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Bolton massacre of the year 1644

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25 memorials

killed in the Massacre of 1644 Bolton was a centre of Puritanism, and in the Civil War of the 17th Century it was a Parliamentarian outpost, surrounded by Royalist areas. Prince Rupert's army of 10,000 men were joined by troops under the leadership of the Earl of Derby, and stormed the town on May 28th 1644 from Deane Moor. This was the third major assault against Bolton, of the 3000 local troops led by Colonel Rigby, 1500 were left dead, and 700 taken prisoner. It became known as the Bolton Massacre. Many and most buried at St Peters Bolton Le moors.

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Ralph Bordman

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton was a centre of Puritanism, and in the...

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

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Henerey Brook

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

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Robert Dandy

unknown – 16 Feb 1644

killed in the fighting - described as a 'rebel'.

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

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Tilsley Grundy

unknown – 28 May 1644

Killed in the 1644 massacre. Had one daughter...

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

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William Hardman

unknown – 28 May 1644

Died in the massacre of 1644.

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

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Lamuell Harper

unknown – 28 May 1644

Lamuell Harper was a tailor and possibly lived in...

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

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Richard Haslam

unknown – 1644

killed in the massacre of 1644.

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

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John Hobbs

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

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William Holland

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

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William Hosken

unknown – 28 May 1644

Died in the massacre of 1644.

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Alexander Mason Jr

1601 – 28 May 1644

Alexander Mason, Jr. along with his brother,...

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Robert Mason

1600 – 28 May 1644

Robert Mason was killed as part of the Bolton...

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

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Glyes Morris

unknown – 28 May 1644

killed in the massacre of 1644 Lancashire: Bolton...

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

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Christopher Nield

unknown – 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

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Christopher Nuttall

13 Jun 1614 – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

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Adam Rothwell

unknown – 28 May 1644

Lancashire: Bolton - Parish Register, 1587-1660...

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

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John Rothwell

unknown – 28 May 1644

Lancashire: Bolton - Parish Register, 1587-1660...

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England