139

COMMUNICATIONS.

THE COUNTY RECORD OFFICE, PRESTON, IN 1944.

As the fifth in the annual series of reports on acquisitions I present the following :

County Archives. Sessions Order Books 1629-1630, 1642-1646, 1679-1685, 1700-1719 Disaffected Papists in Prescot Division .... 1744 Registers of Alehouse Recognizances .... 1822-1829 Returns of Public Houses ...... 1904

Official Documents. Wigan Board of Guardians ...... 1871-1874 Wigan Rural Sanitary Authority ..... 1872-1894 Wigan Rural District Council ..... 1895-1932

Parochial Records. Barnacre-with-Bonds .."..... 1766-1868 Haigh ...... 1842-1846 Wiswell ...... 1858-1863

Documents Deposited. (The number of individual documents is shown in brackets). Rev. R. A. Rawstorne : Rectory of Croston (24), 1427-1871. Consecration of Churches of Bretherton and Mawdesley, 1840. . Croston Relief Committee, 1863.

H. E. Hey, Esq. : Survey and plans of Leyland Churchyard, 2 vols., 1932.

Messrs. Houghton, Reveley, Craven and Wilkins (per Major A. T. R. Houghton) : Hoghton Mill (3), 1819-1826. Building Society (15), 1793-1805. Printed Notices of Sale (16), 1785-1857. Claughton-in-Amounderness (8), 1694-1824. Trusts of Rev. Robert Parkinson (9), 1723-1826. Map of Preston, 1846. 140 Communications. Hankinson Crook, Esq. : Clifton-with- (3), 1723-1798. Coppull (i), 1738. (l), 1689. Lea, Ashton, Ingol and Cottam (9), 1789-1813. Newton-with-Scales (45), 1692-1817. Warrington (2), 1777-1810. A. Langshaw, Esq.: Overseers Accounts, 1704-5 ; Common Book, 1779 ; Poor Rate Assessments, 1789 and 1799 ; Bailiff's Accounts, 1806 1807 ; Court Rolls, 1620-1621, 1645-1646, 1650, 1654, 1686-1687, 1752, 1758-1760, and 1776 ; and Minutes of Select Committee on Election Petitions, 1853. Whittingham (i), 1676-1791. Button Court Call-Book, 1817-1827. Ribchester Court Call-book, 1817-1822. Messrs. Finch, Johnson and Lynn : Allithwaite (i) . .1811 Heskin (i) . 1814 Anglezarke (41) c. 1250-1773 Much Hoole (i) i77i Bispham-with-Norbreck (i) Howick (i) . 1817 1800 Kirkdale (i) . . 1816 Bolton (i) . . . 1850 Kirkham (i) . 1767 Broughton, Preston (2) Lancaster (19) 1618-1786 1852-1858 Layton-with- Burrow (10) . . 1607-1850 Warbreck (15) 1719-1842 (5) . 1807-1840 Lea (i) . . 1667 Catterall (i) . . . 1832 Leek (12) 1634-1827 (32) . . 1714-1828 Leyland (3) . 1799-1834 Croston (i) . . . 1817 Manchester (i) 1833 Didsbury (7) . . 1682-1763 Marton (7) 1776-1841 Dilworth (2) . . 1797-1802 Melling-with- Eccleston, Croston (2) Wrayton (i) 1663 1800-1847 Newton-with- Egton-with-Newland (i) 1809 Scales (i) . . 1808 Elswick (i) . 1702 (i) *727 Farington (i). . 1813 Over Wyersdale (3) 1708-1828 Freckleton (3) 1726-1888 Pilling (i) . . 1839 (2) . 1727-1752 Poulton-le-Fylde (9) 1793-1844 Goosnargh (12) 1642-1839 Preston (6) . 1798-1857 Greenhalgh-with- Rawcliffe (i) . 1724 Thistleton (2) Ribby-with-Wrea (2) 1687-1689 Haighton (i) . 159° Rufford (3) . 1761-1772 Hambleton (18) 1739-1823 (8) . 1721-1820 Hardhorn-with- Shevington (28) 1358-1835 Newton (4) 1777-1817 (i) . . 1821 Communications. 141

Stalmine (19). 1704-1821 Warton (i) . . . 1589 Thornton-le- Wheelton (5) . 1754-1797 Fylde(4) . 1754-1829 Whitefield (3) 1820-1831 Tockholes and Whittingham (79) . 1510-1819 Wheelton (34) c , 1290-1825 Whittington (i) . . 1819 Tunstall (3) . 1763-1815 Wigan (i) . - . 1696 Ulnes Walton (6) . 1790-1829 Withnell (n) . 1614-1754 Upholland (i) 1797-1811 Reports of Lancaster \Valton-le-Dale (24) 1673-1846 Canal Committee 1852-1861

Also the Alison of Park Hall muniments : Charnock Richard (90) .... 1654-1818 (5) . 1655-1722 Shcvington (i) ..... 1792 Upholland (19) ..... 1654-1825 Welch Whittle (i) .... 1691 Settlements (n) . 1683-1830 Wills, Surveys, etc. (9) ... 1665-1815

E. Robinson, Esq. ; Woodplumpton (i), 1807.

R. Cnnliffe Shaw, Esq. : Kirkham (6) ...... 1578-1886 Newton, Freckleton, and Clifton Marsh 1673-1890 Thornton-in-Amounderness (20) 1629-1798 Treales ...... 1778-1822 Woodplumpton (13) .... 1714-1816 Miscellaneous (5) .....

The most important collection deposited during the year was that of J. F. L. Formby, Esq., of Formby Hall: Accounts ...... 1830-1862 Altcar (2) ...... 1641-1764 Appointments (19) ...... 1767-1846 Aughton (i) ...... 1719 Broughton-in-Amounderness (2) ...... 1488/9 Bryning-with-Kellamergh and Ribby-with-Wrea (3) . 1639-1710 Bury (IT) ...... 1753-1811 Correspondence : From Jonathan Scott, Liverpool, concerning a charity (28) 1812-1831 Concerning the affairs of Willis Earle, Esq. (40) . 1820-1821 Concerning the marriage settlement of Richard Willis, Esq. (27) ...... 1830-1831 Great Crosby (5) ...... 1752-1861 142 Communications.

Dalton, Wigan (i) ...... c. 1300 Downholland (24) ...... 1640-1821 Eccleston, Prescot (i) ...... 1736/7 Formby, Exchanges (6) ...... 1752-1858 General (41) ...... c. 1250-1858 Leases (212) ...... 1474-1860 Manor (18) ...... 1710-1916 Court Books (18) ...... 1714-1925 Papers concerning the Trust of property of Sarah, widow of Roger Hesketh, Esq...... 1748-1858 Ince-in-Makerrield (i) ...... 1735 Lathom (i) ...... 1805 Law Papers ...... 1710-1859 Liverpool (including letters referring to affairs of Rev. Calvin Winstanley) ...... 1793-1834 Maghull (55) ...... 1675-1859 Newchurch-in-Rossendale (12) ..... 1698-1808 Orrnsldrk (2) ...... 1750-1807 Orrell (i) ...... 1737 Ravensmeols, General (n) . . . 1584-1900 Leases (15) ...... 1727-1824 Rentals and Surveys (13) . . . . . i8th and igth C. Salesbury (i) ...... 1623 Scarisbrick (i) ...... 1726 Sefton (i) ...... 1325 Settlements (17) ...... I535~l875 Spotland, Brandwood (3) ...... 1666-1667 Wolstenholme (5) . . . . 1648-1685 Tottington (33) ...... 1639-1836 Walmersley-with-Shuttleworth (5) .... 1695-1845 Walton Church, Letters ..... 1820-1830 Warrens (10) ...... 1667-1832 Wills (22) ...... 1692-1859 Miscellaneous (16) . . . . . 1688-1815

A collection of documents relating to the Rawstorne family of Mutton and has been deposited by Messrs. Wilson, Wright and Wilsons : Appointments (7) ...... 1567-1819 Broughton-in-Amounderness (2) . . . . . 1682-1811 Farington (42) (including enclosure) .... I393~I 799 Ho wick (4) ...... 1746-1860 Hutton (32) ...... 1719-1823 Kirkham and Freckleton (i) . . . . . 1688/9 London (4) ...... 1677-1765 Communications. 143

Longtoii (4) 1492-1838 Miscellaneous (7) 1668-1885 Penwortham (20) 1375-1815 Preston (i) 1807 (i) . 1832 Settlements (9) 1598-1768 Tarleton (i) 1323/4 Various Properties (22) 1595-1868 Wills (28) . 1639-1849

A further part of the Clifton muniments has been calendared as follows : Lund Chapel (4) 1532-1755 Clifton Marsh (5) 1298-1907 Mill (8) ... 1709-1889 Miscellaneous (16) 1369-1911 Tithe (6) 1591-1718 Turbary (2) 1559 Leases (171) 1560-1787 Sal wick Leases (196) 1594-1827 Clifton-with-Salwick Leases (15) 1616-1775 Lytham Leases (470) . 1605-1836 Manor (4) 1180-1685 Mill (3) . 1805-1863 Pasture (5) 1724/5 Tithe (2) 1658-1666 Miscellaneous (5) 1588-1851 Common (72) 1607-1769

Freemasons' Lodges. Among the County Archives are lists of the members of Freemasons' Lodges for the years 1799-1803 inclusive (QDS/2) : Ashton-under-Lyne, Lodge of Minerva, 1799, 1800. , Society of Benevolence, 1799. Bolton, Lodge of Antiquity, 1799, 1800. Lodge of Anchor and Hope, 1799, 1800. Lodge of St. John, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803. , Lodge of Fidelity, 1799 Chapter of the Nativity and Bethlehem Lodge, 1799. Bury, Lodge of Relief, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802. Chapter of Unanimity or Lodge of Intercourse, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802. Chorley, Lodge of Unanimity, 1799, 1800, 1801, , Royal Lodge, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802. Cana Lodge or Chapter of the First Miracle, 1799. 144 Communications.

Lancaster, Lodge of St. John, 1799, 1800. Lodge of Fortitude, 1799 Manchester, Lodge of Tranquility, 1799. Lodge of Affability, 1799, 1801, 1802, 1803. Lodge of Unity, 1799, 1801, 1802, 1803. Chapter of Trinity, 1799, 1801, 1802, 1803. Lodge of Naphthali, 1799, 1801, 1802, 1803. Lodge of Fortitude, 1799, 1801, 1802. Lodge of Union, 1799, 1801, 1802, 1803. Lodge of Fidelity, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803. Union Lodge, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803. Lodge of Unanimity, 1799. Duke of Athol's Ancient Lodge, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803. Ancient Knight Templars' Lodge, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802. 1803. Red Cross Lodge, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803. Lodge of St. John, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802. Lodge of Integrity, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803. Newchurch, Lodge of Harmony, 1799. Oldham, Lodge of Friendship, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803. Werneth, Chapter of Philanthropy, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803. Hollinwood, Conclave of St. Bernard, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803. Ormskirk, Lodge of Harmony, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803. Royal Arch Chapter, 1799. Pennington, Lodge of Prudence, 1799, 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803. Prescot, Lodge of Loyalty, 1799. Preston, Lodge of Peace and Unity, 1799. Rochdale, Chapter of Wisdom, 1799, 1800, 1801. Lodge of Harmony, 1799, 1800, 1801. Lodge of Amity, 1799, 1801. Stalybridge, Chapter of Reason, 1799, 1800, 1801. Warrington, Warrington Lodge, 1799, 1800. Chapter of Benevolence, 1799. R. SHARPE FRANCE.