Mill Hand's Fortune in Probate of Thomas Roltan Will
In Dusistow area Oldham, a mill hand named Thomas Roltan of Highdeld Mills left a will indicating his rise from apprentice to owner and director roles at cotton mills. Probate valued at £172,832.
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Newspaper
Forbes Advocate
Location
Forbes, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 31, 1920
Page
5
In Dusistow area Oldham, a mill hand named Thomas Roltan of Highdeld Mills left a will indicating his rise from apprentice to owner and director roles at cotton mills. Probate valued at £172,832.
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