Ashton Family Of Hopwood, Middleton And Prestwich
1787-1931
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Papers relating to the sons of Thomas Ashton of Hopwood (died 1787); Probate Papers ; Papers relating to Frances Ashton, widow of John Ashton; records of Frank Ashton (son of John and Frances Ashton) of Twickenham; Pedigrees and genealogical notes relating to the family; Pictures and photographs of the family; photographs and drawings of houses; Heirlooms
Place:/Hopwood/Middleton/Lancashire/England
/Prestwich/Prestwich with Oldham/Lancashire/England
Title:
Ashton Family Of Hopwood, Middleton And Prestwich
Date of work:
1787-1931
Reference number:
GB127.L6
Level of description:
Fonds
Custodial history:
The papers relate to Thomas Ashton of Goodenlane, Hopwood, fustian manufacturer (died 1787) and his descendants, who extended his business to works in Ramsbottom, Salford, Manchester and Farnworth
Source:
They were given to the Library in 1964 by F. Ashton-Gwatkin of Bognor Regis, grandson of Frank Ashton of 'Polefield', Prestwich mayor of Salford, who was great grandson of Thomas Ashton who died in 1787.
Access restrictions:
UnrestrictedThis material is stored off site and we require 2 weeks' notice in order to retrieve it.
Use restrictions:
Unrestricted
Record types:
Manchester Archives and Local Studies
Language:
English
Record number:
7181662