Title: Census of Christ Church, Belfast
Date: 1852
Description: Church Church was a Church of Ireland place of worship in College Square North. Running to nearly 3,500 names, the census compiled in 1852 is extraordinarily detailed. It includes the name, address, age, and, where applicable, the occupation of those affiliated to the church. Additional details, include comments on family relationships (e.g. 'cousin of') or status (e.g. widow). Occasionally, further details are included. For example, it was noted that Jane Arnott's husband had been living in Scotland for the past three years, at some place unknown. There is also a note to indicate if the family ordinarily attended a different church, such as St Ann's in Donegall Street.
Source: PRONI, CR1/13/D/1
Compiled by: Dr Brian Trainor