Oldham Innkeeper

[rocala]

Hi
My ancestor, Richard Chadwick 1698 - 1753, was an Innkeeper in Oldham (born in Rochdale). I know this is a longshot but is there anywhere that info such as the inn's name or address may be found?

Any info or help will be much appreciated.

[iluleah]

On what record have you a copy of that states his profession?

[rocala]

Proof consists of Baptismal records 1727, 1728 and 1731.
Bishops transcripts for second marriage 1749
Will 1753

[iluleah]

OK so more than one, so likely his occupation. As you have no address like you would have from a census I would look at where they married, where they had children baptised and that is 'likely' to give you an area of where they lived.

Then I would look at maps of that area at that time and also make contact with any local history societies such as http://www.pixnet.co.uk/Oldham-hrg/miscellany/1924-failsworth-pole/1924-appeal.html and also see if there are any petty sessions for anyone arrested at/near his establishment for drunkenness /fighting and if it mentioned your man as the Innkeeper