Tonge's Old Lancashire Wills 16th

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.

Peter AINSWORTH the Elder of Halliwell, whitster, 1780

Wife Alice £25 annuity to be paid by my son Peter Ainsworth out of the interest of £700 principal lodged in his hands. Principal to be divided between his seven children after death of wife
To son Peter Ainsworth, leasehold tenement called Lightbowns for remainder of terms
Daughter Ann Cort the sum of £100
Son Richard Ainsworth £200
£100 to exors in trust to be divided between son Richard's children when they reach 21, the interest from which to be used for the maintenance and education
Son John Ainsworth £350
Son James Ainsworth £170
Daughter Alice Charlton £200
Daughter Jenny Ainsworth £350
Son Thomas Ainsworth £150
Grandson Richard Ainsworth, son of my eldest son Peter Ainsworth, £50 for his diligence and care in keeping my books and inspecting and overlooking my accounts
Leasehold tenement called the Moss to son Peter Ainsworth , paying my son Richard Ainsworth £40
Also allowing the privilege of working the Little Kear and old Cart and what coals he may want, and sufficient ground for laying of cloth in the Little Kear for 12 months after my decease
Husbandry equipment, horses, cows, cart wheels etc. to be sold, profit arising to be divided equally amongst my seven children
Exors sons Peter Ainsworth and Thomas Ainsworth, John Rosthorne of Smithills, chapman, John Cooper of Hallywell
Servant Betty Crompton one guinea and buy her gown at my death
Dated 21 March 1780
Witnesses Tho: Smithson, Ralph Rothwell, Otwell Wylde
Probate 17 July 1780

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.

Ralph ALLEN of Little Bolton, clark, 1704

Dated 11th April 1699
Wife Margery, sufficient maintenance for the rest of her natural life
Half sister Katherine Roobotam wife of William Roobotam of Lime in Chestershire £6
Margaret Ashworth daughter of James Ashworth of Turton 20s
To James Ashworth my buff breeches
To the Church the profits and benefits of my lease last purchased of Mr Marsden towards the maintenance of a lecturer, after the death of Margery my wife
To William Bridge all that part of my housing which I hold by virtue of a former lease during the natural life of Mr Roger Thropp, immediately after the decease of Margery my wife
Exor William Bridge and Hugh Entwisle
Witnesses Thomas Low, John Schoalfield, Tho: Whittle
Probate 1 May 1699

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

Robert ARMITSTEAD of Dunscar, gentleman, 1885 NEW

Sons and daughters:

Francis Edward Armitstead
George Henry Armitstead
Robert William Armitstead
Edith Helen Armitstead
Isabella Jane Armitstead
Constance Mary Armitstead

Exors and trustees son and daughters FEA, EHA, IJA
£25 to each of my daughters
Gold watch and chain to son Francis Edward Armitstead
Law books, office furniture, etc to son George Henry Armitstead
Includes furniture, plate, linen, glass, china, books (excluding law books), wine, stores, garden tools, etc. to children
Remainder of real and personal estate placed into trust for sons and daughters
Dated 19th Nov 1884
Testator died 2nd March 1885
Probate estate gross £14,321 4d 11s, net £14,047 14d 10s
Proved 2nd July 1885
Notes:
- Probate Registry

William ASHETON of Oldham, 1624

To be buried in the church or churchyard of Oldham
Thirds:

1. To wife Alice
2. To children (not named)
3. Testator's part

My sister Jane Siddale of Turton, widow, hath (to the defamation & depravation of the good name of my self and my wife) given out both to friends and neighbours that I should be endebted to her in the sum of about twenty or thirty pounds... I do not owe her any at all but rather that she oweth me forty markes
Exors: wife Alice Asheton widow and my cousing ?saac Allen of Oldham clearke
Overseer and supervisor Edmon Asheton of Chadderton, Esq
Dated 10th Oct 1623
Includes list of debtors and creditors not reproduced here
Witnesses Dorothy Kennion, Samuell Allen

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

Richard ASPINWALL of Harwood, yeoman, 1699

Dated 27 Nov 1698
Tenement that I now enjoy - my son Richard Aspiwall
Son William 20s
Son Thomas £5
Son in law James Kirkman £4
His children James & Margaret, my grandchildren, 10s
Remainder among four sons: Richard, Thomas, Nathaniel and James
Exors sons Richard and Thomas
Witnesses James Kirkman junior, George Bryerley, James Kirkman
Probate 10 April 1699
Inventory appraised 23 Feb 1698/9, total £98.19.11, witnesses John Aspinwall, Robert Greenhalgh, James Kirkman

Richard ASPINWALL of Harwood, yeoman, 1704

House and tenement where I now live and all my right title and claim thereto to my brother Thomas, he paying £10 to the defraying of my debts
Brother in law James Kirkman 5s
Cousins James Kirkman, Margret Kirkman & Margaret Aspinwall, half a crown each
Remainder to my three brothers Thomas, Nathaniel and James Aspinwall
Exor brother Nathaniell Aspinwall
Dated 10th Oct 1703
Witnesses James Aspinwall, Ralph Smith
Probate 27 May 1704

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

William ASPINWALL of Bolton, shopkeeper, 1812

Dated 16th May 1808
Exors

Wife Margaret
Ralph Mangnall of Bolton
Jno. McKeand[?] of Manchester

Household goods, beds and bedding and the interest that may arise from the remainder of my estate - to my wife for the purpose of educating my children
Witnesses James Heaton, Booth Oliver
Probate 8th May 1812
Testator died Novr 22nd 1811

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 ATHERTON of Atherton, esquire, 1662

13th April 1642
Indenture by my hand dated 6th Sept last past feoffment
Younger sons John Atherton, William Atherton, Ireland Atherton, Thomas Atherton and Ralph Atherton - rent charge of £20
My dwelling or mansion house called the Lodge in Atherton
Ann Atherton my youngest daughter
Two eldest daughters Margaret Atherton & Ellinor Atherton
Witnesses Edmund Dampford, Thomas Smyth, Jnth[?] Greene
Exors Sir Gilbert Houghton Kt & Barronenet, Sir Thomas Aston baronet, Raphe Ashton of Middleton esq. and Raphe Heton gent

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

Katherine BAGGALEY of Okenbothom in Breightmet, widow, 1661

My two sons Alexander and Christopher Baggaley
Dated 22 Jan 1661
One hundred pounds on the lands in Breightmet - Okenbottome and Tutill
Exors Will Hulme of Hulme, neare[?] Stopford Esq
Overseer Richard Medowcroft jun. of Breightmet
Witnesses Richard Medowcroft senior, Law: Crompton, Richard Bromley, Robert Kay
Inventory appraised 29th Jan 1661 appraised by Richard Medowcroft, Thomas Seddon, William Hulton, John Unsworth, total £50-09-01

William BAGULEY of Kearsley, gentleman, 1726

Messuage and tenement called Oakenbottom, and all other messuages and tenements in Breightmet (except the close which William Hilton of Breightmet Hill holds under me by lease), to Samuel Meadowcroft son of my late cousin Francis Meadowcroft late of Manchester, merchant, paying £300 to his brothers John and James and sister Sarah Meadowcroft
Above mentioned close in tenure of William Hilton to William Hilton
Messuage and tenements in Manchester to my exors in trust to be sold
£100 to cousin James wife of Thomas Farnworth of Farnworth, yeoman
£100 amongst the children of my late cousins Martha late wife of Henry Leyland of Bolton in le Moors, chapman when they reach 21
£100 to cousin Ann daughter of my late cousin John Meadowcroft
£100 to my cousin Thomas Crosse and like unto his sister Genora [Gaynor?] Crosse son and daughter of Mr John Crosse of Darwen
£200 to Reverend Mr Jacob Scholes of Prestwich
£200 to Hugh Parr of Salford, Attorney at Law
£200 towards the founding of a Charity School in Breightmet
£200 towards the founding of a Charity School in Manchester
£50 to be laid out in purchasing land or a rent charge, to be distributed in linen to the poor of Kearsley
Likewise for the hamlet of Outwood in Prestwich
£20 to my god-son William son of William Holland late of Rhodes in Prestwich
£20 to my god-son John Urmston son of William Urmston of Pennington
£50 to John Norris my servant
£30 to Thomas Eckersall
£30 to John Hindley of Kearsley
£10 to John Kay of Bolton, shoemaker
Messuage and tenement in Kearsley held by lease under Pierce Starkey Esq, and all my lands in Kearsley held under the Earl of Derby to cousin Thomas Crosse
All tenant right in messuage and tenement in Outwood held by lease under the Earl of Derby to James son of Jacob Scholes
Tenant rights to tenement in Whitefield within Pilkington called Besses o'th' Barn, and Hulme Closes held by the same lease, to John Fallows of Whitefield, innkeeper
£100 to Richard Baguley of Walsall in Stafford, shoemaker
Dated 14th April 1725

Henry BANNESTER of Aynesworth, gentleman, 1636

Dated 4th Dec 1635
To be buried at the parish church of Bolton in the Mores
My land and inheritance bequeathed to my loving and kind father Mr Richard Bannester
Out of temporal goods

Uncle Christopher Bannester to be paid £40 which I owe him
£50 Mr Walter Smith scrivener in London, which the said Christopher and me stand bounden for
30s each to my three servants Roger Lyon, Katheren Nuttall and Jane Lever
20s to servant Edmund Bury

My wives part due unto her by law
Remainder to father Richard
Exor Mr Richard Bannester, my father
Humbly desiring him to see that my loving wife Ann Bannester lack no maintenance during her life
Witnesses Ellis Aynesworth, Robert Roscowe, Radus Holdorn
Inventory 13th Jan 1635 by Ellis Aynesworth, Richard Ward, Richard Dickonson and Thomas Smith

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

Robert BARLOW of Longworth, 1755

Weak of body
Term of 6 years yet to come in the estate where I note live, bequeath to daughter Anne
House and rooms where we now live I give to my wife, if she does not marry
Appraisement to be made of my goods and the benefit given to my wife
£100 to be put out at interest for the benefit of wife
If she marries again, then called £100 and divided between testators three daughters, they first giving security to my wife for the payment of 13s 5d each yearly for her life
I have already given £40 a piece to my daughters Anne and Ann [sic] and £45 to my daughter Mary, make up the parts of Anne and Ann to £45
Exors Richard Hampson of Longworth and John Warbutton of Turton
Dated 1st June 1754
Witnesses Roger Ratcliff[?]. Alice Ratcliff, John Orrell
5th Sep 1755 exors too the oath of executors in common
Probate 15th Sept 1755
Inventory appraised by Peter Crook, Even Brindel, Adam Brindle, Edmund Wood. Total £124.9.1

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 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, 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 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

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

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

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

John BENTLEY of Turton, farmer, 1828

13 Sep 1827
Grandchildren, children of my son William Bentley £4 5s between them
Son Joseph Bentley of Overdarwen, carpenter, £15
Son John Bentley of Entwisle, weaver £10
Son Richard Bentley of Overdarwen, farmer £15
Son Lawrence Bentley of Turton, innkeeper, £15
Daughter Ellen Waddicor, wife of John Waddicor of Edgworth, farmer £4
Daughter Nanny Broock the wife of William Broock of Bury, weaver £14
Daughter Susan Almond the wife of Ralph Almond of Turton, weaver £1
Daughter Alice Haslam the wife of Roger Haslam of Turton £8
Son Thomas Bentley of Turton, weaver - residue
Exors son Thomas and Oliver Entwisle of Entwisle, farmer
Witnesses John Entwisle, Nicholas Fish
Testator died 3rd Feb 1828

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

Wife Jenett
Willm Berrie, Andrew Berrie, Henry Berrie, Jenet Berrie, Elizabeth Berrie & Hester Berrie his children
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

William BERTWISSLE of Entwistle, mason, 1712

22 April 1712
Very sick and weak
Three sons appointed as executors:

George Bertwisill in Berri toune
William Berttwissill in Boulton
Henry Berttwisill in Manchester

Wife Jane Berttwissill £2 to be paid every year as long as the Chuch[?] house land doth belong to mee
John Livsey and his wife Elizabeth 2s
Franchis Dainforth and his wife Jane 1s and one child 1s
James Knoels and Agnes either of them 1 shilling and one child 2s
To my son William's daughter Alice one cow called Cush
Henery Rothwell my brother and Elizabeth his wife two shillings for him and six shillings eight pence for her and their children
Witnesses John Romsbotom, Adam Rothwell, John Houghton, James Hey, Edmd. Haworth
Codicil - 30th April 1712 - Exors to pay £7 to wife Jane, in default of payment to receive legacy according to last will
Inventory of William Bertwisle late of Boulton, 24th May 1712, appraised by Edmund Haworth and Thomas Russell, total value £8-12-6
Includes yearly income from a tenement in Over Darwen for 7 years if the lifes continue £7
Probate 23 Aug 1712
Notes:
- Marriage: 24 Oct 1704 St Peter, Bolton. John Livsley & Elizabeth Bertwisle
- Marriage: 1 Jan 1707/8 St Peter, Bolton. Francis Devonport - Bury pish & Jane Bertwisle - Bolton pish
- Marriage: 11 May 1710 St Peter, Bolton. James Knowles & Agnes Bertwisle
- Burial: 24 May 1712 St Peter, Bolton. William Bertwisle of Great Bolton
- Burial: 18 Feb 1728/9 St Peter, Bolton. Jane Bertwisle of Upper Darwen, Widow

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

Thomas BOARDMAN of Crompton Fold in Breightmet, schoolmaster, 1735

Schoolmaster in Breightmet
Sick and weak of body
Wife Alice a tenement of Andrew Boardman being in the Hamlet of Great Lever, under Sr. John Bridgeman of Castle Brumwick
To my son John Boardman messuages and tenements in Bury under James Earl of Derby
All my bills, bonds, books, mortgages and money to my son Jn. Boardman
£100 to daughter Mary Boardman to be paid by my son Jn when she comes of age
The interest on the £100 to be paid to wife Alice
House at Crompton Fold called Captain Cromptons, household goods to be equally divided between my son and daughter
Exors son John and wife Alice Boardman
10 Oct 1735
Witnesses Christopher Cross, Thomas Hutchinson, James Wood
Exors took the oath 16 Feb 1735

Dorothy BOLTON of Brookfold in Harwood, widow, 1791

5th Dec 1785
Premises held by lease under George Lloyd Esquire in Harwood in possession of my son Robert Bolton and my grandson Robert Bolton, to my son Robert Bolton
Chargeable with the sum of £5 yearly during the term of the lease for my grandchildren Robert, James, Thomas, John, Ann and William sons an daughter of my late son John Bolton
Said grandson John Bolton one pair of looms and £3 when he reaches 21
£3 to be shared amongst his brothers and sisters
Grandaughter Betty Duerden the daughter of John Deurden £20 when she reaches 21
If she dies before she reaches 21, then £20 between my daughters Mary, the wife of Lawrence Fletcher, Betty Emerson and Dorothy the wife of Ellis Walsh
Exors son Robert Bolton and grandson Robert Bolton
Witnesses Chris: Mason, John Thweat, George Wood
Exors sworn in common form 7th July 1791
Probate 16th July 1791
Note: Wrapper and index say 1781, but probate date annotated on back looks more like 1791. It can't be 1781 because the will itself is dated 1785

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

Roger BOOTH of Tittleshaw, surgeon and apothecary, 1784

Tittleshaw in the Parish of Bury
10th Feb 1783
John Booth of Top o'th' Brow, my great nephew £7
All debts to be called in, household goods, drugs, utensils and fixtures used by me as surgeon and apothecary, books of physic, surgery and anatomy - to be valued and sold
Nephews Thomas Platt and Thomas Warburton
One half to sister Tabitha Platt, and after her death to her children: Tabitha, Jeremy, Thomas, James, William, Olive, Edward and Roger
Second half to sister Ann Warburton, and after her death to her children Thomas Warburton and Ann Warburton
Executors Thomas Platt of Bury, surgeon and apothecary and Thomas Warburton of New Church, surgeon
Witnesses James Lomax, James Quick, John Booth
Probate 7th June 1784
Note: Children of Jeremiah Platt baptisms: Tabitha (1735), Ann (1738), Jeremy (1741), Thomas (1744), James (1746), William (1749), Olive (1751), Edward (1754), Roger (1757). Lumcar in Holcombe to 1749, afterwards Ighton Hill Park. Also note lease of 97 acres at Ightenhill Park to Jeremiah Platt in 1750 (ref: DDKS 20/6/6)

Thomas BOOTH of Haulgh, yeoman, 1726

Haulgh in the Parish of Bolton
Wife Mary
Daughter Susan Yates, wife of John Yates of Great Lever, yeoman
Everything between them share and share alike - Mary and Susan appointed as exors
15th Dec 1724
Witnesses Richard Hamer, Elnor Yats, John Andrews
Probate 16 May 1726

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

Arthur BRADLEY of Bolton-in-le-Moores, innkeeper, 1703

8th August 1702
Aged and somewhat infirm
Hold by lease a dwelling house and smithy in Bolton under Thomas Lever Esqr - to son John Bradley
Also by lease I hold another dwelling house and croft in Bolton under Sir John Bridgeman Bart (12s rent) - part now in possession of my son Holland Bradley, and part of the croft, to son Holland Bradley
Part of the dwelling house in possession of Richard Robinson, and another part late in the possession to Thomas Seddon deceased, remainder to son George Bradley
Wife Ann £1 10s
Daughter Susannah 40s
Son George £20
Two daughters Mary and Martha £20
Grandchildren £5 to be equally divided amongst them
£4 to for the use of the Poor of Bolton Towne
Residue to my three sons and three daughters
Exors my three sons John, George and Holland
Witnesses John Ogden, John Valentine, Wm. Pimlott
Probate 16 Oct 1703

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)

Eleanor BRADSHAW of the Charterhouse, matron, 1722

To be buried decently in the Charterhouse Chappell [London] near the place where Mrs Bord formerly Matron was laid
If this may not be obtained I desire to be buried in Saint Pauls where my sister Spencer was buryed
Richard Bradshaw son of my brother Thomas Bradshaw, late of Dublin, Merchant £100
Ann Bradshaw, lately living with my sister Hiccock in Chester but now living with me in the Charterhouse,

The gold Chain of my Watch with the Piccure and gold seals belonging to it
The bed I now lie in with the bedding and also the Muffe I wear
£100

To the sons and daughters of Thomas Bradshaw aforesaid

James Bradshaw £10
Samuel Bradshaw £10
Margaret Bradshaw my gold Watch and £30
Deborah Bradshaw my diamond ear rings and £20

John Bradshaw £10 and silver candlesticks and snuffers
My sister Katherine Hiccock wife of John Hiccock of the City of Chester my repeating Clock and £10
Edward Spencer son of my late sister Dorothy Spencer £10
Robert Bradshaw son of my late brother Robert Bradshaw £5
Ann Kirk of Dryfield in Yorkshire daughter of my late sister Jane Bonwick £10
Thomas Bonwick son of the said Janes Bonwick one Guinea for a mourning
Ralph Welstead Reader of the Charterhouse £10
Andrew Took Usher of the Charterhouse School £10
Margaret Roscow daughter of my late sister Elizabeth Holland £10
Exors £80 in trust - interest to be paid to my heire Holland during her life, and after her death equally divided between Anne Bradshaw aforesaid and Margaret Roscow aforesaid (to the sole and separate use of the said Margaret Roscow in which her husband shall have noe share or part nor title)
Residue to Andrew Took aforesaid and to Anne Bradshaw aforesaid (exors)
Dated 4th January 1721
Witnesses Hen Bradshaw. John Rignand
Notes:
- National Archives, Kew (Ref: PROB 11/586/411)
- Also see Bradshaw of Bradshaw - New Information Received on Turton Local History Society website
- Notes from Ian Hampson: "The Usher at Charterhouse was deputy headmaster; in 1695, Andrew Took was appointed as Usher; he later became the headmaster in 1728. Ralph Welstead was listed as Reader of the Charterhouse in Strype’s Survey of London, and also appears in the Charterhouse Chapel registers as the minister granting marriage licences in the 1690s. In the 1670s & 1680s, the Matron was a Mary Borradell; she appears in the burial register of Charterhouse Chapel in 1687."

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

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)

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.

James BRADSHAW of Tong, yeoman, 1736

Wife Mary leasehold estates which belonged to her at the time of our marriage in Quarlton and Bury
Wife Mary all money owing by Thomas Kay of Bury
Also £6 owing by Abraham Yelly and £5 owing my Charles Hartley
Also an annuity £8 issuing out of my messuage and tenement in Breightmet, now in the possession of Rev Mr James Wylde
Afterwards to nephew William Bewsick
Two leasehold messuages in Breightmet and in Darcy Lever
Sister Alice Bewsick
Ann Carlile daughter of William Carlile of Breightmet a silver cup plus residue of housing goods, linen and plate
Nieces Ann and Alice Bewsick, daughters of my sister Alice
William, Ann, Margaret & Ellen Carlile sons & daughters of the said William Carlile, one guinea each
William, Ellen and Ann Carlile, son and daughters of Lawrence Carlile, one guinea each
Ann wife of Jonas Clough one guinea, and to Jonas Clough her son, three guineas
William Carlile the Elder of Breightmet and Ellis Bradshaw of Bolton in le Moores, Chapman, £5 each (exors)
Nieces Ann and Alice Bewsick £100 each
Remainder to nephew Willian Bewsick
Witnesses Tho: Shipphard, Richd. Shipphard, Hewitt Shipphard
2nd April 1736

Jane BRADSHAW of Lumm, 1668 NEW

Bondsmen:

Elizabeth Bradshaw of ?????? in the parish of Bury
Hugh Bradshaw of Bradshaw, gentleman

Elizabeth Bradshaw administrator of the goods and chattels of Mrs Jane Bradshaw of Lumm in the parish of Bury, deceased, being the natural and legitimate daughter of the deceased
Inventory 28th April 1668, appraised by John Cowpe, Edward Hamer, John Rawstorn of Broadwoodedge and John Rawstrorn blacksmith, total value £10-12-0
Debts owing to the testator

John Bradshaw of Bradshaw Esqr. £15.0.0
Mrs Margaret Bradshaw of Bradshaw vid. £2.16.0
Mrs Elizabeth Bradshaw of Bradshaw vid. £?.4.0

Notes:
- Tho: Bradshaw of Lumm (or Lumn) Esqr. was a juror at the Jacobite Trials in Manchester in 1694. Chet. Soc. vol. 61.
- For Hugh Bradshaw of Bradshaw see Dugdale's Visitation 1664-5

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 Bradshaw, esquire, 1667

John BRADSHAW of Bradshaw, Esquire, 1667
Lands, tenements and hereditaments in Bradshaw conveyed in Mortgage to George Chetham late of Turton, Esquire, deceased. So unto James Chetham, Esquire, his son and heir. Power of redemption to wife Margaret
Goods and chattels three parts
Wife Margaret
Younger children Thomas, Robert, Roger, James, Margaret, Eleanor, Dorrathie, Anne, Katherin, Elizabeth and Jane Bradshaw
To younger children equally amongst them
Exor wife Margaret
Dated 19th October 1666
Witnesses: Thomas Leaver, Ellis Welsh, Tho. Towneley
Probate 12th August 1667
Notes:
- Also see Bradshaw of Bradshaw - Last Wills and Testaments on Turton Local History Society website

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 Breightmet, yeoman, 1677

20th April 1676
Aged and somewhat infirm
Three parts

One to wife Katherine
Other two parts to my four sons John, James, Abraham and Robert

Exors sons James and Abraham and wife Katherine
Witnesses Adam Houlte, Jo: Rishton
Probate 4th Mat 1677

John BRADSHAW of Bradshaw, esquire, 1694

15th March 1693
Indenture 15th/16th May last, Manor & Lordship of Bradshaw, including Bradshaw Hall and other lands in Harwood and Tottington, conveyed to friends Henry Wrigley of Langley, Thomas Bradshaw of Haslingden and John Jenkinson of Failsworth, gentlemen.
Exors empowered to raise the following sums
Daughter Susan Lomax £100
Brother Roger Bradshaw £20
£200 previously agreed for daughter Elianor's marriage portion, if she marries with the consent of her mother. Reduced to £100 if she marries Peter Heywood of Manchester
Son John Bradshaw
Witnesses: John Welch, Ralph Smith, Oliver Nabb
Probate 21 May 1694
Notes:
- Also see Bradshaw of Bradshaw - Last Wills and Testaments on Turton Local History Society website

John BRADSHAW of Leigh, esquire, 1703

Dated 7th May 1703
My manor or lordship of Pennington in trust to

Richard Brook of Astley, esq.
Thomas Ashurst of Ashurst, esq.
William Rawsthorne of Preston, esq.

Daughter Margaret - maintenance and education
Wife Margaret exor
Witnesses James Starkey, Will Abbott, Jon. Starkey
Inventory of John Bradshaw Esq: late of Pennington deceased, 25th Sept 1703, appraised by Thomas Bridge and John Starkey, total value £207-03-06

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

Richard BRADSHAW of Pennington, esquire, 1703

Wife Mrs Katherine Bradshaw, all claim and title to houses and land in Lancashire
Profits to herself, paying my son Byron Bradshaw £80 a year
To let him have the house called Bradshaw Lash[?], together with outhousing, southern closes & Yates tenement and all the profits thereof to himself, to maintain himself, his wife and children
As is more at large expressed in deed of Settlement to feofees in trust 18th March 1680
Feofees in Deed of Settlement

Sir James Bradshaw of Risby in Yorkshire, knight
Roger Manwaringe of Calengham in Cheshire, esq.
George Mainwaringe of the City of Chester, merchant
Thomas Mort of Damhouse in Lancashire, esq.
Alex. Radcliffe of Leigh, gent (crossed out)
George Leigh of West Leigh, gent (crossed out)

Byron Bradshaw is eldest son
Richard, eldest son of Byron
George Bradshaw my second son (Richard Bradshaw)
Richard Bradshaw, son of George Bradshaw
If the estate should fall to son George, the £500 should be paid to the daughters of son Byron
Wife to keep my two grandchildren Richard and Katherine, son and daughter of my son Byron which now live with me at her charge
To my daughter Susannah Wentworth £100 in further augmentation of her portion
Her three sons John, Darcy[?] and Richard £50 each
To son George, and his son Richard £200
To the poor - distribution to be made by my executors, to keep them from coming to this house.

Leigh £10
Pennington cum Leigh £3
Atherton 40s
Bedford 30s
Westleigh 20s
Astley 20s

Other bequests to the poot
£6 to the maintenance of a good School master at Leigh
Whereas my kinsman Owen Fitton esquire deceased settle upon me the old Hall of Carden in the parish of Tilston in Cheshire, which I have mortgaged for £1,500 to Mr Robert Booth of Walbrooke in London
Grand daughter Elizabeth Radcliffe a minor
Memorandum - £20 to Mrs Mary Manwaringe wife to Roger Manwaringe of Kirmisham in Cheshire, esquire
A also give 2d to my neece Mrs Eliz. Manwearinge of Chester & to Alin G???ardd[?] her sister my cousins £10
I have a lease of all the estate of my late brother in law Mr Robert Hesketh at Northmeols and Pilling, sealed by himself and his son Barnaby for 500 years
My sister Hesketh Barnaby & Roger her son
Son Byron Bradshaw to pay £5 to be the two daughters of my brother Henry Bradshaw living in Altringham, for their maintenance of their father during his life
Executrix daughter Susannah Wentworth
Dated 28th April 1681
Witnesses Alex: Radcliffe junior, Thomas ???, Thomas Chaddocke, James Heys, Wil Gerard
2nd Nov 1694 - Byron Bradshaw, son and administrator of the testator. Susanna Wentworth renounced
23 Nov 1703 - Margaret Bradshaw widow of John (Joannis) Bradshaw gentleman (Armigeri), grandson
Notes:
- Detailed and long - some detail may be missed out on this summary

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

Robert BRADSHAW of Bradshaw, husbandman, 1736 NEW

Alis my brother John's daughter, wife to Richard Tilsly 1s
John Bradshaw my brother Alixander Bradshaw's son 5s
Ann my brother Roger's daughter, wife to Peter Collier 1s
Robert Bradshaw my brother Roger Bradshaw's son 1s
Alis Bradshaw daughter to my brother Roger Bradshaw 1s
George Bradshaw (exor), my brother Roger Bradshaw's son - all that messuage and tenement that I have taken a lease from Henery Bradshaw of Marple Esquire, together with all my personal estate
Dated 14th Oct 1736
Witnesses James Schowles, Edward Holt, John Wood
Probate 8 Nov 1736

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

Wife Anna
Daughter Mary
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

Susannah BRADSHAW of Bolton-le-Moors, widow, 1701

Widow of John Bradshawe late of Bradshawe Esq. deceased
Bond with son John Bradshawe to give unto him £100
Two daughters

Susanna Duerden
Mary Bradshawe

son in lawe Robert Duerden
Daughter Elizabeth Heape, wife of John Heape of Burchenbour in the Parish of Oldham
Daughter Mary £200
Daughter Eleanor wife of Mr Starkie of London
Daughter Anne wife of Peter Heywood £10
Grand children Mary and Elizabeth Lomax
Grandaughter Alice Chadwick £20 when 21
Daughter Elizabeth Heap £20
Son [in law] Henry Wrigley and his wife a guinea to buy each of them a mourning ring
Remainder to daughter Mary Bradshaw (executrix)
Dated 16th Nov 1700
Witnesses: Robt Norres, Nathaniell Nicholson Junr, Charles Moreton
Probate 13 Oct 1701
Notes:
- Also see Bradshaw of Bradshaw - Last Wills and Testaments on Turton Local History Society website

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 Entwistle, gentleman, 1735

Sick and weak of body
Wife Jennet Brandwood 5s
Roger Brandwood £200 at the end of 7 years
James Brandwood £100 at the end of 7 years
Richard Brandwood £10
Alice Brandwood £1-
Joh. Postlewhite £20
If Jennet Brandwood my wife shall claim dower them all the parties shall join in defending
Exor John Postlewhite (renounced)
Dated 23 Feb 1710
Witnesses James Kay, Ather Kay, John Bradwood
This is a true copy of the original will of the above named James Brandwood deceased, carefully examined this 23rd day of May 1735 by me Will: Roberts Pub: Not.
Wife Jennet Brandwood renounced 1711
9th Jun 1735 - Whereas Christopher Brandwood late adm. was deceased having left the goods unadmined. James Brandwood one of the legatarys within named was sworn in common form
Christopher Brandwood of Goosnargh, gentleman, brother of James Brandwood
Probate 1735

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

Ann BRIDGE of Bolton le Moors, spinster, 1838 NEW

Interest, dividends and annual produce of my real and personal estate to my brother William Bridge
After his decease to my nephew James Bridge and my niece Hannah Twist, son and daughter of my late brother John Bridge, my niece Margaret Smith and my nephew Richard Bridge son and daughter of my brother William Bridge
Exors:

James Twist of Manchester, cotton manufacturer
Thomas Smith of Harwood, stone mason

Dated 15th Nov 1827
Witnesses Robert Simpson and David Baxter
Codicil 14th March 1834:

To John Twist the son of niece Hannah Twist my watch
Ann Smith the daughter of my niece Margaret Smith, beds and bedstock

Depositions 26th Jan 1838

Robert Simpson of Bolton le Moors, schoolmaster
Mary wife of Abraham Horrocks of Bolton le Moors, shopkeeper
Thomas Smith of Breightmet, farmer

Testator died 11th May 1837
Probate issued 12 Feb 1838

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

John BRIGGS of Bullhill in Upper Darwen, husbandman, 1703

Children Thurstan, James, Thomas and Ann Briggs to share equal with daughters Ellen and Alice which have married and already received their portions
Daughter Margaret the youngest £5 towards bringing her up
Ellen Edge my daughter 1s
Alice Grime my daughter 1s
Residue to wife
James Briggs of Salmsberry, brother, exor
Exor to pay John Halliwell of Longworth all the money due to him by virtue of an assignment out of my estate to have and enjoy the sd estate in as full peaceable and ample manner as I am capable of making it during the term of the lease without suit sett trouble or molestation or incumbrance of my wife of my sonn Thurstan
10 March 1702/3
Witnesses James Grime, John Grime, Ralph Ramsden
Probate 11 May 1703 Alicia Briggs vidia Relicta defunct & Administratrix cum Testimo annexo (James Briggs renounced)

Adam BRINDLE of Farnworth, beer seller, 1856 NEW

Wife Sarah all household furniture and wearing apparel
At her death to be divided between my sisters and brother, Ellen Lever, Ann Tonge and Elizabeth Watson and James Brindle
Exors wife Sarah Brindle and William Lee wheelright Burnbridge near Stockport and Egerton Cross yeoman of Farnworth
Witnesses Peter Bradburn, Gerard Bowden
Testator died 9th Sept 1856
Probate issued 23 Sep 1856

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

Arthur BROMILEY of Breightmet, husbandman, 1688 NEW

Sick and weak
My messuage and tenement I live upon in Roscow Fould in the term of the lease to my daughter Isabell Bromely
Arthur Bromely my son £10, provided he seals my daughter a general release
All personal estate and goods to daughter Isabell (exor)
27th Feb 1688
Witnesses James Greenhalgh, Elizabeth Greenhalgh, Jo Grundy
Inventory appraised 2nd March 1688/9 by John Crompton, James Pilkington sen:, James Pilkington jun:, total sum £25.11.08
Probate 2nd March 1688/9

Ellen BROMILEY of Harwood, 1789 NEW

Ellen Bromiley the wife of Joseph Bromiley of Harwood, fustian dresser
Weak in body
In pursuance of a power given unto me by a Deed of Settlement between me, my said husband and James Lomax and Peter Marsh as Trustees
By virtue of the said deed I am entitled to £200

Funeral expenses
£120 to husband Joseph Bromiley
Residue to exors on trust to be placed out at interest for the benefit of my husband Joseph during his life

After his decease to nephews and nieces the children of my late brothers: John and Joseph Davenport
Exors John Crook of Harwood, husbandman, and Peter Longworth of Harwood, weaver, and Samuel Holt of Turton, yeoman
19th Nov 1788
Witnesses John Cross, John Haulgh, James Crow[?]
Probate 20th Apr 1789

James BROMILEY of Breightmet, husbandman, 1725

Aged and infirm
Messuage and tenement in Breightmet held by lease under the Earl of Derby
Wife Elizabeth
Son Richard Bromiley
Daughter Mary now wife of Nathan Walker
Daughter Ellen now wife of John Ward
Exors son Richard and son-in-law Nathan Walker
Dated 23 March 1723/4
Inventory 24 Feb 1724, value £25-18-04, witnesses Nathan Walker, Richard Bromiley
Probate 27 Apr 1727

Richard BROMILEY of Breightmet, husbandman, 1771

Daughter Elizabeth, wife of Robert Besswick, one guinea, she having already had her part
Remainder into 8 parts

3 to be divided between my son Richard and my daughter Mary Bromiley
5 for the use of my wife Esther and son Thomas Bromiley

I hold by lease under the Earl of Derby a messuage & tenement in Breightmet, now in the occupation of John Reford and John Allen, that will be void on my death. Exors to take out new lease for the benefit of son Thomas
18th Jan 1770
Witnesses Jos. Best, Benjamin Crompton, Jas. Kay
Probate 20 Aug 1771

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)

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

Mary BROMLEY of Harwood, widow, (admon), 1797 NEW

Bondsmen:

Ann Greenhalgh of Harwood, widow
Nathan Ramsden of Harwood, farmer
Robert Haslam of Knotts in Harwood, yeoman

Ann Greenhalgh widow, the mother and testatrix of John Greenhalgh the grandson and next of kin of the undernamed Mary Bromerley and as such administratrix of the said Mary Bromerley formerly Greenhalgh late of Harwood, widow, deceased
Probate 26 Jan 1797

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

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 Turton, 1627

Appraised 25 May 1627 by Adam Isherwood, Robte Isherwood, Richard Haworth and Abraham Brendwood
Sum total £8-16-10

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

Robert BROOKS of Turton, stone mason, 1820 NEW

Two houses in Howell Croft in Great Bolton in occupation of:

Samuel Tonge (devised to me by the will of my late father)
William Hall (erected by me)

To son in law Samuel Holt of Turton, yeoman, upon trust to receive the rents until testator's debts and funeral expenses are paid
Afterwards to my son Thomas Brooks of Turton, stone mason, to have cottage in possession of Samuel Tonge, other to son-in-law Samuel Holt
All personal estate to son in law Samuel Holt (exor)
My son in law to be paid for my board and maintenance and for attendance upon me in sickness
7th October 1816
Witnesses Jno. Haworth, Adm. L. Haworth, Willm. Hampson, clerk to Messrs Haworth
Testator died 18th Jan 1820
Probate issued 24th April 1820
Notes:
- Burial: 19 Jan 1820 St Anne, Turton. Robert Brooks of Turton, Age: 70

Christopher BROWNE of Longworth, husbandman, 1681

Weake & dayly decaying
To be buried at Boulton or Blacborn
My house and ground & tenement to Christian my beloved wife, during her life, which belongs to her by right, as will appear by lease under the hand and seal of my Master Messr Lacy, dated 13th Jul 1659
After her death to John Longworth, the last life of the lease, he paying £10 to the children of my brothers & sisters, namely James Brawne, William Brawne, Jemmit Brawne, Alice Brawne & Jane Brawne, to be equally divided amongst their children
20s to each of my brothers and sisters
Alice Key now my servant 40s
Remainder to wife (exor)
3rd Jan 1675
Witnesses Richard Haslam, Jennit Bromiley
Renunciation - Exors and next of kin of Christopher Browne of Longworth renounced and granted to friend and neighbour Thomas Kirkham. July 1681.

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, 1706

Wife Elizabeth Bullough - annuity or yearly rent of £10
£8 out of lands in Little Hulton called Hope Hey and £2 out of tenement in Swinton and Mounton
Half if she remarries
Wife to have liberty of the lower part of the house, the part where I formerly lived, without power to dispose of it
Hope Hey to son Robert for the rest of his life, after the determination of the said estate to George Kenyon of Peel, Esq and John Bullough Sen. of Farnworth, yeo.
Son James Bullough
Son John Bullough
Tenement lying in Swinton and Mounton to my son John Bullough
£150 to be raised out of Hopehey + £30 out of tenement in Swinton
Ellis Farnworth, Legh Farnworth, Alice Farnworth, Margaret Farnworth, Anne Farnworth, sons and daughters of my nephew Thomas Farnworth 10s each
George Kenyon of Peel Esq, Robt. Bolton of Kersley yeoman and Thomas Loynsdall of Woresley yeoman £80 to be put out at interest - for the benefit of the other children:

Son James
Daughter Alice
Daughter Ann wife of Thomas Loynsdall

Exors son Robert and son-in-law Thomas Loynsdall
Dated 11th Jun 1705
Probate 20 April 1706
Witnesses William Tonge, Wm Rushton, Henry Tonge

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 Brandwood 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

Ann CATLOW of Eccleshall, widow, 1760

Late of Eccleshall but now of Little Bolton
All my household goods to my two daughters:

Alice wife of John Ward of Darwen, weaver
Ann Catlow of Little Bolton, spinster

All money, credits and effects to my four children:

Edmund Catlow of Eccleshall, yeoman
Alice Ward
Elizabeth wife of George Duerden of Eccleshall, husbandman
Ann Catlow

Exors Thomas Haddock of Little Bolton, yeoman and his brother Joseph Haddock
22nd Oct 1758
Witnesses Nathaniel Longworth, John Halliwell, Hugh Currer
Probate 10th Nov 1760

James CATLOW of Eccleshill, blacksmith, 1731

John Catlow my brother £20
Anne, wife of said John Catlow, one couch chair
Residue to my brothers and sisters

John Catlow
Ellis Catlow
Elizabeth, wife of John Hindle of Oswaldtwistle, taylor
Anne wife of Christopher Broghton of Oswaldtwistle, taylor

Exors John Catlow and Ellis Catlow
1st July 1730
Witnesses John Morres, John Barron, Tho: Nevill Jun.
Exors sworn 23rd Nov 1730
Probate 6th April 1731
Inventory 10th Nov 1730 appraised by John Wallson and James Almand, value £13-3-6

John CATLOW of Eccleshill, yeoman, 1739

Messuage and tenement at Brockhall-head within Eccleshill held by lease under Mr Clayton of Adlington for term of 3 lives to brothers-in-law, in trust (exors):

John Hindle of Oswaldtwisle, taylor
Edmund Wood of Turton, yeoman

Wife Anne to have the three rooms below the entry in my dwelling house
£5 rent from this property to be paid to wife Anne
Eldest son Edmund Catlow
Youngest son Thomas Catlow
Daughters Elizabeth Catlow, Anne Catlow, Mary Catlow £20 each
Daughter Alice wife of John Ward
28th April 1739
Witnesses John Morres, John Marsden, Thos. Neville
Probate 30th Oct 1739
Inventory 15th June 1739, total £84-08-0?

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

Thomas Jauncey CHADWICK of Higher Dunscar, shipper, 1935 NEW

Higher Dunscar in Egerton, near Bolton
Sole executor brother Leonard Chadwick
Wife Marion Chadwick annuity of £750
Leonard Chadwick not be bound to purchase annuity
Wife £500
Sister Maud Mary Chadwick £2,000
Brother George Arthur Chadwick £2,000
Brother Victor Cole Chadwick £2,000
Thomas Boulton of Astley Bank, Blackburn Road, physician & surgeon, £200
Harold Fairbrother of 9 Fold Street, Bolton, solicitor, £200
Dated 2nd June 1924
Testator died 6th June 1928 at Turton
Probate 31st July 1935
Administration granted to Leonard Chadwick of Higher Dunscar, director of private limited company, the brother of the deceased
Notes:
- This is a post 1858 will - Principal Probate Registry

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

Humphrey CHETHAM of Clayton, esquire, 1653

Dated 16 Dec 1651
To be buried at parish church of Manchester within my chapel
Exors kinsmen George Chetham and Edward Chetham sons of my brother James Chetham, gentleman
£5,300 to George Chetham to purchase lands of the clear yearly value of £318
£1,700 to Edward Chetham to purchase lands of the clear yearly value of £102
Executors directed to join in the purchase of land, to be conveyed to the feofees:

Richard Holland of Denton in the county of Lancaster Esq.
Alexander Barlowe of Barlowe in the said county of Lancaster Esq.
Edmund Hopwood of Hopwood in the same county Esq.
Robert Hyde of Denton in the same county Esq.
Richard Howorth of Manchester in the same county Esq.
Richard Radcliffe of the same Esq.
Henry Wrigley of Chamber within Ouldham in the said county of Lancaster Esq.
Nicholas Mosley of Ancoates in the said county of Lancaster Esq.
John Lightbowne of Salford in the same county Esq.
Robert Booth of Salford aforesaid Esq.
Francis Mosley of Collihurst in the same county Gentleman
William Radley of Ouldfeild within Salford in the same county Gentleman
Richard Johnson Clerke late one of the Fellows of the Colledge in Manchester aforesaid
Richard Hollinworth of Manchester aforesaid Clerke
John Tildesley of Rumworth in the same county of Lancaster Clerke
Edward Johnson of Manchester aforesaid Gentleman
James Marler of Manchester aforesaid Gentleman
Thomas Mynshull of Manchester aforesaid Gentleman
James Lightbowne of Manchester aforesaid Gentleman
John Cunliffe of Hollins in the same county Gentleman
Raphe Worsley of Platt in the same county Gentleman
Alexander Norres of Boulton in the Moores in the same county of Lancaster Gentleman
John Okey of Boulton in the Moores in the same county of Lancaster Gentleman
Raphe Brooke of Boulton in the Moores Yeoman

Profits of these lands to be laid out in the maintenance and education of poor boys
Feofees when reduced to twelve shall elect and enfeoff other twelve
Persons elected to dwell within twelve miles of Manchester
Respect to be had to the towns and places of abode of the decease feofees
Recital of the settlement of his lands in Turton, with power to charge the same (inc. Turton Tower)
Notes:
- Long will - much detail left out here - view full transcript in the Life of Humphrey Chetham, founder of the Chetham hospital and library, Manchester. Chetham Society, 1903. Vol 50 new series.

Humphrey CHETHAM of Salford, 1680

Dated 25th Aug 1680
To my brother Edward Chetham (exor) all my real estate, remainder to my brother James
Brother George £200
Sister Isabell £100
Sister Mary £100
Plate to be divided between wife (not named) and brother Edward
Witnesses Francis Davenport, Geo: Tippinge, James Key
Admon bondsman: Eduardum Chetham de Manchester, armigerum, 1696

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)

James CHORLTON of Pendleton, yeoman, 1761

£10 of goods to wife
After her death of remarriage to son James Chorleton
Son in law John Gregory £120 I gave him on his marriage to Catherine my daughter
Daughter Mary £200
Wife Mary rent of £10 out of my messuages and tenements in Pendelton called Merry Trees which I hold by lease under Robert Booth Esq
Exors wife Mary and son James
Dated 2nd May 1745
Witnesses John Scholles, Ra: Bank, Wm. Brettatah[?]
Probate 7th Dec 1761. James Chorleton sworn in common form, power reserved for Mary Chorlton

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

Thomas CLOUGH of Bury, clerk, 1734

Remainder, after probate of will, to wife Sarah in trust for the good her self and my children
The yearly present that Reverend Mr Bank has had to my son James shall be esteemed his own property
Exors wife Sarah Clough and brother in law Peter Wolstenholme, merchant, and friend Robert Nuttall merchant
Dated 8th April 1733
Witnesses Wm. Dennis, Ann Gregson, Thos. Whitehead
Probate 24th June 1734

James COCKER of Turton, shopkeeper, 1821 NEW

Household goods, stock in trade, personal property to be sold
Profits to be paid to wife and son, Betty and Eli (under 21)
Brothers and sisters:

Jinny, the wife of Mr William Traynor
Betty, the wife of Mr James Pickop
Esther Cocker
William Cocker
Alice Cocker
Dinah Cocker
John Cocker
Ephraim Cocker

Exors my father John Cocker and my uncle James Cocker
Dated 12th May 1821
Witnesses James Nightingale, James Rattcliffe, Henry Aspden, all of Tockholes
Testator died 17th June 1821
Probate issued 1st Aug 1821

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

Benjamin COLLINGE of Heywood, yeoman, 1765

Household goods, implements of trade, husbandry tools - to my wife and son John
Estate in fee simple in Heywood where I now live to George & Robert my sons
Rental profits of the cottage where I now live to applied for the maintenance of son John
Sons George and Robert and sons Simon and Jonathan
Exors sons George and Robert
Witnesses John Aspinall, Robert Gee, William Whitehead
Probate 1st Oct 1795

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
Notes:
- Also see will of Thomas Hall of Haisel, Pilsworth farmer. May 1835 (see 1841)

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

Roger CRITCHLOW of Longworth, husbandman, 1680

2nd Jan 1674
Visited with sickness
To be buried within the parish church of Bolton
Pett? Rorshawe[?] my son-in-law owes me 30 shillings - to my daughter Elizabeth
Wife Millizant
Allis my daughter
Mary[?] my sister
Inventory 30th June 1680, total £27-01-06, appraised by Richard Vickers, Robert Houlden, John Dewarst, Lawrance Dewarst
Proved Aug 1680
Notes:
- Difficult spidery handwriting - this summary may contain errors and omissions
- Burial: 27 Jun 1680 St Peter, Bolton. Roger Chrochlowe of Longeworth
- Burial: 5 Nov 1681 St Peter, Bolton. Millisent Chrochlowe, widdowe - Abode: Longeworth

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

Abraham CROMPTON of Breightmet, yeoman, 1626

Allis my wife (exor)
Son John
Daughter Alice
Son Henry to pay £20 to the two younger children when he enters on the ground
My executrix to pay 20s a year to Cockeye Chepell so long as there is a preaching minister hired
John Wood a sute of apparill and the bedstead that he lieth in
Inventory 12th Jan 1625 appraised by James Bradshaw, William Wood, George Tonge, Robert Roscaw, John Crompton, sum total £254-0-1
Debts owing to testator: Mr Robert Aynsworth, uxr. John Lomas, Thomas Haslam, Adam Grenhalgh, James Sharples, Thomas Crompton, William Wood, Adam Stones, James Lomaas senior, James Lomas Junior, Lorance Clarkson, John Crompton, Adam Brooke, John Bromeley, Edward Lomas, John Holm, Roger Crompton
Supervisors cossines Raph Rosqaw, Robert Rosquw and James Bradshaw

Alexander CROMPTON of Tonge in Bolton, husbandman, 1631

26th August 1630
Three parts

Self
Wife
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

Alexander CROMPTON of Tonge, slater, 1802

Formerly of Tongue, but late at Sharples Hall
Old and infirm
To all those I am uncle to - all my effects
Exors Samuel Crompton of Great Bolton and Jeremiah Marsden
Bolton Archives ZCR/6/1

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

Alice CROMPTON of the Park in Pilkington, widow, 1726

22nd March 1724
Whereas I am lawfully possessed of and entitled unto a messuage tenement and lands in Prestwich now in possession of Peter Dennis, Thomas Fallows and John Kay
Exors to sell timber trees on that estate to raise money for funeral expenses
£100 out of the rents and profits from tenement to daughter Hannah Kay
£50 each to grand daughters Alice and Martha Kay
Grandson James Fildes[?] £3 a year until he turns 21, and £30 when he turns 21
Property in Prestwich given to exors until the sons of my late son James Crompton turn 21
Sister Margaret Scholefield £10
Mr Joseph Heywood 40s
Niece Mrs Elizabeth Grey £20 for the payments of the debts of my late son James Crompton
Grandson Thomas Crompton £20 when he reaches 21
Remainder for the benefit of the two youngest sons of my son James, until grandsons Thomas Crompton and John Crompton reach 21
Grandson James Crompton closes in Prestwich formerly moor ground now in possession of John Crompton
Son in law Thomas Kay to have liberty to take what wood he needs for his own uses for cart wheels or cooper wood
Remainder of personal estate to daughter Hannah Kay
Exors daughter Hannah Kay, and son-in-law Thomas Kay
Daughter-in-law Jane Crompton to have £10 of goods she has already taken up, due to me by virtue of my late husband's will
Witnesses William Sandiford, Roger Sandiford, James Smith
Probate 16 May 1726
Inventory 23 April 1725, total £33.15.5, appraised by James Hardman and John Sandeford

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

George CROMPTON of Tonge, yeoman, 1752

1st Nov 1752
Sons John Crompton and Alexander Crompton to have more than the rest, the others having already received something (various household items specified)
Remainder to be equally divided between children (not named)
Exors sons John and Alexander
Witnesses Sarah Mather, Zachariah Mather, John Haslam
Bolton Archives ZCR/1/3

George CROMPTON of Tonge, 1758

17th Oct 1758
Wife to have full power of all my effects and tuition of children for so long as she remains a widow
Exors wife (not named) and Alexander Crompton
Witnesses Zachariah Mather and John Haslam
Bolton Archives ZCR/1/4

Hannah CROMPTON of Bolton, widow, 1686 NEW

15th Sep 1686
Messuage and lands at Blacksnape in Over Darwin, late in possession John Pickup, to my sister Sarah Okey, charged with annual rent of £3 to be paid by Sarah to my brother Thomas Okey
Also the annual rent of £4 to be paid to my sister Mary Hatton
Messuage and tenement at Swough in Over Darwin, and messuage and land at Ouldan Fould in Entwistle - out of the rents £40 to brother Thomas Okey, and £40 to sister Mary Hatton
Hannah Dickson daughter of my late sister Esther Dickson deceased - profits from Oulden Fould in Entwistle
My cousin William Byram now apprentice to Mr Hoult of London £10
My cousin Anne sister to my cousin John Crompton of Boulton £10
My cousin Alice Nicholson wife of Ralph Nicholson of London £5
Ann Crompton daughter of my cousin John Crompton of Boulton £10
To my cousin John Crompton now living in Ireland £5
To my aunt Abigail Heywood £5
To my aunt Crook of London £5
My brother Thomas Okey has borrowed £40 for which he gave me a bond - debt discharged
My brother James Okay Goodwin £10
Mr John Leaver of Bradshawgate in Boulton, clerk, £5 (overseer)
All the goods in my chamber to Hannah Dickson
Exors brother James Okey Goodwin and sister Sarah Okey
Witnesses Thomas Horrobin, William Lomax, James Holden
Probate 11 Dec 1686

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 Breightmet, gentleman, 1661

10th Aug 1656
Tenement in Breightmet which I took off Lord Strange for the term of the lives of my three sons James Crompton, John Crompton and Lawrence Crompton, which I have assigned to Roger Leigh to secure payment of £135 owing to him by me and my son John Crompton. £30 owed by myself, £105 owed by son John
Daughter Abygaule Crompton and Rebecca Crompton
Son John to have no part in my estate until he has paid back Roger Leigh
My tenement on the hill to go to son Lawrence, on the condition that he pays £50 to John, Abigail and Rebecca
10s to every servant that has served me
30s to the poor, of which 10s to the poor of Breightmet
Exor son Lawrence
Overseers my sons in law Richard Goodwin and John Okey
Witnesses Thomas Gregge, James Hilltonn, Edward Hilltonn, Rebecca Crompton, Ellis Crompton, Thomas Crompton
Inventory dated 8th Oct 1657, apprised by Richard Meadowcrofte gentleman, John Okey, Adam Fearniside, Robert Franckeland

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 Breightmet, yeoman, 1687

Sick and weak of body
Wife Mary all my messuage, lands and tenements in Breightmet
Messuage, lands and tenements in Darcy Lever to be sold
One twenty pounds of the said value I devise to trustees: John Aspinall, Richard Dicconson, John Openshaw, George Smith, John Kirkman, John Allen, Lawrence Lomax, Titus Baron and Roger Greenhalgh all of Ainsworth, yeomen, to have two sermons preached upon the first sabbath next ensuing, yearly for ever
Remainder of the Darcy Lever money to relations
Ester Stanton of Little Lever
Ester Crompton of Hough daughter of said Ester
John Stanton of Haugh Banker[?]
Ester Crompton
James Muchell of Little Bolton
James Jackson of Tottington in the Parish of Bury
Sarah Jackson sister to the said James Jackson
James Holme of Breighmet
Sarah Muchell of Harwood
The legatees to pay 10s out of their respective parts to Sarah Muchell an infant daughter to Elizabeth Hough of Bolton
Exors wife Mary and ?------d [damaged] Dicconson of Aynsworth
Probate 20 Martji 1687 Maria Crompton Vidua Relicta

James CROMPTON of Firwood in Tong-with-Halugh, husbandman, 1715

Infirm and weak
Eldest son George Crompton right and title and tenant rights of the tenement and housing belonging to me
To my son John[?] my wearing apparel
Inventory 29 Nov 1715, total £39.18.11, appraised by Alexander Crompton and Lawrans Taylor
Remainder to be equally divided between sons William, John, James and Abraham (to be cut off with 1s if any of them do fall out and cause law suit concerning this will)
Exors friends John Taylor and Thomas Taylor of the Hall-ith-Wood in Tong
Dated 24 Oct 1715
Witnesses Alexander Crompton, George Crompton, Richard Barwick
Probate 20 Dec 1715

James CROMPTON of the Park in Pilkington, 1725

My messuage and tenement in Pilkington to my brother in law Thomas Kay of Radcliffe and my loving cousin Thomas Gartside of Manchester, merchant, from immediately after my death until my eldest son turns 21, in trust
One third of the profits to go to wife Jane
Remainder for the maintenance and education of all my children (not named)
Dated 17th Dec 1724
Witnesses Margret Scholfild, Tho: Bradshaw, Hugh Parr
Probate 24th Apr 1725
Note: burial: 20 Dec 1724 St Mary the Virgin, Prestwich - James Crompton o'th' Parke in Outwood, Gent.

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

Jennett CROMPTON of the Ferwood in Tonge, widow, 1641

6th April 1641
3 parts

George Crompton my son
Jane Crompton my daughter
Testator's part

20s to each of my grandchildren
Raffe Crompton my brother in law 5s
Thomas Leaver of Little Bolton 10s
Richard Crompton my son the mucke cart and all the horse geare
Ann my daughter my best peticoate
Remainder of goods to son George and Jane daughter
Exors George Crompton my son and Henry Mather my son in law
Witnesses Edward Crompton, Tho: Leaver
Inventory appraised by James Sandersonne, Robte Frankland, George Haugh and John Muchell, 17th April 1641

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

Self
Wife Elizabeth
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 Breightmet, husbandman, 1641

Dated 12th February 1637
3 parts

Wife Katheren
Ellice Cromptone my son and Alice my daughter
Reserved to self

Remainder - 3s to daughter Alice, remainder to son Ellice
Exor son Ellice
Witnesses Robt Taylor, Nicholas Astley, Alexander Norres
Inventory 30th June 1641 appraised by James Crompton, Richard Meadowcrofte, Willm Crompton and Henry Crompton

John CROMPTON of Breightmet, gentleman, 1661

Dated 10th August 1656
Tenement on Breightmet Hill which of Lord Strange for the term of the lives of my three sons James Crompton, John Crompton and Lawrence Crompton which cost me about £200, and whereas I have assigned it to Roger Leigh for the better servicing of his for the payment of £135 which is owing to him by me James Crompton and my son John Crompton. £105 owed by son John, £30 by testator
Daughters Abigaul and Rebecca Crompton
To the poor 30s, whereof the poor of Breightmet have 10s
Lawrence Wood and his brother James either of them 5s
Executor son Lawrence Crompton
Overseers Rychard Goodwin and John Okey
Witnesses Thomas Gregge, James Hillton, Edward Hillton, Rebecca Crompton, Ellis Crompton, Thomas Crompton[?]
Inventory taken 8th October 1657 appraised by Richard Meadowcrofte, gentleman, John Okey, Adam Ferniside and Robert Franckeland

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

John CROMPTON of Breightmet, tradesman, 1688

Dated 7th May 1688
Messuage and tenement in Breightmet where I now dwell to wife Margery
Son James
Other children (not named)
Exors son James and wife Margery
Witnesses John Crompton, Richard Whitehead, Joshua Crompton
Probate 23 May 1688
Inventory 22nd May 1688 appraised by James Pilkinton Sen, James Pilkington Jun, Thomas Lee, value £795-03-08 (£679 in fustians, weft, wool, yarn and debts out of the books of accounts)

John CROMPTON of Sharples, yeoman, 1692

To be buried at the parish church of Bolton
Four children of my daughter Alies? £4
Daughter Mary Howe? children £4
Daughter Margrit and daughter Mary £4
Son in law James Brownn 2s 6d
Daughter Hannah £24
Son in law Jonathan Bridge 2s 6d
Exors Jonathan Bridge and Thomas Rigby
Witness Abram Willde, Peter Waldan, William Chatham
Probate 29th April 1693
Inventory 24th Feb 1692, total £128.16.7, appraised by Hugh Stones, William Stones, James Houlme

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)

Laurance CROMPTON of Breightmet, clothier, 1609 NEW

1st June 1609
To be buried in the parish church of Bolton near the place of my ancestors
A great part of my goods is in debts
Sons Thomas and James "hath abargen of my money" of £1,550 according to an indenture
I estimate all my movable goods to be worth £2,000, besides on tenement in Clifton called Slade tenement
Three parts:

1. Allis wife
2. To my four children, James, Laurance, Katryne, Alice
3. Testator's part - estimated to be £666

To son James £210
To son Laurance £12
To daughter Katerine £102
To daughter Alice £102
To my eldest son Thomas £100 because he must have my no chilldes prt nor portion with the rest of my children... because he has my land
Wife to have the use of one half until her death
Son Thomas to have two parts of my housing and ground in Breightmet, and wife the other part (to Thomas after her death)
To the children of my daughter Ellen, the eldest son excepted, the wife of Edward Symonde, £40 to be equally divided
£?xx 13s 4d to be dealt in linen or money to the poor people and poor children, in shirts, smockes and other linen apparel or money to be dealt by my executors to my next neighbours
Slade tenement in Clifton to son Lawrance - wife to occupy until he reaches 21
Executor wife Alice
Whatever money Edward Symonde or his wife owes me at their decease shall become part of the money given to his children
I have a bargain of Richard Darbyshire on little tenement in Harwood called Shorte John Grenoughs tenement - to son Thomas
Overseers

My brother in law James Bradshawe and his son Lawrance Bradshaw and his son John Bradshawe
My brother in law Alixander Lever and his son Roger Lever
My son in law Edward Symonde
John Grundy of Lever
Roger Pendelbery of F??dell[?]
Ralfe Smith of Aynesworth
Richard Lomas of Lever

Witnesses Edward Symonde, John Crompton, Willm Wood, Thomas Mo??ton, Thomas Crompton
Inventory 20th Feb 1609, appraised by Edward Symond of Elton[?], Thomas Crompton of Breightmet, John Crompton of Breightmet and Thomas Crompton the younger of Breightmet, total £2,184 7s ?d
Debts to owed to testator (partial list reproduced here):

Sons Thomas and James Crompton £1650
Edward Symond £150
Abraham Sedon of Clifton 12s
Richard Grenoughe £6
George Smith £3
Adam Grenoughe £1
William Butler of Tonge £1
William Ward £1

Lawrence CROMPTON of Clifton, yeoman, 1640

To be buried in the Parish Church of Eccles
My mother-in-law by her last will and testament made me sole executor
Four daughters Ellen, Alice, Katherine and Elizabeth Crompton
Daughter Ellen is married already
Wife Alice
Brother James
Son John Crompton
Son Lawrence Crompton
Exors wife Alice Crompton and brother James Crompton
Overseers brother in law Thomas Breeres and my son in law William Tongue
Witnesses William Tongue, Gyles Wallworke, Robt Gartsyde
Debts owing to Willm Tonge his son in law lix(l), Thos: Seddon of the Ringelowes xx(l), Willm Scoles of Penbury and others

Lawrence CROMPTON of Breightmet, yeoman, 1671

26th Nov 1662
All my title and interest in tenement in Breightmet to my wife Elizabeth, she paying £50 charged thereon by my father according to his will
Brother James Crompton £5
Brother John Crompton £5
Sister Alice Dunn £5
Sister Abigail Crompton £5
Executrix wife Elizabeth
Witnesses Richard Goodwin, John Okey
Probate 18 Nov 1671

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

Samuel CROMPTON late of Bolton, spinner and manufacturer, 1834

Anything remaining after debts paid to children: George Crompton, Samuel Crompton, Betty Dawson, William Crompton, John Crompton and James Crompton
Exors George Crompton and John Crompton
The house and cottage with all offices and garden in Over Darwen to my son George Crompton
All household furniture to be sold
Dated 28th May 1827
Witnesses William Coop and Thomas Street
Proved 1st Jan 1834
Under the value of £450
Testator died 26th June 1827

Thomas CROMPTON the Elder of Breightmet, yeoman, 1628

Dated 22 Dec 1627
Messuages, lands, &c., situate in Darcie Leaver co. Lanc. heretofore purchased of Richard Fogge, gent., to John Greenhalgh and Lydia Holme my servants
Residue of my said lands to my executors for the term of 16 years, towards the maintenance and education of all the children of Lawrence Crompton my nephew
After the end of the said term of 16 years, to the issue male of the said Lawrence Crompton
And for want of such issue... sell the same lands, and divide the money equally amongst all the daughters of the said Lawrence Crompton.
£10 to the minister at Bolton, to be paid AT 10s a year for the term of 20 years
£3 6s 8d to Richard Dickinson and John Allens towards the maintenance of a minister at Cockey Chapel
To my brother Ellice Crompton £5
To Raffe Whittell's wife £4
To the wife of Robert Crompton £4
To the wife of William Crompton £4
To the wife of Edmund Key £4
To Ellice Crompton my nephew £6
To John Crompton my nephew £4
To Adam Roscow of Deane parish £4
To the wife of Holden £4
To Thomas Carrell 40s together with all such money as he shall owe me at the time of my decease.
To the wife of John Carlell 6s 8d.
To every one of the children of the said John Carlell 6s 8d apiece
To Lawrence Carlell's children 6s 8d apiece
To Henry Morris of Leigh parish 3s 4d
To my nephew Lawrence Crompton £4
To my servant John Greenhalgh £5
To my servant Lydia Holme £5
All those I am godfather unto 12d apiece
Where as my neighbour John Crompton hath a note in custody of certain goods given by my wife it is my will that the same goods be bestowed according to the contents of that note.
To my nephew Lawrence Crompton's wife all the chairs and stools in my house, and the other half of all wooden vessels and earthen pots.
To my said nephew Lawrence three arks in the barn, together with all implements of husbandry, three chests, and all the bedstocks (except those before given to my two servants), fuel, the stone trough at the draw well and the cheese press
To Mr Horrocks preacher at Deane 10s to preach at my burial
Whereas I enjoy two closes which I have taken of Mary Crompton, I hereby give the reversion of the same to Adam Crompton
To Myles Broxopp 10s
To Isabell Abbott 10s
To the poor of Breightmett 40s to be distributed at the discretion of James Crompton
To Lawrence Crompton my nephew a cow which is called Horrocks
The residue of goods to brother Ellice Crompton and my two executors equally amongst them three
Exors Robert Crompton and Raffe Whittell
Witnesses James Crompton, John Greenaulgh, Lidia Houlme
Inventory dated 26th Jan 1627/8, appraised by James Bradshawe, Thomas Crompton, John Crompton, and Henery 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: ?

Thomas CROMPTON of Liverpool, clerke, 1699 NEW

I have served in the gospel [for] 40 years with fidelity and diligence
To be buried in the churchyard of the parish of Childwall, where my father and mother lie, with this inscription:

hir sa: Ro: et Ma. Crompton and underneath filius ejus Tho: Cr: obijt etat 67: Ao. 1699
Translates roughly as 'Here lie Robert and Mary Crompton, and beneath them their son Thomas Crompton, who died aged 67, in the year 1699.'

Churchwardens of the parish church of Childwall £20 for the poor of Much Wooton, Little Wooton and Childwall, at schools, for school books
Messuage and tenement in Lord Street, Leverpoole to Mary Bramhall widow, my late wife's daughter
After her death to her children Thomas Bramhall and Mary Bramhall (also £10 each)
Elizabeth Lightman another daughter of my late wife £10, William Lightman her husband to have nothing to do with it
All the daughters of Mary Bramhall to have all the new linen ay late wife's house called Leeg?[?] within Little Wooton, save a sixth part to go to the daughters of Magaret Mosely deceased, another of my late wife's daughters
John Crowther son-in-law to my late wife £5 and my walking canes
Mrs Elizabeth Lytherland of Leverpoole and to her children £10
Ellen the wife of James Brooks of Leverpool £5
Anne the maidservant of Anne Waynewright of Wavertree 10s
Churchwardens of the parish church of Deane £20 upon trust to be put out at interest, for the benefit of poor children inhabiting the hamlet of Farnworth, for school books and school wages
£40 to John Sharples of Farnworth

£10 for himself
£30 to his relations

To the children of Issabell Rushton decease late wife of Edmund Rushton

To her four sons £10 each
To her three daughters £25 each

John Rushton their uncle and Peter Smith of Farnworth shall have the management of such children's legacies
Abraham Walker of Farnworth £10
To his sister Walker 50s
Mary Cheyney of Hardwickegreene near Manchester £25
To her youngest son £20
Household goods in the dwelling house of James Fyles in Swinton to Edward Rushton of Farnworth, Abraham Walker of Farnworth, and the younger son of Mary Cheyney
Margaret, wife of James Fyles, to have all the cups and small vessels
Their daughter Margaret Fyles
£20 to Isabell the sister of John Crompton late of Kearsley deceased
Mr John Chorleton minister in Manchester 6s 8d to buy him a mourning ring
Mrs Elizabeth Chorleton his sister £5 and my pocket watch
William Claughton of Lee my household goods now in his dwelling house called Lee in the parish of Childwall, and to his little son David 10s
Meary and Margaret the daughters of Alice Fazakerley of Halewoodgreen £20 each
Margaret the wife of Daniel Whittle of Toxteth Park 10s
The two daughters of Samuel Harrison of Tarbucke all my goods within the house of the said Samuel
Mary Okeyney[?] of Hardwicke widow my mother's box with all the linen at the house of William Claughton called Lee
Ann Chichley[?] of Halewoodgreene 5s
Elizabeth Ireland of Much Wooton 5s
Jane Wright and to ould Hamblet her neighbour 10s each
Mr Zachary Leeth minister at Maghall near Ormeskirk £10
Mr Raph Ainesworth minister my silver tabacco box and all my maps and 20s each for his two children
Tenements and land in Burtonwood within the parish of Warrington to Anne Grace of Little Wooton, widow
To the grand daughter of Elizabeth Pie????? of the White Lyon in Deansgate with Manchester 10s
Various other bequests
Any residue to be distributed to my near relatives in or about Farnworth (except the family of John Crompton of Kearsley)
Overseer John Crowther of Liverpool
Dated 19th Aug 1699
Witnesses Edw. Davenport, Richard Clough, Ralph Heawood
Burial: 4 Sep 1699 All Saints, Childwall. Mr. Thomas Crompton of Manchester

William CROMPTON of Darcy Lever, chapman, 1646

3 parts

Wife Ellen
Sons John Crompton, Raffe Crompton, William Crompton and William Houghton my son in law in right of Anne his late wife
3rd to self

The close I have taken of Henry Makant to wife Ellen for remainder of term
Elizabeth Houghton my grandchild £5 when she reaches 21
To the four children of Willm Lomas, to the six children of Raffe Crompton, and two children of Willm Houghton, unto all wch I am grandfather 12d a piece
William Crompton my son
Exors wife Ellen and John Crompton my son
Dated 18th July 1646
Witnesses Tho: Leaver, Thomas Tornor
Inventory 1646 appraised by Richard Meadowcroft and John Crompton, gents, Thomas Crompton and Ellis Bradshaw, value £226-03-00

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 CRONCHAWE 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 Maowe[?], Peter Bradley, Roger Sharrock

Lawrence CRONCKSHAWE of Haslingden, husbandman, 1610 NEW

16th Nov 1610
Three parts:

To self
Margreat my wife
Children:

Xpofor Cronckshawe
[???? ink smudge] Cronckshawe
Richard Cronckshawe
Gilbt Cronckshawe
William Cronckshawe
Margreat Cronckshawe
Alice Cronckshawe

Exors wife and Xpofer Cronkshawe
Witnesses Jo: Butterworth and Edward Taylour[?]
Debts owing by the testator

Gyles Hoyle and Owine Holden
Roger Holden
Robt Gregory
Tho: Holden
John Rawstorne
Jennett Ashworthe
Henery ?rooke
Willim Rothwell de Stvides[?]
Googe Hindle
Jo Taylier[?] alis Ramsbothom
Edwarde Radcliffe de aengo[?]

Debts owing to the testator:

Ralphe Higines

Inventory 3rd Jan 1610 by John Hoyle, Thomas Kenion[?], John Lomas & Gyles Hoyle, total £31

William CRONCKSHAWE of Musbury, 1624 NEW

In the parish of Bury
Sick in body
Three parts:

Testators part
Wife O[?]llas
Sons John, Richard and William Cronckshawe

The moss which I bought of John Hargreaves to the occupiers of my messuage
Testators part to his sons Richard and William
Exors wife O[?]llas and brother John Cronckshawe
Debts owing to the testator:

Andrew Kay of Estwisley v(l) xiij(s) iiij(d)
Thomas Yate if Yatebancke xxxiiij(s)
Alexander Bradshawe of Birches xliiij(s) vj(d)
Henery Walch of Turton iij(s)
Lawrence Crockeshaw of ye Walfooke[?] xxiij(s)
Robert Barnes of Holden seven loads of lime stonres vij(s)
Lawrence Tailor of the Graine x(s)
Thomas Duckeworth of Musberrie iiij(s) viij(d)

Debts owing by the testator:

James Heape younger
Robte Brinhill
Law:[?] Heape of the Graine
Richard Taylor of Musdenhead
Xpofer Cronckshawe for the use of Alice daughter of John Cronckshawe due at May daie next

Witnesses Xpofer Cronkeshawe of Musbury, Xpofer Cronckeshawe of Edgworth, John Yate and Henery Cowper 30s[?]

Willm Man Smith

Inventory by Edward Tailor, Lawrence Heape, John Hargreaves and Christopher Hargreaves, 3rd September 1623, total xlvj(l) iiij(s) viij(d)

Leonard CRONCKSHAY of Westclose, bond & inv, 1604 NEW

Inventory taken 3rd Jan 1604 by Richard Hancock, Blaise Hargreaves, George Cronckshay and Henry Whyttyker, total xxxviij(l) v(s) vj(d)
Includes a debt owed by John Cronckshay xl(s)?
Bond:

Elizabetham Cronckshawe vid (admin)
Robtm Cronckshawe et Lawrencm[?] Cronckshawe de ??gh?? in com Lan
Witnesses Ry: Hancock, Blaise Hargreaves, James Whyttykr

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
Notes:
- Grave No 1677 at Bolton Parish Church: Here resteth the body of Martha the wife of John Crook, who departed this life the 10th day of July 1761. Also Betty the second wife of John Crook who died 14th of December 1803, aged 67 years. Also John Crook of Turton the husband, died 18th December 1820, aged 81 years. Also James son of the above John and Betty Crook, died February 6th 1837, aged 72 years. Also Thomas their son, died February 12th 1837, aged 66 years. Also Betty his wife, departed this life May 11th 1853, in the 83rd year of her age.

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

Ellen CROSS of Breightmet, widow, 1732 NEW

24th Sept 1732
To be buried at the parish church of Bolton
Daughter Elizabeth AGuiney[?] half of my clothes
Daughter Rebecca half of my clothes and 5 shillings
1s each to all grandchildren
Remainder to grandson Christopher Cross
Witnesses James Wood, Ralph Smith
Probate 6 Nov 1732

George CROSS of Turton, cotton spinner, 1853 NEW

Bondsmen:

William Cross of Heywood Bridge in Lower Darwen, cotton spinner
James Cross of Banktop on Blackburn, labourer
Alexander Cross of 46 Bradford Road in Manchester, cotton spinner

William Cross the natural and lawful son and one of the next of kin
Maria Cross, widow and relict of the said deceased having died without administering
Intestate died 12th May 1836
Admon granted 7th July 1853

Hamer CROSS of Breightmet, gentleman, 1805 NEW

On the 1st Jan 1799 I gave my joint bond with my sons John and James to Thomas Kaye of Bolton for my son James's apprentice clerkship, for the sum of £60. Testator has already paid of his own free will, and not to be charged back to son James
Son James acquitted from all expenses in the time he was articled to Thomas Kay
All my messuages and tenements in Harwood, Breightmet and elsewhere, household goods and money to my sons John Cross and James Cross (exors), upon trust, to be sold
Profits into four parts:

Son John Cross
Son James Cross
Daughter Betty Bromiley wife of Joseph Bromiley of Harwood
Between the children of son Henry Cross (deceased)

Wife Mary to take £40 worth of goods
£400 to be placed out at 5% interest for the maintenance of wife Mary
Dwelling house in Little Bolton in the possession of Jeremiah Wood - son James to have preference to take it if he wants it, at the same sum he gave for it to Adam Holbrook of Little Bolton, which sum was paid by me
18th March 1805
Witnesses Thos: Rushton, John Lomax, John Smith
Probate 16 Nov 1805

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

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

Raphe DARBISHIRE of Little Hulton, yeoman, 1672

Dated 18th Oct 1672
To be buried at Parish Church of Eccles
Daughters Mary and Ann Darbishire £30 each
Son John Darbishire 20s
Daughter Margaret wife of James Tailor 20s
Daughter Martha wife of Thomas Parkinson 20s
Exors my brother William Darbishire and son-in-law James Taylor
Witnesses Edmund Hayhurst, Wm. Tonge
Exor sworn 4 Dec 1672

Adam DAVENPORT of Farnworth, chapman, 1788

14th Dec 1754
Wife Elizabeth - freehold estate where I now dwell in Farnworth, after her death to daughter Ann
Household goods to the value of £10 to wife Elizabeth
Daughters:

Ann £150
Margaret wife of Alexander Holbrook, the interest of £150 towards her maintenance
Alice £150 at the attainment of the age of 21 years
Martha £150 at the attainment of the age of 21 years
Betty £150 at the attainment of the age of 21 years

Exors wife Elizabeth, daughter Ann and nephew James Strettell
Witnesses John Hillton, William Strettell, Thos. Scholes
Admon 1788 - Martha Hamer of Foulcoats in the Parish of Bury, widow, only daughter now living and next of kin of Adam Davenport late of Farnworth - goods, chattels and credits now left unadministered by Ann Davenport, James Strettell and Elizabeth Davenport late executors of the said will but now all deceased. Bondsmen William Woodcock and John Booth of the same parish, yeomen
Probate 3rd July 1788

Benjamin DAVENPORT of Little Bolton, yeoman, 1785

Leasehold estate in Great Bolton for term of 999 years, in trust to (exors):

Joseph McKeand of Great Bolton, chandler
James Best the younger of Great Bolton, grocer

The rents to be divided amongst 11 of my nephews and nieces:

Mary Wood
Rebeccah Mangnall
Henry Davenport
John Davenport
Thomas Davenport
Benjamin Davenport
James Davenport
Thomas Davenport
Mary Bolton
Elizabeth Davenport
Benjamin Davenport

Dated 14th Dec 1784
Witnesses Wm Crompton, Wm Moss, James Horridge
10th Jan 1785 exors took oath
Probate issued 20th Jan 1785

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

Francis DAVENPORT of Manchester, merchant, 1743

Wife Jane all goods and furniture of two of my best rooms and £20
Also to wife Jane, messuages and tenements of inheritance at Poppythorn in Prestwich, and also my lowest garden in the Doalfield[?] in Manchester
Daughter Hannah Davenport - dwelling house on the westerly side of St. Anns Square in Manchester, in the possession of Thomas Styth, apothecary
Also all the chambers and other rooms over my callender house lately in the possession of Thomas Gartside, merchant, deceased
£150 to daughter Hannah
To daughter Jane, all my house and callender house now in the possession of Joshua Smith callenderman
£50 to daughter Jane
£400 to daughter Elizabeth
£400 to daughter Sarah
Messuages and tenement in Whitefield in Pilkington, heretofore purchased from Robert Leach - right, title and tenant right - to my son John Davenport
Messuages and housing at Poppy-thorn in Prestwich, which I hold by lease under the Rector of Prestwich, to my wife and to my son Richard Davenport
After his death to my daughters Hannah, Jane, Elizabeth and Sarah
Dwelling house and bakehouse used and enjoyed by my tenant, and the right and liberty I have to make use of Jonathan Stockton's pump in Ridge field, to my son Thomas Davenport
All fee simple inheritance at Poppythorn to son Samuel Davenport
£50 to son Samuel Davenport
All my shares in the navigation of the River Irwell to be divided between my wife and my sons John, Thomas and Samuel, and my daughters Hannah, Jane, Elizabeth and Sarah
Exors wife and friend Mr. Thomas Milcoxon[?] of Salford and daughters Hannah and Jane
Dated 20th April 1732
Witnesses Hugh Parr, Saml: Parr, John Kay
Probate to Hannah and Jane Davenport, 2nd Jan 1743

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

John DAVENPORT of Farnworth, yeoman, 1722

Wife Isabell household goods to the value of £40
Remainder to be equally divided between children
I give and devise one half of all my messuage and tenement situated in Farnworth to my wife during her widowhood - a third part if she remarries, and afterwards to son John Davenport
Remainder to son John Davenport, and after his decease to his sons in order of seniority, and in default of such to be divided equally between his daughters
In default of such, same arrangements for sons Henry, Edmund and James
Daughters Elizabeth, Margaret, Ann and Isabell
Dated 3rd July 1722
This will is at Salford Archives Ref. BW/T/8/1

John DAVENPORT of Farnworth, gentleman, 1738 NEW

Bounders:

Mary Davenport of Farnworth, widow
Nathaniel Mason of Little Lever, gentleman

Mary Davenport administratrix of the goods, chattels and credits of John Davenport late of Farnworth aforesaid Gentleman her late deceased husband

John DAVENPORT of Farnworth, yeoman, 1743

£20 owed to John Aspinall of Bolton, alehousekeeper
Remainder to son John Davenport
Exors John Aspinall and Peter Heywood of Little Lever, blacksmith
Dated 7th March 1742
Witnesses Jacob Fletcher, Henry Moreton
Probate issued 23 May 1749

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
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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

Henry DIXON of Farnworth, yeoman, 1738

To my wife Elizabeth until such time as John Dixon my son attains the age on 21:

Messuage and tenement in Farnworth held by lease under Sr John Bridgement Barrt.
Also messuage and tenement in Farnworth now in several possessions of John Calland, Mr John Davenport and Richard Hamer

When son John Dixon reaches 21, the tenement in the possession of John Calland to go to wife Elizabeth, all others to son John, chargable with the sum of £80 to be divided between testators daughters Margaret, Martha, Alice and Mary equally
After those payments, a mortgage made of the said premises held under the said Sr John Bridgman unto Mr Nathan Dorning deceased shall be fully repaid
Goods and chattels to Edmund Rishton of Great Lever, yeoman, and Robert Lord of Farnworth, chapman, (exors) upon special trust, allowing wife Elizabeth to enjoy them until son John reaches 21. Specified list of items to then go to wife Elizabeth, and remainder to son John
Dated 20th May 1737
Witnesses John Dorning, Sam: Waterhouse, Thos: Shipphard
21st Nov 1737 - Robert Lord one of the Executors within named was sworn in common form (power &c. reserved to Edmund Rishton the other)
Inventory taken 1st June 1737 by Henry Hardman and Richard Hamer, total value £50.3.4

James DIXON of Farnworth, yeoman, 1689

Dated 14th March 1688
Articles of Agreement before my intermarriage with Margaret my wife, such land as I hold in fee, and part of the messuage and tenement I hold under Sr John Bridgman Knt, I have settled to the use of Margaret my wife during her life
My tenement which I have not settled aforesaid, exors to receive £10 rent for 10 years, towards the maintenance and education of my younger children
Residue to son John
Younger children to be allowed to inhabit the house belonging to the said tenement called the Little House
Personal estate into three parts:

1. To wife Margaret
2. Other two thirds to son John

Bequests if various items of furniture
£10 to daughter Alice
Remainder to be divided amongst all children (except John)
Exors wife Margaret and son John
Witnesses Henery Dixon, Thomas Farnworth, Jon: Rishton
Probate 25 Oct 1689

Izabell DOODSONNE of Farnworth, widow, 1629 NEW

Izabell Doodsonne late wife of Thomas Doodsonne deceased
Being of many years decrepet and ould
To be buried in the church yard of Deane
To Mr Horrocks 20s
John Seadon, Margaret Seadon, Anna Seadon, children of George Seadon of Farnworth my sonne in lawe
Richard Leige, Elizabeth Leige, Ann Leige, children of Thomas Leige of Rumworth my son in law
James Crompton, John Crompton, Allis Crompton, children of John
Henry Bordman my brother of Berrye
Margaret Crompton my daughter
John Crompton and Allis Crompton children of John Crompton of Farnworth my son in law
Mr Horrocks to be overseer
Exors Gorge Seadon of Farnworth my son and Gyles Bordman my cousin
Dated 1628
Witnesses Raphe Houlme, Adam[?] Grundye
I George Seddon doe revoke to bee executor of this will
Inventory dated 11th Sept 1629, appraised by Dennis Grundy, Richard Edge, John Higsonne, Robart Fogge - suma totalis nyne score and sixe pounds seaventine shillings twoe pence

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 1679
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

Nathan DORNING of Farnworth, gentleman, 1728

Capital messuage, lands and hereditaments in Ainsworth, to be sold, to trustees (b):

My son-in-law Peter Rasbotham of Manchester, chapman
James Bayley of Manchester, gentleman
Daniel Bayley his son

Profits be for the use of my daughters

Elizabeth, wife of Lomax Lewis of Manchester, gentleman
Hannah, wife of Peter Rasbotham
Sarah

Until such sale, half profits for the use of my wife Mary, other half for the three daughters
Messuage and tenement in Farnworth, half to wife Mary, and after her death to son-in-law Peter Rasbotham and daughter Hannah
Nephew John Dorning
Messuages and tenements in Farnworth which I hold by lease under Sir John Bridgman Barronett, half to wife Mary, and other to Peter Rasbotham and daughter Hannah
Household goods and husbandry gear at the house where I now live in Farnworth to wife Mary
£1,000 to executors to be put out at interest, yearly interest to be given to wife Mary. After her death or remarriage for daughters Elizabeth, Hannah and Sarah
£300 for charitable uses to trustees (b):

John Andrews of Bolton in le Moores gentleman
George Leigh of Farnworth gentleman
Peter Dorning of Culcheth yeoman
Jonathan Dorning his son
Robert Lord of Farnworth chapman

For the education of poor children in Farnworth, teaching them English and Latin
Also sum of money for the school master at the school newly erected within Farnworth, for the buying of English Bibles and Catechism called the assemblies catechism and the scripture catechism
£100 for the benefit of the poor in Farnworth
£30 for the benefit of the Meeting Place in Bolton for the use of a Dissenting Preacher or teacher
To daughter Sarah £600 - Elizabeth and Hannah having already had £600 as marriage portions
Nephew John Dorning £150
Nieces Hannah, Sarah and Lydia Dorning £100 each
Reverend Mr Samuel Bourn £5
Cousin Hewit Shepphard £10
£5 each of trustees (b)
Peter Rasbotham may be indebted to me at the time of my decease by reason of his Partnership with me in trade - he not to take any advantage of this with regards his being an executor of the will
Exors:

Mary my wife
Peter Rasbotham
James Bayley
Daniel Bayley
Robert Dewhurst of Sharples, yeoman

Dated 18th May 1728
Memo 22nd May 1728
Probate 22nd Aug 1728

Alice DRIVER of Ightenhill Park, widow, 1785

Daughter Nanny, wife of Jeremiah Platt £10
Son Henry £3, added to the sum of £5 which he owes me
Son John Driver £10
Son Thomas Driver £8
Son George Driver, my cart and wheels and all my horses
Daughter Alice Driver my bedstead, bedding and great cupboard
Remainder to George and Alice (exors)
Dated 12th Dec 1784
Witnesses Wm. Crabtree, William Charles
Probate 17 Jan 1784
Note: Jeremiah Platt m. Anne Driver 1772 at Burnley, both of Habergham Eaves

Thomas DRIVER of Newby in Gisburn, admon, 1734

Newby in the Parish of Gisburn and County of York
Admon granted to Margaret wife of John Knowles, his mother
John Knowles of Newsholme in the Parish of Gisburne, tayler
Henry Robinson of Clitheroe, gentleman
Margaret Knowles wife of the above bounder John Knowles, widoe and relict of Thomas Driver late of Newby, deceased - administrix of all goods, chattels and credits of Thomas Driver her son deceased

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 Little Hulton, yeoman, 1682

To be buried in the Parish Church of Deane
Three parts

Self
Ann my wife
To my three children: John Edge, Adam Edge, Ann Edge

Testators part to be equally divided between wife and three children
Exors sons John Edge and Adam Edge
15th March 1681/2
Witnesses Henry Williamson, James Aldred, Willm: Boardam

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

Robert EDGE of Turton, innkeeper, 1853 NEW

1st April 1853
Property and hereditaments in trust and exors:

William Dearden of Little Lever, farmer
John Walmlsey of Walton[?], yeoman
Elizabeth Pimblett of Turton, spinster

Profits from properties to wife Alice
£50 to John Walmsley as an acknowledgement for the trouble which he will have in the execution of my will
Afterwards into sevenths:

1. To brother Adam Edge
2. The children of late brother James Edge
3. Alice Dearden the wife of William Dearden
4. William Gorse brother of my said wife
5. In trust for Ellen Pimblett the wife of Samuel Pimblett of Ashton in the Willows, one of the sisters of my said wife
6. In trust for Elizabeth Pimblett one of the daughters of Samuel and Elizabeth Pimblett who for many years has resided with me and my wife
7. In trust to pay Margaret Nuttall the wife of Samuel Nuttall of Bolton le Moors, innkeeper, another of my wife's sisters. Afterwards to her children by her former husband William Kirkman

Witnesses George Mallett FSCS and Robt. Armistead Solt. Bolton
Testator died 19th June 1853
Probate 16th July 1853

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

Leonard EGERTON of Manchester, gentleman, 1693 NEW

Weak of body
To brother Peter Egerton all my books
To my cousin Peter Egerton my watch
To my cousin Frances Egerton my two silver seals
TO my sister Hunter's three children 10s each
Henry Wrigley 20s and my beaver (exor)
John son of Mr John Oldfield on which of his children he pleases my silver sword
William Allen my wigs, morning gown and a pound of tobacco
Mr Phillip Oldfield the remainder of my tobacco
Mr Samuell Drinkwater my cane
Samuell Rixton and Elizabeth, the wardens man and maid 5s each
Mr Barrows two maids 2s 6d each
Elizabeth Smith Mr Newton's maid 5s
Mr John Newton my best wastcote and best breecheoss and carolinah Hatt
John Oldham Mt Newton's man my riding coat and my best pair of shoes and stockings, my two callicoe shirts, an old hat, two old cravats and 5s
Remainder of linens amongst Mr Newton, Mrs Newton and their children
Rest and residue I give to the poor of the township of Manchester to be distributed at the discretion of the Warden of Manchester and my exors
Body to be buried at Manchester Church near the Chapter House
Dated 28th September 1692
Probate 20 May 1693
Inventory 4th Nov 1692 by John Wordle and Thomas Anderson, total £31.09.01

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

Peter EGERTON of Shaw, esquire, 1712 NEW

I will that all my suits debts be duly paid out of my whole estate, and to the intent the mortgage now upon my lands and tenements may be discharged
Exors empowered to lease, mortgage or sell the inheritance of all my lands tenements, or other rents and hereditaments in counties of Lancaster and Chester
Subject to my mother Egerton's jointure annuity or rent change
Tythes should not be sold but that the lease may be kept full by adding new lives
Wife has formerly debarred herself of her dower at my request for the security of the money I took
Wife £100 annuity
Eldest son and other children (not named)
Exors wife, and friends Henry Legh of High Leigh and Thomas Asheton of Ashley, both in the County of Chester, esquires
13th June 1711
Witnesses Alex: Radclyffe, Richd. Arderne, Jos. Dale, Tho: Swettenham
Probate 18th July 1712. Anna Egerton vidua relicta
Inventory appraisers J. Newton[?], Wm. Owen, Thos. Warburton, value £722.18.00

Ralph EGERTON of Turton, esquire, 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 provided he does not sue or attempt to make null this will
£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
Witnesses Samuel Sugden, Thomas Orrell and George Crompton
Inventory appraised by Christopher Harrocks, John Taylor, John Harrocks, John Hampson, Thomas Anderson and Jno. Clegg, 14th Oct 1702
Alleg. 1722 - other documents; inventory and accounts etc.

Elize ENTWISELL of Turton, husbandman, (inv.), 1600

12th May 1600
Appraised by Thomas Key, Wylliam Entwisell, Rauffe Entwisell, Willm Sheppard
Sum total viij(l) xix(s) vj(d)
Debts wch the decedent doth owe

Henry Rylie xx(s)
John Kirshaw xiij(s)
James Kirshaw iij(s) iiij(d)
Thomas Entwisell iiij(s)
Gilberte Entwisell iij(s) iiij(d)
Ellize Scolfylde xij(d)
Thomas Entwisell xvj(d)

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

William ENTWISLE of Longworth Hall, farmer, 1810

To my wife Betty the interest on £300 which is due owing to me from different persons
Household goods, furniture and farming stock to son James Entwisle
£300 in trust to exors:

My son James Entwistle
George Sudren of Turton, bleacher
John Whittle of Longworth, yeoman

Into three parts:

Ann the wife of Thomas Hunt
Betty the wife of Thomas Winward
To the children of my late daughter Alice, to be paid when they reach the age of 21

To daughters Ann and Betty the further sum of £40 each, and £40 to be divided between the children of my daughter Alice
4th May 1810
Witnesses Edmd. Ward, James Ward, James Fielding
Probate issued 3 June 1810

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

Giles ENTWISTLE of Entwistle, husbandman, 1582

Dated 8th May 1582
Gyles Entwisill sonne of Hughe Entwisill of Entwisill
To be buried at the parish church of Bolton
Wife Alis
Children Anne, Elizabeth, Thomasin, Isasabell and Margaret
Exors wife Alis and daughter Ann
Supervisors landlord Edward Tyldesley Esq and Thomas Tyldesley his son and heir
Witnesses John Entwisill, Willism Entwissill
Notes:
- Full transcript Chet. Soc. vol. 54 p83

James ENTWISTLE of Turton, farmer, 1835 NEW

Weak in body
My nephew William Entwistle £5
Jonathan Entwistle pair of looms and pair of bedsteads and bedding
Hannah Entwistle pair of looms and pair of bedsteads and bedding
Remainder to my sister Elizabeth Entwistle (executrix)
30th Sep 1834
Witnesses William Dewhurst and William Entwistle
Testator died 1st Oct 1834
Probate issued 30th March 1835
Exrix. Elizabeth Briggs (late Elizabeth Entwistle)

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

James FARNEWORTH alias KNOWLES of Birch-hey, 1683

Sick and weak of body
My body to be buried at Turton Chapel
Mr Richardson of Turton 10s to preach my funeral sermon
£15 to Turton Chapel for the use of the minister
To the poor of Turton Chappelry, 4 loaves every Lord's day to be distributed at the discretion of John Warburton and Richard Royde, so long as 40s shall last
To Alexander Stones children a bond of £9
To Elizabeth Fletcher 5s
To Richard Holt and Richard Horrobin all my apparel except a stuff coat with silver buttons
Residue divided between nine people:

1. James Knowles of Entwisle
2. George Knowles his brother
3. Thomas Knowles senior of Quarnton
4. John Farneworth
5. Ellis Farneworth his brother
6. Ellin Warburton the wife of John Warbuton
7. Mary Pickopp
8. Grace Bridge
9. Eliabeth Nabb the daughter of William Nabb of Edgworth

Exors John Warburton and Richard Royde
22nd September 1682
Witnesses Thomas Wood, Ann Hoult, Will Richardson
Probate 16 May 1683

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

Jacob FLETCHER of Breightmet, yeoman, 1766

I have already amply provided for both my daughters, I do not therefore give either of them any thing more
Maid servant Mary Crompton, for her own residence, my dwellinghouse in Cromptonfold in Breightmet, heretofore in the tenure of Gilbert Taylor
Also £20 the said Mary
Remaining messuages, lands, tenements, coal mines and hereditaments to my sons John Fletcher, Matthew Fletcher, Jacob Fletcher and Adam Fletcher (exors)
Dated 3rd July 1766
Witnesses Thos Nuttall, Thos Nuttall, John Kay
Probate 14th Nov 1766

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

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[?]

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[?]

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 Manchester, woollen draper, 1688

The right side of this document is ripped and missing - hence all the missing words below
28th Dev 1687
To be buried in the parish church of Manchester
[damaged] Gartside £400
and likewise the sum of £100, given me, for him, by my father
To my daughter Joanna Gartside £400 to be paid when she turns 21
...by my first and second marr...
And if either of her grandfathers desire to have the education and tuition of her person I order my executrix to allow her £16 a year
Mr Chorlton 40s
Thomas Hartley 40s
Nicholas Har...
Mary Goddin 40s
Elizabeth Kershaw 20s
To my brot..
Remainder of personal estate I give and bequeath unto my loving.....
Right and interest to a real estate in Prest...
whereon my father Gattside now lives
Brother Robert Gartside
Sister Ann Gartside
What other estate may fall to mee or my h.... from the estate of my father-in-law Mr William Williamson, by virtue of articles....
Son William Gartside to have £500
Stepson James Clough to have £200
Wife Sarah Gartside sole exor
Witnesses Robert Hunter, Raph Egerton, Mary Rycroft
Probate 23 May 1688
Inventory dated 1st Feb 1687, appraised by Nathaniel Gaskell, Robert Gartside, Joseph Clegg, total value £3,998 - £2,700 being in cloth and yarne
Described as Adam Gartside of Manchester, chapman - on inventory

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

Mary GARTSIDE of Manchester, widow, 1690

Admon and inventory
Inventory 5th Dec 1690 appraised by Joseph Brackshaw and Thomas Anderson, total £8.14.0
Thomas Hardman of Chorlton Roe, parish of Manchester, weaver
Thomas Whapton of Manchester parish, yeo: (signature looks like Wharboy)

Thomas GARTSIDE of Manchester, woollen draper, 1692

19th Dec 1692
To be buried in the Parish Church of Manchester
My apprentice John Cooke to be put with some other man of the same trade as hid uncle William Cooke may choose
£30 to be repaid to William Cooke on account of his not fully learning his trade
Articles agreed at the time of my marriage, dated 9th Aug 1687 made between (1) Thomas Gartside (2) Francis Elde of Cyford, Wm Crompton of Slone? and Walter Aston of Millwich in Stafford Esq, provision for wife Katherine
Son Robert Gartside
Daughter Catherine Gartside
Brother Robert Gartside
Sisters Alice Morris and Ann Gartside
Exors father Adam Gartside, brother Robert Gartside, also appointed as guardians of his children during their minorities
Witnesses John Books[?], Wm. Holcroft, Hum: Legh
Exor sworn Robtus Gartside 17 January 1692

Thomas GARTSIDE of Manchester, merchant, 1731

Sister Ellen wife of Jeoffry Lomax of Prestwich, merchant
Sister Sarah wife of Thomas Clough of Bury, clerk
Sister Katherine the wife of Peter Wolstenholme of Bury, merchant
Brother James Gartside stands indebted to me for £250 - debt is forgiven
I am seized of a tenement in Prestwich called Prestwich Wood, during the life of my sister Alice Pickle (Tickle?) widow, held under Edward Cook Esqr. - from the profits an annuity to sister Alice
Nephew Robert Gartside, son of brother James
Messuages, cottages at Hartswell and Rainshough in Parish of Prestwich
Ann the widow of my late brother William Gartside of Drogheda in the Kingdom of Ireland deceased)
My mother in law Mrs Margret Gartside (widow of my late father Robert Gartside) and to my cousin Elizabeth Audley and friend Mr Geo Coxton of Manchester, 10 guineas each to buy mourning
Thos. Piggot Esq, Mr James Lightbown and Mr Geo Corbisley all of Manchester
William eldest son of my sister Pickle
Peter younger son of my sister Pickle
Remainder to nephew Robert Gartside
Exors nephew Robert Gartside and Geo Croxton
Thomas and John sons of my late cousin James Crompton of Park £5
Dated 9th December 1731
Witnesses Mary Pimlott, Jane Crompton, Tho: Falkner

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

Alexander GREEN of Farnworth, 1720 NEW

Alice Green of Farnworth, widow (administratrix)
Richard Edge of Middle Hulton
Inventory 27th Jan 1720, total £35.01.00, valued by Richard Edge, James Edge
Owing and due to the deceased from John Green of Farnworth executor of the last will of Mathew Green deceased £20

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
Notes:
- Grave No 1671 at Bolton Parish Church: Here resteth the body of [blank] wife of William Green of Great Lever who departed this life June 5th 177_ in the 28th year of her age. Also John Green of Wharton Hall, who died May 15th 1801, aged 54 years. Also William Green of Turton, died 6th of June 1811, in the 61st year of his age. Also Alice Green wife of William Green of Turton, who died January 25th 1820, in the 82nd year of her age.

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

Ann Greene
George Greene his son
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

Catherine GREENHALGH of Ainsworth, widow, 1796

Debts and expenses to be discharged out of the produce of the ground of the estate which I occupy, out of my stock of cattle and quick goods
Son George shall continue to dwell in the house that I now live in
Son George the bedstead which was my mothers and the featherbed belonging to it
So Robert one of the other bedsteads and the best flockbed
Remaining goods to be divided between my five sons James, Henry, John, Robert and George
Cattle to be sold at auction (except the grey horse which is my son George's), and the proceeds shared between my five sons
Leasehold estate under Lord Gray de Wilton
Granddaughter Sarah, daughter of my late son Nathaniel 20s a year for 5 years
Granddaughter Betty, daughter of my late son Nathaniel
Leaswhold tenement called Barlows held under Lord Gray de Wilton aforesaid to be offered to my son George at £7 a year
Exors - 5 sons named above
Dated 8th Aug 1795
Witnesses James Lomax, John Bradley Senior, John Bradley Junior
Probate 1796

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

Elizabeth GREENHALGH of Ainsworth, widow, 1697 NEW

20s to John Crompton of Breightmet, clerke
20s to Mr Whitworth of Ratchdale, minister to preach a sermon for me
10s to Abraham Wood of Bury
John Unsworth of Ainsworth, a pair of fustian looms
Abigall Heywood wife of Richard Heywood 10s
Thomas Kay son of Francis Kay of Elton 10s
Mary Wood sister of Abraham Wood 5s
Elizabeth Brown wife of John Brown 5s
John Greenhalgh, Samuel Greenhalgh and Richard Greenhalgh, sons of Richard Greenhalgh of Harwood, 10s between them
Ann Holt wife of John Holt of Breightmet, and Sarah her daughter, all my wearing apparel
Ann Holt - my great Bible
10s to exors
Exors Richard Dicconson and George Smith both of Ainsworth
Overseers Mr John Crompton Titus Baron of Ainsworth
Dated 5th Sept 1693
Witnesses Penelope Dicconson, James Lomax
Probate 19 Apr 1697

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

James GREENHALGH of Tonge in Bolton, 1735

22 Apr 1735
My daughter Elen one feather bed end what Richard Walker owes of Tonge, and what Isable Gathernick owes of Tonge, and what Alice Gatherick owes and one pound ten shillings a year so long as the lease continues of Little Bolton Hall
My daughter Ann the clock and what William Entisal widows of Harwood and what her neighbour Edward a colier owes and what wid Tomason owes, and what John Besick owes
To my son James Greenhalgh what Richard Mutchel, Richard Booth, Ralph Harrison, William Crompton, Richard Greenhalgh, Wido Haslam of Harwood owes and £2 10s a year as long as the lease continues
To Peter Heywood what his brother Tomhas owes, and what Benjamin Pollet owes, £2 2s that Richard Walker of the Warth owes, and what wido Haslam owes in Bolton
To my grandson Larance Greenhalgh £5 at the age of 21. To grandson John Greenhalgh if Larance died before attaining 21
Exor son Robert Greenhalgh
Witnesses Robert Greenhalgh, Zachariah Mather
Probate 20 Oct 1735

James GREENHALGH of Thicketford within Tonge with Haulgh, yeoman, 1783

21st April 1773
To wife Margaret - household goods, stock in trade, and money in house, plus £60 now out at interest to Richard Lomax of Harwood, yeoman on bond bearing the date 6th Feb 1764
To wife Margaret - Tenant right to two leasehold estates held by lease from Edmund Starkie Esquire in Tonge with Haulgh, in my possession, and the other under the late James Moss Esquire deceased, in Little Bolton, now in the possession of Benjamin Butler, Peter Walkden and James Holden, also the yearly annuity of £2 which I received from Thomas Smedley of Little Bolton, yeoman, during the natural life of James Greenhalgh late of Manhcester, printer
Ellen Greenhalgh, late of Tonge, my late mother, by her last will and testament dated 30th June 1758 did bequeath to Arthur Bromiley, Ailce Bromiley, Ellen Bromiley, James Bromiley and Robert Bromiley sons and daughters of Arthur Bromiley by Alice her daughter, the sum of £10 each, to be paid when they attain the age of 21

She appointed her son James Greenhalgh and Benjamin Vicars of Tonge, weaver as exors
Robert Bromiley died before attaining the age of 21
Arthur Bromiley the younger has attained the age of 21 and been given £12 10s
£37 10s bequeathed to Alice Bromiley, Ellen Bromiley and James Bromiley, the remainder of the legacy bequeathed by my mother

To nephew James Bromiley, son of my sister Alice Bromiley, and my nephew John Astley, son of my sister Ellen Astley (as Tenants in Common): freehold dwelling houses and land at Breightmet Hill in Breightmet, which I lately purchased from William Horrocks (now in the possession of Alexander Heaton and Richard Mangnall)
To nephew Samuel Bromiley son of my sister Alice, three parcels of land in Harwood known as Harwood Meadows, now in the possession of Adam Greenhalgh my nephew
Charitable donation of £60 upon trust to Richard Lomax of Harwood and wife Margaret, to be paid to the Treasurer of the Public Infirmary in Manchester
Residue to sisters Alice Bromiley and Ellen Astley
Exors wife Margaret, said Richard Lomax, and James Smith of Little Bolton, miller
Witnesses Edward Bolling, Chris: Mason, Ja: Whittaker
1st Codicil 2nd April 1776

Alice Bromiley and Ellen Bromiley have now been paid their shares of the legacy left by testator's mother.
Since making last will, testator has built buildings at Harwood Meadows - rental profits to wife Margaret.
Witnesses John Smallwood of Bolton, John Howard of Bury Bridge, Saml. Rathbone

2nd Codicil 21st April 1779

Increases amount for wife from £60 to £120
Increases the donation to Manchester Infirmary from £60 to £100
Witnesses Ralph Sweetlove, John Edge, Adam Edge

3rd Codicil 21st April 1780

Changed exors to Thomas Smith of Turton, farmer, and Robert Lomax of Harwood, yeoman, and wife Margaret
Changes to the donation to Manchester Infirmary
Witnesses Ralph Sweetlove, Adam Edge

Exors sworn 3 Nov 1783

John GREENHALGH of Breightmet, yeoman, 1710

Date 29 Jun 1709
Wife Elizabeth one half of the tenement which I the testator am now possessed of
If she should remarry then to eldest son John Greenhalgh
Other half to son John Greenhalgh
Son John to pay my son Adam Greenhalgh £25, and so Ralph Greenhalgh £25, and daughter Elizabeth £20
£10 to daughter Elizabeth from remainder of goods and personal estate
I have given bond to my son-in-law Ralph Seddon to pay the sum of £30
Exors wife Elizabeth Greenhalgh and son Ralph Greenhalgh
Witnesses John Horrocks, James Kirkman
Probate 26 Apr 1710
Bond: John Greenhalgh de Brightmett yeom, Radum Greenhalgh de Liverpool, weaver
Probate granted to John Greenhalgh
Exors Elizabeth Greenhalgh and Ralph Greenhalgh renounced executorship, witnessed by Adam Greenhalgh, Lorans Fog
Inventory 1709, value £49-16-0 witnesses Robert Seddon, Ralph Seddon and George Tongue

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

Margaret GREENHALGH of Little Bolton, widow, (admon), 1834

Thomas Smith of Turton, farmer, brother and next of kin
Bondsmen:

Thomas Smith of Turton, farmer
Robert Taylor of Bolton, gentleman
John Smith of Turton, farmer

Ralph GREENHALGH of Breightmet, yeoman, 1814

Indenture of feoffment 23 Nov last between (1) me the said Ralph Greenhalgh, (2) John Haworth of Turton, gentleman and (3) Edmund Haworth of Turton (4) Elias Greenhalgh of Bolton my son. (1) conveyed to (2) parcels of land in Breightmet known as the Great Close, the Little Close and the Glead Hill, containing about 7 acres and then in the possession of (4). To raise £350.
Son John Greenhalgh £70
Son Richard Greenhalgh £1 1s (having already given him something considerable)
Son Jonathan Greenhalgh £60
Daughter Betty Gooden, wife of Stephen Gooden, £20
Granddaughter Ann Greenhalgh, the daughter of my late sone James Greenhalgh, deceased £20
The remainder of the £350 to daughter Martha Greenhalgh and son Elias Greenhalgh
Sarah, daughter of son Jonathan
Pew in the middle isle of the Parish Church of Bolton
Tenant rights to messuage and tenement in Breightmet held by lease under the Earl of Derby, now in the occupation of John Heaton to my son Elias Greenhalgh
Remainder of personal goods to daughter Martha
Exors sons John Greenhalgh (weaver) and Elias (farmer) both of Breightmet
Dated 23 Aug 1802
Witnesses John Haworth son of E. Haworth of Turton, Thomas Booth of Breightmet, weaver, Richard Lee of Harwood, weaver
Testator died Jan 28th 1814
Probate issued 25th Aug 1814

Richard GREENHALGH of Tonge, chapman, 1712

26th Jun 1712
House in Tonge to wife
£40 to wife
Son John Greenhalgh £50
Son Richard Greenhalgh £50
Grandson John Greenhalgh son of Richard £40
Grandson Thomas son my son Richard £10
Granddaughter Elizabeth daughter of my son Richard £10
Remainder to son John Greenhalgh, and also the house in Tong, after the decease of my wife
Exors sons John and Richard Greenhalgh
Witnesses John Bradshawe, John Norris, Tho. Russell
Probate 15 Nov: 1712

Robert GREENHALGH the elder of Breightmet, tradesman, 1670

To be buried in the churchyard at Bolton where my ancestors lie
Son Robert 1 shilling, having already given him real estate at his marriage
I give to the little child... my son Robert by Ann Bradshaw 2 shillings
Remainder to my four youngest children William, Larance, John and daughter Janne[?]
Friend Richard Meddowcrofte the younger of Breightmet to be overseer
Dated 19th Nov 1669
Witnesses Richard Medowcroft jun, Francis Medowcroft
Inventory total £55-15-10 by Richard Meddowcroft, Arthur Gardnd[?], William Garthwaite, Robert Peele

Robert GREENHALGH of Tonge in Bolton, 1740

Son James Greenhalgh to have my housing and grounds in Tonge and Little Bolton when he reaches 21 years
Except Wittle Fould which I appoint for my wife Ellen and two children, and she have a cow keep summer and winter
Four equal parts amongst my wife and children, when my son James arrives at 21 years
Son James to pay his cousin Larance £5 when Larance comes 21 years
I appoint my son James and my wife Ellen as exors
Witnesses Robert Greenhalgh and Zachariah Mather

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

James GREGSON of Turton, stone mason, (admon), 1797

Administratrix - Sarah Gregson of Turton, widow
Bondsmen

Sarah Gregson of Turton
Isaac Orrell of Turton, joiner
George Carter of Turton, attorney's clerk

Adon issued 5th June 1797

Richard GREGSON of Turton, carpenter, 1750

Administratrix Mary Gregson widow of Richard Gregson
Bondsmen:

Mary Gregson of Turton, widow
Thomas Mayoh of Over Darwen, scrivener
Willm. Kershaw of Turton, yeoman

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 Sharples, husbandman, 1743

Son James Grime £16
Son John Grime £20 and one of my geldings
Rachel my daughter £12
Residue to those three children and to my other two daughters:

Ann wife of Roger Ward
Mary wife of Nathan Tunstall

Exors sons John and James Grime
Dated 9th June 1743
Witnesses James Isherwood, Ann Isherwood, Tho. Shipphard
Probate 20th Feb 1743

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 Burdenbank in Great Lever, yeoman, 1696

Dated 21st Dec 1696
Ellen my wife annuity of £5 out of the my tenements in Great Lever and Haulgh, also half of the house that my son Robert lives in
Yearly payment to cease if wife remarries or miscarries herself
Son James £5
Son in law Samuel Wright 1s
Son in law John Stanton 1s
Son Robert to pay £150:

John Grundy of Bolton £50
Grandson Samuell Wright £50
£50 put forth at interest

Interest to be paid to my daughter Blanch wife of John Stanton, and principal to be paid to her if she survives her husband
If she dies before her husband, then £50 to grandson Richard Alcock (daughter Blanch's son)

To son Robert tenements in Great Lever and Haulgh (except those fields that John Woodroffe has called the Bottoms)
If son Robert fails to make the payments described in will, then to grandson John Grundy, he paying £10 a year to his father Robert
Exors son John Grundy and grandson Samuel Wright and friend Thomas Russell
Witnesses John Barritt, Adam[?] Chadwick, William Norris, John Rishton
11 Martij 1696 Robertus Grundy filius &c supranoiati Johnis Grundy defci
Admon - 9 Novembris 1704 - Samuel Wright Nepos grandson
Renunciation - Ellen Grundy of Bolton, widow and relict of John Grundy late of Burnden Banck in Great Lever, husbandman, 1696. Witnesses Tho. Grundy, John Crancke[?], Robt. Holme, Tho: Russell
Admon:

Robertum Grundy de Great Leaver, yeoman
Johen Grundey de Bolton, carrier

John GRUNDY of Rakes in Great Leaver, 1700

20th Jan 1692
My tenement in Redivalls I have at my daughter Judith marriage upon my wife and my daughter Judith as a certane deed for that £100 which was condidcons at her marage for a portion
My tenement I live on at Rakes - one half to my wife Anne during her natural life, and the other half to my daughter Anne
As to my tenement in Harwood one half to my wife Anne, one half to my daughter Mary
My housing in Bolton I give to my daughter Mary
Daughters Anne and Mary £100 each
Exors wife and daughters
Witnesses Thomas Booth
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Probate 1 May 1700

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

Thomas HADDOCK of Little Bolton, yeoman, 1764

Messuage and tenement where I now dwell, held by lease for three lives under the heir at law of the late Sir Thomas Egerton of Heaton Barronet, deceased, to exors in trust
Exors

Joseph Haddock of Halliwell
Roger Walker of Halliwell
John Longworth of Little Bolton

To be sold, preference given to my brothers James, William and Samuel Haddock, and money arising applied in manger following:
To the sons and daughters of my late brother John Haddock deceased - 40s each:

William Haddock
John Haddock
Thomas Haddock
Ann now the wife of William Holt of Turton
Phebe Haddock

To Joseph Haddock and Roger Walker £10 each
Ann Catlow my housekeeper £10
Elizabeth Ward who now lives with me 40s
15th Oct 1763
Witnesses Thomas Longworth, John Halliwell, [?] Radcliffe
Probate issued 23 Mar 1764

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

Son John
To exors in trust for the widow of my son Thomas and children
Son Edward
Son Richard
Son Daniel
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

Samuel HAMER of Little Bolton, yeoman, 1780

Dated 1780
Daughter Martha Walch £10
Exors £90 in trust to be invested for the benefit of daughter Martha Walch, or until her eldest daughter Mary Walch reaches 21 years old
To Martha's children:

Sons Samuel, John and Joseph £20 each
Daughters Mary, Martha and Betty £10 each

Testator's daughter Elizabeth Ormerod £120
Wife Elizabeth £120 to be put out at interest to be used for her maintenance
Remainder of personal estate to wife Elizabeth
Edward Hamer son of daughter Martha £10 at the decease of my wife
Exors Peter Ormerod of Sharples, husbandman and James Kay of Ainsworth, chapman
Witnesses Benjm. Davenport, Thomas Horrocks, R.S. Norris
Probate 24th April 1780

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
Brothers 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 Elizabeth £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 Heath Charnock, yeoman, 1768

Son James Hampson - my leasehold tenement in Sharples called Hampsons
Charged with £5 a year for my wife Elizabeth
Also £4 a year to son William Hampson
Also £4 a year to daughter Jane Hampson
Messuage and land called Babylon in Heath Charnock and Adlington to wife Elizabeth, and her death to son James Hampson
Pew in Rivington Church to wife Elizabeth
Freehold messuage in Heath Charnock called Hallsworths to son William Hampson and daughter Hannah Aspinwall
Freehold messauge in Heath Charnock called Jolleys or Browns to daughter Mary Davenport
To daughter Ann Gorton and daughter Elizabeth Aspinwall freehold messuage and lands called Fernhill in Sharples
To daughter Jane Hampson freehold messuage and lands called Marklands in Adlington
Exors son James Hampson, son William Hampson and son-in-law Edmund Davenport
Dated 17th Aug 1785
Witnesses John Heys, Jonathan Hough, John Jolly
Probate 27th Nov 1786

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

Henry HARDMAN of Manchester, yeoman, 1784 NEW

Aged and infirm
Estate in fee simple in Salford Manchester which I lately purchased of Mr John Gillar (subject to the ground rent of £3 3s to Gore Booth Esq) - now mortgaged with the sum of £100 - to my grandson Henry Hardman of Hardman's Fold in Prestwich
Chargeable with the sum of £7 10s a year out of the rents to my daughter Alice
Chargeable further with £10 a year to my daughter Rachel
Seven houses at Hardman's Street in Salford (subject to ground rent of £4 13s 10d to Gore Both Esq) - rents to my son James, and after his decease to his children by his second wife
Daughter Sarah late wife of Robert Holt
Daughter Mary late wife of Richard Bridge
Daughter Susannah wife of John Morris
Daughter Elizabeth wife of Joseph Diggle
Children:

James
Alice
Sarah
Mary (deceased)
Susannah
Elizabeth

Exors grandson Henry Hardman and son-in-law Joseph Diggle
Dated 7th May 1784
Witnesses Henry Fletcher, John Ramsbottom, John Turner
Probate issued 3rd June 1784

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

John HARDMAN of Kersley, yeoman, 1735

To Jane Hardman my mother for her life, and after her death to my sister Elizabeth:

Messuage and tenement in Kersley held by lease under the Duke of Bridgewater
Messuage, tenement or mill in Kersley held by lease under Sir Oswald Moseley Bart.

Martha Corckitt[?] my sister 5s, residue to mother Jane and sister Elizabeth
Dated 5th August 1734
Witnesses Hewitt Shipphard, Rich: Shipphard, Tho: Shipphard
5th May 1735 - Jane Hardman and Elizabeth Hardman the Executrixes eithink named took the usual Oath of Execturixes in common form of law
Inventory appraised by James Dearden, Ellis Crompton, total £58.10

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, husbandman, 1631

Goods to be divided between three of my children
Susan Ridall my daughter 3s 4d
Margaret Ridall my grand child 20s
Three children

Richard Hardman
Elizabeth Hardman
Marie, wife of Micaell Ridall

Exors son Richard, and son-in-law Micaell Ridall
Debts owing by testator: Lawrance Haslome, William Leege, William Rishton, Richard Boloughe, Christopher Norise, Mr Humphrey Chitome, Micaell Ridall, James Smith
Debts owing to testator: Alies Diconisone, Thomas Leighe, Andrew Lever, Sr Raphe Ashton
Item layd out in a sute with Elisa Answort and Raphe Houlden in the Har Chamber against Henry Banene
Inventory appraised by Thomas Bordman, Richard Boloughe, Micaell Wheat, Raphe Crompton, total £37-17-4

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

John HARPUR of Farnworth, yeoman, 1647 NEW

20th Sept 1647
Three parts:

1. Isabell my wife
2. Raffe Harpur my son
3. Reserved to self

Sister Jane the wife of William Clerke 2s
Great table in house and the black bill remain as heirlooms in my house
Anne, Issabell, Mary and Alice daughters of my son Raffe Harpur
Exor John Dicksonne my neighbour
Witnesses Tho: Leaver, Raphe Aynsworth
John Dicksonn of Farnworth, husbandman, renounced, Nov. 1647
Inventory 20th Oct 1647, by John Edge, Raffe Aynsworth, John Crompton and Richard Hardman, Sm. Ciij(l) viij(s), ij(d)

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.

Edmund HARWOOD of Lower Darwen, yeoman, 1764 NEW

18th Sept 1764
I am entitled to a messuage and tenement in Lower Darwen where I now dwell, and also one other messuage and tenement situated at Showley, and one seat of pew in the Parish Church of Blackburn, to feofees in trust:

Robert Smalley of Over Darwen, clerk
Henry Bailey of Blackburn, chapman
Adam Lomax of Edgworth, yeoman
Richard Sanderson of Livesay, chapman

To the use of my only daughter Mary Harwood
Guardianship of daughter to my executors
If daughter Mary should die, then estate should be divided into 6 parts:

Heirs of my eldest sister Elizabeth Yates widow
Children of my sister Kestibel Kirshaw widow
Heirs of my sister Ann Gregson, deceased
Heirs of sister Mary Pickup, widow
Heirs of sister Martha Walwork
Children of my late younger sister Margaret Yates deceased

Executors to have liberty during daughter's minority to open my mines of coal
Witnesses Lawrance Hacking, Lawrence Whitaker, James Haworth
23rd Oct 1764. Adam Lomax one of the executors within named took the usual oath of an executor in common form. The other executors renounced execution thereof.
Notes:
- Baptism: 14 May 1755 at Blackburn - Mary Harwood - Daughter of Edmund Harwood & Betty, Abode: Lower Darwen
- Marriage bond: 26th Feb 1772. Thomas Horrocks of Turton, chapman, & Mary Harwood of Turton, spinster, aged 16. With the consent of Adam Lomax her guardian legally appointed by the will or deed of her father, and that he is consenting to the above intended marriage of Mary Harwood and Thomas Horrocks
- Marriage bond: 3 Dec 1724. Edmund Kershaw, of Lower Darwen, chapman (23) & Kristabell Harwood of Lower Darwen, spinster (20). Bondsmen Edmund Kershaw and William Pickering of Lower Darwen, farmer

Alice HASLAM of Harwood, widow, 1828 NEW

Sister Mary Holt - household furniture
After her death to:

My brother Thomas Holt of Harwood, farmer
Niece Ann the wife of Thomas Holt of Breightmet, weaver
Mary daughter of my said brother Thomas Holt

Exors brother Thomas Holt and nephew Thomas Holt
Dated 7th Oct 1824
Witness John Bolton, Thos. Settle, Richd. Greenhalgh
Testatrix died 11th Aug 1827
Probate 8th Jan 1828

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 the Older of Knotts in Harwood, 1799 NEW

Advanced in age and weak of body
Leasehold messuage called Old Yeoman's in Tottington, now in the occupation of Thomas Entwistle
Nephew William Haslam son of my brother Nathaniel Haslam
Exor brother Robert Haslam of Knotts in Harwood, and nephew William Haslam
16th Jan 1799
Witnesses John Booth, William Horrocks, James Brandwood
Proved 22nd April 1799
Deceased died Jan 1799

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)

Richard HASLAM of Breightmet, husbandman, 1780

Administrators in Trust

Samuel Rathbone of Bolton in le Moors, gentleman
John Haslam of Turton, weaver

Wife Mary
Wife's niece Mary Makon, who lives with us
Deceased brother Samuel's children
Exors wife, said Mary Makon, and my nephew John Haslam son of my brother James
Dated 4th Oct 1779
Witnesses Sarah Wylde of Breightmet Fold, Edwd. Heelis of Great Bolton
Codicil 27th Nov 1779 - further provisions for wife Mary, witnesses William Aspinall of Breightmet, Thomas Redhead of Ainsworth
April 24th 1780, Mary Haslam and John Haslam were sworn in common form
Probate issued 11th May

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 Harwood, husbandman, 1719

9th April 1719
Exors to use and improve on the profits from my tenement for the benefit and bringing up of my children, until my son John reaches 21 years
Whereas I am entitled to a messuage and tenement where I now dwell by virtue of a lease made by Humphrey Chetham Esq deceased bearing date 20th June 1641 for a certain number of years not yet expired
To my wife Margaret two cottages above the stile at Rid? yate for the term of 40 years
Rest and residue of my messuage and tenement to my son John
If son John dies, then to be divided between my five daughters
Exors James Warbutton of Turton, John Crompton of Edgworth
Witnesses Thomas Haslom, Richard Greenhalgh, Ralph Smith
Inventory 23 May 1719, total value £27.05.00 by Richard Greenhalgh, Nathaniel Aspinwall

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

John HASLOM of Turton, weaver, 1823

18 Jan 1823
To the children of my son John who is now dead 1s
Residue to my sons and daughters, and Jane Haslam the daughter of my son Thomas Haslom

Daughter - Alice Hamer the wife of Thomas Hamer of Little Bolton, cotton spinner
Son - Thomas Haslom of Edgworth, weaver
Son - George Haslom of Turton, crofter
Son - Samuel Haslom of Bradshaw, crofter
Daughter - Jane Greenhalgh wife of Thomas Greenhalgh of Turton, crofter
Daughter - Ellen Kay wife of James Kay of Turton, crofter

Exors sons Thomas and Samuel
Witnesses Oliver Entwistle, James Livesey
Testator died 26th March 1823

Robert HASLOM of Harderon, clerk, 1616 NEW

Harderon in the parish of Bolton
13th April 1616
Three parts:

Testator's part
Other two parts between wife Alice and my sons John Haslome and Lawrence Haslome

John Haslome my servant and nephew 40 marks
Roger Haslome my brother one suite of apparel
Roger Bromiley of Halderon and Lawrence Meo of Longworth the elder 40s
John Haslome my sonethe[?] son £10
Residue to Lawrence Haslome my son
Exors wife Alice and son John
Overseers Roger Bromiley and Lawrence Meo
Debts owing to testator

Roger Bromily
Ellis Brooke of Horwich
Henry Voose of Blackerod
William Haslom of Harderon
Christopher Breedge of [?]
John Voose of Blackerod
John Warde of Harderon
Thomas Longworth for one cowe
the Wife of Thomas Longworth
the Wife of James Morris of Heaton

Witnesses Timothye Breedge, Will Haslome, John Anderton, John C??dlone
Inventory taken 14th July 1616 by Roger Bromiley, Lawrence Mea, John Grinaugh, Christopher Horrocks, includes:

2 kyne at Allexander Bryndles in Rivington hyred
1 cowe at Robt Haslomes in Longworth
1 cow at Adam Roscowe in Halliwell
Will Kirshawe by a bond dated 1613
Owing by Ric Orrell of Turton by a bill
Owing by Thomas Longworth of Longworth by a bill
Owing by Will Brooke of Anderton part of a bill
Owing by Adam Roscow of Egburdeane by a bill
Henry Whittle Clarke
John Anderton
William Usherwood of Andlesargh
Thomas Shawe[?] late of Charnocke, gentleman
Robt Grinaugh

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

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 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

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 Edenfield, husbandman, 1598

Edmmund Hawearth of Aydenfyld of the Parrishe of Burye
Body to be buried a parish church of Bury
Three parts

1. Testators part
2. wife Ann
3. to sons Ellis, Thomas, Edmund, George and daughter Alice

I have fined for one messuage at 14½ acres of land of Thomas Nuttaugh (Nuttall) of Tottington, gent., 14 years left
Ann my wife and my five children to occupy, with limitations if wife remarries
Exors Robert Kaye of the Shee????? [water damage] ???? Leach
Supervisors Thomas Haweath of the Greenehill and Hamlet Leach
Witnesses Tho. Schollfelde, Lawrance Fletcher, James Baronn, George Dearde
Debts owing to testator:

George Dearde
Renould Gryme de Shotleworth
Rogger Gryme de Scout[?]
John Chitam of Chitam Hill
Richard Lawe
Edward Raustorne esquire
Matthew Garsyde
James Baronn de Bankelane
John Haweath of Shouttlewo???
Thomas Cooper of Shouttlewor??
John Booth Lawrance Heye for Adam Pilkento
Thomas Garsyde
Frances Harper of Ratcliffe
Gyles Aynsworth of Aynsworth
The Deane of Manchester for Frances Isherwood
Thomas Bradfooth of Ashton under Lyne
Raphe Booth
Mr Lawrance Raustorne
Richard Hoult of Hawkeshawlane
Thomas Rothwell de Parke
Thomas Bridge
Henry Hawearth of Aydenfyld
Thomas Kaye de Sheephey
Willyam Kaye of Aydenfyld
Christopher Nutt??? [document damaged]
Richard Walker of Radcliffe
Charles Nuttaugh of Nuttaugh (Nuttall)
Henry Nuttaugh de Crow????
James Gryme
Ux Robeart Howearth
Several others not listed (document damaged)

Inventory appraised by John Coope, George Hawearth, Alexander Haweath and James Barronn, 23rd May 1598, total £106 23d, includes debts of:

Rogger Gryme of Scout?
Peter Kyrke of Manchester
Anthony Booth
Jarvis Travisse[?] of Manchester
Lawrance Rausorne of Haslingde[n]
Also mentions "two closes of land called the Wyndibankes" in Shuttleworth

Edmund HAWORTH of Turton, gentleman, 1811

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
Exors Alice Howarth, John Howarth, Adam Lomax Howarth and William Howarth
Dated 28th Jan 1810
Testator died 30th Dec 1810
Probate 16 March 1811

Esther HAWORTH of Sharples, single woman, 1647

20th June 1646
Jonathan Wolfenden owes £3 15s and Mary Wolfenden owes me 20s and Robert Moscrop owes me 11s - these sums of money to my brother Thomas Heaton, plus an additional £20
My mother Mary Heton £8 5s 2d, which is owed to me by John Breares clark and his wife
To Judith Wolfenden 20s
Elizabeth Rigbie daughter of Thomas Rigbie 10s
Residue to Marie my said mother (exor)
Witnesses Adam Stonnes, Thomas Walkden, Willm Parkinson

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 Tottington, yeoman, 1607

John Haworth of Toddington [Tottington]
30th July 1607
Messuage and tenement called Haulhouse containing 16 acres
2 parts of a parcel of land belonging to it in Alden
Of the grant of Richard Entwisle for term of 41 years dated 30th Oct 36 Eliz. 1 [1593]
Eldest son Thomas (exor)
Thomas to pay £60 (three score pounds) on entering the said tenement for the other children

Sons

Jeromie[?]/Jorome[?] £3 6s 8d
John £10
James £10
Abraham £10
Jonas £10

Daughter

Alice £16 13s 8d

17 nobles given to me by my sister Dorothy to be given to my children
Overseers: George Pierson now minister of Holcham chappel & James Hunt my neighbour
Witnesses George Peirsbuy clarke, Robert Fenton
Inventory dated 17th August 1607 appraised by Trustram Rausthorne, James Barlow, Thomas Bridge and James Roscow, total £64 13s 10d

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

Randle HAWORTH of Sharples, husbandman, 1604

Edmund Haworth my son
Elizabeth Haworth my daughter
Marie Haworth my daughter
Wife Alice
Exors wife Alice and brother Richard Haworth
Debts wch I owe:

Edmund Haworth my father £20 2s 4d
Richard Haworth my brother £7 12s 6d
Alice daughter of Humfraie Stonnes 5s

Debts owing to me

Hugh Woode of Hollewell £3 4s
Willm Scholes 32s

Inventory dated January 1602 appraised by Roger Walkden, Humfraie Stonnes, Richard Longworthe and Alexander Longworthe

Randle HAWORTH of Sharples, yeoman, 1621

xxiiij-th August 1621
To be buried at the accustomed place of my ancestors at Bolton
Three parts: (1) wife, (2) children, (3) testator's part
Second suite of apparel to William Stones and Adam Woolfenden between them - out of which my funeral expenses are to be discharged
Remainder to my four children James, Easter, Marie and Jeane
Land in Rochdale parish which I hold by copy of court roll, to son James, according to the custom of the manor, always reserving to my wife Marie that right which to her belongs
My son James to be kept to the school until from the age of 5 to 16
William Stones - rent to be as it is
Exors Marie my wife, Robte Chaydwicke of Healey, Adam Scolfield of the brodles
Very good friend Abell Buckley[?] of Buckley Esquire to be overseer
Witnesses Willm Stones, Adam Woolfenden, Richard Wood
Debts owing to the testator: Francis Walkden (4 marks), Andrew Wood (2s), Thomas Rigbie of the High Houses (18s)
Inventory appraised by Alexander Walkden, Adam Stones, Willm Stones and Francis Walkden 4th Sept 1621
Note: Burial: 2 Sep 1621 at St Peter, Bolton - Rondall Haworth of Sharples, gent.

Richard HAWORTH of Sharples, 1606

21st February 1605
My brother Randle's children: Edmund, Elizabeth and Mary Haworth, £8 each when they reach 21
Jane Crompton daughter of my brother in law John Crompton
To brother in law John Crompton £4, and to his wife my sister £4
To my sister in law ?????[damaged] Haworth 40s
Richard Garner ??[damaged]
John Haslam[?] my servant
Richard Boulton the son of Edw???? [damaged]
Exor father Edmund Haworth and John Crompton my brother in law
Witnesses Richard Garner, Francis Walkden, George Seddon
Debts owing to testator: Ellis Howlden, John Crompton, Thomas Walkden smith, Thomas Walkden of the Horrocks due at Boulton fayre, James Horrocks for nyne yeads of fustian, Christopher Horrocks, uxor James Unsworth, John Holme of the Horrocks, John Worthington of Mustam[?] in the County of Nott. for two peeces of fustian to be pd at mayday next, Edward Whitle, George Seddon, Francis Walkden of the Horrocks, Joshua[?] Crosley
Debts owed by the testator: Richard Garner, to the children of my brother Randle Haworth deceased, my sister in law Alice Haworth, to John Crompton for 2 peeces of fustian
Inventory appraised by Thomas Walkden, Ellis Crompton, Abraham Warden and Alexander Sweetlove, sum total xxij(l) xj(s) vj(d)
Note: burial 1606 at Bolton - Richard son of Edmund Haworth of Sharples

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 Greenhalgh of Turton, fustianman

Executor John Brendwood
Dated 15th Jan 1725
Witnesses James Clark, George Leeming, Roger Walmlsey

Thomas HAWORTH of Holehouse in Tottington, yeoman, 1621

John Haworth my father died seised of messuage and tenement called the Holhouse, 15 years yet to expire, surrenders from Richard Entwisle on 10th May 36 Eliz. I and 24th May 42 Eliz. I,
Holhouse was bequeathed to testator in the lifetime of his father, on certain conditions that have been fulfilled
Lawrence Brownlow of Tonge, husbandman, to have moiety of Holhouse for the remainder of the term
Testators wife Elizabeth to have the other half in her widowhood
Wife Elizabeth to maintain testator's two youngest children until they reach the age of six, and if she refuse she shall lose the £40
'If the said Elizabeth my wife do either marie or other waies misbehave herselfe by comittinge fornicacion that then the said Elizabeth to avoid and be discharged of and from the maintynance of the said children'
Wife to be paid £40 worth of goods from inventory, after 2 years
Lawrence Brownlow's half for the use of testators three daughters
Son Thomas Haworth to have the moiety of tenement called Hole House, and also land purchased - new enclosure of the common.
Son Thomas Haworth to have the whole tenement if wife remarries
I have bargained and take of Eliszabeth Entwisill of Broadheade the said messuage for the lives of Thomas my son and Elizabeth my daughter, not yet secured because the entry fine has not been paid £26 13s 4d.
Son Thomas to pay daughter Elizabeth £10, and two other daughters £10 when they reach 21
Goods to be divided into four parts and divided equally between children:

Thomas
Elizabeth
Dorothie
Allis

Exors Lawrence Brownlowe and son Thomas Haworth
Overseers brother-in-law Raph Nuttall of Tottington gent, and Edward Holt.
Debts owed to testator:

Alexander Bradshaw - xxli
John Holt de Hollingreane - viili. viis
Roger Hey & Geoffrey OBailiffe[?] - vili xiis
John Romsbothom wright iijli
Peeter Bedon - iiili
Emer Aynsworth younger - iiili viiis
Richard Last of Horhshawe order - iiiili iiis iiiid
Richard Holt elder - iis
Francis Warburton - viid

Debts owed by testator

Anne Nuttall - xxxviili
Richard Nuttall for Katherine Nuttall - iiiili xiiiis Iiiid
Thomas Nuttall - xxxxiiiili
Marie Nuttall - (ditto)
The said Richard Nuttall oweth to the said Katherine Nuttall xxiiis viiiid
John Rosthorne the sonne of Thorstan Rostorne - iiiili xs
James Howarthe - viili vis viid

Inventory 17th October 1620, appraised by James Roscowe, Arther Isherwood, Peeter Schooplebothome and Raphe Nuttall, husbandmen - £142 13s 4d
Notes:
- From transcript provided by Christopher Howarth

Thomas HAWORTH of Holcome, husbandman, 1622

To be buried in the parish church or churchyard of Bury
Alice Cowpe wife if Peter Cowpe my sister 30[s?] which her husband owes me
Elizabeth Cowpe daughter of Peter who I am uncle to - a heifer in the keeping of Peter Cowpe
Edmond Howorth my brother £25
Edmond Howorth son of George Howorth my brother 5s
Ann Howorth, Katherin Howorth, Edmond Howorth, to who I am uncle 3s 4d each
Residue to Ellice Howorth and George Howorth my bretheren (exors)
Dated 5th Feb 1622
Witnesses John Hey, James Leach, Josua Holte
Debts owed to testator: Jeffrey Taylor, Thomas Bridge son of John Bridge of Holcome, Francis Warberton of Stubings gent., Thurstane Ashworth servant at Stubings, John Bridge at the back of the hill, Jane Bridge, Francis Emerson, John Smith, James Wilsone, James Wareberton
Inventory appraised 19th Feb 1622 by Ellice Beich[?], James Schofield, Raufe Pilkington and Robert Hey

Thomas HAWORTH of Banklane in the Parish of Bury, yeoman, 1669

11th Feb 1667
I have heretofore purchased one acre of land in Banklane and Walmersley, from Robert Hoult of Stubley esquire, by a deed dated 20th May 13 Charles I [1637]
To son Robert Haworth - northside of Ellis Garden, now enclosed and set out, where is now a house and barn and garden, plus additional specified land
Provided wife Margaret allowed to occupy half of it for the rest of her life
Residue of goods and chattels into three parts

1. Margaret my wife
2. Ellis and Robert my sons, and Susan my daughter
3. Testators part

Rest of my children who I have already preferred 3s 4d each:

Thomas
Anne
Elizabeth

To grandchildren 3s each - Anne Haworth, Margaret Haworth, Elizabeth Harworth and Susan Maddock
12d to each god child
Remainder to my daughter Susan
Exors wife Margaret and son Robert
Witnesses George Hoult, Lawrance Elton
Probate 1669
Inventory 18th April 1668

Appraised by Robert Elton, Robert Kay, Henrie Haworth, James Gryme
Exhibited by Margaret Haworth exr. 7th April 1669
Includes £48 in beasts, £7.9.6 in sheep, £4 one horse and mare, etc.
Debtors Robert Kay, Henrie Taylor, James Kay, John Kay, Robert Bradshaw

William HAWORTH of Batteridge in Turton, yeoman, 1809 NEW

Surrendered into the hands of the lords of the manor Accrington by Edmund Haworth of Turton, attorney at law, called the Hole House at Yatebank at the yearly rent of 3s 6d, now in the occupation of Richard Thomason, to the use of Simon Lomax and John Kershaw both of Turton, yeoman (exors)
Upon trust to provide annuity of £7 for wife Catherine
After death of wife, estate to be mortgaged for £105 to be paid to my three children

George Haworth
Alice wife of William Kay
Elizabeth

Afterwards to the use of son Andrew Haworth
Household goods not exceeding £30 to wife
Interest in farm called Batteridge in Turton to son George and my said daughters Alice and Elizabeth
Dated 14 Feb 1803
Witnesses James Lomax, James Brandwood, Edmund Haworth
15th May 1809 exors sworn
Testator died 20th Dec 1808
Probate issued 15th May 1809

Edmund HAWORTHE of Pilsworth, husbandman, 1608

Sick in body
To be buried in the Parish Church of Church yard of Middleton
Two sons of my brother John Haworthe: James and John - £10 to share
Three daughters of my brother Richard Haworthe of Bamforthe £10 each
Brother William Haworth £13 6s 8d
Brother John Haworth James son 13s 6s 8d
Richard Barllow of Pillsworthe 26s
Robert Cowpar in Hopwood Hamell 20s
The wife of Barten Allenes of Ratcliff xl(s)
Robt Hargrefes 20(s)
Elizabeth Stanaringe 3s 4d
To the soyse[?] of Roger Bothe of Hopwood Hamell 3s 4d
Elizabeth Butarworthe of Pillsworthe 3s 4d
Robt Cooke 3s 4d
Richard Grinoughe of Pillsworthe 2s
Mary Houlte 2s
Robr Barllow[?]
Remainder to brothers John Haworth and Richard Haworth
Exors Robr Barlowe of Pillsworthe and Edmund Jones of Hoppwoode
To the three daughters of Robr Barlow £5
Debts owing to testator

Petar Kerk xl(s)
Raph Marrcrofte[?] xvij(s)

Witnesses Richard Barllowe, John Smethurst and Richard Howarth
Inventory includes list of 24 debtors names (not reproduced here), appraisd by James Birnne[?], Petar Livsey and James Howarth
Deposition of Richard Haworth of Bamford, Richard Barlow of Pilsworth, John Smethurst of Pilsworth, husbandmen, taken by Edward Asshton parson of Middleton 12 April 1608. Richard Haworth (age 64 years), Richard Barlow (age 30 years), John Smethurst (age 20 years and above), Richard Hopwood (30 years or thereabouts)

John HAWORTHE of Bury, chapman and clothier, 1574

8th Feb 1570 (five hundred threescore and ten) 13 Eliz. 1
Body to be buried in the Parish Church of Bury or Manchester
40s to Nicholas Danyell to make a sermon; two at Holcome Chappell, two at Bury and one at Manchester
To the poor people and poor house holders dwelling in every ward within the city of London 20s
To the Children of the Hospital of the Gray Fryers in London £10, to be divided at the oversight of my well beloved mr Richard Smith marchant and Mr John Allart lynnen draper
To the poor people of Manchester and Salford £10
To the poor people of Bolton £5
To the poor people of Bury 20s
To the poor people of Holcome 10s
100 elues of canvas of 6d the elue shall be given to the poor people of Bury to make shirts and smocks with
To three of my workmen Gilbart Sorowcolde, Willm Pelton and Rafe Pelton of Salford sharemen - to each of them a grey coat and 20s
To Thomas Batersby and Roger Batersby and their sister, children of Edmond Batterby, all the beast and cattle that Edmond Batersby has of mine, also 40s to each of the children
To my well beloved father Edmond Haworthe £30
To my brother Edmond Haworth all my lands, tenements and hereditaments in Lancashire or elsewhere, as well as copyhold lands. Also £40
Whereas charity moveth me in the behalf of Rafe Haworth my brother considering the debt that he standeth in - executors to offer to pay half of the debt to each of the creditors, if they will accept that sum in full satisfaction of the debt
£10 to Rafe Haworth, if executors can be persuaded that he "doth lyve in the fear of god taking paynes and be carefull diligent and myding to thryve"
100 stone of cotton wool to 50 householders in the parish of Bury, but mainly Holcome and Bury and Tottington, and some part to Bolton at the discretion of Rafe Bridge of Holcome my cousin and Thomas Greenhalgh of the Fernes, Edmond Hunt and Edmund Par?, paying them 13s 4d for their pains
Thomas Smith of Manchester £10 for one year, after which it should be used for the highways in the parishes of Manchester, Bury and Bolton, and upon the poor
To the wife of Thomas Smith 13s 4d
To every of his children 6s 8d
To the mending of Salford Streat 20s
To the mending of Firwood Bridge between Harwood Leigh and Bolton 20s
To the amendment of the platting Trafford 10s
The way in Chetam Lane near to the tenement late in the holding of William Asheton, at the oversight of Thomas Smythe and Robert Chorrton
To my cousin Edmund Holt - gold ring that has my name graven in
To my cousin Richard Holt, servant with Mr Holt of Gristlhurst, 20s
To each of my stepmother's five daughters 20s
Richard Moors son of Gyles Moors deceased £10
Ellyn wife of John Romsbotham 40s
Johane the wife of Thomas Grundie 20s
Friend Alexander Ward gentleman 40s to make him a gold ring
Peter Lipptrott 20s
To my old grandmother Edmond Loes[?] wife 20s
To my ante the wife of Lawrence Bridge 20s
Every of my kinsfolk being kindred at the third degree or nearer, 6s 8d
To the wife of Thomas Parr[?] in London 4s
Overseers 40s each
Willm Chorrton of Salford caryer 40s
Remainder of goods to brother Edmond Haworth and half-brother Thomas Haworth (under age) and sister Isabell Batersby (exors) - Edmond and Isabell to be overseers
Supervisors and overseers Robert Chonerton[?] late caryer, Chistopher Grannt, Thomas Smith and John Glover
Witnesses Edward Sorocolde, Hugonie Bordman, Radi Bibby, Willm Glover, John Glover
List of debtors not reproduced here
Notes:
- The National Archives - PROB 11/56/234

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

Temperance HAYWOOD of Creams in Little Lever, spinster, 1834 NEW

1st Admon - Bondsmen:

Thomas Hughes of Creams in Little Lever, paper manufacturer
James Hughes of the same place, paper maker
Ralph Green of the same place, inspector of Paper

Elizabeth Hughes wife of Thomas Hughes, lawful niece and next of kin
Granted 20th June 1834
Intestate died 3rd April 1834
2nd Admon - Bondsmen:

William Henry Hayward of 12 London Terrace, Hackney Road, London, civil engineer
Thomas Hughes of Little Lever, paper maker
James Scholes of 15 Robert Street, Charlton upon Medlock

William Henry Hayward lawful nephew and one of the next of kin and administrator of Temperance Hayward otherwise Heaward late of Little Lever

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

Ann HEATON of Unsworth, widow, (admon), 1692

Bondsmen

John Heaton de Unsworth, agr.
John Creswall de Pilkington, yeo:

John Heaton administrator of all and singular the Goods, Chattels, and Credits of Anne Heaton of Unsworth, wid, his late mothr.

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:

Son John
Daughter Elizabeth
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

George HEATON of Harwood, yeoman, 1835

Wife Rachael
Son James Heaton all my share and interest in my freehold estates called Hogscar and Raikes situated in Harwood, also interest in the coal mines and other minerals under the Knotts estate in Harwood
To my son Robert Heaton, two cottages in Harwood in the occupation of Thomas Entwistle the younger and Joseph Riley
To son James Heaton, two cottages in Harwood in the occupation of Thomas Entwistle the elder and William Carpenter, paying to my daughter Mary
Son Jonathan two cottages in Harwood in the occupations of William Smith and John Rammill, and another in the occupation of Robert Clough
Son Thomas two cottages in the occupations of William Horrocks and George Openshaw.
To sons Jonathan and Thomas, to hold as tenants in common, parcel of land behind the last mentioned five cottages.
James Heaton £50 owing to me on security of the tolls arising from the Turnpike Road leading from Bolton to Edenfield
To daughter Betty £200
Remainder to children share and share alike
Exors son James Heaton and friend George Ainsworth of Great Bolton, currier
Witnesses Birkett Dawson, Minister of Bradshaw, John Greenhalgh of Harwood, James Knowles, Atty. at Law, Bolton
Dated 14th Oct 1834
Testator died 15th Oct 1835
Probate issued 16th Jan 1835

James HEATON of Unsworth in Prestwich, 1711

Eldest son John Heaton the messuage and tenement I now live on
Eldest daughter Marie Heaton £10
Younger daughter Alce: Heaton £10
Remainder to be equally divided amongst my three younger children James Heaton, Marie Heaton and Alce Heaton
Executor William Harwood of Heaton, fustianman
Dated 1st March 1711
Witnesses Joshua Lancashire, Robert Boardman
Probate 5 May 1711

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 Unsworth, yeoman, 1678

To daughter Mary Heaton - the great cupboard in the house
Rest of goods into two parts

1. To wife Elizabeth
2. Divided between all of my children: John Heaton, James Heaton, Ralph Heaton, Nathan Heaton and Mary Heaton

Exors wife Elizabeth and eldest son John Heaton
Dated ? May 1678
Witnesses Thomas Grinall, James Taylor
Inventory dated 12 June 1678, sum total £23-14-06, appraised by Ralph Heaton, John Rothwell and James Smith

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

Ralph HEATON of Unsworth, yeoman, 1679

Wife Ann - a third
John my younger son £100
Remainder to be equally divided amongst my three younger children: John, Ann and Dorothy
Exors wife Ann and son John
Dated 30th Dec 1678
Witnesses James Taylor, Nathan Gaskell, Hen Simon[?]

Thomas HEATON of Sharples, yeoman, 1698 NEW

18th Feb 1697
Sick and weak
An my wife
Articles entered into before marriage bearing the date 26th June 1694 between me and Willm Makinson her father
Whereas I have lately contracted with my landlord and landlady the Right Worshipful Sr John Egerton and Dame Elizabeth his wife for adding my daughter Mary Heaton to the lease of the tenement where on I now inhabit and dwell. If she should survive me and Peter Gorton of Horwich, that she should possess and enjoy the same
Daughter Mary £120
Robert Myles and John Berry and An Crigg/Trigg? my nephews 40s each
Katherine Heaton of Redivalls, a guinea
Mary and Alice Bery sons and daughters of John Bery of Sharples 50s each
Daniel Stones of Eaglecliffe Bank £6
Abm.[?] Ward of Skrike[?] Fold 40s
Rich: Horrobin of Sharples, blacksmith and Elizabeth Stones of Fliles[?] Fould spinster and Raphe Seddon of Sharples, weaver 10s
To the poor of Sharples 40s
Hugh Stones of Sharples £5
Exors George Smith of Sharples the younger, Hugh Stones of Sharples
Witnesses John Hulton, Tho: Whittle
Probate 18th Aug 1698 Geo. Smith and Hugh Stones exors
Notes:
- Marriage: 2 Aug 1694 St Peter, Bolton. Thomas Heaton of Sharples and Anne Maykinsonne of Sharples. Married by Banns

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

Rebecca HETON of Harwood, spinster, 1772

My messuage and tenement in Elton called Bury Meadows which I hold by lease under the Earl of Derby, to Mary Smethurst of Harwood, spinster - for the maintenance of sister Mary Heton
Brother David Heton
Nephew John Settle, son of my sister Ann Settle
Nephew Nathan Ramsden, another son of my sister Ann
Wearing apparel to Mary Smethurst for the use of sister Mary
Remainder to be divided into 5 parts

Niece Margaret Burton daughter of my brother Meadowcroft
Ellen Taylor daughter of my brother Peter Heton
My sister Elizabeth Heton, or to her children if she is dead
To the children of my brother David Heton
To the daughters of my said late sister Ann by William Settle

Executrix Mary Smethurst
Dated 27th April 1763
Witnesses Mary Atkinson, Hewitt Shipphard, Tho: Shipphard
Granted to Mary Smethurst 18th April 1772
Notes:
- Grave No 1779 at Bolton Parish Church "Rebeccah Heaton of Harwood was here interred March 11th 1772. Mary Heaton, died January 13th 1782.

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

John HEY of Tonge, chapman, 1673

24th Feb 1672
Peter Greenhalgh of Tottington 6d
Dorothy Greenhalgh his sister 6d
Remainder to my kinsman Roger Seddon
Exors James Smith of Tonge, chapman, and said Roger Seddon
Witnesses John Brook, Rich Brooke, Richard Holden
Debts owing to testator by William Smith, Mr Cheetham of Turton, Elizabeth Kay of Bolton widow, John Brook of Little Bolton, Richard Brook of Tonge, Roger Seddon, James Smith of Tonge, Grace Seddon of Heape, Robert Greenhalgh of Breightmet, John Lester miller, John Cliffe of Bolton, Richard Biggins flax man

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

Ellis HILL of Quarneton, (inv.), 1679

Appraised 28th Dec 1678 by Roger Bradshaw and John Bradshaw of Bradshaw yeoman and Samuell Pendleton and John Farneworth Quarnton, yeoman
Goods value £41:06:06
Debts oweing to the testator

Alexander Bradshaw £8
Charles Barlow alias Crompton £5
John Stones £3

Total value £57:06:06
Debts owing by the testator £3 to [ripped] Bradshaw

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

William HOLDEN of Lower Darwen, yeoman, 1799 NEW

Wife Ann Holden interest arising from bonds, especially one bond for £80, £20 of which I have already been paid
Son Richard Holden of London
Daughter Mary the wife of James Crook of Tockholes
Son John Holden of Lower Darwen
Son Edmund Holden (now with the Army in Ireland)
Daughter Ann Holden of Lower Darwen
Exors Thomas Knowles of Entwistle and my brother Richard Holden of Lower Darwen
10th Sept 1795
Witnesses William Towers, James Almond, Henry Aspden
Probate 24th April 1799

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

Edmund HOLME of Brownehill in Spotland, Parish Ratchdale, woolman, 1686

Three parts

Wife Mary
Younger son Edmund
Younger children Edmund Holme, Alice Holme and Anne Holme

My messuages and lands in Ratchdale, Turton and Hopwood (except my tenement in Duckworth) to eldest son Thomas Holme (he allowing Mary my wife on third thereof for life), paying to my daughter Anne £40 after she reaches 21
Messuages, shops and garden in Rochdale near the market place and near Yorkshire Street to the waterside, in the occupation of Robert Milne mercer - to my said son Thomas Holme
To Thomas Holme my son - the remainder of my estate in Turton held under James Chetham of Turton Tower Esquire
To Ann Holme my daughter - the term in the messuage in Hopwood held under devyse of John Hopwood Esq
To Alice Holme my daughter - Browne Hill where I now live
Exors Mary my wife and Thomas my eldest son
Witnesses Alice Haslam, Elizabeth Rudd, Jeremy Hargreaves

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

Thomas HOLME of Harwood, yeoman, 1688

Dated 20th November 1685
Whereas I stand lawfully seized in fee of a messuage and tenement in Harwood when I now dwell
Half to my wife Mary during her natural life
Half to Thomas Holme my nephew
Also two closes called Berry Meadowes in Elton, formerly part of a tenement belonging to John Greenahlgh
To Anthony, brother of Thomas Holme, if his is not living, and then to Peter their brother, paying £20 which John Holme owes me in rent he should have paid
Whereas I stand lawfully seized of a tenement in Turton to my cousin James Bradshaw minister during his life, and after his decease to his son James Bradshaw, and for want on him to his brother Abenezer
Household goods in the house where I now life to my nephew Thomas Holme on the condition that Mary have use of them for the rest of her life if she continues unmarried
Marriage agreement that wife Mary should have £40 on my decease, of which she has already have £10. £30 to be paid to her accordingly
My brother William's children:

Anthony £5
Elizabeth £10
Margaret £10

Item I give to my step children Richard Lomax, James Lomax, John Lomax and Elizabeth Bradshaw each of them 40s
To my cousin James Bradshaw's children £5 each

Elizabeth
Deborah
Eb(f)en[?]
Margery
Ellis

Mr Leaver of Bolton £6
Mr Apsinall £6
Mr John Crompton of Brightmett £6
Cousin Ellis Crompton of Brightmett £6
Cousin Ellis Holme £5
John Taylor of Tongue 10s
Lawrence Wood of Breightmet 10s
My servants that live with me 5s each
To the overseers of the poor:

To the poor of Bolton township 20s
To the poor of Harwood 20s
To the poor of Bradshaw 20s
To the poor of Ainsworth 10s

Remainder - half to be divided between exors, and the other half equally divided between my brother William's children
Exors wife Mary and nephew Thomas Holme
Overseers Mr John Leaver of Bolton and Mr John Crompton of Breightmet
Witnesses Benjamin Brookes, James Pilkington junior, Richard Lomax
Inventory total £327-00-09, made by John Crompton, John Holme, Benjamin Brooks, Richard Lomax, exhibited 22 Sept 1688

Thomas HOLMES of Harwood, yeoman, 1742

Dated 2nd June 1740
Messuage, tenement and lands in Harwood, settled by my marriage articles with Mary my late deceased wife, and according to that settlement (all my own children being dead) do fall to my two grandsons Thomas Seddon my daughter Hannah's eldest son and William Smethurst daughter Sarah's only son
Grandson Thomas to pay £50 to his brothers and sister Peter, James, Ralph and Mary
And it is my mind and will that the land and housing should be divided betwixt them according to the division made by Mr Robert Kay and Mr Peter Baron May 8th 1739 - calf hey, the nearer and east end of the barn, the coal house and great garden for his part, and William Smethurst, have with the half acre and Harwood Medow and little calf hey, the west end of the barn and the great stable
Parcels of land in Elton called Berry medows held by lease under Lord Derby to my grandson Thomas Seddon
Tenement in Little Bolton called Marehill
Written books I leave to my two grandsons Thomas and Peter Seddon (they permitting their brothers and sisters to read them when they desire it)
Books that were sons in law James Seddon, to be divided amongst his children
Printed books to be divided amongst all my grand children
The great house Bible to grandson Thomas Seddon
Exors grandsons Thomas and Peter Seddon, and William Smethurst
Witnesses John Gregory, Ellin Gregory, Rebecca Heton
Probate 13 May 1742

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

Edmund HOLT of Breightmet, yeoman, 1724

Sick and indisposed
One messuage and other buildings, copyhold lands in Holcombe within the Manor of Tottington, now in the tenure of Jeremy Ainsworth, husbandman, together with one bay of building and one backside thereto belonging now in the possession of Elizabeth Yate widow to the use and behoose of Edmund Holte my son and Adam Whittle the younger of Le'er, yeoman
Daughters Elizabeth and Mary
The field at the back of the house, the Hollinhedge meadow, the CrowLinngreem, The Bour?irrhill, the Bancks called Rawson Banks and 13 acres of common on Holcombe Moor, now in the possession of Jonathan Kenion, husbandman - to the use and behoofe of the said Adam Whittle and Edmund Holt
Daughters Ann and Margaret
Freehold lands and premises in Breightmet to my son Edmund Holt, chargeable with the sum of £100, to be paid to Ann and Margaret. Also the same sum of Adam Whittle aforesaid. Also the same sum to Mary my loving wife
Exors wife Mary and son Edmund
Dated 18th July 1719
Witnesses Anna Kinnson[?], Willem Heald[?], Ric: Rothwell
Probate 28th April 1724
Inventory £141-0-10 - appraised by James Holt, Richard Booth, Ralph Smith
Witnesses James Kay, Simon Ainsworth

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:

Sister Ann Orrell, wife of Samuel Orrell
Sister Margaret
Sister Betty
Sister Alice
Brother William
Brother John
Brother Jacob
Brother Charles
Sister Mary
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

Jane HOLT of Chamber in Elton, widow, 1702

Mary Allens daughter of George Allens deceased 5s
Anne Maken daughter of John Kirkman deceased, widow, my god-daughter, 5s
Abigail daughter of Richard Allens of Spenmoor deceased, 5s
Peter Allens of Bolton, feltmaker, son of Thomas Allens deceased 5s
Richard Booth of Bury Moore Yate, taylor, 20s
Lawrence Booth acquitted for any money he owes me
Ann Sydall wife of John Sydall of Whitefield, yeoman, 10s
Jane Sydall their daughter 10s
2d a piece to be distributed to the poor at my funeral
Remainder to the children of Mary wife of Richard Smith of Bolton in the Moors, taylor, and Alice Bury of Chamber, spinster
If Alice Bury, my niece, shall marry and disparage herself contrary to the approbation of James Eckersall of Spotalnd, gentleman, and Edmund Holt of Holcom in Tottington, yeoman, she to have only £10
Exors James Holt of Spoutbank in Heape and the said Richard Smith
20th Aug 1701
Witnesses Nathan Walker, Arthur Smethurst, Edm: Bury
Probate 11 Apr 1702 Juatus est Richardus Smith unus Executori
James Holt of Heape renounced executorship
Inventory appraised by Edmund Holt, Arthur Bromiley, Lawrence Booth, 21st Jan 1702, £126 8s 1d

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 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 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 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 25th March 1710
Probate 20th Oct 1711
Everything to sister Alice Holt of Ainsworth (executor)
Witnesses Mary Rigby[?] John[?] Rigby[?], Ellin Holt

Mary HOLT of Breightmet, widow, 1835

Third to daughter Nancy the wife of Isaac Booth
Third to be divided between grandson Titus Pilkington and granddaughter Mary Rothwell, children of my late daughter Susanna Pilkington formerly the wife of Robert Pilkington
Third to William Bentley late husband of my daughter Alice
Exors to have possession and tenant rights to farm that I now occupy
Exors my son-in-law Isaac Booth and my son Henry Holt
Dated 12th Jan 1835
Witnesses R. A. Hibbert Atty Bolton, William Smethurst, Thomas Ridings
Testator died 18th Jan 1835

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
Notes:
- Monumental Inscription at Bank Street Presbyterian Chapel, Bury: (Grave 126) Here was laid the remains of WILLIAM HOLT of Spout-Bank in Heap, Yeoman, he died June 17th 1774 in the 77th year of his age. Also ANN the daughter of EDWARD and ESTHER ROTHWELL of Spout-Bank who died May 13th 1798 aged 15 years. Also JOHN MASON, their son died January 26th 1803 aged 6 months. Also the said EDWARD ROTHWELL, died July 8th 1819 aged 60 years. Also of ESTHER, wife of EDWARD ROTHWELL, who died January 26th 1844, aged 86 years.

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
Note: Tit Moss and Gelt Field were part of Top o'th' Meadow farm in Turton - see Turton surveys 1745 and 1805

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

John HORRABIN of Heaton, yeoman, 1783 NEW

I have bargained and sold to James Kay of Heaton two houses in Heaton now in the possession of John Holm and Joseph Thomason as tenants, and whereas the deeds for conveying the same are not executed - exors authorise to assign and convey the same to James Kay - memorandum of bargain 14th Oct 1782
Nephew Richard Pendlebury and John Pendlebury will receive what is due to them on account of their late father's effects which I have in my hands, being the sum of £62 each
Niece Mary Pendlebury shall have what she has already received £32 10s 6d to be made up to £62
Residue to be equally divided between nephews and nieces

Jeremiah Pendlebury
Richard Pendlebury
Richard Helm
James Horrocks
Mary Pendlebury
Mary Horrocks
Esther Horrocks
Alice Horrocks

Exors nephews Richard Pendlebury and John Pendlebury and Thomas Harwood of Heaton
17th Nov 1782
Witnesses John Ainesworth, James Crompton, James Kay
Probate 1st Feb 1783
Notes:
- Burial: 20 Nov 1782 St Mary the Virgin, Deane - John Horriban of Heaton

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

Jennet HORROBIN of Little Bolton, spinster, (nunc.), 1675

Kinsman William Horobin of Turton (exor)
Witnesses Elin Mather, Mary Mather
Inventory 9th May 1675, total £10-14-08, by Petrt Walkden, Richard Wood, Raphe Orrell, Robert Horrobin

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

William HORROBIN of Heaton, taylor, 1698 NEW

Dated 2nd April 1698
Sons John Horrobin and Thomas Horrobin
Exors brother Richard Horrobin of Heaton and Peter Boardman of Horwich
Witnesses Elizabeth Walch, Ralph Allen, Jonathan Bridge
Probate 4th June 1698

William HORROBIN of Great Bolton, painter, 1810 NEW

House in Howell Croft in Great Bolton now in my occupation
Household goods and furniture, all other real and personal estate
All to wife Mary and John Albinson of Great Bolton, land surveyor, upon trust, to provide income to wife for rest of her life, and afterwards to be divided equally amongst all my children (not named)
17th Oct 1803
Witnesses Lawrance Duckworth, Jno Nuttall, Ellen Nuttall
Testator died 30th Oct 1809
Under £40
Probate issued 18th May 1810

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
Notes:
- 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. (Transcribed on this blogger post)

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

Edmund HORROCKS of Turton, quarryman, 1838 NEW

Wife Alice - household goods and furniture and £20
Weaving apparel to brother Helm Horrocks
Freehold messuages or dwelling houses and gardens at the Stones in Turton near the south east side of Stanrows estate to my brother Helm Horrocks
Three leasehold messuages or dwelling houses on the Stanrows estate in Turton on the north east side of the Bolton and Blackburn Turnpike Road to my sister Mally Longworth, paying to my brother Helm £75
Exors brother Helm Horrocks and sister Mally Longworth and John Bridge
20th April 1838
Witnesses William Probert, Richard Cooper
Testator died 4th May 1838
21st May 1838 sworn in common form
Probate issued 4th June 1838
Notes:
- Monumental inscription at Christ Church Walmsley. Grave No. 254. Buried in same grave as James & Ruth Gregory: "Mally wife of Samuel Longworth, died November 5th 1864 aged 79 years."

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 Horwich, widow, 1673

4th April 1673
Late deceased husband Thomas Horrocks
Brother Richard Nicconson[?] of Lower Charnock £20
£10 to his wife
Brother Richard Nicconsons 5 children £10 a piece
The 3 daughters of Anne Rothwell of Anderton widow

Jane Rothwell £60
Margaret Rothwell £60
Alice Rothwell £60

To the inhabitants of Horwich for the maintaining of a Minister at Horwich Chapel 40s
Nicholas Hunts 8 children 2s each
Ann Rothwell of Anderton widow, my natural sister, executrix
Witnesses Hodgkinson, Barnes, Briggs

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 Bradshaw, yeoman, 1755 NEW

Personal estate to sons John Horrocks and James Horrocks
Right and title to leasehold messuages in Bradshaw to sons John and James
To youngest son Christopher Horrocks my messuage and tenement in Edgworth called Bank-house or Bank-bottom and 2 acres on Uglow Moor in Accrington
Wife Jane £3
Sons to pay wife Jane annuity
Son James owes me £89
Exors sons John and James
2nd Sept 1755
Witnesses A? Woodcock. Samuel Horrocks, Adam Lomax
Probate 23 Jun 1755

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 the older of Birches within Bradshaw, yeoman, 1803 NEW

Weak in body
I am possessed of part of a leasehold tenement at Birches now in my own occupation, held by lease for lives under Henry Offley Wright Esquire - to my son John Horrocks
Also all farming stock, household goods etc.
Chargeable with payment of £8 annuity to wife Mary
Two dwelling houses in Little Bolton near the Cross Keys, No 7 and No 8 which I hold be lease under Zacharias Rushforth for term of 999 years, now in occupation of John Hardier and Robert Hardman

No 8 (Robert Hardman's) to wife Mary for life, and afterwards to granddaughter Betty, the daughter of my late daughter Elizabeth, and if she dies before reaching 21, the amongst my seven children
No 7 (John Hardier's) to my son Adam Horrocks

My late brother John gave me a half part of premises at Birches in Bradshaw, now in the occupation of Ralph Haworth, James Wood and William Horrocks - to sons John Horrocks and Adam Horrocks, upon Trust - to divide the profits between my seven younger children: Adam, James, Joseph, Mary, Jane, Isaac and George
Various bequests of money to make children equal accounting for what they have already been given
Daughter Jane, wife of John Duckworth
Daughter Mary, the wife of James Thomasson
Granddaughter Molly Thomasson, daughter of my said daughter Mary
Exors sons John Horrocks and Adam Horrocks
10th Jan 1798
Witnesses James Marsh, John Horrocks son of William, James Brandwood
Probate issued 12th November 1803

James HORROCKS of Bolton, farmer, 1806 NEW

Bondsmen:

Alice Horrocks of the Parish of Bolton, widow
James Bridge of the Parish of Bolton, auctioneer
William Orrell of Bolton, parish clerk

Alice Horrocks widow of the Parish of Bolton & relict of the late James Horrocks, farmer of the parish of Bolton
Intestate died 25th May 1806
Admon issued 9th Oct 1806

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:

William Cooper
Samuel Horrocks
My grand children Jeremiah Scott, James Scott, John Scott and James Scott
My grand children Ann Dobson, William Dobson and Mary Dobson
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 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

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

Jane HORROCKS of Buffs in Turton, widow, 1854

£2 to niece Jane Halliwell the wife of John Halliwell of Anglezarke
£2 to friend Betty Mayoh the wife of John Mayoh of Dimple
£5 to Jane Horrocks of Egerton the wife of the late John Horrocks, waggoner, who lost his life in the employ of Messrs. Slater of Dunscar
Residue to niece Margaret Mayoh the wife of Charles Mayoh of North near Horrocks Fold in Sharples
Exors:

John Ashworth the younger of Turton, Land Agent
My nephew Thomas Kay of Dimple

20th May 1847
Witnesses John Pilkington Tyrer, Robert Brooks, John Marsden
Testatrix died 12 June 1847
Probate 29th July 1854
Memo - alterations made by John P. Tyrer at the request of the testatrix:

"Margaret Briggs" obliterated and replaced with "Jane Halliwell"
"George Briggs Anglezark" obliterated and replaced with "John Halliwell of Anglezark"

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 Sharples, (admon.), 1691

Jenettam Horrocks de Sharples in com Lanc viduam (relict of John Horrocks late of Sharples)
Petrum Maho de Longworth, Agricolam

John HORROCKS of Breightmet, yeoman, 1704

3rd March 14 Will III 1701/2
Three sons John, Samuel and James £5 each
Eldest son William 2s 6d
Wife one third of all goods and house to use
Remainder to be divided amongst my three sons and daughter: John Horrocks, Samuel Horrocks and James Horrocks and Margaret Bentley
Real estate, wife Mary to have half
Wife to let my two sons John and Samuel have one field each during her life, which they shall peaceably deliver to my son William after her death
Exors sons John and Samuel
Witnesses John Greenhalgh, John Davenport, James Kirkham
Probate 19 Feb 1704
Inventory 6 Oct 1704, total £34-2-8, appraised by William Hulton, James Pilkington, Robert Horrocks
Notes:
- Grave No 1849 at Bolton Parish Church "John Horrocks of Breightmet was here interred the 4th of October 1704, aged 72 years. Also Mary his wife January 22nd 1712. Here resteth the body of Ann the daughter of ----- and Betty Parkinson of Great Bolton, who departed this life the 13th day of November 1776."

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 the Elder of Birches in Bradshaw, yeoman, 1790 NEW

Weak and sick in body
Leasehold tenement in Bradshaw held under Esquire Wright, in possession of me and my tenant James Wood, called Birches, to brothers James Horrocks and Christopher Horrocks, as tenants in common
Personal estate to said brothers James and Christopher
Dated 12th June 1789
Witnesses Samuel Horrocks, John Horrocks, Edmd. Haworth
Probate 23 May 1790

John HORROCKS of Birchhouse in Bradshaw, 1825 NEW

Advanced in years
Money, cattle, horses, farming stock, books etc. to my two brother Adam Horrocks and George Horrocks (exors)
With the expectation that they will give such assistance to my brother Joseph Horrocks and my sister Mary Thomasson as necessary
17th May 1822
Witnesses Catherine Forshaw, James Crosland, James Brandwood
Probate 28th March 1825
Adam Horrocks sworn in common form, power reserved for George Horrocks

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

Joshua HORROCKS of Whitefield, yeoman, 1700 NEW

Whitefield within Pilkington in the parish of Prestwich
Daughter Elizabeth Browne 12d
Daughter Elenor Horrocks 12d
Son Joshua Horrocks 12d
Son John Horrocks 12d
Daughter Ann Horrocks 12d
Remainder to brother in law Edward Ashton (exor) to use for the education and bringing up of my children
16th March 1699
Witnesses Mary Slack, Grace Creswell, Ralph Creswell
Inventory dated 18th April 1700, by John Siddall, Mathew Brown, Joshua Horrocks, yeomen, sum total £109 19s 02d

Mary HORROCKS of Sharples, widow, 1746

Widow of John Horrocks of Asholes in Turton
£43 14s my son John Horrocks of Asholes now owes me
Remainder to

Son in law Richd: Smith is a just reward for all trouble I have been to him and his family
Where as my loving husband John Horrocks desired if I saved any money whilst I lived I would give it my youngest son James Horrocks, and as he is dead and left one child, my granddaughter Mary Horrocks, the only surviving child of my said son James Horrocks

Exor son in law Richard Smith
Dated 25th Feb 1745
Probate 17th April 1746

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

Rebecca HORROCKS of Bolton le Moors, admon, 1822

Bondsmen (all of Bolton le Moors)

John Taylor, publican
Samuel Crompton, yeoman
William Wolfenden, shoemaker

Alice Taylor wife of the above bounder John Taylor, lawful daughter and administratrix of Rebecca Horrocks late of Bolton, deceased, who died without leaving a husband, father or mother
Intestate died 30th Aug 1821
Notes:
- Monumental Inscription: St Peter, Bolton - Grave No. 1497 - Here resteth the body of John the son of Christopher and Esther Horrocks of Great Bolton, who died the 24th of June 1788, aged 15 years. Also Rebecca widow of Thomas Horrocks, died August 31st 1821, aged 71 years.
- Also see (a) will of Christopher Horrocks of Great Bolton, 1799, and (b) Thomas Horrocks of Paddington, 1806 (admon)

Roger HORROCKS of Rumworth, (admon), 1730

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

Samuel HORROCKS of Edgworth, yeoman, 1741

Whereas my father John Horrocks gave to me £20 for my four younger brothers William, Joseph, James (deceased) and Peter (deceased)
Exors to pay brother William his £5 share of the £20
My brother John oweth my brother Joseph £10, for which John hath given Joseph a note. It is my will that my brother Joseph give my brother John the note back without satisfaction
All my lands, messuages and premises in Edgworth where I now dwell, to my brother Joseph
To my brother Joseph, the remainder of the £20 not paid to my younger brothers
Exors brother Joseph and Ralph Smith of Harwood
Dated 5th Jan 1722
Witnesses James Thomasson, Thomas Thomasson, Robert Isherwood
Probate 22nd Jun 1741

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 Shelfield in Spotland, 1702

Shelfield in Spotland in the parish of Rochdale
Inventory taken 1st Oct 1702 by Christopher Horrockes of Dunsker in Turton, John Leigh and Abell Turnor both of Spotland, total £102-10-6
Mary Horrocks widow and relict of Thomas Horrocks late of Shelfield

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 Bolton, weaver, 1792 NEW

Letters of Administration of the goods of Thomas Horrocks, late of Bolton, weaver & a bachelor, were granted to his brother James Horrocks on 22 May 1792
Sworn under £300

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

Rebecca Horrocks of Bolton, widow
John Bradshaw of Bolton, inn keeper
Samuel Crompton of Bolton, cotton manufacturer
Notes:
- Also see this blogger post

Thomas HORROCKS of Ainsworth, weaver, 1809

3rd March 1797
Wife Alice to have household goods
When she dies or remarries then to Thomas Horrocks my son, my son James, and the children belonging to my late son Isau/Issac[?]
Four shares:

Son Thomas
Son James
Late son Isau/Isaac[?]'s children
John & Rueben Horrock sons of my late son John Horrocks

Exors son Thomas Horrocks and wife Alice
Witnesses David Peat, James Barlow
25th Feb 1809 exor Thomas Horrocks sworn in common form, power reserved for Alice Horrocks
Testator died 12th[?] March 1797
Probate 25th Feb 1809

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

Thomas HORROCKS of Turton, gravestone cutter, (admon), 1837

Widower
Intestate died 17th Dec 1837
Granted to Thomas Horrocks of Turton, quarryman, lawful son and next of kin
Bondsmen:

Thomas Horrocks of Turton, quarryman
Robert Mather of Turton, quarryman
Dan Taylor of Turton, quarryman

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 HORROCKS of Bradshaw, yeoman, 1755 NEW

Aged and infirm
Cottage in Bradshaw when I now inhabit to Elizabeth my wife, for rest of her life, or until remarriage
Afterwards to James Horrocks my son
Executrix wife Elizabeth
11th March 1749
Witnesses John Parker, Sarah Moss, Uther[?] Crook
27 Oct 1755 Elizth. Horrocks the sole extrix. sworn in common form
Under £40

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

John HOUGH of Harwood, husbandman, 1713 NEW

Dated 26th Sep 1698
I have already give to my son in law Robert Haslam of Harwood several sums of money as a marriage portion which Elizabeth his wife, I therefore leave them 1 shilling
Remainder to wife Margaret for her maintenance during her life, afterwards to daughter Elizabeth
Exors James Hulme of Sharples, George Crompton of Entwisly and John Crompton of Edgworth
Witness Robert Haulgh, Thomas Stones, Jon: Rishton
Probate 6th Feb 1713

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

William HOULDEN of Haselehurst in Worsley, husbandman, 1732

To my cousins at North Watch (Northwich?) Mery Houldin and Martha Houldin - two pistols, bridging pies (piece) and hand whip
Sister in law Margaret Hurst[?] of Sharples £5
Sister in law Margaret Houlding of Turton £5
Estate divided into thirds:

John Houlden, James Houldin, Elin Houldin one third part of my estate to be equally divided between them
James Houldin, Ellin Houldin and Elizabeth Houldin in Turton, one third part between them
Mery Houldin and Martha Houldin at North Watch

Exors John Houldin in Sharples, James Houlding of Longworth and James Houlding in Turton my wearing apparel
To Ellin Houlden at Turton Tower and Ellen Houdin in Turton and Elizabeth Houdling at Turton - my wife's apparel
Rebeccah Leland £4
Thomas Pollet £15
Dated 27th Aug 1729
Witnesses Richard Heyes, Rebekah Leyland
Probate 30 Aug 1732

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 HOWELL of Haulgh in the Parish of Bolton, yeoman, 1704

Dated 9th Dec 1704
To my son Thomas Howell - all my messuage, tenements and cottages which I hold by lease
John Bolton 40s which I charge on my son Thomas
Goods in the house in Tongue - various items of furniture as heirlooms
Personal estate and mortgages to my son Thomas Howell, earnestly desiring him to educate and to bring up with learning two of his sons which he thinks fittest - one a lawyer and the other a Minister
Mary Farnworth the higher end of the house in the Fleabottom where Thomas Howell lives, and 15s a quarter so long as she lives
Witnesses James Lord, Thomas Crooke, John Bolton
14 Marty 1704 - Thomas Howell filius defuncti & unicus executor

Thomas HOWELL of Haulgh, yeoman, 1711

Wife Mary - goods and household stuffe & furniture
Yearly profits from lands and tenements in Tonge with Haulgh, Bolton in the Moors and Over Darwen for the maintenance and education of my wife and children, until John Howell my eldest son shall attain the age of 21
James Howell second son
Richard Howell youngest son
Tenement in Tonge to son John, paying £10 per annum to wife Mary
Tenement in Haugh and moitie of fulling mill to son John Howell
Messuages on Dean Street in Bolton son Richard
Daughters Ellen and Esther
Messuage and croft in Bradshawgate in Bolton held by lease under Thomas Lever Esq deced to daughters Ellen and Esther
Tenement in Over Darwen held under Richard Shuttleworth Esq to be divided between all children
Remainder of personal estate to be divided between daughters Ellen and Esther
Executrix Mary Howell
Dated 15th Oct 1710
Witnesses James Lord, Thomas Dewhurst, Charles Moreton
Probate 7 May 1711
Inventory dated 12 Dec 1710, appraised by Jon. Prescott, Henery Arowsmith
Debtors Mr Ramsden, Ellis Vickers, William Bromiley, Robert Grundy, James Kirkman, Christopher Isherwood

Thomas HOWORTH of Sillinghurst, husbandman, (admon), 1700

Bondsmen:

Elibetham Howorth de Bertle in Com Lancash Viduam
Jacobum Nuttal de Walmesly

30 Mariij 1700
Elizabeth Howorth administratrix of the goods and chattels of her late husband Thomas Howorth of Sillinhurst in the Parish of Middleton, husbandman
Inventory 27 Jan 1699, total £18.02.08, appraised by John Ryley, James Nuttall and James Howorth

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

Elizabeth HULME of Kearsley, widow, 1700 NEW

To cousin William Baguely of Kearsley all debts he owes me, paying to Richard Baguley clerk his brother the sum of £20 within 3 months after my decease
To cousin Christopher Baguley of Outwood £60 together with my clock and other items
To my cousin Elizabeth Bradshawe daughter of Richard Bradshawe late of Pennington Esq. £900 when she reaches 21, the interest to be used for her maintenance and education until then
My bed and all its furniture at Richard Hopwood's house in Manchester to said Elizabeth Bradshaw
If Elizabeth Bradshaw died before reaching 21 then
£450 to the children of my niece Mary Manwareinge, wife of Charles Manwareinge of Pennington, gentleman, daughter of my sister Jane Egerton
£450 to the children of my niece Anne Crosse, wife of John Crosse of Turton, gentleman, the other daughter of my sister Jane Egerton
Elizabeth Smith my servant £5
Sole exor: William Ashton, Rector of Prestwich
Elizabeth Greaves of Outwood 40s
Sarah Mather of Outwood 10s
James Greaves of Outwood 20s
Joshua Dixon of Ringley, £3
Mr Ashton my executor £40
Dated 19th June 1700
Witnesses Ja: Grundy, Robert Unsworth, Charles Morton
Probate 28th Aug 1700
Inventory of Mrs Elizabeth Hulme of Outwood, appraised by James Barlow, Richard Edge and Robert Gartside, 11th Aug 1722 - includes long list of debtors - several mentions of Ralph Egerton

Abraham HULTON of Ainsworth, 1796

Weak in body
To wife (not named) "a house on Cockeymoor that Horner lived in, without paying any rent for the said house for the rest of her natural life"
At her death to return to my oldest son Abraham Hulton
Two sons Abraham and James to pay to my wife Alice Hulton 2 shillings a week for the rest of her life
To my son Abraham all of the estate I now live on called Taylor's and 3 cottages on Cockeymoor and the wasteland belonging to them
To my son James my estate called Rothwells that he now lives on, he paying £150 of the £250 I now owe to Lord Grey & my son Abraham to pay £100
To my daughter Jane £150 to be paid by my two sons (half each)
Remainder to sons Abraham and James
Exors Abraham Hulton, James Hulton and William Scoulcroft my grandson
18th June 1795
Witnesses James Booth, Charles Horrocks, James Aspinall
Probate 31 Mar 1796
Notes:
- Monumental inscription at Christ Church Ainsworth: Here was laid the Body [of] Ann the Daughter of Abraham and Alice Hulton of Ainsworth who Died July ?? In the 16th Year of her Age. Here resteth the Body of Abraham Hulton who Departed this Life September ?? 1795 In the 77th Year of his Age. Also Alice the Wife of Abraham Hulton who departed this Life October 18th 1812 in the 86th Year of her Age

Abraham HULTON of Ainsworth, yeoman, 1825 NEW

Wife Leah all my household goods, furniture, cattle, farming stock
Interest, chief rent or ground rent from plot of land leased to Mr William Hulton whereon he has lately erected a public house on part of certain close called Little Brow part of my estate called Taylors in Ainsworth
Also a dwelling house now in the occupation of John Kay
Wife to lay out £50 upon the plot of land where the old cart house is erected towards building a dwelling house devised in trust for my daughter Ann
To Peter Lomax of Little Lever and Richard Greenhalgh of Breightmet, yeomen, (exors) all that messuage or dwellinghouse in the occupation of William Garner
Also one other dwellinghouse in the occupation of John Kay, with the parcels of land known by the names of Nearer Croft, Further Croft and Taylor Meadow, and half of the barn and shippon, being part of my estate called Taylors - upon trust
Profits and rents to son Walker Hulton, subject to a 15s yearly payment to daughter Mary, and 2s weekly to wife
Cottages in Cocky Moor, in occupation of Thomas Groves and John Parke, and one cottage at Taylors in the occupation of James Lever
Four cottages in Ainsworth in occupation of John Ogden, Robert Hopkinson, Thomas Massey and Nancy Hutchinson
Daughter Jane
Ground rent from land recently leased to Mr William Hulton
Pew at the protestant chapel at Cockey Moor
Several other stipulations not reproduced here
Dated 7th June 1825
Witnesses John Rudge, James Fielding of Turton, Esther Fielding
Testator died 3rd Dec 1825 - Leah Hulton executrix - Peter Lomax and Richard Greenhalgh renounced

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 HULTON of Breightmet Hill, yeoman, 1785

Wife Ann £10 a year from my freehold estate at Breightmet Hill called Hulton's tenement, in occupation of myself and Peter Marsh as tenant
Plus one room in my house in Breightmet Hill
To my sister Betty Hulton 10s yearly
Daughter Elizabeth Marsh £100 when my grandson William Hulton reaches 21
Grand daughter Mary Hulton £150
Grand daughter Jane Hulton £150
Grandson William Hulton leasehold estate at Breightmet Hill and freehold messuage or dwelling house at Roscowfold in Breightmet
Exors Abraham Lomax of Breightmet and Thomas Redhead of Ainsworth
Dated 21st Aug 1782
Witnesses Jeremih Mather of Breight., Hanah Mather, Betty Mather
Probate 2nd Nov 1785

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

William JENKINSON of Little Bolton, yeoman, 1809

House in Little Bolton, in occupation of Joseph Welsby as tenant to trustees (exors):

James Beswick of Little Bolton, shopkeeper
Ellis Taylor of Tonge with Haulgh

To be sold
Property to wife Alice until her decease, and afterwards to be used for the maintenance of daughter Martha if she continues in such a state of health as she now is
Afterwards to children John, William, Betty the wife of William Booth, Mary the wife of James Baxendale
Dated 3 April 1808
Witnesses Thomas Thorpe, Thomas Beswick, Thomas Isherwood - all of Little Bolton
Testator died 12 May 1809

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
Bondsmen: 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 in 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 (brother of Rebecca)
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

James KERSHAW of Turton, (admon), 1792

Administrators

Nathan Kershaw of Liverpool, merchant (brother)
Ann Holt (sister), wife of James Holt

Bondsmen:

Nathan Kershaw of Liverpool, oil merchant
Ann Holt wife of James Holt
James Holt her husband of Turton, weaver
John Brown of Bolton
Edmund Holt of Turton

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 Turton, weaver, 1764

Bondsmen:

Mary Kershaw, widow and relict of John Kershaw
James Kershaw of Turton, yeoman
Jonathan Kershaw of Turton, weaver

Adon. issued the 29th Nov 1764

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

Joseph KERSHAW of Bolton, weaver, (admon), 1769

Administratrix Elizabeth Nuttall, heretofore Kershaw, natural daughter and next of kin of Joseph Kershaw
Bondsmen

John Nuttall of Elton, husbandman
Giles Marsh of Turton, husbandman
Thomas Holt of Turton, weaver

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

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

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

Alice KIRKMAN of Ainsworth, 1750

Alice Kirkman of New-house near Cockey New Chappel in Ainsworth
Clothes to sisters Martha Valentine and Mary Bradley
To brother John's three children: Zachariah, Robert and Alice, 20s each
Cousin Molly Darbishire daughter of cousin Ann Darbishire, £10 to be raised of the farm called Heaton's, and to be paid her at the age of 21
£10 to the Trustees for the Protestant Dissenting Meeting in Ainsworth, for the annual benefit of the Ministers successively officiating at Cockey New Chappel
Thomas Braddock of Bury, clerk, 10s
Joshua Dobson of Bolton, clerk £10 and 10s
I order and appoint my share of sisters Valentine and Bradley's legacies given them by my late Aunt Aspinall to be raised from Heaton's aforesaid, lying in Harwood in the Parish of Bolton
Brother John Kirkman, sisters Hannah Kirkman, Martha Valentine, Mary Bradley
Exor brother John Kirkman
Dated 5th May 1750
Witnesses Ann Darbishire, Abraham Hardman, Jennet Warburton
Codicil witnessed by Jennet Warburton, John Openshaw, Thomas Kirkman
Probate 22nd Oct 1750
Inventory 7th Jul 1750, includes £306 in bonds and mortgages, appraised by Zacharis Kirkman and Lawrance Taylor

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.

Jennet KNOLL of Edgworth, widow, 1608

6th April 1608
Late wife of John Knoll of Edgworth
Margaret Knoll the best brass pot, pewter dish, red coat and 20s of money
Andrew Knoll the best bed stock and bed clothes, a pewter dish, two trickets, two great arkes
Alexander Knoll and his wife all the rest of the goods in the house
William Bouth alias Warburton (supposed son of Henry Warburton) £6
Thomas Brendwood xxx(s)
Thomas Knoll xiij(s) iiij(d)
Elizabeth Knoll xiij(s) iiij(d)
James Brendood, my nevie, vj(s) viij(d)
Richard Knoll and Jane Knoll to whom I am grandmother vj(s) viij(d)
To the children of Henry Knoll xij(d) each
To Henry Knoll to whom I am grandmother - all the things which are meane betwixt us in the mylne
Residue to Alexander Knoll
Exors grandson Andrew Knoll and Thomas Brendwood
Supervisor Edmund Wood
Witnesses Edmund Wood, George Valentyne, Gilbert Astley clark
Inventory 13th Oct 1609 by John Rothwell, Oliver Fogge, Adam Isherwood and William Harrockes, total £50-9-6

John KNOWELL of Edgworth, husbandman, 1582

Scholes OLW vol. 1, pg. 148
4th July 1582
To be buried at Bolton Parish Church, as near to my father as may conveniently be suffered
3 parts

wife Genet
My children James, Richard and Anne
Testators part

Sisters Issabell Ainesworth, Mawde Werberton and Alis Bridge, 22s each
Sisters Elizabeth Haworth, Katheryne Brendwoode and Genet Weberton 10s
Every child which I am uncle to 2d
Every child which I am grandfather to a lamb
Every child which I am godfather to 12d
Isabell Ellysonne daughter of William Ellyson £3
Residue to son Richard and daughter Anne
Exors son James and wife Genet
Supervisors friends William Entwisill and Olyv Brendwode
Witnesses William Entwisill, Olyv Brendwode, John Longworth and Raphe Longworth
Memorandum John Knowell promises to Oliver Brendwode of Entwistle, on behalf of Oliver Brendwode of Edgworth, with regards to an obligation of xxii(s) viij(d)
Inventory appraised by Chrystopher Isherwood, Edwarde Hopkynsone, Rychard Knowell and Rychard Entwisill, 27th July 1590, total value lxxxxvij(l) vj(s) ij(d)
Robert Woode the elder of Turton x(s)
John Longworth of Edgeworth xxxiiij(s)
William Houlden of Edgworth for two stone of wolle xiij(s) iiij(d)
The said William Houlden in lent money iiij(s)
Olyv Crhchelowe, dwelling in sydde greaves-pane in pte of payment for rent xxvj(s) viij(d)
John Horrocks of Edgworth of lent money iij(s) iiij(d)
John Brendwode of Edgworth of lent money iiij(s)
John Brendwode the younger of Edgworth iiij(s)
Olyv Brendwode the elder of Edgworth in lent money xiij(s) iiij(d)
Christopher Horrocks of Entwisell xv(s)
Alexander Kaye of Entwisill xv(s)

Henry KNOWLE of Edgworth, yeoman, 1640

10th April 1640
To be buried at the Parish Church of Bolton
Goods 2 parts

One half to my five youngest children: Thomas, Benjamin, Margaret, Alice, Mary
Other half to self

John Entwisley of Entwisley, my son in law, £5
Elizabeth my daughter one cow
John Entiwsley my grandson one ewe
Ann the wife of Lawrance Fogge 40s
John Knowle vj(s) viij(d)
Henry Knowle my son vj(s) viij(d)
Richard Knowle my son vj(s) viij(d)
Andrew Knowle my son vj(s) viiij(d)
James Knowle my son - all of my gear belonging to the water corn mill, and one great ark standing in the mill, one bull and all the stone troughs about the house
James Knowle of Entwisley iij(s) iiij(d)
My brother Richard Knowle vi(s) viij(d)
Remainder to five youngest children (as above)
Exor Thomas Entwisley of Edgworth
Witnesses Raffe Entwisley, Willia. Entwisle
Inventory dated 19th May 1640 appraised by Raphe Entwisleye, James Orrell, Robte Isherwood and Thomas Thomasson of Edgworth, gent.

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
Notes:
- Burial: 9 Aug 1664 St Peter, Bolton. Isabell Knowles of Turton, widd., died: 6 Aug 1664, intra ecclesiam.

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
Inventory 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

William KNOWLE of Longworth, husbandman, 1622

Dated 2nd March 1620
Sickly and diseased of body
To be buried at the Parish Church of Bolton
Three parts (1) self, (2) wife Elizabeth (3) to all my children equally divided
My eldest son Robert
All my messuage and tenetes (whereupon I nowe dwell)
Exor Richard Orrell of Turton, yeoman
Supervisors uncle-in-law Roger Walkden and Edward Hopkinson my brother-in-law
Witnesses Roger Walkden, Edward Hopkinson, Edw: Butler
Debts owing to the testator

John Marshe of Halliwell ix(l) xvj(s) viij(d)
Whereof iij(l) vj(s) viij(d) payable the 3th of maie next
33s 4d at and undsumer next & the rest at Bolton faire next
Alexander Orrell of Turton the 1st of may next iiij(l) xvij(s)
Oliver Isherwood vj(s)
Wm Isherwood ix(s) xj(d)
Widowe Cowp iiij(s) vj(d)
Alex Stones of Turton iiij(s) vj(d)
Alex Mayo v(s)
Andrew Knowle dwelling at Walmesley Chappell iiij(s) v(d)

Debts owinge by the testator

To Jane Knowle my sister payable the 3th of may next v(l)
To Thomas Whittle the said daie v(l) iiij(s) viij(d)
To John Haslam of Hauldron payable at Michilm ij(l)
To Mary Longworth at Bolton faire next xx(s)

Inventory appraised by Roger Walkden of Sharples, Lawrence Mayo of Longworth, Raphe Brooke and Thomas Longworth of Turton, yeomen. Sum total cijxv(l) xj(s) ij(d)
Notes:
- Burial: 4 Mar 1620/1 St Peter, Bolton. William Know of Longworthe, intra ecclesiam

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
Notes:
- Burial: 25 Dec 1679 St Peter, Bolton. Andrew Knowles of Turton, intra eccl.

Andrew KNOWLES of Quarlton, yeoman, 1733 NEW

Aged and infirm
Messuage and tenement in Tottington to son Robert Knowles
Messuage and tenement in Quarlton to son Robert Knowles
Personal estate
To son in law Christopher Horrocks 1s
Daughter Jane now wife of John Ramsbotham 1s
Daughter Hannah wife of Alexander Haworth 1s
Daughter Elizabeth wife of Thomas Hamer 1s
Daughter Alice wife of Ellis Waddington 1s
Residue to son Robert Knowles
Dated 1st March 1730
Witnesses Alexander Howarth, Adam Lomax, Robert Knowles
Exor made oath, 10th September 1733, Robert Knowles, son of Andrew Knowles, deceased

Dorothy KNOWLES of Upper Darwen, widow, 1688

Bondsmen:

Benjaminum Knowles de Turton, husbandman
Thomam Greene de Turton, husbandman

Benjamin Knowles administrator - his late mother

James KNOWLES of Edgworth, husbandman, 1597

To be buried in the church yard at Bolton
Wife Katherayn
Children

Henry Knowles alias Entwisley, being a base son of me
Anne Knowles alias Entwisley being a base daughter of me

To be four children of Alexander Knowles a lamb each
Margarette Knowles alias Rodwell, my base daughter, an heffer
In consideration of taking a lease for my said son Henry Knowles for the term of his life, Henry to give £20 to my children Richard and Jane, when he comes into possession
Exors wife Katherine and Olyver Brendwood
Supervisors Mr Moseley, Thomas Entwisley and Alexander Knowles
Witnesses Thomas Entwisle, Alexander Knolles, Gilberte Astley cleric
Inventory made 25th March 1598 by John Brendwood, Thomas Brendwood, Ellyver Fogge and Peter Longworth, fourscore six pounds iij(s) ij(d)
Testator debts Richard Entwisley xl(s)
Debtors: Isabell Warberton, Ales Barlow, Christopher Sharples, Richard Rothwell, Gilles Key, Isabell Harwood wedowe, Thomas Brendwood, Peter Horrocks

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 Quarlton, 1726

James Orrell of Edgworth, my son-in-law, £20 pursuant to marriage contract with him, on marriage of my daughter Mary
James Wood of Turton the like sum of £20
Richard Orrell, son of James Orrell 5s
Robert Wood, son of James Wood 5s
Nicholas Howker son of Edward Howker, my grandson 5s
Thomas Whalley son of James Whalley, my grandson 5s
Remainder to exor James Orrell
Dated 25 Feb 1726
Witnesses William Bromiley, Roger Brandwood
Proved 9th May 1727
Inventory 3rd March 1726 by John Entwisle, Lawrence Whittaker, John Rausthorne and William Entwisle, total £65-11-06

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

John KNOWLES of Grindelend in Turton, yeoman, 1803

Weak in body
Daughter Agnis, late wife of Philip Kershaw, £1 12s in addition to what she has already received
Daughter Jane, late wife of Joseph Whitaker, £5 14s in addition to what she has already received
Daughter Jennet, wife of James Marsh, £1 in addition to what she has already received
Daughter Mary, wife of John Haworth, £6 7d 6d in addition to what she has already received
Remainder to two sons James Knowles and John Knowles
Right and title to my leasehold messuage and tenement at Grindelend in Turton, now in possession of my son James Knowles, rents and profits to be divided equally between sons John and James
Exors sons John and James
Dated 18th March 1803
Witnesses James Green, Edmund Mason, John Dewhurst
Probate 2nd July 1803

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

Thomas LEE of Great Bolton, innkeeper, 1817

Trustees and executors

Peter Lord of Halliwell, cotton spinner
Robert Knott of Little Bolton, cotton spinner

Household goods, furniture, stock in trade to exors
Wife Mary to have £100 worth of household goods
Houses in Turton Street in Little Bolton 'Club Houses' - to wife Mary for her maintenance during her life, and afterwards to children as tenants in common
Messuage and tenement with lands and ground in Gisburne in Yorkshire, which are now mortgaged for the securing to me £300
Children Robert, Peter and Margaret - under 21
Remainder to children
Witnesses

John Kearsley of Great Bolton, shopkeeper
James Fielding of Turton
Peter Haslam of Great Bolton, Attorney at Law

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

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

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

Urian LEIGH of Farnworth, yeoman, 1689

Dated 30th Dec 1686
To be buried at the Parish Church of Deane
Granddaughter Alice Farnworth the best cow att ye house
Richard Farnworth my great grandson 10s
Thomas Gooden my grandson £20
Ellen Gooden my granddaughter £20 marks
John Gooden my son in law sole exor
Thomas Farnworth of Little Hulton my grandson to be overseer
Witnesses Edmund Watson, Joseph Coopar, Ann Tounge
Inventory total £32.11.00 not dated, no appraisers listed
Probate 18 Mat 1689

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
Bondsmen:

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 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

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 Ainsworth, weaver, Thos: Brindle of Ainsworth, warehouseman, James Greenhalgh of Ainsworth, 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 Manchester, merchant, 1827

Testator died 5th June 1827
Proved 1st Oct 1827
All houses, properties rents and lands to trustees, on 500 year term:

John Philips Mather of Everton, Liverpool, merchant
Samuel Dukinfield Darbishire of Manchester Gentleman

After expiration on sooner determination to nephews as tenants in common:

Robert Lomax
John Bentley
Richard Hampson

To sell or mortgage all properties to raise £25,000
£5,000 to be placed out at interest, for Alice Hopkinson daughter of the late John Hopkinson of Bury. On her death or remarriage 'in case the child with which I apprehend the said Alice Hopkinson be now enceinte shall be born a son' - to the maintenance, education and expenses of such a child. If a son, he is to receive £1,000 on reaching 21.
If the child, a son, should die before 21, then his share to be divided between the three Daughters (Ellen Lomax Hopkinson Elizabeth Lomax Hopkinson and Mary Lomax Hopkinson) of the said Alice Hopkinson and John Lomax Hopkinson the son
In case of their deaths between the testator's nephews and nieces, the sons and daughters of my brother Robert Lomax and my sisters Ellen Bentley, Hannah Hampson, Jane Orrell and Betty Stopford.
The remaining £15,000 on similar provisions for portions for the three daughters.
The last £5,000 for John Lomax Hopkinson, the first £1000 on reaching 21 and the remainder at 23 years.
Ten Guineas each to

Jane Orrell (sister) and nieces Ellen, Mary, Jane, Elizabeth, Alice and Ann Orrell and Margaret Orrell (now Mrs Joseph Higgins)
Richard Orrell (nephew)
Ellen Richardson, Jane Lees, Anne Bridge (nieces)
Ann Kay, Ellen Lomax, Mary Bronill [?] Bromily and Margaret Lomax (nieces)
Betty Stopford (sister)
Jane Stopford, Martha Stopford and Mary Stopford (nieces)
George Stopford (nephew)

£100 to Edmund Pilkington (cousin)
£200 to Samuel Kay of Manchester, my solicitor
To niece "Ellen Lomax my small silver Teapot which I now use"
To the nephews Robert Lomax, John Bentley and Richard Hampson equally between them, all my Madeira Port and Hock wines except 10 dozen bottles of Madeira and 10 dozen bottles of Port to Alice Hopkinson together with all my other foreign and homemade wines and all my spiritous liquors for her own use
The residuary personal estate equally between nephews Robert Lomax, John Bentley and Richard Hampson
Will dated 10 January 1827
Notes:
- From summary provided by Alice Barrigan
- Also see blog The Engineering Hopkinsons

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

Robert LOMAX of Harwood, cotton manufacturer, 1815

17th Dec 1811
Wife Mary - all household goods
Exors

Wife Mary Lomax
My brother John Lomax of Manchester, merchant
James Cross of Bolton, gentleman
Richard Hampson of Manchester, cotton dealer

For the lives of my wife and her Mother, Mrs Kay, to receive out of the rents of leasehold estates an annuity of £300
On the death of her mother, wife will be entitled to Kinclough Estate in Ainsworth and to an estate in Elton
Lands and leasehold estates to be conveyed to son Robert when he attains the age of 21, chargeable with the sum of £5,000
Exors to carry on the trade as cotton manufacturer until son Robert reaches 21
Daughter Ann, wife of John Kay - already received £500 on her marriage
Witnesses Wm Bridge, John Lee, John Richardson
Testator died 1st Jun 1814
Probate issued 1st June 1815
Notes:
- Burial: 1 Jun 1814 at Ainsworth Presbyterian - Robt. Lomax - Died: May 1814, Age: 56 years, Abode: Harwood
- Grave No 541 at Ainsworth Unitarian: Here was laid the body of JAMES, the son of ROBERT & MARY of Harwood who died July 28th 1783 aged 8 months. Also THOMAS KAY LOMAX, died February 10th, 1804 Aged 6 weeks. Also ROBERT LOMAX of Harwood father of the above children who departed this life, June 1st 1814 aged 56 years. Also MARY, wife of ROBERT LOMAX who departed this life May 5th 1822 aged 60 years. Also BETSEY their daughter who departed this life May 11th 1822. Also ELLEN their daughter who departed this life July 24th 1838 aged 52 years.

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

Alexander LONGWORTH of Longworth, husbandman, 1600 NEW

Body to be buried parish church of Bolton
Two parts

Wife Elizabeth
Son George Longworth for his education and good bringing up... during the time of his minority

Overseers John Cundlyffe and Thomas Longworth
Exors wife Elizabeth and Raphe Longworth my brother in law
Supervisor Mr Christopher Longworth
Witnesses Jeremy Gibson, Richard Kowle?
Inventory taken by George Bullocke, Lawrance Mai?, William Crislowe? Ryecroft, cciij daie of October 1600
Debts Alexander Longworth did acknowledge that he did owe:

Richard ???????
widow Thomas Bromeley
Xpofer Lyras?
Margarie Cundlyffe
Margarie Haslam & Rogeri
William Mather
Raphe C?isloy??
Hugh Har???
Thomas Bai?as
Henery Gabston?
John Hor??itch
William Greene?
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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 Bolton, gentleman, 1596

To be buried at Bolton as near to my wife as possible
Son Christopher
My goods are £14 4s 8d, to be divided between:

Christopher my son
Daughters Marie and & Elizabeth
Christian Norres, wife of Alexander Norres, my reputed daughter

Alice Longworth daughter in law - sheets, pillows etc.
Alexander Norres shall have my gown
Exors son Christopher Longworth and Alexander Norres of Bolton
14th March 38 Eliz. I [1595/6]
Thomas Lever and Robert Lever who I am uncle to 3s 4d
Raffe Lever, Roger Haslame, Ann Abbott and Elizabeth Barnes
Laurence Maio 15s
Wife of Thomas Maio 10s if she in conscience say I owe it her
Notes:
- Summarised from transcript in "Of Good and Perfect Remembrance", Bolton & District Family History Society, 1987
- See also "Longworthe of Longworthe", p23, Visitation of Lancashire by William Flower, 1567

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, 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

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

Peter LONGWORTH of Little Plumpton, 1625 NEW

Little Plumpton in the parish of Keirkham
Body to be buried in the parish church of Keirkham as near to my wife as may be
Issabell Horwich my sister one feather bed and bolster and 20s which she owes me. Also the profit of that cow that she has of mine and after her death I give the cow to Jane Whittall[?] & Anthonie Horwich her children
20s to said Jane
John Horwich, George Horwich, Peter Horwich, Anne Bradshaw and Elizabeth children of said sister x(s)
John Longworth the son of James Longworth 20s which he oweth unto me, the worser of my jerkins & v(s)
To his sister Srallis[?]
Raphe Longworth x(s)
Rodger Longworth my hatt and 20s
Richard Wilding his wife and two daughters Jane and Margaret 20s out of the £3 he owes me
William Wilding - all my books
Isabell Wildinge my wife's niece
Jane the wife of John Keirbie 10s
Jenet Wildinge
Frances Wildinge 10s
Elizabeth Hardman alias Browne
Peter Longworth son of George Longworth v(s)
Peter Longworth his son
Margaret Keirbie, Elline & Elizabeth daughters of George Keibie
James Wildinge
Jeffrey Lumas of Preston[?] x(s)
Thomas Eynes Mrs Stanley her servant v(s)
Richard Wildinge shall have the meadow place which I have taken
Ould Clitharall[?] wife & blynde Elline Woodes shall
Remainder to Peter Longworth my godson, Anthony Horwich, George Longworth and George Keirbie
Exors Peter Longworth my godson and Anthony Horwich
Witnesses Richard Wildinge, Robte Lawrenson, Thomas Eynes
Isabell the wife of George Keirbie
Inventory made 5th April[?] 1625 by William Newsham & Richard Wildinge of Plumpton, Rodger Longworth of Sharples and Peeter Horwich of Turton
Includes debts owing by Robt Cowband, William Newsham, Lawrence Worthington, Richard Wildinge, Robt Lawrenson, Robt Wildinge, Robr Crooke

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

John LORD of Farnworth, shoemaker, 1786 NEW

Kinswoman Betty Tonge the wife of William Tonge of Farnworth £5 5s
James Green of Farnworth - oval table, white table, chest of drawers, four chairs
Remainder to be divided into two parts

Children of my late brother Robert Lord
Children of my late sister Sarah Nuttall

Exor said William Tonge
3rd May 1786
Witnesses Samuel Anderton, Thos. Gooden
Probate issued 25 May 1786

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
Notes:
- Grave No 2371 at Bolton Parish Church: Here resteth the body of Edmund the beloved son of William and Jane Loe of Turton, in the 21st year of his age, June the 12th 1727. William Loe was here interred June the 30th 1765, aged 85. Here resteth the body of John the son of Thomas and Ann Toppin, who died November 10th 1803, aged 22 months. Also Joseph their son died May 28th 1810, aged 2 years and 9 months. Also Ann the wife of Thomas Topping, died 17th of October 1818, in the 36th year of her age. Also Thomas Topping died the 14th of February 1814, in the 40th year of his age.
- Grave No 2372 at Bolton Parish Church: Mary the daughter of Richard Loe of Turton, was here interred the 1st day of Aprill 1703. Richard the third son of William and Jane Loe was here interred the 1st day of February 1741, in the 21st year of his age.
- Grave No 2373 at Bolton Parish Church: Isabel the wife of Richard Loe of Turton, who was buried the 30th of September 1689. Richard Loe of Turton was here interred January 26th [blank]. Here resteth the body of Mary the beloved [blank] of John Topping of Turton, who departed this life the 16th day of July 1768, in the 49th year of her age. Here resteth the body of John Walsh of Little Bolton, who died May 20th 1849.

Mary MAINWARING of Pennington, 1702 NEW

Bondsmen:

Charles Mainwaring of Calveley in Cheshire, gentleman
Hugh Johnson of Warrington, gentleman

Wife of Charles Mainwaring, husband and administrator

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

Thomas MAKIN of Manchester, hop merchant, 1774

Daughter Sarah my silver watch and all my wearing apparel and household goods plus presses in my dwelling house in Manchester
Remainder to be sold and proceeds divided between daughters:

Sarah
Ellen wife of William Smith
Betty Wells

Daughter Sarah Makin sole executrix (with help of nephew Benjamin Makin and Thomas Barrow of Salford, merchant)
Dated 7th October 1771
Witnesses Richd. Tunnadine[?], Joseph Lowe
Oct 10 1774 - Sarah Harrison heretofore Makin now wife of Samuel Harrison the sole Executrix within named was sworn in common form

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 Turton, yeoman, 1795

Abigail Marsh relict of the deceased having renounced in writing
Administrator Giles Marsh of Turton, lawful son and next of kin
Bondsmen:

Giles Marsh of Turton, weaver
John Holden of Turton, weaver
John Nuttall of Holcome, innkeeper

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

John MASON of Turton, yeoman, 1841

5th March 1836
Four cottages with bakehouse and gardens in Turton, term 999 years, to trustees:

Samuel Holt of Turton
Benjamin Mayoh of Turton
William Smith of Turton

To be sold
Nephew John Kershaw of Sharples £30
Niece Ann the wife of Richard Kay of Turton, £30
Remainder into 4 parts

Nephew John Taylor of Longworth and nephew Solomon Haslam of Sharples
Children of my nephew Thomas Mason late of Longworth
Children of my late sister Esther Mather late of Withnell
Children of my sister Ann Smith late of Turton

Witnesses James Kay, William Warbutton
Testator died 30th April 1841

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

Adam MATHER of Tonge, (admon), 1732 NEW

Sarah Mather of Tonge in Bolton, widow of Adam Mather
Henry Mather of Tonge, chapman
Henry Eccersall of Prestwich, weaver
2nd June 1732
Notes:
- Burial: 15 May 1732 St Peter, Bolton - Adam Mather of Tong, Yeoman

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

Jane MATHER of Great Bolton, widow, 1790 NEW

Thomas Mather of Darcy Lever, weaver
John Holt of Little Lever, farmer
Joseph Lomax of Little Lever, farmer
The above bounder Thomas Mather son of Jane Mather
10th Nov 1790 Thomas Mather took the usual oath of an administrator in common form
Notes:
- Burial: 11 Nov 1789 St Peter, Bolton. Jane Mather of Great Bolton

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
Notes:
- Burial: 13 Jul 1823 St Matthew, Little Lever. Thos. Mather of Dearcy Lever, aged 83

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
Notes:
- 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.

Nathaniel MAYO of Wheelton, husbandman, 1735

Two several messuages and tenements in Wheelton held by lease under Henry Hoghton Barronet to wife Alice
After her decease to my two daughters Alice Mayo and Dorothy Mayo
Remainder to wife
Dated 28th October 1734
Witnesses Ralph Tatlock, Robert Shorrock, Wrightington Woosey
7th April 1735 Alice Mayo took the usual oath of an executrix
Inventory taken 7th November 1734. Higher House and Lower House. Total £80.19.00. Appraised by James Marsden and Jo: Morris

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 Upper Darwin, husbandman, (nunc.), 1673

15th March 1667
Wife Katherin £15
Alice Kirkman his step daughter £5
Brother Lawrence Mayeo £15
Exor wife Katherin
Witnesses Tho: Entwisle, John Entwisley
Inventory total £47, £45 in money, £2 in decedents apparel, dated 4th July 1668, appraised by Thomas Entwisle and John Entwistle

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

William MAYO of Longworth, 1592

Inventory only
3rd April 1592
Witness: Thomas Bromile, Thomas Longworth, Christopher Lycas[?], Lawrence Maiio
Notes:
- Summarised from transcript in "Of Good and Perfect Remembrance", Bolton & District Family History Society, 1987

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[?]

Edmund MEADOWCROFT of Unsworth in Pretwich, yeoman, 1786

Messuages and tenements in Hollins within Unsworth to my wife Mary Meadowcroft for the term of her life in lieu of dower, and afterwards to John Smethurst of Whitefield, yeoman and Richard Meadowcroft of Manchester, soap boiler and dyer, in trust
From the decease of my wife to my son John Meadowcroft
Fourth part of all my messuages, lands, tenements to John Meadowcroft, Richard Meadowcroft and Thomas Meadowcroft, sons of my nephew Richard Meadowcroft Vicar of Margaretting in Essex, clerk
Another fourth part to Thomas Jenkinson, James Jenkinson, Dorothy Jenkinson and Elizabeth Jenkinson, sons and daugters of my late niece Elizabeth Jenkinson by James Jenkinson her late husband, both deceased
The remaining two fourth parts to my brother Samuel Meadowcroft for the remainder of his life, and afterwards to my nephews and niece, Samuel Meadowcroft, William Meadowcroft, James Meadowcroft and Mary Stanley late Meadowcroft, sons and daughter of my said brother Samuel Meadowcroft
£60 to be divided between the children of my half brother James Meadowcroft deceased
Also to the children of Richard Clegg who married my half sister £60
Children of William Files who married my half sister £60
Children of William Rowstron who married my half sister £60
Alice Chadwick and Betty Chadwick [torn] pounds daughters of Thomas Chadwock.
Henry Hardman £60, my wife's relation
My brothers Thomas and Samuel
Leasehold premises in Unsworth called Tythe Barn, which my son John hold by lease under the Earl of Derby
Exors wife Mary and son John
John Smethurst and Richard Meadowcroft shall act with them jointly, as they desire
Dated 28 Jan 1784
Witnesses Jauman[?] Greaves, Benjamin Greaves, James Greves
Probate Sept 1786

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 Elton, 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:

Phanny or Frances my daughter, now wife of Thomas Earnshaw, butcher
Molley or Mary, wife of William Hulton of Bolton le Moors, attorney at law
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

Elizabeth MEE of Martinscroft, widow, 1688

Dated 18th March 1678
Goods and chattels to be equally divided between

Sons and daughters of William Mee my son

William Mee
Henry Mee
Margaret Mee

Sons and daughters of John

(document damaged)

Son and daughter of Henry Mee

William Mee
Elizabeth Mee

Son and daughter of James Mee

Thomas Mee
John Mee
James Mee

Son and daughter of John Rigbie these his grandchildren

John Rigbie
Elizabeth

Sons and daughters of Elizabeth Mee (the testator)

John Mee 1s
James Mee 1s
Dorothy Mee 1s
Margaret Rigbie 1s
Joan Barlow 1s

Two godchildren Thomas Hartley and Hannah Southerne 1s each, also Isabell Lether 1s and Ralph Smith 1s
Elizabeth Barlow daughter of Joan Barlow 20s
Catherine Mee daughter of Oliver Mee 20s
Oliver Mee the grate in the house with the crow and toungs etc.
Exors friends John Mee of Stathome and John Hadfeild of Croft
Witnesses Peeter Glane, Ellin Owen, Richard Booth
Probate Oct 1688

Henry MEE of Martinscroft, 1682

Henry MEE of Martinscroft, 1682
13th July 1682
To buried at the parish church of Warrington
To wife Dorothy goods & chattels for the use and maintenance of herself and my three children
Son William (under 21)
Apprentice John Burton, if he lives as he ought to do under my wife and works in my custom according to her direction my will is that the last quarter of his times[?] be remitted, if otherwise to be turned over to my brother John Mee
Executors brother John Mee and my uncles[?] son John Mee of Statham[?]
Witnesses Henry Clare[?], Richard Taylor, Richard Booth
Probate 14th May 1683

Nicholas MEE of Martinscroft, 1688

Bondsmen

Oliver Mee of Martinscroft, yeoman
John Speakman Higher Walton, taylor

Oliver Mee administrator of all and singular the Goods, Chattels, and Credits of Nicholas Mee late of Martinscroft

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

William MEE of Martinscroft, bricksetter, 1742

All personal estate to daughter Jane
One silver shilling to my son John in lieu of all his claims and demands
All my debts and contracts, either conjoined with my son, simple or obligatory, to be paid off by the inheritors of my freehold estate
Daughter Jane to have my house in Martinscroft where I now dwell, so long as she continue in a singual estate unmarried
Exors daughter Jane and friend John Clare of Martinscroft
Witnesses James Bradshaw, J. Millme
Probate 17th July 1742
Inventory total value £16:16:10, appraised by John Clare and John Brundrell

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

James MITCHEL of Entwistle, labourer, 1759 NEW

James Mitchel of Turton but now of Entwisle
Eldest daughter now living the wife of John Barns £5
To my daughter Alice wife of John Howorth 1s
Youngest daughter Margarit wife of William Holt £19
Son in law John Barnes £3 for his care and troubles
Wife Hannah to be provided for at the discretion of my executors
Remainder between my three daughters
Exors John Barnes and James Holt of Three Lows
28th May 1759
Witnesses Samuel Haydock, Henry Knowls, Adam Lomax
Probate 3 Nov 1759

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
Notes:
- John Moad had Bromley's tenement in Ainsworth - see will of Richard Dicconson of Ainsworth 1697
- Grave number 1093, Bolton Parish Church: "Richard the son of John Mode of Aynsworth was buried the 20th of July 1682"

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

Bondsmen:

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

wife Margaret
to my four children: William, John, Thomas and Mary Nabbs
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

Robert NORRIS of Bolton in le Moors, gentleman, 1728

I am seized in fee simple of a capital messuage and tenement called Newhall in Blackburn, late in the occupation of John Hooker, John Whalley, Lawrence Kenyon
Bequeath half of said capital messuage to Margaret Ainsworth, eldest daughter of Henry Ainsworth, late of Bolton, gentleman
Trustees / exors:

Henry Moreton of Bolton, gentleman
Hugh Entwisle of Bolton, mercer
Robert Norres of Burnden in Great Lever, yeoman

Mary Ainsworth, sister of Margaret
Brother William Norres
Josia Poole of Liverpool, merchant, and John Seacome of Liverpool, gentleman, stand bound to me and William Norres my brother in the sum of £200 (they had been sued for payment)
William Norris the second son of my late brother George Norres £80
John Norris the son of my said brother George Norres £80
George eldest son of my said brother George Norres
Sister Margaret Nicholson
Dated 30th Nov 1727
Witnesses James Horrocks, John Whittle, James Coop

Robert NORRIS of Great Lever, yeoman, 1736

My messuage and tenement in Great Lever and Bolton le Moors, in trust to John Norris of Leigh, clerk, and Robert Lord of Farnworth, chapman (exors)
Allow my wife Mary to hold the lower end of the said messuage, the cart house and half the garden
£6 annuity to wife Mary from the rent
Daughters Alice and Margaret
Remainder of tenement to be conveyed to daughter Alice
Tenement at side of Bolton Moor within Bolton which I hold by lease under Mr Lever - to youngest daughter Margaret
If daughters die, then to my brothers and sisters
Dated 21st Nov 1729
Witnesses James Rothwell, John Ouldham, Jo: Walmisley
Probate issued 23 Mar 1736/7
Inventory dated 26th Oct 1730
In the Excheqr. at Westm. - Between William Leach plt and Thomas Cockerill and Alice Leach formerly Alice Norris but stiled in her answer Alice Cockerill wife of the other deft. Thomas Cockerill

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

Nathaniel NUTTALL of Farnworth, husbandman, 1701 NEW

3rd Nov 1694
I have already given £60 to my son in law Richard Meddowcroft as a marriage portion with my daughter Alice
Already paid my son in law John Sanderson £30 in part of a marriage portion wth Margaret my daughter - to receive an additional £30 out of my estate, marriage agreement 30th Nov 1693
To my son Nathaniel £70
To my wife Elizabeth £95
Remainder into three parts, one third to wife Elizabeth, two thirds to son Nathaniel and two daughters Alice and Margaret
Witnesses John Norris, John Kay, Jon: Rishton
Probate 24th May 1701
Notes:
- Marriage: 19 Dec 1693 St Mary the Virgin, Deane. Johannes Sanderson - paroch de Leigh and Margreta Nuttall

Abram OGDEN of Bolton, tradesman, (admon), 1697

Bondsmen:

Annam Ogden de Bolton in Com Lancast Viduam
Joamem Ogden de Heap infra Bury in Com predict yeoman

Ann Ogden administratrix of all and singular the Goods and Credits of her late husband Abram Ogden of Bolton in the County of Lancaster Tradseman late
Ann X Ogden her mark, John Ogden
Notes:
- Grave No 2170 at Bolton Parish Church. Inscription in Greek. "Abram Ogden, Apothecary of this town died on the ninth day of December in the year of Our Lord --------- aged forty four years. Death cannot be foreseen or avoided. Nay, not Hercules with all his might, escaped his doom"

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
Notes:
- 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
Notes:
- Grave No 2154 at Bolton Parish Church "Here resteth the body of Mary the daughter of John and Margaret Ormred of Turton, who departed this life April 28th 1772, in the 4th year of her age. Here also resteth the body of John Ormred of Turton, who departed this life the 16th and was here interred the 19th day of August 1800, in the 60th year of his age. Also Margaret the wife of the above, John Ormrod, departed this life the 22nd and was here interred the 25th of May 1826, aged 81 years."

Margaret ORMROD of Turton, widow, 1826

Leasehold messuage and garden in Turton in occupation of Philip Vickers, and the vacant land at the west end, to my son Peter Ormrod
Son Oliver Ormrod of Bolton le Moors
Son in law Peter Ormrod of the Hill in Harwood
My other leasehold property in Turton
Daughter Mary wife of John Knowles
£30 to daughter Ann Ormrod
To sons:

John Ormrod six silver spoons and silver cup
Peter Ormrod silver cup
Oliver Ormrod £50 plus silver cup

Exors son Oliver Ormrod and son-in-law Peter Ormrod
12th Nov 1825
Witnesses James Entwisle, Thomas Rostron
Probate issued 20th Nov 1826, exors. Oliver Ormrod of Bolton le Moors, manufacturer; and Peter Ormrod of Harwood, farmer

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)

Peter ORMROD of Turton, farmer, 1830 NEW

Dated 1st Nov 1829
Farming stock, money, goods and real estate to Thomas Crook and James Crook of Harwood, farmers, upon trust (exors)
Allowing wife Elizabeth to take the rents profits
After decease or re-marriage of widow trustees to sell all of my property and divide profits into 12 parts to my sons and daughters: Ann, Alice, Margaret, Mary, John, Elizabeth, Easter, Sarah, Peter, Eliza, James and Oliver
Witnesses Rich: Hibbert Atty Bolton, Henry Coop, James Coop
Testator died 2nd Nov 1829
Probate issued 28th April 1830

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
Notes:
- Full transcript in RWO papers, p6

George ORRELL of Great Bolton, carpenter, 1838

Three dwellinghouses - two on Kay Street and another on the back thereof in Little Bolton in the possession of James Higgins, Robert Bail[?] and Alice Hill as tenants, in trust to make sale - the money arising to be divided into 5 equal shares:

Daughter Mary Wood
Son John Orrell
Daughter Elizabeth
Son Isaac
Son Samuel

Deducting the sums of money my children each owes me, entered in a book kept by my son Samuel and now in possession of my son Samuel Orrell or my son in law James Greenhalgh
Household goods I have none
Exors son Samuel Orrell and son in law Thomas Wood
Witnesses Thos. Isherwood formerly schoolmaster & William Orrell
19th March 1838 - exors sworn
Testator died 14th Feb 1838
Probate 28th March 1838
Notes:
- Burial at Walmsley Unitarian - 16th Feb 1838 - Geo. Orrell of Bolton, aged 78

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...
Notes:
- Full transcript in RWO papers, p5

James ORRELL of Edgworth, 1730

All real and personal estate to son Richard Orrell
Except was settled on wife Mary at our jointure
Jane Orrell my mother £5 a year
If son Richard dies without lawful issue before reaching 21, then real and personal estate to my brother Richard Orrell
Brother

William Orrell £30

Sisters

Jane Orrell the wife of Ellis Haworth £10
Alice wife of John Anderton £10

Executrix wife Mary, but if she remarries then brother Richard Orrell appointed as sole-exor.
Dated 23 Oct 1729
Witnesses: Thomas Nabbes, John Brandwood, Thomas Chrine
Proved 1730
Notes:
- Full transcript in RWO papers, p7

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 Elizabeth
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
Notes:
- Full transcript in RWO papers, p4

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
Notes:
- Full transcript in RWO papers, p5

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)
Notes:
- Full transcript in RWO papers, p3

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
Notes:
- Full transcript in RWO papers, p3

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
Notes:
- Full transcript in RWO papers, p6

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
Notes:
- Full transcript in RWO papers, p8

Ralph ORRELL of Heaton Norris, cotton manufacturer, 1839

Ralph Orrell of Heath Bank within the Parish of Cheadle and of Heaton Norris
All messuages, tenements, hereditaments or of freehold to trustees & exors (to be sold):

Mary Orrell, wife
Alfred Orrell, son
John Kenyon Winterbottom of Heaton Norris, attorney at law
Samuel Brooks of Manchester, banker
James Lilly of Manchester, wheelwright

£400 a year for wife Mary
Household furniture, plate, linen, china, books, stock of wines, spirits, malt liquors, horses, carriages and other such articles to wife Mary
£200 to wife, and £20 to each of her sisters
To each of my sisters an annuity of £52
To niece Jane Higgins, only child of my deceased sister Margaret Higgins, annuity of £25
Witnesses Richard Mann, Robt. Armstrong, Edwd. Reddish Solicitor Stockport
Deed of Disclaimer and renunciation of Executorship and Guardianship under the late Mr Ralph Orrell's will by Mr Alfred Orrell, 18th April 1837
Testator died 17th April 1837
Notes:
- Monumental inscription at Stockport Unitarian Church, High Street: Grave 26 - Under this stone are deposited the remains of MARY wife of RALPH ORELL. She was born May 15th 1796 and died December 24th 1823. RALPH ORELL was born on November 27th 1790 and died April 17th 1837. ANN his sister died May 29th 1834 aged 34 years. ELLEN SOFIA their daughter born August 9th 1818 died March 29th 1838.
- Baptism: 2 Jan 1791 Walmsley Unitarian - Ralph Orrell - [Child] of Richd. Orrell & Jenny (formerly Lomas). Born: 27 Nov 1790. Abode: Orrells, Turton, Bolton, Lancashire

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
Notes:
- Full transcript in RWO papers, p2

Richard ORRELL of Edgworth, yeoman, 1624

Dated 30th Jan 1623/4
To be buried at the parish church of Bolton
£10 to each daughter for the better preferment
If any of them should die, then the money to be distributed amongst all children at the discretion of Mr Horrocks, preacher of God's word at Deane
Son James Orrell - various furniture and household items
Niece and god-daughter Elizabeth Walmsley 6s 8d
Everyone else I am godfather to 12d, save Elizabeth Entwistle 2s
William Ryleye 12d
Mr Horrocks 6s (exor)
The five children of William Yate 5s to be equally divided between
Margaret and Sara Hopkinson, daughters of Edward Hopkinson 2s
Old Grace 2s
All the rest of the children of Roger Walmersley 5s to be equally divided
Remainder to wife Elizabeth, and my four daughters Margaret, Alice, Elizabeth and Anne
Stepson Thomas Frankland 20s
John & Alice Frankland 6s
Robert Frankland 5s
Children of my cousin Christopher Horrocks of Turton 2s each
Witnesses: Edward Hopkinson, Christopher Horrocks, John Franckland, Edw: Butler
Proved 1624
Notes:
- Full transcript in RWO papers, p2

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
Notes:
- Full transcript in RWO papers, p4

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.
Notes:
- Full transcript in RWO papers, p8

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
Notes:
- Full transcript in RWO papers, p3

Thomas ORRELL of Blackburn, husbandman, 1737

Inheritance with houses and buildings in Blackburn to my nephew (1) Richard Orrell of Brindle for the term of 21 years
Afterwards to (2) Richard Orrell son of James Orrell deceased of Edgworth
(2) paying (1) £30
If (2) leaves no heirs then the inheritance should revert to (1)
If (1) leaves no heirs then the inheritance to go to William Orrell of Edgworth my nephew
I dispose of all my personal estate to (1) he paying to John Nabb, Thomas Nabb, Elizabeth Kay, William Orrell and Jane and Alis my cosins and to John Orrell of Blackburn, each of them 1 shilling
Exor (1)
Dated 12th March 1735
Witnesses John Entwisle, Henry Bailey, John Bailey
Probate issued 23 May 1737

Rev John PARKER of Astle in Cheshire, clerk, 1797

Bolton Archives Ref: ZZ11
Manors, lands, tenements and hereditaments in Breightmet, Bradshaw, Harwood, Tong and Blackburn
Real estates in the Barony of Conell in the County of Limerick and also in the City of Dublin
Subject to the trusts contained in the marriage settlement of my son Thomas Parker with Dorothy Cholmondaley one of the daughters of Thomas Cholmondaley late of Vale Royal in the County of Chester, Esq.
To Sir Peter Warburton of Arley in the County of Chester, Esqr. and Thomas Cholmondaley
To raise £12,000 to be paid into the hands of the trustees named in the marriage settlement made on the marriage of my daughter Jane to John Clegg Esqr.
Daughter Alice
John Dixon Esq. covenant on his marriage to my daughter Lydia
Daughter Ann marriage settlement with Roger Barnston Esq.
Messuages, tenements and lands in Lower Withington, Chelford, Snelson, Alderley and Astle in the County of Chester
children and grand children
Late uncle Revd. James Parker
Servant Joseph Wright £100
Servant [blank] Yarwood, my housekeeper John Hill and Edward Walton £50 each
Son Thomas Parker sole executor
Dated 5th October 3 Geo. III 1795
Witnesses R. S. Brooke, James Penny, Shethill[?] Wright
Proved at London 4th July 1797

Emma PARR of Tildsley, widow, 1718 NEW

John Glover my son-in-law 10s
Residue to daughter Margaret now wife of John Guest of Boothstown, Worsley
Exor said John Guest
Witnesses Elizabeth Parr, John Guest, Oliver Hope
Probate 24th May 1718
Inventory 25th Feb 1717 - total £26.01.00 appraised by Thomas Kay, Ric: Starkey

Hugh PARR of Tildesley, yeoman, 1667

Dated 12th August 1667
To be buried at Parish Church of Leigh
Three parts

Wife Elizabeth
Son Thurstan
Testator's part

Eldest son William Parr 6d
6d each to the children of my son Thomas Parr
Daughter Elizabeth Bewsicke wife of Adam Beswicke 6d
Daughter Ann Morris wife of John Morris 6d
Youngest son Thurstan Parr is preferred because the other children have already previously been provided for
Son Thurstan Parr all work looms for weaving
Exors wife Elizabeth and Thurstan Parr my youngest son
Witnesses Thomas Barrow, Thomas Arrowsmith, Edmund Cowper
Debts owing to the deceased by specialities total £113-18-5, includes names
Inventory total £88.8.10 appraised by Richard Spakeman, William Partington, Thomas Marshe, Thomas Arrowsmith

Margaret PARR of Tildsley in Shakerley, widow, 1693

26th Nov 1690
To be buried at parish church of Bolton
I owe Joseph Lythgoe upon a just and true accompt for his portion
Son in law Jonathan Meanley £5
My daughter Mary Meanley - various household goods and clothes
Crape pettycoate to Sarah Bradshaigh in Bolton
Grandson Jonathan Meanley £10
Grandson Richard Meanley £5
Grandaughter Esther Meanley £10
Grandaughter Mary Meanley £5
Cousin Mathew Lythgoe in Manchester £5
Cousin Ann Marsh, now wife of James Marsh junior of Over Hilton, chapman, two sowd. quishions
James Wood Minister at Atherton Chapel 20s
Remainder Arthur Parr my son
Exors son-in-law Jonathan Meanley and my son Arthur Parr
Witnesses: Thomas Smethurst, William Mann, Ja: Mann
Probate 20th Jan 1693

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 1781 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

Joseph PICKERING of Bolton le Moors, blacksmith, 1824

Alice sole exor
Children - not named
Dated 23 Jan 1823
Witnesses Joseph Richinson, Richard Crowders, John Morris
Probate 28th Aug 1824
Testator died 5th Aug 1824

Alice PILKINGTON of Turton, widow, 1737 NEW

Sick and weak
Residue after funeral expenses and payments of debts to daughter Elin Pilkington until she reaches 21
If she should die before reaching 21, then amongst my brothers James Gregson's (deceased) children and my brother Richard Gregson's children and my brother John Gregson
Exors Robert Dewhurst of Little Bolton and Richard Orrell of Turton
Dated 26th Dec 1736
Witnesses Jonathan Haslom, Elizabeth Haslam, Ellen Marsden

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

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

John PILKINGTON of Tottington, weaver, 1786

I am possessed of a small plot of land in Tottington by held by copyhold under Thomas Baron Esquire at a rent of 10s 8d on which plot I have lately built two houses
Son James Pilkington - one of the houses - the one I now dwell in
Daughter Olive wife of James Consterdine - the other house - now in the occupation of Thomas Kay
Son Robert Pilkington £10
Daughter Olive £5
Residue three parts

1. To son James
2. To son Robert
3. To daughter Olive

Dated 21st Feb 1786
Witnesses James Turner, Thomas Brookes, R. Bridge
Probate issued 3 April 1786

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

Richard PILKINGTON of Turton, yeoman, 1822

£10 and bed and bedding to Ann Smith of Turton, widow
Freehold and leasehold messuages to nephew John Pilkington and Adam Lomax Haworth of Bolton, gentleman, in trust (exors), to be sold equally amongst my next of kin at the time of my decease
20th June 1822
Witnesses James Winder, clerk to Messrs Haworth, James Leech, Wright Kay
Testator died 30th June 1822

William PILKINGTON of Little Bolton, 1826

£7 to Alice Barker of Little Bolton, widow
Sons and daughter:

James Pilkington
William Pilkington
Thomas Horrocks of Turton, husband of my daughter Ellen Horrocks

Exors Thomas Horrocks of Turton and John Pilkington of Turton
22nd Oct 1826
Witnesses John Settle, James Simpson
Testator died 28th Oct 1826
Probate issued 9 Dec 1826

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

Ann PLATT of Bolton le Moors, widow, 1828

John Platt of Liverpool, publican
William Pierce of same place, publican
William Ward the youngest of the City of Chester? Gentleman
John Platt, lawful son of Ann Platt late of Bolton le Moors, widow, deceased

James PLATT of Middleton, surgeon, admon, 1802

Mary Platt of Middleton, widow and relict
John Croasdel of Middleton, husbandman
Joseph Stewart of Middleton, inn keeper
Granted 18 Dec 1802

Jeremiah PLATT of Habergham Eaves, farmer, admon, 1800

Nanny Platt of Habergham Eaves in the Chapelry of Burnley, widow
Henry Haworth of Read in the Parish of Whalley, farmer
John Haworth of Read, farmer

Roger PLATT of Breightmet, yeoman, 1828

Wife Ann, profits from the Black Bull, now in the occupation of John Woolnay - two stables and a butchers shop, now in the occupations of John Smith, John Wolley, Abraham Lord and Samuel Key, standing in Stanley Street in Bury, which I hold under lease from Sir Henry William Clark deceased, for the term of 99 years
Children and grand child, Jeremy Platt, John Platt, James Platt, Roger Platt, Hannah Hollows the wife of James Hollows and Mary Ann Platt the daughter of Hannah Hollows my grand daughter
Property I am entitled to by vitue of the last will and testament of Roger Booth of Tittleshaw in the Parish up Bury, Surgeon and Apothecary, deceased
Exors

Edmund Kay of Cob house of Walmsley in the Parish of Bury, farmer
John Jackson of Whitewall, farmer

Dated 2nd June 1824
Testator died 19 July 1824
Witnesses Willm. Bancroft Att. Bolton, John Smith, John Ormod

Thomas PLATT of Bury, surgeon, 1803

Several houses in Bury: Clerke Street, Union Street, Union Square
Interest in them belonging to John Booth of Holcombe Brook, shopkeeper, Robert Parker of Bury, gentleman and James Platt of Middleton, surgeon (exors)
Sons James, Edmund and Molly
Dated 30th November 1802
Witnesses Robert Haworth, Thomas Fletcher, Robert Halsall

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

Catherine POLLIT of Breightmet, widow, (admon), 1779

Bondsmen:

Thomas Haslom of Bury, farmer
Thomas Smith of Turton, farmer
William Orrell of Lt. Bolton, joiner

Margaret Haslom wife of the above bounder Thomas Haslom
Ann Smith wife of the above bounder Thomas Smith
Catherine Pollitt late of Breightmet widow deceased to whom they are daughters and next of kin, as well for the use of Catherine Mitchell and Sarah Butterworth two other sister as for their own
Margaret

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, esquire, 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 Senior of Turton, 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

Richard RAWSTRON of Turton, mason, 1731

To Christopher Rawstron my eldest son, messuage and tenement held by indenture of lease under Samuel Chetham Esq of Turton, paying to my wife Alice 50s quarterly during her life, as long as the lease lasts
Best bed to wife Alice
Residue into 5 parts

Thomas Rawstron of Darwen my son
Henry Rawstron my son
John Rawstron my son
Ann Kay of Entwistle my daughter
Mary Taylor of Holcome my daughter

Exor my brother Thomas Rawstron of Turton
12th Aug 1731
Witnesses Thomas Rawsterne, Alice Hoult, John Thomasson
Probate 1 Nov 1731
Inventory £25-08-10, 19th Aug 1731, Thomas R?????e, William Rawstorne, John Entwisle

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

Richard RIDINGS of Turton, yeoman, 1814 NEW

Richard Ridings of Turton but late of Over Darwen
Weak of body
Daughter Ellen Crompton sole executrix
Son John Ridings - one third of the rents from my three leasehold dwelling houses in Over Darwen, during the term of his life
Daughter Elle, wife of Samuel Crompton, the other two third parts, during the term of my son John Riding's life
After death of son John, the three houses to daughter Ellen, or her children if she is by then deceased
Household furniture and residue of property, real or personal, to daughter Ellen Crompton
2nd Feb 1814
Witnesses Lewis Walter, Ann Robinson, Benjamin Fawcitt
4th Aug 1814 - Ellen Crompton of Turton, executrix, sworn in common form
Testator died 1st March 1814
Probate issued 4th Aug 1814

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 Cromptons and Youngs
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

Jennet RISHTON of Farnworth, widow, 1708

To the children of John Yate begotten upon my daughter Anne that shall live to attain the age of 21 - £40
Son in law John Yate and my son William Boardman to put forth the same at interest
My great Bible to grandson William Yate
Sedgewick's Bowells of Mercy to my son William Boardman together with my brass seals and silver spoon, one pair of sheets and my best looking glass
All the rest of my household goods to the children of John Yate to be equally divided amongst them by their mother
Residue to my son William Boardman (exor)
27th October 1701
Witnesses John Banks, Hugh Parr
Probate 8 May 1708

John RISHTON of Farnworth, yeoman, 1604

Dated 5th August 1604
To be buried at the Parish Church of Deane
Son Robert to have custody, wardship and marriage of Elle Rose, one of the daughters of John Rose deceased
And the custody and wardship of all lands tents. and hereditaments due and belonging to the said Ellen Rose
Whereas by articles of covennt, Thomas Orme of Lee, Richard Orme of Grange and Hughe Rose of Walkton in Lancs, yeoman, stand charged to pay me £55 (which sum I paid for the said wardship) if Ellen dies before the age of 15 without living children. If the sum becomes due, pay to son Robert.
If any of the sisters of Ellen should die without children before the age of 15 then Rishton was to pay sum of money to Thomas Orme, Richard Orme and Hughe Rose
Remainder 3 parts

To wife Alis Risheton
Daughter Anne
Reserved to self

Residue to daughter Anne
Wife and children to have occupation of all my lands which I now have, for one year
Exor wife Alis
Supervisor my right worshipful master Rauffe Assheton Esquire
Witnesses John Crostonn, Roger Kennyonn, Richard Wales, Alexander Cartwright
Inventory appraised by John Leigh, John Morris, Peter Grundye, John Booth on 14th August in the second year of his majs. reigne of England, France & Ireland and of Scotland the xxxviij(th):

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

John RISHTON of Farnworth, 1744 NEW

Little house now in the occupation of Robert Lord to my wife, afterwards to my son Thomas, paying the rents and repairs to William Hulton Esq
The great house now in my own possession (held be lease under William Hulton Esqr) together with two crofts, to my son John during the continuance of the lease
£20 to son John
£30 to son Thomas
£10 to daughter Isabell, together with discharge of a note of £5
£60 to daughter Alice
To my wife the use of a hew household goods to the value of 40s
Exors brother William Rishton, and brother in laws Richard Farnworth and Robert Lord senior of Farnworth
Dated 22nd May 1738
Witnesses Thuston Smethurst, John Lord
Probate 23rd April 1744

William RISHTON of Farnworth, (inv. and adm.), 1695

Inventory dated 18th Dec 1694, total £66.17.01, appraised by Henry Garthwaite, John Morris, Tho: Whiticar
Administrator too faded to read

William RISHTON of Farnworth, shoemaker, 1697

Henry Rishton and Ellin Rishton son and daughter of my late deceased brother Edmund Rishton £10
John Rishton, son of my late brother Edmund £20
Margaret Allens daughter of said brother Edmund £10
Residue to Edmund, son of my late brother Edmund Rishton, and the aforesaid Henry and Ellin Rishton - equally amongst them
Exor said Edmund Rishton
Dated 3rd May 1697
Witnesses John Davenport, Ellin Boulton, Jon. Rishton
Probate 24 Jun 1697

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

Thomas ROBINSON of Turton, mole catcher, 1835 NEW

All household goods and furniture to wife
Messuages and dwelling houses in Turton or elsewhere, and all my ready money, upon trust - to the use of my son Thomas Robinson, Christopher Hindle of Higher Croft in Lower Darwen and the Reverend Joseph Gill of Turton (the later replacing 'John Knowles of Turton, farmer' - crossed out)
To be disposed of and profits divided as follows

Two sevenths to wife and her infant child
Five sevenths to my daughter Ann Kay, my sons John, Thomas and Richard, and my daughter Sarah (accounting for money already advanced to children)

Trustees appointed as exors of will
18th Oct 1834
Witnesses J.M. Robinson Surgeon[?], ? Wardworth[?], William Kenyon
Testator died 20th October 1834
Probate issued 30th April 1835
Granted to Christopher Hindle, power reserved for Thomas Robinson and Revd. Joseph Gill)

Elizabeth ROEBUCK of Heaton Norris, widow, 1837

22nd Aug 1833
Public house called the Navigation Inn in Heaton Norris, held by lease for lives from Wilbraham Egerton Esquire and all personal estate, to exors:

My son John Roebuck
Ralph Orrell of Heaton Norris, Cotton Manufacturer
Joseph Marsland of Heaton Norris, Coal Merchant

Profits into two parts

To son John Roebook
To the children of my late daughter Mary Orrell, deceased

Witnesses ? ? Lingard, Mrs. R. Lingard, Robt Beeley
Probate 27th Jan 1837
Testatrix died 19th Aug 1835

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

James ROSCOE of Farnworth, yeoman, 1729 NEW

Messuage and tenement in Farnworth, my estate of inheritance, to my exors upon trust
To be sold to pay my debts
Son John Roscoe
Other premises in Farnworth which I hold by lease under Sir John Bridgeman Baronett
Other premises in Worsley, held by lease under the Duke of Bridgewater, during the life of my daughter Susan Evans
Grandson James Evans, son of daughter Susan Evans
Daughter in law Kathering Roscoe one guinea
Exors cousin John Andrews of Bolton and my brother John Roscoe
25th Sept 1729
Witnesses James Rothwell, Lewis Aspinall, Edward Kenyon
Bounders:

John Roscow of Farnworth, yeoman
John Roscow of Tildesley
John Andrews of Bolton

John Roscow son and next of kin, administrator of the goods, chattles and credits of James Roscow of Farnworth, yeoman, lately deceased
John Andrews and John Roscow renounced, admin granted to John Roscow son of James Roscow

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

James ROSCOW of Tong, yeoman, 1701

Sick and weak in body
Son Roger £5
Son in law Georg Penkiman and daughter Elis: & Thomas & James their sons to each of them 5s
Remainder to Hannah my loving wife (executrix)
Overseer my cousin Joseph Crompton of Haugh
21st Feb 1700/1
Witnesses Edward Hamer, Roger Hamer, Paul Lathom
Inventory value £90:9 appraised by Tho: Crompton, Edwd. Hamer, Makepeace Mason
Probate 19 September 1701

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 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

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

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

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

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

Dorothy ROTHWELL of Bury, spinster, 1710

Dated 30th July 1709
Sickly and weak of body
Richard Rothwell my brother £20 in trust, to pay my cousin Ottowell Hindley to be paid for putting his life on the lease of tenement called Upper Stannill in Oswaldtwistle now in the occupation of Ottowell Hindle grandfather of the said Ottowell Hindle)
Richard Rothewell my brother £30 in trust, to be paid to cousin Mary Hindle with interest when she reaches 21
£20 for cousin Dorothy Hindle on same terms
Sister Ann Hindle £40
Brother Thomas Rothwell £5, and £5 for his daughter
Brother Richard Rothwell £5
Remainder to sister Elizabeth Rothwell (executrix)
Overseer Miles Lonsdale Esq. of Bury
Witnesses Anne Grundy, M. Lonsdall[?], Tho: Boardman
Probate 10th May 1710

Edward ROTHWELL of Tottington, clerk, 1732

29th Dec 1730
Surrender of the same date of messuage and tenement called Harpers in Tottington
Son Thomas, to the uses of Richard Rothwell and James Rothwell of Chatterton, yeomen
Daughters Elizabeth, Isabel £50, Ellen £40, Margaret £100, Alice (& her children)
Mr Henry's Exposition of the Bible in six parts to son Thomas
£10 to augment the salary of a Dissenting Minister sound and sober preaching at the New Chappel in Nuttal Lane in Holcombe
Exor John Barnes of Edge my son in law
Witnesses James Rothwell, Elizabeth Duckworth, John Kaye
Probate 27th June 1732
Notes:
- Rev. Edward Rothwell of Tunley and Dundee Chapel (Holcombe Lower Chapel)

Elizabeth ROTHWELL of Bury, spinster, 1727

Servant Isabell Parker £5
Money bills and bonds to be equally divided between brothers Richard Rothwell and Thomas Rothwell and sister Ann Hindley
Premises where I now dwell which I hold by lease under Reverend Mr James Banks present Rector of Bury, to my sister Ann Hindley during her life and afterwards to Richard Rothwell my brother
Exors Richard Rothwell and Thomas Rothwell
Dated 27th Feb 1726
Witnesses John Leigh, George Leigh, Robert Siddall
Probate 9th May 1727

Elizabeth ROTHWELL of Holcomb, spinster, (admon.), 1754

Probate 29th Apr 1754
30th March 1754 - Ann Helme took the oath
Bondsmen:

Ann Helme of Houlcomb, wife of John Helme (sister and next of kin)
John Helme of Houlcombe, gent.
John Kay of Manhcester, gent.

James ROTHWELL of Chadderton, yeoman, 1753

Probably Chatterton in Edenfield
I have already be indenture quadripartite dated 31st Jan 1740 settled my freehold hereditaments in Chadderton on my eldest son James
Except for one quarter on an acre upon which a house has lately been erected, in my occupation, to my 4th son Edward, paying £30 to be paid to youngest son John
Wife Martha to receive £100 towards the upbringing of my younger children
Small parcel of land on the north side the land adjoining Frank Meadow - to son Edward
Exor nephew Thomas Rothwell of Holcombe, tanner and my 3rd son Richard Rothwell
Dated 18th Jan 1742
Witnesses Jas. Meadowcroft, Geo. Holt jun.
Probate 19th Feb 1753

James ROTHWELL of Meadowcrofts in Tottington, chapman, 1798

Three houses and Threelane Ends in Tottington to my two sons Thomas Rothwell and James Rothwell, in trust
Allowing wife Betty to receive the rents and profits for as long as she continues my widow
Afterwards the houses to be sold and profits divided into three

One third between sons Thomas and James, and daughter Jane
Remaining two thirds to be put out at interest and the interest given to daughters Alice and Betty

Mary Nuttall daughter of my wife by her former husband £5
Grandchildren (not named), the children of daughters Alice and Betty (by Thomas Warburton and Joseph Wheal)
I am entitled to a messuage in my possession for a term of years yet to come - to wife Betty
Dated 26 Jan 1797
Witnesses John Smith, Richard Hayward, Will: Barlow
Probate issued 5th Jan 1798

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

Richard ROTHWELL of Bolton in the Moores, chapman, 1728

To sister Alice Rotherwell £1,000 - subject to the payment of £10 a year to my brother John Rothwell
To sister Alice - various household items
Brother Ralph Rothwell £10
Sister Jane the widow of Robert Warburton £5
£20 to be put forth at interest for James Hardman, son of my sister Jane by her first husband Richard Hardman, when he reaches 21
Sister Mary the widow of Richard Bradley deceased £40, and to her son Holland Bradley £20 (to be put forth at interest until he reaches 21)
I have already given £9 4s towards the building of a chapel at Little Bolton - I order my executors to make up to £10, and if they think proper, to put forth £20 at interest towards the maintenance of an orthodox minister officiating there
Residue to brother James Rothwell, clerk, vicar of the Parish of Dean
Exors brother James and sister Alice
Dated 4th Sept 1727
Witnesses William Holme, James Ridgway, Henry Moriton

Richard ROTHWELL the elder of Tottington, yeoman, 1786

22nd June 1785
Wife Ann Rothwell the sum of one shilling
Son Richard Rothwell of Elton all the copyhold messuages in Tottington, now in the possession of me Richard Rothwell, Samuel Greenhalgh and Thomas Entwistle. Chargeable with the sum of £60:

£10 to daughter Margaret, wife of Robert Westley of Bury
£10 to daughter Jane, wife of William Booth of Buy Satler[?]
£10 to daughter Mary, wife of John Gartside of Tottington, Cotton Manufacturer
£10 to daughter Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Horrocks of Height Barn
£10 to the children of my daughter Ann, late wife of John Nuttall of Tottington
£10 to the children of my daughter Alice, late wife of Henry Hopkinson of Tottington

Exors son Richard Rothwell and Michael Bently
Witnesses Will Shaw, Mary Shaw, Henry Unsworth
Probate 7 Sep 1786

Thomas ROTHWELL of Holcombe, farmer, 1695

Thoe. Rothwell nup de Holcomb poc de Bury in Com Lancastria Agr.
Inventory dated 21st Aug 1694, total value £142.10.06, appraised by Edward Hamer, John Dearden, Thomas Rothwell
Probate 3 Aug 1695
Adm. Elizth Rothwell vid.

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
Notes:
- Monumental inscription at Emmanuel Church, Holcombe - Church interior. "Here resteth the body of THOMAS ROTHWELL of Strongstry who departed this life the 18th day of March 1733 aged 72 years. Also ALICE ROTHWELL his wife departed this life May the 13th 1743 in the 73rd year of her age. Also RICHARD their son who died August 7th 1764 in the 75th year of his age."

Thomas ROTHWELL of Holcome, tanner, 1762

28th May 1762
I have surrendered copyhold lands in the manor of Tottington, to the use of Thomas Rothwell of Chatterton, yeoman
Wife Elizabeth
Afterwards to son Thomas Rothwell, chargeable with the sum of £50

Daughter Mary £10
Elizabeth £10
Dorothy £10
Edward and William my sons £10 each

Higher paddock and Lower paddock to son Edward Rothwell
Son Edward £80
Son William £60
Daughter Mary £30
Dorothy £30
To Edward - six volumes of Henry's works
Residue to wife Elizabeth
Exors wife Elizabeth and son Edward
Witnesses William Holt, Thomas Rothwell, Jno. Hargreaves
Probate 6th August 1762

Thomas ROTHWELL of Tanners in Holcome, yeoman, 1781

20th Jun 1781
Copyhold estate in Tottington surrendered to the use of Thomas Rothwell of Chatterton, yeoman and Samuel Hamer of Alkrington, tanner, as feofees
Leasehold estate in Brooksmouth now in the occupation of Richard, held by lease under the Earl of Derby (for lives)
Cottage now in the occupation of Martha Holt and all those copyhold lands on the westside of the highway leading from Holcome to Ramsbottom, and half an acre of common on Holcome Moor, being copyhold of inheritance
All property to be sold and the profits to be applied to the education, maintenance and clothing of my children who are minors
Wife Martha as many household goods as will decently furnish the cottage in which James Gregson now lives
Three sons Thomas, John and William
Daughters Anne, Betty, Martha and Mally
Thomas Rothwell of Chatterton and Samuel Hamer appointed as exors of will, trustees of land and guardians of children
Wife Martha also to be executrix
Witnesses Isabel Dewhurst, Bettey Smith, Jno. Smith
Probate issued 12th Nov 1781
Notes:
- In front of the Chancel in Holcombe Church: ...Also the Body of Thomas Rothwell of Harpers in Holcome, Who departed this Life the 22nd day of July 1781, In the 46th year of his age. Also, of Martha, his Wife, Who died February 5, 1814. Aged 84 Years.

Thomas ROTHWELL of Chatterton, 1786

Wife Betty Rothwell rents and profits from my estate called Chatterton situate in the Township of Edenfield
Wife to receive debts and annuities due unto me
Goods and chattels to wife
After her decease. freehold estate called Chatterton, with all goods and chattels, to be divided amongst my children (not named)
Revoke all former wills
6th Oct 1783
Witnesses Richard Hargreaves, James Hargreaves, Robert Pickup
Probate 12th Oct 1786
Admon bounders:

Betty Rothwell of Tottington higher end, widow of the late Thomas Rothwell of Tottington higher end, deceased
Thomas Horrocks of Elton in the Parish of Bury, farmer
James Hargreaves of Tottington higher end, farmer

Notes:
- Burial: 7 Oct 1786 at Emmanuel, Holcombe. Thomas Rothwell - Died: 5 Oct 1786, Age: 64 yrs, Abode: Chatterton, Occupation: Yeoman

William ROTHWELL of Strongsty in Tottington, clothmaker, 1738

Sick and weak of body
Strongsty in the Upper end of Tottington
Money owing to me from anyone, with stock in trafe of cloth, wool, yarn etc. to Elice Rothwell of Strongsty widow my mother
Exors my mother Elice Rothwell, Richard Rothwell my brother, and John Haworth my brother-in-law
Dated 7th Feb 1737
Inventory 18th Feb 1737, appraised by Adam Ramsbottom and John Haworth, total value £35.18.10
24th Oct 1738 - Then this inventory was exhibited by Alice Rothewell, Richard Rothwell and Jno Rothwell, joynt exors
Witnesses Edward Hamer, John Kaye

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

Christopher SALKELD of Little Bolton, lieutenant, 1799

Lieutenant in his Majesty's One Hundred and Twelfth Regiment of Foot
Messuage with lands called Dockercroft, in Kirkland, in the County of Westmoreland to my relation Robert Meadowcroft of Tottington
After his decease to his daughter Mary, wife of William Hulton of Great Bolton, Attorney at Law
My share in money now owing on a mortgage security on a premises in Longbetham in the county of York (bequeathed to my by my late father deceased) to be paid to Robert Meadowcroft
Any surplus monies to said Mary Hulton
Exors Robert Meadowcroft and William Hulton
Dated 10th Aug 1799
Witnesses: John Strickland, William Meakken, Chr: Cross
Probate 16th Sept 1799

Elizabeth SANDERSON of Breightmet, widow, 1622

Inventory taken 21st June 1622 by Abraham Hulton, Gorge Smith & John Grinalgh
Administrator Jacobo Sanderson filio

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

Jeffrie SANDERSON of Breightmett, (inv.), 1640

Appraised 1st August 1640 by Richard Dickonson, James Sanderson, Gorge Tonge and Thomas Greenhalgh
Several items listed - ripped and part missing - no totals or witness signatures
Jacobi Sanderson filia dep......Richi, Edmundi, William et Radulphi Sanderson

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

Jane SCHOLES of Tonge cum Hough, tuition bond, 1727

Benjamin Crompton de Tonge cum Hough, parish of Bolton le Moors, fustian man
Miles Pollet of Darcy Lever, blacksmith
Benjamin Crompton agrees to educate and begin up in learning
Jane Scholes, a minor of the age of thirteen years and upwards, having goods Chattles, Rights or Credits left or due to her by the death of Thomas Scholes late of Hough cum Tonge aforesaid, husbandman

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[?]

Elizabeth SCOWCROFT of Turton, spinster, 1863 NEW

To niece Mary Crompton - my mother's likeness
To niece Sarah Helen Scowcroft - silver plate and jewellery
To niece Mary Priestley all my books
Residue of household items and clothes to be divided into five shares

Niece Mary Conway and her sisters
Niece Alice Warburton and her sisters
Niece Mary Scowcroft Bleakley and her sisters
Niece Mary Scowcroft of Bradshaw and her sisters
Niece Mary Priestley and her sisters

£50 to niece Mary Priestley
Minister and Church Warden of Bradshaw Chapel £200 for repairing the Chapel, to be invested
Property to be sold and proceeds to be divided amongst:

Daughters of my brother James
Daughters of my sister Lomax
Daughters of my sister Bleakley
Daughters of my late brother Samuel
Daughters of my late brother Thomas

Exors:

Peter Duxbury of Turton, manager
James Knowles of Turton, innkeeper

4th July 1863
Witnesses

Jno Hulton, Solicitor, Bolton
Jno Cross Hulton

Testatrix died 9th July 1863
Effects under £1,000

Jethro SCOWCROFT of Chorley, druggist, 1832 NEW

Public house in Bradshawgate Bolton the "Prince William" in the occupation of Betty Gorton, to my brothers John, Samuel and Thomas Scowcroft
Shop and premises in Bradshawgate, Bolton currently in the occupation of Thomas Chantler
House and shop occupied by Thomas Barns in Market Street, Chorley
£800 to nephew William Scowcroft (son of my brother Thomas) to be selected out of my stock in trade
Sister Betty Scowcroft of Turton, spinster
Remainder to brother James Scowcroft and sister Mary Lomax widow, sister Alice Blackeley
Exors brothers James Scowcroft and Thomas Scowcroft
Dated 12 Feb 1832
Witnesses Birkitt Dawion[?] clerk, John Bromiley crofter, J. Winder atty Bolton
Testator died 25 Feb 1832
Probate issued 4th Oct 1832

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

John SCOWCROFT of Hindley, coal proprietor, 1843

Household goods to daughters:

Mary Jackson, widow
Margaret wife of William Chadwick of Wigan, butcher

Freehold, leasehold estates and collieries in Hindley, Bradshaw, Sharples, Tottington, Great Bolton and Farnworth - to trustees
Only son William
Trustees and exors: son William, daughter Mary and Thomas Woods of Atherton, book-keeper
Dated 2nd July 1841
Testator died 19th Nov 1842
Probate 9th May 1843
Under the value £4,000
Notes:
- Burial: 23 Nov 1842 at St Peter, Bolton, Lancashire - John Scowcroft - Age: 70 years, Abode: Hindley (born c. 1772)
- Also see will and monumental inscription of William Scowcroft of Bradshaw, 1808/9

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
Notes:
- Grave No 2073 at Bolton Parish Church "Here resteth the body of William Scoulcroft of Bradshaw, who died October 4th 1800 in the 85th year of his age. Mary the wife of William Scoulcroft of Bradshaw, who departed this life the 11th day of December 1769, in the 57th year of her age.

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
Notes:
- Monumental Inscription No. 1512 at Bolton Parish Church: Here resteth the body of Charles the son of William and Mary Scowcroft of Bradshaw, was here interred the 21st of November 1793, aged 5 years. Also William their son was here interred August the 24th 1797, aged 18 years and 3 months. Also William Scowcroft, died December 21st 1808, in the 59th year of his age. Also Richard their son, died June 24th 1813 in the 21st year of his age. Hannah wife of John Scowcroft, died May 9th 1841, aged 62 years. Also the said John Scowcroft, died November 19th 1842, aged 70 years. Also William Scowcroft, Surgeon, who died March 28th 1851, aged 33 years

William SCOWCROFT of Hindley, surgeon, 1852 NEW

Household goods and furniture to wife
£50 annuity to wife
My eldest sister Mary the wife of John Scowcroft of Hindley, coal proprietor
Youngest sister Margaret the wife of William Chadwick of Wigan, yeoman
Exors the said John Scowcroft and William Chadwick
Testator died 3rd April 1851
Probate issued 2nd April 1852
Notes:
- Also see will and monumental inscription of William Scowcroft of Bradshaw, 1808/9

Andrew SEDDON of Rumworth, 1684 NEW

To be buried at Deane Parish Church
One half to younger son Andrew Seddon
Other half to be divided between elder son William Seddon and daughter Elin now wife of William Marsh
Exors son Andrew Seddon and William Marsh of Heaton
31st Dec 1681
Witnesses James Pendlebury, John Moncks
19 Junij 1684 Juratus fuit Andrew Seddon unun Exectoru supranoiat de Bene & (per testate alteri reservata)

Andrew SEDDON of Rumworth, husbandman, 1692 NEW

15th Feb 1691
To Richard Lancaster son of Edward Lancaster £6 13s 4d
Edward Lancaster younger son of Edward Lancaster £6 13s 4d
claus[?] Lancaster daughter of Edward Lancaster aforesaid, deceased, £6 13s 4d
William Marsh of Turton my brother in law £6 13s 4d
Remainder to the four persons mentioned above
Exor Gyles Marsh son of William Marsh of Turton 5s
Witnesses James Par[?], Richard Turner, John Baron
21 Aprilis 1692 Executor supranominatus fiden dedit de bene &c.

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

Ellen SEDDON of the Outwood in Pilkington, widow, 1695

21st Feb 1694
Eldest son Raphe Seddon is in part provided for by indenture of assignment by me bearing the date 24th October 1687 of a messuage and tenement containing four parcels
Son Raphe to pay £60 to his brother John and sister Martha - £30 each
Son Raphe close of ground called the Harkhead which I bought off John Whitaker, with the lease that I have taken from the Earl of Derby
Remainder to daughter Martha
Dearly loving son Richard Edge exor
Witnesses Peter Seddon Junior, Peter Seddon
Exor Richard Edge sworn 28 May 1695
Inventory 17th April 1695, total £151-09-04, appraised by Richard Heape, John ????, Robert ?ulton (document damaged)

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

James SEDDON of Outwood in Pilkington, yeoman, 1720

Dated 3rd June 1718
Having already settled all my estates of lands in Kearsley, Farnworth and Salford, and my tenement in Pilkington on my eldest son William Seddon
On the condition that he pays £160 for the preferment of my younger children
To my wife Martha Seddon 20s in lieu and in full of all demands whatsoever
Son William - a long table and meale ark which I have lent him, and all my other goods which I bought of my kinsman George Seddon and have lately been in the possession of Dorothy Barton of Farnworth, widow, and 5s out of my personal estate
Son John £80
Daughter Hannah Seddon £100, but if she marry Rodger Masterson then 2s
Son Peter Seddon £5
Remainder, and all profits from a tenement in Heaton and Horwich to which I am entitled by a lease from Francis Anderton Esquire, to sons Peter Seddon, John Seddon, James Seddon and daughter Hannah Seddon to be divided equally
Executors sons Peter, John and James
Witnesses William Tilsley, Lawrence Aynsworth, Henry Bridge

Katherine SEDDON of Bolton le Moores, widow, 1698

Messuage and dwelling house in Bolton which I hold by lease under Sr John Bridgman commonly called the Katherin Wheel
James Lomax and Alice his wife, three rooms now in their possession
Permitting Katherin Williamson, wife of John Williamson, and Nathaniel their son, to inhabit the room called "blew bell"
Residue to my daughter Mary Seddon
Daughters Mary and Elizabeth £13
Exors the said James Lomax and Mary my daughter
Witnesses Edw: Richardson, Will. Longworth, John Bradsley

Peter SEDDON of Pilkington, yeoman, 1664

Aged about eighty years or thereabouts
26th July 1662
To be buried at Ringley Chapel
Son Raphe, all the rest of my children having had their portions
Son Robert 40s
Two sons in law Oliver Edge and Richard Greene 20s
Four daughters Hanna, Estr., Eunice and Marrier each 20s
Son Peter all my books and the wainscot or sealing that is closets dorres bench walls and alonge the sides of the house
Sister Cisilie 20s
Grandchildren 5s each
To the poor 40s
Exor son Raphe
Witnesses Thomas Walworth, Richard Kay
Inventory 21st Feb 1664 appraised by Richard Greene, Oliver Edge, Abraham Wallworth, Tho: Tildslie, William Seddon, total £210-00-00

Ralph SEDDON of Bolton in le Moors, husbandman, 1682

Sick and weak of body
To be buried at the Parish Church of Bolton, amongst my relations
I have already two houses to my two sons
The rents for the two houses - one is 5s and the other 20s. Includes barn and loomhouse
Son William to have the shippon at the west side of the barn
Son Thomas to have the stable and the cote in the fould and the gardens
Wife Elizabeth
Exors wife Elizabeth and son William
Witnesses John Kay, Thomas Dobson[?], Willm: Taylor
Debts owing to the testator

Ellen Holme of Bolton
Abraham Brearley of Bolton
Jon: Crook of Bolton
Thomas Kirkall of Bolton
Robte Yeates

Inventory witnesses Jonathan Dorning, John Mores, Willm Taylor, total £183-1-8

Ralph SEDDON of Outwood within Pilkington, yeoman, 1725

Messuage and tenement in Outwood where I now live held by lease under Earl of Derby
Close called Sheephey to my son Ralph Seddon, paying rent of 3s a year & a farthing fifteen
Margaret my loving wife the annual yearly rent of £4 out of the profits and rents for as long as she continues my widow
Remainder to exors to maintain my daughter Ellin until my elder son Michaell attains the age of 21 and gives security to my exors to pay any debts that my personal estate will not extend to pay
Daughter Ellin under 14 years old
Son Michaell to have the rest of the messuage and tenement, except Sheephey
Cottages and croft formerly Sarah Hardman's to son Ralph, when he reaches 21
Executors

Cousin William Seddon of Prestolee
Cousin John Seddon son of Peter Seddon
Cousin Henry Tonge son of William Tonge of Hopehey

Dated 2nd November 1724
Witnesses Richard Edge, Samuel Sandiforth, James Smith
Probate 24th April 1725 Gulus Seddon, Joes Seddon et Henrus Tonge
Inventory 17th Nov 1724, total £98.06.10, appraised by Robert Seddon, James Dearden, James Smith

Raphe SEDDON of the Outwood in Pilkington, 1675

5th Aug 1674
Wife (not named), brother Peter, brother in law James Hampson, to take care of my children
After my decease my brothers Peter and James to enter onto my freehold as occupants for the use of my wife and children
Inventory appraised by 21 Aug 1674, total £178-6-4, appraised by Oliver Edge, James Hampson, William Fishe
My brother Robert and brother? Bromeley?
Witnesses Abraham Walworth, Robert Fallous?
14th May 1675 probate Ellen Seddon

Robert SEDDON the Elder of Prestolee in Pilkington, yeoman, 1692

Inventory valued at £88-12-06, appraised by Robert Seddon, Thomas Booth, William Farneworth, 7th May 1692
Dated 3rd Oct 1690
Real estate already settled
Son Robert one great table in the house I inhabit, and the great house Bible
Remainder into 3 parts
First part to Ellin my wife, second and third parts to daughter Jennet
I have formerly given my son John £20
Likewise paid £16 to the use of my son William
Son William to receive another £4, and daughter Jennet £20
12d to everyone I am godfather to
Son John nominated as sole executor
Witnesses John Darbishire, John Rishton Jun., Jon: Rishton

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 part 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

Thomas SEDDON of Outwood in Pilkington, yeoman, 1745

Indenture tripartite dated 31st August 1722
Two messuage and tenements in Outwood in the possession of me
Clear yearly sum of £12 to be paid to Ellen my wife
Indenture dated 7th Sept 1731, Earl of Derby, deceased, by consent of my wife Ellen, and James Starkie, survivor of the Trustees named in the tripartite deed, granted to James Starkie all those messuages and tenements with two work houses and a paper mill, situated in Outwood and Unsworth within Pilkington, then in the tenure of James Starkie, to hold for the lives of me, Ann, and Thomas my son and daughter
Indenture tripartite dated 3rd Sept 1733, James Starkie transferred the premises to James Smith and others, with my consent
My messuages and tenements to my son Thomas Seddon, subject to the annual rent of £12 to be paid to wife Ellen
Also permitting my wife Ellen and daughter Ann to have the Old House (both ends), a garden bed, the fruit on the Garden Wall, in the hedge, and in the Tenter field, for so long as they keep themselves unmarried
Pew in Ringley Chapel to my son Thomas
Household goods distributed between wife Ellen and son Thomas and daughter Ann
Exors wife Ellen, son Thomas, daughter Ann, James Smith clerk Curate at Smithels, and Peter Dorning of Kersley, yeoman
8th May 1742
Witnesses Wm Seddon, John Hampson, Wm. Boydell
Exors sworn 14 May 1745

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

William SEDDON of Rumworth, yeoman, 1705 NEW

10th April 1705
To be buried at the parish church of Deane
Son George £20
Daughter Elizabeth 5s
Daughter Margaret £25
George Seddon and Robert Leigh to keep the £25 for the use of daughter Margaret and her children
Ellin Hilton £5 when she becomes 21
If she should die before 21 the to be divided between George Seddon, Elizabeth Forde and Margaret Parron[?]
After death of Robert Parron of ha??-maker in Salford
To son George Seddon the title and interest in the house and ground I now possess
Exor son George Seddon
Witnesses Richard Morris, Elizabeth Leigh, Ellis Morris
Probate 16 Jun 1705 - George Seddon son of the deceased and Robert Leigh exors
Testator died 21st April 1705
Inventory 14th June 1705, total £44-19-11 by John Leigh, William Seddon and Ellis Morris. Includes debts owing by:

Elizabeth Seddon of Lostock
William Seddon of Lostock
George Marsh of Horridge
Richard Doodson and Peter Doodson
John Morris of Heaton
Widdow Ford and Noah Ford of Westhaughton

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

Elizabeth SHARPLES of Farnworth, widow, 1727

Indisposed and not in health
I am lawfully possessed of two houses and two little crofts in Farnworth, left to me by my husband in his last will and testament, for my use, while the lease lasts
I give them to my brother John Sandiford of Ratcliffe and my sister Mary Hardman of Ratcliffe
Elizabeth the wife of William Wroe to have my caphead and cloake
Exors brother John Sandford and my brother in law Roger Hardman
2nd September 1727
Witnesses John Flitcroft, Peter Flitcroft, John Richardson
Probate 28 Feb 1727
Inventory appraised by Thomas Kay, James Hardman, total £41-02-08

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

Alice SLATER of Tonge with Haulgh, spinster, 1815

Partnership existing between me and my step mother Mary Slater as Bleachers at Tonge with Haulgh shall from my decease be at an end
Exors to take an inventory and account of all my stock and interest in the bleaching concern
£50 to my mother Mary Slater
£50 to my brother Henry Slater
Residue, in trust, to my worthy friends George Blair of Mill Hill in Little Bolton, whitster and David Bentley of Tonge with Haulgh, whitster
Divided into five parts

brother John Slater
brother James Slater
brother Thomas Slater
brother Edward Slater
sister Margaret Slater

Youngest under 21. Edward and Margaret's shares to be in the form of annuities
Dated 20th October 1814
Witnesses Beatrice Bentley, Joseph Slater
Testatrix died 5th Jan 1815

Ann SLATER of Manchester, mercer, 1753

Everything to nephew Gamaliel Smethurst (exor)
Dated 29th April 1748
Witnesses Samll: Pendlebury and John Kay

Daniel SLATER of Manchester, linen dyer, 1755

Dated 16th July 1754
Everything to wife Ellen
Exors William Barrow of Salford, chapman and Thomas Makin of Manchester, alehousekeeper
Witnesses Hugh Oldham, Dauntesey Smith
Probate 20 Jan 1755

Ellin SLATER of Manchester, widow, 1765

9th Feb 1764
Pans, fats[vats?] and working utensils used in the Dyehouse (the dyehouse ingredients only excepted) to son Joseph Slater
Also my bedstead and bedding and my mahogany beaurow in the house
Daughter Ellin Slater my green bedstead, and old oak chest of drawers
Daughter Betty Slater my furniture check bedstead and the top part of the double chest of drawers
Daughter Esther Slater the bottom part of my double chest of drawers
Other daughter Alice Hulme
My silver watch to son James Slater
Remainder to my sons and daughters Joseph Slater, Catherine Aldcroft, Alice Hulme, Daniel Slater, Ellin Slater, John Slater, James Slater, Betty Slater and Esther Slater
Son John owes testator £30
Exors my brother Thomas Makin of Manchester and my nephew Thomas Barrow of Salford, chapman
Witnesses John Smith, John Williamson
Exors sworn 29th June 1765

George SLATER of Manchester, 1798

Dated 21 Aug 1798
To be buried at St. John's Church in Manchester
Goods to be sold and benefit to brother Robert Slater
Children of my brother Thomas, my brother Robert and my sister Elizabeth
To my niece Peggy Kershaw £100
Niece Mary is dead, her husband James Smith to have her share
Exors John Marsden and Thomas Rothwell
Witnesses John Usher, Samuel Hall, John Roilance
Proved 9 Nov 1798

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, linen dyer, admon., 1727

William Hulme of Manchester, chapman principal creditor
Josiah Nicholls of Manchester

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

William SMETHURST of Breightmet, 1746 NEW

Mary Smethurst of Breightmet, spinster - sister of William Smethurst
Rebecca Heaton of Harwood, spinster
John Broughton of Harwood, husbandman

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

Francis SMITH of Sharples, yeoman, 1726

Sick and weak of body
Lease under Sir Egerton of Heton
Margaret Smith, she taking the care and bringing up of my four youngest children, Richard and Thomas my sons, and Elizabeth and Ann my daughters
Roger Smith my son
Exors Henry Stones and Margaret Smith my wife, and Roger Smith my son
Dated 15 Jun 1725
Witnesses Nathanael Haslem, Lawrence Rigbie, Henry Stones
Probate 16 May 1726
Inventory appraised by John Sharples, John Battersby and William Lowe - total value £150-19-08

Francis SMITH of Sharples, gentleman, 1799

£30 to my niece Peggy Tiplady the wife of James Tiplady of Blackburn
Thomas Smith, brother, yeoman - all that part of my tenement in the possession of Zachariah Rushforth with the two cottages adjoining, which I hold along with other premises called Sweetloves by virtue of a lease under my Lord Grey de Wilton
Mary Hampson of Radcliffe, sister, the other part of my tenement called Sweetloves which is in the possession of Robert Brindle and once cottage at Broad o'th Lane called the Old Smithly in Sharples, for the remainder of her life, and afterwards to her son Adam Hampson
Remainder of Sweetloves tenement to sister Peggy Langshaw, wife of William Langshaw of Sharples, gentleman, for her life, and afterwards to her children, subject to a payment of:

£70 payable to Lord Grey de Wilton
£30 to my niece Peggy Tiplady
£5 a year to my sister Rushforth in case she shall survive her husband

Exors William Langshaw and John Rawsthorne of Smithills in Halliwell, gentlemen
Dated 25th Jan 1797
Witnesse Tho. Briercliffe, Jno. Whiteley
Probate 16 Sept 1799

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

Peter SMITH of Great Lever, innkeeper 1699 NEW

26th April 1698
James Smith's three children living in Bolton 20s each
Richard Smith son of Richard Smith of Bolton, brother of the aforesaid James, 20s
Rebecca Smith daughter of the aforesaid Richard Smith 20s
Kinsman James Smith of Hindly's children 20s each
Peter Smith now living in London 40s
To the son of Edmund Smith brother to the said Peter 20s
To the children of John Smith brother of the said Peter & Edmund 20s each
To my maid Alice Harpur £5
Maid Alice to have use of all my household goods and brewing utensils for one year, on the condition that she keeps them for herself and does not abuse them, and keeps herself chaste and unmarried
To the children of my sister Elizabeth Makland £5 each
To my kinswoman Mary Milner of Stopford 20s
Reside to my sister Elizabeth Makland
Exors Thomas Boothe of Great Lever and John Rishton of Farnworth, yeomen
Witnesses Nathaniell Nicholson, Nath: Dorning
Probate 18 Nov 1699
Thomas Boothe of Great Lever and John Rishton of Farnworth renounced
Administrator Elizabeth Makin of Wakefield in Yorkshire and Robert Dickinson
Inventory 14th Oct 1699, total £200.15.09½, appraised by Raphe Bordman, Richard Hardman and John Morris

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

Roger SMITH of Sharples, yeoman, 1779

To wife Margaret

Messuage, closes, lands and hereditaments at Highhouses within Sharples
Four cottages at Highhouses in possession of James Pilkington, James Fielding, Richard Ridings and John Smith
Undivided half part of the barn, shippon and haybay now or late occupied in common by Richard Ridings and John Smith and by my son Thomas

Except the parts I have already conveyed to my son Thomas
Leasehold tenement in Sharples called Sweetlove's , including mansion house, back yard, the wairhouse, shippon and bay over it, closes called the new hey and cross lif[?] meadow - to wife
On death of testators wife, fee-simple lands at Highhouses to go to son Thomas, subject to payment of £400 (reduced to £300 in codicil)
Daughters Mary, Margaret and Ann
Sweetloves (held by lease under Sir Thomas Egerton, Baronet) to go to son Francis Smith after death of wife

£200 to son Francis, he having before this time given to each of my two daughters Margaret and Ann a bond for £100 with interest. I have myself heretofore given to my daughter Mary £100 as her marriage portion
£200 to daughters Mary, Margaret and Ann

All ready money and outstanding debts to my three daughters
To wife - two cows and my black mare
Stock and husbandry gear to be sold, the produce to be divided between my three daughters
Residue and remainder to the three daughters
Wife appointed executrix
9th March 1776
Witnesses Thos. Thornley, Josiah Rathbone, Saml. Rathbone
Admon granted to Thos. Smith, Francis Smith and Margt. Smith the exors 27th Sep. 1779

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

Margaret SMITHIES of Horwich, widow, 1641

Dated 11th Feb 1639
Late wife of Thomas Smithies of Horwich, deceased
Residue after funeral expenses and payment of debts to my children Ann Smithies, Margaret Smithies, Jane Smithies and Richard Smithies
5s to my daughter Marie
Also to Marie, Anne, Margerie, Jane and Richard £20 which my son William is to pay before he enter upon that portion of ground that I now possess
To my daughter Jane all my part of the hybes at the house of Oliver Horrocks of Horwich and James Walmersley of Turton
To my daughter Anne Smithies all my pte of the hyves and home that are at Yarrow Bridge and at Edward Farneworth his house in Duxbury
To my son Richard Smithies all my part of that hyve which is at Robert Gills of Rivington miller
To my daughter Margerie all my part in the hyves and home that belongeth to me at the house of Thurstan Sheppard in Blackrod[?]
I give to my daughters Jane and Margerie the virginall betwixt them
To my daughter Jane the book called Morleys Introduction
Various bequests of specific items of clothing to daughters
Son William to pay 20s for Lawrence Higham alias Smithies to be bound as apprentice
There is 4 metts of barlie at Dakins house to be made into money amongst the rest of my goods
Exor William Smithies my son and William L?ras of Yarrowe Bridge
Witnesses James Barker, William Barker senior, William Barker junior
Debts owing by testator:

Elizabeth Mather widow
Issabell Lockwood widow
Mr Markland of Wigan
Robt Prescott of Wigan, shoemaker
Gregson's wife
Margaret Holden
Geffray Smithe
Richard Ranakes
Abraham Rivington
Richard Nightgall of Horwch
To my daughter Marie
Francis Hamer

Debts owing to me:

Roger Higham
William Smithies my son
Ould Dekins wife

Inventory appraised by Ellize Brooks, George Seddon, Thurstan Whittle and Peter Gorton, sum total £44 5d

Thomas SMITHIES of Horwich, yeoman, (inv.), 1639

Died 26th Sep 1638
Inventory dated 5th Oct 1638
Appraised by Raphe Vause, Robert Homle[?], Francis Hamer and John Greenehaughe
Includes:

2 bie hyves at 10s
Items in William Smithies house
£3 13s 4d owed to him by Hugh Platt

Sum total lxxxvij(£) xiiij(s)
Debts owed by testator:

Nicholas Turner of Blackrod
The wife of Raphe Lockewood
Richard Smithies
James Hamson
Francis Hamer
The wife of William Mather
Richard Nightegale
Abraham Rivington
William Smithies
Mr Markland of Wigan
Mr Thomas Anderton
Her 5 children 2s a peece
William Barker
Robert Prescott
Item owing to Ann Smithies Margerie Smithies & Jane Smithies daughters of the said Thomas Smithies & Thomas Smithies second sonne of the said Thomas & Margrett Hankey[?] alias Eccles[?] wch was a legassies geven to them by the last will of Jenet Ward late of Howwich deceased
Richard Nightgale
Andrew Seddon
Thomas Gwgyson[?]
Richard Grenehaughe

Sum debts lvij(£) xij(s) iij(d)

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

Pearce STARKIE of Bolton, 1688

Dated 11th July 1688
Brother John Starkie Esq. £40
Brother Nicholas Starkie £200
Sister Mary the wife of James Rhodes of Bolton, gent., three score pounds
Ann daughter of John Lomax of Bury, clerk, £10
Lawrence Hargreaves of Tonge 50s
Agnes Burton 50s
Remainder to brother Nicholas (exor)
Witnesses Tho: Smith, Tox: Walmsley, Adam Ouldam
Probate 24 Aug 1688

Thomas STARKIE of Twiston, yeoman, admon, 1741

Elizabeth Starkie of Twiston in the Chappelry of Downham, County of Lancaster, widow
Edmund Starkie of Gisburn in the County of York, gentleman
John Starkie of Stubbs Wood in the Parish of Gisburn, yeoman

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

Elizabeth STONES of Sharples, 1691

Daughter Margery Heaton £30
to Elizabeth Boulton 40s[?]
Katrin Boulton 10s
Katrin Whitle 10s
Bed to daughter Margery Heaton
Daughter Ellner[?]
Witnesses James Heaton, John Sheppard
13 Oct 1691 - Fardinando Heaton maritus Eliza Stones fiedem dedit de bene it fidels idem Testm perimplendo

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

Hugh STONES of Tonge, husbandman, 1709 NEW

Sick and weak
27th May 1702
My son Hugh Stones £40 when he reaches 21
Remainder to wife Ann
If son should die before he reaches 21 then the £40 should be divided between in various proportions:

£10 to Peter Makinson of Duxbury, husbandman
£10 to Margery the wife of James Aspinall of Heaton, husbandman
£10 to be equally divided between the children of Daniel Stones of Eagle Cliff Bank in Sharples
Children of Robert Radcliff late of Longworth by Jane his wife, sister of the testator
Children of John Holt of Turton
James the son, and Alice the daughter, of Daniel Stones
The children of Robert Radcliff

Exor Abraham Heywood of Little Bolton, husbandman
Overseers George Smith of Bradshaw yeoman, Richard Smith of Sharples
Witnesses John Nield, Jon: Welch
Probate 27th Oct 1709
Admon bond - Anne Stones of Tonge, widow of Hugh Stones of Tonge and John Walch of Bradshaw, husbandman, 1702
Inventory dated 7th Aug 1702, total value £67-6-8, appraised by Richard Vicars, Jon: Hilton, James Ashworth
Notes:
- Marriage: 29 Dec 1698 St Peter, Bolton: Hugh Stones of Little Bolton and Ann Heaton of Little Bolton
- Baptism: 27 Jul 1701 St Peter, Bolton: Hugh Stones - Son of Hugh Stones & Ann, Born: 22 Jul 1701, Abode: Tonge
- Burial: 6 Aug 1702 St Peter, Bolton - Hugh Stones of Tonge

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 Little Bolton cum Sharples, yeoman, 1701 NEW

24th April 1701
To Mr Hadden that he may preach sermon at my funeral 21s 6d
My brother William £80
My sister Dorothy Duncalfe £12 and the yearly rent of the field which belongs to me in Little Bolton (now in the possession of Thomas Baterslie) during the natural life of Mr Thomas Lever of Chamber
To sister Dorothy's daughters - Ellen, Mary, Jaine and Ann Duncalfe, £14 between them
Robert Berry, son of my brother in law John Berry - one garner standing in the barn, and other items
Miles Bery son of my brother in law John Berry £9
Mary Bery daughter of my brother in law John Berry £10
Alice Bery daughter of my brother in law John Berry £10
Ellen wife of my brother in law John Berry 20s
Susan the wife of Alexander Mayoh of Longworth, 40s
Mary Hardman 20s
To the poor of Sharples a stock of £14 to be put out at interest, to buy linen cloth to be distributed to the most needy at the discretion of 3 men - I appoint Mr John Sharples, the choice of the other two to my exors
Exors Christopher Horrocks of Turton and Mr John Sharples of Sharples
Witnesses Roger Sharples, John Brandwood, Tho: Whittle
Inventory 16th June 1701, appraised by Daniel Stones, James Kirshaw, John Brendwood, Thomas Rigbie, total £193.?7.11¾

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 '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

Wife
My children John, Rebecah, Samuel and Margret
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:

Mary the wife of Edmund Haworth
Betty the wife of James Wood
Margaret who is unmarried

Sole executor wife Mary
Dated 19th April 1780
Witnesses James Ormrod, George Rushton
First sworn 23 Oct 1780

Joshua TAYLOR of Bradshaw, husbandman, 1670 NEW

Apparel to Joshua Rothwell of Ryton
Petticoat to Joshua Rothwell's mother
Residue to John Bradshaw of Bradshaw esquire
Witnesses James Ramsden, Samuell Shawe
Inventory 29th Aug 1670
40s owed to Richard Hopwood of Siddall in Hopwood, appraised by John Roscow and Ellis Walch

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
Bondsmen:

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

William TAYLOR of Turton, husbandman, (admon), 1703

Administrator: Laurence Taylor of Tonge
Bondsmen:

Laurencium Taylor de Tonge agricolam
Guilielmum Wilson de Manch Ludimagistrum

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

Thomas THOMASSON of Edgworth, carpenter, 1798

Personal effects to be sold and all other money to be put out at interest for the lives of my brother-in-law Richard Melling of Edgworth and Elizabeth his wife, the interest being paid to them annually
After their decease, to James Greenhalgh of Harwood, son of my sister Mary deceased
To Parnal[?] Ashworth the daughter of my late brother William Thomasson of Blackburn, 1s
Remainder to nephews and nieces

William and Ann son and daughter of my late brother John Thomasson of Over Darwen, deceased
Betty, Ellen and Nancy daughters of my late brother William Thomasson of Blackburn, deceased
William, Jane, Betty, Rachel and Margaret, son and daughter of my sister Elizabeth the wife of Richard Melling

Exors Solomon Cooper of Little Bolton and George Isherwood of Turton
Dated 24th May 1788
Witnesses Robt. Knowles, James Brandwood
Probate issued 31st Oct 1798

John THORNLEY of Darcy Lever, weaver, 1805

Dated 22nd May 1791
Daughter Peggy £5
Remainder into four parts

Daughter Elizabeth
Son John
Children of daughter Alice when they come to the age of 21
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

James TONG Senior of Farnworth, yeoman, 1787

Alice Tonge, wife of Robert Tong £40
Roger Taylor of Ringley, butcher, £5 16d
Robert Loton of Farnworth, farmer, £5 10s
These being debts formerly contracted by my son James Tong
Ann Markland the wife of John Markland of Bolton and my son Ralph Tong of Farnworth, 1d each, they having already had their share
Daughter Betty Chadwick all my right and title to freehold estate held by indenture under William Hulton of Hulton, Esquire, deceased
To son James Tong 1s
To my two grandsons John Tong and James Tong, sons of my son James Tong, £5 each
My two daughters Margaret Green, Mary Norris and Jenny France, all my ready money and residue of personal estate
Executors son Ralph Tong, son-in-law John Markland and James Barton of Farnworth, yeoman
Dated 30th Dec 1786
Witnesses James Jackson, Peter Lomax, John Orrell
14th July 1787 - Ralph Tong own of the Executors within named was sworn in common form

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

John TONG of Farnworth, licensed victualler, 1857 NEW

Wife Betty
Children: John Hopwood Tong, Mary Holt, Elizabeth Tong, Ann Jackson, Alice Holt, Nancy Tong, Lucy Tong (Lucy under 21)
Leasehold estate in Egerton Street, Farnworth
Son + wife executors and trustees
Daughter Mary Holt to act as trustee and executor if wife is dead
Testator died 9th Oct 1857
Probate issued 28th Nov 1857

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

Thomas TONG of Great Bolton, weaver, (admon), 1848 NEW

Thomas Tong, weaver, widower, late of Great Bolton
Son John Tong of Great Bolton, weaver
Jesse Norris of Great Bolton, labourer
John Forrest? of Great Bolton, butcher
Intestate died 29th Sep 1839
Probate granted July 1848

Thomas TONG of Great Bolton, gentleman, 1850 NEW

Wife: Jane, wines, liquors & personal effects
Son: Jonathan Tong
Son in law: John Bayley
Daughter Emma Catherine Bayley
£500 already advanced to son Jonathan
Executors: Jonathan Tong and John Bayley
Dated August 1848
Testator died 21st April 1850
Executors sworn in 5th Sept 1850
Personal estate of testator under £1500

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

Giles TONGE of Farnworth, shop keeper, 1857 NEW

Wife Alice
Executors & trustees:

Hilton Rothwell of Little Hulton, Plumber & Glazier
James Ridyard of Worsley

Son Samuel Tonge
Brothers: Thomas and James
Brother in law: Giles Hilton
Brother in law: Jeremiah Hilton
Dated: 14th Aug 1857
Testator died: 16th Aug 1857
Probate issued 17th Sept 1857
Under £350

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 Tottington, yeoman, 1737 NEW

Bondsmen:

Thomas Holme of Bolton, whitster
Thomas Hedjdock[?] of Little Bolton, husbandman

Mary the wife of James Davenport of Farnworth, chapman, daughter and administrator of the goods, chattels and credits of Richard Tonge late of Tottington, yeoman.
Renunciation: Ellen Tong of Tottington, widow of Richard Tong late of Tottington
Notes:
- Burial: 8 May 1737 St Peter, Bolton. Richard Tong of Tottington, yeoman

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

Robert TONGE of Heaton, farmer, 1832

Poor state of health
Farming stock, household furniture, rents arising from my leasehold property to wife Mary
Younger children
Son Ralph Tonge of Heaton, farmer, one cottage in Can Row on Bolton Moor in occupation of John Marsh
Daughter Mary Brown wife of John Brown of Horwich, one cottage in Can Row Bolton Moor in occupation of James Blundell
Son Robert Tonge one double cottage in Can Row in occupation of Peter Lomax and William Madder
Daughter Jane Tonge one cottage in Sharples in the occupation of Thomas Bunt, also a half share in a cottage on Can Row occupied by John Crank
Son Elijah Tonge cottage on Can Row in occupation of Charles Woods, also one small cottage joining on to the house occupied by John Marsh, and one room over the shop occupied by John Crank at Can Row
Daughter Esther Tonge one cottage in Sharples in the occupation of James Makant, and also the other remaining share in the house occupied by John Crank at Can Row
Nephew William Longworth who no lives with me £6 to be paid the day after he is married
Exors:

Friend William Longworth of Heaton, yeoman,
My son Ralph Tonge of Heaton, farmer

To be buried at the Parish Church of Dean
Witnesses Ralph Farnworth, Henry Dickinson
Testator died 15th Feb 1832
Probate issued 16th April 1832

Samuel TONGE of Farnworth, yeoman, 1851 NEW

Wife Ellen - personal effects
To Giles Tonge, a small plot of land in Farnworth, conveyed by indenture of lease dated 26th and 27th Jan 1836, bounded on the north side by part of my lands devised as above by Gorton, Marsh & Gorton, on the south by lands owned by my brother Giles, on the east by a road 4 yards wide, on the west by William Barton's lands
Trustees & Executors:

Rev. William Burns, Vicar of Farnworth with Kearsley
Henry Dorning of Kearsley, Coal Proprietor

Beech Cottage "now in my occupation" - which I intend to dispose of for charitable purposes
Children of my brothers Thomas, Giles and James
Dated 2nd May 1851
Probate issued 30th July 1851
Under £450

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

wife
children
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

Notes:
- 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:

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

Thomas TONGE of Farnworth, weaver, 1839 NEW

Three cottages on a small plot of freehold land in the occupation of Robert Worthington, Richard Garrett and Charles Woolfenden
Rents to Martha, widow of my late son Thomas Tonge
If she should die before the youngest child reaches 21, then to the children
Exors given authority to sell the houses and land at the back and front, also the land belonging to me on the north end of the house occupied by Robert Worthington (24 feet 7 inches, also the ploy of land containing about 1660 square yards)
Eight grandchildren sons and daughter of my late son Thomas Tonge: Thomas, William, Giles, Charles, Emanuel, Solomon, Joshua and Alice
Exors sons: Samuel Tonge, James Tonge, Giles Tonge
Witnesses Abraham Boardman, James Longworth, Michael Potts
Testator died 25th Dec 1838
Probate issued 22nd May 1839
Notes:
- Grandchildren baptised at Ringley, children of Thomas & Martha Tonge of Farnworth: John 1804, Samuel 1808, Alice 1810, William 1812, Giles 1815, Charles 1817, Emanuel 1819, Solomon 1822, John 1825
- See deeds relating to Albert Place, Farnworth

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 Ainsworth, yeoman, 1720

Admon and inventory
Probate 24th May 1720
Husbandman on inventory
Inventory appraised by William Tongue, George Hardman and Samuel Taylor, dated 20th April 1720, total value £187.10.04
Mary Tonge above bounder widow, relict and administrator of Thomas Tong late of Aynsworth, yeoman
William Tong of Hilton, yeom.
Signed Mary Tong (x), William Tong

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

James TOPP of Farnworth, farmer, 1828 NEW

2nd Aug 1828
Joseph Wright of Farnworth, my natural son, £15
Edward Bullough of Farnworth, my natural son, £15
Edward Topp Fildes of Worsley, my natural son, £15
Mother Ann Topps
James Topp paying to my brothers and sisters what John Holme valued the farming stock
Brother John Topp
Sister Betty Bowker
Sister Ann Oaks (dead, but her son and daughter to have their mother's share)
Brother Joseph Topp
Brother Edward Topp
Sister Alice Young
Niece Mary Oaks, nephew James Oaks
Exors Robert Topp Senr. of Clamer Clough of Kersley and William Young of Farnworth, farmer
Witnesses John Holme, Benjn. Cooke, Joseph Dickenson[?]
Testator died 25 Sept 1828

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

Ann TOWERS of Tockholes, widow, 1820

10th Nov 1819
Freehold estate in Tockholes called Walsh's consisting of a cottage, barn and 5 acres of land now in the occupation of myself and George Pickergill my under tenant
My fourth share in three houses at Cross Keys in Little Bolton
In trust, to be sold, to trustees (exors):

Thomas Wood of Turton, farmer
Edmund Ashworth of Sharples, cotton spinner
George Orrell of Turton, machine maker

Half to niece Mally Wood wife of Thomas Wood
Other half to nephews John Orrell, Isaac Orrell and Samuel Orrell and niece Elizabeth Greenhalgh (wife of James Greenhalgh of Bolton, cotton spinner), sons and daughters of the said George Orrell
To Betty Hope, the daughter of my late husband by a former wife, a bedstead, oak clock, oak chest etc
Witnesses Robert Kay atty Bolton, Chris: Briggs & Joseph Matthews his clks
Testator died 20th April 1820
Probate 11 Sep 1820

William TOWERS of Tockholes, yeoman, 1805

21st May 1803
To wife Ann my messuage and tenement in Tockholes called Walches in occupation of myself and William Pickersgill
Chargeable with the payment of £40 to daughter Betty wife of John Hope
Exors wife Ann and George Warburton of Turton, yeoman
Witnesses Thos Whiteley, Wm Pickersgill, Rob: Dewhurst
Probate issued 6th March 1805

Michael TOWNLEY of Lower Darwen, yeoman, 1839 NEW

Wife Martha Townley £5 a year, bed and cupboard
All real estate in Livesey and Tockholes, upon trust, to sons:

Thomas Townley of Livesey
Andrew Townley of Tockholes
Mark Townley of Lower Darwen

Upon trust to:

Give my son Michael Townley £5 when his is loose of his apprenticeship
To my son Doctor Townley £5 when he comes to 21 years of age

Five cottages in Tockholes and Livesey and my household furniture and remainder of estate after debts and expenses to my son Thomas Townley, my daughter Mary Graham, Andrew Townley, Mark Townley, Richard Townley, Michael Townley, Doctor Townley
My daughter Mary Graham is indebted to me for £7
Witnesses 30th Nov 1830 - George Hargraves, Henry Halliwell, James Townley
Probate issued 27th May 1839 sub £20
Testator died 22nd July 1831
Executor Thomas Townley of Tithe[?] Barn in Livesey nr. Blackburn, weaver

Richard TOWNLEY of Lower Darwen, yeoman, 1778

Aged and infirm
All my lands, tenements and hereditaments to sons and daughter:

Lawrence Townley
Robert Townley
Richard Townley
Arthur Townley
Thomas Townley
John Townley
Isable wife of James Aldmond

Exors sons Lawrence, Robert, Richard, Arthur, Thomas and John
Probate June 25th 1778 - Thomas Townley one of the exors within named was sworn in common form / John Townley and Robert Townley being dead and power &c. to Laurence, Richard and Arthur Townley
Under £20

Thomas TOWNLEY of Lower Darwen, yeoman, 1798 NEW

Wife Mary £10 worth of household goods and furniture
Mortgage debt of £200 owing to Thomas Davenport of Bolton, gentleman, which I have upon all my real estate - to be paid out of personal estate as far as is possible
To wife Mary £5 rent change from property in Tockholes and Lower Darwen for the rest of her life
All property in Over Darwen, Tockholes and Lower Darwen to my sons and daughters, eight in number (not named)
Exors sons Richard Townley, John Townley and Andrew Townley
8th Oct 1784
Witnesses John Mair, William Mair, Edmd. Haworth
Codicil 14th June 1796 - Thomas Townley late of Lower Darwen now of Over Darwen - increase wife's annuity to £10
Since making the will have given to sons Richard Townley £40, John Townley £5, Robert Townley £15, Thomas Townley £10 and daughters Grace £5, Bridget Cockshut £20
Adds brother in law Mark Southward as executor
Witnesses Peter Saberner Surgeon, Joseph Bury, David Ainsworth
Exors sworn 28th November 1798

James TURNER of Boulton in the Mores, yeoman, 1627 NEW

20th July 2 Chas I [1626]
To be buried at the parish church or church yard of Bolton
Filliall porcon (filial portions - child's portions):
Robert Kirkall son of Robert Kirkall deceased £15
Alice Kirkall daughter of Robert Kirkall deceased £15
Elizabeth Kirkall widow late wife of Robert Kirkall deceased £10
Nicholas Parke £3
Raffe Turner 40
Margerie Townley 40s
Jane Edge 20s
Thomas Browne 40s
John Thropp son of Anthonie Thropp 40s
Oliver Thropp son of Anthonie 40s
Lawrence Kirkall 2s
Roger Thropp son Roger Throp
James Throp son of Roger 40s
Dorothie Phillipson 20s
John Leaver
John Throp of Boulton sheearman 2s
Ellin Thropp wife of Roger Thropp 40s
George Eckersle 5s
Money owing to testator:

James Smith of Farneworth £30
Raffe Bordman of Great Leaver husbandman £17 12s
James Tonge of Farneworthe £11 17s
John Edge of Hulton, £3
Edward Welfield £3
Thomas Morris of Boulton 40s
Roger Seddon 40s
Thomas Lomas £3

Exors Roger Thropp of Boulton and Elizabeth Kirkall
Witness George Eckersley
Inventory appraised 21st November 1626 by Thomas Bordeman, Allexander Lightbowne, Richard Bradshawe and James Deane, includes £4 owing by Raphe Grundie and £2 17s owing by Humfraye Walmisley

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

Peter TWIST of Breightmet, innkeeper, admon, 1736

Catherine Twist of Breightmet, widow and relict of Peter Twist
Henry Twist of Breightmet, weaver
John Welsh of Breightmet, weaver

John UNSWORTH of Breightmet, yeoman, 1667

Three parts:

To wife Margaret Unsworth
To my three children Elizabeth, Deborah and Margrett
To self, which I bequeath to my natural daughters Elizabeth Unsworth, Deborah Unsworth and Margaret Unsworth

I stand possessed by lease under Charles Earl of Darbie dated 17th Aud 1667 of one meadow in Harwood called Harwood Meadow, one acre
Also a parcel of pasture in Elton in Bury, two acres
Also four closes in Elton, two acres
To James Sanderson of Breightmet my stepson, the aforenamed meadow called Harwood Meadow, when he reaches 21, paying £14 for my daughters
The properties in Elton to three daughters
Wife Margaret to have the tuition and bringing up of the children for as long as she keep herself unmarried
Overseers - full power to receive the three children into their hands if wife remarries:

Mathew Booth of Redivals in Bury Parish, yeoman
John Davenport of Pilkinton in Prestwich Parish yeoman

Sole executor - wife Margaret Unsworth
8th Jan 1667
Witnesses Adam Haslam, John Horrox, Raphe Norres
Inventory appraised by John Davenport, George Tonge, George Crompton and Robert Unsworth, dated 21st Jan 1667, total £245.16.0
May 5th 1668 - there is added to this £100 more upon the tenemt of James Unsworth the younger living in Elton

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

Mary VICARS of Bolton le Moors, 1803

Wife of Thomas Vicars of Bolton le Moors, aleseller
Will of late husband Thomas Cross of Turton, yeoman, dated 4th Jan 1802
Brother Peter Marsh of Harwood, farmer, 1s only
Brother Samuel Marsh of Turton, shopkeeper £5
My reason for giving small legacies before mentioned in that I consider that the said Peter Marsh and Samuel Marsh are provided for and not in want of any assistance from the effects of my late husband Thomas Cross deceased
Betty Longworth my sister, wife of John Longworth of Horwich, farmer, £30
Residue of late husbands estate to my nephew Henry Cross of Ainsworth, weaver, son of my late husband Thomas Cross, recommending to him:

To make a gift of the whole of the household goods to my husband Thomas Vicars
Also £18 incurred by Thomas Vicars for the funeral expenses of my late daughter Molly Cross
Also £20 to Mr James Cross of Bolton, attorney at law, borrowed by my late husband Thomas Cross in February 1801

Exors husband Thomas Vicars, and Henry Cross
5th April 1803
Witnesses James Cross, Thos. Rushton, Alice Vicars

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

Francis WALKDEN of Little Boulton, (inv.), 1693 NEW

Inventory appraised by James Pilkington of Breightmet, Adam Scoules of Prestwich and George Smith of Sharples, yeomen
Sum total £75.14.01
Exhibited 18th Jan 1693

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

Roger WALKDEN of Sharples, yeoman, 1680

xviij Maya Caroli II xxxij
Indenture of assignment under my hand 3rd May 1670, I have assigned my tenement in Sharples to Peter Walkden and Christopher Horrocks
Thomas Walkden my natural son £4
Ann Walkden my servt 10s
Mary Walkden my daughter £100
Thomas Walkden my son £20
Exors George Smith son on law & Mary Walkden my daughter
Overseers James Cheetham of Turton Esq. & Daniel Stones of Sharples, yeoman
Witnesses Peter Walkden, Allexander Walkden, Richard Moscropp

George WALKER of Breightmet, yeoman, 1757

Loving wife one guinea
Residue to niece Mary Smalley
Exors Sarah Smalley and niece Mary Smalley, her daughter
16th Dec 1756
Witnesses James Crompton, Richard Haslam, John Haslam
23 Mar 1757, exors took the oath of an executor
Smalley against Walker - Allegation on the part of the Plaintiff 2d March 1758

George Walker was indebted to his sister Sarah Smalley in the sum of £90
He had given her no security in writing, so told her he would make a will and appoint her and her daughter as executors, which he hoped would secure her debt and satisfy her
He had made a former will in favour of his wife Mary Walker, so (it was alleged) concealed the new will from his wife to avoid incurring her resentment during his last illness, and therefore told her it was a bond or security relating to the debt
His wife responded that he was not of sound mind (had lost his memory), and did not exhibit the said document as a will but as a bond, and that he was not really indebted to her in the sum of £90
George Walker had received a marriage portion of £200 and an estate of upwards of £25 a year "which was a fortune much more than he justly merited"
The pretended will was not prepared under the testator's instructions, but of those of his sister Mary, or niece Mary Smalley

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 Turton, £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

Jeremiah WALKER of Radcliffe, badger, 1784

Dated 2nd Dec 1783
Son Thomas 1s
Son George 1s
Daughter Betty 1s
Daughter Mary 1s
Residue to wife Alice
Exor wife Alice and William Hampson
Witnesses John Davenport, William Hardman, Thos. Davenport
Probate 25th Oct 1784

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

First to self
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

Peter WARBURTON the Elder of Tottington, yeoman, 1811 NEW

Ramsbottom Lane within Tottington
Weak in body
Three cottages, bakehouse, shippon, pigsty and necessaryhouse on the northwesterly side of Ramsbottom Lane in the occupation of myself, James Grime, Edmund Pilling and Charles Gregson, hereby surrendered to use of my will, together with all household goods, upon trust to exors:

John Kay of Birwood Lee in Tottington, gent.
George Haworth of Chadderton Hey in Tottington, yeoman

Profits to wife Betty for her support and maintenance
Afterwards to be split into eighths between children:

James
Henry
Mary
John
Peter
Peggy
Thomas (deceased - to be split between his children)
Betty (deceased - to be split between her children)

17th Aug 1810
Witnesses Ann Gregson[?], William Holt, Abraham Kirshaw
Probate issued 31st March 1811
Testator died Nov 1810

Thomas WARBURTON of Bircheheye in Tottington, husbandman, 1620

12th Feb 1619
3 parts:

Joanye my wife (exor)
Daughter Elizabeth
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

George WARBUTTON of Turton, yeoman, 1828 NEW

Estate in Turton called Stones to son James Warbutton: messuage or dwellinghouse, barn, shippon and other outbuildings with land (except the cottage and plot of land hereinafter devised to son George), together with several plots of land now let off for building, and the ground rents from them
Subject to payment of £300 to exors
To son George - cottage and dwellinghouse, garden and plot of land adjoining the Northwest 12 yards by 10 containing 120 square yards of my estate in Higher Lane Turton in the occupation of Samuel Warbutton, which dwelling house, garden and plot of land I value at £40
If son James not satisfied and does not pay the £300 within one month, then estate to trustees (exors)

George Warbutton of Turton, carpenter
Thomas Warbutton of Sharples, weaver
William Warbutton of Turton, weaver

Also all household goods, furniture and farming stock to same trustees
All to be sold, and divided into six parts to sons James, George, Thomas, William, Samuel and daughter Ann
1st March 1826
Witnesses James Haslam, Samuel Haslam, James Fielding
Probate issued 1st Dec 1828

James WARBUTTON of Turton, farmer, 1850 NEW

Real leasehold and copyhold and personal estate to my two nephews

George Cubbin of Turton, farmer
William Warbutton of Bolton, grocer

Upon trust to sell and invest the profits
Wife Betty annuity £20
Mary Ann Lancaster of Turton, widow, £100, plus an annuity of £20
To the children of my brother George Warbutton, £100 to be equally divided between them
Remainder to children of sister Ann Cubin, and the children of my two brothers Thomas and Samuel Warbutton
As each of the beneficiaries die, their share to go to the trustees, the interest from these to be given to the Presbyterian or Unitarian Chapel at Walmsley in Turton near Dimple

£10 to the poor people attending the chapel
Remainder to trustees of the chapel for support of the minister, and for repair of the chapel

£5 to William Probert, present Minister of said Chapel
Executrix wife Betty and said nephews George Cubbin and William Warbutton
Will dated 28th June 1846
Witnesses Richard Hulton and John Haslam
Codicil 30th June 1846- £116 plus interest is now due to me from the children of my brother George Warbutton - the £100 in the will given to them to go towards payment of this
1st Nov 1850 - Richard Hulton of Bury, gentleman, confirmed that he was present at the signing of the will and codicil
Testator died 15th May 1850
Probate issued 7th Nov 1850
Exor Betty Warburton sworn in common form (power reserved for George Cubbin and William Warbutton). Under the value of £1,000
Notes:
- In Chancery 1852 - Warbutton v. Warbutton. Ref: C14/1380/W115

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

Abraham WARD of Sharples, weaver, 1700 NEW

28th June 1700
My brother Benjamin 5s
My brother Andrew's wife 5s
My brother in law Abraham Ward 5s
My brother in law Alexander Ward 5s
My brother in law John Stones 5s
God daughter Alice Rothwell 5s
Residue to my wife Jane
Witnesses John Whittles, James Pilkington
Probate 21 Oct 1700

Roger WARD alias SHARPLES of Sharples, fustian webster, 1675 NEW

Nunc.
16th June[?] 1675 before witnesses
Whole estate to Elizabeth his wife (exor)
Witnesses James Pilkinton, Eleanor Walkden[?]
Inventory appraised by James Pilkington, John Rothwell, Abraham Ward, Lawrence Astley, 22nd June 1675

Thomas WARD of Turton, husbandman, 1702 NEW

Sick and weak
To be buried in the parish churchyard of Bolton
Daughter Jane, wife of James Kershaw of Brandfield in Turton, 15s
Daughter Mary, wife of William Bromely of Turton, 15s
Wife Alis sole exor
17th Nov 1702
Witnesses John Lister, Thomas Aspinall, Geo. Crompton
Inventory 24th Nov 1702, total £22.17.08, appraised by John Wood, Richard Grundy, Ralph Smith

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

Ann WATSON of Farnworth, widow, 1776 NEW

Bounders:

Richard Watson of Farnworth, weaver
Alice Tong of Farnworth, widow
James Rosthern of Kersley, weaver

Richard Watson administrator of the goods, chattels and credits of Ann Watson late of Farnworth, widow, his lawful mother deceased
To the use of behoof of the said Alice Tong and James Rostern, and also of John Crompton and Jane Watson, widow, being all of equal kin as of himself

Joseph WATSON of Great Lever, innkeeper, 1737 NEW

Wife Elizabeth

All that messuage and tenement commonly called Pickup's tenement in Farnworth, which I now hold by lease under Sr. John Bridgeman of Castle Brumwich in the County of Warwick Barronett
Also messuage and tenement called Doghouse held by lease under Sr. John Bridgeman

Afterwards for son Joseph, paying £5 a year of the profits to my daughter Alice
£60 the maintenance and bringing up of Elizabeth, Sarah and Katherine my daughters
Katherine under 21
Exors brother James Watson and John Roscoe of Great Lever
10 March 1736
Witnesses Richd: Shippard, Thomas Kay, John Townley
Exors sworn in common form 2nd July 1737
Inventory £125.13.3½, appraised by Thos: Orrell, Isaac Coulson

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, farmer, son of the deceased

George WHEWELL of Upper Darwen, 1722

To John my son my messuage and tenement which I now live on, plus various other specified items
William Whewell my grandson £1 12s 6d
Jane my daughter wife of James Livesay of Turton - 2 cows
Anne my daughter wife of James Green of Turton - 1 cow
Henry Bury my grandson £1 12s 6d
William Almond my grandson - 1 cow
Remainder to be divided between daughters Jane and Ann
Exor James Livesay
18th Oct 1720
Witnesses William Eclles, John Welsh
Inventory 25th Oct 1722[?]

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
Notes:
- Grave No 1926 at Bolton Parish Church "Here resteth the body of Adam Whittle of Darcy Lever, who departed this life the 26th day of September 1723, in the 43rd year of his age. Also Alice the wife of Adam Whittle, who departed this life September 25th 1752, in the 57th year of her age."

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
Notes:
- 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")
- Grave No 1925 at Bolton Parish Church "Here resteth the body of Edmund Whittle of Darcy Lever, who departed this life the 12th day of February 1786, in the 65th year of his age."

Hugh WHITTLE of Longworth, husbandman, 1771

Magdalen Whittle, widow and relict
Bondsmen:

Magdalen Whittle of Longworth, widow
John Kay of Turton, yeoman
John Whittle of Longworth, weaver

John WHITTLE of Longworth, yeoman, 1826

All goods and properties in trust to exors:

John Kershaw of Turton, innkeeper
John Whittle my son
Richard Kay my son in law
Hannah Oldridge

Allowing all the rent from my cottage at Dimple in Turton to my wife Becky Whittle, and the rent from my cottage at Belmont in Sharples
Afterwards cottage at Dimple to daughter Charlotte, the wife of Richard Kay
Cottage at Belmont, is occupation of my daughter Hannah. The other house in the occupation of Beky/Betty Taylor to my son Dan Whittle, paying 3s a year to my daughter Hannah
Money in the Bolton Savings Bank to remain there and accumulate until the youngest of my grandchildren Charles Dickenson and Betty Dickenson shall attain the age of 21
Remainder into five parts

1. To son John Whittle
2. To daughter Hannah Oldridge
3. To son Dan Whittle
4. To daughter Charlotte
5. To be laid out at interest for the benefit and bringing up of grandchildren Charles Dickeson, Betty Dickenson

Dated 9th Nov 1825
Witnesses J. Winder attorney Bolton, Thomas Taylor of Longworth, Samuel Livesey of Longworth
Testator died 21st Nov 1825
Probate issued 6th March 1826

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

Roger WOLFENDEN of Darcy Lever, fuller, 1704

Joseph Wolfenden my son the fulling mill and the Tenters? and other utensils now in my possession being in Darsie Lever and known by them of Leer-bridg Mills, paying £50 and what interest is due to Joshua Crompton, for which the said Mills lye charged
Son Joseph to pay £4 10s to my wife Isabel Wolfenden
After the death of Isabel, Joseph to pay £5 to grandson Richard Wolfenden
To Hannah, Mary and Martha Wolfenden my grandchildren 1s each
To the three children of my son Thomas Wolfenden deceased 1s
To the three children of my son-in-law Michal Wolfenden deceased 1s
To the three children of my daughter Mary Woodward 1s
Daughter Hannah £22
If son Joseph should die without issue then daughter Hannah to have fulling mill and tenters with other utilities, paying £5 to grandson Richard
Exors son Joseph Wolfenden and daughter Hannah Wolfenden
Dated 25th Feb 1701
Witnesses John Bradley, John Dobson, To[?] Whittle
Exors sworn 29 May 1704

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

Edward WOOD of Harwood, chapman, 1683

Mary my grandchild, daughter of Peter Horridge £10
Eldest son James Wood 1s
Daughter Hester wife of Robert Aspinall of Entwistle 1s
resh[?] Aspinall 10s my grandchild
Lands tenements and cottages in Harwood, Haulgh or elsewhere
Wife Mary and son Jonathan Wood exors
Dated 2nd Jan 1682
Witnesses John Boulton, Roshe? Bousicke, Thomas Holmes

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

Joan WOOD of Tonge, widow, 1619

15th Jan 1619
All goods to Janne Wode my daughter (exor)
Witnesses James Roscowe, Lawrance Greenhalghe, Roger Roscowe
Debt owing by John Wood of Turton son of Hugh Wood
Inventory of Jone Wood late of Sharples, appraised by Richard Ward, Alexander Ward, Barnard Wood and Henry Blacklath, xvij May, total £4

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

Mally WOOD of Turton, widow, 1832

Two dwelling houses in Turton now in the occupation of Thomas Taylor and myself, held by a transfer assignment deed by William Pilkington now deceased, and the devisees in Trust and executors of Richard Pilkington deceased, bearing the date 10th Oct 1825, in trust to:

Samuel Holt of Turton, farmer
Miles Almond of Entwisle, farmer

To be sold, and profits divided into four shares:

To son William Wood
To daughter Sally wife of Miles Almond
To daughter Peggy Wood
To son John Wood

Final share to John Wood not to be paid in cash but to be kept in the hands of the executors to lay it out and provide him with suitable clothing from time to time
Daughter Sally wife of Miles Almond, my clock and case and looking glass
Daughter Peggy Wood my tea chest, one pair of bed steads and bedding, and pair of looms
Dated 17th Feb 1831
Witnesses William Sharples, Solomon Kershaw
Probate issued 22 Sep 1832
Testator died 31st March 1832
Notes:
- Burial: 5 Apr 1832 St Anne, Turton, Lancashire - Mally Wood - Age: 62 years, Abode: Entwisle

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

Robert WOOD of Turton, yeoman, (admon), 1762

Esther Wood widow and relict
Bondsmen:

Esther Woods of Turton, widow
John Mason of Turton, yeoman
John Whitehead of Quarlton, yeoman

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

John WYLDE of Heaton Norris, feltmaker, (admon), 1734 NEW

Bondsmen:

Henry Hardman of Pilkington in the Parish of Prestwich, whitster
William Pilkington of Manchester, linen weaver
John Grundy of Gorton in the Parish of Manchester, fustian weaver

Sarah the wife of the above bounder Henry Hardman, daughter of John Wylde late of Heaton Norris in the Parish of Manchester aforesaid, feltmaker deceased

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