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Bob Dobson · 06-10-2011, 13:21

The Benjamin Hargreaves referred to is NOT the industrialist/town benefactor as he was born 1806. Even as far back as 1812, Bank St would not be a home for wealthy people.

There is such a family histsory centre as you seek,. It is in Ossie but only for the use of members of the Lancashire Family History Society . Look at their website. I suggest you join, even if for one year only. One of the committee of the Hyndburn branch, which meets in the library, is Kath Hargreaves. She is a whiz with family searching. I suspect there may be other members with Hargreaves' in their tree.

A MUST is to visit Accrington Library. Ask for John or Kath as they have the best knowledge of what is available.

06-10-2011, 13:21	#5
Bob Dobson Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Staining, Blackpool Posts: 3,096 Liked: 407 times Rep Power: 158674	Re: Jacob Hargreaves - born 1812, Accrington The Benjamin Hargreaves referred to is NOT the industrialist/town benefactor as he was born 1806. Even as far back as 1812, Bank St would not be a home for wealthy people. There is such a family histsory centre as you seek,. It is in Ossie but only for the use of members of the Lancashire Family History Society . Look at their website. I suggest you join, even if for one year only. One of the committee of the Hyndburn branch, which meets in the library, is Kath Hargreaves. She is a whiz with family searching. I suspect there may be other members with Hargreaves' in their tree. A MUST is to visit Accrington Library. Ask for John or Kath as they have the best knowledge of what is available.