Originally published in 1902 this early works is a comprehensive record relating to Lancashire and Cheshire containing; 1. A List of Freeholders in Cheshire, 1578. 2. The Ordination Register of the Diocese of Chester, 1542 - 1558. and, 3. List of the Wills, Inventories, etc, Now Preserved at the Diocesan Registry, Chester, from the year 1621, to the year 1700 Inclusive......Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.