country estates and landowners in Bury, late 1700s onwards

[floridagirl]

Hi, Can anybody tell me where I can find records of country estates in and around the Bury area from the 1700s. or possibly even earlier. In particular I am looking for anyone with the names Baron or Duxbury. Thamkyou in anticipation, Floridagirl.

[Viktoria]

Try Bury Local Archives, housed in Bury Library.
The Peel  and Yates families had land and mills .Later( 1807) so did the Grants, some in Bury
 some in Ramsbottom and Manchester.
 North of Bury ,at Ramsbottom ,Nuttall Farm was owned  until 1698   by the  De Notaghs who sold it to Miles Lonsdale,it then passed to the Formbys and eventually it was owned by the Grants.The land attached was extensive and may have included areas of N. Bury.

Hope this is a starting point for you. The library should be a good source.   Viktoria.

[floridagirl]

Thanks Victoria, will try them asap.

[JDGen]

Hi Floridagirl,

Lancashire Records Office may hold information - you can search their catalogue here:

http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/corporate/web/?siteid=4528&pageid=30542&e=e

Jean

[Radlad]

Those names feature in the industry of the town, especially in the paper manufacturing trade.
2 well known firms were Yates & Duxbury ( Or Yates duxbury & Sons) and Bibby & Baron's , both were quite large concerns in their heyday.

An internet search will find lots of information about their history and founders. I hope you find a link.
Good luck in your search

[floridagirl]

Thanks to JDGen and Radlad, will have a good browse online over the weekend.