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From: "lynne kearns" <>
Subject: Re: [LAN] P. Ainsworth Esq. Halliwell, Bolton
Date: Fri, 2 Aug 2002 11:06:51 +0100
References: <20020801225822.408.qmail@web20106.mail.yahoo.com>


Hi Leanne

I've looked in my 1843 Bolton Directory and found the following:-

Peter Ainsworth coal and stone proprietor Halliwell and Sharples

Peter Ainsworth Esq MP Smithells Hall

Hope this helps

Lynne

----- Original Message -----
From: "leanne nally" <>
To: <>
Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 11:58 PM
Subject: [LAN] P. Ainsworth Esq. Halliwell, Bolton


> Hiya listers
>
> Could anyone tell me what P. Ainsworth Esq. was at
> Halliwell, Bolton in the 1800's. I presume it was
> either a mill or a pit.
>
> I am trying to trace a Roger Walsh and sks has sent me
> an entry from a Bolton directory 1849 which has a
> Roger Walsh at Clough Cottage, Halliwell. He is
> described as an accountant who worked for Ainsworth's.
> I don't think it it the same one because in 1868
> Roger is described as a carter in a cert. But the
> time and place are perfect. Is it too far fetched for
> an accountant to become a carter in later life? Or
> was the description in the directory far fetched, as
> they were known to bend the truth at times?
>
> Any input would be appreciated, as I have hit a brick
> wall with Roger!
>
> Regards
> Leanne
>
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