Sugarfield Street takes its name from Sugarfield House,” the residence of Francis Nelson, who was father of Rev. Isaac Nelson, a noted Presbyterian divine in his day (1812-1888). He was minister of Donegall Street Presbyterian Church (since demolished), On his retirement from the active duties of the ministry in 1880, he entered Parliament as Home Rule member for Co. Mayo. The Nelson Memorial Church, Shankilll Road built with money bequeathed by his sister, perpetuates his name". (Belfast Street Names, John J. Marshall). Sugarfield House is listed in Henderson’s Belfast Directory And Northern Repository 1852. The minutes of the Town Improvement Committee 16th March 1881 indicate the naming of Sugarfield Street near ”Sugarfield".