate in possesion of James Fletcher in Tottington Lower End to Roger and Thomas Baron my two brothers
• Schofield estate in possession of William Greenhalgh to my brother and sister Farrer and Ann
• Calybutts estate in possession of Richard Taylor to my mother
• Quakers estate in possession of William Rothwell to my sister Mary and Eliza
• Mother sole executrix
• Dated at Blackpool this 24th September 1799
• Probate 3rd Feb 1800 to Mrs Mary Baron of Walshaw, the testators mother, widow

Thomas BARON of Walshaw in Tottington, yeoman, 1734

• Dated 19th Nov 1732
• I am possessed of copyhold messuages in Holcom in occupation of John Hoile and George Barnes, and at Walshaw in the possession of me and of John Hunt - James Baron of Reddivals and Edmund Wood of Turton yeoman to stand seised as feofees
• Deanes-grave in possession of John Hoile to daughter Elizabeth
• Flax Mosse and Haslingden now in possession of George Barnes to daughter Mary
• Lands in Ainsworth which I purchased from Samuel Lomax to my son Peter
• To my son Peter my messuage in Walshaw in my and John Hunt's possession
• To son Peter tenement in Lostock or Heaton in Deane called Dobbill
• Whereas my father Titus Baron gave to my brother Peter Baron messuage and land in Graine, some acres of which belong to me, to my brother Peter
• Brother Peter Baron £5
• Daughter Ellen £300 when 21 or married
• Lease of Parke-lane in Macklesfield in Chester - to my wife
• Remainder of real estate to son Samuel on the condition he pays my daughter Elizabeth 50s a year
• Exors wife, brother Peter and sons Samuel and Peter
• Witnesses James Holt, Ann Aspinwall, Ralph Smith
• Chetham Soc. Vol. 37 (new series) p107

Thomas BARON of Walshaw, esquire, 1787

• Having surrendered all copyhold lands into the hands of the Lord and Lady of the respective manors, to the use of my brother in law Roger Booth of Bury, merchant, and my good friend John Grundy of Baldingstone merchant as feofees in trust
• Son Roger Booth Baron
• Wife Mary Baron £20 annuity from the profits of messuage or manor house called Tottington Hall in Tottington, and three cottages belonging to it, together with the land and buildings in the occupation of Daniel Hamer
• Bridges tenement in Tottington in the occupation of Eli Gorton, together with the cottage calle the Hillock now in the ossession of William Shaw, to my wife during her life, and the to my son Thomas Baron
• Leasehold interest in the Walshaw Estate, to wife
• Messuage or tenement called the Crossfields in Tottington in the occupaton of Thomas Jackson as tenant
• Messuage and tenement called Summer Barn or Summer Bower in Tottington, in the occupation of Thomas Jackson as tenant
• Several cottages in the occupation of John Holden, Samuel Hopkinson, Margaret Turner, John Holt the Soldier, Samuel Smith and Betty Fletcher
• Dwelling house with cottages and lands called Wood's Lands in Birch Hey in Tottington, lately purchased by me from my brother Samuel Baron, to my son Farrer Massey Baron
• All that messuage or tenement with lands at Barkfold now in the occupation of John Lomax, to son Peter Baron
• Leasehold tenement in Macclesfield in Cheshire held by lease under the Earl of Cholmondeley to my son Titus Baron
• Two messuages or tenements, two cottages known as Heyhead in Tottington now in the occupation of Edward Hamer, James Eccles, Thomas Nuttal and Lydia Stirrup
• Several cottages in Tottington, late in the tenure of John Holt weaver, William Kay Senior, William Kirkman, together with all chief-rents to my son Thomas Baron
• Messuages and tenements situated at Flaxmoss in the Manor of Accrington Old, late in the occupation of Richard Mills, Richard Whitaker and Richard Heap
• Also messuage or tenement situated in Tottington, in occupation of William Shaw as tenant, to daughter Mary Baron
• Also messuage or tenement situated in Tottington, in occupation of Samuel Hamer as tenant, to daughter Mary Baron
• Also several messuages, dwellinghouses and cottages in the Manor of Tottinton, late in the tenures of John Grime, William Kay junior, Edmund Butler, Lawrence Taylor, John Pilkington, Rober Pilkington, James Schofield, Henry Schofield and John Brookes, to my daughter Elizabeth Smethurst Baron
• Dated 15 May 1784
• Witnesses R Bridge, Robt. Horridge, Edmd. Haworth
• Several other pages not summarised here
• Codicil regarding money recently borrowed, and the purchase of two copyhold estates in Tottington called Jacksons and Meadowhead from his brother Samuel Baron
• Proved 20th Jun 1787

John BARRET of Little Hulton, tanner, 1713

• Wife Ann Barrit
• Edward Barret my eldest son and heir - the house and land I now possess, paying £5 a year to my wife
• Peter Marsh my son in law £35
• Son Thomas Barret £80
• Son Miles Barret £50 above paying his charge of Bresenose Collidg in Oxford
• William Newton my son in law £15 (owed by the testator)
• Edward Barret my son 5s
• Son in law William Smith
• Son Samuel Barrett
• Executors wife Ann and son Edward, son Samuel, and son-in-law Peter Marsh
• Dated 10th May 1713
• Witnesses George Smith, James Tongue, James Harrison

John BATTERSBIE of Turton, husbandman, 1685

• To be buried at the parish church of Bolton
• Alice my wife my whole tenement until my son John reaches 21
• Lease for lives dated 20th Aug 1680, that is in the time of Thomas Lightowne father in law of the said John Battersbie, and of Isabell Battersbie and Alice Battersbie daughters of John Battersbie.
• 5 children
• John to pay to Isabell, Alice, Anne and Mary Battersbie £8 yearly to be equally divided
• Executrix wife Alice
• Overseer Thomas Heaton of Sharples
• Witnesses John Taylor, Jeremiah Ainsworth, James Ashworth, William Wilson
• Dated last day of Feb 1685
• Exor 10 Jul 1686

Alice BATTERSBY of Turton, widow, 1710

• Dated 20th Dec 1707
• To my son John and sons in law James Hadocke and Richard Tounge 1s
• Daughters Isabel and Ann, and my daughter in law, Alice, 1s
• To my daughter Ann - bed, books and all household furniture, on condition that she pay 20s to my eleven grandchildren
• Remainder to be equally divided between grandchildren, to be paid to their parents for their children's use
• Except Alice, John and Ann Ashworth part thereof  - to be paid to their Uncle John Ashworth to employ for their good
• Executor son in law James Hadock
• Witnesses Jane Lowe, Issabell Lowe, Ralph Smith
• Inventory valued at £21-17-07 appraised by Richard Lowe, James Warbutton, Ralph Smith

John BATTERSBYE of Turton, yeoman, 1740

• I am entitled to a £10 annuity from hereditament in Harwood is the possession of John Haslam
• £6 of the annuity to Isabel my wife
• Remaining £4 to nephew John Ashworth, and the whole of the annuity after the death of wife IB.
• Property at Blacksnape in Over Darwen to nephew William Haddock
• Property in Turton where I now live I hold by lease under Samuel Chetham Esquire will fall loose at my decease - any remaining tenant rights to nephew John Ashworth, desiring Samuel Chetham to admit JA as tenant thereof before any other person
• Nephews John Haddock, James Haddock , Thomas Haddock and Samuel Haddock, and to my niece Ann wife of Thomas Longworth, £10 a piece
• £10 to my executors, to be employed to be applied to the best advantage of the children of Nathaniel Greenhalgh by my niece Alice his late wife, daughter of Henry Ashworth deceased
• Isabel and Margaret Bullough daughters of Mary now wife of James Davenport by John Bullough her former husband £5 a piece
• Children of Mary that are now born by her husband James Davenport, 50s
• Executors nephews John Ashworth and William Haddock
• Dated 20th May 1740
• Witnesses Richd. Shippard, Edmund Wood, Thos: Lightboune
• Execs sworn 20 Oct 1740

Margaret BENTLEY of Edgworth Nasend, 1803

• Daughter Ann Bentley executrix
• All household goods and money to be enjoyed by her when she becomes 21 years old
• If she should die then to my brothers and sisters
• Dated 19th Nov 1802
• Executors Thomas Grime and John Entwisle
• Witnesses John Entwistle, James Grime, Thomas Aspdin
• Probate issued 8th Feb 1803

Jennet BERRIE of Over Darwen, widow, 1692

• Dated 30th July 1688
• Hester Bery my daughter £40 to be put into th hands of Andrew Bery, to be paid a month after her marriage so that the same be with the consent and approbacon of the said Andrew Bery, Willm Bery the older, Willm Bery the younger and Thomas Heydocke of Eccleshill, and so that she doe not mary nor take to husband John Browne[?], William Kay nor Chrofer Entwishe not any one of them
• If she dies without getting married then
• £20 to Andrew Bery
• £20 divided amongst the children of Thomas Haydock and Henry Bery of Over Darwen, yeoman
• Thomas Ratcliffe my grandchild £8
• £10 among the children of Henry Bery
• Residue to Andrew Bery - executor
• Witnesses James Livesey, Thomas Kirkham
• Probate 16 May 1692
• Inventory 13th May 1692, appraised by William Bury sen, Edmund Entwistle, Thomas Cowper, Jeffery Atherton, total value £66-11-6

Andrew BERRY of Over Darwen, 1662

• Nunc
• Dated December xxiij-th 1659
• Three parts
1. Wife Jenett
2. Willm Berrie, Andrew Berrie, Henry Berrie, Jenet Berrie, Elizabeth Berrie & Hester Berrie his children
3. To his daughters and younger sons: Andrew, Henry, Jenet, Elizabeth & Hester
• Executors wife Jenet and William Berrie his eldest son
• Witnesses Robary Waddington, Henry Berrie, William Ellison
• Probate 1662
• Inventory 22 Feb 1659 appraised by Willm Ellison, John Lomas, Robt Waddinton & Willm Berrye, total £123:08:10
• Debts owing to deceased: Thomas Walch £5, Grace Radhey[?] wydow, £2
• Debts owing by deceased: Willm Ellison £11, Henry Baron £5

James BOARDMAN of Great Lever, yeoman, 1722

• Tenemt where I now live to wife Mary Boardman
• After wife's death to son Thos[?] Boardman, to contract with Sir Jon. Bridgeman for a new lease
• Property purchased from Ralph Morris[?] called Brookfoot to wife Mary, leased for lives JB, MB and daughter Jane.
• Sister Anna, that part of the house where she now lives
• Residue to wife Mary, son Thomas and daughter Jane to be "kept out of my said estate till they can provide for themselves"
• Executors wife Mary and son Thomas
• Dated 20 Jan 1721
• Witnesses Wm Broadman, Wm Rishton, H Boardman
• Execs sworn in 12 Nov 1722
• Inventory appraised by Wm: Rishton, Tho: Boardman, Wm: Boardman, total value £35-16-4

Robert BOARDMAN of Bolton-in-the-Moors, innkeeper, 1726

• Dwellinghouse in Deansgate in Bolton known by the name Boardman Gates and now in the possession of Alice Tonge, widow, as tenant, to  my son Samuel
• Wife Jane
• Executors Samuel Tinsley of Worsley, whitster and wife Jane
• Dated 20 Dec 1725
• Witnesses John Ouldam, Edward Boardman, Roger Walmsley

Richard BOLTON of Halliwell, yeoman, 1724

• Tenement in Sharples now in my possession, to Ellinor my wife, to occupy & enjoy the profits of, in full satisfaction of her dower
• After the decease of Ellinor, to son Richard Bolton of Prestbury, in the county of Chester, Clerk
• Daughter Katerin Billings, wife of Robert Billings of Eccleston
• Daughter Mary Loe, wife of Robert Loe of Charnock Richard, yeoman
• Hereditaments in Sharples & Halliwell
• Thomasin, wife of son Richard
• Elizabeth & Alice Billings, daughters of Robert Billings of Eccleston
• Elizabeth & Thomas Loe, daughter and son of Robert Loe of Charnock Richard
• I am interested in the reversion of a tenement in Halliwell formerly in the possession on Benjamin Hunt of Halliwell deceased, for the lives of Alice the wife of Benjamin Hunt, and Joseph and Alice his son and daughter, approx 6 acres held by lease from Richard Peake of Worsley
• Execs wife Ellinor and Thomas Stones of Heaton, yeoman
• Dated 5th Dec 1724
• Witnesses John Crompton, Thomas Davison, William Roscow
• Execs sworn 31 Oct 1726
• Inventory valued at £138-17-07½

James BOOTH of Tottington, 1765

• James Booth of Ainsworth, weaver
• John Kay of Ainsworth, weaver
• Peter Booth of Ainsworth, weaver
• James Booth, grandfather of John Booth the natural and lawful [father - crossed out] son of the decedent after named... James Booth late of Tottington for the use and benefit and during the minority of the said minor and not longer.

James BOOTH of Ainsworth, weaver, 1799

• Daughter Betty Booth – her bed and bedding + ark, plus use and interest in newly erected house that is “mortgaged on me”
• Other children listed as:
  • Alice Entwistle
  • William Booth
  • Margaret Meadowcroft
  • Robert Booth
• John Booth (grandson)
• Wife Margaret
• Executors: Robert Booth (son), John Entwistle (grand son)
• Probate issued 16 July 1799

William BORDMAN of Halliwell, chapman, 1671

• Dated 14th Dec 1669
• Wife Elizabeth
• Two of my sons Thomas and John Bordman
• Thomas to have three-score pounds, and John eight to make his porcon (alradie received) equal
• 20 marks to son Thomas to discharge my daughter Ellen now wife of William Bromiley of Heaton
• Elizabeth my daughter, wife of John Alford of Chorley
• Son-in-law Martin[?] Taylor 5s
• Grandchildren William, Ann and Alice Bordman, son and daughters of James Bordman
• Executors sons Thomas and John Bordman
• Overseers friends and kinsmen Thomas Bordman of Bolton & John Johnson of Halliwell
• Witnesses Richard Crompton, Daniell Thweat, Jon: Johnson

John BRADLEY of Ainsworth, husbandman, 1765

• £10 owed by John Crook of Little Bolton, weaver, to be discharged
• John Ball of Farnworth, weaver, money owed to be discharged
• Sister Elizabeth Smith, wife of James Smith of Turton £40
• Nephew John Bradley £100
• Niece Mary Heywood £20
• John Barlow of Ainsworth, weaver £5
• Ann Nuttall, widow, sister of John Barlow £5
• John Ball of Farnworth £5
• Zachariah Kirkman of Ainsworth, husbandman, £20
• Robert Kirkman of Ainsworth, husbandman, £20
• Alice Farnworth, sister of ZK and RK, £20
• Children of William Horrocks of Ainsworth, which he had by his first wife and daughter of Abraham Barlow
• £10 to be divided amongst the three children of my late sister Mary which she had by her husband Ellis Fletcher
• £10 owed by Abraham Barlow of Ainsworth discharged
• Executors nephew John Bradley, and Rev. Dobson of Bolton-le-Moors, clerk
• Witnesses: Joseph Lansdale, John Walmisley jun.
• Probate 11th Jan 1765

Alexander BRADSHAW of the Birches in Bradshaw, yeoman, 1616

• Dated 1st May 1616
• Body to be buried at the Parish Church of Bolton
• Robte Barton late of the Smithelles, Esquire, deceased by his indenture of lease dated xxixth daie of August in the 3/4th years of the reignes of Phillip and Mary, demised all that messuage called The Birches, for the term of four score years after the decease of my late father Alexander Bradshaw
• Assigns his interest in the lease to his son Alexander Bradshaw
• Provided wife Ellen is permitted to occupy and enjoy half of the Birches
• Daughter Mary £20
• Daughter Ellen £30 to be put forward for her maintenace by the appointment of the Right Worshipful Thomas Barton
• Exos wife Ellen and son Alexander
• Supervisors Right Worshipful Thomas Barton and John Bradshaw my good maisters
• Debts owinge to me the testator
• The legacies wch my sonne Robte gave unto me being £20
• John Orrell Esquire xliij(s) iiij(d)
• Thomas Greenhalgh for one cowe side three calfe skines and three fome skines
• Inventory appraised by Edmond Woode, Richard Taylor, Arthur Greenhalghe and Adam Warberton on 20th June 1616, total ccxiij(l) ix(s) ix(d)
• Witnesses hereof Per me Gilbernd? Astlen cleric, John Sharples
• See TLHS booklet #28 Birches

Alexander BRADSHAW of Sharples, husbandman, 1624

• Dated 3rd Feb 1623
• To be buried at the parish church of Bolton
• Wife Johan?
• George Bradshaw my brother xl(s)
• 3 children of my brother George v(s) each
• Remainder to Edward Bradshaw, my brother
• Executors wife Johan? and brother Edward
• John Crompton my brother in law to be supervisor
• Debts the testator owes: my brother Edward Bradshaw, Thomas Lomas of Bradshaw, Roger Bradshaw of Sharples, Elis Hasolme of Harwood, John Crompton & Raphe Stones, John Withington of Entwisley
• Debts owing to the testator: John Greenhalgh of Bradshaw, John Bradshaw als Waters, ux Roger Bradshaw, Richard Wood de Oake, Nicholas Mather of Turton, Thomas Woode de Halliwell
• Witnesses Edward Bradshaw, John Sharples
• Inventory appraised by Francis Walkden, Willm Stones, Roger Bradshaw & Robt? Moscrope 27th Feb 1623 total 79(l) 17(s) 3(d)

Alexander BRADSHAW of Bradshaw, yeoman, 1699

• 15th Dec 1699
• Personal estate and tenement to son Alexander
• Chargable with the sum of £10 a year to be paid to my wife
• Also chargable with the sum of £160 to son William and daughter Jane
• Executor son Alexander
• Witnesses: Thomas Kemass[?], Robert Isherwood, Ralph Smith
• Probate 24th Aug 1700

Ann BRADSHAW of Tonge, widow, 1620

• Richard Barlow my brother, and James Walmisley of Turton, £16 for the use of my son George, within one month next after my said son George delivers an acquitance to Richard and James that he will not make any claim regarding money due from me or my late husband Ellis Bradshaw
• Ellis Bradshaw my son, a great ark standing in the barn, one meal ark and one malt ark standing in the brewhouse
• To Anne Barlow daughter of James Barlow £?
• To John Haslom son of James Haslom £5
• To Jon Holland son of Willm Holland xs
• To my sister in law the wife of Frans Barlow one plain red peticoat, one pair of stamell sleeves one broadcloth upperbodie
• To my sister Mary Haslom one stamell peticoat
• To Jane the wife of Edmund Sweetlove, my best hat
• To Ellin the wife of James Barlow my best band
• To every child I am aunt to 7d
• To Frances Barlow my brother 6s
• To John Barlow my brother 6s 8d
• Remainder to youngest son Lawrence Bradshaw, to be put forth by my executors for his best profit, until he reaches the age of 21
• Executors my brother Richard Barlow, and James Walmisley of Turton, gent
• Supervisors son Ellis Bradshaw and brother James Barlow
• Witnesses: James Haslom, Ellis Bradshaw, Raphe Houlden

Ann BRADSHAW of Darcy Lever, 1781

• Wife of James Bradshaw of Darcy Lever
• Formerly Ann Whalley, late of Blackburn, then of Croston, daughter of John Whalley of Blackburn
• John Fielden of Blackburn, John Hankinson of Blackburn, Charles White and Robert Master
• My late uncle Joseph Whalley
• Mentions Sharrock Fold in Blackburn
• Sister Elizabeth, wife of Doctor Robert Master
• Niece Jane Master
• Witnesses: Mary Ingham, Ellen Brewer (servant to Mrs. Bradshaw), Saml. Rathbone (atty. at law, Bolton)
• No executors named in will.  James Bradshaw, husband took the oath of admin

Edward BRADSHAW of Bradshaw, milner, 1625

• Dated 20th Feb 1623
• To be buried at the Parish Church of Bolton
• £4 6s 8d towards the maintenance of my father and mother
• George Bradshaw my brother £8 a dublett a paire of breeches and a greene jerkine
• To every child of my brother George 20s each
• My brother Leonard Bradshaw £8
• My brother Richard Bradshaw
• My brother Iarbire Bradhaw 40s
• Sister Elizabeth Holand £3
• John Orrell
• Mrs Margerie and Alice Bradshaw 30s
• Mrs Barnard 20s
• Roger Haslame? 20s
• Elis Haslome his son 10s my best dublett and breeches
• Elizabeth and Margarett Haslome?
• The other children of Roger Haslome 6s 8d each
• Henry Prescott, George S?????? Mollineux, Raphe Entwisley, Raphe Brooke, Lawrence Worsley, Nicolas Bradshaw and John Nottingham 10s each
• William Mather 20s and a cloakeclothe
• Marie Taylor and Alice Walker 5s each
• Richard Haslome 20s
• John Bradshaw son of Water (Walter) £8
• Ann Bradshaw wife of Roger 20s
• Elizabeth Jane Isabell Water (Walter) Bradshaw children of the said Anne 10s a piece
• Thomas Bradshaw son of Alex 20s
• Alexander and Robte Bradshaw his brothers 10s each
• Richard Asmale of Harwoode £4
• Lawrence Allens
• Richard Asmale son of Thomas 10s
• Thurstan Walche and his son Richard 10s each
• ?????? Greenhalghe wief of Arthur and Alice Mollineux 3s 4d each
• Katherine Bradshaw 10s
• James and John Mollineux 5s each
• John Crompton £5
• Elis Walche £6 13s 4d
• John Greenhalgh 5s
• Elis Bradshaw 5s
• Thomas Walche 20s and my best jerkine
• To every child of the said Thomas 2s each
• Margreat Walche 5s
• John Sharples £3 6s 8d
• Mary Wood wife of Richard
• Elizabeth Wood 5s
• To the poore of Bolton 40s
• Mr Dicconson 20s if he preache at my burial
• Mr Virare? and the clarke 3s 4d
• Peter Brook
• John & Thomas Hatson? 5s each
• Anne Sarbroulde? 20s
• Elizabeth Haslome 6s 8d
• John Harrison and his children 5s
• Wm Woodcrooke 2s
• John Brooke 10 which he oweth me
• Exos Elis Walch and John Crompton
• Supervisor John Sharples
• List of debtors and creditors (not reproduced here)
• Inventory dated 25th Feb 1623 appraised by Arthur Bromeley, Thomas Lomas, John Bradshawe and Richard Woode total value 160(l) 3(s) 3(d), mainly in debts (listed but not reproduced here)

Ellis BRADSHAW of Manchester, 1611

• Will damaged and only partly readable
• Inventory 1610 appraised by Thomas Bordman, Peter Brooke, Raphe Cloughe, John Wright and James Goolden, total lx(l) xij(s) x(d)
• Wife Katherine
• Sons John and Richard
• My fathers house in Boulton
• Executors Richard Bradshaw my father
• Supervisors? ??? Cloughe and my cousin Ellis Bradshaw of Tonge
• Witnesses James Goulden, Raph Cleiton
• List of debtors and creditors (named)

Ellis BRADSHAW of Tonge, 1611

• WCW/Supra/C51A/28
• Inventory dated 28th Jan 1611
• Inventory only, total £215:17:5
• Appraisers Laurence Brownloe, Jon. L???, Thomas Horrobin, David Marsh
• A lease of a tenement in Tonge for 15 years to expire £100:00:00
• Debts owing Mr Gosnall and Robertt Leaver £3:0:0, Thomas Barlow £1:19:0
• Wrapper mentions Elize Sanderson Cl.ico vicar Boul????
• Incorrectly identified as Tonge in Prestwich on modern wrapper - this is Tonge in Bolton

George BRADSHAW of Waterfold in Bradshaw, yeoman, 1730

• 29th Aug 1730
• 'Whereas I tooke lease of Ellis Howorth Tenement'
• Executors to raise £42 and interest
• Ellis son John Howorth daughters have that messuage formerly their grandfathers
• Cousin Rachel Haworth £30 that her step father oweth me + what money I now have of hers in my hands into an hundred pounds
• Cousin Alice Heaton my house keeper £5
• Cousin Roger Bradshaw two messuages & tenements in Bradshaw called Brooke Bottom and Rigbies which I  hold by indenture of lease under Henry Bradshaw of Marple Esq.
• My cousin Roger before he enters on the same paying £40
• Remainder to be divided into eight shares
• Coz Roger Bradshaw
• Coz An Grundy, minus £16 14s that her husband oweth me
• Cozen Elizabeth Thomason, and I forgive what her husband oweth me
• Coze George Crompton
• Cozen Alice Haslam
• Cozen John Heaton
• Cozen Alice Heaton
• My good Lord Henry Bradshaw Esq will admit my cozen Roger Bradshaw tenant to Water Fold where I now dwell
• Executors cozen Roger Bradshaw and Cozen John Heton
• Witnesses Richar Greenhalgh, James Greenhalgh, Ralph Smith
• 6th Nov 1730 Roger Bradshaw, John Heton, Oliver Ormrod
• Inventory includes 'lease of Ellis Howorth tenement', a tenement called Baxters, a house and Bradshaw Chapel, total value £424-10-11.

James BRADSHAW of Tonge, chapman, 1679

• Inventory appraised 24th June 1679, total value £39:13:04, appraised by William Garthwight, Robt Peele, Raph: Bolton
• Right hand side of will has been water damaged and is missing so information is incomplete
• Dated 15th June 1679
• I give and bequeath as a legacy to my sonn Lawrence ......... foure children the sume of five shillings apeece
• I give to my daughter Hesther wife of James Bradsha........... one shilling and twelve pence a peece to the six childr....... daughter
• As for the residue of my said estate I give one four........ to Ann Bradshaw my daughter in Law and the oth....... three children James Alice and Susan equally to be.....
• Exor: Thomas Kay of E......... and Ann Bradshaw my daughter in Law
• Witnesses: Tho Crompton, Daniel Smith, Tho: Russell Snr.

John BRADSHAW of Bradshaw, (inv.), 1627

• Inventory only
• Appraised by John Lomax, Francis Isherwood, Richard Wood and Edmund Wood
• 10th Jan 1626
• Sum £332 ??? ??

John BRADSHAW of Bradshaw, Esquire, 1666

• Three parts
• First to wife, Jane
• Sister Elizabeth Bradshaw 20 nobles
• Sister Ann Bernard 20 nobles
• 5 parts (presumably his own third)
•  4 parts to Henry Bradshaw, Hugh Bradshaw, Edmund Bradshaw, William Bradshaw my younger sons
•  5th part amongst the children of Thomas Bradshaw another of my late younger sons deceased (their mother Elizabeth Bradshaw widow)
• Executor Alexander Norres of Tonge, gentleman
• Dated 8th April 1665
• Witnesses: John Starkie, John Wood, Robcliff? Norres, John Bromeley
• Exec sworn 20 Jun 1666
• Also see Dugdale's Visitation

John BRADSHAW of Tonge, husbandman, 1670

• Dated 20th Feb 1669
• Daughter Mary the main house with a chamber below
• Daughters Ann and Alice the parlour below
• Rent to be paid half by Mary, and the other half by Ann and Alice
• To Ann and alice a cow
• Exos Ann adn Alice
• Witnesses William Isherwood, Robert Haulgh
• Inventory 15th March 1669 by Thomas Lomax, Robert Peele and Richard Clough, total £18 17s 2d

John BRADSHAW of Brook-bothom within Bradshaw, yeoman, 1714

• Inventory dated 22 Apr 1714, total £29:05:06, appraised by Geo: Bradshaw, Nath: Aspinwall
• To my nephew John Bradshaw £10
• Nephew Roger Bradshaw - Brookbothom tenement where I now live
• If Roger Bradshaw should die before the term of the lease, then to nephew John Bradshaw
• Residue to nephew Roger Bradshaw
• Dated 25th October 1708
• Witnesses Geo[?] Nutall, Georg Bradshaw, Robart Haslom, Ralph Smith, Rae Enttwisle
• July 6 1714 Juratus est Rogerus Bradshaw unicus Executor intronom de bene & fidliter &

Lawrence BRADSHAW of Tonge, 1607

• Inventory only
• Relict Isabella[?]
• Inventory by Thomas Horrobin, James Roscowe, Geffere Saunderson and David Murshe
• Debts owing to testator: John Armitage Jun., John Crompton, Henrie[?] Edge[?], Ellis Tonge

Lawrence BRADSHAW of Tonge, 1611

• WCW/Supra/C51A/30
• Document is crumpled and damaged and it is not clear on the image that it says Lawrence - recheck. Many of the details match up with Ellis Bradshaw of Tonge, 1611. There is no burial for Lawrence.
• Apraisers Thomas Horrabin, John L??e, Laurence Brownelowe, David Marsh
• One tenement and two cottages with appurtenances and land for certain years yet in being in Lancs - £100
• Incorrectly identified as Tonge in Prestwich on modern wrapper - this is Tonge in Bolton

Mary BRADSHAW of Tonge, widow, 1688

• Will dated 2nd April 1687
• Ann Bradshaw of Tongfould 12s which she oweth me
• William Schowcroft who was formerly my servant 7s which is owed to me by Mary the wife of James Crompton of Brightmet
• Also 1s which is owing to me by Ann the wife of William Carlile of Tongfould
• to Abigail the wife of John Smith of Tongfould 6s
• Mary the wife of Richard Schowcroft the younger 2s
• Thomas Warburton of Tongfould 3s
• Ellen Burscow of Tongfould 4s and a redd coate with three lares on it
• Sarah the wife of Ellis Sweetlove of Tongfould 10s part of a debr of 30s which Wllis Sweetlove now oweth me
• James Coe of Tongfould my flowred black fluffe petticoate
• My cousin James Bradshaw clarke 20s
• My cousins Mary Walker and Mary Kenyon the residue
• Exor cousin James Bradshaw
• Witnesses Edw: Richardson, Mercy Richardson, Ellin Buoscow
• 5th April 1687 Inventory debts:
• Joseph Crompton of ???? Hacking £01:08:10
• Tho: Grundy £0:06:00
• Ellis Sweetlove £01:10:00
• Mary the wife of James Crompton of Breightmet £00:07:00
• Anne the wife of Wm. Carlile £00:01:00
• Anne Bradshaw of Tonge £00:12:00
• Mary Gilliam of Bolton, £00:04:00
• Total value £19:01:07

Richard BRADSHAW of Boulton, dyer, 1614

• 3 parts: (1) self (2) wife (3) children
• Katherin and Alis Midleton £3 ?s 8d to make their porsions which I owe them either ten pounds
• My son John to enjoy the house after the decease of my wyffe which I have builded in the Ackers
• I freely quit the house which I builded in the ackers to my wife Alis during her life
• Rental payments of 5s yearly to Master Thomas Lever
• Son Richard Bradshaw
• Daughter Ellin Bradshaw
• My two servants James Peage and John Ranson 20s if they continue to serve my wife and behave themselves truly and faithfully
• Exor wife Alis
• Cosyn Masiter Gosnall and Thomas Breres to be overseers
• 2s to all grandchildren
• My godson Richard Doodsoone 12d
• Robert Bradshaw my nevie? 4s 6d
• Richard Brooke 12d
• Thomas Beaside? 12d
• Money of Edmund Shomes intended for the chilren of John Morris? to be paid of my part
• My two daughters Ginet Worthington and Elizabeth Hulton 10s
• My son-in-law Edmond Worthington my ould greene cloake
• Part of my apparell to my son-in-law Henery Hulton
• My landlord maister Gyles Aynsworth to be good to my wife and children as my trust is in him
• My daughter in law Katherin Bradshaw 10s
• Inventory 31st May 1614, appraised by Robert Norres, Thomas Breres, Thomas Bordman and Edmond Whithead, total sum 245(l) 17(s) 5(d)
• Debts owing by the testator includes Mr John Hynds, Mr Steed of London

Richard BRADSHAW of Leigh within Pennington, gentleman, 1702

• To be buried in the burial place of Thomas Holcroft Esq., my kinsman, in the parish church of Winwick, if leave can be obtained
• Executrix, dear friend Mrs Sarah Bridoak of Leigh, widow
• Edward Naylor of Leigh, gent., overseer
• Richard Bradshaw my late grandfather deceased, by his last will and testatment dated 28th April 1681 bequeathed me £100 from his lands in Cheshire, and £10 a year
• £100 and £10 a year ratified by the last will and testament of Byrom Bradshaw Esq. my late uncle 23rd Jan 1686
• Amounts have never been paid and are 16 years in arrears
• Richard son of Thomas Gillibrand of Leigh (my God son) £10 towards placing his apprentice
• Sarah daughter of aforeamed Edward Naylor (my God daughter) £10
• Cousin Mrs Mary Gillibrand wife of Thomas Gillibrand £10
• Thomas Holcroft and Katherine his wife, each of them £10
• £7 for a suit of mourning for Edward Naylor
• Reverend Mr Allanson of Newton £2 3s to preach a sermon at my funeral
• John Buck Taylor 30s
• For repairing the old school house at Leigh, or erecting a new one, £10
• Residue to Sarah Bridoak
• Dated 21st Feb 1701
• Witnesses Naylor, Robt. Pennington, Jonathan Brideoake

Robert BRADSHAW of Bolton, butcher, 1627

• Dated 17th April 1623
• To be buried in the churchyard at Bolton
• Robert Bradshaw my youngest son
• Katherine Bradshaw my daughter
• Eldest son ????? Bradshaw - the house and garden when he turns 21
• Exor brother John Bradshaw
• Witnesses Willm Bradshaw, Thurstan Bradshaw, John Chrope? Eld?, George Crompton
• List of debtors included (not reproduced here). Includes George Walmsley 3s 6d and Isabell Radley of Turton for meat 35s

Roger BRADSHAW of Bradshaw, husbandman, 1619

• Dated 22 Nov 1618
• Body to be buried in the Parish Church of Bolton where my father was buried
• Wife Anne
• Children Walker/Waller[?], Jane, Margerie and Isabell Bradshaw
• Son Hughe Bradshawe
• Grandchildren Richard Lomas and Elline Pollard
• John Smith my servant
• Son Alexander Bradshaw
• Peter[?] Horwich[?] (Horrock?) my brother-in-law
• Executors wife and George Horwich[?]
• Debts owed by testator total £35 6s 9d, owed to Tho: Holt of Brooke, Alex Bradshawe son of John Bradshaw, Douard[?] Bradhawe son of John, [?] of Roger Taylor, Willm Isherwood of Bolton, Daniell Barnell, William Bordman, [?] Slade, Roger Hamer, Tho: Bridge, Raphe his son, Roger Pendleburie, Alex Crompton of ?orwood, John Greenhalgh, Xpofer Norris of Bolton, William Leigh, Edmund Smithes[?], John Hadocke, Willm  Holland, "to an ould woman", Margery Crooke, James wife of Sharples of Bolton, John Walsh[?], James Lomas, my brother in law Peter, [?] Kaye, brother in law John, Thomas Lomas of Preston, Richard Brooke, Thomas Hamar, Arthur Grynalgh, John Lomas, to my son Alex, Edmund Crosley, Fatt[?] William, brother in law George Horwich, Richard Wood, Raphe Longworth, Edward Bradshaw, Thomas Nuttall of Tottington, James Rothwell, Xpofer Horrocks
• Debts owing to testator:
• "my said sonne Alex oweth unto me upon agreemte. made betwixt him and me before Edmund Crosley and Peter Horwich", Franchis Crompton[?]
• Witnesses John Horwich[?] his mke, Jeffrey Lomas his mke, Edw. Butler
• Inventory appraised by Edmund Lomas of Tottington, John Higson of Bradshaw, [?] Horwich[?] of Turton and John Horwch of Tottington

Roger BRADSHAW of Sharples, chapman, 1639

• Dated 18th Sept 1639
• Sick and weak of body
• Three parts
1. Wife Anna
2. Daughter Mary
3. To self
• Walter Bradshaw late son of John Bradshaw of Bradshaw, husbandman, deceased £6 13s 4d
• Mary Bridge wife of John Bridge £3 6s 8d
• To the poor £5; 6s 8d for the poor of Sharples, 6s 8d to the poor of Bradshaw, to such poor who as shall come to my house the morning of that day of my burial 2d each. To the aged and impotent of Great Bolton and Little Bolton at the discretion of Mr William Gregge one of the Ministers of Gods Word at Bolton and Francis Walkden
• The minister that preaches at my funeral 20s
• Ellen Stones my servant 20s
• Jennet Bradshaw my ?eedmother 20s
• Edmund Sharples my kinsman 10s
• Roger Tailor of Sharples 10s
• God children 2s each
• Francis Walkden and William Smelley 10s each (exors)
• Whereas I hold a certain portion of ground in Bradshaw for the term of seven years - grant profits to Walter Bradshaw
• Remainder between wife and daughter Mary, Mary's portion to remain in the hands of the exors until she reaches the age of 21
• Memo 5th Oct 1639 - Walter Bradshaw is now weak and infirm
• Inventory 19th Nov 1639, appraised by James Walmisley, Raffe Whitle, Raphe ???? and Adame Frisnside[?]
• Debts owing to testator William Crompton his father in law £20, Thomas Crompton his brother in law, £8, William Yarwood £5, Joshua Crompton 14s

Roger BRADSHAW of Bradshaw, husbandman, 1682

• Inventory appraised 8th April 1682, appraised by Robert Greenhalgh, Richard Aspinwall, Andrew Haworth, John Aspinwall
• Debts oweing to testator: Arthur Bromiley 13s 4d, Tho: Hamer £1 9s, Raphe Orrell £20, Geo: Bradshawe £30
• Will dated 1st April 1682
• Brother John Bradshaw two stone troughs
• To my son George Bradshaw all the rest of the stone troughs and table in the buttery
• The rest of my goods to John Bradshaw, Roger Bradshaw and Elizabeth Bradshaw, my younger children
• Executor John Bradshaw my brother
• Debts oweing to testator: John Lomax £50, Alexander Cromton £40, John Hough £10
• Witnesses Richard Haworth, Arthur Bromiley, John Aspinwall

Roger BRADSHAW of Brookbottom in Bradshaw, husbandman, 1722

• Inventory dated 6th January 1721, total £90:15:00 appraised by Nathaniel Aspinwall, Oliver Ormorod
• Lease of Brookbottom tenement made lately by Henry Bradshaw of Marple, Esquire for the term of 99 years, or the lives of himself, Roger Bradshaw the son of my late brother John Bradshaw (deceased) and Ann Knowles daughter of John Knowles of Turton, husbandman
• I stand indebted to my brother George Bradshaw of Bradshaw, yeoman, for the sum of £44 11s
• Interest in tenement in Bradshaw and all household goods to brother George, after payment of debt to him, to be sold, and profits distributed between the children of brothers and sisters.
• Sole executor George Bradshaw
• Dated 31st Dec 1721
• Witnesses William Horrocks, John Heaton, Richd. Lightbowne
• Probate 12 Nov 1722

William BRADSHAW of Blackley, 1700

• Blackley in the Parish of Manchester
• Dated 4th Jan 1697
• To be buried at the Church of Manchester
• Worldly estate to wife Ellinor (executrix)
• If son John makes a claim, then it should be at the discretion of my wife Ellinor whether he received anything or nothing
• Same for claims from testator's brothers, or other family
• Witnesses: Raphe Wardleworth, John Wardleworth, Richard Wardleworth

James BRANDWOOD of Entwisle Hall, yeoman, 1716

• Dated 22 June 1715
• Wife Alice a house to live in, and £6 annuity
• Daughter Elizabeth
• Son John
• Cousin James Brandwood, son of Roger Brandwood of Entwisell
• Maintenance of a minister at Turton Chapel, and a school at Turton
• Children of his cousin Roger Brandwood late of Entwisel, and the children of his cousin John Brandwood late of Houlcome[?]  Hey, Bury
• Executors: Wife Alice, Isabel Brandwood (sister), Thomas Booth of Bury (brother-in-law)
• Witnesses: John Wood, Jane Walker, Ellen Wood
• Inventory included
• Debts oweing to deceased: Henry Hill, James Fich[?], Thomas Kirkham, John Lowe, William Mayoe, David Whitehead
• Owed Isabel Brandwood £85

James BRANDWOOD of Charnock Richard, 1773

• Late of Entwistle Hall
• Exors Richard Rothwell of Rumworth, clerk, and Richard Edge of Mossefin[?] Middle Hilton
• To John Brandwood my brother, £10 which he owes me, and an annuity of £7 a year
• John Brandwood of Eccleshill, my nephew, £20 which he owes me
• To the poor stock in Entwisle £100, to be placed out at interest, and distributed to the poor as Richard Rothwell sees fit
• £5 each to exors
• A guinea to the Vicar of Bolton to preach at my funeral
• Not more than £20 to be laid out on funeral expenses
• Body to be buried in the vault I have made in my burying place in Bolton Church Yard
• Real estate called Whidlesdenhead, to Mary the wife of Richard Rothwell
• Dated 2nd Jan 1762
• Witnesses Holland Bradley, James Mather, Oliver Pickering
• 10th March 1773 - Richard Rothwell one of the executors within named was sworn in common form, the other executor Richard Edge renouncing

John BRANDWOOD of Bolton, innholder, (admon), 1728

• Sarah Brandwood of Bolton, widow
• Thomas Thomasson of Leicester[?], chapman
• Signed: Sarah Brandwood & Thos: Thomasson
• Witnesses: John Bradley[?] & Tho. Morrall[?]
• Dated 18th Feb 1728

Roger BRANDWOOD of Bolton in the Moors, esquire, 1761

• Messuages, cottages, tenements, land and hereditaments, inheritance and lease hold in Edgeworth, Entwistle, Sharples and Great Bolton - to my daughter Ann, the wife of Christopher Baron
• Father James Brandwood £42 and the value of dour loads of malt and sixteen pounds weight of hops, yearly, for the term of his natural life
• £1,500 covenanted by me to be paid to Christopher Baron previous to his marriage to his said wife
• £900 covenanted by my to be paid to Rev Richard Rothwell of Rumworth, the marriage portion of my daughter Mary
• My cousin John Brandwood of Eccleshill, and James Brandwood son of John Brandwood of Entwisle, £21 each
• Remainder to daughter Ann
• Executrix daughter Ann
• Dated 13th May 1761
• Witnesses Thos. Whittaker, Henry Heaton, J. Makon
• Codicil - to servant Elizabeth Thomasson who hath lived with me a considerable time and being very faithful all my cottages on Bradshawgate in Bolton, currently in possession of widow Kay, John Barrow, Miles Bromiley, Thomas Yates, James Rawsthorn, William Walmsley, Thomas Ashton and myself, which I hold under lease under Sir Orlando Bridgeman Barrt.
• Admin to Marsden Hargreaves relating to property in Hoddlesden in Higher Darwen, by virtue of an indenture of assignment 5th April 1759 between (1) Moses Cocker of Rivington, gentleman, (2) George Hargreave then an infant son and heir of George Hargreave late of Haslingden, mercer and grocer, deceased (3) Roger Brandwood deceased

John BREEORS of Turton, husbandman, 1687

• Dated 3rd March 1686
• Edward Barlowe of Turton, marchant (amount ink smudged)
• John Barlowe of Wharleton chapman 6s
• Anne the wife of Mr Thomas Browne of Holcome 40s
• Elizabeth the wife of Franches Cowpe of Turton husbandman 5s
• Alice Biezbrown[?] in Wheelton widow 5s
• Remainder to Alice the wife of Petter Wagstafe in Manchester darkloome weaver
• Executors Peter Wagstafe and John Barlowe chapman of Wharton
• Witnesses John Wood, Richard Lowe, Mary Allins, Jeremiah Ainsworth
• Inventory value £23-02-02, appraised by Tho Priesons, Richard Lowe, Thomas Orrill

James BRENDWOOD of Turton, husbandman, 1623

• Dated 1st Jan 1623
• To be buried in the church yard at Boulton
• Three parts
• 1st part to wife Marie Brendwood 'according to law and equitie'
• 2nd part to my children: James Brendwood my son, Margaret Kershaw the wife of James Kershaw, and a child which is in the mother's womb
• 3rd part to self for funeral expenses & probate
• xxs to son James Brendwood
• To my son in law Rauffe Rushton and Alice his wife xxxs
• Remainder to wife Marie
• Executors son in law James Kershaw and wife Marie Brendwood
• Overseers nephew John Brendwood and Thomas Longworth
• Inventory appraised by William Horrockes, Hugh Entwisley, Thomas Longworthe, Roger Haslame
• Debts oweing to testator: John Brendoode, Olliver Isherwood, William Crowchley and Francis Crowchley, Edward Ratcliffe, John Tildsley, William Highton[?], Rauff Rushton
• Debts the testator owes: James Heape, Mr Tildsley, Rauff Ballie, Edmond Wheyworth
• Witnesses Thomas Longworth and Abraham Brendwoode

Edward BREWER of Whitebirk in Blackburn, gentleman, 1801

• Messuage & tenement in Entwisle called Crow Trees to wife Elizabeth
• Messuage & tenement in Turton called Armygreaves, by virtue of a lease granted for the life of my said wife
• Trustees brother Thomas Brewer, and relation Robert Ainsworth of Blackburn, gentleman, friends Thomas Turner of Blackburn, merchant, and William Carr the younger, attorney, of Blackburn
• 15 shares in Leeds & Liverpool Canal
• Property in Blackburn and Rishton
• This summary is incomplete

Elizabeth BREWER of Blackburn, 1794

• JCS OLW Vol I
• Wife of Edward Brewer of Blackburn, yeoman
• Executors husband Edward and nephew John Barlow of Edgworth
• Wearing apparel to two grand nieces Catherine and Alice Barlow, daughters of said nephew John Barlow
• My late grandmother Alice Taylor of Entwisle, by a deed of assignment, assigned £400 to trustees to be put out at interest; to be applied - third to me, third each to my two late sisters Catherine Barlow and Alice Taylor (both now deceased)
• John Wood of Turton is now the only surviving trustee, there is now vested one remaining third part of the said money £133-6-8.  To remain under care of the executors, out at interest.  Husband to receive interest during his life, and after his death to go to my two nephews John Barlow and James Barlow and my niece Catherine Barlow.
• Dated 26th March 1794
• Signed Elizabeth Brewer, Edward Brewer
• Witnesses Elvn Riley, James Brandwood
• Also see will of Catherine Barlow of Croichley in Tottington, 1768 - sister of EB

Thomas BRIDGE of Turton, husbandman, 1741

• Dated 26th Dec 1741
• John and James Ormerod, sons of Oliver Ormerod of Harwood, husbandman, 5s
• Richard and James, sons of Richard Platt of Bradshaw, weaver 5s each
• Margaret wife of John Marsh of Turton, yeoman 2s 6d
• Adam Edge of Turton, weaver 2s 6d
• Charles son of my sister Alice Holt in Bradshaw widow 1s
• Reverend James Wylde clerk, Master of Arts, to preach sermon at funeral at Parish Church of Bolton, or at the Chapel of Bradshaw if he is not allowed free libery of the pulpit at Bolton. 10s
• Remainder
• My sister Alice Holt widow
• James her son of Bradshaw coalyer
• My cousin Ralph Bridge of Bradshaw, husbandman, and James his son
• Exors William Loe of Turton, yeoman and Oliver Ormerod aforesaid
• Witnesses Edmund Wood, James Heton, John Thorpe
• Inventory 9th Jan 1741, total £18.7.1, appraised by Edmund Wood and John Thorpe
• Probate 25 Jan 1741

Arthur BROMELEY of Harwood, yeoman, 1623

• Arthur Bromeley senior of Harwood
• To be buried in the yard of Bolton parish church near the yew tree
• Arthur Bromeley [sic] my servant 40s, and for him to be kept with meat and drink for the rest of his life
• Allice my daughter 10s
• Every child that I am grandfather to 1s
• Arthur Bromeley my son, and Arthur Bromeley my grandson the great ark
• Children of Arthur Bromeley my son: John, Thomas, Ellis, Jane and Isabell - 20s each
• Everyone I am godfather to 12d
• Residue to Arthur Bromeley
• Executors son Arthur and William Bromeley of Tonge
• Debts owing to the testator: Frances Isherwood, James Bromeley, John Walch, Thomas Bromeley of Tonge, Arthur Bromeley
• Witnesses Thomas Rigbie and Ellis Walch
• Inventory appraised by John Brooke, Roger Crompton, John Walch & Thomas Rigbie, 30 Jul 1623

James BROMELEY of Turton, husbandman, 1634

• Dated 10th Sept 1634
• Elizabeth Hoult daughter of James Hoult of Turton £10
• Isabell Hoult of Turton 40s
• Anne Taylor daughter of John Taylor of Turton 5s
• Remainder to be  divided between the children of Thomas Bromeley late of Tonge; William, Thomas, James, John, Arthur and Anne
• Witnesses John Wood, Raphe Wood
• Inventory says James Bromeley late deceased being in Tonge
• Inventory appraised by Raphe Wood, Tho: Orrell of Torton?, Roger Roscowe, Tho: Bromeley of Tong, 1637
• Debts owing to the testator, total £130 14s 10d
• Richard Meadowcroft, several sums due between 1639 - 1642
• Christopher Horrocks
• Arthur Bromeley
• Rauphe Orrell
• John Key
• John Foorth
• Adam Haslam & Roger Crompton
• James Bromeley of Tong
• Willm Bromeley of Tong

Thomas BROMELIE of Tonge, 1623

• Dated 2 April 1622
• Three parts to self, wife and children
• Residue of my part to be equally divided among my children
• Executor wife Alice
• Brother James Bromelie overseer
• Witnesses Arthur Bromelie, Roberte Horrobine, Roger Roscowe
• Debts wch I Thomas Bromelie doe owe: Roberte Horrobin, John Grundie, Marie Greenhalgh
• Debts oweing to mee Thomas Bromelie: Lawrence Carlell, Lawrence Greenalgh, Lawrence Horrabine
• Inventory appraised 4 July 1623 by James Roscowe, Roberte Moscropp, Thomas Morris, Raffe Holme

Arthur BROMELY of Harwood, chapman, 1725

• Dated 7th Dec 1722
• My house in Harwood where I now dwell - to my wife during her natural life
• Five parts
• Son Arthur
• Son Daniel
• Son Thomas
• Daughter An
• Grand daughter Mary Bromiley, daughter of my son John, upon condition tht my said gran daughter Mary pay to her sister Ellen 40s
• Executors sons Arthur and Thomas
• Witnesses John Entwistle, John Roscow, Ralph Smith

Jane BROMILIE of Turton, widow, 1670

• Dated 17th Feb 1669
• Visited with sickness
• To be buried at the Parish Church of Bolton
• Mr John Horrocks my brother-in-law £10
• Sister Ellin Horrocks £4
• Christopher Horrocks 10s
• Various bequests of household goods etc - relationships not stated:
• Arthur Bromilie
• John Bromilie
• Ann Bromilie
• Eline Bromilie
• Jane Hamer
• Arthur Bromilie
• Thomas Bromilie
• Residue to sister Eline Horrocks, executor
• Witnesses William Horrobine, William Welch
• Inventory value £31-05-10

Arthur BROMLEY of Turton, husbandman, 1565

• Dated 14 June 1550
• Body to be buried at parish church of Bolton
• Jane Bromeley, daughter of my son Thomas, a cow & my shepe
• To ij other daughter of son Thomas & sisters unto ye sayd Jane Arthur a shepe
• Arthur Bromeley, son of the said Thomas - Awynter heffer
• To everye one besyde the sayd Arthur of the chyldren on ye said Thomas a shepe
• To everye one of ye chyldrn that I am goodfather unto iiijd
• Agnes my daughter
• Laurence Bromley dwllying in Bolton
• Thomas my son shall have my part of all ye corne that growth upon ye grounde
• Also his husbandry gear (ploughs etc)
• Thomas Halgh? ij ?????? Wyndelles of mele?
• Arthur Hough sone of Rychard, a lamb
• Executors my wife and  Thomas my sonne
• Overseer my master John Orrell of Turton, Esquire
• Wyttenesyth Chrystofer Horrocke, James Sharples, Robert Wode
• Debts owing to Arthur Bromley:
• Alexander Orrell gent
• Laurence Alens? of Aynesworth
• Roger Bromeley my sone for a cowe
• Richard Wode of the oke
• Roger Longworth of Turton
• John Wode of Turton
• Andrew Knolle of Quarnton the younger
• Rycharde Hough of Turton
• Wylyam Sanderson of Bryghtmede
• Thomas Rygby
• Thomas Bromeley my son
• Inventory appraised by Robert Wood, Rychard Hough, John Sharples, Alexander Worthyngton
• fyve hundredh thre score and 6 (1566)

Thomas BROMLEY of Turton, husbandman, 1595

• Wife Alice
• Sons John and Arthur
• Base begotten son and daughter Ellis and Jane 20s
• Executors son Arthur Bromley and Arthur Smith
• Overseer Alexander Worthington

Thomas BROMLEY of Turton, yeoman, 1661

• Dated 14th April 1660
• To be buried at the parish church of Bolton
• To wife Jane Bromley one cow called little Nourly[?]
• To my son John Bromley the other cow called Whitehorn[?]
• Two sons Arthur Bromley and John Bromley
• To grandchildren 3s 4d each
• Executors son John and wife Jane
• Witnesses John Wood, John Hamer, John Horrocks
• Inventory appraised by Raphe Brooke, John Wood, John Hamer and John Taylor, total £52.14.0

Thomas BROMLEY of Turton, schoolmaster, 1758

• Roger Bromley of Turton, innholder
• Henry Morris of Halliwell, weaver
• Samuel Haddock of Haliwell, weaver
• Under £10
• 16 Sept 1758 Roger Bromley took oath of admin

Mary BROMLEY, widow, 1592

• Dated 3rd April 1584 (Fourscore & Foure)
• To be buried at the Parish Church of Bolton, as near to my first husband, John Bradshaw Esquire as convenientlie may be
• Peny dole for pore folkes at discretion of executors
• Drink and dining for the "bringersforth" at her funeral
• Son Robert Bradshaw 6s 8d
• Son Alexander Bradshaw 20s
• Son Richard Bradshaw 20s
• To the four youngest children of my daughter Agnes, widow, 3s 4d
• To Agnes my daughter, my best clothes and 3s 4d
• To Margaret my daughter 6s 4d
• To John her son 3s 4d
• To myne uncle[?] Alexander Orrell 6s 8d
• Godchildren 7d each (not named)
• Cousin John Bradshaw Esquire 10s
• To my cousin his wife 6s 8d
• To Mr[s?] Casander[?] 3s 4d
• To the said John Bradshaw Esquire an arke which he hath in his keeping at his own howse
• Cousin Nicholas Bradshawe 3s 4d
• Cousin Alis Bradshaw 3s 4d
• To my servants 12d
• Alexander Worthington 3s 4d
• Alexander Smyth, Vicar of Bolton 6s 4d
• Cousin Anne 3s 4d
• Daughter in law the wife of Richard Bradshaw 6s 8d
• Katheryn my sister 3s 4d
• Alis my sister-in-law 3s 4d
• Peter Bradshaw 3s 4d
• Willm Booth my servant, the arke in the howse
• Thomas Aynesworth gentleman, 20s and the arke in the new barn
• Residue to daughter Elysabeth Bradshawe
• Executors daughter Elysabeth and Thomas Aynesworth gentleman
• Supervisor John Bradshaw Esquire
• Witnesses Alexander Smyth, Vicar of Bolton, John Wood, Adam Wood, John Bradshaw, William Booth
• Inventory appraised by John Sharples, Alexander Worthington, John & Alexander Longworth 18th April 1592, total £79 5s 4d

Daniel BROMLY of Halliwell, husbandman, 1783

• Eldest son John Bromly rents and profits of a dwelling house in Harwood, now in the possession of Martha the pedler, until such time as my grandson Arthur the son of Arthur Bromly deceased attains the age of 21, when I give the said house to my grandson Arthur.
• Wife Ann, and daughters Betty, Ann & Mary, property in Bradshawgate Bolton-in-the-Moors, which I lately purchased from John Blackburn Esquire of Or(x?)ford
• Interest in a property at Breightmet called the Nook to wife and daughters
• Grandson John Bromley a house in Harwood now in the possession of James Lomax, and a new building not yet finished.  After his decease, to my grandson Daniel Bromley
• Grandson Daniel Bromley, a house in Harwood now in the possession of widow Holm
• Grandson Thomas Bromley, son of John Bromley, house in Harwood not yet finished
• Granddaughters by my son John Bromley a house in Harwood now in the possession of Robert Horridge
• Son Thomas Bromley, the tenement at Bottom oth Moor in Harwood now in the possession of Thomas Roscow, and another in the possession of Thomas Taylor
• Wife Ann, all my interest in the estate where I now live, paying to Robert Livesy the yearly rent of £22 10s for the remainder of the term
• Dated 18th Nov 1757
• Executors son Thomas Bromley, Thomas Marsh of Halliwell & George Marsh his son
• 4 grandchildren of my son Arthur Bromley
• Daughter-in-law Mary
• Thomas Bromley sworn 17 Feb 1783. Thomas Marsh by then dead
• Probate 24 Feb 1783

Benjamin BROOKES of Harwood, yeoman, 1692

• Dated 13th Feb 1691
• Estate in Harwood to son Samuel Brookes
• Wife Hannah, mother of son Samuel
• Kinsman? Edmund Brookes of Little Bolton
• Executor wife Hannah and son Samuel
• Witnesses Thomas Holme, William Brookes, Thomas Bridge
• Inventory appraised by John Aspinall, John Hamer, Richard Aspinall, James Kirkman, total value £119 14s 2d

Edmund BROOKE of Harwood, yeoman, 1630

• To be buried int he church of churchyard of Boulton
• Three parts; self, wife and children
• Younger son Edmund Brooke
• Executors wife Sarah and son George Brooke
• Overseers John Lomax of Tottington and Ellis Hardier
• Debts owed by testator: Daniell Digell, John Horrocks, Wilm Rostherne, Nathan Walworke, William Willson, John Morris, Mr Nathan Wallworke, Ellice Crompton, Thomas Walche
• Debts owed to testator: John Brooke, John Brook junior Turton, William Johnson Ainsworth, Hugh Holme, Richard Wood Bradshaw

John BROOKE of Castle, Harwood, mason, 1703

• Grandson Thomas Brooks house and croft at Allin[?] Yeat
• Daughter Margaret and her daughter £10
• Daughter Mary the wife of William Rowstoren £10
• Son James Brooke 40s
• Sons Robert Brooke and Nathan Brooke half a crown
• Nathan Brooke my grandson to have three pounds more out of my estate towards putting out to be apprentice
• Mary Brooke the daughter of John Brooke 13 shillings
• Executors: Richard Aspinall of Harwood and William Rawstoren son-in-law and my son Robert Brooke of Castele, and my son James Brooke
• Witnesses: John Lomax, Thomas Aspinall, Elizabeth Aspinall
• Inventory appraised by Nathaniel Aspinwall and John Lomax, total value £60.07.08
• "Inventory of the goods and chattells of John Brookes of Castle"
• Dated 4th Jan 1702

Nathan BROOKE of Elton, yeoman, 1739

• Wife Susan
• Stepson John Greenhalgh £20
• To his brother James Greenhalgh £20
• To his sister Alice Greenhalgh £20
• My son Nathan Brooks
• Sister Mary Crankshaw
• The children of my brother Richard Brooks
• The children of my sister Ann Holt
• Mary wife of John Bentley
• Executors wife Susan and neighbour William Plant
• Dated 17th Jan 1738
• Witnesses Robert Holt, Robert Siddall
• Inventory valued at £191-3-4, appraised by Edmund Pilkington and Thomas Warburton, including £80 out at interest

Ralph BROOKE of Turton, yeoman, 1699

• John Greenhalgh, son of Robert Greenhalgh of Berwisle Fold in Ainsworth, yeoman, 10s
• William, son of Robert Greenhalgh, 10s
• Christopher, son of Robert Greenhalgh, 10s
• Margaret, daughter of Robert Greenhalgh, £5 when she reaches 21 years
• £5 to my wife Ellen
• £7 towards maintaining a minister at Turton Chapel
• Remainder to wife Ellen (executrix)
• Dated 31st Aug 1698
• Witnesses John Wood, Ralph Entwistle, Ralph Smith

Richard BROOKE of Tongue, yeoman & chapman, 1688

• To be buried at the parish church of Bolton
• Piece of land in Edgworth in the occupation of Christopher Duckworth to my nephew James Ashworth of Turton, after the decease of my brother John Brooke of Little Bolton, whom shall enjoy the profits thereof during his life
• The other parcel of land in Edgworth in the occupation of Ralph Duckworth, to my kinsmen George Ashworth and John Ashworth to be equally divided - brother John Brooke to enjoy profits during his life
• Also that piece of land in Bispume cum Norbery in the Fylde to my kinsman James Crompton now of London
• House in Bolton in the Bradshagate Ackors to my kinswoman Anne the wife of John Walsh of Bradshaw
• Shop in Windebank in Bolton to my brother John during his life, and afterwards to at his disposal to whom he thinks to make his heir
• House in Tongue where I now live, to my brother John during his life, and afterwards to my kinsman John Crompton of Salford, for residue of the lease
• James Ashworth, George Ashworth and John Ashworth my kinsmen, £5 each
• To their brother Henry Ashworth, 10s
• My sister Isabell £5
• Cousin Katherine, wife of James Smith living in London £5
• Jane Brooks daughter of Thomas Brooks of Bolton, deceased, 20s
• Abigail Morris living in the Haulgh, widow, 10s
• Executor brother John Brooks
• Dated 29th July 1687
• Witnesses Samuel Garthwett, William Shuttleworth. Ed: Homlme
• Inventory appraised by John Johnson, Edmund Brooks, John Meadowcroft & Nicodemus Muncks 5th Oct 1687, total 519(l) 7(s) 3(d)

Robert BROOKES of Harwood, yeoman, 1724

• Seized for fee simple tenement in Harwood where I now dwell
• To sister Margaret all the inhousing and outhousing that widow Nuttall now takes from me
• Cousin John, son of my brother John
• Brother John's son Adam £15
• £15 to his brother Thomas
• £12 to his sister Margaret Ramsden
• Brother John's son Nathan's child in Longworth £3 to be paid to the child's mother
• Samuel Brook, son of my brother John 2 guineyes if he comes in person to receive it with seven years
• Cousin Mary Harding[?] a guiney
• Brother James' son John £15
• Brother James' son James £3, and to his son John £5
• Brother James' daughters Ann and Mary £3 each
• Brother Richard's son Richard £10
• Brother Richard's son Nathan £3
• Brother Richard's two daughters each £3 (not named)
• Brother Nathan's children 20 shillings
• To my sister Mary's son Henery £4
• To my sister Mary's daughter Mary £4
• To my sister Margaret's daughter Margaret children £15 (£10 to the older, £5 to the younger
• 1 shilling a piece if anything remains to William Entwisel, Richard Entwisel his brother, John Horridge, Thomas Horridge his son, John Hulme, George Haslam, Old Ann Bradshaw, Elizabeth Haslam Nabb Yate, old John Brooke, James Vickars at Coalerside[?]
• Residue to sister Margaret, brother John son John, and to his brother Thomas at Hillend Harwood
• Executors Nathaniel Apinwall, wheelwright and Ralph Smith, yeoman, both of Harwood
• Witnesses Thomas Aspinall, Tho. Haslom, Joseph Mason
• Execs sworn 19th Oct 1724
• Inventory made 16th Dec 1723, total £67:3:5, appraised by Thomas Baron, Thomas Aspinwall

John BROOKS of Harwood, yeoman, 1756

• Estate to be sold and proceed used for maintenance of wife and children, until children reach the age of 21
• Estate to be divided into 6 equal parts when daughter Ann reaches 21
• Children
• Ann (under 21)
• Betty (under 21)
• John (under 21 - given two sixths)
• Margaret (under 21)
• Wife Martha (one sixth)
• Executors:
• Brother, Adam Brookes of Elton, mason
• Brother, Thomas Brookes of Harwood, mason
• Father-in-law, Peter Walker of Radcliffe, husbandman
• Signed John Brooks X his mark
• Witnesses: Mary Hargraves, Martha X Brookes, James Wylde?
• 19th Feb 1756 - Thomas Brookes sworn in
• Probate issued 12th March 1756

John BROWNE of Bolton-le-Moors, yeoman, 1802

• A number of properties distributed between wife Ann, and sister Ruth Holden
• Messuage and premises in New Acres, Bolton, in occupation of James Lever and self
• Messuage in Taylor Brow, Bolton, in occupation of Thomas Orrell sen., William Park, William Yates, John Bromley, Widow Barrow as tenants
• Two cottages in the top end of the back row of Spring Gardens, Bolton, in the occupation of Thos Throp and Mary Whalley
• One cottage in Old Acres, Bolton in the occupation of Benjamin Broadman
• Two fields called Little Pikes Field and Markland Fields and houses upon them, in the occupation of Jonathan Crook, John Horrocks, Robert Seddon, William Hart
• The Woolpack Inn in Bolton in occupation of William Holden, my brother in law
• Leasehold messuage on the easterly side of Queen Street, Bolton in the occupation John Throp
• Two houses of Bolton Moor
• Executors: Ann Browne (wife), Ruth Holden (sister) and Thomas Holden (nephew of William Holden).
• Will dated: 4th Sept 1800
• Signed X John Browne

Lawrence BROWNLOW of Tonge, gentleman, 1550

• See 'Notes on the History of Hall i' th' Wood' and Its Owners by William Fergusson Irvine, 1903
• Son Roger to be heir
• Roger to allow tenants to continue in their leases at their customary rents: Sir James Bolton, Richard Brounlowe of Dungecare, Thomas Brounlowe, Lawrence Brounlowe sonne of James Brounlowe, Elis Bradshaye and Jone his wiff, William Widdoson and Cicill his wif, William Brounlowe and Jonne his wife
• Various household items to son Roger
• All lands in Tonge held of Olyver Hulton
• Burbage house in Bolton, in occupation of Richard Sanderson
• To wife, Lawerwood in Tonge, late in the holding of Roger Rothwell deceased
• Wife to have liberty of the mylne kylne to dry malt
• Younger sons to be kept to learning at good schools, until they can read and write
• Walk mill leased to William Crompton
• Overseers Mr Ra: Barton Esq, George Haulgh and son Roger
• Witnesses: Sir James Bolton, vicar of Bolton, Gilbert Mores, Oliver Morse, Gyles Bordman
• Inventory appraised by James Unsworthe, Oliver Pilkyngton, James Greenhalgh and Robert Williamson, total cxviij(l)i viij(d)

Richard BULLOCK of Little Hulton, yeoman, 1638

• Dated 27 Aug 1637
• Has granted to my good friends all my lands, tenements and hereditaments in Little Hulton and elsewhere for the term of five hundred years, in trust
• Wife Ellen (executor)
• Sons Robert, John and James Bullock
• Eldest son Robert
• Daughter Margaret
• Witnesses Will. Vernonn, Tho: Holt[?], Urian Leighe, Robert Sli????
• Inventory appraised by William Rothwell, Raphe Brabin and Thomas Farnworth
• Debts owing to the decedent wthout specialty: Richard Darbyshire, ux Jacboi Smyth widow, Randle Tildesley, Richard Rahwell[?] & Henry Grundy, Evan Grundy, John Cheetam, Ann Cheetam, Thomas Jenikers[?], George Greene, Nicholas Turner, Richard Edge, Hugh Seddon, Robte Spakeman, Alexander Tompson, Margarett Rydings, Thomas Cockshutt, Jennett Compton, Eliza Aynesworth, John Highton, Henry Mather
• Debts due to the decedent by specialities: John Hurstn & Gyles Bordman, Tho Collyer & John Collier, John Higson, Edmund Chorlton, Henry Dickson & Alice Horobin, Roger Edge, Urian Leigh, George Crompton & John Ayres, William Ridinge, William Rothwell & Tho: Rothwell, George Smyth, Adam Leaver & Andrew Lever, William Taylor and Tho: Hotwch[?], Mathre Bordman & Gyles Bordman, Henry Grundy, Arthur Crompton & Rauffe Crompton, John Baltron, Thomas Leigh, Robte Spakeman, Raphe Tonge, John Ayres

John BULLOUGH of Farnworth, yeoman, 1708

• Messuage and tenement in Farnworth now in my possession and all other my lands of inheritance in Farnworth - to wife Margaret
• Paying £4 a year out of the profits to my son John Bullough
• After her decease - to William Lightbowne of Halliwell and William Stretell of Little Bolton, my executors, for 99 years after the death of my wife
• After the end or surrender of the 99 years, to son John Bullough, and for want of such heirs, to the daughters of John Bullough the testator
• Daughters Alice, Ann, Ellen, Elizabeth and Martha
• Daughter Margaret, wife of William Stretell
• Witnesses James Edge, Wm. Pimlott, Matt Greenes
• Inventory appraised by Robert Bolton, Peter Smith, Mathew Green, John Bartsbye, total £324.07.11

Margaret BULLOUGH of Farnworth, widow, 1721

• £4 to daughter Margrett Stretell now wife of William Stretell of Little Bolton in the township of Pendleton [sic], chapman
• £4 to daughter Ann Rishton now wife of Edmund Rishton of Great Lever, yeoman
• £4 to daughter Ellen Young now wife of William Young of Great Lever, yeoman
• Son John Bullough to keep Ellen's legacy in his hands and not way it to my son in law William Young
• £4 to daughter Elizabeth Davenport, now wife of Adam Davenport of Farnworth, chapman
• £4 to daughter Martha Wood, now wife of William Wood the younger of Turton, husbandman
• Remainder to son John Bullough - executor
• Dated 5th May 1721
• Witnesses Jeffery Smith, James Davenport, Richd. Lightbowne

Robert BULLOUGH of Little Hulton, yeoman, 1732

• Robert Bullough my father, by his will dated 11th June 1705, left estate called Hope Hey for the use of my son Robert Bullough and my other sons
• ...me the said Robert Bullough being tenant in possession of the said premises
• Marriage agreement dated 7th September 1709 between (1) testator and (2) Thomas Collier deceased and (3) Sarah my now wife, to provide annuity of £8
• Sons and daughter Richard Bullough, John Bullough, Ann Bullough and James Bullough, when they attain the age of 21 or marry
• Exors Robert Chadwick of Lostock within Barton, yeoman, Robert Lansdale of Swinton, yeoman, Ralph Bancks of Salford gent
• Dated 3rd September 1727
• Witnesses William Tonge, Richard Edge Junr., Henry Tonge

Elizabeth BULLOW of Kersley, spinster, 1805

• Infirm of body
• My freehold estate in Leigh in the occupation of [blank] Collier to my nephew Nicholas Howarth
• Niece Ellen Johnson wife of Nathan Johnson £37 10s
• Niece Betty Lever wife of John Lever £37 10a
• John son of Nicholas Howarth £10 if he attains the age of 21
• Ruth daughter of Nicholas Howarth £5 if she attains the age of 21
• Various bequests of specific items of clothing and household items to same people
• Mary daughter of Nicholas Howarth
• Executor my friend Dennis Grundy of Outwood, woolen manufacturer
• Dated 10th Sep 1798
• Witnesses Joseph Topp, Robert Topp, Thomas Grundy
• Proved 20th Feb 1805
• Value of effects £12

James BULLOW late of Whitechapel Road in Middlesex now of Turton, shopkeeper, 1776

• Property in Kersley, Dean, Lancashire known as Bullows tenement in possession of Thomas Johnson as tenant, to my uncle James Holt
• To Thomas Johnson my tenant £9 being the first years rent
• To my uncle William Holt £10
• To Elizabeth Bullow, daughter of John Bullow deceased £10
• To Mary Haworth wife of John Haworth of Kersley £10
• To Isaac Holt son of Thomas Holt decease and Ellen Fletcher wife of Abraham Fletcher £5 each
• To John Robinson of Yarmouth, Norfolk and to Henry Gregory £5
• To Robert Brummiley £5
• Wife Elizabeth
• Executor uncle James Holt
• Dated 26 July 1776
• Witesses Sally Hamer, Roger Hamer, Adam Lomax
• Executor sworn 31 Aug 1776

Thomas BURTON of Farnworth, yeoman, 1725

• Cottage in Farnworth held by lease under Sr. John Bridgeman Barrt, now in the possession of Adam Nuttall my servant to Mary Grundy daughter of John Grundy late of Farnworth, weaver, deceased
• Two cottages in Farnworth held by lease under Sr. John Bridgeman, in the possession of Richard Burton and Thomas Seddon, and also the cottage in possession of Adam Nuttall after the death of Mary Grundy, to Margaret Burton, Richard Burton, Elizabeth Burton, Ann Burton, Mary Burton, James Burton and Dorothy Burton (children of my brother James Burton) and to Ann Aspinall and Margaret Aspinall (children of my brother-in-law Peter Aspinall)
• Witnesses: John Dorning, Robert Lord, Tho: Shipphard
• Dated: 19th Oct 1724
• Probate: 3 Nov 1725
• Inventory appraised by John Seddon and Robert Lord £197-06-00

Andrew BURY of Upper Darren, yeoman, 1705

• Dated 19 April 1705
• Andrew my son my land and tenement in Upper Darwen, he paying his sister Janet £80 when she attains the age of 21
• To Oliver Pearson of Wheeton if both die, to sell the estate, paying £100 to my brother William Berie's children
• To my brother Henerie Buries children £80
• To John Ratclif son thirtie fortie pounds [sic]
• To my sister Esther son £30
• To Thomas Hedock children £40
• Oliver Pearson executor
• Witnesses Francis Beckett, William Eckles
• Inventory 8th Aug 1705, total value £80-18-06, appraised by Andrew Bury, Tho: Kirkham, John Pearson, John Brids[?]

Andrew BURY of Over Darwen, yeoman, 1754

• Wife Jennet £3, household goods and one cow
• Money already paid to wife monthly by bond
• William Bury my eldest son - household goods in dining room and 1 shilling
• Son Richard Bury 1s
• Son Samuel Bury has already received £15 10s
• Daughter Sarah, wife of Hannah Moulden of Mellor, already received £14 8s
• Daughter Elizabeth wife of William Eccles of Over Darwen
• Elizabeth has 'washt and smoothed' for me since 2nd Feb last. She should be paid 6d a week
• Elizabeth £15 10s
• Sarah £1 12s
• Exors wife Jennet

Edmund BURY of Turton, yeoman, 1789

• Son Edmund Bury my leasehold tenement in Turton, for the remainder of the lease
• Subject to annual payment of £5 to executors in trust to be distributed as follows:
•  £1 to the children of deceased son John
•  £1 to the children of deceased daughter Ann
•  £1 to daughter Betty, wife of James Cocker
•  £1 to daughter Alice, wife of William Hart
•  £1 to daughter Mary, wife of John Roscoe (no children at present)
• Leasehold estate in Little Bolton to be sold
• Sums already given to children to be made equal: John £42, Edmund £40, Ann £25, Betty £40, Alice £54.3.6, Mary £40
• Grandson Edmund, son of my son John
• Son John's children should have the use of their father's looms and large Bible
• Executors son-in-law James Cocker, friend Alexander Kay of Over Darwen and John Brandwood of Entwistle, gentleman
• Dated 6th March 1789
• Witnesses Wm Hulton, Henry Knowles, John Bury
• Proved 8th June 1789

Henry BURY of Upper Darwen, yeoman, 1722

• Wife Ann
• One messuage and tenement held by indenture of lease under John Warren Esquire deceased for a certain number of years / lives - to wife Ann, on condition she pays the rent and the following sums:
• Henry Yates my nephew 30s a year
• Henry Bury son of Henry Bury my cousin 10s year
• Henry Bury son of Edmund Bury 10s a year
• After death of wife, tenement to Henry Yates my nephew
• Executors wife Ann and Anyon Entwistle of Sough within Upper Darwen
• Dated 20th Nov 1722
• Witnesses John Pearson, Rogert Welsh, Hen Atherton
• Inventory appraised 6th Dec 1722, total £70-19-06, appraised by John Ellson, Thomas Kerkham, Andrew Bury, William Entwisle

John BURY of Sharples, yeoman, 1714

• Difficult to read
• Sons Thomas, Miles
• Wife Ellen
• Daughters: Ann & Alice[?]
• Mary Stones, wife of Henry Stones
• Henry Stones my son-in-law
• Witnesses:  James Dewhurst[?], John[?] Sharples
• Dated: 16th Aug 1714
• Sworn in: Ellen Bury and Henry Stones

Samuel BURY of Turners in Longworth, husbandman, 1821

• Daughter Jane, bed, bedding, pair of looms and a red box in the room upstairs
• Daughter Jane, a cottage at Belmont in Sharples, now in the occupation of Benjamin Helm, leased under Lawrence Wright Esq. for 999 years
• Son James Bury - all leasehold interest and tenant rights in Turners in Longworth
• Also cottages at Belmont as above, in occupation of Robert Forster, Henry Walmasley and Andrew Ward
• Daughter Ann, wife of Robert Haslam £30
• Late daughter Margaret, her sons John Livesay and Samuel Livesay £20
• Late daughter Esther (late wife of Thomas Rigby), her children Ann, John, Peggy, Betty, Jane, Esther and Ellen - £3 each
• Executors son Jaes Bury, Samuel Livesay and Robert Haslam
• Dated 20th Feb 1821
• Witnesses John Whittle jun, Dan Whittle
• Testator died 27th Feb 1821

Thomas BURY, of Worsley, Agent of the Trustees of the Duke of Bridgewater, 1813

• Leaves money for Manchester Infirmary
• Leaves money for bibles for Sunday Schools on Walkden Moor and Edgesfold, Worsley
• Thomas Guest, nephew, gold-watch
• 5 messuages in Priestner Street, Manchester
• Messuages in Cropper Street, nr. Newton Lane, Manchester, known as Croppers
• Lands in Abram, Wigan
• Sisters; Mary Gratix, Martha Guest and Fanny Tildsley
• Late Sisters: Betty Barlow, Margaret Howarth
• Executors: John Varey, Robert Lansdale and Thomas Guest

William BURY of Upper Darwen, husbandman, 1700

• Nicholas Kershaw of Turton, agricolam
• Thomas Wright of Brereton, parish of Manchester, whitester
• Thomas Green of Turton, fustian weaver
• Nicholas Kershaw and Thomas Wright, sons in law and adminstrators of William Bury late of Upper Darwen, husbandman, deceased
• Children of WB: Andrew Bury, Sarah Kershaw, Esther Wright, Hannah, Samuel, Will., Joseph & Deborah Bury
• William Bury the younger of Over Darwen, when sick of the sickness of which he died, made nunc will at his dwelling house in Over Darwen on 6th Feb 1700
• Witnesses were Andrew Bury of Over Darwen (52) yeoman, William Bury of Over Darwen (74) agr., Ellena Entwisle (17) spinster
• Whole estate - tenement and goods, left to his eldest son Andrew Bury, who was appointed as executor, with responsibility for bringing up the children under the age of 16
• Inventory total £109.06.08 made 16th Jul 1700, appraised by William Bury, Edmund Entwisle, Andrew Bury, John Brigges
• Letters of admin granted to ??? Bury junior of Upper Darwen and Thomas Wright of Broughton (document torn in half, part missing)

William BURY of Over Darwen, yeoman, 1763

• Son William Bury
• All real, copyhold and leasehold estate to executors in trust to be disposed of
• Moiety of a copyhold messuage in Holcombe by virtue of marrying my late wife Margaret (deceased)
• Eldest son Andrew Bury will become entitled to Holcombe property on WB decease, but AB is indebted to WB for £140, and has agreed to surrender it.  To be applied to the use of grandson William Bury, son of deceased son Edmund Bury.
• If Andrew Bury refuses to surrender the copyhold estate, then the £140 he owes WB to grandson WB.  If AB does surrender then the bond for £140 owed to be voided.
• Residue to son Andrew Bury, son William Bury, and grandson William Bury
• Executors son Andrew Bury, and cousin Andrew Bury of Sunehurst both of Over Darwen, yeomen.
• Dated 9th July 1763
• Witnesses Ralph Eccles, John Kay, Thomas Mayoh

William BURY of Bolton-in-the-Moors, gentleman, 1789

• John Brandwood of Bolton, weaver and to Mary Crook wife of Joseph Crook of Bolton, £10 10s each
• To my godson [blank] Hobson son of William Hobson, now agent for Sir Henry Bridgeman Baronet £10s 10d
• James Fowler of Bolton, yeoman and to [blank] Redhead of Ainsworth, ganger, £10
• John Bradnwood my gray mare
• Niece Margaret Crompton my third share in the front pew in the south gallery of the Parish Church of Bolton, now in the possession of Mrs Alice Horridge
• Also all my interest in the desk and book case I purchased from her late Uncle Mr Samuel Crompton deceased
• My late father Philip Bury, and his sister my Aunt Catherine Bailey widow had an agreement to pay an annuity to her of £8 15s out of the estate of their father
• Aunts Ann Carlile and Ellen Carlile
• £4,000 to trustees
• Ellen Carlile
• Reverend James Folds of Bolton, Clerk
• Edward Bolling of Bolton, Surgeon
• Robert Taylor of Bolton, Gentleman
• Sister Martha Dean wife of Reverend Robert Dean of Bolton, Clerk
• To Aunt Catherine Bailey dwelling house and premises in Church Street in Bolton in the possession of Mrs Kershaw
• Sister Ann Crompton
• Servant Arthur Parkinson
• Executors Ellen Carlile, Ann Crompton, James Folds, Edward Bolling and Robert Taylor
• Dated 17th Dec 1785
• Witnesses John Taylor, Lawr. Taylor, Thos. Taylor

John CALLANT of Little Bolton, muslin manufacturer, 1808

• Wife Katherine £20 annuity
• Trustees
• Richard Ainsworth of Halliwell, gentleman
• James Morris of Little Bolton, muslin manufacturer
• Thomas my son by my wife Katherine
• Sister Nancy, wife of William Holden
• Sister Alice, wife of Valentine Quinn
• Brother Thomas
• Nephew William, son of my late brother James
• Dated 13th June 1803
• Testator died 4th Oct 1808

Edmund CATLOE of Sharples, blacksmith, 1716

• Edmund Catloe my father, five shillings and all my clothes linen and woollen
• To my mother Alce Calloe
• Brother John Catloe his wife and children 1s to each of them
• Sister Elizabeth and her husbandman 1s each
• Sister Ann Catloe 1s
• Brother Elis Catloe 1s
• Brother James Catloe 1s
• Sheep that are now betwixt my brother James and me be sold
• Wife Ann Catloe sole executor
• Dated 29th Oct 1715
• Witnesses Richard Grundy, John Hasam, John Sharples
• Inventory dated 16th Oct 1716, valued £78-8-5, appraised by John Sharples, Henry Stones

Samuel CHADDOCK of Wigan, yeoman, 1741

• House in where I now live, my house in which Robert Orrell now liveth, together with the [?]ead-house to my two son-in-laws Thomas Halliwell and Ralph Bradshaw, in trust
• Daughter Ann Drinkwater to have the rents, but not to be liable for the debts of her husband Thomas Drinkwater
• Daughters Elizabeth Bradshaw and Mary Halliwell
• Dated 16 Sep 1741
• Witnesses John Chaddock, Alice Chaddock, Rich: Duckworth
• Execs sworn 6 Nov 1741

Alexander CHADWICK of Lower Lomax within Heap in Bury, yeoman, 1736

• Sick and weak of body
• Messuage and tenement in Quarlton late in widow Mellin's possession
and tenement called Lower Lomax to my son Alexander Chadwick
• Paying annuity to Ann my wife and his mother out of the land in Quarlton £6, and out of Lower Lomax £5
• Two messuages in Great Bolton, late in possession of John Horrox, John Blakely and James Chadwick
• House in possession of John Horrox in satisfaction of her dower
• Remainder to son Alexander
• Exors wife and son, Richard Wilde of Heap, yeoman and Thomas Nabb of Edgworth
• Dated 11th May 1735
• Witnesses John Barlow, Elizabeth Ogden, Robert Siddall
• May 24. 1736. Ann Chadwick & Richard Wilde two of the executors of this will were sworn in common form. Power to Alexander Chadwick a minor and Thomas Nabb the other executors
• Inventory total £181-09-06

Charles CHADWICK of Bury, labourer, 1723

• To Richard Whitehead, Mary Wridgley, John Whitehead, Margaret Duckworth, James Whitehead, Elizabeth Pickstones and Alice Pickstones all sons and daughters to John Whitehead of Rattclife deceased - 1 shilling each
• John Whitehead, George Whitehead, Richard Whitehead, William Whitehead, Ellinor Siddall, Phillip Whitehead, James Whitehead and Mary Whitehead all sons and daughters of Hennry Whitehead late of Bury, deceased - 1 shillings each
• Robert Barlow of Bury, feltmaker 1s
• Richard Barlow of Spen moore 1s
• Peter Barlow and John Barlow of Rattclife 1s each
• Mary Yates of Tottington 1s
• Richard Wild of Water 10s (exor)
• Alexander, John and Ann Chadwick of Heap 1s
• Alice the wife of Edmund Butterworth
• Jane Nuttall wife to James Nuttall near Rochdale
• Robert Turner of Chamberhouse two sons each of them 1s
• Jonathan Chadwick of Rochdale 1s
• Dated 22nd Feb 1722
• Witnesses William Battersby, Robert Siddall
• Inventory 13th March 1722, appraised by Lawrence Brooks and Robert Siddall, total £16:14:1

John CHADWICK of Lomax in Bury, yeoman, 1723

• 23rd July 1720
• To be buried at parish church of Bury
• Wife a bed and bedding
• Son Alexander Chadwick, my great Bible
• Messuage and tenement in Lomax where I now live which I hold two thirds of under the Earl of Derby for a term of lives. One third part my own inheritance. To son Alexander chargable with £40, plus £3 annuity for wife for the rest of her life
• Also £3 a year to Richard Wyld of Water, yeoman - for the use of my brother Charles, according to a deed made for that purpose
• Son John Chadwick a messuage and tenement, hereditament called Heape called Mosehall which I hold under the Earl of Derby for a term of lives, chargable with £20 to be paid to Ann Hill
• Daughter Ann Hill, wife of Charles Hill
• Exors sons Alexander Chadwick and John Chadwick
• Witnesses Richard Spencer, Edmund Nuttall, John Dawson
• Probate 2 Nov 1723
• Inventory 24th May 1723, appraised by John Stott[?] and James Ogdin, value £12:15:06

John CHADWICK of Heap, 1727

• 25th March 1725
• Wife Martha whole of personal estate and two years benefit of my tenement in Heape after my decease
• After 2 years, tenement in Heape to my sister Anne, wife of Charles Hill paying £5 a year rent to wife Martha
• Brother Alexander Chadwick
• Exors Adam Hill junior and Charles Hill my brother in law
• Witnesses John Upton, Roger Greenhalgh, Edm Wolstenhulme
• Inventory appraised by Adam Hill, James Burton, Edmund Wolstenhulme, dated 19th Feb 1725, total £134:11:1

James CHANTLER of Eccles, cotton weaver, 1801

• To be buried in the Parish Church of Eccles
• Wife Emma Chantler
• Sons
• John Chantler
• Thomas Chantler
• Samuel Chantler
• Executors; three sons
• Will dated 6th June 1800
• James Chantler X his mark
• Probate issued 11th May 1801
• Value under £600
• John & Samuel sworn in common form, power being reserved for Thomas when he requests it.

James CHANTLER of Ainsworth, warehouseman, 1837

• Wife Jane £100
• Brothers
• Ellis Chantler
• Peter Chantler
• Samuel Chantler
• Thomas Chantler
• Sisters
• Betty Hamer, wife of Samuel Hamer
• Ann Street, wife of Thomas Street
• Mary Street, wife of William Street
• Margaret
• Esther
• Executors: brothers Ellis, Peter, Samuel and Thomas
• Will dated 8th July 1824
• Died 3rd Nov 1836
• Proved 5 Oct 1837
• Under value of £3000

Samuel CHANTLER of Pendleton in Eccles, gentleman, 1826

• Son Thomas Chantler and my houses, lands, buildings and real estate
• Daughter Betty Whitfield, the wife of William Whitfield, annuity of £120
• Exors friend Simon Ashworth of Pendleton, broker, and son Thomas Chantler
• Dated 3rd March 1823
• Witnesses Edward Hankinson, John Redhead, Tho: B. Collier
• Testator died 4th May 1826
• Effects under £2000
• 1st grant 18th Jul 1826
• 2nd grant 8th Jan 1827

Samuel CHANTLER of Elton, innkeeper, 1837

• Wife deceased
• Son: Ellis Chantler, jnr.
• Betty Bridge, wife  of William Bridge
• Ellis Chantler, gent., of Elton
• Died 26th May 1837

Thomas CHANTLER of Pendleton, malt & hops dealer, 1829

• Wife: Charlotte Chantler
• Simon Ashworth & George Hankinson
• Sister Betty Whitefield wife of William
• "My uncle Thomas Chantler of Cocky Lane, near Bury"
• Witnesses: John Dunkerley, John Aldred, Samuel Chantler
• Testator died 15th April 1829

Thomas CHANTLER of Elton, yeoman, 1837

• Died 3rd April 1837
• Premises in Irlam oth' Height, and Radcliffe
• Divided into tenths between children
• Ellis
• Peter
• James
• Samuel
• Thomas
• Esther
• Ann, wife of Thomas Street
• Mary, wife of William Street
• Betty, wife Samuel Hamer
• Margaret, wife of John Rothwell

George CHETHAM of Turton, esquire, 1665

• Inventory only - document damaged only top part remains
• Inventory appraised by Alexander Norres of Tongue gentleman, Raph Worsley of Platts[?] gentleman, John Okey[?] of Boulton gentleman, Raph Brooke the elder of Turton, yeoman
• Dated Jan 1664

James CHETHAM of Turton, esquire, (admon), 1697

• Margaretam Cheham de Turton in Com. Lanc. viduam
• Samue Chetham de eadem in eadem Com. Arm.
• Petrum Haddon  Aicm Vicarin Ecctia polis de Bolton
• Radius Brook de Turton
• James Chetham of Turton, late husband of Margaret and natural and lawful father of Samuel Chetham

Margaret CHETHAM of Turton, widow, 1638

• Dated 20th May 1638
• Whereas I have formerly given a bond unto Humfrey Chetham of Turton my brother-in-law
• for payment of £520 for the benefit for my 4 children Marie Cumliffe, Margarett Chetham, Elizabeth Chetham and George Chetham, to be equally divided amongst them when they reach 21 years
• unto the child nowe conceived in my wombe & yett unborne - £40 when aged 21 years
• To the poor of Manchester £10
• To the poor of Bolton £10
• To the poor of Turton £5
• To the poor of Droylsden £5
• To the Warden and Fellowes of the College of Manchester 20s each
• ????? Lomax and his wife 20s each
• Sister in law Ann Travis 20s
• Sister in law Isabell Chetham, Alice Chetham and George Travis 10s each
• My brother Edward Smith in Ireland £10
• Father Adam Smith
• Mother ?????
• Brother Adam Smith, Ellin the wife of Thomas Gooden
• My sisters Isabell and Elizabeth and two other brothers James and Thomas 40s each
• To Mr Horrocks 20s and to the ministers and Turton and Walmisley 20 each
• my Ante goodeyere[?] Elizabeth Owen, Eline Dowson[?] wyffe of Mr John Dowson and Thomas Ellor[?] servant at Turton 10s each
• Daughter Elizabeth Chetham £30
• James Walmisley £3
• Executor brother in law Humfrey Chetham
• Note: widow of Ralph Chetham (will 1630)

Mary CLOUGH of Tonge Fold in Bolton, widow, 1710

• Thirtyth day of May 1710
• Dwelling house in Tong Fold, held by lease, where I now live, term not yet expired
• Several closes, parcels of land, fields in Heath Charnocke formerly in the possession of William Bindle of Heath Charnock and now in the possession of John Whitle
• Both premises devised to my daughter Abigail Whitle wife of John Whitle, with all title and interest
• £10 to daughter Abigail
• Grandaughter Mary Mason all household goods and £20
• Exor Thomas Howell of Haugh, yeoman, 20 shillings, plus 5s a year so long as he has any business or imployment about the trust here in reposed in him
• Mary my granddaughter wife of Richard Mason
• Witnesses John Hulton, John Horrocks, Ralph Smith

Moses COCKER of Anglezark, weaver, 1774

• Wife Ann one half
• Remaining half to be divided among my brothers and sisters
• Mr Bamford and Mr Herst to have either of them 12 yearly and every year to be paid them of this place called Snapes by my executors so long as the leace shall hold
• My books to be divided between my brothers and sisters and my wife
• Wife to have the best bible and salm book
• My brother John my Dicksonary
• My brother James Old jurnel
• My brother Thomas Docktor Nanils
• My sister Ann the old Bible the hymbook and wats Sermons
• My sister Betey and Abigall Doctor gills
• Sister Mary[?]/Martha? my concordace
• Exor Thomas Cocker, John Herstm Ann Cocker
• Witnesses Thos Davenport, John Mather
• 15th Oct 1772

James COLLINGE of Goodinlane in Heap, yeoman, 1811

• Daughter Ann, wife of Matthew Gee, £40, plus land and houses at Heywood in the occupation of widow Schofield, James Collinge and Broadbent
• Grandaughter Mary Horth[?] £160 when she reaches 21 years - interest to be used for her education and maintennance.  Also two houses in Goodinlane, with 14 yards of land to the front and 18 yards to the back, in the occupation of William Butterworth and Peter Ashton
• Daughter Betty Collinge, five cottages at Smithfield, Goodinlane, containing 35 yards at the front and 18 yards at the back, in the occupation of Richard Ashton, John Healey, George Watmough, James Dowson and Thomas Gorton
• Son Robert Collinge £90, and the houses on the lower plot of land in the barnfield in Goodinlane, in the occupation of William Ingham, Robert Barlow, Grace Marcroft and Peggy Barlow
• Son Samuel Collinge three houses on the upper plot in the barnfield in the occupation of James Ogden and John Yates
• Executors sons Robert and Samuel, and daughter Betty
• Dated 22 July 1808
• Witnesses: Daniel Nield, John Bromiley, [one other - off bottom of image]
• Testator died 5th Jan 1811
• Probate issued 18th Jan 1811

Jonathan COLLINGE of Lomas in Heap, Farmer, 1810

• Wife Mary annuity of £20, arising from tenenent in Heap called "the Hey" which I hold by lease for lives under the Earl of Derby, now in the occupation of Samuel Rhodes at the yearly rent of sixteen guineas
• Interest from £120 lent to Francis Ashton, and £120 lent to John Scholfield, to be kept by executors
• Bed, bedding and household goods to wife Mary
• Son George Collinge, £5, and interest in farm I now occupy held by lease for years under the Early of Derby
• Leah Standering, daughter of my late son John Collinge, £30 to be paid when she attains that age of 21
• My children: Thomas Collinge, Robert Collinge, Jonathan Collinge, George Collinge, Ann wife of Samuel Haworth, Mary wife of Benjamin Fell, Betty wife of James Haworth
• Wife's daughter Alice, wife of John Hilton
• Executors wife Mary, son George Collinge and Thomas Hall of Hasil
• Dated 6th Oct 1810
• Witnesses: Simeon Lord, James Hall and James Greaves of Unsworth
• Testator died 6th Oct 1810
• Probate issued 22nd Nov 1810

Ann COOPER of Halliwell, widow, 1795

• To be buried at Dean Church in the burial place owned by my son John Cooper
• Oldest son John Cooper, property known as Brick House in Over Darwin
• Also £280
• Younger son Rev Oliver Cooper of Chorley £360
• Daughter Ann, wife of Christopher Clayton of Halliwell £300
• Remainder to be equally divided between three children
• Executors sons John and Oliver Cooper
• Witnesses Mary Morris, Ann Morris, James Brandwood
• Dated 11 Dec 1789
• Execs sworn 29 Apr 1795

John COOPER of Halliwell, yeoman, 1818

• Sick in body
• Late wife Betty, maiden name Thomasson
• Cottages called Boardmans – “in occupation of me”
• Daughter Ann Morris, has three daughters:
  • Betty Morris
  • Maria Morris
  • Sarah Morris
• Pew number 117 at St. Georges Church, Little Bolton
• House called “Brick House” in Over Darwen
• Grandson John Cooper Farrimond (under 21), second son of daughter Martha, otherwise Matty
• Granddaughters, children of daughter Martha:
  • Jane Farrimond
  • Alice Farrimond
  • Martha Farrimond
  • Ann Farrimond
  • Maryann Farrimond
• Executors: Thomas Morris (son-in-law), and friends Oliver Morris and Robert Latham, both of Halliwell

William COWP of Turton, 1619

• Invetory only
• Appraised by Ralphe Ellison, Willm Isherwood, Henry Walch and Richard Eckarsley
• Relict Alicia

Francis COWPER of Turton, 1692

• To be buried at Parish Church of Bolton
• Francis Cowper of Edenfield my nephew, son of John Cowper of Edenfield (deceased) £5
• Remainder to John Cowper of Turton, my nephew, to be used for the benefit of the sons of the said John Cowper,  Henry and Lawrence
• Dated Aug 1691
• Witnesses Willm Horrabin, Margrett Orrell, Geo: Rishton
• Inventory compiled 17 Jan 1692, value £30-12-07, appraised by William Wood and John Ranford

Jon. COWPER of Turton, husbandman, (ad. & inv.), 1690

• Inventory dated 10th September 1695[?] by Chrofer Horrocks, John Ranford, Willm: Lowe and John Wood, total £37-17-06
• Maraim Cowper de Turton com Lanc. vidm. et Christum Horrocks de eadm.
• Mary Cowpe, administratrix of n. Cowpe of Turton, husbandman, her late husband

Thomas COWPER of Old Accrington, (admon), 1795

• Thomas Cowper of Old Accrington, husbandman (son)
• Joshua Nuttall of Burnley, pattern-drawer
• Henry Walker of Blackburn, iron monger

Aaron CRANKSHAW of Turton, mason, 1726

• Daughter Elizabeth, wife of Peter Mather of Turton - the cottage where I now live in Turton
• Executors John Battersby of Turton and daughter Elizabeth
• Dated 30 Sept 1726
• Witnesses James Rothwell, James Brandwood
• This document is in DDX1423 collection, not WCW - lease granted to AC by Henry Hardman in 1705

Millicent CROICHLOE of Longworth, widow, 1681

• Inventory appraised by John Dewhurst of Longworth, George Smith of Sharples, Thomas Hardman of Longworth, total value £18-16-09½
• Money owing by Peter Kershaw and Tho Hardman 15s 09d
• Elizabeth the wife of Peter Kershaw my stepdaughter all my best apparell linen & woolen
• Residue to be equally divided between
•  Elizabeth, wife of Peter Kershaw
•  the son and daughter of my cousin Richard Crooke of Tockholes
•  to the youngest two children of my cousin Ellen, late wife of Thomas Whalley of Blackburn
• Executor Peter Kershaw of Longworth
• Dated 1st Nov "Ano: RR Caroli Sidi Angl &: xxxiij et Ano Dom 167[?]1" [sic] 1671 or 81
• Witnesses Joseph Neeld, Roger Ormsbye, Tho[?]: Smith

Alice CROMPTON of Breightmet, widow, 1638

• £40 to John Crompton my son
• To the poor of the township of Bolton and hamlet of Ainsworth 13s 4d divided at the discretion of Rich. Pixinson and John Roscowe
• 20s to the Hamlet of Brightmett divided at the discretion of Mr James Crompton and Henry Crompton
• 46s 8d to the rest of the township divided at the discretion of Ralph Roscow and Roger Roscow
• To every one of my god children 12d
• To Elizab: Warberton 13s 4d
• To John Wood 3s 4d
• Executor son Henry Crompton
• Overseers John Roscow and George Roscow
• Dated 14 Jan 1637
• Witnesses John Roscow, George Roscow
• Inventory 26th March 1638 taken by John Roscow, John Wood, George Roscow and William Wood, total sum £107.6.4

Alexander CROMPTON of Tonge in Bolton, husbandman, 1631

• 26th August 1630
• Three parts
1. Self
2. Wife
3. Son George
• Brother George 12d
• My two sisters 12d each
• George Crompton my god son and Arthure[?] Crompton sister [sic] of him 12d each
• Myles Booth my god son and Alice the wife of Richard Smyth 12d
• Jane Horrobin, William Horrobin's daughter 12d
• Robert Entwisley and Dorathie Clough 12d
• Residue of my portion to my wife and to my son George
• Exors Gennet my wife and Edmund Wood my father in law
• Overseer Robert Frankland
• Witnesses Robert Frankland and Ellis Sanderson
• Debts owed by the testator
• Jennet late wife of Roger Foster £10
• To my sister Anne Horraben £1
• Debts owing to the testator: Annie Vickers widow, James Crompton of Harwood, Robert Frankland, Roger Crompton senior, Richard Greenhalgh, Robert Entwisley, Jane Smyth the daughter of Ellis
• Inventory appraised by Phillip Norberry, James Sanderson, James Horrocks, Roger Roscowe, 13th September 1631

Betty CROMPTON of Hall i'th' Wood, widow, 1799

• Three children
• Samuel Crompton
• Rebecca Horrocks
• Mary Hamer
• Granddaughter Mary Horrocks a pair of looms whereon she weaves
• Exos son Samuel Crompton and brother John Holt
• Witnesses Alixander Crompton, Margaret Orless, James Piling
• Proved 14th Dec 1799

Ellis CROMPTON of Breightmet, yeoman, 1623

• To be buried in the churchyard at Bolton
• Three parts
• (1) to wife Alice
• (2) to son George Crompton, and if wife be with child then to be split with child
• (3) to self
• Brother Robert Cromptonne two dubletts & two of my best gray jerkines & by mest breeches and my worst fustian breeches
• Every one of my brother Robert Crompton's children asmocke of the 10d the yard
• To my wife my best cloake
• Remaining apparell to son George Crompton
• Executors wife Alice and son George Crompton
• Witnesses Thomas Rigbie, Christopher Horrockes, Adam Hilton
• Inventory appraised by David Marche, Thomas Rigbie, Adam Hilton, Peeter Grinalgh, total 7(l) 8(s) 4(d)

Ellis CROMPTON of Great Lever, paper maker, 1760

• Son Ellis Crompton
• Provision for wife to be paid by son EC from Hallywells Estate
• Daughter Elizabeth Clough, £5 annuity
• Daughter Mary Davenport, £5 anniuty on the proviso that no law suit arises concerning the Bullows Estate
• Daughter's annuities to be paid out of the Makons Estate
• Dated 23 Nov 1756
• Witnesses Joseph Crompton, Benjamin Hoult, Tho: Smithson

George CROMPTON of Tonge, husbandman, 1690

• To my wife those goods that I had with her
• Alexander Crompton the double chimblie and garner in the barn
• Rest of goods to be divided equally to John Crompton, James Crompton, Jenet Crompton, Elizabeth Crompton and Margaret Crompton
• If any of them be not content... I cut them off... one shilling
• Executor Alexander Crompton my son, and Ann Crompton my wife
• Dated 23rd Dec 1689
• Witnesses James Ward and John Ward
• Proved 22 May 1690
• Inventory total £57-2-2, appraised by Richard Vickers, John Taylor, Samuell Clough, Makepease Masonne

Hannah CROMPTON of Haulgh in Bolton, widow, (admon), 1729

• Bondsmen
  • James Crompton of Breightmet, chapman
  • John Isherwood of Bolton, yeoman
  • Arthur Bradley of Bolton, malster
• For the use of Mary and Elizabeth Crompton, infant daughters and only children of deceased

Henry CROMPTON of Breightmet, yeoman, 1668

• Dated 23rd August 1667
• One part to Rebeckah my wife
• Other part to son John
• Daughter Alls[?]
• Daughters Rebeckah & Grace to get the same portion of household goods as I gave to Alls when she was married
• Executors wife Rebeckah and son John
• Probate 8th Aug 1668

James CROMPTON of Hollinhurst, yeoman, 1664

• Dated 25th Feb 1663
• Hollinhurst within Whitefield in the manor of Pilkington
• Already possessed of housing and ground in Whitefield, for a term of years unexpired
• John Crompton my father assigned 29th July 1651
• Wife Margaret
• Children (not named)
• Kinsman George Sydall of Whitefield, yeoman
• Goods in three parts: self, wife and children (except eldest son John)
• Exors wife Margaret and George Sydall
• Witnesses William Walker, Ellis Farneworth
• Inventory dated 29th March 1664, appraised by William Barlow, William Walker, William Crompton, Ellis Farnsworth, total £202.09.11
• Debts owing to testator Lawrence Carter, James Aspen[?], George Walkworke, By one Gauthropp[?], Henrie[?] Smith, John Smethurst Hollins

James CROMPTON of Hacking, gent., 1727

• of Hacking in Bolton
• Will dated 27th March 1727
• My wife being provided for out of her marriage settlement, now in the hands of George Kenion
• Son John Crompton
• Daughters Alice, Mary, Jane
• All children under 21
• Lease of property in Little Bolton, "in which my wifes and her sister Burnabys lives are"
• I have mortgaged part of my lands unto Mr Samuell Stead of Rochdale
• Executors wife Jane, Mr Nathan Dorning of Farnworth, chapman, Mr George Leigh of Farnworth, chapman, James Roscow of Farnworth, Ralph Smith of Harwood
• Witnesses: Rebecca Darbyshire, Samuell Darbyshire, William Longworth
• Codicil dated 13th April 1727 appoints joint executors:-
•  Robert Andrews of Bolton, chapman
•  Henrey Stones of Horrocks Fold, yeoman
• Witnesses Thomas Dixon, William Noddis, William Longworth

James CROMPTON of Breightmet, gentleman, 1729

• Dated 18th Aug 1729
• Everything to wife Margaret
• Exor wife Margaret
• Witnesses James Bradshaw?, Peter Hewood, Ralph Smith

James CROMPTON of Breightmet, chapman, 1745

• Messuage and dwelling house in Breightmet where I now inhabit to John Crompton my son
• My cottage in Breightmet called Hob Coat to my son John Crompton my son
• Messuage, burbage or dwelling house in Wigan commonly known by the sign of Roe Buck, together with the pew in the gallery in Wigan Church to my grandaughter Ann Fleetwood
• Whereas I have lately purchased from my son-in-law the reversion and inheritance of several messuages, burbages, cottages and dwelling houses in Wigan, in Whelley & Scholes, together with two seats at Wigan Church and burial places - to Ann Fleetwood
• Also Hasloms tenement in Breightmet - to my daughter Mary Ashton, and after her decease to my grandson Peter Ashton (son of Mary)
• Property in Worsley held be lease under the Duke of Bridgewater to my grandson Peter Ashton
• Property in Sharples and Little Bolton, to my daughter Ann Wylde, wife of Reverend Mr James Wylde
• Cottage in Breighmet Fold commonly called James Woods to daughter Ann Wylde
• Two other cottages in Breightmet under lease from the Earl of Derby, commonly called Sanneys? and James Woods at Flash? to daughter Ann Wylde
• Property in [crease in document] held by lease under Sir John Bridgeman Bart to John Parker of Breightmet, Esq., Thomas Ravald of Manchester, gentleman, and Thomas Shippard of Bolton in le Moores, gentleman - profits to be applied for the sole use and maintenance of my daughter Ann Wylde
• Dwelling house in Bolton le Moors called Cabbage Hall, held by lease under Samuel Lever, clerk, to my daughter Alice Bullough, now wife of Robert Bullough
• Messuage and tenement in Bolton le Moors called Top of the Pike now in the possession of Thomas Holme to trustees (above) - for the maintenance and education of my daughter Sarah Crompton, until she reaches the age of 21 years
• Henry Lomax's tenement in Breightmet, and the part of the Haslom's tenement that the New Bouking House stands on. The spring on Haslom's tenement for the use fo the wash pitts now enjoyed by Lomax tenement, to the trustees mentioned previously, for use of the education and maintenance of my son James Crompton until he reaches the age of 21
• I am obliged by articles of agreement entered into by me previous to the marriage of my son John Crompton to leave him as much more as I shall to any one of my other children and I have already give my said son John Crompton the sum of four hundred pounds as part of his portion and he stands indebted to me the sum of one thousand pounds for security whereof with interest he has given me his bond bearing date or about the seventeenth day of November 1735
• Will is 5 pages and quite detailed. Review original for full details.

James CROMPTON of Darcy Lever, yeoman, 1776

• Sons John Crompton and James Crompton
• Youngest son Richard under the age of 21
• Wife Ann
• Daughter Betty, now the wife of John Taylor
• Dated 17th Dec 1766
• Witnesses Willm. Walmisley, Henry Morris, John Tonge
• Executors took the oath Oct 19 1776
• Probate issued 6th Nov 1776

John CROMPTON of Breightmet, clothier, 1611

• Dated 8th Oct 1610
• To be buried at the parish churche yarde of Boulton
• Wife Anne
• Sonnes in lawe William Crompton and Lawrance Crompton
• Margaret Crompton 10s
• Thomas Crompton 5s
• John Crompton 6s 8d being children of William Crompton my brother
• Four children that I am grandfather to 5s each
• Two children of John Crompton 5s
• Debts owing to testator: Thomas Parker of Lancaster £20, John Hudson of Lancaster £3 4s, John Breathwaite of Lancaster £5, James Baylman of Lancaster £5, Lawrance Crompton £12 13s, Robte Ainsworth gent £7
• The expenses of administration of William Bromlly of Breightmet, deceased
• James Tonge's wife 16s
• Mr Haulgh xiijs 4d
• Adam Leaver otherwise Clarke 10s?
• Wife of Abraham Heayes of Bury 5s
• Richard Bradshaw xs
• Roger Smith vjs
• Executors wife and (?) Bradshaw
• Inventory witnesses Elize Sanderson (Boulton Vicar), Adam Crompton

John CROMPTON of Hollinhurst, yeoman, 1631

• Dated 18th Dec 1631
• Three parts
1. Self
2. Wife Elizabeth
3. Eldest son John Crompton, as I formerly promised and covenanted to him
• Grandchildren 6d each
• Son Richard 12d
• Son William 12d
• Daughters Alice and Jane 12d each
• To the children of John Crompton the youngest who I am great grandfather to 4d each
• Residue to my two sons Ralph Crompton and Robert Crompton
• Exors son John Crompton and Thomas Foxe of Pilkington
• Overseers friends Richard Rosthorne of Pilkington and Robert Gartside of Prestwich
• Witnesses Richard Rosthorne, Robert Gartside
• Inventory dated 22nd Dec 1631, appraised by John Horrocks, Richard Kenion, Rice[?] Damporte and James Willson

John CROMPTON Senior of Hollinhurst, yeoman, 1639

• Image cropped - some missing - review original document
• To be buried at Parish Church of Prestwich
• Isabell Morris[?] my servant 40s
• God daughter Sarah Davenporte 5s
• My grandson James [crossed out] John Crompton to have and enjoy the ground I have bought of Fletchers Tenement at the seven years after my wife Isabell dies
• Paying his brother 30s
• Exors wife Isabell Crompton and neighbour Richard Davenporte
• Overseers Richard Rausthorne of Standlane and Richard Walker of Rad?????
• Witnesses Richard Rosthorne, William Barlow[?]
• Inventory appraised 27 Feb 1638 by Richard Walker, William Barlow, Richard Manchester, James Rostorne, total £67.14.0

John CROMPTON of Bolton-in-le-Moors, yeoman, 1665

• Dated 12th September 1665
• Wife Alice
• Uncle Richard Crompton 40s
• Unto my maid Margrett Fishwick 20s
• Children (not named)
• "And whereas there hath been a long and tedious suite commenced against both mee and my brother Joseph Crompton by one Thomas Allens of Chorlie" - brother Joseph should be indemnified
• Executors: Wife and Nicodemus Monks of Salford
• Witnesses Edward Baines, John Whithul[?], Calvin Rothwell

Rev. John CROMPTON of Breightmet, clerk, 1703

• Lease under the late Earl of Derby, to my only son John.
• Whereas I did covenant with my wife before marriage
• Daughters Rebecca, Mary and Grace Macond (youngest)
• Executors: John Andrews of Bolton, gent. and John Crompton my son
• Inventory appraised by Nathan Dorning, Thomas Baron, Henry Lomax and James Pilkinton, total £145:06:11

John CROMPTON of Hackin, gent, 1703

• Pays debts owed by "my late brother Ellis Crompton deceased ... owing to my brother Joshua Crompton and Joseph Crompton"
• Cousin James Crompton, eldest son of my brother Ellis Crompton
• Executor brother Joseph Crompton of Haulgh
• Witnesses: Will. Kirkman Junr, James Kindsley[?], Laurence[?] Fogg
• 16 Oct 1703 JC took oath

John CROMPTON of Bolton-in-le-Moores, gentleman, 1715

• Wife Alice Crompton
• Lands of inheritance in Halliwell and Little Bolton
• Leasehold estates Maltmill[?] and tenements in Great Bolton and Haulgh, which I hold under John Bridgeman Bart.
• Children referred to, but not named
• Dated 6th April 1715
• Witnesses James Stanton, Henrie Wrigley, Charles Moreton

John CROMPTON of Little Lever, yeoman, 1721

• Daughter Elizabeth £6 a year for the life of my wife, for the maintenance of my wife, on the condition that my wife acquitt my executors of all claims of dower
• Grandson Peter Briscow £100, in order to make him a minister
• Four grand-daughters Elizabeth, Esther, Hannah and Martha Briscow £20 each when they reach 21 years
• Three cottages in Haulgh held under Sr. John Bridgman
• Cousin Joshua Crompton, son of cousin George Crompton
• Tenement in Hatersley in the parish of Mottram?, County of Chester, under lease from Mrs Whalley, assigned to grandson John Heward
• To my wifes daughter Elizabeth Collier 20s
• Cousins George and John Crompton
• Servant John Rothwell 10s
• Stand seized of property in Little Lever, where I now live, to my daughter Elizabeth and son-in-law Peter, during both of their lives
• Daughter Elizbeth's six daughters
• Executors grandson Peter Briscow and grandsons in law Edmund Davenport and Arthur Bromily
• Witesses Robert Heywood, Adam Heywood, Ralph Smith
• Dated 29 Jan 1721
• Granted 9 May 1723

Joseph CROMPTON of Bolton, chapman, 1730

• Dated 30th March 1715
• Two messuages in Bolton; one in fee simple, the other for lives by viture of lease made made by the late Sr. John Bridgman of Casel Brumingham deceased
• Wife Margery
• Son John
• Daughters Cisley, Rebecca and  Hannah
• My children by my first wife as they come of age before they received any benefit by this will surrender up all bonds that I have made or given to them and give such discharges to Lawrence Plant....to quit him from any claim...to a third part of that land I sold him in Haslom Hey.
• Executors brother Joshua Crompton and my son in law Robert Andrews
• Witnesses: Joseph Crompton, Margatet Ramsbottom, Ralph Smith

Joseph CROMPTON of Breightmet, chapman, 1739

• Brother John Crompton £10
• Sister Ann, wife of Reverend James Wylde Clerk £10
• Sister Alice, wife of Robert Bullough £10
• Ann Fleetwood, daughter of my late deceased sister Elizabeth Fleetwood £10
• Sister Mary Ashton £20
• Residue and remainder to my father James Crompton, also sole executor
• Dated 11th May 1738
• Witnesses: Phillip Bury, Henry T????, Thos: Shipphard
• Probate issued 8th Aug 1739

Joshua CROMPTON of the Old Hall in Pilkington, clothier, 1728

• Dated 10th November 1726
• The Old Hall in Pilkington in the Parish of Prestwich
• Old and infirm
• Daughter Esther Wareing one guinea
• To each of my grandchildren 10s
• Rev Mr Joseph Heywood Minister at Stand Chapel one guinea
• Rev Mr Rothwell Minister at Holcome one guinea
• Rev Mr Braddock Minister at Bury one guinea
• Remainder into four parts for daughters Mary Wareing, Sarah Fairborn, Rebecca Rigby and Phebe Parr
• Exors my four sons in law Rob: Wareing, John Fairborn, John Rigby, John Parr
• Witnesses Saml Wareing, Jos. Baron, Ja: Smith
• Inventory taken 3rd June 1728, total £987.7.6, of which £913.11.6 was in debts owing to him by Mr Nevil
• 1715 marriage agreement between (1) Samuel Wareing late of Bury and (2) Joshua Crompton, on the marriage of Robert Wareing, son of (1), and Mary, daughter of (2). Right and title to the fulling mill in Pilkington near Radcliff Bridge with the tenter croft, tenters housing and buildings, in the possession of James Grime, Richd Sandyford, Willm Hoghton, now in the possession of Rich: Mather, Tho: Heap and Willm. Walker, and also that house, orchard and land in possession of John Grimshaw, now in the possession of Thomas Crompton, alehouse keeper, to my son-in-law Robert Wareing. RW to pay £450 to be distributed between four daughters. Witnesses Jos: Baron, Grace Braddock, James Smith

Katherin CROMPTON of Tonge in Bolton, widow, 1623

• Dated 27 Dec 1623
• To be buried in the parish Church of Boulton
• Daughter Elizabeth my best coate & vest vppboddy? with the red wastecoate
• Daughter Ann Holme my best redd coate
• Daughter Jane my new red cote
• Son George my moytie of corn
• Son John my great brass pot
• Son Alixander my great Cestern of Stone
• Son-in-law Thomas Seddon
• Son-in-law James Ward
• Oweinge unto me by Ellen Bamfront v(s)
• Executor son John
• Witnesses Ellis Sandersonn Vicar of Boulton, Roger Crompton
• Inventory appraised by David Marshe, Myles Booth & Raphe Holme (maybe more - top of image missing)

Nathaniel CROMPTON of Clifton, yeoman, 1710

• Clifton in the Parish of Eccles
• Yearly rent of £4 10s charged upon certain lands in Bleakley in Lancashire which my wife is to have
• After her death to my eldest son, paying £50 within one year of her decease to the rest of my children
• If he fails to pay, then the rent charge to be equally divided between them until he pays
• Wife Esther
• Sons and daughters - not named - some under 16
• Exors wife Esther Crompton and my brother in law James Smith of Pilkington, yeoman
• Dated 18th Jan 1709
• Witnesses Roger Hogg, Thomas Seddon, Alice Parkinson
• Probate 21 Oct 1710
• Inventory dated 22nd May 1710, value £204.04.11, appraised by Dan. Gaskell and Robert Gartside

Richard CROMPTON of Breightmet, clothier, 1601

• 6th Aug 1593
• To be buried in London, if I end my life there, if not in the parish where I decease
• 20s each to two London prisons Newgate and Ludgate
• Servants and mayden servants serving in the Inn called the Maydenhead neer Guyldehall[?] Gate where I now lodge 40s
• 20 nobles to the poor people of Bolton
• Towards the creation of a Free Grammar School in Bolton within five years of my decease (amount not specified)
• To the children of my brother Richard Crompton of Taskers £20
• Richard Kirkman's children, to whom I am uncle, £20
• Adam Smith's children, to whom I am uncle, £20
• To the children of Edward Lomas, to whom I am uncle, £20
• To the children of my brother Lawrence £40
• To the children of my late brother Thomas £40
• To Ellen the daughter of my brother Lawrence £5 extra in addition to the legacy already given
• I and my brother Lawrence Crompton have been co-partners or occupiers together for 20 years
• Executor brother Lawrence
• Overseers brother in law Adam Smith of Ainsworth, Gyles Ainsworth clothier, Raphe Fogge clothier
• Adam Smith £6.13s for his pains
• Giles Ainsworth 20s for his pains
• Raphe Fogg 40s
• Henry Fogg his brother 20s
• Witnesses Thomas Howorthe, Richarde Lomax, William Brookebancke
• My brother Lawrence to ensure that the children of their brother Thomas Crompton, late of London, deceased, are well maintained "as I gave him my word and my hand that we would an hower before his departing"

Samuel CROMPTON of Breightmet, weaver, 1767

• John Crompton
• Daughter Ellen, now wife of James Haslam
• Daughter Mary, wife of James Lomax
• Daughter Grace, wife of William Aspenwell
• Executors daughters Margaret and Ann Crompton
• Dated 28 Jul 1767
• Witness James Crompton

Thomas CROMPTON of Pilkington, husbandman, 1634

• Dated 13th March 1633
• Pilkington within Prestwich
• To be buried in the Parish Church or Churchyard of Prestwich
• To every one of my brother Richard's children 6d
• Thomas Turner my god son 6d
• Residue to C?tnne? Reade and Elizabeth Reade daughters of Thomas Reade the younger of Pilkington, woollen webster
• Exors Thomas Read the elder, and Thomas Read the younger
• Overseers kinsman John Crompton and neighbour Richard Davenport
• Debts owing to the testator by Richard Kenion and Thomas Foxe
• Witnesses John Crompton, Richard Davenport
• Inventory £48.10.10, appraised by Robert Wroe, John Wriggleye, John Siddall, Tho: ?

William CROMPTON of Bedford in Leigh, 1646

• Inventory appraised by Richard Spakeman, George Spakeman, John Sanderson and Richard Starkie, 2nd Feb 1646, total value £273-15-2
• Dated 24th Dec 1638
• Son in law John Wood
• Eldest son William
• Children Thomas, Edward, Peter, Henry, John, Jeremy
• I have given a marriage portion to daughter Ellen
• Son Thomas to be educated at Oxford
• Land in Westhoughton
• Poor quality copy - difficult to read. See original.

William CROMPTON of Darcy Lever, (admon), 1726

• Died in Southwark, London
• Next relation Jonathan Crompton of Darcy Lever, fustianmaker
• Benjamin Lowedes, taylor
• Sons of William Crompton
•  Ralph Crompton of St. Dunstons Steepnaw? (Stepney?) Middlsex
•  John Crompton of the same, weaver
• in the possession of Thomas Davenport of Darcy Lever, Commonly called Rough Mitham the Little Mitham the Master Crofte, Bankfold, and the bank lying in the River Erwell, the nearer Sharples feeld, the further Shaples feeld
• Joshua Dixon of Little Lever
• Richard Perrevall of Manchester, gentleman

Richard CRONKESHAWE of Musberrie, 1618

• Wife Ellen
• Daughter Ellen
• According to the custom of the mannor of Accrington
• Gorfedye[?] in Musberrie now in occupation of my son Christopher for the term of 21 years
• John Cronkshawe son of William Cronkshaw my son 5s
• Alis Rawstorne daughter of Henry Rawstorne 5s
• John Cronkshawe son of my son John Cronkshawe my son 5s
• William Cronkshawe my son
• One moss room ... uppon the lands of John Hargraves son of Henry
• Executors Ellen my wife and Henry Rawstorne my son
• Witnesses John Haworthe of Musberrie, Cropher Cronkeshawe of Musberrie, Henry Brooke of Musberrie, Henrie Cowpe
• Debts owing to the testator: John Brendwood of Entwisley, Nicholas Cunliffe of Romsclough, John Hargraves sonne of Henry, Robte Bridge of Musberrie, John Lomas of Whiten?oft[?]
• Inventory appraised by John Holden[?], Lawrence Heape, Cropher Cronkeshawe and John Hargreaves

Moses CRONKSHAW of Turton, mason, 1722

• Dated 15th Jan 1710
• All goods to be divided between wife Jane and their children (not named)
• House and tenure to wife and children, so long as the lives in the original lease are still living
• Witnesses Ann Marshall[?], John Horidg, William Fishwick
• Probate November 1722
• Inventory valued at £33-08-00, appraised by Thomas Talier, James Kershaw, James Knowles

Elline CRONKSHAWE of Musbury, 1618

• Christopher Cronkshawe my brother £21
• John Cronkshawe £6
• William Cronkshawe £8
• Elizabeth Yate ux John Yate my sister £5
• Alice Rawstern ux Henry Rawstrern my sister £5
• Every child to whom I am auntie 4s
• Willm Cronskshaw son Lawrence Cronkshaw 12d
• Ellin Cronkshaw my mother
• Executors bretheren Wm Cronkshaw & Chropher Cronkshaw
• Debts owing the testator: John Duckworth of Musberie (£13), John Hargraves son of Hen of Brondholden[?] (£10), Nicholas Cunlyffe of Romsclough (£8), Thomas Kenion of toudhoule[?] (£8), John Cronkshaw my brother (£9),  Chopher Cronkshaw my brother (£7)
• Witnesses: Thomas Duckworth, Willm Cronkshaw, Will: Aspinall

John CROOK of Turton, miller, 1821

• Sons James Crook and John Crook cottages in Harwood in possession of James Vickers[?], Nathan Ramsden and John Entwisle
• To son James all my tenant rights to tenement in Turton called Cocks Carr
• Son James all household goods and furniture
• One pair of looms to grandson William Crook, son of Thomas Crook
• £30 each to son Thomas, and daughter Hannah, wife of William Leeming
• Remainder to sons James and John, also appointed executors
• Dated 7th Jan 1805
• Witnesses John Haworth of Turton, James Kay and Richard Kay of Turton, farmers
• Executors took oath 3rd May 1821
• Testator died 18 Dec 1820

Joseph CROOK Senior of Leer-Edge in Great Lever, 1798

• Wife Ann
• 1 shilling a piece to each of his children
• Alice, wife of Richard Hardman
• Molley, wife of Robert Flitcroft
• Martha, wife of William Nightingale
• John Crook
• Ann, wife of RIchard Entwistle
• Betty, wife of Jesup Halliwell
• James Crook
• Joseph Crook
• Jane, wife of Thomas Smith
• Sarah Crook
• Catherine Crook
• Right Crook
• Noah Crook
• Robert Crook
• Executors wife Ann and Mr Thomas Boardman of Leer-edge
• Witnesses James Bullough, Peter Johnson, James Pilling

Peter CROOK of Turton, yeoman, 1824

• Property in Darwen called Meadowhead now in the possession of William Kershaw in trust to:
•  Samuel Holt of Turton, farmer
•  James Crook of Turton, farmer (my son)
•  Isaac Orrell of Turton, joiner
• Ten cottages in Over Darwen held by a lease of 999 years (in occupation of Thomas Holden, John Holden, Lawrence Bury & others), and all other household goods to same trustees named above
• Grandaughter Mary Warbutton (under 21)
• Divided into eight parts: (1) to be divided between the children of daughter Mally,  (2) to daughter Sally,  (3) to son James,  (4) to children of daughter Ann,  (5) to daughter Mally,  (6) to son Peter,  (7) to son Samuel,  (8) to daughter Jane
• Daughters Mally (Matty?) & Ann deduct £20 each in consideration of their maintenance since their respective mother's deaths 
• Share of grandaughter Mary Pilling to placed out at interest by Trustees
• To his wife Sally 4s a week for the rest of her life
• Trustees named above appointed as executors
• Dated 31st Jan 1824
• Witnesses James Haslam, Samuel Haslam, James Fielding
• Testator died 8th Feb 1824
• Proved 20th July 1824

Thomas CROOK of Tong in Bolton, 1780

• Dated 17th Dec 1779
• Wife Elin £3 a year for the rest of her life
• Sons and daughters: John, William, Thomas, Mary and Alice
• Executors John Crook of Harwood, husbandman and John Scollcroft of Tong, yeoman
• Witnesses Samuel Scoulcroft, Samuel Crompton, Peter Longworth
• Probate issued 2 Mar 1780

Christopher CROSS of Ainsworth, husbandman, 1725

• Son William 5s
• Son Christopher £12
• Son Henery £5
• Residue to wife and three children Benjamin, Ailce and John.
• Executors: Wife, son William and brother John Cross
• Witnesses: Richard Ridings, Ralph Smith
• Probate: 27th April 1725
• Debts owing to testator: John Brooke, Thomas Allins, Peter Hewood, Wid: Haslam, Richard Lever, James T[?]aylor, Wid: Massey, Wid: Greenhaulgh, Wid: Unsworth, John Booth, Wid: Grime
• "In other Dubious Debtes £17-15-8"
• Inventory appraised by Thomas Baron and James Kirkman, total £265-8-2

Egerton CROSS late of Kearsley, esq., 1803

• Property in Water Street, Manchester to wife Ellen
• Household goods and furniture to wife Ellen
• Property in parishes of Bury, Bolton, Flixton and Blackburn to wife Ellen and sister Ann as tenants in common
• Remainder to wife Ellen and sister Ann equally divided
• Will dated 20th October 1803
• Witnesses: John Hewitt of Little Hulton, Peter Seddon of Kearsley, Ellis Fletcher of Clifton
• Above  £100 and below £300
• Probate issued: 30th November 1803

Henry CROSS the Elder of Bolton in the Moors, yeoman, 1781

• Farm in Bury called Barn Brook which I hold by lease under the Earl of Derby, late in the possession of John Hill and Robert Kay, in trust to
• James Wild of Darley within Farnworth, chapman
• Joseph Stopford of Pilkington, yeoman
• Richard Lomax of Harwood, yeoman
• Son John's children: John, William and Christopher
• Farm called Lower House in Ainsworth held by lease under Sir Ralph Asheton of Middleton Baronet, now or late in occupation of my sons John Cross, Thomas Cross and Hamer Cross and of Richard Craven, Christopher Greenhalgh, James Haworth and Robert Kay, to the same three trustees
• Lower Thatch Leach in Pilkington held by lease under the Earl of Derby - subject to an annuity for my wife Elizabeth by a settlement made between us before our marriage Hamer Cross's son Henry Cross
• Land or ground in Ainsworth belonging to the Anchor tenement in the occupation of Richard Brooks, Edward Hopkinson and John Tootil leased under Sir Thomas Egerton Baronet, to son Henry
• Late daughter Ann Kay, wife of Robert Key of Chesham in Bury, chapman
• Monies out at interest in the hands of Mr James Bateman, ironmonger of Manchester
• £300 to my grandson Samuel Stopford
• The £200 which William Walker owes my by his bond to the children of my daugter Ellen, late wife of William Walker
• Dated 15th Oct 1777
• Witnesses Thos: Davenport, Saml. Darbishire, R. S. Norris

Molly CROSS of Bolton, spinster, 1803

• Molly Cross late of Turton but now of Bolton
• Sick and weak
• £40 bequeathed to me by my late father Thomas Cross, I bequeath the same to my mother Mary Vickers, wife of Thomas Vickers of Bolton, innkeeper
• Remainder to mother
• Executors Thomas Vickers and Richard Greenhalgh of Breightmet, yeoman
• Dated 30th August 1802
• Witnesses Wm. Openshaw, John Haworth
• Probate issued dated 10th Jan 1803

Thomas CROSS of Kearsley Hall, gent., 1738

• Brother: Egerton Cross of Cogshall, Essex, gent.
• Wife: Elizabeth Cross
• Sister: Mary Herbert Cross
• Son: Egerton Cross
• Daughter: Ann Cross
• Note: Will of Egerton Crosse of Great Coggeshall, gent., 1764. (ERO).  Contains no reference to family or property in Lancashire - he leaves his whole estate to Thomas Spurgin of Great Coggeshall, victualler.

Thomas CROSS of Turton, yeoman, 1802

• My son Henry Cross is amply provided for by the will of my late father Henry Cross
• Son Henry Cross £5
• Daughter Mary yearly sum of 40s for the life of his wife Mary
• Hereditaments in Ainsworth to wife Mary and Peter Marsh, my brother, in trust
• £40 to daughter Mary on the death of wife Mary, or when she married, whichever happens first
• Witnesses Samuel Marsh, John Howarth
• Dated 4th Jan 1802
• Probate issued 17th May 1802

William CROSS of Upper Darwen, Esquire, 1696

• Son John Crosse 20s
• Daughter Grace the wife of Owen Wynne Esq. of Glascoed[?], Carnarvon  20s
• Son William Cross 20s
• Daughter Millecent Crosse 20s
• Servant James Marsden 40s
• Sisters Mary and Millecent 10s each
• Sister Mary I give my bible
• Remainder to daughter Millecent
• Executors: William Crosse amd Lawrence Radley of Over Darwen, yeoman

Bold CROSSE of Over Darwen, esquire, 1724

• To John Walmisley the younger of Wigan, gent (sole executor)
• My messuage or tenement in Turton known by the name of Egertons
• Also part and share of a certain messuage and lands in Flixton, formlery belonging to my grandfather Ralph Egerton Esquire
• Also my share my said grandfather's personal estate, to the said John Walmisley
• To be sold for the best price, and with the money thereby raised to satisfy and pay all just debts
• Dated 7th March 1722
• Witnesses Jo: Periwall[?], Eliz Marsden, Charles Hardman[?]

John CROSSE of Over Darwen, gent, 1664

• Dated 20th Feb 1664
• Appoints Thomas Fish, Richard Dewhurst, Raph Ellison as trustees
• John Crosse and Richard Crosse my grandfather and father unto Thomas Fish, James Livesay, for the use of Isabell, his then wife, now the wife of Evan Halliwell
• Mary Crosse widow
• Wife Margaret
• Daughters (not named)
• Sons William Crosse, Thomas Crosse, George Crosse, John Crosse
• Executrix wife Margaret
• Witnesses: Ralph Ellison, Richard Crosse, Edward Bolt

Richard CROUCHAWE of Turton, husbandman, 1626

• Dated 4th June 1623
• To be buried in the church yard at Bolton
• Three parts: (1) my own, (2) my wifes (3) to be divided amongst my children
• My own part to be divided between my grand children, Abraham and Josiwell[?] being the sons of Richard Croiche my eldest son, Richard and Josef being the sons of Mosis[?] my youngest son
• Sole executor Mosis[?] Crouche
• Witnesses Willm Croishawe, Richard Croishawe
• Inventory compiled 2nd July 1623 by Hendry Walche, Alixander M?owe, Peter Bradley, Roger Sharrock

John CUNDLIFF of Bolton le Moors, yeoman, 1815

• Nephew John Fielding of Clough bottom near Cadshaw my silver watch
• Sister Alice Fielding, wife of Giles Fielding of Cadshaw
• Wife Elizabeth Cundliffe 1s "that the same shall be the whole and only interest she shall be entited to"
• Trustees friend Thomas Hall of Bolton le Moors, innkeeper an nephew John Fielding
• Dated 12th Feb 1812
• Witnesses John Cross, Thos: Rushton
• Testator died Dec 28th 1814
• Probate issued 9th Jan 1815

James CUNLIFFE of Sharples, yeoman, 1801

• Advanced in age
• Executors
•  Thomas Morris of Great Bolton, cotton manufacturer
•  Joseph Settle of Sharples, weaver
•  Wife Alice
• £300 to executors to place out at interest for the maintenance of wife Alice
• On death or remarriage of wife, principal of £300 to be divided between four children
•  Alice, wife of Robert Makant
•  Mary, wife of John Smith
•  Nelly, wife of Jonathan Hardman
•  Hannah Cunliffe
• Dated 4th July 1801
• Witnesses William Wood, B. H. Brown
• Execs sworn 21 Sep 1801

John CUNLIFFE of Sharples, yeoman, 1801

• Estate of inheritance in Sharples called Mosley's now in the possession of myself, George Hindle and Ann Ashworth, to my son John Cunliffe
• Chargable with the sum of £100 for son James Cundliffe
• Chargable with the sum of £4 10s a year to daughter Alice
• Chargable with the sum of £100 to Alice when she gets married
• Daughter Mary, same annuity and marriage portion as Alice
• It is my will and desire that my said son John take care of and have an especial regard for my daughter Mary in respect to her weakness and infirmity
• Executors sons John and James Cuncliffe
• Dated 17 Nov 1790
• Witnesses John Cooper, Bettey Cooper, James Bradwood
• Exec sworn 4 Aug 1801.  John Cunliffe sworn, James Cunliffe being dead

Stephen CUNLIFFE of Halliwell, yeoman, (admon), 1766

• Widow Elizabeth Cunliffe
• Administrators:
• John Cunliffe of Bolton, yeoman
• Benjamin Hamer of Tong, Bolton, weaver
• Samuel Hamer of Turton, husbandman
• Peter Ormrod of Turton

Edmund DAVENPORT of Ainsworth, chapman, 1749

• Estate of inheritance in Ainsworth to wife Elizabeth until my eldest son Edmund reaches twenty one years
• Afterwards to son Edmund paying £100 to exors, and a futher £100 after wife Elizabeth dies
• Wife Elizabeth to have an annuity of £10 a year
• Other sons (2) James (3) Thomas (4) Samuel
• Two daughters Esther and Ann, the wife of Peter Baron of Harwood, chapman
• One fourth part of a copyhold estate in the Township of Holcombe in the Manor of Tottington called Gibeon Green
• Exors Elizabeth Davenport my loving wife, Esther Davenport my daughter, Peter Baron my son-in-law
• Dated 4th December 1747
• Witnesses John Walmisley, Richd: Bleasdall, Peter Tootill

Edmund DAVENPORT of Ainsworth, yeoman, 1765

• Estate of inheritance in Ainsworth to son Edmund, when 21 years old
• chargable by the will of my late father Edmund Davenport, which I owe on mortgage to my brother Samuel Davenport
• Wife Ann annuity of £6
• Daughter Ann (under 21)
• Executors: Wife Ann, and brother Thomas Davenport of Harwood, James Kirkman of Ainsworth, chapman
• Witnesses: John Walmisley, Peter Walker, John Walmisley jun.
• Probate: 28th Oct 1765

Elizabeth DAVENPORT of Ainsworth, spinster, 1672

• Thomas Davenport, son of my late brother, £10
• Brother Henry Davenport £5
• Sister Alice Nuttall widow £15
• John Bentley £30
• Robert Greenhalgh my clock and couchchair
• Betty Tootill and Margaret Greenhalgh daughter of Robert Greenhalgh £15
• Mary Morres daughter of my late deceased sister Mary Bentley £15
• Remainder to John Bentley, so of my late sister Mary Bentley
• Executor John Bentley my nephew
• Dated 4th June 1762
• Witnesses Peter Rothwell, Richard Bentley

John DAVENPORT of Harwood, gent., 1663

• To be buried in the church yard at Boulton
• If my wife be with child with a son he shall have my lands
• If she be with child with a daughter she shall have £40 when she comes to the age of 14 years
• If wife is not with child then she should have one half of my land
• Other half to my brother Thomas
• Executors wife and brother Thomas
• Dated 1664
• Witnesses John Io??ll[?], Richard Aspinall, John Lomax
• Inventory appraised 4th Aug 1663 by Thomas Smith, John Lomax, Thomas Tyldsley and George Tonge, total value £29-03-10
• In debts to the descedent
• James Mather of Ratcliffe £17-00-00
• William Bromley £2-00-00
• John Brooke alias Donkey £00-04-00
• John Horrocks £00-05-00
• Total £48-12-10

Margaret DAVENPORT of Whitefield within Pilkington, widow, 1672

• 1st Nov 1671
• To be buried at the Parish Church of Prestwich
• Francis Davenport £100, to be put forth at interest for the benefit of Sarah Davenport daughter of Margaret Davenport and sister to John Davenport and Francis
• My children Francis, Margarett, Mary, Jane and Alice
• To Jane, one of the daughters of my son-on-law George Tonge of Breightmet £10, and remainder to daughter Jane Davenport
• Son John Davenport three arks
• Richard my grandson, son of John Davenport
• Witnesses Thomas Woods, James Lomax
• Inventory dated 19th May 1672, appraised by William Barlow, John Crompton and James Loe, total £179-12-04
• Includes debts owed to testator by John Kay, Charles Smith, John Davenport, Gilles Battersby, John Crompton, Joseph Consterdine, Richard Sydall, Richard Barlow, Elizabeth Hardy, Jane Crompton, George Tonge and Roger and James Walker
• Note: Burial at Preswich - Margreta Dauinport of Codall [Cowdall / Cowdale], vid.

Sarah DAVENPORT of Pilkington, spinster, 1700

• Body to be decently buried at the disscretion of my loving brothers John Davenport; Francis & John Crompton
• Money which my mother left me at her decease to be divided amongst my brothers and sisters or their children
• My brother John Davenport to be discharged from paying any interest for any money that my mother left for me by will at her decease which he hath in his hands
• Brother in law John Crompton of Hollinhurst to pay £30 owed to me without bond
• My cousin John Davenport, my brother John Davenport's son, £1 10s
• My cousin James Davenport's daughter Elizabeth 20s, when she reaches 21
• My cousin James Davenport's wife, the child's mother, 5s
• My cousin Richard Davenport's children Rebecca and Elizabeth 5 shillings each to buy them a bible.
• Cousin Richard Davenport the cupboard in my chamber
• My cousin John Crompton my sister Alice son, 10s
• My cousin Thos: Davenport my brother Francis son 5: to buy him a pair of gloves
• My sister Jane
• My sister Mary
• My cousin Margaret Walker, my sister Jane's daughter
• Mr Eaton Senior to preach at my funeral
• Remainder to Sarah Davenport, my brother John's daughter (exor)
• Dated 9th May 1699
• Witnesses John Davenport, John Crompton, Richard Davenport, John Davenport junior
• 15 Nov 1700 Sara Davenport probate
• Died 30 July 1700
• Invetory £21-19-01, appraised by John Crompton, Rich: Davenport, John Davenport jun:

Edward DEWHURST of Bolton in le Moors, chapman, 1729

• Reverend Mr Peter Seddon £10
• £100 to be placed out at interest to be applied to teaching a number of poor children within Bolton
• Daughter Jane now wife of Reverend Mr Samuel Astley £800
• Daughter Martha now wife of Alexander Walker £700
• Dwellinghouse in Bolton wherein I now inhabit to Edward Walker, eldest son of Alexander Walker
• If he should die, them to John, second son of Alexander Walker
• £400 to the younger children of Alexander Walker
• Exors Alexander Walker and Martha his wife and Samuel Astley and Jane his wife
• Dated 24th Sep 1728
• Witnesses Richard Winstanley, Henry Moreton, John Townley

Evan DEWHURST of Turton, yeoman, 1663

• Dated 6th Jan 1663
• To be buried at the parish church of Bolton
• Elizabeth my wiffe
• Sons
• John £50 when he reaches the age of 21
• Lawrence £50 when he reaches the age of 21
• Daughter Zara £40 when she reaches the age of 21
• Refers to a deed of agreement made between Evan Dewhurst, on one part, and Thomas Mayo of Longworth and Richard Longworth of Turton, yeoman, on the other.
• Sole executor son Richard Dewhurst
• Overseers Thomas Mayo and Richard Longworth
• Evan Dewhurst X his mark
• Includes inventory made by Thomas Mayo, Thomas Longworth, John Longworth and Thomas Aspden.  Total value £92.04.00
• Debts owed to Evan Dewhurst; James Haslum, Richard Haslum & Jane Haslum £8, Richard Taylor £6, Richard Orrell £3, John Haslum £3, Robert Longworth £2.10.00, James Rothell £4
• Witnesses: Thomas Mayo, Richard Longworth (R his mark), Tho: Aspden
• Probate 26 May 1664

Evan DEWHURST of Turton, yeoman, 1735

• Wife Deborah
• Two messuages in Entwistle, late the inheritance of Lawrence Whittaker her late father, to his wife in full satisfaction of her dower
• Messuage and tenement in Turton to eldest son Richard Dewhurst
• Profits from Turton property to be divided between two sons Richard and Lawrence until Richard reaches 21 years old
• Charged with £3 rent charge payable to Lawrence.
• Properties in Entwisle given to son Lawrence, chargable with the sum of £30
• Leave son Richard "the looms he weaves on, and one half of all my carpenters worklooms"
• Remainder into four parts between Richard Smalley of Over Darwen, Nicholas Kershaw of Longworth, Thomas Kay of Over Darwen, and Edmund Cattley of Eccleshill
• Executors James Brandwood of Entwisle, William Low of Turton, Deborah my wife
• Dated 4th July 1735.

Jenett DEWHURST of Clayton-in-le-Dale, widow, 1623

• Dated 7th July 1623
• Anthonie Dewhurst my late deceased husband
• Daughters Margaret, Agnes, Jenett and Katherine
• Executors John Calvert, Edmund Calvert, William Dewhurst and Thomas Dewhurst
• Witnesses John Dewhurst, Richard Dewhurst, Robert Catterall
• Includes list of debtors and creditors
• Inventory total £48 18s, appraised by Edward Hawkeshey, Adam Pope?, John Dewhurst and Robart Caterall

John DEWHURST of Horrocks Fold in Little Bolton, 1708

• Son John Dewhurst one half of my estate in Littel Bolton lying in Horrocks Fold - other half to wife
• Wife Ann Dewhurst £24 out of my personal estate
• Sarah the wife of John
• Daughter Hannah Dewhurst £30
• Son Robert Dewhurst £50
• Son James Dewhurst £5
• Grandson Joseph son of James Dewhurst 5s
• [ink blot] son of John Dewhurst £14
• Sarah the wife of John Lee of Halliwell £7
• Exors wife Ann and son Robert
• Witnesses Richard Tonge, Henry Stones, Jon: Sharples
• Inventory appraised 23rd March 1707/8, valued at £143:18:02, appraised by Abraham Mather, Makepeace Mason, Lawrance Dewhurst and Henery Stones

John DEWHURST of Horrocks Fold in Sharples, yeoman, 1724

• Sick and weak in body
• Horrocks Fold held under lease from Squire Egerton of Heton
• Wife Searon[?] Dewhurst
• Remainder of real estate to son John Dewhurst when he reaches 24
• Ralph Walmsley, son of William Walmsley of Tockas £4
• Lousey the wife of Adam Richardson £4
• Rest to be equally divided between younger children
• [part of image missing containing bottom part of will]
• Witnesses John Headdock, Ann Orrell, Henry Stones
• Executors sworn Robert Dewhurst and Arthur Bromley 19 Oct 1724
• Inventory taken by John Headdock, Henry Stones total £53-03-07

John DEWHURST of Little Bolton, yeoman, (admon), 1752

• Joseph Dewhurst of Rumworth, husbandman
• Richard Mason of Farnworth, husbandman
• John Longworth of Little Bolton, yeoman
• Richard Mason of Heaton, yeoman
• Anna wife of the above bounder Richard Mason tutors of John Dewhurst (aged 12) and Esther Dewhurst (aged 10) minors
• John Dewhurst late of Little Bolton, yeoman, for the use of the said minors his children

John DEWHURST of Turton, yeoman, 1818

• Will dated 26th October 1808
• JD not in good health
• Dewhursts tenement in Turton, now in my possession, in trust to:
• sons
• James Dewhurst
• William Dewhurst
• Thomas Dewhurst
• Friends:
•  John Pilkington of Turton, schoolmaster
•  John Mason of Turton, yeoman
• Youngest children are under 21
• Wife is being paid annuity of £6 by her brother Isaac Orrell
• Sons: James, William, Thomas, Andrew and Jonathan
• Daughter: Ann
• The five trustees are nominated as executors of the will, and guardians of his children
• Witnesses: James Nuttall, John Mayoh, Adm: L: Haworth
• Testator died 25th November 1817
• Proved 22nd April 1818

Lawrence DEWHURST of Sharples, weaver, 1723

• Formerly given parts of my estate to my two sons Richard and Thomas now deceased, they having in their life times received their portions
• Wife Margaret
• Son Lawrence Dewhurst £74 and all my carpentery tools
• Granddaughter Mary, daughter of my son Richard Dewhurst £5
• Grandsons James and Thomas, sons of my son Thomas £5
• John, James & Elin Houlding, my wifes children 10s each
• £5 to the trustees of the new chapel (or meeting house) in Turton for the maintenance of a minister
• Executors Evan Dewhurst, John Dewhurst & Robert Dewhurst
• Dated 18th October 1722
• Witnesses John Grenhilch, John Houlden, Will: Yate
• Execs sworn 4 Nov 1723
• Inventory appraisd by John Holding and Thomas Joshuason.  Total value £112.19.8, of which £92 was debts owing to the testator (unspecified)

Lawrence DEWHURST of Sharples, weaver, 1785

• Wife Mary Dewhurst
• son-in-law Edmund Wood 5s
• £5 each to the children of Edmund Wood: James, Ann, Margaret, Edmund, Alice and Jenny H. Wood
• Molly Cooper, wife of James Cooper £4
• Ann Ashworth my daughter
• Joseph Cooper my son-in-law
• Executors Thomas Longworth and Ann Ashworth
• Dated 23 Jun 1784
• Witnesses John Kay, James Pilling, James Cooper
• Execs sworn 31 Oct 1785

Mary DEWHURST of Turton, widow, 1785

• Eldest son John, one Guinea "he being possessed of a considerable freehold estate in Turton aforesaid by being Heir at Law to my late husband Richard Dewhurst who died intestate which is of very much greater value than the whole I have for my younger children"
• Appeals to John to give his brothers and sisters "something handsome and reasonable" for their advancement, because they are not in any other way provided for.
• Youngest son Richard
• Three daughters:
• Hannah, wife of Richard Orrell
• Margaret Dewhurst
• Molly Dewhurst
• Sons
• James Dewhurst
• Richard Dewhurst
• Hannah to have 4 Guineas less, having already had that sum
• Executors: son-in-law Richard Orrell, John Kay of Brandfield in Turton, yeoman, Thomas Kershaw of Turton, yeoman
• Dated 23rd March 1784
• Mary Dewhurst X her mark
• Witnessed by John Taylor and George Warbutton

Richard DEWHURST of Longworth, yeoman, 1701

• Dated 27 May 1701
• Being at this present sick and weak
• I have the power to charge the sum of £80 to be paid out of my messuage and land in Turton in the said county of Lancs to such person and persons as I should give the same unto in my last will  or otherwise as appears by one indenture of feoffment lawfully executed bearing the date 6th Feb 1699, and made by me Richard Dewhurst on one part, and Martin Kay of Entwistle and James Hulme of Sharples, yeomen, on the other.... I do hearby give the £80 to  Richard Dewhurst my son, to be paid by my son Evan Dewhurst with 12 months.
• In default of payment, Richard shall have the profits from the said tenement until he has raised the sum of £80
• To Evan Dewhurst my son £10
• To Richard Dewhurst my son £10
• To Mary Kay my granddaughter £10
• To Elizabeth Tonge my granddaughter £10
• Remainder to Richard Tonge my son, Peter Kay my grandson, and Elizabeth Tonge my granddaughter
• Executors son-in-law Martin Kay of Entwistle, son Richard Dewhurst
• Witnesses Edmh? Holm, Anne Mayo, Rich: Valentine
• Inventory appraised by Lawrence Dewhurst and James Hulme 3rd June 1701. £65.06.03
• Money owing by Martin Kay of Entwistle £18.00.00
• Money owing by James Hulme of Sharples £23.00.00
• Money owing by Lawrence Dewhurst £10.00.00
• Money owing by Widd Horrocks of Sharples £5.00.00
• Ready money £7.06.03
• Apparell £2.00.00

Richard DEWHURST of Turton, yeoman, (admon), 1772

• Mary Dewhurst of Turton, widow of Richard Dewhurst
• Adam Lomax of Turton, gentleman
• Benjamin Helme of Turton, yeoman
• Witnessed by Ann Ogden, Amos Ogden
• Signed Mary Dewhurst X her mark

Robert DEWHURST of Little Bolton (Sharples) chapman, 1744

• Son Thomas to have all the implements in the shop for making fustians
• Six parts:
•  wife Isabel
•  son Thomas (two sixths)
•  daughter Ann
•  daughter Sarah
•  daughter Isabel
• Executors John Dewhurst (my brother's son) and Thomas Dewhurst (my son)
• Dated 28 Aug 1741
• Witnesses James Dewhurst, Robert Barlow, Grace Dewhurst
• Executors sworn 21 May 1744
• Inventory appraised 6th April 1744 by Arthur Bromiley and Titus Wood, total £1294.8.11, including £1103 in debts owed to the testator (unspecified) and £100 for leasehold estate.

Richard DICCONSON of Ainsworth, gentleman, 1697

• Dated 5th Feb 1696
• My messuage & tenement called Bromley's tenement in Ainsworth in the possession of John Moad, to my executors
• Wife Penelope £6 annuity
• Mother Alice Dicconson £6 annuity
• Executors to pay for his son and heir to be educated at university
• Statute of bankrupt agt. Peter Coulboune - the children of John & Margery Crompton shall join & goe share wth my execs in ye sd dividend
• Executors wife Penelope, William Dicconson my son & Thomas Holme of Harwood, yeoman, and John Smethurst of Hollins my bro: in law
• Witnesses William Docconson, Abraham Hulton, James Lomax
• Inventory appraised by Thomas Baron, Robert Greenhalgh, James Kirkman, value £53.12.04

Alice DIXON of Farnworth, widow, 1672

• Dated 13th Aug 1670
• Nunc.
• Alice Hulton her daughter, wife of William Hulton of Prestwich, clerk, one half of all her apparel, and also forgave the said William a debt of 40s that he owed her by bill
• Remainder according to the desire of her late husband John Dixon of Farnworth, deceased, by his last will and testament, to her two sons John Dixon and Joshua Dixon, and her daughter Sarah Dixon
• Son John to be executor, who had also been executor to his father
• Witnesses Peter Walker and Hester Tildsley
• Probate 9 Sept 1672

John DORNING of Farnworth, chapman, 1765

• Property in Bolton-le-Moors now in occupation of Mr. Timothy Aspinall, to sister Sarah Dorning, and after her decease to my cousin Dorning Rasbotham
• Sister Hannah Brashaw
• Sister Lidia Hindley
• Esther Orrell of Farnworth £20
• Cousins Nathan Rasbotham and Mary Rasbothan
• Executors Peter Rasbotham and his sons Dorning and Nathan Rasbotham
• Dated 10th April 1755
• Witnesses: Sarah Kay, John Kay, Will Higginson
• Probate issued 12 March 1765 (PR and NR by then being dead)
• Codicil leaving his three sisters £50 each

Jonathan DORNING of Farnworth, yeoman, 1684

• Dated 8th August 1879
• Messuage in Farnworth, between wife Sarah and son Nathan (under 21)
• Interest in messuage in Whitefield in Pilkington to son Peter
• My three children Nathan, Peter and Rachel
• Executors son Nathan and wife Sarah
• Witnesses: John Darbishire, Elizabeth Howarth, Jo: Rishton
• Inventory appraised by Thomas Brabbin, John Grundy, James Hardman and Thomas Booth

George DUXBURY of Over Darwen, husbandman, 1704

• Catherine Duxbury of Over Darwen, widow
• Ralph Entwisle of Entwisle, yeoman
• Inventory dated 4th November 1703 appraised by Willm Lomax, Robt. Fogg, Thomas Entwisle and James Holden, total value £37 5s 4d

Robert EATOCK of Horwich, yeoman, 1800

• Robert Eatock Sen. of Horwich
• To son John Eatock - Dakins in Horwich
• Also to John Eatock, the house and ground where he now dwells, at the bottom corner of the Stone Delf on the sunside of the Turnpike road in Horwich
• To son Robert Eatock, house and land called Schoffield in Atherton, on lease under Lady Atherton of Atherton
• Also to son Robert three cottages near the Stone Delf previously mentioned, in occupation of John Wareing, Robert Haugh otherwise Horrabin and James Bolton as tenants, as long as the lease lasts, made by Henry Blundell of Ince Blundell Esq.
• To son Robert, close called Middleclose, part of Makinson Moor in Horwich now in the possession of James Stanley and David Marsden as tenants
• Son Timothy house and land in Chowbent Atherton, known by the name Withingtons now in the possession of Joseph Halliwell as tenant
• Also to Timothy, messuage and tenement called Hartcliffe, Baglane, Atherton - now in possession of John Pendlebury as tenant
• Daughter Hannah Eatock, five houses on the north side of the turnpike road opposite the Stone Delf in Horwich, in possessions of William Leigh, Philip Cooper, William Morris, Peter Bleackley and myself
• Also to Hannah, messuage and tenement called Rigbys in Atherton
• Dated 1st May 1795
• Witnesses: Philip Cooper, Peter Blekley, Mary Hodskinson, Samuel Hodgkinson
• Timothy Eatock sworn as executor 17th Sep 1800

Richard EDGE of the Moss in Middle Hilton, yeoman, 1705

• Rights to a tenement called Moss to son James Edge, wife Katherine to hold half during her life (or paying her £10 a year)
• Two youngest daughters under 21
• Son Gyles Edge, rights to tenement caleld Halliwells, paying 40s a year to my wife Katherine. Also one stone trough at Halliwells House and a large bible
• To son Richard Edge rights to tenement at Haddock called Penketh's Tenement which I bought of Thomas Penketh, Richard paying 40s a year to wife Katherine
• To wife Katherine, clear annuity of £14 a year
• Daughters Margaret, Allice and Elizabeth £100 each provided they marry with the consent and approbation of me or the major part of my executors. Margaret to receive her £100 within 4 years of my decease, the other two when they reach 21
• Money due from tenement called Samuell Wright tenement in Little Bolton in the Moores
• Residue to Gyles, Richard, Isabell Horrocke, Margaret, Alice, Elizabeth, my sons and daughters
• Exors wife Katherine Edge, Gyles Edge my son and Roger Horrockes of Rumworth
• Dated 29th July 1703
• Witnesses James Marsh, John Edge, William Boardman
• Inventory dated June 30th 1705
• Total £249:16:06, appraised by John Bullough, James Longworth and Tho: Guest

Richard EDGE the Elder of Middle Hulton, gentleman, 1741

• Hereditaments, estates and interests in Wigan and Bolton
• To son William Edge, messuage and tenement in Middle Hulton called Buerdsell[?]
• Wife Sarah yearly rent of 40s
• Son Richard Edge £23 due to me out of a messuage and tenement in Worsley called Stocks[?] tenement, discharging him from the £80 I have expended on repairs and alterations there
• Remainder of property to son Richard on the condition that he pays £8 unto my wife Sarah and £7 unto my daughter Sarah and £7 to my daugther Alice
• Also Richard to fund the education of son Thomas until he is ready to be sent to Brasenose College in the University of Oxford
• Daughter Mary one guinea, she having already received a portion from me
• Exors wife Sarah and sons Richard and William
• Dated 5th Oct 1728
• Witnesses Tho Kenyon, Ra: Banks, Ra: Wilson
• Probate 2 Feb 1741-2
• Codicil 1737 - Grants Thomas Edge all land in Little Hilton held by lease from Mr Mort of Warton, also shop, stable and other premises in Little Hilton held by lease under George Kenyon Esq

Roger EDGE of Middle Hilton, 1663

• Dated 7 Feb 1660
• Son John
• Daughter Elizabeth
• My two youunger children Piter and Anne
• Wife Margaret
• Executors brothers James Edge, John Edge and Richard Edge
• Witnesses James Edge, Israell[?] Edge
• Inventory compiled 14th Feb 1660 by Gyles Edge and James Edge

Elizabeth EGERTON of Shaigh Hall, 1662

• Widow of Peter Egerton
• Lives at Shaigh Hall (Shaw Hall, Shaw nr. Flixton)
• Bequeaths of all her personal property which she hasn't already given away in a deed from 19th April 1661 between herself and Ralph Egerton, gentleman, "sonne of me"
• Son Leonard Egerton, owes £100
• Daughter Ann, wife of Samuel Andrews, gent.
• Daughter Penelope Egerton
• Mary & Elizabeth Lathom, daughters of my daughter Jane Lathom (widow)
• Daughter Dame Mary Stanley
• Sir Edward Stanley Barronet, her son
• Daughter Dororthy Holcroft, wife of Thomas Holcroft of Hurst, gent., and their daughter Elizabeth
• Daughter in law Mary, wife of Leonard Egerton
• Servant Elizabeth Kershaw?
• Leaves bequest for Mr. Ellison, minister of Flixton
• Any residue after bequests to go to Ralph Egerton
• Sole executor Ralph Egerton

Jane EGERTON of Turton, (admon), 1702

• Ralph Egerton of Turton, Armigerum
• George Crompton of Turton, husbandman
• his [Ralph Egerton's] late wife, Jane Egerton of Turton
• Index and wrapper say Ann Egerton, but the admon document itself says Jane.
• Dated 14th July 1702

Mary EGERTON of Shaw, widow, 1681

• Inventory appraised by Rog: Rogers, Thomas Rogers, Hamlitt Millett, Henry Smith, total £50-00-02
• Already sold all goods, personal estate and household stuff to Mary Ryenoft[?] of Manchester, spinster[?]
• Agreement was entered into by Mary Egerton, Leonard Egerton, gent, unto Thomas Holcroft gent.
• Three children Ralph Egerton, Anne Egerton and Katharin Egerton.
• Executor Roger Rogers of Newisoft[?] and Mary Ryenoft[?]
• Dated 20th march 1681
• Witnesses: Willm: Owen, John Johnson, E[?] Waite

Peter EGERTON of Shaw, Esquire, 1699

• Will dated 13 June 1696
• 3rd April 1699 - Mary Egerton widow renounced executorship, and passed it to her son Peter Egerton of Shaw, Esq.
• Two daughters Ruth and Anne Egerton £5 each
• Wife Mary £5
• Son Peter
• Rents and profits from the Prebend and Parsonage at Flixton, with the appurtances lately demised by Hugh Humfreis Clerk in 1688
• Said in relation to provisions for his wife: "in full confidence that I have that she will be allwayse loveing and kind and helpful unto my said chilldren for whom I am not in a condition to make soe plentifull provision as I would & as their birth and Quallity doth require"
• I and my son Peter have jointly signed and sealed Articles of Agreement on 2nd Nov 1693, and yet being by him neglected and unperformed, which had they been performed, would have altered the method of this my last will and testament.  Will to be voided if those covenants performed.
• Witnesses: John Usherwood, John Birche, James Birche

Ralph EGERTON Esq, of Turton,  1702

• Parchment stiff and difficult to open - text faded
• Dated: 5th September 1702
• Grandsons Charles and Ralph Mainwaring - lands in Pennington called Hurst? House
• Also has lands in Flixton, Chipping, Hoddlesdon, Turton and Darwyn
• £15 to son(-in-law) John Cross during his imprisonment at Lancaster
• £3 a year to housekeeper Mary, wife of Peter Edge
• Grand daughter Elizabeth Bradshaw, 1 guinea, being already well provided for
• Grandson Bold Cross £100 when he reached 21 years old
• Grandchildren:
• Bold Cross
• Egerton Cross
• Gainer Cross
• Thomas Cross
• Elizabeth Cross
• Mary Herbert Cross
• Mainwaring Cross
• Charles Mainwaring
• Ralph Mainwaring
• Son-in-law Charles Mainwaring, 1 guinea and interest in Cromptons Tenement, Over Hulton
• Executors:James Kay of Heap?, James Barlow of the same, yeoman, Charles Beswick of Manchester
• Alleg. 1722 - other documents; inventory and accounts etc.

Gilbert ENTWISLE of Sharples, husbandman, 1702

• Dated 1st May 1702
• Daughter Alice Smetherst 1 shilling
• Daughter Grace Massy 1 shilling
• Residue to wife Alice (sole executor)
• Witnesses Richard Haslom, Grace Horrocks, Roger Bromiley
• Probate 10 Aug 1702
• Inventory valued at £33-15-00

John ENTWISLE of Entwisle, yeoman, 1682

• Dated 24th July 1681
• Son John Entwisle £5
• Daughter Alice wife of Raphe Brookes £5
• Daughter Ellen wife of Thomas Bridge £5
• Grandaughter Abbigail Brookes 40s
• Grandchildren, sons and daughters of Thomas Bridge £4 to be divided between them
• Grandson Raphe Entwisle £10
• Grandson James Entwisle £10
• Grandson John Entwisle £5
• Granddaughter Elizabeth Entwisle £5
• Sister widow Horracks 20s
• Alice Wheat of Bolton 10s
• Elizabeth Entwisle daughter of William Entwisle 40s
• Residue to my grandsons and grandaughter Raphe Entwisle, James Entwisle, John Entwise and Elizabeth Entwisle
• Exors grandsons Raphe Entwisle and James Entwisle
• Witnesses Robart Aspeinell, Hugh Horracks, Thom: Ainsworth
• Probate 16 Sep 1682

John ENTWISLE of Turton, yeoman, 1735

• Tenement in Turton where I now dwell one half to William Entwisle my elder son
• Other half to wife Jane and younger son John
• Grandson John Wood 20s, and his father Titus Wood
• Remainder to sons William and John and wife Jane, to share equally
• Executors sons William and John Entwisle
• Dated 11th Nov 1734
• Witnesses Hugh Entwisle, Alice Brownley, James Brandwood
• Sworn 20 Oct 1735

John ENTWISLE senior of Harwood, husbandman, 1764

• Dated 18th April 1759
• Son James Entwistle £5
• Son Joseph Entwistle £5
• Daughter Mary Thomason £5
• £5 to late son Thomas Entwistle's children, my grandchildren: Robert, Oliver, Thomas, Rachel, Mary and Ann
• Son John Entwistle - house now in the possession of James Thomason as tenant, paying £7
• Son Richard Entwistle - house now in possession of Ralph Entwistle as tenant, with garden and three trees, paying £6
• Son Ralph Entwistle - house now in the possession of John Ramsden as tenant, paying £7
• Executors John Haslam snr., John Entwisle, Richard Entwisle
• Witnesses Edmund Wood, James Slater, George Slater
• Execs sworn 14 May 1764
• Note: TLHS #25 says the cottages were at Old Green

Ralph ENTWISLE of Entwisle, yeoman, 1738

• Messuages and tenements in Entwisle to Ralph Entwisle of Entwisle, my nephew, chargable with the sum of £250
• £250 to my nephews James Duckworth otherwise Entwisle and Thomas Duckworth
• Also £60 they have already had
• Brother James Entwisle £10
• Nephew James Duckworth otherwise Entwisle £20
• My servant Mary Kay £10
• Exors John Haworth of Chadderton Hey in Edenfield, and my two nephews James and Thomas Duckworth
• 9th June 1738
• Witnesses High Entwisle, John Knowles, James Brandwood
• Probate 16th Oct 1738

William ENTWISLE of Batterage in Turton, 1776

• Articles of marriage bearing the date 27 Sep 1751 between WE, Jane Bromiley now Jane Entwisle my wife of 2nd part and Thomas Dewhurst and Thomas Fogg on the 3rd part
• Wife was entitled to the sum of £160 which was never paid, due to her brother Joseph's insolvency
• Humphrey Chetham late of Castelton Esq indenture of lease for Batterage 13 Nov 1747, now in the possession of me and my tenant Benjamin Knowles, for the lives of me the testator any my brother John Entwisle, the longer liver of us
• Wife Jane through age and manyfold infirmities is now reduced to the loss of her reason
• James Lomax of Nab, chapman and James Holt of Little Moor, yeoman appointed as trustees and executors
• Nephew John Wood son of Titus Wood
• Executors of Thomas Fogg
• Hannah and Jane Knowles daughters of Benjamin Knowles
• Brother John Entwistle - furniture, household goods and wearing apparel
• Dated 6th June 1766
• Witnesses A. Ogden, Edmd. Haworth, Adam Lomax
• Executors sworn 22 Nov 1776

Edmund ENTWISTLE of Over Darwen, (admon), 1718

• Thomas Entwistle of Upper Darwen, weaver
• Edmund Entwistle of Upper Darwen, weaver
• Edmund Entwistle their later father
• Admin granted 16 May 1717
• Christopher Rawsthorn of Turton complained that Thomas Entwistle refused to pay £6 due to his wife Ellen as her marriage portion
• Note: Marriage: 25 Nov 1707 St Peter, Bolton - Christopher Rosthorn - Bolton pish & Ellin Entwisle - Blackbourn pish

John ENTWISTLE of Harwood, stone mason, (admon), 1778

• Admon granted to widow Elizabeth Entwistle of Harwood
• James Entwistle of Harwood, weaver
• John Thweat of Harwood, crofter

Moses ENTWISTLE of Edgworth, labourer, (admon), 1829

• James Entwistle, weaver, Robert Howarth, weaver, John Entwisle, labourer all of Edgworth
• Moses Entwistle late of Edgworth labourer, a bachelor, who died without parent
• James Entwitle, next of kin, lawful brother
• 29th April 1729
• Witnesses James Entwisle, Robert Haworth, John Entwisle

Thomas ENTWISTLE of Windy Harbour in Turton,  1829

• By my father's will, my brother Aaron Entwistle, when he reaches 21, is entitled to two elevenths of fee simple estate called Uglow, in the occupation of James Cooper
• To my mother Jane Kay, wife of Thomas Kay of Hilltop in Edgworth, £5 a year
• Four brothers and one sister: James, John, Moses, Aaron and Alice
• Exectutors James Entwistle of Edgworth and uncle Robert Haworth of Entwistle
• Dated 20th Feb 1820
• Witnesses: Thomas Wood, Henry Haworth, Ambrose Haworth
• Testator died 5?th March 1820
• Execs sworn & probate granted 23 Apr 1829

William ENTWISTLE of Turton, 1616

• To Rauffe Entwistle all the thinges which I have belonginge to husbandarye and one great stone trough standing in the grounnd of Thomas Tarkinton
• One cupboard standing at the house of Roger Brandwood in Entwistle
• Margaret Entwisle my daughter
• My son Ralph will pay my daughter Margaret £5, and son Hugh 20s
• Executors sons Ralph and Hugh Entwistle
• Roger Brendwood and William Kershaw to be overseers

Richard ENTWYSELL of Broadhead, yeoman, 1610

• Dated January 1609
• Body to be buried at Parish Church of Bolton, near where my ancestorys have been buried
• Nicholas Mather of Harwiche[?] £10
• William Mather son of Nicholas £10
• Reynad[?] Mather brother of the said Nicholas £3 6s 8d
• William Mather of Turton £3 6s 8d
• Richard Mather son of the saime William Mather 30s
• Nicholas Mather, John Mather, William Mather and James Mather sons of the said William Mather of Turton - 20s each
• Richard Wairinge[?] of Chaley[?] 6s 8d
• To Anne his wife and his four children 6s 8d each
• James Greenalghe son of Charles Greenhalghe 20s
• To Ales his sister 15s
• Thomas Openshawe of Ainsworth and Marie Openshawe his sister xls
• George Kirkman of Ainsworth and Marie Openshaw his sister xls
• The wife of George Kirkman of Ainsworth 6s 8d
• The wife of John Bradley of Ainsworth 6s 8d
• William Crosse, Richard Crosse, John Cross, Semmie[?] Crosse, Issabell Crosse and Katherin Crosse children of John Crosse of Ovrdarwen 20s each
• George Holden younger of Piccoppebanke £10 which he owes me
• Thomas Holden, Robert Holden, William Holden and Issabell Holden children of the said George Holden of Piccoppebanke, deceased, 6s
• Thomas Entwysell of Whittlesdenhead 20s
• Alexander Entwysell and Elles Entwysell my servante 30s
• William Entwysell Anne Jennett Allis Ellin and Ketherin Entwysell children of the said Thomas Entwysell 3s 4d each
• Jefferey Grenehalghe my servante 10s
• Thomas Horrocks 3s 4d
• Anne Brooke my servante 20s
• Anne Longworth my servant 6s 8d
• Towards the redifyenge of Litle Bolton Bridge if it be made wth stone any tyme wthin the .... of To years 13s 4d
• Everyone I an godfather to 3s 4d
• Remainder - half to Elizabeth Entwisell my brother [---]ander his daughter, and the other half to Elizabeth Entwissell my sister in law
• Executrix sister in law Elizabeth Entwissell
• Supervisors friend William Brameley of Breightmet, William Mather of Turton, Gyles Entwysell of Edgeworth and Thomas Entwisell of Whittlesdenhead
• Witnesses John Cowppe, Henrie Entwysell, George Haworth, Henrie Cowppe
• Inventory 10th May 1611, appraised by Thomas Entwisell and Thomas Entwisell, Richard Orrell and Richard Entwisell

John FARNWORTH of Little Hulton, yeoman, 1666

• Dated 20th September 1665
• Nephew Richard Farnworth, son of my late brother Thomas Farnworth £10
• Thomas Farnworth, another of my brother Thomas' sons £10
• Thomas, Alice, An, Margaret and Mary Farnworth, sons and daughters of the said Richard Farnworth 40s each
• James, Richard, An, Ellen and Elizabeths, sons and daughters of James Marsh my brother in law, £5 a piece
• Thomas, Edmund and William, sons of William Farnworth my nephew 40s each
• Ellis Ouldam and Alice Ouldam, son and daughter of Adam Ouldham 40s
• Thomas and Richard Farnworth, sons of my brother Roger Farnworth 40s
• Thomas Partington of Tildsley my kinsman, 40s
• My friend Thomas Leaver of the Chamber, 30s
• £10 to the poor inhabitants of the three Hultons - Over Hulton, Middle Hulton and Little Hulton
• £10 towards maintaining a minister at Deane
• Remainder to Thomas Marsh my nephew, son of my brother in law James Marsh, also appointed as sole executor
• Witnesses Tho: Leaver, Tho: Leaver Jun., Jo: Leaver, James Marsh
• Inventory appraised by Robert Morte, John Thomasson, sum total £422 ijs
• Debts owing by bond: George Smith, Richard Leigh, John Rigby, Thomas Hardman of Pilkinton, Richard Williamson, Abraham Hulme, Parnell Olred widow, John Pendlebury, Robert Parr, John Walworke, Edward Wigin, Thomas Parkinson, Richard Erlom, John Horrockes, James Astley, John Morte, Willim Sixmeth, Thomas Marsh, Thomas Arrowsmith, James Leigh, James Astley,  Hugh Iyreland, James Harrop, James Bollogh, Richard Platt, Robert Hart, Thomas Marsh, John Gesst, William Woodborne, Oliver Collier, William Tonge
• Debts out of speciality: Thomas Brabin, James Marsh, Ralph Aldred, James Leigh, James Bollogh, James Astley
• One musket on halfe chymney with muslement of houshould
• the decedents aparrill with his sword

William FARNWORTH of Farnworth, husbandman, 1666

• Inventory appraised by Henry Dampfort, James Darbishere, Jo: Roscow, Thomas Roscow, total value £57-08-08
• Will dated 28 May 1666
• John Rishton of Farnworth, junior, to take into his hands £6[?] (says sixd pounds)
• Mother Elizabeth Farnworth of Prestolee, widow
• Ellis Farnworth of Prestolee (my narrl [natural?] brother)
• My sister Esther Brookesbanke in Yorkshire, and Mary Hope[?] my sister's daughter
• 12 pence a piece to the children of my brother Ellis, except his son William.
• 12 pence a piece to the children of Joseph Brookesbanke my brother in law in Yorkshire
• All of my apparel to William, son of Ellis Farnworth
• Remainder of estate to wife Ginit Farnworth
• Executors my well beloved friends William Farnworth and John Rishton
• Witnessed by Richard Holt and James Darbishire

John FIELDEN of Turton, 1693

• Son Thomas Fielden de Turton, fustian weaver
• Richid[?] Fielden de eadm Agricola
• For the use of Dorothy Fielden, widow, relict of JF
• Inventory value £20-8-6, appraised by Martin Kay[?], James Kershaw, John Mayoh, James Fielden

Lawrence FIELDEN of Turton, slater, 1666

• Dated 14th Nov 1666
• Visited with sickness
• To be buried at the parish church of Bolton
• Daughter Susan, wife of James Fogge 4s
• Daughter Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Haslome £2 10s
• Daughter Alice, wife of John Barlow 10s
• James Fielden my son £2 10s
• Residue to son John Fielden
• Executor son John Fielden
• Witnesses Hugh Entwisley, William Kershaw
• Inventory appraised by Hugh Entwisle, Peter Key, Thomas Kirkeham and James Kershaw, 7 Dec 1666, total value £31-13-04
• Debts owing to testator: Peter Key (£5), James Fielding (£02-10-00), Hugh Entwisle (£1), Charles Barlow (£1), James Fogg in Radcliff (16s), Thomas Haslom (10s)

James FIELDING of Radcliffe, yeoman, 1784

• Leasehold estate held by lease under Sir Thomas Egerton Baronet, left in trust to:
•  Friend Robert Rogers of Heaton, gentleman
•  Solomon Fielding of Pilsworth, yeoman
•  James Fielding of Middleton, yeoman
• Freehold estates in Butterworth bequeathed to me and others by the last will and testament of my late Uncle James Watmough
• Wife Betty annuity of £20
• Mary the wife of William Wolsteholme of Manchester £20
• Sarah Wisdom, widow, £20
• Ann, the wife of James Fielding of Butterworth, £20
• Martha, the wife of Joseph Ramsbotham, £20
• Nephews Edmund Holt, James Holt, William Greenwood, John Greenwood, Solomon Butterworth £20 each
• Nephew William Holt £10
• Remainder to Solomon Fielding
• Probate 27 May 1784

Lawrence FIELDING of Turton, husbandman, (admon), 1761

• Mary Fielding of Turton, widow
• William Entwisle of Turton, yeoman
• Thos. Fogg of Bolton, chapman

Cuthbert FINCH of Mawdsley, yeoman, 1818

• All my messuages, tenement and land in Mawdsley, 12 acres, now in the occupation of John Johnson as tenant, to be held to my executors during the term of the natural life of my brother the Reverend James Finch, in trust
• Profits to be split between brother James and sister Margaret Mawdsley
• After the death of his brother, property to go to nephew William Finch
• Residue to
• Sister Margaret
• Brother Thomas Finch
• Children of my late sister Mary Leech, namely John, James, Alice, Margaret, Ellen and Mary
• Children of my late sister Ellen Wrennals, namely Richard, Henry, William, James, Cuthbert, Thomas, Joseph and John
• Exeutors nephew William Finch of Mawdesley, yeoman, and Lewis Ashurst of Wrightenton, yeoman
• Dated 10th March 1817
• Witnesses Ralph Porter, John Porter, Jno. Sumner
• Testator died 20th Jan 1818
• Probate issued 2nd Feb 1818

John FINCH of Bretherton, yeoman, 1810

• Real estate in Lancashire to son John Marsh Finch
• Charged with an annuity of £20 to wife Betty
• £1,000 a piece to my daughters Molly and Betty
• Executors Humphrey Miller of Ulneswalton, yeoman, and my nephew Thomas Higham, and Hugh Ryding of Bretherton
• Dated 9th Dec 1806
• Witnesses Wm. Hough, Thos. moore, Jas. Heald Junr.
• Testator died 14th July 1810
• Personal estate under £300

Richard FINCH of Mawdsley, husbandman, 1818

• Sons John and Thomas all my household goods and furniture
• Leasehold messuage and tenement in Mawdsley between my two sons as tenants in common
• Executors Richard Halliwell of Mawdsley, thatcher, Richard Ainscough of Mawdsley, husbandman, and Thomas Watson of Mawdsley, weaver
• Dated 17th May 1813
• Witnesses Thomas Watson, Jain Alty, Margrat Johnson
• 26th Aug 1814 - appointed Peter Heaton of Scarisbrick as exectutor in room of Richard Halliwell deceased
• Testator died 31st Dec 1817

Thomas FLETCHER of Horwich, yeoman, 1824

• Four cottages in Horwich
• Wife Ann Fletcher
• Exos sons John Fletcher, James Fletcher and Ellis Fletcher
• Son Ellis is still an infant
• Son in law Henry Makinson, husband of my daughter Elizabeth
• Witnesses Eilas Fletcher, John Fletcher, James Fletcher, Henry Makinson
• Dated 15th August 1819
• Testator died 9th April 1824
• Probate granted to John and James Fletcher 13th Aug 1824. Elias Fletcher and Henry Makinson of Horwich renounced
• Note: Ellis Fletcher bp. 1808 at Deane

John FLITCROFT the Elder of Farnworth, bricklayer, 1716

• Son Seth Flitcroft of Bolton 20s
• Residue to wife Anne Flitcroft
• Three cottages, orchards and crofts in Farnworth, held by lease under Henry Hulton of Hulton Esq.
• Cottage where I now dwell with on croft on the south side to wife Anne, and after her decease to son John Flitcroft
• Croft on the north side of said cottage to wife Anne for 4 years, and then to son Peter Flitcroft
• Remaining two cottages to son Peter, £4 out of the yearly rents and profits to be paid to my son Joseph Flitcroft's children, and to my daughter Anne
• Executor son Seth Flitcroft
• Witnesses John Tong, Willm. Smith, Joh Richardson
• Dated 31st Jan 1716

Litchford FLITCROFT of Manchester, gentleman, 1760

• £40 to be paid to the Trustees of Manchester Infirmary
• George Best of Manchester £25 for a suite of clothes
• Richard Cropper of Newton £15
• Susannah Braddock daughter of Samuel Braddock of Manchester £20, when 21 years old
• Martha daughter of John Grimshaw of Manchester £20, when 21 years old
• John Flitcroft, son of Peter Flitcroft late of Farnworth, £300
• Peter Flitcroft, son of Peter Flitcroft late of Farnworth, £300
• Catherine wife of Matthew Fletcher, daughter of the said Peter Flitcroft £150
• Alice, wife of of John Nightingale, daughter of the said Peter Flitcroft £150
• The remainder to Seth and Thomas Flitcroft, two other sons of Peter Flitcroft of Farnworth
• Executors: Samuel Braddock of Manchester, Seth Flitcroft
• Dated 1760, but wrapper says 1766

Anne FOGG of Turton, widow, 1682

• To Jennet Entwistle and Elizabeth Entwistle my second suite of apparell
• Residue to be divided between
• Son Robert Fogg (sole executor)
• Daughter Jennet wife of John Orrell
• Daughter Katherine wife of George Duxbury
• Dated 28 Jun 1682
• Witnesses John Orrill, [?] Greenhalgh
• Inventory appraised by Wm Richardson, James Barlow, Richard Orell, Thomas Orrell
• One cow in the hands of Robert Fogg
• One cow in the hands of George Ducksbury
• Total value £07-00-07

James FOGG of Edgworth, fustian-man, 1737

• Son Thomas Fogg £20 and all my wearing apparel
• Wife Ann £20 and all my household goods in my dwellinghouse
• Daughter Alice wife of Edward Fairbrother of Edgworth, fustianman £20
• Daughter Ellin wife of William Barlow of Fair Coates in Tottington, Taylor, 5 shillings
• Remainder to wife and son Thomas and daughter Alice
• Executors son Thomas and wife
• Witnesses Rob. Hargraves, Samuel Haydock, John Booth
• Executors sworn 28th Jul 1737 - Ann Fogg widow of ye deceased & Thomas Fogg
• Inventory appraised by Samuel Haydock and Thos: Isherwood both of Edgworth on 20th Jul 1737. Total £98:15:07

Johanna FOGG of Bolton, widow, 1785

• Dwelling house with warehouse wherein I now inhabit, and also my dwellinghouse in the occupation of Mrs Susannah Andrews, and also my two dwelling houses in my backyard in the respective occupations of Hannah Ainsworth and Abraham Bowker, situated in and near the Acresfield in Bolton
• Also my other messuages, lands, tenements and estate of inheritance in Bolton unto John Mason of Horwich, yeoman, and William Longworth of Makinsons in Horwich, yeoman, upon trust, to be sold
• Sister Ellen Longworth, wife of Hugh Longworth, deceased, £5 annuity
• £40 each to the children of my three late nieces Mary Johnson, Margaret Green and Sarah Dewhurst, all deceasd
• £5 annuity to second cousin James Marsh of Shackerley, arising from leasehold tenement called Bankhouse which I hold under the reverend Mr Bagot in Middle Hulton
• Nieces Johannah Wilden and Ellen Pilkington
• Great nephew Giles Johnson, son of my late niece Mary Johnson
• Executors sd John Mason and William Longworth
• Dated 27th April 1784
• Witnesses John Smithurst Schoolmaster, Abm. Bowker juner of Bolton, Saml. Rathone Attorney in Bolton
• Probate issued 8 Nov 1785

John FOGG of Darcy Lever, shopkeeper, 1797

• Wife Ellen
• 2 seats in Little Lever chapel in gallery, now in posession of James Fray of Darcy Lever
• Household goods, beds & bedding, shop goods, stock in trade to wife Ellen
• Executor wife Ellen
• Witnesses: James Cross, William Crook, John Grundy
• Dated: 18th Dec 1796
• Probate issued: 18th Dec 1797.  Sworn in: Ellen Fray, formerly Fogg

Lawrence FOGG of Turton, husbandman, 1674

• Dated 15 July 1673
• To be buried within the chapel yard of Turton
• Wife to have the Hollin Meadow, Nearest Heferlong, Midlemost Hefer long and the little bank house and part of the barne, if she keep herself unmarried
• If she marries then my son Thomas to give her 12d a week for the rest of her life
• Son Robert to have the bank house after his mother's death, during the term of the lease, in the mean time to have the back kickin[?] wth the chamber thereto belonging, paying his brother Thomas every Christmas one capon and a hen and 2 shillings, and at Bolton Fair 2 shillings
• Son Thomas to have the residue of my tenement, paying to my two daughters Jenet[?] and Katerine and my son Robert £5 13s and 4d within 12 months of my decease
• To my kinsman Robert Horrabin 20s and to Larance Horrobin 3s 4d
• All grandchildren 12d each
• Sons Thomas and Robert to have my woollen loomes
• Executors sons Thomas and Robert
• Lawrence Mayo, Richard Orrell, John Entwisle the younger and Francis Norbury to be appraiseres of what goods I have
• Overseers Andrew Haworth and William Lomax
• Witnesses Nicholas Kershaw, William Kershaw

Lawrence FOGG of Darcy Lever, yeoman, 1718

• Wife Alice
• Lands and hereditaments in Darcy Lever settled by deed upon the trusts therein mentioned
• Son Lawrence Fogg
• Two daughters Mary and Ellen
• Executors: John Rothwell, son and heir of Peter Rothwell of Darcy Lever, yeoman, and Adam Whittle, son and her apparent of Adam Whittle of Darcy Lever, yeoman.
• Dated 14 Dec 1717
• Witnesses Peter Rothwell, Robert Rothwell, John Andrews
• Granted 19 May 1718
• Inventory appraised by Peter Rothwell and John Whittacar.  Money due from James Grundy, Ellen his daughter, James Sharples and Richard Hodgkinson

Thomas FOGG of Bolton-le-Moors, tradesman, 1777

• Grandson William Fogg
• To grandson Thomas Fogg real estate in Edgworth called Isherwood Fold
• Tenements & personal estate to grandson William Fogg
• £200 to wife Johannah, money which I have received from sale of an estate in Bixton, Derbyshire
• To grand daughter Agnes Fogg £60
• To grand daughter Jane Fogg £60
• Grandson Thomas Horrocks £60
• Grand daughter Hannah Horrocks £60
• Executors grandsons Thomas Fogg and William Fogg
• Dated 2 June 1774
• Witnesses Hannah Buckley, Thomas Nuttall, Thos: Smithson
• 25 Mar 1777 - Exec sworn

Thomas FOGG of Great Bolton, gentleman, 1826

• Wife Jane - household goods in my house in Great Bolton
• House with land and cottages in Great Bolton to wife
• Freehold and copyhold messagues, cottages, factories, buildings, lands and tenements
• Wife Jane annuity £100
• Son William
• Daughter Alice
• Sons James and Thomas
• Sister Jane Fogg 7s weekly
• Son James shall not be released from the debts which may be owing by him to me
• Dated 12th Jan 1822
• Witnesses James Kay, Edm. L. Haworth Atty Bolton, Edmd. Haworth clerk to the said A L Haworth
• Probate issued 12 April 1826, testator died 18 Nov 1825
• Administrators Jane Fogg, Alice Chadwick (late Alice Fogg), James Fogg, Thomas Fogg

Amery FOGGE of Bolton, widow, 1610

• Dated 1st March 1607
• Late wife of Lawrence Fogge of Darcy Lever
• Son Richard Fogge £20 for the sole use of his children, to be equally divided amongst them
• Daughter in law Katheren Fogge one chest of my best linen clothes
• My son Richard - greatest chest
• My three god daughters to whom also I am grandmother Amerie Fogge, Esther Greenhaughe & Amerie Lowe a cow each
• Everyone I am godmother to 12d
• William Aswall 20s for the beehoose of his children - the four youngest
• To Isabell his eldest daughter 10s
• To the poor £3
• I give to my three children Richard Fogge, Isabelle Greenhaughe and Katheren Lowe
• Executors son Robert Fogge, and friends Mr Jones, Robert Leaver and John Leigh
• Witnesses Lawrence Fogge, William Kenion
• Bond - Richard Fogg & Edward Greenhalgh

Lawrence FOGGE of Darcy Lever, 1604

• Dated 24th Aug 1602
• To be buried at the Parish Church of Bolton
• wife Amerye
• Son in law Edward Greenhalghe £20 to the use of his children
• Alexander Lowe my son in law £20 to the use of his children
• Son Rychard my gowne
• All the children I am godfather to 12d
• Remainder to son Richard
• My son Richard are joint [partners?] ... for all such stock if mindye[?] wares
• Tenants of Darcy Lever an Bolton viz. John Crompton, Richard Halliwell, Adam Crompton, Widdoe Bradshawe, Robte Diggle, Thustan Fogge, ux John Sharples, Lawrance Fogg junior, Rauffe Cromptom, Henry Makonde, James Bradshaw, ux Thomas Crompton and Henry Crompton
• Executor son Richard Fogge
• Witnesses Edward Greenhalghe, Lawrance Fogge, George Longworth
• Inventory 14 Feb 1604 appraised by Robert Aynsworth, John Leighe, Robte Leaver and Edwrd Grinalhe, total £149.00.04
• Occupation: Geonll:[?] or geonts[?]

Lawrance FOGGE the elder of Darcy Lever, husbandman, 1613

• Dated 20th Jan 1612/13[?]
• Wife Marie
• Son Robert Fogge
• Daughter Hes[??] £5.13.4
• Jane Crompton my sister 3s 4d
• Ann Crompton, my sister Jane Crompton's daughter 12d, and 12d to each of her children
• 6d to each of my god children
• Remainder to son Robert
• I had already assigned my house to the use of son Robert
• [line blurred in image not readabble]
• Exors Richard Fogge gentleman, and Raffe Fogge, both of Darcy Lever
• Witnesses William Cooke, Robert Rostrone[?], Lawrence Fogge
• Inventory dated 8th Feb 1613, appraised by John Crompton, Ellis Crompton, Henrie Morris, Willm Liptrott, total value £70.4.4
• Includes debts owed by Edmund Whitehead, John Bradshawe, Adam Grundie, Thomas Crompton's wife, George Crompton, Raphe Cheshire, Alice Locke[?]

Oliver FOGGE of Entwisle, husbandman, 1617

• Dated 29th Jan 1615
• Body to be buried in the churchyard at Bolton
• Wife Anne half of my goods
• xls[?] to Edward Bolton
• Every one of his children xijd a piece
• Elizabeth Knoll wife of Richard Knoll xls
• George Voluntyne vjs
• Roger Grenought[?] vjs viijd
• Lawres Fogge xs
• ellysdaughter[?] grenenght[?]  xijd
• Oliver Fogge iijs iiijd
• Raphe Fogge alias Kempe[?] all the rest of my goods
• Executors wife and George Voluntyne
• Debts owing to me: Edward Fogge my brother £10, whereof ther ys a bond bearing date the 27th day of October the 12 yere of Reigne of King James and of Scotland 48: 1614, Lawrence Longworth iiij markes ijs, George Entwisle xiijs & [?], Roger Haslome of Longworth (crossed out), Adam Rodwell vijs viijd
• Debts which I owe: Margaret Brook £10, Elizabeth Entwisle uxor Alexander Entwisle deceased £[?], Willm Entwisle £3-2-8, Edward Fogge xls, Mrs[?] Tildesley [?]s
• Witnesses  Adam Isherwood, [?] Gilbt Astley [?]
• Inventory total £72 18s 4d, appraised by Edward Fogg, Adam Isherwood, Lawrens Fogg and Edward Bolton

Robert FOGGE of Entwistle, yeoman, 1712

• Dated 1st July 1712
• Tenement in Turton to wife Ellen, under the rents, boones and services due to the Lord
• After the death of his wife, his children to take equal shares of the rental profits from the tenement in Turton: James, Thomas, Charles, Robert, John and Oliver my sons, and Ann and Katherin my daughters
• Executors wife Ellen, and kinsman Raph Entwisle of Entwisle (son of John Entwisle deceased)
• Witnesses: George Longworth, William Duxbery, Tho. Russell

Thomas FOGGE of Turton, (inv.), 1676

• Dated 27th July 1676, total £28.15.08
• Appraised by Francis Norbury, Thomco[?] Thomasson, Raphe Brookes, Andrew Haworth
• Adm. to Catherine his bror.? 17th Aug 1676

Jeremiah FRANCE of Rumworth, yeoman, 1808

• Oldest son John France, estate in Lostock, with buildings known as Snughouses
• Lease of farm held under Mr. Blundell, including cows, horses, ploughs and husbandry equipment
• Son Richard France, estate at Dixons, Westhoughton
• Grandson Jeremiah France, under 21 in 1798
• Siblings of grandson Jeremiah; John, Mary & Betty
• Son Jeremiah France (in debt)
• Dated 15th Feb 1798, Probate issued 9th Aug 1808
• Executors; sons John France and Richard France

Notes:

• Burial of Jeremiah France of Rumworth, at Deane, 13th June 1808
• Rumworth Poor Rate records show Ralph Winward and Jere: France paying £1 4s 0d or thereabouts between 1786 and June 1808.
• From September 1808, John France pays the same rate
• In 1823 John France is listed as being at Walker Fold.

John FRANCE of Rumworth, yeoman, 1822

• See notes

Mary FRANCE of Deane, (admon), 1792

• Son Henry France of Dean, weaver
• Henry Ainsworth of Chorley, wheelwright
• John Crompton of Chorley, cotton spinner

William FRANCE of Lostock, weaver, 1829

• Bachelor
• Sister and next of kin: Mary Seddon, wife of Thomas Seddon
• Thomas Seddon of Westhoughton, manufacturer
• Joseph Warr of Bolton-le-Moors, cotton spinner
• David Morris of Bolton-le-Moors, shop keeper

Adam GARTSIDE of the Fleames in Prestwich, yeoman, 1693

• 26th Dec 1692
• To be buried at the Parish Church of Prestwich
• I have laid down upon a certain messuage and tenement in Little Hulton called Hope Hey the sum of £108 and have taken security for the same out of the messuage by a certain lease made thereof unto Ann Gartside my daughter for a long term of years
• Daughter Ann to have the rental profits until the £108 + interest is repaid
• Daughter Ann to release Hope Hey to Wm. Tonge my kinsman after £108 is repaid
• Formerly lent £50 to Thomas Gartside, then of Manchester
• Brother in law Thomas Crompton oweth me £20 (of an original £40)
• £50 and £20 to daughter Ann
• I have lately purchased from Mr Heywood of Heywood lands in Rochdale now in the occupation of William Greenhalgh of Rochdale and several other tenants - to daughter Ann and her issue
• In default of such issue to grandson Robert Gartside, son of Thomas Gartside late of Manchester deceased
• Grandson James Gartside, second son of Robert Gartside of Prestwich, yeoman
• Grandson Adam Gartside, eldest son of the said Robert Gartside
• Daughter Alice[?] Morris of Whitefield, widow owes me £22 5s, I forgive her £20
• Indenture tripartate 15th April 1679 settled property where he now lives called "the Fleames" on feofees
• Wife Alice £250 to be raised out of the rental profits of the Fleames
• Sister Ann Oldfield £10
• Grandaughter Joanna Gartside £10
• Remainder
• 4/8- wife Alice
• 1/8 - daughter Alice Morris
• 1/8 - daughter Ann Gartside
• 1/8 - children of son Robert Gartside
• 1/8 - children of son Thomas Gartside (deceased)
• Executors wife Alice, son Robert Gartside, daughter Ann Gartside
• Witnesses William Tonge, John Fox[?], James Carter
• Depositions confirming their witnessing of the signing of the will
• William Tonge of Pilkington, yeoman. By marriage great-nephew of the deceased
• John Fox of Pilkington, yeoman
• James Carter of Pilkington, agricola

James GARTSIDE of Couldgreave in Rochdale, yeoman, 1701

• To be buried in the church or church yard of Rochdale
• Susana Gartside my wife all my real and personal estate for 7 years after my decease, only for the maintenance and education of my younger children
• I appoint my wife Susannah to deliver my elder son James Gartside all the tenement lately belonging to Alexander Brearley, 7 years after my decease
• James Gartside my son to pay to my two daughters Mary Gartside and Anna Gartside £12 twelve years after my decease, or £9 to the survivor if either be dead, keeping £3 for himself
• Second son Benjamin Gartside - all the tenement lately belonging to Alexander Brearley
• Housing and tenement in Couldgreave, lately belonging to Francis Gartside, to eldest son James Gartside, after death of wife Susannah
• Son James to pay £20 to the four younger children one year after the decease of wife Susanna
• Son Benjamin to pay £4 to my two daughters Mary and Anna, 2 years after decease of wife Susanna
• Executrix wife Susanna Gartside
• Witnesses Mary Crosley, Elizabeth Crosley, Ri?: Gartsiet
• Dated 26 Apr 1700
• Probate 24 May 1701

James GARTSIDE of Coldgreave, husbandman, 1745

• Dated 14th April 1744
• Coldgreave in Butterworth in the Parish of Rochdale
• Wife Sara £3 a year to be paid by my sons James and Benjamin of the two tenements I am possessed by lease at Coldgreave, during the term of her natural life
• Eldest son James to pay £60 from the larger tenement at Coldgreave to my younger children, after which all right and title in the tenement bequeathed to him
• Likewise for the smaller tenement at Coldgreave, third son Benjamin to pay £40
• Son John Gartside £10
• Son Enoch Gartside £25
• Joseph Gartside £15
• Eldest daughter Sarah Gartside £20
• My three youngest children Hannah, Jane and Samuel £10 each
• Exors sons James and Benjamin Gartside
• Witnesses John Turnoughe, John Shaw, John Stock
• Probate 11th May 1745
• Inventory 13th Dec 1744, appraised by John Schofield and Edmund Taylor, total £160-8-8

Adam GARTSYDE of Prestwich, yeoman, 1625

• Will, inventory and articles of libel
• Dated 5th Oct (1624) 22 James I
• My messuage and tenement which I now hold by lease for 21 years after my decease
under the hand & seal of the Right Worship. Richard Holland late of Heaton, Margaret his then wife, and Allexander Redditch[?] late of Radd????, all deceased
• I have formerly disposed of the same to my natural son Robt Gartsyde by a special indenture of assignment
• Ellinor Gartsyde my nowe wyffe - £10 a year to be paid by son Robert out of the profits of the said messuage
• Two daughters Elizabeth Gartsyde and Ellinor Gartsyde
• Son James has already had £20
• Servant William ?eege? 20s
• Nephew Gyles Siddall 20s
• God son Adam Gartsyde 20s
• Servant Robt ?ulton
• Executors wife and son Robert
• Supervisors Thomas Foxe of Pilkington, gentleman, and William Booth of Redditch, yeoman
• Witnesses John Siddall the younger, Robr Houlden
• Long inventory totals £696-5-3

Ely GLEDHILL of Great Bolton, machine maker, 1803

• Wife Lydia 1s per day from proceeds of rents from leasehold messuages belonging unto my son John Gledhill, John Holden of Great Bolton, victualler, Richard Ditchfield of Great Bolton, shopkeeper
• Children:
• Joseph and James Gledhill "who are now at sea"
• John Gledhill, Judith Segar, Thomas Gledhill (youngest son, under 21)
• Dated 27th Jan 1803
• Probate 10th March 1803
• Witnesses: James Cartwright, John Albinson

John GORDON of Great Bolton, spirit-merchant, 1818

• wife Sarah - annuity of £150
• Friends
• John Moore of Great Bolton, surgeon
• Robert Barlow of Little Bolton, wine merchant
• Thomas Gregson of Great Bolton, timber merchant
• Four children: Robert, John, James and Ann
• Business of spirit dealer or tobacconist
• In May 1816 I sold my moiety .. in premesis called the Crofters Arms situate at Brinks Brow in the Little Bolton to James Cross of Halliwell for £325, but the conveyance has not been executed by me.
• The testator died 27th Sept 1818
• Probate issued 8th Dec 1818

Alice GREEN of Turton, widow, 1820

• Wearing apparel, china and silver plates to nieces Mary Cooper, Margaret Dean, Ann Darbyshire, Sarah Mayoh, Susannah Walsh, Jane Seddon and Ellen Wood
• Remainder to William Green and James Green, sons of my late husband William Green deceased
• Executor William Scrowcroft of Great Bolton, grocer
• Dated 16 Sep 1811
• Witnesses John Haworth, Jeffry Taylor
• Testator died 25th Jan 1820

James GREEN of Farnworth, (admon), 1803

• Brother in law, John Smith, labourer of Sharples
• Brother John Green of Farnworth, farmer
• Brother Thomas Green of Farnworth, farmer

Robert GREEN of Breightmet, weaver, 1835

• Housekeeper Ann Pennington, £5, plus weaving looms and winding machine
• Remainder to 4 grandchildren Robert Kirkman, William Kirkman, George Kirkman and Ealtu[?]r Kirkman
• Executor Peter Tong of Great Bolton, farmer
• Dated 4 May 1835
• Executor sworn 4 Dec 1835

Thomas GREEN of Farnworth, (admon), 1834

• Son Thomas Green

William GREEN the Elder of Lower House in Turton, 1811

• Son William Green, now in the army, £20 to be paid at the death of John Wood who now lives with me, or to his wife Alice if he is dead or out of the country
• Son James Green £50 on the death of John Wood
• Grand daughter Mary, daughter of son William, £20 at the age of 21
• Interest in estate called Lower House to wife Alice
• Executors wife Alice and William Scowcroft of Great Bolton, shopkeeper
• Dated 3 Aug 1804
• Witnesses Richard Wood, A L Haworth, R H Browne
• Testator died 6 Jun 1811
• Probate issed 1 Aug 1811

Adam GREENALGH of Breightmet, yeoman, 1637

• 12d to every child I am god-father to
• Elisabeth my sister 5s
• Thomas Crompton 6s 8d
• Remainder to wife Elizabeth (sole executor)
• Debts owed by the testator: George Lowe[?] £6, Edmand Slade 11d, Rodger Lever of the Chameber £7 10s, George Sedone £4, Edward Masone[?] of Manchester £1 10s, Richard Marsden of Olden, Edmand Sandersone 5s 6d
• Debts owed to the testator: Anne Preston £5, John Bromly £4 13s 4d, Thomas Crimsone[?] £2 12s, Richard Hurnsone[?] of Warinton £1 13s 4d, Raph Higsone £1 8s, James Bradshaw the elder 13s 4d
• Witnesses: William Kenion, Henry Bertwisle
• Item I owe to John Hisone £1 2s, Raphe Makone 3s 8d, Mr Banester £3s 3d, Rodger Seddon 6s, James Tongue 6s
• Anne Haries my byble
• Richard Sande hath an arke of myne
• To Henerie Bertwisle two books (pilgrymes mar?dady[?])
• Edward Greenall my brother 5s
• Inventory made by Gyles Bordman, James Bradshaw, George Tonge and Thomas Crompton, total value £60-06-10, of which £39 in debts oweing to the testator

Anthony GREENE of Turton, 1615

• Property in Turton, Westleigh & Golbourne to William Kershaw and John Longworth of Turton
• RHS of image clipped off - some info missing
• Money to be given to James Walmsley & Christopher Horrocks for the maintenance of a minister at Walmsley Chapel
• Half-brother Thomas (under 21)
• Sister Jane Kershaw
• Sister Elizabeth Longworth
• Kinsfolk John Rothwell, James Rothwell, Adam Rothwell, Margaret Rothwell
• Anthony Greene of Staffordshire
• Wiliam Greene my uncle
• Grace Meadow 40s
• William Langton 40s
• Roger Haslam of Turton 10s
• The wife of Peter Langton 10s
• The wife of Richard Greene 5s
• The wife of John Pinnington
• George Gee preacher at Leigh 20s
• James Walmsley 40s[?]
• David[?] Greene and Elizabeth Greene
• Brother-in-laws John Longworth and William Kershaw executors
• "as they will answeare me at the dreadfull day of judgement" - threat to executors to carry out his will
• Overseers ?? of Ryvington and Richard Orrell of Turton
• Inventory appraised by Raphe Entwisle, Richard Knowle, Roger Hasllam, James Walmsley
• Debts owing by Thomas Jenkins of Aston, John Longworth of Turton, Richard Robinson, William Sallie[?] shoomaker, John Haslingden of Goulburne, Robt Greene, Peter Seddon, Willm Wood, Gilbert Lythgoe, Thomas Pinyth[?], John Kirshaw of Westleigh, John Southworth, John Leigh[?], Peter Platt[?], James Smyth, Katherin Tallier, Nycolas[?] Whitfeeld of Westleigh,  John Hollinshead, Edward Masson of Wigan, Thomas Hayes
• Owed money to the executors of Letice Greene

Ralph GREENE of Turton, yeoman, 1616[?]

• Burial at Bolton
• Children Ralph, Thomas & Elline??
• RHS of image clipped off
• 4 children of William Kershaw, to whom I am grandfather
• Children of John Longworth
• Elizabeth the wife of John Longworth, my daughter
• Jane the wife of William Kershaw
• Clemance[?] the wife of Roger Haslom, my sister-in-law
• Anthony Greene my son
• William Greene my brother
• Son Thomas Greene
• Three daughters Jane Kershaw, Elizabeth Longworth and Elline Greene
• Executors my obedient son Anthony, and James Walmsley
• £10 towards the maintenance of a minister at Walmsley Chapel
• Witnesses John Longworth, Henerie Longworth, Thomas Whytell
• Inventory taken by Roger Walkden, Thomas Whytell, Richard Knowle & Richard Orrell, total £86-14-08
• See burial 1611, and also p.m. inq.

Richard GREENE of Hindley, salter, 1674

• Nunc will
• 25th Feb 1673
• Three parts
1. Ann Greene
2. George Greene his son
3. Anne Hurst his grandchild
• Probate 23 Jun 1674 to George Greene
• Inventory 5th March 1673 appraised by George Walmesley, John Seddon, John Ford, Robert Hampson total value £138.16.10

Edward GREENHALGH of Harwood, yeoman, 1625

• Edward Grenhalgh of the parish of Boulton, yeoman
• Property lately purchased from Sir Nicholas Mosleye in Harwood
• Half to wife Isabell
• Half to eldest son John Grenhaghe
• Remainder into three parts:
• (1) wife Isabell
• (2) sons and daughters: Laurence, Thomas, Isabell, Elizabeth, Amerie and Katheren Grenhalghe
• (3) Youngest daughters Elizabeth and Katheren £3, 12d each to all my grandchildren, remainder to unmarried children
• Executors wife Isabell and son John
• Overseer Roger Roscowe
• Debts oweing to testator
•  Brother in law Richard Fogg £55
•  Son in law Peter Lomax £4-10s
•  Son in law Abell Woosenoll 21s
•  Abraham Hilton 20s
• Son Lawrence Grenhlagh has already received £5, so his siblings should also take £5 before the dividing, excepting Amerie if she marries John Bamfford, in which case you should have no more
• Inventory 27 Nov 1624 appraised by Lawrence Fogge, John Higham, Richard Fogge, Adam Greenhalgh

Edward GREENHALGH of Ainsworth, husbandman, 1682

• Dated 18 Nov 1681
• Wife Elizabeth all my goods and the debts owed to me
• Title and interest in lease from Sir Ralph Ashton of Middleton dated 14 Apr 1680
• Title and interest in assignment from Henry Lomax of Breightmet to a lease under the Earl of Derby dated 14 Apr 1670
• Interest in a house in Bury and a close in Elton under the Early of Derby
• Interest in a close in Elton by assignment from John Fletcher of Bury, butcher, out of a lease from under the Earl of Derby
• All to wife Elizabeth for the rest of her life
• After her death, the remainder of the lease from Sir Ralph Ashton to grandson John Unsworth, and also interest I have in theose four closes in Breightmet (from assignment from Henry Lomax)
• House in Bury and closes in Elton to granddaugter Ann Unsworth
• Witnesses George Smith, John Stones, George Smith
• Probate 26 May 1682
• Inventory 26th May 1682 appraised by Titas[?] Baron, Henry Lomax, George Smith, John Wood, total value £67.18.00

Issabell GREENHALGH of Ainsworth, spinster, 1623

• 25th Feb
• Cousin Sarah Greenhalgh, daughter of Richard Greenhalgh
• A close called the Rough Hey late parcel of he tenement of John Bradley, and one dwelling house standing in the said close
• Exor Sarah Greenhalgh
• Witnesses George Smyth, John Smyth

John GREENHALGH of Elton, innkeeper, 1815

• Dwelling house and premises held by me under the Earl of Derby
• Daughters Betty and Alice
• Wife Mary
• Son James Greenhalgh, £1 1s and no more
• Remainder to son John, daughters Betty and Alice and the children of deceased daughter Mary
• Executors wife and daughters Betty and Alice
• Witnesses Samuel Kaye, Amos Pollitt, Jno. Barrowclough Atty. Bury
• Dated 5th Jan 1815

Margaret GREENHALGH of Breightmet, spinster, 1777

• Two nieces
•  Ellen Haslome the wife of John Haslom of Little Bolton, weaver
•  Ann Carlile, the wife of James Carlile of the Parish of Dean, weaver
• Messuage, tenement or dwellinghouse on Nabb Moor on Harwood, commonly called Old Jacks, plus one acre of land to
• Richard Lomax of Harwood, yeoman
• Alexander Roscow of Harwood, yeoman
• in trust to be disposed of
• John, Joseph, Catherine and Betty Rider, children of my nephew Joseph Rider of Harwood, carpenter
• John Boardman and James Boardman both of Rumworth, weavers
• Children of my late niece Jane Boardman
• late wife of Garrard Garrard of Westhoughton, Naylor
• Kinsman Allen Boardman of Rumworth
• Executors: Alexander Roscow and Richard Lomax
• Witnesses Will: Mason, Wm. Smedley, John Rothwell
• Dated 22 Nov 1768
• Probate issued 23 Oct 1777

Robert GREENHALGH of Ainsworth, weaver, 1775

• Dated 7th Jan 1734
• Daughters Betty and Margaret - the tenement where I now live
• Grandchildren Alice and Betty and Robert Tootill each £20
• Executors Alexander Grundy and Rodger Macon (Mason)
• Witnesses: Peter Kirkman, Thomas Kirkman, Henry Hardman
• Probate 23rd Oct 1775

Robert GREENHALGH of Carrs in Ainsworth, yeoman, 1820

• Trustees
• Friend Ellis Chantler of Elton, Cotton Manufacturer
• Son Thomas
• Wife Mary to enjoy farm I now hold under the Earl of Wilton
• Eight parts
• 1. James Greenhalgh
• 2. Betty wife of William Kirkham
• 3. Robert Greenhalgh
• 4. Thomas Greenhalgh
• 5. Mary wife of John Atkins
• 6. Between children of late son Christopher
• Mary wife of James Crompton
• Alice wife of John Greenhalgh
• Betty Greenhalgh
• Rachael Greenhalgh
• 7. Between the children of my late son Samuel
• George Greenhalgh
• Christopher Greenhalgh
• John Greenhalgh
• Mary Greenhalgh
• 8. Between the children of my late son Ellis
• John Greenhalgh
• Moses Greenhalgh
• Mary Greenhalgh
• Executors Ellis Chanter and son Thomas Greenhalgh
• Witnesses John Dearden, labourer, William Kirkman Junior, weaver, Wm. Pt. Woodcock clk to Samuel Woodcock Attorney Bury
• Testator died 15th April 1820

Thomas GREGORY of Radcliffe, yeoman, 1771

• Messuage known by the name of Connets/bonnets[?] to wife Jane
• Her son Thomas Holding should take possesssion when he reaches 21 years old, paying his sister Jane £21
• Estate at Spen Moor equally divided between his sons John and Thomas, paying my wife and their sisters Jane and Bettey 20s yearly
• Executors wife Jane and neighbour James Ashworth
• Witnesses Thomas Blakely, Thomas Ashworth, John Sydal
• Probate issued 24 June 1771
• Dated 2st Nov 1770

James GREGSON of Turton, yeoman, 1722

• Admon & Inv.
• Ellen Gregson widow of James Gregson
• John Brooks of Turton, yeoman
• Inventory valued at £73-10-00, dated 20th Oct 1722, Roger Haslom, Wm Rishton, Jon. Brookes, Wm. Lomax

James GREGSON of Longworth, 1737

• Wife Mary
• Three children (not named)
• Executors Richard Orrell and John Pilkington
• Dated 5th July 1736
• Witnesses William Rishton, Robert Mason, Richard Gregson R his mark
• Inventory £132:15:04 appraised by Jonathan Haslam, John Mason

Thomas GRENEHALGH of Brandlesome, Esquire, 1693

• Dated 12 Jan 1691
• Two messuages & tenements of copyhold in Tottington in the occupations of Peter Holt, John Kay and ?rato Bridge widow
• Property in Tottington in occupation Thomas Hutchinson, blacksmith and Richard Fletcher tanner, I have interest by surrender from James Holt of Castleton Esq.
• Tenement in Elton held by lease under the Earl of Derby
• Moiety of Tuttington I have from Mr. G???s Rector of the parish Church of Bury
• Eldest son John Greehnalgh
• Two messuage & tenements  in Gooden in the parish of Middleton by lease from James Holt of Castleton and John Hopwood of Hopwood Esquires
• Tenements which I have title by conveyance of Hannah Townley now the wife of John Holland of Bolton, situated in Bamford and Heywood - to my son Orlando Grenehalgh
• Sons Henry, Orlando, Ashton Richard, James - £300 each
• Daughters Elizabeth, Alice - £300 each
• Executors to allow my deare and loveing wife all her clothes, jewells & rings, one dozen silver spoons
• Executors: wife Elizabeth, son Henry Grenehalgh, James Grundy of Bolton, Doctor of phisicke and Richard Docconson of Ainsworth, gentleman
• Witnesses Raph Egerton, John Dunster, Jeremiah Ainsworth
• James Grundy renounced 1704

John GRIME of Darcy Lever, publican, 1814

• Freehold dwellinghouses and loomshop and plot of land at Lees Smithy Darcy Lever to wife Mary, sons Ellis and Charles and daughter Jane, as tenants in common
• Executors wife Mary and friends Thomas Lever of Great Lever, farmer, and John Holker of Darcy Lever, farmer
• Witnesses Wm. Hulton, Robert Holt, R. M. Hulton

John GRINALL of Ainsworth, husbandman, 1650

• 3rd Dec 1650
• Nunc
• £30 in the hands of James Crompton of Breightmet
• £11 in the hands of Ellis Crompton of Breightmet
• James Crompton of Breightmet the younger should take the said sums of money, and improve it for the benefit of his brother Peter Grinall and his sister Ellin
• Whereas the testator has a house with some grounds lying near Toothell Bridge and a lease thereof from Mr Alexander Norris for three lives yet in being - assigned to his nephew John Grinall his brother Peter's eldest son
• All his best apparel to his brother Peter Grinall
• His courser apparel to James Sanderson of Breightmet
• Katherin Wolstenham his house fellow
• Arthur Bromiley a debt which he said Arthur owed him
• Mr Bradshaw minister at Cockey 20s which Lawrence Grinall owed him
• Mr Goodwin minister at Bolton 20s which Ralph Macond owed him
• The cow at Raph Maconds house to the poor of Breightmet
• That cow at James Howell's in the Haulgh to the poor of Ainsworth
• That cow at Joshua Crompton's to the said Joshua
• That cow at Adam Brownelows in Halliwell to the said Adam
• That cow at Arthur Bromileye's to William Dicconson
• That cow at John Kirkemans for widow Dicconsons other children
• Exor James Crompton of Breightmet the younger
• Debts owing to the testator: Lawrence Grinall 20s, Raph Macond 20s, Robt Kirkeman 4s, James Roscow 4s
• Witnesses Peter Seddon, Arthur Bromiley
• Probate Jan 1650
• Bond of James Crompton jun de Breightmet gener and Arthur Bromeley de Aynsworth agricol
• Inventory total £71-11-04 appraised by Law: Crompton, Raphe Hoult and Lawrence Wood, includes debts owing by uxor Richard Diconsonne and Adam Brooke

Denis GRUNDY of Farnworth, yeoman, 1633

• Inventory compiled by Gyles Answorth, William Doodsonne, Adam Grundie and Raphe Grundie
• Dated 11th March 1632
• Body to be buried at the parish Church of Deane
• To Mr. Alexander Horrocks, minister of God's word at the Church of Deane, 40s
• Wife Dorothy (sole executor)
• Landlord - The Right Reverend Father in God John Lord Bishop of Chester
• Kinsman John Grundie of Farnworth, "next of kin to me"
• Witnesses: Alex: Horrocks, Thomas Mohte[?], Urian Leighe

John GRUNDY of Little Lever, yeoman, 1794

• Wife Hannah
• All my messuage and tenement called Little Lever Bank
• Sons John and Samuel stock in trade a to carry the business of paper makers
• Son James £100
• Son William £100
• Daughter Mary £200
• Son Samuel £200
• Daughter Margaret £200
• Son George £100
• Daughter Martha £200
• To wife Hannah one pew in Prestwich Church in Pilkington, and another pew in Bolton Church and three seats in Little Lever Chapel
• Executors wife Hannah, and sons John and Samuel
• Dated 24th April 1794
• Witnesses: James Cross, John Scholes, William Heywood
• Executors sworn in common form 28th July 1794

John HADDOCK or Little Bolton, yeoman, 1817

• Messuage and tenement in Sharples with several parcels of land, called Fearnhill, now in the occupation of my nephew Joseph Haddock
• Also my half of a messuage and tenement in Over Darwen, called Haddocks, now in the occupation of Thomas Waddicar
• Both to my nephew Joseph Haddock
• I hereby charge the Fearngill tenement with the sum of £200, and Haddocks with £100, payable by my nephew to Edmund Ashworth of Sharples, cotton spinner
• Five leasehold cottages in Sharples near Astley Bridge in the occuapation of several tenants to my nephew John Kershaw (eldest son of my late sister Ann Kershaw deceased), subject to the payment of £120 to my executors
• My half of a tenement in Little Bolton, held under lease under the Earl of Wilton for two lives, to nephew Joseph Haddock
• Annuities of £3 to nephews and nieces William Knowles, John Knowles, Jane Chadwick (widow of James Chadwick deceased) and Ann Kay, wife of Adam Kay of Clifton (sons and daughters of my late sister Betty Knowles deceased) and to John Kershaw, James Kershaw and Thomas Kershaw (sons daughters of my sister Ann Kershaw deceased)
• Annuity of £3 to the three children of my niece Betty Haslam deceased daughter of my sister Ann Kershaw
• £3 annuity of five children of niece Alice Orrell, deceased late the wife of John Orrell
• £200 a piece to my nephews Thomas Kershaw, James Kershaw, William Knowles and John Knowles, and my niece Ann Kay
• To niece Jane Chadwick the interest of £200
• £200 to the three children of my niece Betty Haslam
• £200 to the five children of my niece Alice Orrell
• To the trustees of Walmsley Dissenting Chapel in Turton £10
• I give and bequeath the sum of Two Pounds to be paid out my personalty at the discretion of my executors into the funds of the Sunday School in the Outlanes in Turton aforesaid of which John Pilkington is now master
• To Betty Kay my housekeeper £5
• John Cubbin £3
• Dated 17th July 1816
• Exors Edmund Ashworth and nephew Joseph Haddock
• Witnesses Robert Kay (Atty at Law Bolton), James Bolling (Atty at Law Bolton), Wm. Hughes (clerk to the above)
• Testator died 3rd Feb 1817
• Probate issued 17th March 1817

Richard HADOCK of Turton, husbandman, 1679

• 7th Aug 1679
• I give to my brother Reth[?] 2s
• To everyone who I am uncle to 2s
• Servant Jams Talior[?]
• Wife Anne And Eddmond[?] Bury, gentleman of Houlcom in Bury
• Witnesses Thomas Warburton, Jams Talior, Robert Horrobine
• Execs sworn February 1679
• Inventory appraised by Christopher Horrocks, Ralph Orrell, John Wood and Charles Hardman

Samuel HALL of Turton, yeoman, 1793

• Three cottages in Failsworth in fee simple, in the tenure of Joseph Travis, Peter Oakel and James Butterworth
• Six dwelling housees in Newton Lane in Manchester in the tenure or occupation of John Milln, Robert Thorp, William Stockport, James Wright, Edmund Whitworth and Henry Woolley
• Above properties left in trust to "my three friends": John Brandwood of Entwistle, James Brandwood of Edgworth and Samuel Holt the older of Turton (executors)
• Properties to be sold at earliest opportunity
• My wife, Sarah - if she continue to occupy my farm at Turton Tower
• Mentions children - not named
• Son Robert
• Dated 13th March 1790
• Witnesses John Entwisle, Richard Smith, Edmund Crossley

Sarah HALL of Turton, widow, 1810

• Sarah Hall late of Turton but now of Great Bolton
• Sons John Hall, Samuel Hall, Robert Hall
• Two children of my late son Thomas Hall
• Two children of my late son James Hall
• Executors sons John Hall, Samuel Hall and John Cron of Great Bolton, yeoman
• Witnesses John Haworth, Attorney, Bolton and James Rushton, Great Bolton, Cotton Manufacturer
• Dated 12th June 1810
• Testatrix died 1st July 1810

John HALLIWELL of Longworth, yeoman, 1725

• Bondsmen:
• James Halliwell of Lower Darwen, farmer
• Nicholas Nabb of Lower Darwen, chapman
• James Halliwell brother of John Halliwell late of Longworth, yeoman
• Marty 22d 1724 Jacobus Halliwell unicus admr.

Lawrence HALLIWELL of Longworth, husbandman, 1750

• Dated 5th June 1747
• Sick and weak
• Wife Jennet £4, two cows, all household goods, the house I live in and sufficient standing in the barn for two cows (mentions fields Little Whittekar and the two across Higher and Lower for pasture
• Son Thomas
• Eldest daughter Margaret 2s 6d having already received £50
• Youngest daughter Betty 2s 6d having already received £60
• Residue of goods to son Thomas
• Exors son Thomas and Richard Orrell of Turton
• Witnesses Richard Hampson, Thomas Halliwell, John Halliwell
• Probate 8th Oct 1750 to Thomas Halliwell the surviving executor
• Inventory appraised by Jonathan Haslam and Thomas Brindle, value £11-11-6

Lawrence HALLIWELL of Longworth, yeoman, 1809

• Wife Sarah
• Sons Laurence, John, William, James,
• Daughters Nanny wife of James Haslam, and Esther
• 1/8th to the children of my late son Thomas
• Messuage and tenement in Wheelton in occupation of James Archer
• Messuage and tenement in Longworth in occupation of myself and under tenants
• My fifth part of the messuage and tenement in Wheelton belonging to my late father in law, now in occupation of my brother in law John Crook
• Dated 2nd Nov 1808
• Proved 15th April 1809
• Witnesses Edmd Holt, Thomas Ward, Adm. L. Haworth

Sarah HALLIWELL of Longworth, widow, 1836

• Relict of Lawrence Halliwell of Longworth, yeoman
• Sons Lawrence Halliwell, William Halliwell and James Halliwell
• Daughters
•  Nanny Haslam, wife of James Haslam
•  Esther Fish, wife of Nicholas Fish
• Daughter in law Alice Halliwell, widow of my son John Halliwell
• Executors son William Halliwell and son in law James Haslam
• Witnesses A. L. Haworth, Robt. Armistead, Jas. Pickup
• Dated 5th July 1830
• Testator died 12th April 1836

Thomas HALLIWELL of Halliwell, husbandman, 1818

• Fee simple estate and inheritance in Turton called Cocksgreen, now in the possession of Thomas Kershaw, John Taylor and James Mayoh as tenants
• Wife Nany Halliwell to have the rents
• Brothers and sisters
• Betty Lomax, wife of James Lomax
• Mary Pope, wife of William Pope
• William Halliwell
• Alice Halliwell
• Executors wife, Thomas Longworth and Thomas Fouler
• Dated 15th August 1792
• Witnesses Ralph Tongue, John Mayoh
• The testator died 14th October 1818
• Probate granted to Thomas Fowler, the other two exectutors being dead

Edward HAMER of Harwood, weaver & farmer, 1785

• Wife Margaret
• Estate called the Ollers held under lease
• Children
•  Son James Hamer
•  Son John Hamer
•  Daughter Rachel
•  Daughter Alice Isherwood, wife of George Isherwood
•  Son Edward Hamer
•  Daughter Ellen Morris wife of William Morris
•  Daughter Mary Haddock daughter of Peter Haddock
• Executors:
•  Sons Edward & James
•  John Barlow "son to my present wife"

James HAMER of Bradshaw, farmer, (admon), 1800

• Mary Hamer of Bradshaw, widow of James
• Henry Thomason of Bolton
• Robert Haslam, yeoman
• Executor sworn in 16th April 1800

John HAMER of Bradshaw, yeoman, 1726

• I give to me son Thomas son John ten poundes and to his brothers Samuel, Joseph and Benjamin £5 each to be paid when they attain the age of 21
• My son Richard, Hardier Closes and all my right and title to Edward Bridge tenement, together with all my right and title to the messuage and tenement in Bradshaw where I now dwell, on condition that he pays £50 to my exors
• Son John, messuage and tenement called the Ould House situate in Bradshaw now in mine and my son John's possession jointly, together with the garner at the higher barne, on condition that he pays my exos £40
• Six equal parts
1. Son John
2. To exors in trust for the widow of my son Thomas and children
3. Son Edward
4. Son Richard
5. Son Daniel
6. My son Roger son and daughter
• Exors sons Edward, Richard and Daniel
• Overseer son John
• Dated 7th Aug 1724
• Witnesses Thomas Holmes, Ann Green, Ralph Smith
• Probate 16 May 1726

John HAMER of Ould house in Bradshaw, yeoman, 1732

• Dated 5th Aug 1730
• Messuage and tenement in Bradshaw where I now dwell by indenture of lease under Henry Bradshaw of Marple, Esq. for three lives - to son Thomas, paying £90 to executors
• Daughter Margaret and my son-in-law John Livesey one shilling each
• Daughter Margaret's four children
• Brother Richard Hamer and cousin John Hamer of Walshfould exors
• Son Thomas overseer
• Witnesses George Bradshaw, William Horrocks, Ralph Smith
• Inventory 3 Sep 1730, £67:10:4, appraised by John Wood and Thomas Hamer
• Probate 24th May 1732

John HAMER of Turton, yeoman, 1814

• Advanced in years
• Indenture 7 Feb 1811 settled on my grandson John Hamer annual sum of £10 by a charge on leasehold premises in Quarlton
• Son Roger Hamer leasehold estate in Quarlton now in the occupation of Joseph Hamer
• My son Richard Hamer, now overseas, 1 shilling, if he returns to England
• Residue to son Roger Hamer
• Executors son Roger Hamer, and James Orrell of Sharples
• Witnesses William Wood, Thomas Howard, James Brandwood
• Testator died 7 Feb 1814
• Probate issues 4 June 1814

Joseph HAMER of Bradshaw, yeoman, 1753

• The Hollins held by lease under John Pimlott of Marple
• Nephew Edward Ramsden
• Sister Margaret Ramsden, mother of Edward.
• Property in Summerseat, Elton in occupation of Richard Platt
• Damaged - part missing

Richard HAMER late of Hollins in Bradshaw, weaver, 1802

• Late of Hollins, but now of Little Bolton
• Already given to children their part, apart from daughter Dorothy
• Cottage lately erected by me in Folds in Little Bolton to daughter Dorothy (land leased from William Heelis of Little Bolton)
• Executors wife Ellen and daughter Dorothy

Thomas HAMER of Bradshaw, husbandman, 1633

• Dated 3rd December 1632
• To be buried at parish church of Bolton
• Elizabeth Hamer, daughter of Thomas Hamer, my grandchild £10
• Elizabeth Hamer, Alice Hamer, Roger Hamer, Thomas Hamer and Richard Hamer, sons and daughters of my son Robte Hamer £10 to be equally divided
• Roger and John Hamer, sons of my son Roger £10
• Wife Elizabeth Hamer
• Executors sons Roger and John Hamer
• Witnesses Thome Lomax, Thome Aspiwall, John Bromeley
• Inventory appraised by John Lomax, Alexander Bradshaw, George Bradshaw and Willm Haslam

James HAMPSON of Sharples, yeoman, 1739

• To executors messuages and tenements in Sharples and Halliwell
• Wife Ann £6 a year annuity
• Maintenance and education of children
• Son John
• Brother John Hampson of Anglezarke
• Brohers Thomas Hampson, Richard Hampson
• Sister Elizabeth Orrell
• Cousin Thomas Bromiley of Barton upon Irwell (exec)
• John Morris of Siddal Fold, Anglezarke
• Dated 19th May 1731
• Witnesses: Adam Brindle, Jonathan Haslam, John Hampson
• Executors sworn in: 14th May 1739

James HAMPSON of Tottington, clerk, 1810

• Wife Love Hampson
• Property in Halifax
• Estate called Castle in Harwood to brother William Hampson
• Nook in Tottington
• Hacking House in Mellor to my sister Ann Gorton, and afterwards to my brother Johnabbs Gorton
• Executors wife Love Hampson, sister Davenpor [sic] and sister Gorton
• Dated 1784 (no date)
• Witnesses John Ramsbottom, Margaret Ramsbottom, William Ramsbottom
• Testator died Aug 1810
• Execs sworn 7 Dec 1810.  Love Hampson sworn, Davenpor being dead

John HAMPSON of Sharples, yeoman, 1725

• Inventory 19th August 1724, total £681-16-06, appraised by Jno. Horrocks, Wm. Yates, Henry Stones, includes
• Two tenements lying in Sharples £300-00-00
• One tenement in Halliwell £87-10-00
• Tenement in Sharples where I now dwell to eldest son James for the remaining term of lives yet unexpired
• Paying to my loving wife Eliabeth £8 from the profits thereof
• Allowing her the fourth bay of the turf house
• To wife - the choice of one of the beds in the parlour
• Son James to pay son Richard 40s a year for seven years
• Likewise to bring up my son Joseph until he is 14 years of age
• James to pay £100 to younger children
• Son Roger - ye yearly profis of a tenement called ye Foulds for seven years, after which to son Richard
• Children John, Thomas, Joseph, Elizabeth
• Executors son James, wife Elizabeth and Thomas Bromiley juni[?] of Sharples
• Witnesses Ann Orrell, James Milne

John HAMPSON of Turton, yeoman, 1787

• Trustees:-
• Thomas Longworth of Sharples, yeoman
• John Kay of Turton, yeoman
• Edmund Howarth of Turton, gentleman
• Property in Over Darwen leased to James Grime
• Property in Turton "in possession of me and William Crook my tenant"
• Leasehold property in Sharples called Haslam's or Folds, held under Rev Henry Oflet Wright, now in occupation of William Ward
• JH bought Stanrose estate on £400 mortgage
• Wife Hannah
• Only son Richard, under 21, youngest child
• Daughters Ellen, Ann and Jane

Mary HAMPSON of Foulds in Sharples, widow, 1686

• Right and title property where she now lives, granted by the Chancellor of the Consistory Court of Chester
• Son John Hampson
• Daughters Alice and Mary Hampson
• Neighbours John Dewhurst and George Smith
• Executors son John Hampson and daughter Alice Hampson
• Witnesses Alexr: Meall[?] and Geo. Smith
• Dated 3 Apr 1686
• Executors sworn 10 Jul 1686
• Inventory appraised by Thomas Kirkham of Turton, Jon. Dewhurst of Sharples, Geo: Smith of Sharples, total £258-17-02

Abraham HARDMAN of Harwood, 1790

• House and land in Harwood, held by lease under Thomas Kaye of Bolton, Attorney at Law - to be sold
• Wife Nanney, and eldest son Francis, and son Thomas
• Coalmine I have a fourth part of with Oliver Ormerod of Harwood, Thomas Scoulcroft of Bradshaw, William Scoulcroft of Bradshaw, under Mr Lever of Wigan lying in Harwood, and another part in Bradshaw under Thomas Isherwood of Marple Esq, and another part in Tottington
• Executors to take £3 3s from the profits of the mine at the monthly meeting - the remaining part of the profits to be lodged in the hands of William Scouldcroft as a fund for the maintenance of the younger children
• Dated 22nd March 1790
• Witnesses Thos. Settle, Lawrance Taylor
• Probate issued 30th Aug 1790
• Under £300

Alice HARDMAN of Radcliffe, widow, 1721

• Dated 31st Aug 1719
• Children 1 shilling each: James Hardman, Alice Hardman, Margaret Hardman, Elizabeth Hardman, Thomas Hardman, Mary
• Son James to have the tenement that I now enjoy
• Personal estate to son Roger Hardman (also appointed executor)
• Witnesses Nathan Walker, Elizabeth Walker, Thomas Heape
• Granted 21 Oct 1721

Ann HARDMAN of Great Lever, widow, 1786

• Personal estate to sons James and John Hardman, when they reach 21 years
• If they die before reaching 21, then to be equally divided between Ann Hardman's brothers and sisters (not named)
• Exectutors brother William Yates, and Brother in law John Heywood of Bolton
• Dated 8 Apr 1785
• Witnesses James Rothwell, John Orrell
• Probate issued 1 Feb 1786

Charles HARDMAN of Turton, (inv. & acct.), 1690

• Inventory total £54.18.04
• Account of James Pendlebury and Samuel Mather, administrators, 20th Nov 1690
• Adminstrators claimed various expenses
• Includes debts to
• Richard Viccars
• Mrs Jane Egerton money due upon 2 severall bills obligatory from ye deceased to Mrs Elizabeth Walmesley deceased
• Richard Sharples
• Lawrence Dewhurst
• Henry Brookes of Bolton
• John Knowles
• Lawrence Haslom
• John Rothwell

Charles HARDMAN of Haslingden, reed maker, 1781

• Wife Elizabeth anniuty of 20s a year for three years
• Grandsons John & Henry sons of my son Henry £5 each
• 5s a year for two said grandsons to be laid out in pens, ink and paper, until they reach the age of 14
• Son Thomas Hardman - coach chair, oak chest with drawers, one oak turn-up table, one fott fender, one white table with drawers in, all my working tools, an iron dish, and all my other household goods
• Residue to son Thomas Hardman and daughter Ann
• Executors James Hardman of Turton, weaver, and Thomas Hardman of New Church in Rossendale, reedmaker
• Dated 4th August 1781
• Witnesses Edmund Whitaker, W. Whittaker
• Executor Thomas Hardman sorn 29th Aug 1781 (power reserved for James Hardman)

Elizabeth HARDMAN of Bolton in le Moores, widow, 1714

• Daughter Abigail at London £50 which I owe to her as administratrix of my late husband
• £20 to Robert Norris of Bolton, yeoman, in trust for my grandchildren James Hardman and James Marsh, payable at their resepective ages is eighteen
• Daughter Elizabeth
• Son James Hardman
• Exor Robert Norris
• 14th May 1714
• Witnesses John Greene, John Andrews
• Robert Norris renounced executorship

Henry HARDMAN of Turton, yeoman, 1754

• Wife Margery £40
• Children:
• Charles Hardman
• Thomas Hardman of Manchester
• James Hardman of Turton
• Peter Hardman
• Margery Bury, wife of John Bury late of Halliwell
• Title of tenant right for the "tenement I now dwell on" to son James Hardman, provided this meets the approval of Edward Chetham of Castleton, the owner of the estate
• Witnesses: James Walmisly, John Horrocks, Thomas Mayoh
• Probate issued 28th Feb 1757

James HARDMAN of Ainsworth, chapman, 1718 (admon)

• George Hardman of Bolton, chapman, brother of James Hardman
• James Haulgh of Great Bolton, chapman
• Signed by George Hardman and James Haulgh
• Witnesses John Parry and Jeff:? Moulding
• Inventory made by Thomas Tong 20th May 1716, value £126 9s 7d
• Inventory includes "In debts due to the deceased":
• Mr. William Chadwick of London by Mr. Henry Booth of Salford £19 10s 6d
• Mr. Joshua Wyatt of Marsh?fold? £1 13s 0d
• Mr. Phillip Wyatt near? Oldham £16 17s 0d
• John Lomax jun. of Harwood, 4s
• Thomas Fletcher near Bury, 9s
• Peter Hall 11s 9d
• Anne Swales? 1s 9d
• George Hardman 1s 3d
• Also see Tonge of Ainsworth

James HARDMAN of Great Bolton, gentleman, 1802

• Freehold and leasehold estates held under virtue of last will and testament of my late Uncle Charles Hall of the Island of Jamacia to mother Margaret Hardman of Great Bolton, widow
• Brother Edward Hardman of Great Bolton, surgeon
• Brother William Hardman
• Executors mother MH and brother EH
• Dated 1st Sept 1800
• Witnesses John Albinson, James Holding, Joseph Clarke
• Probate 17 Dec 1802

John HARDMAN of Ainsworth, chapman,  1715 (admon)

• George Hardman of Bolton le Moors, chapman
• Robert Andrews
• John Walmsley, jun. of Wigan
• Signed and sealed by all three
• Witnessed by: John Harding and Jeff? Moulding
• Sarah Hardman, widow of John Hardman of Ainsworth, refused to take the oath of administration of her husband who died intestate, and granted it to his brother George Hardman of Bolton le Moors, and Robert Andrew of Bolton, one of his creditors
• Inventory made by Ralph Smith and Samuel Taylor
• Also see Tonge of Ainsworth

Nathaniel HARDMAN of Bolton, innkeeper, 1686

• John Crompton, maultman, my principal creditor, be fully paid of what I owe him
• Residue to be put towards the maintenance of daughter Mary
• Executors John Crompton of Bolton, maultman, and Ann Sharples of Bolton, widow
• Witnesses Robert Holme, Henry Swift, Rogr. Hardman, Els:[?] Homle
• Date 1686
• Executors sworn 10 Jul 1686

Oliver HARDMAN of Hardmans Fold in Prestwich, 1730

• Dated 19th July 1727
• Messuage and tenement in Reddivals in Bury held be lease under Elizabeth late Countess Dowager of Derby
• Annuity of £4 to daughter Mary Heaton
• Grandson Richard Heyton, and his sisters Katherine, Mary and Elizabeth
• Messuage and tenement in Prestwich where I now live, held be lease under James Earl of Derby. Three closes in Whitefield called the Great thatch Wach, the little thatchwach & the Davenport field to grandaughter Mary wife of James Holland of Pilkington
• Remainder of property in Prestwich to my two grandaughters Katherine and Elizabeth, they paying to their mother Mary yearly rent of 40s
• Remainder of personal estate between my four grandchildren Richard, Katherine, Mary & Elizabeth the four children of my daughter Mary
• Exos daughter Mary Heaton, grandson Richard Heyton and grandaughter Elizabeth Heaton
• Witnesses Thp: Hardman, Joshua Hardman, James Smith

Richard HARDMAN of Great Lever, 1661

• 25th Feb 1658
• Goods to wife Margaret
• £50 to daughter Elizabeth
• £6 13s 4d to daughter Mary
• Remainder to be equally divided between three children James Hardman, Elizabeth and Mary
• Executors Lawrence Haslam and Richard Pilkington, my son(s) in law
• Witness Tho: Leaver
• Inventory 26th May 1660 by James Pilkington, Roger Cooke, Thomas Mason and  ???? Mason, total £109:02:09
• Granted 22 April 1661

Richard HARDMAN of Little Lever, yeoman, 1700

• Part of my personal estate to be laid out in renewing the lease of my tenement in Great Lever, for the lives of my two sons James and John
• Profits from said tenement to be laid out for the maintenance of my two sons till they come to the age of 21 years
• Executors Ralph Smith of Turton, and Joseph Crompton of Haugh
• 7th Feb 1699/1700
• Witnesses John Andrew, Geo: Hardman, John Hardman
• In chancery Samuel Hardman (complainant) and Patteson Ellames & others Defendants, 1838
• Admon - Elizabeth Hardman, widow of Richard Hardman late of Little Lever, yeoman, deceased
• We Joseph Crompton and Ralph Smith being the executors of the last will and testament of Richard Hardman... renounce the execution of the said will and tesatment and consent that Letters of Administration... may be granted to the widow (Elizabeth Hardman of Little Lever) 2nd April 1700
• Inventory total £186:02:08

Thomas HARDMAN of Manchester, yeoman, 1775

• Dated 4th March 1775
• Testator died 1st April 1775
• Now residing at and being Governor of the Hospital in Manchester founded by the late Humphrey Chetham
• Properties in Lancashire in trust, to be disposted, to (trustees and executors):
• Brother James Hardman of Turton, farmer
• Rev John Salter Clerk of Manchester
• Joseph Smith Cheque-manufacturer of Manchester
• Joseph Smith £5
• John Salter son of Rev John Salter £5
• Cousin Mary Longworth of Manchester, spinster £5
• Margaret Rothwell niece to my late wife £5
• Ann Audit of Kirby, Yorks, spinster £5
• Mary Hilton and Ellen Rothwell now servants at the Hospital in Manchester £5 each
• £20 in trust to Rev John Salter and Joseph Smith, £10 to the treasurer of the Infirmary in Manchester towards the support of that charity, and £10 to the churchwardens of collegiate and parish church of Manchester for the support of the charity school
• £60 to brother James Hardman,  in condition that:
•  He lay out £10 in Oat-meal and distribute the same among the poor of the Township of Turton
•  £50 to be put out at interest, paying the interest to the Overseers of the Poor of Little Bolton
•  40s a year from interest to be paid to sister Margaret
•  On death of sister Margaret, £10 to be paid to Overseers of Little Bolton "in consideration of their having taken care of her during her Insanity"
•  The remaining £40 to be divided among the children of sister Margaret
• Remainder of estate and effects to be divided between brother Charles Hardman, Peter Hardman and James Hardman
• Witnesses John Salter, James Rawstorne, John Bardsley
• Codicil 13th March
• Brother Peter Hardman one blue surtool coat, one black close bodied coat, waistcoat and two pairs of breeches, one black and the other leather
• Brother James Hardman remaining wearing apparel both linens and woollens, press bed, feather bed quilt, blankets and sheets
• Nephew Thomas Hardman, son of my brother Charles who now lives in Rossendale, 8 walnut chairs
• Mary Hilton one oaken chest of drawers
• Margaret Rothwell one mahogany snap table, one corner cupboard and the china, plates, glasses, 6 silver spoons
• To the Governors of Chetham's Hospital one Alarum in the servants room, one large mahogany handboard and one clock standing the Great Room for the use of the house
• Feather bed, quilt and couch chair and Clothes chest etc to be given by lot to brothers Charles and Peter - one paying the other half the value

William HARDMAN of Little Lever, papermaker, 1757

• Wife Sarah receives half of personal estate in accordance with marriage agreement
• Messuages in Leadbeater Fold and Old Aunt Brow, Little Lever, held under lease from the Trustees of Bolton School to William Martin son of my niece Jane Longworth.
• Nephew James Hardman £20
• Sister Alice Livesey £5
• Sister Mary Whittle £10
• William Martin £100, plus all paper making equipment
• Samuel Martin, brother of William Martin, £30
• Executors cousin Adam Crompton and friend Ellis Crompton, papermaker
• Dated 11 Jul 1752
• Witnesses Saml. Kay, John Kay, Timo: Whittaker
• 20th April 1754 revokes nomination of Ellis Crompton as executor, and appoints William Martin in his place
• Administration issued 5th Feb 1757

Thomas HARROCKS of Horwich, yeoman, 1672

• Dated 3 Nov 1672
• To be buried at Horwich chapel
• Sister Elizabeth 5s
• Sister-in-law Ann Rothwell Anderton, widow, 20s
• Three daughters of Ann Rothwell
• 40s to Horwich chapel stocks
• Thomas Nicholson, son of Richard Nicholson of Charnock Richard, and Anne his daughter, 10s each
• John Nicholson, James Nicholson, sons of John Nicholson of Chorley, 10s each
• Robert Dicconson son of Richard Dicconson of Heath Charnock 10s
• Wife Ellen executor
• Inventory £392-12-04 appraised by Hugh Willoughbie, Rich Nicconson, Tho Naylor, Augustine Greenhalgh

Robert HART of Halliwell, yeoman, 1817

• My nephew James Hart £10
• Sister in law Ann Hart, wife of late brother William Hart
• Free hold messuage and land commonly called Smithills Hall in Halliwell, together with two cottages adjoining Smithills Hall, now in the possession of Ann Rhodes and William Greenhalgh as tenants
• Brother James Hart to continue to be maintained by my sister in law Ann Hart
• Third to niece Mary Hart
• Niece Elizabeth Hart
• Third to the surviving children of my niece Nancy Brown
• Exors Ann Hart, friend Thomas Brown of Halliwell, cotton manufacturer and Robert Latham of Halliwell, yeoman
• Dated 25th Sept 1811
• Witnesses James Cross, Joseph Rushton, Thos. Jardine (last two 'Clerks to Mr Cross Solicitor Bolton')
• Testator died 21st Dec 1816
• Probate issed 26 May 1817. Thomas Brown the other exor is now dead.

James HASLAM of Hordren in Sharples, husbandman, 1676

• Difficult handwriting
• 13th Feb 1675
• Verbal will
• Goods should be distributed amongst his children
• Eldest daughter Ma??r? should have a double part?
• If his son William came to...of his teniment, should pay £20 to his sister Mar?re?
• Executors
  • James Kershaw of Turton at B??mfield (probably Branfield) the son of Nicholas Kershaw of the forsaid place
  • Thomas Haslam of Sharples
• Witnesses John Haslam, Ann Rigbie, Elizabeth Kirshaw, widow
• 24th March 1675 - Thomas Haslam
• Inventory appraised by Richard Haslom, William Barkkor?, Richard Talior, Samuell Horrock?, 17 Feb, £27-19-10

James HASLAM of Sharples, yeoman, 1810

• Wife Alice
• Two daughters
• Property in Sharples upon trust to friends John Whittle of Longworth, Thomas Smith of Haulgh Hall and Joseph Settle of Sharples (executors)
• Cottage in Sharples now in possession of James Greenhalgh
• Rental payments owed by
•  James Fletcher £5
•  Joseph Helme £4 2s
•  James Wood £1 9s
•  James Heywood £5 16s
• Four children William, James, Ellen and Alice
• Two closes at Top-of-Field estate in Sharples called Helis Meadow and Higher Limed Field to be disposed of
• Dated 5 Jan 1810
• Witnesses Adm: L: Haworth, Jas Greehalgh Senior, Jas Greenhalgh, junior
• Executors sworn 8 Jun 1810
• Testator died 30 Jan 1810

James HASLAM of Belmont in Sharples, shopkeeper, 1837

• Household goods, furniture and shop goods to my wife, and after her death equallym amongst my children
• House and premises now occupied by my son James Haslam in Sharples, to my said son James
• My four houses in Belmont to my wife Nanny Haslam, my son James and Nicholas Fish of Longworth, farmer, as trustees to hold until my youngest daughter reaches the age of 21, using the profits for the maintenance of my three daughter during their minorities
• After the youngest daughter reaches 21, then the houses to be divided between all his children, subject to a £20 payment to his wife
• Exors wife Nanny Haslam, my son James and Nicholas Fish of Longworth, farmer
• Dated 12 Jan 1837
• Witnesses Robt. Amistead (Atty Bolton), John Isherwood and Henry Garden both of Belmont
• Testator died 14th Jan 1837
• Probate issued 17th Apr 1837

John HASLAM of Turton, butcher, 1718

• Admon and inventory only
• Inventory dated November 10th 1718, total £19-02-00, apprized by Tho: Marsden, Geo: Crompton and James Greenhalgh
• Alice Haslam of Turton, widow of JH
• Susanna Howarth of Turton, widow

John HASLAM of Birtenshaw in Turton, farmer, 1809

• Dated 13th April 1809
• Testator died 25 Jul 1809
• Proved 7th Sep 1809
• All messuages and tenements in Turton, and all goods & personal estate, in trust to sons James Haslam, Thomas Haslam and Samuel Haslam
• Wife Betty to retain possession and profits from farm at Birtenshaw, where I now reside
• Annuity of £40 to wife Betty
• Household goods, furniture, plate, linen and china to wife Betty
• After death of wife, interest in Birtenshaw farm to go to son James Haslam, if he chooses to reside there
• If he should decline then my son Peter Haslam should have the farm
• Children James Haslam, Betty Fielding, William Haslam, John Haslam, Molly Makant, Thomas Haslam, Samuel Haslam, Roger Haslam and Peter Haslam, and the children of my daughter Alice, late wife of James Smith
• Executors wife Betty and sons James, Thomas and Samuel
• Witnesses James Haslam, James Crook and Robert Kay

John HASLAM of Harwood, weaver, 1818

• Wife Alice £40
• Children
• James Haslam
• Thomas Haslam
• John Haslam
• Martha Scowcroft wife of John Scowroft
• Samuel Scowcroft, Robert Scowcroft and Mary Scowcroft children of my late daughter Mary, the late wife of West Scowcroft
• Executors son James Haslam and John Scowcroft
• Dated 7th August 1818
• Witnesses Samuel Scowcroft, Robert Bromiley
• Testator died 18th Aug 1818

Joshua HASLAM of Liverpool, mariner 1760

• Joshua Haslam late of Liverpool, intestate deceased
• Thomas Haslam of Turton, yeoman (uncle)
• Roger Haslam of Chorley and Jennet Millington of Chorley
• Dated 14th April 1760

Peter HASLAM of Turton, gentleman, 1860

• Leasehold houses in Little Bolton
• 8 leasehold messuages at Tong Field in Turton
• 3 cottages at Toppings in Turton
• Rents to be received by executors and given to Susannah Haslam the wife of my son Peter Haslam the younger to bring up my grandchildren
• When they all reach 21
• After the death or remarriage of Susannah Haslam, Turton properties to be sold and proceeds distributed among grandchildren, the children of son Peter Haslam
• Cottages and shop in Little Bolton to be sold and the proceeds invested in Parliamentary Stocks or Public Funds - proceeds to be divided between grandchildren when 21
• Dated 6th Aug 1859
• Executors William Haslam of Halliwell, gentleman, nephew and William Haslam of Turton, farmer, grandson
• Witnesses John Taylor, attorney, Bolton & Nathaniel Wilson, gentleman, Bolton
• Proved 2 Feb 1860
• Testator died 1st Nov 1859
• This will not at Lancashire Archives

Richard HASLAM of Sharples, husbandman, 1662

• 7th April 1659
• Verbal will
• After debts and funeral expenses, remainder of personal estate to go to eldest son James Haslam, who was also nominated as sole executor
• Words spoken by the said Richard Haslam in the presence of Anne Wright and Nicholas Kirshaw
• Inventory 7th March 1659, appraised by James Pilkington, Laurence Halliwell, Nicholas Kershawe and Roger Ward, total value clxxxx(l) vij(s) iiij(d)

Robert HASLAM of Harwood, 1592

• Body to be buried in Parish Church of Bolton
• Son Wylliam Haslome
• Son Ryc Haslome
• Sums of money left to:
•  Ralph Hardman
•  Roger Haslome
•  John Isherwood
•  James Haslome
•  wyfe of Adam T/C[?]onn/m[?]mge
•  Ryc Woodd
• Executors sons Wylliam and Rychard Haslome
• Mr Smith vicar of Bolton to be overseer
• Witnesses: Alexander Smyth, Vicar of Bolton, Rychard Haslmoe, Wylliam Harryson, Thomas Crompton
• Inventory compiled by Rychard Haslam, Rychard Wood, Willyam Haryson, James Haslam
• Note - right hand side of will was not visible in photograph so some information is missing

Robert HASLAM of Knotts in Harwood, yeoman, 1845

• Son Robert - all of mt estate called the Knotts, except:
• Son Peter Haslam houses and land in the Lower Meadow (Knotts) now fenced off and occupied, now in the possession of John Smith and William Unsworth
• Son James Haslam, house on Knotts estate in the possession of James Platt
• Son Thomas Haslam, house on Knotts estate, now walled out at front, in the possession of Robert Heaton
• Remainder of Knotts estate made chargable with payments:
• £200 to daughter Mary, wife of Samuel Scowcroft
• £200 to daughter Alice wife of Thomas Ormrod.
• £120 to son Peter
• £200 to daughter Ann Haslam
• £150 to son James Haslam
• £150 to son Thomas Haslam
• £190 to daughter Eliza wife of Robert Crook
• Subject to conditions made out in the last will and testatment of my late father Robert Haslam 12 April 1809
• Daughter Ann Haslam all my share in the Turnpike road leading from Bolton to Edenfield
• To son James Haslam, my two fifths share of dewllinghouses in Little Bolton in possession of Cuthbert Wilkinson and others, hold jointly with John Rothwell and Joseph Rothwell
• Executors brother-in-law John Rothwell and son-in-law Samuel Scowcroft
• Dated 27 Jun 1836
• Died 21st April 1845

Thomas HASLAM of Ratcliffe, yeoman, 1820

• Cousin Thomas Smith of Timberbottom in Turton £60 in satisfaction of what I owe him
• Copyhold estate Knowles's in Tottington Lower End to my sister Mary Wood
• Sister Margaret Newbold
• Nephew and niece John Newbold and Margaret Newbold
• Henry Banks, son of my sister Ann Banks
• Five other children of my sister Margaret Newbold (seven in total)
• Exors
• Robert Knott of Little Bolton, cotton spinner
• Thomas Hardcastle of Tonge, bleacher
• Dated 29th September 1819
• Witness Geo. Walker, Joseph Ogden, William Hampson clerk, J?? Haworth
• Codicil revoking the gift of £60 to cousin Thomas Smith
• Testator died 18th Oct 1819
• Probate issued 17th Mar 1820

Thomas HASLOM of Harwood, sawyer, 1749

• Dated 11th Oct 1748
• £100 to be raised from his estate by executors and put out at interest for the maintenance of wife Jane
• Grandson Richard Haslom, son of Richard Haslom late of Harwood £10
• Daughter in law Ester Haslom and her children Ann, Mary, Finney, John and James each of them 1s
• Residue to my six children
• Robert
• John
• Nathaniel
• Abraham
• Jane wife of James Marsh of Edgworth
• Elizabeth wife of James Knowls of Quarlton
• Son in law James Knowls owes £6 15s
• Executors son Robert Haslam, James Marsh and wife Jane
• Witnesses: George Duckworth, Joseph Ashworth, John Thorpe
• 8th June 1749 executors took oath

Alexander HASLOME of Turton, husbandman, 1606

• Anne[?]/Emma[?] Haslome my wife
• Roger Haslome my son
• Elizabeth Longworth, late wife of George Longworth deceased
• Ellen Brabine
• Willm Kenion[?] of Turton money for the poor people as he thinks fit
• Executors wife and son Roger
• Overseer William Kenion[?]
• Witnesses: Willm Kenion[?], Anthony Grene, Richard Orrell
• Debts owing to me: John Monkes of ???, George Smith of the parish of Leighe[?], Richard Tyldisley of Boulton, Richard[?] Whittle of Boulton, Henrie Brooke of Boulton, Alexander Houlton of Boulton, John Astley of Sharples Leighe, Xpofer Horrocks of Dunsker, Willm Mather of Turton, Xpofer Walmsley of Turton, Ux James Walmsley of Turton, Ellis Bradlay of Turton, Ux Willm Walmsley of Turton, Robte Houlden of Turton, John Welche[?] of Turton, Henrie Welche of Turton & his wife, Thomas Horwich of Turton, Oliver Usherwood of Turton, Willm Cowp of Turton, Thomas Whitle of Turton, Andrewe Knowle of Turton, George Marshe of Turton, Ux Rauffe Orrell of Turton
• John Astley of Turton, Rauffe Grene of Turton, James Croichlowe of Longworth, Tho[?] Pendleburie de Longworth, Mr Longworth, Rauffe Cunliffe[?] de Longworth, John Cunliffe[?] de Longworth, ux John Leaver de Longworth, Anthony Grene de Turton, Ellis Leaver de Longworth, Robte Haslome de Longworth, John Mayo de Pasturhowses, Tho Mayo his brother, Xpofer Bridge de Hordren[?], Xpofer Horrockes son of John Horrockes de Fouldes, Robte Horrockes son of James, Tho ????, ?????, Tho Ch??hlow[?], Rauffe Ch??hlow[?], John Longworth, John ????dall, Ux Rauffe Orrell, Roger Haslom de Longworth, George Marsh
• Inventory appraised by Rauffe Grene, Alexander Haslome and John Astley

Catherine HASLOME of Turton, spinster, 1719

• Inventory appraised 16th June 1719, value £18.19.06, appraised by John Marsden and Robt. Norres
• Goods, chattles and credits to mother Alice Haslam
• Executor John Brandwood of Bolton, malster
• Dated 3rd June 1719
• Witnesses Daniel Haslam, Susan Haworth, James Greenhalgh

William HASLOME of Bradshaw, husbandman, 1649

• Inventory appraised by Francis Isherwood, Raph Brooke, Raph Wood, Lawrance Halliwell, value £180.17.9
• Oral will made to William Haslome of Welshfould[?] and Thurstan Welsh
• One part to the children of his brother Richard Haslome
• Other part to his wife
• Brother Richard Haslome executor

Hannah HAUGH of Bolton in le Moors, widow, 1730

• Messuage and tenement in Bolton now in the possession of my assignees or under-tenants and which I hold by lease under Sr. John Bridgeman Baronet - to grandson John Hough
• Personal goods to grandson John Hough
• If he should die before reaching 21 then:
• Nephew Thomas Thornly £10
• Nephew Jospeph Crooke 40s
• Niece Hannah Crooke 20s
• Servant Ellen Stones 20s
• Sister Dorothy Hough 20s
• Exors Ralph Laithwait and James Baron of Bolton
• 1st July 1729
• Witnesses John Rowbotham, Sarah Dorning, John Andrews

John HAULGH of Breightmet, yeoman, 1705

• Inventory taken by Thurstan Fishwicke, Adam Mather, Jon. Bolton, Wm. Pimlott, total value £637:08:07, including money out at interest and £65 in the deceased purse
• Property in Breightmet held by lease under Earl of Derby for the term of three lives, to grandaughter Margaret Haulgh, daughter of John Haulgh my son
• Grandson George Haulgh, son of John Haulgh my son
• Property in Harwood in possession of my son John Haulgh to my executors Thomas Hulme and John Haulgh
• George Haulgh my son
• Mary Houseman my daughter, wife of James Houseman
• Grandchildren Edward Pilkinton, Jane Pilkinton, Ellen Pilkinton
• Granddaughter Margaret Haulgh daughter of my son George
• Daughter Ellen Turner
• Margaret Hodgson my granddaugher
• John Turner my grandson £40 if he bee on in learning in order to be a Minister of Gods Word
• Granddaughter Jane Houseman
• Grandsons John and Stephen Houseman
• Grandchildren Ralfe, John, Ellen, Unisay[?] and James Seddon, children of my deceased daughter Ann
• Executors Thomas Hulme of Little Bolton, yeoman and my son John Haulgh
• Dated 2nd June 1705
• Witnesses Ja: Horrocks, William Horrocks, Wm. Pimlott[?]
• 25 Jul 1705 Articles of Agreement to pay Thomas Yates of Radcliffe £40 as marriage portion with Ellen Pilkinton my grandaughter.
• Testator sworn 22 Apr 1706

James HAULGH of Bolton in le Moors, chapman, 1730

• Messuage and tenement in Sharples, held by lease under Mr Sharples of Sharples to Alexander Walker and James Baron both of Bolton, chapmen, in trust
• To raise 40s a year to my aunt Mary Thornley
• Maintain my son John until he reaches the age of 21
• Brother in law Ellis Bradshaw of Bolton, chapman to hold one moiety of the said messuage and tenement
• Sister in law Mary Ramsbotham to hold the other half
• Messuage and dwelling house in Bolton were I now live, held by lease under Sr John Bridgman Baronet, for the lives of me and my mother Hannah Haulgh (being the surviving lives therein) - south part to Alexander Walker and James Baron, in trust, to raise money from rent for the maintenance of son John
• Exors to treat with Sr John Bridgeman to arrange new lease of house for son John
• Alexander Walker and James Baron guardians of son John until he attains age of 21 years
• If mother and son are both dead then
• £5 each to my cousins James and Thomas (son of my late uncle James Thornley clerk deceased)
• £5 each to my cousins Mordecai Crooke, Joseph Crooke, Benjamin Crooke and Hannah Crooke)
• Remainder to John Thornley, clerk
• Exors mother Hannah Haulgh, Alexander Walker and James Baron
• Dates 21st Feb 1723
• Witnesses Samuel Astley, Robt. Andrews, John Andrews

John HAULGHE of Haulghe, gentleman, 1619

• To my mother all my linnes & linnen cloathes?
• Unto my mother neentyne yards of road? stuffe & the lyninge of my cloake being of haire ?????? velvet & a yard & a halfe of blacke sattin
• Cousin Browne my blacke cloake
• Neighbour John Hulton my sorreld? geldinge?
• My brother George Haulgh my sealinge ringe
• To my brother Robt Haulgh my watche
• My two brothers Nicholas Haulgh and William Haulgh three of my best suits of apparell (described)
• Two sisters Katherin & Joane a gold ring to be bough of 11s each within writtne "remember your brother"
• Servant Robt Haulge brown coloured cloake with gold buttons
• To my neighbor Peter Brook one horse called Lyart
• All the rest of my apparell to my foot boy Robt Hoolme & £5 when reaches 21
• To my neighbourse Mr Thomas Longworth my best sord? & skarfe
• To my servant Robert Haulgh one close of ground calle Charles ???efield being fower acres, in consideration of a payment of four score and four pounds, payed to Mr Standish of Duxbery
• Also I give to my servant Robt Haulge £10 for the use of my base son Jo: Haulghe als Pendlebury
• Also £6 14s 4d for the use of Valentine? Haulgh my base son, towards the bringing up and education of my base sons
• To the poor of Great Bolton, Little Bolton, Haulgh and Tongue £5
• Exors cousin James Browne Esq? and my man Robert Haulgh?
• Cousin? John Hulton to be overseer
• 2nd Oct 1619
• Witnesses George Haulgh, Genry Grundy, Robert Greenhalgh, James Browne, John Hulton?. Peter Bronle?
• Inventory appraised by Robert Robinson, James Crompton, Arthur Ysherwood and Rychard Robinson
• Debts by me oweinge wch have given security in ground: Peter Brooke & Raph Holden, Richard Horrobin, William Crompton, Richard Skowcroft, my uncle Roger Halyh, Christopher Norres, Robert Tonge, John Kignolde?, Roger Scott, my cosin Browne
• Also see p.m. inq. (Rec. Soc.)

Adam HAWORTH of Unsworth in Pilkington, farmer, 1810

• Wife Mary Haworth £20 a year from the profits of the rents arising out of my messuage and premises held under lease for years under the Rector of Bury in occupation of Robert Thimble
• After death of wife to children: John Haworth, Robert Haworth, Mary late Haworth now wife of William Barlow, Jane late Haworth now wife of James Ashworth, Ann late Haworth now wife of Samuel Taylor, Thomas Haworth, James Haworth, Adam Haworth and Matthew Haworth.
• Farm I now occupy under the Earl of Derby
• Son Matthew is under 21
• Exos wife Mary and son James
• Dated 17th May 1810
• Witnesses Robert Barlow, James Greaves of Unsworth
• Testator died 26th Aug 1810
• Probate issued 3rd Oct 1810

Andrew HAWORTH of Turton, husbandman, 1617

• To be buried in the parish church of Bolton
• Richard Haworth my son vvj£ in full satisfaction of his childs part
• Remainder to wife Margaret Haworth, and William Bordman my son-in-law (executors)
• Debts which the testator owes John Headoce[?] viij£[?], Alid Moris[?] xxs
• Witnesses Tho Breres, John Wood, Richard Haworth, Mr Gilbart Astleye the cleark
• Inventory made by William Wood, Richard Taller, James Crompton, Raffe Bordman
• Index says Anderton Howarth, but looks more like Andrew to me

Andrew HAWORTH of Turton, yeoman, 1715

• Dated 9[?] Nov 1714
• Wife Mary
• Whereas I am entitled by an indenture of assignment to the tenmnt. & messuage where I now live
• Father Richard Haworth, still living
• Executor my uncle George Bradshaw of Bradshaw
• Witnesses Simon Lomax, Thomas Warburton, Christopher Horrocks
• Execs Sworn 25 Oct 1715

Dionysius HAWORTH of Turton, innkeeper, 1783

• Leasehold estate in Eccleston held by lease under Dickinson Esq.
• Wife Margaret (second wife)
• Children by 1st and 2nd wife
• Youngest child under 18
• Executors wife Margaret, Amos Ogden of Turton, clerk, and John Brandwood the younger of Entwistle
• Dated 22 Dec 1782
• Executors sworn in 3rd March 1783
• Probate issued 17 Mar 1783

Edmund HAWORTH of Turton, gentleman, 1839

• Wife Alice annuity of £100, reducing to half if she remarries
• Five youngest children Alice, Edmund, Thomas, William and James
• Farm called Toppings now in my possession to wife Alice
• Daughters Catherine Dewhurst, Margaret, Elizabeth, Hannah
• Sons John Haworth of Bolton and Adam Lomax Haworth of Turton
• Brother William Haworth of Blackburn
• Property in Blackburn (Queen Street and Copy Nook) Tottington (including public house, Tittlesey Moor Lane, Booths Pitts, Little Hodge Croft), Accrington (Musdenhow?, High Ryley), Halliwell (Whittles oth Cote), Edgworth (including Willows, Crowthorn and Brandwood Fold), Little Bolton (Blackabank), Sharples (Bromley Pasture), Chorley, Elton
• Several pews at (a) Saint Georges Church, Little Bolton, (b) Tottington Chapel (c) Cheetham's Chapel in the Parish Church of Bolton
• Daughter Hannah to receive properties in Edgworth called Orrells and Orrells Cote
• Son ALH four cottages at Marled Earth and Dunscar Gate in Turton (in occupations of Robert Isherwood, Thomas Thornton, Thomas Holt and John Orrell), and all other plots of land in Turton leased from Reverend Richard Rothwell and James Green Esquire on terms of 999 years
• Gifts of money to Trustees of Tottington Chapel, Trustees of Eagley School, Trustees of Edgworth School, Trustees of Saint Georges Church
• Mentions Higher Dunscar late belonging to Adam Lomax of Turton, deceased
• Proved at London (Canterbury will) - transctript 11 pages - much detail omitted here

George HAWORTH of Horncliffe in the Parish of Bury, (inv.) yeoman, 1674

• Inventory dated 22nd Dec 1674
• Appraisers Robert Haworth, John Stough?, James Ashworth, Henry Haworth
• Total value £200.06.02

Grace HAWORTH of Horncliffe in Tottington Higher End, (admon), 1686

• George Haworth of Rosindale, agricolam
• John Grenehalgh off Pilsworth in Middleton, yeoman
• George Haworth, administrator of the goods of Grace Haworth late of Horncliffe, his late mother
• Inventory appraised Dec 1686, total £15-19-2 by Robert Howorth, Heneri Howorth, Thomas Haworth, James Ashworth
• Note: Also see quitclaim ref DDX118/127/8 Thomas Medowcroft of Huntley

Henry HAWORTH of Horncliffe, yeoman, 1696

• Dated 11th March 1695
• Surrender dated 1st Jan 1695, 21 acres of copyhold land in Horncliffe, together with 6 acres of ancient copy hold land in Edenfield, to the use of
• John Haworth of Chattertonhey
• Henry Haworth of Lower Newhallhey
• To the use of my son and heir Thomas Haworth, and my daughter Grace Tattersall during in her natural life, equally between them, provided that they pay 2 pounds and 2 shillings in yearly rent to my daughter Margaret Kay
• After the death of Grace Tattersall, to Thomas Haworth my son
• After his death to Henry Haworth and John Haworth, sons of my son Thomas Haworth
• Paying unto my grandchildren, the children of Margaret Kay and Grace Tattersall, my two daughters, the sum of £20
• Exors Thommas Haworth my son
• Witnesses David Lange, Henrie Scolfield, Gyles Hoyle
• Inventory dated 8th April 1696, value £34-6-11, appraised by James Ashworth, Robert Howorth, Edward Hamer

James HAWORTH the elder of Green Owlers in Edgworth, yeoman, 1810

• My third share freehold estate called Green Owlers in occupation of myself and my nephew James Haworth (son of my late brother Dionysius Howarth), to nephew James Howarth
• My third share copyhold estate called Birch-hey in Tottington, late in the occupation of Edward Hamer, but now in the occupation of George Turner, to the use of nephew James Howarth, and John Duckworth of Edgworth, blacksmith (executors)
• Nieces Betty Mayoh, wife of Peter Mayoh
• Peggy Mayoh widow
• Ann Garthside wife of James Garthside and Sally Haworth, daughters of my brother George Haworth
• Tow parcels of land on Edgworth Moor
• Witnesses Saml Knowles, Thos Haslam, Edm: Haworth
• Dated 20 May 1803
• Testator died 30 Dec 1809
• Executors sworn 4 Jun 1810

John HAWORTH of Bury, shoemaker, 1689

• 12th Feb 1688
• Mary Haworth my mother 20s
• Wife Elizabeth
• Daughter Esther Haworth
• Exors wife Elizabeth
• Witnesses James Fletcher, Joseph Warburton, John Clegge
• Inventory appraised 18th May 1689 by George Warburton, Joseph Warburton and John Clegg all of Bury, total value £108.17.10

John HAWORTH of Turton, yeoman, 1711

• Executors wife Susannah and trusty friend William Lomax of Turton, yeoman
• Wife Susannah half of my tenement, as long as the lease from James Chetham Esq. continues
• Son John under 21
• My large Bible to wife Susannah, and then to son Ralph Haworth
• House in Chapeltown to son Ralph Haworth, with 10s  a year to be paid to Ann my daughter, wife of Thomas Haslom of Hough
• Silver plait buttons belonging to my waistcote & breeches, and carpenter tools to son Ralph
• James Thomason of Turton, yeoman, deceased, former husband to Susannah my wife, left provision for their children in his will
• John Thomason £1
• John Rosthorn 5s if he continues to be my servant until my decease
• Step children: Thomas Thomasson, James Thomasson and Sarah Thomasson
• Dated 3 Aug 1710
• Witnesses Richard Haworth, Christopher Horrocks, John Welsh
• Executors sworn 7 Jul 1711

Lawrence HAWORTH of Turton, 1705

• To my wife Ann a cow called yong Pemberton, her bed, and the messuage and tenement which we now occupy
• Daughter Hannah, wife of John Kay, my little chest and one bed above the loomshop
• Grandson [sic] William, Ellin and Ann Pollor/Poter[?] 10s each to be paid on death of wife Ann
• Son in law Thomas Bottor[?] 2s
• My son Lawrence Haworth shall pay my son Thomas Haworth, and daughter Hannah Kay, £10 between them, before my son Lawrence enters on the messuage or tenement in Turton by estimation 10 acres, my wife enjoying the same peacably and quietly so long as she shall live
• Household goods to be divided between wife Ann and son Thomas
• Residue to son Thomas
• Executors wife Ann and son Thomas
• Dated 25th June 1704
• Witnesses Thomas Rosterne, John Wamlsey, William Mayow, Geo Crompton
• Inventory dated 15th Nov 1705 total value £14.02.06, appraised by William Lomax, Richard Rosthorn, Law: Haworth

Peter HAWORTH of Turton, husbandman, 1681

• Georgio Haworth filio
• Inventory only
• Died in Scotland in the late wars
• One mesuage and tenement with the appurtenances in Turton aforesaid wch the decedant held by lease for years determinable on lives £42
• Appraised and valued by the leave and consent of James Chetham Esquire, Lord of the Manor of Turton
• Appraisers Thomas Brooke, James Aynsworth

Ralph HAWORTH of Turton, 1676

• Inventory only
• Appraised 29 July 1676, total £60-14-00, by Andrew Haworth, Raphe Brookes, William Horrobin, Raphe Orrell

Susan HAWORTH of Turton, widow, 1726

• To be buried in Turton chapel yard
• Goods, chattels and househould stuffe to be sold
• Proceeds to be divided between daughters
• Sarah the wife of John Brendwood of Bolton in the Moores, housekeeper
• Hannah the wife of James Greenwood of Turton, fustianman
• Executor John Brendwood
• Dated 15th Jan 1725
• Witnesses James Clark, George Leeming, Roger Walmlsey

Roger HAYDOCK of Halliwell, yeoman, 1744

• Dated 19 Dec 1738
• Advanced in years
• Tenement in Halliwell to wife Mary
• Daughter 5s each: Elizabeth, Ann, Margaret, Esther & Jane
• Executors to hold the estate until wifes death and then it sell it to raise daughters portions (Mr Byroms of Manchester to have first refusal)
• Executors wife Mary Haddock, Hermon Howcroft of Over Hulton, John Seddon of Heaton
• Witnesses Thos: Lightboune, Jas: Oliver
• Inventory appraised 1744 by John Seddon and Herman Holcroft, total value £50-18s-0d

Samuel HAYDOCK the Elder of Edgworth, yeoman, 1776

• Heyhead in Edgworth and Knowles tenement in Edgworth
• Owes £100 to son Samuel Haydock
• Wife Sarah
• Eldest daughter Mary wife of John Chaddock £25
• Daughter Alice wife of John Knowles £100
• Daughter Martha wife of James Lomax
• Samuel Haydock son my son James Haydock
• Alice daughter of James Haydock £20
• Youngest daughter Sarah wife of William Woods her children John, Alice, Samuel, Sarah and William
• Exors son Samuel Haydock, John Knowles and James Lomax
• Dated 29th Sept 1775
• Witnesses Thomas Thomasson, Thomas Orrell, Richard Orrell
• Proved 20th May 1776

Thomas HAYDOCK of Over Darwen, yeoman, 1675

• 3rd November 1675 made nunc will
• Thomas Haydock of Eccleshill in Blackburn
• Sick and weak
• Exors Raphe Entwisle of Grayne (my brother in law) and Raph Orrell of Turton (my kinsman)
• Messuage and tenement with apputence in Eccleshill which I hold under Richard Grymishawe Esquire, for three lives on the fine of £140 - to my eldest son Thomas Haydock, paying at the death of my father Thomas Haydock, £60 to my executors to be disposed of amongst my children as my executors think fit
• Concerning my messuage and tenement in Over Darwen being my freehold inheritance, I give the same unto my second son James Heydocke, he paying to my executors £40, to be divided between my children
• Witnesses Roger Brendwood, James Haydock, William Shorrock
• Inventory total lxiiij(l) iiij(s) iij(d), appraised by William Piccoppe, Willm Sharrocke, Edward Bailey, Henry Bury, dated xix-th day of November 1672

John HAYDOCKE of Turton, blacksmith, 1666

• John Haydocke alias Riddinge the elder of Turton
• Being in a sicke and languishinge condition
• £10 to his grandchildren James Haydocke, John Haydocke, Thomas Haydocke (three of my eldest son John's children)
• And I will that the said John my grandchild being my bedfellowe shall have the best share
• In the presence of Roger Brandwood and William Orrell

Symond HAYDOCKE of Blackburn, cowper, 1671

• 3rd April 23 Chas II
• Wife Jane
• Daughter Mary
• Executrix wife Jane
• Witness Ann Aynsworth, Will: Cottams
• Inventory 1st June 1671, appraised by James Cowper, James Walmisley, John Walmisley and George Sharples, total £16-10-00

Ann HEADOCK of Turton, widow, 1680

• To be buried at the parish church of Boulton
• Cousin Edmund Burry 1s
• Cousin Mary Burry 1s
• Cousin Richard Hopwood 1s and his seven children each 1s
• Cousin John Hopwood and his two children 1s
• Three children of my cousin Anderaw B[ury?] document torn
• Cousin E[ilza]beth Worthenton 1s
• Cousin Richard Barlow two sons 1s
• Isabell wife of Thomas Warburton 2s 6d
• Mary Wood 7s
• Mary Rothell 2s 6d
• George Horige 5?s
• James Taylor 2s
• Katteren Frenklen 1s and to her sister Elizabeth 1s
• Remainder divided equally between William Wood, Thomas Warburton, Arthur Bromley and James Taylor & his wife Jane, and Anne Bromeley
• Witnesses Charles Hardman, Ralph Orrell, Mary Franklen, James Taylor

Elizabeth HEAP of Glodwick in Oldham, 1684

• 24th Jan 1671
• Body to be buried at Oldham
• Daughter Ann, wife of Thomas Oydan?
• Executors sons Thomas and John Heap
• Witnesses John Lomax and John Taylor
• Execs sworn 19 Jun 1684
• Inventory £30-11-03 appraised by James Houlden, Samuel Milne, Henry Whittaker

Ferdinando HEATON of Heaton, yeoman, 1705

• 7th October 1704
• Two messuages and tenements in Heaton called Higher House and Lower House to son Lambert Heaton
• Personal estate into three parts:
1. Son John
2. Daughter Elizabeth
3. Deceased's part as below
• Son Lambert greater garner arke standing the chamber over the house, and livery table in the parlour, and one great brass pot
• Ann Ward my daughter 5 shillings, she having already received a competent portion
• Ralph Ward her husband 1 shillings
• Robert Ward his son and my grandson 1 shilling
• Wearing apparell to sons Lambert and John
• Remainder to wife Margery
• Exors wife Margery and Oliver Stones of Heaton
• Witnesses Abraham Cromtpon, James Heaton, Tho: Whittle
• Probate 16 Jun 1705, granted to Margery Heaton (Oliver Stones renounced)
• Inventory appraised by Richard Bolton, John Marsh, James Heaton on 6th Dec 1704, total £290

James HEATON the elder of Heaton, 1793

• Farmer
• Son Jeremiah Heaton, farm which I now hold by lease under Henry Blundell, Esq.
• Allowing to my wife Ann the house at the east end now in the possession of John Winders
• Remainder of estate divided amongst all my children (not named)
• Also it is my will that my said wife does not allow Joseph Whalley (who now lives with me) to live with her when she goes to dwell in the little House at the End.
• Executors: Ellen Heaton (wife), Jeremiah Heaton (son)
• Will dated: 5th Sept 1793
• Executors sworn in: 19th Oct 1793

John HEATON of Bolton-in-le-Moors, weaver (admon), 1749

• Died intestate
• Widow Ellen Heaton
• Alexander Heaton of Tottington, cotton weaver (brother of JH)
• Oliver Ormrod the Elder of Harwood, yeoman
• Oliver Ormrod the Younger of Harwood, yeoman

John HEATON of Heaton, yeoman, 1819

• Son Timothy Heaton - half of the building formerly used as a factory in Halliwell, now in the occupation of Johnstones and Richard Wilkinson
• Houses in Spring Gardens, Great Bolton:
• House in occupation of Richard Ogden to son Timothy Heaton
• House in occupation of Peter Greenhalgh to children of daughter Jane
• House in occupation of William Shuttleworth to son John Heaton
• House in occupation of Alice Hays to Lambert Heaton
• House in occupation of Henry Hornby to daughter Alice
• House to daughter Ann
• House tin occupation of Gorge Hodkinson
• Daughter Jane's children; Betty, Alice, Jane, Chrstopher and Ann - two houses in Heaton
• Chtistopher Bartier, formerly the husband of late daughter Jane
• Son John Heaton, house in Heaton in the occupation of Thurston Snape, and property formerly used as a stable, now in the occupation of William Dichfield
• Son Lambert Heaton, house in Heaton in occupation of James Barlow
• Daughter Alice, wife of Adam Hodgkinson, house in Heaton in occupation of Adam  Hodgkinson.  Also house in Heaton in the occupation of John Settle.
• Daughter Ann, wife of William Pendlebury, and houses in Heaton in possession of David Miller and John Greenhalgh
• Daughter Betty, now the wife of Robert Pilkington, the other half of the factory - the room now in the occupation of John Hornby
• Executors: son Timothy Heaton, John Longworth of Heaton, both farmers.
• Witnesses: David Miller, James Barlow, Richard Brown
• Testator died 17th Feb 1819

John HEATON of Breightmet, yeoman, 1821

• Children Nancy, Mary, James, Noah, Thomas, Betsy, Ellen and John £100 each
• Property in Harwood now in the occupation of Richard Entwisle
• Two messuages or dwellinghouses situate in Harwood now in the possession of Richard Holt and John Scholes
• Messuage or dwellinghouses in occupation of Thomas Heaton
• Trustees, son John Heaton and Robert Lomax of Harwood
• Dated 14th Jan 1820
• Witnesses Robt Simpson, Joseph Lee, Jas. Winder, clerk to Messrs. Haworth Sol. Bolton
• Probate issued 13 Sep 1821

John HEATON of Bolton-le-Moors, cotton spinner and hosier, 1837

• Wife Elizabeth all household goods and annuity of £250
• Son Thomas Wood Heaton, £500, in addition to what I owe him
• £500 to each of my children
• Whereas I have lately entered into partnership with Wm John Brimelow in the Cotton Spinning trade 'Heaton & Brimelow', and have advanced a considerable sum of money
• Exors wife Elizabeth Heaton, son Thomas Wood Heaton and Thomas Mulliner of Bolton le Moors, accountant executive
• Dated 24th Jan 1837
• Witnesses Thos. Barton (Atty Bolton le Moors), Jno. Barton (Atty Preston), Ann Lord of Bolton
• Thomas Mulliner, a Quaker, renounced probate and execution of the will

Lambert HEATON of Heaton, yeoman, 1676

• Wife Ann
• Younger children Lambert, Gabriel, Noah, John and Richard
• Children Ferdinando, Alexander, Ann, Isabel and Hester £12 each, having already given each of them competent portions
• Executor eldest son Ferdinando Heaton
• Dated 30th July 1674
• Witnesses Rowland Grundy, Margaret Browne
• Inventory appraised by William Seddon, Bryan Morris, Henery Morris, total £123.15.07

Lambert HEATON the elder of Heaton, yeoman, 1793

• Houses in Spring Gardens, Bolton, divided between his children, as follows, on the condition of paying 40s of the rent income to his wife Ann:
• House in possession of Richard Owen to son John Heaton
• House in possession of Robert Rigby to Lambert Heaton
• House in possession of William Hampson to Betty Morris, wife of Jonathan Morris
• House in possession of John Tyldesley to Nando Heaton
• Leasehold property in Halliwell, held by lease under Rev. Rothwell for 999 years in Halliwell, in possession of son Peter Heaton, chargable with annual payment of 4s to Ann wife of Lambert Heaton.
• Daughter Ann Orrell has already had her share
• Executors: Ann Heaton (wife), John Heaton (son), Lambert (son)
• Will dated: 26th Oct 1791
• John and Lambert sworn in 22 Apr 1793

Meadowcroft HEATON of Harwood, 1760

• Sons Thomas and Charles
• Estate at Nabfold in Harwood, and Isherwoods in Harwood, and Harwood Meadow in Harwood to my three sons John, Charles and Thomas
• Daughter Margaret Burton, my estate called old Pit in Harwood, for the rest of her natural life, and afterwards to my two grandsons Richard and Thomas Burton
• Grand daughter Rachel Heton, three houses in Bolton, and her grand mother's chest box, bible and common prayer book
• Son John Heton pair of looms now in the hands of John Hilton
• Executors James Davenport, Joseph Butler and my wife Ann
• Dated 11th June 1760
• Witnesses Rebec[?] Heton, James Lee
• Executrix sworn 18th Nov 1760

Benjamin HELME of Turton, yeoman, 1806

• Ready money, book debts, bills, bonds, two dwelling houses in Little Bolton, and one in Great Bolton, in trust to good friends Samuel Haslam and James Horrocks my two sons in law, and my son Robert Helme all of Turton
• Wife Mary Helme to keep household furniture, beasts, horses
• Sons Samuel Helme, Robert Helme (youngest), Joseph Helme, Benjamin Helme, James Helme
• Daughter Betty wife of Samuel Haslam
• Daughter Ann wife of Adam Brindle
• Daughter Margaret wife of James Horrocks
• Farm I now hold, occupied by lease from James Greene Esq for 21 years commencing 2nd Feb 1802, to wife for the rest of his life, then to son Robert.
• Executors Samuel Haslam, James Horrocks and Robert Helme
• Witnesses John Kay, William Kay, Tho. Davies
• Dated 19th Nov 1805
• Testator died 20th Dec 1805

Thomas HETON of Harwood, weaver, 1725

• Father James Heton (executor)
• Father-in-law James Lomax
• Son John Heton (under 21)
• "my grandfather Meadowcroft did leaf me by his last will a legacy of huelf a pound and of my marriage contract my father promised to make it up into thurty pound" - received £12 from grandfather's executors, and £5 from my father
• Father in law was to give £20 by contract of marriage, but gave only £15
• Brother James Heton
• Witnesses Richard Withnall[?], Rebekea Heton
• Dated 16 Jul 1724
• Executors sworn 21 May 1725

John HEWITT of Bolton in the Moores, apothecary, 1728

• Property in Essex to Nathan Dorning of Farnworth, gentleman, Peter Rosbotham of Manchester, chapman , Charles Shipphard of Kirkland in Westmorland, tanner, and Robert Shipphard of the City of London, gentleman, in trust.
• Profits to be used to provide £20 a year to Rachel Shipphard my daughter, now wife of Thomas Shipphard of Bolton, gentleman
• Grandson Hewitt Shipphard (son of Thomas and Rachel Shipphard)
• Property in Eccles and Dean
• House in Bolton held by lease under Sr. John Bridgeman Barrt. now in the possession of Richard Falllows
• Executors Thomas and Rachel Shipphard
• Dated 2 Jul 1727
• Witnesses Hugh Entwisle, Edwd. Entwisle, Richard Walker
• Executors sworn 5 Nov 1728

James HEYS of Ainsworth, farmer, 1778

• Wife £100 of interest
• Only son James Heys, all my leasehold estate
• Daughter Susanna Openshaw's children £5: James, Alice, Susanna, Peggy, Molly
• Daughter Alice Hoker's children: John Hoker £5
• Executors son James and daughter Alice Hoker
• Dated 26th Aug 1764
• Witnesses: Henry Heys, Richard Heys, James Aspinall
• Probate 27th May 1778 - Alice Hoker took oath, James Heys the other named executor being dead

Abraham HEYWOOD of Harwood, 1802

• Dated 8 Oct 1801
• Wife Ellen £36
• Son Robert £5 for taking care of and providing for me in my sickness
• Nine children Thomas, Mary, Robert, John, Ellen, Peter, Abram and Alice, Ellen Sharrocks and Jane Finney to have the share which would have been their mothers
• Executors my five sons, or Thomas Thornley of Bolton if they cannot agree
• Witnesses John Kirkman, Thomas Kirkman, William Kirkman
• Probate issued 7 Jun 1802

Ann HEYWOOD of Little Lever, 1803

• Two houses, adjoining to that wherein I now dwell
• My brother James shall have the first refusal on them at £80
• The house in which I now reside to brother Samuel Heywood, but if he dies without issue then to my nephew Samuel Heywood. If he dies without issue then to my nephew John Bradley, and then to nephew John Scholes, and then to nephew Samuel Scholes
• Sister Mary my best china with the silver spoons and silver tea tongs, and my crape cloak
• To my sister Betty my best silk gown and my laced cloak without hood and my best lawn apron
• To my niece Ann Hoker my corner cupboard, my satin cloak and Staffordshire teacups and saucers, and one black tea pot
• Niece Hannah Hollows various items
• Exos brother Samuel and John Bradley
• Dated 1st May 1801
• Witnesses John Bradley, John Stones
• The 23 day of June 1803. Samuel Bradley and John Bradley the executors within named were sworn in common form

Anne HEYWOOD of Farnworth, widow, 1821

• Executor Thomas Crompton of Farnworth, paper maker
• Elizabeth Crompton, wife of John Crompton of Farnworth, paper manufacturer
• Dated 12 Aug 1815
• Probate issued 27 Feb 1821
• Witnesses H. Atkinson, John Hadfield, Henry Rimington

Ellen HEYWOOD of Little Lever, widow, 1783

• All of estate in tenement held under the Trustees of Bolton school to be sold within 12 months and split 5 ways between:
• 1 James Beswick of Little Bolton, breadbaker
• 2 James Haslam of Great Bolton, weaver
• 3 Thomas Mason of Little Bolton
• 4 James Scholes of Little Lever
• 5 To the children of my late son Peter Heywood of Little Lever
• Son Thomas Heywood and Hannah Grundy have formerly had their portions
• James Beswick and James Haslam are appointed as trustees in the disposal of the estate, and as exectutors of the will
• Dated 18 Jan 1783
• Witnesses John Almond, Samuel Heywood
• Probate issued 19 May 1783

James HEYWOOD of Little Lever, merchant, 1811

• Leighs estate in Farnworth (lately purchased from John Leigh Esq.)
• Land on Halshaw Moor in Farnworth (alloted after inclosure)
• Small piece of land on Halshaw Moor purchased from John Markland
• Cottages near the Dial Post in Farnworth, purchased from George Artingstall's widow, one in possession of Robert Tonge
• Land on Halshaw Moor lately purchased from the Trustees of Mr. Rasbottom
• Hobson Croft and Glebe Wood in Farnworth
• Whewells in Edgworth
• Public house called Knowsley
• Pitts oth' Moor in Bury
• Harwood, Urmston, Flixton, Tottington, Edgworth, Whitefield
• Eldest son and heir Samuel Heywood
• Son Thomas Bailey Heywood
• Son James Heywood
• Late sister Anne
• Wife Sarah
• Son John Heywood
• Daughter Hannah, wife of John Joynson
• Daughter Sarah, wife of William Whitehead
• Daughter Mary Heywood

Joseph HEYWOOD of Height within Bolton le Moors, cotton manufacturer, 1810

• Premises at Top o'th Height, held by lease under Lord Bradford
• Nephew (by marriage) John Roiley, now with me as my warehouseman, the Cotton Manufactory business, chargeable with various annuities
• Wife Mary
• Marriage settlement 4 Nov 1801
• Sister Lydia Grundy - the house where she now resides in Bradshawgate, Bolton
• Brother Peter Heywood of Outwood, 12s weekly
• Sister Alice Lomax wife of Joseph Lomax of Little Lever, weaver, 12s weekly
• Nephew John Lomax, son of my sister Alice
• Executors and trustees brother Peter Heywood of Outwood, John Heywood of Little Bolton, cotton manufacturer, and Richard Marsden of Bolton le Moors, cotton manufacturer
• Dated 20 Oct 1809
• Witnesses Thos. Rushton (Attorney, Bolton), Joseph Rushton and Thomas Lardine[?] (his clerks)
• Testator died 8 Nov 1809
• Executors sworn 13 Jan 1810

Mary HEYWOOD of Little Lever, 1800

• Betty Heywood of Radcliffe, spinster (daughter of MH)
• John Hollows of Radcliffe, yeoman
• James Jackson of Kersley, yeoman
• Admon issued 10th Dec 1800

Peter HEYWOOD of Little Lever, blacksmith, (admon), 1783

• Ellen Heywood, widow of PH
• Samuel Heywood of Little Lever, chapman
• James Beswick of Little Bolton, bread baker
• Peter Heywood of Little Lever, blacksmith
• Probate issued 17 Jan 1783

Robert HEYWOOD of Little Bolton, yeoman, 1810

• My sons John Heywood and Peter Heywood and John Walch of Sharples, weaver, property at Astley Bridge in Sharples, in the occupation of my son James Heywood, Mary Greenhalgh and another
• Farm now in my occupation in Little Bolton, in trust.
• Wife Hannah
• My twelve children
•  Alice, wife of James Seddon
•  John Heywood
•  Peter Heywood
•  Robert Heywood
•  Joseph Heywood
•  James Heywood
•  Betty, wife of James Stott
•  Hannah, wife of James Morris
•  Mary, wife of James Kay
•  Esther Heywood
•  Thomas Heywood
•  Peggy, wife of James Walch
• Executors sons John Heywood, Peter Heywood and John Walch
• Witnesses Thos. Waddington of Halliwell, Ralph Ashton of Halliwell, B. H. Brown of Turton
• Dated 28 Feb 1803
• Executors sworn 16 Apr 1810
• Testator died in the latter part of July last [1809]
• In the Consistory Court at Chester - confirmed handwriting, insertions and alterations.  William Lee of Little Bolton, weaver, Ralph Ashton of Halliwell, Cotton spinner, Browne Holt Browne of Tottington, gentleman, John Heywood of Little Bolton, cotton manufacturer, Peter Heywood of Little Lever, shopkeeper.

Samuel HEYWOOD of Little Lever, yeoman, 1776

• Children living with him at the time of his death should have the beds they sleep in and £3 of household goods
• £30 to each child, apart from those who have already received theirs:
•  John
•  Betty Ashworth
•  Mary Bradley
• "Appoint my son [sic] John James and Samuel Executors"
• Witnesses Thos: Walmisley, Peter Livsey, Alex Lever
• Executors took oath 29th July 1776
• Probate issued 12th Aug 1776

Samuel HEYWOOD of Little Lever, shopkeeper, 1811

• Wife Betty
• Sister Alice, wife of Richard Bealey of Radlcliffe
• Nephew Samuel Scholes
• Samuel and John, sons of my late brother
• Nephew John, son of my brother-in-law John Bradley
• Ann Holker, daughter of John Bradley
• Niece Hannah, wife of John Hallows, daughter of late brother John
• Niece Rachel Bromiley, daughter of late brother John
• Executors nephews Adam Bealey, Joseph Bealey, John Bradley

Sarah HEYWOOD of Little Lever, widow, 1822

• It was the intention of my late husband to have made a larger provision for my son James Heywood than what he has done.. my other children being amply provided for.
• Residue and remainder to James Heywood
• If James should die before, then to three daughters: Hannah Joyson, Sarah Whitehead and Mary Haworth
• Executors son John Heywood and my son-in-law John Haworth
• Dated 29th Sept 1816
• Witnesses John Settle and John Kay, servants to John Haworth, Belle Vue, Halliwell
• Testatrix died 12th Feb 1822
• John Heywood of Lever, collier and John Haworth of Bolton, solicitor sworn in common form

John HICCOCK of Chester, gentleman, (admon), 1727

• Widow Catherine Hickock
• Signed by Kath Hiccock, Anne Davis, William Speed
• Alleg.  Thomas Hiccock, brother of John Hiccock by the same father and mother.    Catherine possessed herself of the estate and personal effects, consisting mostly of household goods, malt, ready money & debts due on simple contract.  Bill in equity exhibited against CH by TH in the Exchequer Court at Chester
• Cheshire Archives

Katherine HICCOCKE of Chester, widow, 1729

• To be buried at St. Warbroughs, late at night
• Everything left to Anne Davis, widow, now living with me, also appointed executor
• Dated 7th Dec 1727
• Witnesses Eliza Roberts, Tho Rippington, James Innesgs?
• Probate granted 11 Feb 1729
• Cheshire Archives

Charles HILL of Heape, yeoman, 1730

• 12th August 1726
• Seized in certain copyhold lands in Rosendall in the Manor Accrington
• Messuage and tenement in Heap in the occupation of testator and Lawrence Ormerod, clothier
• Both properties to Adam Hill junior of Heap and Samuel Headock of Quarnton yeomen, as feofees
• Sons Alexander Hill and Charles Hill
• Younger children Adam, Anne and Mary
• Wife Ann
• Exors wife and Adam Hill my father, Alexander and Charles Hill my sons
• Witnesses Richard Heape, Nehemiah Norris, Ric: Rothwell

James HILLTON of Horwich, chapman, 1728

• Property in Horwich held by lease under Sir Rowland Bellows to my oldest son James Hillton
• Wife Alice
• Other children James, John, Tabitha and Esther
• Executors children James, John and Esther
• Dated 20 Jul 1725
• Witnesses George Longworth, Elen Hillton, Alexander Lever
• Executors sworn 9 Jul 1728

Elizabeth HOBSON of Darcy Lever, widow, (admon), 1799

• Thomas Hobson of Darcy Lever, warehouseman, son of EH
• John Faulkner of Manchester, fustian maker
• John Faulkner Senior of Manchester, fustian maker
• Adon issued 1 Sep 1799

Mary HODGKINSON of Turton, spinster, (admon), 1649

• "being somewhat visited with sickness"
• Step father William Duxburie £3 6s 8d which he hath in his hands
• Grandfather John Hulton 20s
• Uncle Thomas Horrocks £8
• Brother Roger Hodgkinson £4
• Brother in law Rauffe Houlme £8
• Marie Holme my niece[?]
• Residue to uncle Thomas Horrocks
• Witnesses Richard Tayllor, John Tayllor
• Thomas Horrocks of Turton sole executor, yeoman

Henry HOGKINSON of Turton, 1638

• Handwriting difficult to read
• Two daughters Mary and Elizabeth
• Executors Alise[?] my loving wife and John Hilton of Turton
• Dated 30th October 1637

John HOKER of Darcy Lever, yeoman, 1834

• Dated 9th Dec 1833
• All freehold, copyhold and leasehold property in trust to  sons Samuel Hoker and Benjamin Hoker and Peter Heywood of Little Lever
• Wife Ann Hoker £20 annuity
• Real estate in Ainsworth
• Son John Bradley Hoker to recive the interest on £270
• £200 to each daughter
• Son William £500
• Son Samuel £500
• Son Benjamin £500
• The farm occupied by me in Darcy Lever
• Witnesses Edmd. Haworth atty. Bolton, James Metcalfe, cabinet maker, Bolton and James Heyes of Darcy Lever, labourer
• Testator died 13th Feb 1834
• Detailed will 7 pages + 2 codicils

James HOLDEN of Turton, 1639

• Handwriting very poor - difficult to read
• To be buried at Bolton parish church
• Wife Habel[?]
• Four children Willam[?], Harri[?], Jane[?], Sisli[?]
• Son William executor
• Witnesses Janes Kearshaw, Evan Dewhurst, Georg Walmisley
• Inventory appraised 20th April 1639 by John Lyvesey, John Crosse, James Kearshaw and Thomas Longworth
• Debts oweinge
•  Richard Wood de Oake viijs id
•  Alexander Leaver vjs xid
•  Andrew Knowle iiij£
•  John Wood for corne growingw on the ground ij£ vjs

Arthur HOLME of Rochdale, yeoman, 1649

• Tuition bond for Alice Holme, daughter of Arthur Holme, late of Ratchdale, yeoman, deceased, to Thomas Holme of Ratchdale, yeoman
• Gabielem Garside de Ratchdale
• Also see will under Arthur Hulme

Mary HOLME of Bolton, widow, 1686

• Dated 14 Dec 1685
• Inventory appraised by William Battersbie, Ellis Pomfort
• Includes debts owed by Sr Charles Anderton , Mr Starkyes[?], Steeven Holmes, James Holmes of Manchester, Thomas Rostron's wife, Two rents due out of Edgworth, Samuel Greehalls.
• Grandson John Fyldes £5
• Ann the daughter of Ellis Ouldham £5
• All the residue to be put towards the maintenance of grandson Thurstan Fyldes until he reaches 21
• Executors James Lever of Little Bolton, gent and Ellis Ouldham
• Witnesses Will: Rishton, Nathan Cronkshaw, Ralph Hulme
• Executors sworn 10 Jul 1686

Ralph HOLME of Great Bolton, husbandman, 1676

• Son John
• Daughter Margaret
• Daughter Elizabeth
• To my daughter Margaret's two children 20s each
• To son John's two children 20s each
• Margaret to make an account of what she has already received from me, and let it stand towards her part
• Son John executor
• Overseers Gyles Edge and Nathaniell Rothwell
• Witnesses John Duncalfe[?], Will Lalhe[?]
• Dated 26th July 1676
• Inventory appraised by John Makend, Robert Makente, Richard Leigh, total sum £55.18.02

Alis HOLT of Woodhey in Bury, widow, 1630

• Tertio die monsie Augustus ann dm 1629 (3rd Aug)
• To be buried at the Parish Church of Bury
• John Holt of Hollingreave gentleman by his surrender of 20th Nov 1620
• Messuage and tenement called the Woodhey to feofees Thomas Warberton and Henry Cowpe for the use of me and my assignes
• To my son William Hoult, paying John Hoult yearly rent of 4d
• Richard Hoult my son
• Charles Holt my son
• Elizabeth Tonge my daughter
• George Tonge my son in law
• John Holt of Hollingreave my eldest son, and Anne Hoult his wife
• Inventory 30th October 1629, appraised by Thomas Nabbs, John Coupe, Thomas Booth, William Rawstorne

Anne HOLT of Brooks Mouth in Bury, spinster, 1676

• Dated 29th Jan 1675
• £9 to the three children of Robert Livsey: Marie, Edmund and James. £5 owing to my by Ann late of wife of Henrie Holt and £4 to be added
• Thomas Kay my cousin one piece of gold
• Two children of Thomas Kay: Margaret & Thomas, one piece of gold
• To the wife of Thomas Kay a silver spoon
• My best suit of clothes to Mary Fletcher, daughter of Richard Fletcher
• To the wife of Richard Smith my second suite
• Peter Winstanley my brother in law the fustian ????
• John Ainsworth's wife one workday cote and one green apron
• Ellis Fletcher the long ladder
• Frances Kay children 3s
• Alice Nabb one old chaffe bed and blanket, sheet and bolster
• Roger Booth and Marie his wife
• Thomas Booth and Marie Booth, children of Roger Booth 5s
• Remainder to James Kay son of my cousin Thomas Kay
• Exors James Kay and his brother Thomas Kay
• Overseer Roger Booth of Tentters
• Witnesses John Ainsworth, Peter Winstanley
• Inventory dated 4th Feb 1676, total £37.16.0, appraised by Peter Winstanley, Franches Kay, Roger Sandeforth, Thomas Hamer
• Money owing by Ann Hoult widow £5

Betty HOLT of Turton, widow, 1837

• Widow of George Holt of Turton, farmer
• £13 to each of her children
• Remainder to sons Jacob Holt and Charles Holt (executors)
• Late daughter Nelly Rostron
• Dated 26 Nov 1835
• Witnesses Wm Haworth, clerk to Messrs Haworth, Bolton, Susanna Haworth
• Execs sworn 19 Jun 1837

Edmund HOLT of Brooksmouth in Bury, husbandman, 1661

• Dated 7th Jan 1658
• Aged 96 years or there abouts
• To be buried at Bury Parish Church
• Two equal parts; one to self, one to Robert Holt my son, Ann Holt and Margaret Winstanley my daughters to be equally divided between them
• My son Robert to cause to £30 a piece to be paid to Ann and Margaret within 12 months of my decease
• Exors Ann Holt my daughter and Thomas Kaye the elder of Elton
• Overseer John Burye of Woodroad
• Witnesses Francis Isherwood, John Battersbye
• Inventory appraisd by Roger Booth, John Medowcroft, Richard Wood, John Bury

Edmund HOLT of Affetside in Tottington, yeoman, 1686

• Dated 14th October 1686
• One third to wife Margaret my wife, discounting £10 of the £20 oweing by James Lomax of Shipplebothom by bond taken in both of our names and always meant to go towards her third
• The second part I give to Edmund Holt, James Holt and Richard Holt my sons, and Dorothy, Ellen, Alice, Margaret and Margery my daughters
• The third part as follows:
• Son Richard Holt, all those goods now at gorsey clough in his possession and the harvest cart at the new barn
• Residue to son Richard Holt, and Margaret and Margery my daughters
• I forgive Thomas Aspinall my son in law £8 of the £16 he oweth me
• Exor son Richard Holt
• Overseer my very good friend and kinsman Richard Holt of Haslomhey
• Witnesses James Lomax, Ellis Haworth, Richard Lomax and Jeremiah Ainsworth
• Probate 11 Dec 1686

Edward HOLT of Haslamhey in Elton, yeoman, 1709

• Dated 27th May 1709
• Son George Holt all my wearing apparell linen and wollen loathes, hatts shooes. Also various husbandry implements
• Three daughters Alice, Margaret and Mary, all those three rooms called the new baye in Haslam-hey, to the east of my old dwelling house, for as long as the lease continues
• Four daughters Alice Holt, Margaret Holt, Mary Holt and Ann Smalley now wife of Robert Smalley
• Exors four daughters - Margaret, Mary and Ann renounced, and their sister Alice was the only executor
• Witnesses Thomas Gibbons, Richard Brownlow, John Clegg
• Inventory dated 5th Aug 1709, total value £94.11.06, appraised by Edmund Holte, Robert Smalley, John Holte

Edward HOLT of Manchester, calendarman, 1733

• 23rd August 1733
• Clemens Holt of Manchester, widow
• Benjamin Holland of Manchester, blacksmith
• Adon. issed 5 Sept

George HOLT the elder of Turton, 1774

• Entitled to one messuage called part of Holts tenement, leased from Humphrey Chetham for the lives of my son William Holt and nephew James Holt the only surviving lives.
• Trustees son George Holt, brother James Holt, nephew Thomas Holt and my friend and neighbour John Knowles the elder
• Wife Alice
• Daughter Ellen Holt
• Children of my late daughter Ann Isherwood
• Son William Holt "hath not heretofore made the best use of my favours conferred upon him"
• If he fails to pay the rent, the to his other children.
• Son in law Thomas Isherwood
• Dated 5 Aug 1773
• Witnesses James Rawstorne, Mary Holt, Adam Lomax
• 11 Oct 1773 - "upon a later an a more mature considerations that I have heretofore done many more favours for my said son William than any two of my other Children" - amendments in favour of the other children, including leaving the leasehold interest to George.
• Execs sworn 19 Apr 1774

George HOLT of Tottington, fustian weaver, 1782

• Cottage known by the name of Brook Wife Pits in Tottington
• Tenement in Elton under Earl of Derby
• Ten children: Thomas, Mary, William, Lydia, Ann, Margaret, Matthew, James, Alec and Betty, £1 10s each yearly so long as the leases continue
• Grandson George Holt £5 when he reaches 21
• Exors son Matthew and daughter Mary
• Dated 29th June 1782
• Witnesses Henry Duckworth, Hary Eccles, Joseph Butler
• Exors sworn in 6th Aug 1782

George HOLT of Turton, farmer, (admon), 1816

• Dated 4th March 1816
• Betty Holt, widow of George Holt
• John Haworth, inn keeper of Turton
• Rich. Rostron weaver of Turton

George HOLT of Great Bolton, grocer, 1837

• Sister Betty Holt £200
• Sister Alice wife of John Lever £200
• Mother Betty Holt, £50 which I have in my hands belonging to her
• Friend John Knowles of Top of Turton, farmer and George Hesketh of Chowbent, grocer, all my freehold and leasehold household and land, as trustees, to facilitate the sale of my estate
• Proceeds to be divided into ten parts:
1. Sister Ann Orrell, wife of Samuel Orrell
2. Sister Margaret
3. Sister Betty
4. Sister Alice
5. Brother William
6. Brother John
7. Brother Jacob
8. Brother Charles
9. Sister Mary
10. Between the children of my late sister Elle Rostron
• John Lever now stands indebted to me for the sum of £280 10s, to be bequeathed to his wife, my sister Alice
• Exors John Knowles and George Hesketh
• Dated 3rd Jan 1837
• Witnesses J. Black, Jno Moors, Joseph Peat (Atty Bolton)
• Testator died 4th Jan 1837
• Probate issued 20th Mar 1837

James HOLT of Spoutbanck in Heap in Bury, yeoman, 1726

• Eldest son William one messuage and tenement known as Spoutbanck I now dwell upon
• Wife Catherine £6 a year to be paid by son William
• Son Andrew Holt the sum of £200
• Alice Holt my only daughter £100
• Exors wife Catherine and son William
• Witnesses Andrew Hoult, John Hoult, Edward Holte
• 20 Jul 1726 exos sworn
• Inventory appraised by Andrew Hoult, John Hoult and Richard Wild on 22nd October 1725. Total value £450, including £293.04.00 debts by bond and note etc.

James HOLT the Elder of Tottington, yeoman, 1780

• Surrendered my copyhold estate
• Son James Holt - the house he now dwelleth in and the dye-house together with all the utensils relating to the business of dyer, also the usual way to the dye house & the tenter croft and tenters, dye house brow or bank
• Charged with the sum of £100 within 12 months
• £30 a year to my widow
• Wife Jane
• Daughter Elizabeth
• Grandson John, son of my late son George Holt deceased, £5
• Grandson Edmund, son of my late son George Holt, £10
• Son Richard Holt £40
• Four children Thomas, Samuel, William[?] and Elizabeth Holt
• Exors Edward Smally, son Richard Holt, daughter Elizabeth Holt
• Dated 16th Jan 1776
• Witnesses Hannah Bailey, Henry Wright, William Fletcher

James HOLT of Breightmet, yeoman, 1797

• Wearing apparel and oak writing desk and writings and papers therein contained to my son Samuel Holt of Turton (except notes, bonds and other securities)
• Exor son Samuel Holt
• Catherine, wife of Thomas Booth of Breightmet, all my best China or vessels for drinking tea
• Freehold estate in Kearsley called Bullow's, previously conveyed to son Samuel Holt, in consideration for him providing an annuity of £9 per year
• Son in law Thomas Booth executed to me a bond for the payment of £190, to be paid back at £10 a year, equally divided amongst my four grandsons Joseph and Ralph Bromiley and William and Robert Haslam
• Considering the present state of mental infirmity and helpless situation of my said wife, I commit her chiefly to the care of my said executor, with the request that by his care and the simpathy of my daughter Catherine and all my grandchildren, her remaining life may be made as comfortable as well can be
• Son in law Joseph Bromiley, or his late wife Elizabeth and their sons
• Daughter Isabel, late wife of Nathaniel Haslam and their sons
• Dated 25th Nov 1794
• Witnesses George Isherwood, John Rider, James Brandwood
• Probate 22 May 1797

James HOLT of Great Bolton in the Moors, cordweaner, 1799

• Wife Ann
• Two children William and Elizabeth Holt
• Executors wife Ann Holt and Henry Thomason of Great Bolton
• Dated 1799
• Witnesses William Wolfenden, John Haslam, James Sweetaple
• Under £40
• Probate issued 17 Sep 1799

James HOLT of Greenas Moss in Tottington, dyer, 1803

• Greenas Moss (Greehalgh Moss)
• Already surrendered my messuage and tenement Greenas Moss to my friends Richard Holt of Bolhurst my brother and James Sharpels of Springs in Walshaw Lane in Tottington
• All my said copyhold messuage and tenement, land, dyhouse, warehouse - by estimation 6 acres and one rood, to the use of my son Thomas Holt, charged with the sum of £1000
• Robert Holt my son £30
• Thomas Holt my son £30
• Martha my daughter £30
• William Holt my son £30
• Jane (wife of James Whitehead) my daughter the interest of the sum of £30, to be retained by executors and put out at interest
• Betty my daughter 1 shilling
• Lenard Holt my son £15
• Richard Holt my son £15
• Remainder to be divided between all children
• Exor Thomas Holt now of Walshawlane my son and John Gorrell of Top oth' Brow in Elton
• Witnesses Charlel Hill, John Ainsworth, Will: Barlow
• Dated 20th Oct 1802
• Codicil to the effect that the estate should be sold to raise the legacies if son Thomas does not agree to the charges mentioned in the will
• Exors sworn 8th June 1803

John HOLT of Tottington, yeoman and clockmaker, 1703

• Dated 20 July 1703
• Probate 21 Feb 1703
• By surrender bearing the date 20th July, I surrendered my my messuage in Tottington to the Lord and Lady of the manor (according to the custom of the manor), containing by estimation 6 acres of copyhold land, and yearly rent of 2s 4d, unto the use of Thomas Nuttall of Tottington, gentleman and Thomas Holt of Holcomhead, yeoman, as feofees in trust
• Half of estate to wife Elizabeth during her life
• Son John to enter the other half when he reaches the age of 21 years, paying £10 to each of my younger children as they attain the age of 21
• Exors wife Elizabeth and James Pilkington of Breightmet
• Witnesses Richard Haworth, James Pilkington Junior
• Inventory (ripped and part missing). Total £28-09-10. Dated 10th Aug 1703. Appraised by John Holte, Anthony Holme and Richard Ramsbottom
• Includes 'In the shop', an engine for clocks 5d, a pistol and two guns

John HOLT of Walshawlane in Bury, yeoman, 1708

• Dated 26th Nov 1707
• Three youngest daughters Margaret, Alice and Ellin
• I have already heirtofore preffer my daughter Mary with a marriage portion of £100 who married William Holt tanner, which Mary is since deceased and hath last three sons and three daughters
• I give to the youngest daughter of William Holte Mary who hath lived with me for the space of four years £40 when she reaches 21 years
• Whereas I have formelly given to my son John Holte by way of advancement yet I do heirby give and beqath to my son John five shillings and my whole estate title tenent right and claime of in and unto all that my messiuge and teniment with the appurtnence in Tottington now in his possesion
• To me son John the grate fire joyrn? in my new dwelling house in Walshawlane
• Executors my daughters Margarit Holt and Alice Holt
• Thomas Holt my son-in-law overseer
• Inventory date 15th December 1707, appraised by Richard Lomax Senior, Richard Lomax Junior, Thomas Yates and Richard Warburton, valued at £301:18:00, including £142 owing on bonds, and £101 in debts due on bills and notes

John HOLT of Kenions in Turton, 1715

• Wife Ann my tenement in Turton commonly called Kenions
• After her death to my son William Holt provided he pay the sum of £30 when he enters upon
• Son James Holt 1s
• Son Josiah Holt 1s
• Daughter Ann, wife of John Kay of Entwistle 1s
• Residue to be divided between wife Ann and daughters Margaret and Rebecca
• Witnesses George Horrige, John Marsh, Geo Crompton
• It is my will and mind that my daughters Margrit and Rebeca shall have all the personell effects equelly devided betwixt them att the death of Ann my Wiffe and that if my son William shall deny to pay the charge above named it shall bee lawfull
• Inventory appraised by John Marsh, James Barlow and Geo: Crompton, value £22-04-00

John HOLT of Greenhalghmoss in Tottington, fustianman, (admon), 1723

• Admon bondsmen James Holt of Tottington (weaver), James Holt of Tottington (weaver) and Edward Holt of Tottington (kalendarman)
• Inventory appraised by John Holt and James Holt, total value £119-04-06, including:
• Goods at Manchester £6.12.00
• 7 heads of Irish yarn £5.05.00
• Goods at home 41 jeans £18.09.00
• Yarn on the bobbins £3.00.00
• 11 warps at 5s per warp
• July 13 1723. This may certifie whom it may concerne that Elizabeth Hoult Widdow and mother of John Hoult of Greenhalghmoss deceased being old and not very fit to stir abroad do give my consent that James Hoult my surviving son and brother to the aforesaid John Hoult do take adminstration of the goods and chattalls of the said John Hoult. Wittness my hand - Elizabeth Holt
• Note: Burial at Bury. 21st June 1723. John Holte of Greenmoss. Died 18th Jun 1723.

John HOLT of Brooksmouth in Elton, yeoman, 1725

• To be buried in the chapel yard of Bury close by Ellen my beloved wife
• Cousin James Holt of Spout Banke
• Brother Edmund Holt of Bury
• Henry, Mary, Martha and Ann - the son and three daughters of my brother Edmund Holt
• Sister Jane daughter [sic]
• Brother Edmund £5 a year for as long as the lease of Brooksmouth continues, together with the little house and garden I now live in
• I am indebted to my cousin James Holt
• Brother Thomas £5
• My sister in law, my brother Peter's wife £4
• Elizabeth Barlow, my sister Jane's daughter £10
• Henry, John, James and Jane Holt, three sons and one daughter of my brother Peter Holt
• My brother James' two sons £2 annually
• To the three daughters of my brother Edmund Holt, £2 annually
• To the minister of the Congregation assembling at Bury New Chapel, annual sum of 10s
• Exors brother Edmund Holt, his son Henry Holt, William Allens of Brooksmouth
• Witnesses John Holt, Roger Wolfenden, Robert Siddall
• Inventory 15th Feb 1724/5 appraised by Ric: Ramsbotom and Wm. Knight, total £24.18.7

John HOLT of Tottington, yeoman, 1725

• Spelling Hoult
• Wife Ann - the upper house in Walshawlane now in the possession of Jeremiah Ainsworth and the upper barn and cottage adjoining it, and also the backside field, the fould, the paddock, the higherfield or limedfield, bridg close lyeing up to Banister tenement, wham meadow
• The remainder of my real estate of land in Walshawlane to eldest son Robert Holt
• After the death of wife, estate to be sold to raise £130 to be distributed to younger children
• Edward £20
• John £20
• James £20
• Margaret wife of Peter Hamblton £20
• Alice £20
• Ann £20
• Grandson James Davenport £10
• Exors sons Edward and James
• Witnesses Jeremiah Ainsworth, Thomas Houlme, John Holme
• Dated 30th Oct 1724
• Exors sworn 12 Jul 1725

John HOLT of Elton Fold in Bury, yeoman, 1728

• Son Robert to pay Alice my wife £5 per annum, and she to have the house where I now dwell, and standing for a cow
• All my freehold estate I give to my son & to his disposing after the age of 21 years: but if he happen to die unmarried before that age then I leave it all to my nephew William Holt
• All household goods to wife, remainder to son Robert
• Exors Lawrence Plant of Widdall and John Butterworth
• Dated 23rd August 1729
• Witnesses Edmund Pilkington, John Grenhalgh, Edmund Pilkington Junr.
• Inventory appraised by Edmund Pilkington, Thomas Warburton, James Woolner, total value £143:9:10

John HOLT of Warrington, gentleman, 1772

• Wife Alice - messuage and tenement in Kirkdale, Parish of Walton
• Divides estate between brothers, nephews & nieces (first, second and third). Not named.
• Executors Alice Holt and brother Robert Holt
• 1st Dec 1765
• Witnesses Richard Godwin, John Seddon, Joseph Priestley
• Execs sworn 15th Oct 1772 Alice Holt and Robert Holt
• Chancery of Lancashire George Holt & other (plaintiffs) & Joseph Prest and another (defendants)
• Copy made 27 Jul 1822

John HOLT of Holcomehead in Tottington, yeoman, 1775

• I did previous to my intermarriage with Mary my wife surrender up according to the custom of the Manor of Tottington unto Thomas Kay late of Greenhalgh within Tottington, yeoman, (since deceased) one half part of my copyhold messuage called Holcomehead where I now dwell - for the use of Mary and our heirs at law
• Whereas our only son Thomas Holt deceased after he attained manhood married Martha Duckworth of Haslingden by whom he had a daughter named Betty
• Our said son through his imprudence and mismanagement in his lifetime contracted debts which are yet owing to divers persons
• Settled on grandaughter Betty Holt, subject to the payment of the debts
• Yearly rent 12s 3s and halfpenny
• The other moiety of Holcomehead to the use of my son in law John Bullow of Farnworth, chapman and Robert Kay of Park within Walmsley, yeoman, as feofees
• To the use of my daughters
• Rachel wife of John Bullow
• Betty wife of Robert Kay
• Exors Sons in law John Bullow, Robert Kay and wife Mary
• Dated 19th Oct 1774
• Witnesses Edward Smalley, Adam Lomax, Edmund Haworth
• 31st March 1775 exors sworn (Mary Holt renounced)

John HOLT of Holts in Turton, 1806

• Son Robert Holt my property in a certain club of books now held at Chapeltown
• Son James Holt to have and enjoy my property in the prosiquiting club held at Chapeltown
• Three sons Robert, Ralph and James
• I being possessed of a leasehold estate being part of Holts to son James during the continuance of the lease which is during the natural life of James Holt my brother, he being the only surviving life.
• Daughters Ann Holt, Mary Entwisle, Betty (deceased) her children
• Son-in-law George Hindle
• Witnesses George Holt, Bettey Holt, James Pilling
• Dated 3rd Dec 1805
• Execs sworn 27th June 1806

Josiah HOLT of Turton, husbandman, (admon), 1761

• Probate to Dorothy Bromiley previously Holt now the wife of Arthur Bromiley, the relict, 29 Jan 1761
• Arthur Bromiley of Bolton, shoemaker
• John Fielding of Bolton, weaver
• James Mather of Turton, weaver
• Notes: Josiah Holt m. Dorothy Fielden 1737.  JH buried 1759 at Turton.  DH m. AB 3 Dec 1759.

Margaret HOLT of Tottington, widow, 1673

• Verbal will
• Son John Holt owed her £12, and he should lay forth that amount to paying her funeral expenses, keeping the remainder for himself
• Son Joseph the cupboard and livery table in the parlour
• Son Edward should have them, paying the cost to Joseph
• Exor son Joseph
• Witness Edward Holt
• Margaret Hoult the wife of George Hoult of Tottington, deceased
• Inventory appraised by Richard Hoult, Richard Walker

Margaret HOLT of Bradshaw, widow, 1739

• Dated 4th Feb 1736
• Son James Holt of Bradshaw, butcher all my title to the cottage situate in Bradshaw, and the two crofts adjoining
• Grandson John Holt, son of James Holt
• I have the sum of £20 out at interest, in the hands of Roger Bradshaw of Bradshaw - grandson William Cooper shall attain the age of 16 years
• My four daughters: Mary Butler, Ellin Scowcroft, Susannah Greenhalgh, Margaret Scoles
• Mary Holt, late wife of my son Joseph Holt
• Executor James Holt my son and James Greenhalgh of Bradshaw, yeoman
• Witnesses Edward Holt, John Scowcroft, John Thorpe
• Executor took oath 4th June 1739

Margrett HOLT of Ainsworth, single woman, 1711

• Dated 1710
• Everything to sister Alice Holt of Ainsowrth (executor)
• Witnesses Mary Rigby[?] John[?] Rigby[?], Ellin Holt

Peter HOLT of Tottington, yeoman, 1714

• Dated 23rd Jan 1713
• Sickly and weak in body
• 40s a year to my servant Mary Haworth for the rest of her life
• Also to Mary Haworth, the bedstead and bedding where she now lies, all my wife's and daughter's apparell, both silk, lynnen and woollen
• To Timothy Taylor my servant, all my wearing apparell except my best suit, and to his children one cow if he stay with me during my life
• To William Kay of Cobbas 40s
• Joseph Holt my brother
• Cousin Alis Rothwell of Tottington
• Margaret the wife of Charles Pillinge of Somerseat [crossed out] correction: Heighthill?
• Exor William Rothwell of Ramsbottom, yeoman
• Witnesses Tho: Wood, Richard Rawstorne
• Inventory appraised 4th Feb 1713 by Thomas Rothwell, Joseph Emerson, James Gorton and Oliver Kaye, total value £33:13:6

Ralph HOLT of Turton, (admon), 1687

• Maria Holt de Turton in Com Lanc. spr. et Jacobi Astley de Bolton in eod com Agricola
• Mary Holt sister and adminstratrix of Ralphe Holt of Turton

Ralph HOLT of Turton, yeoman, 1773

• Dated 4 Jan 1772
• Property called Holt tenement at Top of Turton, held by lease from the late Humphrey Chetham for the lives of my son James and William Holt the son of George Holt of Turton, yeoman, to my son John Holt.
• Wife Mary
• Sons Thomas, William
• Daughters Betty, Mary
• Children of daughter Jane
• Bequeaths to son John his Common Prayer Book, and my whole Duty of Man
• Sons Thomas and William appointed executors
• Witnesses Willm. Woods, Chris: Mason, Jas. Whittaker
• Execs sworn 18 Oct 1773

Richard HOLT of Turton, yeoman, 1603

• Dated 21st Nov 1603
• To be buried at the Parish Church of Bolton
• William Farnworth, the debts that he now owes me
• Ellis Farnworth, a calf
• Rychard Farnworth xijs
• Everyone that I am godfather or uncle to xijd a piece
• Ellyne my sister
• Marie Astley one cowe? wch ys is the keppinge of Oliver Isherwood
• My brother Raphe Hoult
•  xiiij £ which James Huygthon oweth to mee
•  iiij £ wch Fardinando Nelsbue? oweth to mee
•  One cowe? wch is in the keppinge of Willm Farneworth
•  All the debts which he oweth mee
• To my worshipfull master Mr Orrell Esquire xx:?
• James Holt on(e) xnmind? Dublet, One girkyn and on(e) paire of Breches of fustan
• John Holt a blueos? cote, one dublet & a pair of breches
• George Holt two dubletes, one pair of breches & a paire of work day breches
• Andrew Howarth one black cote, a pair of new shoyes, a pair of new stockings and a shirt band
• Thomas Walsh my best shirt and one shirt band
• Elsabeth Haworth a parie of stockinge
• An Haworth xijd
• Residue to executor, brother Ralph Holt
• Supervisor my good master Mr William Orrell Esquire
• Debts owing to me: James Huyghton, Fardinando Nelson?, Mr William Oreell Esquire, Anthony Greene, Jane Wod late wife of John Wod, Martyne Kay, Roger Kay of Wyddall
• Debts which I owe: Mr Tildesley, the wife of Rychard Tallier, Arther Bromeley, Christopher Bell, Arthur Kay
• Witnesses Thomas Lomax, Robert Holden?, Gilbert Astley Clerk
• Inventory made 24 Jan 1603 by Rychard Bradshay, Alexandr Bradshay, Andrew Haworth & John Hill

Richard HOLT of Manchester, governor of workhouse, 1766

• Bondsmen
• Roger Holt of Tottington, cordwainer
• Thomer Rothwell of Tottington, weaver
• John Haworth of Tottington, weaver
• Roger Holt, uncle and next of kin of Richard Holt late of Manchester, Governor of the Workhouse, deceased, for the only use and benefit and during the insanity of Ann Holt, widow and relict of the deceased, but no longer

Richard HOLT of Bury, yeoman, 1775

• I have lately surrendered all ym copyhold messuages in Tottington to the use of my brother Ralph Holt of Heap in Bury, yeoman, and my nephew Ralph Holt of Banford in Bury, weaver
• Freehold and leasehold estates in the Manor of Tottington, and in Bury, to the use of the two trustees
• Pay wife Mary the sum of £40 a year for the rest of her life
• After the death of my wife, to Ralph Holt and James Holt, the sons of my brother James, one piece of copyhold land called Rennald Bank, and one piece of freehold called Wood-road
• To James Holt and Richard Holt, being the sons of my brother John Holt, one piece of copyhold land in Walshawlane
• I also give to my brother James Holt, the rents and profits of a piece of copyhold land called Astmas. After his death to Robert Holt my nephew.
• To Richard Holt, son of my brother James Holt, a piece of leasehold land called the Badgers Field
• To Mary Whittaker, Esther Birch, Jane Fleck and Ann Holt, daughters of my brother James Holt, equal shares in £300 now lying in Entwistle
• I also give to my brother John's daughter Esther, the wife of Samuel Horrocks, the yearly interest of £100, and after her decease to her children
• To my brother John's daughter Mary the wife of William Morton, £60
• Alice Holt, daughter of my brother John Holt, £60
• To my brother James Holt, all my wearing apparel and all my smithy tools and old iron in the smithy
• Executors to renew the two leases (marked 33 and 124) which I now hold under the Earl of Derby.
• Brother Ralph Holt and sister Ellen Holt jointly that lease marked 33
• Brother John Holt the lease marke 124
• Exors my brother Ralph Holt and nephew Ralph Holt
• Dated 26 Sept 1775
• Witnesses Abraham Wood, John Pilling, Joshua Barlow
• Exors sworn 3 Nov 1775

Richard HOLT of Bolholt in Bury, yeoman, 1817

• Messuage or dwelling house in which I now reside, with barn, stable, warehouse and outbuildings, being copyhold of inheritance situated in the Manor of Tottington, to exors:
• Thomas Holt of Greenhalgh Moss in Tottington, fustian manufacturer
• William Holt of Elton, fustian manufacturer
• Richard Smethurst of Bury, shopkeeper
• Thomas Ainsworth of Tottington, weaver
• Half share to grandaughter Richmal Fletcher
• Other half share to trustees to convert to money to be placed out at interest for the benefit of grandson Richard Holt (aged 11)
• Dated 13th Oct 1816
• Witnesses John Haworth, Saml. Woodcock (Atty Bury), Saml Grundy, his clerk
• Probate 19th June 1817

Richard HOLT of Bury, innkeeper and hat manufacturer, 1837

• Innkeeper and hat manufacturer of the Hand and Shears in Bury
• Wife Mary to carry on the said public house if she think proper, and employ my stock Ale, Beer, Spirits, Malt, Hops and Brewing Utensils
• Stock of Hats and all utensils used in the manufacture thereof to be sold
• My copyhold estate in Tottington called Balholt, now in the occupation of Andrew Holt, to wife Mary Holt and friends Joseph Smethurst of Bury, innkeeper and John Fletcher of Balholt, weaver, in trust
• Trustees to offer Balholt estate to my son Richard when he reaches 21 years old, based on an independent valuation
• If he declines to buy it then it should be offered to daughters, eldest first
• Dated 10th April 1837
• Witnesses James Jenkinson gentleman, Bury, Geo: Thirthen[?], S. B. Baron, Clerks to Messrs Woodcock at Bury

Robert HOLT of Newhall in Edenfield in Bury, yeoman, 1690

• 6th Feb 1689/90
• Sick of bodie
• Alice my wife
• Sons James, Edmund, William and Thomas
• Daughters Margaret, Anne and Alice
• Mary Bury that liveth with me five pounds
• To my grandchildren Andrew Holt 20s, Anne Holt 20s
• Witnesses Thomas Booth, Richard Booth, Marget Warburton, Jon. Warburton
• Inventory dated 13th March 1690, appraised by John Kay, Thomas Pilkinton, John Whitecker, John Hoyel

Robert HOLT of Bolton in the Moors, schoolmaster, 1783

• Ellen Wood my granddaughter, the daughter of Thomas Wood £30
• Richard Arkwright of Matlock in Derbishire, son of my son-in-law Richard Arkwright 1s
• Son John Holt
• Daughters Ellen Wood and Molly Stevenson
• Executors son John Holt, son-in-law Thomas Wood and Richard Kay
• Witnesses Hannah Kay, James Whalley, John Orrell
• Dated 9 Oct 1783
• Probate issued 13 Nov 1783
• Chancery case relating to this will in 1822 between George Hold & others (plaintiffs) and Joseph Best & others (defendants)

Samuel HOLT of Tong cum Haulgh, yeoman, 1816

• Sons James Holt and Samuel Holt
• Son James Holt now resident in the United States of North America, his share to be held by executors, if he retun to Old England within 2 years and 6 months of my decease. Failing that it should revert to his brother Samuel
• Pocket watch, and my oak desk which my late father gave to me, to my said son James Holt
• Daughter Mary - household articles
• The farm I now occupy under Legendre Starkie Esquire, together with three small cottages and a little croft and garden
• Rents from cottages at Folds in Little Bolton
• Daughter Hannah, wife of John Butcher
• Daughter Peggy Rider, widow John Rider, deceased
• Joseph Rider, son of daughter Peggy
• Daughter Mary Holt
• Son Samuel to have tenancy of the farm I now occupy, if he wants it
• Leasehold premises in Little Bolton now in the occupation of Martha Tong, Joseph Grime and others having garden plots, which I hold by one lease granted by the Exors of William Heelis, deceased, 11 Dec 1797 - to daughter Mary
• Other leasehold premises in Little Bolton now in the occupation of my daughter Peggy Rider and Peter Orrell, on land granted to me by lease from William Heelis aforesaid, 25th Feb 1786, and also by another lease - to my son James Holt
• Exors to take care of the premises devised to son James, draw the rents, and also pay for him continued membership of the Friendly Society at Chapel-town in Turton
• Estate in Kersely now in the occupation of Jane Lever
• Yearly rents of a lot of land once part of the said estate, sold to Roger Holland of Farnworth, on a rent charge for the purpose of erecting a school
• Dated 15th Aug 1815
• Witnesses James Goodson, John Aspinwall, Edmund Holt
• Testator died 6th March 1816
• Exors son Samuel Holt, son-in-law John Butcher, and my friend Simon Lomax, yeoman

Thomas HOLT of Holcomehead in Tottington, yeoman, 1716

• Surrender of messuage and half of thirty seven acres of ancient copyhold land and all of the half of twenty five acres of common formerly in the tenure of William Holte late father of Thomas Holt and in the possession of Thomas Holt, at the yearly rent of 12s 4d and half penny, to the use and behoose of Thomas Kaye of Haukshaw yeoman, and John Hamer of Walshfold in the Parish of Bolton, husbandman
• Son John
• Daughter Rachel
• Exors wife Margaret and John Hamer
• Dated 20th Dec 1715
• Witnesses John Brookes, Hamlilet Lone, Ric: Rothwell
• Inventory 10 Jan 1715 appraised by Thomas Kaye, Peter Yate and John Ramwell, total £92.4.2

Thomas HOLT of Birch Hey in Bury, yeoman, 1725

• Dated 9th April 1724
• Lawfully entitled to a message and tenement in Tottington in Bury by virtue of an indenture of lease under Henry Bradshaw of Marple in Cheshire Esq for three lives
• I assign and give that cottage to my wife until my youngest child attains sixteen years of age, if the lease so long continues
• My son shall have 1 shilling, remainder between my daughters
• Exors wife and cousin James Crompton of Breightmet in Bolton, chapman
• Witnesses William Haslam and Ralph Smith
• Inventory valued at £31.02.11 appraised by John Wood, Willam Hope

Thomas HOLT of Holcombhead, mariner (admon), 1767

• Bondsmen
• John Mills of Rakehead in Rochdale, yeoman (principal creditor)
• James Ashworth of Rakehead, husbandman
• John Ormeroyd of Coup in Rossendale, yeoman
• Admon issued 9th March 1767

Thomas HOLT of Turton, weaver, 1806

• To be buried with late wife Rebekah and cause my name to be inscribed upon the stone which lies over her
• Wearing apparel to my brothers John Holt, James Holt and William Holt
• William Holt my brother all my books
• £10 to be equally divided amongst my two brother-in-laws and my sister in law, brothers and sister of my late wife Rebekah: Francis Ramel of Entwistle, Thomas Ramel and Catherine now the wife of Edmund Bentley of Edgworth
• Remainder between
• brothers John Holt, James Holt, and William Holt
• sister Betty, widow of the late George Crompton of Tong
• sister Mary the wife of Robert Green of Hulton
• To the son, and grandchildren of my late sister Jane: James Mather of Ratcliffe, Samuel Mather nephew of the said James Mather and son of the late Samuel Mather deceased, and to the daughter of my late niece Margaret, sister to the said James Mather and Samuel Mather
• Executors brother William Holt, nephew Samuel Crompton of Great Bolton, weaver
• Dated 10th Aug 1799
• Witnesses George Holt and Simon Lomax
• Testator died 27th Jan 1806

Thomas HOLT of Tottington, yeoman, 1810

• Two copy hold messuages or dwelling houses containing 5 bays and a garden in Tottington, one which I occupy and the other in the possession of Mary Nuttall widow, to the use of my son William Holt
• Ann Holt and Frances Holt, daughters of my son Samuel £50 a piece when they attain the age of 21
• Olive Taylor my daughter £100
• Exors son William Holt and Adam Holt of Bolholt in Bury, fustian manufacturer
• £100 to be divided amongst the children of my late daughter Alice Cooper
• James Gorton and Ann Gorton children of my daughter Elizabeth Gorton deceased £50 each
• £100 to my daughter Frances Standish
• Son Thomas £100
• Dated 2nd July 1795
• Testator died 30th Jan 1810
• Note: Buried at St Anne, Tottington. Inscriptions says he was a shopkeeper, aged 84 years
• Witnesses James Cooper, Alice Cooper and Thomas Cooper
• Proved 14th Feb 1810 (William Holt appeared, Adam Holt being dead)

Thomas HOLT of Greenhalgh Moss in Tottington, cotton manufacturer, 1824

• Children James, Joseph, Richard, Alice, Ann, Jane and Fanny
• Surrendered copyhold property in Tottington to Lady of Manor, for the use of James Holt of Greenhalgh Moss, weaver (son of the late Robert Holt), Cyrus Ainsworth and Joseph Holt my sons in law
• Son James Holt to have first refusal to buy Greenhalgh Moss after independent valuation
• Joseph Holt to have second choice, Richard Holt third choice
• The Alice, and progressively down to younger daughters
• Daughters:
• Alice wife of Cyrus Ainsworth
• Ann wife of Joseph Holt
• Jane wife of Edward Fletcher
• Fanny wife of James Fletcher
• Several sums already paid out as recorded in book
• Stock in trade that I have in partnership with my brother William
• Exos James Holt, Cyrus Ainsworth and Joseph Holt
• Dated 11th March 1820
• Witnesses Sam Woodcock (Atty. Bury), John Woodcock, Jas. Woodcock
• Testator died May 1824
• Probate issued 23rd June 1824

William HOLT of Bury, 1672

• Inn keep:[?]
• Dated 23 Jan 1671
• Wife Alice
• Daughters Mary and Alice
• William Hoult my natural son
• Messuage and tenement in Heap calle Heapmoor to son William, expecting that my wife Alice should enjoy the third part during her widowhood
• If my said son William Hoult shall not be well and sufficiently maintained and kept as well with meat, drink and lodgeing and apparill - exors to provide
• Exors my natural brother Thomas Hoult of Whittle, yeoman and Francis Meadowcroft of Lomax
• Witnesses Genry Whitehead, John Clegge

William HOLT of Holcomehey in Bury, yeoman, 1690

• Wife Margaret
• Two children Thomas and Anne
• I have settled one moyety of my messuage and tenemt called Holcomehead for the use fo the said Margarett my wife
• Exors John Holt of Greenhalgh Mosse my brother and James Holt of Newhall
• Dated xviijth March Milesimo sexrentessimo octogesimo octavo (1688)
• Witnesses Jer: Ainsworth, Thomas Aynsworth, Tho: Brown, John Welsh Junior
• Inventory dated 23rd March 1688, appraised by Roger Foster, John Houlden, Thomas Pilkington, Edmund Holte, total £63.01?.08

William HOLT of Spoutbank in Heap, yeoman, 1774

• To Edward Rothwell the son of Thomas Rothwell of Holcombe in Tottington, all that messuage and tenement commonly called Spoutbank which I dwell upon
• To Thomas Rothwell, my sister's son £5
• To Betty the wife of Samuel Hamer my sister's older daughter £10
• To Mary Rothwell my sister's younger daughter £30
• Mary Isherwood £30 and a bed with bedding
• Remainder to Edward Rothwell
• The Kilnfield, Spoutbank, Overfield, Barnfield, Edishfield and meadown shall not be plowed before Edward Rothwell reaches the age of 21
• Executors to endeavour to renew the lease at Spoutbank
• Exors Thomas Rothwell my sister's son, Robert Holt of Bolton le Moors, schoolmaster, and Mary Isherwood who now dwelleth with me
• Dated 24th May 1774
• Witnesses John Wild, John Mason, Samuel Wild
• Exors sworn 6th Aug 1774

William HOLT of Turton, (admon), 1799

• Margaret Holt of Turton, widow of WH
• George Holt of Turton, weaver
• John Holt of Halliwell, weaver
• Administion granted 23 Jan 1799
• Under £300

William HOLT of Walshaw Lane in Tottington, cotton manufacturer, 1820

• Wife Ellen Holt £15
• Exors to place £300 out at interest on good security, and give the interest to wife Ellen
• After her death, the sum of £300 to be equally divided between my six children Joseph, Thomas, Betty, Ann, Edmund and William
• Remainer of goods that I have in partnership with my brother Thomas to be equally divided between the six children
• Brother Thomas to be given 12 months to collect partnership debts and make out accounts
• Exors wife and sons Joseph and Thomas
• Dated 12th April 1820
• Witnesses Peter Smith, Saml. Woodcock
• Testator died 15th Apr 1820
• Under the value of £200

William HOLT of Pinfold of Holcome, weaver, 1822

• Any money remaining to be deposited in the hands of my nephew James Holt, paying interest of 5 percent
• To Mary Holt, the relict of my brother John Holt deceased, the interest in the said money
• After her death, for seven years, the interest should be divided between
• James Holt, nephew
• Alice Yates, wife of Thomas Yates of Holcome, niece
• Exors nephew James Holt, cotton weaver, of Pinfold, Holcome and John Ramsbottom Cotton weaver of Brookside near Holcome brook
• Dated 7th Dec 1721
• Witnesses John Haslam, Thomas Ingham
• Probate issued 4th Sep 1822
• Testator died 20th March 1822

Ralph HOLTE of Turton, husbandman, 1684

• Dated 13 Mar 1683
• Indenture of lease from Geo. Chetham, deceased, 1 May 1663, and Ralph Holt, messuage in Turton containing 7 acres of land, for the lives of RH, his wife Mary and their son James Holte
• Interest in lease to oldest son James, paying my younger sons Josiah Holte and Raphe Holte £20 to be equally divided between them
• My wife shall enjoy the dwelling house called ye lower house and three hoses being parcel of ye said messuage and tenement commonly called... ye meadow, ye geild feild and ye titt mosse for her natural life
• And whereas James Chetham in an indenture dated 18 Nov 1672 called ye higher tenement containing 12 acres, for the lives of John Holt, Josiah Holt and Ralph Holt sons of the said Ralph Holt, to John Holt my second son, paying to my daughters Mary Holte and Anne Holte £20 to be equally divided
• Youngest son Raphe Holte and my grandchild Margaret Holte
• Black cow called Whitehorn to wife
• Executor Richard Orrell of Turton, yeoman
• Witnesses James Brooke, John Feilden, Rich. Valentine
• 19 Jun 1684 Maria Holt vidua (sworn?)
• Inventory made 20 Mar 1684 by William Kershawe, John Feilden, Peter Mayoh.  Total value £23-15-10

Richard HOROBINE of Tonge, 1633

• Richard Banester of Breightmet, gent. 20s
• Sirr? Moris 20s
• Thomas Moris 20s
• Adam Stones my nephew £5 and to either of his two daughters 40s
• Richard Bromeley of Breightmet - wone payer of ould canvas sheetes and 5s
• Myles Bouthe of Tonge 5s
• Widow Foge the elder 20s
• Widow Foge the youger 10s
• Richard Liptrot 5s
• Ann Bradley my landlady 5s
• Mary Clovislie[?] 5s
• ?li?? Barlow wy? of James Barlo 5s
• Letis Gringoughe 3s 4d
• James and Jordene Sharpells 3s 4d
• Roger Welche[?] 3s 4d
• Ellen Barloe 6s
• William Love[?] and his mother 5s
• Ann Bafrown]?] of Kersley 3s 4d
• Brother Robert £3
• Sister Ann Horrobin £4
• Thomas Horrobin my nephew 40s
• Nephew John Horrobin 40s
• James Horrobin 40s
• Residue to brother William
• Exor brother William
• Dated 28th March 1633
• Witness Johasua Crompton
• Inventory appraised by Thomas Moris of Tonge, Wiliam Liptrot and Wiliam Houlme and Samuel Gathwheat all of Haulghe

Ellen HORRABIN of Turton, widow, 1671

• Dated 24th October 1668
• Inventory appraised by Richard Welsh of Bradshaw and Richard Taylor, John Wood and Richard Haydock all of them of Turton
• Total value £27 17s 10d
• Son Lorans Horroben 2s
• Son William Horroben 2s
• All goods to Richard Horrabin my youngest son (executor)
• Witness Richard Haddock, Raphe Orriall [sic], John Wood

William HORRABIN of Turton, yeoman, 1696

• Dated 27th Jan 1695
• Inventory appraised by William Wood, John Knowles and Thomas Hamor 9th March 1695/6, total value £18-18-04
• Elizabeth Horrobin my grand-daughter - tenement in Turton called Horrobin Mill
• Provided that she pays £60 to George Knowles of Edgworth, yeoman, as per deed made between WH and GK for the redeeming of tenements called Horrobin Mill and Gooscoat Hill
• WH together with George Knowles of Edgworth and John Knowles of Turton are bound to John Openshaw of Ainsworth, yeoman for payment of £25
• GK and JK to take £4 a year from the profits of Horrobin Mill
• After the debt has been discharged, the profits from Horrobin Mill to be for the use of step-daughter Margaret Orrell and Elizabeth and Mary Horrobin my grandchildren.
• Elizabeth Horrobin to have possession of Horrobin Mill once the debts are cleared
• Margaret Orrell and Mary Horrobin to have Goosecote Hill
• Executor Margaret Orrell my stepdaughter
• Overseer John Nuttall of Turton, shoemaker
• Witnesses Ralph Tomson, James Hoult, Willm Wilson

James HORRIDGE of Farnworth, yeoman, 1704

• Wife Agnes house and tenement where I now live together with all barns and out houses, until Alisabeth Horridge attains the age of 21 years.
• If wife remarries, then house should be delivered to executors for the benefoit of my two daughters Alisabeth and Katherine Horridge
• If my daughters should die before they reach 21 then I give my personal estate to my two sisters Alisabeth Rousthorn and Hannah Kaye
• Executors friends James Roscoe and John Davenport both of Farnworth (later renounced and passed to Agnes)
• Dated 5th May 1704
• Witnesses James Tong, Thomas Aynsworth, Matt. Greene

John HORRIDGE of Upper Darwen, yeoman, 1719

• Wife Margaret property called Cadshaw and Dickinsons
• Son James all property in Upper Darwen, Heape[?] and Church, with all other mortgaged bonds and bills
• Daughers (not named) £100 each
• Executors son James Horridge, Miles Eccles and John Cooper
• Witnesses [?] Kay, Elias Grine[?], Henry Bury
• Executors sworn 28 May 1719
• Inventory appraised by William Ettlee[?] and Henry Almond, total £605:00:07, including £449:11:02 in bonds, bills, rents, mortgages and book debts

Robert HORROBIN of Turton, 1679

• Inventory appraised by William Kershaw, Ralphe Orrell, William Horrobin, James Kay
• Value £36-16-04
• Admin to Margaret

Thomas HORROBIN of Turton, husbandman, 1700

• Dated 18 Nov 1699
• Inventory value £44-16-02, made 1699, appraised by Tho: Hamer, John Wood, Jas Thomasson, James Warburton
• Probate 30 Apr 1700
• To Margaret my mother one red cow
• Remainder to wife Jane
• Witnesses Frances Entwistle (her mark), Tho: Dynlen, Edmund Ryley

William HORROBIN of Little Bolton, yeoman, 1633

• Dated 11th April 1633
• Three parts: (1) self, (2) wife, (3) children Johenn and Janne
• Wife Alils
• Daughter Elizabethe the wyfe of Adame Stones
• Daughter Jane
• I have given to Adam Stones, and if there by be any reverticon of my part I doe then give it equaly amongest theas fouree that is to saye to Alls my wife and to my sonn Johann and to my daughter Elizabeth the wyfe of Adam Stones and to my daughrer Janne
• Exor wife Alles
• I have a close of ground lyinge in they Haughe calde they bente medowe houlding under georg haughe and Garthrey[?] his mothe duringe the terms of they lyfe of Johen Horobine my sonn after my disease my will and mynd is that they same close of grounde to goe equalye betwixt alles my wyfe and Johenn my sonn the terme of the leas shee keaping here soll and unmaried
• Inventory appraised by Joshua[?] Dickeson of Clifton, Thomas Morise of Tonnge, Wiliame Liptrot of Hauge, Joshua[?] Crompton of Litell Boultonn, total six scor pound and nieenn and fourten shilings
• Witnesses Robart Horobine, Wiliam Liptrote, Johasue Crompton

Robert HORROBINE of Tonge, yeoman, 1649

• PCC
• Dated 1649
• 2 parts, first to wife Alice, second to self disbursed as follows:
• Children of Thomas Meadowcroft of Huntley £5 to be delivered to their father
• Margaret wife of John Sanderson of Breightmet £3
• Mr Roger Walch 5s
• Mary wife of Adam Stones £5
• Thomas Bromiley of Tonge 20s
• James Bromiley of Bridge[?] Breightmet 10s
• Arthur Bromiley of Harwood their brother 10s
• Elline the wife of Alline[?] Greenhaulghe of Breightmet 10s
• Anne the wife of Ellis Farnworth of Tonge 10s
• Michale Thweat Senior 40s
• Mr Richard Meadowcroft of Smethurst £5 which he now oweth me
• Residue to wife Alice
• Witnesses Lawrence Fletcher, Lawrence Lomax, Richard Hardman
• Probate 18 Dec 1655

Alexander HORROCKS of Turton, preacher, 1650

• Dated 10th July 1650
• Preacher of Gods in the Deane parish
• To be buried at the parish church of Bolton in my ancestors burial
• Katherine Wood my sister £5 6s she oweth me
• Elizabeth Holme my sister £5
• Elizabeth Horrocks my careful niece and nource[?] wth whom I live my watch, black mare and black colt, all my furniture in my chamber and study.  After her death they should remain heirloomes to furnish the chamber and study.
• Thomas Horrocks son of Christopher Horrocks my nephew, one great ark standing in the barn at the late house of James Walmesley's and £3
• Raph Holme my nephew, my white mare, bridle saddle, bootes, spures, riding coat and best suit
• Willim Holme my grey mare which is at my sister Katherine Wood "byndinge him thereby to stay wth my sister whyl she lives"
• Jane Holden niece a cow she hath of mine
• Margaret Almond my niece £5
• Elizabeth Horrocks daughter of my late brother James Horrocks, for the care that she had of her father five [?]
• Executors to "give enteraynment to shuch [that] come unto the house liberal[y]" after the funeral, but nothing at all at the town for I am not able to do it, and furthemore it is against my judgement to have any such doings
• Residue to be kept in the hands of his executors, to be lent to his sisters Katherine and Elizabeth when needed, and after their deaths, divided between his surviving brothers and sisters, or their children.
• Executors Thomas Horrocks of Turton, Ralph Holme of Sharples and William Holme of Turton, my nephews
• Witnesses John Waller[?], James Brayzley[?], Thomas Mather[?], Thomas Frankland
• Inventory compiled 9th August 1650, value £110-4-4, appraised by Roger Walkden and James Pilkington
• Probate 27 Dec 1650

Alice HORROCKS of Sharples, 1609

• Sixt daye of September 1608
• Wydowe
• Body to be buried at the Parish Church of Bolton
• Edward Butler 2s, and to his sister Alice 2s
• Margarie Horrocks 2s
• Grace? Culcheth? 2s
• Grandchildren 12d each
• John Horrocks 2s
• Joseph? Anderton 12d more
• Roger Crochlow 12d and his sister Alice 12d
• Three servants 6s to be divided equally
• Remainder to be equally divided between son Christopher and daughter Margaret Butler
• Executor son Christopher
• Wills Alice Sanderson, Roger Wakden, Anthonie Holden
• Inventory 19th December 1608, appraised by James Ratclyffe, Roger Walkden, Alexander Longworth, Thomas Pendlburie

Christopher HORROCKS the Older of Sharples, 1623

• Inventory only
• Appraised by Christopher Horrocks the Younger, James Horrocks, Alexander Walker, Peter Longwor [sic]
• Debts owing by the testator: Jan Haslome junior, Lawrence Haslome, John Haslome senior, Katherine Walkden, James? Kenion?, Daniel Stones, Ryfe? E?rid?, John Si?ston?, Ux. Wilson, Christopher Horrockes, Thomas Aspinall for an oulde Mare
• Debts oweing to the deceased: Thomas Croichlowe, Raffe Whittell, Christopher Horrocks, Agnes Anderton, William Croichlowe, Alexander Orell, John Wood

Christopher HORROCKS of Turton, gent, 1629

• Son & heir Christopher Horrocks
• Son Thomas Horrocks
• Daughter Katherine Frankland
• Four daughters of Francis Isherwood, my grandchildren, Elizabeth, Anne, Alis, Dorithy
• Grandchildren John & Eliz Frankland
• Margaret Foster? my niece
• Son Thomas sole executor
• Brothers Alexander & James Horrocks overseers of will
• Witnesses: Thomas Longworth, Alexander Horrocks, Francis Isherwood, Edw: Butler
• Inventory 1629 made by James Horrocks, Francis Walkden, ?hillix? Norbury?, Adam Isherwood £146:2s:10d

Christopher HORROCKS of the Foulds, yeoman, 1637

• Dated 16 Aug 1631
• Body to be buried at Bolton Parish Church, at the place of my ancestors burial
• Richard Marsden to receive £1 at next Michaelmas which I am to [receive?] of John Hampson of Westley Nailer at the same time
• Alexander Horrocks, clerke, my cousin, to receive £40 which is a debt that I owe him
• Whereas I am indebted to my brother James Horrocks of Toxteth Park, watchmaker, £160
• James, Christopher and Alice Horrocks children of Christopher Horrocks my late uncle, deceased
• Anne, Alice and Ellen Romsbottom daughters of John Romsbottom, my late brother
• John Kershaw, son of John Kershaw, my brother in law
• Christopher Horrocks my grandson
• Executor brother James Horrocks
• Debts oweing by me the testator: Mr Alexander Horrocks, my brother Daniell Mande, my brother James Horrocks, Richard Marsden, Aunt Katherine Horrocks, brother in law John Kershaw, next six lines damanged: cozzen Margery B????ley, cozen John Ton?????, ? Ratcliffe, ? Walkden, ? Orrell
• There is also an image of half of a document which appears to be debts oweing to the testator, including the names: Christopher Norris, John Norris, John Marsh, Roger Walsh, Benjamin Walsh,  William Haslom, Richard Haslom, James Walmisley, Lawrence Mullinax, Joseph Moxon, Roger Bramiley, Agnes Anderton, Margrett Romsbottom, George Dichonson, Willm Leigh, Roger Thorpe
• Joseph Moxon - "but hee hath a sword & girdle of myne wch I take will pay it all"
• Witnesses Henery Walche, Edw: Butler, Willm: Brockden

Christopher HORROCKS of Turton, yeoman, 1649

• Dated 20 July 1643
• Body to be buried at Bolton parish church
• Mentions indenture of 11th Oct 1638 between himself,  James Walmsley of Turton, yeoman,  Thomas Helme of Rochdale, yeoman, John Horrocks of Pilkington, yeoman
• Wife Elizabeth £100
• Brother John Horrocks £20
• Brother Thomas Horrocks £20
• Uncle Alexander Horrocks £20
• Brother James Horrocks £5
• Sister Alice Isherwood
• Father in law James Walmsley
• Children of uncle James Horrocks 5s each
• Ann Helme £5, Alice Helme 20s and children of my brother in law Thomas Helme
• Kinsman John Foster 40s
• Servants which shall dwell with me at my decease 10s
• Two children of my brother John Horrocks
• £10 to maintenance of a minister at Walmsley Chapel
• Kinsmen Raffe Holme and Willim Holme

Christopher HORROCKS of Warrington, watchmaker, 1663

• Goods & chattells to wife Elizabeth and daughter Hannah
• Working tools belonge to my trade as watchmaker - to son James
• Executrix wife Eizabeth Horrocks
• Overseers Dannell Aspinwall & James Horrockes
• Dated 9th May 1663
• Witnesses John Plumpton, Rich. Whalley
• Inventory appraised by Samuel Leesh, Rich: Barrow, John Newall, James Horrox, total value £52-02-08

Christopher HORROCKS of Great Bolton, yeoman, 1799

• Scholes OLW vol. 2, pg. 124
• Wife Esther Horrocks [says Ellen first time mentioned, but Esther subsequently], the house I now occupy in Taylor-field, Bolton
• After her decease to my daughter Hannah Charlton
• Wife Esther Horrocks, house in Spring Gardens, Bolton, now in the possession of widow Meakon as tenant, and after her decease to go to my son James Horrocks.
• Wife Esther Horrocks, house and overhouse in Taylor-field now in the possession of Jespott Dawson as tenant
• After her decease to my daughter Esther Shallcross
• House hold furniture to wife, and after her decease to be divided amongst my four chdilren: Thomas and James Horrocks, Hannah Carlson and Esther Shallcross
• To my son Thomas Horrocks, two houses in Spring Gardens in possession of Thomas Brooks and William Booth as tenants
• To my son James Horrocks, two houses in Spring Gardens in possession of Thomas Marsh and John Booth as tenants
• To my daughter Hannah Charlson, two houses in Spring Gardens in possession of John Barlow and John Kaye as tenants
• To my daughter Esther Shallcross, two houses in Spring Gardens in possession of John Abott and Samuel Marsh as tenants
• Another cottage in Spring Gardens in possession of Anthony Price as tenant, divided between four children
• Half share in tenement in Bradshaw called Burches - given to children while the lease lasts
• Executors sons Thomas and James Horrocks
• Dated 27th April 1799
• Witnesses William Marsh, Samuel Johnson, Richard Holt
• Exors sworn 23 Oct 1799, deceased died Apl 29
• Note: See Bolton Archives: ZCR 5/1 Letter: Thomas Horrocks, London, to Anthony Price, opposite the Well, Spring Gardens, Bolton. 1801. Arrangement for payment of rents by tenants in Spring Gardens.

Edmund HORROCKS of Turton, weaver, 1801

• Inheritance situate in Turton
• One house and lower garden "the house that stands next the stones" to son Thomas Horrocks
• Wife Alice Horrocks
• After death of wife, property should be valued and sold and split between three sons: James Horrocks, Thomas Horrocks, Roger Horrocks
• To son James Horrocks, the Great House and Great Garden, paying an equal share to Roger depending on the valuation
• Executors: James Horrocks (son) and Roger Entwisle
• Will dated 10th November 1787
• Witnesses: John Mayoh, Robert Coats, Christopher Horrocks
• Probate issued 1st July 1801, at which point Alice (wife) is already dead

Elizabeth HORROCKS of Turton, widow, (admon), 1650

• Anna Hulme of Turton, spinster
• George Walmsley of Turton, yeoman
• John Yate of Heaton ??? Horrage

Ellen HORROCKS of Turton, 1690

• Dated 10th May 1690
• Grandchildren John Horrocks, Alexander Horrocks, Thomas Horrocks, James Horrocks and Mary Horrocks, sons and daughters of Christopher Horrocks my son, 20/- a piece
• John Horrocks, son of Christopher Horrocks, one standing bed with furniture, to remain at the house as an heirloom
• Grandchildren John Horrocks, 2s/6d, and to Thomas, Alexander, Jane, Margaret, and Mary Horrocks, sons and daughters of Thomas Horrocks of Bolton, 2s a piece
• Nephew Henry Hardman and Jane his sister 2s
• Margaret Horsfield, daughter of Mary Kay of Houlkom, 20s
• Alice Wheat, wife of Daniel Wheat, 20s
• Jane Dicconson, my daughter, one black gowne with one pillion of cloth
• Dorritie Dicconson one cloth hud
• Anne Barlow, my daughter, one safegard and one little box
• Ann Taylor, wife of John Taylor of Tonge, one little flaggon
• Remainder to son Christopher Horrocks, executor
• Witnesses Ralph Hoult, George Crompton, Richard Valentine
• Inventory taken 30th May 1691 by Richard Lowe, John Berey, John Ranford and James Randford £36-8-2
• Both will and inventory proved 19th Oct 1696
• This will from JCS OLW

Isaac HORROCKS of Ainsworth, yeoman, 1803

• Exos and feofees in trust: Richard Heys of Ainsworth and Thomas Kirkman of Ainsworth, Dealer & chapman
• Wife Betty to receive rents from freehold and leasehold houses
• Her children Isaac and Betty Horrocks in their minority
• Freehold house with apputenances on Cockey Moor
• Daughter Hannah Hardman
• Leasehold house in occupation of William Makon as tenant to my daughter Jenny Makon
• Leasehold house in occupation of James Rothwell to daughter Betty
• Leasehold house in occupation of Robert Tromble as tenant
• Dated 28th March 1795
• Witnesses James Heys, Robert Horridge, Abraham Horrocks

James HORROCKS of Turton, yeoman, (admon), 1780

• Daughter Mary Horrocks of the city of York
• Robert Taylor of Bolton, gent
• John Taylor of Bolton, physician

James HORROCKS of Edgworth Moor, 1817

• Whereas I am possessed of an annual income from an estate named Birches during the life of John Horrocks of Birches, amounting to £22 and 11s
• Wife Betty Borrocks, all my furniture and a £2 annuity, provided by income from Birches continues
• My sons-in-law Samuel Horrocks and William Cooper £6
• Remainder into fifth shares for:
1. William Cooper
2. Samuel Horrocks
3. My grand children Jeremiah Scott, James Scott, John Scott and James Scott
4. My grand children Ann Dobson, William Dobson and Mary Dobson
5. My grand children Alice kay, James Kay and John Kay
• Exors Samuel Horrocks of Wharlton Fold and William Cooper of Edenfield in Bury
• Dated 4th July 1815
• Witnesses John Winder, John Knowles, Tomas [sic] Winder
• Testator die 26th Nov 1816
• Probate issued 5th March 1817

James HORROCKS of Top Croft, Turton, wheelwright, 1836

• James Horrocks of Top Croft in Turton
• Wife Elizabeth - Higher House at Old Chapel and Smithy and my share in Lower Cottage and Little Cottage
• Four children: Martha Thomison Elizabeth and John should have equal shares after death of wife
• Executors: son John and son-in-law Thomas Hampson
• Will dated: 12th April 1836
• Witnesses: Robert Brooks, William Kirkham, Charles Kershaw
• Testator died: 16th April 1836
• Probate date: 1st October 1836

James HORROCKS of Turton, weaver, 1836

• Son Edmund Horrocks - two cottages in possession of Thomas Crook and John Kay, and the land around the place called Stones, held under lease
• Son Helm Horrocks - the Old House which joins up to Thomas Horrocks's messuage, now in occupation of myself, also one other cottage now in possession of James Gregory, which stands up the south east of the cottage I have given to my daughter Mally Longworth
• Son Helm Horrocks, tenement held by lease for three lives from Thomas Horrocks of Dunscar
• To daughter Mally Longworth two cottages on turnpike road in occupation of William Holt and Thomas Marsh, and all the land I hold under lease from Adam Lomax, Attorney at Law, near Dunscar Bar.  Also a cottage in the occupation of John Berry, on the south east side of the cottages already given to son Edmund.
• Executors: Edmund Horrocks, Helm Horrocks and Mally Longworth
• Will dated 13th Feb 1833
• Witnesses: William Bancroft, James Gregory and William Halliwell
• Probate issued: 8th Feb 1836
• Testator died 21st Jan 1836

John HORROCKS of Outwood in Pilkington, yeoman, 1633

• Wife (not named)
• Son John Horrocks
• Daughter Margaret Horrocks
• Daughter Elizabeth [surname illegible]
• Daughter Dorithy Wallworks
• John Wallwork my son in law
• John Horrocks my grand child
• Thomas Fox vs, and my goddaughter Maria Foxe vs
• Two sisters Allis Stales[?] and Margrett Bageleiy 2s a piece
• Edmund Stokes 2s, Richard Bageleiy 2s
• Remainder to daughter Margaret Horrocks
• Executor brother in law Thomas Fox
• Overseer son in law Robert Horroke
• Dated 29 April 1633
• Inventory appraised by Ric? Lemon, Richard Barllowe, Richard Fletcher and Thomas Heape

John HORROCKS of Whitefield in Pilkington, yeoman, 1682

• Dated 6th April 1682
• To be buried at Prestwich
• Grandson John Parr £10 to be paid after he has served time as appreticeship
• Another grandson, second son of my daughter Mary called Thurstan Parr
• Grandaughter Mary Parr £5
• God son John Allen son of Richard Allen of Radcliffe 20s
• To the poor of Whitefield 20s
• Remainder to son Joshua Horrocks
• Executors son JH and godson John Allen
• Witnesses Thomas Whitehead[?], Richard Heywood, Robert Gartside

John HORROCKS of Turton, yeoman, 1731

• Wife Mary Horrocks £10
• Son James £3 (under 20)
• Daughter Hannah (under 20)
• Son John
• Children: Elizabeth, Dorothy, Hannah, Jane, Mary, James
• Executors: wife and cousin Thomas Bromiley of Poole Greens
• Will dated: 3rd March 1727
• Witnesses: Roger Hampson, John Hardman and Ralph Smith
• Maria Horrocks vidua of Ex:

John HORROCKS of Turton, yeoman, (admon), 1776

• Wife Hannah Horrocks of Edgworth
• John Rostron of Edgworth, Innkeeper
• James Brandwood of Edgworth, Chapman

John HORROCKS of Dimple in Turton, yeoman, 1833

• All property left in trust to Oliver Entwisle of Entwisle, farmer and Samuel Holt of Torra Barn in Turton
• Property at Dimple, in occupation of self, plus all farming stock and equipment to wife Jane
• Daughter Elizabeth Hamer - two cottages opposite the Cross Guns
• Cottage in occupation of Giles Isherwood be used for the maintenance of John Horrocks the natural son of my daughter Elizabeth Hamer, until he is 25 years old
• Executors are the trustees OE and SH
• Witnesses Edm. Haworth, Atty, Bolton, William Probert, Parsonage, Dimple, Win Whittaker, Bar keeper, Dimple
• Testator died 5th October 1833
• Probate issued 30th Nov 1833

Peter HORROCKS of Turton, husbandman, 1596

• CJS OLW Vol I
• Dated 15th Jan 29 Eliz I
• Body to be buried at Bolton, near the chancel
• Bequests to Thomas and Hugh (no surname)
• James Bouker my gre cote
• Elis Brige my cloke
• Elysabeth Warburton 2 sheets 2 blankets
• Alexander Bardsley 3s 4d
• Andrew Farnworth one cow which he hath in his keeping for me & a table
• Residue to Elizth Horoks of Weyo and Andrew Farnworth
• Executors: Christopher Horoks and Andrew Farnworth
• Debts owed by testator: William Grimshawghe 25s, Richard Entwisle 4s
• Debts owing to testator: John Horokes 6s 4d
• Witnesses Richard Bardslaye, Gilbert Astley

Roger HORROCKS of Rumworth, (admon), 1730

• Widow Isabel Horrocks of Rumworth
• Jmes Edge of Middle Hilton
• Granted 23 Jun 1730

Samuel HORROCKS of Turton, 1797

• Nephew John Horrocks 1s
• Niece Mary, wife of John Wood 1s
• Nephew James Horrocks wearing [?]
• Remainder to nephews Samuel Horrocks, James Horrocks, John Lister and John Entwisle and to my nieces Martha Horrocks, Ellen wife of James Holt, Mary Smith, Elleng [sic] wife of John Hardcastle, Alice Entwisle wife of John Entwisle, Mary daughter of my nephew John Horrocks, and one equal share to be divided between Thomas and Sarah, son and daughter of my niece Mary wife of John Wood.
• Executors James Horrocks and John Horrocks
• Dated 21st May 1796
• Proved 14th Aug 1797
• Witnesses Robt Knowles, William Wood

Samuel HORROCKS of Harwood, farmer, 1835

• Wife Rachel
• Son[?] and daughter Henery and Margaret Horrocks
• Executors Henery Horrocks and Thomas Crook
• Dated 22 Jan 1835
• Executors sworn 26 Sep 1835
• Testator died 19 Apr 1835

Thomas HORROCKS of Turton, yeoman, 1664

• Dated 30th December 1664
• Wife Ellen - half of estate (sole executor)
• Brother John Horrocks 20s
• Brother John's children: Jane, Christopher, John, Margaret, Ann - 10s each
• Ralph Hulme, kinsman, 10s, and his 4 children Thomas, William, Mary and Elizabeth 5s each
• Five children of Thomas Ffrankland: John, Robert, Thomas, Esther and Mary, 5s a piece
• Roger Holden my servant 5s
• Nephew Thomas Horrocks my said brothers son the great arke in the barne
• Tenement in Turton held under late George Chetham of Turton, lease dated 10th Aug 1657
• Ralph Holt son of George Holt of Turton, husbandman
• Gyles Coxton of Horwich?
• Witnesses John Wood, Richard Wood
• Inventory made by John Wood, Richard Taylor, Richard Wood, Ralph Orrell, all of Turton, yeomen
• Goods & chattells valued at £122:05s:06d
• Debts: John Horrocks, Mr. Chetham, Adam Stoners, William Ward, Lawrence Ward, Ralph Orrell, James Kirshaw, William Holme, old Roger, Roger Houlden, Richard Vicars?, John Haydocke, Alice Longworth, Edward Holme, Thomas Bromiley, Richard Wood, John Stone

Thomas HORROCKS of Thornham in Middleton, chapman, 1791

• Wife Mary annuity of £10 from profits of leasehold cottages called the Rock at Dunsker, the inheritance of the Rev Richard Rothwell, Rector of Sephton
• Son in law Robert Scholfield, leasehold farm at Thornham, subject to the payment of £8 a year to my son James.
• Son James Horrocks
• Daughter Mary the wife of Robert Scholfield
• Daughter Esther the wife of Edward Tetlow
• Executors son James and wife Mary
• Dated 19 July 1790
• Witnesses Thomas Greenwood, James Tetlow, Miles Taylor
• Probate issued 20 Oct 1791

Thomas HORROCKS of Paddington, schoolmaster, (ad.) 1806

• Rebecca Horrocks of Bolton, widow
• John Bradshaw of Bolton, inn keeper
• Samuel Crompton of Bolton, cotton manufacturer

Thomas HORROCKS of Turton, 1822

• All personal estate given to executors in trust
• Put my wife in a small line of business
• Small allowance for wife (amount not specified)
• Requeste allowance for education of children (named not specified)
• Executors James Cooper of Little Bolton, shopkeeper, and Jonathan Hardman of Turton, farmer
• Dated 23 Sep 1822
• Testator died 24 Sep 1822
• Probate issued 8 Nov 1822

William HORROCKS of Entwistle, yeoman, 1625

• Scholes OLW vol. 1, pg. 250  
• 27th --- 1625
• Wife Elizabeth
• Six children: Katheren, Ellizabeth, Isabell, Alis, Christopher and John
• Executor wife Elizabeth
• Debts owed by the testator: Andrew Knowles, uxor Thomas Entwisley, John Sharples, John Ellison, uxor John Longworth
• Debts owed to the testator: uxor Symond Lomas, James Longworth senior, Hugh Brock, Adam Horrocks
• Witnesses: Robert Isherwood, John Kaye, John Brandwood, William Entwisley
• Inventory appraised 5th Jul 1625 by Henerey Knowles, Raphe Enttwisley, John Kaye and Andrew Knowles, total cix-£ xij-s

William HORROCKS of Toxteth Park, 1646

• Executors Joane my wife my brother John Horrocks, and my cousin Alexander  Horrocks, preacher of God's word
• Wife to have a 4th part of the property
• Remainder to be put towards the education of his son John and the rest of his children, until John attains 21
• Beloved friends Mr Mather, Edward Aspinall, Thomas Aspinall
• Inventory made 3rd March 1618
• Appraised by John Horrocks, Tho: Aspinall, Alexander Horrockes, Richard Mather, Edward Aspinwall and William Foxe[?], total value £85-19-00
• A lease from John Ireland & Gilbert Ireland of the mesuage in Halewood for 21 years in Reversion after the death of John Past[?] and Isabell his wife
• An assignment from Tho: Whittey to William Chaddocke, and assigment from William Chaddocke to William Horrocks
• An assignment from  Richard Haleston[?] of the close parell of Brookes Tente to William Horrocks for term of 12 years
• Details of several other leases
• 23 April 1619  Goods and chattels in the inventory in the hands of Jennet Horrocks widow, late wife of William Horrocks

William HORROX of Rumworth, yeoman, 1730

• Dated 10th Jan 1729
• Part of a tenement called Carlile Fould in Rumworth
• Wife Ann
• Two children John and James
• Executors Roger Horrox of Rumworth and Samuel Stocken of Astley
• Witnesses John Haulgh, William Horrox Junior, John Lomax
• Inventory 1st Jan 1729, total £57:7:06, apprized by John Haulgh and Thomas Garrat

Isabel HORWICH of Turton, widow, 1679

• Inventory only made 11 Aug
• by John Taylor, William Horrobin, Richard Taylor
• Value £13-15-02
• Adm to Geo: the son 7 Oct [16]79

Ann HOUGH of Turton, widow, 1627

• Dated fifth[?] May 1625
• To be buried at Bolton parish church
• Cossine John Sandersonne of Breighmett 6s 8d
• Nephew William Bromeley
• Nephew Arthur Bromeley
• Ellize Fletcher my searvante
• Cossine Richard Bromeley of Sharples
• Katherine An[?]m[?] Mrs Janes maid
• Elline Bromiley my neece
• My nephew John Bromeley sonne of Arthur Bromeley
• to Allixander Bromeley  xxs to James Bromeley his brother
• Lawrence Bromeley my nephew
• Ellize Sandersonne my cossine
• My brother John Bromeley
• John Houghe the elder
• Rodger Wood my nephew, to the maintenance of a minister at Turton Chapel, 3s 4d
• John Wood son of Robert, 10s, for the use of widdow Sprifflone[?] of Sharples
• Niece Elline Bromeley made servant
• Executor James Sandersonne of Breightnet my nephew
• Witnesses Ellise Sandersonne of Boultonne, Will Bromeley his mark
• Inventory compiled by Edmund Wood, Christopher Horrakes, Richard Wood and Adam Isherwood

Thomas HOUGH of Turton, husbandman, 1623

• Body to be buried at Bolton Parish Church
• Two halves, one half to self, one half to wife
• John Hough the elder, my brother, one cow called Blossome
• Richard Hough my brother
• John Hough the younger, my brother xxs
• Samuel Stones xijs
• Thomas Hough my godson xxs
• John Hough the elder's children xxs to be divided equally amongst them
• John Bromely my brother in law - the younger heifer that hath taken the bull
• Ellen Bromelie my niece xjs
• To the rest of Arthur Bromelye's children viz William, John, Alexander and James xxs to be equally divided amongst them
• Ellis Fletcher my servant  vs
• Remainder to Ane Hough my wife
• Executors Richard Wood and Nicholas Mather of Turton
• To the executors vis viijd
• Debts owed by Thomas Hough: John Greenhalghe alias Sharples
• Debts owing to Thomas Hough: William Aspinall, Richard Aspinall
• Witnesses William Bromelie, Ellis Fletcher
• Inventory appraised by Xpofer Horrocke & John Bromeley of Turton, Adam Stones & Hugh? Stones of Sharples

Anthony HOULDEN of Turton, tailor, 1627

• To be buried at Bolton parish church
• Three parts: wife, two children, self
• Alis Houlden my daughter
• Alis Houlden my daughter, one great pan, given before the making of this will
• Anthonie Holden my son, apparel for body
• Branard Wood's two children, William & Barnard 2s 6d
• When my son Anthonie takes his sister Alis out of his lease, he should give her £3
• Executors wife and son
• Witnesses Allixander Mayo, Richard Marsden
• Inventory dated 16th June 1627, appraised by Allix Mayo, William Chrioslaw, James Chrioslaw and Richard Marsden, total value £31 19s

Ellis HOULDEN of Halliwell, husbandman, 1665

• Dated 16th April 1665
• Divided into 3 parts
• First to Ellen wife
• Second to be equally divided between youngest children Jane, Ellen, Hesther, James and John, having already provided for two eldest sons William and Ellis
• Third to self to be Jane, Hesther, John and James, to make their portions up to £20
• To Ellis Houlden my son my mason tools and workloomes, and my bed and bedding
• To William Houlden my eldest son 5s, and to his two children Ellis and Jane Holden 2s 6d each
• Remainder to wife Ellen
• If my daughter Ellen "carry herself modestly and give her mother content in her marriage" then her portion should be made up to £20, and should also have that cow now in the hands of Richard Southran.
• Executrix wife Ellen
• Mr John Tilsley of Rumworth to assist my said executrix
• Witnesses John Yeatts, Jon. Johnson, Thomas Longworth, James Greenhalgh
• Debts owing to the testator: William Parkinson of Heaton, Richard Southran of Rumworth, Symon Haddon of Halliwell, John Collier of Heaton, John Williamson of Horwich, John Marsden James Greenhalgh of Horwich,
• William Turner of Horwich, John Morres of Halliwell, Thomas Longworth of Horwich, Jon: Johnson of Halliwell, total £20-2-8
• Inventory compiled 1665 by John Yeatts, Ellis Crompton, James Greenhalgh, Jon: Johnson Total clxxxiiij £ xiij s ix d

Jane HOULDEN of Turton, 1679

• Inventory appraised by Raphe Marsden and William Welch
• Value £02-08-06
• To Isabell the daughter

James HOULT of Turton, yeoman, 1632

• Inventory appraised 17th Aug 1632 by Christopher Horrocke, John Woods, Raffe Woods, Raffe Broock, sum total £81.11.07
• Will dated July 1632
• Whereas by a deed dated 10th June year above written to redeem the messuage and tenement which I formerly mortgaged unto John Taylor and Richard. James Walmsley and John Hulton were appointed to redeem the said term.
• Wife Mary executor
• Child Elizabeth
• Witnesses Luke Hoyles, John Hodgkinson

John HOULT of Turton, 1625

• Three parts
• (1) reserved to self, given to wife for bringing up daughter
• (2) wife
• (3) daughter Margaret
• Executors brother James Houlton, and wife Anne
• Dated 20th June 1625
• Debts owed to testator
• James Hoult
• Allexander Orrell
• Peter Seddon
• Ellise Bradshaw of Bradshaw
• Debts owed by the testator
• Richard Medowcroft
• Rauphe Brears?
• James Bromeley
• Witnesses Hugh Grenuagh, John Taylor
• Inventory appraised by Richard Haworth, Laurance Horrobin, Rauple Broake, Hugh Grynaugh

Ralph HOULT of Turton, yeoman, 1620

• Will dated 29th Dec 1615
• To be buried at the Parish Church of Bolton
• Children John Hoult and Isabell Hoult
• To my son James Hoult in consideration of his childs part all the husbandry tools at the house
• Servant? James Bromiley 6s 8d
• Executors James Hoult and John Hoult
• Debts owing by the testator: James Bromley Sr, Elizabeth Entwisle, Gilbert Astley
• Debts owing to the testator: Jennett ???? vid, Richard Barker of Tockholes
• Inventory 22 Feb 1619 by Christopher Horrocks, Alixander Orrell, Edmund Wood and Richard Taylor, total value £109-7-2

Elizabeth HOULTE of Fearngore in Bury, spinster, 1667

• Disputed probate
• Dated 31st Dec 1666
• Messuage and tenement for term of years from Mr Hoult of Castleton - to kinsman Robert Brooke of Castleton
• Thomas Medowcroft of Huntley £3
• Ann Smethurst 27s
• Eliaze Brooke my kinsman 20s
• Henery Marrcoft 10s
• Ann the daughter of Lorance Fletcher 10s
• Peter Shepord 3s 4d
• Tenants rights and interest in three parcels of ground at the Fernegour held under the Earl of Derby to Robert Brooke
• Witnesses John Rosbothom, James Smith
• Probate 29 Sep 1667
• Inventory dated 11 June 1667, appraised by Roger Bromiley, Arthur Smethurst, Richard Booth and Richard Livesey, all of Bury - total £55-04-08
• Several pages of depositions not reproduced here. Some extracts:
• James Chadwick of Woodyate Hill in Bury - Thomas Meadowcroft called on him and asked him to be a witness to the will. Elizabeth Holt had made a former will, but being hard of hearing, could not hear when it was read out. She desired Meadowcroft to read out the new will which he did, and then she burned the old will on the fire
• ..hath heard the sd decd declare her great love and affection to the aforesd Thomas Meadowcroft saying that she was more beholding to him and his sonns about her plowing and doeing her other work and business than to any one else
• Arthur Smethurst of Litle Bridge in Bury, husbandman - she had made Thomas Meadowcoft her executor and that she had reason to entrust him and to doe with for him for that time her brother and sister dyed he had been her best friend to her that she had through she had nearer relations
• Giles Battersbie - Thomas Meadowcroft is sometimes called Thomas Huntley
• Anna Smethurst of Broad Oak in Bury

Thomas HOULTE of Elton, miller, 1674

• Dated 17th July 1674
• Mary Brearley my natural sister £10
• To the four children of Mary Brearley £10 each when they reach 21 years: James, Thomas, Margaret and Robert
• Robert Holt, my natural brother, to have the money for his own use until the children reach 21
• Joseph Houlte my natural brother £70, to be laid down upon land for the good of himself his wife and children - the land to be put into feoffies that he cannot any way sell or mortgage without their consent
• Also to Joseph, two old chists and all my tooles, bookes, clockes, all my holy day clothes and best apparell both linen and woollen, they being now at Castleton Hall and Castleton Milne. Likewise my shapen coat and five yards of gray cloth which are at my brother Robert Houlte house
• 5 shillings to each of brothers and sisters:
• Edward Houlte
• Alice Houlte
• Katherine Walker
• John Houlte
• Margaret Houlte
• George Houlte
• Peter Houlte
• Mr Pendelbury 20 shillings
• John Whalley living at the Okenroad near Rochdale, every year for the rest of his life, a pair of new shoes and stockings. Also all my work day clothes
• John Smith of Castleton Hill 40 shillings
• Widow Haslame 5 shillings
• Residue to brother Robert Houlte (Exor)
• Witnesses Jacob? Tayler, John Clegge
• Probate 12 Aug 1674
• Inventory valued at £158.01.6, appraised by Joseph Houlte and John Clegge, 11th Aug 1674

Peter HOWCROFT of Radcliffe, admon, 1805

• Father and next of kin Herman Howcroft, cotton weaver of Radcliffe
• Peter Howcroft, bachelor, deceased
• Granted 4th May 1805
• Christopher Norris of Bury
• James Crompton of Bury, schoolmaster

James HOYLE of Manchester, minor, (tuition), 1797

• William Hoyle of Manchester, dyer
• John Clegg of Rochdale, inn keeper
• Richard Clegg of Rochdale, shoemaker
• William Hoyle, natural and lawful father, tutor and curator of James Hoyle of the age of nineteen years and upwards on the personal election of the said minor do vertously educate and bring up in Learning James Hoyle the said minor having Goods Right Credits and Chattels due to him by the last will and testatment of Timothy Hoyle his late grandfather deceased
• Granted 4th Dec 1797
• The said minor is entitled by virtue of the last will and testament of Timothy Hoyle his late grandfather deceased to legacy of fifty pounds

Arthur HULME of Rochdale, 1637

• Dated Jan 1637
• Two children Anne Hulme and Alice Hulme
• Three sisters Mary Butterworth, Martha Ryley, Rebecca Grymshawe
• Robert Gartsyde
• My brother Thomas his three sonnes viz James, Edmund and John Hulme
• Brother in law Christopher Horrocks
• James Walmsley of Turton, my father in law
• Executors James Walmsley and Christopher Horrocks
• Refers to an indenture between Thomas Hulme of Rochdale, my father, and James Walmsley of Turton dated 6 Nov 1635 relating to hereditaments in Butterworth
• Witnesses Thomas Johnson, John Symons[?], ??? Garside
• Also see tuition bond under Arthur Holme

William HULTON of Breightmet, yeoman, 1761

• Dated 22 May 1760
• Oldest son William Hulton, tenement known as Hultons in Breightmethill
• Son Abraham Hulton of Ainsworth 21s
• Wife Betty 21s over and above what was agreed upon at marriage
• Daughter Betty Hulton £100
• Daughter Rebecca £20
• Son John Hulton all my houses in Ainsworth with croft
• Grandson James Hulton, son of Abraham Hulton
• Son John Hulton, house in Roscow Fould in Breightmet
• Two other small estates held by lease under Earl of Derby known by the names of Hasloms and Greenhalghs both in Breightmet
• Children William, John, Betty and Rebecca
• Executors son William and John Crompton of Tong with Hough
• Witnesses Wm. Horrocks, Mary Mather, John Thorpe
• Executors sworn 13 Jan 1761

William HURST of Little Hulton, chapman, 1684

• Dated 7th Oct 1683
• To be buried at the parish church of Deane
• Anne my wife
• Daughter Ann Tonge and Thomas Tonge her husband 2s 6d each, 12d to each of their children
• Daughter Alice Pennington and James Pennington her husband 2s 6d each, 12d to each of the children (excepting Zachariah Dawson, who is given 20s)
• Grand daughter Ann Dawson
• Executor wife Ann
• Inventory appraised 1683 by Richard Farnworth, Robert Bullough and John Hurst, sum total £146.11.08
• Debts owing to testator: by bond from Alice Irlam and Richard her son, John Mather & William Farnworth, Emanuel Marbocke, Ellen Tonge, John Hurst, Richard and Henrie Woodworth, John Fletcher, Thomas Edge, John Boardman, Edmund Brettin?, Edmund Rushton, Alice Williamson, William Bury

Adam ISHERWOOD of Tonge, yeoman, 1618

• Dated 9th April 16 James I
• 3 parts
• wife Ellen
• Children Arthur, William, Jane wife of John Crompton, Anne,  Elizabeth, Richard, Mary, Raffe
• £10 to son Raffe
• Grandchildren 1s each
• Residue to be divided beteen Anne, Elizabeth, Richard and Mary
• Executor Arthur Isherwood my son
• Witnesses William Isherwood, Radus Holden
• Debts owing to testator: Raffe Shrroxx, Christopher Horraks, Richard Barrs, Thomas Hamer, son Arthur Isherwood, son William Ishewood, Abraham Isherwood, Adam Isherwood, Thomas Morris, ux Ellis Fogge, Laurence ???lell, [bottom of image cut off]
• Inventory appraised 14th April 1618 by James Roskow, Laurence Brownelowe, Thomas Morris and Richard Morris, total value £168-19-09

Adam ISHERWOOD of Turton, husbandman, 1640

• Dated 10th March 1639
• £10 towards the maintaining of a minister at Walmsley Chapel
• To my brother Francis Isherwood's children: John, Thomas, Wiliam, Alden, Elizabeth, Ann, Alice, Dorothy and Jane - £24 to be divided between them
• Agnes Overdale £20
• Elizabeth daughter of Roger Haslam £6 13s 8d
• Cousin John Parr £3 6s 8d, desiring that he uses the sum for the benefit of Ann wife of Roger Haslam
• David Barker and his children one cow which he already has in his keeping
• John Barker one heffer which I bought from Mrs Bragge
• Remainder to brother's children
• Executor brother Francis Isherwood
• Witnesses John Parr and Francis Isherwood
• Invenrory dated 12th March 1639, total value £231.04.10, appraised by Christopher Horrocks, John Parr, Thomas Longworth, Thomas Horrocks
• Debts owing to testator: Thomas Walkden (£10.10.00), Robert Robinson (£10.15.00), Roger Hamer (£08.00.00), Richard Wood de Oak (£06.16.00), John Parr (£20.10.00), Thomas Orrell (£00.06.00), Francis Isherwood (£20.00.00), Raphe Orrell (£40.08.00), Timothie Bridge (£03.04.09), John Potter (£10.15.00), Edward Clerke (£11.06.08), John Boothman (£03.16.08), Mr Richard Lister (£13.00.00), Elis Bradshawe & Richard Cloughe (£05.00.00), Richard Eckersley (£03.00.00)
• Debts owing by testator: Thomas Horrocks (£13.00.00), Mrs Bragg (£03.00.00), ux James Wattson (£11.00.00), Alice Cunliff daughter of Raphe Cunliffe of Longworth (£09-00-00)

Alden ISHERWOOD of Turton, husbandman, 1667

• Dated 6th April 1667
• Visited with sickness
• To be buried at the Parish Church of Bolton
• George Crompton 40s towards binding prentice when he becomes 14 years
• Elizabeth Smith 10s
• Remainder to John Isherwood clerk and Thomas Kerkom husbandman equally to be divided
• Executors John Isherwood clerk and Thomas Kerkom husbandman (brother-in-law)
• Witnesses Hugh Entwisley, William Kershaw
• John Isherwood refused to act as executor, and wrote to the Vicar of Bolton asking them to allow Thomas Kirkam to act alone

Francis ISHERWOOD of Turton, inventory, 1664

• Ffrancis Usherwood
• Inventory only
• Died April 8th 1664
• Inventory taken by John Isherwood, John Parre, William Walsh, John Walsh
• Four bonds of £6 each, not yet due Thomas Isherwood
• One bond : John Wood de Oake and Jacob Lee of Carwall? £20
• In aparrell £1

James ISHERWOOD of Little Bolton, chapman, 1781

• James Isherwood the Eldest of Little Bolton, chapman
• Wife Jane annuity of £5
• Leased property from James Cross Esquire deceased
• Son James Isherwood
• Daughter Betty, wife of James Allen of Tottington Lower End, fustian manufacturer
• Son John Isherwood
• Holds Ainsworth Tenment in Rivington under lease from Robert Andrews Esq., now in the possession of William Horrocks
• Pew in the old gallery at Parish Church of Bolton
• Worthy friend James Smedley of Little Bolton, gentleman
• James Isherwood of Little Bolton, chapman, my cousin
• Whereas I am now engaged in one or more suits in the High Court of Chancery with John Gartside Esquire relative to the lease (of premises in Little Bolton made by James Moss)
• Executors: Thomas Smedley, James Allen, James Isherwood my son, James Isherwood my cousin
• Witnesses: Wm. Hoolis[?], Chris: Mason, Wm. Hardman
• Executors sworn in 19th May 1781
• Executors sworn in James Allen and James Isherwood, son (James Isherwood, cousin, renounced and James Smedley already dead)

James ISHERWOOD of Little Bolton, fustian manufacturer, (admon), 1784

• Mary Isherwood of Little Bolton, widow, wife of the late James Isherwood of Little Bolton
• Thomas Ashworth and Thomas Morris, both of the same, fustian manufacturers
• Witnesses: E. Whitehead, Eliz. Whitehead
• Signed: Mary Isherwood, Thos. Ashworth, Thomas Morris
• Above £100 and below £300
• Mary Isherwood sworn in 16th March 1784

John ISHERWOOD of Breightmet, 1709

• Dated 12th April 1709
• Ann daughter of Joshua Crompton late of Breightmet 10s
• To the oldest daughter of Samuel Crompton 10s
• Remainder into two parts
• One to Ellen, wife of George Crompton of Hough
• Other to be divided amongst my brother Nathaniel and his two daughters Martha an Ann
• Executors Adam Whittle junr. and John Crompton
• Witnesses John Hardman and James Hardman
• Probate 24th October 1709

Richard ISHERWOOD of Bolton in the Mores, feltmaker, 1664

• Dated 18th Oct 1664
• To be buried in the churchyard at the parish church of Bolton
• To son Richard, messuage or dwelling house where he now dwells, and all other goods with the Great Bible which I have formerly given him
• Three equal parts
• 1. To self for funeral expenses, remainder to (3)
• 2. Wife Anne
• 3. Younger children
• Overseer - my trustie and loveinge friend Lawrence Ward of Bolton
• Virginalls to my daughter Dorothy, over and above her part
• Witnesses Ann Isherwood, William Isherwood
• Inventory appraised by William Battersbie, Jeannie Holden, Richard Isherwood and Lawrence Ward, 23 Nov 1664
• Debts oweing to the testator: Mr Robert Leaver 6s, Me John Coston 13s 3d, Mr Richard Booth of Booth Hall 5s, Thomas Seddon 3s 10d, Nathaniel Wright 4s 4d, James Grundy 6s, John Hardman of Ratcliffe Shoomaker 3s 4d, Tho. Dimster of Worsley 3s, John Heape of Worsley 3s, Edward Mills 3s 4d, Roger Key 1s, George Abbott 2s, Rich: Woodroofe 3s 8d, John Tabernacble 1s, Joseph Worthington 1s, John Coope Senior 13s 4d, Andrew Leaver 5s 8d

Richard ISHERWOOD of Turton, 1797

• Two parts
• Anne Haworth my niece for her extraordinary trouble in attending on me and my wife in our sickness
• 2nd part to my own brothers and sisters
• Sister Jenny Entwistle, wife of James Entwistle
• Brother James Isherwood
• Sister Mary Mayoh, wife of John Mayoh
• Brother John Isherwood
• Sister Hannah Kay, wife of Thomas Kay
• Sister Sally Morris, wife of Joseph Morris
• Brother Henry Isherwood
• Tenant right for the estate that I hold in Turton under Isaac Orrell and John Ashworth for the remainder term of 11 years
• Executor my brother John Isherwood
• Witnesses James Pilling senior, James Pilling junior, John Pilling
• Dated 17 July 1797
• Probate 10 Decr 1797

Roger ISHERWOOD of Pleasington, husbandman, 1686

• Inventory 20th October 1685, sum total £32:18:10, appraised by Theophilus Ainsworth, Charles Wood, Oliver Whalley, John Walmsley
• Debts oweing Rogger Isherwood, Richard An?????th, John Forest, Nathiel Edleston, Widow Sharples, Edward Walmsley
• Lease under the seal of Thomas Ainsworth of Pleasington, dated first? May 22 Chas II
• Executors wife Mary and son John Isherwood
• Witnesses Thomas Ainsworth, Theophilus Ainsworth, John Whalley

Elizabeth JENKINSON of Woodhouses in Ashton-under-Lyne, widow, 1672

• To be buried in the parish church of Ashton-under-Lyne
• £30 for son Nathan Jenkinson from £62 in son John's hands, after seven years
• Six children of my son John
• Seven children of my daughter Susan Bradshaw
• To my son John & his wife 5s
• To my son-in-law Mr Bradshaw 5s
• Son John executor
• Exec sworn 10th Jun 1672

Elizabeth JENKINSON of Failsworth, spinster, 1697

• Dated 1st Oct 1693
• My brother Nathaniel Jenkinson has sealed a bond to me dated 25th Oct 1692 for £110 to be paid to me six months after the decease of Mary Byrom of Salford
• Sister Margaret Jenkinson £40
• Sister Susan Jenkinson £40
• Brother John one guinea
• Remainder to brother Nathaniel
• Joint executors cousin Henry Wrigley of Langley, and sister Margaret Jenkinson
• Witnesses Hannah Crossley, John Clough, John Jenkinson senior, John Scot
• Probate 25 Oct 1697

Thomas JENKINSON of Bury, (admon), 1746

• Inventory appraised 12 Jul 1746, total £11.10.4, appraised by John Hartley and James Hill
• 18 Jul 1746 - Inventory was exhibited by Richard Holt, adminsitrator
• Bondsmen: Richd. Holt, John Hartley and James Hill, all of Parish of Bury, yeomen
• Thos: Jenkinson of Bury, deceased. His son James Jenkinson having first personally renounced the administration

Alexander KAY of Entwisle, husbandman, 1599

• Dated 20th Feb 1599
• To be buried at Bolton Parish Church
• House land and tenement on lease for the lives of testator and his wife Elin, afterwards to son James Kay
• Three parts
• 1. Wife Elin
• 2. Children: Ather, John, Elizabeth
• 3. Testators part
• Lamb to Alexander Kay
• Elizabeth Whittell a lamb or 2s
• Remainder to daughter Elizabeth
• Exors wife Elin and son James
• Debts owed by testator: Letize Bromale, James Orrell, John Baron, Raphe Fish, John Fish, Richard Brooke, William Whittell, Thomas Cattrall, Robert Woode, Elizabeth Lonworth
• Debts owing to testator: Peter Harrockes, Thomas Hailes, John Harrocks
• Witnesses Thomas Kay, Gilles Key, Gilbert Astley
• Inventory appraised 15th March 1599 by Christopher Horrocks, Thomas Kay, Thomas Entwisle, Oliver Brandwood, sum £34-0-4

Alexander KAY of Bolton, carpenter, 1717

• David Whitehead of Entwistle, yeoman, my muskett and new Common Prayer Book
• Remainder to the sons and daughters of David Whitehead of Padiham, yeoman
• David Whitehead
• James Whitehead
• Jonathan Whitehead
• Thomas Whitehead
• Jane Longworth (wife of George Longworth) of Entwistle
• Ann Stevenson widow
• Isabel Battersbye (wife of John Battersbye) of Turton yeoman
• Alice Yate, wife of Henry Yate of Sharples
• Exors David Whitehead of Entwisle and John Battersbye
• Dated 20th April 1717
• Witnesses Marey Rhodes, Elizabeth Marsden, Thom: Shippard
• Inventory appraised by John Seddon and John Isherwood, total £7-14-9

Ann KAY of Entwisle, widow, 1694

• Margaret the wife of Christopher Horrocks of Turton, 1/-
• Elizabeth with wife of James Whewell of Darwen, husbandman, 1/-
• John Kay of Turton, my son, 1/-
• Nathan Kay of Entwisle, my grandson 1/-
• Mary wife of James Mason of Turton, 1/-
• Richard Haslome and John Haslome of Sharples and Turton, my grandsons, 1/-
• Residue to my loving daughter Ann Kay of Entwisle, single woman (sole executrix)
• Dated 17th Jan 1694
• Witnesses William Kay, Martin Kay, John Kay
• Inventory appraised 20th Aug 1695 by John Brendwood sen., John Brendwood jun., James Kay, Christopher Horrocks, value £9-4-4

Arthur KAY of Entwisle, yeoman, (inv.), 1694

• Appraised 16th May 1694 by Christopher Isherwood, Martin Kay, James Kay and John Kay
• Value £17-08-10
• Admin granted 22 May 1694 to Mary Kay, widow, relict of Arthur Kay
• Bounders: Mary Kay and George Longworth

Elizabeth KAY of Turton, widow, 1715

• Son John Kay £4
• Daughter Margaret Holden 20s
• Daughter Alice Mayo 20s
• Daughters Elizabeth, Ann and Jane £3 each
• Daughter Susan 20s
• Nine grandchildren 5s[?] a piece
• Executor son John Kay
• Dated 4th April 1715
• Witnesses James Milne, Evan Dewhurst
• Executor sworn 23 May 1715
• Inventory appraised by  John Horrocks, Evan Dewhurst and James Kershaw, total value £31-11-08

James KAY of Turton, blacksmith, 1774

• Eldest son John Kay, messuage where I now dwell with the Housing Outhousing and Smithy (except the little house at the end of the barn where my son John now dwells
• Wife Betty
• Provision made for other children, not named
• If son John refuses to accept the estate and pay the money mentioned, estate to go to James Kay my son, John Haslam my son-in-law, George Warbutton my son-in-law in trust (executors)
• Dated 17 Jul 1773
• Witnesses Thomas Bentley, John Howard, Henry Green
• Executors sworn 25 Apr 1774

James KAY of Radcliffe, yeoman, 1775

• Dated 1775
• Wife Jane
• Land to son Thomas Kay, paying £260
•  to TKs brother James Kay £100
•  to TKs sister Mary £40
•  to TKs sister Bettey £40
• Also the further sum of £20 to my daughter Jane
• To the children of my daughter Ellen £10 each when they are 21 years old
• Son in law Joshua Lord 20s
• Executors sons John, James and Thomas Kay
• Witnesses Mathew Blakely, Samuel Ashworth, Thomas Blakely

James KAY of Turton, yeoman, 1800

• Dated 4th Feb 1792
• My late father Thomas Kay of Turton, deceased, by his last will devised a tenement called Edge Foot in Entwistle (to which I apprehend I had a natural right to being his only son, and the same being a paternal estate) to my oldest son Thomas.  1s to son Thomas.
• Wife Margaret
• Property called Radley Fold in Over Darwen, in occupation of John Jephson, John Grime, John Kay and John Fish to John Kay
• Coal mine in Entwistle lately purchased from William Entwistle of Entwistle
• Leasehold property in Turton called Whittles and Buffs tenements, now in the occupation of my self, my son Richard Kay, James Kay, John Kay, James Holden and Mary Marsh
• Property in Darwen, Entwistle and Turton to Samuel Knowles of Turton, yeoman, and John Wood of Turton, yeoman, in trust
• Four daughters: Margaret Kay, Dorothy wife of William Smith, Betty Kay and Jane Kay - £150 each in installments of £12 yearly
• Wife Margaret to receive £5 yearly
• Remainder between sons Richard and James
• After daughter's legacies have been satisified, all properties to be divided between sons Richard and James.
• Executors sons Richard and James Kay, and friends Samuel Knowles and John Wood
• Witnesses John Kay, John Haslam, James Brandwood
• Codicil 23rd  July 1800
•  I have purchased a property near the Rock in Turton, now in the occupation of James Kay Blacksmith - to grandson James Smith, son of William & Dorothy
•  Parcel of land at Rock to daughters Betty Marsh and Jane Kay
•  Additional £10 a year to wife Margaret
•  Sons Richard Kay and James Kay, and John Ashworth nominated as trustees in place of Samuel Knowles and John Wood 

James KAY of Buffs, Turton, 1836

• Wife Margery
• Two youngest children Thomas and Alice
• Seven sons and four daughters: Richard, John, James, Adam, Ruben, William and Thomas, Margaret, Jane, Margery and Alice
• Share of freehold estate with my brother Richard in Over Darwen by the name of Rdlyfold [sic] to heirs of older son
• Freehold property situated in Dimple Rakes together with houses and land top Vineyard in Turton
• Executors Robert Brooks of Higher House in Entwisle, labourer, and sons Richard and John.
• Dated 5 Oct 1835
• Witnesses John Kay, William Gissall[?], James Rothwell
• Testator died 18th Oct 1835
• Probate issued 4 Jan 1836

John KAY of Entwisle, yeoman, 1693

• Dated 9th Jan 1690
• I stand seized in my demesne as of fee of and in...messuage and tenement in Entwisle, in my occupation, purchased from Edward Tildesley of Morleys Esquire and James Aspden of Entwisle yeoman - to Anne my wife, except the little house and garden adjoining it at the Edge in Entwisle, late in the possession of the wife of Henry Horrocks, with turf house and well spring - to daughter Ann Kay
• After their deaths to my two sons John Kay and Arthur Kay, paying five marks to my four daughters
• Margaret wife of Christopher Horrocks
• Elizabeth wife of James Whewill
• Mary wife of James Mason
• Ann Kay
• Grand children Richard Haslome and John Haslome
• John Haslome of Sharples my son-in-law 2s 6d
• John Kay my son the great chest in the house
• Arthur Kay my son the sideboard
• Ann my daughter the cupboard in the chamber
• Exors sons John and Arthur Kay
• Overseers Martin Kay and James Kay of Entwisle
• Esther Mason and Ann Mason my grandchildren 5s
• John Kay and James Kay my grandchildren 5s
• Witnesses Thom: Ainsworth, Martin Kay, William Browne, Jeremiah Ainsworth
• Proved 30th August 1693
• Inventory 16th August 1693 appraised by John Brendwood, Lawrence Whittaker, Martin Kay and James Kay all of the of Entwisle, yeomen, total value £51.8.4

John KAY of Bolton-le-Moors, fustian dyer, 1756

• Dated 18 Jun 1755
• Sons Thomas Kay and William Kay, all dying utensils
• Daughters Margaret Kay and Hannah Kay
• Executors Henry Cross of Ainsworth, John Harwood of Bolton
• Witnesses Robt: Wagstaff, William Greenhalgh, Robert Blackley
• Executors sworn 17 May 1756

Margaret KAY of Buffs in Turton, widow, 1815

• Dated 23 Feb 1815
• Widow of James Kay, yeoman
• Household goods to son James
• Earthenware, plate, china and glass to daughter Jane, wife of John Horrocks
• Wearing apparell, side saddle, pillion and cloth to daughters Dorothy, Betty and Jane.
• Betty and Jane £30 out of the arrears due from the annuities left to her by her husband, she having received nothing since her husband's death
• Share of cottages in Great Bolton to which I am entitled to under the will of my late father Richard Smith, divided equally between children
• Witnesses John Haworth, John Haworth jun, John Whittaker
• Testator died 21st March 1815.
• Probate to Richard and James Kay farmers both of Buffs

Mary KAY of Entwisle, widow, 1694

• Son Martin Kay of Entwisle, yeoman 5/-
• Grandson Peter Kay, son of John Kay of Entwisle, 13/4d
• Residue to my loving sons John Kay and William Kay of Turton, husbandman
• Exor son William Kay
• Dated 24th April 1694
• Witnesses John Kay, Hannah Kay, J. Whitley
• Inventory appraised 6th Jan 1697 by Ralph Entwisle, Laurance Whitker, Ralph Entwisle jun., and Hugh Entwisle, total value £14.18.6

Peter KAY of Entwisle, 1678

• Inventory 15th April 1678/9 by Mary Kay, widow and relict of the deceased, and Martin Kay, son of the deceased, and also Mary Kay, William Kay and John Kay, the daughter and sons of the deceased

Rebecca KAY of Turton, spinster, (admon), 1741

• James Kay of Turton, blacksmith
• John Horrocks of Turton, gentleman
• Richard Orrell of Turton, husbandman

Richard KAY of Baldenston, yeoman, 1696

• This document is damaged and faded - difficult to read.  This information may contain errors.
• Will dated: Jan 1696
• Richard Kay of Baldenston in Walmersley, yeoman
• Richard Kay my [ripped] tenement and lands in Walmsley called Cobbas=Nabb[?], and
• Smithey house at Baldenstone, which was my fathers ancient tenement and birth right
• Two houses belonging to the [???] in Walmersley called the Longfirh[?] and the Brookfield
• The messuage and tenement at Baldenston where I now live
• Under lease from the right honourable Earle of Darby[?]
• John Kay my [?] son[?] lands in Walmersley commonly caled [?]oofford[?] tenement. Also Fooleys[?] Tenement, held by lease under the Earl of Darby
• £100
• Richard Kay my eldest son
• Robert Kay my second[?] son
• Daughter Elizabeth £300
• Brother John Kay
• Brother William Kay
• my said ffive children (Mary, Elizabeth, Richard, John and Robert)
• Daughter Mary Kay tenement commonly called the Cross=Hall[?] Tenement

Robert KAY of Baldingstone, yeoman, 1752

• Wife Elizabeth £100
• Tenement known as Buckleys in Baldingstone in tenure of William Nuttall, to son Richard after wife dies
• Leashold tenement called Rothwells in Scout in Walmesley to son Robert Kay
• Daughter Mary Baron has already been given £250, an additional £50
• Son Robert, and daughters Elizabeth Alice and Rachel Kay, £300 each
• Grandchildren one Guinea each
• Cousin William Kay, one Guinea
• Residue to son Richard Kay
• Executrors sons Richard Kay and Robert Kay
• Will dated: 12th Oct 1750
• Witnesses: John Crompton, Mary Robinson, John Kay

Roger KAY of Ratcliffe, wollencloth maker, 1689

• Dated 26th Oct 1688
• Being of great age and full of years
• Three children John, Mary & Ann 40s a piece
• Grand children 40s
• Wife Alis executor
• Thomas Sandeforth, John Hardman and Sarah Hewart 1s each
• Witnesses John Hardman, Roger Sandeforth

William KAY of Turton, weaver, 1786

• Executors to pay to wife Mary the interest arising from sale of effects towards the maintaining of my son James
• When James reaches 21, pay £5 to wife, and remainder to James, and any other children who may by then have been born
• If the children should die, or wife die or remarry, then seven shares:
• One to my mother if she is still living
• Brother James
• Brother John
• Brother Richard
• Betty wife of John Haslame
• Ann wife of George Warbutton
• Jane Kay
• Executors brother James Kay of Turton and John Haslam my brother-in-law
• Witness John Aspinall, Samuel Rushton, John Kay
• Dated 28th April 1779
• Executors took oath 16th Oct 1786
• Proved 2 Nov 1786

James KAYE of Turton, blacksmith, 1697

• Dated 10 Aug 1697
• James Kaye of Walmersley Chappell in Turton
• Wife Elizabeth
• Eight children, one son and seven daughters
• Three youngest daughters Ann, Jane and Susan
• Executors wife Elizabeth and son John
• Witnesses Richard Orrell, William Haslam, John Clegg
• Executors sworn 23 Sept 1697

John KAYE of Entwistle, yeoman, 1641

• Scholes OLW Vol. 1 p66
• Dated 26th May 1641
• Already given to Francis Norburie my son in law a valuable consideration of money and goods in lewe of a child's part for his wife, my daughter, Jane
• FN was contented and agreed to accept my tenement after my decease, in full satisfaction of the child's part in right of his wife
• Francis Norbury 20s
• Jane his wife 20s
• Nephew John Kay the son of James Kay, my godson £6
• Nephew Alexander Kay 5s
• John Kay son of Arthur Kay 2s
• The two children of Arthur Kay, son of James Kay deceased, 2s
• The two children of Thomas Duckworthe, 2s
• To Xpofer Duckworthe, to his two children
• To two children of Francis Walkden 2s
• John Norburie son of Francis Norburie, two arkes, a table, plow etc.
• Remainder to be equally divided amongst the children of Francis Norburie; John, Francis, Robert and Elizabeth
• Exor Francis Norburie
• Witnesses Martin Kay, William Cronckshaw
• Debts oweing to testator £85-15-8

John KAYE of Turton, blacksmith, 1729

• Son James to pay executors £5
• Son James already has an indenture giving him "half of my real estate"
• Other half lately sold to James Milne for £100, for the sole use of son James Kaye
• Residue of personal estate and goods to go to wife and children
• Brother in law: Ralf Entwisle
• Executors: Ralf Entwisle and Thomas Whithnell, Smith
• Signed in presence of: Evan Pilkington, Richard Pilkington, John Pilkington

William KENION of Turton, 1608

• Dated 5th[?] day of March 1608
• To be buried at the parish church of Bolton
• Six children  Ann, Jane, Elizabeth, Dorathey, William, Marie Kenion
• Henrie Prescote one heffer being at the Tower
• Daughters Ann and Jane
• My brother William Assheton my bowes and arrowes
• Messuage and tenement in Rivington, now in the occupation of William Kenion, Thomas Kenion and Richard Syme to Ann Kenion and Jane Kenion, yielding rents and service to Thomas Lathum of Erlam[?]
• Rychard Syme the eldest sonne of James Syme
• Messuage and tenement where I now dwell to Jane Kenion my wife, subject to rents and boons payable to Willm Orrell
• I am indebted to John Orrell, son and heir of William Orrell Ffythie ponndes
• Overseer the right worshipful William Orrell Esquire
• Executor wife Jane Kenion
• Witnesses Edmund Wood, Henry Prescott, Rychard Wood
• Inventory appraised 1608 by Roger Walkden, Alexander Longworth, Edmund Wood, Thomas Hamer, value of goods £126.1.8
• Debts owing to the testator:  William Seddon and Willm Lawe, Thomas Wood, Willm Stones and Raphe Stones, [3 lines missing - hole in document], Mr Langh???son de Standishe, Willm Farnworth, Thomas Pendlebury, Henry Rothwell, Raphe Hoult, Rychard Knowles, James Crouchlowe, Robt Knowle and Edmund, Andrew Warde and John Yates, Rychard Crompton miller, John Walmersley
• Debts without Specialtye: John Brooke sonne of John Brooke of Tottington, William Woode, Arthur Kaye, William Chrouchlowe, Alexander Orrill, Mr William Orrell, Mr Hargreaves, One lease of a a pcell of a tenement in Ryvington
• Debts owinge per ?? Testator
• To John Orrell sonne and heire apparent to Mr Wm Orrell of Turton Esquier if hee seale a lease to Jane Kenion now wi??? of me the saide William Kenion, William Kenion sonne of the said Willianm Kenion, and Anne Kenion daughter of the said William Kenion.
• Richard Kenion, Alexander Walmesley, Rychard Wood de Timberbothom, William Longworthe, the Smith of Turton

Thomas KENT, of Worsley, Bookkeeper, Agent to his Grace the Duke of Bridgewater, 1796

• John Osbaldeston of Worsley, Innkeeper
• Executors: Thomas Bury and John Varey, both of Worsley, agents to the Duke of Bridgewater
• Messuage in Colton?, Averton?, Stafford
• Property in ??? Street, Manchester
• Croppers, New Lane, Manchester
• Messuage on Upper End of Deansgate, Manchester
• Robert Ogden & Co’s timber yard, purchased by Thomas Kent, Robert Ogden, Benjamin Sothern and Richard Tonge from John Gilbert.
• Land in Newbury, Farnworth, in occupation of Abraham Entwisle

Thomas KENYON of Turton, husbandman, 1670

• Inventory only,  compiled by John Cronshaw[?], Richard Orrell, William Kershaw, William Mayo

Alice KERSHAW of Turton, widow, 1686

• Dated 20 May 1685
• Inventory appraised by Raph Entwisle, William Kay, Ellis Greenhalgh 19 Apr 1686, total value £25-09-08
• Towards the minstrie of Turton Chapell two poundes and tenn shillings
• My brother Adam 30s
• Elizabeth [?] 40s
• Daughters of Gilbert Entwisley that I am ant to
• William Kershaw's daughter that I am goddmother 10s
• Nicholas Kershaw of Turton pay within 20 days after my decease £6 for 4 arkes and the great pan and three bookes of martres, if he please to have them
• John Hirst? 5s
• John Entwisle 2 sones which I am ant to 5s
• Grace? Huchonson that I am ant to 30s
• Alice Huchonson that I am ant to 30s
• Susana Entwisley 10s
• Simon? Filden 1s
• Thomas Filden 1s
• and to their sister 3s
• Remainder to Gilbert Entwisley of Entwisle (executor)
• Witnesses Ralph Entwisley, William Kay, William Fish

James KERSHAW of Turton, husbandman, 1675

• Dated 24 Jun 1663
• Aged 56
• To be buried at Bolton
• Wife Alice?
• Alice Entwisley my goder daughter
• To my cousins 1s each
• Inventory (top half water damaged) appraised by Hugh Entwisley, William Kershaw, Raph Brookes and Raphe Haworth
• William Kershaw of Battridge 5s
• ??? in Boulton 5s
• Nicholas William brother 5s
• Jane Kershaw 10s
• Henery Marsden in Longworth and to his wife either of them 5s
• James Romsdon? that I am godfather to ?s
• James Bannor? that I am godfather to 5s
• Little Hugh? Entwisle 5s
• James Barlow the older 5s
• James Barlow the younger £2
• Charles Barlow? 5s
• Remainder divided into two
• One half for the maintenance of a minister at Turton Chapel, overseers
• Ralph Brooke the younger in Turton and William Kershaw of Battridge
• Other half to be given to the poor of Turton and Longworth
• Wife Alice to take the best arke, the great pan, the great byble and the bookes
• Indenture of lease obtained from George Chetham Esquire dated 12 Jun 1663, assigned to wife Alice, and after her death to Nicholas Kershaw brother of William Kershaw of Battridge
• Executors wife Alice Kershaw and Nicholas Kershaw

James KERSHAW of Turton, husbandman, 1723

• Messuage and tenement in Turton where I now dwell - right title and tenant right to son John Kershaw
• Paying the second year 30s to buy six bibles viz Isable and Hannah Kershaw my two daughters, and to four grandchildren James Kershaw, James Haslom, James Brindell and Hannah Haslom
• £15 to daughters Isabele and Hannah Kershaw
• Remainder to be equally divided amongst my five daughters
• Executors son John and daughter Isabell
• Dated 2 Jun 1722
• Witnesses Robert Mayho, William Yate
• Probate 9 May 1723
• Inventory appraised by James Karshewe[?], Rich: Orrell and Will: Yate, total £31-01-06

John KERSHAW of Turton, 1637

• Dated 10 Feb 1636
• Body to be buried at Bolton
• My two sons James Kershaw and John Kershaw executors
• John Kershaw my younger son
• Indenture of lease of that messuage and tenement that I now possess, from Humphrey Chetham, dated 13th (30th?) July in 11th year of Chas. (1635)
• Dwelling house chamber at the south west corner to son John as long as he remains unmarried
• Remainder of tenement to son James Kershaw
• Inventory dated 26 Jul 1637, appraised by James Kershaw, Nicholas Kershaw, Lawrance Kershaw and John Entwisley.  Total value £99-15-4
• Witnesses Jo. Potter, Ffr. Isherwood

John KERSHAW of Turton, husbandman, 1672

• Nunc
• Personal estate to father William Kershaw
• If his wife Ellen should be with child, then his father William Kershaw should educate the child
• Witness George Romsden
• Inventory appraied 11 May 1673 by Nicholas Kershaw, James Kershaw, Joshua Holt, William Green
• Owing to him by George Romsden 10s
• His wifes portion in the hands of William Ball of Wigan £47[?]:12:00

John KERSHAW of Bradshaw, husbandman, 1778

• I order my wife Alice for to keepe on the farm till the expiration of the term
• If my eldest son Willim keeps from marriage I then order at the end of the term my executors to make a sale - and pay my five children £30 each
• Executors brothers Lawrance Kershaw of Chorley and Samuel Kershaw of Whittle-le-Woods
• Dated 13th April 1778
• Witnesses Roger Bradshaw, John Bradshaw Roger Bradshaw Junior
• Probate issued 8 Oct 1778

Jonathan KERSHAW of Turton, gentleman, 1863

• Dresser and clock in the front room to friend Thomas Haddock of Horrocks Fold in Little Bolton, Corn and Flour Dealer
• My Walch and all my books to Jonathan Kershaw Taylor, son of my natural son John Taylor of Bolton and Esther his wife
• Residue of household goods and furniture to my housekeeper Hannah Simm, plus an annuity of £40
• John Taylor and Esther his wife, an annuity of £10
• Remainder to friends Thomas Haddock, and John Ashworth of Rose Hill in Turton, land agent, in trust for Jonathan Kershaw Taylor
• If he should die then to the children of late uncle James Kershaw
• Exors Thomas Haddock and John Ashworth
• Dated 10th May 1862
• Witnesses Wm. H. Pendlebury Surgeon Bolton, Robt Armistead Solr. Bolton
• Testator died 1st Apr 1863
• Effects under £1,500
• Post 1857 - not at Lancs Archives

Nicholas KERSHAW of Turton, husbandman, 1676

• Inventory made by Hugh Entwisley, William Kershaw junior, Richard Orrell and Richard Longworth
• Debts owing by the testator to John Walsh (£5-06-08) and John Crompton (£3-10-00)
• Debts owing to the testator by John Crompton (£1) and George Ramsden (£2)
• Nunc will
• Wife Mary Kershaw
• Two children
• He appointed his father William Kershaw, and James Key of Turton as two executors
• Mr James Cheetham of Turton Esq. to be overseer

William KERSHAW of Turton, yeoman, 1637

• Body to be buried at Bolton
• Four children
• Every child that I am grandfather to - one lamb
• Everyone I am godfather to - 1s
• Nicholas Kershaw my eldest son - one great ark in the barn
• To my brother John Kershaw and his two sons 3s
• Elizabeth Ramsden my sister 1s
• John Stones 1s
• Elin my daughter in law
• Lawrence Kershaw my son and Elizabeth Kershaw my daughter (executors)
• Inventory appraised by Thomas Leigh, Edward Hopkinson, Raphe Brooke and John Kershaw, 1636.  Total value £160

William KERSHAW of Turton, linen webster, 1701

• Inventory appraised 1701 valued at £8-3-9, appraised by Nicholas Kershaw, James Orrell, Wm Rishton and Fracnsi Greene
• Nicolaum Kershaw de Turton in com Lancast agricolam
• Joanem Taylor de Manchester
• William Kershaw is the grandfather of Nicholas Kershaw

William KERSHAW of Turton, yeoman, 1717

• Aged and weakly of body
• Remainder of goods to be divided between daughters Martha and Mary
• Executors to pay 12d to son-in-law Thomas Haworth, he giving a discharge in full from tything or claiming any thing more of a childs part
• Tenement in Turton called Lower Batteridge where I now dwell, I give to my son-in-law John Entwistle, for the remainder of the unexpired term, the original lease being in full of a marriage portion with Jane my daughter
• John Entwisle to pay £40 to daughters Martha and Mary, to be equally divided between them
• Whereas I am seized of a tenement in Turton known by the name Nicholas Kershaw's tenement - to my daughter Margaret, she paying £10 to my daughters Martha and Mary
• My daughter Ellen is weak & infirm, John Entwistle to keep her in meat, drink, lodging and wearing apparell and 12 pence a week
• Executors son-in-law John Entwistle and daughter Margaret
• Dated 24th August 1705
• Witnesses Rebecah Bromiley, Thomas Bromiley
• Probate 15 Nov 1717

William KERSHAW of Bradshaw, farmer, 1807

• Whereas I have already given to my son John something considerable, and have also given to my son Samuel and my daughter Jane wife of Thomas Lee each the sum of £10
• Son John £5 when my wife gives up farming
• Son Thomas £10 when he attains the age of 30
• Daughter Ann £10 when she attains the age of 21
• Dwellinghouse and plot of land in Bradshaw in occupation of my son Samuel which I hold on a term of 999 years, to wife Ann, she paying £5 a year to my son Thomas besides his maintenance and wearing apparel, as a wage for staying with and faithful and diligent service of my said wife in farming for so many years as he may assist her
• Children Samuel, Thomas, Jane and Ann
• Executors wife Ann, and sons Samuel and Thomas
• Dated 15th May 1807
• Witnesses John Hamer, Thomas Nuttall, James Fielding

John KINDER, of Breightmet, yeoman, 1801

• Above £100 and below £300
• Bannister closes in Breightmet now in my possession, held by lease from John Parker Esq., to wife
• "and whereas I have herefore given something handsome to Samuel Kenyon and Mary his wife, one of my daughters"
• John Wakefield & wife Jane, other daughter - had also previously had sum of money by bond
• Daughters Ellen and Ann Kinder
• Three lease hold messuages in Harwood in possession of John Gee, Thomas Horrocks and Richard Booth, to daughters Ellen and Ann
• Property at Cock Pit Hillock in Manchester to wife Jane, Samuel Houghton of Bolton-le-Moors, liquor merchant , John Lomax of Manchester, merchant and daughter Ellen Kinder
• Executors: Samuel Houghton, wife Jane, John Lomax and daughter Ellen Kinder
• Dated: 5 May 1801
• Witnesses: Joseph Phetlan, John Phetlan, John Howarth
• Probate issued: 13th June 1801

Thomas KIRKHAM of Turton, yeoman, 1708

• Annam Kirkham de Turton, viduam
• Joannem Hampson de Bolton, agricolum (John Hampson)
• Jacobum Orrel de Turton, agricolum
• Inventory dated 25th March 1708, value £109-03-10, appraised by Thomas Bromiley, James Yates, James Kershaw, Josiah Holt
• One tenement in Upper Darwen being chattle lease £40
• 7 years after the expiration of two lives now in being in  the tenement the deceased dwelled upon in Turton
• Debts owing to the testator:
• Responsible: Thomas Maoh (£12-00-00), Peter Makinson (£03-00-00), John Haworth (£03-00-00), Widdow Green (£03-00-00), William Yates (£02-01-00), James Yates (£01-17-06), Thomas Haworth (£02-10-00), Thomas Haslom (£01-15-00), James Cooper (£02-10-00), Thomas Bridge (£01-00-00), John Walch (£00-15-00), John Walch (£00-15-00), John Holding (£01-00-00), John Brendwood (£02-00-00), John Markland (£00-09-00), Ralph Ramsden (£00-07-00), Robet Fogg (£00-09-00), Widdow Shorrock (£00-15-00), Richard Letch Senior (£06-00-00), James Entwistle (£06-00-00), Widdow Aspinwall (£06-00-00), Richard Letch Junior (£02-00-00), Total £53-11-00
• Desparate: Edward Valentine (£06-06-00), Richard Kershaw (£06-00-00), John Haydock (£04-00-00), Richard Lyme (£08-00-00), John Haslome (£01-00-00), Richard Kennion (£03-00-00), Total £28-06-00
• Total including goods and debts £191-00-10

Thomas KIRKHAM of Turton, yeoman, 1708

• Thomas Kirkman of Turton, yeoman (son of Thomas Kirkman of Turton, deceased)
• George Crompton of Turton

Hannah KIRKMAN of Ainsworth, spinster, 1758

• Dated: 30th July 1750
• Share of tenement in Openshaw? give by aunt Ann Aspinall to nephew Robert Kirkman, my brother John's second son
• Nephew Zachariah Kirkman, and his brother Robert
• Niece Alice Kirkman
• Sons and daughter of my brother John.
• Sister Martha Valentine
• Sister Mary Bradley
• Rev. Dobson
• Sister-in-law Esther Kirkman
• Late sister Alice Kirkman
• Witnesses: Charles Pilkington, James Unsworth, Robert Siddall
• Inventory of goods appraised by Zach & Robt Kirkman

John KIRKMAN of Ainsworth, yeoman, 1764

• Dated 13th March 1759
• Premesis in Harwood called Heatons, formerly called Hardy living to my oldest son Zacharias Kirkman
• Paying £5 to Marthah Valentine and Mary Bradly
• Also tenement in Ainsworth held under lease from Ralph Ashton of Middleton to ZK, paying to my wife Esther £8
• ZK to pay to his brother Robert and sister Alice Farnworth £40 after the deaths of Marthah Valentine and Mary Bradly
• Tenement in Openshaw held under lease from Leigh of High-Leigh to son Robert Kirkman
• Witnesses: Meadowcroft Heton, Richard [?], John Yates
• Probate: 14th March 1764

Zachariah KIRKMAN of Ainsworth, yeoman, 1779

• Dated 11th April 1778
• Son-in-Law Joseph Lansdal the mill called Eansworth Mill, so long as he remains unmarried
• Wife Ann annuity of £10
• Remainder to children of Joseph Lansdal
• Executors wife Ann and nephew James Ashworth

James KNIGHT of Kersley, weaver (admon), 1758

• Elizabeth Hardman, now wife of James Hardman, appointed administrator of goods of James Knight late of Kersley, weaver, her lawful husband deceased.
• Richard Lever of Little Lever, Bold Ratcliffe of Little Lever and Thomas Orrell of Bolton.

Isabell KNOWLE of Turton, widow, 1665

• Dated 14 July 1664
• Being visited with sickness
• To be buried in the church yard of ?alton{?]
• Brother Thomas Longworth 2s
• John Fielden £5
• James Fielden £5
• Susan Fogge now wife of James Fogge £5
• Elizabeth Haslum now wife of Thomas Haslum £4
• Alice Barlowe now wife of John Barlowe £4
• Alexander Bradshaw 20s
• James Banister 10s
• To the children of Henry Knowle 2s each
• Ann Fogge 10s
• Residue to Lawrence Fielden, sole executor
• Witnesses Hugh Entwisley, Thomas Kenion, Thomas Aspden
• Inventory total £51-05-00, appraised by Peter Kaye, Samuel Kershaw, James Ramsden, James Fielden

Margaret KNOWLE of Entwistle, widow, 1632

• To be buried in the parish church or yard at Bolton
• Daughter Ann Knowle £6 13s 4d if she marries to the contentment of Henry Knowle of Edgworth
• My two youngest children John Knowle and William Knowle
• James Knowle my son £5
• Thomas Knowle my son £10
• George Knowle my son £20
• Katherine Horrocks of Entwistle 20s
• Thomas Brendwood of Elton 5s
• Remainder to John Knowle and William Knowle towards their education and bringing up
• Executor Henry Knowle of Edgworth
• Witnesses Henry Knowles, John Kaye, Raffe Entwisley
• Inventory compiled by Edw: Hopkinson of Edgworth, gent, Raphe Brooke & William Kirshaw of Turton & John Kaie of Entwisley, yeomen
• Invenrory is one line - a third part of her late husband's chattells, valued at £40

Richard KNOWLE of Turton, husbandman, 1618

• Dated 4th June 1618
• My body to be buried in the church or churchyard of Boulton
• Everything to wife Isabell, who is appointed executrix
• Overseers my neighnours Thomas Croichlowe of Longworth and John Mather of Turton
• Witnesses George Crosse, Thomas Croichlowe, John Mather, Raph Croichlowe
• Inventory dated Oct 1618, appraised by Thomas Whittel, Richard Taylior, John Walmesly and John Longworth, total £53 12s

Andrew KNOWLES of Entwistle, husbandman, 1632

• Dated 13th Sept 1632
• To be buried at parish church of Bolton near to the place where my ancestors have been buried
• 3 parts
• (1) to wife Margaret
• (2) divided between his six children: Ann, James, Thomas, George, John and William
• (3) reserved to self
• James Knowle my eldest son £10
• Ann Knowle daughter £3 5s 8d
• Thomas Knowle son £10
• Katherine Horrocks of Entwisley one red heifer called Cherrie
• To the wife of William Baron of Quarlton 20s
• Everyone I am godfather to 2s
• Everyone I am uncle to 2s
• Mr Boden minister at Turton Chapel 6s 8d hoping he will execute the office of a minister at my burial
• The wife of Thomas Entwisley of Entwisley 6s 8d
• Alice wife of Peter Romsbothum 2s 4d
• Brother Thomas Knowle of Quarlton shall have £20 lent to him for the term of 1 year.  To be paid to my three youngest children at the end of the ten years.
• To the wife of William Entwisley of Edgworth 6s 8d
• Henry Knowle of Edgworth 6s 8d
• Andrewe Knowles of Edgworth 20s
• Raphe Entwisleye of Edgworth 3s 4d
• Elizabeth Horrocks of Entwistle 6s 8d
• To the wife of John Brendwood of Entwistleye 6s 8d
• To my brother Thomas and his wife 6s 8d
• William Entwistle of  Edgworth 5s
• To the poor of Edgworth Entwisleye and Quarlton £1 5s 8d
• Remainder to my youngest children George Knowles, John Knowles and William Knowles towards their education and bringing up
• My wife Margaret and William Entwistleye of Edgworth shall have tuition of children, also appointed executors
• Witnesses Edward Hopkinson, Adam Isherwood, Katherine Horrocks
• Debts owing to the testator: Raphe Heye of Entwiseye (£35), John Hopkinson (£3 10s), Adam Horrocks of Quarlton (£1 3s), Willm Warburton of Quarlton (£1), Ellinor Lomas of Turton (£10), Lawrence Haworth of Turton (£3 2s 6d), Oliver Isherwood of Turton (£9 5s 7d), John Norris the elder of Boulton (£36), Lawrence Fogg of Turton (£2 5s), Thomas Entwisley of Entwisley (£5), Hugh Entwisley (£1), James Longworth of Edgworth Junior (xbj£[?]), Arthur Bromley of Quarlton (£4), Crofte Bentleye of Entwisleye (£4 xixs)
• Inventory appraised by Edw: Hopkinson of Edgworth, gent, Raphe Brooke & William Kirshaw of Turton & John Kaie of Entwisley, yeomen total £155 14s 10d
• Inventory includes various cows at in other people's keeping: Tho: Entwisley, Xpofer Bentley, Henry Entwisley, Edw: Fogge, Rich: Greenhalgh, Ellino Lomas, Gyles Heye, John Smyth, John Brendwood

Andrew KNOWLES of Turton, husbandman, 1679

• Marie my wife all my temporall estate
• If she has a child then the child should have half the goods
• Executors father James Knowles and father-in-law John Crompton
• Witnesses John Sharples and Roger Walkden
• Renunciation of James Knowles of Entwistle
• Inventory valued at £25:16:06, appraised by William Horrocks, David Whithead, Thomes[?] Rostn, John Dewarst

Jane KNOWLES of Little Bolton, widow, 1783

• Robert Knowles of Little Bolton, grandson, already owes JK £100
• Daughter Ellen Lomax of Harwood, widow
• Grand daughter Jane Kinder, d. of John Kinder of Breightmet, chapman
• John Kinder to be paid for her board and maintenance "while I shall be at his house in Breightmet", plus any money he has already advanced to her
• £70 already advanced to her daughter Mary Pilkington, the same to be paid to her other daughters Ellen Lomax and Jane Kinder
• Tenant rights at Eagle Bank in Little Bolton held by lease during my life from Sir Thomas Egerton Baronet to son-in-law John Kinder
• Executors: Francis Smith & William Langshaw
• Dated 25th May 1783

John KNOWLES of Turton, yeoman, 1788

• To Alice my wife the dwelling house adjoining the house where I now live, which is part of the Haydock's tenement in Turton, which I now hold
• Son Samuel Knowles to have the house if my wife does not choose to live there, paying a yearly rent to my wife of 40s
• £10 annuity to wife, half to be paid from profits arising from Haydocks, other half from tenement in Entwistle called Wayoh (divided into two farms occupied by William Rawstron and William Bentley), which I and my son Samuel purchased from the assignees of Roger Baron a bankrupt
• If the lease of Haydocks should expire before wife dies, then that half of the annuity should be paid out of estate in Horwich.
• Son James Knowles and son-in-law John Wood
• Daughter Betty wife of Thomas Haydock
• Daughter Isabel wife of John Wood
• Property of Edgworth
• Samuel Knowles - all my share in the books belonging to the Club or Society at Chapel Town of which I am a member
• Executors son Samuel Knowles, sons-in-law John Wood and Thomas Haydock
• Dated 1st March 1788
• Witnesses Edmund Haworth, James Knowles, Richard Isheawood
• Executors took oath 28 Apr 1788
• Probate 8th May 1788

Robert KNOWLES of Little Bolton, 1783

• Wife Jane - cows, horses, household furniture, corn, hay, implements of husbandry and book debts
• Copy hold estate Hawkshaw in Tottington and tenant rights to tenement in Quarlton to son Andrew and grandson Robert Knowles equally.
• Interest on £80 payable by his late son-in-law Richard Lomax of Harwood to son Andrew and grandson Robert Knowles
• Daughter Ellen, wife of Richard Lomax
• Grandson Robert Lomax
• “other children of my daughter Ellen”
• I give one note value £100 payable to me from my son in law John Kinder of Breightmet unto my daughter Jane, wife of John Kinder
• I give one note value £90 payable to me from my son in law Robert Pilkington of Macclesfield … unto Mary wife of Robert Pilkington
• Executors: Andrew Knowles (son) and Robert Knowles (grandson)
• Dated: 7th June 1779
• Witnesses: Jeremiah Marsden, William Settle, John Haslam
• Probate issued: 29th May 1783

Samuel KNOWLES of Turton, yeoman, 1814

• Wife Betty £50 lump sum and annuity of £30
• Alice Knowles my mother an annuity of £10
• Eldest son William - messuage and three cottages one barn, outhousing and several parcels on land at Wayoh in Entwistle (est. 25 acres of land), in occupation of John Dearden
• Younger son John - messuage and one cottage and one barn, and several parcels of land at Entwistle known by the name of Round Barn and now in the occupation of William Fish
• James Chadwick of Heywood, husband of my daugter Jane has already had from me £115
• Adam Kay of Radciffe, husband of my daughter Ann has already had from me £200
• Provision made for daughters and their children
• Residue to sons William and John
• Executors Betty Knowles my wife, William Knowles and John Knowles my sons, William Wood of Chapeltown
• Dated 25th Sept 1806
• Witnesses Edmd: Haworth, Attorney Turton & Peter Haslam, James Fielding his clerks
• Testator died 13th Dec 1813
• William Knowles of Heap in Bury and John Knowles of Turton, Farmers, two of the execs, sworn in common form

Thomas KNOWLES of Entwistle, yeoman, 1741

• To Turton Chapel stock £5
• William Horrobin of Over Darwen £5
• William Horrobin son of James Horrobin £5
• Susan Green of Turton £5
• William Kay son of William Kay of Entwiste £4
• The Poor of Entwistle £4
• John Brandwood, son of Roger Brandwood £4
• William Wood son of John Wood 40s
• Peter Mather of Turton 40s
• Ann Low of Turton £1
• Margaret the wife of Thos. Thomasson 35s
• John & Ann the children of John Loe 40s
• John, Thos, Wililam and Jane the children of Thos. Rawsthorn 40s
• Gloves and scarves for James Brandwood of Entwistle, Mary his wife, Roger Brandwood of Sharples and his wife
• Remainder to be divided between Rogert Brandwood of Sharples and James Hilton of Pilkington
• Dated 17th Aug 1736
• Witnesses Mary Ligh, Ann Rawsthorne

William LATUS of Manchester, gentleman, 1747

• Wife Anne
• Daughter Elizabeth
• Daughter Lucy (under 12)
• My capital house of Shawe
• Interest in tenements in Tildesley (from last will of Mr Radcliff)
• Trustees of Warrington School
• Dated 17 Sep 1742
• Witnesses Ben: Prichard, Thos: Prichard, Geo: Birch[?]
• Executors wife Anne and Peter Leigh, son-in-law
• Executors sworn 2 Nov 1747

Rev. Henry LAWSON of Turton, clerk, 1736

• Letters of Administration
• Taken out by Elizabeth Lawson of Bolton le Moores, widow of the deceased
• 1st Nov 1736

James LEAVER of Darcy Leaver, gentleman, (inv.), 1635

• Dated 8th April 1635
• Appraised by
• John Grundy of Great Leaver, yeoman
• Robert Crompton of Darcy Leaver, yeoman
• Raphe Whittle of Aynsworth, yeoman
• Adam Ferneside of Litle Leaver, yeoman
• Total CCCCxviij(l) [£313]
• Debts
• Willm Tonge an assignment xxx(s)
• Christopher Norris and John Crompton
• Arthur Sharples an assigmt.
• James Kershaw and Thomas Leigh a bond
• Mrs Bradshaw per bond
• Mr Bradshaw
• Thom: Chlarkson[?]
• John Butler per bond
• Richard Wood
• John Halliwell
• Isabell Grundy
• Raphe Walmesley
• Nicholas Hollan
• Benjamin Welch
• Arthur Seddon
• John Howood p. bond

John LEIGH Senior of Lostock in Bolton, husbandman, 1703

• Dated 8th Jan 1701
• Aged and weak
• Son John - my great Bible and dishboard
• Son Robert granted power to receive £25 from son John, or to have testators part of the tenement until paid
• Children:
• Thomas £3
• Robert £5
• Marie £5
• Elizabeth £6
• Alice £6
• Residue divided between 5 younger children
• Witnesses James Morris, Samuel Morris, Esther Seddon
• Inventory 20th Feb 1702, appraised by Ellis Morris, William Seddon, Roger Pendlebury, value £7-11-06

Lazarus LEECH of Tyldsley, yeoman, 1718

• Inventory dated 9th Oct 1718, total value £123.12.09, appraised by Benjamin Meanley, John Hindlley
• Debts owing to the testator by Jeremiah Meaneley, Benjamin Meanley, Joshua Platt, Ellis Marsh, Thomas Pinkiyman, Robert Cooke, John Mort, Henry Yate, Nathaniel Waywill, Esther Bradshaw vid, Thomas Lythgo, James Heyes
• £10 to Jonathan Meanley of Astley, chapman, Trustee and one of the exectutors of Augmentation of the yearly stock for Astley Chapel
• £10 to Simon Astley of Atherton, yeoman, Trustee and of the exectutors of Atherton Chapel
• Cousin John Dixson son of Thomas Dixson £20 to his maintenance until he reaches 21
• Cousin John Leech of Westleigh £5
• Arthur Leech son of John Leech my said cousin £5
• Brother in law Jeremiah Meanley of Tyldesley, £5
• Brother in law William Partington of Henfould in Tyldesley, yeoman £10
• Sister Elizabeth, now wife of brother in law William Partington £5
• Cousin Ellen Astley of Atherton, widow, and to Simon Astley, George Astley, James Astley and Alice Astley, sons and daughters of Ellen Astley - £10 to be equally divided
• My two sisters Mary Meanley (wife of Jeremiah Meanley of Tyldesley, yeoman) and Elizabeth Partington (wife of William Partington of Henfould in Tyldesley)
• Cottage in Leigh within Partington, held by lease under Richard Bradshaw late of Pennington, Esq., deceased - to cousin Benjamin Meanley of Bedford, Chapman (his brother Jeremiah Meanley of Atherton, chapman)
• Dated 4th Oct 1718
• Witnesses John Astley, Seph? Eckerley, John Hindley

Richard LEIGH of Lostock, yeoman, 1659

• National Archives' reference PROB 11/290/218
• To be buried at parish church of Deane
• Daughter Elizabeth Leigh 5s
• Daughter Jane Dobsonne 5s and to her two children Richard Dobsonne and Margaret Dobsonne 5s
• Ellen Wood my youngest daughter 5s
• James Leigh my eldest son 5 stone troughs
• John Leigh my youngest son £20 which is due to me on a bond from my eldest son James Leigh
• To my youngest son John and my maid servant all the residue of my goods
• Exors son John Leigh and daughter Elizabeth Leigh
• Dated 9th Feb 1658
• Witnesses Ann Anderson, Richard Gregory and Thomas Leigh
• Proved at London 18th April 1659

Robert LEIGH of Harwood, webster, 1726

• Spelling variants Lee / Leigh
• Dated 4th Feb 1725/6
• Daughter Annone[?] Guinsy[?]
• Execs wife Anne (Leigh) and Giles Marsh of Atherton, chapman
• Witnesses Thomas Holmes, Ralph Holms, Ralph Smith
• Anna Leigh vidua relicta
• Inventory £21.17.4 - appraised by Thomas Holmes, Nathanael Aspinwall, Ralph Smith

Alexander LEVER of Tonge-with-Haulgh, yeoman, 1800

• Trustees Igdaliah Seddon of Great Bolton, corn dealer (son-in-law) and William Lever of Little Bolton, cotton-manufacturer
• Leasehold messuage and tenement with warehouse in Little Bolton now in the possession of Robert Whitehead
• Daughter Alice, wife of Robert Whitehead, to take the profits without the control of her husband
• Chargable with 18s - half of the ground rent payable to the Trustees of William Heelis late of Little Bolton, gentleman
• Sons and daughters of my late son-in-law Joseph Flitcroft
• Betty Slater, wife of Richard Slater
• Mary Spencer, wife of James Spencer
• John Flitcroft and Joseph Flitcroft
• House in Little Bolton in possession of Martha Barlow and house in Little Bolton adjoining Robert Whitehead's warehouse in Little Bolton
• Daughter Ann otherwise Nancy, wife of John Ridgings of Great Bolton, publican
• Sons and daughters of late son-in-law Jonas Bradley deceased
• Alice Bowker, wife of William Bowker
• John Bradley
• Mary Bradley
• William Bradley
• Ann Bradley
• Jonas Bradley
• House in Great Bolton in tenure of Miss Carters
• Sons and daughters of my late son Robert Lever - £100 each
• James Lever
• Thomas Lever
• Mary Lever (otherwise Molly)
• Son William Lever £200
• Dated 14th Sept 1798
• Witnesses John Makin, Chas. Grime, Edwd. Threlfall
• Probate dated 21st Oct 1800

James LEVER of Darcy Lever, yeoman, 1778

• Owns blacksmith shop in Darcy Lever
• Wife Hannah
• Provision made for maintenance of wife’s sister Catherine after wife’s demise
• Ann Stones, wife of John Stones
• Nephews, nieces, great nephews and nieces and great great nephews and nieces whom I stood as Godfather to at their baptisms £5 each
• Eighth share to children of late siblings: Mary, Alice, Ann, Betty, Jane, Matha, Robert and John (John still living)
• Except Henry, son of John Lever (his brother) who has already received an advance
• Executors: wife Hannah, nephew John Grundy, John Rushton and Thomas Philips both of Bolton-le-Moors, inn keepers
• Probate issued 24th Dec 1778
• Inventory made by John Pierce, includes several items sold or owed with names of people
• Account – also names several people: Mary Lever, Robert Lever, John Longworth, William Yates junior, Hannah Lever, Edward Gradwell, John Entwistle, John Mills, William Markland, William Smith, Catherine Woolfendale, Hannah Shepherd, Thomas Markland, Oliver Morris, Robert Lonsdale, John Brooks
• Window tax for Hacking
• Paid half a years tax for Hacking to Mr. Birch
• Funeral expenses for Catherine Woolfendale

Robert LEVER of Great Lever, yeoman, 1774

• Wife Betty
• Aunt Jane Makant of Halliwell, spinster
• Executors wife Betty, Robert Makant and William Makant both of Halliwell, yeoman
• Dated 16 Dec 1773
• Witnesses Gabriel Wadson, Joseph Crompton, John Crompton
• Sworn 17 Oct 1774

William LIGHTBOWN of Halliwell, 1720

• William Lightbown died intestate. Jane Lightbown, widow and relict of William Lightbown, renounce administration. Administration to be granted to kinsman John Battersby of Turton, yeoman, for the use of John Lightbown, Thomas Lightbown, Margaret Lightbown, Ann Lightbown, Mary Lightbown and Alice Lightbown, sons and daughters of William Lightbown, and all under 21 years old - 10th Oct 1720
• Bounders
• John Battersby de Turton, yeom.
• John Siddall de Bolton, tallow-chandler
• John Doe
• John Battersby relation and administrator ... William Lightbourn late of Halliwell, deceased

Margaret LIGHTBOWNE of Halliwell, widow, 1686

• Dated 18th April 1685
• Sons John and William
• Daughter Ann
• Brother John Bullough of Midle Hulton, yeoman, to be the tutor of my three children (exor)
• Witness Jon; Johnson
• Inventory total £98-01-08, appraised by John Seddon, ?? Johnson, Robert Bullough, John Battersby

Thomas LIGHTBOWNE the younger of Halliwell, yeoman, 1681

• Dated 8th Jan 1679
• Inventory 8th June 1681, total value £122-15-04, appraised by John Muncks, John Seddon, Robt Bullough, John Battersbie
• Three parts
• Margaret my wife
• Other two parts to my children John, Alice and William
• To my son John the great table, all the stone troughs
• Real estate wife to have half of tenement during her natural life, but if she should remarry then only a third, as it was agreed our marriage
• Exors wife Margaret and brother in law John Bullough of Midle Hulton
• Witnesses James Lord, Jon: Johnson
• Memo: daughter Alice now dead, her portion to be paid to daughter Ann, born since the making of the first will. 28th May 1681

Lawrence LIVESEY of Halliwell (admon), 1737

• Martha Livesey, widow of Lawrence Livesey, deceased of Halliwell
• Edward Bolton, of the same, husbandman
• Inventory made by James Greenhalgh and James Fogg, 4th May 1737, value £203 5s 3d

Martha LIVESEY of Halliwell, 1738

• Very weak of body
• "Next I difize that these following sum of good & lawfull money of England may be paid these my children, that is to say; if  all my affects shall happen to be recovered and getten in by my succeeding exseckitors which I fear will be dangerous & very ill to be recovered"
• Daughter Mary Lievsy £3 when she comes of age
• Daughter Abigale Lievsy £3 when she comes of age
• Daughter Elizabeth Lievsy £3 when she comes of age
• Son Robert Lievsy when he comes of age
• Executor brother Robert Whittle living in Chorley
• One line named as executors but then blotted out
• Next page says three men named as executors.
• Dated 4th Apr 1738
• Witnesses John Greenhalgh, Thomas Davison, Jonathan Thomason
• Oct 16 1738 Robert Whittle & Roger Haydock two of the execs with named were sworn in common form (power reserved to Edwd. Bolton the other)
• Parish registers: Lawrence Livesey m. Martha Whittle 1725 at Dean. Mary (bp. 1726), Abigail (bp. 1728), Johes (bp. 1730).  Lawrence was buried at Horwich in 1737, Martha in 1738.

Mary LIVESEY of Turton, widow, 1673

• Inventory appraised 27th October 1673 total value £10:10:07, appraised by John Orrell and Richard Orrell
• Includes a desperate debt of Thomas Grenehalghs £09:00:00
• Elias Livesey my son £3 and the bed which he lieth in
• Son Thomas Livesey 10s
• Daughter Jane Livesey 10s
• Margaret Orrell daughter of Francis Orrell of Turton £3
• Ralph Orrell son of Francis Orrell 40s
• Mary, Alis and John, children of Andrew Leaver of Bleaksnape 1s each
• Remainder to son-in-law Francis Orrell
• My body to be buried in the churchyard at Bolton
• Dated 16th Sept 1673
• Witnesse Roger Nuttall, Timothy Dobson

Ann LOCKER of Westhoughton, widow, 1673

• Dated 18th Feb 1672
• To be buried at Parish Church of Deane
• Eldest son John Locker
• Residue to children:
• Peter
• Elizabeth (executrix)
• Ellen
• Tabatha
• Witnesses William Rycrofte[?], Peter Hart, Richard Leigh
• Probate 6th May 1673
• Inventory 3rd April 1673, appraised by William Rycrof, Raph Leigh, Peeter Hartt, Edward Greene, all of Westhoughton, value £65-00-05

Simon LOMAS of Turton, 1619

• Relict Elenora (latin)
• Inventory appraised by John Brendwod yonger, John Krshey, Robert Haworth, John Cronkshar
• Total £31 8s 2d
• Debts owing to testator: ????? Voluntyne [bad image], Katheryn[?] Ramsbothom, Willm Entwisle, Rychard Shipperbotham, Alexander Orrell, Martyne Key

Thomas LOMAS of Turton, 1619

• Dated 28th Dec 1617
• Body to be buried in the churchyard at Bolton
• 3 parts: (1st) wife Isabell Lomas, (2nd) to all my children (3rd) reserved to self, to wife Isabell after payment of funeral expenses etc.
• Wife Isabell sole executor
• Debts owing to testator: Roger Warburton and his wife (lj:s[?])
• Debts owed by testator: Gilbert Astley clerk (ijs)
• Witnesses: Willm Orrell, George Longworth, Peme[?] Gilbert
• Inventory appraised by Laurance Fogge, Robert Haworth, George Crompton, George Longworth

Adam LOMAX of Turton, yeoman, 1790

• Properties:-
• Copyhold messuage and lands called Musdenhead, now in the occupation of James Pilkington the elder and James Pilkington the younger
• Lands between the Uglow Dole and Egerton Moss in Haslingden, known as Old Kays (Hays?) 'oth Moss.
• Small estate called Billenge End in Witton, which was security on £200 which he lent out.  Interest to be given for the maintenance of my "infirm son John"
• Executors to be allowed to, at their discretion, give money for the maintenance of daughter Hannah, but not her husband John Knowles, he having already had a considerable sum which he squandered away.
• Grand daughter Alice, wife of Edmund Haworth of Turton, attorney-at-law
• Wife Mary
• Edmund Horrocks holds part of his estate in Turton
• Grandson Henry Knowles, and his sons Adam Knowles (under 21), and James Knowles
• Property in Alden to great grandson John Buckley (under 21), son of John Buckley by my grandaughter Betty (deceased) son of the daughters of my daughter Hannah
• Ann and Mary Buckley, daughhters of my grandaughter Betty
• Benjamin Buckley, son of grandaughter Betty
• Grandaughter Sarah or Sally Knowles, daughter of his daughter Hannah
• John Howarth, the father-in-law of Henry Knowles
• Executors: Edmund Haworth, Henry Knowles, Andrew Knowles, Peter Marsh of Breightmet, yeoman
• Witnesses: Wm. Hulton, Samuel Marsh, John Knowles, Geo: Carter
• Dated: 26th April 1790

Alice LOMAX of Turton, widow, 1693

• Inventory total value £79.17.7[?], appraised by John Brandwood, Lawrence Haworth, Richard Orrell, John Compton [sic]
• Dated 2nd Aug 1692
• Margaret, youngest daughter £20
• Remainder to be equally divided between the rest of the children
• Executor son Simon Lomax
• Witnesses James Orrell, William Wilson

Betty LOMAX of Tottington, widow, 1819

• Bondsmen (all of Tottington in Bury)
• Jesse Lomax, cotton manufacturer
• James Crawshaw, schoolmaster
• Richard Hall, cotton manufacturer
• The above bounder Jesse Lomax, natural and lawful son and next of kin
• Intestate

Elizabeth LOMAX of Turton, widow, 1744

• Dated 17 June 1734
• Robert Ramwell of Turton £10
• John Ramwell of Turton £10
• Richard Ramwell of Turton £10
• Margaret wife of Edward Rostron of Turton £5
• Margaret wife of John Berrey of Turton 1s
• William Davenport 10s6d
• Elizabeth Davenport 10s6d
• William Lomax of Turton 1s
• John Lomax of Turton 1s
• James Lomax of Turton 1s
• Remainder to Elizabeth Horrox wife to Samuel Horrox of Bradshaw
• Executor Samuel Horrox of Bradshaw
• Witnesses Robt. Ward, Thomas Rostorne, John Seddon
• Exec sworn Oct 29 1744

Henry LOMAX of Breightmet, yeoman, 1692

• Dated 18 Dec 1692
• Inventory appraised by Robert Greenhalgh & Richard Lomax, total £71-09-10, 7th Feb 1692
• To loving father Henry Lomax all my woollen clothes, books, shoes and my hackney sadle, my standing bed in his house wch he gave me
• Sisters Ester Lomax and Mary Lomax one guinea piece of gold between them, for the panes they have taken with me in my sickness
• Sister Miriam Lomax 5s
• Remainder into 3 parts
• one part to wife Susan
• Remaining two thirds to his children (not named)
• Executrix wife Susan
• Overseer father Henry Lomax
• Witnesses Richard Masonn, Ollivar Houldin, John Mason
• Executrix sworn 20 April 1963

Henry LOMAX of Breighmet, yeoman, 1706

• Having through the mercy of God attained to a considerable age
• Grandchildren Mary Mason and Nathaniel Mason
• Deed of settlement dated 25th August 1702 between (1) my son-in-law John Mason and (2) Richard Lomax of Harwood, yeoman, & John Davenport of Harwood, blacksmith, & William Horrocks of Breightmet, yeoman.  If Elizabeth, daughter of HL, and wife of John Mason shall have no surviving children, then tenmt in Little Lever shall come possession of (2) until they can raise £40 from it.
• Grandaughters Mary and Elizabeth Lomax, daughters of my late son Henry Lomax £10 each, on the condition that they do not permit Susan Dearden their mother, or Robert Dearden her husband, to inhabit and dwell with them at the where he now dwells in Breigtmet, or allow them to have any command or guardianship over them.
• My nephew Richard Lomax of Harwood, £10
• John Davenport of Harwood, to whom I am great uncle £10
• Remainder into 3 parts for grandchildren Nathaniel Mason, his brother John Mason, and their sister Mary Mason
• Executor John Mason of Breigtmet, my son-in-law, Ralfe Smith of Failsworth, chapman, Richard Lomax of Harwood, and John Davenport of the same
• Dated 5th June 1705
• Witnesses Robert Nuttall, John Wood, Wm Smith
• Inventory valued at £56-00-09.  Appraised by James Pilkington, Samuel Jepson, Thomas Haslome

James LOMAX of Booth in Tottington, yeoman, 1689

• Two parts, 1. my three children: Alice, Mary and Elizabeth, and 2. To self
• 20s a year for eight years to the poor of the Lower End of Tottington (£8 total)
• £4 to the poor of Bury, 10s a year
• £4 to the poor of Unsworth, 10s a year
• To the sons of George Booth late of Booth deceased the sum of £13 6s 8d; £10 thereof to William the eldest son, £1 6s 8d to Richard the second son and 40s to Thomas Booth the youngest
• Samuell Rohaods(?) my nephew £10
• John(?) Greenhalgh of Heywood called Burchess(?) £6 13s 4d
• Children I an godfather to 2s 6d each
• Son in law Francis Meadowcroft to give sufficient security of £20, and shall enjoy Unsworth tenement, for the lives of him and his wife Alice
• Out of the £20 rent, exors to keep 40s in their hands, and the rest to be used in obtaining a new lease to be had in the name of my executors, for the preferment of the children of Francis and Alice Meadowcroft.
• Daughters Mary and Elizabeth Lomax under 21
• Leasehold estates in Bury and Wandsley(?)
• House land and premises called Booth Lane and the Collage and Croft called Slaves(?) situated in Tottington
• Richard Nuttall my tenant
• Lawrence Bury what he owes at my death
• Exors friends Charles Beswicke of Manchester and James Barlow of Heape woolman
• Witnesses Thomas Nuttall, John Greenhalgh and Thomas Kay
• Inventory appraised by Thomas Nuttall of Tottington, gent, Lawrance Plant and Thomas Kaye both of Elton, yeomen and John Ramsbotham of Heap, yeoman. Total value £318:11:10.
• Deceased acted as the baliff for the Earl of Derby, and owed him £41-14-07 in rental arrears.

James LOMAX of Little Lever, manufacturer, (admon), 1800

• Hannah Lomax of Little Lever, widow
• James Lomax and Joseph Withington Lomax of Little Lever, manufacturers
• Above £2000 and under £5000
• Probate 13 Nov 1800

James LOMAX of Turton, yeoman, 1809

• Son Simon Lomax, the lower part of my tenement in Horwich in the occupation of James Turner[?]
• Daughter Matty Lomax
• Son John Lomax, the higher part of the tenement in Horwich, in the occupation of James Welsh
• To son Simon, and the share and title to the Engine House which I hold by indenture of lease under John Lomax of Turton for the remainder of 99 years
• Leasehold estate called Nabb held by a life lease under Humphrey Chetham, in occupation of son Simon, to son Simon.
• Leasehold tenement called Tarkington's in occupation of John Lomax
• Five children Simon, John and Matty Lomax, Margaret the wife of James Horrocks and Sarah the wife of Ralph Entwisle
• Executors: Simon Lomax, John Lomax and James Horrocks
• Dated 10 Sep 1808
• Witnesses Robert Brooks, Samuel Holt Junior, Adam Brooks
• Testator died 21 Oct 1809

John LOMAX of Bury, cotton manufacturer, 1819

• Several pages - many details ommitted here
• Wife Ann the use and enjoyment of the house in which I reside in Stanley Street in Bury, plus annuity of £100
• Interest on £1000 to be paid to son John, for the purposes of carrying on the business of cotton manufacturing
• £50 in the hands of my brother in law George Openshaw, executor of his late sister Betty Openshaw who have the same to my wife
• Exors
• Thomas Rothwell of Holcome Brook in Tottington Lower End, cotton-manufacturer
• Samuel Woodcock of Bury, Attorney at Law
• Son George Lomax interest on £500
• Son Horatio (under 21)
• Daughter Rachel, wife of Robert Allinson interest on £500
• Son George the privilege of occupying the Barrackfold Estate now in his possession, interest in which I have therein under the Earl of Wilton. Not to interfere with the rents of the cottages occupied by Evan Brindle and Henry Cross, nor the land occupied by James Greenhalgh
• £100 to each on unmarried daughters except Mary
• My late friend Joseph Jackson in his last will and testament devised to me an estate at Wood Road[?] in Elton
• Cotton business and warehouse in Stanley Street
• Dated 17th Aug 1818
• Witnesses: Henry Cross of Ainworth, weaver, Thos: Brindle of Ainsworth, warehouseman, James Greenhalgh of Ainworth, weaver
• Testator died 7th Sep 1818, estate value under £7,000
• Proved 16th Jan 1819
• Thomas Openshaw of Bury, woollen manufacturer, who was well acquainted with John Lomax and his handwriting, confirmed that the signature was genuine, 16th Jan 1819

John LOMAX of Harwood, yeoman, 1756

• Dated 20th Jan 1739
• House and field in Breightmet.
• Children under 21
• Executors: wife, cousin John Livesley Nathaniel Mason my brother in law James Horrockes
• Witnesses John Horrockes, George Haulgh, John Gregory
• Executor sworn 30th July 1756 - Mary Knowls, widow, executrix
• Probate issued 5th Aug 1756
• Right hand side of image missing - incomplete

John LOMAX of Turton, yeoman, 1761

• Messuage and tenement wherein I now dwell called The Nabb in Turton to James Lomax my brother with all tenant rights thereto
• Charging the same with £4 annuity for mother Margaret Lomax
• John Lomax of Turton my nephew £100 when he reaches 21
• John Lomax Mills of Ashworth £10 when he reaches 21
• Residue to James Lomax of Turton my brother
• Executors the said James Lomax and John Wood the younger of Entwisle
• Dated 9 Sep 1760
• Witnesses Richard Wood, John Howarth, John Brandwood
• Exec oath 20 Apr 1761

John LOMAX of Overhouses in Turton, yeoman, 1815

• Refers to an indenture of 20th May 1761 between (1) James Lomax of Turton, yeoman, (2) John Knowles the elder of Turton, yeoman, (3) Thomas Shippard of Bolton-in-the-Moors, gentleman and (4) John Lomax of Turton, yeoman, related to interest in an estate in Horwich called Hunts tenement, 20 acres.  It was in the possession of Robert Hunt, and then Nicholas Hunt his son, and afterwards was the inheritance of James Peak, and his son John Peak.  Assigned to JL and JK in trust.
• John Lomax has some time since died intestate, and there is no legal representative still living, and he died without having assigned over the residue of the said term
• The trusts and purposes for which the said term was originally created have long since been satisfied and discharged
• Simon Lomax of Turton, yeoman and John Knowles of Tildesley with Shackerley, calico printer
• Administrator Adam Lomax Howarth - 27 Mar 1815

Nathaniel LOMAX of Croichley in Bury, 1732

• Oldest son John all my antiant estate called Croichley he paying all my debts and to my son
• Thomas £20 when he reaches 21, and also £10 toward bringing up Thomas
• Elizabeth my daughter £20 - 5 years after my death
• To my wife £6 per annum for the rest of her life
• Son Nathaniall messuage called Gregg[?]
• Daughter Mary £20 when she reaches 21
• Daughter Ann £20 when she reaches 21
• Exors son John and wife
• 11th June 1731
• Witnesses Tho: Wood, James Lomax
• Elizabetha Lomax uni executrici

Peter LOMAX of Ainsworth, chapman, 1765

• Dated: 1st May 1764
• Son Peter
• Son Richard Lomax to take possession of my farm
• Daughter Elizabeth Lomax
• Wife Esther
• Witnesses Henry Hardman, John Heys, John Ainsworth
• Probate: 1st July 1765

Richard LOMAX of Harwood, 1779

• Wife Ellen £30
• Andrew Knowles of Quarlton and Robert Pilkington of Macclesfield appointed as executors
• Freehold estates at Lomax Fold in Harwood, and Old Nans in Breightmet to be sold, son Robert Lomax to be given first refusal
• From proceeds pay £100 to wife Ellen
• Children: Hannah Hampson (£50 less - already received), Robert Lomax, Richard Lomax, Nelly Lomax, John Lomax, Jane Lomax, Betty Lomax
• Witnesses: Betty Bentley, Mary Bentley, Abraham Lomax
• Dated: 6th May 1779

Simon LOMAX of Turton, yeoman, 1733

• I am possessed of a parcel of land with appurtenances  whereon I now dwell I give the same to my eldest son William
• Wife Margaret, annuity of £3
• Personal estate to two sons John and James, plus £30 each to be paid by WL
• Youngest son James is but young
• I give to my daugter Margaret 1d, she already having had her portion
• Dated 24th Sept 1732
• Exectutors sons William and John.
• Witnesses William Lomax, John Ramwell, Thomas Bromiley

Simon LOMAX of Turton, yeoman, 1823

• My estate in Horwich in the occupation of John Hopwood and others, to nephew Simon Lomax of Tottington, subject to a payment of 4s weekly to wife Ann Lomax
• Executor nephew Simon Lomax and William Wood of Turton, innkeeper

William LOMAX of Turton, yeoman, 1677

• Inventory appraised by Andrew Haworth, John Orrell senior, John Orrell junior, Thomas Thomasson, total £60.18.2
• Dated 1676
• Wife Alice a third
• Symon Lomax my eldest son
• Remainder to William Lomax, Ann Lomax and Allis Lomax my youngest children
• Tenement in Turton occupied by myself
• Tenement in Turton occupied by George Crompton
• Rodger Brandwood the elder of Entwisley overseer
• Wife Alice is executor
• Witnesses: Francis Norbury, Thomas Thomasson

William LOMAX of Turton, yeoman, 1734

• Wife Elizabeth, tenement where I now live for the term of her natural life, afterwards to nephew William Lomax, during such tenure as I hold by lease under Samuel Chetham Esq.
• Niece Elizabeth Horrocks my clock
• £40 within 6 months of wife's decease to nephews John and James Lomax to be divided between them
• Executors with Elizabeth and Samuel Horrocks of Bradshaw
• Dated 19th Oct 1733
• Witnesses John Ramwell, Chr: Horrocks
• Execs took oath 17 Jun 1734

William LOMAX of Turton, yeoman, 1753

• Son John (under 21) my estate of inheritance in Turton in possession of me and William Low as tenant
• Youngest daughter Alice
• Daughter Ann the wife of James Haddock
• Daughter Jane
• Also holds a tenement under Edward Chetham of Castleton
• Wife Alice
• Executors John and James Lomax my brothers [sic]
• Dated 20 Jun 1752
• Witnesses Thos Fogg, William Rawstorne, John Bromiley
• Execs sworn 14 May 1753

Ann LONGWORTH of Horwich, (admon), 1741

• Son: James Longworth of Horwich, Yeoman.
• Also named Samuel Greenhalgh, fustian weaver, of Horwich and Samuel Mason of Bolton, Reel maker
• infra.
• Dated 9th November 1742.

Christopher LONGWORTH of Longworth, gentleman, 1612

• Dated 1st March 5th year of James I (1607)
• Wife Alice one half "for this intent & purpose only that she may the better be enabled to bring up my children in the fear and nurture of the Lord"
• Body to be buried at the Church of Bolton, near unto my father and mother
• Three parts; one part to wife Alice, one part to younger children, one to eldest son Thomas Longworth
• Half of all my messuages, rents, milnes etc. in Longworth, Turton and Bolton-le-Moors to wife Alice, as long as she remains a widow, reducing to a third if she remarries
• Margaret my daughter shall have two hundred markes towards her better presentment in marriage
• My son Thomas shall have all the heirlooms that my father left unto me
• Several details omitted here regarding the disposal of his estate and raising of funds
• Lease made to John Mayo of Longworth, and to "such woaman as the said John shall take to wiffe and duringe the longer liver of them" for which I have received £35[?] or thereabouts
• Other lease made to Richard Morris, his wife and eldest son
• I require my son Thomas to stay for a time with his now master
• Son Thomas shall not enclose? or improve any parts of the waste land of Longworth or impose on any of the tenants of Longworth any other boons or services, except those done to my late father, and to myself
• Wife Alice and Thomas should do their utmost to charge themselves with the maintenance of a preacing Minister at Walmsley Chapel
• I give to the repair of the said chapel xls
• To all manservants with me at the time of my decease 3s 4d, and to the maid servants 2s 6d
• Executors wife Alice, James Gorell[?] preacher, Alexander Leaver of the Chamber gentleman and Rodger Walkden of Sharples
• Supervisors Raphe Ashton of Lever Esquire, Alexander Standishe of Duxberrie Esquire, John Bradshaw of Bradshaw esquire

George LONGWORTH of Entwistle, (tuit. bond), 1740

• Bondsmen
• Lawrence Halliwell of Lower Darwen, yeoman
• Thomas Pickering of Balderston
• John Doe
• Laurence Halliwel Tutor or Curatir and lawfully assigned of the person and effects of George Longworth of Entwisle in the Parish of Bolton in ye sd County a minor of the age of sixteen or thereabouts
• Do vertously educate and bring up in learning the said minor George Longworth having goods, chattels and credits due or left to him by the last will & testament or of the inventory of the effectes of ------- [blank] Longworth his late father deceased or otherwise

Henry LONGWORTH of Halliwell, yeoman, 1808

• Wife: Margaret - annuity of £20 from leasehold messauges in Withnell.  Children as follows:
• Thomas Longworth
• Polly Taylor
• Betty Reed
• Sarah Crompton
• Exors: Revd. William Hampson of Little Hulton, Thomas Reed of Bury, Yeoman, son-in-law. 
• Dated 22nd August 1807. 
• Witnesses:  William Pendlebury, Joseph Wroe, Jeremiah Makinson. 
• Testator died 5th November 1807
• Probate issued 22nd February 1808
• Codicil: £6 to Isaac, son of Mary Longworth of Heaton

Hugh LONGWORTH of Blackrod, the Elder, yeoman, 1745

• Eldest son Hugh, already made various settlements, including "Joshua Longworth's house & croft". 
• Son Hugh owes £50 to be given to daughter Catherine. 
• Wife Sarah.  Daughter Catherine gets 'Ranson field' on lease to Ralph Fogg. 
• Son George Longworth, has wife called Hannah. 
• Signed 16th Jan 1742
• Wwitnesses: Thos. Ainscow, Edward Jolly and James [illeg.].  Probate issued 2nd August 1745.

James LONGWORTH of Bolton, chapman, 1692

• Dwelling house and garden now in possession of Thomas Longworth, my father, to John Longworth, my brother
• Wife Hannah £20
• Executors: father Thomas Longworth and brother John Longworth
• Signed James Longworth, 11th October 1692
• Witnesses: John Tong, George Hardman, Thos Russell
• Inventory included

James LONGWORTH of Harwood, yeoman, 1728

• Will & inventory
• Difficult to read - this may contain mistakes or be missing information
• Son John contracted to buy "place where I now dwell" for £310
• Daughter Margerie 1 shilling
• Children: An, Jane, Peter, Thomas, Mary, Ellen
• Executors: son Thomas and son in law Edward Dearden[?]

James LONGWORTH of Horwich, husbandman, (admon), 1751

• Widow: Katherine Longworth.  Sworn in William Pickering of Bolton, Gent. and Edward Entwisle of Bolton, weaver.  Admon dated 16th Sept 1751 infra.

James LONGWORTH of Chorley, Yeoman, 1775

• Messuages & tenement in Mellor in possession of William Walmsley as farmer tenant, to son John Longworth of Upholland, surgeon
• Messuage & tenement in Heapey called Lawsons in the possession of James Lucas as farmer tenant
• Messuage & tenement called Andertons in occupation of Thomas Smethells
• Property in Whittle-le-Woods called New Spring in the possession of Richard Kenyon
• Also cottages leased to John Scotson and James Scotson
• £200 charge to be paid by son John to daughter Ellen Blacklidge
• Pew in Heapey chapel
• Daughter Elizabeth Martlew 5 shillings
• Son James Longworth 5 shillings
• Household goods to Ellen Blacklidge
• Sworn in 25th Oct 1775
• Sole executor John Longworth

James LONGWORTH of Little Bolton, Chapman, (admon), 1777

• John Howarth of  Little Bolton, yeoman, husband of sister Hannah.  Also Thomas Morris of Little Bolton, weaver and James Howarth of Turton, husbandman.

James LONGWORTH of Little Bolton, Farmer, 1813

• Brother William Longworth - tenant rights to his dwelling house. 
• Sister Mary £150. 
• Owed £60 by nephew William Horrocks
• Owed £20 by nephew Christopher Horrocks, sons of late sister Ann. 
• Remainder of estate divided into quarters: (1) brother William, (2) sister Mary, (3) John Longworth, son of late brother Thomas Longworth, (4) shared between late sisters children; John, Mary, William, Christopher & Joseph.
• Exors: John Longworth, son of late brother Thomas, John Longworth of Heaton (my cousin), John Horrocks of Anderton, John Longworth, son of my brother William.
• Witnesses: Wm. Hulton, Wm. Alison, Oliver Ormerod. 
• Testator died July 4th 1813, probate issued 13th September 1813.

John LONGWORTH of Turton, husbandman, 1624

• Inventory dated 2 Feb 1623
• Probate 1624
• Elizabeth Longworth vid. reclict
• Inventory includes items at both Longworth and Turton
• One item 'Five ye?es in Thomas Welshe Holle[?]'
• Debts owing to the testator: Willm ???hurst, John Bensonn, John Hilton, Richard Robinson, John Higsson, George Horwch, Alexander Yate, Edw: Sumner, uxor Roger Haslam, George Ramsden, Henry Longworth

John LONGWORTH of Entwisle, yeoman, 1673

• Dated 1st April 1673
• To be buried at parish church of Bolton
• Daughter Cl?hrstam[?] £16
• Grandson George Longworth - one meale arke and one beass potte
• Grandson John Longworth £5
• Grandaughter Lettice Longworth £10
• Lettice Longworth my other grandaughter £5
• 6 shillings to all my grand children
• Residue to sons John and George Longworth (exors)
• Witnesses Henery Knowls, John Brendwood
• Inventory 9th April 1673 appraised by [?] [?], John Brandwood, Martin Kay, Henry Bury
• Money owed by Ellis Rothwall, Henry Horrocks, Thomas Asmall, Anne Greenhalgh, Thomas Entwislay, William Entwislay in Edgworth, Thomas Entwisle in ???shey, John Key, Lawrence Pickop?, John Harwood, Peter Kay, James Brendwood, James Shorock, Peter Mayowe, Christopher Browne, George Longworth, John Wood?, Edward Fogg, Thomas? Knowles for James Aspden?, Martin? Kay, James Kay, ???? Brandwood

John LONGWORTH of Longworth, husbandman, 1697

• Will dated 7 March 1682
• Messuage in Longworth for remainder of 99 year lease, for the lives of JL and his wife Deborah, lease made between Thomas Lacy on 20th Jan 1664.
• Inventory appraised 3 Jun 1697 by Willi: Keney? of Darwen, John Briges, Joseph Neele of Turton and Lawrence Whitiker of Entwisle, total £42.18.06
• Witnesses Andrew Bury, Jeremiah Marsden and Roger Shorrrk?
• Brother Richard Longworth 1 shilling
• Residue to wife Deborah who is appointed executrix

John LONGWORTH of Bolton, Chapman, 1699

• Son John Longworth, £5
• Daughter, wife of Thomas Johnson £5
• John Longworth and William Parr, my grandchildren, 20 shillings
• Remainder to son Lawrence Longworth, who is also executor
• Will dated 1695

John LONGWORTH of Horwich, 1730

• Dated 16th July 1729
• Debrow by wife have land in Blackrod and the tenement in  Westhoughton that were left to her by her brother Richard Doodson
• On wife's death the Blackrod and Westhoughton property to go to his son William Longworth, paying John Smith's wife an annuity
• To William's brothers and sisters:
• Elizabeth, wife of John Harper
• Peter, Jane and John Longworth, all under 21
• Executors: wife Debrow, and son William Longworth
• Signed "I" his letter
• Inventory of goods made by James Longworth of Horridge, Daniall Makenson and John Seddon, value £163 6s 5d

John LONGWORTH the Elder of Bolton in the Moors, chapman, 1740

• Son John Longworth dwelling house and stable held under lease from the heirs of Thomas Boardman Clerk (deceased)
• Son James Longworth, all my cottages, loom houses and buildings, rental profits to be divded between son John Longworth, son James Longworth, Nathaniel Longworth, Hannah Haworth now wife of John Haworth of Turton, Isabell Bolton wife of Robert Bolton
• Exors son James Lomax and son-in-law John Haworth
• Dated 16th Sept 1739
• Witnesses Robert Hoult, Robert Brown, John Townley
• Probate 5 May 1740
• Inventory appraised by Thomas Orrell and James Baron

John LONGWORTH of Bolton, plumber & glazier, 1772

• Has shop in Windy Bank (old name for Bank Street), Bolton.
• Wife: Ann.
• Children Hanney[?], John, and Nancis[?], youngest under 21 in 1760.
• Exors: Thomas Smedley of Little Bolton, Chapman, and uncle James Longworth of Knowlsely, Glazier
• Dated 21st Sept 1760
• Witnesses: Ralph Taylor Jr., Wm. Mason, Edward Whitehead Jr.
• Exors sworn 20th Jan 1772.  James Longworth of Chorley refused to take on execution of the will, 9th Jan 1772.

John LONGWORTH of Edgworth, Bolton, 1783

• Advanced in years
• Brother in law John Entwisle, 1 shilling
• Goods and chattels divided into thirds between
• James Isherwood of Edgworth
• John Mayho of Tongue
• John Battersby in or near Bolton
• "my own waring & apparell" divided into thirds between
• wife of John Mayho
• wife of John Battersby
• wife of John Isherwood junior of Edgworth
• Executors: John Rostron of Edgworth, victualler and James Isherwood the elder of Edgworth

John LONGWORTH of Manchester, surgeon, 1804

• John Longworth of Manchester
• Property in Bridge Street, Manchester and rents from Longworth Street, Manchester [Deansgate crossed out] to wife Sarah
• On her decease, or remarriage to divert to children:
• Ellen Longworth
• James Longworth
• Mary Longworth
• Sarah Longworth
• Thomas Longworth
• John Longworth, the younger
  
• Executors: friend James Taylor of Manchester, fustian weaver, son Thomas and wife Sarah
• Dated: 1st April 1803
• Under £300.  Executors sworn in 8th June 1804

John LONGWORTH of Heaton, farmer, 1813

• See full transcript at  http://www.tongefamily.info/resources/john_longworth_will_1813.htm

John LONGWORTH of Little Bolton, farmer, (admon), 1821

• Alice Longworth, widow, of Little Bolton
• William Longworth of Little Bolton
• James Heywood of Sharples

John LONGWORTH of Heaton, 1826

• Newly erected building used as a weaving shop and room over the same at Walker Fold in Horwich in the occupation of John Settle, to son William Longworth.
• Three new inclosures on Horwich Moor in occupation of Mark Bentley, Joshua Harper, and self, to son William Longworth.
• All property and cottages at Land, Heaton to daughter Jane Longworth
• Pews number 19 & 20 at Horwich Chapel to said son and daughter
• Executors: William Longworth (son), Jane Longworth (daughter), William Eckersley of Wigan, manufacturer.
• Will dated: 22 Feb 1823
• Probate issued: 13 Feb 1826
• Under £600

John LONGWORTH of Wards, Sharples, yeoman, 1834

• John Longworth late of Wards within Sharples, yeoman, bachelor, deceased
• William Longworth, natural and lawful cousin and one of the next of kin

Mary LONGWORTH of Little Bolton, Spinster, 1820

• Niece: Mary Swiss
• Brother: William
• Nephew: John, son of brother William
• Nephew: William, so of brother William
• Nephew: John son of late brother Thomas
• Nephew: John Horrocks, son of late sister Ann.
• Niece: Mary, wife of Jonathan Swiss, d. of late sister Ann
• Nephew: William Horrocks, son of late sister Ann
• Nephew: Joseph Horrocks, son of late sister Ann
• Exos: John Longworth of Heaton (kinsman [?]) & John Longworth, son of late brother Thomas.
• Signed 11th January 1813.
• Witnesses: Hulton, Wm. Smethurst, John Hulton.
• 11th September 1820, John Longworth of Heaton and John Longworth of  Sharples sworn in.  Estate valued at under £1000.
  

Nathaniel LONGWORTH of Little Bolton, (infra), 1739

Lost - archivist at LRO unable to locate 27th Sep 2016

Peter LONGWORTH of Blackrod, 1740

• Son James (exor:), daughter Sarah & children, son Joshua (exor:), daughter Margaret, grandson Peter, son George.
• Witnesses: Samuel Meadowcroft, Thomas Horrocks, Thos: Ainsworth

Richard LONGWORTH of Turton, husbandman, 1690

• 3s 4d each to each of my cousins the four daughters of my late brother Robert Longworth, deceased
• Residue to wife Margaret (executor)
• Witnesses John Kay, Mary Kay, Geo. Smith
• Inventory appraised by Richard Orrell, John Longworth, Joseph Nield, James Kershaw, total value

Robert LONGWORTH of Turton, husbandman, 1673

• Dated 7th July 1673
• To be buried at the parish chuch of Bolton
• I assign both my tennement to my wife ... in Turton and that in Charples, while in lease, if she keep herself unmarried
• If she marries, assign the tenement in Charples to daughter Margaret, and the Turton tenement divided between wife and youngest daughter (not named)
• Three parts; self, wife, youngest daughters Margaret and Anna
• His own part distributed between wife and two youngest daughters Margaret and Anna
• Executor wife
• Overseer brother Richard Longworth
• Witnesses Elizabeth Worthington (others missing document damaged)

Thomas LONGWORTH of Longworth, Esquire, 1655

• PCC will
• 20th April 1655
• To be buried at the parish church of Bolton where my ancestors have been usually buried
• Two parts
• (1) to Dorothy my wife
• (2) self
• Sister Mrs Margaret Cross £40
• Nephew Mr Longworth Cross £100
• Mrs Ales Reddish £20
• Priscilla Barlow £5
• To the children of Katherine Welsh 40s
• The children of Thomas Welsh £20s
• Mr Peter Sergeant 40s
• My servant Lydia Atlmson 40s
• My servant John Heyfield 2 of my worst suites of apparell and two of my worst hats, one pair of boots, one pair of shoes
• Remainder to be divided between Abigaill and Mary daughters of my brother-in-law Mr John Crosse of London, clerke
• Exors Mr Longworth Crosse and Mr Peeter Sergeant
• Witnesses George Redish and Adam Gartside
• Proved at London

Thomas LONGWORTH of Sharples, yeoman, 1812

• Daniel Longworth & his wife Betty - a house in Sharples on lease for 999 years, in the possession John Smith.
• Son: John Longworth.
• Exos: James & William Longworth.
• Signed 4th January 1812.
• Witnessed by John Mayoh, James Longworth, William Longworth.
•  Estate under the value of £450.
• Probate issued 17th June 1812.

Thomas LONGWORTH of Horwich, farmer, 1837

• Leaves everything to daughter Betty Longworth, who is also the executor

William LONGWORTH of Horwich, 1793

• Father: Henry Longworth.
• Bequeaths land called Horn Platt [?] in Aulston [?], Lancs. 
• Signed 29th June 1791. 
• Witnesses: William Orrell, Thomas Morris, Margaret Morris. 
• Exors sworn in 21st April 1793. 
• Probate issued 13th May 1793

William LONGWORTH of Little Bolton, yeoman, 1822

• To son William Longworth, fee simple estate in Sharples, called High-Houses, lately purchased from the trustees of the Will of Rev. John Smith (subject to a a half part of an annuity payable to Molly (otherwise Mary) Fairbrother
• To his so William Longworth, and William Longworth of Land in Heaton, another part of the estate called High-Houses purchased from John Reynolds
• Grandson William Longworth of Little Bolton, son of late son John Longworth
• Grandaughter Mary, daughter of late son John Longworth
• Sole executor, son William
• Dated 18 July 1821
• Testator died 18th Aug 1821
• Probate issued 16th Feb 1822

William LONGWORTH of Heaton, yeoman, 1824

• Niece Jane Longworth, spinster
• Rents from Kit Field, bottom of Horwich Moor
• Two freehold cottages in the occupation of John Lambert and Thomas Wilson
• Leasehold houses in Heaton in possession of James Yates and William Farnworth
• Executors: Jane Longworth and her brother William Longworth
• Dated: 18th Feb 1824
• Testator died: 18th Oct 1824

Robert LORD of Bolton-le-Moors, liquor merchant, 1824

• Wife Lydia Lord
• Peter Lord, tobacco manufacturer, of Bolton (no relationship stated)
• Also mentions William Morris, Accomptant, of Bolton

Richard LOWE of Turton, yeoman, 1718

• Dated 27 Dec 1717
• Two messuages in Turton, now in my own or my under tenants possession, to son William
• Children William, Margaret, Jane and Isabell
• Executors son William and son-in-law James Bery
• Witnesse: John Sage[?], Thomas Kershaw, Milles Bary[?]
• Inventory appraised by Franier[?] Smith, James Bamford, Ralph Smith.  Total value £347:12:05, including £310-15-09 in bills, bonds, notes and debts

Joseph MAKEN of Moss Shaw in Radcliffe, yeoman, 1765

• Dated 10th November 1764
• Estate leased from Sir Ralph Ashton of Middleton Barronet, to son Joseph Maken
• Except for house and garden where son William Maken now dwells
• Son Abraham £15 and also the shop where he now worketh
• Daughter Ann £5, and £10 to her son
• Executors: sons Joseph and William Maken
• Witnesses: Hen: Cross, William Yates, Thomas Blakley
• Probate 27th Nov 1765

Elizabeth MARKLAND of Bolton-le-Moors, widow, 1823

• Daughter Ann, wife of William Gerrard (have children)
• Son John Markland

Thomas MARKLAND of Heaton, yeoman, 1800

• Messuages in Blackrod, in occupation of Henry Holt, to two sons John & Ralph
• Wife Sarah – cottages in Heaton, leased from Henry Blundell Esq.
• Cottages in possession of William Morris, Richard Morris, John Harwood, Samuel Thornley, Henry Welsby, to son Ralph
• “Pinks’ Cottage” in Heaton, in possession of him, his sons James & William, and Jeremiah Pendlebury and Mary Lee, to his son William Markland
• Daughter Sarah, wife of Adam Crompton

William MARKLAND of Heaton, yeoman, 1803

• Sons Thomas, John, William and James
• Daughter Ellen, wife of John Scowcroft
• Daughter Jane, wife of Joseph Howarth
• Brother John
• 3 dwelling houses, Spring Gardens, Great Bolton
• Seat / pew no. 84, New Church, Little Bolton
• 5 houses and stable on Deansgate, Great Bolton
• House on Bolton Moor

William MARKLAND of Heaton, yeoman, 1832

• Sons William Markland, James Markland, Thomas Markland and Wright Markland
• House on Deansgate, Great Bolton, in occupation of John Kell (deceased)
• Son in law, William Markland
• Daughter Ann, 2 houses on Deansgate, Great Bolton, in the occupation of Henry Calvert, butcher, and Mrs. Knowles
• Executors: son William Markland, and son in law, William Markland

John MARSDEN of Turton, fustian weaver, 1746

• Dated 1 Dec 1744
• Hannah Rainforth my sister £12
• Hannah the widow of Charles Whittle £4
• James Cooper £4
• Thomas Cooper £4
• Alice wife of Henry Bury £4
• Remainder to brother Ralph Marsden, executor
• Witnesses John Thomason, Alice Bury, Alice Thomason
• Executor took oath 7th April 1746

Raphe MARSDEN of Turton, 1647

• Inventory made 4th Jan 1647 made by Timothy Bridge, Thomas Longworth, James Shorrocke & Thomas Orrell, total value £147.09.06
• Includes a cow called Humphrey, a cow at John Orrells, a cow at Wm Lomas, at cow at Ralph Holts
• 2 oxen, 1 gray horse, 18 sheep, 2 lambs, several cows
• Debts owing: Raphe Orrell (£20), Richard Marsden (£4.06.09), John Parr (£3), Thomas Kyrshaw (£4), Wm Kyrshaw (£10.12.0), Hnry Longwoorth (17s), Wm Duxbury (10s 7d), Alix Leaver (14s), Wm Wealshe (2s 5d), Abraham Warde (2s 5d), total £57.8.9
• Probate granted to Andrew Haworth of Turton and Roger Welsh de Bolton? Magna
• Children of Ralph Marsden are Richard and Margaret
• Raphe Marsden's widow remarried to Andrew Haworth

Thomas MARSDEN of Turton, yeoman, 1736

• Dated 12 May 1730
• Oldest brother John Marsden £15
• Younger brother Ralph Marsden £5
• Sister Alice Cooper 50s
• Sister Hannah Ranforth 50s
• Wife Elizabeth executor
• Witnesses Evan Dewhurst, Hannah Haworth, John Haworth
• Executor sworn 31 Jul 1736

Ellen MARSH of Turton, widow, 1836

• £20 to executors in trust for the benefit of youngest son Thomas
• All freehold and leasehold messuages to the use of son John Marsh (shoemaker) and son-in-law John Thomason (cotton spinner), in trust
• Sons and daughters Elizabeth Thomasson, Samuel Marsh, Margaret Knowles, John Marsh and Thomas Marsh
• Six parts: 5 to children, sixth to the children of late daughter Ann, namely Mary, Samuel and Ann
• Late husband Samuel Marsh
• Late son Peter
• Dated 30th July 1822
• Witnesses: Adm. L. Haworth, My Bolton, Susanna Haworth, John Helm
• Testator died Dec 1835
• Probate issued 7th May 1836

Giles MARSH of Turton, yeoman, 1707

• Dated 23 Jul 1707
• Son John 18s that he owes me and 10s more
• Richard Vickars of Tounge 10s
• Wife Jennet
• Four children James, Ellin, William and Ann
• Order my son John Marsh... to pay the twenty pounds... from the half of the tenement that I now possess by indenture of assignment .... 2nd Feb 1703
• Children under 21
• Executors Richard Vickars of Tounge and wife Jennet
• Witnesses William Wood, Thomas Baron, John Marsh
• Executors sworn 29 Nov 1707
• Inventory compiled by Wm Woods, Richd Vickers, Richd Low, Gyles Miles, £192:17:2, including £126:10:0 in cash and debts owing.

Giles MARSH of Longworth, farmer, 1839

• Wife Betty Marsh of Pasture Houses in Longworth - all of my property in Longworth, and a cottage in Little Bolton
• All of the remainder of my property at Pars and Cocksgreen in Turton
• To my son Thomas, labourer, my share of a field called Gregson Croft at Cocksgreen and £10
• To Margaret Marsh, daughter of my daughter Betty Turner with wife of James Turner of Turton, stone mason, deceased £5
• Also Esther Turner, daughter of above - £5
• Son James Marsh of Turton, labourer
• Daughter Annah Marsh, spinster
• Daughter Mary Marsh of Turton, spinster
• Son Kay Marsh of Turton, labourer
• Executors sons James Marsh and Kay Marsh
• Dated 20th June 1837
• Witnesses John Smith, Robert Taylor, Oliver Entwisle
• Testator died 26th April 1839
• Probate issued 31st October 1839

Gyles MARSH of Atherton, chapman, 1727

• Dated 13 Aug 1727
• The interest of £36 to a minister at the new chapel in Atherton to be kept in the hands of Mr James Wood.  Trustees nominated Mr Adam Mort, John Mort, Edward Rigbey, Thomas Collier, James Collier, Richard Marsh, Jeremy Meanly, John Astley, Charles Green, Robert Marsh John ??an?? son John and son Willim Marsh
• Daughter Martha Marsh £300
• Ann Marsh, youngest daughter, £300
• Son Samuel Marsh the interest of £200
• Agnous wife of Samuel Marsh
• To the poor of Atherton £4, to the poor of Heaton £3
• John Marsh my nephew £3, and Gyles Marsh his brother £5, to Henry Mather £3
• To Mary and Ellin Marsh £3 each
• To William Marsh the bay horse
• Wife Ann Marsh
• Executors wife, Mr John Mort, William Marsh my son
• Witnesses James Hardman, William Shakeshaft, Richard Shakeshaft

Gyles MARSH of Turton, yeoman, 1795

• Gyles Marsh late of Turton died intestate some time since
• Abigail Marsh widow
• Children:
• Gyles Marsh
• Mary, now wife of Thomas Isherwood
• Anne, now wife of Robert Greenhalgh
• Betty Marsh
• Rebecca Marsh
• Abigail Marsh
• James Marsh
• Abigail Marsh renounced and refused to take on administration
• Adminstration granted to Gyles Marsh of Turton, weaver - son and next of kin of GM late of Turton
• Admon issued 31st Dec 1795

Jeremiah MARSH of Turton, farmer, 1814

• Farm now in my possession known as Parrs, some time since leased from James Greene Esq. for 21 years
• Wife Jennet
• Eldest son John
• Children Ann, John, James, William and Thomas
• Extra £10 given to Ann for her extra care and trouble she has had concerning me and my household affairs
• Executors sons John and Thomas Marsh
• Dated 21st Oct 1810
• Witnesses James Fielding Junr, James Fielding
• Execs sworn 18 Apr 1814
• Testator died 14 Jan 1814

John MARSH the older of Turton, husbandman, 1764

• Grandson Thomas Marsh, the son of William Marsh 1s
• Sons Thomas and John Marsh 1s, having already given them their portions
• Sons Giles and James Marsh
• Wife Margaret bequeathed the cow that belonged to my son William the younger
• Residue to wife Margaret, Sons Giles and James, and daughters Ellen and Mary.
• Executors Giles and James Marsh.
• Dated 2 Nov 1753
• Witnesses William Greeno [sic], Jno. Rowbotham
• Executor took oath 14th May 1764. Giles Marsh being the only surviving executor.

Peter MARSH of Little Hilton, chapman, 1736

• Lands and tenement in Little Hilton which I now inhabit to son John Marsh
• JM to pay £100 to executors
• Wife Margaret
• Son Edward Marsh £20
• Son Peter Marsh £120
• Daughter Ellen Marsh £120
• Daughter Ann wife of William Seddon
• Dated 15th Dec 1731
• Executors wife Margaret, son Peter Marsh, son-in-law William Seddon
• Witnesses Elisabeth Edge, Thomas Mather, John Edge

Samuel MARSH of Turton, chapman, 1808

• My dwelling houses, barn and other buildings in Turton and other heraditaments, on 999 year lease, to my executors (in trust)
• Remainder of goods and personal estate to executors
• Carry on my business as a shop keeper until my youngest child reaches 16 years
• Wife Ellen
• Daughter Ann, widow of Francis Sedgwick deceased - have already spent £100 in maintaining her and her children - to be deducted from her share
• Daughter Elizabeth, wife of John Thomasson.  £100 owed by JT ro SM
• Other children: Peter, Margaret, Samuel, John, Thomas and my youngest daughter now only nine days old - each £100
• £15 annuity to wife to be paid out of profits of property
• Executors wife Ellen and son Peter
• Dated 16th May 1808
• Witnesses Edmd. Haworth, James Fielding, Adm: L: Haworth
• Testator died Aug 25th 1808
• Note: 1830 land tax shows Ellen Marsh at Lows (Toppings)

William MARSH of Turton, husbandman, (admon), 1702

• Granted 26 Oct 1702
• Gyles Marsh of Turton, Husbandman
• Richard Viccars of Tong, Blacksmith
• Gyles Marsh, natural and lawful son of William Marsh, late of Turton, husbandman, deceased

Alice MASON of Harwood, widow, 1728

• Sister Elizabeth Bromily £7
• Sister Ann Bradshaw daughters each 10s
• Sister Ellen Hutchinson each 10s
• Husband Richard Mason daugter Elizabeth 20s
• Nathanael Aspinwall of Harwood, wheelwright, 10s
• Remainder into quarters
• Sister Ann Bradshaw
• Sister Elizabeth's daughter Katherine Halsworth
• Sister Elizabeth's daugher Amery, wife of Henry Hope
• Sister Ellen deducting what she owes
• Executors Nathaneall Aspinwall and Ralph Smith of Harwood
• Witnesses Samuel Bromley, William Hope
• Dated 18th June 1727
• Inventory total £49:8:?, appraised by James Kirkman[?], Thomas Aspinwall

James MASON of Turton, yeoman, 1720

• Dated 10th Feb 1719
• Tenement in Turton to son John, on condition that he pays my wife 5 shillings a month
• To son John my mare, all carts, wheels, plows, harrows, horse gear, bedstead and bedding, the great chest in the parlour
• To wife £12
• Daughter Esther £5
• Daughter Hannah £4
• Daughter Mary £23
• Residue to be divided between son John and wife, who are appointed as joint executors

John MASON of Little Lever, chapman, 1760

• After my friend James Mangnall has performed the Trust already invested in him
• Daughter Hannah Fielding £50
• Daughter Mary Hardman £50
• Daughter Sarah Hampson £50
• Eldest daughter Ann Ridyard £10
• Executor James Mangnall
• Dated 13th May 1760
• Witnesses: Ann Radcliffe, James Wild, Adam Heywood
• Executor sworn in 24th Sept 1760

Mary MASON of Turton, widow, 1734

• Son John £3
• Daughter Ann £3
• Daughter Mary £3
• Daughter Esther 1 shilling
• Robert Mason £4
• Remainder to son John, executor
• Dated 8th March 1730/1
• Witnesses Peter Mayoh, James Fielding, Roger Bromiley
• Executor sworn 28th Oct 1734

Nathaniel MASON of Little Lever, gent., 1774

• Property in Little Lever lately purchased from Richard Hampson of Liverpool, merchant - to wife Katherine, in satisfaction of her dower
• Daughter Elizabeth Horrocks widow
• Daughter Katherine (under 21)
• I have lately agreed with the Coheirs of the late Mr Crooke of Macclesfield deceased for the absolute purchase in fee simple of a mill and kilne in Mottram Andrew in the County of Chester for £300 - conveyance incomplete.  To be done in the name of Joshua Dobson of Radcliffe, in trust for daughters Elizabeth and Katherine
• Property in Leadbeaterfold in Little Lever, Broad Oak in Heap,  Buckleyfold in Tottington, and in Bolton.
• Copyhold lands in the County of Essex
• Property in Breightmet held by several leases under the Earl of Derby
• Messuages and dwelling houses in London
• John Andrews of Bolton, gentleman and Joshua Dobson of Radcliffe, clerk appointed as guardians of daughters, and executors of the will
• Dated 9th Sep 1740
• Witnesses: John Milne, Ellis Lever, Joseph Mills
• Provded at Chester 9th April 1750 by the oath of Joshua Dobson
• The estate was not administered by Joshua Dobson, who was dead by 1774.  Administration granted to Catherine Hotham the wife of John Hotham of Hosier Lane in York, merchant, the natural lawful daughter.

Richard MASON of Harwood, 1724

• Dated 23 Sept 1723
• Son John Mason one shilling
• Daughter Mary Heys one shilling
• Daughter Elizabeth one shilling
• Residue to wife Alice
• Witnesses Lawrance Booth, William Hope[?], John Lomax
• Probate 9 Oct 1724

Robert MASON of Turton, 1787

• I am now possessed of a tenement called Coopers where I now dwell - to my son James Mason on the condition that he pays my son John Mason the sum of £3 yearly for the remainder of the lease
• If John dies before the lease expires then the £3 should be divided into 5 equal parts:
• son James Mason
• daughter Mary wife of Thomas Haslam
• daughter Sarah wife of George Briggs
• daughter Esther wife of James Mather
• daughter Ann wife of Roger Smith
• Grandson John Kershaw, son of my daughter Elizabeth (deceased) £10
• Grandaugher Sarah daughter of my son Edmund (deceased) £10
• Also to her son John Knowles, to place him out as an apprentice
• Daughter Esther, wife of James Mather, 1 guinea, which makes £24 including what I have given her in her life
• James Mason (£9), Mary (£9 16s), and to her two sons Thomas Talor and John Talor each two guineas, to Sarah (£9), John Mason (£9)
• Daughter Ann £10 7s for her seperate maintenance
• Executors sons John Mason and James Masons, and John Kay of Branfield
• Dated 19th Oct 1780
• Witnesses John Kay, Thomas Mason, John Kay
• Executors took oath 10th Sept 1787

Robert MASON of Moss Side in Turton, husbandman, 1816

• Advanced in years and weak
• Wife Mary
• Executors to sell all household goods apart from those which are needed by wife Mary to keep house for the support of her any my son Enoch who is not in good health
• Interest in leasehold of Moss Side to Mary
• Daughter Alice wife of Robert Mayoh
• Daughter Betty wife of William Whitticar
• Daughter Jenny wife of Thomas Bently
• Sons Edmund Mason, Robert Mason, Thomas Mason, John Mason, James Mason, Richard Mason, Enoch Mason
• Anne Crooke my grandaughter
• Executors John Whittle of Longworth, farmer, and John Taylor of Whitacar, farmer
• Dated 15th Dec 1815
• Witnesses James Mayoh, Isaac Ward
• Testator died 20th March 1816
• Probate issued 16th Sept 1816

James MATHER of Turton, woollen webster,  1654

• Dated: 20th May 1654
• Goods divided into two equal parts, one half bequeathed to wife Anne, other reserved for himself, disposed to mother and siblings
• Mother (not named) 20 shillings
• Brother Thomas Mather, 20 shillings
• Wife Anne
• John Mather
• Thomas Mather
• Two sisters (not named)
• Debtors: £5 owed by Thomas Lightbonne of Turton, 5 shillings owed by uncle William Mather
• Creditors: 10s 8d owed to George Crompton of Tonge

Nicholas MATHER of Turton, 1629

• Inventory only, total value £27-01-06
• Appraised by Henrie Hodgkinson, Adam Isherwood, Richard Headock, Roger Longworth

Samuel MATHER of Camsacer in Radcliffe, yeoman, 1763

• Dated 21 May 1763
• Probate 15 June 1763
• £10 to the daughters of Richard Walker
• 50s to the widow of Richard Walker, son of the said Richard Walker
• £5 to Ellen the wife of William Benley
• Remainder to John Mather, my nephew (executor)
• Witnesses: Thomas Blakley, Richard Walker, James Fogg

Susan MATHER of Turton, widow, 1666

• To be buried in the parish church of Bolton
• Daughter Elizabeth 5s
• Ane the wife of John Mather 5s
• Susane Mather 5s
• Raphe Orrels wife 5s
• Residue to daughter Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Meadowcroft
• Executor James Rothwell
• Witnesses Roger Critchoe, William Welth
• Inventory total £24 5s, appraised by Richard Taylor, Thomas Holmes, Tho Frankland

Thomas MATHER of Darcy Lever, weaver, 1823

• 2 cottages in Darcy Lever, in possession of John Fletcher and his son Thomas Mather, to his son Thomas Mather
• 2 cottages in Darcy Lever, in possession of Samuel Martin and Nathaniel Warburton, to the daughters of his late daughter Betty Hulme
• 2 cottages in Darcy Lever, is possession of himself and Joseph Warburton, to daughter Jane Fohold (who has three children)
• 1 cottage to grandson Thomas Mather
• 1 cottage in Little Bolton, in the occupation of Barnabas Kitchen, to son in law, Henry Warburton
• 1 cottage in King Street, Great Bolton, to son John Mather
• Late son Richard Mather – has children

William MATHER of Turton, husbandman, 1614

• Note - this is recorded as Nicholas Mather in the index
• Nunc
• Three parts
• First to Margaret his wife
• Second to his sons Nicholas, John, Richard, James
• Third to his 4 youngest sons (not named)
• Executors wife Margaret, and son John
• Witness at the uttering of the words Alexander Horrocks

Zachariah MATHER of Birtenshaw in Turton, husbandman, 1665

• Dated 25th Feb 1664
• Zacheriah Mather of Berkenshaw
• To be buried in churchyard at Bolton
• Three parts
•  (1) to wife Martha
•  (2) to son and daughter Samuel and Martha
•  (3) "the death part" reserved to himself, 20s a year for 10 years to his son Samuel, remainder equally divided between son and daughter
• Children to remain with wife Martha, and for her to have tuition of them until they reach 14
• If wife remarries then governance of his children to be passed to his brother Abraham Mather and cousin Samuel Mather both of Ratcliffe, who are made joint executors
• Witnesses John Hamer, Arthur Bromily, Samuel Mather
• Inventory 27th May 1665 appraised by Thomas Frankeland, Arthur Bromiley, John Battersbie & John Taylor

Christopher MAYO of Turton, husbandman, 1624

• Will dated: 10th May 1623
• Body to be buried at parish church of Bolton
• Goods to be divided into three parts; one for himself, one for wife, one for children
• Son William
• Brother Alexander's sons John & Thomas
• "unto Tow of Lawrence Mayo sonnes" Lawrence and John, a lamb
• Remainder equally divided between wife and children
• Wife appointed as executrix
• Witnesses: Allixander Mayo mis mke X and John Mayo
• Debts owing to testator:
• Ric. Morris of Longworthe
• John Cunliffe of Longworthe,
• James Horrocks of Sharples,
• John Mather of Turton
• Roger Shorrocke of Turton
• Allixander Mayo of Longworthe
• Anthonie Houlden of Turton
• Alis Frankland of Turton
• Thomas Longworthe of Turton
• John wife Longworthe of Longworthe
• my brother John Mayo of Longworthe
• Lawrence Mayo of Longworthe
• Inventory made by Allixander Mayo, Richard Chronshey, Roger Shorrocke and Andrewe Knowle
  

John MAYO of Longworth, husbandman, 1626

• Memorandum 1625.  No written will.  Nunc.
• Body to be buried at parish church of Bolton
• Servants Dorothie Gill[?] & Henry Thorniley
• Thomas Mayo his brother - all the goods in his house and all his husbandry gear
• Brother Christopher's three children: John, William & Alice
• Brother Alexander's two children: John & Thomas
• Brothers Thomas & Alexander Mayo appointed as executors
• Will made in the presence of Roger Bromily and Thomas Mayo
• Inventory made 1625 by Lawrence Mayo, Roger Bromley, Thomas Bridge, Henry Longworth

Lawrence MAYO of Longworth, husbandman, 1680

• Will dated 10th July 1679
• House & ground in Longworth, held under lease from Thomas Lacy Esq., lease dated 28th Feb 1665 - to Thomas Mayo "my owne onely sonne"*
• Provided that son TM keeps my brother Alexander with sufficient meat, drink and apparel
• Brothers: John, Thomas and Alexander Mayo all of Longworth
• Three daughters Elis, Elizabeth & Jennit
• "my said daughter Elis shall have an aboade & continuance at ye house dureing her life if ye said lease so long continue yt is to say that if they cannot comfortably bee in ye f??? house together then my sd son Thomas shal put her up a chimnie & lay her a harth in ye plase called ye old milke house below ye outree & find her ???? to bo?n during her life if ye lease soo long last"
• Only son Thomas Mayo appointed as executor
• Witnesses: Tho Bromiley, Thomas Halliwell, Roger Bromiley
• Inventory taken 1679 by Thomas Bromiley, Thomas Halliwell, John Longworth and John Dewhurst

* This lease is at LA Ref DDHU/25/30: Thomas Lacy of Longworth, esq to Lawrence Mayo of Longworth, husbandman; for the surrender of an indenture and £24; lease of a messuage in Longworth with ¼ of common pastures called Longworth Pasture and Cow Hey, and a half of a mean field called the Marchcroft Feild; for the lives of Lawrence Mayo and Lawrence and Thomas his sons; paying annual rent of 17s 2d and additional sums for the services which he ought to provide; land previously leased 10 May 1630 by Thomas Longworth of Longworth esq deceased to Lawrence Mayo for lives of Lawrence and Thomas his brother.

Peter MAYO of Longworth, tailor, 1639

• Will made 19th June 1639
• To be buried at the parish church of Bolton
• Brother Alexander
• "unto my mother eleaven sheepe and six lambs which were bought in Haslingden micheallmass last"
• My three brothers: Laurence, Thomas & Alixander
• Elizabeth Longworth my god child 5s
• Inventory made by Roger Bromily, Alexander Mayo, ???? Bridge & Thomas Bridge
• Debts owing from Lawrence Mayo (my brother), Thomas Mayo (my brother), Hennerie Waddington
• Lawrence & Thomas are executors

Thomas MAYO of Longworth, yeoman, 1673

• Will dated 19th Feb 1672
• Thomas Mayo has two houses and two litle? tenements
• The better tenement he gave to his eldest son John Mayo
• Document water damaged - bottom half unreadable
• Inventory made in 1672 by Thomas Bromiley, Richard Orrill, Daniell Leivsey & Laurence Mayo

Alexander MAYOH of Longworth, fustian-weaver, 1728

• Aged and infirm
• Messuage and tenement in Longworth, held by lease under Hen: Hulton Esquire to my cousin Robert Mayoh of Longworth, husbandman
• Brother William (has children)
• Sister Ann (has children)
• Will dated 25th December 1722.
• Witnesses: Henery Marsden, Moses Cocker

John MAYOH of Turton, (infra), 1731

• Christopher Mayoh lawful son and administrator of John Mayoh late of Turton
• Alice Mayoh widow and relict of the said deceased first personall renouncing the said administration
• Christopher Mayoh signs
• Witnesses Ralph R Entwisle and James X Warbuton[?]

Francis MEADOWCROFT the elder of Radclyff, 1616

• Note: Mr Francis Meadowcroft de Smethurst buried at Middleton 3 Apr 1616
• Dated 19th March 13 James I (1616)
• Body to be buried in the church at Middleton
• Francis Meadowcroft my god son and grandson, my son Francis' eldest son £10
• Unto Litle Ellza his syster twentye shillings
• Residue to 'my yonnge son Francys Medowcrofte of Radclyff' (executor)
• Witnesses John Booth, Franncys ????????
• Debts owing to testator
•  Son Richard Meadowcroft £40 at the death of father or his father in law Gyles Aynsoorth
•  John Boulton of Full? 22s
•  Edmund Hoult of Bury 2s[?]
• Inventory compiled by Richard Wroon[?] and John Whitehead 10th April 1616.  Total value £19, 2s 4d
• Note: See Visitation of Lancashire 1664-5 page 196, Medowcroft of Smethhurst (names Richard Medowcroft's wife as Jane, daughter and coheir of Gyles Aynesworth of Aynesworth

Francis MEADOWCROFT of Huntley in Bury, 1625

• Inventory only
• Appraised by Richard Meadowcroft, Richard Lomax, Petter Dinsey[?], Robart Sheppard
• Inventory total £125 20s
• In debts owing to testator £55
• Margaret[?] relict[?]

Francis MEADOWCROFT of Bury, yeoman, 1699

• Dated 29th Jan 1699
• Aged and weake of body
• Six children: Francis, Thomas, Richard, Margaret, Ann and Elizabeth
• Exors son Francis Meadowcroft and son-in-law Thomas Hamer
• Witnesses Peter Leigh, Alice Greenhalgh, John Clegge

Francis MEADOWCROFT of Bury, yeoman, 1709

• Dated 17th March 1708
• Elizabeth Hamer, wife of Thomas Hamer of Bury, yeoman
• Jane Hamer, daughter of the said Thomas Hamer, one little silk and silver purse
• Thomas Hamer, one chest
• Residue
• Half to my brother Thomas Meadowcroft and to my brother John Meadowcroft and my nephew Thomas Meadowcroft who is the son of my brother Thomas Meadowcroft, to be divided equally
• Half to Thomas Hamer who I now live with, and to his sister Jane now at London, and to the six children of John Hamer late of Chesham Fould, deceased, who was brother to Thomas Hamer, viz. Thomas Hamer, John Hamer, Batholomew Hamer, Elizabeth Hamer, Alice Hamer and Mary Hamer
• Exor Thomas Hamer
• Witness John Holt, Deborah Mather, John Clegg
• Inventory dated 27th Jun 1709, by James Wollnor? and John Clegg both of Bury, value £31.8.4, including money owed by Giles Unsworth, Thomas Hamer of Chesam and Thomas Hamer of Bury

Francis MEADOWCROFT of Upper Fowl Cotes in Tottington, yeoman, 1729

• Upper Foulcoats and twelve acres of land in Tottington surrendered to the Lady of the Manor of Tottington dated 7th Sept 1720, together with Thurston Smethurst of Unsworth and Richard Peake of Worsley
• Yearly rent 4s 6d
• To the use of Edmund Meddowcroft and Thomas Meddowcroft, sons of the testator
• Wife Ann
• Samuel Meadowcroft
• £10 a piece to be paid to grandchildren which is liveing then as William Files shall have born to him by Alice his wife
• Housing in Manchester in possession of John Pollitt, Anthony Venable[?] and Mr. Pollitt Pinner, by assignment from William Files for years, for the use of Alice his wife and her children, persuant to the lease between Thomas Anderson of Newton Heath and William Files on the other part
• Thomas Meddowcroft my son to be paid £40 by Edmund Meddowcroft, to be paid to TM's children, lawfully begotten by his present wife Elizabeth
• Exors wife Ann and Samuel Meaddowcroft
• Dated 17th Jan 1727/8
• Witnesses William Rawstorne, John Booth, ?????s Hoyle
• Inventory dated 3 Aug 1729, appraised by Samuel Hamer and James Gorton, total £14.5.10

George MEADOWCROFT of Elton, 1735

• Nephew Richard Medowcroft my tenement in Haslamhey called Meadowcrofts
• Nephew John Meadowcroft my tenement in Elton called Bentleys and £40
• Niece Alice Hayward £50
• Nephew Robert Unsworth £50
• Niece Rachel Wolstenholme £20
• Niece Elizabeth Hardman £20
• Niece Mary Medowcroft £10
• Right and title to tenement in Pilsworth to nieces Rachel Wolstenholme and Elizabeth Hardman
• Nephew Richard Medowcroft £20
• Nephew John Medowcroft £20
• Niece Alice Hayawrd £20
• Exectuors two nephews Richard Medowcroft and Robert Unsworth
• Dated 1st April 1733
• Witnesses John Greenall, William Holme, James Holme
• Inventory 17 Nov 1735 valued at £677.3.7 (of which £474.10 in debts), appraised by Robert Siddall, Robert Siddall and Michael Bently

James MEADOWCROFT of Heywood in Bury, yeoman, 1758

• Wife Cisiley £20, £17 of which in the hands of James Heaton her son
• £10 to John Kay son of my daughter Elzt. now the wife of Robert Kay of Bury
• Daughter Mary, now the wife of James Kay
• Mary the daughter of my son Francis Meddowcroft
• I settled estate called Lomax on my son Francis I made a reserve of £100
• £60 to be equally divided amongst the children of my son [ripped probably Francis] Meddowcroft
• Tenement in Bury held under the Earl of Derby for term of 3 lives commonly called Stone Field - to my daughter Mary now the wife of James Kay of Bury
• Housing at Rock in Bury held by lease under the Rector of Bury for the term of the life of the said rector - profits to daughter Mary
• £40 placed out at interest with James Cockar of Heap - to daughter Mary
• My three step daughters: Mary, Shusan and Elizh. Heaton and Alice the daughter of Mary Heaton, each one of my silver spoons
• Remainder of my personality to be equally divided between my daughter Mary and my grandaughter Mary, daughter of my son Francis Meddowcroft
• Exor Ralph Hoult of Bamford, yeoman
• Dated 11th Nov 1757
• Witnesses Hen: Monday, Johnathan Hargraves, Edward Monday
• Inventory value £194.4.9, appraised 26 Dec 1757 by Thomas Schofield and William Whitehead. Includes money with James Heaton (£17), James Cocker (£40), Robert Fitton (£10), Susan Heaton (£10).

John MEADOWCROFT of Manchester, gentleman, 1718

• To my late landlady Martha Emmet of Manchester seven guineas
• Sister Martha Leland £10
• Residue to mother Anne Meadowcroft during in her life, and after her decease to sisters Jane Farnworth and Anne Meadowcroft
• Exor John Dicconson of Manchester, Merchant, and my mother
• Dated 15th May 1718
• Witnesses Sam: Lever, Georg Fletcher, John Millins
• Probate 23 May 1718

John MEADOWCROFT of Holcome in Bury, Innholder, 1759

• £10 to eldest son Richard Meadowcroft towards placing himself an apprentice
• Leasehold messuage and tenements in Elton, held under the Earl of Derby - to my son Richard when he reaches the age of 21 years
• Chargable with the sum of £20 to be equally divided amongst my younger children
• One third part of the profits to Mary my wife
• My daughter Betty to have £6 less that the rest
• Exors wife Mary and my brothers Richard Meadowcroft and George Holt
• Dated 29th Jan 1749
• Witnesses William Ticlgle[?], Ann Prescott, John Barlow
• Probate 5th Feb 1759

Josiah MEADOWCROFT of Ballholte in Bury, yeoman, 1714

• Dated 23rd Jan 1713
• Wife Elizabeth - all of my estate
• My children Rachell, Elizabeth, Josiah, Elce, Richard and John Meadowcroft. 20 shillings each when they reach 21 years old
• If Elizabeth remarries then she should receive £30, then the remainder divided equally amongst the children
• Executors Elizabeth Meadowcroft (my wife), George Meadowcroft (my brother) and Richard Ramsbothom (my brother-in-law)
• Witnesses Thomas Heywood, Thomas Warburton and Richard Ramsbottom
• Inventory 2nd Feb 1713 appraised by Tho: Heywood and William Ramsbothom, total £106-08-06

Richard MEADOWCROFT of Smethurst, gentleman, 1581

• Top of image missing
• To be buried at Middleton Church
• Wife Katherine
• Children Izabell and Katherine
• Son Francies Meadowcroft one half of all the arks and garners and my husbandry tools
• Margaret my daughter 20 shillings
• Elizabeth my daughter 20 shillings
• To the wife of William Orrell, 20 shillings
• 20 pence to every child I am grandfather to
• Exors wife Katherine and son Francis
• Supervisors Roger Holte, Jeffrey Lomax and Thomas Medowcrofte
• Witnesses Sr John ??? Curate, Laurance Lomax and Thomas Boothe wth others
• Debte wch I doe owe
• Thomas Medowcrofte 10(l)?
• Edwarde Wrigley 11(l)?
• Henry Wrigley 3(l) 5(s)
• Roger Lomax 37(s) 4(d)?
• Homfrey Hawode 4(l)
• James Bradley 36(s) 8(d)
• Willm Heiwood 25(s)
• Roger Hoult 12(s)
• Bequests of clothing to Richard Fenton, William Heiwood and James Smith
• Inventory appraised by Richard Smethurst, Roger Kaye, Thomas Heyde and John Barlo, xxiiij-th Aprll 1581, sum total 168(l) 17(s) 8(d)

Richard MEADOWCROFT of Elton in Bury, yeoman, 1602

• Dated 29th April
• I have a lease of the Right Honorable Henry late Earl of Derby for the lives of me and my eldest son John, lease dated 30th April 27 Eliz I (1585)
• Son John
• Wife Anne
• Other children Thomas Meadowcroft, Francis Meadowcroft, Ellen Meadowcroft and Anne Meadowcroft
• Peter Clough, Richard Clough and Roberte Lyvesay who I am godfather to
• All other children who I am godfather to 4d
• Fine of £13 6s 8d due to the Earl of Derby to be paid by son John
• Executors wife Anne and son John Meadowcroft
• Overseers John Lomax of Heape, Richard his brother, John Meadowcrofte of Huntlye, Francis Meadowcroft his brother
• Witnesseed by Thomas Whitehead younger and Hn: Whitehead
• Debts owing unto mee: Ric Holt of Haslome for two years (£4 15s 4d), Thomas Wolsenholme (£3 17s? 10d), Edward Holt fil Georg (10s), Ric Gallye of Blewe morrice[?] (£5 6s 8d), Ric Overall (2s 4d), John Clough for corne[?] (25s), Hugh Mather of Radcliff (£4 6d), ux John Kay de Woodroad[?] & his daughter (16d), Ric Nuttall fil Christo: (18d), Thomas Kay de Elton (6s), Symond Lomaxe (30s)

Richard MEADOWCROFT of Haslam-hey in Eton, Bury, 1710

• Date 26 Jun 1707
• Son George Meadowcroft all my messuage and tenement in Haslam hey all my right and title and tenant rights
• Son George Meadowcroft £30
• Grandson Richard Meadowcroft - three closes and housing late in occupation of my son Josiah Meadowcroft, now occupied by John Ashworth
• Rachel Unsworth my daughter £30, provided that if Richard Unsworth her husband happen to come into this country again, then I give the £30 to my grandson Robert Unsworth
• Son John Meadowcroft of Manchester £12, to be paid £3 a year, or as my two sons George and Josiah shall think fitting
• Son Josiah Meadowcroft £12
• 20s to each grandchild
• Remainder to be equally divided between children George, John, Josiah and Rachel
• Exor son George, overseer Josiah
• Witness Roger Banister, Grace Clegg, John Clegg
• 13 May 1710 Georgius Unicus exor fidem decit de bene pr
• Inventory valued at £38-14-0, appraised by Lawrence Plant senior, Michael Bentley, Richard Bentley Smith and Lawrence Plane Junior all of Haslame-hey

Richard MEADOWCROFT of Heap in Bury, yeoman, 1714

• Dated 4th March 1709
• Grandfather James Lomax of Booth in Tottington left RM a sum on money in his will
• The executors of that will were James Barlow of Water in Heap and Charles Busick of Manchester
• Any money deposited with the executors to go to my father Francis Meddowcroft of Heap, to dispose of at his own discretion
• Also to my father, my share of the money that he drew at court and gave bond for
• Executor father
• Witnesses Thomas Widdo??, James Hartley, John Dawson, James ?, William Crempton, Richard Heaton
• Jun 12 1714 Juratus est Franciscus Meadowcroft Executor de bene & fideliter exequenced

Richard MEADOWCROFT of Unsworth, yeoman, 1808

• Nephew Richard Meadowcroft Fletcher, son of my brother in law Ellis Fletcher £100
• Sister Mary Hargreaves £5 a year
• £100 to be equally divided between her children
• Ellis Fletcher and Sarah his wife
• Premises in Heywood
• My daughter Alice Meadowcroft otherwise Pownall born before my marriage with Betty my wife £200
• Two natural daughters Mary and Alice Meadowcroft otherwise Pownall both born before my marriage with said wife Samuel Thorpe, natural son of the late Mary Thorpe £20
• Exors wife and Mary Meadowcroft otherwise Pownall and Alice Meadowcroft othewise Pownall
• Dated 5th March 1806
• Testator died 29th June 1808
• Exors sworn 4th Sept 1808

Robert MEADOWCROFT of Woolfold in Bury, yeoman, 1806

• Dated 17 March 1806
• Copyhold estate in Tottington, already surrendered to the Lady of the Manor of Tottington, for the use of John Holt of the Pinfold in Holcombe
• Freehold estate called Woolfold, where I now dwell, to son Thomas Meadowcroft, except one dwelling house known as the Wash, now in the possession of my son in law John Browne
• Leasehold estate in Bury held under the Earl of Derby called Huntley - annuity of £10 to be paid to son James Meadowcroft from the profits
• After the annuity has been paid, then any remaining profits to be divided into three:
1. Phanny or Frances my daughter, now wife of Thomas Earnshaw, butcher
2. Molley or Mary, wife of William Hulton of Bolton le Moors, attorney at law
3. Betty, my daughter, wife of John Browne
• Daughter Phanny £371
• Daughter Molly £64
• Children of daughter Betty £459
• Trustess and executors Son-in-law William Hulton, and Thomas Earnshaw
• Witnesses Wm: Haworth, John Haworth and Jno. Smith
• Testator died 7th April 1806
• Proved 28 April 1806

Susan MEADOWCROFT of Bury, widow, 1705

• Dated 3rd Jan 1703
• Interested in messuage and tenement called the Bridhole in Walmsersley in Bury (which is out of lease at my decease)
• Interested in a messuage and tenement called the Broad-Carr in Bury and Birckle in the parish of Middleton, under the Earl of Derby and Sr. Raphe Asheton
• To the eldest son of my late brother James Kaye deceased, now in Virginia
• For want of him to his second son Robert Kay, and for want of him the the next of my brother James' children
• For want of the children of James, then to the eldest of my brother William Kaye children, preferring the issue male before female and eldest before youngest
• £40 to be taken towards agreeing a new lease
• Any excess profits to be distributed as follows
• James Kaye my cousin's daughters (if but two) £4. £8 if only one surviving
• Robert Kaye another son of my brother James £5
• William Kaye another son of my brother James 50 shillings
• Ann Wi?hart daugher of my said brother James Kaye 50 shillings
• Sarah and Elizabeth daughters to my brother William Kaye £5
• Various bequests of household items to people previously mentione
• To Mistris Holt which lives with mee my pillow and pillow-beere
• Thomas Nuttall my god-son 5s
• Little Raphe Shepard who lives with widdow Leath in the wyld in Bury 2s 6d, and to his elder brother 2s 6d
• To one of the three daughters of Mr Horton of Chaderon, Jane, Sarah or Elizabeth, which of them shall be married first, one white peticoate work't with red to bee her a credle cloath
• Mistrus Wareinge a dressinge box
• Mr Dowson of Roachdale and Mr Burney of Bolton and Mr Holte of Liverpool and Mr Whitworth of Bolton and Mr Johhn Wareinge of Bury and to him that is curatt at Bury at my death, being six ministers, each of them 12 shillings, for each of them to preach a sermon for me
• Ann Hamer daughter of Thomas Hamer 5s
• Richard Meadowcroft my godson and to John Hamer my godson
• Elizabeth Whiteley my god-daughter 5s
• Jane Siddall my god-daughter 5s
• Mary Booth my god-daughter, my best caster hat
• Richard Meadowcroft, son of my late husband Francis Meadowcroft 5 shilling
• Alice Tootell daughter to Peter Tootell of Bury, 5 shilling
• Samuel Wareinge and Robert Wareinge, sons to Samuel Wareinge of Bury 5 shilling
• Sarah daughter of James Hardman of Broadfield 5 shillings
• Alice Grenall now at Chester who lives with me 5 shilling
• Mistris Holland of Bolton
• Ann Tootell her daughter 10s
• Rebecca Tootell another daughter and sister to the said Ann, 5 shillings
• Mary the wife of Richard Booth Taylor of Mooreside 5 shillings
• Ellin Leigh daughter to John Leigh of Bury Shoemaker 2 shilling 6d
• Four children of Thomas Leigh late of Bury, deceased, each 2s 6d
• Dorothy Leigh wife to Peter Leigh of Bury one bottle case
• Exors William Heywood of Roades my landlord, and to Thomas Hamer of Mooreside
• Samuel Wareinge of Bury, overseer
• 2 pence for every poor person who comes to my funeral
• To every poor and needy widow inhabiting within the market towne of Bury aforesaid and within the Foul-barrs each of the six pence
• To Mary and Alice Heywood daughters of William Heywood of Roades 2s 6d
• To the Minister that preacheth constantly at the chappell in Walmersley in Bury 20s
• Witnesses John Leigh, Peter Leigh, John Clegge
• Inventory taken 10th May 1705 by appraised by Peter Leigh and John Clegg both of Bury, total value £84-13-0
• Includes debts owed by James Whitehey of Rochdale, Lawrence Booth of Bury, Peter Tootell of Bury, William Heywood of Roades, Ratcliffe Rigby of Bury, Lawrence Jackson of Bury

Symon MEADOWCROFT of Bamford, yeoman, 1727

• Sick and weak in body
• Crossed out: Nephew Roger Taylor of Sp------[?]
• Two nieces Elizabeth wife of Edmund Hill and Ann Kay widow, 20 shillings each
• Another line crossed out
• To the children of my late sister Margaret deceased 20 shillings each
• To my master William Bamford Esquire, a mourning hat band, silk scarfe and mourning gloves according to the fashion
• To Mrs Bamford and to their daughters Mrs Anne, Mrs Susan and Mrs Margaret each a mourning hood, mourning scarfe and gloves according the fashion
• Messuage and tenement called [document damaged] situate in Bury, in the occupation of [missing] Hall, held under the Earl of Derby by virtue of a lease made by me and my late brother Thomas Medowcroft deceased, and my nephew Thomas Medowcroft of Tottington, yeoman, during in the lives of the longest liver of us
• I do by these presents give devise and bequeath all those rents and profits from aforementioned tenement called Huntley, to Thomas Meadowcroft my nephew
• Exors William Bamford and John Meadowcroft of Heywood, yeoman
• Dated 14th Sept 1727
• Witnesses Robert Isherwood, Isaac Dixon, Hen: Clough
• I give to Roger Taylor juneor one pound
• Ano Domini 1727 Decimo octavo die mensis Marty Johnes Meadowcroft unus executor in testamento nominatus
• Inventory appraised 2nd Feb 1727 by Isaac Dixon, Thon [sic] Scofild, total value £13.17.9

Thomas MEADOWCROFT of Huntley in Bury, 1675

• Inventory only
• Appraised by John Hamer senior, William Duckworth, Ralph Shephard, John Barlow junior
• 29th Jan 1674
• Total value £70-16-08

Thomas MEADOWCROFT of Harwood, yeoman, 1720

• Dated 15th June 1716
• Property in Harwood to his wife Margaret for the remainder of her life
• Indentures of lease and release 14th/15th June 1716
• Afterwards to grandson Meadowcroft Heaton
• Margaret Heaton, wife of James Heaton, and mother of Meadowcroft Heaton.
• Grandchildren Thomas, Peter, David, Samuel, Rebeccah, Elizabeth, Katerin, Mary and Ann Heton
• Executors grandson Meadowcroft Heaton, Nathaniel Aspinwall of Harwood and Ralph Smith of Harwood
• Witnesses Tho: Davinport, John Lomax, John Hardman
• Executors sworn in 29 Oct 1720

Thomas MEADOWCROFT of Quarlton in Bolton, yeoman, 1728

• Dated 15th Feb 1720
• Spelled Wharlton on will and Quarlton on inventory
• To be buried in the parish church or church yard of Bury
• Rest and residue of estate both real and personal, to Alexander Chadwick Senior of Lomax in Bury, yeoman
• Chargable with payment of £12 a year to Dorothy my wife
• Loving kinsman Alexander Chadwick
• Witnesses James Kay, Alice Warbutton, John Chadwicke (father of Alexander)
• Inventory appraised 17th July 1727 by Francis Meadowcroft, Thomas Nabbs and William Nuttall, total value £76-06-07
• Includes debts owed on bond: Thomas Bridge £25 and Nathaniel Lomax £20
• Includes allegation, interrogatories and depositions.
• Extracts from depositions:
• Feb 1727 - James Kay. About seven years ago, being at work in John Chadwick of Lomas near Bury Fold, and being calle into the houses the deced. Thomas Meadowcroft whom this deponent was well acquainted with, to witness the signing of the will which John Chadwick was writing.
• That he has heard and believes the said Thomas Meadowcroft for a considerable time next immediately before his death lived somewhere in Bolton parish The Turton Road from Bury, but the name of the place, tho' he has heard he cannot recollect. That his wife died a fortnight before him as respondent knows for that being acquianted with the said Thomas in his lifetime. He met the corps of each of them on the road to Bury where they were interrd.
• That he does not know any Francis Meadowcroft the younger, but believes one Thomas Hamer of Bury and Thomas Meadowcroft son of Francis Meadowcroft the defend. have several times since the death of the testator above said ask'd him this respondt. whether he was an evidence? to the said Thomas's will and that he answer'd them or one of them that he even'd swear to his mark when he was called to its & not othr otherwise to his remebrance did he theis respondent

Thomas MEADOWCROFT of Woolfold in Tottington, yeoman, 1778

• Son Robert Meadowcroft - Woofold (Woolfold) estate
• Daughter Jane wife of James Holt £40
• Daughter Ann wife of Thomas Holt £38
• Daughter Alice wife of William Holt £37 10s
• Daughter Fanny wife of Edmund Thornley £30
• To Joseph Holt and Adam Holt my grandchildren £10 each
• Alice Ramsbottom and Betty wife of John Duckworth my grandaughters £10
• Rachel Clegg my grandaughter £10
• Exors son Robert Meadowcroft and son-in-law Thomas Holt
• Dated 13th Jun 1778
• Witnesses Daniel Nield, Robert Haworth, Thos. Booth
• Exors sworn in 24th Nov 1778
• Also see Bury Archives collection: Woolfold estate deeds DMX/10

Jonathan MEANLEY of Astley, yeoman, 1736

• To daughter Mary, several debts owed to JM, which together are equivalent to the sums previously given to his other daughters:
• Son in law Ralph Pendlebury, indebted to me for several sums of money
• £100  due to me by bond from Thomas Gregory, received by Ralph Pendlebury, to daughter Mary
• Thomas Hart late of Warrington owes £100
• Thomas Overall of Bedford owes £50
• Likewise John Green of Atherton owes £50
• To daughter Ellen, debts owed to JM by
• Jeffrey Hart of Salford owes £220
• George Darwell owes £80
• 10s to the Overseers of the Poor for each of the townships of Atherton, Tildsley cum Shakerley, Pennington, Astley, Bedford and Westleigh
• Daughters Mary, Margaret, Ellen, Martha £60 each
• Grandson Gilbert Middleton £60
• All property to be sold and the proceeds distributed between daughters Esther, Margaret, Mary, Ellen, Martha and grandson Gilbert Middleton
• Executors Hamlet Gilbody of Salford, yeoman, and John Guest of Bedford, chapman
• Overseers Ralph Pendlebury of Lostock and Hugh Waterworth of Pennington, my sons in law
• Witnesses Edwd Sedgwick, Abigail Dixon, Wm Boydell

James MEDDOWCROFT of Spotland in Rochdale, 1757

• Dated 7th Nov 1757
• Sarah Groves all money and goods (sole executor)
• Witnesses James Hollt, John Wilkinson
• Probate 8th Dec 1757

Mary MEDDOWCROFT of Heywood, widow, 1757

• To children of niece Mary Jackson deceased £30 to be divided amongst them
• Kinswoman Margaret the daughter of William Openshaw £5 upon the proviso that she or her mother stay with me during my natural life
• All my wearing apparel and books to niece Elizabeth, wife of William Openshaw, and my niece Martha now the wife of James Haslam
• Remainder to nephew Robert Gorell, niece Elizabeth wife of William Openshaw, niece Martha now wife of James Haslam
• Dated 3rd June 1757
• Probate 24th Oct 1757
• Exors Robert Gorell, William Openshaw, James Haslam
• Witnesses Joseph Schofoeld, Hen: Monday
• By bond due to the testatrix £145

Giles MEDOWCROFT of Cromsall, gentleman, 1682

• Dated 14 July 1681
• Giles Medowcroft, free draper of the City of London
• Inventory appraised 7th Nob 1682 by Robert Robinson and Will Wood, total value £203:14:09
• Sister Mrs Dorathy Brearcliffe, my best Bible and to her children John, Easter, Dorathy, Sarah, Hannah and Jane, Mr Edward Gathorns three bonds and Mr Birch his bond, which are in my sister Dorathy's hands to keep for me
• My sister Jane's children William Bancroft, Rebekah Bancroft a bond for £12 due to be paid to me by Mr Edward Gathorn on 2nd Feb 1684
• To my niece Abigail Walker, my sister Jane's older daughter for £5 which my nephew Francis Medowcroft is bound to pay me on 2nd Feb 1685
• These two bonds are in William Bancroft's hands
• What is owing Mr Thomas Worsley when I die shall be paid him out of the first cler profits of my part of my tennement called the Walkmill
• When he is paid and my bond discharged for £21.4 (which he paid Anthony Reditch for James Walker without my order), I give to my nephew John Meadowcroft, all of my power to improve my part of Walkmill, until he has raised the sum of £40, and paid all my brother Richard Meadowcroft's children £5 each
• After that, William Bancroft to have power to improve my part of Walkmill, fot the benefit of my niece [Abigail] Walker's children (for binding them prentice, and for their portions)
• If Abigail Walker should die before her husband James Walker, then he should no longer live at Walkmill, but pass it to his eldest son
• The term of the lease of Walkmill is the lives of Abigail and her husband James Walker
• I give my four nephews Francis Medowcroft, John Medowcroft, John Brearcliffe and William Bancroft, all that money that Mr Thomas Birch owes me, and all my right and title in all my lands and tennementes that I bought and paid for
• My bedstead, curtains, vallance and bedding to my landlady Mary Earlom for her love to me, and care of me
• Remainder to nephews John Medowcroft and William Bancroft (exors)
• Witnesses Thomas Hulme, Robert Robinson Tho: Eframs?, John Davies
• Note: See 1664 Visitation - Medowcroft of Smethurst

Oliver MEE of Martinscroft, 1695

• Inventory dated 26th Sept 1695, value £43:03:00
• Appraised by John Wilme[?], John Mee, Thomas Hilme[?], James Orrell
• Margaretta Mee Vid

James MELLING of Edgworth, 1806

• Sons
• Eldest son Richard Melling (of Edgworth, weaver) £5
• Edmund Melling (now in his Majesty's Service)
• Thomas Melling
• William Melling
• James Melling
• Robert Melling
• Daughters Betty, Hannah and Mary
• Leasehold messuages in Edgworth called Windy Harbour, which I hold under Samuel Haydock for 999 years, at an annual rent of 15s 6d
• Also messuage and tenement called New Smithy at Hoblane Gate, held under Thomas Thomasson for 999 years
• Also messuage or tenement at Cross Keys in Little Bolton held under Zacharias Rushforth on a term of 999 years at annual ground rent of 10s
• Wife Mary £6 annuity (crossed out)
• Exors sons Richard and William Melling
• Dated 25th March 1799
• Witnesses John Kay, Thomas Grime, Richard Orrell
• Probate issued 17 Feb 1806
• Mary Melling, wife of James Melling, died 18th March 1805

John MILLES of Little Bolton, innkeeper, 1724

• Wife Anne
• George Booth son of Henry Booth of Oldenshawe in Ashton Underline (my Brother in Law) 20s
• Executors Richard Michell of Little Bolton, skinner and wife Anne
• Dated 13th Oct 1724
• Witnesses Robert Hulme, Richard Michell, Roger Walmsley junr
• Inventory value £9:3:9 appraised by Thomas Nicklson, Richard Michell

Elizabeth MILLS of Little Lever, widow, 1771

• Dated 29th April 1766
• Equally divided between all grandchildren
• Executors my son John Mills and son-in-law Adam Crompton
• Witnesses John Taylor, Thomas Heap, Abraham Walker

James MILNE, minister at Walmsley in Turton, 1731

• Wife Jane 5th part of personal effects
• Four children John, Mary, Ann and Betty (under 21)
• Brother Robert Milne
• Sister Mary
• Executors Nicholas Kershaw of Longworth and Richard Orrell of Turton
• Witnesses Evan Dewhurst, Richard Pilkington, Evan Pilkington
• Dated 30th April 1730
• Probate 25 Oct 1731

John MOADE of Ainsworth, yeoman, 1697

• Dated 22nd Sept 1697
• Three parts
• (1) to self
• (2) to wife Alis
• (3) to the children of Mary Walker my daughter
• Daughter Mary is the wife of John Walker of Ham in the parish of Radcliffe, yeoman)
• Remainder of (1) after funeral expenses to be paid as follows:
• Mary Moade my sister £3
• Each of the children of Alis my wife 5s
• Those who I am godfather to 12d a piece
• Mr John Crompton 10s
• Mr Joseph Whitworth 10s
• Executors James Kirkman of Harwood and Mary Walker my daughter
• Witnesses William Kirkham, John Pilkington, Jon. Cro?????
• Inventory appraised by Edward Moade, James Pilkington and Robert Greenhalgh.  Total value £261.8.7
• Money owed by Richard Nightniggale £87.1.0, Thomas Shaw £10.13.6
• Renunciation of James Kirkman 4th Feb 1697
• John Moad had Bromley's tenement in Ainsworth - see will of Richard Dicconson 1697

Nicodemus MONKS of Tonge in Bolton, 1689

• To my son John my gould ringe, my wach & the greate Bible all wch was my Mrs Bartons
• To my daughter Betty my cabenett & the litle cellor of bottells & a Bible
• Inventory appraised by Georg Smith and James Hulme, total value £242:12:00
• Real estate in Tonge to son John, and if he dies, to daughter Elizabeth, and is she is dead to Richard Baggaley, and for want of him to William Bagaly
• Dated 20th Dec 1686
• Witnesses John Norres, James Atwell, John Norris Junior

Margaret NABB of Edgworth, widow, 1729

• ???? Browen household goods and apparell
• to Alexander Chaddock my grandson my house in Bolton for his life, and to his heirs.  If he has no children then to my sons John and Thomas Nabb
• To son Thomas Nabb close of land called ij[?]Fold formerly purchased from Jn[?] Knowles
• To son John 1 shilling
• Executor son Thomas Nabb
• Witnesses John Yats, Thomas Bradshaw, Hen. Atherton[?]

Margaret NABB of Edgworth, widow, 1757

• Bondsmen
• John Barlow of Heap in Bury, weaver
• Peter Leigh of Manchester, clothworker
• Alexander Chadwicke of Heap, woolendraper
• Administratrix Ann Barlow wife of the bounder John Barlow and daughter of Margaret Nabb late of Edgworth

William NABB of Edgworth, husbandman, (admon), 1707

• Bounders
• Margaret Nabb of Edgworth (widow) and mother of deceased
• Thomas Bentley of Elton, weaver
• Value £16.00.00

John NABBS of Bolton in le Moors, gentleman, 1757

• Eldest son William Nabbs of New Church in Pendle, clerk - two messuages and tenements in Tottington and Edenfield within Tottington, all my copyhold land in Tottington
• Second son Thomas Nabbs messuage and tenement of inheritance called Woodgates in Witton, and all my lands and tenements in Heath Charnock
• Two messuages, now divided into three dwelling houses on the corner of the streets called Churchgate and Bradshawgate in Bolton-in-le-Moors to son Thomas Nabbs, for the rest of his life, and after his death to son John Nabbs, and afterwards to Richard Orrell of Edgworth, gentleman, during the respective lives of my said son Thomas and grandson John Nabbs
• Messuage and tenement called Arley in Mellor to son Thomas Nabbs, until grandson John Nabb reached the age of 25
• Daughter Margaret Pollard (widow of John Pollard) - refers to articles bearing the date 26th Nov 1739 previous to their marriage
• John Nabbs Gorton my grandson £200
• If he should die before the age of 21 then it should go to his sister Love Gorton
• Son William Nabbs £200
• Grand daughter Elizabeth Nabbs, daughter of son Thomas Nabbs, £100
• Remainder to grand daughter Elizabeth Gorton
• Messuage and tenement called Harkin House in Mellor, to my daughter Elizabeth wife of James Gorton, subject to the limitation in the agreement in the articles dated 21st Apil 1747, previous to their marriage, between testator and Thomas Gorton father of the said James Gorton
• £250 to son Thomas Nabbs
• Grand daughter Ellen Babbs, daughter of son Thomas Nabbs
• Exors sons William and Thomas
• Dated 9th Feb 1757
• Witnesses Seth Flitcroft and John Blacklidge
• Codicil
• Probate 4th July 1757

William NABBS of Edgworth, yeoman, 1697

• Dated 4th April 1695
• Heretofore surrendered one messuage and other buildings with 14 acres of copyhold land in Tottington, now in the occupation of Henry Romsbotom, to the use and behoose of Thomas Nabb of Holcom[?]brook and James Ashworth of Baltden[?]. After my decease to the use of my eldest son and heir William Nabb, paying my wife Margaret 30s rent a year
• John Nabbs my second son
• 20s to Elizabeth the wife of Hugh Dicconson my daughter
• Seized of one messuage and tenement in Pikelowe in the manor of Accrington, held by surerender made to me by Joseph Chapples[?] of Blackburn
• One messuage and five[?] acres of land in Edgworth that I have lately purchased from several persons, to wife Margaret for the rest of her natural life
• Thomas Nabbs my youngest son
• Mary Nabb my daughter £140 to be paid out of the debts owing to me of several persons
• Remainder into three parts
1. wife Margaret
2. to my four children: William, John, Thomas and Mary Nabbs
3. testators part - youngest son Thomas
• Exors my wife and Richard Nabbs my nephew
• Witnesses Rodger Taliar, Henry Romsbotom[?], James Ashworth
• Writing faint

Richard NELSON of Darcy Lever, 1813

• Dated: 10th June 1812
• One fifth each to:
• Daughter Martha
• Grandaughter Mary Brown, d. of Alexander Brown of Liverpool & Mary Brown
• Children of Ellen Arrowsmith, wife of Jas Arrowsmith (she being deceased)
• Son John Nelson
• Children of Richard Nelson (deceased)
• Executors James Arrowsmith, Manufacturer of Darcy Lever, John Nelson, weaver of Tong Fold, and William Boardman
• Witnesses: William Lomas, James Arrowsmith Junior, William Hallue
• Probate issued 17th May 1813

Robert NORBURY of Entwisle, yeoman, 1673

• I conceive that my personal estate shall not be sufficient to satisfy all my debts
• All goods and chattells to brother Francis Norbury
• Seized in my demesne as of fee in messuages and tenements in Entwistle and Edgworth, heretofore purchased by my late father
deceased, of Edward Tyldesley of Morleys, to brother Francis Norbury
• Wife Jane entitled to one third of the messauge and tenement during her life in lieu of her dower
• Exor brother Francis Norbury
• Witnesses William Horrockes, Tho: Aynesworth
• Proved 6th May 1673
• Inventory appraised 29th March 1673, total £74.10.00, appraised by Peter Kay, John Wood, Henry Knowles and Thomas Thomasson

Christopher NORRIS of Bolton, clothier, 1636

• Dated 27th April 1636
• To be buried in the churchyard at Bolton where ancestors have been buried
• Debt £2000 which I owe to my son Alexander by bond
• Children Alexander, Henry, Alice and Christian
• Mr Alexander Horrocks preacher of God's word 20s preach at my funeral
• £10 to poor of Bolton
• Residue to son Alexander Norris, who is exor:
• Witnesses Tho: Leaver, Wm. Sharrock, Wm. Seddon
• Memo 6th Feb 1637 - leaves to his son Alexander real estate in Tonge, Bolton and Turton which I lately purchased - previously the freehold inheritance of Lawrence Brownlow of Tonge, gentleman

John NORRIS of Farnworth, husbandman, 1768

• Wife Ellen Norris
• Eldest son, John Norris of Farnworth, weaver
• Robert Norris of Farnworth, weaver
• James Livsey of Bolton, inn keeper

Charles NUTTALL of Turton, chapman, (admon), 1767

• Widow Margaret Nuttall
• James Haworth of Turton, yeoman
• Dionysuis Haworth of Turton, innkeeper

John NUTTALL of Turton, innkeeper, 1813

• All freehold estates in Turton and Eccleston, and all personal estate in trust to the executors:
• Son Charles Nuttall of Bolton, pawnbroker
• Son in law George Slater of Turton, bleacher
• James Slater of Turton, bleacher
• Wife Patty to be permitted to occupy the house in Turton which I now occupy as in Inn in Turton known by the Sign of the Globe Inn with barn, cottage, smithy and several closes of land, part of a tenement in Turton called Dewhursts
• Estate to be sold after youngest child reaches age of 13
• Proceeds for children under the age of 21 to be put out at interest until they reach 21
• Guardianship of his children under the age of 21 given to the trustees
• Dated 11th June 1811
• Witnesses Hannah Scholes, James Kershaw, John Haworth
• Testator died 20th Sept 1812

Rev. Amos OGDEN of Turton, clerk, 1815

• Proved 26 Aug 1815
• Messuage and tenement in Oldham called Mill Brow otherwise Crimble Brow, in the occupation of Joseph Wood
• Messuage and tenement in Turton called Lomax's now in the occupation of Thomas Isherwood
• Messuage and dwelling house in Preston
• Messuage and tenement in Sholver in Oldham let in the occupation of James Robinson
• Two leasehold messuages and tenements in Ashton under Line called Cross Bank and New Road, held under the Earl of Stamford and Warrington by two leases for lives
• All to son James Ogden, subject to a payment of £500 to Marmaduke Redmayne, to become part of my estate
• Daughters Elizabeth and Sarah £1,100 each
• Son Nathaniel £1,000
• Daugher Mary wife of James Scholes has already received £200.  £900 assigned to executors in trust
• £300 to the children of Margaret my late wife, namely John Nuttall, Dionisius Haworth, Betty Ainsworth widow, Sarah Taylor widow, Ann wife of William Wood, Mary wife of Thomas Hindle, Alice Haworth to be equally divided
• £10 to Marmaduke Redmayne for his troubles in executing will
• Residue to son James
• Executors son James and Marmaduke Redmanye
• Dated 13th Aug 1812
• Witnesses John Haworth (Attorney Bolton), Peter Haslam and John Hartley (clerks to Messsrs J. & A. Haworth)

Ann OGDEN of Turton, 1792

• Letters of Administration
• Granted to Amos Ogden her husband on 7th May 1792

James OGDEN of Turton, gentleman, 1836

• Sister Sarah Ogden household goods, farming stock etc
• Nieces Sarah Scholes and Ann Spencer £500 each
• £600 in trust for use of brother Nathaniel Ogden
• £800 in trust for nephew Amon Ogden
• £500 in trust for niece Sarah Bury
• £500 in trust of niece Mary Ogden
• £500 in trust for sister Mary Scholes
• Plot of land in Turton upon which my sisters Mary Scholes and Elizabeth Ogden now deceased and Sarah Ogden some time since erected a dwelling house and other buildings, together with courtyard and garden; two thirds to my sisters Mary Scholes and Sarah Ogden as tenants in common.  One third to nieces Mary Ann Spencer and Sarah Scholes as tenants in common
• Remaining property in Turton to the use of sister Sarah Ogden, and after her decease to George Augustus Frederick Spencer, son of my niece Mary Ann Spencer
• Nieces Sarah Bury and Mary Ogden, daughters of my brother Nathaniel Ogden
• Remainder of estates to James Kay late of Preston and now of Pendleton, Flax spinner, Thomas Kay of the same place, flax spinner, and Thomas Cort of Bolton le Moors, cotton manufacturer (executors), in trust for nephew James Ogden when he reaches 25
• Long and detailed will - 8 pages
• Dated 20th June 1835

Sarah OGDEN of Turton, 1836

• Scholes OLW vol. 1, pg. 243
• House called Belle Vue in Turton to executors in trust for nieces Mary Ann Spencer and Sarah Scholes (daughters of sister Mary Scholes)
• Servants Janes Barnet and Esther Scholes £10 each
• Servants Ralph Kay £6 and James Kay £4
• Sixth of estate to be held in trust for the children of nephew Amos Ogden
• £100 interest out of the remaining two sixths to nieces Sarah Bury and Mary Gullive
• Nephews Amos Ogden and James Ogden
• James Spencer of Turton should be allowed to purchase any household goods etc. if he wants to
• Executors James Kay and Thomas Kay both of Pendleton, flax spinners, and James Spencer
• Dated 19th May 1836
• Witnesses: A. L. Haworth, attorney, Arthur Kay, John Entwistle Livesey, Turton
• Codicil relating to nephew James Ogden, who claims certain articles in possession of Sarah Odgen had been in bequested in the will of her late brother James Odgen
• Testatrix died 15 Feb 1837

John OLIVE of Elton, farmer, 1811

• Proved 10th May 1811
• Wife Martha £20 annuity
• Sons John, James, Matthew and Richard
• Daughters Margaret, Jane, Mary, Anne, Betty and Catherine
• Exors James Olive my brother, and Richard Olive my son
• Dated 24th June 1810
• Witnesses Thomas Entwisle, Thos. Davenport, William Davenport
• Testator died Feb 1811

John OPENSHAW of Ainsworth, yeoman, 1715

• Dated 18th Dec 1712
• Two tenements in Ainsworth to son John Openshaw the younger
• Son-in-law Joseph Whitworth £30
• Daughter Mary, wife of Joseph Whitworth £10 anniuty
• Son-in-law James Edge of the Moss in Middle Hilton
• Witnesses: James[?] Lomax, Thomas Grenhalgh, Joshua Lomax
• Probate 29th Oct 1715
• Inventory appraised by John Kirkman and Robt. Aspinwall, total £934-01-05

Oliver ORMEROD of Harwood, yeoman, 1803

• Dated 13 Feb 1801
• Oliver Ormerod (the elder) of Harwood
• Dwelling houses at Top oth' Brow, Harwood
• Leasehold buildings near the roadside leading from Bolton to Cross Keys in Little Bolton, now in the occupation of Thomas Coop as tenant
• Interest in coal pits in Harwood held jointly with Willam Scowcroft of Brashaw Chapel
• Son Oliver Ormerod
• Children of late son John Ormerod, deceased
• Children of late son Thomas Ormerod, deceased
• Children of late son George Ormerod, deceased
• Daughter Ann Kirkman
• Children of late daughter Betty Horrocks, deceased
• Recently taken a lease for 999 years of William Heelis's Field (near the Church Wharf), Little Bolton, on which he built 13 houses*
•  West end of the row in occupation of Charles Kay, James Smith and John Schofield
•  Next two houses in occupation of Richard Welland and Nathaniel Lever
•  Next two houses in occupation of John Heys and James Lee
•  Next two houses in occupation of John Crook and John Sharples
•  Next two houses in occupation of Mary Holt and Ellen Lyon
•  Two houses (facing those previously mentioned) in occupation of James Greenhalgh and James Balshaw
• Bottom of image missing - incomplete
• Executors son Oliver Ormerod, William Entwisle and my grandson Oliver Ormerod, son of my son John Ormerod)
• Witnesses George Bradshaw, Arthur Bromiley, Abraham Thweat
• Executors sworn 2 Sep 1803, probate issued same day

* Probably Oliver Row, mentioned in the will of Oliver Ormrod of Harwood, 1823.  13 houses listed on 1841 census.  Notice of auction of 7 messuages at Oliver Row appeared in the Bolton Chronicle on 28 Oct 1837.  The buildings can be located on the 1893 OS 25 inch map, just off Water Street, next to Wharf Iron Foundry, and were still there in 1939.  Also see plan at Bolton Archives "Plan of Oliver Row with abstract of lease from William Heelis (butcher), to Oliver Ormrod (yeoman), 1783"

John ORMROD of Turton, farmer, (admon), 1800

• Margaret Ormrod of Turton, widow of deceased
• John Kirkman of Bolton, farmer
• Peter Ormrod
• Value above £300 and below £600
• Granted 31st Dec 1800

Mary ORMROD of Westhoughton, widow, 1834

• Two houses at Harwood Lee, now or late in the possession of the Overseers of the Poor of the Township of Harwood
• Fifth part in the five cottages at Riding Gate in Harwood, late in the possession of John Haslam, John Greenhalgh, Thomas Entwisle, Edmund Whowell
• Sons and daughters
• Alice the wife of John Winward
• Oliver Ormrod
• Samuel Ormrod
• Ann the wife of James Entwisle
• John Ormrod
• £40 and nine years interest owed by son Oliver
• £10 owed by daughter Alice
• Executors son Samuel Ormrod and Samuel Scowcroft of Bradshaw, innkeeper
• Dated 13th June 1814
• Witnesses: Jno Haworth, John Forster, Jno. Haworth junr.
• Tesator died 22nd Nov 1833

Oliver ORMROD of Harwood, yeoman, 1757

• Dated 19th Aug 1751
• Oliver Ormrod the Elder of Harwood
• Land in Harwood, lately purchased from Margaret Heton, Rebecca Heton and Meadowcroft Heaton to my four sons Oliver Ormrod, John Ormrod, James Ormrod and Peter Ormrod
• "I value the whole of the said estate at £260"
• Son Peter is under 21
• Property in Breightmet called Thanny's, lately purchased from John Haworth, innkeeper in Bolton to son Oliver Ormrod, John Heton of Westhoughton, yeoman, George Holte of Tottington, husbandman.  In trust, the profits to be used for the maintenance and education of youngest son Richard.
• Daughter Elizabeth, wife of Robert Ramwell
• Daughter Mary, wife of Robert Haslam
• Children of late daughter Margaret Brooks (deceased), wife of James Brooks
• Children of late daughter Alice Entwissle (deceased), wife of Thomas Entwissle
• Daughter Ann, wife of Richard Platt.  Provisions made for the maintenance of Ann and her children "Richard Plat her husband shall not intermeddle"
• Executors son Oliver Ormrod, John Heton of Westhoughton and George Holte of Tottington
• Witnesses Otwell Wylde, James Wylde[?] + other illegible
• Executors sworn 23 May 1757

Oliver ORMROD of the Hill, Harwood, yeoman, 1823

• Houses on Leegate Lane in Harwood in occupation of West Scowcroft, James Ramsden, John Scowcroft, John Scholes and Samuel Bromiley to wife Alice Ormrod
• Wife's niece Alice Smith, only daughter of the late Jeffrey Smith, deceased
• Wife's nieces Ann Livesey and Alice Livesey, daughters of the late Oliver Livesey, deceased
• Wife's brother Arthur Bromiley of Hardy Mill
• Houses in Oliver Row in Little Bolton
• House in Bradshaw field, Little Bolton
• Two houses in Building Gates, Great Bolton, now in the possession of James Ainsworth and Thomas Hewitt
• Three houses in Spring Gardens, Great Bolton, now in the possession of David Mitchell, John Green and Alexander Stevens
• Nephews and nieces, the children of my late brother Thomas Ormrod
• Nephews and nieces, the children of my late brother George Ormrod
• £50 to the sons and daughters of John Kirkam of Harwood
• Interest in coal mines in Harwood and Bradshaw to nephew Oliver Ormrod, son of late brother John Ormrod
• Nephews and nieces, Ann Ormrod, wife of Peter Ormrod of Wood End in Turton, John Ormrod,  Peter Ormrod, the said Oliver Ormrod and Mary Ormrod, children of my brother John Ormrod.
• Executors John Ormrod and Oliver Ormrod, sons of brother John Ormrod.
• Dated 18th Nov 1815
• Witnesses Jno. Haworth, Adm: L: Haworth, James Knowles
• Exors sworn 17th Oct 1823

Oliver ORMROD of Bolton, cotton manufacturer, (admon), 1834

• Peter Ormrod of Harwood, yeoman
• Peter Ormrod of Turton, farmer
• John Ormrod of Haulgh, shopkeeper
• John Ormrod of Kersley in Dean, yeoman
• Oliver Ormrod late of Bolton le Moors, Cotton manufacturers, a bachelor, deceased, intestate without father or mother
• Ann wife of the above bounder Peter Ormrod of Harwood, & also if the above bounder John Ormrod of Kersley, lawful sister and brother and next of kin
• Testator died 22nd March 1834

Peter ORMROD of Sharples, yeoman, 1818

• All my right, title and interest to a farm in Breightmet Fold in the possesssion of Jas Haslam to my son Peter Ormrod of Harwood
• Remainder to be divided between my four sons - Peter Ormrod (of Harwood, farmer), James Ormrod (of Turton, farmer), Samuel Ormrod (of Ashton in Winwick, farmer) and Oliver Ormrod (of Sharples, farmer), and my daughter Betty
• Executors four sons
• Dated 26th August 1816
• Witnesses James Gooden, James Ormrod, Oliver Ormrod
• Testator died 12th March 1818
• Note: buried at St. Peter, Bolton - aged 77 (born c. 1741)

Agnes ORRELL of Turton, widow, (nunc), 1616

• John Potter my grandchild 3s 4d
• Anne Orrell my grandchild 3s 4d
• Remainder to sons Alexander and Thomas Orrell (executors)
• Debts by me owing: Christopher Liras? £4 10s, John Horwch 4s, Robte Haslam 5s, Christopher Maio 3s
• Witnesses Henerie Welshe, Richard Knowle, Thomas Whittle
• Inventory compiled by Henry Welch, Thomas Whittle, Richard Knowle and Richard Longworth, sum total £107 14s 6d
• Ground at Isherwoods wth howsinge £10

Alexander ORRELL of Turton, gentleman, 1585

• Inventory appraised by John Wood, Arthur Bromeley, Rauffe Holt and Alexander Worthington, 8th April 1585
• Every child I am grandfather to 4d
• Every one of my daughters which are married 3s 4d
• Willm Len? which I am grandfather to three ewes
• Alexander Orrell which I am grandfather to
• Jane Orrell my sons wife
• Isabelle Bromley new hogge
• Elyn Orrell which I am grandfather to new hogge
• Executors Alexander Orrell and Peter Orrell my sons
• Residue to Katherine Orrell my daughter
• Debts owed by testator
• Rycharde Asshehurst
• Willm Len
• Mr Francis Orrell
• Willm Orrell my sone & Alexander Worthington
• Roger Grundy
• The wife of Athur Bromley my daughter
• John Sharples
• Witnesses Raffe ?????, Ather Bromley, Roger Talyer and Alexander Worthington
• Itm I gyve unto Elizabeth Woode xij(d)
• Item I gyve unto Willm Orrell my sone the greate Cowmpe? standinge in the newshent?

Alice ORRELL of Turton, widow, 1647

• 20th Nov 1647
• Widow of John Orrell of Turton, Esq.
• Body be buried at Wigan near my brother Roger Anderton and his wife
• Niece Massey
• Niece Scarisbrick's eldest daughter
• Alice Littler my sister Littler's daughter
• William, son of my niece Massey
• Nephew John, son of my brother Roger Anderton
• Peter son of my cousin William Anderton of Anderton
• Execututrix Dorothy Massey
• Scholes OLW vol. 2, pg. 100 from Raines MSS, vol. 2

Elizabeth ORRELL of Turton, widow, 1607

• Dated 23 Jan 4 Jas (1606/7)
• Widow of John Orrell of Turton, Esq.
• Inventory appraised by Edmund Chalyner, Edmund Jellybrand, William Heald & Willm Clayton
• Body to be buried in Clayton Chapel within Leyland Church
• Son Francis Orrell
• Richard Orrell, son of my son Francis Orrell
• Daughter Susan, wife of Thomas Ryley of the Greene
• Sara Orrell daughter of son Francis Orrell
• Anne Orrell, wife of the said Francis Orrell
• Whereas formerly there hath bene a conveyance made between me the saide Elizabeth Orrell Francis Orrell and Richard Orrell on the one pte and William Orrell of Turton Esquire on the other ptie, bearinge date the xxth of Februarie in the xxxth yere of our late Sovarigne ladie Elizabeth queene of England (1587/8)
• relating to money arising from her lands in Clayton, to Francis Orrell younger son of Francis Orrell of Farrington
• Executors Richard and Francis Orrell, sons of Francis Orrell my son
• Son in law John Wrightington to be supervisor
• Witnesses Roger Langton, Thomas Ryley, Peter Weden, Thomas Ryley, Ric Charnocke Junior

Francis ORRELL of Turton, 1721

• Dated 18th April 1721
• Remainder after funeral expenses to wife Mary
• Five children Ralph, Francis, Richard, Anne Kay[?] & Tabboothe[?] (Tabitha?) Brooke
• Daughter Margaret Crompton 2s 6d
• Executors wife Mary and son Ralph
• Witnesses William Wood, Alice Orrell

Hannah ORRELL of Turton, widow, 1811

• Death Duty Register
• National Archives reference IR 26/311/275
• Thomas Orrell of Turton, intestates son

Isaac ORRELL of Turton, yeoman, 1822

• Trustees and executors: son William Orrell of Turton, weaver and John Knowles of Turton, yeoman
• Cottage and garden at Dimple in Turton, in the occupation of William Walch
• Son John Orrell of Halifax, machine maker
• Children of son John Orrell namely Betty, Isaac and John
• Cottage at Dimple in occupation of John Hamer
• to the children of my son Samuel Orrell of Turton, joiner
• Cottage at Dimple in occupation of William Mayoh to my said son William Orrell
• All my undivided moiety fourth part in those three cottages and vacant land near the Cross Keys in Little Bolton, held on a long lease.
• Son Thomas now resident in America, has already had his share
• Dated 2 March 1822
• Witnesses John Whewell, John Whewell Jun, James Fielding
• Testator died 4th Apr 1822

James ORRELL of Turton, 1720

• Dated 19 Dec 1719
• Francis Orrell my son-in-law 10s
• My daughter Margaret Orrell his wife 10s
• Grandchildren William Orrell, Ralph Orrell, Alice Orrell, John Orrell, James Orrell 2s 6d each
• Remainder to wife Alice Orrell (executrix)
• Witnesses William Wood and Ann Warburton
• 31 Oct 1720 Alicia Orrell vida & unica extrix...

John ORRELL of Turton, gentleman, 1581

• 10th May 1581
• Body to be buried in the Chapel of Jesus between my father and the church wall within the parish church of Bolton in the Moors
• 10s the curate to pray for the souls of my ancestors
• My son and heir, my wife and all my children, to allow the tenants to occupy their tenements, whether the agreement was made by the testator or his ancestors, whether verbal or in writing
• Two chief houses in Turton and Wigan to my next male heir
• Wife Elizabeth to permit son and heir to have all the parcels of goods to continue and abide in the places whereas they now be, and I would be very glad and my son for to agree with my wife and give her a sum of money for them
• Wife should have rule and order of my unmarried daughters, to be a good mother to them, and to help them into some honest living
• Each of my three sons a gown
• Cousin Gilbert Lever
• Three sons to have no part on my movable goods for I have given them large annuities for life, and I have a great many daughters for to prepare and get livings for
• Executor wife Elizabeth
• Witnesses John Wrightington, James Haworth clerk, Alex. Orrell senior, Edward Worthington
• Memo 1581 - list of heirlooms, includes ark in the barn near my uncle Alexander's barn
• Inventory 12th July 1581, appraised by Giles Ainsworth, gentleman, Richard Wood of the Oke, Edward Hopkinson, Gyles Entwisill, Hugh Werberton and Robert Wood

John ORRELL of Bolton-in-the-Mores, yeoman, 1616

• Jane my sister xxs
• My two god sons John Halliwell and Roger Marron
• Brother in law James my old workday dublett, a pair of fustian breeches
• Small bequests for Raffe Holden, James Turner, Roger Holme
• Wife Elizabeh
• Son John
• Executors wife Elizabeth and John Bradshaw my father-in-law
• Good friend Raffe Holden to be supervisor
• Debts oweing to me: Richard Rishton, John Bradshaw, Leonard Bradshaw
• Witnesses Roger Holme, Raffe Holden
• Inventory appraised by John Leigh of Great Lvr?, yeoman, John Walch of Bradshaw, husbandman, Roger Holme of Bolton, John Halliwell of Great Lvr, sum total xxxxvij(l) ij(s) viij(d)

John ORRELL of Turton, husbandman, (admon + inv), 1698

• Jenet Orrell, widow of John Orrell of Turton, husbandman
• James Orrell of Turton, husbandman
• Inventory appraised by Thomas Thomasson, Richard Orrell, John Haslam, Jno. Haworth, total £75-14-02

John ORRELL of Turton, husbandman, 1715

• Dated 17 Sep 1715
• Moiety of my tenemt. shall be imployed for the maintenance of Dorothy my wife, in accordance with Indenture of Assignment made 6th July 1698
• The other moiety to go towards the education and upbringing of my children until eldest son Richard  reaches 21 and then for him to enjoy it
• Brothers Ralph and James Orrell
• Executors wife Dorothy and brother Ralph Orrell
• Witnesses Jeremiah Warbden[?], Geo. Crompton, John Mayow
• Executors sworn 5 Dec 1715
• Inventory appraised by James Orrolls, James Warburton, Richard Rothwell, Richard Orrell, total £175-08-10

John ORRELL of Turton, yeoman, 1789

• Wife Mary
• Sons Isaac, James, Richard, George
• Daughter Mally, wife of John Dewhurst
• Sixth part in trust for children of late son William (under 21)
• Estate which I now hold by lease (for lives) from Humphrey Chetham called Orrell Fold, to son Isaac
• Daughter Ann, now the wife of William Ward, estate called Moss Side now in the possession of Nathaniel Haslam & Thomas Kay as tenants.  Leased (for lives) from Humphrey Chetham.
• Will dated 20th Nov 1788.
• Witnessed by Thos Wood, John Wood, Saml Knowles
• Mary Orrell and Isaac Orrell, joint executors
• Probate issued 24 Aug 1789

Mary ORRELL of Turton, widow, 1799

• Dated 21 June 1797
• Proved 27 Oct 1799
• Estate divided between son Ralph Orrell, and daughter Betty, wife of James Knowles, as tenants in common and not joint tenants.
• Executors son Ralph, daughter Betty and James her husband
• Witnesses Jno. Smith, James Morris, David Whitworth

Ralph ORRELL of Turton, (inventory), 1669

• Dated 2nd June 1669
• Total value £45:15:00
• Appraised by William Lomax, Andrew Howarth, John Orrell, Raphe Orrell
• Margarrta Orrell widow
• Incorrectly recorded as Raphael in the index (rather than Ralph)

Ralph ORRELL of Turton, 1682

• Inventory only
• Compiled 19 Aprl 1682 by Jo: Hindley, Geo: Garthwait, Roger Bradshaw and William Horrabin
• Mentions items at Charles Hardman's
• Anna Orrell filia & Eliza Orrell et Margtae Orrell fillia

Ralph ORRELL of Turton, yeoman, 1727

• Property in Turton held by lease under Samuel Chetham Esq., for lives
• Sister-in-Law Dorothy Orrell, widow
• Ralph Orrell, son of my nephew Richard Orrell (under 21)
• Nephew Richard Rothwell, son of my sister Alice Rothwell
• Nephew John Orrell, son of my brother John Orrell (under 21)
• The daughters of my brother James Orrell, lately deceased (under 21)
• The daughters of my sister Margaret by Oliver Mee her first husband
• £5 to be added to the stock money for the benefit of the poor within Turton
• Overseer James Warbutton, my brother in law
• Executors William Rushton of Turton, yeoman, my sister in law Dorothy Orrell and her sons John and Richard Orrell
• Dated 8 Feb 1726
• Witnesses John Haworth, John Stones, Ralph Smith
• Executors sworn 9 May 1727
• Inventory appraised by John Kershaw, John Stones, John Mayo, John Walch, total £321-6-0, including £270-0-0 in bills and bonds.
• Will contains description of house and some of the rooms within

Ralph ORRELL of Turton, webster, 1745

• Brother Franches £12
• Sister An Thomasson £8
• Sister Margarett son and daughter both £4
• Sister Tabatha three children £3 each (under 21)
• Remainder to children of brother Franches' children
• Executors brother Franchas Orrell and my nephew by marriage John Bromily
• Dated 13th Oct 1739
• Witnesses Ralph Smith, Ra: Smith yor.
• Excutors sworn 28 Oct 1745

Richard ORRELL of Turton, yeoman, 1623

• Dated Aug 1623
• Body to be buried at Bolton parish church
• Wife Elline
• Thirds - self, wife and children
• His own part to his two daughters Ann and Margaret
• Exectutors brother-in-law John Potter, and eldest son Ralph Orrell
• Overseers Mr John Orrell Esqr and my well beloved brother Thomas Orrell
• Witnesses Hughe Entwisley, Raphe Cunliffe, Edw: Butler
• Debts owing by the testator: Thomas Lomas, Olivr Hadocke, Frances Isherwood, wyffe Knowle, her foure children, Henrie Wadington, my son Ralph, for schoolwage[?] to James Water
• Debts owing to the tesator: Hugh Stones, Thomas Rigbie, Raphe Fogge, Anthony Lowe, John Pilkington, Alex Leaver, Edward Butler, Tho: Cowp, ux. Wm. Cowp
• Inventory appraised by Oliver Hadocke and Hughe Hadocke of Upper Darwine and James Brendwood and Thomas Orrell of Turton, yeomen

Richard ORRELL of Turton, yeoman, 1702

• Wife Deborah
• Marriage deed of agreement dated 11th/12th Jan 11 Will. III (1699/1700)
• See marriage 29 Jan 1699/1700 St Peter.  Richard Orrell of Turton & Debora Longworth of Turton
• Eldest son Ralph Orrell
• Son James Orrell
• Daughter Ann
• Children John, James, Margaret, Ann, Alice
• Executors sons Ralph and James Orrell
• Dated 18th April 1702
• Witnesses Christopher Horrockes, James Kersha, Roger Bromiley
• Inventory appraised by Tho: Rothwell, James Warbrton[?], William Crauchley

Richard ORRELL of Turton, yeoman, 1750

• Two messuages and tenements in Turton, by leases under Humphrey Chetham of Castleton
• Wife Elizabeth
• I give an bequeath the same rooms that Dorothy Orrell my mother had bequeathed to her by my late uncle Ralph Orrell, until my son Ralph Orrell reaches 21
• Ralph Orrell my eldest son
• Younger son Richard Orrell tenement called Upper Houses
• Father John Orrell
• Eldest daughter Mary married John Grime of Sharples
• Four younger daughters Elizabeth, Ann, Alice and Margaret
• Executors two sons Ralph and Richard Orrell
• Witnesses Jno Helme Elder, Jonathan Haslom, Richard Hampson
• Executors sworn 22 Oct 1750
• Inventory appraised by Jonathan Haslam, Richard Hampson, Edmund Wood & John Orrell, total £306-11-5.  Includes debts owed by John Helme, John Walker, William Sunderland, Thomas Bromiley and Richard Orrell.

Richard ORRELL of Harry Croft in Sharples, yeoman, 1787

• Wife Catherine, half of estate
• Other half divided into six parts:
•  Children of my late brother Ralph Orrell deceased
•  Children of my late sister Mary deceased
•  Children of my late sister Betty
•  Sister Ann
•  Sister Alice
•  Late sister Margaret's son
• Executors brother-in-law Thomas Longworth and friend John Kay of Branfield in Turton, yeoman
• Witnesses Edmd Haworth, James Warbutton, John Haworth
• Execs sworn 23 April 1787
• Prob issued 1 May 1787

Richard ORRELL of Turton, joiner, (admon), 1813

• Thomas Orrell of Turton, weaver
• William Sharples of Turton, whitster
• Thomas Lee of Little Bolton, victualler
• Thomas Orrell is son and next of kin
• RO died leaving a widow who is since dead without administering the effects

Thomas ORRELL of Turton, yeoman, 1685

• Thomas Orrell the elder of Turton
• £5 towards the maintenance of an Orthadox preaching minister at Turton Chappell
• Ms Abigail Cheetham of Turton £6
• Mary Holland her mayde £10
• My cousins Richard Orrell and Alice his wife £5
• To their six children £3 each
• Cousin Richard Orrell of Overhouses[?] £14
• To Francis his brother £5
• To Jon: Orrell of Overhouses (my cousin) £5
• To Thomas Orrell his brother £5
• Jon: Haworth of Turton £5
• To my cousin Rich: Orrell and Ralph his son £5 to be improved and disposed of for the use of the children of John Haslom of Turton, butcher, the children of my niece Alice, his wife
• Cousin Richard Marsden of Croston 20s
• Cousin Margaret Pinington of Croston 20s
• Two daughters of cousin Ralph Orrell (deceased) 20s each
• Mary the wife of Wm Brookes of Harwood 40s
• Cousin Margaret Stones of Quarnton wid 40s
• Remainder to brother John Orrell, sole executor
• Dated 13 May 1685
• Witnesses William Walmsley, Geo: Smith
• Executor sworn 17 Aug 1685

John PARRE of Turton, 1664

• Dated August 4th 1664
• Appraised by John Welch, James Ashworth, Richard Orrell and Nicholas Kershaw
• Debts owing to the deceased: Mr Lacey (£02-00-00), John Haslame (£02-10-00), Thurstan Rosthorne (£09:09:00)
• Sum total £128-14-09
• Anna Parre vidua

Robert PARTINGTON of Bradshaw, husbandman, 1732

• I have already given my son Robert Partington, and to my sons in law Peter Walker, James Hamer and Robert Wood, £30 each - give to them the further sum of 1 shilling each
• Residue to wife Abigail
• Dated 7th Feb 1729
• Witnesses James Crompton, Richard Shipphard, Tho: Shipphard
• Probate 5 Marty 1732

James PENDLEBURY of Turton, yeoman, 1695

• Dated 3rd June 1694
• Son John Pendlebury 1s
• Son James Pendlebury 20s
• Daughter Ann, wife of John Peirs 20s
• Daughter Margaret, wife of Ralph Partington, 30s
• Daughter Ellen £7
• Daughter Ales, wife of William Fairbrother, 30s
• William Pendlebury, the benefit of the field called "the little hie(hid?) feild", during the term of his mothers life
• Wife Anne Pendlebury executor
• Witnesses Christopher Horrocks, John Horrocks
• Inventory total £59.17.09, appraised by John Horrocks, James Hulme, Thomas Mather
• Note: James Pendlebury had married Anne, widow of John Mather (Mather Fold, Turton)

James PENDLEBURY of Halliwell, yeoman, 1794

• Daughter Ellen, wife of James Thornley £5 yearly from leasehold estate Sheephouse
• Land in Halliwell purchased from Ralph Kirkall, Gentleman, deceased, to three children John, Jeremiah and Ellen Pendlebury.
• Cottages and land in Halliwell, purchased from Roger Dewhurst, to son James Pendlebury, or son James Pendlebury, should they return in 20 years (doesn't specify where they've gone).
• Grand daughter living in Lancaster.
• Brother Jeremiah Pendlebury £5
• Witnesses: John Cooper, Betty Cooper, Ann Cooper
• Executors: John Makinson, William Turner, both of Halliwell, and John Turner, yeoman, of Horwich

Jeremiah PENDLEBURY of Heaton, 1741

• Three sons and one daughter £15 to be equal with what my son James has already had
• "what my Sister Elies? left me on her last will" to my wife
• Youngest son Jonathan
• If wife should remarry, then estate should be split into six parts and divided between James, Jeremiah, William, Johnathan, Esther, and my wife Ann Pendlebury
• If wife does not marry then she should have it all, and the children get just the £15 - the rest to be divided at Ann's death
• Executors: wife Ann, and sons Jeremiah and William
• Will dated: 13th Dec 1740
• Signed Jeremiah Pendlebury X his mark
• Witnesses: Thomas Markland and John Seddon
• Executors sworn in 2nd Nov 1741
• Inventory £53 11d 0s, appraised by Jonathan Pendlebury and Rodger Hydock both of Halliwell, and John Seddon of Heaton
• Inventory contains "The cow called Rodger", "The cow called Dick", "Apparill his sister Elice[?] Mather Legesey Left him on her last will"

John PENDLEBURY of Halliwell, yeoman, 1805

• Old and infirm of body
• Eldest son James Pendlebury the land and premises called the Eitish Field, he to pay £20 a piece to each of the following people
• My daughters Alice Pendlebury, Ellen Thornley and Jane Ashton
• Ann the eldest daughter of James Anderson and to Jenny the Eldest daughter of Daniel Cane
• Eldest daughter Alice, the house that I now live in
• Eldest son James, all my old working tools used in wood or stone, his eldest son to have all the new ones
• Youngest son John, what ever shall arise on my account from Little Hollin Hey, and all my books
• My watch to be given to his son James when he arrives at the age of fourteen
• Leasehold tenement in Halliwell, profits to be divided between son and daughters James Pendlebury, John Pendlebury and Alice Pendlebury
• Peggy Anderson 1s
• Nancy Cane 1s
• Exos sons James and John Pendlebury
• Dated 29th Dec 1804
• Witnesses Roger Walker, Benjamin Mayoh jun, Wm. Clare
• Probate issued dated 15 Feb 1805

Robert PENDLEBURY of Horwich, yeoman, 1737

• Wife Margaret £50
• £20 at the death of my father-in-law Robert Greenhalgh which I am to receive as part of my wife's fortune
• £30 more to be paid to her at the end of eight years from my decease
• Messuage and tenement in Horwich, tenant rights to eldest son James when he attains the age of 21
• Children Esther, Rebecca, Rachell, Margery, James, Mary, Robert and the little one in the womb of my beloved wife
• £5 for son Robert to be bound as an apprentice
• Exors:
• James Marsh of Horwich, gentleman
• William Greenhalgh of Horwich, chapman
• James Crompton of Bolton, chapman
• Dated 8th Jan 1836
• Witnesses John Wood, Peter Hart, Robert Hart
• Novr 21 1737 William Greenhalgh & James Crompton the surviving Executors within named were sworn in common form

William PENDLEBURY of Horwich, yeoman, 1779

• Son Ralph all of my wearing apparel, one pair of looms of his choice, and £10 and 40s a year of my tenement
• The remainder of my personal estate and tenement  I give to my son Ralph and son in law Richard Pilkington & Mary Turner my daughter, share and share alike
• Their shares to go to their children should they die
• Executors son Ralph and James Turner my son in law, and William Turner of Heaton
• Dated 25th? August 1774
• Witnesses Geo: Smith, William Johnson, John Hilton

William PENDLEBURY of Heaton in Deane, farmer, 1781

• Eldest daughter Alice Pendlebury £20
• Daughter Mary Pendlebury £20
• Son Jeremiah Pendlebury and Richard Pendlebury and John Pendlebury
• Exos Henry Morris, John Horriben and James Pendlebury
• Dated 13th March 1764
• Witnesses John Cooper, Ralph Tongue, John Haslom
• 15th Nov 1791 John Horriben sworn as executor. Henry Morris dead. Power reserved for James Pendlebury

Thomas PENDLETON of Manchester, clerk, 1693

• Dated 29th June 1692
• Brother in law John Horrocks £20, the interest of which to be paid to Mr William Richardson, the curate of Turton Chapel
• When Mr Richardson ceases to be curate of Turton chapel, the money shall be equally divided between John Horrocks and Thomas his son.
• I also give to the said Thomas Horrocks a silver cup and silver spoon both being lettered TP.
• Sister Sarah Bury £5
• Anna Bromily £5
• Sister Margaret a table, carpet, desk, three chairs and four cushions
• Cousin William Pendleton £5
• Mr Thomas Heton of Brasen-nose College in Oxford £5
• My books to such persons whose names are written upon the first or second page
• My manuscripts (in bundles) to them whose names are written upon the outside
• Executor father Samuel Pendleton
• Witnesses Miles Bradshaw, Thomas Bradshaw
• Probate 26 Sept 1693

Joseph PICKERING of Bolton in the Moors, yeoman, 1761

• Wife Anne "who lives seperately from me all the Household and other Goods and Chattels which she is now in Possession of and which She took from me being some of them what was Possessed of at the time of my marriage with her"
• Wife Ann 1 shilling
• To son Lawrence Pickering, 1s
• Remainder divided into two
•  Daughter Martha Younge, widow
•  Daughter Alice, wife of William Holder on Upper Darwen, weaver
• Executors William Greenhalgh of Bolton, innkeeper and John Hargreaves of Tockholes, farmer
• Witnesses John Walmisley, John Walmisley junr.
• Dated 15 Oct 1760
• Executors sworn 2nd Nov 1761

James PILKINGTON of Breightmet, tradesman, 1693

• Inventory appraised by William Horrocke, John Hulton and John Holt, total £220-04-11
• Dated 22 May 1693
• Wife Susan, land and house I now have in my possession
• Eldest son James[?]
• Younger children (not named)
• Execturors James Pilkington of Breightmet, my father and Thomas Booth of Great Lever my father in law
• Witnesses John Crompton and John Holte
• Executors sworn 4 Oct 1693

James PILKINGTON of Sharples, husbandman, 1704

• Dated 28 Dec 1703
• Wife Elnor Pilkington - my teniment for the rest of her life, or widowhood, as long as the lease continues
• After her death, to eldest son Hugh Pilkington, paying £10 to be divided between his brothers and sisters
• Goods to be equally divided between children
• Exor wife Elnor
• Witnesses James Taylor, Mary Pilkington
• 29 May 1704 exor sworn

James PILKINGTON of Turton, (admon), 1730

• Alice Pilkington widow of James Pilkington
• Bondsman James Pilkington, yeoman
• Witnesses James Brandwood, Thomas Morrall
• Infra

Joseph PILKINGTON of Bolton le Moors, merchant, 1752

• Two dwelling houses in Bolton in occupation of Edward Crain and Thomas Dawson
• £100 to oldest son John Pilkington
• Wife Elizabeth
• Sons and daughters John, Ann, Robert, Elizabeth, Mary and Thomas Pilkington
• Exors sons John and Robert and wife Elizabeth
• Dated 16th June 1750
• Witnesses Edwd. Crane, John Browne, John Nuttall
• 1st June 1752 - John Pilkington and Robert Pilkington the surviving executors within named were sworn in common form

Richard PILKINGTON of Turton, yeoman, 1693

• Wife Elizabeth Pilkington
• James Kirkman of Harwood
• Inventory valued at £20-14-?? made by John Kirkman
• Admon & inv.

Richard & James PILKINGTON of Horwich, (tuit.), 1701

• Margarett do vertuously educate & bring up in Learning
• Richard Pilkington age 6
• James Pilkington age 5
• Children of Margaret and James Pilkington
• Bondsmen
• John Yates of Horwich, agric.
• Margaret widow of James Pilkington deceased
• John Knowles of Horwich, yeoman
• Jonathan Knowles of Horwich, yeoman

Richard PILKINGTON of Bolton in le Moores, yeoman, 1730

• 10 shillings to my son John
• Daughter Margaret
• Exors daughter Margaret and James Horrocks of Bradshaw, yeoman
• Dated 24th Feb 1728
• Witnesses John Andrews, John Mason, Thomas Johnson
• Inventory total £84:10:11, appraised by Robert Greenhalgh, Ralph Smith - including £50 his so John per assignment

Richard PILKINGTON of Turton, yeoman, 1760

• Dwelling house in Turton in occupation of John Fielding and Henry Orrell to son Richard Pilkington
• Son James Pilkington
• Son William Holden Pilkington (exectutor)
• Daughter Mary
• Dated 13 Jan 1755
• Witnesses James Walmsley, Henry Ashworth, Thomas Mayoh
• Executors sworn 11th Jan 1760

Richard PILKINGTON of Horwich, gentleman, 1797

• Two leasehold tenements under Mr Wright in Horwich, and that in Halliwell which is held under Miss Byrom
• Property in Horwich called Knowles's purchased from Thomas Knowles, now in the occupation of John Hopwood and others, to my son Richard Pilkington, chargable with a payment of £25 a year to John Pilkington, son of my brother Thomas Pilkington and Tetlow Bispham of Horwich, merchant, during the life of my son James Pilkington, in trust to pay to my son James Pilkington as an annuity
• All the buildings on Knowles's to son Richard
• Farm in Horwich called Bolton's Lowest Lot in the occupation of John Pilkington before named and others, also other farm in Horwich purchased from Doctor Mitchell, now in the occupation of myself and my under tenants, to son William Pilkington, with same £25 provision for annuity for son James.
• Fee simple inheritance in Allerton and Childwall, and pews at Childwall church, in the process of being sold to Mr Wakefield and others.
• £1000 each out of the purchase money to my son William Pilkington and three daughters Betty Ryland, Hannah Riding and Eleanor Wilding (wife of George Wilding)
• Field called the Mill hole late part of the Stocks estate in Horwich, agreement with Mr Thomas Ridgway
• Executors sons Richard and William, and nephew Tetlow Bispham
• Dated 25th Sept 1797
• Witnesses Jonathan Thornley of Horwich, William Thornley of Horwich, Saml. Rathbone, Attorney at Law, Bolton

Alice PILKINGTON, minor, (tuition), 1789

• Alice Pilkington, age 15, only child of James Pilkington of Tonge with Haulgh, fustian manufacturer and widower, elected her uncle (on mother's side) Henry Ashworth of Turton, fustian manufacturer, to take care of her and her effects, instead of her grandfather John Pilkington of Tonge with Haulgh
• Other witnesses:
• Thomas Ridgway of Bolton, dyer
• Edmund Whittel of Darcy Lever, yeoman

Samuel PILKINTON of Horridge, 1730

• 29 Jun 1730
• To Ellis Edge that marryed Mary my daughter five shillings
• To my daughter Mary three children that is John Edge, Margret Edge and James Edge five shillings each
• Sons and daughters Samuel, Elisabeth, Ester and Ann Pilkinton
• Exors son Samuel and daughter Elisabeth
• Witnesses Richard Pilkinton, John Seddon

William PLATT of Rumworth, farmer, 1806

• Dated 9th May 1803, probate issued 15th August 1806
• Three nephews; James Platt of Rumworth, farmer, Adam Platt of Rumworth, weaver, William Platt of Great Bolton, book keeper
• Thorp Cottages in Westhoughton, formerly purchased from Ralph Dearden
• Chiphil Hole, Over Hulton, leased from William Hulton, Esq.
• Little Meadow, Ralph Platt’s Tenement, leased from Henry Blundell, Esq.
• Nelly Eckersley, wife of William Eckersley of Over Hulton, weaver
• Betty Lomax, wife of William Lomax, of Over Hulton, farmer
• Mary Gerrard, wife of Wright Gerrard of Rumworth, farmer

John POLLITT of Breightmet, (admon), 1783

• Catherine Pollitt, his widow, now also deceased (in 1783)
• Thomas Haslam of Radcliffe, husband to Margaret Haslam, daughter of John and Catherine Pollitt of Breightmet
• Thomas Smith of Bolton, husband to Ann Smith, daughter of John and Catherine Pollitt
• Samuel Rathbone of Bolton, gentleman

William POLLITT of Darcy Lever, (admon), 1819

• James Pollitt, taylor, of Bolton-le-Moors
• Joshua Lever, draper, of Bolton-le-Moors
• Thomas Haslam, commercial clerk, of Bolton-le-Moors
• The above bounder James Pollitt, the natural and lawful son and administrator of all and singular the goods, chattels, and credits of William Pollitt late of Darcy Lever in the parish of Bolton-le-Moors, deceased, who died without leaving a widow
• Dated 28th May 1819
• Under £200
• Testator died 18th Jan 1819

Robert RAMMELL of Bradshaw, husbandman, 1695

• Dated 8th April 7 Will. III
• Three parts
• One third to wife Elizabeth
• Two thirds to my seven children: John, Robert, Elizabeth, Jane, Margaret, Alice and Esther
• Executors my sons John and Robert
• Witnesses George Bradshaw, Alexander Bradshaw, Wm. Richardson
• Inventory appraised by William Wood, Robert Grinhalgh, George Bradshaw, Thomas Hamer, total £151-04-05

Richard RAMSBOTHOM of Breightmet, chapman, 1701

• Wife Margery £100
• Children Margaret, Elizabeth, James, Mary and John
• Tenement in Sharples now in my possession, held under lease  for three lives under Roger Sharples of Sharples, gentleman - for the raising of legacies and maintenance of children
• Executors wife Margery and Makepeace Mason of Halliwell
• Trustee supervisor Nathan Dorning of Ainsworth?, Chapman
• Witnesses Hanne Walworke, Ebinezar Gathorn, Wm. Pimlott
• Inventory appraised 28th May 1701 total £661.00.09, including:
• In wool weft yarne warps and cloth £99.09.06
• In tenement in Sharples & 2 cottages in Haugh £64.00.00
• Debts in his books £314.01.00
• Appraised by Joseph Crompton, Nathan Dorninge, Peter Dorninge, Ralph Smith

William RAMSBOTTAM of Moss Lease in Pilkington, weaver, 1756

• Dated 1st March 1755
• Son Richard - estate situated at forelean[?] ends in Whitefield in Pilkington, him paying £10 to his sisters in 2 years time
• After the death of Richard, the estate to his son Joseph
• To John Ramsbottom my grandson, son of Richard, cottage and land in Prestwich at the Cookcow leanend, he paying £24 to my daughters Mary and Alice
• George Ramsbottom my grandson, 1 shilling
• Remainder to daughters Mary and Alice
• Executors son-in-laws Samuel Walkden and John Ashworth
• Witnesses John Dunster[?], Thurstand Smithurst, Thos Blakely
• Exors sworn 6th Nov 1756
• Inventory appraised by Thomas Blakely and Richard Mason, total £49.12.0

Ann RAMWELL of Harwood, widow, 1831

• Son Robert
• Interest in estate that I now occupy called the Castle
• Farming stock, hay, corn, husbandry implements
• He shall not be accountable to any of my other children
• Sole executor, son Robert Ramwell
• Witnesses: Peter Ormrod, Ann Ormrod, James Ormrod
• Testator died 5th July 1831
• Probate issued 19th Dec 1831

John RANFORD of Turton, weaver, 1774

• Executors to make a sale of all household goods which then will consist of a little money
• To be divided
• half to brother James Ranford
• Quarter each to sisters Elizabeth Ernishaw and Alice Holt
• Executor brother James Ranford
• Dated 24th Jul 1773
• Witnesses Benjamin Helm, James Kay, Mary Helm
• Exec sworn 25th April 1774

Dorning RASBOTHAM of Birch House Farnworth, Esq., 1793

• Birch house and farm land, all other property in Farnworth, Great Bolton, Aston in Makerfield, to wife Sarah
• Money payable by the Duke of Bridgewater for mines on the Townley's estate in Farnworth, in occupation of Richard Entwisle
• Trustees: Brother-in-law James Bayley of Withington, clerk, Thomas Butterworth Bayley of Hope, Esq. and James Touchet of Manchester, merchant
• Sons: Peter Rasbotham, Dorning Rasbotham
• Daughters:  Ann Rasbotham, Frances Rasbotham
• Dated: 19th Aug 1791
• Witnesses: Samuel Anderton, James Wild, Saml. Rathbone
• Probate: 16th May 1793

Christopher RAWSTHORN of Turton, labourer, 1760

• Leasehold premises known by the name of Castlemans to James Haworth, my son-in-law on condition that he pays annual rent of £6 to executors, for the use of his wife
• Five children Thomas, Edmund, Alice (wife of George Holt), Mary (wife of Thomas Kershaw) and Margaret (wife of James Haworth)
• Executors William Entwistle and James Holt, both of Turton
• Witnesses Martha Lomax, Adam Lomax, James Lomax
• "Higher Living" now in the possession of me and James Haworth shall be continued in his possession for ten years, in indenture of lease made 16 Dec 1758 between Edward Chetham and Christopher Rawsthorn
• Indenture of lease 10 Feb 1693 Castlemans

Thomas RAWSTHORNE of Turton, Senior, 1748

• Dated 18th Jan 1747
• Messuage (held by lease under Humphrey Chetham) where I now live to daughter Margaret, until her eldest son John Whitehead reaches 21
• Daughter Elizabeth Horrocks £1 1s
• Samuel Horrocks senior of Bradshaw 5s
• Thomas Rawstoen my nephew 5s
• Samuel Horrocks junior of Bradshaw my gun
• Daughter Elen £2
• Remainder between daughters Elen and Sarah
• Executors Samuel Horrocks of Bradshaw, Thomas Rawstorne of Turton
• Witnesses Richard Isherwood, Samuel Horrocks, William Rawstorne

Marmaduke REDMAYNE of Turton, 1825

• Ann Robinson of Turton, my housekeeper - a house in Edgworth, £300, all my household goods, and my share in Turton Book Club
• £100 to executors to be put out at interest, proceeds to George Jackson of Kirkby Lonsdale & Ellen his wife
• Executors Rev James Spencer of Turton, clerk and John Knowles of Croft Yate in Edgworth
• Remainder to James Spencer, John Knowles and Ann Robinson in trust for benefit of brother & sisters: James, William and Mary Redmayne
• First cousins on my fathers side, first cousins on mothers side
• Dated 15 Feb 1825
• Witnesses Robert Kershaw Smalley, Ann Settle, J. Winder
• Testator died 17 Feb 1825

Edward RICHARDSON of Tonge in Bolton, gentleman, 1761

• Property in Ashton-under-Lyne, Ouldham and Bolton in the Moores
• Property in Tonge held by lease under Pearse Starkie Esq. & John Starkie his late father
• Daughter Jane, wife of Roger Walmsley
• Grandaughter Alice Walmsley £8 yearly
• 20s a year to the Presbyterian Minister at the new erected Chapel in Bolton, where ER holds a pew
• Grandson Edward Walmsley
• Executors well beloved friends John Andrews of Little Lever, gentleman, Nathan Dorning of Farnworth, gentleman, Jonathan Dorning his son & heir apparent, George Leight & James Roscoe of Farnworth, Robert Kenyon, Joseph Crompton and Robert Andrews of Bolton, Ralph Smith of Harwood, yeoman
• Witnesses Jonas Clough, Edward Richardson, John Sharples, Lawrence Carlile, Charles Moreton
• Date of will hidden in fold on image
• Administration granted to Alice Walmsley, grandaughter of ER, spinster, 1st Feb 1761, the executors therein being dead without proving the same.  Mercy Carlile of Tong, widow and Robert Haslam of Tong, weaver.

John RIDING of Ainsworth, yeoman, 1773

• Dated 7th Nov 1769
• Cowgrave Fold, leased from Sir Ralph Ashton Baronet (deceased) to wife Elizabeth
• Leasehold tenement called Catherine Grimes Tenement lately purchased, also to wife Elizabeth
• Freehold houses and land in Harwood Commons (Nab Moor), in possession of Richard Rothwell, James Lomax to wife Elizabeth
• To John Heywood, otherwise Bentley, my apprentice £40, when 21
• Nephew Richard Ridings of Pilkington, weaver, £10 which is now out at interest to Peter Booth of Ainsworth
• Executors: Wife Elizabeth, and Zachariah Kirkman in the Fields within Ainsworth, yeoman
• Witnesses: Chris: Mason, Nathanael Greenhalgh, John Barlow
• Probate: 5th April 1773

Susan RILEY of the Green in Hapton, widow, 1635

• Dated 15th Jan 1634
• Hapton in Chappelrie of Padiham
• To be buried at Padiham
• Daughter Ester one russet gowne of broad cloath and a bible
• Daughter Issabell one black stuff gowne
• Daughter Mary my best Stamell petttiecoate
• Grandaughter Ester Harryes? one new pittocoate
• Daughter in law Margaret the wife of Vincent Riley my workday gowne
• Son John Riley one new chest
• Executor son John Riley
• Inventory dated 25th May 1635, appraised by George Pollard, Roger Haworth, Christopher More and William Lawson
• Debts owing to the testator: Christopher More, William Lawson, Richard Shefeld, Margrett Orrell, Mary Riley, Ester Riley, Thomas Cockshute, Thomas Riley, Thomas Lyandardton[?]

Christopher RISHTON of Farnworth, 1668

• Brother John Rishton 5s
• Brother Edmund Rishton £5
• Ann Grundey, late wife of Henery Grundy of Farnworth £2
• Ellen Howarth £2
• Remainder to brother William Rishton (executor)
• Witnesses: John Rishton, Thomas Roscow
• Probate 8th Aug 1668

Edmund RISHTON of Farnworth, yeoman, 1662

• Dated 10th May 1662
• Inventory assessed by William Rishton, John Dixon, Peter Smith, Jon Roscow
• Son & heir John Rishton
• Wife Margaret Rishton
• "My seven children" (although it makes eight with John)
• William Rishton, Edmund Rishton, Henery Rishton, Ellin Rishton, Juin? Rishton, Alice Rishton, Margaret Rishton
• Beloved son William Rishton

Edmund RISHTON of Great Lever, Yeoman, 1742

• Wife Ann Rishton
• Tenement which I now possess called Youngs
• Son Henry Rishton
• Two daughters Ann and Imin Rishton
• "my two tenenments" (details of 2nd tenement not given)
• Witnesses: William Heartley?, John Boardman, John Rowbotham
• Signed Edm. Rishton
• Inventory made 1741 by Thos: Orrell and James Baron, valued at £67 18?s 10 ½d

John RISHTON of Farnworth, gent., 1633

• Inventory compiled by George Seddon, Hugh Parre, Henry Dickson and James Roscowe
• Dated 30th Nov 1630
• To be buried at the Parish Church of Deane
• Eldest son William
• 3s 4d to all his grandchildren
• Youngest son Edmund Rishton (executor)
• Witnesses Edmund Chitham, Raffe Chitham, James Roscowe, Robte Rishton

John RISHTON of Farnworth, yeoman, 1700

• Wife Jennet £110, one piece of linnen cloth and all my linnen yarn and flax
• Also the house for the rest of her life, and afterwards to James Mosse of Manchester, gentleman, paying William the son of my late brother William Rishton.
• William Rishton to pay his brother John £5
• Item I give to John Rishton the house and smithly lately belonging to James Alred, he permitting the said James and Esther his wife to live there under the rent of 10s
• Edward Lyon £5
• Mr George Leigh and James Roscow of Farnworth £10 for the use of the children of Gorton Naylor
• Susan Rishton £5
• William, Christopher and Elizabeth sons and daughters of Edmund Rishton £5
• Mr Peter Haddon Vicar of Bolton and Mr Hatten Vicar of Dean 10s a piece
• James Roscow 20s more in recompence of the pains he hath taken with me in mine affliction
• Robert Sedden of Kersley 10s and Martha his daughter 40s
• Joshua Dixon of Ringley, clerk 20s and John Dixon his son 40s
• £40 to George Leigh and James Roscow oweing to me by Thomas Woodburn of Astley, yeoman, for the use of the poor of Farnworth and Kersley
• Remainder to William son of my brother William Rishton
• Dated 14th Jan 1700
• Inventory total £378.19.4, of which £329.9.11 in debts oweing by bond & without speciality
• Appraised by Tho: Booth, Ja: Roscow, John Morris
• Schedule of books belonging to John Rishton included, gifted to various people, inclding William Boardman my wives son and Hugh Parr of Salford
• Witnesses Robert Seddon, Thomas Haywood

William RISHTON of Turton, 1738

• Sick and weak
• Adon granted to Mary Rishton and Isabell Rishton 23 Nov 1738
• Having already given to my daughters Alis Yaite and Jaine Pilkington £10
• Daughter Mary £12
• Daughter Isabell £9, she having already had £3
• Grandson William Yaites, son of daughter Alis 5s
• Residue to daughters Jane, Mary and Isabell
• Executors Mary and Isabell Rushton
• Dated 25th July 1738
• Witnesses John Orrell, Dorothy Orrell, Richard Orrell
• Inventory valued at £53-17-05

James ROBINSON of Heaton in Parish of Dean, slater, 1741

• Wife Hanna
• "towards bringing up the three children she bore to me"
• Broad Oak in Shakerly, which I enjoy by marrying my wife Hanna
• £4 to wife's daughter Ann, which she bore to her first husband Thomas Armstrong
• Executors James Eckersly of Middle Hulton and John Boardman of Rumworth
• Witnesses: James Bleckley, Robert Horridgh
• Probate issued 22 Feb 1741
• Inventory appraised by William Lomax and Roger Haydock, total £72-10-2

George ROMSDEN of Turton, husbandman, (nunc), 1628

• Dated 19th March 1627
• William Romsden his son best great ark
• John Romsden als Stead one pair of woollen loomes
• Remainder divided into three parts
• One part due to Elizabeth late wife of George Romsden
• One third to William Romsden & Mearie Romsden daughter of George
• Remaining third reserved to himself, after funeral expenses, to said Mary Romsden
• Executor said Elizabeth Romsden
• Witnesses John Kirshawe, James Kirshawe and John Ellisonn
• Inventory appraised 1628 by William Kirshawe, Hugh Entwisley, James Kirshawe, Daniel Stones

John ROSCOE of Harwood, yeoman, 1777

• Wife Martha
• Seven children John, James, Samuel, Thomas, Alexander, Betty and Richard (last 3 under 21)
• £327 to be split between children
• To Samuel, the looms on which he used to weave
• To Thomas, a part of looms now in the possession of William Entwistle of Harwood, weaver
• To Alexander the looms he now weaves on, my clock and a bed
• To Richard the looms on which I now weave, my oak press and a bed
• If son James goes Presbyterian Chapel or other dissenting meeting house to attend divine service at any time, the he shall receive 1 shilling only
• If son Samuel marries Mary Lomax of Elton, singlewoman by whom he has had a Bastard child, the he shall receive 1 shilling only
• Executors wife Martha, Robert Bolton of Bolton in the Moors, chapman, Richard Lomax of Harwood, yeoman, and John Crooks of Harwood, husbandman
• 6th Dec 1775
• Witnesses Joseph Butler, Richard Rothwell, Edwd. Whitehead
• Probate issued 6 Jan 1777

Elizabeth ROSCOW of Halliwell, widow, 1688

• Inventory 6 Dec 1688, total value £69:10:03, appraised by Richard Bolton, Martin Taylor, Richard Johnson, John Moncks
• Body to be buried at the parish church of Deane
• Daughter Catherine Roscow all the money and debts owed to me
• 30s owed by James Taylor to be divided between son Roger Roscow's children
• Daughter Catherine Roscow the standing bed in the higher chamber and the bed clothes and bedding woollen and linen
• To my grandson Ebeneser the bay mayre and £4
• Grandaughter Ellin Higenson £4 when she reaches the age of 21
• Daughter Catherine Roscow £4
• William Houlden of Halliwell 2s
• Son Peter Roscow the dish board and 5s in lieu of his child's part
• Remainder to:
• Son Thomas Suthurst
• Son Roger Roscow
• Daughter Elizabeth, wife of Symon Hadock
• Daughter Catherine Roscow
• Executors son Thomas Suthurst of Heaton and William Holden of Halliwell
• Dated 16th Sep 1688
• Witnesses Raph Roscow, William Roscow, John Moncks Jun

John ROSCOW of Farnworth, yeoman, 1683

• Dated 16 July 1683
• Son James 10s
• 3 parts
• One third to wife Susan
• Other two parts to my children, Thomas, John and Margaret
• Lands, tenements and hereditament where I now dwell to friends Henry Seddon (son of John Seddon of Heaton), and Joseph Eccarsly (son of Roger Eccarsly of Bedford), yeomen - executors
• Property to be held in trust for wife and children, until son James reaches 21
• Witnesses John Yeattss, Peter Smith, Abraham Roscow, Jn: Rishton
• Inventory 16 Aug 1683, appraised by John Seddon, Roger Eckersley, Jonathan Dorning, Peter Smith

Peter ROSCOW of Halliwell, husbandman, 1675

• Dated 14th Dec 1674
• Divided into three parts
• First to wife Elizabeth
• Second to my children
• Third reserved to self
• Children Roger, Elizabeth and Katherine
• Eldest daughter Elizabeth
• Second daughter Ellen
• There is a debt oweing to me by Martin Taylor in Ireland of £6 8s
• Eldest son Peter 1s
• Executors wife Elizabeth and Thomas Suthworth of Heaton, husbandman
• Witnesses Elen Lomax, Samuel Greenhalgh
• Inventory not looked at (very faint)

Thomas ROSCOW of Ainsworth, fustian weaver, 1633

• Inventory compiled by Richard Visorrsson[?], John Roscow, William Crompton, Edward Harpor[?]
• To be buried at the Parish Church of Bolton
• Jane Roscow appointed as executor
• Provision made for children (unnamed)
• Overseers Richard Dicconson, and brother John Roscow
• Witnesses: Richard Mather, Richard Dickonson

Thomas ROSCOW of Breightmet, 1613

• Dated 7th July 1613
• Body to be buried at the Parish Church of Bolton
• Wife Alice
• Children James[? or Jane], Margarett, Elline, Allice, George, Judith and Thomas
• Exors wife Alice and brother John
• Overseer brother in law Abraham Crompton
• Debt owed by Andrew Wood 17s
• Witnesses Richard Medowcroft gent, Ellise Crompton
• Inventory 9 July 1613, witnesses James Roscowe, Ellise Cromtpn, James Bradshaw and John Greenhalgh

James ROSCOWE of Tonge, yeoman, 1623

• Dated 17th Dec 1623
• To be buried in Bolton Church  yard where my ancestors have been buried
• Closes of land tenement of Lawrence Crompton of Harwood to eldest son Roger
• James Roscowe my youngest son
• Daughter Jane Roscowe £20
• I have a lease of a messuage and tenement called the Holehowse in Sharples granted to me by Roger Sharples, to son Ellis Roscow in lieu of his full childs part
• Paying to Jane my daughter at her marriage £10
• Executor son Roger Roscow
• Witnesses Raphe Roscow[?], Elis Roscowe

James ROSCOWE of Tonge, the elder, chapman, 1623

• Children James, John, Ellis, Jane and Elizabeth Roscowe
• Daughter Elizabeth £10 to be put forward for her childrens use and one red coat
• Daughter Jane - one cofer wth a boxe within it and one cowe remaining in Richard Woode [?] and one stammell coat
• Mrs[?] Siddall £4
• Elizabeth Wood the wife of Richard Wood
• Executors son James Roscowe and Raphe Atkinson my son in law
• Overseer Richard Wood of the Oakes
• Witnesses Robert Horrobin, Richard Wood
• Dated 1623

Henry ROSTRON of Turton, farmer, 1824

• Wife Alice (executrix)
• Dated 9th March 1822
• Witnesses James Spencer, William Holt
• Testator died 9th April 1822

John ROSTRON of Bolton-le-Moors, gentleman, 1804

• Estate called Walleach in Edgworth, together with allotments on Edgworth Moor, to my son John Rostron
• Estate called Bankbottom in Edgworth, with right of common on Bentley Moss, to son-in-law John Nuttall
• Brother James Rostron and brother in law James Elton the sum of £1000 to hold in trust, for the benefit of daughter Hannah, wife of George Scholes of Edgworth
• £100 to son-in-law John Nuttall, which has already been provided to him during testators life time
• Daughter Mary Coates
• Remainder to be divided as follows
• 3/4 to be divided equally between John Nuttall, son John Rostron and Mary Coates.  Remaining quarter
• 1/4 to James Rostron and James Elton in trust for daughter Hannah Scholes
• Executors James Rostron and James Elton
• Dated 20th April 1802
• Testators sworn 1804

John ROSTRON of Dawsbank in Tottington, yeoman, 1820

• Sometime since surrendered all my copyhold houses and lands in Tottington to my cousin James Rostron late of Holcombe in Tottington, yeoman (since deceased), and my son in law Robert Harwood of Middleton, warehouseman, as feofees in trust
• Wife Ann, a promisory note drawn and made payable to her before our marriage for £20
• Son Lawrence Rostron all my clothes and wearing apparell
• Cottages at Dawsbank in possession of myself, James Yates, Thomas Horrobin, Peter Spiby, Henry Tabernacle and John Lord
• Household goods etc to John Elton of Loe in Tottington, yeoman, and Robert Harwood
• £100 for each of children, minus the sum already advanced to them:
• Son Lawrence, £3 12s 9d
• Daughter Mary, wife of Joseph Hamer, £81 2s
• Daughter Betty, wife of Edmund Hamer, £90
• Daughter Ann, wife of Robert Harwood, £100
• Daughter Nelly, wife of John Gregory, £86 6s
• Daughter Rachel, wife of James Barlow £26 8s
• Betty, daughter of Ann Harwood £10
• Dated 4th May 1818

Peter ROTHWELL of Darcy Lever, yeoman, 1719

• I stand seized of an estate in fee simple messuages in Little Lever, to sons Peter Rothwell and Robert Rothwell, and nephew James Lomax of Little Lever, chapman
• Wife Mary
• Eldest son John Rothwell
• Sons and daughters Mary, Peter, Thomas, Elizabeth, Robert, Richard, Easther and Hanna
• Land in Darcy Lever held under lease from James Lever, citizen and merchant of London, by indenture dated 27 Jun 1717, 16 year lease.
• Dated 18th June 1719
• Witnesses Tho: Booth, Susanna Yeats, John Andrews
• Executors sworn 16 Nov 1719

Thomas ROTHWELL of Strongsty in Bury, yeoman, 1733

• Dated 30th August 1729
• Copyhold messuage and tenement called Strongsty now in my occupation - bequeath to Richard Rothwell my eldest son, chargable with the sum of £100 towards my younger children's portions and legacy to my wife
• £50 to wife Alice
• Younger children Peter, Thomas, James, William, Elizabeth, Alice, Mary and Ann
• Executors wife Alice and sons Thomas and James Rothwell
• Witnessees Richard Rothwell de Chatterton, Elizabeth Haworth, Thom: Ainsworth
• Executors took oath 9th Jun 1733
• Inventory appraised by James Rothwell and John Haworth, total £59:15:6

James RUSSELL of Darcy Lever, gentleman, 1774

• Guardianship of children Joshua, John and William Russell during their minority to Robert Taylor of Bolton-le-Moors, gentleman and James Lever of Darcy Lever, husbandman.
• Owed £6500 by Edmund Ogden of Moseley Hill, on a mortgage of the manor of Ollerton
• Son James Russell
• Youngest son William
• Mentions bond of 1770 unto Francis Glidart, James Lever, James Darbyshire, regarding half yearly payment of £30 to his wife Ann
• Executors: Robert Taylor and James Lever
• If they are dead, then Robert Bolton of Bolton, chapman and Alexander Lever are to be executors
• Signed X the mark of James Russell, 21st March 1774
• Witnesses: William Mangnall, Thomas Greenhalgh, Robert Rushton
• Executors sworn in 25 April 1774

John RUSSELL of Darcy Lever, weaver, (admon), 1777

• Ann, the wife of William Phethean of Breightmet, papermaker, natural daughter and next of kin of John Russell
• as well for the use of Thomas Russell, Esther Russell and Sarah wife of George Jones
• Jonah Phethean of Breightmet, papermaker
• John Entwistle of Bolton, innkeeper

Henry RYLEY of Turton, yeoman, 1613

• 4th April 1612 (10 Jas)
• Being visited by the hand of God with sickness
• Body to be buried in the Parish Church of Bolton
• Three parts: self, wife & children
• Godson George Ryley xs and my dager
• Godson Xpofer Hindle xxs
• Servant Enne[?] Hindle xls
• Alixander Orrell the great ark in the new barn and a Ruggegawne
• Alixander Orrell's wife a Vustweke[?] in the lower chamber
• Ellen Orrell my goddaughter towe hogge sheepe
• Willm and Jane her brother and sister
• Goddaughter ?dgreet Taylior one Hogg Sheepe
• Goddaughter Jane Heapwood? 2-6
• Godson Alixander Bradshawe 3 Hogge sheepe
• Willm Whiley my godson xijd
• Cousin Henry Ryley my best cloake
• Richard Wood my son in law my best suit
• Brother Andrew Hindle
• Jeffrey Ryley my workday suit
• Alixander Bradshaw xxvjs viijd
• Roger Ryley my sonne fourth of my part
• Elizabeth Wood my daughter £10
• John Wood my grandchild my great garner
• Little Richard Wood a red heffer
• Ann Rylie my daughter the meale arke in the lower chamber
• Eliz: my ?
• Thomas Grieheghe (clothes)
• William Wood of chowlsom? (clothes)
• Sister Aline? xxs
• Tho: Grimshaw? vjs vijd
• Sister Ellen vjs vijd
• Godson Alixa: Barton (clothes)
• Elizabeth my wife's daughter the best heffer at Kingnell?
• Richard Urmston one of hose five silver spoones at Kingnell?
• Jane Bate? one other silver spoon at Knignell
• My son Roger one silver spoon
• Jane Bate? I forgive the debt she oweth me
• Ali: Orrell my bedstocke whereon I lye and the side table
• Eliza Wood the great p..lum?
• Ann my daughter the great pott
• Ellen with wiefe of Alix: Bradshawe my greatest pot save one
• Eliza Wood a great voider? of pewter
• Enne? Hindle my servant xls
• xxs towards the preacher at Walmsley Chapel
• Ellin Ouldham iijs iiijd
• I forgive John Greave? ...hee oweth me
• John Booth?
• I forgive Andrewe Wood all he oweth me
• I forgive Lawrence Horrobin all he oweth me
• Assign all the brme? of years and right I have in one mar??? & dar? in Edgworth to Roger Ryley my son
• Likewise I also assign to son Roger Ryley all my title ??? ???? brine? of ueares I have in the peece of grounde called the Banke
• Also assigned years and proffet of the grounde called the Gooscoathill
• Godson John Prockter? ijs
• Elizabeth Apestell?
• Remainder to Elizabeth and my daughters
• Executors Margaret Rylie my wife and Alix: Orell of Turton, yeoman
• Overseers my very good friends Richard Medowcroft of Breightmet and John Wood of the Brode Oake gentlemen
• Inventory total £465-13-9, appraised by Ralph Urmston, Edmonde Wood, Richard Taylor, Lawrence Brownlowe. Includes debt of £48 owing to Ann Ryley, and a debt of £12 owing at Knignell?
• Items the lease for years of a parcel of ground in Quarnton £28-00-00
• Items in goods at Kingnell?

Thomas RYLEY of the Green in Hapton, 1611

• 16th July xliii Chas I
• Payment of my debtes (the particulars whereof I have set down in a schedule)
• Wife Susan
• Thomas Ryley my son and heir apparent
• Children Henrie Ryle, Hugh Ryley, John Ryley, Vincent Ryley, Isabell Ryley, Marie Ryley, Susan Ryley and Hester Ryey
• Tenants rent and reversions of the Green
• £4 a year for the life of Ann, wife of John Butterworth of the lawe house in the parish of Rathdale
• Executors
• Lorante Haversham of Haversham, gentleman
• Nicholas Starkey of Clueworth, gentleman
• Willm Anderton of Pendle Hale?, gentleman
• One angell of gould not as recompence or satisfacion of their paynes & trouble, but as a memoria remebrance
• Debts owed by the testator, dated 20th July 1610:
• Robert Wilkinson £5 a year for next ten years
• Richard Wilkinson of the Kyle Hole in Padihan £20
• Elizabeth Bancrofte of Havershameves £21
• Nathaniell Banister gentleman remaining of the price of one house £3 14s 4d
• Henry Douglas £3
• John Starkey for wares £7
• John Hartley £8 13s 4d
• Lawrence Sankey of borrowed money £10
• George Alline of borrowed money 30s
• Debts owing to me
• Brother-in-lawe Cristopher Hodshone £3
• Lorente Haversham 16s
• Inventory dated 13th July 1611, appraised by Hugh Rec?, John Houghton, Barnard Cockshotte & John Harteley

Thomas RYLEY of the Green in Hapton, gentleman, 1634

• 18th April 163?
• To be buried the in the church or chapel of Padiham
• John Ryley my son and heir
• Executors wife Isabelle and Francis Webster of Havegrene?
• Daughters Anne and Susan
• Mother Susan
• Supervisors John Starkie of Hontroyde Esq and Nicholas Starkie his son
• Witnesses John Starkie, Nic: Starkie, Ed: Starkie, Georgii Pollard, Roger Haworth
• List of debts owed by testator total £35 10s 6d, includes £12 owed "To Anne and Susan Ryley my two daughters, as a debt due unto them by legacie from James Aspinall theire Grandfather, and I takeing it into hands an now indebted in the sume of xij(l)
• Debts owing to testator 18s 8d
• Inventory dated 25th June 1634, appraised by John Hargreves of Highsome?, John Hargreves of Haslinden, George Pollard of Papton Jun, and Roger Haworth of the same.

Thomas RYLEY of Padiham, husbandman, 1676

• £4 to my cousin Mary Ryley
• Residue to wife Prudence
• Exors Nicholas Waddington & wife Prudence
• Witnesses Nicholas Waddington and Robert Waddington
• Inventory dated 23rd May 1676, total £32-07-02. Appraised by John Rishtonne, George Pollard, Richard Ingham

James SANDERSON of Breightmet, yeoman, 1674

• Dated 20th Jan 1674
• Body to be buried at Parish Church of Bolton
• Tenements and hereditaments in Breighmet and Harwood to my three sisters Elizabeth, Deborah and Margaret
• John Davenport my uncle 20s
• Thomas Davenport my uncle 20s
• Francis Davenport my uncle 30s
• Mary Tonge 50s
• Alice Crompton 30s
• Jane Crompton my sister[?] 30s
• My ante[?] Sussan Davenport 30s
• My any Isabell Whittle[?]
• Cozen James Isherwood 1s
• Cozen John Isherwood 1s
• Executors George Tonge of Breightmet my unclue & Francis Davenport of Salford
• Witnesses John Horrox, Henry Greenhough, Isaac Unsworth

William SANDERSON of Breightmet, 1601

• To be buried in Bolton church yard, when my ancestors lay
• Wife Margaret
• Son Ellis Sanderson, vicar of Bolton
• Daughter Margaret Hisonne, wife of Raph Higson of Harwood
• Alice Harrison, widow, my daughter
• James Sanderson, grand child
• Daughter in law Elizabeth Sanderson, widow
• My sister's daughter Jane Greenhalgh
• Remainder divided amongst his three children Ellis, Alice and Margaret
• Executors son Ellis, and Arthur Bromley of Turton

Ellis SANDERSONNE of Harwood, Vicar of Bolton, 1626

• Will dated 1625
• To be buried in Bolton church yard, as near to my ancestors as possible
• Divided into three parts; self, wife and 3 children
• Children Margaret, James and John
• Wife Marjerye
• It my will is if my sone Ellis Sandersone whom I make the purchaser of my land being kept in feofee that unto this daye by me ?????? Laurence Horrockes and Mathew Harrison & beinge the occupant of it since it was purchased
• Ellis to give £40 to his sister Margaret, and to James & John to be equally divided between them
• Inventory dated 28 Dec 1625, appraised by Richard Fogge, Arthur Bromeleye, Richard Asmall, Thomas Bromeley total £82-17s-11d
• In debts unto me oweing
• Jane Smith widdowe oweth unto me for rent
• John Pembton oweth unto me for rent 10d
• John Tonge oweinge unto me for rent 16d
• Widdow Errarsselye? for rent 4d
• Jordane Warde for rent 1d-4s
• James Sharples alias Warde for rent 3d
• John Seddon for rent 15d
• Richard Smith of Aynsworth in Middleton parish oweth unto me 5 shillinges due by a lagacye of George Smith his brother departed

John SANDIFORD of Radcliffe, yeoman, 1730

• Dated 12th Sept 1728
• Tenement in Radcliffe to all his living children: William, Roger, Anne, Elizabeth & Sarah
• Grandchildren John & Mary, children of son John Sandiford
• Wife Sarah
• Daughter in law Anne[?] Sandiford, and to each of her daughters, my grandchildren, 10s
• Executors sons William Sandiford and Roger Sandiford
• Witnesses: James Fildes, Hannah Kay and James Smith
• Inventory appraised by Peter Walker, John Masan, James Smith - total £206-15-4
• Probate 2 May 1730

Mary SANDIFORD alias SANDFORD of Ratcliffe, minor, 1735

• Tuition for Mary, aged 9
• Grandmother: Mary Tong of Ainsworth, widow
• 6 Nov 1735
• William Sandiford otherwise Sandford natural and lawful father of Mary Sandiford otherwise Sandford a Minor of the Age of nine years or thereabouts do vertuously Educate and bring up in Learning the said Minor having Goods, Chattels and Credits due or left to her by the last Will and Testament or Inventory of the Effects of Mary Tong late of Ainsworth in the County of Lancaster and Diocess of Chester, Widow, her Grandmother, deceased
• Sureties: William Sandiford of Ratcliffe, Woolen Weaver and James Seddon of Whitefield, weaver
• Both William Sandiford and James Seddon sign their names.

Thomas SANDIFORD of Radcliffe, yeoman, 1719

• Tenement with th'appurtances in Radcliffe which I hold by lease under Ralph Atherton Barrt. to Richard Allen of Spen Moor in Radcliffe
• Richard Allen to pay £10 a year to wife Esther Sandiford
• Mary Holt and Ann Hardman my wives daughters £6
• Sarah Crompton, Esther Allen and Jane Allen £10 each
• Esther my wife £10
• My brother John Sandiford 1s
• Sister Elisabeth Sharples 1s
• Sister Mary Hardman 1s
• Joint executors Esther Sandiford and Richard Allen
• Dated 7th Jan 1717/18
• Witnesses Meadowcroft Heton, Robert Selby, Jane Fletcher
• Probate 20 Apr 1719
• Inventory £70.7.11 appraised by John Hardman, Roger Hardman and John Fletcher

Roger SANDIFORTH of Ratcliffe, husbandman, 1704

• Dated 27th July 1704
• Two sons Thomas and John (executors)
• Three daughters Alice, Elizabeth and Mary
• Wife Alice
• I order my daughter to receive Elizabeth £10 from my son Roger
• Son Thomas £10
• £10 to my daughter Elizabeth
• Alice my wife part of the tenement that I am possesed of
• Witness Abraham Mather, Naliamah[?] Anderson, Martha Fletcher
• Probate 21 Oct 1704
• Inventory appraised by John Kay, John Mason, Roger Hardman, Henry Pendlebury - total £54.14.04

Roger SANDIFORTH of Radcliffe, yeoman, 1718

• Dated 9th Jan 1716
• Tenement leased from Sr. Ralph Ashton, late of Middleton, Bart, for term of three lives
• Brother Thomas Sandiforth of Radcliffe
• Brother John Sandiforth
• Mr Joseph Heywood 20s
• Cousin Joseph Allen 20s
• Cousin Mary Makond 40s
• Brothers & sisters: Thomas, John, Elizabeth and Mary
• Executor brother John
• Witnesses: Joshua Crompton, John Dox[?], James Smith
• Probate 17 May 1718

Peter SCHOLES of Bradshaw, yeoman, 1739

• Property in Bradshaw held by lease under Henry Bradshaw of Marple Esq. to James Scholes and Peter Scholes my sons until Peter attains the age of 24
• Son John Scholes and daughter Elizabeth (with of James Lomax) £10 each
• Daughter Mary, wife of John Turner 1s
• Executors sons James Scholes and Peter Scholes
• Dated 1st Aug 1732
• Witnesses Edwd. Entwisle, William Horrockes, Tho. Shippard

John SCHOULES of Turton, husbandman, 1663

• Dated 8th Dec 1663
• To be buried at the parish church of Bolton
• Wife Katherine
• Thomas Scholes my nephew pair of loomes which he hath in his custodie, 12 shillings that he owes me and 10 shillings more
• Anne Vicars one paire of lomes which she likewise hath in her custodie
• Margaret Vicars 5s, Richard Vicars 5s, Philip Vicars 2s 6d, Alice Rascow[?] 5s, Isabell Woosnam 2s
• Syman Haddocke[?] and John Haddocke[?] my nephews 5s each
• Remainder to wife Katherine
• Executors Adam Stones of Sharples and Richard Vicars of Tongue
• Witnesses Adam Stones, John Horrockes[?]

John SCOWCROFT of Darcy Lever, yeoman, 1819

• Estate called Yew Tree including cottages, barn and land, in possession of myself, Andrew Nelson and Mary Openshaw, which I occupy under Ellis Fletcher Esquire
• Son William Scowcroft and son-in-law James Scholes appointed as executors
• Wife Betty
• "sons & daughters" not named
• Witnesses: John Howarth, Adm. L. Howarth, James Knowles
• Testator died 14th Jan 1819

Richard SCOWCROFT of Harwood, 1824

• Dated 17th April 1823
• Daughter Elisabeth all my household goods, bed, beding, loomes and lumber, together with this house we live in (rent free so long as she remains unmarried)
• When married she is to give it up and take her share
• Sons Samuel, Richard and Thomas Scowcroft
• Daughters Ann and Elizabeth
• Son in law John Booth
• Executors son John, daughter Elisabeth and son-in-law Robert Haslam
• Executors to dispose of the houses as they see fit
• Witnesses John Holt, Thos Jackson, James Tootill
• Proved 28th Feb 1824

William SCOWCROFT of Bradshaw, yeoman, 1801

• Children Richard, William, Samuel and Alice
• William, Thomas, Mary, Agnes and Ann children of my late son Thomas
• Children of my son John deceased, William, Mary and Alice
• Daughter Mary, wife of William Wood
• Executors sons Richard, William and Samuel
• If any of the executors have died, then I appoint William the son of my said son Richard, and Samuel the son of my said son William, and William the son of Samuel
• Dated 4th Jun 1798
• Witnesses Jonan. Hardman, Ellis Walch
• Probate issued 10th Feb 1801

William SCOWCROFT of Bradshaw, innkeeper, 1809

• Sons John, Samuel, Thomas, James
• Youngest sons Richard and Jethrow (under 21)
• Son James Scowcroft of Great Bolton, druggist
• Daughters Mary, Betty and Alice
• Wife Mally
• Trustees and executors sons John, Samuel, Thomas and James, and wife Mally
• Dated 11 Dec 1806
• Witnesses James Leach, Hugh Horrocks, Jno. Albinson
• Testator died 24th Dec 1808
• Probate 15 May 1809 - value under £7,500
• Freehold estate, messuages, cottages and buildings in Sharples in the occupation of Thomas Morris, whitester and others
• Also other real estate in Harwood in the occupation of myself and Mr Leigh
• Real estate in Bradshawgate, Great Bolton in occupation of widow Leyland and others
• Leasehold house in Harwood in occupation of Margaret Brooks
• Leasehold house, warehousehouse, cottages, smithy, factory, carding engine at Bradshaw Chapel, in occupation of myself, Hugh Horrocks and others
• Also my two leasehold estates called Chapel Tenement and Blunder Hillock in Bradshaw, and part of the Hillbrow Estate in Harwood
• Leasehold coalmine in Harwood, in occupation of myself and Oliver Ormrod
• Leasehold coalmine in Hindley, in occupation of myself, Peter Rothwell and John Scowcroft
• Leasehold coalmine in Tottington lower end

Ann SEDDON of Bolton, widow, 1715

• 8th Jan 1715?
• To be buried at the Parish Church of Bolton
• Son in law Samuel Tongue of Farnworth, £6 which he owes me, and £3 more
• Daughter Jane, wife of Samuel Tongue
• To the give children of Samuel Tongue; Henry, Samuel, Ann, James and John - 20 shillings each
• Jennet the wife of James Hoult of Turton and her children, the sum of 20 shillings to be divided between them
• To Ellen the wife of Samuell Horocks one shilling
• Sister Margaret Norris of Burnden in the parish of Middleton
• Children of my sister Mary late wife of Humphrey Nihill?
• Sole executor my trustie and beloved friend John Welch of Bolton
• Witnesses Richard Livesay, Henry Norris, Jams Hey
• Exor sworn 18 Jun 1715

George SEDDON of Farnworth, husbandman, 1664

• To be buried in the churchyard of the parish church of Deane - beetwixt my twoe grave stones there in my burriall place -  where formerly my friends and ancestors have been laid
• Anna Hindley daughter of Hugh Hindley of Westleigh all my interest I have in my messuage and [tenement]
• For want of heirs of Anna Hindley, the to Elizabeth younger daughter of the said Hugh Hindley
• Several bequests of specific items to Anna and Elizabeth Hindley
• Sister Margaret Mort 40s, and every one of her sons 10s each
• Her daughter An Mort 20s and 50
• Hugh Hindle five pounde and sixthie
• Abrahame Boulton the elder £10
• Robte Boulton my best shute[?] of Clothes
• George Boulton my second best shute of Clothes
• John Throip[?] rest of my clothes
• Arthur Sharples my barber and neighbour 10s
• George Seddon and and his son Edmond Seddon 5s
• The wife of Richard Walworth 10s, and to every one of her children 5s each
• Raphe Chitam her brother 10s, and his daugter 10s
• Raphe Crompton of Kersley my kinsman my best cloake
• Gylles Alred my neighbour and his wife the best next to it, and to his wife and each of his children 2s 6d each
• Allis the wife of Richard Alred 5s
• James Alred and his sister An Alred - either of them half a crown
• Ould Margaret Spakman 5s
• Henrie Aspinall the couper[?] 5s
• Henry Grundy of Kersley my godsonn 5s
• Every one of the servants that live in the house when and where I dye 5s
• Jane Partington, base daughter of Ann Partington of Worsley towards the maintaining and bringing her up in a fayre[?] ordinarie waye £50
• Executors Anna and Elizabeth Hindley
• Dated 30th October 1659 with other memoranda
• Other notes added later mention cousins Adam Morte, Thomas Morte, Robte Morte.  Also George Boulton (dead), Robert Boulton, George Holland, wife of James Rydings, Elizabeth Jacosone, and the children that Thomas Seddon had by his wife Marie Boulton

Thomas SEDDON of Bolton More Side, farmer, 1713

• Verbal will
• Sick and weak in body
• Having thoughts of Death: was desirous to make his will but unexpectedly dying before it was finshed
• Three parts
• Wife Ann
• Cut off my son-in-law Samuel Horrocks with a shilling
• One third part I give to Samuel Horrock's children Thomas Horrocks, Jane Horrocks and Mary Horrocks
• My daughter Ellin to have the interest, if her husband do not come to live with her, but if he comes, the interest is for her three children
• John Horrocks and James Horrocks, uncles to the said children to be overseers for them
• Daughter Jennit Hoult, one third pat of my estate
• Executors wife Ann Seddon, and son in law James Hoult
• Witnessesd 1st April 1713, Jon Welch, Samuel Tong, Richard Barwick
• Probate 4 Jun 1713
• Inventory appraised April 1713 by William Wood and Jon. Morris, total £160-06-09½, including £52-19-9½ in ready money in the house, and debts and bonds at interest of £37-01-00

William SEDDON of Farnworth, husbandman, 1701

• Dated 3rd July 1691
• Everything to wife Jennet who is also nominated as executrix
• Witnesses John Rishton Jun., John Darbishire, Jon: Rishton

Joseph SETTLE of Turton, surgeon, (admon), 1824

• Anne Settle of Turton, widow
• Joseph Ainsworth, Manufacturer, of Tong
• Thomas Ainsworth, Publican, of Little Bolton
• Joseph Settle late of Turton, surgeon, deceased
• Testator died 15th June 1824

William SETTLE of Smithills Dean in Halliwell, farmer, 1836

• Wife Ann,
• William ??o?ham
• After death of wife, divide into fifths as follows:
• (1) Unto the children of my late son James
• (2) son Thomas Settle
• (3) Daughter Ann Cross, the wife of Roger Cross
• (4) Daughter Mary Turner, the wife of John Turner
• (5) Daughter Ellen Threlfall, wife of William Threlfall
• Executors my wife, and John Nuttall of Halliwell, farmer
• Dated 26th Jan 1836
• Witnesses James Cross, John Marbeck
• Testator died 29th Jan 1836

James SHARPLES of Turton, husbandman, 1579

• Scholes OLW vol. 2, pg. 42
• 4 Sep 1579
• To be buried on the north side of Parish church of Bolton in the Moores
• To Hughe, Phillippe and Olyver Isherwood, half a windle of meele
• Jane my wife, half of all my goods
• John, my bastard son, my other part of the corn
• Said John shall have the residue of my goods, giving unto the children of Hughe Rigby, my son-in-law, and unto the children of Edward Hindle 40s
• Executors John my bastard son and Raffe Orrell of Turton
• Supervisor John Orrell of Turton Esq. my landlord 6s 8d
• Witnesses William Orrell, John Bradshaw, John Wood, James Haworth, clerk
• Debts owing to me: Raffe Biche of Kilshawe, Alexander Longworth of Turton, Olyver Isherwood of Turton, Raffe Sweteloffe of Turton, Thomas Horriche of Turton, the administrators of the goods of John Bradshaw Esq. deceased, Arthur Turner of Bradshaw
• Debts I owe: daughter Margerie for her marriage gift £20, William Haworth of Chapeltowne 6s 8d (whereof I have delivered him xiiij pounds, xxid of iron fetched by his wife, xijd delivered to his wife, xxd delivered to his son Andrew
• Inventory of goods taken xxviij September 1579 by Alexander Orrell, Thomas Bromeleye, Thomas Horriche and Alexander Rivington.  Total xliix li xvij s x d.

James & Arthur SHARPLES of Turton, 1609

• 10th Dec 1609
• The whole goods of James Sharples late of Turton within the parish of Bolton in the Mores in the countie of Lanc. deceased are valued by Edmund Wood, James Sharples, Thomas Hindley and Willm Sharples, doth amonnte unto the some of twenty poundes as appeareth by the last will and inventorie of John Sharples late father of the said James Shaples wch said will beareth the date the xxijj-th daie of January in the yeare of our lord god One thousand fyve hundred nyntie & toot and next followinge and for Arthur Sharples his goodes thaforer seased of for that all his goodes were disbursed for his use in his liffetyme upon a tenemt be hade in reverson

John SHARPLES of Turton, husbandman, 1592

• Scholes OLW vol. 1, pg. 274
• 23 Jan 1592
• Sick and feeble
• To be buried at Bolton, near to my friends
• Three parts: First to wife Elizabeth, second equally divided amongst children, third to self
• Children: James Sharples, Arther Sharples, Margery Sharples, Anne Sharples
• Everyone I am Goddather to xii-d each
• My good Mr Orrell x-s
• Executors wife Elizabeth and eldest son Edmund Sharples
• Overseer the worshipful Mr William Orrell, my good Mr.
• Witnesses Alexander Bradshay, Christopher Hopkinson, Richard Taliar, Edmund Wood, Gilbert Astle (clc.)

Thomas SHARPLES of Bolton, inn keeper, 1676

• Inventory only
• Appraised by Thomas Horrocks, William Battersby, Nicode:[mus] Moncks, Alexander Sharples
• Value £311 14s 2d
• Dated 2nd Nov 1676

Roger SHARROCKE of Turton, husbandman, 1684

• Wife Ann Sharrocke
• Inventory (part missing)
• Dated 4th June 1684
• Witnesses John Longworth, Geo: Smith Senior, George Smith Junior

John SHARROCKS of Dove Bank, Darcy Lever, cotton-spinner, 1813

• Wife Ellen 3s weekly
• Son James 1s and no more
• Daughter Elizabeth 1s and no more
• Son Jacob £20 when 21
• Youngest son Abraham under 21
• Daughter Mary Ann £15 when 21
• Executors to bind children Abraham, John and Jane as apprentices to some trade (but not their mother)
• Sons John and Abraham, daughters Jane and Ellen (youngest)
• Witnesses: John Wood, Thomas Russell, John Sydall
• Executors:
• John Anderton of Pilkington
• Joshua Smith of Little Lever
• James Finney
• Testator died 4th Dec 1812

Roger SHORROCK of Turton, husbandman, 1632

• Wife Eliz.
• Two younger children James and Anne[?] Shorrocke
• 3s 4d to John Fielden
• Executors: wife Eliz. Shorrocke and son John Shorrocke
• Witnesses Henry Longworth, Robert Smethurst, Hughe Wood
• Inventory appraised by Alixr Mayo, Hughe Wood, Robert Smethurst, Moeses Chronshaw, total £94

George SHUTTLEWORTH of Reditch, husbandman, 1675

• Reddish in the Parish of Manchester
• Dated 3rd September 1673
• Brother Robert Shuttleworth £5
• Brother William Shuttleworth £20
• Brother William wife? £10
• Brother John Shuttelworth £10
• Sister Isabell Donnes £8
• Sister Ales £10
• Brother Ralph Shuttleworth £20 and to his wife Martha Shuttleworth £10
• To my kinsman George Shuttleworth of Gorton £4
• To my kinswoman Mary Shuttleworth of Gorton £4
• Debra Shutteworth in Gorton 40s
• My brother William's children 20s each
• To my nefue John Shuttleworth in Brinington 20s
• To my nefue Robert Shuttleworth in Brinington £8
• To Mary Swindells, John Swindels wife £4 10s
• To my brother Robert's younger children Elizabeth and Alles and Jonathan 20s each
• To John Slater £4 13s 4d
• To Martha Slater in Denton £4 13s 4d
• To my sister Alle children by William Woodfield 20s each
• To my brother Ralph's children 20s each
• To Sara Rodes? in Stockport 20 and her sister Elizabeth 20s
• To Esther Mos 20s
• To sister Margaret's children 20s each
• Residue to brother Ralph
• Exor brother Ralph
• Witnesses Alese Leese and Samuel Shepley
• Inventory total £255.0.10, appraised by James Ashton, Samuel Shepley and Thomas Normansell

James SHUTTLEWORTH of Unsworth, weaver, 1800

• Daughter Ellen, wife of John Fogg
• Daughter Ruth, wife of Robert Redford
• 1766 bond from James Starky Esq. of Prestwich to late father in law James Oldham
• Neighbour James Hilton
• Signs with an X

John SHUTTLEWORTH of Brinington, 1655

• Cheshire will PCC PROB 11/247/654
• Robert Duckenfield late of Duckenfield Esquire deceased by indenture of lease dated 1st June 20 James I [1622] to John Shuttleworth for 90 years or the lives of his sons Robert Shuttleworth, John Shuttleworth and Ralph Shuttleworth
• Assigned 10th Oct 14 Charles I [1638] to William Dodge of Bosten?, yeoman, Thomas Farkson(?) of Brinington now deceased and John Clough of Cheadle, yeoman (trustees and feofees)
• Eldest son Robert 12s
• Other sons and daughters:
• Thomas Shuttleworth
• John Shuttleworth
• William Shuttleworth
• George Shuttleworth
• Nicholas Shuttleworth
• Ralph Shuttleworth
• Isabell John Collier's wife
• Margaret James Massey's wife
• Alice Henry Slaters wife
• Exos Henry Slater my son in law, and Ralph Shuttleworth my son
• Dated 27th March 1654
• Witnesses John Shuttleworth, Richard Houlme, Ralph Taylor, Robert Jackson

John SHUTTLEWORTH the Elder of Brinington, yeoman, 1679

• Cheshire will
• Water damaged - left half illegible
• Sister Isabell
• John Swindells and John his son £30
• Martha Slater
• Hester Mosse 20s
• My sister Margaret's children
• My brother Nicholas his son
• Daughter of my late brother Robert
• Robert Shuttleworth my late nephew deceased
• John Shuttleworth sole executor

John SHUTTLEWORTH of Brinington, yeoman, 1689

• Cheshire will
• Messuage and tenement in Brinington to wife Mary and daughter Mary
• Housing and lands in Mellor in County Derby, to be equally divided between wife and daughter Mary
• Whereas John Shuttleworth my unckell deceased did give unto Mary Shuttleworth daughter of my brother Robert deceased the sum of £5 to remain in my hands until she reach 21 - £10 to discharge this legacy, and £10 more
• Mary Shuttleworth the daughter of Nicholas Shuttleworth deceased £5
• Mary Swindels my sister £10
• Exos John Swindels of Romeley in Cheshire, my brother-in-law and Thomas Blomiley of Cheadle my kinsman 20s
• Remainder to wife Mary and daughter Mary
• Dated 19th Feb 1689
• Witnesses John Jackson, [illegible], Jo: Collier
• Inventory appraised by L? Seddon, John Gee, John Foaden, John Collier on 20th Feb 1689, total value £208.5.8

John SHUTTLEWORTH of Poppy Thorn, Prestwich, manufacturer, 1823

• 12 leasehold cottages on Oldham Road (late Newton Lane) and Primrose Street, Manchester, in occupation of James Butterworth as tenant, and sub-leased, 3 years into a 14 year term
• Children:
  • Ellen, wife of Robert Horsfield
  • Mary, wife of Simeon Farrar
  • William Shuttleworth
  • Hannah, wife of Thomas Paul (or Saul?)
  • Sarah, wife of William Clegg
  • John Shuttleworth
  • Charles Shuttleworth
• Betty, wife of John Garside
• Executors: William Clegg (son-in-law), John Shuttleworth (son), Simeon Farrar (son-in-law)
• Testator died 25th October 1823

Ralph SHUTTLEWORTH of Denton in Manchester, husbandman, 1691

• Inventory appraised by Nicolas Cook and John Smith, 2nd Oct 1691
• Dated 22nd Aug 1691
• My wife Martha, her bed
• My son John, his bed and a coffer
• Remainder to William Bromeley my son-in-law
• Executor William Bromeley
• Witnesses Nicholas Cooke, Dorothy Broomley

Robert SHUTTLEWORTH of Brinington, (inv.) 1676

• Cheshire will
• Inventory only
• 21st March 1670
• Appraised by Thomas Ouldham Senior and John Worthington
• Total £2.6.10
• John Shuttleworth filio

Robert SHUTTLEWORTH of Unsworth in Prestwich, farmer, 1727

• Admon with inv.
• Inventory appraised by Roger Walker and John Scholes, total £60
• Includes £22 in money our at interest, and eight cows with £22
• Adm. 23 March 1727
• Marias vid & admins

Robert SHUTTLEWORTH of Pendlebury, weaver, 1790

• Daughter Betty wife of John Seddon - bed and bedding
• Looms, chest and close stool to executors
• Remainder to children Mary (wife of John Ramsbottom), Robert Shuttleworth, Sarah (wife of Francis Siddall), Alice (wife of John Stott), Ann (wife of Robert Pollitt), Charles Shuttleworth, Betty (wife of John Seddon), and the children of my daughter Ruth Clarkson, deceased, and of the children of my son John Shuttleworth deceased)
• Money already advanced:
• £20 to son Robert
• £17.15s.10d to daughter Sarah Siddall
• £20 to daughter Ann Pollitt
• 15 guineas to daughter Alice Stott
• £11 10s Charles Shuttleworth
• Betty Seddon £20
• Exors son Robert Shuttleworth and son-in-law Robert Pollitt
• Dated 6th Feb 1786
• Signed 'X' his mark
• Witnesses Nath. Milne, Ann Milne, Eliza Milne
• Probate 29 July 1790 - value of effects under £100

Robert SHUTTLEWORTH of Whitefield in Pilkington, farmer, 1810

• Daughter Ellen Shuttleworth £20
• Daughter Betty Shuttleworth £20
• Grandson William Yates bed stead and bedding, and all my right and title in the farm I now occupy jointly with him, under Mr John Scholes of Bury
• Previously advanced considerable sums of money to late daughter Sarah (late wife of John Simpson), and to son Samuel Shuttleworth
• Grandsons Robert Simpson, Thomas Simpson, John Simpson 20s each
• Samuel Shuttleworth 5s
• Remainder to be equally divided between children Thomas, Robert, Ann (wife of John Snape), Ellen, Betty,
• Rachel (wife of Radcliffe Schofield)
• Executors daughter Ellen Shuttleworth and grandson William Yates
• Dated 8th Feb 1810
• Witnesses Charles Bradshaw and James Graves of Unsworth

Robert SHUTTLEWORTH of Hardmans Fold, Prestwich, farmer, 1824

• Widow Susanna

Thomas SHUTTLEWORTH of Brynington, yeoman, 1650

• Cheshire will
• Brynington in the Countie of Chester
• Wife Izabell 20 nobles by yeare
• Thomas Shuttleworth my son
• Marie Shuttleworth my daughter £80
• Sarah my daughter £60
• Residue to son Thomas
• Inventory appraised by Henrie Bruckshawe, Thomas Hulme, Thomas Owen
• and John Wharmbie, 4th Sept 1650 total value £511 19s 2s

William SHUTTLEWORTH of Styall, 1679

• Cheshire will
• Admon dated 1679
• Ellen Shuttleworth of Styall, widow of WS
• Thomas Shuttleworth of Styall, farmer
• 27th Nov 1679
• Nunc will water damaged and mostly illegible
• Son Thomas Shuttleworth

William SHUTTLEWORTH of Handford, 1727

• Cheshire wills
• Dated 18th March 1726
• Handford in the Parish of Cheadle
• Wife Martha
• Daughter Martha £1 1s, and 50s for her to be put into the hands of John Barrett to give her when she is in need. Also one coffer standing where the bed does and one box that was her mothers at the desire of her step mother
• After the death of my wife, all real estate to son William, as long as the lease continues
• After the death of my wife, residue to be equally divide between all my children
• Witnesses John Haughton, Randell Allcocke, Henry Bayley
• Inventory £25.11.0, appraisd by John Alle?, William Boulton
• Exos Oliver Bolton of Bollen Fee, yeoman, and John Barrett of Handford, yeoman
• Probate 24th June 1727

James SLATER of Little Bolton, yeoman, 1794

• Proved 2 June 1794
• £100 borrowed from John Davis of Farnworth, yeoman, to be paid
• Leasehold estate in Little Bolton, held by lease under John Gartside Esq for the natural lives of John Smith and James Smith of Little Bolton, and 21 years afterwards, to be sold and profits divided between
• Wife Susannah
• Children: George Slater, Joseph Slater, Betty Slater and Ann Slater
• Executors
• Francis Wridgley of Bolton in the Moors, butcher
• James Lord of Bolton, fustian manufacturer
• Samuel Scoulcroft of Little Bolton, fustian manufacturer
• Dated 17th Nov 1793
• Witnesses John Albinson, John Winstanley, John Orrell

James SLATER of Bolton le Moors, (Ad.), whitster, 1812

• Granted 18th May 1812
• Mary Slater, widow of JS, Bolton-le-Moors
• Thomas Rushton, solicitor, Bolton-le-Moors
• Samuel Hall, Innkeeper, Bolton-le-Moors

James SLATER of Bolton le Moors, bleacher, 1838

• Jane Slater of Bolton le Moors, widow of JS
• Thomas Baron of Bolton le Moors, tobacconist
• Thomas Baron Jun. of Bolton le Moors, cotton spinner

Joseph SLATER of Manchester, bread baker, 1818

• Wife Esther, house in my occupation in Saint George's Road, and the house and shop late in my own occuation in High Street, Manchester
• Sons Thomas and Joseph Slater
• Real estate to be sold and profits split into four parts; son Joseph Slater, son Thomas Slater, daughter Mary Bradford, daughter Parthenia Platt (except the sum of £200 to be placed out at interest, for the maintenance and education of grandsons Joseph Slater Platt and Thomas Platt)
• Executors sons Joseph Slater and Thomas Slater
• Dated 18th March 1814
• Witnesses Will. Cardwell, Edward Belshaw, George Percival
• Testator died 22 Dec 1817
• Probate issued 27 Mar 1818

Joseph SLATER of Turton, bleacher, 1854

• Executors £300 in trust for the children of my late brother Thomas Slater
• As tokens of remembrance my Pearson's Family Bible to my brother George Slater, and Stoward's Enclopedia (3 volumes) to brother James Slater
• Residue of real estate to niece Margaret Isherwood, widow
• Executors great nephews James Isherwood and John Isherwood
• Dated: 2nd Aug 1854
• Witnesses: Robt. Armistead of Bolton, Wm Haworth of Turton

Thomas SLATER of Turton, gentleman, 1839

• Daughter Sarah Hall £100
• Son Thomas Slater £140
• Sons and daughters George Slater, James Slater and Mary Cooper (who are already provided for) £5 each as a token of my affection and regard
• Residue to son Joseph Slater
• Son Thomas to account for any debts owe to me
• Executors sons James Slater and Joseph Slater
• Dated 30th Nov 1837
• Witnesses A L Haworth, A H S Bolton, John Barnes
• Testator died 20th Jan 1839
• Probate issued 26th June 1839
• Under £1000

Thomas SLATER of Dunscar, bleacher, (admon), 1853

• Father James Slater of Dunscar, bleacher
• Robert Armistead of Dunscar, gentleman
• John Heaton of Bolton, bookseller
• Thomas Slater late of Dunscar, bleacher, bachelor, deceased without making a will

William SLATER of Bournden in Great Lever, cotton manufacturer, 1806

• To executors £25 each
• Executors
• Father Thomas Slater of Liverpool, gentleman
• Brother Leonard Slater of Bolton, fustian manufacturer
• Father in law John Livesay of Lever Hall in Great Lever, gentleman
• Sister Mary Slater £50
• Sister Joyce Slater £31 2s
• Sisters in law: Jane and Elizabeth Livesay £20
• Jane Livesay of Bolton £20
• Servant Jesper Dawson £5
• Wife Mary Slater, pew in the new gallery on the north side of Bolton Parish Church
• Leasehold interest in four cottages on Bolton Moor (in occupation of James Rothwell, James Walker, Henry Calderly and John Stones), with four fields thereunto belonging, to wife Mary
• Also to wife Mary, tenant rights and interests to land and premises at Bournden
• To wife Mary, one share of the Club Houses on Bolton Moor, comminly called Mr John Pilkington's Club
• Dated 3rd September 1805
• Witnesses Thos: Rushton, Richard Scowcroft, Esther Green

Ann SMETHURST of Broadoake within Heap in Bury, spinster, 1709

• 24th June 1709
• Weak and infirm
• Cousin Ellen Heape - various items of clothing
• Elizabeth Booth now wife to Richard Booth of Booridge my neighbour
• Elizabeth Dowson of Whitefield 5s
• Edward Heape my cousin Ellin Heape eldest son 40s when he reaches 14 years
• Samuel Heape the youngest son of Ellin Heape
• Richard Wylde of the Water within Heape £5
• Remainder for the education and maintenance of my little cousin Smethurst Heape now with mee
• Exors Richard Wyld and Richard Booth
• Witnessese James Bury, Richard Booth, Roger Booth, John Clegg
• Probate 22 Oct 1709
• Inventory appraised 19 Sep 1709 by Edmund Toppinge, Thomas Meadowcroft and John Clegg all of Bury, total £158-4-5

Jane SMETHURST of Turton, widow, (nunc), 1662

• Having first of all desired secrecie (until it should please ye lord to call her out of this present world to bee forever with hiselfe) in regard as shee said shee was afraid ye y master (for soe she still called her son in law [+] Isherwood) would take it unkindly if hee should come to know yt shee had given any thinge away from him: and ??????? yt some smal gifts shee must needs beestow otherwayes
• Body to be decently buried at the discretion of her son-in-law John Isherwood, clerke
• £13 to said Jno: Isherwood
• To her daughter Margerie (in regard of some moneys as she said her husband Robert Smethhurst had) £5
• To the children of Edward Baly her son-in-law to each of them 20s
• Shee did further make knowne yt shee had a smal sume of money oweing her by a woman in W?lly (but did not make what it was) but shee said her brother Richard knewe ye woman, and what ye debt was, and shee was willinge to give it him if hee could gett it of her
• Executor John Isherwood
• Witnesses John Walch, Hannah Isherwood
• Dated 19th November 1662
• Inventory 4th December 1662 appraised by John Horrocks, John Welch, William Welch and Roger Haslam, total value £34-6-2 (of which £31 owed on bills and bonds)

Richard SMETHURST of Broadoake within Heap in Bury, yeoman, 1706

• Dated 7th June 1706
• I stand possessed of buildings and land called Mowden within Birckle in Middleton, cotaining about 4 acres, my own inheritance - to my sister Ann Smethurst
• After her death to brother Samuel Smethurst
• After his death to Smethurst Heape, son of my cousin Ellen Heape, who I am great uncle to, now living with me
• After his death to Edward Heape, brother of Smethurst Heape
• Cousin Ellen Heape now living with me 2s 6d
• Remainder to sister Ann Smethurst (exor)
• Witnesses Saml: Wareing, Peter Marrcroft, James Bury
• Probate 9 Aug 1706
• Inventory taken 25th June 1706 by Thomas Meadowcroft, Richard Wyld, Richd: Booth of Booridge and John Clegg of Bury, total value £234-19-4, including £195 owed upon bond by Mr Radcliffe of Leigh.

Robert SMETHURST of Turton, 1645

• Inventory only
• Appraised by Raph Brook, Evan Dewhest[?], Raph Wood, George Walmesley
• Total value £146-12-11

Alice SMITH of Farnworth, widow, 1674

• Dated 28th April 1673
• Aged and infirm
• 20s to ministers: Mr Tisley of Deane, Mr Crompton of Astley, Mr Joanes of Eccles, Mr Pendlebury of Houlsome[?], Mr Woods of Atherton, Mr Houlme sometimes of Halliwell, Mr Leaver of Cockey (ministers)
• Richard the son of Adam Robinson of Westhoughton £10
• 20s each to the other four children of Adam Robinson
• Elizabeth Seddon and Alice Seddon daughters of George Seddon late of Lostock 40s each
• Jane Roston 20s
• Rebecca, Mary and Alice daughters of John Stones late of Sharples 6s 8d each, and the same to their brother Thomas Stones.
• James and Margaret son and daughter of John Rosrom 20 s each
• Richard Greene and John Flitcroft 5s each
• The five children of Gyles Grenehalgh 6s 8d
• Margaret Addcroft 20s if she lives with me at the time of my decease
• John Leigh, Richard Leigh, Elizabeth Wymell and Margaret Aynsworth sons and daughters of John Leigh late of Fearnell[?] Yate, £13 each, and to their sister Ellen Leigh £11
• Ann Valence[?] of Westhaughton £11
• Ellen the wife of James Peake £11
• Margaret the wife of John Brookes of Harwood £3
• Ann the wife of RIchard Morris of Heton £11
• Bryan Morris, Richard, Ann, Margaret and Elizabeth, sons and daughters of the Richard Morris 40s each
• Thomas Leigh of Hungerhill 20s
• Remainder to Bryan Morris (executor)
• Witnesses Peter Smith and Anne Smith

George SMITH of Ainsworth, yeoman, 1709

• Dated 29th Seo 1705
• I have already given to my grandchildren, the sons and daughters of my daughter Katherine Hardman, over and above the portion I had designed for my daughter Katherine £22
• Grandaughters Susannah Hardman and Margaret Hardman 4s each
• Grandchildren George Hardman, John Hardman, James Hardman and Mary Tongue, each of them 20s
• Remainder of personal and real estate to son George Smith
• Executors son George Smith, and kinsman Samuel Taylor of Moston, yeoman
• Witnesses Samll Taylor jun, Elizabeth Taylor, Phillip Wyatt
• Executors sworn 29th Sept 1709
• Inventory appraised by Thomas Byrron and William Kirkman, both of Ainsworth on 12 Oct 1708.  George Smith died 10th Sept 1708.  Total value £227.05.04

James SMITH the elder of Turton, husbandman, 1764

• £10 each to daughters:
• Mary, wife of Thomas Smithills
• Hannah, wife of John Wood
• Margaret Horrocks widow
• Son James Smith of Little Bolton, miller, £20
• Daughter Betty Smith £40
• Son Thomas Smith £100
• Grandson Peter Smith, son of Peter Smith late of Bradshaw my son deceased £10, to be used to pay his master when he is old enough to become an apprentice, without any intermeddling from his mother Isabel
• Isabel Smith 10s 6d, my said son Peter having received the same from me as the other children in his life time
• Eldest son John Smith executor
• Dated 16th Aug 1764
• Witnesses Thomas Vickars, Willm Mason
• Exec took oath 20th Aug 1764

John SMITH of Timberbottom in Turton, yeoman, 1773

• Copyhold messuage in Tottington, lately purchased from Titus Wood to my two brothers James and Thomas Smith in trust, for the use of my two sons John and James Smith.  If his sons should die in their minority then to his brothers James and Thomas.
• Personal estate divided between sons John and James, and if they should die, between his brothers and sisters, or their children
• Sons should be maintained out of the rent from his copyhold estate during their minority
• My wife Alice shall have the tuition and guardianship of my said sons so long as my executors in their discretion shall think fit and proper and no longer
• My said wife shall not be debarred of her right of dower or fourths out of the rents of my said copyhold estate not put to any costs or inconveniencies about receiving the same during in her natural life
• Executors brothers James Smith and Thomas Smith, and brother in law James Greenhalgh
• Overseer, my friend John Knowles the elder of Turton
• Dated 8 Nov 1773
• Witnesses: John Brooks, James Orrell, Adam Lomax
• Execs took oath 29 Nov 1773

Peter SMITH of Farnworth, yeoman, 1670

• Dated 1st Feb 1668
• Tenement in Farnworth where I now live
• Indenture bearing the date 16th January 1657
• Also that parcel of ground heretofore purchased from Henry Tonge of Blyndshill Farnworth
• Messuage and tenement situated in Abraham in Wigan assigned to kinsman Richard Eckershall son of Richard Eckershall of Bedford, yeoman
• Richard Eckershall to cause his three sisters (Susan, Sarah and Jane[?]) to be paid 13s 4d every year
• Peter Smith my kinsman of Farnworth, eldest son of Henry Smith
• Wife Alice
• The two daugters of Thomas Smith
• Peter Brownfield of Cheshire 2s 6d
• Alice Smith, daughter of John Smith of late of Ashton
• Adam Robinson and his wife
• William Tonge of Worsley, chapman, son of Richard Tonge late of Worsley
• Samuel Cries and his wife
• Overseers friends Hugh Hindley and Robert Harte
• Witnesses Henerie Grundie, Henrey Hardman
• Some detail ommitted in this summary - review original

Ralph SMITH of Ainsworth, husbandman, 1624

• Dated 28th Dec 1623
• To be buried at the parish church of Bolton
• Wife Frances
• Children, not named, except Adam
• Witnesses George Smith, Richard Smith
• Inventory 16th Jan 1629, appraised by George Smith, William Crompton, Robert Crompton   
• Second inventory 6th March 1674 - "One tenement of twelve pounds per assum for two years yet to come"
• Second grant 1674. Alice Kay, daughter of Raphe Smith, and wife of Joseph Kay of  Ainsworth, fustian weaver.  Also mentions Mary Smith, possibly another daughter - difficult to read

Richard SMITH of Little Bolton, yeoman, 1783

• Dated 21st Jan 1783
• Son Roger Smith to be paid out of the rents from my six houses in Great Bolton, held by lease under Sir Thomas Edgerton, now in the occupation of son Roger Smith and son John Smith
• The six cottages to be divided between:
• Roger Smith
• Margaret Kay my daughter, wife of James Kay [of Buffs in Turton]
• Mary Kershaw my daughter, wife of Thomas Kershaw
• John Smith
• Richard Smith, eldest son of my son Roger
• Wearing apparell to sons John and Roger
• Grandaughter Betty, daughter of Thomas Kershaw £1 11s 6d
• Executors sons Roger Smith and John Smith, and Thomas Longworth of Horrocks Fold
• Witnesses James Lever, Thomas Baron and John Fielding
• Executors took oath 19th May 1783

Thomas SMITH of Turton, farmer, 1809

• Entitled to farm in Turton called Timberbottom on a term of years - to my sons Thomas Smith and Peter Smith
• Wife Ann to continue to live at Timberbottom with my sons Thomas and Peter, as their housekeeper, for so long it shall be agreeable to all of them to do
• If she should leave the farm then Thomas and Peter to pay her £100 towards her maintenance
• I am entitled to a certain farm (after the expiration of two lives) called Little Bolton Hall for a term of 21 years - term and interest to my sons John, James, Thomas and Peter
• Son John has already had £290, and son James £132
• Exors wife Ann Smith and Oliver Ormrod of Little Bolton, son of John Ormrod late of Turton
• Dated 28th April 1806
• Witnesses Henry Simms and James Brandwood
• Testator died 8th Feb 1809
• Probate issued 8th May 1809

Thomas SMITH of Harwood, (admon), 1812

• Martha Smith of Harwood, widow of TS
• James Horrox of Harwood, cotton weaver
• John Horrox of Harwood, weaver
• The testator died 12th Jan 1812
• Granted 22nd Jan 1812

John SNAPE of Pilkington in Prestwich, joiner, 1823

• Wife Ann - household goods and furniture, and annuity of £50
• Sons Robert Kay Snape, John Snape, James Snape - stock of timber and tools
• William Yates, the son of my wife £100
• Daughter Leah, wife of John Parr
• Daughter Ruth
• Daughter Elizabeth
• Exos wife Ann and son Robert Kay Snape, William Yates
• Dated 23rd Oct 1816
• Proved 21st Feb 1823
• Witnesses Saml. Woodcock Atty., Saml. Grundy his clerk, James Woodcock

John SPENCER of Darcy Lever, farmer, 1817

• Two dwelling houses, plot of land, brewhouse and outbuildings in Darcy Lever, known by the name of Farmers Arms, now in the occupation of John Butler, my son James, and myself
• Annuity of £34 to son James
• Executors and trustees
• My son John Porter otherwise Spencer
• George Jackson of Darcy Lever, weaver
• John Albinson of Great Bolton, land surveyor
• Grandsons Henry and John Lee £30
• William and James Lee £20
• Ann and Mary Lee £15
• Mary Smith £15, and her sister Ann Smith £5, natural daughters of my late son Henry
• Witnesses John Butler, George Taylor, John Jackson
• Dated 28th Dec 1816
• Testator died 8th Jan 1817

Mary STEVENSON of Bolton in the Moors, widow, 1802

• Niece Jenny Seddon of Bolton - china canister and a god ring best with silver my tea board and chest of drawers
• Nephew Edmund Seddon husband of Jenny Seddon
• Niece Molly Kay - six silver teaspoons with MH set thereon, my looking glass and red and blue drinking glass
• Niece Ellen Wood my large looking glass and my read and white china
• Brother Thomas Wood
• Friend Richard Kay £10
• Sister Ellen Wood remainder of leasehold and personal estate
• Nieces Jenny Seddon, Molly Kay, Ellen Wood
• Nephews Edmund and Robert Berry
• Husband late John Stevenson
• Dated 2nd May 1793
• Executors Richard Kay and Edmund Seddon
• Witnesses John Albinson, John Orrell

Adam STONES of Little Bolton, husbandman, 1676

• Dated 18th Jan 1675
• Body to be buried in the Parish Churchyard of Boulton
• Four parts: children John Stones, James Stones, Henery Stones and Dorathy Stones
• Inventory dated 18th Jan 167?, appraised by Ralph Holme, Christopher Horrockes, John Barrie
• Parcel of ground in Little Bolton which is due to me in the possession of William Battersby of Boulton, after 10 years to go to sons John, James and Henry
• Son Adam Stones the clock which standeth in the house
• Son Adam my great Bible
• Exor son Adam Stones
• Witnesses Adam Stones, Ralph Holme, William Stones

Daniel STONES the elder of Sharples, yeoman, 1685

• Dated 24 April 1685
• I was executor of Samuel Stones my son-in-law, and thereby intrusted with sole management of his personal estate for the use of Mary Stones his daughter, testators grand daughter
• Indenture of assignment made 11th March last (made between me and Oliver Stones and James Longworth) of a tenement in Turton
• Oliver Stones and James Longworth to pay £5 per annum out of the profits arising from said tenement to son-in-law Ferdinand Heaton of Heaton, for the use of his wife and children
• Remainder to be divided into three parts between his wife and two daughters
• Executors brother Oliver Stones and Eleanor Stones my daughter
• George Smith of Sharples to aid executors
• Witnesses John Stones, George Smith
• Inventory made by Jo: Sheppard of Blackrod, Thomas Entusley of Heaton, George Smith of Sharples, yeomen
• Inventory includes cows called Tumblers, Chubhornes, Heaton, Woode, Blackwill, Crumhorne and Brandocke

Henry STONES of Horrocksfold, Sharples, yeoman, 1729

• Half of estate in Sharples held by lease under Holland Egerton Esquire, to wife Mary
• Other half to John Isherwood of Bolton-le-Moors, my nephew
• 40 shillings to the poor of Little Bolton
• Mary Stones daughter of my late brother-in-law Thomas Stones £20
• Remainder of estate divided between:
• Wife Mary
• Margaret Stones, my sister, £30

John STONES of Horrocks Fold, Sharples, husbandman, 1681

• Inventory valued at £190 [?]s 8d
• Son John Stones – various house hold goods
• Wife Alice[?]
• Five[?] children Mary, Rebecca, Margaret, Elizabeth, and Henry my younger son
• ..I stand seized & possessed of the messuage & tenement wheruppon I now inhabite & dwell by virtue[?] of one Indenture of Lease ??? the Hand & ???? of Boillus[?] Holland of Heaton Esq, being dated the twenty first of December (21st year of his majesties reign?)
• Mary Stones, my mother, already deceased
• Son John, under 21 years old
• Executrix: wife Alice
• John Crompton my brother in law, and James Pilkington my uncle[?] both of Breightmead
• Witnesses: Daniell Stons, Geo: Smith

John STONES of Sharples, (infra / admon) 1702

• Thomas Bury of Little Bolton, taylor
• Evanum Sidlow of Little Bolton, plasterer[?]
• "not yet administered[?] of John Stones late of Sharples, his father" (Thomas Bury)

Margaret STONES of Bolton, widow, 1588

• Very difficult to read
• Mentions "Homphrey Stones"[?]
• Mentions James Horrocks and James Horrocks

Marie STONES of Sharples, 1632

• Widow of Humphraye Stones
• To be buried at the Parish Church of Boultone... at the place of my ancestors
• Three children of my late son John  Stones 3s 4d each
• Two children of Raphe Brookes 3s 4d each
• Three children of Thomas Stones 3s 5d each
• My daughter Alice Brooke xxs
• Grandaughter Marie Pearses[?] £3 6s 8d any my bed, and the apparel that was her mothers
• Item to be divided between my daughter in law Elizabeth Stones and my grandaughter Marie Pearses
• Remainder to son Thomas Stone, on the condition that he sufficiently maintains and keeps Margerie Stones by sister in law, with meat, drink, apparell and lodgings, for the rest of her life
• Executor Thomas Stones
• Witnesses Roberte Mather, Franches Walkden
• Inventory appraised by Allexander Walkeden, Franches Walkden, Raphe Brooke, James Pillintone

Mary STONES of Little Bolton, 1766

• Mary Stones of Little Bolton, widow
• “aged and infirm of body”
• £100 already placed with Richard Lomax of Harwood
• 20 shillings to the Vicar of Bolton
• 20 shillings to widow women and fatherless children of Little Bolton
• 10 shillings to the poor people of Little Bolton
• John Brandwood £5
• Half-niece: Ann, wife of Edward Smethurst of R?allio?
• Children of John Bury[?] by Margaret his first wife, £10, when they reach 21
• John Longworth “I have already given him £40 in cloathes and learning” £40 more, provided he pays his mother Mary 16 shillings a year
• Ann, wife of James Browly of Rivington £20
• Robert Knowles of Little Bolton, her great Bible
• Jane, wife of Robert Knowles £50
• Mary their (R+JK) daughter £5, Ellin their daughter having already had £5
• William Longworth of Horwich and his wife Jane, have already had £68, £40 more
• Half brother Thomas, has already paid a £20 debt on his behalf, 5 shillings
• James Isherwood of Little Bolton, £36
• Executors: Robert Knowles of Little Bolton, James Isherwood and John Longworth of the same, William Longworth of Horwich
• Signed: 2nd June 1764, Mary Stones M her mark

• Codicil 31st October 1765.  John Longworth has since died.
• His £40 is instead given to Thomas, James, William, Mary and Ann the wife of William Horrocks of Turton - at the decease of Mary Longworth, their mother
• Mary is John Longworth’s mother
• John’s sister Mary
• Jane wife of Robert Knowles, or her granddaughter Jane Hondor?[Kendor?]
• Jane wife of John Hondor?[Kendor?] of Harwood
• Witnesses: Thomas Longworth, Jane Knowles, Robert Knowles

Oliver STONES of Heaton in Dean, chapman, 1720

• Property in Halliwell called Whittles of the Coate to son Ralph Stones
• Property in Heaton where I dwell, held by lease under S. Francis Anderton Barronett to son Ralph
• Kays Tenement in Heaton to younger son Thomas Stones
• £100 to son Thomas Stones
• £30 daughter Ann wife of Roger Pendlebury of Westhoughton
• £30 daughter Mary wife of Thomas Guest
• Executors sons Ralph and Thomas Stones
• Dated 6th June 1715
• Witnesses Rich Boulton, Ellis Ouldam, Richd Lightbowne
• Probate 6 May 1720/1
• Inventory valued at £401.16.5 made by Rob: Bolton, Roger Pendlebury and Richard Morris

Thomas STONES of Quarnton in Bolton, yeoman, 1683

• 3 parts
1. Wife
2. My children John, Rebecah, Samuel and Margret
3. Testators part to Samuel and Margaret
• Exor son John Stones
• Overseers Mr Crompton and my brother Daniel Stones
• Dated 12th Jan[?] 1683
• Witnesses Samuell Greenhaugh, John Brookes, Tho Greenhalghe
• Further my will is that if John Stones my natrull sonne die without isue that my sonne Samuell Stones pay unto my daughter Rebecah Stones eght schore poundes or elece shee to have the land witnes my hand the sixteent of January in the year above written. Witnesses Thomas Pendleton, Joseph Pendleton, Tho: Greenhalgh

William STONES of Horroxfold, husbandman, 1724

• Inventory valued at £26 14s 7d made by William Stones, Henry Stones and Neth: Longworth
• Leaves estate to wife Elizabeth, who is also executor
• Witnesses: Neth: Longworth, Henry Stones
• X his mark – William Stones

John STREET of Pilkingtons, Radcliffe, 1814

• Dear wife Ellen, to occupy the farm on which I now reside, which I hold under the Earl of Wilton
• Ellen allowed use of household goods, beds, bedding, cattle, farming stock, crops growing on the farm
• When Ellen dies or remarries, the estate should be equally divided between their children James, Thomas, John, William, Joseph, Ann and Alice
• James and Thomas had already received their advances "of which they have an account"
• The two youngest children should receive their shares at the age of 21
• Executors named as Ellen Street (wife), James Street (son), and John Lomax of Barrackfold, Ainsworth, Cotton Manufacturer
• Will dated 4th July 1814, died 8th July 1814, probate 10th November 1814

John STRETTELL of Turton, 1707

• Tenement in Turton under Samuel Cheetham Esq, containing 24 acres which I purchased from Thomas Isherwood of Chorlton, gent
• Wife Ellin
• Brother William Streatill
• Son James Stratell
• Younger son William Straitell
• Daughter Ann Straitell
• Dated 13th Dec 1707
• Witnesses James Strettell, Joshua Thomasson, Geo. Crompton
• Inventory appraised 30 Jan 1707 by Thomas Kirkham, Raphe Orrell, Joshua Thomasson and Geo Crompton

John SUDREN of Turton, bleacher, 1810

• Trustees & executors
• Wife Elizabeth
• Son George Sudren
• Son in law James Kershaw of Turton, cotton manufacurer
• Adam Lomax Haworth of Turton, gentleman
• Left in trust
• Messuage or dwelling house in Turton now in my possession
• All my share of the leasehold tenements and bleachworks
• Shall continue the Bleaching Business in which I am joint partner with Thomas Slater of Turton, bleacher, for the term of 7 years after my death
• My son George Sudren shall superintend and manage my part of the said business of bleaching, having a reasonable allowance or wage
• Profits to be used for maintenace and education of two youngest children until they reach 16
• Remainder for the benefit of wife and four eldest children equally, for term of 7 years after my death
• Six children: Hannah the wife of James Kershaw, George, John, Elizabeth, Jane and Ellen
• Dated 6th Dec 1809
• Witnesses Thos Slater Jun, William Slater, Mary Haslam
• Testator died 14 Apr 1810
• Value under £800

Rev. William SUNDERLAND of Turton, clerk, 1761

• Letters of Administration
• Granted to John Howard of Entwistle, mercer
• 16th Nov 1761

Anne SWEETLOVE of Rivington, widow, 1700

• Son William all the money he oweth mee
• Son Edmund my bed in the parlour in Halliwell
• All my grandchildren 40s each
• Children: Edmund, Elizabeth, Jane, Anne and Isabel
• Exos son Edmund and William Isherwood of Rivington
• Dated 13 May 1699
• Witnesses James Jolly, Joseph Crompton

Francis TAILOR of Entwisle, yeoman, 1721

• Messuage and tenement in Entwisle called Lowerhouse
• Two messuage and tenements in Turton held by leases, one executed by James Chetham, the other by his son Samuel Chetham.
• To his son John Tailor (executor)
• Wife Alice
• My son John to make the kitchen sufficient for wife Alice to live in.... but if this is not peacable to her mind.. she shall have liberty of the little house at Turton called Top of Turton Little house... live in whether she pleaseth.
• Rebecca Holme my niece £5
• Dated 23 Jan 1720
• Witnesses William Lomax, William Horrocks, James Brandwood
• Exec sworn 8 May 1721

John TAILOR of Turton, yeoman, 1658

• Dated 15 May 1658
• To be buried at Bolton Parish Church
• Sons James, William and John
• Whereas I did buy a library from Mr Alexander Horrockes late of Turton, clerke, deceased now in the custody of my son Robert Tailor clerk, he should have it in lieu of his portion
• Agreed on at the marriage of my son Richard Tailor that if his father John Tailor died within 3 years of the marriage £5 to son William
• Richard Tailor has some of my possessions, if he delivers them peaceably then he shall have his childs part
• Executor son John Tailor
• Overseer John Wood my son in law
• Witnesses John Horrocks, Raphe Wood
• Proved at London in 4th March 1658

Margaret TAYLIAR of Turton, 1587

• Dated xviij-th April 1587
• Widow of Richarde Tayliar of Turton
• Henry Walshe vj-s viij-d
• Richard Tayliar, William Tayliar and Margaret Tayliar vj-s viij-d a piece
• John Taylair vj-s viij-d
• Thomas Taylair, my son, two syves of ots:
• Richard Tayliar, William Tayliar and Margaret Tayliar a bed which Elyn Mayo lies in
• To my son Thomas, the bedd he lyeth in
• The wife of Robert Wod xij-d
• Remainder to son Roger Tayliar
• John Walche, my son-in-law, claims a debt, I protest that I owe him nothing
• Executors son Roger Taylor and John Woode
• Supervisor Mr William Orrell esq.
• Witnesses: Alexander Smyth, vicar of Bolton; Alexander Worthington, James Low & others.
• Inventory taken by Henrie Ryley, Rauffe Houlte, Alexander Longworth and Alexander Worthington, xvij Jun 1587

Roger TAYLLOR of Turton, 1618

• Dated 21st Jan 1618
• Body to be buried at parish church of Bolton
• Henrie Walche of Turton £4
• John Walche, William Walche and Henerie Walche sons of the said Henrie Walche
• William Haslam xls[?]
• Richard Viccars my god son vjd[?]
• John Tayllor my bro-----[?] 10s
• To the three children of my brother William Tayll-- 10s
• John Stones of the ---- Horrockes iij£
• To his son iijs[?]
• Remainder to the children of Richard Tayller: John Tayller, Richard Tayller, Robert Tayller, Margaret Tayller, Ann Tayller and James Tayller
• Executor John Tayller
• Debts owing to the testator: Alexander Orrell of Turton (xij£), William Worthington of Turton (iiij£), James Sharples of Turton (v£ vis), Edward Boulton of Entwistle (iij£), Edmund Lomas of Becshehey[?] (iij£ vis), Roger Bradgshawe of Bradgeshawe (£iij xis), John Bradgeshawe of Bradgeshawe (viijs), Roger Pendleburie of Bradgeshawe (xxs), Richard Vicars of Tonnge (xxijs), Hughe Broocke of Little Bolton (xxxs), William Haslam of ?oldon[?] (xxxs), Allexander Stones of Turton (iijs 4d), uxor Charlles Hardman of Turton (iijs 4d), Henerie Walche of Turton (iijs), Summa totalis xliiij£ xviijs 4d
• Inventory appraised by William Wood, William Stapford[?], James Hoult, Richard Tayller, 2nd Feb 1619, sum total xij£ xvijs vid, including debt owed by John Stones (xlis)
• Right hand edge of document missing on image - some info may be incomplete

Ann TAYLOR of Walshaw Lane in Tottington, widow, 1834

• Walshawlane in Tottington lower-end
• Betty Marton, the daughter of my late niece Ann Marton
• Brother William Smith £10
• Late brother Thomas Smith's children
• Brother John Smith
• Late brother Joseph Smith's children
• Brother William Smith and wife Betty
• Brother Peter Smith and wife Betty
• Thomas Marton the father of the children of Ann Marton
• Children of my late sister Mary Welch (who is now dead and her husband also) - Robert Smith and Alice Haworth her natural children born before her marriage
• Late sister Margaret's children
• Children of my nephew Peter Smith
• Exors John Fletcher of Tottington, schoolmaster and Dennis Haworth of Top o'th' Bank in Elton, manufacturer
• Witnesses Edard Collines and Joseph Nuttall of Walshawlane, weavers
• Codicil: exor Dennis Haworth deceased. Appoints John Fletcher, Thomas Holt of Elton, farmer, and brother William Smith of Buckleyfold in Tottington
• Testatrix died 19th August 1834

Edmund TAYLOR of Blackley, yeoman, 1726

• Dated 14th Aug 1726
• Son Hezekiah £4
• Daughter Elizabeth £5
• Two daughters Rebeka and Mary, and two sons Edmund and Ralph
• Brothers in law John Wardleworth and Nehemiah Wardleworth
• Dated Mark Whitehead, Samuel Ogden, William Fenton
• Inventory appraised by John Hulme and William Fenton, total £88.16.10

James TAYLOR of Tottington, yeoman, 1812

• Wife Mary all household goods and furniture, and profits from house in Middleton I hold by lease granted by Lord Suffield, to enable her to maintain and support herself and my younger children
• After her decease all goods and messuages and tenements to be sold
• £140 owed to Mr John Davenport of Rivington on mortgage of my said estates and premises at Middleton
• Any surplus to be equally divided amongst all my children
• Exors wife, Benjamin Crompton of Bury, bookseller, and Betty Reed of Bury, widow
• Dated 6th Dec 1811
• Witnesses James Crawshaw, Richard Hall and Henry Whitehead
• 19th June 1812 Mary Taylor sworn. BC and BR renounced
• Under the value of £10
• Testator died 10 Feb 1812
• Probate issued 19 Jun 1812

John TAYLOR of Entwisle, yeoman, 1729

• Indenture of settlement 15 Jan 1722 of property in Entwisle to wife Hannah
• Wife Hannah to have the lands in Edgworth settled on her by her father James Thomasson before they were married
• Only son Francis Taylor
• Daughters Elizabeth, Katherine and Alice
• All children in their minority
• Executors wife Hannah, mother Alice and father-in-law James Thomasson
• Witnesses Thomas Thomasson, James Thomasson Junor, James Brandwood
• Dated 15 Apr 1729
• Probate 5 May 1729

John TAYLOR of Turton, husbandman, 1739

• Everything left to brother Thomas Taylor
• Executors brother Thomas Taylor and cousin Ann Wilson
• Witnesses Ralph Smith, John Taylor younger, Richard Vickers
• Dated 8th Oct 1737
• Probate issued 21 June 1739

John TAYLOR the elder of Tottington Lower End, weaver, 1780

• All personal and real estate to wife Mary
• Two cottages standing at Brookside in Tottington
• The house I now dwell in
• After her death to be equally divide among my three daughters:
1. Mary the wife of Edmund Haworth
2. Betty the wife of James Wood
3. Margaret who is unmarried
• Sole executor wife Mary
• Dated 19th April 1780
• Witnesses James Ormrod, George Rushton
• First sworn 23 Oct 1780

Laurence TAYLOR of Tottington, carpenter, 1764

• I have already surrendered all my copyhold property in the manor of Tottington to the use of John Lomax and Richard Hayward both of Tottington, yeomen (exors)
• Wife Mary
• Son Richard £20
• Son Laurence £15
• Daughter Betty £20
• Daughter Ann £20 and the house at Brookside wherein she how dwells, until her youngest son James Brook attains the age of 21
• Son John
• Date 4th Dec 1763
• Witnesses Richard Fletcher, Ralph Holt, John Barlow
• Exos oath 7th April 1764

Lawrence TAYLOR of Tottington, joiner & carpenter, 1810

• I have lately given to my son James Taylor £21, a further £25 pounds to him
• Son Samuel Taylor the sum of £42
• £45 to my exors on trust for the use of my daughter Alice the wife of John Thornley
• Grandaughter Mary Taylor daughter of my son Robert £20
• Mary the daughter of my late son William Taylor £5
• To son Robert Taylor a cottage situated in Walshaw Lane in Tottington in the occupation of James Orrell, subject to the payment of £45 towards these legacies
• Son Richard Taylor three cottages in Tottington in occupation of John Duckworth, myself and lately John Warburton, subject to the payment of £45 towards these legacies
• Exors John Gorrell and William Gorrell of Top o'th'Bank in Elton, yeomen
• Witnesses Sam. Woodcock Atty. Bury, Betty Wood, James Gibbons
• Testator died August 1810
• Probate issued 27th Dec 1810

Martin TAYLOR of Halliwell, yeoman, 1714

• Date 6th Nov 1712
• To be buried in the church yard at Bolton
• My estate in Halliwell
• Son in law John Morris of Heaton 1s and Ann Morris his wife 1s
• Jane Taylor of Halliwell my daughter in law 1s
• Simon Headock Hulton my son-in-law 1s, and Jane Headock his wife 1s
• Alis Holdin my grandaughter 1s
• Jane Taylor of Ormschurch my grandaughter 1s
• James Potter my grandson 1s
• Grandson Robert Taylor of Halliwell
• Betterice Holden of  Halliwell my grandaughter
• Executors Rich Boulton of Halliwell, yeoman and Bettrice Holdin of Halliwell my grandaughter
• Witnesses John Houlden[?], John Crompton, Robt. Pillings[?]
• Probate 1715 to Beatrix Mather, Richard Bolton

Richard TAYLOR of Turton, 1623

• Wife Ellinor shall take up out of my whool goods so much as will make up her wooll stocke the just sum of £40
• Three parts
•  Wife Ellinor
•  Children John, Richard, Robte, Anne & Jane Tayler
• Reserved to self
• His own share to be distributed as follows:-
• Daughter Elizabeth wife of John Stones 40s she oweth to me
• A lamb to any of their children
• A lamb to any of the children of John Harpers[?], which I am grandfather to
• To any child I am godfather to xijd
• Remainder to three youngest children Robte, Anne and Jane Taylor
• Executors my two sons John Taylor and Richard Taylor
• Supervisors brother in law Richard Knowle and James Wamersley
• Debts owing to testator: James Hoult (£30 2s 3d), Allice Franckland (£6), Mr Bradshaw (?), Athur Kaye my pte of his debt is ?s, Henrie ????, John wiffe Sharples, Mr Astley
• Witnesses John Stones, James Wamersley

Richard TAYLOR of Springs in Tottington, carpenter, (admon), 1790

• Proved 23rd Aug 1790
• Bounders
• Margaret Taylor of Springs, widow, relict of RT
• Thomas Leigh of Springs, husbandman
• Richard Rothwell of Elton, shopkeeper

Samuel TAYLOR of Moston, yeoman, 1664

• Sons: Jacob, Nathaniel and Samuel
• Daughters: Abigail and Elizabeth
• Witnesses: Zachariah Taylor, Alice[?] Hall, Lawrence Robothom
• To be buried in the Parish Church of Manchester
• Eldest son Josuah Taylor
• "I give to my wife the cloughs going downe to the bottome of the lane adjoyning to the turnpike gate"
• Money to be distributed to the poor of Blackley
• Inventory made by Zachariah Taylor, John Travis[?], Thomas Walker, John Gorton, all of the parish of Manchester
• Items owing by Jacob Taylor, Joshua Taylor, Edward Sandiforth and others

Samuel TAYLOR of Manchester, gent., 1772

• Dated 4th May 1770
• Leaves everything to sister Mary (sole exor)
• Witnesses Samll Hall, John Bartholomew
• Admon bounders
• Mary Taylor of Manchester, spinster
• Thomas Taylor of Manchester, gentleman
• Henry Whitaker of Manchester, writing-master
• Mary Taylor niece, next of kin
• Samuel Taylor late of the Parish and Town of Manchester, a bachelor, deceased, Mary Taylor sister of the said deceased and sole executrix
• Mary Taylor the sole executrix died without proving the same, and was granted to Mary Taylor spr. admtrix of the goods &. of the said Mary Taylor

Samuel TAYLOR of Moston, gentleman, 1775

• Son Samuel Taylor - messuage situated in Newton, held by lease under the Warden and Fellows of the College of Christ in Manchester
• Son Samuel £200 owed by son Thomas Taylor
• Mill premesis in Moston held under son Thomas Taylor
• Mortgage of a windmill in Manchester from brother Joshua Taylor, deceased
• William Marriott, infant son of William Marriott of Manchester, merchant, is grandson of brother Joshua Taylor
• Daughter Betty Taylor
• Testator died 27th Aug 1774
• Executors sworn in 16th Aug 1775

Samuel TAYLOR of Moston, merchant, 1802

• Will dated 10th Oct 1801
• I have lately purchased from Lewis Mathias Esq. lands freehold estates in Moston, Blackley and Newton
• Freehold estates in Newton left to his executors, to be sold to John Thorpe of Manchester, surgeon
• Freehold estates in Moston and Blackley left to his wife Mary
• Leasehold estates in Moston and Blackley and Harpurhey, also left to wife Mary
• After Mary's decease, both freehold and leasehold estates given to son Samuel Taylor
• Management of estates in trust granted to:
• Thomas France of Bostock, Cheshire, Esq.
• Richard Kay of Stand, Pilkington, merchant
• Jeremiah Withington of Didsbury, merchant
• Sons: Samuel Taylor, James Taylor, William Taylor and Thomas Taylor
• Leaves provision of £5,000 for wife
• Leaves to wife all household goods, furniture, plate china ware, linen, farming stock, implements of husbandry, cattle, hay, corn and goods in and about my house and farm at Moston in my own occupation
• £5000 for each of his four sons, on reaching 21
• £3000 for each of his six daughters; Mary, Elizabeth, Sarah, Ellen and Esther
• Money already advanced to son-in-laws:
• John Hobson, on account of my daughter Mary
• Thomas Potter, on account of my daughter Ellen
• Edward Smith, on account of my daughter Esther
• Executors: wife Mary, TF, RK, JW
• Testator died 14th March 1802

Zachariah TAYLOR of Moston, linen-weaver, 1662

• Wife Mary
• "my child" not named
• Brother Nathaniel
• Sisters: Elizabeth and Abigaill
• Executors: brothers Joshua Taylor and Jacob Taylor
• Witnesses: Thomas Walker, Abigail  Scows[?],  Ann Sudworth X, Hanna Taylor X, James Scoles[?]
• Inventory names Samuel Taylor, John Barlow, Thomas Walker[?]

Zachary TAYLOR of Marsleach, chapman, 1670

• Dated 2nd Nov 1668
• Marsleach in the Parish of Manchester
• To be buried in the parish churchyard of Manchester
• To the poor of Challerton and Marsleach 20s
• 10 to the executors of this will
• Eldest son William is indebted and owes me £60,
• Son William all profits from the Milnegate Street in Manchester
• Second son James
• Youngest son George
• Daughters Esther and Elizabeth
• Son George has had £60 to gain him learning and to being him to the University of Cambridge - gives to him the yearly profit from the tenement in Marsleach for the next 5 years
• Executors Joshua Taylor and Nathaniel Taylor, sons of my late brother Samuel Taylor
• Overseers friends George Worksley of Blakestake in Manchester Gent and Alexander Lowe of Houghton
• Witnesses Thomas Didsbury, Raphe Wood, Jonathan Parkinson
• Inventory appraised by George Worksley of Blackestake and George Fletcher of Marsleach, Daniall Hobson of Houghton, Lawrence Robothom

Zachary TAYLOR of Wigan, clerk, 1705

• This information from Scholes' Bolton Biblography p48-49 - not from the original document
• Wife Anne - sole executor
• Friends Joh Bagnall, Rector of Donnington and Ralph Markland, Vicar of Childwall to assist wife in execution of will
• Daughters Mary & Elizabeth £200 upon marriage, provided Thomas Stanley has paid what he owed the testator
• £500 to be divided between the three daughters of Richard Downham, clerk
• Younger children: Barbara, Edward, Abigail, Zachary and Dorothy
• Dated 30th April 1705
• Proved 19th June 1705

Catherine TETLOW of Thornham, widow, 1831

• Several sons and daughters (not named)
• Robert Matthew of Thornham, civil engineer, sole executor
• Dated 3rd Nov 1830
• Witnesses Edmund Greenhalgh of Castletonmoor, James Kinlt[?] of Walkmill
• Testatrix died 8th Nov 1830

Edward TETLOW of Thornham, farmer, (admon), 1790

• Sons - James and Thomas Tetlow of Newton Heath in Manchester, farmers
• John Wild of Crompton, coalminer
• John Clegg of Oldham, timber merchant

James THOMASON of Turton, yeoman, 1696

• Will dated 26th Dec 1695
• Third part of the tenement I hold under lease from James Chetham esquire. to wife Susan
• If she should marry again then to the use of the younger children
• The remainder to his eldest son and heir John Thomason, on the condition that he pays £80 to the executors when he reaches the age of 21, to be equally divided between children
• Execturors: wife Susan, and 2nd son Thomas

Richard THOMASON of Turton, yeoman, 1802

• Household furniture divided between
• Alice Isherwood
• Daughter Nanny, widow of Abraham Hardman
• Household furniture divided between Nanny and grand daughters.  Remainder to be divided amongst grandchildren, but to remain in his dwelling house as long as it is occupied by Alice Isherwood
• Also Alice Isherwood to be paid 2 guineas a year out of the rents of house now used as a public house with two adjoining cottages, together with stable and outbuildings to be sold by public auction, in two lots
• Smithy house now occupied by Samuel Rostron, and the house I live in, should be put in repair and sold.  Money raised to be used to pay off the mortgage deed.
• Property to be divided into thirds:
• The remaining third part of the property to son Richard Thomason and his four children; Betty, Grace, Agnes and Thomas.
• To son James's children and Ellen Hartley another third part
• Third part to daughter Nanny
• Executors: Isaac Orrell and James Warburton
• Will dated: 24th October 1801
• Witnesses: John Horrocks, John Pilkington and Richard Kay
• Probate issued 31 May 1802

John THOMASSON of Turton, weaver, 1776

• Letters of Administration granted to Ann, his widow
• 22nd May 1776

John THORNLEY of Darcy Lever, weaver, 1805

• Dated 22nd May 1791
• Daughter Peggy £5
• Remainder into four parts
1. Daughter Elizabeth
2. Son John
3. Children of daughter Alice when they come to the age of 21
4. Daughter Peggy
• Exors
• Peter Fletcher my son-in-law
• John Thornley my son
• Thos. Mather my son-in-law
• Thomas Mather was sworn as exor, power reserved for PF and JT
• Witnesses Jas Wylde, James Hollows, John Hollows
• Affadavit - Thomas Mather of Darcy Lever, farmer, stated that crossing out done in the document was done according to the instructions of the testator
• Proved 4th Feb 1805

John THORNLEY of Little Lever, wheelwright, 1810

• Wife Alice
• James Thornley, the natural son of my daughter Ann Grundy
•  the Implements of my trade
•  Grave in Bolton Parish Church
• Estate to be divided in five equal parts
•  Mark Kirkman
•  Elizabeth wife of Samuel Taylor
•  Hannah Lord
•  Ellen Heaton
•  the said James Thornley
• Two Matthew Henry Volumes (biblical commentaries) - one to James Thornley, one to Hannah Taylor
• Daughters Mary, Elizabeth, Hannah, Ellen, Ann
• Executors wife Alice, and Joseph Crompton and Adam Crompton both of Little Lever, papermakers
• Dated 7th Oct 1809
• Witnesses John Haworth Attorney Bolton, Geo. Taylor his Clerk, Mary Yond[?] servant to Mr. Haworth
• 17th Sept 1810 Alice Thornley sworn in common form (Joseph and Adam Crompton having renounced)

Peter THORNLEY of Bolton, weaver, 1831

• Sick & weak
• Wife Mary Thornley
• Three double cottages in Independent Street, Little Bolton
• Sons and daughters:
• John & Ellen (later Elenor) Boyle
• Peter Thornley jun.
• Thomas Thornley
• Signed Peter Thornley
• Witnesses: James Warr, John Wood, Joseph Waterhouse
• Full itemised list of belongings bequeathed to wife and each child

Roger THROPP the elder of Bolton in le Mores, yeoman, 1693

• Somewhat aged and infirm
• Towards the maintenance of my wife Ellen and Roger my son, shall hold the messuage or dwelling house in Bolton which I now inhabit for the term of 5 years after her decease
• Afterwards James Thropp eldest son of my late son James shall enjoy the same premises
• Paying towards the maintenance of his brothers John and Roger until they reach the age of 21
• Katherin late wife of my said son James Thropp 20s
• Elizabeth Dandy widow my daughter £300
• Her son William Dandy £100 when he reaches the age of 16
• Joshua Rawlinson my son-in-law 10s
• Residue to son Roger Thropp (exor)
• Dated 16th Sept 1669
• Witnesses Ellis Bradshaw, Will Boardman, Lawrance Fogge
• Probate 1693

James THWEAT of Bolton, cotton manufacturer, 1782

• All freehold and leasehold property put in trust until it can be sold, to Richard Aspindel of Bolton, Peter Rothwell the younger of Bolton, timber merchants, and John Brown of Bolton, cotton manufacturer
• Wife Hannah
• Niece Fanny Thweat
• Father £40
• Sister Ann Stansfield
• Martha Thweat, Fanny Whittle, Hannah Shaw: £20 each
• Nephew James Thweat, infant, now in Gibraltar, £500 at the age of 21

Hannah TONG of Little Hulton, spinster, 1683

• Thomas Crompton of Prestwich, Yeoman
• Adam Garside of Prestwich

James TONG of Flixton, farmer, 1782

• Messuage and land in Flixton
• Wife Ann
• Any other real estate in trust to William Gerrard of Flixton, yeoman, and James Yates of Flixton, schoolmaster, for the benefit of JT's children (not named)
• Exor wife Ann
• Witnesses Thomas Hesketh, Thomas Prestwich, John Hesketh

John TONG of Great Lever, (infra), 1693

• Wife: Alice or Aline

John TONG of Hindley, gentleman, 1819

• Wife Margaret £50 annuity in accordance with marriage settlement
• Daughter Mary, under 21
• Executors wife Margaret, and friends John Mather of Hindley, farmer, Isaac Dobson of Bolton le Moors, innkeeper
• Annuity for JT's mother Betty Thomason (Tong crossed out)
• If none of the heirs survive, then five equal shares to
• James Prescott, Alice Prescott, Mary Prescott all of Bolton
• the children of James Astley late of Bolton, deceased
• the children of William Astley late of Bolton, deceased
• the children of Mary Horrobin late of Tomblin Fold within Tong
• the children of George Barrow of Standish

Thomas TONG of Linishe, (infra), 1687

• Wife Em Tong, widow
• William Baxter of Brueton
• Inventory by Raph Boardman, Thomas Darbishire, Edward Munks
• Note: Burial at St Mary Eccles - Thomas Tonge de Linishaw, 23 Sep 1686

Thomas TONG of Balderston, yeoman, 1785

• Jane Tong of Balderston, widow of Thomas Tong
• James Haddock of Mellor, Callico weaver
• Richard Guest of Blackburn, yeoman
• Admon issued 17th Feb 1785

Thomas TONG of Worsley, yeoman, 1791

• 31st Jan 1791 Executors sworn in: William Cook and William Booth
• Will dated 14th Dec 1790
• Wife Betty Tong north end of house I now live in
• £8 a year to Betty from estate called Hill Topp
• Daughter Betty Cook wife of William, remainder of estate
• Witnesses: Joseph Hallows jun., Joseph Hallows snr., William Cook

Alice TONGE of Eccles, widow, 1593

• Body to be buried in the church yard in Eccles
• Ann Partington my daughter £8 and all my clothes linnen and wollen, wth my hat & hooke of Silver & all pertayninge to my wayringe
• To Peter Tonge the son of Henrie Tonge 12d
• To his sister Margaret ????
• Thomas Hollingworth my god[son] 12d
• Residue to my three children, James Partington, Robert Partington and Ann Partington
• Inventory appraised by Roger Bordman, Robt & William Millnes

Alice TONGE of Bolton-le-Moors, 1674

• Inventory only, made by William Battersbey?, George Abbot, Richard Pomfret and William Goodyeare?

Ann TONGE of Farnworth, spinster, (infra), 1715

• Spinster?
• Requests burial at Deane
• Grandchildren: Margaret and Elizabeth Makant (under 21), daughters of Henry Makant of Hilton, Husbandman (son-in-law)
• Son James Tonge 1s
• Son Ralph Tonge 1s
• Son Thomas Tonge 1s
• Son in law: James Risley 1s
• Son Robert Tonge 1s
• Will dated 1711, probate 1715
• Exos: Henry Makant, Emanuell Marbrike of Hilton

Ashton TONGE of Worsley, house carpenter, (admon), 1772

• Widow Jane Tonge of Worsley, sworn in 28th Jan 1772 (signs)
• James Cheatham, House Carpenter of Worsley (marks with X)
• Richard Tonge of Worsley, House Carpenter (signs)

Christian TONGE of Farnworth, widow, 1670

• (Inventory only)

Elizabeth TONGE of Breightmet, widow, 1661

• Dated 27th August 1657
• Husband buried at the Parish Church, Bolton
• Cousin John Taylor of Turton
• Son George Tonge
• Son-in-law William Hilton
• Son-in-law Henry Lomax
• Brother Charles Holt
• Brother-in-law James Tonge
• Cousins Ralph, Elizabeth and Anne
• Cousin Peter Seddon of Prestolee
• Cousin Robert Frankland of Little Lever
• Grandchildren Josiah, George, John, Elizabeth (children of son George)
• Grandchild Henry Lomax
• William, Katherine, Elizabeth, Mary, children of William Hilton
• Henry Lomax's wife Elizabeth
• Daughters Mary & Elizabeth
• Daughter-in-law Marie

Ellin TONGE of Little Hulton, widow, 1681

• Daughter; Elizabeth Tonge of Hilton Lane, Deane, spinster?
• Inventory made by Adam Gartside, John Crompton and Thomas Crompton, yeoman of Lancs.

George TONGE of Breightmet, (inv.), 1683

• Appraisers Henry Lomax, James Pilkinton, John Greenhaulgh and William Hulton
• Value £100.01.05
• Probate 18th May 1683
• Maria relica

George TONGE of Harwood, fustian weaver, (admon), 1728

• Robert Tongue of Harwood, fustian-weaver
• John Brook of Harwood, mason
• Robert Tonge, brother and administrator of George Tonge of Harwood, fustian-weaver

Henry TONGE of Boothstown within Worsley, yeoman, 1815

• £115 payable to John Burgess[?] of Worsley
• Remainder of personal estate to wife Mary Tonge
• Sons and daughters William Tong, James Tong, Thomas Tong, Betty Mee wife of Benjamin Mee, Mary Tong and Martha Tong
• Messuage and dwelling house with warehouse, outhousing, orchards, gardens and land, situated in Booths town within Worsley to wife Mary. Barm Meadow, the Green Field, the Killcroft, the Horse pasture, the Rushy field, the long shutt.
• After the decease of wife Mary, to be divided into six equal parts for children
• To son William, chief rents payable by John Timperley from a plot of land in Little Hulton, part of an estate called Hope Hey
• To son James, chief rents payable by William Atkin for a plot of land in Little Hulton for the remainder of 999 years
• To son Thomas, chief rents payable by James Bramall plot of land in Little [sic] for the remainder of 999 years
• To daughter Betty Mee wife of Benjamin Mee chief rents payable by Hugh Hilton for plot of land in Little Hulton for the remainder of 999 years
• To daughter Mary Tong chief rents payable from Alice McClure for plot of land in Little Hulton for the remainder of 999 years
• To daughter Martha Tong chief rents from a dwelling house now in the possession of Hugh Hilton
• Exors wife Mary, friends William Guest and Samuel Stockton of Worsley
• Witnesses Charles Cooke, James Oakes, George Lea
• Testator died 6th May 1815
• Probate 7th Sep 1815

James TONGE of Breightmet, inventory, 1610

• Inventory made by Wm. Greenhaulgh, Gyles Widowsone, Jeffrey Sandeson
• Probate George Tonge and [illegible]

James TONGE of Bolton-le-Moors, butcher, 1673

• Detailed inventory included; kitchen, parlour, slaughter house, house etc.
• Land and inheritance in Bolton
• Youngest children:  William and Marie "£12 to get them educated"
• Son Robert, £5 to bind him as an apprentice
• Alice? and Elizabeth my daughters £5
• Remainder to eldest son James Tonge
• Brother Raphe Tonge executor
• Good friends; Robert Haulgh of Bolton, John ? Gentleman
• James X Tonge his mark

James TONGE of Breightmet, fustian weaver, 1732

• Brother George Tong my new kersey coat and wastcoate
• To his four children George, Mary, Elizabeth and Jane 10s each
• Nephew Josiah Tong of Bolton (son of my late brother John Tong, deceased) 10s, and to his four sisters Margaret, Mary, Elizabeth an Rebecca 5s
• Nephew Ralph Leach 10s
• Niece Mary Taylor 10s
• Residue to James Bradshaw of Breightmet, chapman, for the use and benefit of all the children [and widow] of my late brother Thomas Tong, lately deceased
• Pay off brother Thomas Tong's debts
• Executors James Bradshaw and my nephew John Tong (son of my late brother Thomas Tong)
• Dated 9th April 1719
• Witnesses Samuell Jepson and Richd. Lightbowne
• Jacobus Bradshaw Executor intranominatus fidem fecit de bene &c: Johanne Tonge altero executore premortuo

Jane TONGE of Rusholme, (admon), 1774

• Husband: Peter Tonge of Rushulme, weaver
• Thomas Tonge of Rushulme, weaver
• Peter Tonge of Rushulme, weaver
• Witnesses: Peter X Tonge, Thomas Toune, Peter Tonge

Jane TONGE of Worsley, Widow, 1808

• Executor named in the last will of the late Thomas Kent, deceased, for the benefit of his children, £20
• John Varey, son-in-law, £20
• John Kent, son of Thomas Kent, £10 when 21
• Mary Tonge, widow of Christopher Tonge, late of Middleton, 2 guineas
• Remainder divided between her 4 daughters or their heirs:
• Mary, deceased, late wife of Thomas Bury
• Nancy, wife of Joseph Dorning
• Fanny, wife of Robert Hughes
• Betty, wife of Samuel Burgess
• Executors: Betty Sothern of Worsley, Thomas Bury and John Varey, son-in-laws
• Shares already received to be deducted; Nancy £300, Fanny £200 upwards of.

John TONGE of Farnworth, 1639

• Inventory only
• Appraised 1st My 1639 by William Doodson[?], John Baltherton, Raphe Crompton and Thomas Brabbn

John TONGE of Farnworth, yeoman (infra), 1693

• Wife Mary Tonge of Farnworth
• Abraham Rosston? of Harwood

John TONGE of Middle Hulton, collier, 1751

• Alice Tonge, widow, of Great Lever, lately of Middle Hulton.
• John Tonge of Farnworth, collier
• Thomas Orrell of Bolton, joiner
• Alice Tonge X, John Tongue and Thos. Orrell sign.  

John TONGE of Bolton, carpenter, (infra), 1802

• Owns three cottages in Bradshawgate, in occupation of Peter Ainsworth, Alice Bradley and himself
• Son - John of Bolton, shopkeeper
• Son - William of Bolton, weaver
• Son-in-law - Robert Walker of Bolton, shopkeeper
• Wife - Ann

John TONGE of Bolton, shopkeeper, 1809

• Wife: Mary
• Son: Thomas
• Son: William
• Daughter: Ann Hitchells or Kitchells
• Daughter: Mary
• Owns some of Union Buildings, Bradshawgate, now in the occupation of Thomas Rosthone and James Tonge
• Own four cottages in New Row, Bradshawgate, in the occupation of McIntosh, Ann Crompton, James Holden and Maria Sutcliff

John TONGE of Kearsley, the Elder innkeeper, 1844

• Wife: Ann
• Brother: Thomas Tonge
• Son: Thomas Tonge
• Daughter: Esther Ekersley has children; Nathan, Richard and Thomas
• Owes Jospeh & Robert Lord (or Loid?) £500 for life insurance and deeds for house
• Friend: Thomas Cross

Mary TONGE of Ainsworth, widow, 1734

• I have already given my son Samuel £40 and delivered my son John two bonds, one of my brother in law William Tonge for £30, and the other of my brother George Hardman for £20
• I have paid £30 to my son in law, William Sandiforth with my daughter Catherine now decceased, as her marriage portion
• £10 given to son Samuel, to make him equal with John
• £20 in trust to executors for grand-daughter Mary Sandiforth until she reaches 21
• William Sandiforth - five shillings hopeing he will be kind & careful in educating my little grandaughter
• Remainder to be equally divided between sons John and Samuel and grand-daughter Mary Sandiforth
• Executors sons John and Samuel
• Dated 12th Sept 1729
• Witnesses Thomas Wholley, Susanah Hardman, Samll Taylor.
• 1st Nov 1734.  Samuel Tong the surviving executor within named were sworn in common form
• Admon granted to Samuel Tong sole exec sworn 1 Nov 1734

Mary TONGE of Salford, singlewoman, 1783

• Grandson, John Williams, son of my daughter Hannah Newton by her first husband, £40
• Grand daughter Mary Williams his sister £40
• Grand daughter Elizabeth Newton by her second husband £10
• Grand daughterAnn Newton, sister of Elizabeth £10
• Executors Daniel Eddleston of Salford  Manufacturer, Robert Panin of Salford, Linen Dyer
• Witnesses Wm Whitehead, Richard Loxham
• Probate issued 20 Oct 1783

Richard TONGE of Roads in Middleton, husbandman, 1797

• Wife Elizabeth Tonge
• Three cottages in Rodes held under Sir Harbord Harbord Lord Suffield of Norfolk, in occupation of myself and Adam Pendleton
• Daughter Ann, wife of James Siddall, my westerly dwelling house
• Daughter Alice, wife of Adam Pendleton, the easterly, or corner cottage
• Son-in-law Adam Pendleton and my grandson John Tonge othewewise Pendleton (son of my daughter Alice) my little cottage (now occupied as a shop by Adam Pendleton)
• Daughter Betty, wife of Jonathan Hardman
• Grand daughter Betty Hardman
• Executors son-in-law Adam Pendleton and said grandson John
• Overseer brother Thomas Tonge
• 9th April 1796
• Witnesses Samuel Dearneley, Jonas Darneley
• Probate issued 23 Jan 1797

Richard TONGE of Reddish, yeoman, 1810

• Wife Betty
• Sons Richard Tonge and Ellis Tonge, exors
• House and garden in Reddish held under James Harrison Esquire by lease for three lives and which I now reside in, to wife.
• Three other houses in Heaton Norris in the occupations of Ann Norbury, Joseph Mills and Edward Jenkins
• Daughter Mary, wife of Thomas Bramall
• Son Thomas Tonge one shilling
• Son-in-law Thomas Bramall one shilling
• Dated 12th October 1802
• Witnesses Frank Mallalein[?], Samuel Dane, John Jones
• Testator died 14th Nov 1809
• Probate issued 24th April 1810

Richard TONGE of Bank Mill in Salford, logwood grinder, 1815

• Wife Martha - five houses in Longsight and four houses in Bedford Street Buildings in Salford
• £500 to my said wife and John Barge of Broughton, Calico Printer, in trust - to be placed out at interest, to be used for maintenance of daughter Martha Tonge, until she reaches 21
• Remainder to wife Martha and children Elizabeth, Sarah, Mary, John, Richard and William
• Dated 7th March 1815
• Witnesses Ann Walkden, Mary Dulson, John Owen, Clerk with Mr Edge, Attorney, Manchester
• Testator died 28th March 1815
• Probate Issued 22nd July 1815

Robert TONGE of Bolton-le-Moors, (infra), 1670

• An Tonge (her mark)
• Daniell Bradshaw
• Alexander Brashaw?
• Peter Brookes
• Henry Bridgeman
• Difficult to read

Robert TONGE of Bolton, (infra & admon), 1715

• Bro: James Tonge of Bolton
• Seth Flitcroft of Bolton

Thomas TONGE of Howclough in Worsley, 1622

• 6th Oct 1620
• Howeclowghe [Howclough] of Worsley in the Parish of Eccells
• To be buried in the Parish Church of Eccles
• 3 parts
1. wife
2. children
3. testators part to be divided amongst all my Fowersene[?] children
• Son James Tonge £3
• Three younger children
• Exors wife Dorothy and son James
• Roger Bord??? of Howeclowghe my neighboure to be overseer
• Witnesses William Tonge the elder, William Roscowe
• Inventory dated 23 October appraised by Williame Bordine?, John Bordine?, Willm Tonge and Raffe Bordine?, Sum toto cxiij(l) xvij(s)

Thomas TONGE of Farnworth, husbandman, 1626

• Robert Tonge, my late brother
• Richard Leigh?
• Nephews: John & Roger Tonge
• Jennet Tonge "now my wife"
• Sister Catherine, wife of John Barbin?
• Sister Margaret, wife of Willy? Warton?
• Dorotey Tonge, niece?
• Thomas Brabbin? nephew?
• Gyles Ainsworth, neighbour
• Richard Marsh?, neighbour
• John & Mary, children of nephew John Tonge

There is also a separate item with the same date for Thomas Tonge of Farnworth, presumably the same one.  This item is an inventory, and a list of debtors, which includes the following two lines:

• John Tonge, nephew, £6-00-00
• John Tonge of Blyndhill, £0-10-00

Thomas TONGE of Farnworth, 1637

• Dated 15 May 1637
• Brother: Ellis Tonge my best suit
• Residue to Margaret my wife, nominated as sole executrix
• Overseer brother in law William Allret of Pendleton
• Item given to Thomas ye sonne of Jone Grundie
• Witnesses: Robart Boulton,  John Tonnge
• Inventory made 20th May by Robart Tonge, [ripped] Seddon, William Allret[?], James Widdowe
• Twentie pound owinge by Richard Pollit the sonne of Richard Pollitt the elder in Barton, for  [???] payd in sixe severall partes year after yere yt is iij£ vis viijd by yeare
• Nyne pounde nyne shillinges owing unto ye decesd depted and his executrix by Raph Crompton father unto the executrix
• Notes:
• Thomas Tonge of Eccles parish married Margaret Crompton of Deane parish on 5th May 1636 at St. Peter, Bolton
• William Alred married Alis Tongue on 27 Oct 1625 at Eccles

Thomas TONGE of Farnworth, (infra), 1689

• Wife: Ann
• Eight children (not named)
• Witnesses: William Tonge and John Rishton
• Inventory by: Peter Smite?, John Bullough & William Tonge

Thomas TONGE of Monton in Eccles, yeoman, 1706

• The Moor Field on Swinton Moor now in my possession
• My messuage and tenement in Monton
• One close called the Moore field in Barton
• To wife Alice
• I have a mortgage in all ot some pte of Richard Widdall's tenement in Monton
• After wife's death - close called Swinton Moor Close to Thomas Royle son of Daniell Royle late of Barton
• The Moor Field in Barton to Henry Goolden son of John Goolden of Grenelane?
• Tenement in Monton to nephew William Marshall
• Whereas John Bradley, James Bradley, Sarah wife of William Hardey, James Pollett my nephew in Worsley do stand severally indebted unto me - give and remit the same to them
• Elizabeth Hardman of Barlow, spinster, in consideration of £17 to be paid in four years proportionally all my title and interest in closes called Hardman Croft in Barton
• Exor wife Alice
• Dated 27th Feb 1705
• Witnesses Tho: Hall, R: Barlow
• 20 Aprilis 1706 Alicia Vidua Relict & unica Executrix suprianoita fidem dedit de bene
• Inventory appraised by Henry Knight, Robert Edge, Thomas Seddon, total value £121:4:4

Thomas TONGE of Farnworth, husbandman, (infra & admon), 1731

• Eldest son: Thomas Tonge

Thomas TONGE of Worsley, husbandman, 1755

• 3 youngest children by my late wife Sarah; Elizabeth, Sarah and Thomas
• Stepson John Darbyshire
• Will dated: 8th Feb 1737
• Signed: Thomas Tonge
• Witnesses: Uriah Cowper, Jas Barlow, Geo. Birch
• Codicil dated 1755
• Son: Thomas Tonge £10 above proportionable share
• Daughters: Betty & Sarah
• Daughter Alice Turner
• Daughter Sarah, wife of Samuell Bowker, 40s
• Witnesses: John Royle, John Tiledsly, Richd. Valentine
• July 12th 1755 John Darbyshire sworn in

Thomas TONGE of Hilltop, Worsley, yeoman, 1769

• Wife Alice; north part of the house
• Son Thomas Tonge
• Son William Tonge (has children)
• Daughter Mary, wife of John Taylor, parish of Bolton, weaver; and daughter Mary's daughter Alice
• Daughter Sarah, wife of James Lord, of Middle Hulton, shoemaker
• Executors: wife Alice and son Thomas
• Witnesses: John Royle, Simon Hitton, William Cook
• Signs: Thomas Tong
• Will dated 11th April 1769
• Probate issued 25th June 1769

William TONGE of Worsley, (inventory), 1623

• Inventory appraised by Richard Tonge, John Partington, Roger Bordman and Richard Houlden, 28th Jan 1622

William TONGE of Worsley, chapman, 1670

• Wife Alice (sole executor)
• Three children Jonathan, William and Elizabeth
• Dated 10th April 1670
• Witnesses Thomas Broome, Henry Hilton
• Probate 14 Sept 1670 Alicia Tonge executrix

William TONGE of Little Hulton, yeoman, 1680

• Wife Ellinn Tonge
• Children Thomas, Elizabeth, Mary and Annah
• Executors brother-in-laws Thomas Crompton of Pilkington and Adam Garside of P/wich
• Dated 10th June 1679
• Inventory appraised by Adam Gartsyde of Prestwch., John Crompton of Clifton, Thomas Crompton of Pilkington, yeomen, total £101:19:2
• Witnesses Hennery Williamson, Tho Crompton, Adam Gartside
• Probate 21 May 1680
• My body to be buried in church- yard of Eccles where my ancestors have been laid (see p14 Minutes of the Second Classis of the Province of Lancashire 1647, Chet. Soc. vol. 36 new, 1896)

William TONGE of Stannistreete in Worsley, chapman, 1691

• Edward Horridge of Worsley, yeoman, 10s
• Wife Elizabeth
• Daughter Margret Wright of Warrington, widow
• Exors wife Elizabeth and Edward Horridge
• Dated 17th Jan 1688
• Witnesses John Darbishire, Willm: Boardman
• Inventory dated 11th August 1691, total value £140:02:07, appraised by John Cooke, Thomas Tonge, Robert Cooke, Willm. Boardman

Abraham TONGUE of Westhoughton, alehouse keeper, 1705

• Wm. Pimlot of Bolton, chapman
• Chief creditor, John Bradley, yeoman of Bolton

Arabella TONGUE of Farnworth, spinster, (admon), 1768

• Administration granted to nephew John Tongue of Farnworth, weaver

Ellis TONGUE of Lostock, (admon & inv.), 1679

• Inventory compiled by Robert Fildes[?], Hamlett[?] Gilbody[?] and Henry Knight
• Elize: Tongue nuper de Lostocke intro Barton upon Irwell in Com, Lancs Livsey[?] Weaver defuncti
• Ricardo Tong filio

Ellys TONGUE of Breightmet, 1612

• £3 owed by Henry Sweetelove als Waworth[?]
• Laurence, John, Peter and Paul Tong my sons
• Executors wife Margery and Thomas Leaver of Bolton-in-the-Moors gentleman
• Witnesses Adam Greenhalgh[?], George Tong
• Inventory appraised by Adam Greenhalgh[?] and George Tong, Feb 1611
• Debts oweing to me: Mr Thomas Leyver of Little Leyver £4, Henry Swetlowe £3 3s 4d
• Note: Burial of Ellis Tonngue of Breightmett at Bolton, 25th Feb 1611/12

James TONGUE of Kearsley, weaver, 1801

• Son Thomas Tonge
• Son in law Thomas Green
• Friend William Richardson of Outwood
• Wife Margaret (bed, bedding and spinning wheel)
• 2 cottages in Kearsley, leased from William Hulton Esquire, one occupied by himself and the other by James Fallows
• Daughter: Betty, wife of Richard Bowker
• Sons: John, Robert and Thomas Tonge
• Son Robert is in the army, and has four children: John, James, Catherine and Richard
• Daughter: Martha, wife of Thomas Green
• Daughter: Jane, wife of Thomas Darbyshire

John TONGUE of Great Bolton, cotton manufacturer, 1823

• Ann Tongue of Great Bolton, widow
• John Tongue of Great Bolton, Cotton Manufacturer, died 3rd Feb 1806, intestate
• Under the value of £600
• Sworn 28th Oct 1824
• Granted 3 June 1823

Thomas TONGUE of Rusholme, husbandman, 1804

• Wife: Susanna - cottages & gardens in Rushulme
• Brother: Peter Tongue of Fallowfield £1 1s
• Sister: Alice Pinington of Rushulme, £1 1s

William TONGUE of Bolton-le-Moors, taylor, 1647

• To be buried at the Parish Church of Deane
• Elizabeth Taylor with whom I have linked myself in the blessed state of wedlock £10
• Richard Rivington his wife, his son Thomas and daughter Ann, 16s
• Ann Crompton 5s
• Brother Thomas Tongue sole executor
• Remainder between my brothers and sisters, my sister Alice to have the greatest portion
• Witnesses Richard Rivington, Thomas Rivington, James Dawson, Thomas Grenehaulgh
• Inventory appraised by Ric: Rivington, Tho: Rivington, includes debts owed by Nicolas Grundy £20, Tho: Tongue £26, Edm. Clegge 9s 4d, Lawrence Kirkcell 9s 4d, James Tongue 9s, John Haslame £1 2s 5d, Adam Crompton 4s, Ric: Morress 3s 1d, Adam Smythe £5 7s, James Crompton 19s 6d

Sarah TOOTELL of Turton, spinster, 1815

• Freehold estate - two stables and one half part of the smithy in Turton to nephew William Horrocks
• To nephew Christopher Horrocks - cottage in Turton called Lower House, late in the possession of William Haworth
• After the decease of Chistopher Horrocks, the premises given to him to go to William Horrocks, James Horrocks and Sarah Thomason wife of Richard Thomason, as tenants in common.
• To Sarah Thomason, cottage called the Lower Parlour in Turton, late in the possession of James Horrocks, tailor
• To nephew James Horrocks cottage called Higher House in Turton, in the possession of said James Horrocks, and half part of the smithy
• Also New Building in Turton in equal shares to William Horrocks, James Horrocks, Sarah Thomason and Christopher Horrocks.
• Executors William Horrocks and James Horrocks
• Dated 8th Jun 1814
• Witnesses Jno: Hartley, John Pilkington, Joseph Bentley
• Testator did 14th Aug 1814
• Probate issued 16 Jan 1815

John TOPPING of Turton, yeoman, 1783

• Estate left in trust to John Rawsthorn of Halliwell, yeoman and George Pilkington of Reddivals, fustain manufacturer
• For wife Mary
• Four children Thomas, Molly, Sally and Ann (under 21)
• Witnesses Thos: Smithson, Francis Smith, William Holt
• Dated 1 Jan 1783
• Execs oath 23 Jan 1783

Ralph TOUNGE of Middle Hulton, 1608

• xix-th December 1608
• Sick in body
• To be buried in the Parish Church yard of Deane
• Little Thomas Marsh my nephew the great garner standing the west end of my house
• Ann the wife of Thomas Marsh my sister a great standing in the said end of the house
• All the hemp[?] that is mine to Thomas Marshe my brother in law
• Augnes Mler[?] she my wife[?]
• Interest I have ... under the Right Worshipful ... Dorothie Leigh
• Exors Thomas Marsh my brother in law and Henry Mather
• Debts owing to the testator Henry Mather, Giles Hallywall, ould John & wyff Hallywall, ux Rodgeri Edge Senior
• Witnesses John Rassell[?] and Willm Rassell[?]
• Inventory 17th Sept 1608 appraised by Rodger Ea?rselie[?], Raphe Hasgom[?], Henrie Mather and Thomas Edge, total £16 19s

James TURNER of Horwich, yeoman, 1799

• Advanced in age
• Good frields Rev Leonard Redmayne and Peter Vause junior of Horwich, yeoman, all my fee simple estate in Horwich, in trust
• Wife Hannah to have all the rents and profits towards the bringing up of my younger children
• After youngest children turn 21, estate to be sold and equally divided between sons and daughters
• 4th April 1781
• Witnesses Jonathan Pendlebury, James Stones, John Cooper
• 20th Sept 1799 executor sworn & probate issued

John VAREY, of Worsley, Agent to the Trustees of the Duke of Bridgewater, 1819

• Agent to the Trustees of his Grace the late Duke of Bridgewater, 7th May 1819
• Cousins:
  • William and Thomas Varey of Leeds, Yorkshire
  • Betty Carr of Womersley?, Yorkshire
  • Mary Dixon of Birstall, Yorkshire
  • Sarah Rowson? of Runcorn, Widow
  • Josiah Varey of Manchester
• Nephews & Nieces
  • John Tindall of Manchester, attorney
  • John Pickup of Worsley
  • Edmund Pickup of Darrington, Yorkshire
  • Anne Crompton, the wife of Samuel Crompton of Bolton, Lancashire
  • Mary Sutcliffe, the wife of William Sutcliffe, of Ripon, Yorkshire
  • Ann Varey Stephenson, wife of [blank] Stephenson of Brotherton, Yorkshire
• Friend, Robert Lansdale or Worsley, bookkeeper
• Sister, Mary Tindall of Worsley, widow
• Sister, Ann Pickup of Darrington, Yorkshire
• Leaves money for the Lunatic Hospital in Manchester, three Sunday Schools in Eccles, and various societies

Richard VICKARS of Tonge, husbandman, 1722

• Inventory valued at £69.05.03, appraised by John Seddon and John Taylor
• Several cottages, crofts and gardens in Tonge, by virtue of a lease under Peirce Starke of Huntroyd Esq
• All these cottages excepting the two where John Entwisel lives and Widow Mangnal now lives, and the bay of buildings that now we make into a loomshop, together with the right I have to a farm in Turton (lease) - to my son Richard
• On condition that he keeps a cow for my wife in the summer time, or gives her 20 shillings
• The two cottages not given to son Richard, to son John
• Several cottages in Harwood in fee simple, to all my children (except John and Alice)
• Executors wife Ellen and cousin James Baron
• Witnesses John Taylor, Thomas Taylor, Ralph Smith
• Dated 11 June 1721
• Granted 12 Nov 1722

Henry WADINGTON of Turton, taylor, 1626

• Inventory appraised by James Walmsley gent, Adam Isherwood, Richard Haworthe & William Machen[?] £15 13s 4d
• Dated 28th Aug 1626
• Wife Grace
• Third part to Henry my son
• Sister Marie
• Roger Hodgkinson my nephew, and Elizabeth Hodgkinson my god daugter
• To my servant Raphe Isherwood my brown cloth jerkin and breeches
• Executors wife and Henry Hodgkinson my brother in law
• Debts to me owinge: My motherinlawe by ???? upon my mariag besids w ????, more wch
• Richard Wood of Halliwell
• Andrewe Knowle
• Henry Entwisley of Longworth
• Henry Longworth
• William Hurhinson
• ux Rich Haworthe
• James Ainsworth of Blackburne

John WALCH of Turton, weaver, 1786

• Executors good friends John Kay of Turton, farmer, and James Haworth of Turton, weaver
• Wife Hannah
• Two cottages at Dimple, now in possession of Betty Hamer, to trustees for the benefit and maintenance of wife
• After death of wife, divide into 6 shares for children:
• William
• John
• Mary, wife of Richard Monks
• Martha, wife of Richard Pilkington
• Margaret, wife of John Tyldesley
• Ann, wife of John Crook
• Dated 20th Jun 1786
• Witnesses John Taylor, Samuel Taylor, Margaret Haworth
• A true copy of the original will, examined and compared by use March 7th 1787. Edmd. Haworth, Geo. Carter
• Attested copy in possession of Mr Samuel Kay, Toppings, Bromley Cross, 1881

Alexander WALKDEN of Sharples, husbandman, 1640

• To be buried in the parish church yard of Bolton
• Two portions: one to self and one to be equally divided amongst children
• His own portion divided between his three daughters Margaret, Anne and Elizabeth, to be kept in the custody of executors while they are in their minorities
• I have moiety of one tenemt in Sharples which I hold by lease from Richard Holland of Denton Esq for two lives yet in being
• Executor uncle William Mellor of Lenshulm[?], Roger Walkden my brother, and William Stones my brother in law
• Inventory £57-19-04 appraised by Raphe Brooke and Christopher Horrockes, April 1640

Allexander WALKDEN of Sharples, yeoman, 1639

• Dated July 1637
• To be buried in parish church yard of Boultone
• Two portions: one to self and one to be equally divided amongst children
• Son Thomas Walkden one ark standing in the old house, one table in the house, all yokes, clevies, warpinnes? and the horse gear
• Residue to be divided between three youngest children Peter, Marie and Anne
• Son Thomas sole executor
• Witnesses P: Walkden, Nicholas Astley
• Witnessed note made on 29 July 1638 - testator acknowledge debt to Jane Woodfall?
• Inventory includes "Testators apparell togeather with harkney sadle brydle sword & dagger"

Francis WALKDEN of Sharples, 1588

• To be buried at Bolton parish church
• Wife Alice
• Children: Roger Walkden, Roberte Walkden, Alice Walkden
• Son John
• daughter Ma [rest missing]
• Ffrance Walkden son of Roger my son
• Executors: Wife and son John
• Mentions Mister Rychard Hollande Esquire
• Witnesses: George Longworth, Richard? Longworth, Thomas Walkden
• Debts owed by: Ffrance Walkden, Olyver Brandwoode, administers of John Brandwood, William Crompton (butcher), Thomas Carlell
• Money owed to his sons John, Roberte, Roger

Roger WALKDEN of Sharples, husbandman, 1633

• To be buried in the parish church of Bolton
• Son Ffrancis? fower? pounds
• £10 for the augmentation of a stock at Walmsley Chappell
• Remainder divided into three parts:  1 part to his wife,  1 part to his children who have not formerly received,  1 part keeps for self to be bestowed as follows:
• Son Robert Walkden £5
• Each of his daughters 20s; Alice, Margaret, Marie, Isabell
• Grandson Peter Walkden - 8 hogges
• Mentions John Hardman
• Grandson John Wood
• Grandson James Pilkinson
• Grandson Roger Sharples
• Executor: son Francis Walkden
• Published in the presence of Thomas Longworth, James Walmisley, Thomas Holme junior

Jane WALKER of Entwisle, widow, 1730

• Relict of Nathan Walker of Radcliffe Bridge in Prestige [sic]
• Jane Walker, wife of Peter Walker of the parish of Radcliffe £20
• To her four children £10 each
• To the children of Nathaniel Longworth of Horrocks Fold, John, William and Alice £20 between them
• James Wood of Turton, sailor, £20
• Isabel Knowles, wife of James Knowles of Turon, £20
• Robert Wood of Turton, husbandman, £20
• Remainder to kinsman John Wood of Entwisle Hall (exor)
• Dated 16th March 1729/30
• Witnesses Roger Brandwood, John Leigh, Roger Bromiley

Nathan WALKER the Elder of Pilkington, yeoman, 1709

• 2nd Dec 1708
• Son Nathan Walker messuage and tenement where I now dwell, under lease made to me by William late Earl of Derby for the lives of me, Jane my wife and Nathan my son, dated 20th April 1678
• Nathan to pay annuity of £10 per annum to wife Jane
• Exors son Nathan and wife Jane
• Witnesses Rad. Scholefeild jun, James Friskoe, Sarah Walker
• Probate 4 Jun 1709
• Inventory 17th Dec 1708, total £585.05.00, appraised by John Crompton, Peter Walker, James Smith

Nathan WALKER of Little Lever, weaver, 1775

• Messuage and dwelling house held by lease under Mr Andrews to two sons Nathan Walker and Richard Walker
• Wife Mary Walker
• Field or closes in Radcliffe now under Squire Hardbord of Middleton
• Four children of mine which I had by my first wife
• Executors sons Nathan and Richard Walker
• Witnesses Thomas Heywood, James Leaver, Adam Heywood
• Dated 12th December 1768
• Executors took the oath of administration 3rd July 1775

Peter WALKER of Radcliffe, woollen cloth maker, 1716

• Wife Tabitha right and interest to the messuage and tenement in Radcliffe, also moor ground in Radcliffe
• I give each of my children 1 shilling
• Exor wife Tabitha
• Witness Robt. Barlow, James Ogden, James Smith
• Dated 16 Jan 1715
• Probate 23 Jun 1716
• Inventory 2 Feb 1715, total £100-00-04 appraised by Roger Sandiforth and Abraham Walker

Peter WALKER of Radcliffe, yeoman, 1746

• To my son Richard those several cottages and one croft situated near Radcliffe Bridge, during his life. After his death to son George Walker
• Son Peter my messuage and tenement in Radcliffe called the Moor End
• Son Richard my messuage and tenement called Harpurs, during his natural life, and afterwards to son Peter
• To my son George Walker, messuage and tenement in Radcliffe called Partington Fold
• Chargable with the sum of £80 to daughter Sarah Smalley and £10 annuity to wife Jane
• My son George to permit his mother to dwell rent free in the house now in the occupation of him the said George, for the rest of her life
• Remaining personal estate to wife Jane
• Exors Peter Walker and George Walker
• Dated 10th April 1742
• Witnesses John Manchester, John Mekin, Robert Siddall

Richard WALKER the Elder of Radcliffe, yeoman, 1692

• Holds lease in Pilkington for three lives, called the Shore Field, the Bank under it, the wheatfield or bank, the bean field, the Dead Eye, the Warth and the half acre lyeing on the other side of the water - 5 acres in total, heretofore purchased from Thurstan Smethurst - to son John Walker subject to £4 a year rent payable to executrix
• Until grandson Richard Walker, son of my son Richard Walker, attains the age of 21
• Son John Walker
• John Greenhalgh and Arthur Walker my sonnes in law 12d each
• Sarah Hinde my daughter 12d
• Son William 12d
• Remainder to wife Elizabeth (sole executrix)
• 23rd Sept 1691
• Witnesses Tho: Sergeant, William Walker, James Walker
• Inventory dated 2nd Jan 1691, total value £106-01-00, appraised by Wm. Walker, Jon. Walker, Roger Lomax, Richard Weston[?]

Richard WALKER of Radcliffe Bridge, yeoman, 1726

• Wife Katherine, all properties in Radcliffe
• Tenement in Radcliffe called Partington tenement, to son Peter
• Paying my daughter in law James Walker, widow, relict of my late son George Walker £100
• To son Peter house at Radcliffe Bridge where I now live, with barn and three closes in Radcliffe called the Barnfield, the Great field and the litle moorfield
• Also to Peter tenement in Radcliffe called the Moor, and also Harpurs tenement
• Also Mathers in Radcliffe, to my daughter Katherine for the remainder of the lease, except one cottage called Diggles now in the possession of Thomas Holt, which said cottage I bequeath unto my executor in trust that my executor shall stand seized and possessed thereof for the use of my granddaughter Sarah the wife of John Walker and her daughter Elizabeth
• Also I remit and forgive unto my daughter-in-law Jane Walker the sum of £60 that she owes me and I order my executor to cancel and give her the bond she gave me for it
• I give to my sons-in-law Edward Greaves and Thurstan Tildsley each 5 shillings
• I give my son-in-law Henry Wallwork the sum of £10 and to my granddaughter Elizabeth Wallwork his daughter the like sum of £10, on the condition that's my said son-in-law Henry Walworth shall give my executor a general release of and from all title or claim to any part of my estate
• Reminder to wife Katherine
• Executor soon Peter Walker
• Witnesses James Bridge, Joan Meken, James Smith
• Probate 16th May 1726

Richard WALKER of Smithfold with Ainsworth, yeoman, 1810

• Fee simple, freehold and leasehold properties in Middleton, Birtle-cum-Bamford, Whitefield and elsewhere to wife Mary
• Executors William Chadwick of Hampson Mills within Bury, miller, Richard Spencer of Crompton Fold within Breightmet, farmer
• Witnesses John Haworth, Attorney-at-Law Bolton and Lawrence Nuttall and Samuel Brooks, both of Smith Fold in Ainsworth
• Will dated 5 Sep 1809
• Testator died 5 Sep 1809
• Probate issued 5 Feb 1810

Ann WALLWORK of Darcy Lever, widow, 1729

• Grandson Thomas Wallwork £41
• Residue to son Peter Aspinall (executor)
• Dated 7th April 1728
• Witnesses Robert Makant, Lawrence Berry
• Probate 5th May 1729

William WALMERSLEY of Turton, webster, 1689

• Nunc
• 19th Aug 1689
• Whole estate to Susan my wife
• To be buried at Bolton betwixt the chancel dore & ye great porch under ye window at ye sunside
• Witness Christopher Horrocks
• Probate 14 Oct 1689
• Inventory appraised by Christopher Horrocks and James Key, total value £9-11-00

Elizabeth WALMESLEY of Eccles, widow, (admon), 1723

• Mary Herbert Cross of Turton, great grand daughter and next of kin
• Estate not yet administered by Jane Walmsley, her daughter
• 25th May 1723
• Mary Herbert Cross X, Evan Pilkington, Richard Pilkington
• Citation (latin) 3rd Feb 1723.

John WALMESLEY of Wigan, esquire, 1734

• Will dated 13 Aug 1726
• 4th June 1734 - John Walmesley of Wigan and George Plumb of Wigan take on administration
• 18th November 1734 - John Andrews of Bolton, esq., and Roger Rycroft of Westhoughton, yeoman, refused to take on execution of the will, consenting instead for his son John Walmesley of Wigan to take on administration
• John Walmlsey "of great age"
• £300 to John Andrews and Roger Ryecroft to be held in trust for the children of his nephew John Walmsley of Wigan, his nephew, when they reach 21 years old
• Cousin John Wace of London, coach harness maker £20
• John Moor son of James Moor late of Wigan, innkeeper £15
• Jane, Lawrence, Ann & James, children of James Moor £8 each
• Hannah wife of Thomas Baron, and one of the daughters of my brother Lawrence Walmesley (deceased) £8
• Housekeeper Mrs. Ritty? £15
• Servant Richard Fox £3
• £5 to be given to the poor house keepers in Wigan
• Sr. Henry Houghton Barr and the Lady Mary his mother, Philip & Shevington two of the sons of Lady Mary, Samuel Crook son of Mrs. Ann Crook, widow, each of them a gold ring
• £100 to son John Walmsley & Thomas Sargent sen. of Ince & Thomas Sargent jun. of Ince, in trust, to provide linen for the poor of Ince

John WALMISLEY of Bolton, gentleman, (admon), 1779

• Ann Walmisley of Bolton, widow of John Walmisley late of Bolton, attorney at law,
• Otwell Wylde of Bolton, draper
• John Cooper of Bolton, inn keeper
• 16th Oct 1779 Ann Walmisley took the oath of an Administrator (James Folds having renounced)

James WALMSLEY of Turton, gentleman, 1648

• Dated 6th Jan 1648
• Late of Turton, now of Kersley
• To be buried at Bolton Parish Church
• Wife Elizabeth
• Entrusted with money by Mr. Henry Bury concerning the Free Grammar School of Bury, and maintenance of a schoolmaster. Money and specialties turned over to Peter Holt of Bridge Hall Esquire, and Thomas Whytehed of Feilds, gent.
• I was entrusted by and for my son-in-law Thomas Holme of Rochdale, gent concerning a sum of money which he lent to Nicholas Grymeshaw, for which NG gave security out of some lands of his.  Upon non payment I have obtained a judgement
• Wife Elizabeth's first husband was Ralph Robinson
• Agreement made 20th Nov 1644, before JW married ER, regarding the parts of Ralph Robinson's estate which belonged to his daughters Elizabeth and Jane Robinson
• Elizabeth Horrocks, widow, my daughter, a debt of £15 which is due to me by bond sealed to be by her late husband, and £5 legacy given to me by her late husband in his will.  Competent portion already given on her marriage
• 10s a piece to my grandchildren
• Cousin George Walmsley my old cloak and his brother James Walmsley 10s
• To my cousin Andrew[? hole in document], a pair of breeches, a jump, and a paire of stockings
• Thomas Holme my son in law, 40s
• Residue to wife Elizabeth
• Witnesses William Heawood, Will Blundell, John Mather, Henry Aspinall, Elliz: Farnworth, Thomas Litherland

Francis WARBERTON of Redlees in Bury, 1636

• Ultimo die Marij Anno Domini 1636
• Two parts
1. First to self
2. Second to wife Alis
• Own part to his wife after payment of expenses
• Henrey Booth of Strongstie executor
• Debts owing to testator: Jane Rothwell widowe 2(s) 6(d)
• Debts owed by testator: Marie Kaie, Jeffere Nuttall, Henrey Booth, William Warburton my brother, Phillipp Watson
• Witnesses Francis Booth, Heneie Cowpe
• Inventory dated 6th Aug 1636 appraised by John Scholefeild, Thomas Rawtorne, Francis Booth and Henry Cowpe, sum £48-07-07

James WARBURTON of Turton, yeoman, 1716

• Eldest son James £10, and 20s to each of his children Thomas, Alice, Ann, Susannah and Catherine
• Second son John Warburton, £20
• Third son Robert Warburton £20 and also the bed "whereon I now lye"
• Daughter Ann £20
• Daughter Elizabeth £20, and her daughter Ann 20s
• Executors: son James Warburton & John Halliwell (son-in-law)
• Dated 11 May 1711
• Signed in presence of: Evan Dewhurst, John Ranford, Thomas Bromiley
• Signed W his mark
• Probate 1716

James WARBURTON of Turton, yeoman, 1745

• Inventory by: Edmund Wood, Abraham Entwisle, Richard Entwisle
• Debts owed to testator:
• Ralph Seddon, 1733, £30
• Mr Howell and Jacob Fletcher, 1741, £20
• Henry Ashworth, 1723, £20
• Abraham Entwisle, 1745, £6
• Christopher Mayoh, 1743, £4
• Josiah Holt and Richard Pilkington, 1744, £3
• Richard Asinall, 1742, £1 10s
• John Marsh, 1745, £3 10s
• William Green, 16s
• John Fielding, 5s
• Son Thomas, £12
• James Isherwood, innkeeper of Great Bolton on trust for the benefit of daughter of Alice
• Grandaughter Sarah Tylsely when she reaches 21
• James Knowles son of James Knowles 21s when he reaches 21
• Divide 3 equal parts
• Daughter Alice's children
• Executors: Oliver Ormorod the elder of Harwood and my cousin John Orrell
• Dated 1745
• Signed in presence of Will: Sunderland, Francis Orrell, Mary Orrell
• Probate 1745

John WARBURTON of Turton, hubandman, 1722

• Admon
• Brother: Robert Warburton of Quarlton
• Josiah Holt of Turton
• John Halliwell of Longworth
• Signed in presence of: John Dewhurst, James Brandwood
• Inventory
• Debts owing:
• William Low of Turton, £22
• ????? Orrell of Turton, £1
• James Holt of Turton, £6
• Thomas Rawsthorn of Horrbin Millne, £3
• John Kay of Edgworth, £2
• Evan Pilkington of Turton, £1
• William Bury of Entwisle £1 1s
• Robert Warburton of Quarlton 10s
• Thustan? Briggs of Over Darwen, 10s 2d
• John Fielden? of Turton, 10s
• Richard Green of Turton, 9s
• John Mangnall of Sharples, £2 10s
• Wido. Liptrott of Tong, 10s
• Henry Rawsthron if Turton, 10s
• Thomas Bridg of Turton, 15s
• William Wood of Turton, £6
• John Holt of Turton, 12s
• James Warburton & Henry Hardman both of Turton, £1
• James Greenhalgh of Turton, 4s 9d

Thomas WARBURTON of Bircheheye in Tottington, husbandman, 1620

• 12th Feb 1619
• 3 parts:
1. Joanye my wife (exor)
2. Daughter Elizabeth
3. Reserved to self
• Own part o be divided between wife and daughter
• Tennement of my maister John Hoult of Hollingraffe by copie of court rolle
• To daughter Elizabeth or her issue lawfully begotten
• For default of issue to Anne Romsbothom wife of Charles Romsbothom
• For default to William Warburton alias Booth
• For default to John Warburton son of Roger Warburton
• Debts oweing to testator: Alexander Bradshawe 30s, Mathewe Harryson 30s, Wiliam Brooke 20s
• Witnesses John Horwyche, James Warbarton
• Inventory made 7 March 1619, appraised by John Hoult gen, Willyam Brooke, Thurstan Walche, Athure Greenhalghe - total 37(l) 11(s) 6(d)

Thomas WARBURTON of Turton, husbandman, 1679

• Wife Ellen
• James Warburton, my son
• Grandson James Warburton, son of James Warburton
• Executors: son James and wife Ellen
• Dated 1672
• Signed in presence of James Kay, Jeremiah Ainsworth jnr., Thomas Ainsworth?

William WARBURTON of Ringley Fold in Outwood, yeoman, 1820

• Ringley Fold in Outwood, Part of Prestwich
• Cottage in occupation of myself
• Cottage in occupation of Adam Davenport
• 2 acres of land in the occupation of my son William Warburton, situate near Ringley Fold, premises which I hold by lease for lives under the Earl of Derby
• Public house in occupation of my son Thomas Warburton, situate in Stone Delf Brow in Whitefield, which I hold by lease under the said Earl
• One fee simple cottage near Higherlane in Whitefield
• Profits from leasehold and fee simple properties to with Mary
• After death of wife, property in trust to sons Henry Warburton, William Warburton, Thomas Warburton, son-in-law Thomas Gilbert
• Five children:
• Henry Warburton
• Mary, wife of Samuel Shuttleworth
• William Warburton
• Thomas Warburton
• Peggy, wife of Thomas Gilbert
• Exor wife Mary
• Dated 13th Dec 1811
• Witnesses Adam Davenport, James Davenport and James Greaves of Unsworth
• Noted after signature: 'It is my will & my wife's will that Mary Shuttleworth or her assings should have all her share of her brothers property left to her by will besides her equill share of the other'
• Testator died 13 July 1820
• Value under £300

Elizabeth WARBUTTON of Turton, widow, 1798

• To my two sons George and James Warbutton 1s each
• To my four sons-in-law Benjamin Helm, Isaac Orrell, George Orrell and William Towers the sum of 1s each
• To my grandson James Warbutton 1s
• Houses held by lease in Little Bolton, late in the possession of George Ramsden, Thomas Talbot and Jacob Broughton to my executors as trustees, to be sold
• Rest of estate to be divided between her daughters:
• Mary, wife of Benjamin Helme
• Betty, wife of Isaac Orrell
• Ann, wife of William Towers
• Margaret, wife of George Orrell
• Executors to receive rents from Thirkham's Estate in Darwen for the remainder of the twelve years, and also the profits from the tenement called Horridges in Turton (which my late husband left me in his will)
• Executors son George Warbutton, sons-in-law Benjamin Helm and Isaac Orrell
• Dated 1st Sept 1796
• Witnesses Thos. Bentley, RIchard Thomasson, Giles Marsh
• Deceased died Sep 1796.  Effects under £40.  Probate issued 23 April 1798

John WARBUTTON of Turton, yeoman, 1739

• Wife Mary; Horridges tenement, held under lease from Samuel Cheetham
• After her decease to John Warbutton, son of George Warbutton
• Ann, the wife of Thomas Hallewell £20
• Izabell, the wife of William Kerkom 20s
• James Wadikar 20s
• Thomas Wadikar 20s
• John Wadikar 20s
• Executors: wife, Mary and John Warbutton
• Dated 1738
• Signed in the presence of John Mason, William Marsh, Roger Bromiley
• Probate 1739
• Inventory appraised by: John Haworth, James Ranforth, John Ranforth, John Warbutton

John WARBUTTON of Turton, yeoman, 1788

• Wife Elizabeth, tenement called Horridges so long as the lease continues
• Wife Eliz: rent from Kirkhams in Darwen, for 12 years, and "My share in the engine"
• £200 to my son John's children
• Son George £20 and the freehold estate called Stones, together with School and appurenances
• Son James, my freehold estate called Kirkhams, Darwen
• Four daughters have already had £100 each
• Executors: wife Elizabeth, son George Warbutton, Isaac Orrell and George Orrell all of Turton
• Signed in presence of Thomas Bentley, Richard Thomason, James Haworth
• Probate 1788

Samuel WAREING of Bury, mercer, 1717

• This summary is unfinished
• Dated 31st Jan 1716
• Samuel Wareing my eldest son one piece of land in Walmsley in Bury called Bank Lane now in the tenure of Thomas Hamer
• Two more parcels of land in Tottington called Brook House and Knowels
• Esther wife of son Samuel
• Also to son Samuel another piece of land in Walmsley called the Top of the Hoaugh in the possession of Abraham Wilkinson
• Also another parcel of land in Walmsley called Chadwicks in the possession of William Booth
• Also one tenement in Walmsley called Loes now in the occupation of Richard Booth
• Two cottages in Bury in possession of John Clegg and Thomas Wood
• One field behind Manchester Towbarrs? of Bury town called the further field
• Also the housing in Bury town called Hopwoods which I have lease under Mr Banks, parson of Bury Church
• The house I know dwell in and shop
• My son Robert Wareing, Broad Oak in Heap in Bury, now in the tenure of George Warbutton
• Also one tenement in Darron (Darwen, Blackburn) called Pooforth in the possession of Richard Hargreaves
• Also one tenement in parish of Middleton, called Catthole, in the possession of William Hardy
• Also those fields called Pensill venia in possession of the said William Hardy in the parish of Prestwich
• To my son Samuel Wareing one field called Woofield Meadow now in the possession of Thomas Whitehead and also one tenement called Deepmoss now in the possession of Abraham Nabb
• Also one meadow on the back side of my son Robert's new house in Bury town to my son Robert Wareing
• To Esther and Mary Wareing my two daughter in laws each £20 to dispose of as they see fit
• Peter Bearon (Baron) of Redivalls my cousin and to Joseph, James, Grace and Esther Bearon, his two sons and two daughters, each £10
• To Esther the wife of my cousin Peter Bearon one guinea
• John Cowpe of Wakefield in Yorkshire £10
• Elizabeth Kay the wife of Thomas Kay [of] Elton £10
• My cousins John Aspinall of Cockey Moor and his sister Mary the sum of £5
• My cousins Elizabeth Parke and Mary Parke each £5
• Land for Protestant chapel to built in Bury

John WARR of Great Bolton, shopkeeper, 1806

• 3 leasehold messuages in Bolton in occupation of Joseph Redford, James Bradshaw and James Flicroft
• Trustees brother William Warr of Bolton, weaver, and William Flemin of Bolton Victualler
• Son: Joseph Warr
• Daughters: Sarah and Ellen
• Estate less than £130
• Testator died 6th March 1806

William WARTON of Little Hulton, husbandman, 1631

• Grandchild Ralph Rothwell
• Wife Margaret
• Alice Rothwell (daughter)
• Mentions Jane, John, William and Richard Rothwell
• Witnesses: Roger Pendlebury, James Marsh, Richard Pendlebury

John WELSH of Turton, yeoman, 1671

• Jennet Welsh of Turton, widow (late wife of John Welsh of Turton, yeoman, deceased) renounces administration of her late husbands goods and appoints Henry Welsh of Turton, husbandman.
• Witnesses John Walsh, John Haslam
• Inventory made by George Walmsley, Richard Orrell, Richard Taylor and William Kershaw.  Totals £81

William WELSH of Turton, (admon infra) 1690

• Admin granted to John Welsh of Turton (son of William) signs Walsh

Edmund WHEWELL of Turton, 1713

• Inventory only
• Dated 9th May 1713
• Total £15-01-04
• Prised by John Horridge, James Livesey, James Knowles, Edmund Whewell
• Proved 11th May 1713
• Admin granted to Robert Whewell of Turton, gentleman, son of the deceased

John WHITEHEAD of Entwistle, yeoman, 1789

• Freehold land called Harr House in Entwistle, late in the possession of James Wood, to my son Thomas Whitehead
• Grandson Henry, son of my daughter Mary Whitehead (deceased) £30
• Daughter Nancy the wife of William Holden, annuity of £5 8s, from the profits of Harr House
• Remainder to son Thomas
• Executors Andwer Knowles and Thomas Knowles both of Entwistle, yeomen
• Dated 12th Feb 1783
• Witnesses Elias Grime, John Welsh, Elisha Grime
• Inventory 15th Sept 1785 £11:16:03
• Freehold estate - John Whitehead let his freehold estate to James Wood and William Greenhalgh at the annual value of £31.1.0
• John Whitehead was indebted to Thomas Knowles at his death in the sum of £160.18.6
• Probate issued 30 Nov 1789

Elias WHITTAKER of Ringley, Innkeeper, 1806

• Son Thomas Whittaker - cottage in Ringley and garden on west side of Manchester, Bolton & Bury Canal
• Pew in Ringley Chapel, half each to sons Thomas and John
• Smithery tools and iron in smithy to son Thomas
• "to make him equal with his sisters Peggy, Betty and Mally" who have already had £100 each
• £300 to son Thomas
• Son John Whittaker "my publick house" in Ringley, under lease from the Earl of Derby
• Daughters:
• Peggy wife of Samuel Jackson, £300
• Betty wife of Joseph Jackson, £300
• Mally wife of John Kay, £300
• Sally, £400 when she reaches 21 years old
• Late father Robert Whittaker, by his will had devised to him half part of Bottom oth' Fields and Warmhole
• Niece Jinney Whittaker, daughter of late brother John Whittaker
• Executors: John Nightingale late of Ringley, John Seddon of Top o'th Brow, Thomas Grundy of Outwood
• Witnesses: Samuel Grundy, Thomas Whittaker, James Greaves junr. Unsworth
• Testator died 23 Jul 1806

James WHITTAKER of Outwood, manufacturer, 1806

• Wife Ann
• Executors Samuel Grundy and Thomas Grundy, cotton spinners of Outwood, brothers-in-law Samuel Jackson and Joseph Jackson joiners, brother in law John Kay, manufacturer
• Eldest son Ellis, not yet 21
• Son John
• Daughter Matty

John WHITTAKER of Ringley Bridge, Prestwich, blacksmith, 1802

• Late father Robert Whittaker
• "legally entitled to house I now live in and also one moiety of half share of divers, other premises.... .reference to the said will"
• "me and my brother Elias have not made a settling"
• Wife Mary
• Children: Thomas, Peggy, Ann, Betty, Joseph, Mary & Jinney; £10 a piece when they are 21
• Executors: brother Elias Whittaker, friends Thomas Tonge of Kearsley and James Greaves of Unsworth
• Value above £300 and below £600
• Proved 4th October  1802

Lawrence WHITTAKER of Entwistle, yeoman, 1720

• John Whittaker my brother living at London £10
• £3 towards the new chapel at Darwen which now is lately built
• Testator now stands seized in an absoute estate in fee simple by a purchase by me, John Entwistle of Entwistle, yeoman, deceased, formerly the inheritance of James Aspden
• Profits to Elizabeth Whittaker my wife
• After her decease to daughter Deborah Dewhurst of Turton, wife of Evan Dewhurst
• Executors said Evan Dewhurst and James Brandwood of Entwistle
• Witnesses Hugh Entwistle, Daniel Stons, John Stones
• Dated 28th Jan 1719

Thomas WHITTAKER of Ringley, blacksmith, (admon), 1819

• Salley Whittaker of Ringley, widow of Thomas Whittaker
• James Seddon, weaver of Ringley
• John Seddon, bricksetter of Ringley
• Under £200
• Intestate died 25th July 1819
• Admon issued 25th Sept 1819

Adam WHITTEL of Darcy Lever, yeoman, 1724

• Adam Whittel junior of Darcy Lever, Yeoman
• Wife Alice dower at marriage
• Son Edmund (under 21)
• Sister Margaret?
• Executor wife Alice

Edmund WHITTEL of Darcy Lever, yeoman, 1786

• Property in Darcy Lever in occupation of Robert Openshaw as tenant left to brother-in-law John Mills and cousin Henry Ashworth
• House in Darcy Lever “where I now live called Barlows” and other house in occupation of John Holden as tenant to wife Elizabeth
• “Further whereas I did on the first day of May in the year 1766 grant a lease to John Tong of a certain Quantity or Parcel of land in Darcy Lever aforesaid for the purpose of erecting a Cottage or Dwelling House thereupon for the Term of Nine Hundred and Ninety Nine Years under a reserved rent of three shillings a year” – interest given to cousin Henry Ashworth, as is the “reversion” after the term expires.
• £20 to be equally divided between the children of brother-in-law John Mills:
  • Richard Mills
  • Joseph Mills
  • Mary Mills
  • Sarah Mills
• EW had recently received £15 from the effects of Mr. Holt of Warrington, which should now be returned to the family; William Bury of Turton, who has married the grandniece of Mr. Holt.
• Cousins:
  • John Holt
  • Robert Holt
  • James Holt
  • Thomas Holt
  • Edmund Wood
  • William Wood
  • Margaret Wood
  • Ann Wood
  • Martha Wood
  • Andrew Bury and William Bury of Darwen
  • Mary Duckworth
  • Ann Mason (wife of John Mason)
• Executors: Henry Ashworth (cousin) and John Mills (brother-in-law)
• Executors sworn in 23 Feb 1786

Note: Henry Ashworth died in 1790, and left property in Darcy Lever under the tenure of Widow Tonge and Thomas Mather to his son Edmund Ashworth, and property in Darcy Lever under the tenure of Robert Openshaw to his daughter Alice. In 1860, Benjamin Ashworth and his sister Esther Ashworth, executors of the late Edmund Ashworth, entered into an agreement with John Seddon of Breightmet, allowing him to mine coal from under Top o'th Meadow Farm (also known as "Barlows")

Margaret WHITTLE of Rivington, widow, 1709

• John Bradley, Schole master of Rivington £5 (exor)
• Cousin James Anderton of Heathcharnock £10
• Thomas Anderton son of the said James Anderton 40s
• Cousin James Bullough[?] of Chorley[?] £5 (crossed out)
• Cousin Thomas Breres of Billington £5
• Elizabeth sister of Thomas Breres £5
• John, Jane and Elizabeth son and daughters of the said Thomas Breres when they reach 21, £5 to be divided amongst them
• Money to Thomas Breres, his sister, and his children to be paid for out of the money owing to me by Thomas Breres, and not from any other part of my estate
• Oliver Entwhistle, Thomas Entwhistle and Margaret Entwhistle, sons and daughters of Thomas Entwhistle late of Blackrod, 40s each
• To the three sons of Robert Anderton 40s each when they reach 21
• Hugh Whittle of Horwich 40s out of the money he owes me
• Eleanor Platt of Warrington 40s
• Alice wife of Benjamin Hunt 40s
• Richard Lummax of Harwood 40s
• John Greaves of Haigh, Ellen his wife and Ellen and Mary his daughters 40s each
• Margaret daughter of the said John Greaves £5
• Margery wife of Thomas Wilson of Heath Charnock 10s
• Elizabeth Nightgale now living with her brother Thomas in Rivington 10s
• Alice Cocker living with her brother Robert at Folds 40s
• Margaret and Alice daughters of John Bronwlow of Rivington deceased 40s each
• To my godson Thomas Green son of Richard Green of Blackrod 10s
• Mary daughter of Francis Willoughby deceased 10s
• Margaret daughter of James Lowe of Aspull my goddaughter 10s
• Anne Crompton now living with me 50s
• Ralph Winstanley of Haigh, schole master and John Leigh son of Roger Leigh of Haigh £5 upon trust that they will pay the yearly interest for the maintenance of a schoolemaster at the schole of Haigh
• For a funeral sermon to be preached at Rivington Church at my interment 10s
• For another afterwards at the New Chappell in Rivington 10s and for another to be preached at Horwich 10s
• Margaret daughter of my cousin James Anderton (items of clothing)
• Jennet my brother's daughter (items of clothing)
• £10 out of £35 owing to me by Ralph Heaton living at the Hall of Heaton by his and his late mother's bond to the trustees for the stock of £100 given by my late brother Thomas Anderton by deed bearing the date 16th Jan 1692
• James Hilton senior and Peter Boardman both of Horwich, yeomen, £10 out of the said £35, the yearly profit to go to some minister of the Presbyterian persuasion or some other charitable use
• The like sum of £10 out of the £35 to Henry Vause and Thomas Nightgale of Blackrod, yeomen, the yearly profit to go to some preacher of God's word in the town of Blackrod
• Anna Crompton a pair of canvas sherts an all the rest of my wearing apparel
• A penny dole be dealt to the people at my funeral
• Robert Anderton and Jennet Anderton my brother's children - all the remainder
• Sister in law Alice Bate
• Dated 18th Oct 1707
• Witnesses Nathaniel Rosbotham, Henry Ainsworth, Abigal Crompton
• Probate undecimo Febuary 1709

Robert WHITTLE of Turton, husbandman, 1609

• George Taylior one dublett one payere of hoase with one shirte
• Samuel Pomfrett my best jerkin with one shirte
• James Chroychley my best hatt
• Rest of apparell to be sold towards the discharge of my debts
• Rest of moveable goods to be divided between Anne my wife and and James Chroychley my uncle
• Grownde wch I have a certeryne yeres yet to expyre, half of it assigned (by virtue of assignment) to wife Anne
• Other half to James Chroychley for three years to pay debts to:
• Thomas Chroychley £3
• Hugh Whittle xxxiijd iiijd
• John Walche xl viijs
• William Chapmon xiiijs vjd
• George Harwood vs
• After payment of the debts, James Chroychley should have the land for a further 2 years, to pay the legacies in this will as follows:-
• Sister Jane Walkden
• Robart Whittle 40s
• Sister Susan Whittle 40s
• Sister Ellenor Whitte 20s
• Brother William Whittle 20s
• Half sister Anne 20s
• One little chylde of my wyves xxs
• After payment of the legacies, then all tenant rights given to James Chroychley
• Executors wife Anne and James Chroychley
• Overseers father Thomas Whittle and Roger Bradshaw
• Witnesses Richard Knowle, Samuel Pomfrett, James Walmesley

Sarah WHITTLE of Longworth, 1820

• Son John Whittle, all my lease hold interest and tenant rights in leasehold messuage and tenement in Longworth
• Daughter Susan to live where I now live and have a cow, and the keeping thereof at a reasonable price from my son John
• If Susan should be in need of anything then she should receive the profits from a tenement I now hold near Cox Green which were my late brothers in Turton
• If Susan marries or dies then the leasehold tenement in Turton should be sold and money arising be divided into four shares:
• Son John
• Daughter Ann (deceased) her daughter wife of James Mayoh
• Daughter Hannah (deceased) her children
• Daughter Dinah, wife of Thomas Smith
• Exos son John Whittle and James Mayoh of Hole Bottom in Longworth
• Dated 26th Oct 1819
• Witnesses Dan Whittle, Charles Whittles, John Whittle
• Proved 29 April 1820

Thomas WHITTLE of Turton, 1623

• Son Thomas
• Daughter Ann, wife of Raffe Cunliffe[?]
• Daughter Jane, wife of James Walkden
• Grandchild Thomas Whittle - all my husbandrie stuffe
• Daughter Ellinor, wife of John Wood
• Ellisa[?] Sanderson vicar[?] of Boulton
• To the children of Turstan Walch[?]
• Son William
• Henry Walch xxs
• Adam Isherwood xxs and Frances Isherwood his brother xxs
• Executors Adam Isherwood and his brother Frances
• Overseers? Elliye Sanderson, vicar of boulton and Henry Walche my neighbour
• Witnesses Thomas Whittle of Little Boulton, William Whittle
• Debts unto me owinge: Christopher Norse, John Houlme of Boulton burher[?], Roger Wood of Boulton, Richard[?] Haslom of Foulds, Adam Stonnes of Sharples, Alexander Mayoe of Longworth, Willm Crichley  ?elder?, Henry Entwisley of Longworth, Adam Walwalk of Longworth, Robte Mostcroppe of Little Boulton, Raffe Orrell of Turton, John Withington of Entwisley, John Pillinge of Leighe, James Greene of Turton, Alexander Leaver of Turton
• Debts which I owe: unto Elizabeth Longworth £4 12s 8d, unto Anne Cunliffe my daughter £1.
• Inventory 8 Nov 1623 appraised by Henrie Walche, William Isherwood, Alexander Mayoe and Roger Shorrocke.

William WHITTLE of Turton, husbandman, 1626

• Inventory appraised by Henrie Walch, Alexander Maiall, Roger Shorrocke, Richard Marsden.  Total £49-9-2
• Dated 10th Nov 1626
• Wife Alice
• Children Thomas Whittle, William Whittle and Elizabeth Whittle
• Wife Alice sole executor
• Supervisors my lovinge neighbors Henrie Walche and Alexander Mayo
• Witnesses Raphe Cunliffe, Thomas Whittle, E[fedw?]: Butler
• Debts by me owing: Richard Lowe of Walmsley, Roger Sharrocke, Elline Greene, James Walmesley, Nicholas Hindley, Raphe Breares, Raphe Orrell, Hugh Entwisley, Eliz Booth
• Debts to me owing: Richard Marsden, James Crochlowe
• Bottom of image missing.

William WHITTLE of Ainsworth, 1804

• Sister Sarah Whittle, interests in all my property
• William Hulme, son of Thomas Hulme and Abraham Hulme my cousin
• Executors: William Cross and William Laycock

Richard WILD of Heap, yeoman, 1745

• Wife Deborah £8 a year, and the end of the house where we now live, along with sufficient goods for it
• Son Richard Wild 5 shillings and I discharge him from all money owing to me by him
• Grandaughter Mary Wild now living with us £5 when she reaches 21
• Son Peter Wild my housing messuage & tenement at the top of Heap with all title and interest
• Son Samuel Wild my mortgage deed of £44 6s settled with it money laid down upon Smethurst Heap Estate, mowden in Bickle
• Sons James Wild, Leonard Wild and Benjamin Wild £45 each
• Son John Wild (exor) all other my estates and messuages an tenements on condition of him paying my debts and legacies herein set down
• Dated 22 Feb 1743/4
• Witnesses Richd: Edge, Richard Ogden, Robert Duckworth
• Inventory 1st July 1744, appraisd by William Holt, Samuell Holker, Robert Duckworth, total value £133:2:6

Alice WOOD of Turton, 1766

• Dated 5th June 1723
• "for preserving peace and unity in my family"
• William Wood my husband by certain articles of agreement on 9th June 1718, did deposit £80 in the hands of my sons John and William, for the use of me, and the younger children.
• To son Robert Wood £40
• To daughter Isabell wife of James Knowles £20
• To son James Wood (who has gone beyond seas to parts unknown) £20.  To be divided between sons Robert and William if he does not return after 10 years
• If daughter Isabell should die leaving no issue, then her share should be divided between sons Robert and William, daughter Jane Walker, and the children of my daughter Ann Longworth
• Executors son Robert Wood and Christopher Horrocks of Castleton
• Witnesses John Welch, James Pilkington
• Executor sworn 4th June 1766 - Robert Wood surviving executor

Anne WOOD of Turton, widow, 1622

• Dated 20th Nov 1622
• Late wife of John Woode, gent
• 12d to every grandchild
• Daughter in law, my son Richard Wood's wife my saddle, pillian and cloth
• Jane Walkden my daughter my best gowne, beste hatt, best petticote, best apreron, my worser cloake and worser safegarde
• Rodger Brownlowe 10s
• Richard Halliwell 10s
• Anne the wife of Lawrence Crompton one ark wch was my sisters
• Adam Woode 5s 8d
• Anne Walkden 5s 8d
• John Wood my grandson £10 which is oweing to mee by Richard Wood his father, which was debt unto my husband
• Daughter Elizabeth Barton, my debts and goods, in consideration of her having already received her portion
• Executor Lawrence Brownlowe, son of Charles Brownlowe my nephew
• Witnesses Allexander Horrocks, Richard Halliwell
• Debts owing by the testatrix (£66:5:4)
• Lawrence Wood my son £11
• Elizabeth Barton my daughter £46
• William Smelle? £1:4:-
• John Wood the son of Ellise Woode 10s
• Richard Halliwell £5
• James Knowle 10s
• Lawrence Brownlowe £1:6:4
• Rodger Pendleburrie 15s
• Debts oweing to me the testatrix (£20:13:7)
• Richard Wood my son for a debt owing to his father £10
• Further by by son Richard Wood £8:5:7
• Uxor Richard Vickars £1:1:0
• Mr John Orrell 8s
• Thomas Crompton 19s
• Inventory taken 1622 by Arthur Brommiley, Edmund Woode, James Houl?? and Thomas Morris, total £75-11

Edmund WOOD of Turton, widower, 1789

• Leasehold estate in Turton where I now live
• Son John Wood, my two armed chair, and the Old end of the great House for a Dwelling house (where James Mayoh now lives)
• Names several fields, and mentions the Toppings estate
• Deceased daughter Elizabeth's three children: Susey Walsh, Salley Entwisle, Thomas Entwisle
• Son-in-law James Entwisle
• Sons Thomas and Edmund
• Daughter Alice
• Executors James Pilling of Turton and Alice Green my daughter
• Will dated 11th Jan 1787
• Witnesses John Haslam, James Hamer, William Haslam
• Probate issued 23 July 1789

Elizabeth WOOD of Turton, widow, 1649

• Dated 28th October 1649
• Elizabeth Morris my daughter
• To her two children 12 pence
• Margaret Wood my grandaughter 10s
• Remainder to my son Rauffe Wood to maintain my grandson Richard Wood with meal, drink and clothing, and to teach him the trade of shoemaker
• Executor son Rauffe Wood
• Debts wc the testator doth owe: Mr Alexander Norris, Ux Robert Smethurst, Mr Cheetom, John Hughe, Oliver Fogge
• Witnesses Thomas Bromley, John Tayller
• Inventory appraised by Thomas Bromley, Rauffe Wood, Thomas Lighbonne, John Tayller of Turton, sum £50.15.8

George WOOD of Tonge, carpenter, 1620

• Dated 28th March 1620
• Three parts: 1. to wife Margaret, 2. reserved to self, 3. to son George Wood
• Son George on great pot
• Grand child George Haulgh 10s
• Exos wife Margaret & son George
• Inventory 18th April 1620 appraised by Lawrence Brownelowe, Robert Moscrop, John Crompton, James Wood, total 13(l) 10(s)

George WOOD of Farnworth, 1636

• Dated 15 Jan 1635
• To be buried at the parish church of Deane
• Wife Ellinor (executor)
• Ellen my daughter, wife of George Berche £4
• Sister Jane 10s
• My children 12d each
• Alice the wife of William Rishton 3s 4d
• Margaret the wife of James Roscow 3s 4d
• Brother in law called Lomas and to my servant James Morres, all my aparrell to be equally divided between them
• Witnesses: Willia Rishtonn, James Rostowe
• Inventory by Jamse Roscow, Raph Grundey and Willm. Rishton

Hugh WOOD of Turton, yeoman, 1680

• Profits from tenement in Great Lever to son-in-law John Lomax and wife
• To the two daughters of Edward Crompton of Leigh 20s each
• Grandson Richard Lomax
• Nephew Richard Taylor of Longworth
• Remainder to son-in-law John Lomax for the use of my wife
• Executor son-in-law John Lomax
• Dated 22 Oct 1679
• Witnesses Jouhn Wod, Jam: Shane[?], Tho: Russell jun

John WOOD of the Wood in Turton, gentleman, 1619

• Dated October 1619
• John Wood of the Wood, gent
• Wife Anne
• Three children Lawrence, Christopher and Elizabeth
• Richard Halliwell xxs
• Jane Knowles my servant xs
• To little John Wood my brother Ellis' son xs
• Jo[?] Morris an Edward Shillinge[?]
• Elizabeth Burges xijd
• James Longworth xijd
• Anne Walkden one cowe calf
• Cossen Lawrence Brownlowe, son of Charles Brownlowe
• Jane my daughter xxs
• Remainder to son Christopher and daughter Elizabeth
• To Ann my wife.. that pte and portion wch I now dow occupie of the grounde and howseinge wch the walk milne that belonge to Anne my sister .... lieinge and beeinge in Tonge duringe the lieffe of my sade sister
• Cossen Richard Medowcroft and Lawrence Brownlowe to be overseers
• Ann my wife executor
• Debts owing to testator: Roger Walkden my son-in-law, my son Richard Wood, Richard Vickers, John Orrell, James Pilkington, James Bearly
• Debts owing by testator: Thomas Bridge, Thomas Lightbowne, Annh[?] Horrobine, Mr Watmoughe, Thomas Mosias[?], Ric Halliwell, Richard Wood my sonne & to his heirs
• Christopher Wood my son

John WOOD of Turton, yeoman, 1655

• Dated 29th Oct 1653
• To be buried at Bolton Parish Church
• Three parts; wife, children, self
• Wife Alice
• Margaret Wood my daughter
• Son Richard Wood 3s 4d
• Anne Brooke my daughter 3s 4d
• Remainder to Margaret Wood my daughter
• Grandchild John Wood charged £40
• The table in the house, and the garner in the barne shall remain as heirlooms to my grandchild John Wood
• Executors Roger Walkden of Sharples and Hugh Wood of Turton
• Witnesses Thomas Horrockes, John Horrockes
• Proved at London on 10th Nov 1655

John WOOD of Oak in Turton, gentleman, 1674

• Will in very poor condition, only certain sections readable.  Worked from photocopy. WCW/Supra/C264B/52
• Laurence Wood, son of John Wood late of Sandbach, deceased.
• Ellin my wife
• John, Peter, Elizabeth, Ellen and Tabitha, children of John Locker[?]
• John Bradshaw, son of William Bradshaw of Blackslow[?]
• Abel, John and Mary, children of Abel Ashworth of Spotland
• John Wood, son of Ralph Wood my uncle
• Uncle Thomas Crompton, clerk
• John Hitchenson
• Margaret Grinough
• Ann Taylor, daughter of John Taylor
• William Stones, son of Adam Stones of Sharples, yeoman
• Cousin Richard Wood and his two sisters
• Aunt Elizabeth Morris & her children
• Robert Horrocks of Little Bolton, husbandman
• John Lever, Vicar of Bolton
• John Johnson of Halliwell, yeoman
• John Rishton of Kersley, chap.
• Dated 16th March 1674
• Testator buried at Bolton 23 Jan 1678/9 see parish register
• Deposition of Ralph Allen of Bolton regarding his witnessing of the will
• The grant of probate was delayed until 1693 - possibly disputed

John WOOD of Turton, yeoman, 1697

• Dated 27 Sep 1697
• Inventory appraised by Richard Low, Ralph Smith and James Warburton, including debts owed by John Wood and William Wood
• To Turton Chapel £5 towards the maintenance of a minister
• Son John owes £5 for goods
• Son William
• Five children
• Daughters Elizabeth, Jane, Ann and Elin/s[?] -
• Grandson John Hoult
• Sole executor son John Wood
• Witnesses Richard Lowe, Thomas Orill, Ralph Smith
• Executor sworn 23 Oct 1697

John WOOD the Elder of Windy Harbour in Turton, 1808

• Annuity of £10 to wife Jane, raised from his fee simple messuage known as Grimehills in Over Darwen, now in the occupation of Edmund Holden
• Bed in lower parlour, also six chairs and table, to wife Jane
• Two sons Thomas Wood and Samuel Wood, all other messuage and tenement, as tenants in common
• Residue of goods to be divided between his two sons
• Executors his two sons
• Witnesses James Fielding, Alice Haworth, Edmd: Haworth
• Dated 10th March 1804
• Testator died  17th March 1808

Katherine WOOD of Turton, widow, 1620

• Katherine Wood widowe wyffe sometyme to Robert Wood of Turton deceased
• To be buried at Bolton Parish church
• Roger Horrocks my brother £3
• Lawrence Horrocks my brother £3
• Christopher Horrocks my nephew one sliver spoon and 20s
• James Horrocks my nephew 20s
• Alexander Horrocks my nephew 20s
• Arthur Bromiley my nephew 20s
• John Bromiley my nephew 40s
• Christopher Horrocks base son of my nephew Thomas Horrocks my nephew 40s
• Katherine Wood wife of Edmund Wood my niece 6s 8d
• Alice Foster wife of Gilbert Foster my niece 6s 8d
• Elizabeth Holme wife of Raphe Holme, my niece
• John Wood my son-in-law
• Alis Wood my daughter-in-law,
• Son John Wood
• To the 4 children of my son John Wood 20s
• Jennet Walkden, wife of Alexander Walkden my daughter-in-law
• To the 2 children of Alexander Mason of Bolton begotten on his wife Ann Mason my niece 10s
• Jane Shawe my niece and maydservant now dwelling with me £3 5s 8d
• Executors nephews Christopher Horrocks and Arthur Bromiley
• Overseer Alexander Horrocks, minister of Gods word at Deane
• Witnesses: Nicholas Mather, John Mather, William Mather
• Inventory appraised by Edmund Wood, William Stockport, Richard Tayler, James Hoult of Turton, yeomen.  Total £46 7s 4d

Laurence WOOD of the City of Chester, Clerk, 1710

• Minister of the Parish Church of St John the Baptist, Chester
• John Wood late of the Oake in Turton, gent, deceased  by his last will and testament devised unto the use of me ... [property] in Turton... part of which has since been sold... the residue settled by me to the use of myself
• Wife Mary
• Only one daughter
• In default of children of daughter, to the heirs of the said John Wood on the condition that  they pay Nicodemus Monk eldest son of John Monk of Bolton, fustianman £50, and to my godson John Monk second son of John Monk £100, and Elizabeth Monk daughter of John Monk £50
• If payments not made within 12 months of the decease of his wife and daughter, then estate should go to John Monk the father.
• £5 to the poor of the parish of St John the Baptist
• 50s to the Governors of the Blue Coat School in Chester
• To my kinsman Mr Randle Hopley a guniea
• Residue to wife Mary
• Exectutors wife Mary and Randle Hopley
• Dated 12 Jul 1710
• Witnesses Tho: Roae[?], Alice Thomason, Thomas Reade, Timothy Lostwiche
• 27 Nov 1710
• Cheshire Archives

Mary WOOD of the City of Chester, widow, 1736

• To be buried at the church of St John the Baptist in Chester
• Frances, grandaughter, daughter of son-in-law of John Adams
• Several grandchildren Lawrence Adams, Sparke Wood Adams, Joshua Adams
• Grandson Thomas Adams
• 15 pages long - much omitted here
• Cheshire Archives

Ralph WOOD of Turton, 1666

• Inventory only
• Sum total £65:05:10
• Appraised by Hugh Wood, Richard Taylor, Geo: Crompton, John Taylor

Richard WOOD of Timberbothome in Turton, 1634

• One half to himself, one half to his three daughters, Issabell, Jennett and Alice
• His half to be split between his two youngest daughters Jennett & Alice[?]
• Executors daughters Jennet Wood and Alice Wood
• Witnesses: Jhosua [sic] Cromptonn, Hugh Wood
• Inventory appraised by Allex Wooden, Phillixx Norburie, Thomas Rigbie, Nicholas Astley

Richard WOOD of Turton, (inv.) 1680

• Relict Ann Wood
• Sum total £82-08-06
• Appraisers Thomas Halliwell, Ralph Orrell, William Horrobin, John Howorth

Robert WOOD of Turton, yeoman, 1617

• Dated 2nd Jan 1617
• Wife Katherin
• Son John Wood
• Gennet the wife of Alex: Walkden
• Three children of Alexandr Walkden who I am grandfather unto 30s
• My Sonne John Wood
• Robt Wood my grandson
• I have take of the wyffe of Willim Worthington late of Turton
• Three grandsons Robt, Richard and James Wood, sons of John Wood
• Executors wife and son John
• Witnesses James Hoult, James Walmseley

Samuel WOOD of Entwistle, yeoman, 1809

• All my messuage and tenement in Entwistle now in my possession to my brothers John Wood and William Wood, in trust (exors)
• To be sold to pay off the mortgage
• Any remaining to wife Mary and seven children William, Sally, Mary, Ellen, Peggy, John and James
• Dated 12th Jan 1808
• Witnesses: John Crook, William Wood son of Richard, Adm. L. Haworth
• Proved 8th Aug 1809

Thomas WOOD of Turton, farmer, 1798

• Four parts:
• Daughter Jenny Seddon, wife of Edmund Seddon of Little Bolton, weaver
• Molly Kay, the wife of Edward Kay of Little Bolton, weaver
• Daughter Ellen Wood who now lives with me
• Fourth part for Edmund Bury and Robert Bury, sons of my late daughter Ann, wife of William Bury of Great Bolton.
• Executors Edmund Seddon, Edward Kay, Ellen Wood
• Dated 13 Feb 1798
• Witnesses John Albinson, Richard Shay
• Execs sworn 26th June 1798

William WOOD of Halliwell, yeoman, 1623

• To be buried in the churchyard at Deane
• Son Richard Wood £5 in lew and consideration of all and everie parte and childs portion
• Ann Leighe my daugter wyffe of Charl??? £3 6s
• William Leigh my grandson £3 6s 8d, when he reaches 21
• To the wife of Henry walker 3s 4d
• To Henry Robinson 3s 4d
• John Longworth 5s
• Elline my servant one kowe steek
• Jane Makinsone wyffe of Roger Makinson 6s 8d
• Nicoals Cook one paire of housse and one jerkine
• Elizabeth my wyffe £20
• Reminder to be equally divided amongst my master Richard Shuttleworth of Gaulthrop Esquire, my kind and loving neighbour & friend James Walmisley of Turton, yeoman, and Elizabeth my wife (executors)
• Property in Halliwell, purchased from John Longworth, and other property in Halliwell purchased from George Smith of Halliwell, and other property in Halliwell in my possession
• Witnesses Francis Walkden, George Smyth, John Longworth, William Gorton
• Inventory valued at £241:10

William WOOD of Turton, husbandman, 1641

• Dated 22 April 1640
• Two parts: (1) son Rauffe Wood and daughter Elizabeth Wood, (2) reserved for self
• To son Rauffe: the corn, bordes in the house, bordes in the butterie,
• To grandsons John Wood and Robert Wood 10s
• To Alis Pilkington my servant 2s
• Elizabeth Wood my daughter the half of the wheate
• Executor son Rauffe Wood
• Witnesses John Taylor and Alis Pilkington
• Inventory made 1640 by John Wood, James Sanderson, John Tayller, Robt Frankland

William WOOD of Turton, husbandman, 1725

• William Wood the younger of Turton
• Wife Martha
• Children John, Alice and Margaret
• Executors John Wood of Entwisle and John Battersby of Turton
• Witnesses Robert Rammell, John Welsh
• Executors sworn 3 Nov[?] 1725
• Dated 2 May 1723

William WOOD of Turton, innkeeper, 1838

• Scholes OLW vol. 1, pg. 271
• All real estate and residue to Wife Nancy, executor
• Dated 17 Nov 1819
• Witnesses: Adam L. Haworth, attorney, John Haworth junr., and Wm, Hampson, clerks to ALH.
• Testator died 26th June 1837
• Probate issued 17 Feb 1838

Isaac WOODCOCK of Wheelton, yeoman, 1728

• Dated 21st April 1728
• Estate in Wheelton to my father and mother
• Wife and children to be maintained out of the profits
• Daughter Sarah under 21
• Wife £50
• Brother John £15
• Mary Marsden daughter of my sister Christian £5 (under 21)
• Remainder to daughter Mary
• Executors wife Anne Woodcock and brother John Woodcock and John Farnworth now living in Brinscow
• Witnesses Richard Preston, Thomas Chrooks[?], Henry Norris
• Inventory appraised 17th April 1728 by John Morris, Christopher Horrocks and John Halliwell, total value £408:10:10, including £276 owed on bonds.

John WOODE of Turton, 1675

• Inventory only, appraised by Francis Cowpe, John Damphort, Richard Taylor and Ralph Orrell, value £53-19-02

Richard WOODE of Brode Oke in Turton, gentleman, 1608

• Dated 28th March 1608
• and where as I the testator am siesed in fee  of an estate of inheritance of all my land tenement and hereditament in Turton afforesaid (except one barne and certaine lande thereto beloyginge taken and improved out of the comon and wast grownde of Turtone wth I have passed as esta[te] to my eldest son John Woode heretofore
• Money to maintainge my son Richard Woode at learninge
• Daughters Elenne, Ann, Jane and Elizabeth Woode
• Isabell now my wyffe
• Elene Houlte wyffe to Raphe Hoult 10s
• Jane Horrockes the wyffe of Christopher Horrocks 10s
• Eliza: Walkdene the wiffe of Mr Robte Walkdene 10s
• Ellize Wood my youngest son
• Anne Hellywell 10s
• Executors wife and son Elize Woode
• Witnesses Willm Kenyon, Laurence Brownelowe, Alexander Greenehalghe
• Executors oath taken by Ellis Wood of Turton, Laurence Browlowe of Tonge, husbandman
• Inventory compiled by Alexander Longworth, Edmonde Wood, Laurence Browlowe and James Roscowe December 1608

William WORTHINGTON of Turton, 1613

• Inventory only
• Appraised by Raphe Holt, Willm Wodd, Thomas Frankland, Richard Tallier

Benjamin WRIGLEY of Chamber Hall in Oldham, gentleman, 1671

• Dated 20th May 1671
• Wife Ann Wrigley
• Property in Oldham
• Younger daughters Alice, Ann, Hannah, Elizabeth, Mary, Sarah
• Eldest daughter Martha
• Nephew Henry Wrigley of Langley
• Children of Martha Ryland, my sister
• Executrix wife Ann
• Overseers friends William Richardson of Crompton and Abraham Taylor of A?oupe, yeoman
• Witnesses Theophilus Ogden, John Ogden, Edw Sandiford
• Inventory total £869-18-6, appraised by Theophilus Ogden, John Heape, Thomas Taylor, John Boardman

Henry WRIGLEY of Langley, esquire, 1664

• Late father Henry Wrigley Esquire deceased
• Property in Foxdenton and Chadderton purchased by my father of Alexander Potter, Susanna his wife, John Byrom and Mary his wife.  In trust to his friends Henry Dickinson of Manchester, linendraper, Thomas Holland of Newton, clarke, and John Jenkinson of Lineditch and Adam Gartside of Prestwich, yeoman
• Brother Benjamin Wrigley
• Other three parts I give unto my younger children Josuah, Alice and Elizabeth
• Captial messuage and demesne land in Langley
• Son Henry Wrigley
• Executors Thomas Browne of Heyhouse, gentleman, James Hopwood of Oldham, yeoman, and wife Susannah
• Executors refused to take on execution and nominated Mr George Wilson and Mr Raph Hulton instead
• Dated 2nd Jan 1663

Henry WRIGLEY of Langley, gentleman, 1709

• Church warden & overseer of the poor of the hamblett of Midleton where now live £20
• £1,800 for the maintenance  of his younger children
• Benjamin my younger son
• Henry my eldest son
• Elizabeth my wife £40 a year, and the furniture in the best room in my dwelling house, and my best silver tankard
• Son Benjamin £20 to bind him as apprentice to Edward Partington the Elder, and 10s a year for 3 years
• Timber and residue of estate to son Henry
• Capital messuage & tenement called Langley where I now live, and all other heriditaments in Midleton or elsewhere in Lancashire, to son Henry and his heirs
• Executor wife Elizabeth
• Overseers brothers Mr William Clayton Seth & Thomas Clayton
• No mourning clothes at my funeral except my sister Heape, nor any meat, drink, or dole of money, save a sprig of rosemary, and a glass of wine or ale, neither funeral sermon
• Witnesses: Will: Clayton, Jane Syddall, Samuel Henshow[?], Jo: ?rark[?]
• This will is at Rochdale Archives

Thomas YATES of Radcliffe, yeoman, 1721

• Dated 2nd June 1721
• Wife Elizabeth
• Son Thomas Yates
• Son Peter Yates
• Brother Peter Yates of Redivals sole executor
• Witnesses: Thomas Yates, James Smith, James Kirkman
• Probate 31st June 1721

William YATES of Great Lever, farmer, 1786

• One third of personal estate each to children when they reach 21
• Sons John Yates and William Yates
• Daughter Jane Yates
• If all children should die before reaching 21, then to his own brothers and sisters: John Yates, James Yates, Half brother Thomas Yates, Betty Heywood, Alice Moscrop, Mary Smith, Jane Yates and the children of my late sister Ann Hardman
• Executors brother John Yates,  brothers in law John Heywood and Thomas Moscrop
• Dated 16 Jan 1786
• Witnesses John Orrell, William Crompton
• Probate issued 1 Feb 1786

Thomas YEALY of Coldgreave, husbandman, (nunc), 1677

• 2nd April 1677
• Sick and weak
• Everything to wife Mary (exor)
• Witnesses James Rothwell and Mary Yealy