Ireland, James Alexander Henderson, The Belfast and Province of Ulster Directory - FamilySearch Historical Records

What is in This Collection?
The first edition of Henderson's directory was published in 1852. Between that time and 1892, only fourteen volumes were published. Beginning in 1894 it was an annual publication, except for the years 1921-1922, when two years were incorporated in on volume.

The directory includes the following lists:


 * Alphabetical list of inhabitants of Belfast and Ballymaccarrett
 * Alphabetical list of Belfast streets
 * Tradesmen in Belfast and Ulster province


 * Administrative offices
 * Descriptions of the counties

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:


 * Person's name
 * Occupation
 * Street address
 * County

How Do I Search This Collection?
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 * Person's name
 * Approximate residence

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Related FamilySearch Historical Records Collections

 * The Belfast and province of Ulster directory v. 1 (1852) only.
 * The Belfast and province of Ulster directory. Non-consecutive years.

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