I have a wonderful census, the 1819 Pole Lane census for Darwen, Lancs. It was compiled by the chapel authorities when they were on the point of splitting into two factions.
It contains details taken from the baptism register of all church members, with their date of birth, death, residence, names of parents and grandparents arranged in family groups.
It is broadly accurate for dates (some go back to the early 1700s) and family groups, along with lots of scurrilous remarks! It proved an absolute gem and helped to sort out all the various John Holdens etc.
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