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Bolton massacre of the year 1644

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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John Aynsworth Flowers have been left.

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Peter Blackley Flowers have been left.

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Ralph Bordman

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Henerey Brook Flowers have been left.

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Thomas Cooke Flowers have been left.

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Robert Dandy

unknown – 16 Feb 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Tilsley Grundy

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

William Hardman

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Lamuell Harper

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Richard Haslam

unknown – 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

John Hobbs

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

William Holland

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

William Hosken

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Alexander Mason Jr. Flowers have been left.

1601 – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Robert MasonSponsored Flowers have been left.

1600 – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Glyes Morris

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Christopher Nield

unknown – 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Christopher Nuttall Flowers have been left.

13 Jun 1614 – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

Adam Rothwell

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

John Rothwell

unknown – 28 May 1644

Bolton, Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester, England

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