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Offline RuslanPashayev

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Newberry near Bolton in the 1840's
« on: Thursday 18 January 18 22:38 GMT (UK) »
Dear Friends,
would highly appreciate any info on the current location of settlement known as "Newberry near Bolton" from the 1820's-1840's.
Thanks in advance.
Kind regards,
R

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Re: Newberry near Bolton in the 1840's
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 18 January 18 22:52 GMT (UK) »
Where did you find the name please? Could it be New Bury (pronounced berry)

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Re: Newberry near Bolton in the 1840's
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 18 January 18 23:05 GMT (UK) »
Possibly this one as lancsann says

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Re: Newberry near Bolton in the 1840's
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 18 January 18 23:12 GMT (UK) »
Thanks so much,makes perfect sense, my sincere appreciation. Kind regards, R


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Re: Newberry near Bolton in the 1840's
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 18 January 18 23:13 GMT (UK) »
the name comes from the report on the 1828 wrestling match at Ashton Wakes, one of the contestants was from Newberry (thats how they spelled it) and yes near Bolton.