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In years ending in zero (ie. 1870 or 1880), the federal government did a census; those are the well-known census documents housed at the National Archives. New York state, however, conducted its own census in years ending in five, such as this one.

Hall is listed as a 33 year old tailor from Ireland.

John, James, and Bridget Bresland are identified

This page is from the City of New York's 1855 census book and shows the name of Peter J. Faye, a customer of the EISB.

Smith is identified

Richard J. Lalor and his family are identified on the 1855 census.

Richard and Ellen Swaton are identified. Ellen was Richard's first wife.