Cemetery record
Belfast Charitable Institution Burying Ground, Belfast, Antrim County, Northern Ireland
Transcribed inscriptions of 194 people in Belfast Charitable Institution Burying Ground, Belfast
Transcription only — inscriptions transcribed from the headstones; no photographs in this record.
Inscription transcription
*(Thanks to Diana and Jeanne for this database)*
Indexed names
194 names
| Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Gilbert | dd. 10 July 1818 | Erected to Gilbert Adams of Belfast dd. 10 July 1818 aged 56. |
| Aiken, Thomas | dd. 16 Oct. 1847 | By Richard Aiken to his son Thomas dd. 16 Oct. 1847 aged 10 son, Richard dd, 29 April 1849 aged 4. above Richard Aiken dd 24 July 1852 aged 44. Mary Aiken daug. dd. 13 January 1854 aged 4. Ann Aiken wife of above Richard dd. 29 Feb. 1885 aged 69. their son William dd. 9 January 1917 in his 76 year. |
| Aiken, Richard | dd, 29 April 1849 | |
| Aiken, Richard | dd 24 July 1852 | |
| Aiken, Mary | dd. 13 January 1854 | |
| Aiken, Ann | dd. 29 Feb. 1885 | |
| Aiken, William | dd. 9 January 1917 in his 76 year | |
| Allen, John | died 21 Sept. 1821 | John Allen died 21 Sept. 1821 aged 13. |
| Anderson, Helen | died 23 Sept 1849 | Helen Anderson, wife of John C Anderson died 23 Sept 1849 also John Crossley Anderson, died 22 Sept 1888 Jane Montgomerie, his wife, dd. 26 Feb. 1915 also their children Alfred, Annie, Thomas |
| Anderson, John Crossley | died 22 Sept 1888 | |
| Montgomerie, Jane | dd. 26 Feb. 1915 | |
| Anderson, Alfred | — | |
| Anderson, Annie | — | |
| Anderson, Thomas | — | |
| Anderson, Mary | died 19 Sept. 1854 | Erected by their children, Isa, William and Jackson. Mary Anderson, mother of James Anderson died 19 Sept. 1854, aged 50 |
| Andrew, Isabella A. | died 29th Sept. 1854 | Erected by James Andrew, Solicitor, Belfast to his first wife Isabella A. died 29th Sept. 1854, his son James Andrew Junior died 4 July 1864 aged 30, his grandson George Edward Andrew died Sept 1865 age 3, eldest daughter Anna Robertson died 11 Sept. 1905 aged 7,. also above James Andrew, Solicitor died 29 Nov. 1875 aged 75, his 2nd daughter Fanny died 30 Nov. 1801 aged 72. |
| Andrew, James | died 4 July 1864 | |
| Andrew, George Edward | died Sept 1865 | |
| Robertson, Anna | died 11 Sept. 1905 | |
| Andrew, James | died 29 Nov. 1875 | |
| Andrew, Fanny | died 30 Nov. 1801 | |
| Barnett, John | died 19 March 1835 | John Barnett late of Belfast formerly of Ballyacherty Co. Down died 19 March 1835 also Jane Gibson wife of John Barnett died 13 March 1864 aged 95. James Barnett son of above died 26 March 1861 aged 65. Eliza his wife died 23 Sept. 1859 aged 55. also and infant son of John Barnett and 3 grandchildren lie here. James Montgomery, Wolf Hill Son-in-law to John Barnett died 2 Dec. 1877 aged 67. Anna Barnett wife of James Montgomery died 3 June 1891 aged 78 years. |
| Gibson, Jane | died 13 March 1864 | |
| Barnett, James | died 26 March 1861 | |
| Barnett, Eliza | died 23 Sept. 1859 | |
| Montgomery, James | died 2 Dec. 1877 | |
| Barnett, Anna | died 3 June 1891 | |
| Boyd, Ellen | dd. 7 march 1856 | Ellen Boyd, wife of Samuel Boyd, dd. 7 march 1856 aged 56 John their son, who died 14 Feb 1852 aged 28 also three of their children who died in early life. Eleanor Coburn, their daughter dd. 20 Oct. 1857 aged 21 Thomas Rowell, died 26 Sept. 1861 Mary Jane McClinton, died 18 Aug. 1897 |
| Boyd, John | died 14 Feb 1852 | |
| Coburn, Eleanor | dd. 20 Oct. 1857 | |
| Rowell, Thomas | died 26 Sept. 1861 | |
| McClinton, Mary Jane | died 18 Aug. 1897 | |
| Briggs, Jane | dd 9 Sept. 1813 | Jane Briggs, wife of Robert Briggs, dd 9 Sept. 1813. |
| Bristow, Joseph | died 22 April 1844 | Joseph Bristow, son of James Bristow, Banker died 22 April 1844 aged 12, Letitia died 4 March, 1852 aged 28, Also Jane, otherwise Smith, his wife died 24 June 1865 aged 65. |
| Bristow, Letitia | died 4 March, 1852 | |
| Bristow, Jane | died 24 June 1865 | |
| Cavart, Henry | — | Erected to memory of Henry Cavart Jane Cavart his daughter died 26 Sept. 1809 aged 20 Henry Cavart his son Died 16 March 1821 aged 27. John Cavart his son died 16 March 1821 aged 27. Isabella Jane Cavart daughter of John died 18 March 1822 aged 10 months. Ann Logan sister to Henry died 21 Sept. 1826 aged 83 Isabella wife of Henry died 26 Aug. 1841 aged 83. |
| Cavart, Jane | died 26 Sept. 1809 | |
| Cavart, Henry | Died 16 March 1821 | |
| Cavart, John | died 16 March 1821 | |
| Cavart, Isabella Jane | died 18 March 1822 | |
| Logan, Ann | died 21 Sept. 1826 | |
| Cavart, Isabella | died 26 Aug. 1841 | |
| Chambers, John | dd. 8 Feb. 1899 | Erected to our Parents John Chambers dd. 8 Feb. 1899 aged 59. Elizabeth chambers dd. 19 Aug. 1898 aged 52 also Annie Finlay, Grandmother, dd. 16 Nov. 1863, aged 39. |
| Chambers, Elizabeth | dd. 19 Aug. 1898 | |
| Finlay, Annie | dd. 16 Nov. 1863 | |
| Charters, Mary H. | died 9 March 1853 | Mary H. Charters wife of John Charters died 9 March 1853, James B Charters son of Mary and John C. died 8 January 1849, John Charters Junior died 26 Sept. 1865 aged 40, John Charters died 13 August 1874 aged 78, Anna Boomer Charters died 14 July 1891 aged 69 years. |
| Charters, James B | died 8 January 1849 | |
| Charters, John | died 26 Sept. 1865 | |
| Charters, John | died 13 August 1874 | |
| Charters, Anna Boomer | died 14 July 1891 | |
| Chirmside, Ann | died 5 Nov. 1818 ages 59 | Erected by Thomas Chirmside to his Mother Ann died 5 Nov. 1818 ages 59. son Thomas dd. 9 Aug. 1826 aged 18 months. wife Mary dd. 9 Sept. 1831 ages 51. Martha McClelland daug. of above dd 21 May 1873 Thoma, (above) dd. 12 Nov. 1875 in his 85 year. Hugh Mcclelland, husband of Martha dd. 19 January 1891 aged 68 Hugh McClelland son of above dd. 16 Aug. 1896 aged 33. Annie M. Chirmside born 3 March 1826 dd 21 Dec. 1900 Mary Chirmside, youngest daug. of above Thomas Chirmside born 8 Aug. 1832 died 2 May 1912. |
| Chirmside, Thomas | dd. 9 Aug. 1826 | |
| Chirmside, Mary | dd. 9 Sept. 1831 ages 51 | |
| McClelland, Martha | dd 21 May 1873 | |
| Chirmside, Thomas | dd. 12 Nov. 1875 in his 85 year | |
| McClelland, Hugh | dd. 19 January 1891 | |
| McClelland, Hugh | dd. 16 Aug. 1896 | |
| Chirmside, Annie M. | born 3 March 1826 dd 21 Dec. 1900 | |
| Chirmside, Mary | born 8 Aug. 1832 died 2 May 1912 | |
| Craig, Mary | dd. 1 May 1828 in her 74 year | Mary Craig, dd. 1 May 1828 in her 74 year. Stewart B. Craig dd. 12 May 1828 aged 78 Mary Burrows, daug. dd. 29 Feb. 1864 in her 73 year. Martha Craig, dd. 6 May 1879 aged 92. |
| Craig, Stewart B. | dd. 12 May 1828 | |
| Burrows, Mary | dd. 29 Feb. 1864 in her 73 year | |
| Craig, Martha | dd. 6 May 1879 | |
| Crawford, Arthur | died 14 Dec. 1852 | Arthur Crawford died 14 Dec. 1852 aged 58, also his wife Jane died 11 January 1885. |
| Crawford, Jane | died 11 January 1885 | |
| Crawford, Walter | died 1 may 1812 in 57 year | Walter Crawford, husband of Margaret Crawford died 1 may 1812 in 57 year. Margaret Crawford, (above) dd. 22 April 1845 ?- 3 years. |
| Crawford, Margaret | dd. 22 April 1845 ?- 3 years | |
| Crossen, James | dd. 17 April 1813 | James Crossen, dd. 17 April 1813 aged 28 also 2 of William Crossen's children. John, 1 year 9 months, Ann 3 months. |
| Crossen, John | 1 year 9 months | |
| Crossen, Ann | 3 months | |
| Dawson, William | dd. 29 March 1811 in 21 year | William Dawson, Junior, dd. 29 March 1811 in 21 year. William Dawson, Senior, dd 15 January 1834 aged 76. Marth, wife, dd. 30 May 1835 aged 82. Samuel Dawson, his brother, dd. 15 March 1837 aged 75. Margaret, daug. of above Wm. Dawson dd. 11 March 1863. Isabella Ellen, daug. of above Wm. Dawson dd. 31 January 1871. |
| Dawson, William | dd 15 January 1834 | |
| Dawson, Marth | dd. 30 May 1835 | |
| Dawson, Samuel | dd. 15 March 1837 | |
| Dawson, Margaret | dd. 11 March 1863 | |
| Dawson, Isabella Ellen | dd. 31 January 1871 | |
| Dickey, Adam | died 25 nov. MDCCCLXIV | Adam Dickey (?) of Belfast - formerly of Hollybrook, Antrim died 25 nov. MDCCCLXIV aged 70. His remains were afterwards removed to Borough Cemetery. |
| Dickson, Matilda | dd. 20 Sept. 1845 | Matilda Dickson, grand-daug. dd. 20 Sept. 1845 aged 12. Sarah, wife of Hugh McKibben, dd. 27 Dec. 1859 aged 77. Sarah, daug. dd. 13 May 1863 aged 52. Robert, son dd. 20 July 1869 aged 54. Anna Gamble daug. dd. 5 May 1871 aged 53. |
| McKibben, Sarah | dd. 27 Dec. 1859 | |
| McKibben, Sarah | dd. 13 May 1863 | |
| McKibben, Robert | dd. 20 July 1869 | |
| Gamble, Anna | dd. 5 May 1871 | |
| Eagleson, Anna Maria | dd. at Clynm Park, Carrickfergus, 15 June 1875 | Anna Maria Eagleson dd. at Clynm Park, Carrickfergus, 15 June 1875 wife of late Richard Eagleson Esq. Margaret Eagleson dd. at Cannes, France 18 Nov 1864, and Anna Maria Moore wife of Nevin Moore M.D. died at Ballymoney 16 Oct. 1873. |
| Eagleson, Margaret | dd. at Cannes, France 18 Nov 1864 | |
| Moore, Anna Maria | died at Ballymoney 16 Oct. 1873 | |
| Ekanhead, Elizabeth | dd. 5 January 1810 | Elizabeth Ekanhead, of Lisburg, Co. Antrim dd. 5 January 1810 aged 55. John Ekanhead, her husband, dd. 8 Aug. 1828 aged 78. Mary, his daug. and relict of late Wm. Dummett, Esq. of Crewkarna died 11, Feb 1879 aged 98. |
| Ekanhead, John | dd. 8 Aug. 1828 | |
| Dummett, Mary | died 11, Feb 1879 | |
| Finlay, John | died 24 Aug. 1825 in his 27 year | John Finlay, son of Usher Finlay of Belfast died 24 Aug. 1825 in his 27 year. Eleanor, durg. of Usher dd. 19 April 1819 aged 27. |
| Finlay, Eleanor | dd. 19 April 1819 | |
| Finlay, Mary Georgina | died 16 Nov. 1852 | (2) Mary Georgina Finlay died 16 Nov. 1852. Francis Dalzell Finlay born 12 July 1795 dd. 10 Sept. 1857 age 61. Marianne, his wife dd. Oct. 1866 aged 58 also their children. (1) Sinclair Finlay died ?? 21 months old. (other names worn out) |
| Finlay, Francis Dalzell | born 12 July 1795 dd. 10 Sept. 1857 | |
| Finlay, Marianne | dd. Oct. 1866 | |
| Finlay, Sinclair | died ?? 21 months old | |
| Gamble, Robert | died 15 June 18-- | Robert Gamble, son of Robert Gamble died 15 June 18-- aged 22. |
| Greer, Henry | — | Burying Place of Henry Greer of King St. Belfast. |
| Griffith, John | dd. 4 July 1826 | John Griffith dd. 4 July 1826 aged 54 also 3 of his children died in infancy. Hannah his wife dd. 7 Feb. 1833 aged 49, her son Samuel dd. 27 Oct. 1834 aged 27 |
| Griffith, Hannah | dd. 7 Feb. 1833 | |
| Griffith, Samuel | dd. 27 Oct. 1834 |
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Inscriptions transcribed by the original Ancestors at Rest contributor. Individual names were extracted into the searchable index below; the verbatim inscription is shown alongside each.
Attribution
Headstone inscription transcription contributed by Diana and Jeanne, preserved from the Ancestors at Rest archive.
Source & Citation
Transcribed headstone inscriptions of Belfast Charitable Institution Burying Ground, Belfast, Antrim County, Northern Ireland. 194 names preserved in the Ancestors at Rest archive.
Last verified: 2026-06-10