Manchester & Lancashire FHS

The Society publishes a wide range of booklets and microfiche which relate mostly to local records and sources. Much of this material is the result of projects undertaken by society members. This material is constantly being added to and for the most recent publications it is helpful to visit the society's web page at www.mlfhs.org.uk New publications are also listed in the first issue of the Manchester Genealogist to be published following their publication.

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Printed Publications	1851 Census Surname Indexes (Books)
Other Census Indexes and Transcripts on Microfiche	Parish Registers on Microfiche
Monumental Inscriptions on Microfiche	Other Publications on Microfiche

Printed Publications

1001 Research Guide - Ł2.00, 70gm: Formerly known as the Handbook. Contents include: Civil Registration, Census, Parish Registers, Nonconformist Churches, MIs, Probate Records, Scottish Research, Irish Research, Internet Research and Useful Addresses. Revised and updated by John Marsden in 2006. A5, 35pp.
1003 Guide to Registration Districts of Manchester - Ł1.70, 40gm: J. Coupe (ed). Between 1837 and 1939 changes took place in the registration district boundaries. These are listed, with dates. Illustrated with 13 maps. A5, 26pp.
1004 Registers in Manchester Archives & Local Studies - Ł6.00, 170gm: A comprehensive list of the large collection of registers available at the Archives and Local Studies Unit in Manchester Central Library. Registers relate to Manchester and Salford and parts of the counties of Lancashire, Cheshire and the more recent Greater Manchester County. Many date back to the 16th century. Revised & updated edition, 2007. A5, 120pp.
1013 M&LFHS Mail-order Catalogue (Incl. details of book contents) - Ł1.00, 100gm
1014 St Mary's Todmorden Marriages 1 Jan1807-30 Jun 1837 - Ł1.00, 60gm: Marriages transcribed from the original registers. A5.
1022 Crumpsall Hospital 1876-1976 - Ł1.50, 55gm: "The Story of a Hundred Years" Susan Hall & D. I.Perry. A5, 34pp. The history of the hospital with photographs including some of the staff.
1028 Index to the Owen Manuscripts - Ł3.00, 70gm: Reprinted from Ernest Axon's index of 1900 and later supplement, the Owen Manuscripts are an invaluable resource to those researching ancestors in the Manchester area during the 19th and earlier centuries. The Manuscripts include biographies, local history, parish register and monumental inscription transcripts. M & L FHS holds a copy of the films of the Owen Manuscripts in the library for use by members. A copy is also available at Manchester Archive & Local Studies. A5, 34pp.
1029 Commercial Directories (The Orange Book) - Ł4.50, 140gm: A list of commercial directories of the British Isles held in Manchester Central Library. Contains directories for Lancashire & Cheshire and most English counties, plus Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. A5, 89pp.
1030 A Guide to the Burial Grounds of Manchester & Salford - Ł5.00, 110gm: Compiled by Geoffrey Edge. A comprehensive listing. Covers 234 burial grounds in Manchester and Salford from the 16th to the 20th centuries. It notes where burial registers may be found and provides references to listings of memorial inscriptions if these exist. A5, 62pp.
1040 Something You Should Know about Probate Records - Ł1.00, 30gm: John Marsden. A concise introduction to probate in England and Wales. Probate documents, where to find them and what they contain. A5, 12pp.
1041 Something You Should Know about Death & Burial - Ł1.00, 30gm: John Marsden. Death and burial records are a rich source for the family historian. This booklet discusses death certificates, burial records, obituaries, memorial inscriptions and undertakers' records. It gives advice on the location and use of these records. A5, 12pp.
1042 Something You Should Know about Evidence or Error - Ł1.00, 30gm: John Marsden. Our goal in researching a pedigree is to establish a truthful line of descent. To do this we are reliant upon the experiences of and records left by others. We can be certain of little more in our research than that a person was born and eventually died. Beyond this, we are resigned to establishing truth through the collection and critical evaluation of evidence. That quest is the subject of this booklet. A5, 12pp.
1043 Something You Should Know about Army Records - Ł1.00, 30gm: John Marsden. A concise overview of records relating to British Army soldiers up to and including World War 1. A5, 12pp.
1044 Something You Should Know about Manchester's Archives - Ł1.00, 35gm: John Marsden. Intended to serve as a finding aid so that researchers may be aware of the archives available to help them in their research, with contact details. A5, 12pp.
1045 Something You Should Know about the Poor Law - Ł1.00, 30gm: John Marsden. Contains: A Short History of Parish Relief, Poor Law Records, Records of Poor Relief before 1834, Records of Poor Relief after 1834, Charities and Poor Law on the Internet. A5, 12pp.
1046 Something You Should Know about Crime and Punishment - Ł1.00, 35gm: Highlights the trail of records which the commission of a crime and the apprehension, trial and punishment of the perpetrator left in its wake. A5, 12pp.
1047 Something You Should Know about English Nonconformity - Ł1.00, 35gm: John Marsden. Explains the meaning of nonconformity and goes on to trace the beginnings of different nonconformist groups, including Roman Catholicism, Judaism, Methodists, Baptist, Quakers and others. Includes guidance on location of records. A5, 12pp.
1048 Something You Should Know about the English Manor & Its Records - Ł1.00, 36gm: John Marsden. The English manor was once a fundamental unit of land tenure. Today it survives only in place names. This brief introduction describes the manor and its operations and discusses the records which will be of interest to family historians. A5, 12pp.
1049 Something You Should Know about the Parish and Its Records - Ł1.00, 30gm: John Marsden. Discusses parish registers and other parish records--what information they contain and where to find them. A5, 12pp.

1851 Census Surname Indexes (Books)

These indexes list surnames appearing in the 1851 census returns for the areas described alongside the folio numbers upon which they appear. Item Code 1199 is an index to townships listing the census index volumes in which they appear.

1199 Index to Townships - 1851 Census Surname Indexes - Ł1.50, 30gm: An alphabetical list of Lancashire areas and their PRO reference (piece number), L.D.S. number and, where an index of surnames has been published, the publisher and volume number. A5, 10pp.

Other Census Indexes and Transcripts on Microfiche

The Society has also produced a number of other census indexes and transcripts

1481 1841 Census - Saddleworth (10 fiche) - Ł6.00 (Ł5.11 ex-VAT), 30gm: O&D. Full transcript presented in both "as enumerated" form and also sorted into surname/forename order. Over 18,500 names.
1801 Census Index: Great Bolton 1811 (2 fiche) - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 5gm
1802 Census Index: Great Bolton 1821 (2 fiche) - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 5gm
1803 Census Index: Great Bolton 1831 (2 fiche) - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 5gm
1809 1861 Census Index Great Bolton(3 fiche) - Ł3.00 (Ł2.55 ex-VAT), 10gm
1810 1861 Census Index Little Bolton (1 fiche) - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 5gm
1811 1861 Census Index Little & Darcy Lever (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm

Parish Registers on Microfiche

The society offers a number of indexed parish registers on microfiche. Many of these are the result of work by the Oldham & District Branch and relate to burial registers in the area around Oldham.

1052 Stockport Marriages 1799-1837 (4 fiche). - Ł4.50 (Ł3.83 ex-VAT), 15gm: J Beckett et alia (Comp.). Arranged by male surname with index to females.
1701 Registers: Lee Lane Chapel Horwich (2 fiche) - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 5gm: Filmed copy of the original registers. Bap 1838-1879 and 1882-1894, Mar 1870-1878 and 1885-1894, Bur 1841-1880 and 1882-1894
1702 Bap/Mar/Bur.Trans: Bolton Parish Church 1661-1712 (2 fiche) - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 5gm
1703 Bap: Bolton Parish Church 1661-1712 (4 fiche) - Ł4.00 (Ł3.40 ex-VAT), 10gm
1704 Bap: St John's Lum St. Bolton 1849-54 (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1705 Bap: Walmsley Old Chapel 1789-1840 (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1706 Bap: Bridge St Wesleyan Methodists 1844-62 (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1707 Births: Bolton Union Workhouse 1877-1914 (2 fiche) - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 5gm
1708 Marriages: Bolton Parish Ch. 1661-1712 (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1709 Marriages: Bolton Parish Ch. 1713-1753 (6 fiche) - Ł6.00 (Ł5.11 ex-VAT), 15gm
1710 Marriages: Bolton Parish Ch. 1754-1800 (3 fiche) - Ł3.00 (Ł2.55 ex-VAT), 10gm
1711 Marriages: Bolton Parish Ch. 1838-1850 (4 fiche) - Ł4.00 (Ł3.40 ex-VAT), 10gm
1712 Marriages: St Mary's Deane 1813-1854 (5 fiche) - Ł5.00 (Ł4.26 ex-VAT), 15gm
1713 Burials: Bolton Parish Church 1661-1712 (3 fiche) - Ł3.00 (Ł2.55 ex-VAT), 10gm
1714 Burials: Walmsley Old Chapel 1793-1840 (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1715 Mar: Bolton Par. Ch. Index & Part Trans. 1800-12 (5 fiche) - Ł5.00 (Ł4.26 ex-VAT), 25gm
1716 Baptisms at Deane Church, Bolton, 1813-1859 Index (3 fiche) - Ł3.00 (Ł2.55 ex-VAT), 10gm

Monumental Inscriptions on Microfiche

The Society offers a number of transcriptions of Monumental Inscriptions. Many of these relate to churchyards in the Bolton area and are published by the Bolton & District Branch.

1054 M.Is. of St. Catherine's Church, Dumplington, Barton on Irwell - Ł3.90 (Ł3.32 ex-VAT), 20gm: Index (4 fiche)
1055 M.Is. of St. Mark's Church, Worsley - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 10gm: Index (2 fiche)
1056 M.Is. of St. Mary's Church, Todmorden (2 fiche) - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 10gm
1751 M.I.s: St Paul's Astley Bridge (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1752 M.I.s: St Peter's Church Belmont (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1753 M.I.s: St Katherine's Church Blackrod (2 fiche) - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 5gm
1754 M.I.s: Bolton Parish Church (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm: North side - previously unrecorded.
1755 M.I.s: St Maxentius Bradshaw (2 fiche) - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 5gm
1756 M.I.s: St James Breightmet (4 fiche) - Ł4.00 (Ł3.40 ex-VAT), 10gm
1757 M.I.s: St Mary's Deane (4 fiche) - Ł4.00 (Ł3.40 ex-VAT), 10gm
1758 M.I.s: St Paul's Halliwell (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1759 M.I.s: Lee Lane Horwich (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1760 M.I.s: Holy Trinity Horwich (3 fiche) - Ł3.00 (Ł2.55 ex-VAT), 10gm
1761 M.I.s: St Stephen All Martyrs Lever Bridge (2 fiche) - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 5gm
1762 M.I.s: Christ Church Walmsley Bolton (3 fiche) - Ł3.00 (Ł2.55 ex-VAT), 10gm
1763 M.I.s: Walmsley Unitarian Chapel Bolton (3 fiche) - Ł3.00 (Ł2.55 ex-VAT), 10gm
1764 M.I.s: St Bartholomew's Westhoughton (4 fiche) - Ł4.00 (Ł3.40 ex-VAT), 10gm
1765 M.I.s St Michael's Great Lever (5 fiche) - Ł5.00 (Ł4.26 ex-VAT), 15gm
1766 M.I.s St John's Farnworth & Kearsley (2 fiche) - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 5gm
1767 M Is. of Christ Church, Walmsley (3 fiche) - Ł3.00 (Ł2.55 ex-VAT), 10gm

Other Publications on Microfiche

The following indicate the wide range of specialist sources which the Society has transcribed and indexed.

1053 Soldiers Index 1806-1838 1st-104th Infantry - Ł8.70 (Ł7.40 ex-VAT), 25gm: J Beckett (Comp.). Index to Chelsea Out Pensioners recorded in admission registers WO120. Gives year pensioned, infantry regiment, age, surname, forename and page number of the original document.
1804 Poor Rate Index: Bolton-le-Moors 1686 (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1805 Poor Rate Index & Transcript: Halliwell 1798-1811 (2 fiche) - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 5gm
1806 Poor Rate Index: Great Bolton 1805 (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1807 Poor Rate Index: Little Bolton 1811 (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1808 Poor Rate Index: Little Bolton 1831 (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1851 Directory: Bolton 1818 (2 fiche) - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 5gm
1852 Directory: Bolton 1829 (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1853 History, Dir. & Gazetteer of Lancaster:1824 Baines (2 fiche) - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 5gm
1854 Names Index: Bolton Grammar School 1808-1855 (I fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1855 Seat Holders: Duke's Alley Chapel 1837-54 (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1856 Records: Turton Manor Court 1737-1850 (4 fiche) - Ł4.00 (Ł3.40 ex-VAT), 10gm
1857 Bolton Wills Transcripts, 1545-1600 Surnames A-M (4 fiche) - Ł4.00 (Ł3.40 ex-VAT), 10gm
1858 Censuses/Lists: (Various) Bolton (5 fiche) - Ł5.00 (Ł4.26 ex-VAT), 15gm: Includes 1801 census for Edgworth and Breightmet; 1784 Window Tax for Breightmet; 1813-29 Pitt Club Membership; 1801-39 Borough Reeve & Constables; 1582-4 Smithills Hall Farm Accounts; 1824 Subscribers to Bolton New Library; 1658-1879 Trustees to Bolton Grammar School; 1658-1872 Headmasters of Bolton Grammar School; Muster Rolls of Bolton Volunteers 1802-1886 plus several small unusual and interesting lists with notes.
1859 Blackrod Diary 1877-1906 (2 fiche) - Ł2.00 (Ł1.70 ex-VAT), 5gm
1860 Soldiers Index: Bolton & District Pensioners (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm
1861 List of Cotton Workers in Little Bolton 1802 (1 fiche) - Ł1.00 (Ł0.85 ex-VAT), 5gm: With names of workers, factories and opening dates.

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