Citizenship in the 1800s: the role played by lime manufacturers in the parish of Ilha do Governador

This article analyzes aspects of the exercise of citizenship in the parish of Ilha do Governador, focusing on the role played by lime manufacturer Joao Rodrigues Carrilho. Part of the Neutro da Corte municipality, the parish of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda da Ilha do Governador became renowned in the nineteenth century for the production of lime from shells. The manufacturers of this material used in civil construction were introduced into various spheres of public life: lime manufacturers were members of charitable associations and fraternities and were appointed to public posts, running for elections. Rodrigues Carrilho was an example of such, serving as justice of the peace and captain of the National Guard, as well as being made knight of the Imperial Order of the Rose.