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St Peters, Burials – 1813 to 1901

6 February 20266 February 2026 Steven Dowd

I have added the data and images for the Burials at St Peters Church on Newton-le-Willows High Street, for the years 1813 to 1901. The images from three original church burials books were transcribed almost 20 years ago by some of the fabulous members of the original message forum which was originally a part of this website back in 2007. The St Peters Burials which I have added are fully searchable, you can search by any part of a name, or by year. I am not sure that even now…

John Stirrup’s will, May 8th, 1677.

8 November 20258 November 2025 Steven Dowd

In the name of God Amen the eight day of May Anno R R Dom ini [Year of Our Lord] Caroli Dei gratia [by the grace of God Charles II] secundo et vicesimo nono Annoque Dni 1677 I John Stirrup of Lowton in the County of Lancaster Chapman being sick in Body but of perfect memory thanks be to God for the same doe make and declare this my last Will and Testament in manner following viz! And calling to mind the uncertain Estate of this transitory life and that…

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