John Pearson Quotes
I certify and declare that the Account of the Population of the District for which I am Enumerator, contained in this Book, has been truly and faithfully taken by me, and that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the same is correct
The English census was a complete enumeration then, not a sampling.
John Pearson, 19th Century, English Census Enumerator for Lancashire, Oath he took when submitting the census book for his district, 1851
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John Pearson was an English theologian and scholar.
