Office bearers, Down County Directory (from Bassett's County Down Guide and Directory, 1886)

By George Henry Bassett

[See also Towns and Villages.]

Arranged Alphabetically.

CHURCH OF IRELAND.
Diocese of Down, Connor and Dromore.
Bishop--Right Rev. W. Reeves, D.D.
Chancellor Diocesan Court--Thos. Lefroy, Q.C., Ardmore, Bray

CIRCUIT CROWN COUNSEL.
H. Fitzgibbon, Q.C.,
D. Fitzgerald,
W. G. Huband,
G. N. Oulton

COMMISSIONERS
For administering Oaths in the Supreme Court of Judicature, Ireland.
Ballynahinch--R. F. Walker
Banbridge--Wm. MacCormac, A. M'Clelland, sol., Jno. Scott
Bangor--David Harvey
Castlewellan--G. W. Hillyard
Donaghadee--M. Smith
Downpatrick-- Thomas Gracey, Robert Denvir, Robt. Whiteside, Jno. Marshall, W. Russell
Dromore--R. S. Edgar, Wm. Preston.
Kilkeel--Moses Wilson
Newry--Ml. Denvir, sol., R. H. Doherty, Edw. Greer, R. G. O. Johnston, sol.
Newtownards--James Netterfield, A. D. Simpson
Portaferry--G. E. Bowen, J. P.
Rathfriland--B. B. Meek

COMMISSIONERS.
Perpetual Commissioners for taking acknowledgments of Deeds by married women in Ireland.
Banbridge--A. M'Clelland, sol.
Downpatrick-- Thomas Gracey, Robt. Whiteside, Wm. Russell
Newry--Ml. Denvir, sol., Edw. Greer

COAST GUARD STATIONS.
(See Towns and Villages.)

CONVICT PRISON, DOWNPATRICK.
Governor--MI. Murphy
R. C. Chaplain--Rev. R. Headley
Med. O.--Dr. J. K. Maconchy

CORONERS.
Jos. Dixon, sol., Banbridge
Dr. R. C. Parke, Newtownards

CO. COURT JUDGE.
Thos. Lefroy, Q.C., Ardmore, Bray
Registrar--Charles Higginson

CO. INFIRMARY, DOWNPATRICK.
Treas.-- Col. W. B. Forde, Seaford
Surgeon--J. K. Maconchy, M.B.
Ast. Sur. &= Registrar--A. M. Whitestone, M.B.

COUNTY SURVEYORS.
North Division--H. Smyth, C.E., Downpatrick. Res.--Newcastle, Co. Down
South Division--Bernard B. Murray, C. E., Newry
Co. Surveyor's Assistants--T. S. Nolan, Downpatrick;
John W. Bassett, Saintfield;
J. M'Aleenan, Castlewellan;
C. Kearney, Newry;
Hy. Chappell, Newtownards;
Jas. Mitchell, Kilkeel;
W. T. Henry, Hillsborough;
H. N. Reid, Dunmore, Ballynahinch;
T. H. Lemon, Ballymacarrett

CO. TREASURER.
Belfast Bank, Belfast

CROWN AND PEACE.
Office, Court House, Downpatrick
Clerk--Geo. L. MacLaine, Wands-worth House, Strandtown
Chief Assistant--Thomas Gracey, Victoria Terrace, Downpatrick

CROWN SOLICITOR.
James Murland, Downpatrick

DEPUTY LIEUTENANTS.
(See Magistrates marked thus *)
Meade, John, Burrenwood, Castlewellan

FACTORY INSPECTOR.
H. J. Cameron, Belfast

FISHERY CONSERVATORS.
Clerk---Wm. Reilly, Dundalk

GRAND JURY.
Office, Court House, Downpatrick
Secretary--Robert Gordon, J.P., Highlands, Clough
Solicitor--James Murland, Downpatrick

LIEUTENANT AND CUSTOS ROTULORUM.
The Earl of Dufferin, Clandeboye House, Clandeboye
Vice Lieutenant--Sir Thomas M'Clure, Bart., Belmont House, Strandtown

LIGHT HOUSES.
Lesser Copeland Island (fixed light)
Hawlbowling Rock, off Carlingford Bay (fixed light)
South Rock, off the Ardes, light revolving every minute and half
Ardglass harbour
St. John's Point, revolving light

LUNATIC ASYLUM, DOWNPATRICK.
Governors meet first Saturday of every month
Res. Med. Supt--Dr. G. St. G. Tyner
Visiting Phys.--Dr. J. K. Maconchy
Ast. Res. Med. S.--Dr. E. E. Moore
Chaplains--Rev. Canon Price, C.I.
Rev. T. Macafee, Presb.;
Very Rev. P. O'Kane, V.F.R.C
Clerk and Storekeeper--Sl. Rea
Matron--Sarah M. Tyler

MAGISTRATE, DIVISIONAL.
Fras. N. Cullen, Belfast

MAGISTRATES.
Marked thus * are Deputy Lieutenants.
Adamson, Dr. J. G., Lurgan
Alexander, G., Erindale, Carlow
Alexander, Capt. H.G.S., The Lodge, Seaforde
Allen, George, Mountpanther, Clough
Anderson, John, Hillbrook, Holywood
Anderson, Prof. R. J., Beech Hill
Andrews, John, Maxwell's Court, Comber
Ancketell, W. R., Quintin Castle, Portaferry
*Annesley, Earl, The Castle, Castlewellan
Atkinson, Jas. B., Greyabbey
Bailie, Major Jas., Ringdufferin, Killyleagh
*Bangor, Viscount, Castleward, Downpatrick
Barbour, James, Ardville, Holywood
Barbour, John D., Fort House, Lisburn
Barren, Wm. N., Kinghill House, Newry
*Batt, Robert N., Purdysburn, Belfast
Beauclerc, Aubrey De Vere, London
Bell, S. A., Bellview, Lurgan
Black, Wm., Woodford
Blakeney, Stewart, Reagh Island, Comber
*Blakiston-Houston, Jno, Orangefield, Belfast
Bollon. Dr. Reuben, Bangor
Bowen, Geo. E., Portaferry
Bradshaw, Rev. Jos., England
*Brady, D. C., Newry
Brown, John Shaw, Edenderry House, Newtownbreda
Brownlow, W. C. B., Bryansford, Castlewellan
Brownlow, James, Killynether Castle, Newtownards
Brush, Augustus, Drumnabreeze House, Magheralin
Brush, Geo., Gilhall, Dromore
Campbell, Alex. F., Dromore Lodge, Warrenpoint
Canning, Hon. A. S. G., Rostrevor
Capron, F. L., Lisburn
Carmichael, David, Merview, Millside
Carmichael, Wm., Rathmona, Donaghadee
Carson, Wm., Kensington Villa, Bangor
Carvill, P. G., Moygannon, Rostrevor
Chorley, Wm., Seymour Hill, Dunmurray, Belfast
Clanmorris, Lord, Newbrook, Ballyglass
Clarke, David K., Rosebank, Crossgar
Cleland, David, Greenvale, Crossgar
Cleland, James, Tober Mhuire, Crossgar
Cleland, John, Downpatrick
*Cleland, John, Stormount Castle, Dundonald
Close, John Forbes, Kilkeel
Coates, David L., Clonallon, Strandtown
Coates, Jno., Seacliff, Bangor
Corbett, R. W., Lisnacreevy House, Rathfriland
Cowen., Andrew, Glenhanna, Bangor
*Cowan, Sir Ed. P., Knt., Craigavad, Belfast
Cowan, Sl. P., The Lodge, Hilltown
Craig, Col. John, Myra Castle, Downpatrick
Craig-Laurie, R. Myra Castle, Downpatrick
Craig, Jas., Craigavon, Strandtown
Crawford, Thomas D., Fortbreda, Newtownbreda
Crommelin, F. A. D., Carrowdore Castle, Donaghadee
Davidson, William, Ballywoolen House, Killyleagh
Davis, Wm., Ulster Bank, Downpatrick
*Delacherois, Dl, Manor House, Donaghadee
*Deramore, Lord, Belvoir Park, Newtownbreda
*De Ros, Lt.-Gen. Lord, Old Court, Strangford
Dickson, Benjamin, Gilford
Dickson, Dr. J., Ballynahinch
Donnan, Henry, Portaferry
Douglas, Dr. A. E., Coolbawn, Warrenpoint
Douie, Jas. L , Moira
Duffin, Chas., Strandtown Lodge, Strandtown
*Dunville, R. G., Redburn, Holywood
Dwyer, Fr. Belvedere, Lisburn
Erskine, Jas. F., The Yews, Newry
Ewart, Wm., Glenmachan House, Strandtown
Ferguson, Robert, Sydenham House, Strandtown
Ferguson, Thos., Edenderry House, Banbridge
Fforde, James, Raughlan, Lurgan
Filgate, F., Sackville street Club, Dublin
*Forde, Col. W. B., Seaforde
Forster, Adam S., Carpenham, Rostrevor
Gage, Marcus, Cultra House, Holywood
Gallagher, Andrew, Newcastle, Newry
Garrett, J. H. M., Rowallane, Saintfield
Gartlan, George Henry, Cabra House, Newry
Gibson, Wm., Ballyobegan House, Ballywalter
Glenny, Jas. S., 71 Upper Arthur street, Belfast
Gordon, Alex. F. St. G., Delamont, Killyleagh
Gordon, A. M. H., Delamont, Killyleagh
Gordon, Robt., Highlands, Clough
Gordon, Robert A., Summerfield, Dundonald
Gordon, Samuel, Mount Kearney
Gordon, Dr. Wm., Saintfield
Gourley, Jas., Derraboy Cottage, Killyleagh
Gracey, Lieut.-Col. Alex., Bally-Hossett, Ballee, Downpatrick
Graham, O. B., Larchfield, Lisburn
Greer, Edw., Moygannon, Rostrevor
Greer, Geo., Woodville, Lurgan
Greer, John, Portaferry
*Hall, Major Wm. J., Narrow Water Castle, Warrenpoint
*Hamilton, Col. G. W. R., The Castle, Killyleagh
Hamilton, Capt, G. R., Knock, Belmont
Hancock, Jno., The Manor House, Lurgan
Harland, Sir E. J., Bart., Ormiston, Strandtown
Harrison, John, Ulster Club, Belfast
Harrison, John, Mariville, Dromore
Haughton, Thos., Banford House, Gilford
Hawthorn, Dr. Saml. F., Dromore
Hay, James, Annefield, Killyleagh
Hayes, Fredk. Wm., Seapatrick House, Banbridge
Henesey, Edward G., Dundrum
Henry, John Q., Mourne Abbey, Kilkeel
Heron, Alex., Greenfield House, Rathfriland
Heron, James, Tullyveery House, Killyleagh
Heron, Wm. C., Maryfield, Holywood
Heron, William C., Mount Alta, Dromore
Hill, Lord Arthur W., 24 Belgrave Square, London, S.W.
Hoey, Thos. D'Arcy, Dromalane House, Newry
Horner, Francis, Trevor Hill, Newry
Howe, Thos. S., Cromlyn Lodge, Hillsboro'
Hurst, W. J., Drumaness, Ballynahinch
Hutton, John, Ligamaddy House, Downpatrick
*Innes, A. C. Dromantine, Newry
Jaffe, Jos. J., Edenvale, Strandtown
*Johnson, Sir Wm. G., Belfast
Johnston, John, Lurgan
Johnston, Wm. Sibbald, Glen House, Newtownards
Joy, Robert, Millmount, Banbridge
Keegan, John J., Brooklyn, Holywood
Kelly, Charles Russell, Killough
Kennedy, John, Lacken House, Rathfriland
Kennedy, Robert J., 1 Custom House Square, Belfast
Keown-Boyd, Richard, London
*Ker, Capt. Rd. W. B., Montalto, Ballynahinch
*Kilmorey, Earl of, Mourne Park, Newry
Kinghan, Samuel, Glenhanna, Bangor
Kingscote, John B., Bryansford, Castlewellan
Lemon, Archibald D., Edgecombe House, Strandtown
Leslie, Charles E. T., Killowen, Newry
Leslie, Rev. J. C. W., Ballibay, Co. Monaghan
Liddell, Wm., Donacloney
Lindsay, John, Ballydown, Banbridge
Lindsay, Walter, Tullyhenan, Banbridge
Londonderry, Marquis of, Mountstewart, Newtownards
Lowry, John, Ballymacashen, Killinchy
Lurgan, Lord, Brownlow House, Lurgan
Lyons, Wm. T. B., Brookhill, Lisburn
McArdle, Daniel, Belle View, Warrenpoint
McCance, Lt.-Col. John, Knocknagoney, Strandtown
McCartan, Michael, Crossgar House, Dromara
McCartan, Thos., Bayview House, Rostrevor
McClelland, A., Banbridge
McClelland, Dr. R. B., Banbridge
McClenehan, Jas. M., Rathfriland
McClintock, Hy. S., Kilwarlin House, Hillsboro'
*McClure, Sir Thos., Belmont House, Strandtown
Macauley, Jas., Strathearne, Dunmurray, Co. Antrim
McConnell, John, Comber
McConnell, Wm. R., Donaghadee
McCullagh, John, The Abbey, Newry
MacDonnell, Allan, North Lodge, Newry
McGeorge, Ebenezer G., Belfast
MacKintosh, Pk., Newtownards
Maclaine, Lachlan, Shrigley, Killyleagh
McMaster, Hugh Dunbar, Dunbarton House, Gilford
McMinn, Alex., Herdstown House, Donaghadee
McNabb, Rd., Ballyblack, Portaferry
McNally, John P., Linten Lodge, Warrenpoint
McRobert, John Rademon, Listooder, Crossgar
Magenis, Dr. Edw., Lurgan
Malcolm, James, Lurgan
Martin, David, Kilbroney, Rostrevor
Martin, David, Littleton House, Newry
Martin, Simon, Bishopscourt, Downpatrick
Maxwell, Gen. John P., Drumindoney House, Kilkeel
*Maxwell, Major R. P., Finnebrogue, Downpatrick
May, Dr. Jos., Rathfriland
Mayne, Jos., Catherine Lodge, Warrenpoint.
Mayne, Wm., Mount Pleasant, Newtownards
Menown, Andrew, Regent st., Newtownards.
Miller, Hy. P., Portaferry
Minniss, John R., Mossvale, Dromore
Montgomery, Lt.-Col. Wm. E., Greyabbey
Montgomery, Col. F. O., Army andNavy Club, London, S.W.
*Montgomery, Hugh, Rosemount, Greyabbey
Morrow, Robt., Legacurry, Lisburn
Mulholland, Hy. L., Ballywalter Park, Newtownards
*Mulholland, John, Ballywalter Park, Newtownards
Murland, Charles, Ardnabannon, Castlewellan
Murphy, Edw., Dunfanaghy
Murphy, Joseph, Lurgan
Murray, James, Ballygowan
Musgrave, Dr. S., Lisburn
Nesbitt, John, Downshire Road, Newry
*Nugent, Major A., The Lodge, Strangford
*Nugent, Gen. Andrew, Portaferry House, Portaferry
O'Hagan, Felix, Newry
O'Hagan, John James, Newry
Parke, Dr. R. C., Newtownards
Patterson, Robert L., Croft House, Holywood
Patterson, Jacob L., Clandeboye
*Perceval-Maxwell, Rt., Groomsport, Bangor
Percival, Wm., Rubane, Kircubbin
Perry, Jno. M. Perrymount, Clough
Posnett, George, 47 Upper Mount street, Dublin
*Price, James C., Saintfield House, Saintfield
Price, Major J. N. Blackwood, Saintfield House, Saintfield
Quinn, Peter, The Agency, Newry
Quinn, J. T. C., Tower Hill, Newry
Ramsay, Alex., Mourne Park, Kilkeel
*Reilly, John Temple, Scarva House, Scarva
Richardson, Jonathan, Lambeg House, Lisburn
Richardson, Thomas W., Bessbrook, Newry, Moyallen, Gilford
Ritchie, William B., The Grove, Belfast
Robertson, William Netherleigh, Strandtown
Robinson, Wm. A., Ballycultra, Belfast
Roden, The Earl of, Tullymore Park, Bryansford, Castlewellan
Rogers, Geo, M., Hazelbank, Laurencetown
Ross of Bladensberg, John, Rostrevor House, Rostrevor
*Ross of Bladensberg, Robert, Rostrevor House, Rostrevor
Russell, Charles, King's Castle, Ardglass
Russell, Geo., Cloughey, Downpatrick
*Sharman-Crawford, Arthur, Crawfordsburn, Belfast
Seeds, Robert (Q C.), 11 Fitzwilliam Square, E., Dublin
Shaw, Thomas, Kircubbin
Shaw, W. E., The Lodge, Castlewellan
Shillington, J. J., Glenmachan Tower, Strandtown
Skelly, Robt, Marybrook, Dromara
Smyth, William, Brookfield, Banbridge
Smyth, Dr. Wm., Banbridge
Sprott, Robert, Dromore
Stannus, Walter T., The Manor House, Lisburn
*Stewart, Alex. J. R., Ards, Cashelmore, Letterkenny
Stewart, Dr. Sl., Donaghadee
Stone, Sl., Barn Hill, Comber
Stranaghan, Wm., Castlewellan
Stronge, Chas. E. S., Bryansford, Castlewellan
Taaffe, Jos. J., Edenville, Strandtown
Tate, John, Ballymote House, Downpatrick
Thomson, Henry, Altnaveigh House, Newry
Thompson, Dr. Wm., Anahult House, Hillsboro'
*Trevor, Baron, Brynkinalt, Chirk, Denbighshire
Uprichard, Henry A., Elmfield, Gilford
Valentine, Thomas, The Moat, Strandtown, Belfast
Vaughan, Geo. M., Quilly House, Dromore
Waddell, Robert, Magheralin, Lurgan
Walker, A. W., St. Leonards, Warrenpoint
Walker, Geo., Regent House, Newtownards
Walker, Wm., Banbridge
Wallace, H. J., Belvedere Lodge, Newry
Wallace, Bart., Sir Rd., Antrim Castle, Co. Antrim
*Wallace, Wm. N., Waterfoot House, Newcastle
Walmsley, Jas., Ballykeel House, Kilkeel
Ward, Lieut. Col. Jas., Lisburn
*Ward, Robt. E., Bangor Castle, Bangor
Ward, Capt. Hon. Som. R. H., Isle-o' Valla, Strangford
*Waring, Colonel Thomas, Waringstown House, Waringstown
Watson, Francis, Lake View, Lurgan
Weir, Dr. Marshall, Clanwilliam House, Dromore
*Whyte, Jno. J., Loughbrickland House, Loughbrickland
Wilson, Abraham, Newry
Wilson, Moses, Kilkeel
Workman, Thos., Craighdarragh, Craigavad
Woulfe, S. R., Tiermaclane, Ennis, Co. Clare.

MAGISTRATES RESIDENT.
Banbridge District. -- C. E. B. Mayne, Portadown
Downpatrick District -- Captain Chas. L'Estrange, Downpatrick
Newry District.--Col. Richd. C. Evanson, Newry

MARRIAGES--DISTRICT REGISTRARS.
Banbridge-- Wm. MacCormac
Downpatrick--Jas. Jordan
Kilkeel--Thos. Graham
Newry--Jas. Burns
Newtownards--A. D. Simpson

MILITARY.
District of Belfast Stations:
Downpatrick (Brigade Depot) and Newry

MILITIA.
5th Batt. R. I. Rifles (Royal Irish Rifles)--
Head Quarters, Downpatrick-- Col. W. B. Forde, Seaforde;
Lt. Col. Thos. Waring, Waringstown;
Major & Hon. Lieutenant-Col. G. F. Grant, Callan, Co. Kilk.;
Major C. C. Johnstone, Lakeview, Downp.;
Major and Adj. F. S. F. Stokes, the Ter., Downp.;
Quarter Master G. F. Savage, Saul st, Downpatrick;
Surgeon E. F. Nelson, The Hill, Downp.;
Sergt. Major A. Harrison, Saul ter., Downp.
3rd Batt. R. I. Rifles (Royal Irish Rifles)--
Head Quarters, Newtownards--Col. Earl of Dufferin, Clandeboye House, Clandeboye;
Lt.-Col. G. W.R. Hamilton, The Castle, Killyleagh;
Major Geo. R. Hamilton, Knock, Belfast;
Quarter Master T. H. Lane, Newtownards;
Sergt.-Major J. Bowen

POLLING DISTRICTS.
North Down--Donaghadee, Bangor, Six-Road-Ends, Holywood, Dundonald, Newtownards, Comber, Moneyreagh, Ballyblack, Newtownbreda, Knock, Florida, Ballygowan,Greyabbey, Glastry, Portaferry, Ballymacarrett
East Down--Drumbo, Lisburn, Saintfield, Ballynahinch, Dunmore, Killyleagh, Killinchy, Crossgar, Seaforde, Drumaness, Kilmegan, Downpatrick, Ballyculter, Tyrella, Ardglass
West Down--Hillsborough, Moira, Waringstown, Gilford, Banbridge, Scarva, Loughbrickland, Annaclone, Dromore, Dromara
South Down--Cloghskelt, Castlewellan, Letallion, Newcastle, Rathfriland, Hilltown, Mayo Bridge, Newry, Four-Mile-House, Warrenpoint, Rostrevor, Kilkeel, Annalong.

POOR LAW UNIONS.
Portions of the Unions of Belfast, Lisburn and Lurgan are in the Co. Down.

LOCAL GOV. BD. OFFICERS.
Med. Inspector--Dr. Woodhouse
Inspector--R. T. Hamilton
Auditor--R. M. Studdert

BANBRIDGE UNION.
(Partly in Armagh)
Guardians meet every Monday
Chairman--J. T. Reilly, D.L.
Vice-Chairman--Alex. Mulligan
Deputy V. C.-- Robert Skelly
Treasurer--Ulster Bank, Ld., Banbridge
Clerk, &c.-- Edw. Wyly
Master--James Craig
Matron--Sarah A. Craig
Chaplains -- Ven. Archdeacon Stewart, C.I.;
Rev. John Quail, R.C.,
Rev. Jas. Scott, Presb
Med. Officer--Dr. John Hawthorne
Relieving Officers--R. Hamilton, Banbridge;
Sl. Beck, Oakhill, Dromore

DOWNPATRICK UNION.
Guardians meet every Saturday.
Chairman--Col. W. B. Forde, D.L,
Vice Chairman--W. N. Wallace, D.L.
Deputy V.C.--David Cleland, J.P.
Treasurer--Ulster Bank, Ld. Downpatrick
Clerk, &c. --John W. Montgomery
Master--Spencer Kingsland
Matron--Jessie M'Cartney
Chaplains--Rev. Canon Price, C. I.;
Rev. Wm. White, Presb.;
Rev. John M'Erlain, R.C.
Med. O.--Dr. E. F. Nelson
Relieving Officers--Jn. Telford, Downpatrick,
Jn. Morrow, Crossgar;
Robt. Roddy, Portaferry

KILKEEL UNION.
Guardians meet every Monday
Chairman--Earl of Kilmorey
Vice-Chairman--Capt. John Ross of Bladensberg
Deputy V.C.--A. Walmsley
Treasurer--Belfast Bank, Kilkeel
Clerk, &c.--Thomas Graham
Master-- Sl. Ormsby
Matron--Margt. Ormsby
Chaplains--Rev. E. O. Pratt, C.I.;
Rev. R. White, Presb.;
Rev. Dr. Marner, R C.
Med. O.--Dr. W. W. Wilson
Relieving O.--Jas. Mackintosh, Kilkeel

NEWRY UNION.
(Partly in Armagh)
Guardians meet every Saturday
Chairman--Major Hall, D.L,
Vice-Chairman--Wm. Atkinson
Deputy V.C.--Rt. Harpur, J. P.
Treasurer--Belfast Bank, Newry
Clerk, &c.--Jos. Bell
Chaplains--Rev. Thos. Hardy, R.C.,
Rev. A. L. Ford, C. I.
Rev. Thos. Cromie, Presb
Med. O.--Dr. S. E. Martin
Relieving Officers--John Andrews, Newry;
Wm. Johnston, Rathfriland

NEWTOWNARDS.
Guardians meet every Saturday
Chairman--James Pollock
Vice-Chairman--Robt. O. Young
Deputy V.C.--Hugh Ferguson
Treasurer--Belfast Bank, N'ards
Clerk, &c.--Jas. Colville
Master--H. C. Finlay
Matron--Mrs. Eleanor Spratt
Chaplains--Rev. Thos. Walters, Presb.;
Rev. P. M'Convey, R.C.;
Rev. Dr. J. G. Pooler, C.I.
Med. O.-- Dr. R. C. Parke
Relieving Officers-- D. M'Kee, N'ards,;
Jno. Boyd, Gransha, Bangor

POPULATION.
1841--361,446
1851--320,812
1861--299,300
1871--277,287
1881--272,100

PROBATE COURT.
District Registrar--J. M. Higginson, J.P., Belfast

ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH.
Diocese of Down and Connor.
Bishop--Most Rev. Dr. M'Alister
Diocese of Dromore.
Bishop -- Most Rev. John Pius Leahy, D.D.

R. I. CONSTABULARY. (Royal Irish Constabulary)
Force five officers and 266 men.
County Inspector--John Harcourt, Downpatrick
Dist. Inspectors--W. T. Croghan, Banbridge; T. Dunne, Downpatrick; Henry F. Ward, Newtownards; C. C. Oulton, Rathfriland; Wm. M. Davies, Newry

SCHOOL INSPECTORS, NATIONAL.
Downpatrick--Wm. Healy
Newry--E. MacCreanor
Newtownards-- J. B. Skeffington

SESSIONAL CROWN SOLICITOR.
B. N. Johnson, Downpatrick

SHERIFFS.
High Sheriff-- Robt. G. Dunville, D.L., J P., Redburn, Holywood
Sub-Sheriff-- Hugh C. Kelly, sol., Ballymacarrett
Sheriff's Returning Officer--Henry T. Stewart, 33 Lower Ormond Quay, Dublin

See also County Down Directory 1862