Catalogue description Apprenticeships - Wigan

24 Jun 1752 James Bolton son of James Bolton of Wigan, Founder bound to Thomas Barton of Wigan, Callenderman for 8 years.

24 Jun 1752 John Bibby son of John Bibby of Wigan, Labourer a poor boy bound to William Hood of Wigan, Linnen Weaver for 7 years.

20 Jun 1759 John Wigan son of William Wigan, Shoemaker a poor child bound to Richard Wigan of Wigan, Barber and Perry wigmaker for 9 years.

25 Jun 1759 William Critchley son of Ann Critchley of Wigan, Widow bound to Mathew Greenhalgh of Wigan, Linen Weaver for 8 years.

3 Apr 1760 William Bradley son of William Bradley of Wigan a poor Child of 13 years bound to John Naylor of Wigan, Shoemaker for 7 years.

7 Apr 1760 Nathaniel Mason son of William Mason late of Wigan a poor Child aged 14 years bound to Henry Wigan of Wigan, Bricklayer for 7 years.

18 Apr 1760 Edward Gregson son of Richard Gregson, Gardiner late of Wigan a poor Child aged 16 years bound to Oliver Woods of Exton, Paper-Maker for 5 years.

24 June 1760 James Brighouse son of Peter Brighouse Founder of Wigan bound to Thomas Lowe of Wigan, Shoemaker for 8 years.

24 July 1760 Thomas Heyes son of James Heyes of Wigan a poor Child aged 14 years bound to William Allanson of Wigan, Linnen Weaver for 7 years.

Summary Sheet

20 Jun 1752 Jno Chamberlain bound to Mr. Jas. Acton for 7 years

24 Jun 1752 Jas Bolton bound to Thos. Barton for 8 years.

26 Jun 1752 Jno Bibby bound to Wm. Hood for 7 years.

1 Aug 1766 James Schofield son of James Schofield of Wigan poor boy aged about 14 years bound to Alexander Green of Carnarvon Wales, Brazier for 7 years.

7 Jul 1831 Barnabus Aspinall of Wigan an orphan aged 13 years on the 13 Aug next bound to John Bond of Wigan, Tin Plate Worker for 7 years.

14 Jan 1832 John Sutton son of John Sutton of Wigan, Labourer bound to William Marsden of Wigan, Tailor and Draper for 7 years.

10 Aug 1833 Charles Sim son of Charles Sim of Wigan, Weaver bound to James Walmsley of Wigan, Rope Maker until 4 Nov 1840 when he will attain the age of 21 years.

15 Aug 1833 William Marrow son of John Marrow of Wigan, Bleacher bound to John Ranson and Richard Ranson of Wigan, Linen and Cotton Manufacturers untill 15 March 1841 when he will be 21 years.

23 Apr 1839 James Burdskin son of James Burdskin of Wigan, Butcher aged 14 years a Poor Boy bound to Thomas Standish of Wigan, Tailor until the age of 21 years.

25 Jan 1841 David son William Thomas of Wigan, Joiner aged 15 years a Poor Boy bound to Richard Loxham of Wigan, Printer for 7 years.

24 Aug 1843 John Housley son of Jane Housley of Wigan, Widow aged 14 years a Poor Boy bound to Henry Taylor of Wigan, Hatter 7 years.

24 June 1752 James Bolton of Wigan, Founder bound to Thomas Barton of Wigan, Callenderman for 8 years.

24 June 1752 John Bibby of Wigan, Labourer a poor boy, bound to William Hood of Wigan, Linnen Weaver for 7 years

20 June 1759 John Wigan, son of William Wigan, Shoemaker a poor child bound to Richard Wigan of Wigan, Barber and Perry wigmaker for 9 years

25 June 1759 William Critchley son of Ann Critchley of Wigan, widow, bound to Mathew Greehalgh of Wigan, Linen Weaver for 8 years

3 April 1760 William Bradley, son of William Bradley of Wigan a poor Child of 13 years bound to John Naylor of Wigan, Shoemaker for 7 years

7 April 1760 Nathaniel Mason, son of William Mason late of Wigan a poor Child aged 14 years bound to Henry Wigan of Wigan, Bricklayer for 7 years

18 April 1760 Edward Gregson son of Richard Gregson, Gardiner (Gardener); late of Wigan a poor Child aged 16 years bound to Oliver Woods of Exton, Paper-Maker for 5 years

24 June 1760 James Brighouse son of Peter Brighouse Founder, of Wigan bound to Thomas Lowe of Wigan, Shoemaker for 8 years

24 July 1760 Thomas Heyes son of James Heyes of Wigan a poor Child aged 14 years bound to William Allanson of Wigan, Linnen Weaver for 7 years

Summary Sheet

20 June 1751 Jno Chamberlain bound to Mr Jas. Acton for 7 years

24 June 1752 Jas. Bolton bound to Thom[a]s Barton for 8 years

26 June 1752 Jno Bibby bound to W[illia]m Hood for 7 years

1 Aug 1766 James Schofield son of James Schofield of Wigan poor boy aged about 14 years bound to Alexander Green of Caernarvon Wales, Brazier for 7 years

7 July 1831 Barnabus Aspinall of Wigan an orphan aged 13 years on the 13 August next bound to John Bond of Wigan, Tin Plate Worker for 7 years

14 Jan 1832 John Sutton son of John Sutton of Wigan, Labourer bound to William Marsden of Wigan, Tailor and Draper for 7 years

10 Aug 1833 Charles Sim son of Charles Sim of Wigan, Weaver bound to James Walmesley of Wigan, Rope Maker until 4 November 1840 when he will attain the age of 21 years

15 Aug 1833 William Marrow son of John Marrow of Wigan, Bleacher bound to John Ranson and Richard Ranson of Wigan, Linen and Cotton Manufacturers untill 15 March 1841 when he will be 21 years

23 April 1839 James Burdskin son of James Burdskin of Wigan, Butcher aged 14 years a Poor Boy bound to Thomas Standish of Wigan, Tailor until the age of 21 years

25 Jan 1841 David son of William Thomas of Wigan, Joiner aged 15 years a Poor Boy bound to Richard Loxham of Wigan, Printer for 7 years

24 Aug 1843 John Housley son of Jane Housley of Wigan, Widow aged 14 years a Poor Boy bound to Henry Taylor of Wigan, Hatter 7 years

We are very grateful for the following calendar transcribed below by Mr Michael Follows, August 2000.