We have recently been given a file of archive material containing items originally belonging to Mary Scowcroft, and her father Robert Bolton Scowcroft of Bracside, Rigby lane (1877-1955), who was the son of Samuel Scowcroft the diarist. A summary of the contents is below, along with selected images underneath. Our thanks to Christine Dyson for the donation.
- Original silhouette portraits of Robert Bolton (est. 1812) and James Bolton of New York (est. 1830).
- List of the Children of Robert & Sarah Bolton 1761-1797.
- Letter and reply between Samuel Scowcroft and Thomas H. Penrith 1874.
- List of Wells and Water Supply in Harwood 1880 (with detailed particulars and surveyor's observations).
- List of Voters Bolton Polling District 1865, Bolton Chronicle Supplement 22nd July 1865.
- Harwood (Branch) Missy Society minute book 1879 - 1895.
- Bradshaw list of persons objected to as not being entitled to vote 1883.
- Various press cuttings (mostly undated) related to Longsight Methodist Church, Bradshaw Chapel. and Bradshaw and Harwood in general and the Scowcroft family.
- Various correspondence and papers relating to Longsight Methodist Church 1940s.
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Robert Bolton of Harwood (1734 - 1814)
Great grandfather of Samuel Scowcroft the diarist
(the Bolton family leased Brookfold in Harwood) |
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James Bolton of New York (1780 - 1869)
Emigrated to America in 1830
Founder of West Farms Bleachworks, near New York. |
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| List of Children of Robert and Sarah Bolton |
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| Bradshaw Voters Objected To 1883 |
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| Wells and Water Sources in Harwood, 1880 |
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| James Pilling of Leagate Farm Harwood - Funeral Card 1884 |
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Ribgy Saw Mills, Bromley Cross, 1904 - receipt
Thomas Ramsden - Masonry, Carpentry and Joinery |
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James H. Haslam, Grocer & Baker - receipt
Lee Gate Lane, Harwood, 1947 |
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| Rigby Mission Hall postcard (undated) |
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Performance of Handel's Messiah
at Longworth Methodist Church, 1963 |
