This collection of abstracts provides valuable insight into the lives and property holdings of individuals in Lancashire during the 16th and 17th centuries. Compiled by two prominent antiquarians, Christopher Towneley and Roger Dodsworth, these abstracts are an essential source for anyone interested in genealogical research or the history of Lancashire. A must-have for any serious scholar of local history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.