Home Biographies History Places Documents Letters Family Tree Misc. Contact NEW Blog

 

NOTE: An earlier version of this family tree was first posted in 2003, and has since been frequently and significantly updated.
The ancestor of this family in Ireland came from co. York in Cromwell’s Army, and was granted lands in co. Carlow for his services. This estate, called Mount Leinster, was sold in 1745 by his descendant, George Jackson, who settled at Urker, Crossmaglen, co. Armagh. SOURCE: Burke’s Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage Baronetage and Knightage Privy Council & Order of Precedence. 99th Edition. 1949. London.

Sharon Oddie Brown. Update:January 30,2023 Major update. Update:
February 9, 2023 GRIFFITH family additions.
Temporary Update. May 28, 2023. New info from transcriptions recently added to my tables of Creggan Parish, BMDs.

 

2023 George JACKSON of Liscalgot & Urker, Parish of Creggan - 5 generations
(excludes all references to living members)

 

 

The Jackson family is associated with the townland of Urker, and with the house Urker Lodge, in the civil parish of Creggan.Urcher is sometimes referred to in earlier records as Urker. George Jackson was recorded in the townland of Liscalgat in the 1766 religious census, but was not yet associated with the adjoining townland of Urcher. His grandson's widow Elizabeth Jackson was recorded in the 1828 Tithe Applotment Books as holding 30 acres in Urker and 50 acres in Liscalgat. In 1840, Thomas Ball's "Valuation Records", record Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson holding 59 acres in Urker. Ball was the major landlord of the parish at that time. In 1837, the entry for Creggan Parish in Lewis' Topographical Dictionary of Ireland records amongst the principal seats in the parish: "Urker Lodge, the property of T.P. Ball Esq". NOTE: Thomas Prideaux BALL (1797-1869) was the absentee landlord who chintzed on the clock that he had erected in the market place at Crossmaglen. It was made out of wood with no moving parts. Sir Thomas Jackson later replaced with a proper clock which was unfortunately blown up during the Troubles. All that remains is the bell, on display in the Crossmaglen Library.

 

·         Descendants of Richard JACKSON (1778-1848). NOTE: the Freeduff JACKSON branch of the tree, still needs a lot more verifying with respect to their potential connection both to Tullyvallen and to some JACKSON trees in Kings & Queens Co. Ireland and in Canada. SEE: SEE: 2021 John JACKSON of Carlow & Wicklow variously sourced. The connection of William JACKSON (1819-1880) born at Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh is of special interest. He went back and forth between Ontario, Canada; Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh; and even (at one point) Roscomroe, Kings Co.

·         There are many more footnote facts to enter, specially from my recent deeds work. I will get to them as soon as I can. Also, several other pages linked to in this family tree, need to be added/updated.

 

Surnames of wives of Male JACKSONS: Margaret O’LAUGHLIN; Rose JOHNSTON; Margaret BRADFORD; Sarah McKEE; Fanny McCOMB; Mary WALLACE; Elizabeth McCULLAGH; Elizabeth OLIVER; Kate Maria Jane WHITING; Amelia Lydia DARE; Eliza Emily GILMORE; Elizabeth Sarah BROWNE; Margaret Louisa WRIGHT; Elizabeth Johanna DONALDSON;

Surnames of husbands of female JACKSONs: Richard JOHNSTON; John GILMORE; Thomas STEPHENS; Unknown DONNELLY; Unknown LOY(E); George or Thomas SHEA; Unnamed GROSZETT; Roger WORTHINGTON; Richard ALLEN; Archibald BIGGAM (An alternate spelling of the surname may be BEAGHAM or BIGHAM.); Edward WALLACE; Thompson BROWN(E); William MENARY; Frederick Richard GRIFFIN; Eliezer GILMORE; Daniel Gunn BROWNE; Robert Hamilton REED: Andrew Bradford McCULLAGH; Robert WRIGHT; Samuel McKEE; John SEAWRIGHT; Phil aka Philip GRIFFIN;

 

The ancestor of this family in Ireland came from co. York in Cromwell’s Army, and was granted lands in co. Carlow for his services. This estate, called Mount Leinster, was sold in 1745 by his descendant, George Jackson, who settled at Urker, Crossmaglen, co. Armagh. SOURCE: Burke’s Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage Baronetage and Knightage Privy Council & Order of Precedence. 99th Edition. 1949. London.  

The Jackson family is associated with the townland of Urker, and with the house Urker Lodge, in the civil parish of Creggan.Urcher is sometimes referred to in earlier records as Urker. George Jackson was recorded in the townland of Liscalgat in the 1766 religious census, but was not yet associated with the adjoining townland of Urcher. His grandson's widow Elizabeth Jackson was recorded in the 1828 Tithe Applotment Books as holding 30 acres in Urker and 50 acres in Liscalgat. In 1840, Thomas Ball's "Valuation Records", record Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson holding 59 acres in Urker. Ball was the major landlord of the parish at that time. In 1837, the entry for Creggan Parish in Lewis' Topographical Dictionary of Ireland records amongst the principal seats in the parish: "Urker Lodge, the property of T.P. Ball Esq". NOTE: Thomas Prideaux BALL (1797-1869) was the absentee landlord who chintzed on the clock that he had erected in the market place at Crossmaglen. It was made out of wood with no moving parts. Sir Thomas Jackson later replaced with a proper clock which was unfortunately blown up during the Troubles. All that remains is the bell, on display in the Crossmaglen Library.

 

 

1-George JACKSON[1] b. Abt 1718, d. 3 Sep 1782, Probably Urker Lodge, Co. Armagh

 + Margaret O'LAUGHLIN[2] b. Abt 1722, m. 1743, Diocese Of Clogher, d. 7 Dec 1797, Probably Urcher, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, par. Unknown

|--2-George JACKSON[3] b. After 1743, Of Liscalgat, Creggan Parish, Co. Armagh, d. After 1820, of Dublin

|   + Rose JOHNSTON[4], par. John JOHNSTON[5] and Unknown

|--2-Anne JACKSON [6]b. Between 1744 and 1747. D. aft 1782

|   + Richard JOHNSTON[7] b. Bef 1753, m. 17 May 1767, Church Of Creggan, Co. Armagh, d. After 1792, Of Shanroe, Parish Of Forkhill, Co. Armagh, par. John JOHNSTON[8] and Catherine DARBY[9]

|  |--3-John JOHNSTON[10] b. Abt 1771, Probably Liscalgot

|  |--3-Richard JOHNSTON[11] b btw 1767-1771

|--2-Mary JACKSON[12] b. Between 1744 and 1755, d. 28 Sep 1790

|   + John GILMORE[13] b. 26 Sep 1764, d. 22 Jan 1823, of Creggan., Bur. Creggan Church, Co. Armagh, par. Alexander GILMORE[14] and Elizabeth BIRCH

|  |--3-Martha GILMORE[15] b. Abt 1784, d. 27 Oct 1856, Bur. Creggan Parish CoI, Co. Armagh

|  |   + Thomas STEPHENS[16] b. 1773, m. 24 Mar 1815, Creggan Church of Ireland, Creggan Parish, Co. Armagh, d. 1829, Crossmaglen

|  |  |--+ John STEPHENS[17] b Jul 1816 chr 17 Jul 1816 Creggan Parish CoI, Co. Armagh

|  |  |--4-Barbara STEPHENS b. 1 Feb 1818, Crossmaglen, c. 8 Feb 1818, Creggan Parish CoI, Co. Armagh, d. After 1838

|  |  |--+ Alexander DONALDSON b. Abt 1788, m. 6 Jun 1838, Freeduff Presbyterian Church, d. After 1864

|  |  |--4- Samuel STEPHENS[18] b. 22 Jun 1821. Chr 24 Jul 1821 Creggan Parish CoI, Co. Armagh

|  |--3-George GILMORE b. 1788, d. 10 Jan 1832, of Coolderry, Co. Armagh

|  |   + Jane

|  |  |--4-John GILMORE b. 15 May 1820, of Coolderry, Co. Armagh, c. 25 May 1820, Creggan Parish C0I, Co. Armagh

|  |  |   + Mary Jackson GILMORE b. 20 Mar 1822, of Coolderry, Co. Armagh, c. 2 Apr 1822, Creggan Parish C0I, Co. Armagh

|  |  |--4-William GILMORE b. 10 Jun 1827, of Coolderry, Co. Armagh, c. 1 Jul 1827, Creggan Parish C0I, Co. Armagh

|  |  |--4-Alexander GILMORE b. Abt Oct 1829, c. 26 Oct 1829, Creggan Parish C0I, Co. Armagh

|  |--3-John GILMORE[19] b. Bef 1790, d. 20 Feb 1861, Liscalgat House, Liscalgat, Parish Creggan near Crossmaglen

|--2-Alice JACKSON[20] b. After 1744

|   + Unnamed LOY[21] m. bef 1782.

|--2-Elizabeth JACKSON[22] b. After 1744 d. aft 1782

|   + George Or Thomas SHEA[23]  m. bef 1782.

|--2-Jane JACKSON[24] b. After 1744 d. aft 1782

|   + Unnamed GROSZETT[25] m. Bef 1782

|--2-Margaret JACKSON[26] b. After 1744, d. After 1790

|   + Roger WORTHINGTON[27] m. 20 Jul 1790, St. Mary’s Dublin

|--2-David JACKSON[28] b. After 1744, Of Liscalgot, Co. Armagh, d. 13 Feb 1796

|   + Margaret BRADFORD[29] b. Abt 1739 [sic – 1759], Cavananore, C. Louth, m. Bef 1780, d. Jan 1820, par. Lieut. John BRADFORD and Barbara COULTER

|  |--3-female JACKSON[30]

|  |--3-Richard JACKSON[31] b. 1778, d. 17 Feb 1848, Liscalgat House, Liscalgat, Parish Creggan near Crossmaglen, Bur. Creggan Church Graveyard

|  |   + Sarah McKEE[32] d. Between 1833 and 1843

|  |  |--4-Mary JACKSON[33] b. 30 Oct 1810, Tullyvallen, Parish Creggan, Co. Armagh, c. Creggan Parish CoI, Co. Armagh

|  |  |--4-James JACKSON[34] b. Bef 1819, d. After 1839

|  |  |   + Fanny McCOMB[35] m. 5 Jan 1839, Freeduff Presbyterian Church, d. After 1839

|  |  |  |--5-Thomas JACKSON[36] b. 1838, Tullyvallen, c. Freeduff Presbyterian Church, Parish Creggan, Co, Armagh

|  |  |  |--5-James JACKSON [37]b. 30 Aug 1845, Probably Tullyvallen, c. Freeduff Presbyterian, Parish Creggan, Co. Armagh

|  |  |--4-Richard JACKSON [38]b. Bef 1819

|  |  |   + Mary WALLACE[39] b. Bef 1819, m. 27 Aug 1839, Congregational Church, Armagh.

|  |  |  |--5-Jane JACKSON[40] b. Abt 1840, c. 27 Nov 1840, Freeduff Presbyterian Church

|  |  |  |--5-Richard JACKSON[41] b. 27 Oct 1842, Tullyvallen, Parish Creggan, Co. Armagh, c. 27 Oct 1842, Freeduff Presbyterian Church

|  |  |--4-Sarah JACKSON[42] b. Bef 1820

|  |  |   + Archibald BIGGAM[43] b. Bef 1820, m. 5 Mar 1839, Freeduff Presbyterian Church, par. Samuel BIGGAM and Mary BUTTER

|  |  |--4-Eliza JACKSON[44] b. Bef 1823, d. After 1843

|  |  |   + Edward WALLACE[45] b. Bef 1821, m. 9 Feb 1843, Freeduff Presbyterian Church, d. After 1843

|  |  |  |--5-Sarah WALLACE[46] b. 3 Feb 1844, Lisnadill, Co. Armagh, c. Freeduff

|  |  |--4-William JACKSON[47] b. Bef 1833

|  |--3-John JACKSON[48] b. 1780, Liscalgot, Parish Of Creggan, Co. Armagh, d. 20 Jun 1817, Probably Urker Lodge, Co. Armagh

|  |   + Elizabeth McCULLAGH[49] b. 1788 of Shantanagh, Co. Monaghan, Co. Monaghan, m. 1811, d. 12 Mar 1880, Urker Lodge, Creggan Parish near Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, par. James McCULLAGH and Sally McCARTER

|  |  |--4-Sarah JACKSON b. 24 Jun 1811, d. 6 Feb 1892, Residence Of Rev D.G. Browne (Brother-In-Law), Sandymount, Black Rock, Dundalk, Bur. 9 Feb 1892, Carnmoney Presbyterian Church

|  |  |   + Joseph BARKLEY Rev b. 26 Apr 1811, Magherra, Co. Londonderry, m. 15 Sep 1848, Usher's Quay Meeting House (Or Church), Dublin, d. 17 Nov 1880, Carnmoney, Co. Antrim, Bur. Carnmoney Presbyterian Church, par. James BARKLEY and Unknown

|  |  |--4-David JACKSON[50] Esq. b. 4 Feb 1814, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, d. 11 Nov 1889, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh

|  |  |   + Elizabeth OLIVER[51] b. 10 Apr 1815, Probably Killinure, Co. Armagh, m. 7 Feb 1838, 1st Ballybay Presbyterian Church, d. 23 Oct 1903, Urker Lodge, Urker, Parish of Creggan, Co. Armagh, Bur. 26 Oct 1903, Creggan Parish Church, Armagh, par. Benjamin OLIVER[52] Esq. and Elizabeth BRADFORD[53]

|  |  |  |--5-John JACKSON[54] b. 28 Nov 1839, Derrivalley, Co. Monaghan, c. First Newtownhamilton Church, d. 21 Jul 1886, Brackagh, Co. Tyrone

|  |  |  |   + Kate Maria Jane WHITING[55] b. 24 Sep 1854, Coleraine, Co. Derry, Ireland, m. 26 Apr 1877, Ardstraw Church Of Ireland, Co. Tyrone, d. After 1901, par. Frederick WHITING and Margaret SPEER

|  |  |  |--5-Thomas JACKSON[56] Sir b. 4 Jun 1841, Aughavilla, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim, c. First Newtownhamilton Church, d. 21 Dec 1915, Bank Of Hong Kong, 9 Gracechurch Street, London, Bur. 24 Dec 1915, Stansted, Essex, England

|  |  |  |   + Amelia Lydia DARE[57] b. 2 Feb 1851, Singapore, m. 19 Sep 1871, H.M.B. Legation, Yokohama, Japan, d. 10 Apr 1944, Herringfleet Hall, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, par. George Julius DARE Capt. and Sarah Shrieve PARKE

|  |  |  |--5-Elizabeth JACKSON[58] b. 29 Jan 1843, Aughavilla, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim, d. 17 Apr 1923, Killynure, Co. Armagh, Bur. Fairhaven Presbyterian Graveyard Near Armagh

|  |  |  |   + Thompson BROWN[59] J.P. b. 7 Apr 1837, Ednafirkin, Co. Monaghan, m. 8 Jan 1867, Freeduff Presbyterian Church, Co. Armagh, d. 20 Oct 1915, Killynure, Co. Armagh, Bur. Fairhaven Presbyterian Graveyard Near Armagh, par. Samuel BROWNE[60] and Mary STEENSON[61]

|  |  |  |--5-Mary JACKSON[62] b. 23 Nov 1844, Aughavilla, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim, d. 9 Aug 1921, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, Bur. Kane Graveyard, Co. Louth

|  |  |  |   + William MENARY[63] b. 16 Aug 1838, m. 6 Jul 1871, Presbyterian Church, Dundalk, C. Louth, d. 7 Feb 1874, Maghery House, Co. Armagh, Bur. Armagh Cathedral Burying Ground, par. William MENARY[64] and Mary WILSON[65]

|  |  |  |   + Frederick Richard GRIFFIN[66] b. 23 Oct 1858, Corrinary, County Monaghan or Liscalgot, Creggan Parish, Co. Armagh, m. 28 Oct 1886, Creggan Church Of Ireland, Creggan, Co. Armagh, d. 10 Jun 1890, Corrinary, County Monaghan, par. Philip George GRIFFIN[67] and Margaret GILMORE[68]

|  |  |  |--5-Andrew Coulter Bradford JACKSON[69] b. 8 Apr 1846, Aghavilla, Carrigallen, Co Armagh, d. 29 Oct 1929, Forstertown, Trim, Bur. Trim Churchyard

|  |  |  |   + Eliza Emily GILMORE[70] b. 25 Apr 1846, Liscalgot, Co. Armagh, m. 1 Aug 1876, Creggan Church Of Ireland, Creggan, Co. Armagh, d. 8 Mar 1938, Fosterstown, Co. Meath, par. Samuel GILMORE[71] Esq. and Jane COULTER[72]

|  |  |  |--5-Sarah JACKSON[73] b. 1 Apr 1848, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, d. 24 Jul 1942, Liscalgot House, Crossmaglen, Bur. Freeduff, Cullyhanna?

|  |  |  |   + Eliezer GILMORE[74] b. 1 Nov 1843, Liscalgot House, Crossmaglen, Co Armagh, m. 3 Feb 1874, First Presbyterian Church, Dundalk, Co. Louth, d. 7 Jan 1919, Liscalgot House, Crossmaglen, Co Armagh, par. Samuel GILMORE Esq. and Jane COULTER

|  |  |  |--5-James JACKSON[75] b. 24 Oct 1850, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Creggan, Co. Armagh, c. First Newtownhamilton Church, d. 6 Jan 1925, Drummullagh, Carlingford,  Co. Louth (of Zoar Lodge, Omeath),

|  |  |  |   + Elizabeth Sarah BROWNE[76] b. 6 Feb 1847, m. 13 Oct 1886, Haynestown Church, Blackrock, Dundalk, d. After 1925, par. Rev. Daniel Gunn BROWNE[77] and Margaret JACKSON[78]

|  |  |  |--5-Margaret JACKSON[79] b. 3 Apr 1853, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, d. 27 Feb 1944, Slieveroe, Stranooden, Co. Monaghan, Ireland

|  |  |  |   + Robert Hamilton REED[80] Dr. b. 24 Oct 1847, Slieveroe, Co. Monaghan, m. 26 Oct 1875, Derryvalley (See Notes Under Reed), d. 16 Sep 1881, Slieveroe, Parish Of Kilmore, Barony Of Monaghan, Co. Monaghan, Ireland, par. Thomas Hamilton REED Dr[81]. and Mary Anna HODGE[82]

|  |  |  |   + Andrew Bradford McCULLAGH[83] b. 20 Nov 1848, Ireland, m. 31 Aug 1887, Freeduff Presbyterian Church, d. 21 Jul 1897, Slieveroe, Co. Monaghan, Ireland, par. Thomas McCULLAGH[84] and Sarah McCULLAGH[85]

|  |  |  |--5-David JACKSON[86] b. 16 Nov 1855, d. 27 Jul 1903, Yokohama, Japan, Bur. 28 Jul 1903, Yokohama, Japan

|  |  |  |   + Margaret Louisa WRIGHT[87] b. 28 Dec 1868, Balladian, County Monaghan, Ireland, m. 28 Dec 1893, Probably Yokohama, d. 24 Feb 1945, Freeduff, Crossmaglen, par. Robert WRIGHT[88] and Sarah Jane REED[89]

|  |  |  |--5-George William JACKSON[90] b. 29 Aug 1858, d. 28 Nov 1859, Urker, Co Armagh, Bur. 30 Nov 1859

|  |  |--4-Margaret JACKSON[91] b. Abt 1815, d. 2 Feb 1895, Sandymount House, Blackrock, Dundalk, Co. Louth

|  |  |   + Rev. Daniel Gunn BROWNE[92] b. 5 Jan 1808, Moy, Co. Tyrone, Ireland, m. 12 Jun 1838, Creggan Church Of Ireland, Creggan, Co. Armagh, d. 24 May 1892, Sandymount House, Blackrock, Dundalk, Co. Louth, par. Rev. William BROWN and Beatrice BOYD

|  |  |  |--5-Beatrice Matilda BROWNE[93] b. 14 May 1839, Glenburn, Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh, d. 22 Mar 1901, 4 Tullymore Terrace, Dublin South, Co. Dublin, Ireland

|  |  |  |--5-William Robert BROWNE[94] b. 9 Jan 1841, Glenburn, Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh, d. 12 Apr 1862, Newry, Co. Armagh

|  |  |  |--5-John Jackson BROWNE[95] b. 19 Jul 1843, d. Jan 1876, Probably Ireland

|  |  |  |--5-Robert Boyd BROWNE[96] b. 19 Feb 1845, d. 19 Dec 1927, Boise, Idaho

|  |  |  |   + Catharine C

|  |  |  |   + Ada WOOTAN[97] b. May 1872, Missouri, m. 20 Nov 1894, Atlanta, Idaho  (Private Home), par. James E. WOOTAN and Augusta UNNAMED

|  |  |  |--5- Elizabeth Sarah BROWNE[98] b. 6 Feb 1847, d. After 1911

|  |  |  |   + James JACKSON[99] b. 24 Oct 1850, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Creggan, Co. Armagh, c. First Newtownhamilton Church, m. 13 Oct 1886, Haynestown Church, Blackrock, Dundalk, d. 6 Jan 1925, Drummullagh, Carlingford,  Co. Louth (of Zoar Lodge, Omeath), par. David JACKSON Esq. and Elizabeth OLIVER

|  |  |  |--5-Daniel Francis BROWNE[100] b. 28 Jul 1849, d. Feb 1867, Castleblayney

|  |  |  |--5-David Ball BROWNE[101] b. 9 Jun 1851

|  |  |  |--5-Edward George Simpson BROWNE[102] b. 16 May 1854

|  |  |  |--5-Margaret Jackson BROWNE[103] b. 1 Aug 1855, d. After 1901

|  |  |  |--5-Thomas McCullagh BROWNE[104] b. 28 May 1857, Probably Glenburn, Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh, d. 6 Aug 1937, 45 Parkside Street, Rosyth, Dunfermline

|  |  |  |   + Agnes CAMPBELL[105] b. 14 Mar 1887, m. 28 Nov 1907, Glasgow, Scotland, d. 31 Mar 1967, 15 Hartwood Road, Hartwood

|  |  |  |--5-Hugh Kirkpatrick BROWNE[106] b. 11 Apr 1860, d. 5 Jul 1904, Dublin South

|  |  |      + Martha SHARPE[107] b. Abt 1865, Co. Cavan, m. 1889, Presbyterian Church, Drumgoon, Cootehill, Co. Cavan, d. 1911, par. James Sharpe and Jane

|  |  |--4-Elizabeth Johanna JACKSON[108] b. 20 Jun 1817, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, d. 30 Mar 1900, Kiltybane, Parish of Newtownhamilton, Co. Armagh

|  |      + John DONALDSON[109] b. Abt 1818, m. 1843, Diocese Of Armagh, d. 31 Oct 1854, Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh, par. Alexander DONALDSON and Elizabeth JENKINS

|  |     |--5-Alexander DONALDSON[110] b. After 1843, d. 1883

|  |     |--5-James DONALDSON[111] b. Abt 1848, d. After 1911

|  |     |--5-Elizabeth Johanna DONALDSON[112] b. Abt 1851, d. 16 Aug 1919, Kiltybane, Co. Armagh

|  |     |--5-John DONALDSON[113] b. Abt 1853, d. 6 Aug 1913 Bur. 28 Aug 1913, Creggan Parish CoI,

|  |--3-Margaret JACKSON[114] b. 1783, Liscalgot, Parish Of Creggan, Co. Armagh, d. 1810

|  |   + Samuel McKEE[115] b. Of Castleblayney, m. 7 Jan 1801, d. Abt 1809

|  |  |--4-Samuel McKEE[116] b. Abt 1809

|  |   + John SEAWRIGHT[117] d. Bef 1801

|  |  |--4-John SEAWRIGHT [118]b. 1810, d. 1819

|  |--3-Barbara JACKSON[119] b. 1783, Liscalgot, Parish Of Creggan, Co. Armagh, d. Abt 1813

|      + Thomas STEPHENS[120] b. 1773, m. Abt 1808, d. 1828, Crossmaglen, Parish Creggan, Co. Armagh, Bur. 6 Dec 1828, Creggan Parish CoI, Co. Armagh

|     |--4-Jane STEPHENS[121] b. 1809

|     |   + Unknown DONNELLY[122]

|     |--4-George STEPHENS[123] b. 7 Oct 1810, d. 13 Sep 1891, Co. Monaghan

|     |--4-Thomas STEPHENS[124] b. 3 Sep 1813 d. After 1889

|--2-John JACKSON[125] b. After 1744, d. After 1805

|   + UNNAMED[126]

|--2-Sarah JACKSON[127] b. 1774, of Urker or Liscalgat, Co. Armagh d. 29 Feb 1828 Newry.

    + Phil GRIFFIN[128] d. After 1828

   |--3-Philip GRIFFIN[129] d. After 1836

   |   + Rachel KIDD[130] b. 1802, m. 1 Jan 1830, St. Mary's Newry, Co. Down, Ireland, d. 21 May 1866, Queens street Newry, par. John KIDD [131]and Unknown

   |  |--4-Sarah GRIFFIN[132] b. Abt 1832, prob Newry

          +d. William CAMPBELL[133]

   |--3-Jackson GRIFFIN[134] d. Bef 1851

   |   + Elizabeth JOHNSON[135] b. Abt 1817, d. 7 Oct 1851, Nashville Tennessee, America

   |--3-George GRIFFIN[136] d. After 1836

       + Unknown[137]

      |--4-Richard GRIFFIN[138]

      |--4-Sarah GRIFFIN[139]

      |   + James CHRISTIE[140] m. 16 Jan 1866, New Zealand

      |--4-Sophia GRIFFIN[141]

      |--4-Philip George GRIFFIN[142] b. 1830, Newry, d. 1905, New Zealand

          + Margaret GILMORE[143] b. 7 Sep 1834, Liscalgot, Co. Armagh, m. 15 Apr 1854, St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Newry, d. 6 Dec 1904, New Zealand, Bur. South Canterbury Cemetery, New Zealand, par. Samuel GILMORE Esq. and Jane COULTER

         |--5-Anna Eliza GRIFFIN[144] b. 20 Dec 1854, Drumbally, Parish of Creggan, Co. Armagh

         |--5-Samuel George GRIFFIN[145] b. 3 Sep 1856, Drumbally, Parish of Creggan, Co. Armagh

         |--5-John Gilmore GRIFFIN[146] b. 23 Oct 1858, Corrinary, County Monaghan or Liscalgot, Creggan Parish, Co. Armagh, c. Creggan, d. 16 Jul1912, Goragh, Co Armagh

         |   + Eleanor Sarah PELAN[147] b. Dec 1863, Lurgen, m. 16 Apr 1888, Carlisle Road Methodist Church, Londonderry, d. 16 Feb 1955, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Toronto, Canada, Bur. 18 Feb 1955, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Section 31, Lot 331. Buried With Son Frederick., par. John PELAN[148] and Eleanor HAZELTON[149]

         |--5-Frederick Richard GRIFFIN[150] b. 23 Oct 1858, Corrinary, County Monaghan or Liscalgot, Creggan Parish, Co. Armagh, d. 10 Jun 1890, Corrinary, County Monaghan

         |   + Mary JACKSON[151] b. 23 Nov 1844, Aughavilla, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim, m. 28 Oct 1886, Creggan Church of Ireland, Creggan, Co. Armagh, d. 9 Aug 1921, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, Bur. Kane Graveyard, Co. Louth, par. David JACKSON Esq. and Elizabeth OLIVER

         |--5-Eva GRIFFIN[152] b. Abt 1860

         |--5-Nancy GRIFFIN[153]

 



[1] George JACKSON (1718-1782)

·         Abstract for Proceedings of Incorporated Society NOTE: George JACKSON was the first schoolmaster of the Creggan School and was master until his death.

o   1737 September 13 Creggan school opens for 30 to children of both sexes. A colony of Protestant weavers newly settled on the side of the river about a half mile below the school. Children who were admitted could not speak English. The church, Slate house and schoolhouse are in line for about a mile.

o   1738 proceedings. 10 boys and 10 girls. Two hours are spent in instruction and the rest was in labour. The farm of 60 acres with 30 acres in perpetuity. The remaining at 2/6 per acre. Master contracts for feeding and clothing the children at £62.06 yearly and allows £20 yearly for the labour of the children.

o   Proceedings

o   1741 proceedings. Printed 1742. Randal Donaldson mentioned.

o   1748 -- 20 children

o   1761 -- 20 children

o   1756 -- 20 children

o   1757 -- 30 children

o   1782. Creggan built for 30 children. (172 apprentices and 15 marriage portions).

·         1782 Will of George JACKSON. Photographed in 2006 at the home of Sir Michael JACKSON and used with his permission. NOTE: One of the witnesses was Thomas BALL. He was related to the Forkhill JACKSONs.

·         ROD: 98-67-67647 1737 Aug 24 Image 57. Thomas BALL of Urcher [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], did make over to Hugh HILL. Minister of the Parish of Creggan. Trevor WILLIAMS Alexander McELROY, church wardens of said parish, one plot of land est one plantation acre being part of the Demesne lands usually occupied with or reputed as a Demesne of his Mansion or chief Dwelling House bounded to the east by the lands of Liscalgot [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] to the south to the Glebe on the west by the lands of Urcher [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] on the south by the said lands of Urcher. To hold to the said Church Wardens and their successors forever in Trust for the sole use of the resident Protestant Schoolmaster to teach the English tongue in the said Parish forever … said conveyance witnessed by John JOHNSTON & Hugh McMASTER both of the Fews of Co. Armagh, Gent.. Also witnessed by George MIDDLETON of Dublin. Signed Thomas BALL.

·          

·         ROD: 97-166-677727 1738 Jul 5  Btw Thomas BALL of Urker [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], Co. Armagh Esq. of the 1 pt & John HANSARD Esq. Secretary to Protestant Schools of other pt. Lands of Urker then in possession of Incorporated Society containing 29 acres or thereabouts – map annexed -  for rent of £3 12s 6p. WITNESS: Laurence PAIN of City of Dublin, Gent & Benjamin JOHNSTON Public Notary City of Dublin.

·         ROD: 102-303-70850 1740 Feb 13 Image 179. Frances HALL of Strangford Co Down Esq. Demised to John HANSARD Secretary to the Incorporated Society in Dublin for Promoting English Protestant Schools in Ireland all that part of the lands of Urcher  [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] then in possession of the said Incorporated Society ...29 acres.. to hold for the use of the Society from the 1st day of May 1736... for lives of [royal princesses] NOTE: The resident schoolmaster was George JACKSON (abt 1718-1782). NOTE: A John BALL (1702-1764) Esq. was the husband of Dorothy JACKSON of the JACKSONs of Coleraine. He was 1st cousin of Thomas BALL (1696-1742) of Parish of Creggan and also of Bath, England.

·         The Charter School started in 1737. George JACKSON was the first schoolmaster. If his birth date is correct, and it may not be, he would have been only 19 when first hired.

o   Faulkner’s Dublin Journal #117 report on opening of Creggan School on Tuesday 13th September 1737 Randle Donaldson, Es., late High Sherriff of the County of Ardmagh and one of the annual subscribers to the Charter School of Creggan did (the day it was opened) make a present of four thousand Ash Trees to plant on the Charter School Lands now enclosing and dividing into Parks etc.

o   Oct 1738. It being moved that the regular planting of forest and timber trees, like oak, ash, elm, etc. all on the Charter School lands would not only be ornamental but useful and likewise a great service thereafter to promote the society’s designs. Randall Donaldson gave 4,000 ash trees. Trinity College Dublin TCD 5449

·         TCD 5225 (Trinity College Dublin) Records Notes on land issues & also addition of lease of lands in Keady for use of Charter School. Also Board Book 1761-1775

o   Jan 14, 1772. Thomas Ball Esq. letter of the 26th December in answer to the order of the Society of their General Meeting on the 3rd of that month and George Jackson the Master of Creggane Schools letter of 31st of that month informing were application may be made upon the Subject of the said order to the representatives of the late Francis Hall Esq. Deceased were read – Resolved  that the Answer contained in Mr. Balls said letter is Dissatisfactory to the Society. Ordered that the Secretary do send a copy of the said order of the 3rd December to Edward Tipping Esq of Mounthill near Dundalk who married one of the daughters of the late Francis Hall Esq Deceased and request that he will be so good to Communicate the Purport thereof to the other representatives of the said Mr Hall and that he and they be and are hereby requested to send up their Answers to the said order of the 3rd of December so that the same may be laid before the Society at an intended meeting upon the same subject on Tuesday the 18th Day of next month. 257

o   Feb 3, 1773 Thomas Ball Esq letter of the 26th George Jackson the Master of Creggane Schools letter of the 31st December 1771 Edward Tipping Esquires Letter of the 26th of March last and the Society’s orders of the 14th of January 18th of February of the Committee of Fifteen of the 15th April and of the Society of the 10th of June last in regard to the subject of this days Business relative to Creggane School were read and the Secretary being called upon to inform the Society whether he had received any and what answer from Thomas Ball Esquire to the said order of the 10th June answered in the Negative and as it appears by the said Mr. Ball and Mr. Tipping said letters above mentioned that the Society are not likely to obtain a perpetual or other Lease from them than that which they are now possessed of under the said Mr. Tipping on of the representatives of the late Francis Hall Esq. It is thereby unanimously ordered that the said School at Creggan be and the same is hereby discontinued and suppressed. P297

o   July 16, 1777 George Jackson the Masters Letter of the 14th  inst read informing that Thomas Ball Esq. to whom the Society is tenant for part of the lands belonging to Creggane School has refused to accept of the old rent of two shillings and six pence per acre and insists on Eight Shillings per acre for the said lands from the 12th Day of May last. Ordered George Jackson Master of Cregganne School be desired to inform this Society as immediately as possible what rent per acre he is content and willing to pay for the twenty-nine acres of land held from Thomas Ball Esq. for the use of Cregganne School… P225

·         Urker was supposedly "bought" in 1760. It was leased to JACKSON.

·         The ancestor of this family came from Co. York in Cromwell's army and was granted lands in Co. Carlow for his services. This estate called Mount Leinster was sold in 1745 by his descendant, George Jackson who settled at Urker, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh. George Jackson was master of the Charter School (Lisgolat House + 1/3 story). SOURCE? Burkes.

·         Blin's notes The Jacksons came to Ireland with Cromwell (or so grandfather believed) & were given large grants of land in Co. Carlow & Kilkenny called Mount Leinster, (Bonis). This estate was entailed. George Jackson sold out his interest in it & years afterwards came to Creggan to teach the Charter Schools. This George Jackson married Margaret (O'Meglochlan) said to be descended from the Royal House of Tara.

·         Another version - he came to Creggan & then married Margaret (likely – but it would be unusual, I would have thought, to have an unmarried school master)

·         Amy LLOYD née JACKSON’s version: The Jacksons came from Northamptonshire and went to Ireland in Elizabeth's reign, and were given grants of land in Co. Carlow (N. Leinster) for distinguished service in the Army. George Jackson lost all his property - he went over to Bath and became engaged to an English lady, the daughter of an earl, who refused to live in Ireland. He returned to raise money by selling his life interest in the property, and then found that the lady had jilted him and married another. He went to France and squandered all his fortune. He then returned to Ireland and was glad to get the post of school- master in the Charter School, Creggan, Co. Armagh. He married Margaret McLaughlin in 1755 [NOTE: The records of Clogher Parish indicate a marriage in 1743 - which is a better fit with the suspected ages of their children] and lived in Liscalgot, Co. Armagh and had 3 sons and 7 daughters.

·         Just to muddy the waters - another family version - in the HSBC archives - says "Jacksons from Yorkshire. Fought in Q. Elizabeth's army & were given property in Mount Leinster".

·         1776. Residents of Creggan Parish, It is possible that they were brothers – and Owen may have also been known as John. The Richard JACKSON of Tullyvallen (1778-1848) could have been a son of George and hence a grand-nephew of Richard of Tullyvallen.

o   George Jackson Protestant  Lisgallot, Co. Armagh

o   Owen Jackson Papist  Five Towns, Co. Louth

o   Richard Jackson Protestant  Tullyvallen, Co.Armagh

·         The map of Crossmaglen shows "Urcher House" and Urcher Lodge" on the outskirts of the town (approximately 1km from the town centre). "Urcher" and Urker" are the same. Lands of Urker [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] known by the name of the Charter Lands. Urcher in Griffiths included 494 acres in the south-east part of County Armagh, in the Barony of Fews Upper, the Civil Parish of Cregan and the PLU of Castleblayney.

·         for repairing the Windows 2/8. SOURCE: Parish of Creggan Vol I Creggan Guide to Creggan Church & Graveyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy NOTE; This was not mentioned in the article in this journal by T.G.F. Paterson The Creggan Vestry in the 18th Century. It must be in another source.

·         Gilford Castle papers - Tombstone Transcriptions - Creggan Church NOTE: I have some suspicions about the accuracy of some of the birthdates as noted in this piece of paper (done by Mattie Skuce (1878-1958) née Maud Martha Elizabeth REED, daughter of Robert Hamilton REED & Margaret JACKSON). NOTE: This grave marker was not included in 1988 transcriptions published in Guide to Creggan Churchyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy. In that article, there were also 5 other grave markers noted as “Gone” since 1970.

2nd Stone on right facing Church.

To the memory of George Jackson

late of Creggan who departed this

life Sept 3rd 1782 aged 64 years

also to the memory of Margaret Jackson

wife of the above named

George Jackson who departed this

life on the 7th day of Decr 1797 in the

75th year of his [sic "her"] age

and also

To the memory of their son David

Jackson late of Liscalgat. he died

suddenly on the 13th day of Febry 1706

in the 8th year of his age

also the body of Mary (Cullinar +?) [GILMORE?]

daughter of the above George who

departed this life 28th of Sept 1790 aged 70

·         Marriage: 1755 is the date given in Amy LLOYD's records, but the diocesan records for Clogher have a marriage for a George JACKSON & Margaret O’LAUGHLIN in 1743 - which would be a better fit.

[2] Margaret O'LAUGHLIN (1722-1797)

·         Amy LLOYD née JACKSON’s version: Margaret McLaughlin. The name is a corruption of O'Melaghlin, who were descended from Conall Crimthrine, son of the renowned Irish king, Niall the Great.

·         Her birth date is a guess based on the supposed date of her marriage followed by having ten children. It is backed up by a gravestone inscription: Margaret JACKSON wife of the above named George JACKSON who departed this life on the 7th day of Decr 1797 in the 75th year of his [sic "her"] age

·         1744 "Mrs JACKSON to be payed for working ye surpus & the linen for the communion table and keeping ye vessels clean". SOURCE: Creggan Guide to Creggan Church & Graveyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy. NOTE; This was not mentioned in the article in v.3 of this journal by T.G.F. Paterson The Creggan Vestry in the 18th Century. It must be in another source.

·         There were M'LAUGHLINs in Co. Cavan near Corinary [sic? – Corrinary is in Co. Monghan] at the time of their wedding.

·         The McLaughlin family may have been originally from Ireland and forced to flee to Scotland.  It is possible that the family returned to Ireland and settled in co. Cavan, Ireland during the Elizabethan Plantation period (early 1600s) or after the 1641 Rebellion.  On the other hand, they may have been in Ireland and part of the Donegal septor other septs of the northern region of Ireland.

·         The McLAUGHLINs were Presbyterians and tenant farmers.  The religion put them in a precarious position in Ireland and since the church had established itself in Canada by 1831 they must have decided that the Canadas may provide freedom of their faith and the ability to own their own land.  Selling what they had and most likely being helped by the church, the brothers made their way through co. Tyrone and then unto Canada. http://www.paulturner.ca/McLaughlin/McLaughlin/mcLaughlin-history.htm  NOTE: This likely connects: JACKSONs from Co. Wicklow who ended up at Lanark Co., Ontario, Canada. Starts with a John JACKSON born abt 1760. SEE: 2021 John JACKSON of Carlow & Wicklow variously sourced. The connection in this tree of William JACKSON (1819-1880) born at Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh is of special interest to me. He went back and forth between Ontario, Canada; Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh; and even (at one point) Roscomroe, Kings Co.

·         Family tree done by Blin BROWN of Killynure: "Margaret (O'Meglochlan). Descended from the Royal House of Tara. I am still learning what this might mean.

·         For info on this name SEE: http://clanmaclochlainn.com/

o   O'Loghlan, O Laghlan, O Loughlan, O Loughlin, O Loghlen, Loghlin,Loughlan, Loughlen, Loughlin, Laughlin, from the Gaelic lochlannach a foreigner (especially a viking). This surname originated in the 10thcentury with the descendants of Loclann, lord of Corcomroe, Clare. Originally forming one clan with the O Connors of Clare, they ruled over a district coextensive with the diocese of Kilfenora but afterwards dividing their territory with the O Connors, they retained the west part known as Burren. This they held down to the 16th century. The motto is "The anchor of salvation." SOURCE: Irish Family Names

·         The Map of Ireland 1300-1600 shows the name "O'Laughran" in Armagh (SOURCE: Irish Families. Edward MacLysagh. Crown Publishers, New York,1957.

·         I note the resemblance of the name "O'Laughlin" to "O'Maolachlin" and think the notes from "The Norman Invasion of Ireland" by Richard Roche may potentially be of interest.

o   "At that time [1st Century AD] Tuathal Teachtmhar carved himself a new kingdom - Meath - by taking slices off several other provinces. Tuathal established the dynasty of Tara which exercised tremendous power over the tribes of the central plain for a long time. He is said to have originated the controversial "borumha' or cattle tribute which for five hundred years was the cause of countless battles between the Kings of Tara and the people of Leinster: ..." p 46

o   In 1137 Dermot MacMurrough made a treaty with Murrough O'Maolachlann [O Melaghlin] king of Meath. p.50

o   Around 1141, Turlough O'Connor who was aiming for the high-kingship, took Murrough O Maolachlann prisoner and gave his kingdom to his son. p. 51

o   1145, "a new contender for the high kingship .... Muircertach MacLochlainn .." p. 51

·         SOURCE: Ros Davies:

o   O'LOUGHLIN . Kilmegan (Parish) a Munster name; owned 7 townlands near Dundrum in ancient times DCPH p 101; O'L V1 p55

o   John O'LOUGHLIN . Maghera (Parish) paid tithes to the church for 4 townlands in 1615 O'L B p 319

·         Co Louth gravestone inscriptions:

o   O'Loughlin -, Bridge-A-Crin (Old), FHPPS

o   O'Loughlin Annie, Drogheda, Calvary, AHD7

o   O'Loughlin Irene, Bridge-A-Crin (Old), FHPPS

·         The O'Loughlins of Clare and all the variant spellings were called Clan Corca Modhruah (principle families O'Loughlins and O'Connors) The Corca Modhruah trace their ancestry back to a King of Ireland Ruadhri Mor  288BC (founder of the families known as "Clanna Rory"). Up until around 600AD Kings of Ireland were know as High Kings of Tara (Tara Hill is located in County Meath) though as Ireland was back then they never actually ruled overall of Ireland. This might partly explain why she is referred to as being descended from the royal house of Tara, due to the O'Loughlins being of his line. There is also a possibility she is referred to as being of a royal line due to the O'Loughlins being titled the Kings of the Burren (their lands in North West Clare), in fact they weren't kings but Powerful Clan Chiefs and Lords of their region. SOURCE: Email May 19, 2004 from "Jason".

[3] George JACKSON (aft 1743-aft 1820)

·         ROD: 863-17-57501. 1830 Sept 9. Image 290 and Image 291. A memorial of an indented deed of Consequence bearing date the second day of September 1830 between James JOHNSTON of Woodvale [possibly the Woodvale at Corry, Parish Mullaghbrack (Lower Fews portion), Barony Fews Lower], Co Armagh, Esq, & William JOHNSTON of Dundalk, Co Louth Dr. of Medicine. Of the one part & Elizabeth JACKSON in Urker [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] in Co Armagh, Widow after reciting a certain indenture of lease dated  9th day of April 1770 whereby John JOHNSTON demised  unto George JACKSON and David JACKSON lands in Liscalgot [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] …bounded on the south by Claranagh, [Claranagh Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper]], on the west by Drummick  Drummuck, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper]], and part of Liscalgot, on the North by the Charter Lands and Mr. JOHNSTONs two acres of meadow and on the east by the river and Patrick and Owen KEENAN’s holdings containing by estimation  42 A 3R profitable land Irish plantation measure and 7A 3R of Brown Bog situate lying and being in the Barony of Fews and Parish of Creggan & Co. Armagh . To hold for lives of John JOHNSTON eldest son of the lessor for the term of 31 years as therein mentioned at the yearly rent of £28 17s 3 halfpence late Irish currency. And reciting that the interest of the said John JOHNSTON the lessor in said lease was now vested in said James JOHNSTON and William JOHNSTON for and in consideration of the sum of £235 sterling to them paid by the said Elizabeth JACKSON the receipt thereof is thereby acknowledged…grant to Elizabeth JACKSON her heirs and assigns the reserved yearly rent of  £28  17s 3 half pence… fees and duty work. To hold for life of said John JOHNSTON the cestue qui vie in said indenture of lease. And said indenture further Witneseth that for the consideration aforesaid the said James JOHNSTON and William JOHNSTON granted to Elizabeth JACKSON her heirs and assigns the said part of Liscalgot for and during the lives of said John JOHNSTON and James JOHNSTON (party thereto) and the survivor of them … all the right title to said John JOHNSTON & William JOHNSTON or either of them free and charged from the fee of £45…. WITNESS; Joseph BRADSHAW of Dundalk Co. Louth Turnkey & John Henry RANSON of Dundalk Writing Clerk.NOTE: James JOHNSTON (abt 1756-1843) was a brother of Dr. William JOHNSTON (1760-1832). The John JOHNSTON who rented in the 1770 lease was likely John JOHNSTON (1729-1816). He was a half brother of Richard JOHNSTON (1753-1792) who married Anne JACKSON, daughter of George JACKSON (1718-1782). Two of her brothers were David JACKSON (aft1743-1796) and George JACKSON (1744- aft aft 1820) . Elizabeth JACKSON née McCULLAGH was the widow of David JACKSON

·         TCD (Trinity College Dublin) Records TCD 5225 Notes on land issues & also addition of lease of lands in Keady for use of Charter School. Also Board Book 1761-1775.

o   Sept 2, 1789 The Local Committees report of the 29 September he Rev Doctor Hamiltons letter of the 3rd instant, the Petition of John Johnston and Rose Johnston his daughter, George Jackson the Masters Memorial and the Local Committees Certificate with respect to his faithful discharge of the Duty of his office and the Committee of Fifteens resolution of this day upon the Subject of the said Letter & having been read and maturely considered –

Resolved that this Board do agree with the Committee of Fifteen in their said resolution and that the said George Jackson be and he is hereby discharged from his said office of Master of the School at Creggane and from the further service of the Society that his Mother the present Mistress be continued in the Care and management thereof until further Orders, that Doctor Hamilton be requested to Communicate to his Brethren of the Local Community the Society’s determination and to favour this Board with their opinions as to the general Character of the present Mistress how she is Circumstanced with respect to her Family and whether she has another son sufficiently qualified to act as master of a School and a fit person to appoint to such a Trust in order that this Board may be the better enabled to take into consideration how far she may be intititled to the Societies favour consistent with the Welfare of the Charity this however not to be considered as an absolute determination in her favour. 470

o   November 4, 1789 AGM The Local Committee report of the 16th and the Revd Doctor Hamiltons letter of 12th Oct read: Resolved upon the particular recommendation of the Local Committee and Dr. Hamilton that Margt Jackson the present Mistress of Creggane School be and she is hereby Continued in the said Office that David Jackson her eldest son be and he is hereby appointed Master to assist her in the Care and Management of the Children and School, in the Room of George Jackson the late [NOTE: this refers to the previous George Jackson – his father would have been the “late” George Jackson] Master and upon the like Contract entered into between him and the Society the said David Jackson and two persons to be proposed by him and approved by the Committee of Fifteen entering into a joint Bond and Warrant to the Society of one hundred pounds penalty with the usual Condition for his Mothers faithful performance of the said offices agreeable to the Societies General Orders of the 28 Oct 1767 and 19 June 1768 that the Local Committee be required to put them into possession of the School house, offices, land, furniture, utensils and Care of the Children that the Master do take an exact inventory of each Article of the Societies property within & without doors there, enter a fair copy thereof in the School Book Certified in all respects, particularly as to the Condition they are in by the Local Committee.

·         Creggan Charter School 1737-1811. Mary Cumiskey, Creggan Local Historical Society. 2007.

o   The Charter School was situated on 3 acres of land donated in perpetuity: one acre was given by the rector Rev. Dr. W. HILL, one each by Frances HALL and Thomas BALL, landlords in the Parish. Thomas BALL allocated a further 29 acres, at a nominal rent of 2s. 6d. per acre for three lives or 31 years: The Lease commences on May 1st. 1736. (In common with the new master George Jackson, Thomas BALL was a direct descendant of a serving soldier in Cromwells’ army and a beneficiary of the Cromwellian land settlement. He was probably a grandson of Lieut. Thomas BALL, of Fleetwood’s Horse.) SOURCE: Rev. William Ball: Ball Family Records. MY NOTE: There is a BALL-JACKSON grant in Creggan held in trust for a Daniel & Sarah JACKSON – perhaps he is an ancestor of George?

o   In 1739, turf & cows were purchased from Mr. JACKSON – father of George JACKSON.p15  Footnote: Diocesan Records PRONI 14973 MY NOTE: This would seem to indicate his father lived nearby.

o   George JACKSON, David JACKSON & John GILMER – all schoolmasters of Charter School as well as church wardens. P 18

o   1789 – George JACKSON was dismissed for immoral conduct. P 19

o   George JACKSON held the post for 45 years & wife Margaret held the post of mistress for a further 18 years during the tenures of her sons George & p30

o   An unscheduled inspection of Creggan in Sept 28, 1781 revealed children in rags, many of them barefooted, the beds extremely dirty and the house in general, dirty and in great disorder... After George sr death, a new master was sought & David Jackson applied but was not selected & instead his brother George got the job. Description of improvements requested re putting in a new floor in the infirmary in the manner of good malthouse floors. Epidemic of fever. P32

o   George JACKSON [jr] Master of School at time of John HOWARD’s report Nov 18, 1787. Damning descriptions. P34

·         His Letters – giving legal advice to family members:

o   1792 February 27 George Jackson to Elizabeth Bradford - address was Dublin

o   1798 November 27 He sent a letter from 7 Pitt Street, Dublin

o   1799 February 16: He sent a letter from 7 Pitt Street, Dublin

o   1804 March 3rd George JACKSON to John JACKSON. He wrote from 42 College Green. Dublin

o   1805 April 10 George JACKSON to John JACKSON Great Strand Street, Dublin NOTE: This is likely near where Capel Street intersects – and is not North Strand Street which is near the Custom House.

o   1805 August 13 George JACKSON to John JACKSON of 42 College Green 13th Aug, 1805.

o   1806 July 16 George JACKSON to John JACKSON He wrote from 44 Great Strand St., Dublin

o   1810 June 4, He wrote from 12 Granby Row, Dublin

·         DUBLIN DIRECTORY 1783 - JUDGES AND BARRISTERS AT LAW WITH THE DATES OF THEIR ADMISSION NOTE: Now I don’t know where I found this and will have to re-find it.

·         A Dublin Almanac had several references to him which lined up with his correspondence. See his bio page.

·         According to Dr. Eileen Bartley (2898-1984) in conversation with Elizabeth JACKSON (later BROWN), he was unmarried. SOURCE: Dr. Thomas Alexander McNeill (1834-2016).  NOTE: This does not seem to be true. It is possible that because of his dishonorable behaviour, that a marriage (legal or not) was repressed in family memory.

[4] Rose JOHNSTON (?-aft1789)

·         TCD (Trinity College Dublin) Records TCD 5225 Notes on land issues & also addition of lease of lands in Keady for use of Charter School. Also Board Book 1761-1775

o   Sept 2, 1789 The Local Committees report of the 29 September he Rev Doctor Hamiltons letter of the 3rd instant, the Petition of John Johnston and Rose Johnston his daughter, George Jackson the Masters Memorial and the Local Committees Certificate with respect to his faithful discharge of the Duty of his office and the Committee of Fifteens resolution of this day upon the Subject of the said Letter & having been read and maturely considered –

Resolved that this Board do agree with the Committee of Fifteen in their said resolution and that the said George Jackson be and he is hereby discharged from his said office of Master of the School at Creggane and from the further service of the Society that his Mother the present Mistress be continued in the Care and management thereof until further Orders, that Doctor Hamilton be requested to Communicate to his Brethren of the Local Community the Society’s determination and to favour this Board with their opinions as to the general Character of the present Mistress how she is Circumstanced with respect to her Family and whether she has another son sufficiently qualified to act as master of a School and a fit person to appoint to such a Trust in order that this Board may be the better enabled to take into consideration how far she may be intititled to the Societies favour consistent with the Welfare of the Charity this however not to be considered as an absolute determination in her favour. 470

7 October 1789 The Local Committees Report of the 29th Septr the Revd Doctor Hamilton’s Letter of the 3rd instant, the Petition of James Johnston [sic] and Rose Jackson otherwise Johnston his Daughter George Jackson the Masters Memorial and the Local Committees Certificate with respect to the said George Jacksons faithful discharge of the duty of office read: Resolved that it is the opinion of this Committee that the said George Jackson has by no means exculpated himself from the very immoral Charge alleged against him as stated in the said Petition and therefore that he is a very improper person to have the Care and Management of a Charter School and that it be recommended to the General Board to direct his removal from the office of Master of the said School and from the further service of the Society. P153. NOTE: There was a James JOHNSTON of Woodvale who was a brother of Rose JOHNSTON, but unless I am missing a James JOHNSTON (not impossible), there was not one who was likely to be her father.

[5] John JOHNSTON(1729-1816)

·         [TCD (Trinity College Dublin) Records

o   Sept 2, 1789 The Local Committees report of the 29 September the Rev Doctor Hamiltons letter of the 3rd instant, the Petition of John Johnston and Rose Johnston his daughter, George Jackson the Masters Memorial and the Local Committees Certificate with respect to his faithful discharge of the Duty of his office and the Committee of Fifteens resolution of this day upon the Subject of the said Letter & having been read and maturely considered –

Resolved that this Board do agree with the Committee of Fifteen in their said resolution and that the said George Jackson be and he is hereby discharged from his said office of Master of the School at Creggane and from the further service of the Society that his Mother the present Mistress be continued in the Care and management thereof until further Orders, that Doctor Hamilton be requested to Communicate to his Brethren of the Local Community the Society’s determination and to favour this Board with their opinions as to the general Character of the present Mistress how she is Circumstanced with respect to her Family and whether she has another son sufficiently qualified to act as master of a School and a fit person to appoint to such a Trust in order that this Board may be the better enabled to take into consideration how far she may be intititled to the Societies favour consistent with the Welfare of the Charity this however not to be considered as an absolute determination in her favour. 470.

[6] Anne JACKSON (Btw 1744- 1747 -. aft 1782)

·         N-JACKSON. 26 by 16 ft of ground granted to John JOHNSTON Esq. Of Woodvale in the S.W. corner with liberty to enclose same and 16 feet square to Mr. David JACKSON (brother of Anne) & family adjoining Mr. JOHNSTON. Creggan Guide to Creggan Church & Graveyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy.

·         "Richard Johnston was married to Ann Jackson in the Church of Creggan in the Diocese of Armagh after having three times published in the said Church and married by the Rev Mr. James Barker on Sunday 17th of May 1767. Mr. Barker was curate." This was in an envelope postmarked HARROW.MIDDX 6 [?] 2[?] 1932 addressed to Mrs J Wright, Gilford Castle, Gilford, Co. Down N. Ireland and then in pencil was added Wills: Mary Jane Oliver Sir T. Jackson. SOURCE: CD2 FROM: Envelope & letter with M Oliver Will inside at Gilford Castle. Eliza OLIVER’s. Or Margaret JACKSONs handwriting. I am guessing that Anne would have been at least 20 at the age of marriage, so the birth date is a hunch based on being of full age when married.

[7] Richard JOHNSTON (bef 1753-aft 1792)

·         1782 Will of George JACKSON. Photographed in 2006 at the home of Sir Michael JACKSON and used with his permission. Mention of Richard JOHNSTON.

·         ROD 196-302-130085 Nov 15, 1758.  Memorial of a deed bearing date June 24 1754 btw Thos BALE of Cullyhanna , Co. Armagh Esq. of the one pt & John JOHNSTON of Roxborough in the said Co. Gent of the other pt. witnessing that the said Thomas Ball for the consideration demised to John JOHNSTON the Mills of Cashel with 6 acres of land adjoining the said Mills also the strip of land known by the name of Emerinvore… for life of Richard JOHNSTON natural son of John JOHNSTON… confirmed and signed over to Richard JOHNSTON his natural son these lands. WITNESS:  Samuel GORDON of Armagh farmer & James McCULLA of Armagh & John MARMION of Atherdee in Co. Louth Carpenter.

·         ROD: 459-119-293078. 1792 Feb 21. Image 391 btw Richard JOHNSTON Shanrue [Shanroe,Parish Forkill, Barony Orior Upper] Co Armagh farmer of 1 pt & David JACKSON Liscalgot [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co Armagh farmer of other pt. Reciting that the said Richard JOHNSTON in consideration of £84 paid to him granted to David JACKSON 44a 3r 39p in townland of Cashel [Cashel, Parish Forkill, Barony Orior Upper] Barony Orier, Co. Armagh the same demised by Thomas BALL Esq.  to the said Richard JOHNSTON to hold to Richard JOHNSTON and his heirs for the residue of the lease for the rest of the lives and years in said lease from Thomas BALL Esq. to said Richard JOHNSTON subject to rents and costs & other clauses. WITNESSES: Thomas SHEA of City of Dublin attorney; Thomas SMYTH of Silverbridge, Co. Armagh farmer

·         NOTE: “Natural son” means illegitimate son. He was a son of Catherin DARBY, who I believe was a woman who ran the household. Her son, Richard JOHNSTON was left a legacy in the will of John JOHNSTON, so it is likely that she had a conjugal relationship with John JOHNSTON of John JOHNSTON (1690-1759) of Roxborough & Cavanahanlon..

·         He may or may not be this Richard JOHNSTON: Richard Johnston and James HARE, acquitted of the murder of Stephen Rice, on 1 August last, at the fair of Forkhill. SOURCE: 1792 Armagh Assizes

[8] John JOHNSTON (bef 1690-1759)

·         His birth date is based on the fact that he was Constable of the Fews in 1710. SOURCE: BBC: Johnston of the Fews.

·         He came from Annadale, Scotland, studied at the College of Aberdeen and was an officer serving in Flanders and Holland. In 1701, he appears as one of the late Colonel Henry CORNWALL’s Regiment of Foot quartered in the Blackbank barracks “in the wildes of the Fews in Armaghe” He had been injured and it was noted that he also conversed in the native Irish “the same tongue as his native Scotch”

·         He was chief constable for 49 years. Many people were executed as a result of his ant-bandit and anti-catholic fervour (doubtless, many innocent men were executed on the basis of being of the wrong faith in the wrong place at the wrong time).

·         Father of Richard JOHNSTON with Catherine DARBY, Housekeeper; His wife’s name is not yet known to me. They had five known children: Thomas (m Angel WRAY of Ballycastle), Ann (m. Adam NOBLE), Charity (m. Thomas SHEKELTON), Graham & John (m. Mary UNKKNOWN).

·         His will was dated January 7, 1753 and it was probated November 27,1759. Notes at Creggan church indicate his death was in 1759.

·         1753 January 7 – John JOHNSTON’s will.  NAMES: John JOHNSTON of Roxborrow; John JOHNSTON of Urker & Ballynaclera; Ann NOBLE nee JOHNSTON; Catherine DARBY; Richard JOHNSTON; William JOHNSTON; Rev. Hugh HILL; Thomas JOHNSTON; Adam NOBLE; Thomas SHEKLETON; Graham JOHNSTON; Charity SHEKELTON nee JOHNSTON; Brabazon NOBLE; Francis NOBLE; Thomas NOBLE

·         Down the years, this branch of the Johnston family carried Ball as a christian name and in the last generation there was a Richard George Ball Johnston and a John Thomas Ball Johnston. The ruins of the mill, after which the village of Ballsmill was named, may still be seen in the townland of Ballynaclosha. John Johnston, Roxboro', is also buried here. He was appointed Chief-Constable of the Fews in 1710 and his success and notoriety as a tory hunter for nearly half-a-century gave rise to the prayer: "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews, Save us from Johnston, King of the Fews". Perhaps, his most celebrated coup was the capture and capital conviction of Seamus Mor MacMurphy, the Carnally outlaw, who is also buried in the graveyard. In 1738, "Johnston of the Fews" was a Creggan Churchwarden and when he died in 1759, among the bequests in his will were: ". . . .I leave to the poor of the Parish of Creggan the sum of £5 to be divided among them in such manner as the Minister of the said parish and any two executors may think fit... 1 leave to my esteemed friend the Revd. Hugh Hill Minister of Creggan my best horse or mare at the time of my decease as an acknowledgement for his many favours and a token of my regard for him. SOURCE: Creggan Guide to Creggan Church & Graveyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy

[9] Catherine DARBY

·         Her son, Richard JOHNSTON was left a legacy in the will of John JOHNSTON, so it is likely that she had a conjugal relationship with John JOHNSTON (1690-1759) of Roxborough & Cavanahanlon.

[10] John JOHNSTON (abt 1771-)

·         Indenture 1 Aug 1783 between Thomas BALL younger of Seapark & Richard JOHNSTON of Liscalgot farmer…land in actual possession …42 acres in land of Cashel …for natural lives of Richard JOHNSTON of Liscalgot, and John JOHNSTON aged twelve years or thereabouts, the eldest son of the said Richard JOHNSTON by Ann JOHNSTON otherwise JACKSON his wife and John JACKSON aged 4 years or thereabouts eldest son of David JACKSON of Liscalgot by Margaret JACKSON otherwise BRADFORD … lease of 31 years. PRONI: MIC566/2 Ball Estates.

[11] Richard JOHNSTON (bet 1767-1771 -?)

·         Not the first-born son of Richard JOHNSTON & Anne JACKSON, possibly the 2nd born. NOTE: I need to follow up on him.

[12] Mary JACKSON (btw 1754-1755 – 1790)

·         1782 Will of George JACKSON. Photographed in 2006 at the home of Sir Michael JACKSON and used with his permission. Mentioned in will.

·         Transcription of a now non-existent grave marker. The other stone that was recorded at the same time is still in the graveyard at Creggan. I believe the handwriting is that of Mattie Skuce (1878-1958) née Maud Martha Elizabeth REED, daughter of Robert Hamilton REED & Margaret JACKSON, daughter of Margaret JACKSON & niece of Sir Thomas JACKSON). SOURCE: Gilford\CD9 in my personal collection:

2nd Stone on right facing Church.

To the memory of George JACKSON

late of Creggan who departed this

life Sept 3rd 1782 aged 64 years

also to the memory of Margaret JACKSON

wife of the above named

George JACKSON who departed this

life on the 7th day of Decr 1797 in the

75th year of his [sic "her"]age

and also

To the memory of their son David

JACKSON late of Liscalgat. he died

suddenly on the 13th day of Febry 1706

in the 8th year of his age

also the body of_ Mary (Cullinar +?)_(probably GILMORE)

daughter of the above George who

departed this life 28th of Sept 1790 aged 70 _

The dates that I question are highlighted in red. Given the frequent and understandable misreading of weathered tombstones, the quality of the lettering that remained on the headstone was likely very poor. It is more likely that George JACKSON was age 84 at the time of his passing, not 64. Certainly, his daughter Mary could not have been age 70 in 1790 (more likely aged 30 or 40) nor could his son David have been 8 in 1706 (1796 is the correct date of his death). The other stone that was recorded at the same time is still there, was transcribed by members of the Creggan Historical Society when it was more legible. Now it is overgrown with lichen and is quite illegible.

[13] John GILMORE (1764-1823)

·         BIRTH: Copy of entries in Gillmer Family Bible: born the 26th Sept. 1764 at 8 o'clock A.M.

·         DEATH: 1823, Jan 22, Burial at Creggan Church, age 70. SEE: Creggan Burials  NOTE: Unless this entry refers to another John GILMER, or I made an error in my transcription of PRONI MIC-1-11, the given age at time of death is incorrect for this John GILMORE.

·         John GILMORE had a 2nd wife after the death in 1790 of his 1st wife Mary JACKSON. This 2nd wife, as yet unnamed, was the mother of Samuel GILMORE (1795-1868) and George GILMORE (1799-1832). Both married and had children (not included here because George JACKSON is not their ancestor – at least as far as I know.).

·         Creggan Charter School 1737-1811. Mary Cumiskey, Creggan Local Historical Society. 2007. Excerpts:

o   George JACKSON, David JACKSON & John GILMER – all schoolmasters of Charter Schools as well as church wardens. P 18

o   David JACKSON’s death recorded in Board Books of Jan 17, 1776 [sic] with recommendation that John GILMER & wife be appointed. NOTE: This was more likely Feb 17, 1796. David JACKSON’s will was written Jan 23 - 3 weeks before he died Feb 13, 1796. P 39

o   John GILMER was appointed next. John Gilmer was not of the landed class; he had been a pupil in the school and then an Usher for many years MY NOTE: His being not of the landed class does not fit with the known history of the GILMOREs of Liscalgot, his most likely family. The relations of Alexander GILMER & Elizabeth BIRCH had careers that spanned the globe.

o   1799, Creggan Charter School was in deep crisis. The epidemic of scurvy was still raging, the Master’s reports were very incomplete, the children’s writing was bad and no inventory of furniture was sent, nor a catalogue of school books. The Society continued to send reprimands but with little response. In May 1800, John GILMER was instructed to transplant 6 children from Creggan and to call at the Dundalk Charter School to take 5 girls, all to be taken to Dublin, but by the end of June, the children were still at Creggan and Dublin threatened him with dismissal if he refused to carry out their instructions. P 40

o   1808 Report. John Gilmer, who had been Usher to this School for a long time, has been head of it for thirteen years. He has a wife and 4 children, one of them grown up and following his trade of hosier in this house. P43 NOTE: Martha GILMORE (1784-1856) wife of Thomas STEPHENS was one of the children of John GILMORE & Mary JACKSON, as was John GILMORE (bef 1790-1861). SEE: Creggan Marriages. The children of John GILMORE’s 2nd wife were: Samuel GILMORE (1795-1868) of Liscagot and George GILMORE (1799-1832) of Coolderry, father of Mary Jackson GILMORE were the younger ones. SEE: Creggan Baptisms and Creggan Marriages and Creggan Burials

o   December 1809: In the opinions of this Committee, Creggane ought to be suppressed, the house being so old and originally ill-contrived and deficient of the necessary offices not adapted for 40 children and requiring a considerable sum of money to repair, or rather rebuild it, before it could be rendered commodious or creditable to the Institution. P 45

o   March 1810: That the Master [John Gilmer] be informed, in answer to his application on the subject that the land must be delivered up to the original owner upon suppression of the school. He may go on in the cultivation of it in the usual manner for this season. P45

o   As soon as John Gilmere learned that the closure of the school was in the cards, he made an unsuccessful application to become tenant of the school and lands.

o   March 1811 – school lands conveyed to John Gilmer, Masterfor the land annexed to the school containing 29 acres..P46

o   1827 Samuel GILMER in possession of 29 acres, the same farm to which his father, John Gilmer, had become a tenant in 1811. P46

·         ROD 534-144-349772. 1801 Jan 7. Btw Samuel McKEE of Castleblayney Co Monaghan Shopkeeper of the 1 pt. Margaret JACKSON of Liscalgot Co Armagh spinster of the 2nd pt  Margaret JACKSON of same widow  of Liscalgot of the 3rd pt John JACKSON of Liscalgot of the 4th pt… BLANEY had leased to Samuel McKEE a plot of land on Market Street in Castleblayney bounded on the east by John McMATH's tenement on the north by Market St on the west by Edward McARDLEs and on the north by William LEWIS's… yearly rent of 2 pounds 10s marriage to be btw Samuel McKEE & Margaret JACKSON… transfer to James McKEE and John JACKSON… WITNESS: John GILMORE of Creggan, Gent Redmond BYRNES of Clarnach [?] Co Armagh farmer & George JACKSON of Dublin Attorney at law

[14] Alexander GILMORE (1735-1773)

·         Of Sion Hill, Dromara, Co. Down

·         He married Elizabeth BIRCH (1733-1812) March 14, 1760. Her 1st husband was William BREAKY (1712-1760). SOURCE: The Birch Family of Birchgrove, Parish of Tullylish, Aiken McClelland. The Irish Genealogist Vol III, no 5 (1960)

·         "Of Dromora" in Dean William Orr's version.

·         "Of Sion Hill Dromora, C. Down" Blin's notes say.

·         James M. Carroll of Drogheda said that "tradition in our family was that the Gilmores came from the Island of Skye which they owned having been dispossessed by the Clans of McLeod & McLean" they were also cousins of the MacNeils of Mount Pleasant, Ravensdale, Dundalk". SOURCE: letter August 10, 1940 to Mollie Wright, from James M. Carroll

·         Freeholder records at PRONI show an Alexander GILLMER of Lear, Corduffness, Co. Monaghan leasing land in 1761. NOTE: This would be shortly after the death of William BREAKEY (1712-1760), 1st husband of Elizabeth BIRCH. William BREAKEY was no more than a couple of generations removed from the BREAKEYs who came over as Huguenots and fought in the Battle of the Boyne and then established themselves in the linen industry in Monaghan. For more on BREAKEY SEE: ROD: 158-408-106508.

[15] Martha GILMORE (1784-1856)

·         She was the 2nd wife of Thomas STEPHENS. His first wife was Martha’s 1st cousin Barbara JACKSON (1783-1813). Martha became the stepmother to Barbara’s three children. SEE: Creggan Baptisms and Creggan Marriages and Creggan Burials

[16] Thomas STEPHENS (1773-1829)

·         He married firstly Barbara JACKSON (1783-abt 1813)SEE: Creggan Baptisms and Creggan Marriages and Creggan Burials . They had three children: Jane, Geoege & Thomas. He married 2ndly Martha GILMORE. They had two children John and Samuel.

·         Blin Brown family tree. Barbara married Tom Stephens, issue 3 kids.  Only one [sic] lived (Mrs Donelly). NOTE: Jane STEPHENs married DONELLY. Unless I got something wrong here, it seems that all the other two children also lived.

o   I gave it [money from her son David] to some people whom I know to be in great distress; one of whom was George Stephens [of Monaghan b. 1810, d. 1891], a cousin of your Father. 1889 Jan 2. Letter from Eliza JACKSON née OLIVER.

[17] John STEPHENS (1816-?)

·         Born Jul 1816; christened July 17, 1816. Creggan Baptisms and Creggan Marriages and Creggan Burials

[18] Samuel STEPHENS (1821-?)

·         Born June 22, 1821; christened June 24, 1821. Creggan Baptisms and Creggan Marriages and Creggan Burials

[19] John GILMORE (bef 1790-1861)

·         SEE: Creggan Baptisms and Creggan Marriages and Creggan Burials

·         In the Gilmore family bible at Gilford, it says: "John Gilmore left Ireland May 28, 1804" It seems that he came home to Liscalgot and then died there. NOTE In 1798 a John GILMORE married a Brigit FRENCH in India (records part of H.E.I.C.S.). I know nothing about her, not even whether she might have been Catholic or Protestant (which influences where to seek records).

[20] Alice JACKSON (aft 1744-?)

·         1782 Will of George JACKSON. Photographed in 2006 at the home of Sir Michael JACKSON and used with his permission. Mention of his daughter Alice LOY.

·         I have looked through Grantors Indexes and Townland Indexes to see if I could find any LOY or LOYE-JACKSON leases but found none.

[21] Unnamed LOY

·         There are several LOYE family members in the Creggan graveyard. Guide to Creggan Churchyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy. p23 & p30

o   Pat Loye who died 9ber 3. Anno 1685

o   Margt Loye who died July ye 9th 1786 aged 30 years: also the body of Thomas Loye who died Decr the 23rd 1786 aged 38 years

o   John Loye born May 1815; died at the Argory 10th February 1879 who for 40 years was the faithful servant of the late McGeough Bond Esq and his family.

o   Terrence Loy, late of Drummill who departed this life Jany the 19 1796 aged 55 years: also the body of Anne his wife who dept Jany the 28th 1796 aged 44 years; also the body of Thomas his son who dept Feby the 12th 1796 aged 23 years; also the body of Catherine his daughter who dept Dec the 17th 1795 aged 19 years.

·         I have looked through both townland and grantor records to see if I could track down which LOY she was, but no luck. There were several LOY family members mentioned in Griffths leasing in Creggan Parish. It is possible that the “Old Rose”, who Sir Thomas carried on his back when she was aged and blind so she could hear the bells of the Catholic Church at Monag ring, was the woman named Rose LOY who is listed as a lessee in Griffith in townland Lissaraw, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper, leasing from Dominick DALY. She may have been Sir Thomas’ nanny.

·         JACKSON’S FORT The rampart of the ring of this earthwork has been levelled into the trench all the way round with the result that the ring sits several feet high above the surrounding fields. It is now (1931) in use as an orchard. Mr. Allen, the present owner of the farm states that his family settled in the adjoining townland of Ternacreevy [aka Fernagreevagh, Parish Loughgall (ONeilland West portion), Barony Oneilland West. This townland is north of Creggan Parish – separated by abt 5 townlands. The idea of it being “adjoining townland” is misleading.] in 1616. His mother was a Miss Jackson daughter of the former owner & the Jackson’s held the farm “from the days of Cromwell”.  TGF Patterson Notebook 284 Vol 3.: CORAGH OS Sheet No 8 There are two cashels in this townland, one on the farm of Mr. Bernard Loy (and known as Loy’s For[th]) and the other on a grazing farm (within a stone throw) belonging to Sir Thomas Jackson. Both are well known locally, Loy’s being perhaps the more “famous” of the two. The cashel on the Jackson property contained a “cave” but it is now (1930) closed. These forts are not shown on the maps of 1855.The Jackson cashel, until a few years ago was a mass of thorns etc. These have now been cleared away but Loys Forth is still very much overgrown. TGF Patterson Notebook No 135. LISCALGOT O.S. Sheet No 31 NOTE: The LOYs of the mid-1800s leased at Lissaraw, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper, from Dominick DALY. That townland was bordered by Creevekeeran to the west and Rathkeelan to the north. In 1723, McCULLAGHs held leases to Creevekeeran Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper]. In the early 1700s, the BALLS held leases to Rathkeelan. Both families had intermarried with JACKSONs of Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland and Coleraine, Londonderry. These townlands are to the west of Crossmaglen while Bernard LOY’s lease in the townland of Liscalgat would have been to the east of Crossmaglen.

·         Rose LOY at Lissaraw.

o   In the late 1700s, an Alice JACKSON of Liscalgot, daughter of George JACKSON (1718-1782) married a man named LOY. I know nothing more.

o   In the 1828 Census, there were four LOYs mentioned at Liscalgot (a townland adjacent to the Jackson’s home at Urker): Patrick, Peter, Manus and Thomas. Their forenames suggest that they were Catholics.

o   In 1849, a James LOY was at Liscalgot.

o   In the Belfast Newsletter of the 1850 Ballybot Registry of Poor Law Rates, a Rose LOY at Liscalgot was assessed £1.6.7.

o   In 1864, Rose LOY had a number of small holdings in Lissaraw, as did Felix, John, James & Bryan LOY.

o   There were 27 mentions of LOY in the 1864 Griffiths Valuation.

o   Death Cert: 1888 Oct 4 Rose LOY age 96 Farmers widow, present James LOY son Lisseraw Co Armagh

o   Birth Cert: 1866 Feb 7 Rose LOY dau James LOY & Anne McNULTY Liseragh Co. Armagh. NOTE: My guess is that she was a granddaughter of Rose LOY (1792-1888)

·         Old Rose and her blessing. NOTE: She may have been Rose LOY.

·         Misc LOY(E) BMDs

o   Bernard LOY Death cert: 1897 May 18 Bernard LOY Dorsey Co Armagh bachelor age 75 farmer Mary Anne LOUGHRAN present Umeracam Bernard LOY Birth cert: 1881 Jan 20 Bernard LOY son of Bernard LOY & Catherine GRANT Annie LOY present a birth Liscalgot

o   Bernard LOY Birth cert: 1881 Jan 20 Bernard LOY son of Bernard LOY & Catherine GRANT Annie LOY present at birth Liscalgot

o   Bernard LOY Death cert: 1882 Mar 19 Bernard LOY Liscalgot age 14 month farmers son Ann LOY present Liscalgot Co Armagh.

o   Bernard LOY Birth cert: 1895 Jun 28 Bernard LOYE son of Thomas LOYE and Mary LOYE Cregganbane Co Armagh

o   Anne LOY Death cert: 1893 Oct 9 Anne LOY age 85 widow Aghenduff GOLLAGHLY present at death

o   Mary LOY Death cert: 1878 Apr 7 Mary LOY 4day old farmer's daughter John LOY present Liscalgot Co Armagh (Disability at birth – presumably her mother who died 3 days later was toxemic)

o   Anne LOY Death cert: 1878 Apr 10 Anne LOY Farmers wife heart disease 8 months certified John LOY present Liscalgot Co. Armagh

o   Anne LOY Death cert: 1882 Feb 26 Anne LOY 13 mos Liscalgot spina bifida Anne LOY present Liscalgot Co Armagh

o   Anne LOY Birth cert: 1869 Jul 13 Annie dau Francis LOY & Ellen LOY formerly LOY Ummeracam Co Armagh Rose LOY present at birth

o   John LOYE late of Ummerican Probate. d. 18 Jul 1900 granted to James LOYE farmer. Effects £83.

o   Anne LOY Marriage Cert: 1864 Dec 10 RC Chapel Crossmaglen Thomas DUFFY so Patrick DUFFY & Anne LOY Cregganbawn dau Patrick LOY

o   Anne LOY Birth cert: 1864 Jul 27 Anne LOY dau Bryan LOY Liscalgot farmer & Catherine GRANT

o   Anne LOY Birth cert: 1900 Feb 26 Annie LOY Dorsey Co Armagh dau Michael LOY & Mary HEARTY Mary LOY Aunt present

o   Anne LOY Marriage Cert: 1874 Jan 6 James WATERS of Lisseraw son Owen WATER marr Anne LOY Lisseraw Co Armagh dau Thomas LOY

o   Anne LOY Marriage Cert: 1877 Jun 7 James BYRNE Crossmaglen son Michael BYRNE marr Anne LOY Liscalgot dau Felix LOY Farmer Co Armagh

o   Anne LOY Marriage Cert: 1868 Dec 7 James TRAINOR Cloghog son James TRAINOR marr Anne LOY of Cregganbane dau Michael LOY Co Armagh

o   Anne LOY Marriage Cert: 1866 Feb 9 James LAVILL son Thomas LAVILL Lurgan marr Anne LOY Cregganbawn dau Tom LOY RC Crossmaglen

[22] Elizabeth JACKSON (aft 1744- aft 1782)

·         Married a George or Thomas SHEA bef 1782

·         1782 Will of George JACKSON. Photographed in 2006 at the home of Sir Michael JACKSON and used with his permission. Mention of daughter Elizabeth SHEA.

[23] George or Thomas SHEA

·         ROD 459-119-293078 1792 Feb Image 391 btw Richard JOHNSTON Shanrue [Shanroe,Parish Forkill, Barony Orior Upper] Co Armagh farmer of 1 pt & David JACKSON Liscalgot [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co Armagh farmer of other pt. Reciting that the said Richard JOHNSTON in consideration of £84 paid to him granted to David JACKSON 44a 3r 39p in townland of Cashel [Cashel, Parish Forkill, Barony Orior Upper] Barony Orier, Co. Armagh the same demised by Thomas BALL Esq.  to the said Richard JOHNSTON to hold to Richard JOHNSTON and his heirs for the residue of the lease for the rest of the lives and years in said lease from Thomas BALL Esq. to said Richard JOHNSTON subject to rents and costs & other clauses. WITNESSES: Thomas SHEA of City of Dublin attorney; Thomas SMYTH of Silverbridge, Co. Armagh farmer

[24] Jane JACKSON

·         1782 Will of George JACKSON. She is mentioned as Jane GROSETT. This will was photographed in 2006 at the home of Sir Michael JACKSON and used with his permission.

[25] Unnamed GROSZETT – he is 100% elusive. I can’t find hide nor hair of him.

[26] Margaret JACKSON (aft 1744-aft 1790)

·         Bethams Abstracts: Roger WORTHINGTON of City of Dublin & Margaret JACKSON of Parish St. Mary Dublin spinster 20 July 1790.

[27] Roger WORTHINGTON

·         NOTE: The WORTHINGTONs of Dublin held leases with JACKSONs of Forkhill SEE: Stephens Green leases. I have gone through the Grantors Indexes for 1708-1793 and did not see any other WORTHINGTON-JACKSON leases.

·         Marriage at St. Mary’s Dublin, Co. Dublin. The date and names are a good fit.

·         Bethams Abstracts: Roger WORTHINGTON of City of Dublin & Margaret JACKSON of Parish St. Mary Dublin spinster 20 July 1790.

[28] David JACKSON (aft 1744-1796)

·         He was the 2nd born son of George JACKSON (1718-1782)

·         ROD: 863-17-57501. 1830 Sept 9. Image 290 and Image 291. A memorial of an indented deed of Consequence bearing date the second day of September 1830 between James JOHNSTON of Woodvale [possibly the Woodvale at Corry, Parish Mullaghbrack (Lower Fews portion), Barony Fews Lower], Co Armagh, Esq, & William JOHNSTON of Dundalk, Co Louth Dr. of Medicine. Of the one part & Elizabeth JACKSON in Urker [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] in Co Armagh, Widow after reciting a certain indenture of lease dated  9th day of April 1770 whereby John JOHNSTON demised  unto George JACKSON and David JACKSON lands in Liscalgot [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] …bounded on the south by Claranagh, [Claranagh Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper]], on the west by Drummick  Drummuck, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper]], and part of Liscalgot, on the North by the Charter Lands and Mr. JOHNSTONs two acres of meadow and on the east by the river and Patrick and Owen KEENAN’s holdings containing by estimation  42 A 3R profitable land Irish plantation measure and 7A 3R of Brown Bog situate lying and being in the Barony of Fews and Parish of Creggan & Co. Armagh . To hold for lives of John JOHNSTON eldest son of the lessor for the term of 31 years as therein mentioned at the yearly rent of £28 17s 3 halfpence late Irish currency. And reciting that the interest of the said John JOHNSTON the lessor in said lease was now vested in said James JOHNSTON and William JOHNSTON for and in consideration of the sum of £235 sterling to them paid by the said Elizabeth JACKSON the receipt thereof is thereby acknowledged…grant to Elizabeth JACKSON her heirs and assigns the reserved yearly rent of  £28  17s 3 half pence… fees and duty work. To hold for life of said John JOHNSTON the cestue qui vie in said indenture of lease. And said indenture further Witneseth that for the consideration aforesaid the said James JOHNSTON and William JOHNSTON granted to Elizabeth JACKSON her heirs and assigns the said part of Liscalgot for and during the lives of said John JOHNSTON and James JOHNSTON (party thereto) and the survivor of them … all the right title to said John JOHNSTON & William JOHNSTON or either of them free and charged from the fee of £45…. WITNESS; Joseph BRADSHAW of Dundalk Co. Louth Turnkey & John Henry RANSON of Dundalk Writing Clerk. NOTE: James JOHNSTON (abt 1756-1843) was a brother of Dr. William JOHNSTON (1760-1832). The John JOHNSTON who rented in the 1770 lease was likely John JOHNSTON (1729-1816). He was a half brother of Richard JOHNSTON (1753-1792) who married Anne JACKSON, daughter of George JACKSON (1718-1782). Two of her brothers were David JACKSON (aft1743-1796) and George JACKSON (1744- aft aft 1820) . Elizabeth JACKSON née McCULLAGH was the widow of David JACKSON.

·         Creggan Charter School 1737-1811. Mary Cumiskey, Creggan Local Historical Society. 2007.

o   George JACKSON, David JACKSON & John GILMER – all schoolmasters of Charter School as well as church wardens. P18.

o   George JACKSON held the post for 45 years & wife Margaret held the post of mistress for a further 18 years during the tenures of her sons George & David.  p. 30 NOTE: This means that David JACKSON’s wife, Margaret BRADFORD, did not assume that official post.

o   Sept 3, 1789 letter: petition of James Johnston and Rose Johnston, otherwise Johnston’s daughter, against the Master George Jackson.  George JACKSON jr was sacked; his mother continued as Mistress & son David took over. David requested to live at his home – ¼ mile from school - rather than school SOURCE TCD 5240 p37. NOTE: In the Trinity College of Dublin manuscripts, the minutes refer to the father of Rose to be James in one set of minutes and John in another. Currently, I am going with John JOHNSTON as being more likely.

o   David JACKSON’s death recorded in Board Books of Jan 17, 1776 with recommendation that John GILMER & wife be appointed. P 39. NOTE: This was more likely Feb 17, 1796. His will was written Jan 23 - 3 weeks before he died Feb 13, 1796.

·         ROD: 425-288-277085. 1783 Jul 31Image 609 BTW Thomas BALL of Seapark Co. Wicklow Esq. of 1 pt & David JACKSON of Liscalgat [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co. Armagh farmer of the other part. BALL let to JACKSON townland of Tullygallaghan [Tullyogallaghan, Parish Newtownhamilton, Barony Fews Upper] containing 247a 3r 39p set forth in annexed map in Co. Armagh … lives of John JACKSON aged 3 years or thereabouts eldest son of said David JACKSON, Margaret JACKSON aged one year or thereabouts and Barbara JACKSON aged one year or thereabouts the 1st & 2nd daughters of David JACKSON … term of 31 years. David JACKSON [SEAL] WITNESS: William STEPHENS of Cross Co. Armagh & Patrick KANE of Coolderry [Coolderry, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], Co. Armagh Land surveyor, Memorial WITNESS: William STEPHENS & George JACKSON of City of Dublin Gent.

·         ROD: 459-119-293078. 1792 Feb 21. Richard JOHNSTON – JACKSON Image 391. btw Richard JOHNSTON Shanrue [Shanroe,Parish Forkill, Barony Orior Upper] Co Armagh farmer of 1 pt & David JACKSON Liscalgot [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co Armagh farmer of other pt. Reciting that the said Richard JOHNSTON in consideration of £84 paid to him granted to David JACKSON 44a 3r 39p in townland of Cashel [Cashel, Parish Forkill, Barony Orior Upper] Barony Orier, Co. Armagh the same demised by Thomas BALL Esq.  to the said Richard JOHNSTON to hold to Richard JOHNSTON and his heirs for the residue of the lease for the rest of the lives and years in said lease from Thomas BALL Esq. to said Richard JOHNSTON subject to rents and costs & other clauses. WITNESSES: Thomas SHEA of City of Dublin attorney; Thomas SMYTH of Silverbridge, Co. Armagh farmer SEE: JACKSONs of Urker NOTE: Richard JOHNSTON married Anne JACKSON in 1767. She was a sister of David JACKSON (aft 1744-1796).

[29] Margaret BRADFORD (1739-1820)

·         Burial: Here lieth the remains of John Jackson late of Urker who departed this life the 20th June 1817 aged 37 years: also those of his mother Margaret Jackson who died Jan 1820 aged 81 years; also those of his widow Elizabeth Jackson who departed this life 12th March 1880 aged 92 years; also of his only son David Jackson who died Nov 11th 1889 aged 75 years SOURCE: Guide to Creggan Churchyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy. NOTE: If Margaret had been 81 years old in 1820. It would mean that she was considerably older than her husband and also would have been in her 40s when her children were born. I would suspect that age 61 and hence born in 1759 would be a better fit.

·         Margaret Bradford, a violent tempered red- haired woman, who, disgusted at the money being spent to get back the Mt. Leinster property, burnt all the Title Deeds. They lived at Urker, bought in 1760, and had 2 sons and 3 daughters. Recollection of Amy LLOYD née JACKSON - daughter of Sir Thomas JACKSON and Amelia DARE. NOTE: We only have the names for the sons and for two of the daughters. The unnamed daughter may have married Richard ALLEN (1821-1899). We do know that a JACKSON who was likely in this family married an ALLEN.

·         Margaret BRADFORD burnt half the deeds - her husband was spending untold amounts of money trying to track them down. Then a month later, a man from Cork showed up with the other half of the deeds. SOURCE: 2006. Conversation with Eilie RYDER née McBRIDE (1920-2021)

·         SEE: BRADFORDs of Co. Louth.

[30] female JACKSON

·         The family oral history is that David JACKSON and Margaret BRADFORD had five children – two sons and three daughters, but one son and one daughter were not named. SOURCE: David, married Margaret Bradford, a violent tempered red- haired woman, who, disgusted at the money being spent to get back the Mt. Leinster property, burnt all the Title Deeds. They lived at Urker, bought in 1760, and had 2 sons and 3 daughters. SOURCE: Amy Oliver LLOYD née JACKSON’s Family History.

·         Since an ALLEN of Creggan Parish supposedly married a JACKSON, it may be that she married an ALLEN – possibly Richard ALLEN (does not show up in Civil or Church marriages at ancestry.ie).  Richard ALLEN was a landlord with land at Liscalgot in Griffiths Valuation, leased to Samuel GILMORE & David JACKSON. SEE: Jacksons of Urker Leases and Liscagat Griffiths & Valuations Table.

·         JACKSON’S FORT The rampart of the ring of this earthwork has been levelled into the trench all the way round with the result that the ring sits several feet high above the surrounding fields. It is now (1931) in use as an orchard. Mr. Allen, the present owner of the farm states that his family settled in the adjoining townland of Ternacreevy [aka Fernagreevagh, Parish Loughgall (ONeilland West portion), Barony Oneilland West. This townland is north of Creggan Parish – separated by abt 5 townlands. The idea of it being “adjoining townland” is misleading.] in 1616. His mother was a Miss Jackson daughter of the former owner & the Jackson’s held the farm “from the days of Cromwell”.  TGF Patterson Notebook 284 Vol 3.: CORAGH OS Sheet No 8 There are two cashels in this townland, one on the farm of Mr. Bernard Loy (and known as Loy’s For[th]) and the other on a grazing farm (within a stone throw) belonging to Sir Thomas Jackson. Both are well known locally, Loy’s being perhaps the more “famous” of the two. The cashel on the Jackson property contained a “cave” but it is now (1930) closed. These forts are not shown on the maps of 1855.The Jackson cashel, until a few years ago was a mass of thorns etc. These have now been cleared away but Loys Forth is still very much overgrown. TGF Patterson Notebook No 135. LISCALGOT O.S. Sheet No 31 NOTE: The LOYs were at Lissaraw, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper, leasing. Creevekeeran is to the west and Rathkeelan is to the north.

[31] Richard JACKSON

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

·         He is inserted here as a hunch. After seeing an Ancestry tree that had included him as a son of David JACKSON & Margaret BRADFORD (and there were a few others that also did likewise), I checked out sources, and decided he is most likely a fit as a son of David JACKSON & Margaret BRADFORD. It is also based on the oral history that they had five children – two sons and three daughters, but one son and one daughter were not named. SOURCE: David, married Margaret Bradford, a violent tempered red- haired woman, who, disgusted at the money being spent to get back the Mt. Leinster property, burnt all the Title Deeds. They lived at Urker, bought in 1760, and had 2 sons and 3 daughters. SOURCE: Amy Oliver LLOYD née JACKSON’s Family History.

·         Rev Daniel Gunn Brown’s visiting notes c 1833 included the following: South Tullyvallen. Richard Jackson and Sarah McKee, 5 children, James, Richard, Sarah, Eliza, William. Regularly attending communicants, 2 Bibles, family worship.

·         NOTE: Because of the Tullyvallen link, this likely connects: JACKSONs from Co. Wicklow who ended up at Lanark Co., Ontario, Canada. Starts with a John JACKSON born abt 1760.SEE: 2021 John JACKSON of Carlow & Wicklow variously sourced. NOTE: The connection of William JACKSON (1819-1880) born at Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh is of special interest since he went back and forth between Ontario, Canada; Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh; and even (at one point) Roscomroe, Kings Co.

--2-JACKSON b. Abt 1780, Tullyvallen, Newtownhamilton, Co. Armagh

|--3-Mary Jane JACKSON b. 1815, Tullyvallen, Parish Newtownhamilton, Co.

|    Armagh NOTE: A Mary JACKSON b 1810 might have been a sister who d. bef 1815.

|--3-William JACKSON b. 26 May 1819, Tullyvallen, Newtownhamilton, Co.

|    Armagh, d. 2 Nov 1880, Collingwood, Ontario, Canada

+ Isabella McLENAN b. Abt 1814, Edenykennedy, Kilclooney, Armagh,, m.

1838, Armagh, d. 1886

·         |--4-John JACKSON b. 14 May 1837, Tullyvallen, Newtownhamilton, Co. Armagh  

·         |--4-William JACKSON b. 8 Sep 1839, Tullyvallen, Newtownhamilton, Co.

·         |    Armagh, d. 6 Mar 1917, Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada

[32] Sarah McKEE

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

·         Rev Daniel Gunn Brown’s visiting notes c 1833 included the following: South Tullyvallen. Richard Jackson and Sarah McKee, 5 children, James, Richard, Sarah, Eliza, William. Regularly attending communicants, 2 Bibles, family worship.

[34] James JACKSON

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families January 5, 1839 James JACKSON son of Richard JACKSON & Sarah McKEE his wife of this congregation to Fanny daughter of [blank] McComb____? [blank] his wife of the congregation of Covenanters at Bellilane. Present at ceremony John McNEELY & John JOHNSTON.

·          

[35] Fanny McCOMB (?-aft 1839)

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families January 5, 1839 James JACKSON son of Richard JACKSON & Sarah McKEE his wife of this congregation to Fanny daughter of [blank] McComb____? [blank] his wife of the congregation of Covenanters at Bellilane. Present at ceremony John McNEELY & John JOHNSTON.

[36] Thomas JACKSON (1838-?

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families Baptism

[37] James JACKSON (1845-?)

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families Baptism.

[38] Richard JACKSON (bef 1819-?)

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

·         Rev Daniel Gunn Brown’s visiting notes c 1833 included the following: South Tullyvallen. Richard Jackson and Sarah McKee, 5 children, James, Richard, Sarah, Eliza, William. Regularly attending communicants, 2 Bibles, family worship.

[39] Mary WALLACE (bef 1819-?)

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

[40] Jane JACKSON (abt 1840-?)

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

[41] Richard JACKSON (1842-?)

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

[42] Sarah JACKSON (bef 1820-?0

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

·         Rev Daniel Gunn Brown’s visiting notes c 1833 included the following: South Tullyvallen. Richard Jackson and Sarah McKee, 5 children, James, Richard, Sarah, Eliza, William. Regularly attending communicants, 2 Bibles, family worship.

·         Jan 27, 1840 Archibald BIGGAM of the Congregation of Clarkson son of Samuel BIGGAM & Mary BUTTER to Sarah JACKSON daughter of Richard JACKSON & Sarah McKEE his wife of this congregation. Present John JACKSON, William WALLACE & Edward WALLACE.

[43] Archibald BIGGAM

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families Jan 27, 1840 Archibald BIGGAM of the Congregation of Clarkson son of Samuel BIGGAM & Mary BUTTER to Sarah JACKSON daughter of Richard JACKSON & Sarah McKEE his wife of this congregation. Present John JACKSON, William WALLACE & Edward WALLACE.

·         NOTE: An alternate spelling of the surname may be BEAGHAM or BIGHAM.

[44] Eliza JACKSON

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

·         Rev Daniel Gunn Brown’s visiting notes c 1833 included the following: South Tullyvallen. Richard Jackson and Sarah McKee, 5 children, James, Richard, Sarah, Eliza, William. Regularly attending communicants, 2 Bibles, family worship.

[45] Edward WALLACE

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families February 9, 1843 Edward WALLACE a member of the Independent Congregation of Armagh son of the late Jas WALLACE married to Eliza daughter to Richard JACKSON of this congregation and Sarah McKEE (or McKEEN) his late wife of Tullyvallen. Witness John JACKSON. William Nelson

[47] William JACKSON

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

·         Rev Daniel Gunn Brown’s visiting notes c 1833 included the following: South Tullyvallen. Richard Jackson and Sarah McKee, 5 children, James, Richard, Sarah, Eliza, William. Regularly attending communicants, 2 Bibles, family worship.

[48] John JACKSON (1780-1817)

·         Gravemarker the only remaining stone – see above under George JACKSON for the inscription of the missing stone: Burial: Here lieth the remains of John Jackson late of Urker who departed this life the 20th June 1817 aged 37 years: also those of his mother Margaret Jackson who died Jan 1820 aged 81 years; also those of his widow Elizabeth Jackson who departed this life 12th March 1880 aged 92 years; also of his only son David Jackson who died Nov 11th 1889 aged 75 years SOURCE: Guide to Creggan Churchyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy.

·         NOTE: He was only 16 years old when his father died. His Uncle George JACKSON (b. aft 1743 – d. aft 1820), a lawyer based in Dublin, helped him to navigate the legal complexities.

o   1798 November 27 This letter from solicitor and family member George JACKSON of Dublin is instructing his nephew, the teenage John JACKSON on how to proceed with Court challenges to his father's assets after his father's demise. There had been an issue as to the disposition of the asset of the malt materials left on the land (mentioned in his will). NAMES: John JACKSON of Creggan; Unnamed SMITH aka SMYTH; Samuel BRADFORD; Margaret BRADFORD; Thomas BALL; George JACKSON; George SHEA. PLACES: Dublin.

o   1799 February 16 This letter concerns Cavananore and involves the COULTER & BRADFORD families (which means it may also involve the OLIVER family too through the Thomas BRADFORD connection). John's father, NAMES: John JACKSON; Joseph COULTER; Thomas Ledlie BIRCH; Martha COULTER née COWEN; Samuel BRADFORD; John COULTER; John BRADFORD; Thomas BRADFORD; Elizabeth BRADFORD née BREAKEY; Margaret BRADFORD; Unnamed SMYTH aka SMITH. PLACES: Cavananore.

o   1804 March 3rd George JACKSON to John JACKSON This letter is concerned with HANRATTY's payments due to Margaret JACKSON, widow of David JACKSON. HANRATTY was a tenant.

o   1805 April 10 George JACKSON to John JACKSON HANRATTY's payments have not yet been received. Also mention of Captain METGE who is expected to pay John JACKSON on behalf of Lord RODEN. NOTE: He was probably Peter METGE (1744-1809). His sister Christina METGE married Dr. George BARTLEY of Co. Monaghan in 1781.  Peter METGE was a Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland and quite a colorful character. 

o   1805 August 13 George JACKSON to John JACKSON HANRATTY still has not paid and wants an arrangement that would involve DOYLEs. Also mention of John JACKSON, brother of George JACKSON who "will never do much good for himself or any one Else".

o   1806 July 16 George JACKSON to John JACKSON There is a mention of a Mr. SEAWRIGHT who may be related to the John SEAWRGHT who married his sister Margaret JACKSON (1783-1810). Also, HANRATTY still has not paid and the case will come before the Armagh Assizes. George cautions his nephew John against any dealings with him.

o   1810 June 4 NAMES: George JACKSON of Dublin and earlier of Urker, Parish of Creggan, Co. Armagh; W. RORKE aka ROURKE; David LONGMORE; Mrs. KELLY; Miss HUTCHISON; Mrs. SHEA

·         ROD: 425-288-277085. 1783 Jul 31 Image 609 BTW Thomas BALL of Seapark Co. Wicklow Esq. of 1 pt & David JACKSON of Liscalgat [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co. Armagh farmer of the other part. BALL let to JACKSON townland of Tullygallaghan [Tullyogallaghan, Parish Newtownhamilton, Barony Fews Upper] containing 247a 3r 39p set forth in annexed map in Co. Armagh … lives of John JACKSON aged 3 years or thereabouts eldest son of said David JACKSON, Margaret JACKSON aged one year or thereabouts and Barbara JACKSON aged one year or thereabouts the 1st & 2nd daughters of David JACKSON … term of 31 years. David JACKSON [SEAL] WITNESS: William STEPHENS of Cross Co. Armagh & Patrick KANE of Coolderry [Coolderry, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], Co. Armagh Land surveyor, Memorial WITNESS: William STEPHENS & George JACKSON of City of Dublin Gent.

·         Indenture 1 Aug 1783 between Thomas BALL younger of Seapark & Richard JOHNSTON of Liscalgot farmer…land in actual possession …42 acres in land of Cashel …for natural lives of Richard JOHNSTON of Liscalgot, and John JOHNSTON aged twelve years or thereabouts, the eldest son of the said Richard JOHNSTON by Ann JOHNSTON otherwise JACKSON his wife and John JACKSON aged 4 years or thereabouts eldest son of David JACKSON of Liscalgot by Margaret JACKSON otherwise BRADFORD … lease of 31 years. PRONI: MIC566/2 Ball Estates.

·         ROD: 534-143-349771 1800, Aug 1-Image 81 A Memorial of a Deed of a Lease bearing date the first day of August 1800 made between Thomas BALL of Cullihanna [Cullyhanna Big & Cullyhanna Little, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], In the County of Armagh Esq. Of the one part and John JACKSON of Liscalgat [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] in the Said County of Armagh farmer of the other part. Whereby the said Thomas BALL for the Consideration therein mentioned did Demise Grant Set and to [farm?] Let Release and Confirm Unto the Said John JACKSON (then being by virtue of a Lease for a year as therein mentioned & to his assigns all that and there that part of the Lands of Urker [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] known by the name of the Charter Lands then in the possession of the said John JACKSON Containing by estimation 29 acres, two roods or thereabouts be the same more or less which is [_arly] described in a map or [__rchart] there of thereunto annexed situate lying and being in the Parish of Creggan Barony of Upper Fews and County of Armagh Excepting and Reserving out of Said demise unto the said Thomas BALL his heirs and assigns as therin is Excepted and Reserved to hold said Demised premises with the appurts unto the said John JACKSON his heirs Exors Admons and Assigns for and during the natural life and lives of the said John JACKSON the lessee then aged about nineteen, Margaret and Barbara JACKSON twins sisters of the said John JACKSON both aged seventeen years thereabouts & the surviving issue of them as for and during the term of twenty four years to be computed from the 21st day of November then last which ever of said term for lives or years should last the longest at and under the yearly rent of [pounds] 34..16..7p in which said lease is contd sevl clauses & covts in the said John JACKSON his heirs, Exors, Admins, & Assigns to be done & performed & in case the said John JACKSON his heir Exors, Admins & Assigns shall perform & fulfill said Covenants and Clauses then said yearly rent of [pounds] 34.16.7 should be reduced to [pounds] 32.9.4 and no more which said deed was duly executed [?/?] therto in presence of and witnessed by Saml BALL of Urker [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] in the County of Armagh Esq. & Patrick KANE of Coolderry [Coolderry, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], in Said County and [?] this Memorial was also duly Exed by the said John JACKSON in presence of the said Patrick KANE & George JACKSON of the City of Dublin Attorney at Law, John JACKSON [SEAL] Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of Patrick KANE came this day before me & made oath & saith he is [?] Witness to & saw the Original Deed of which the above writing is Memorialized duly. Executed by the parties thereto & also save the above memorial duly executed by the above named John JACKSON and saith the name Patrick KANE [?] as a witness to said [?] & Memorial [....] proper name & handwriting Patrick KANE sworn before me at Dundalk in the County of Louth the 29th day of December 1800 by Virtue of a commission to me directed for taking affidavits in the County and I know the deponent Stephen PAGE junior.

[49] Elizabeth McCULLAGH (1788-1880)

·         Burial: Here lieth the remains of John Jackson late of Urker who departed this life the 20th June 1817 aged 37 years: also those of his mother Margaret Jackson who died Jan 1820 aged 81 years; also those of his widow Elizabeth Jackson who departed this life 12th March 1880 aged 92 years; also of his only son David Jackson who died Nov 11th 1889 aged 75 years SOURCE: Guide to Creggan Churchyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy.

·         Died at age 92 which is how her birth date was calculated.

·         Elizabeth lived another 63 years after her husband's death and "was obviously a matriarchal figure, having lived in Urcher [aka Urker] for the major part of the 19th. century, guiding and influencing the family fortunes for most of that time." SOURCE:  Mary Cumisky –

·         1811 April 24 Marriage Settlement

·         1817. Her husband died, leaving her with four children, the eldest being merely 6 years old. The youngest was born on the day that her husband died.

·         1818 She was ill enough that George Jackson wrote to her brother that she might need to rewrite her will

·         1828 Tithe Composition Book. Elizabeth owned 30 acres in Urker and 50 acres in Liscalgat.

·         ROD: 863-17-57501. 1830 Sept 9. Image 290 and Image 291. A memorial of an indented deed of Consequence bearing date the second day of September 1830 between James JOHNSTON of Woodvale [possibly the Woodvale at Corry, Parish Mullaghbrack (Lower Fews portion), Barony Fews Lower], Co Armagh, Esq, & William JOHNSTON of Dundalk, Co Louth Dr. of Medicine. Of the one part & Elizabeth JACKSON in Urker [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] in Co Armagh, Widow after reciting a certain indenture of lease dated  9th day of April 1770 whereby John JOHNSTON demised  unto George JACKSON and David JACKSON lands in Liscalgot [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] …bounded on the south by Claranagh, [Claranagh Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper]], on the west by Drummick  Drummuck, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper]], and part of Liscalgot, on the North by the Charter Lands and Mr. JOHNSTONs two acres of meadow and on the east by the river and Patrick and Owen KEENAN’s holdings containing by estimation  42 A 3R profitable land Irish plantation measure and 7A 3R of Brown Bog situate lying and being in the Barony of Fews and Parish of Creggan & Co. Armagh . To hold for lives of John JOHNSTON eldest son of the lessor for the term of 31 years as therein mentioned at the yearly rent of £28 17s 3 halfpence late Irish currency. And reciting that the interest of the said John JOHNSTON the lessor in said lease was now vested in said James JOHNSTON and William JOHNSTON for and in consideration of the sum of £235 sterling to them paid by the said Elizabeth JACKSON the receipt thereof is thereby acknowledged…grant to Elizabeth JACKSON her heirs and assigns the reserved yearly rent of  £28  17s 3 half pence… fees and duty work. To hold for life of said John JOHNSTON the cestue qui vie in said indenture of lease. And said indenture further Witneseth that for the consideration aforesaid the said James JOHNSTON and William JOHNSTON granted to Elizabeth JACKSON her heirs and assigns the said part of Liscalgot for and during the lives of said John JOHNSTON and James JOHNSTON (party thereto) and the survivor of them … all the right title to said John JOHNSTON & William JOHNSTON or either of them free and charged from the fee of £45…. WITNESS; Joseph BRADSHAW of Dundalk Co. Louth Turnkey & John Henry RANSON of Dundalk Writing Clerk. NOTE: James JOHNSTON (abt 1756-1843) was a brother of Dr. William JOHNSTON (1760-1832). The John JOHNSTON who rented in the 1770 lease was likely John JOHNSTON (1729-1816). He was a half brother of Richard JOHNSTON (1753-1792) who married Anne JACKSON, daughter of George JACKSON (1718-1782). Two of her brothers were David JACKSON (aft1743-1796) and George JACKSON (1744- aft aft 1820) .

·         1840 "Thomas Ball's "Valuation Records". Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson held 59 acres in Urker, a fairly substantial farm in those days.

·         1846 December. She was evicted from her lands in Urker. This fact came to light during research on agrarian disturbances around Crossmaglen, with reference to the murder of George McClean, a farmer and road-contractor, of Cregganduff, who was found dead on the Dundalk Road, Crossmaglen, on 4th December 1846. Matthew Singleton, R.M.,Newtownhamilton, sent a report on 9th December 1846 to the Under-Secretary at Dublin Castle, indicating that he thought the murder might have been committed by the Ribbonmen and that one cause assigned for the murder was that Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson was dispossessed of a large farm on the expiration of a long lease and that part of the farm was given to one Middleton, bailiff to the property, and a nephew of the deceased. Matthew Singleton wrote:"..... Several persons refused to plough the lands last week. Deceased sent his horses to do a few days before he was murdered..... " 13.

·         1850 Elizabeth Jackson had handed over the running of the farm to her son, David." He had seemingly lost his lease to lands in Co. Leitrim, and subsequently lived with his mother.

[50] David JACKSON (1814-1889)

·         Burial: Here lieth the remains of John Jackson late of Urker who departed this life the 20th June 1817 aged 37 years: also those of his mother Margaret Jackson who died Jan 1820 aged 81 years; also those of his widow Elizabeth Jackson who departed this life 12th March 1880 aged 92 years; also of his only son David Jackson who died Nov 11th 1889 aged 75 years SOURCE: Guide to Creggan Churchyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy.

·         ROD: 1849-8-27. 1849 Aug 27  Although David JACKSON & Eliza OLIVER (his wife) lived at Aughavilla after their marriage in 1838 (it was the birthplace of their first four children), this is the only Memorial connecting him to this townland that I have so far been able to find.

·         ROD: 1860-16-229 1860 May 26 NAMES: Elizabeth JACKSON née McCULLAGH of Urker Lodge; John JACKSON of Liscalgot; Rev. Charles MASSÉ; Thomas TERISON Esq.; James McCULLAGH sr.; James McCULLAGH jr; Andrew Coulter BRADFORD of Cavananore; John GILLESPIE; James SMYTHE; John SMYTHE; David JACKSON. OTHER PLACES: Drummuck, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan

·         ROD: 1860-16-230 1860 May 24 NAMES: David JACKSON of Urker Lodge; Elizabeth JACKSON née McCULLAGH; William Henry OGLE of Newry; John GILLESPIE; James SMYTHE; John SMYTHE; Richard Jebb BROWNE; William Henry WOODS; Edward GREER; John HANBURY. OTHER PLACES: Drummuck, Parish of Ballybay, Co. Monaghan.

·         ROD: 1879-7-66. 1878 Nov 21. Image 191 William Richard CORR of Crossmaglen, Solicitor, aged 21 years+, Plaintiff obtained a judgement in High Court Justice in Ireland against William BROWN of Crossmaglen, Merchant, David JACKSON of Urker, farmer and Alexander BROWN of Clohoge Farmer defendants for £129 plus costs of £7.8 … land in Townland of Clohoge, Parish of Creggan, Barony Upper Fews, Co. Armagh now in occupation of land Alexander BROWN.

NOTE: William CORR (1815-1883) was a merchant of Urker House and father of William Richard CORR (abt 1851-1911) a solicitor and bachelor who practiced first in Carrickmacross and then at CORR & O’CONNOR, The Square, Crossmaglen. SEE: Corr Family History.

NOTE: Exploring BROWN-JACKSON connections:

o   ROD: 619-7-423137 dated Dec 2, 1809 Deed of conveyance between Alexander BROWN of Cloghog, Co. Armagh farmer & Cornelius BROWN of Tullycol[eve?] Co. Armagh, farmer. Whereby Alexander BROWN declared ¼ of Kiltybane (29 A 1R 30p) demised by the late James EASTWOOD of Castletown, Co. Louth to the said Alexander and William BROWN & Alexander DONELTON [sic] 20 Aug 1794 was made in trust to the said Alexander BROWN to & for the use of the minor children of the late John BROWN of Cloghog aforesaid deceased whose last will and testament said Alexander BROWN was the only executor ... natural lives of Alexander DONALDSON & William BROWN. Witness John COLER of Aghad ... & John BROWN of Cloghog, both of Co. Armagh, farmers. John WALLACE of A... Attorney, Dublin. NOTE: A John BROWN was a brother-in-law of the three brothers: William McCULLAGH, Samuel McCULLAGH and George McCULLAGH [I suspect a Co. Monaghan connection here]. SOURCE: A Statistical Account of the Barony of Upper Fews in the County of Armagh. John Donaldson 1838, p13.SEE: ROD: 500-66-312060 dated 1795 Feb 13 p 132 2007; Deed 552-242-365984 dated 1802 Oct 19 ; Deed 565-222-377388 dated 1780 Jan 1; Deed 713-137-487872

·         ROD: 1879-7-67 Image 191 William CORR of Crossmaglen, Solicitor, Plaintiff obtained a judgement in High Court Justice in Ireland against William BROWN of Crossmaglen, Merchant, David JACKSON of Urker, farmer and Alexander BROWN of Clohoge Farmer defendants … David JACKSON is at time of securing this affidavit possessed at law or in Equity that farm of land with the houses and buildings in townlands of Liscalget and Urker now in occupation of said David JACKSON in Parish Creggan, Barony Upper Fews, Co. Armagh and the judgement is still in effect for £105.15 still remains justly due. NOTE: William CORR (1815-1883) was a merchant of Urker House and father of William Richard CORR (abt 1849-1911) a solicitor and bachelor who practiced first in Carrickmacross and then his office was CORR & O’CONNOR, The Square, Crossmaglen. SEE: Corr Family History.

·         ROD: 1879-7-68 Image 192 William CORR of Crossmaglen, Solicitor, Plaintiff obtained a judgement in High Court Justice in Ireland against William BROWN of Crossmaglen, Merchant, David JACKSON of Urker, farmer and Alexander BROWN of Clohoge Farmer defendants … for £129 plus costs of £7.8 … William BROWN is at time of securing this affidavit certain lands in townland of Crossmaglen, Parish of Creggan, Barony Upper Fews, Co Armagh now in occupation of William BROWN and his tenant John FOYLE …

·         ROD: 1880-60-259. 1880 Dec 20 [NOTE: This is connected to the legacies of his brother-in-law William OLIVER] In consideration of £350 by Henry Bruce ARMSTRONG of Killilea, Co. Armagh. Esq pd to the estate of John OLIVER … and of Trustee William OLIVER owner and petitioner and of David JACKSON and others … grant to ARMSTRONG part of lands of Lisdrumard containing 66A 2R 4P … lands of Drumgar 1A 34 P excepted by the 36th Division of Trinity College Dublin Leasing & Perpetuity Oct 1851. Excepted from Sir James Matthew STRONG … former conveyance of said lands 16 Feb 1869 between STRONG & William OLIVER & Thomas OLIVER … (relating to) indenture 15 Sept 1837 between Rev Joseph LEATHLY of the one part & William OLIVER & Thomas OLIVER of the other part [SEE also: ROD 1837-17-52]. Schedule included: Part of the lands of Lisdrummond [66.2.4], the lands of Knockagraphy [24.3.6] & part of lands of Drumgarr [1.0.34]. Tenant: William KNIPE-Robert KNIPE £150. Agreement dated 5 Nov 1867 between William OLIVER of the one part & Robert KNIPE of the other part … (lots of detail). WITNESS: Edward ARCHER. (NOTE: see Chart p104 2009 black diary)

[51] Elizabeth OLIVER (1815-1903)

·         SNAPSHOT:

o   Her life overlapped the life of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and like her had a large family (Queen Victoria – 9 children. Eliza OLIVER – 10 children). Her youngest child, George JACKSON (1858-1859) died of croup. The other children lived long, healthy and largely successful lives.

o   Like the Queen, she was known to be a force to contend with, and like her became decidedly stout in her latter years. The latter troubled her.

o   Eliza’s mother died when Eliza was 10 years old, and Eliza could not quite forgive her mother for that. She regarded it as a lack of will.

o   She was raised during her teenage years – if not before – at Cavananore under the watchful eyes of her Aunt Margaret BRADFORD (1786-1874) and her uncle Andrew Coulter BRADFORD (1788-1847). Both of them were unmarried. Another aunt, Barbara DONALDON née BRADFORD, widow of the United Irishman activist William DONALDSON (1768-1815) was also deeply involved in her life.

o   She married David JACKSON (1814-1889) at 1st Ballybay Presbyterian, the church of her aunt Mary McCULLAGH née BRADFORD of Derryvalley, Co. Monaghan. Eliza’s first child, John JACKSON was born at Mary McCULLAGH’s home at Derryvally.

o   She and her husband lived and farmed during their early marriage at Aughavilla, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim. By the time that her 6th child Sarah JACKSON (1848-1942) was born, the lease at Aghavilla had been lost, an the family had moved in with her mother-in-law Elizabeth McCULLAGH (1788-1880) at Urker.

o   She was known as the brains of the family, and her sons who became significant bankers in Hong Kong and Japan got regular advice from her about the business of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, including many recommendations for staff hires (several young men from her neighbourhood were indeed hired).

·         A selection of pieces that I have posted online about Eliza OLIVER and her family:

o   2011: Talk at Armagh Historical Society.

o   2012 Blog Post on A Couple of Unchurched OLIVERs.

o   2012 Blog Post on Irregular Marriages.

o   2014 Blog Post on Old Rose and her Blessing.

o   2015 Blog Post on Presbyterian & Catholic OLIVERs of Armagh

o   2015 Blog Post on Kane Graveyard – Some History. There is a grave marker here for Eliza OLIVER, although she may have been officially buried at Creggan Church, Church of Ireland. SEE: silverbowl post: Transcriptions and photos of grave markers at Kane.

o   2016 Blog Post on Killynure: Life of a House.

o   2016 Blog Post on Olivers of Armagh.

·         2019 Talk given to the Armagh Historical Society: Letters of Eliza OLIVER.

[52] Benjamin OLIVER

[53] Elizabeth BRADFORD

[54] John JACKSON (1839-1886)

[55] Kate Maria Jane WHITING (1854-aft 1901)

[56] Thomas JACKSON (1841-1915)

·         2015 Blog Post on Anniversary of Sir Thomas’ Death.

[57] Amelia Lydia DARE (1851-1944)

[58] Elizabeth JACKSON (1843-1923) My great-grandmother.

[59] Thompson BROWN (1837-1915)

[60] Samuel BROWNE

[61] Mary STEENSON

[62] Mary JACKSON (1844-1921)

[63] William MENARY (1838-1874)

[64] William MENARY

[65] Mary WILSON

[66] Frederick Richard GRIFFIN (1858-1890)

[67] Philip George GRIFFIN

[68] Margaret GILMORE

[69] Andrew Coulter Bradford JACKSON (1846-1929)

[70] Eliza Emily GILMORE (1846-1938)

[71] Samuel GILMORE

[72] Jane COULTER

[73] Sarah JACKSON (1848-1942)

[74] Eliezer GILMORE (1843-1919)

·         Gilmore also spelled "Gillmere"

·         1888. Is a farmer at Liscolgat. SOURCE:Bassetts County Armagh 1888

·         One or two of his brothers ended up in New Orleans. After he died, his son-in-law Tom BARTLEY accompanied him to New Orleans. They sailed on a boat captained  by Cpt. Parry, but there was yellow fever when they got there, so they decided not to disembark. As a consequence, the estate was claimed by the government. There may be a connection with the HADRA family of New Orleans - a marriage connection? The only HADRA I have been able to find was an Edward HADRA, a recruit of Louisiana who was discharged May 6, 1863 with a disability from Company K of the 24th Ill Infantry. SOURCE: 2009. Conversation with Eilie McBRIDE.

·         The scrap of paper which revealed Esther also stated that David had left money to Eliezer.  Presumably this was the legacy that Eliza JACKSON referred to in her letters.  There was also a note saying that George "did well in America" so he may have been the New Orleans problem that Eliezer and Tom Bartley tried to sort out unsuccessfully, in 1899.As far as I know Eliezer had two brothers who went to America – George and David.  The legacy mentioned by Eliza in 1888 I didn't know about before. SOURCE: 2009. Conversation with Eilie McBRIDE & Tom McNEIL

·         There was another story about a legacy from one of his brothers (which one I know not) in 1899 which Eliezer and my grandfather Tom Bartley went to try and sort out. My mother wrote a brief memo about this -"Father went with Grandfather to America about something to do with Grandfather's brother's estate.  I never heard the details of their mission except that it was not successful and they returned immediately on account of a typhus outbreak. The Torr Head, a cargo boat was their means of transport." Attached is a copy of Tom Bartley's passage ticket which gives the date as 1899 and the destination as New Orleans.  Maybe there is a record somewhere of the death of a David or George Gilmore in the area of New Orleans in 1899. SOURCE: 2009. Conversation with Eilie McBRIDE & Tom McNEIL

·         Grandfather [Eliezer Gilmore] made [?] by blasting the rocks & put rocks in the centre of the field and planted trees around them. SOURCE: 2009. Conversation with Eilie McBRIDE

·         1831 Will of Eleazer Birch Gillmer Captain Eliezer Birch GILLMER (GILMORE, GILMER) Born 11 Sep 1762. Died 29 Jul 1834. He was an officer in East India Company and fought at Seringapatam. H.E.I.C.S (Honourable East India Company Service). He was a brother of John GILMORE (1764-1801), aka John Gillmer, husband of Mary JACKSON. "....... the sum of £100 which I leave will and bequest to my brother John Gillmer and which my Executors may give to him by annual instalments as they may judge prudent and should any part of it be left, to be given to his children at his decease". 

[75] James JACKSON (1850-1925)

·         Death Cert: 1925 Jan 6 Drummullagh Carlingford Co Louth married age 74 Gentleman William ALCORN present. Heart disease – 3 months.

[76] Elizabeth Sarah BROWNE (1847-aft 1911)

·         I have not been able to locate her death cert. Probably she died in Co. Louth. When her husband died in 1925, he was not described as a widower.

[77] Rev. Daniel Gunn BROWNE (1808-1892)

·         Marriage: On the 12th inst. at Creggan, by the Rev. Wm. Gibson, Ballybay, the Rev. D. G. Brown, Newtownhamilton, to Margaret, second daughter of the late John Jackson, Esq. The Belfast News-Letter (Belfast, Ireland), Tuesday, June 19, 1838; Issue 10536

·         1888 June 4 Letter - Eliza Jackson to Thomas Jackson: Aunt Brown [Margaret] is but poorly; she is liable to sudden attacks. Uncle Brown [Daniel Gunn BROWNE] is well, but quite infirm, not able to walk. I hear no word of the lawsuit about Miss Owen’s  will. Maggie Brown still keeps possession of the place in Bird Hill [??] and has got Mr Owens bound over to keep the peace. I do not know how it will all end or whether the place will be worth much or not.

·         Death: 1892 BROWNE - May 24, at his residence, Sandymount, Blackrock, Dundalk, the Rev. Daniel Gunn Browne, in his 85th year. Funeral will leave his late residence, for interment in family burial-ground, Creggan, Crossmaglen, to-morrow (Friday) morning, at eleven o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation. The Belfast News-Letter (Belfast, Ireland), Thursday, May 26, 1892; Issue 23992

·         Blog post: The Quaigh of Rev Daniel Gunn Brown

·         Blog Post: Irregular Marriages. Rev. Daniel Gunn Brown, was a key mover of one of the resolutions to be forwarded to Parliament. MOVED by the REV DANIEL GUNN BROWN: That by this unexpected decision, not only are the feelings deeply wounded of more than one half of the Protestants of Ireland, but the rights of property, in innumerable cases, may be unsettled and overthrown: a consequence hurtful to the best interests of society, and affording many opportunities for base and heartless miscreants to violate, with impunity, solemn vows, and desert those whom, by the laws of God and man, they are bound to protect and cherish.

·         Silver Bowl Post: 1842 February 3 Newtownhamilton. Presbyterian Marriages.

·         Blog Post The Quaigh of Rev. Daniel Gunn BROWNE. The Quaigh was given by Rev. Daniel Gunn Browne of Newtownhamilton to Sir Thomas Jackson brother of Mrs. Griffin, in 1900. Mr Brown claims kinship with the Boyd’s of Kilmarnock & the Kirkpatricks Scottish Counties. It was used to drink whiskey or brandy.

·         Will Abstract: 1892 BROWNE, Rev Daniel Gunn. 21 June. The will of the Reverend Daniel Gunn Browne formerly of New Holland County Armagh and late of Sandymount Blackrock County Louth Presbyterian Minister who died 24 May 1892 at Sandymount was proved at Armagh by Margaret Browne of Sandymount Widow, the sole Executrix Effects £612.0.2d (see Biography on Rev. Daniel Gunn Browne)

·         ROD: 1861-14-63. Rev Daniel Gunn BROWN of Glenburn, Co Armagh, Presbyterian Minister of 1st pt Robert McKINSTRY of Armagh, Co, Armagh Esq. Medical Doctor of 2nd pt & Henry George JOHNSTON of Fort Johnston, Co. Monaghan Esq, Trustee… of 3rd pt. Reciting indenture 22 Mar 1842 betw Rt Hon Ld John George BERESFORD, Lord Archbishop of Armagh of 1st pt, The Ecclesiastical Commission of Ireland of 2nd pt;  & Rev Wm BROWN of Moy Co Tyrone since deceased of 3rd pt. Reciting indenture of lease 2 May 1838 btw Archbishop of Armagh & William BROWN- renewal for 21 years of lands of Drumarg [Drumarg, Parish Armagh (Armagh portion), Barony Armagh], part of the demesne lands of Armagh… 8 acres of townland of Drumarg … William BROWNE last will and testament  3 Jan 1844 bequeathed & devised to his only son Daniel Gunn BROWNE in trust for his wife Beatrice BROWN [née BOYD] and afterwards for his son. And reciting that Beatrice departed this life 1850. Daniel Gunn BROWN inherited land on Market St with several buildings and appurtenances 79 ft in front to English St. 250 ft in depth to the north adjoining Mr. BURGESSES’ 176 ft in the west… rent of 129 pounds 17s 10p. NOTE: In the Griffiths Valuation the only mention of Daniel BROWNE was as a lessor of a house at Clady Beg which was leased to William BROWN deceased and valued at 0.5.0. I assume this William BROWNE was Rev. William BROWN, the father of Rev. Daniel Gunn BROWNE not Rev. Daniel’s brother Dr. William Herbert BROWN (note the inconsistent final “E” in the name of BROWN (E). NOTE: I have not been able to find a death cert for Dr. William Herbert BROWN.

·         Rev. Daniel Gunn Browne Rev. J. McMillan, Dundalk 1990 Journal of the Creggan Local History Society

·         A Man of Independent Mind. A publication of the South Armagh Genealogy Project

·         BROWN, DANIEL GUNN : s. of Rev. Wm. Brown, Congregational Minister, Belfast, and Moy and gt. gt. gd. s. of Rev. Hugh Kirkpatrick, Ballymoney (1694-1712) : b. Belfast 5th Jan. 1808 : ed.O.C.B.., Edin. & Dublin : joined Armagh Pres. May 1831 : lic. Armagh Pres. Nov. 1831 : ord. Creggan & Newtownhamilton (1st) 5th Mar. 1833 :res. Creggan & retained Newtownhamilton 1835 : mar., 1838, 2nd dau. Of John Jackson, Creggan : Clerk of Ballybay Pres. 1853-75 : ret. 1888 :died 24th May 1892. [Reff.: Presn. Churchmen 1892, P. 125] Fasti of the Irish Presbyterian Church 1613-1840 pg 254

·         1866 . His residence was at Glenburn. SOURCE: Condolence note sent to Samuel GILMORE on the death of his wife. In Gika JACKSON's papers.

·         "D.G. Brown ministered there [Newtonhamilton] for 33 years from 1835 and was noted as a preacher. He had "great sympathy with people in trouble" and helped many during the famine years. Like the Jacksons family he was actively involved in the Tenant Right cause (J.B.A.Bell, A History of Clarkesbridge and First Newtownhamilton) p. 64  Full Circle: A Story of Ballybay Presbyterians David Nesbitt,1999. Cahans Publications. The Manse, Clones Road, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan, Ireland.

·         23rd August 1842 the name of D G Brown - Newtonhamilton appears in the baptismal register concerning the ordination of James Crawford. Wm Breakey - Balladian & James McCullagh - Ballybay are both mentioned as elders. D G Gunn sermon explained Presbyterian ordination. Afterwards, "the Presbytery was entertained at dinner by the congregation in the house of Mr. John Breakey. This John Breakey was probably John of Drumskelt. Full Circle: A Story of Ballybay Presbyterians p. 70 NOTE: The "Brown" here has no "e" on the end.

·         Clerk of Ballybay Presbytery p. 339

·         "Rev. D.G. Brown was the convener during the vacancy..." "At the Ford of the Birches" p. 114. NOTE: This would be 1853.

·         "Rev Daniel Gunn Brown was called to the united charge of Freeduff and Newtonhamilton in 1833. In 1835 due it seems to an internal quarrel) the two congregations were separated, Brown kept Newtonhamilton and Rev.Thomas McWilliams - my great, great grandfather was called to Freeduff." SOURCE: email from Peter McWilliam 8 Sept 2004:

·         NOTE: 1812 Smithboro minister was a Rev. William GUNN. He was a friend of Rev. Daniel Gunn BROWNE’s father, not a relation.

 

[78] Margaret JACKSON (1815-1895)

·         See above.

[79] Margaret JACKSON (1853-1944)

[80] Robert Hamilton REED (1847-1881)

[81] Thomas Hamilton REED Dr.

[82] Mary Anna HODGE

[83] Andrew Bradford McCULLAGH (1848-1897)

[84] Thomas McCULLAGH

[85] Sarah McCULLAGH

[88] Robert WRIGHT

[89] Sarah Jane REED

[90] George William JACKSON

·         He died of croup. His burial date - 30 Nov 1859  - is referred to in a January 31 1860 letter from his mother Eliza JACKSON.

[91] Margaret JACKSON (1815-1895)

[92] Rev. Daniel Gunn BROWNE (1808-1892)

·         Se footnote above.

[93] Beatrice Matilda BROWNE (1839-1901)

[94] William Robert BROWNE (1841-1862)

[95] John Jackson BROWNE (1843-1876)

[96] Robert Boyd BROWNE (1845-1927)

[98] Elizabeth Sarah BROWNE (1847-aft 1935)

[100] Daniel Francis BROWNE (1849-1867)

[101] David Ball BROWNE (1851-?)

·         NOTE: The middle name might be "Bell"

[102] Edward George Simpson BROWNE (1854-?)

[103] Margaret Jackson BROWNE (1855-aft 1901)

[106] Hugh Kirkpatrick BROWNE (1860-1904)

[107] Martha SHARPE (abt 1865-1911

[108] Elizabeth Johanna JACKSON (1817-1900)

[109] John DONALDSON (abt 1818-1854)

[110] Alexander DONALDSON (aft 1843-?)

·         NOTE: I could not find a death cert in either irishancestry.ie or GRONI.

[111] James DONALDSON (abt 1867-aft 1901)

·         In the 1901 Census John DONALDSON (age 45 - b 1856), James DONALDSON (age 34 - b 1867) and Elizabeth DONALDSON (age 47 - b 1854) [NOTE: her forename was misspelled Elizeth]  are all living at Kiltybane. It is recorded under the DED of Lisleitrim. Older records show it under the Parish of Newtownhamilton.

·         In the 1911 Census, the siblings are now all recorded as Catholic. John DONALDSON (age 56 - b 1855), James DONALDSON (age 63 - b 1848 - a difference of 19 years from the 1867 date in the 1901 Census) and Elizabeth DONALDSON (age 57 - b 1854) all living at Kiltybane and all unmarried.

[112] Elizabeth Johanna DONALDSON (abt 1854-aft 1911)

·         NOTE: I could not find a death cert in either irishancestry.ie or GRONI

·         In the 1901 Census John DONALDSON (age 45 - b 1856), James DONALDSON (age 34 - b 1867) and Elizabeth DONALDSON (age 47 - b 1854) [NOTE: her forename was misspelled Elizeth]  are all living at Kiltybane. It is recorded under the DED of Lisleitrim. Older records show it under the Parish of Newtownhamilton.

·         In the 1911 Census, the siblings are now all recorded as Catholic. John DONALDSON (age 56 - b 1855), James DONALDSON (age 63 - b 1848 - a difference of 19 years from the 1867 date in the 1901 Census) and Elizabeth DONALDSON (age 57 - b 1854) all living at Kiltybane and all unmarried.

[113] John DONALDSON (abt 1856-aft 1901)

·         In the 1901 Census John DONALDSON (age 45 - b 1856), James DONALDSON (age 34 - b 1867) and Elizabeth DONALDSON (age 47 - b 1854) [NOTE: her forename was misspelled Elizeth]  are all living at Kiltybane. It is recorded under the DED of Lisleitrim. Older records show it under the Parish of Newtownhamilton.

·         In the 1911 Census, the siblings are now all recorded as Catholic. John DONALDSON (age 56 - b 1855), James DONALDSON (age 63 - b 1848 - a difference of 19 years from the 1867 date in the 1901 Census) and Elizabeth DONALDSON (age 57 - b 1854) all living at Kiltybane and all unmarried.

[114] Margaret JACKSON (1783-1810)

·         ROD: 425-288-277085. 1783 Jul 31Image 609 BTW Thomas BALL of Seapark Co. Wicklow Esq. of 1 pt & David JACKSON of Liscalgat [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co. Armagh farmer of the other part. BALL let to JACKSON townland of Tullygallaghan [Tullyogallaghan, Parish Newtownhamilton, Barony Fews Upper] containing 247a 3r 39p set forth in annexed map in Co. Armagh … lives of John JACKSON aged 3 years or thereabouts eldest son of said David JACKSON, Margaret JACKSON aged one year or thereabouts and Barbara JACKSON aged one year or thereabouts the 1st & 2nd daughters of David JACKSON … term of 31 years. David JACKSON [SEAL] WITNESS: William STEPHENS of Cross Co. Armagh & Patrick KANE of Coolderry [Coolderry, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], Co. Armagh Land surveyor, Memorial WITNESS: William STEPHENS & George JACKSON of City of Dublin Gent.

·         ROD: 534-144-349772. 1801 Jan 7. Btw Samuel McKEE of Castleblayney Co Monaghan Shopkeeper of the 1 pt. Margaret JACKSON of Liscalgat [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co Armagh spinster of the 2nd pt  Margaret JACKSON of same widow  of Liscalgot of the 3rd pt John JACKSON of Liscalgot of the 4th pt… BLANEY had leased to Samuel McKEE a plot of land on Market Street in Castleblayney bounded on the east by John McMATH’s tenement on the north by Market St on the west by Edward McARDLEs and on the north by William LEWIS’s… yearly rent of 2 pounds 10s marriage to be btw Samuel McKEE & Margaret JACKSON… transfer to James McKEE and John JACKSON… WITNESS: John GILMORE of Creggan, Gent Redmond BYRNES of Clarnach [?] Co Armagh farmer & George JACKSON of Dublin Attorney at law.

·         Marriage: "MARGARET married Thomas McKee [sic?] who died early in their marriage. Their son Sam was born some months after his death. Margaret remarried to a Mr. Seawright and died in childbirth aged 27." SOURCE: Thomas McNeill. NOTE: The marriage deed says his name was Samuel McKEE..

[115] Samuel McKEE (?- bef 1809)

·         Marriage: "MARGARET married Thomas McKee [sic?] who died early in their marriage. Their son Sam was born some months after his death. Margaret remarried to a Mr. Seawright and died in childbirth aged 27." SOURCE: Thomas McNeill. NOTE: The marriage deed says his name was Samuel McKEE.

[116] Samuel McKEE (abt 1809-?)

·         "MARGARET married Thomas McKee [sic?] who died early in their marriage. Their son Sam was born some months after his death. Margaret remarried to a Mr. Seawright and died in childbirth aged 27." SOURCE: Thomas McNeill. NOTE: The marriage deed says his name was Samuel McKEE.

[117] John SEAWRIGHT

·         Marriage: As the wife of John Seawright, Margaret had one child who died "imbecile at 9 years old" SOURCE Gilford Castle Family Tree Fragment.

[118] John SEAWRIGHT

·         Margaret had one child with John SEAWRIGHT who died "imbecile at 9 years old" SOURCE Gilford Castle Family Tree Fragment. NOTE: His mother had died at his birth.

[119] Barbara JACKSON (1783-abt 1813)

·         ROD: 425-288-277085. 1783 Jul 31Image 609 BTW Thomas BALL of Seapark Co. Wicklow Esq. of 1 pt & David JACKSON of Liscalgat [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co. Armagh farmer of the other part. BALL let to JACKSON townland of Tullygallaghan [Tullyogallaghan, Parish Newtownhamilton, Barony Fews Upper] containing 247a 3r 39p set forth in annexed map in Co. Armagh … lives of John JACKSON aged 3 years or thereabouts eldest son of said David JACKSON, Margaret JACKSON aged one year or thereabouts and Barbara JACKSON aged one year or thereabouts the 1st & 2nd daughters of David JACKSON … term of 31 years. David JACKSON [SEAL] WITNESS: William STEPHENS of Cross Co. Armagh & Patrick KANE of Coolderry [Coolderry, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], Co. Armagh Land surveyor, Memorial WITNESS: William STEPHENS & George JACKSON of City of Dublin Gent.

[120] Thomas STEPHENS. (See footnote for STEPHENS above)

·         ROD: 632-24-431729 1810 Oct 31-Image 312 BTW Isaiah STEPHENS of Crossmaglen Co. Armagh, Farmer of 1 pt & Thomas STEPHENS of Crossmaglen [Crossmaglen, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], farmer of the other pt. in consideration of £23.17.7 paid by Thomas STEPHENS part of townland of Crossmaglen containing abt 3a in possession of John HOLE premises commonly called by name of the Course in Parish Creggan Co. Armagh. From 1 Nov 1807 for lives of Isaiah STEPHENS, Francis his wife & his son John STEPHENS … WITNESS: John WALLACE of City of Dublin Gent Attorney at Law & Thomas BALL of Urcher [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], Co. Armagh. Isaih STEPHENS [SEAL] NOTE Isaac STEPHENS (1769-1815) & Frances STEPHENS (1769-1829) mentioned in Creggan Burials. There may be more than one Thomas STEPHENS, but this is likely the one who married Barbara JACKSON (1783-abt 1813).

[121] Jane STEPHENS (1809-?)

[122] Unknown DONNELLY

[123] George STEPHENS

·         I gave it [money from her son David] to some people whom I know to be in great distress; one of whom was George Stephens [of Monaghan b. 1810, d. 1891], a cousin of your Father. 1889 Jan 2. Letter from Eliza JACKSON née OLIVER.

[124] Thomas STEPHENS

[125] John JACKSON (aft 1744-Aft 1805)

[126] UNNAMED

[127] Sarah JACKSON (1774-1828)

·         Died. On Friday the 29th ult. aged 54, SARAH, wife to Mr. P. Griffin of this town, after a long and painful illness which she bore with that patience and resignation ever characteristic of a pure conscience. She was an affectionate wife, a kind and indulgent mother, and is sincerely regretted by all who knew her worth. Transcribed by Alison Causten SOURCE: Newry Commercial Telegraph March 30, 1828

  • Belfast Newsletter December 30, 1831: On Monday last in St. Mary’s Church Newry, Mr. Richard GRIFFIN, Ballybot to Miss Jane McALESTER, eldest daughter of the late Mr. R. McALESTER of Buckle. NOTE: Richard GRIFFIN may be a son of Phil GRIFFIN & Sarah JACKSON.

[128] Phil GRIFFIN (?-aft 1828)

·         Family tradition has it that the Griffin family were Welsh who accompanied Cromwell to Ireland.

·         Died. On Friday the 29th ult. aged 54, SARAH, wife to Mr. P. Griffin of this town, after a long and painful illness which she bore with that patience and resignation ever characteristic of a pure conscience. She was an affectionate wife, a kind and indulgent mother, and is sincerely regretted by all who knew her worth. Transcribed by Alison Causten SOURCE: Newry Commercial Telegraph March 30, 1828

[129] Philip GRIFFIN (?-aft 1836)

A story shared by Fred Griffin (1889-1946), a journalist and great-grandson of Philip GRIFFIN:

     Father's forebears were, if not gentry since they were in business, at least genteel.  They were an old Newry family, Mother loved to tell us.  My great-grandfather and his brother had a business as decorators and sent painters all over Ireland, England and Scotland, even to France -- though why the French should have hired Irishmen to paint their houses I never could understand, unless it was in gratitude for Fontenoy.  Mother relished the shadow, however faint in her day, cast by this nobility of her husband's folk and gathered to her heart every little scrap of information about it  she could find.

     "Your great-grandmother and your great-great-aunts," she would tell me in a tone that never failed to inspire awe, "all wore white silk stockings," This in a period when only rich and great ladies wore even black silk stockings, lesser women being content with woolen or cotton stockings.  "They were magnificent women, your great-great-aunts being very tall like your Aunt Eva in Dublin, and were very proud.  When they passed in their carriage or walked through the streets of Newry people turned their heads."  Poor Mother!  Newry people had ceased to turn their heads when a Griffin passed.

[130] Rachel KIDD (1802-1866)

·         Newry Telegraph May 5, 1866. GRIFFIN – on the 21st inst, at her residence, Queens Street, Newry, after a lingering illness, Rachel, relict of the late Mr. Philip Griffin, aged sixty-four years.

·         The Belfast Newsletter Jan 8, 1830: On the 1st inst. At St. Mary’s Newry, by the Rev Mr. Glenny, Mr. Philip GRIFFIN to Miss R. KIDD

[131] John KIDD

[132] Sarah GRIFFIN (abt 1832-?)

  • Belfast Newsletter December 30, 1853: December 23 in St. Mary’s Church, Newry by the Rev the Dean of Dromore, Mr. William CAMPBELL, to Miss Sarah GRIFFIN, both of Newry. NOTE: His father was John CAMPBELL and her father was Philip GRIFFIN. Source: LDS.

[133] William CAMPBELL

·         Belfast Newsletter December 30, 1853: December 23 in St. Mary’s Church, Newry by the Rev the Dean of Dromore, Mr. William CAMPBELL, to Miss Sarah GRIFFIN, both of Newry. NOTE: His father was John CAMPBELL and her father was Philip GRIFFIN. Source: LDS

[134] Jackson GRIFFIN (?-bef1851)

  • Belfast Newsletter November 10, 1851. October 7, at Naahill [sic? Nashville] , Tennessee, US., America, after a lingering illness, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. William JOHNSON, Warrenpoint, and wife of Jackson GRIFFIN late of Newry.
  • Jackson GRIFFIN was a painter & glazier in Rostrevor in 1824. So was George GRIFFIN of Water St, Newry; in 1824. The forename of JACKSON makes me strongly suspect that he was a son of Sarah JACKSON. Fred GRIFFIN recollections make it clear that these were brothers.

[135] Elizabeth JOHNSON (1817-1851)

  • Belfast Newsletter November 10, 1851. October 7, at Naahill [sic? Nashville] , Tennessee, US., America, after a lingering illness, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. William JOHNSON, Warrenpoint, and wife of Jackson GRIFFIN late of Newry. NOTE: Jackson GRIFFIN was a painter & glazier in Rostrevor in 1824. So was George GRIFFIN of Water St, Newry; in 1824. The forename of JACKSON makes me strongly suspect that he was a son of Sarah JACKSON. Fred GRIFFIN recollections make it clear that these were brothers.

 

[136] George GRIFFIN (?-aft 1836)

  • Belfast Newsletter April 8, 1842: At Newry, of scarletina, on the 19th ultimate, Sarah eldest daughter of Mr. George Griffin, aged 17 years. Also of the same disease, her sister Charlotte, on the 23rd aged 10 years, and her sister Jane, on the 28th, aged 7 years.

[137] Unknown

[138] Richard GRIFFIN

[139] Sarah GRIFFIN

[140] James CHRISTIE

[141] Sophia GRIFFIN

[142] Philip George GRIFFIN (1830-1905)

[143] Margaret GILMORE (1834-1904)

  • Because of the New Zealand connection, it is worth noting: South Canterbury Cemetery records: David GRIFFIN d, April 29, 1899 a. 28 also Mary KING d. July 12 1894 a. 84 and Margaret GRIFFIN d Dec 6th 1804 a 70. 6/1548 Pte A.J. GRIFFIN Canterbury Regiment d. 13.2.1955. a. 79. NOTE: The estimated DOB is a fit with Margaret GILMORE.

[144] Anna Eliza GRIFFIN (1854-?)

[145] Samuel George GRIFFIN (1856-?)

[146] John Gilmore GRIFFIN (1858-1912)

·         Griffin, John Gilmore Bio on Silver Bowl Web site.

·         For more of their descendants, see: GRIFFINs of Canada and GRIFFINs of Newry.

[147] Eleanor Sarah PELAN (1863-1955)

·         Griffin, John Gilmore Bio on Silver Bowl Web site.

·         Nickname: Nellie

·         Residence: 1914, 49 Garnock Ave., September 15, 1916 in Laurel Apartments, 104 Kippendavie Ave., and by August 1919 it was 120 Wheeler Ave., Ken Beach. In 1945 48 Columbine Ave.. All Toronto, Canada

·         Marriage: April 16, 1888, The Methodist Church, City of Londonderry, Ireland. Witnesses: April 16, 1888, Mary Elizabeth Pelan and Hugh ?

[148] John PELAN

[149] Eleanor HAZELTON

[150] Frederick Richard GRIFFIN (1858-1890)

[151] Mary JACKSON (1844-1921)

·         Jackson, Mary Bio on Silver Bowl web site.

[152] Eva GRIFFIN (abt 1860-?)

[153] Nancy GRIFFIN

 

 

1-George JACKSON[1] b. Abt 1718, d. 3 Sep 1782, Probably Urker Lodge, Co. Armagh

 + Margaret O'LAUGHLIN[2] b. Abt 1722, m. 1743, Diocese Of Clogher, d. 7 Dec 1797, Probably Urcher, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, par. Unknown

|--2-George JACKSON[3] b. After 1743, Of Liscalgat, Creggan Parish, Co. Armagh, d. After 1820, of Dublin

|   + Rose JOHNSTON[4], par. John JOHNSTON[5] and Unknown

|--2-Anne JACKSON [6]b. Between 1744 and 1747. D. aft 1782

|   + Richard JOHNSTON[7] b. Bef 1753, m. 17 May 1767, Church Of Creggan, Co. Armagh, d. After 1792, Of Shanroe, Parish Of Forkhill, Co. Armagh, par. John JOHNSTON[8] and Catherine DARBY[9]

|  |--3-John JOHNSTON[10] b. Abt 1771, Probably Liscalgot

|  |--3-Richard JOHNSTON[11] b btw 1767-1771

|--2-Mary JACKSON[12] b. Between 1744 and 1755, d. 28 Sep 1790

|   + John GILMORE[13] b. 26 Sep 1764, d. 22 Jan 1823, of Creggan., Bur. Creggan Church, Co. Armagh, par. Alexander GILMORE[14] and Elizabeth BIRCH

|  |--3-Martha GILMORE[15] b. Abt 1784, d. 27 Oct 1856, Bur. Creggan Parish CoI, Co. Armagh

|  |   + Thomas STEPHENS[16] b. 1773, m. 24 Mar 1815, Creggan Church of Ireland, Creggan Parish, Co. Armagh, d. 1829, Crossmaglen

|  |  |--4- John STEPHENS[17] b Jul 1816 chr 17 Jul 1816 Creggan Parish CoI, Co. Armagh

|  |  |--4- Samuel STEPHENS[18] b. 22 Jun 1821. Chr 24 Jul 1821 Creggan Parish CoI, Co. Armagh

|  |--3-John GILMORE[19] b. Bef 1790, d. 20 Feb 1861, Liscalgat House, Liscalgat, Parish Creggan near Crossmaglen

|--2-Alice JACKSON[20] b. After 1744

|   + Unnamed LOY[21] m. bef 1782.

|--2-Elizabeth JACKSON[22] b. After 1744 d. aft 1782

|   + George Or Thomas SHEA[23]  m. bef 1782.

|--2-Jane JACKSON[24] b. After 1744 d. aft 1782

|   + Unnamed GROSZETT[25] m. Bef 1782

|--2-Margaret JACKSON[26] b. After 1744, d. After 1790

|   + Roger WORTHINGTON[27] m. 20 Jul 1790, St. Mary’s Dublin

|--2-David JACKSON[28] b. After 1744, Of Liscalgot, Co. Armagh, d. 13 Feb 1796

|   + Margaret BRADFORD[29] b. Abt 1739 [sic – 1759], Cavananore, C. Louth, m. Bef 1780, d. Jan 1820, par. Lieut. John BRADFORD and Barbara COULTER

|  |--3-female JACKSON[30]

|  |--3-Richard JACKSON[31] b. 1778, d. 17 Feb 1848, Liscalgat House, Liscalgat, Parish Creggan near Crossmaglen, Bur. Creggan Church Graveyard

|  |   + Sarah McKEE[32] d. Between 1833 and 1843

|  |  |--4-Mary JACKSON[33] b. 30 Oct 1810, Tullyvallen, Parish Creggan, Co. Armagh, c. Creggan Parish CoI, Co. Armagh

|  |  |--4-James JACKSON[34] b. Bef 1819, d. After 1839

|  |  |   + Fanny McCOMB[35] m. 5 Jan 1839, Freeduff Presbyterian Church, d. After 1839

|  |  |  |--5-Thomas JACKSON[36] b. 1838, Tullyvallen, c. Freeduff Presbyterian Church, Parish Creggan, Co, Armagh

|  |  |  |--5-James JACKSON [37]b. 30 Aug 1845, Probably Tullyvallen, c. Freeduff Presbyterian, Parish Creggan, Co. Armagh

|  |  |--4-Richard JACKSON [38]b. Bef 1819

|  |  |   + Mary WALLACE[39] b. Bef 1819, m. 27 Aug 1839, Congregational Church, Armagh.

|  |  |  |--5-Jane JACKSON[40] b. Abt 1840, c. 27 Nov 1840, Freeduff Presbyterian Church

|  |  |  |--5-Richard JACKSON[41] b. 27 Oct 1842, Tullyvallen, Parish Creggan, Co. Armagh, c. 27 Oct 1842, Freeduff Presbyterian Church

|  |  |--4-Sarah JACKSON[42] b. Bef 1820

|  |  |   + Archibald BIGGAM[43] b. Bef 1820, m. 5 Mar 1839, Freeduff Presbyterian Church, par. Samuel BIGGAM and Mary BUTTER

|  |  |--4-Eliza JACKSON[44] b. Bef 1823, d. After 1843

|  |  |   + Edward WALLACE[45] b. Bef 1821, m. 9 Feb 1843, Freeduff Presbyterian Church, d. After 1843

|  |  |  |--5-Sarah WALLACE[46] b. 3 Feb 1844, Lisnadill, Co. Armagh, c. Freeduff

|  |  |--4-William JACKSON[47] b. Bef 1833

|  |--3-John JACKSON[48] b. 1780, Liscalgot, Parish Of Creggan, Co. Armagh, d. 20 Jun 1817, Probably Urker Lodge, Co. Armagh

|  |   + Elizabeth McCULLAGH[49] b. 1788 of Shantanagh, Co. Monaghan, Co. Monaghan, m. 1811, d. 12 Mar 1880, Urker Lodge, Creggan Parish near Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, par. James McCULLAGH and Sally McCARTER

|  |  |--4-Sarah JACKSON b. 24 Jun 1811, d. 6 Feb 1892, Residence Of Rev D.G. Browne (Brother-In-Law), Sandymount, Black Rock, Dundalk, Bur. 9 Feb 1892, Carnmoney Presbyterian Church

|  |  |   + Joseph BARKLEY Rev b. 26 Apr 1811, Magherra, Co. Londonderry, m. 15 Sep 1848, Usher's Quay Meeting House (Or Church), Dublin, d. 17 Nov 1880, Carnmoney, Co. Antrim, Bur. Carnmoney Presbyterian Church, par. James BARKLEY and Unknown

|  |  |--4-David JACKSON[50] Esq. b. 4 Feb 1814, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, d. 11 Nov 1889, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh

|  |  |   + Elizabeth OLIVER[51] b. 10 Apr 1815, Probably Killinure, Co. Armagh, m. 7 Feb 1838, 1st Ballybay Presbyterian Church, d. 23 Oct 1903, Urker Lodge, Urker, Parish of Creggan, Co. Armagh, Bur. 26 Oct 1903, Creggan Parish Church, Armagh, par. Benjamin OLIVER[52] Esq. and Elizabeth BRADFORD[53]

|  |  |  |--5-John JACKSON[54] b. 28 Nov 1839, Derrivalley, Co. Monaghan, c. First Newtownhamilton Church, d. 21 Jul 1886, Brackagh, Co. Tyrone

|  |  |  |   + Kate Maria Jane WHITING[55] b. 24 Sep 1854, Coleraine, Co. Derry, Ireland, m. 26 Apr 1877, Ardstraw Church Of Ireland, Co. Tyrone, d. After 1901, par. Frederick WHITING and Margaret SPEER

|  |  |  |--5-Thomas JACKSON[56] Sir b. 4 Jun 1841, Aughavilla, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim, c. First Newtownhamilton Church, d. 21 Dec 1915, Bank Of Hong Kong, 9 Gracechurch Street, London, Bur. 24 Dec 1915, Stansted, Essex, England

|  |  |  |   + Amelia Lydia DARE[57] b. 2 Feb 1851, Singapore, m. 19 Sep 1871, H.M.B. Legation, Yokohama, Japan, d. 10 Apr 1944, Herringfleet Hall, Lowestoft, Suffolk, England, par. George Julius DARE Capt. and Sarah Shrieve PARKE

|  |  |  |--5-Elizabeth JACKSON[58] b. 29 Jan 1843, Aughavilla, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim, d. 17 Apr 1923, Killynure, Co. Armagh, Bur. Fairhaven Presbyterian Graveyard Near Armagh

|  |  |  |   + Thompson BROWN[59] J.P. b. 7 Apr 1837, Ednafirkin, Co. Monaghan, m. 8 Jan 1867, Freeduff Presbyterian Church, Co. Armagh, d. 20 Oct 1915, Killynure, Co. Armagh, Bur. Fairhaven Presbyterian Graveyard Near Armagh, par. Samuel BROWNE[60] and Mary STEENSON[61]

|  |  |  |--5-Mary JACKSON[62] b. 23 Nov 1844, Aughavilla, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim, d. 9 Aug 1921, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, Bur. Kane Graveyard, Co. Louth

|  |  |  |   + William MENARY[63] b. 16 Aug 1838, m. 6 Jul 1871, Presbyterian Church, Dundalk, C. Louth, d. 7 Feb 1874, Maghery House, Co. Armagh, Bur. Armagh Cathedral Burying Ground, par. William MENARY[64] and Mary WILSON[65]

|  |  |  |   + Frederick Richard GRIFFIN[66] b. 23 Oct 1858, Corrinary, County Monaghan or Liscalgot, Creggan Parish, Co. Armagh, m. 28 Oct 1886, Creggan Church Of Ireland, Creggan, Co. Armagh, d. 10 Jun 1890, Corrinary, County Monaghan, par. Philip George GRIFFIN[67] and Margaret GILMORE[68]

|  |  |  |--5-Andrew Coulter Bradford JACKSON[69] b. 8 Apr 1846, Aghavilla, Carrigallen, Co Armagh, d. 29 Oct 1929, Forstertown, Trim, Bur. Trim Churchyard

|  |  |  |   + Eliza Emily GILMORE[70] b. 25 Apr 1846, Liscalgot, Co. Armagh, m. 1 Aug 1876, Creggan Church Of Ireland, Creggan, Co. Armagh, d. 8 Mar 1938, Fosterstown, Co. Meath, par. Samuel GILMORE[71] Esq. and Jane COULTER[72]

|  |  |  |--5-Sarah JACKSON[73] b. 1 Apr 1848, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, d. 24 Jul 1942, Liscalgot House, Crossmaglen, Bur. Freeduff, Cullyhanna?

|  |  |  |   + Eliezer GILMORE[74] b. 1 Nov 1843, Liscalgot House, Crossmaglen, Co Armagh, m. 3 Feb 1874, First Presbyterian Church, Dundalk, Co. Louth, d. 7 Jan 1919, Liscalgot House, Crossmaglen, Co Armagh, par. Samuel GILMORE Esq. and Jane COULTER

|  |  |  |--5-James JACKSON[75] b. 24 Oct 1850, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Creggan, Co. Armagh, c. First Newtownhamilton Church, d. 6 Jan 1925, Drummullagh, Carlingford,  Co. Louth (of Zoar Lodge, Omeath),

|  |  |  |   + Elizabeth Sarah BROWNE[76] b. 6 Feb 1847, m. 13 Oct 1886, Haynestown Church, Blackrock, Dundalk, d. After 1925, par. Rev. Daniel Gunn BROWNE[77] and Margaret JACKSON[78]

|  |  |  |--5-Margaret JACKSON[79] b. 3 Apr 1853, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, d. 27 Feb 1944, Slieveroe, Stranooden, Co. Monaghan, Ireland

|  |  |  |   + Robert Hamilton REED[80] Dr. b. 24 Oct 1847, Slieveroe, Co. Monaghan, m. 26 Oct 1875, Derryvalley (See Notes Under Reed), d. 16 Sep 1881, Slieveroe, Parish Of Kilmore, Barony Of Monaghan, Co. Monaghan, Ireland, par. Thomas Hamilton REED Dr[81]. and Mary Anna HODGE[82]

|  |  |  |   + Andrew Bradford McCULLAGH[83] b. 20 Nov 1848, Ireland, m. 31 Aug 1887, Freeduff Presbyterian Church, d. 21 Jul 1897, Slieveroe, Co. Monaghan, Ireland, par. Thomas McCULLAGH[84] and Sarah McCULLAGH[85]

|  |  |  |--5-David JACKSON[86] b. 16 Nov 1855, d. 27 Jul 1903, Yokohama, Japan, Bur. 28 Jul 1903, Yokohama, Japan

|  |  |  |   + Margaret Louisa WRIGHT[87] b. 28 Dec 1868, Balladian, County Monaghan, Ireland, m. 28 Dec 1893, Probably Yokohama, d. 24 Feb 1945, Freeduff, Crossmaglen, par. Robert WRIGHT[88] and Sarah Jane REED[89]

|  |  |  |--5-George William JACKSON[90] b. 29 Aug 1858, d. 28 Nov 1859, Urker, Co Armagh, Bur. 30 Nov 1859

|  |  |--4-Margaret JACKSON[91] b. Abt 1815, d. 2 Feb 1895, Sandymount House, Blackrock, Dundalk, Co. Louth

|  |  |   + Rev. Daniel Gunn BROWNE[92] b. 5 Jan 1808, Moy, Co. Tyrone, Ireland, m. 12 Jun 1838, Creggan Church Of Ireland, Creggan, Co. Armagh, d. 24 May 1892, Sandymount House, Blackrock, Dundalk, Co. Louth, par. Rev. William BROWN and Beatrice BOYD

|  |  |  |--5-Beatrice Matilda BROWNE[93] b. 14 May 1839, Glenburn, Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh, d. 22 Mar 1901, 4 Tullymore Terrace, Dublin South, Co. Dublin, Ireland

|  |  |  |--5-William Robert BROWNE[94] b. 9 Jan 1841, Glenburn, Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh, d. 12 Apr 1862, Newry, Co. Armagh

|  |  |  |--5-John Jackson BROWNE[95] b. 19 Jul 1843, d. Jan 1876, Probably Ireland

|  |  |  |--5-Robert Boyd BROWNE[96] b. 19 Feb 1845, d. 19 Dec 1927, Boise, Idaho

|  |  |  |   + Catharine C

|  |  |  |   + Ada WOOTAN[97] b. May 1872, Missouri, m. 20 Nov 1894, Atlanta, Idaho  (Private Home), par. James E. WOOTAN and Augusta UNNAMED

|  |  |  |--5- Elizabeth Sarah BROWNE[98] b. 6 Feb 1847, d. After 1911

|  |  |  |   + James JACKSON[99] b. 24 Oct 1850, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Creggan, Co. Armagh, c. First Newtownhamilton Church, m. 13 Oct 1886, Haynestown Church, Blackrock, Dundalk, d. 6 Jan 1925, Drummullagh, Carlingford,  Co. Louth (of Zoar Lodge, Omeath), par. David JACKSON Esq. and Elizabeth OLIVER

|  |  |  |--5-Daniel Francis BROWNE[100] b. 28 Jul 1849, d. Feb 1867, Castleblayney

|  |  |  |--5-David Ball BROWNE[101] b. 9 Jun 1851

|  |  |  |--5-Edward George Simpson BROWNE[102] b. 16 May 1854

|  |  |  |--5-Margaret Jackson BROWNE[103] b. 1 Aug 1855, d. After 1901

|  |  |  |--5-Thomas McCullagh BROWNE[104] b. 28 May 1857, Probably Glenburn, Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh, d. 6 Aug 1937, 45 Parkside Street, Rosyth, Dunfermline

|  |  |  |   + Agnes CAMPBELL[105] b. 14 Mar 1887, m. 28 Nov 1907, Glasgow, Scotland, d. 31 Mar 1967, 15 Hartwood Road, Hartwood

|  |  |  |--5-Hugh Kirkpatrick BROWNE[106] b. 11 Apr 1860, d. 5 Jul 1904, Dublin South

|  |  |      + Martha SHARPE[107] b. Abt 1865, Co. Cavan, m. 1889, Presbyterian Church, Drumgoon, Cootehill, Co. Cavan, d. 1911, par. James Sharpe and Jane

|  |  |--4-Elizabeth Johanna JACKSON[108] b. 20 Jun 1817, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, d. 30 Mar 1900, Kiltybane, Parish of Newtownhamilton, Co. Armagh

|  |      + John DONALDSON[109] b. Abt 1818, m. 1843, Diocese Of Armagh, d. 31 Oct 1854, Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh, par. Alexander DONALDSON and Elizabeth JENKINS

|  |     |--5-Alexander DONALDSON[110] b. After 1843, d. 1872

|  |     |--5-Elizabeth Johanna DONALDSON[111] b. Abt 1854, d. aft 1911, Kiltybane, Co. Armagh

|  |     |--5-John DONALDSON[112] b. Abt 1856, d. After 1901

|  |     |--5-James DONALDSON[113] b. Abt 1867, d. After 1901

|  |--3-Margaret JACKSON[114] b. 1783, Liscalgot, Parish Of Creggan, Co. Armagh, d. 1810

|  |   + Samuel McKEE[115] b. Of Castleblayney, m. 7 Jan 1801, d. Abt 1809

|  |  |--4-Samuel McKEE[116] b. Abt 1809

|  |   + John SEAWRIGHT[117] d. Bef 1801

|  |  |--4-John SEAWRIGHT [118]b. 1810, d. 1819

|  |--3-Barbara JACKSON[119] b. 1783, Liscalgot, Parish Of Creggan, Co. Armagh, d. Abt 1813

|      + Thomas STEPHENS[120] b. 1773, m. Abt 1808, d. 1829, Crossmaglen

|     |--4-Jane STEPHENS[121] b. 1809

|     |   + Unknown DONNELLY[122]

|     |--4-George STEPHENS[123] b. 7 Oct 1810, d. 13 Sep 1891, Co. Monaghan

|     |--4-Thomas STEPHENS[124] b. 3 Sep 1813

|--2-John JACKSON[125] b. After 1744, d. After 1805

|   + UNNAMED[126]

|--2-Sarah JACKSON[127] b. 1774, of Urker or Liscalgat, Co. Armagh d. 29 Feb 1828 Newry.

    + Phil GRIFFIN[128] d. After 1828

   |--3-Philip GRIFFIN[129] d. After 1836

   |   + Rachel KIDD[130] b. 1802, m. 1 Jan 1830, St. Mary's Newry, Co. Down, Ireland, d. 21 May 1866, Queens street Newry, par. John KIDD [131]and Unknown

   |  |--4-Sarah GRIFFIN[132] b. Abt 1832, prob Newry

          +William CAMPBELL[133]

   |--3-Jackson GRIFFIN[134] d. Bef 1851

   |   + Elizabeth JOHNSON[135] b. Abt 1817, d. 7 Oct 1851, Nashville Tennessee, America

   |--3-George GRIFFIN[136] d. After 1836

       + Unknown[137]

      |--4-Richard GRIFFIN[138]

      |--4-Sarah GRIFFIN[139]

      |   + James CHRISTIE[140] m. 16 Jan 1866, New Zealand

      |--4-Sophia GRIFFIN[141]

      |--4-Philip George GRIFFIN[142] b. 1830, Newry, d. 1905, New Zealand

          + Margaret GILMORE[143] b. 7 Sep 1834, Liscalgot, Co. Armagh, m. 15 Apr 1854, St. Mary’s Church of Ireland Newry, d. 6 Dec 1904, New Zealand, Bur. South Canterbury Cemetery, New Zealand, par. Samuel GILMORE Esq. and Jane COULTER

         |--5-Anna Eliza GRIFFIN[144] b. 20 Dec 1854, Drumbally, Parish of Creggan, Co. Armagh

         |--5-Samuel George GRIFFIN[145] b. 3 Sep 1856, Drumbally, Parish of Creggan, Co. Armagh

         |--5-John Gilmore GRIFFIN[146] b. 23 Oct 1858, Corrinary, County Monaghan or Liscalgot, Creggan Parish, Co. Armagh, c. Creggan, d. 16 Jul1912, Goragh, Co Armagh

         |   + Eleanor Sarah PELAN[147] b. Dec 1863, Lurgen, m. 16 Apr 1888, Carlisle Road Methodist Church, Londonderry, d. 16 Feb 1955, Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Toronto, Canada, Bur. 18 Feb 1955, Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 375 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, Ontario, Canada Section 31, Lot 331. Buried With Son Frederick., par. John PELAN[148] and Eleanor HAZELTON[149]

         |--5-Frederick Richard GRIFFIN[150] b. 23 Oct 1858, Corrinary, County Monaghan or Liscalgot, Creggan Parish, Co. Armagh, d. 10 Jun 1890, Corrinary, County Monaghan

         |   + Mary JACKSON[151] b. 23 Nov 1844, Aughavilla, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim, m. 28 Oct 1886, Creggan Church of Ireland, Creggan, Co. Armagh, d. 9 Aug 1921, Urker Lodge, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh, Bur. Kane Graveyard, Co. Louth, par. David JACKSON Esq. and Elizabeth OLIVER

         |--5-Eva GRIFFIN[152] b. Abt 1860

         |--5-Nancy GRIFFIN[153]

 



[1] George JACKSON (1718-1782)

·         Abstract for Proceedings of Incorporated Society NOTE: George JACKSON was the first schoolmaster of the Creggan School and was master until his death.

o   1737 September 13 Creggan school opens for 30 to children of both sexes. A colony of Protestant weavers newly settled on the side of the river about a half mile below the school. Children who were admitted could not speak English. The church, Slate house and schoolhouse are in line for about a mile.

o   1738 proceedings. 10 boys and 10 girls. Two hours are spent in instruction and the rest was in labour. The farm of 60 acres with 30 acres in perpetuity. The remaining at 2/6 per acre. Master contracts for feeding and clothing the children at £62.06 yearly and allows £20 yearly for the labour of the children.

o   Proceedings

o   1741 proceedings. Printed 1742. Randal Donaldson mentioned.

o   1748 -- 20 children

o   1761 -- 20 children

o   1756 -- 20 children

o   1757 -- 30 children

o   1782. Creggan built for 30 children. (172 apprentices and 15 marriage portions).

·         1782 Will of George JACKSON. Photographed in 2006 at the home of Sir Michael JACKSON and used with his permission. NOTE: One of the witnesses was Thomas BALL. He was related to the Forkhill JACKSONs.

·         ROD: 98-67-67647 1737 Aug 24 Image 57. Thomas BALL of Urcher [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], did make over to Hugh HILL. Minister of the Parish of Creggan. Trevor WILLIAMS Alexander McELROY, church wardens of said parish, one plot of land est one plantation acre being part of the Demesne lands usually occupied with or reputed as a Demesne of his Mansion or chief Dwelling House bounded to the east by the lands of Liscalgot [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] to the south to the Glebe on the west by the lands of Urcher [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] on the south by the said lands of Urcher. To hold to the said Church Wardens and their successors forever in Trust for the sole use of the resident Protestant Schoolmaster to teach the English tongue in the said Parish forever … said conveyance witnessed by John JOHNSTON & Hugh McMASTER both of the Fews of Co. Armagh, Gent.. Also witnessed by George MIDDLETON of Dublin. Signed Thomas BALL.

·          

·         ROD: 97-166-677727 1738 Jul 5  Btw Thomas BALL of Urker [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], Co. Armagh Esq. of the 1 pt & John HANSARD Esq. Secretary to Protestant Schools of other pt. Lands of Urker then in possession of Incorporated Society containing 29 acres or thereabouts – map annexed -  for rent of £3 12s 6p. WITNESS: Laurence PAIN of City of Dublin, Gent & Benjamin JOHNSTON Public Notary City of Dublin.

·         ROD: 102-303-70850 1740 Feb 13 Image 179. Frances HALL of Strangford Co Down Esq. Demised to John HANSARD Secretary to the Incorporated Society in Dublin for Promoting English Protestant Schools in Ireland all that part of the lands of Urcher  [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] then in possession of the said Incorporated Society ...29 acres.. to hold for the use of the Society from the 1st day of May 1736... for lives of [royal princesses] NOTE: The resident schoolmaster was George JACKSON (abt 1718-1782). NOTE: A John BALL (1702-1764) Esq. was the husband of Dorothy JACKSON of the JACKSONs of Coleraine. He was 1st cousin of Thomas BALL (1696-1742) of Parish of Creggan and also of Bath, England.

·         The Charter School started in 1737. George JACKSON was the first schoolmaster. If his birth date is correct, and it may not be, he would have been only 19 when first hired.

o   Faulkner’s Dublin Journal #117 report on opening of Creggan School on Tuesday 13th September 1737 Randle Donaldson, Es., late High Sherriff of the County of Ardmagh and one of the annual subscribers to the Charter School of Creggan did (the day it was opened) make a present of four thousand Ash Trees to plant on the Charter School Lands now enclosing and dividing into Parks etc.

o   Oct 1738. It being moved that the regular planting of forest and timber trees, like oak, ash, elm, etc. all on the Charter School lands would not only be ornamental but useful and likewise a great service thereafter to promote the society’s designs. Randall Donaldson gave 4,000 ash trees. Trinity College Dublin TCD 5449

·         TCD 5225 (Trinity College Dublin) Records Notes on land issues & also addition of lease of lands in Keady for use of Charter School. Also Board Book 1761-1775

o   Jan 14, 1772. Thomas Ball Esq. letter of the 26th December in answer to the order of the Society of their General Meeting on the 3rd of that month and George Jackson the Master of Creggane Schools letter of 31st of that month informing were application may be made upon the Subject of the said order to the representatives of the late Francis Hall Esq. Deceased were read – Resolved  that the Answer contained in Mr. Balls said letter is Dissatisfactory to the Society. Ordered that the Secretary do send a copy of the said order of the 3rd December to Edward Tipping Esq of Mounthill near Dundalk who married one of the daughters of the late Francis Hall Esq Deceased and request that he will be so good to Communicate the Purport thereof to the other representatives of the said Mr Hall and that he and they be and are hereby requested to send up their Answers to the said order of the 3rd of December so that the same may be laid before the Society at an intended meeting upon the same subject on Tuesday the 18th Day of next month. 257

o   Feb 3, 1773 Thomas Ball Esq letter of the 26th George Jackson the Master of Creggane Schools letter of the 31st December 1771 Edward Tipping Esquires Letter of the 26th of March last and the Society’s orders of the 14th of January 18th of February of the Committee of Fifteen of the 15th April and of the Society of the 10th of June last in regard to the subject of this days Business relative to Creggane School were read and the Secretary being called upon to inform the Society whether he had received any and what answer from Thomas Ball Esquire to the said order of the 10th June answered in the Negative and as it appears by the said Mr. Ball and Mr. Tipping said letters above mentioned that the Society are not likely to obtain a perpetual or other Lease from them than that which they are now possessed of under the said Mr. Tipping on of the representatives of the late Francis Hall Esq. It is thereby unanimously ordered that the said School at Creggan be and the same is hereby discontinued and suppressed. P297

o   July 16, 1777 George Jackson the Masters Letter of the 14th  inst read informing that Thomas Ball Esq. to whom the Society is tenant for part of the lands belonging to Creggane School has refused to accept of the old rent of two shillings and six pence per acre and insists on Eight Shillings per acre for the said lands from the 12th Day of May last. Ordered George Jackson Master of Cregganne School be desired to inform this Society as immediately as possible what rent per acre he is content and willing to pay for the twenty-nine acres of land held from Thomas Ball Esq. for the use of Cregganne School… P225

·         Urker was supposedly "bought" in 1760. It was leased to JACKSON.

·         The ancestor of this family came from Co. York in Cromwell's army and was granted lands in Co. Carlow for his services. This estate called Mount Leinster was sold in 1745 by his descendant, George Jackson who settled at Urker, Crossmaglen, Co. Armagh. George Jackson was master of the Charter School (Lisgolat House + 1/3 story). SOURCE? Burkes.

·         Blin's notes The Jacksons came to Ireland with Cromwell (or so grandfather believed) & were given large grants of land in Co. Carlow & Kilkenny called Mount Leinster, (Bonis). This estate was entailed. George Jackson sold out his interest in it & years afterwards came to Creggan to teach the Charter Schools. This George Jackson married Margaret (O'Meglochlan) said to be descended from the Royal House of Tara.

·         Another version - he came to Creggan & then married Margaret (likely – but it would be unusual, I would have thought, to have an unmarried school master)

·         Amy LLOYD née JACKSON’s version: The Jacksons came from Northamptonshire and went to Ireland in Elizabeth's reign, and were given grants of land in Co. Carlow (N. Leinster) for distinguished service in the Army. George Jackson lost all his property - he went over to Bath and became engaged to an English lady, the daughter of an earl, who refused to live in Ireland. He returned to raise money by selling his life interest in the property, and then found that the lady had jilted him and married another. He went to France and squandered all his fortune. He then returned to Ireland and was glad to get the post of school- master in the Charter School, Creggan, Co. Armagh. He married Margaret McLaughlin in 1755 [NOTE: The records of Clogher Parish indicate a marriage in 1743 - which is a better fit with the suspected ages of their children] and lived in Liscalgot, Co. Armagh and had 3 sons and 7 daughters.

·         Just to muddy the waters - another family version - in the HSBC archives - says "Jacksons from Yorkshire. Fought in Q. Elizabeth's army & were given property in Mount Leinster".

·         1776. Residents of Creggan Parish, It is possible that they were brothers – and Owen may have also been known as John. The Richard JACKSON of Tullyvallen (1778-1848) could have been a son of George and hence a grand-nephew of Richard of Tullyvallen.

o   George Jackson Protestant  Lisgallot, Co. Armagh

o   Owen Jackson Papist  Five Towns, Co. Louth

o   Richard Jackson Protestant  Tullyvallen, Co.Armagh

·         The map of Crossmaglen shows "Urcher House" and Urcher Lodge" on the outskirts of the town (approximately 1km from the town centre). "Urcher" and Urker" are the same. Lands of Urker [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] known by the name of the Charter Lands. Urcher in Griffiths included 494 acres in the south-east part of County Armagh, in the Barony of Fews Upper, the Civil Parish of Cregan and the PLU of Castleblayney.

·         for repairing the Windows 2/8. SOURCE: Parish of Creggan Vol I Creggan Guide to Creggan Church & Graveyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy NOTE; This was not mentioned in the article in this journal by T.G.F. Paterson The Creggan Vestry in the 18th Century. It must be in another source.

·         Gilford Castle papers - Tombstone Transcriptions - Creggan Church NOTE: I have some suspicions about the accuracy of some of the birthdates as noted in this piece of paper (done by Mattie Skuce (1878-1958) née Maud Martha Elizabeth REED, daughter of Robert Hamilton REED & Margaret JACKSON). NOTE: This grave marker was not included in 1988 transcriptions published in Guide to Creggan Churchyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy. In that article, there were also 5 other grave markers noted as “Gone” since 1970.

2nd Stone on right facing Church.

To the memory of George Jackson

late of Creggan who departed this

life Sept 3rd 1782 aged 64 years

also to the memory of Margaret Jackson

wife of the above named

George Jackson who departed this

life on the 7th day of Decr 1797 in the

75th year of his [sic "her"] age

and also

To the memory of their son David

Jackson late of Liscalgat. he died

suddenly on the 13th day of Febry 1706

in the 8th year of his age

also the body of Mary (Cullinar +?) [GILMORE?]

daughter of the above George who

departed this life 28th of Sept 1790 aged 70

·         Marriage: 1755 is the date given in Amy LLOYD's records, but the diocesan records for Clogher have a marriage for a George JACKSON & Margaret O’LAUGHLIN in 1743 - which would be a better fit.

[2] Margaret O'LAUGHLIN (1722-1797)

·         Amy LLOYD née JACKSON’s version: Margaret McLaughlin. The name is a corruption of O'Melaghlin, who were descended from Conall Crimthrine, son of the renowned Irish king, Niall the Great.

·         Her birth date is a guess based on the supposed date of her marriage followed by having ten children. It is backed up by a gravestone inscription: Margaret JACKSON wife of the above named George JACKSON who departed this life on the 7th day of Decr 1797 in the 75th year of his [sic "her"] age

·         1744 "Mrs JACKSON to be payed for working ye surpus & the linen for the communion table and keeping ye vessels clean". SOURCE: Creggan Guide to Creggan Church & Graveyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy. NOTE; This was not mentioned in the article in v.3 of this journal by T.G.F. Paterson The Creggan Vestry in the 18th Century. It must be in another source.

·         There were M'LAUGHLINs in Co. Cavan near Corinary [sic? – Corrinary is in Co. Monghan] at the time of their wedding.

·         The McLaughlin family may have been originally from Ireland and forced to flee to Scotland.  It is possible that the family returned to Ireland and settled in co. Cavan, Ireland during the Elizabethan Plantation period (early 1600s) or after the 1641 Rebellion.  On the other hand, they may have been in Ireland and part of the Donegal septor other septs of the northern region of Ireland.

·         The McLAUGHLINs were Presbyterians and tenant farmers.  The religion put them in a precarious position in Ireland and since the church had established itself in Canada by 1831 they must have decided that the Canadas may provide freedom of their faith and the ability to own their own land.  Selling what they had and most likely being helped by the church, the brothers made their way through co. Tyrone and then unto Canada. http://www.paulturner.ca/McLaughlin/McLaughlin/mcLaughlin-history.htm  NOTE: This likely connects: JACKSONs from Co. Wicklow who ended up at Lanark Co., Ontario, Canada. Starts with a John JACKSON born abt 1760. SEE: 2021 John JACKSON of Carlow & Wicklow variously sourced. The connection in this tree of William JACKSON (1819-1880) born at Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh is of special interest to me. He went back and forth between Ontario, Canada; Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh; and even (at one point) Roscomroe, Kings Co.

·         Family tree done by Blin BROWN of Killynure: "Margaret (O'Meglochlan). Descended from the Royal House of Tara. I am still learning what this might mean.

·         For info on this name SEE: http://clanmaclochlainn.com/

o   O'Loghlan, O Laghlan, O Loughlan, O Loughlin, O Loghlen, Loghlin,Loughlan, Loughlen, Loughlin, Laughlin, from the Gaelic lochlannach a foreigner (especially a viking). This surname originated in the 10thcentury with the descendants of Loclann, lord of Corcomroe, Clare. Originally forming one clan with the O Connors of Clare, they ruled over a district coextensive with the diocese of Kilfenora but afterwards dividing their territory with the O Connors, they retained the west part known as Burren. This they held down to the 16th century. The motto is "The anchor of salvation." SOURCE: Irish Family Names

·         The Map of Ireland 1300-1600 shows the name "O'Laughran" in Armagh (SOURCE: Irish Families. Edward MacLysagh. Crown Publishers, New York,1957.

·         I note the resemblance of the name "O'Laughlin" to "O'Maolachlin" and think the notes from "The Norman Invasion of Ireland" by Richard Roche may potentially be of interest.

o   "At that time [1st Century AD] Tuathal Teachtmhar carved himself a new kingdom - Meath - by taking slices off several other provinces. Tuathal established the dynasty of Tara which exercised tremendous power over the tribes of the central plain for a long time. He is said to have originated the controversial "borumha' or cattle tribute which for five hundred years was the cause of countless battles between the Kings of Tara and the people of Leinster: ..." p 46

o   In 1137 Dermot MacMurrough made a treaty with Murrough O'Maolachlann [O Melaghlin] king of Meath. p.50

o   Around 1141, Turlough O'Connor who was aiming for the high-kingship, took Murrough O Maolachlann prisoner and gave his kingdom to his son. p. 51

o   1145, "a new contender for the high kingship .... Muircertach MacLochlainn .." p. 51

·         SOURCE: Ros Davies:

o   O'LOUGHLIN . Kilmegan (Parish) a Munster name; owned 7 townlands near Dundrum in ancient times DCPH p 101; O'L V1 p55

o   John O'LOUGHLIN . Maghera (Parish) paid tithes to the church for 4 townlands in 1615 O'L B p 319

·         Co Louth gravestone inscriptions:

o   O'Loughlin -, Bridge-A-Crin (Old), FHPPS

o   O'Loughlin Annie, Drogheda, Calvary, AHD7

o   O'Loughlin Irene, Bridge-A-Crin (Old), FHPPS

·         The O'Loughlins of Clare and all the variant spellings were called Clan Corca Modhruah (principle families O'Loughlins and O'Connors) The Corca Modhruah trace their ancestry back to a King of Ireland Ruadhri Mor  288BC (founder of the families known as "Clanna Rory"). Up until around 600AD Kings of Ireland were know as High Kings of Tara (Tara Hill is located in County Meath) though as Ireland was back then they never actually ruled overall of Ireland. This might partly explain why she is referred to as being descended from the royal house of Tara, due to the O'Loughlins being of his line. There is also a possibility she is referred to as being of a royal line due to the O'Loughlins being titled the Kings of the Burren (their lands in North West Clare), in fact they weren't kings but Powerful Clan Chiefs and Lords of their region. SOURCE: Email May 19, 2004 from "Jason".

[3] George JACKSON (aft 1743-aft 1820)

·         ROD: 863-17-57501. 1830 Sept 9. Image 290 and Image 291. A memorial of an indented deed of Consequence bearing date the second day of September 1830 between James JOHNSTON of Woodvale [possibly the Woodvale at Corry, Parish Mullaghbrack (Lower Fews portion), Barony Fews Lower], Co Armagh, Esq, & William JOHNSTON of Dundalk, Co Louth Dr. of Medicine. Of the one part & Elizabeth JACKSON in Urker [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] in Co Armagh, Widow after reciting a certain indenture of lease dated  9th day of April 1770 whereby John JOHNSTON demised  unto George JACKSON and David JACKSON lands in Liscalgot [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] …bounded on the south by Claranagh, [Claranagh Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper]], on the west by Drummick  Drummuck, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper]], and part of Liscalgot, on the North by the Charter Lands and Mr. JOHNSTONs two acres of meadow and on the east by the river and Patrick and Owen KEENAN’s holdings containing by estimation  42 A 3R profitable land Irish plantation measure and 7A 3R of Brown Bog situate lying and being in the Barony of Fews and Parish of Creggan & Co. Armagh . To hold for lives of John JOHNSTON eldest son of the lessor for the term of 31 years as therein mentioned at the yearly rent of £28 17s 3 halfpence late Irish currency. And reciting that the interest of the said John JOHNSTON the lessor in said lease was now vested in said James JOHNSTON and William JOHNSTON for and in consideration of the sum of £235 sterling to them paid by the said Elizabeth JACKSON the receipt thereof is thereby acknowledged…grant to Elizabeth JACKSON her heirs and assigns the reserved yearly rent of  £28  17s 3 half pence… fees and duty work. To hold for life of said John JOHNSTON the cestue qui vie in said indenture of lease. And said indenture further Witneseth that for the consideration aforesaid the said James JOHNSTON and William JOHNSTON granted to Elizabeth JACKSON her heirs and assigns the said part of Liscalgot for and during the lives of said John JOHNSTON and James JOHNSTON (party thereto) and the survivor of them … all the right title to said John JOHNSTON & William JOHNSTON or either of them free and charged from the fee of £45…. WITNESS; Joseph BRADSHAW of Dundalk Co. Louth Turnkey & John Henry RANSON of Dundalk Writing Clerk.NOTE: James JOHNSTON (abt 1756-1843) was a brother of Dr. William JOHNSTON (1760-1832). The John JOHNSTON who rented in the 1770 lease was likely John JOHNSTON (1729-1816). He was a half brother of Richard JOHNSTON (1753-1792) who married Anne JACKSON, daughter of George JACKSON (1718-1782). Two of her brothers were David JACKSON (aft1743-1796) and George JACKSON (1744- aft aft 1820) . Elizabeth JACKSON née McCULLAGH was the widow of David JACKSON

·         TCD (Trinity College Dublin) Records TCD 5225 Notes on land issues & also addition of lease of lands in Keady for use of Charter School. Also Board Book 1761-1775.

o   Sept 2, 1789 The Local Committees report of the 29 September he Rev Doctor Hamiltons letter of the 3rd instant, the Petition of John Johnston and Rose Johnston his daughter, George Jackson the Masters Memorial and the Local Committees Certificate with respect to his faithful discharge of the Duty of his office and the Committee of Fifteens resolution of this day upon the Subject of the said Letter & having been read and maturely considered –

Resolved that this Board do agree with the Committee of Fifteen in their said resolution and that the said George Jackson be and he is hereby discharged from his said office of Master of the School at Creggane and from the further service of the Society that his Mother the present Mistress be continued in the Care and management thereof until further Orders, that Doctor Hamilton be requested to Communicate to his Brethren of the Local Community the Society’s determination and to favour this Board with their opinions as to the general Character of the present Mistress how she is Circumstanced with respect to her Family and whether she has another son sufficiently qualified to act as master of a School and a fit person to appoint to such a Trust in order that this Board may be the better enabled to take into consideration how far she may be intititled to the Societies favour consistent with the Welfare of the Charity this however not to be considered as an absolute determination in her favour. 470

o   November 4, 1789 AGM The Local Committee report of the 16th and the Revd Doctor Hamiltons letter of 12th Oct read: Resolved upon the particular recommendation of the Local Committee and Dr. Hamilton that Margt Jackson the present Mistress of Creggane School be and she is hereby Continued in the said Office that David Jackson her eldest son be and he is hereby appointed Master to assist her in the Care and Management of the Children and School, in the Room of George Jackson the late [NOTE: this refers to the previous George Jackson – his father would have been the “late” George Jackson] Master and upon the like Contract entered into between him and the Society the said David Jackson and two persons to be proposed by him and approved by the Committee of Fifteen entering into a joint Bond and Warrant to the Society of one hundred pounds penalty with the usual Condition for his Mothers faithful performance of the said offices agreeable to the Societies General Orders of the 28 Oct 1767 and 19 June 1768 that the Local Committee be required to put them into possession of the School house, offices, land, furniture, utensils and Care of the Children that the Master do take an exact inventory of each Article of the Societies property within & without doors there, enter a fair copy thereof in the School Book Certified in all respects, particularly as to the Condition they are in by the Local Committee.

·         Creggan Charter School 1737-1811. Mary Cumiskey, Creggan Local Historical Society. 2007.

o   The Charter School was situated on 3 acres of land donated in perpetuity: one acre was given by the rector Rev. Dr. W. HILL, one each by Frances HALL and Thomas BALL, landlords in the Parish. Thomas BALL allocated a further 29 acres, at a nominal rent of 2s. 6d. per acre for three lives or 31 years: The Lease commences on May 1st. 1736. (In common with the new master George Jackson, Thomas BALL was a direct descendant of a serving soldier in Cromwells’ army and a beneficiary of the Cromwellian land settlement. He was probably a grandson of Lieut. Thomas BALL, of Fleetwood’s Horse.) SOURCE: Rev. William Ball: Ball Family Records. MY NOTE: There is a BALL-JACKSON grant in Creggan held in trust for a Daniel & Sarah JACKSON – perhaps he is an ancestor of George?

o   In 1739, turf & cows were purchased from Mr. JACKSON – father of George JACKSON.p15  Footnote: Diocesan Records PRONI 14973 MY NOTE: This would seem to indicate his father lived nearby.

o   George JACKSON, David JACKSON & John GILMER – all schoolmasters of Charter School as well as church wardens. P 18

o   1789 – George JACKSON was dismissed for immoral conduct. P 19

o   George JACKSON held the post for 45 years & wife Margaret held the post of mistress for a further 18 years during the tenures of her sons George & p30

o   An unscheduled inspection of Creggan in Sept 28, 1781 revealed children in rags, many of them barefooted, the beds extremely dirty and the house in general, dirty and in great disorder... After George sr death, a new master was sought & David Jackson applied but was not selected & instead his brother George got the job. Description of improvements requested re putting in a new floor in the infirmary in the manner of good malthouse floors. Epidemic of fever. P32

o   George JACKSON [jr] Master of School at time of John HOWARD’s report Nov 18, 1787. Damning descriptions. P34

·         His Letters – giving legal advice to family members:

o   1792 February 27 George Jackson to Elizabeth Bradford - address was Dublin

o   1798 November 27 He sent a letter from 7 Pitt Street, Dublin

o   1799 February 16: He sent a letter from 7 Pitt Street, Dublin

o   1804 March 3rd George JACKSON to John JACKSON. He wrote from 42 College Green. Dublin

o   1805 April 10 George JACKSON to John JACKSON Great Strand Street, Dublin NOTE: This is likely near where Capel Street intersects – and is not North Strand Street which is near the Custom House.

o   1805 August 13 George JACKSON to John JACKSONof 42 College Green 13th Aug, 1805.

o   1806 July 16 George JACKSON to John JACKSON He wrote from 44 Great Strand St., Dublin

o   1810 June 4, He wrote from 12 Granby Row, Dublin

·         DUBLIN DIRECTORY 1783 - JUDGES AND BARRISTERS AT LAW WITH THE DATES OF THEIR ADMISSION NOTE: Now I don’t know where I found this and will have to re-find it.

·         A Dublin Almanac had several references to him which lined up with his correspondence. See his bio page.

·         According to Dr. Eileen Bartley (2898-1984) in conversation with Elizabeth JACKSON (later BROWN), he was unmarried. SOURCE: Dr. Thomas Alexander McNeill (1834-2016).  NOTE: This does not seem to be true. It is possible that because of his dishonorable behaviour, that a marriage (legal or not) was repressed in family memory.

[4] Rose JOHNSTON (?-aft1789)

·         TCD (Trinity College Dublin) Records TCD 5225 Notes on land issues & also addition of lease of lands in Keady for use of Charter School. Also Board Book 1761-1775

o   Sept 2, 1789 The Local Committees report of the 29 September he Rev Doctor Hamiltons letter of the 3rd instant, the Petition of John Johnston and Rose Johnston his daughter, George Jackson the Masters Memorial and the Local Committees Certificate with respect to his faithful discharge of the Duty of his office and the Committee of Fifteens resolution of this day upon the Subject of the said Letter & having been read and maturely considered –

Resolved that this Board do agree with the Committee of Fifteen in their said resolution and that the said George Jackson be and he is hereby discharged from his said office of Master of the School at Creggane and from the further service of the Society that his Mother the present Mistress be continued in the Care and management thereof until further Orders, that Doctor Hamilton be requested to Communicate to his Brethren of the Local Community the Society’s determination and to favour this Board with their opinions as to the general Character of the present Mistress how she is Circumstanced with respect to her Family and whether she has another son sufficiently qualified to act as master of a School and a fit person to appoint to such a Trust in order that this Board may be the better enabled to take into consideration how far she may be intititled to the Societies favour consistent with the Welfare of the Charity this however not to be considered as an absolute determination in her favour. 470

7 October 1789 The Local Committees Report of the 29th Septr the Revd Doctor Hamilton’s Letter of the 3rd instant, the Petition of James Johnston [sic] and Rose Jackson otherwise Johnston his Daughter George Jackson the Masters Memorial and the Local Committees Certificate with respect to the said George Jacksons faithful discharge of the duty of office read: Resolved that it is the opinion of this Committee that the said George Jackson has by no means exculpated himself from the very immoral Charge alleged against him as stated in the said Petition and therefore that he is a very improper person to have the Care and Management of a Charter School and that it be recommended to the General Board to direct his removal from the office of Master of the said School and from the further service of the Society. P153. NOTE: There was a James JOHNSTON of Woodvale who was a brother of Rose JOHNSTON, but unless I am missing a James JOHNSTON (not impossible), there was not one who was likely to be her father.

[5] John JOHNSTON(1729-1816)

·         [TCD (Trinity College Dublin) Records

o   Sept 2, 1789 The Local Committees report of the 29 September the Rev Doctor Hamiltons letter of the 3rd instant, the Petition of John Johnston and Rose Johnston his daughter, George Jackson the Masters Memorial and the Local Committees Certificate with respect to his faithful discharge of the Duty of his office and the Committee of Fifteens resolution of this day upon the Subject of the said Letter & having been read and maturely considered –

Resolved that this Board do agree with the Committee of Fifteen in their said resolution and that the said George Jackson be and he is hereby discharged from his said office of Master of the School at Creggane and from the further service of the Society that his Mother the present Mistress be continued in the Care and management thereof until further Orders, that Doctor Hamilton be requested to Communicate to his Brethren of the Local Community the Society’s determination and to favour this Board with their opinions as to the general Character of the present Mistress how she is Circumstanced with respect to her Family and whether she has another son sufficiently qualified to act as master of a School and a fit person to appoint to such a Trust in order that this Board may be the better enabled to take into consideration how far she may be intititled to the Societies favour consistent with the Welfare of the Charity this however not to be considered as an absolute determination in her favour. 470.

[6] Anne JACKSON (Btw 1744- 1747 -. aft 1782)

·         N-JACKSON. 26 by 16 ft of ground granted to John JOHNSTON Esq. Of Woodvale in the S.W. corner with liberty to enclose same and 16 feet square to Mr. David JACKSON (brother of Anne) & family adjoining Mr. JOHNSTON. Creggan Guide to Creggan Church & Graveyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy.

·         "Richard Johnston was married to Ann Jackson in the Church of Creggan in the Diocese of Armagh after having three times published in the said Church and married by the Rev Mr. James Barker on Sunday 17th of May 1767. Mr. Barker was curate." This was in an envelope postmarked HARROW.MIDDX 6 [?] 2[?] 1932 addressed to Mrs J Wright, Gilford Castle, Gilford, Co. Down N. Ireland and then in pencil was added Wills: Mary Jane Oliver Sir T. Jackson. SOURCE: CD2 FROM: Envelope & letter with M Oliver Will inside at Gilford Castle. Eliza OLIVER’s. Or Margaret JACKSONs handwriting. I am guessing that Anne would have been at least 20 at the age of marriage, so the birth date is a hunch based on being of full age when married.

[7] Richard JOHNSTON (bef 1753-aft 1792)

·         1782 Will of George JACKSON. Photographed in 2006 at the home of Sir Michael JACKSON and used with his permission. Mention of Richard JOHNSTON.

·         ROD 196-302-130085 Nov 15, 1758.  Memorial of a deed bearing date June 24 1754 btw Thos BALE of Cullyhanna , Co. Armagh Esq. of the one pt & John JOHNSTON of Roxborough in the said Co. Gent of the other pt. witnessing that the said Thomas Ball for the consideration demised to John JOHNSTON the Mills of Cashel with 6 acres of land adjoining the said Mills also the strip of land known by the name of Emerinvore… for life of Richard JOHNSTON natural son of John JOHNSTON… confirmed and signed over to Richard JOHNSTON his natural son these lands. WITNESS:  Samuel GORDON of Armagh farmer & James McCULLA of Armagh & John MARMION of Atherdee in Co. Louth Carpenter.

·         ROD: 459-119-293078. 1792 Feb 21. Image 391 btw Richard JOHNSTON Shanrue [Shanroe,Parish Forkill, Barony Orior Upper] Co Armagh farmer of 1 pt & David JACKSON Liscalgot [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co Armagh farmer of other pt. Reciting that the said Richard JOHNSTON in consideration of £84 paid to him granted to David JACKSON 44a 3r 39p in townland of Cashel [Cashel, Parish Forkill, Barony Orior Upper] Barony Orier, Co. Armagh the same demised by Thomas BALL Esq.  to the said Richard JOHNSTON to hold to Richard JOHNSTON and his heirs for the residue of the lease for the rest of the lives and years in said lease from Thomas BALL Esq. to said Richard JOHNSTON subject to rents and costs & other clauses. WITNESSES: Thomas SHEA of City of Dublin attorney; Thomas SMYTH of Silverbridge, Co. Armagh farmer

·         NOTE: “Natural son” means illegitimate son. He was a son of Catherin DARBY, who I believe was a woman who ran the household. Her son, Richard JOHNSTON was left a legacy in the will of John JOHNSTON, so it is likely that she had a conjugal relationship with John JOHNSTON of John JOHNSTON (1690-1759) of Roxborough & Cavanahanlon..

·         He may or may not be this Richard JOHNSTON: Richard Johnston and James HARE, acquitted of the murder of Stephen Rice, on 1 August last, at the fair of Forkhill. SOURCE: 1792 Armagh Assizes

[8] John JOHNSTON (bef 1690-1759)

·         His birth date is based on the fact that he was Constable of the Fews in 1710. SOURCE: BBC: Johnston of the Fews.

·         He came from Annadale, Scotland, studied at the College of Aberdeen and was an officer serving in Flanders and Holland. In 1701, he appears as one of the late Colonel Henry CORNWALL’s Regiment of Foot quartered in the Blackbank barracks “in the wildes of the Fews in Armaghe” He had been injured and it was noted that he also conversed in the native Irish “the same tongue as his native Scotch”

·         He was chief constable for 49 years. Many people were executed as a result of his ant-bandit and anti-catholic fervour (doubtless, many innocent men were executed on the basis of being of the wrong faith in the wrong place at the wrong time).

·         Father of Richard JOHNSTON with Catherine DARBY, Housekeeper; His wife’s name is not yet known to me. They had five known children: Thomas (m Angel WRAY of Ballycastle), Ann (m. Adam NOBLE), Charity (m. Thomas SHEKELTON), Graham & John (m. Mary UNKKNOWN).

·         His will was dated January 7, 1753 and it was probated November 27,1759. Notes at Creggan church indicate his death was in 1759.

·         1753 January 7 – John JOHNSTON’s will.  NAMES: John JOHNSTON of Roxborrow; John JOHNSTON of Urker & Ballynaclera; Ann NOBLE nee JOHNSTON; Catherine DARBY; Richard JOHNSTON; William JOHNSTON; Rev. Hugh HILL; Thomas JOHNSTON; Adam NOBLE; Thomas SHEKLETON; Graham JOHNSTON; Charity SHEKELTON nee JOHNSTON; Brabazon NOBLE; Francis NOBLE; Thomas NOBLE

·         Down the years, this branch of the Johnston family carried Ball as a christian name and in the last generation there was a Richard George Ball Johnston and a John Thomas Ball Johnston. The ruins of the mill, after which the village of Ballsmill was named, may still be seen in the townland of Ballynaclosha. John Johnston, Roxboro', is also buried here. He was appointed Chief-Constable of the Fews in 1710 and his success and notoriety as a tory hunter for nearly half-a-century gave rise to the prayer: "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews, Save us from Johnston, King of the Fews". Perhaps, his most celebrated coup was the capture and capital conviction of Seamus Mor MacMurphy, the Carnally outlaw, who is also buried in the graveyard. In 1738, "Johnston of the Fews" was a Creggan Churchwarden and when he died in 1759, among the bequests in his will were: ". . . .I leave to the poor of the Parish of Creggan the sum of £5 to be divided among them in such manner as the Minister of the said parish and any two executors may think fit... 1 leave to my esteemed friend the Revd. Hugh Hill Minister of Creggan my best horse or mare at the time of my decease as an acknowledgement for his many favours and a token of my regard for him. SOURCE: Creggan Guide to Creggan Church & Graveyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy

[9] Catherine DARBY

·         Her son, Richard JOHNSTON was left a legacy in the will of John JOHNSTON, so it is likely that she had a conjugal relationship with John JOHNSTON (1690-1759) of Roxborough & Cavanahanlon.

[10] John JOHNSTON (abt 1771-)

·         Indenture 1 Aug 1783 between Thomas BALL younger of Seapark & Richard JOHNSTON of Liscalgot farmer…land in actual possession …42 acres in land of Cashel …for natural lives of Richard JOHNSTON of Liscalgot, and John JOHNSTON aged twelve years or thereabouts, the eldest son of the said Richard JOHNSTON by Ann JOHNSTON otherwise JACKSON his wife and John JACKSON aged 4 years or thereabouts eldest son of David JACKSON of Liscalgot by Margaret JACKSON otherwise BRADFORD … lease of 31 years. PRONI: MIC566/2 Ball Estates.

[11] Richard JOHNSTON (bet 1767-1771 -?)

·         Not the first-born son of Richard JOHNSTON & Anne JACKSON, possibly the 2nd born. NOTE: I need to follow up on him.

[12] Mary JACKSON (btw 1754-1755 – 1790)

·         1782 Will of George JACKSON. Photographed in 2006 at the home of Sir Michael JACKSON and used with his permission. Mentioned in will.

·         Transcription of a now non-existent grave marker. The other stone that was recorded at the same time is still in the graveyard at Creggan. I believe the handwriting is that of Mattie Skuce (1878-1958) née Maud Martha Elizabeth REED, daughter of Robert Hamilton REED & Margaret JACKSON, daughter of Margaret JACKSON & niece of Sir Thomas JACKSON). SOURCE: Gilford\CD9 in my personal collection:

2nd Stone on right facing Church.

To the memory of George JACKSON

late of Creggan who departed this

life Sept 3rd 1782 aged 64 years

also to the memory of Margaret JACKSON

wife of the above named

George JACKSON who departed this

life on the 7th day of Decr 1797 in the

75th year of his [sic "her"]age

and also

To the memory of their son David

JACKSON late of Liscalgat. he died

suddenly on the 13th day of Febry 1706

in the 8th year of his age

also the body of_ Mary (Cullinar +?)_(probably GILMORE)

daughter of the above George who

departed this life 28th of Sept 1790 aged 70 _

The dates that I question are highlighted in red. Given the frequent and understandable misreading of weathered tombstones, the quality of the lettering that remained on the headstone was likely very poor. It is more likely that George JACKSON was age 84 at the time of his passing, not 64. Certainly, his daughter Mary could not have been age 70 in 1790 (more likely aged 30 or 40) nor could his son David have been 8 in 1706 (1796 is the correct date of his death). The other stone that was recorded at the same time is still there, was transcribed by members of the Creggan Historical Society when it was more legible. Now it is overgrown with lichen and is quite illegible.

[13] John GILMORE (1764-1823)

·         BIRTH: Copy of entries in Gillmer Family Bible: born the 26th Sept. 1764 at 8 o'clock A.M.

·         DEATH: 1823, Jan 22, Burial at Creggan Church, age 70. SEE: Creggan Burials  NOTE: Unless this entry refers to another John GILMER, or I made an error in my transcription of PRONI MIC-1-11, the given age at time of death is incorrect for this John GILMORE.

·         John GILMORE had a 2nd wife after the death in 1790 of his 1st wife Mary JACKSON. This 2nd wife, as yet unnamed, was the mother of Samuel GILMORE (1795-1868) and George GILMORE (1799-1832). Both married and had children (not included here because George JACKSON is not their ancestor – at least as far as I know.).

·         Creggan Charter School 1737-1811. Mary Cumiskey, Creggan Local Historical Society. 2007. Excerpts:

o   George JACKSON, David JACKSON & John GILMER – all schoolmasters of Charter Schools as well as church wardens. P 18

o   David JACKSON’s death recorded in Board Books of Jan 17, 1776 [sic] with recommendation that John GILMER & wife be appointed. NOTE: This was more likely Feb 17, 1796. David JACKSON’s will was written Jan 23 - 3 weeks before he died Feb 13, 1796. P 39

o   John GILMER was appointed next. John Gilmer was not of the landed class; he had been a pupil in the school and then an Usher for many years MY NOTE: His being not of the landed class does not fit with the known history of the GILMOREs of Liscalgot, his most likely family. The relations of Alexander GILMER & Elizabeth BIRCH had careers that spanned the globe.

o   1799, Creggan Charter School was in deep crisis. The epidemic of scurvy was still raging, the Master’s reports were very incomplete, the children’s writing was bad and no inventory of furniture was sent, nor a catalogue of school books. The Society continued to send reprimands but with little response. In May 1800, John GILMER was instructed to transplant 6 children from Creggan and to call at the Dundalk Charter School to take 5 girls, all to be taken to Dublin, but by the end of June, the children were still at Creggan and Dublin threatened him with dismissal if he refused to carry out their instructions. P 40

o   1808 Report. John Gilmer, who had been Usher to this School for a long time, has been head of it for thirteen years. He has a wife and 4 children, one of them grown up and following his trade of hosier in this house. P43 NOTE: Martha GILMORE (1784-1856) wife of Thomas STEPHENS was one of the children of John GILMORE & Mary JACKSON, as was John GILMORE (bef 1790-1861). SEE: Creggan Marriages. The children of John GILMORE’s 2nd wife were: Samuel GILMORE (1795-1868) of Liscagot and George GILMORE (1799-1832) of Coolderry, father of Mary Jackson GILMORE were the younger ones. SEE: Creggan Baptisms and Creggan Marriages and Creggan Burials

o   December 1809: In the opinions of this Committee, Creggane ought to be suppressed, the house being so old and originally ill-contrived and deficient of the necessary offices not adapted for 40 children and requiring a considerable sum of money to repair, or rather rebuild it, before it could be rendered commodious or creditable to the Institution. P 45

o   March 1810: That the Master [John Gilmer] be informed, in answer to his application on the subject that the land must be delivered up to the original owner upon suppression of the school. He may go on in the cultivation of it in the usual manner for this season. P45

o   As soon as John Gilmere learned that the closure of the school was in the cards, he made an unsuccessful application to become tenant of the school and lands.

o   March 1811 – school lands conveyed to John Gilmer, Masterfor the land annexed to the school containing 29 acres..P46

o   1827 Samuel GILMER in possession of 29 acres, the same farm to which his father, John Gilmer, had become a tenant in 1811. P46

·         ROD 534-144-349772. 1801 Jan 7. Btw Samuel McKEE of Castleblayney Co Monaghan Shopkeeper of the 1 pt. Margaret JACKSON of Liscalgot Co Armagh spinster of the 2nd pt  Margaret JACKSON of same widow  of Liscalgot of the 3rd pt John JACKSON of Liscalgot of the 4th pt… BLANEY had leased to Samuel McKEE a plot of land on Market Street in Castleblayney bounded on the east by John McMATH's tenement on the north by Market St on the west by Edward McARDLEs and on the north by William LEWIS's… yearly rent of 2 pounds 10s marriage to be btw Samuel McKEE & Margaret JACKSON… transfer to James McKEE and John JACKSON… WITNESS: John GILMORE of Creggan, Gent Redmond BYRNES of Clarnach [?] Co Armagh farmer & George JACKSON of Dublin Attorney at law

[14] Alexander GILMORE (1735-1773)

·         Of Sion Hill, Dromara, Co. Down

·         He married Elizabeth BIRCH (1733-1812) March 14, 1760. Her 1st husband was William BREAKY (1712-1760). SOURCE: The Birch Family of Birchgrove, Parish of Tullylish, Aiken McClelland. The Irish Genealogist Vol III, no 5 (1960)

·         "Of Dromora" in Dean William Orr's version.

·         "Of Sion Hill Dromora, C. Down" Blin's notes say.

·         James M. Carroll of Drogheda said that "tradition in our family was that the Gilmores came from the Island of Skye which they owned having been dispossessed by the Clans of McLeod & McLean" they were also cousins of the MacNeils of Mount Pleasant, Ravensdale, Dundalk". SOURCE: letter August 10, 1940 to Mollie Wright, from James M. Carroll

·         Freeholder records at PRONI show an Alexander GILLMER of Lear, Corduffness, Co. Monaghan leasing land in 1761. NOTE: This would be shortly after the death of William BREAKEY (1712-1760), 1st husband of Elizabeth BIRCH. William BREAKEY was no more than a couple of generations removed from the BREAKEYs who came over as Huguenots and fought in the Battle of the Boyne and then established themselves in the linen industry in Monaghan. For more on BREAKEY SEE: ROD: 158-408-106508.

[15] Martha GILMORE (1784-1856)

·         She was the 2nd wife of Thomas STEPHENS. His first wife was Martha’s 1st cousin Barbara JACKSON (1783-1813). Martha became the stepmother to Barbara’s three children. SEE: Creggan Baptisms and Creggan Marriages and Creggan Burials

[16] Thomas STEPHENS (1773-1829)

·         He married firstly Barbara JACKSON (1783-abt 1813)SEE: Creggan Baptisms and Creggan Marriages and Creggan Burials . They had three children: Jane, Geoege & Thomas. He married 2ndly Martha GILMORE. They had two children John and Samuel.

·         Blin Brown family tree. Barbara married Tom Stephens, issue 3 kids.  Only one [sic] lived (Mrs Donelly). NOTE: Jane STEPHENs married DONELLY. Unless I got something wrong here, it seems that all the other two children also lived.

o   I gave it [money from her son David] to some people whom I know to be in great distress; one of whom was George Stephens [of Monaghan b. 1810, d. 1891], a cousin of your Father. 1889 Jan 2. Letter from Eliza JACKSON née OLIVER.

[17] John STEPHENS (1816-?)

·         Born Jul 1816; christened July 17, 1816. Creggan Baptisms and Creggan Marriages and Creggan Burials

[18] Samuel STEPHENS (1821-?)

·         Born June 22, 1821; christened June 24, 1821. Creggan Baptisms and Creggan Marriages and Creggan Burials

[19] John GILMORE (bef 1790-1861)

·         SEE: Creggan Baptisms and Creggan Marriages and Creggan Burials

·         In the Gilmore family bible at Gilford, it says: "John Gilmore left Ireland May 28, 1804" It seems that he came home to Liscalgot and then died there. NOTE In 1798 a John GILMORE married a Brigit FRENCH in India (records part of H.E.I.C.S.). I know nothing about her, not even whether she might have been Catholic or Protestant (which influences where to seek records).

[20] Alice JACKSON (aft 1744-?)

·         1782 Will of George JACKSON. Photographed in 2006 at the home of Sir Michael JACKSON and used with his permission. Mention of his daughter Alice LOY.

·         I have looked through Grantors Indexes and Townland Indexes to see if I could find any LOY or LOYE-JACKSON leases but found none.

[21] Unnamed LOY

·         There are several LOYE family members in the Creggan graveyard. Guide to Creggan Churchyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy. p23 & p30

o   Pat Loye who died 9ber 3. Anno 1685

o   Margt Loye who died July ye 9th 1786 aged 30 years: also the body of Thomas Loye who died Decr the 23rd 1786 aged 38 years

o   John Loye born May 1815; died at the Argory 10th February 1879 who for 40 years was the faithful servant of the late McGeough Bond Esq and his family.

o   Terrence Loy, late of Drummill who departed this life Jany the 19 1796 aged 55 years: also the body of Anne his wife who dept Jany the 28th 1796 aged 44 years; also the body of Thomas his son who dept Feby the 12th 1796 aged 23 years; also the body of Catherine his daughter who dept Dec the 17th 1795 aged 19 years.

·         I have looked through both townland and grantor records to see if I could track down which LOY she was, but no luck. There were several LOY family members mentioned in Griffths leasing in Creggan Parish. It is possible that the “Old Rose”, who Sir Thomas carried on his back when she was aged and blind so she could hear the bells of the Catholic Church at Monag ring, was the woman named Rose LOY who is listed as a lessee in Griffith in townland Lissaraw, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper, leasing from Dominick DALY. She may have been Sir Thomas’ nanny.

·         JACKSON’S FORT The rampart of the ring of this earthwork has been levelled into the trench all the way round with the result that the ring sits several feet high above the surrounding fields. It is now (1931) in use as an orchard. Mr. Allen, the present owner of the farm states that his family settled in the adjoining townland of Ternacreevy [aka Fernagreevagh, Parish Loughgall (ONeilland West portion), Barony Oneilland West. This townland is north of Creggan Parish – separated by abt 5 townlands. The idea of it being “adjoining townland” is misleading.] in 1616. His mother was a Miss Jackson daughter of the former owner & the Jackson’s held the farm “from the days of Cromwell”.  TGF Patterson Notebook 284 Vol 3.: CORAGH OS Sheet No 8 There are two cashels in this townland, one on the farm of Mr. Bernard Loy (and known as Loy’s For[th]) and the other on a grazing farm (within a stone throw) belonging to Sir Thomas Jackson. Both are well known locally, Loy’s being perhaps the more “famous” of the two. The cashel on the Jackson property contained a “cave” but it is now (1930) closed. These forts are not shown on the maps of 1855.The Jackson cashel, until a few years ago was a mass of thorns etc. These have now been cleared away but Loys Forth is still very much overgrown. TGF Patterson Notebook No 135. LISCALGOT O.S. Sheet No 31 NOTE: The LOYs of the mid-1800s leased at Lissaraw, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper, from Dominick DALY. That townland was bordered by Creevekeeran to the west and Rathkeelan to the north. In 1723, McCULLAGHs held leases to Creevekeeran Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper]. In the early 1700s, the BALLS held leases to Rathkeelan. Both families had intermarried with JACKSONs of Kirkby Lonsdale, Westmorland and Coleraine, Londonderry. These townlands are to the west of Crossmaglen while Bernard LOY’s lease in the townland of Liscalgat would have been to the east of Crossmaglen.

·         Rose LOY at Lissaraw.

o   In the late 1700s, an Alice JACKSON of Liscalgot, daughter of George JACKSON (1718-1782) married a man named LOY. I know nothing more.

o   In the 1828 Census, there were four LOYs mentioned at Liscalgot (a townland adjacent to the Jackson’s home at Urker): Patrick, Peter, Manus and Thomas. Their forenames suggest that they were Catholics.

o   In 1849, a James LOY was at Liscalgot.

o   In the Belfast Newsletter of the 1850 Ballybot Registry of Poor Law Rates, a Rose LOY at Liscalgot was assessed £1.6.7.

o   In 1864, Rose LOY had a number of small holdings in Lissaraw, as did Felix, John, James & Bryan LOY.

o   There were 27 mentions of LOY in the 1864 Griffiths Valuation.

o   Death Cert: 1888 Oct 4 Rose LOY age 96 Farmers widow, present James LOY son Lisseraw Co Armagh

o   Birth Cert: 1866 Feb 7 Rose LOY dau James LOY & Anne McNULTY Liseragh Co. Armagh. NOTE: My guess is that she was a granddaughter of Rose LOY (1792-1888)

·         Old Rose and her blessing. NOTE: She may have been Rose LOY.

·         Misc LOY(E) BMDs

o   Bernard LOY Death cert: 1897 May 18 Bernard LOY Dorsey Co Armagh bachelor age 75 farmer Mary Anne LOUGHRAN present Umeracam Bernard LOY Birth cert: 1881 Jan 20 Bernard LOY son of Bernard LOY & Catherine GRANT Annie LOY present a birth Liscalgot

o   Bernard LOY Birth cert: 1881 Jan 20 Bernard LOY son of Bernard LOY & Catherine GRANT Annie LOY present at birth Liscalgot

o   Bernard LOY Death cert: 1882 Mar 19 Bernard LOY Liscalgot age 14 month farmers son Ann LOY present Liscalgot Co Armagh.

o   Bernard LOY Birth cert: 1895 Jun 28 Bernard LOYE son of Thomas LOYE and Mary LOYE Cregganbane Co Armagh

o   Anne LOY Death cert: 1893 Oct 9 Anne LOY age 85 widow Aghenduff GOLLAGHLY present at death

o   Mary LOY Death cert: 1878 Apr 7 Mary LOY 4day old farmer's daughter John LOY present Liscalgot Co Armagh (Disability at birth – presumably her mother who died 3 days later was toxemic)

o   Anne LOY Death cert: 1878 Apr 10 Anne LOY Farmers wife heart disease 8 months certified John LOY present Liscalgot Co. Armagh

o   Anne LOY Death cert: 1882 Feb 26 Anne LOY 13 mos Liscalgot spina bifida Anne LOY present Liscalgot Co Armagh

o   Anne LOY Birth cert: 1869 Jul 13 Annie dau Francis LOY & Ellen LOY formerly LOY Ummeracam Co Armagh Rose LOY present at birth

o   John LOYE late of Ummerican Probate. d. 18 Jul 1900 granted to James LOYE farmer. Effects £83.

o   Anne LOY Marriage Cert: 1864 Dec 10 RC Chapel Crossmaglen Thomas DUFFY so Patrick DUFFY & Anne LOY Cregganbawn dau Patrick LOY

o   Anne LOY Birth cert: 1864 Jul 27 Anne LOY dau Bryan LOY Liscalgot farmer & Catherine GRANT

o   Anne LOY Birth cert: 1900 Feb 26 Annie LOY Dorsey Co Armagh dau Michael LOY & Mary HEARTY Mary LOY Aunt present

o   Anne LOY Marriage Cert: 1874 Jan 6 James WATERS of Lisseraw son Owen WATER marr Anne LOY Lisseraw Co Armagh dau Thomas LOY

o   Anne LOY Marriage Cert: 1877 Jun 7 James BYRNE Crossmaglen son Michael BYRNE marr Anne LOY Liscalgot dau Felix LOY Farmer Co Armagh

o   Anne LOY Marriage Cert: 1868 Dec 7 James TRAINOR Cloghog son James TRAINOR marr Anne LOY of Cregganbane dau Michael LOY Co Armagh

o   Anne LOY Marriage Cert: 1866 Feb 9 James LAVILL son Thomas LAVILL Lurgan marr Anne LOY Cregganbawn dau Tom LOY RC Crossmaglen

[22] Elizabeth JACKSON (aft 1744- aft 1782)

·         Married a George or Thomas SHEA bef 1782

·         1782 Will of George JACKSON. Photographed in 2006 at the home of Sir Michael JACKSON and used with his permission. Mention of daughter Elizabeth SHEA.

[23] George or Thomas SHEA

·         ROD 459-119-293078 1792 Feb Image 391 btw Richard JOHNSTON Shanrue [Shanroe,Parish Forkill, Barony Orior Upper] Co Armagh farmer of 1 pt & David JACKSON Liscalgot [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co Armagh farmer of other pt. Reciting that the said Richard JOHNSTON in consideration of £84 paid to him granted to David JACKSON 44a 3r 39p in townland of Cashel [Cashel, Parish Forkill, Barony Orior Upper] Barony Orier, Co. Armagh the same demised by Thomas BALL Esq.  to the said Richard JOHNSTON to hold to Richard JOHNSTON and his heirs for the residue of the lease for the rest of the lives and years in said lease from Thomas BALL Esq. to said Richard JOHNSTON subject to rents and costs & other clauses. WITNESSES: Thomas SHEA of City of Dublin attorney; Thomas SMYTH of Silverbridge, Co. Armagh farmer

[24] Jane JACKSON

·         1782 Will of George JACKSON. She is mentioned as Jane GROSETT. This will was photographed in 2006 at the home of Sir Michael JACKSON and used with his permission.

[25] Unnamed GROSZETT – he is 100% elusive. I can’t find hide nor hair of him.

[26] Margaret JACKSON (aft 1744-aft 1790)

·         Bethams Abstracts: Roger WORTHINGTON of City of Dublin & Margaret JACKSON of Parish St. Mary Dublin spinster 20 July 1790.

[27] Roger WORTHINGTON

·         NOTE: The WORTHINGTONs of Dublin held leases with JACKSONs of Forkhill SEE: Stephens Green leases. I have gone through the Grantors Indexes for 1708-1793 and did not see any other WORTHINGTON-JACKSON leases.

·         Marriage at St. Mary’s Dublin, Co. Dublin. The date and names are a good fit.

·         Bethams Abstracts: Roger WORTHINGTON of City of Dublin & Margaret JACKSON of Parish St. Mary Dublin spinster 20 July 1790.

[28] David JACKSON (aft 1744-1796)

·         He was the 2nd born son of George JACKSON (1718-1782)

·         ROD: 863-17-57501. 1830 Sept 9. Image 290 and Image 291. A memorial of an indented deed of Consequence bearing date the second day of September 1830 between James JOHNSTON of Woodvale [possibly the Woodvale at Corry, Parish Mullaghbrack (Lower Fews portion), Barony Fews Lower], Co Armagh, Esq, & William JOHNSTON of Dundalk, Co Louth Dr. of Medicine. Of the one part & Elizabeth JACKSON in Urker [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] in Co Armagh, Widow after reciting a certain indenture of lease dated  9th day of April 1770 whereby John JOHNSTON demised  unto George JACKSON and David JACKSON lands in Liscalgot [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] …bounded on the south by Claranagh, [Claranagh Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper]], on the west by Drummick  Drummuck, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper]], and part of Liscalgot, on the North by the Charter Lands and Mr. JOHNSTONs two acres of meadow and on the east by the river and Patrick and Owen KEENAN’s holdings containing by estimation  42 A 3R profitable land Irish plantation measure and 7A 3R of Brown Bog situate lying and being in the Barony of Fews and Parish of Creggan & Co. Armagh . To hold for lives of John JOHNSTON eldest son of the lessor for the term of 31 years as therein mentioned at the yearly rent of £28 17s 3 halfpence late Irish currency. And reciting that the interest of the said John JOHNSTON the lessor in said lease was now vested in said James JOHNSTON and William JOHNSTON for and in consideration of the sum of £235 sterling to them paid by the said Elizabeth JACKSON the receipt thereof is thereby acknowledged…grant to Elizabeth JACKSON her heirs and assigns the reserved yearly rent of  £28  17s 3 half pence… fees and duty work. To hold for life of said John JOHNSTON the cestue qui vie in said indenture of lease. And said indenture further Witneseth that for the consideration aforesaid the said James JOHNSTON and William JOHNSTON granted to Elizabeth JACKSON her heirs and assigns the said part of Liscalgot for and during the lives of said John JOHNSTON and James JOHNSTON (party thereto) and the survivor of them … all the right title to said John JOHNSTON & William JOHNSTON or either of them free and charged from the fee of £45…. WITNESS; Joseph BRADSHAW of Dundalk Co. Louth Turnkey & John Henry RANSON of Dundalk Writing Clerk. NOTE: James JOHNSTON (abt 1756-1843) was a brother of Dr. William JOHNSTON (1760-1832). The John JOHNSTON who rented in the 1770 lease was likely John JOHNSTON (1729-1816). He was a half brother of Richard JOHNSTON (1753-1792) who married Anne JACKSON, daughter of George JACKSON (1718-1782). Two of her brothers were David JACKSON (aft1743-1796) and George JACKSON (1744- aft aft 1820) . Elizabeth JACKSON née McCULLAGH was the widow of David JACKSON.

·         Creggan Charter School 1737-1811. Mary Cumiskey, Creggan Local Historical Society. 2007.

o   George JACKSON, David JACKSON & John GILMER – all schoolmasters of Charter School as well as church wardens. P18.

o   George JACKSON held the post for 45 years & wife Margaret held the post of mistress for a further 18 years during the tenures of her sons George & David.  p. 30 NOTE: This means that David JACKSON’s wife, Margaret BRADFORD, did not assume that official post.

o   Sept 3, 1789 letter: petition of James Johnston and Rose Johnston, otherwise Johnston’s daughter, against the Master George Jackson.  George JACKSON jr was sacked; his mother continued as Mistress & son David took over. David requested to live at his home – ¼ mile from school - rather than school SOURCE TCD 5240 p37. NOTE: In the Trinity College of Dublin manuscripts, the minutes refer to the father of Rose to be James in one set of minutes and John in another. Currently, I am going with John JOHNSTON as being more likely.

o   David JACKSON’s death recorded in Board Books of Jan 17, 1776 with recommendation that John GILMER & wife be appointed. P 39. NOTE: This was more likely Feb 17, 1796. His will was written Jan 23 - 3 weeks before he died Feb 13, 1796.

·         ROD: 425-288-277085. 1783 Jul 31Image 609 BTW Thomas BALL of Seapark Co. Wicklow Esq. of 1 pt & David JACKSON of Liscalgat [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co. Armagh farmer of the other part. BALL let to JACKSON townland of Tullygallaghan [Tullyogallaghan, Parish Newtownhamilton, Barony Fews Upper] containing 247a 3r 39p set forth in annexed map in Co. Armagh … lives of John JACKSON aged 3 years or thereabouts eldest son of said David JACKSON, Margaret JACKSON aged one year or thereabouts and Barbara JACKSON aged one year or thereabouts the 1st & 2nd daughters of David JACKSON … term of 31 years. David JACKSON [SEAL] WITNESS: William STEPHENS of Cross Co. Armagh & Patrick KANE of Coolderry [Coolderry, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], Co. Armagh Land surveyor, Memorial WITNESS: William STEPHENS & George JACKSON of City of Dublin Gent.

·         ROD: 459-119-293078. 1792 Feb 21. Richard JOHNSTON – JACKSON Image 391. btw Richard JOHNSTON Shanrue [Shanroe,Parish Forkill, Barony Orior Upper] Co Armagh farmer of 1 pt & David JACKSON Liscalgot [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co Armagh farmer of other pt. Reciting that the said Richard JOHNSTON in consideration of £84 paid to him granted to David JACKSON 44a 3r 39p in townland of Cashel [Cashel, Parish Forkill, Barony Orior Upper] Barony Orier, Co. Armagh the same demised by Thomas BALL Esq.  to the said Richard JOHNSTON to hold to Richard JOHNSTON and his heirs for the residue of the lease for the rest of the lives and years in said lease from Thomas BALL Esq. to said Richard JOHNSTON subject to rents and costs & other clauses. WITNESSES: Thomas SHEA of City of Dublin attorney; Thomas SMYTH of Silverbridge, Co. Armagh farmer SEE: JACKSONs of Urker NOTE: Richard JOHNSTON married Anne JACKSON in 1767. She was a sister of David JACKSON (aft 1744-1796).

[29] Margaret BRADFORD (1739-1820)

·         Burial: Here lieth the remains of John Jackson late of Urker who departed this life the 20th June 1817 aged 37 years: also those of his mother Margaret Jackson who died Jan 1820 aged 81 years; also those of his widow Elizabeth Jackson who departed this life 12th March 1880 aged 92 years; also of his only son David Jackson who died Nov 11th 1889 aged 75 years SOURCE: Guide to Creggan Churchyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy. NOTE: If Margaret had been 81 years old in 1820. It would mean that she was considerably older than her husband and also would have been in her 40s when her children were born. I would suspect that age 61 and hence born in 1759 would be a better fit.

·         Margaret Bradford, a violent tempered red- haired woman, who, disgusted at the money being spent to get back the Mt. Leinster property, burnt all the Title Deeds. They lived at Urker, bought in 1760, and had 2 sons and 3 daughters. Recollection of Amy LLOYD née JACKSON - daughter of Sir Thomas JACKSON and Amelia DARE. NOTE: We only have the names for the sons and for two of the daughters. The unnamed daughter may have married Richard ALLEN (1821-1899). We do know that a JACKSON who was likely in this family married an ALLEN.

·         Margaret BRADFORD burnt half the deeds - her husband was spending untold amounts of money trying to track them down. Then a month later, a man from Cork showed up with the other half of the deeds. SOURCE: 2006. Conversation with Eilie RYDER née McBRIDE (1920-2021)

·         SEE: BRADFORDs of Co. Louth.

[30] female JACKSON

·         The family oral history is that David JACKSON and Margaret BRADFORD had five children – two sons and three daughters, but one son and one daughter were not named. SOURCE: David, married Margaret Bradford, a violent tempered red- haired woman, who, disgusted at the money being spent to get back the Mt. Leinster property, burnt all the Title Deeds. They lived at Urker, bought in 1760, and had 2 sons and 3 daughters. SOURCE: Amy Oliver LLOYD née JACKSON’s Family History.

·         Since an ALLEN of Creggan Parish supposedly married a JACKSON, it may be that she married an ALLEN – possibly Richard ALLEN (does not show up in Civil or Church marriages at ancestry.ie).  Richard ALLEN was a landlord with land at Liscalgot in Griffiths Valuation, leased to Samuel GILMORE & David JACKSON. SEE: Jacksons of Urker Leases and Liscagat Griffiths & Valuations Table.

·         JACKSON’S FORT The rampart of the ring of this earthwork has been levelled into the trench all the way round with the result that the ring sits several feet high above the surrounding fields. It is now (1931) in use as an orchard. Mr. Allen, the present owner of the farm states that his family settled in the adjoining townland of Ternacreevy [aka Fernagreevagh, Parish Loughgall (ONeilland West portion), Barony Oneilland West. This townland is north of Creggan Parish – separated by abt 5 townlands. The idea of it being “adjoining townland” is misleading.] in 1616. His mother was a Miss Jackson daughter of the former owner & the Jackson’s held the farm “from the days of Cromwell”.  TGF Patterson Notebook 284 Vol 3.: CORAGH OS Sheet No 8 There are two cashels in this townland, one on the farm of Mr. Bernard Loy (and known as Loy’s For[th]) and the other on a grazing farm (within a stone throw) belonging to Sir Thomas Jackson. Both are well known locally, Loy’s being perhaps the more “famous” of the two. The cashel on the Jackson property contained a “cave” but it is now (1930) closed. These forts are not shown on the maps of 1855.The Jackson cashel, until a few years ago was a mass of thorns etc. These have now been cleared away but Loys Forth is still very much overgrown. TGF Patterson Notebook No 135. LISCALGOT O.S. Sheet No 31 NOTE: The LOYs were at Lissaraw, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper, leasing. Creevekeeran is to the west and Rathkeelan is to the north.

[31] Richard JACKSON

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

·         He is inserted here as a hunch. After seeing an Ancestry tree that had included him as a son of David JACKSON & Margaret BRADFORD (and there were a few others that also did likewise), I checked out sources, and decided he is most likely a fit as a son of David JACKSON & Margaret BRADFORD. It is also based on the oral history that they had five children – two sons and three daughters, but one son and one daughter were not named. SOURCE: David, married Margaret Bradford, a violent tempered red- haired woman, who, disgusted at the money being spent to get back the Mt. Leinster property, burnt all the Title Deeds. They lived at Urker, bought in 1760, and had 2 sons and 3 daughters. SOURCE: Amy Oliver LLOYD née JACKSON’s Family History.

·         Rev Daniel Gunn Brown’s visiting notes c 1833 included the following: South Tullyvallen. Richard Jackson and Sarah McKee, 5 children, James, Richard, Sarah, Eliza, William. Regularly attending communicants, 2 Bibles, family worship.

·         NOTE: Because of the Tullyvallen link, this likely connects: JACKSONs from Co. Wicklow who ended up at Lanark Co., Ontario, Canada. Starts with a John JACKSON born abt 1760.SEE: 2021 John JACKSON of Carlow & Wicklow variously sourced. NOTE: The connection of William JACKSON (1819-1880) born at Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh is of special interest since he went back and forth between Ontario, Canada; Tullyvallen, Co. Armagh; and even (at one point) Roscomroe, Kings Co.

--2-JACKSON b. Abt 1780, Tullyvallen, Newtownhamilton, Co. Armagh

|--3-Mary Jane JACKSON b. 1815, Tullyvallen, Parish Newtownhamilton, Co.

|    Armagh NOTE: A Mary JACKSON b 1810 might have been a sister who d. bef 1815.

|--3-William JACKSON b. 26 May 1819, Tullyvallen, Newtownhamilton, Co.

|    Armagh, d. 2 Nov 1880, Collingwood, Ontario, Canada

+ Isabella McLENAN b. Abt 1814, Edenykennedy, Kilclooney, Armagh,, m.

1838, Armagh, d. 1886

·         |--4-John JACKSON b. 14 May 1837, Tullyvallen, Newtownhamilton, Co. Armagh  

·         |--4-William JACKSON b. 8 Sep 1839, Tullyvallen, Newtownhamilton, Co.

·         |    Armagh, d. 6 Mar 1917, Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada

[32] Sarah McKEE

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

·         Rev Daniel Gunn Brown’s visiting notes c 1833 included the following: South Tullyvallen. Richard Jackson and Sarah McKee, 5 children, James, Richard, Sarah, Eliza, William. Regularly attending communicants, 2 Bibles, family worship.

[34] James JACKSON

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families January 5, 1839 James JACKSON son of Richard JACKSON & Sarah McKEE his wife of this congregation to Fanny daughter of [blank] McComb____? [blank] his wife of the congregation of Covenanters at Bellilane. Present at ceremony John McNEELY & John JOHNSTON.

·          

[35] Fanny McCOMB (?-aft 1839)

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families January 5, 1839 James JACKSON son of Richard JACKSON & Sarah McKEE his wife of this congregation to Fanny daughter of [blank] McComb____? [blank] his wife of the congregation of Covenanters at Bellilane. Present at ceremony John McNEELY & John JOHNSTON.

[36] Thomas JACKSON (1838-?

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families Baptism

[37] James JACKSON (1845-?)

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families Baptism.

[38] Richard JACKSON (bef 1819-?)

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

·         Rev Daniel Gunn Brown’s visiting notes c 1833 included the following: South Tullyvallen. Richard Jackson and Sarah McKee, 5 children, James, Richard, Sarah, Eliza, William. Regularly attending communicants, 2 Bibles, family worship.

[39] Mary WALLACE (bef 1819-?)

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

[40] Jane JACKSON (abt 1840-?)

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

[41] Richard JACKSON (1842-?)

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

[42] Sarah JACKSON (bef 1820-?0

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

·         Rev Daniel Gunn Brown’s visiting notes c 1833 included the following: South Tullyvallen. Richard Jackson and Sarah McKee, 5 children, James, Richard, Sarah, Eliza, William. Regularly attending communicants, 2 Bibles, family worship.

·         Jan 27, 1840 Archibald BIGGAM of the Congregation of Clarkson son of Samuel BIGGAM & Mary BUTTER to Sarah JACKSON daughter of Richard JACKSON & Sarah McKEE his wife of this congregation. Present John JACKSON, William WALLACE & Edward WALLACE.

[43] Archibald BIGGAM

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families Jan 27, 1840 Archibald BIGGAM of the Congregation of Clarkson son of Samuel BIGGAM & Mary BUTTER to Sarah JACKSON daughter of Richard JACKSON & Sarah McKEE his wife of this congregation. Present John JACKSON, William WALLACE & Edward WALLACE.

·         NOTE: An alternate spelling of the surname may be BEAGHAM or BIGHAM.

[44] Eliza JACKSON

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

·         Rev Daniel Gunn Brown’s visiting notes c 1833 included the following: South Tullyvallen. Richard Jackson and Sarah McKee, 5 children, James, Richard, Sarah, Eliza, William. Regularly attending communicants, 2 Bibles, family worship.

[45] Edward WALLACE

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families February 9, 1843 Edward WALLACE a member of the Independent Congregation of Armagh son of the late Jas WALLACE married to Eliza daughter to Richard JACKSON of this congregation and Sarah McKEE (or McKEEN) his late wife of Tullyvallen. Witness John JACKSON. William Nelson

[47] William JACKSON

·         Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families

·         Rev Daniel Gunn Brown’s visiting notes c 1833 included the following: South Tullyvallen. Richard Jackson and Sarah McKee, 5 children, James, Richard, Sarah, Eliza, William. Regularly attending communicants, 2 Bibles, family worship.

[48] John JACKSON (1780-1817)

·         Gravemarker the only remaining stone – see above under George JACKSON for the inscription of the missing stone: Burial: Here lieth the remains of John Jackson late of Urker who departed this life the 20th June 1817 aged 37 years: also those of his mother Margaret Jackson who died Jan 1820 aged 81 years; also those of his widow Elizabeth Jackson who departed this life 12th March 1880 aged 92 years; also of his only son David Jackson who died Nov 11th 1889 aged 75 years SOURCE: Guide to Creggan Churchyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy.

·         NOTE: He was only 16 years old when his father died. His Uncle George JACKSON (b. aft 1743 – d. aft 1820), a lawyer based in Dublin, helped him to navigate the legal complexities.

o   1798 November 27 This letter from solicitor and family member George JACKSON of Dublin is instructing his nephew, the teenage John JACKSON on how to proceed with Court challenges to his father's assets after his father's demise. There had been an issue as to the disposition of the asset of the malt materials left on the land (mentioned in his will). NAMES: John JACKSON of Creggan; Unnamed SMITH aka SMYTH; Samuel BRADFORD; Margaret BRADFORD; Thomas BALL; George JACKSON; George SHEA. PLACES: Dublin.

o   1799 February 16 This letter concerns Cavananore and involves the COULTER & BRADFORD families (which means it may also involve the OLIVER family too through the Thomas BRADFORD connection). John's father, NAMES: John JACKSON; Joseph COULTER; Thomas Ledlie BIRCH; Martha COULTER née COWEN; Samuel BRADFORD; John COULTER; John BRADFORD; Thomas BRADFORD; Elizabeth BRADFORD née BREAKEY; Margaret BRADFORD; Unnamed SMYTH aka SMITH. PLACES: Cavananore.

o   1804 March 3rd George JACKSON to John JACKSON This letter is concerned with HANRATTY's payments due to Margaret JACKSON, widow of David JACKSON. HANRATTY was a tenant.

o   1805 April 10 George JACKSON to John JACKSON HANRATTY's payments have not yet been received. Also mention of Captain METGE who is expected to pay John JACKSON on behalf of Lord RODEN. NOTE: He was probably Peter METGE (1744-1809). His sister Christina METGE married Dr. George BARTLEY of Co. Monaghan in 1781.  Peter METGE was a Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland and quite a colorful character. 

o   1805 August 13 George JACKSON to John JACKSON HANRATTY still has not paid and wants an arrangement that would involve DOYLEs. Also mention of John JACKSON, brother of George JACKSON who "will never do much good for himself or any one Else".

o   1806 July 16 George JACKSON to John JACKSON There is a mention of a Mr. SEAWRIGHT who may be related to the John SEAWRGHT who married his sister Margaret JACKSON (1783-1810). Also, HANRATTY still has not paid and the case will come before the Armagh Assizes. George cautions his nephew John against any dealings with him.

o   1810 June 4 NAMES: George JACKSON of Dublin and earlier of Urker, Parish of Creggan, Co. Armagh; W. RORKE aka ROURKE; David LONGMORE; Mrs. KELLY; Miss HUTCHISON; Mrs. SHEA

·         ROD: 425-288-277085. 1783 Jul 31 Image 609 BTW Thomas BALL of Seapark Co. Wicklow Esq. of 1 pt & David JACKSON of Liscalgat [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co. Armagh farmer of the other part. BALL let to JACKSON townland of Tullygallaghan [Tullyogallaghan, Parish Newtownhamilton, Barony Fews Upper] containing 247a 3r 39p set forth in annexed map in Co. Armagh … lives of John JACKSON aged 3 years or thereabouts eldest son of said David JACKSON, Margaret JACKSON aged one year or thereabouts and Barbara JACKSON aged one year or thereabouts the 1st & 2nd daughters of David JACKSON … term of 31 years. David JACKSON [SEAL] WITNESS: William STEPHENS of Cross Co. Armagh & Patrick KANE of Coolderry [Coolderry, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], Co. Armagh Land surveyor, Memorial WITNESS: William STEPHENS & George JACKSON of City of Dublin Gent.

·         Indenture 1 Aug 1783 between Thomas BALL younger of Seapark & Richard JOHNSTON of Liscalgot farmer…land in actual possession …42 acres in land of Cashel …for natural lives of Richard JOHNSTON of Liscalgot, and John JOHNSTON aged twelve years or thereabouts, the eldest son of the said Richard JOHNSTON by Ann JOHNSTON otherwise JACKSON his wife and John JACKSON aged 4 years or thereabouts eldest son of David JACKSON of Liscalgot by Margaret JACKSON otherwise BRADFORD … lease of 31 years. PRONI: MIC566/2 Ball Estates.

·         ROD: 534-143-349771 1800, Aug 1-Image 81 A Memorial of a Deed of a Lease bearing date the first day of August 1800 made between Thomas BALL of Cullihanna [Cullyhanna Big & Cullyhanna Little, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], In the County of Armagh Esq. Of the one part and John JACKSON of Liscalgat [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] in the Said County of Armagh farmer of the other part. Whereby the said Thomas BALL for the Consideration therein mentioned did Demise Grant Set and to [farm?] Let Release and Confirm Unto the Said John JACKSON (then being by virtue of a Lease for a year as therein mentioned & to his assigns all that and there that part of the Lands of Urker [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] known by the name of the Charter Lands then in the possession of the said John JACKSON Containing by estimation 29 acres, two roods or thereabouts be the same more or less which is [_arly] described in a map or [__rchart] there of thereunto annexed situate lying and being in the Parish of Creggan Barony of Upper Fews and County of Armagh Excepting and Reserving out of Said demise unto the said Thomas BALL his heirs and assigns as therin is Excepted and Reserved to hold said Demised premises with the appurts unto the said John JACKSON his heirs Exors Admons and Assigns for and during the natural life and lives of the said John JACKSON the lessee then aged about nineteen, Margaret and Barbara JACKSON twins sisters of the said John JACKSON both aged seventeen years thereabouts & the surviving issue of them as for and during the term of twenty four years to be computed from the 21st day of November then last which ever of said term for lives or years should last the longest at and under the yearly rent of [pounds] 34..16..7p in which said lease is contd sevl clauses & covts in the said John JACKSON his heirs, Exors, Admins, & Assigns to be done & performed & in case the said John JACKSON his heir Exors, Admins & Assigns shall perform & fulfill said Covenants and Clauses then said yearly rent of [pounds] 34.16.7 should be reduced to [pounds] 32.9.4 and no more which said deed was duly executed [?/?] therto in presence of and witnessed by Saml BALL of Urker [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] in the County of Armagh Esq. & Patrick KANE of Coolderry [Coolderry, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], in Said County and [?] this Memorial was also duly Exed by the said John JACKSON in presence of the said Patrick KANE & George JACKSON of the City of Dublin Attorney at Law, John JACKSON [SEAL] Signed Sealed and Delivered in presence of Patrick KANE came this day before me & made oath & saith he is [?] Witness to & saw the Original Deed of which the above writing is Memorialized duly. Executed by the parties thereto & also save the above memorial duly executed by the above named John JACKSON and saith the name Patrick KANE [?] as a witness to said [?] & Memorial [....] proper name & handwriting Patrick KANE sworn before me at Dundalk in the County of Louth the 29th day of December 1800 by Virtue of a commission to me directed for taking affidavits in the County and I know the deponent Stephen PAGE junior.

[49] Elizabeth McCULLAGH (1788-1880)

·         Burial: Here lieth the remains of John Jackson late of Urker who departed this life the 20th June 1817 aged 37 years: also those of his mother Margaret Jackson who died Jan 1820 aged 81 years; also those of his widow Elizabeth Jackson who departed this life 12th March 1880 aged 92 years; also of his only son David Jackson who died Nov 11th 1889 aged 75 years SOURCE: Guide to Creggan Churchyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy.

·         Died at age 92 which is how her birth date was calculated.

·         Elizabeth lived another 63 years after her husband's death and "was obviously a matriarchal figure, having lived in Urcher [aka Urker] for the major part of the 19th. century, guiding and influencing the family fortunes for most of that time." SOURCE:  Mary Cumisky –

·         1811 April 24 Marriage Settlement

·         1817. Her husband died, leaving her with four children, the eldest being merely 6 years old. The youngest was born on the day that her husband died.

·         1818 She was ill enough that George Jackson wrote to her brother that she might need to rewrite her will

·         1828 Tithe Composition Book. Elizabeth owned 30 acres in Urker and 50 acres in Liscalgat.

·         ROD: 863-17-57501. 1830 Sept 9. Image 290 and Image 291. A memorial of an indented deed of Consequence bearing date the second day of September 1830 between James JOHNSTON of Woodvale [possibly the Woodvale at Corry, Parish Mullaghbrack (Lower Fews portion), Barony Fews Lower], Co Armagh, Esq, & William JOHNSTON of Dundalk, Co Louth Dr. of Medicine. Of the one part & Elizabeth JACKSON in Urker [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] in Co Armagh, Widow after reciting a certain indenture of lease dated  9th day of April 1770 whereby John JOHNSTON demised  unto George JACKSON and David JACKSON lands in Liscalgot [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] …bounded on the south by Claranagh, [Claranagh Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper]], on the west by Drummick  Drummuck, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper]], and part of Liscalgot, on the North by the Charter Lands and Mr. JOHNSTONs two acres of meadow and on the east by the river and Patrick and Owen KEENAN’s holdings containing by estimation  42 A 3R profitable land Irish plantation measure and 7A 3R of Brown Bog situate lying and being in the Barony of Fews and Parish of Creggan & Co. Armagh . To hold for lives of John JOHNSTON eldest son of the lessor for the term of 31 years as therein mentioned at the yearly rent of £28 17s 3 halfpence late Irish currency. And reciting that the interest of the said John JOHNSTON the lessor in said lease was now vested in said James JOHNSTON and William JOHNSTON for and in consideration of the sum of £235 sterling to them paid by the said Elizabeth JACKSON the receipt thereof is thereby acknowledged…grant to Elizabeth JACKSON her heirs and assigns the reserved yearly rent of  £28  17s 3 half pence… fees and duty work. To hold for life of said John JOHNSTON the cestue qui vie in said indenture of lease. And said indenture further Witneseth that for the consideration aforesaid the said James JOHNSTON and William JOHNSTON granted to Elizabeth JACKSON her heirs and assigns the said part of Liscalgot for and during the lives of said John JOHNSTON and James JOHNSTON (party thereto) and the survivor of them … all the right title to said John JOHNSTON & William JOHNSTON or either of them free and charged from the fee of £45…. WITNESS; Joseph BRADSHAW of Dundalk Co. Louth Turnkey & John Henry RANSON of Dundalk Writing Clerk. NOTE: James JOHNSTON (abt 1756-1843) was a brother of Dr. William JOHNSTON (1760-1832). The John JOHNSTON who rented in the 1770 lease was likely John JOHNSTON (1729-1816). He was a half brother of Richard JOHNSTON (1753-1792) who married Anne JACKSON, daughter of George JACKSON (1718-1782). Two of her brothers were David JACKSON (aft1743-1796) and George JACKSON (1744- aft aft 1820) .

·         1840 "Thomas Ball's "Valuation Records". Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson held 59 acres in Urker, a fairly substantial farm in those days.

·         1846 December. She was evicted from her lands in Urker. This fact came to light during research on agrarian disturbances around Crossmaglen, with reference to the murder of George McClean, a farmer and road-contractor, of Cregganduff, who was found dead on the Dundalk Road, Crossmaglen, on 4th December 1846. Matthew Singleton, R.M.,Newtownhamilton, sent a report on 9th December 1846 to the Under-Secretary at Dublin Castle, indicating that he thought the murder might have been committed by the Ribbonmen and that one cause assigned for the murder was that Mrs. Elizabeth Jackson was dispossessed of a large farm on the expiration of a long lease and that part of the farm was given to one Middleton, bailiff to the property, and a nephew of the deceased. Matthew Singleton wrote:"..... Several persons refused to plough the lands last week. Deceased sent his horses to do a few days before he was murdered..... " 13.

·         1850 Elizabeth Jackson had handed over the running of the farm to her son, David." He had seemingly lost his lease to lands in Co. Leitrim, and subsequently lived with his mother.

[50] David JACKSON (1814-1889)

·         Burial: Here lieth the remains of John Jackson late of Urker who departed this life the 20th June 1817 aged 37 years: also those of his mother Margaret Jackson who died Jan 1820 aged 81 years; also those of his widow Elizabeth Jackson who departed this life 12th March 1880 aged 92 years; also of his only son David Jackson who died Nov 11th 1889 aged 75 years SOURCE: Guide to Creggan Churchyard. Kevin McMahon & Jem Murphy.

·         ROD: 1849-8-27. 1849 Aug 27  Although David JACKSON & Eliza OLIVER (his wife) lived at Aughavilla after their marriage in 1838 (it was the birthplace of their first four children), this is the only Memorial connecting him to this townland that I have so far been able to find.

·         ROD: 1860-16-229 1860 May 26 NAMES: Elizabeth JACKSON née McCULLAGH of Urker Lodge; John JACKSON of Liscalgot; Rev. Charles MASSÉ; Thomas TERISON Esq.; James McCULLAGH sr.; James McCULLAGH jr; Andrew Coulter BRADFORD of Cavananore; John GILLESPIE; James SMYTHE; John SMYTHE; David JACKSON. OTHER PLACES: Drummuck, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan

·         ROD: 1860-16-230 1860 May 24 NAMES: David JACKSON of Urker Lodge; Elizabeth JACKSON née McCULLAGH; William Henry OGLE of Newry; John GILLESPIE; James SMYTHE; John SMYTHE; Richard Jebb BROWNE; William Henry WOODS; Edward GREER; John HANBURY. OTHER PLACES: Drummuck, Parish of Ballybay, Co. Monaghan.

·         ROD: 1879-7-66. 1878 Nov 21. Image 191 William Richard CORR of Crossmaglen, Solicitor, aged 21 years+, Plaintiff obtained a judgement in High Court Justice in Ireland against William BROWN of Crossmaglen, Merchant, David JACKSON of Urker, farmer and Alexander BROWN of Clohoge Farmer defendants for £129 plus costs of £7.8 … land in Townland of Clohoge, Parish of Creggan, Barony Upper Fews, Co. Armagh now in occupation of land Alexander BROWN.

NOTE: William CORR (1815-1883) was a merchant of Urker House and father of William Richard CORR (abt 1851-1911) a solicitor and bachelor who practiced first in Carrickmacross and then at CORR & O’CONNOR, The Square, Crossmaglen. SEE: Corr Family History.

NOTE: Exploring BROWN-JACKSON connections:

o   ROD: 619-7-423137 dated Dec 2, 1809 Deed of conveyance between Alexander BROWN of Cloghog, Co. Armagh farmer & Cornelius BROWN of Tullycol[eve?] Co. Armagh, farmer. Whereby Alexander BROWN declared ¼ of Kiltybane (29 A 1R 30p) demised by the late James EASTWOOD of Castletown, Co. Louth to the said Alexander and William BROWN & Alexander DONELTON [sic] 20 Aug 1794 was made in trust to the said Alexander BROWN to & for the use of the minor children of the late John BROWN of Cloghog aforesaid deceased whose last will and testament said Alexander BROWN was the only executor ... natural lives of Alexander DONALDSON & William BROWN. Witness John COLER of Aghad ... & John BROWN of Cloghog, both of Co. Armagh, farmers. John WALLACE of A... Attorney, Dublin. NOTE: A John BROWN was a brother-in-law of the three brothers: William McCULLAGH, Samuel McCULLAGH and George McCULLAGH [I suspect a Co. Monaghan connection here]. SOURCE: A Statistical Account of the Barony of Upper Fews in the County of Armagh. John Donaldson 1838, p13.SEE: ROD: 500-66-312060 dated 1795 Feb 13 p 132 2007; Deed 552-242-365984 dated 1802 Oct 19 ; Deed 565-222-377388 dated 1780 Jan 1; Deed 713-137-487872

·         ROD: 1879-7-67 Image 191 William CORR of Crossmaglen, Solicitor, Plaintiff obtained a judgement in High Court Justice in Ireland against William BROWN of Crossmaglen, Merchant, David JACKSON of Urker, farmer and Alexander BROWN of Clohoge Farmer defendants … David JACKSON is at time of securing this affidavit possessed at law or in Equity that farm of land with the houses and buildings in townlands of Liscalget and Urker now in occupation of said David JACKSON in Parish Creggan, Barony Upper Fews, Co. Armagh and the judgement is still in effect for £105.15 still remains justly due. NOTE: William CORR (1815-1883) was a merchant of Urker House and father of William Richard CORR (abt 1849-1911) a solicitor and bachelor who practiced first in Carrickmacross and then his office was CORR & O’CONNOR, The Square, Crossmaglen. SEE: Corr Family History.

·         ROD: 1879-7-68 Image 192 William CORR of Crossmaglen, Solicitor, Plaintiff obtained a judgement in High Court Justice in Ireland against William BROWN of Crossmaglen, Merchant, David JACKSON of Urker, farmer and Alexander BROWN of Clohoge Farmer defendants … for £129 plus costs of £7.8 … William BROWN is at time of securing this affidavit certain lands in townland of Crossmaglen, Parish of Creggan, Barony Upper Fews, Co Armagh now in occupation of William BROWN and his tenant John FOYLE …

·         ROD: 1880-60-259. 1880 Dec 20 [NOTE: This is connected to the legacies of his brother-in-law William OLIVER] In consideration of £350 by Henry Bruce ARMSTRONG of Killilea, Co. Armagh. Esq pd to the estate of John OLIVER … and of Trustee William OLIVER owner and petitioner and of David JACKSON and others … grant to ARMSTRONG part of lands of Lisdrumard containing 66A 2R 4P … lands of Drumgar 1A 34 P excepted by the 36th Division of Trinity College Dublin Leasing & Perpetuity Oct 1851. Excepted from Sir James Matthew STRONG … former conveyance of said lands 16 Feb 1869 between STRONG & William OLIVER & Thomas OLIVER … (relating to) indenture 15 Sept 1837 between Rev Joseph LEATHLY of the one part & William OLIVER & Thomas OLIVER of the other part [SEE also: ROD 1837-17-52]. Schedule included: Part of the lands of Lisdrummond [66.2.4], the lands of Knockagraphy [24.3.6] & part of lands of Drumgarr [1.0.34]. Tenant: William KNIPE-Robert KNIPE £150. Agreement dated 5 Nov 1867 between William OLIVER of the one part & Robert KNIPE of the other part … (lots of detail). WITNESS: Edward ARCHER. (NOTE: see Chart p104 2009 black diary)

[51] Elizabeth OLIVER (1815-1903)

·         SNAPSHOT:

o   Her life overlapped the life of Queen Victoria (1819-1901) and like her had a large family (Queen Victoria – 9 children. Eliza OLIVER – 10 children). Her youngest child, George JACKSON (1858-1859) died of croup. The other children lived long, healthy and largely successful lives.

o   Like the Queen, she was known to be a force to contend with, and like her became decidedly stout in her latter years. The latter troubled her.

o   Eliza’s mother died when Eliza was 10 years old, and Eliza could not quite forgive her mother for that. She regarded it as a lack of will.

o   She was raised during her teenage years – if not before – at Cavananore under the watchful eyes of her Aunt Margaret BRADFORD (1786-1874) and her uncle Andrew Coulter BRADFORD (1788-1847). Both of them were unmarried. Another aunt, Barbara DONALDON née BRADFORD, widow of the United Irishman activist William DONALDSON (1768-1815) was also deeply involved in her life.

o   She married David JACKSON (1814-1889) at 1st Ballybay Presbyterian, the church of her aunt Mary McCULLAGH née BRADFORD of Derryvalley, Co. Monaghan. Eliza’s first child, John JACKSON was born at Mary McCULLAGH’s home at Derryvally.

o   She and her husband lived and farmed during their early marriage at Aughavilla, Carrigallen, Co. Leitrim. By the time that her 6th child Sarah JACKSON (1848-1942) was born, the lease at Aghavilla had been lost, an the family had moved in with her mother-in-law Elizabeth McCULLAGH (1788-1880) at Urker.

o   She was known as the brains of the family, and her sons who became significant bankers in Hong Kong and Japan got regular advice from her about the business of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, including many recommendations for staff hires (several young men from her neighbourhood were indeed hired).

·         A selection of pieces that I have posted online about Eliza OLIVER and her family:

o   2011: Talk at Armagh Historical Society.

o   2012 Blog Post on A Couple of Unchurched OLIVERs.

o   2012 Blog Post on Irregular Marriages.

o   2014 Blog Post on Old Rose and her Blessing.

o   2015 Blog Post on Presbyterian & Catholic OLIVERs of Armagh

o   2015 Blog Post on Kane Graveyard – Some History. There is a grave marker here for Eliza OLIVER, although she may have been officially buried at Creggan Church, Church of Ireland. SEE: silverbowl post: Transcriptions and photos of grave markers at Kane.

o   2016 Blog Post on Killynure: Life of a House.

o   2016 Blog Post on Olivers of Armagh.

·         2019 Talk given to the Armagh Historical Society: Letters of Eliza OLIVER.

[52] Benjamin OLIVER

[53] Elizabeth BRADFORD

[54] John JACKSON (1839-1886)

[55] Kate Maria Jane WHITING (1854-aft 1901)

[56] Thomas JACKSON (1841-1915)

·         2015 Blog Post on Anniversary of Sir Thomas’ Death.

[57] Amelia Lydia DARE (1851-1944)

[58] Elizabeth JACKSON (1843-1923) My great-grandmother.

[59] Thompson BROWN (1837-1915)

[60] Samuel BROWNE

[61] Mary STEENSON

[62] Mary JACKSON (1844-1921)

[63] William MENARY (1838-1874)

[64] William MENARY

[65] Mary WILSON

[66] Frederick Richard GRIFFIN (1858-1890)

[67] Philip George GRIFFIN

[68] Margaret GILMORE

[69] Andrew Coulter Bradford JACKSON (1846-1929)

[70] Eliza Emily GILMORE (1846-1938)

[71] Samuel GILMORE

[72] Jane COULTER

[73] Sarah JACKSON (1848-1942)

[74] Eliezer GILMORE (1843-1919)

·         Gilmore also spelled "Gillmere"

·         1888. Is a farmer at Liscolgat. SOURCE:Bassetts County Armagh 1888

·         One or two of his brothers ended up in New Orleans. After he died, his son-in-law Tom BARTLEY accompanied him to New Orleans. They sailed on a boat captained  by Cpt. Parry, but there was yellow fever when they got there, so they decided not to disembark. As a consequence, the estate was claimed by the government. There may be a connection with the HADRA family of New Orleans - a marriage connection? The only HADRA I have been able to find was an Edward HADRA, a recruit of Louisiana who was discharged May 6, 1863 with a disability from Company K of the 24th Ill Infantry. SOURCE: 2009. Conversation with Eilie McBRIDE.

·         The scrap of paper which revealed Esther also stated that David had left money to Eliezer.  Presumably this was the legacy that Eliza JACKSON referred to in her letters.  There was also a note saying that George "did well in America" so he may have been the New Orleans problem that Eliezer and Tom Bartley tried to sort out unsuccessfully, in 1899.As far as I know Eliezer had two brothers who went to America – George and David.  The legacy mentioned by Eliza in 1888 I didn't know about before. SOURCE: 2009. Conversation with Eilie McBRIDE & Tom McNEIL

·         There was another story about a legacy from one of his brothers (which one I know not) in 1899 which Eliezer and my grandfather Tom Bartley went to try and sort out. My mother wrote a brief memo about this -"Father went with Grandfather to America about something to do with Grandfather's brother's estate.  I never heard the details of their mission except that it was not successful and they returned immediately on account of a typhus outbreak. The Torr Head, a cargo boat was their means of transport." Attached is a copy of Tom Bartley's passage ticket which gives the date as 1899 and the destination as New Orleans.  Maybe there is a record somewhere of the death of a David or George Gilmore in the area of New Orleans in 1899. SOURCE: 2009. Conversation with Eilie McBRIDE & Tom McNEIL

·         Grandfather [Eliezer Gilmore] made [?] by blasting the rocks & put rocks in the centre of the field and planted trees around them. SOURCE: 2009. Conversation with Eilie McBRIDE

·         1831 Will of Eleazer Birch Gillmer Captain Eliezer Birch GILLMER (GILMORE, GILMER) Born 11 Sep 1762. Died 29 Jul 1834. He was an officer in East India Company and fought at Seringapatam. H.E.I.C.S (Honourable East India Company Service). He was a brother of John GILMORE (1764-1801), aka John Gillmer, husband of Mary JACKSON. "....... the sum of £100 which I leave will and bequest to my brother John Gillmer and which my Executors may give to him by annual instalments as they may judge prudent and should any part of it be left, to be given to his children at his decease". 

[75] James JACKSON (1850-1925)

·         Death Cert: 1925 Jan 6 Drummullagh Carlingford Co Louth married age 74 Gentleman William ALCORN present. Heart disease – 3 months.

[76] Elizabeth Sarah BROWNE (1847-aft 1911)

·         I have not been able to locate her death cert. Probably she died in Co. Louth. When her husband died in 1925, he was not described as a widower.

[77] Rev. Daniel Gunn BROWNE (1808-1892)

·         Marriage: On the 12th inst. at Creggan, by the Rev. Wm. Gibson, Ballybay, the Rev. D. G. Brown, Newtownhamilton, to Margaret, second daughter of the late John Jackson, Esq. The Belfast News-Letter (Belfast, Ireland), Tuesday, June 19, 1838; Issue 10536

·         1888 June 4 Letter - Eliza Jackson to Thomas Jackson: Aunt Brown [Margaret] is but poorly; she is liable to sudden attacks. Uncle Brown [Daniel Gunn BROWNE] is well, but quite infirm, not able to walk. I hear no word of the lawsuit about Miss Owen’s  will. Maggie Brown still keeps possession of the place in Bird Hill [??] and has got Mr Owens bound over to keep the peace. I do not know how it will all end or whether the place will be worth much or not.

·         Death: 1892 BROWNE - May 24, at his residence, Sandymount, Blackrock, Dundalk, the Rev. Daniel Gunn Browne, in his 85th year. Funeral will leave his late residence, for interment in family burial-ground, Creggan, Crossmaglen, to-morrow (Friday) morning, at eleven o'clock. Friends will please accept this intimation. The Belfast News-Letter (Belfast, Ireland), Thursday, May 26, 1892; Issue 23992

·         Blog post: The Quaigh of Rev Daniel Gunn Brown

·         Blog Post: Irregular Marriages. Rev. Daniel Gunn Brown, was a key mover of one of the resolutions to be forwarded to Parliament. MOVED by the REV DANIEL GUNN BROWN: That by this unexpected decision, not only are the feelings deeply wounded of more than one half of the Protestants of Ireland, but the rights of property, in innumerable cases, may be unsettled and overthrown: a consequence hurtful to the best interests of society, and affording many opportunities for base and heartless miscreants to violate, with impunity, solemn vows, and desert those whom, by the laws of God and man, they are bound to protect and cherish.

·         Silver Bowl Post: 1842 February 3 Newtownhamilton. Presbyterian Marriages.

·         Blog Post The Quaigh of Rev. Daniel Gunn BROWNE. The Quaigh was given by Rev. Daniel Gunn Browne of Newtownhamilton to Sir Thomas Jackson brother of Mrs. Griffin, in 1900. Mr Brown claims kinship with the Boyd’s of Kilmarnock & the Kirkpatricks Scottish Counties. It was used to drink whiskey or brandy.

·         Will Abstract: 1892 BROWNE, Rev Daniel Gunn. 21 June. The will of the Reverend Daniel Gunn Browne formerly of New Holland County Armagh and late of Sandymount Blackrock County Louth Presbyterian Minister who died 24 May 1892 at Sandymount was proved at Armagh by Margaret Browne of Sandymount Widow, the sole Executrix Effects £612.0.2d (see Biography on Rev. Daniel Gunn Browne)

·         ROD: 1861-14-63. Rev Daniel Gunn BROWN of Glenburn, Co Armagh, Presbyterian Minister of 1st pt Robert McKINSTRY of Armagh, Co, Armagh Esq. Medical Doctor of 2nd pt & Henry George JOHNSTON of Fort Johnston, Co. Monaghan Esq, Trustee… of 3rd pt. Reciting indenture 22 Mar 1842 betw Rt Hon Ld John George BERESFORD, Lord Archbishop of Armagh of 1st pt, The Ecclesiastical Commission of Ireland of 2nd pt;  & Rev Wm BROWN of Moy Co Tyrone since deceased of 3rd pt. Reciting indenture of lease 2 May 1838 btw Archbishop of Armagh & William BROWN- renewal for 21 years of lands of Drumarg [Drumarg, Parish Armagh (Armagh portion), Barony Armagh], part of the demesne lands of Armagh… 8 acres of townland of Drumarg … William BROWNE last will and testament  3 Jan 1844 bequeathed & devised to his only son Daniel Gunn BROWNE in trust for his wife Beatrice BROWN [née BOYD] and afterwards for his son. And reciting that Beatrice departed this life 1850. Daniel Gunn BROWN inherited land on Market St with several buildings and appurtenances 79 ft in front to English St. 250 ft in depth to the north adjoining Mr. BURGESSES’ 176 ft in the west… rent of 129 pounds 17s 10p. NOTE: In the Griffiths Valuation the only mention of Daniel BROWNE was as a lessor of a house at Clady Beg which was leased to William BROWN deceased and valued at 0.5.0. I assume this William BROWNE was Rev. William BROWN, the father of Rev. Daniel Gunn BROWNE not Rev. Daniel’s brother Dr. William Herbert BROWN (note the inconsistent final “E” in the name of BROWN (E). NOTE: I have not been able to find a death cert for Dr. William Herbert BROWN.

·         Rev. Daniel Gunn Browne Rev. J. McMillan, Dundalk 1990 Journal of the Creggan Local History Society

·         A Man of Independent Mind. A publication of the South Armagh Genealogy Project

·         BROWN, DANIEL GUNN : s. of Rev. Wm. Brown, Congregational Minister, Belfast, and Moy and gt. gt. gd. s. of Rev. Hugh Kirkpatrick, Ballymoney (1694-1712) : b. Belfast 5th Jan. 1808 : ed.O.C.B.., Edin. & Dublin : joined Armagh Pres. May 1831 : lic. Armagh Pres. Nov. 1831 : ord. Creggan & Newtownhamilton (1st) 5th Mar. 1833 :res. Creggan & retained Newtownhamilton 1835 : mar., 1838, 2nd dau. Of John Jackson, Creggan : Clerk of Ballybay Pres. 1853-75 : ret. 1888 :died 24th May 1892. [Reff.: Presn. Churchmen 1892, P. 125] Fasti of the Irish Presbyterian Church 1613-1840 pg 254

·         1866 . His residence was at Glenburn. SOURCE: Condolence note sent to Samuel GILMORE on the death of his wife. In Gika JACKSON's papers.

·         "D.G. Brown ministered there [Newtonhamilton] for 33 years from 1835 and was noted as a preacher. He had "great sympathy with people in trouble" and helped many during the famine years. Like the Jacksons family he was actively involved in the Tenant Right cause (J.B.A.Bell, A History of Clarkesbridge and First Newtownhamilton) p. 64  Full Circle: A Story of Ballybay Presbyterians David Nesbitt,1999. Cahans Publications. The Manse, Clones Road, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan, Ireland.

·         23rd August 1842 the name of D G Brown - Newtonhamilton appears in the baptismal register concerning the ordination of James Crawford. Wm Breakey - Balladian & James McCullagh - Ballybay are both mentioned as elders. D G Gunn sermon explained Presbyterian ordination. Afterwards, "the Presbytery was entertained at dinner by the congregation in the house of Mr. John Breakey. This John Breakey was probably John of Drumskelt. Full Circle: A Story of Ballybay Presbyterians p. 70 NOTE: The "Brown" here has no "e" on the end.

·         Clerk of Ballybay Presbytery p. 339

·         "Rev. D.G. Brown was the convener during the vacancy..." "At the Ford of the Birches" p. 114. NOTE: This would be 1853.

·         "Rev Daniel Gunn Brown was called to the united charge of Freeduff and Newtonhamilton in 1833. In 1835 due it seems to an internal quarrel) the two congregations were separated, Brown kept Newtonhamilton and Rev.Thomas McWilliams - my great, great grandfather was called to Freeduff." SOURCE: email from Peter McWilliam 8 Sept 2004:

·         NOTE: 1812 Smithboro minister was a Rev. William GUNN. He was a friend of Rev. Daniel Gunn BROWNE’s father, not a relation.

 

[78] Margaret JACKSON (1815-1895)

·         See above.

[79] Margaret JACKSON (1853-1944)

[80] Robert Hamilton REED (1847-1881)

[81] Thomas Hamilton REED Dr.

[82] Mary Anna HODGE

[83] Andrew Bradford McCULLAGH (1848-1897)

[84] Thomas McCULLAGH

[85] Sarah McCULLAGH

[88] Robert WRIGHT

[89] Sarah Jane REED

[90] George William JACKSON

·         He died of croup. His burial date - 30 Nov 1859  - is referred to in a January 31 1860 letter from his mother Eliza JACKSON.

[91] Margaret JACKSON (1815-1895)

[92] Rev. Daniel Gunn BROWNE (1808-1892)

·         Se footnote above.

[93] Beatrice Matilda BROWNE (1839-1901)

[94] William Robert BROWNE (1841-1862)

[95] John Jackson BROWNE (1843-1876)

[96] Robert Boyd BROWNE (1845-1927)

[98] Elizabeth Sarah BROWNE (1847-aft 1935)

[100] Daniel Francis BROWNE (1849-1867)

[101] David Ball BROWNE (1851-?)

·         NOTE: The middle name might be "Bell"

[102] Edward George Simpson BROWNE (1854-?)

[103] Margaret Jackson BROWNE (1855-aft 1901)

[106] Hugh Kirkpatrick BROWNE (1860-1904)

[107] Martha SHARPE (abt 1865-1911

[108] Elizabeth Johanna JACKSON (1817-1900)

[109] John DONALDSON (abt 1818-1854)

[110] Alexander DONALDSON (aft 1843-?)

·         NOTE: I could not find a death cert in either irishancestry.ie or GRONI.

[111] Elizabeth Johanna DONALDSON (abt 1854-aft 1911)

·         NOTE: I could not find a death cert in either irishancestry.ie or GRONI

·         In the 1901 Census John DONALDSON (age 45 - b 1856), James DONALDSON (age 34 - b 1867) and Elizabeth DONALDSON (age 47 - b 1854) [NOTE: her forename was misspelled Elizeth]  are all living at Kiltybane. It is recorded under the DED of Lisleitrim. Older records show it under the Parish of Newtownhamilton.

·         In the 1911 Census, the siblings are now all recorded as Catholic. John DONALDSON (age 56 - b 1855), James DONALDSON (age 63 - b 1848 - a difference of 19 years from the 1867 date in the 1901 Census) and Elizabeth DONALDSON (age 57 - b 1854) all living at Kiltybane and all unmarried.

[112] John DONALDSON (abt 1856-aft 1901)

·         In the 1901 Census John DONALDSON (age 45 - b 1856), James DONALDSON (age 34 - b 1867) and Elizabeth DONALDSON (age 47 - b 1854) [NOTE: her forename was misspelled Elizeth]  are all living at Kiltybane. It is recorded under the DED of Lisleitrim. Older records show it under the Parish of Newtownhamilton.

·         In the 1911 Census, the siblings are now all recorded as Catholic. John DONALDSON (age 56 - b 1855), James DONALDSON (age 63 - b 1848 - a difference of 19 years from the 1867 date in the 1901 Census) and Elizabeth DONALDSON (age 57 - b 1854) all living at Kiltybane and all unmarried.

[113] James DONALDSON (abt 1867-aft 1901)

·         In the 1901 Census John DONALDSON (age 45 - b 1856), James DONALDSON (age 34 - b 1867) and Elizabeth DONALDSON (age 47 - b 1854) [NOTE: her forename was misspelled Elizeth]  are all living at Kiltybane. It is recorded under the DED of Lisleitrim. Older records show it under the Parish of Newtownhamilton.

·         In the 1911 Census, the siblings are now all recorded as Catholic. John DONALDSON (age 56 - b 1855), James DONALDSON (age 63 - b 1848 - a difference of 19 years from the 1867 date in the 1901 Census) and Elizabeth DONALDSON (age 57 - b 1854) all living at Kiltybane and all unmarried.

[114] Margaret JACKSON (1783-1810)

·         ROD: 425-288-277085. 1783 Jul 31Image 609 BTW Thomas BALL of Seapark Co. Wicklow Esq. of 1 pt & David JACKSON of Liscalgat [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co. Armagh farmer of the other part. BALL let to JACKSON townland of Tullygallaghan [Tullyogallaghan, Parish Newtownhamilton, Barony Fews Upper] containing 247a 3r 39p set forth in annexed map in Co. Armagh … lives of John JACKSON aged 3 years or thereabouts eldest son of said David JACKSON, Margaret JACKSON aged one year or thereabouts and Barbara JACKSON aged one year or thereabouts the 1st & 2nd daughters of David JACKSON … term of 31 years. David JACKSON [SEAL] WITNESS: William STEPHENS of Cross Co. Armagh & Patrick KANE of Coolderry [Coolderry, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], Co. Armagh Land surveyor, Memorial WITNESS: William STEPHENS & George JACKSON of City of Dublin Gent.

·         ROD: 534-144-349772. 1801 Jan 7. Btw Samuel McKEE of Castleblayney Co Monaghan Shopkeeper of the 1 pt. Margaret JACKSON of Liscalgat [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co Armagh spinster of the 2nd pt  Margaret JACKSON of same widow  of Liscalgot of the 3rd pt John JACKSON of Liscalgot of the 4th pt… BLANEY had leased to Samuel McKEE a plot of land on Market Street in Castleblayney bounded on the east by John McMATH’s tenement on the north by Market St on the west by Edward McARDLEs and on the north by William LEWIS’s… yearly rent of 2 pounds 10s marriage to be btw Samuel McKEE & Margaret JACKSON… transfer to James McKEE and John JACKSON… WITNESS: John GILMORE of Creggan, Gent Redmond BYRNES of Clarnach [?] Co Armagh farmer & George JACKSON of Dublin Attorney at law.

·         Marriage: "MARGARET married Thomas McKee [sic?] who died early in their marriage. Their son Sam was born some months after his death. Margaret remarried to a Mr. Seawright and died in childbirth aged 27." SOURCE: Thomas McNeill. NOTE: The marriage deed says his name was Samuel McKEE..

[115] Samuel McKEE (?- bef 1809)

·         Marriage: "MARGARET married Thomas McKee [sic?] who died early in their marriage. Their son Sam was born some months after his death. Margaret remarried to a Mr. Seawright and died in childbirth aged 27." SOURCE: Thomas McNeill. NOTE: The marriage deed says his name was Samuel McKEE.

[116] Samuel McKEE (abt 1809-?)

·         "MARGARET married Thomas McKee [sic?] who died early in their marriage. Their son Sam was born some months after his death. Margaret remarried to a Mr. Seawright and died in childbirth aged 27." SOURCE: Thomas McNeill. NOTE: The marriage deed says his name was Samuel McKEE.

[117] John SEAWRIGHT

·         Marriage: As the wife of John Seawright, Margaret had one child who died "imbecile at 9 years old" SOURCE Gilford Castle Family Tree Fragment.

[118] John SEAWRIGHT

·         Margaret had one child with John SEAWRIGHT who died "imbecile at 9 years old" SOURCE Gilford Castle Family Tree Fragment. NOTE: His mother had died at his birth.

[119] Barbara JACKSON (1783-abt 1813)

·         ROD: 425-288-277085. 1783 Jul 31Image 609 BTW Thomas BALL of Seapark Co. Wicklow Esq. of 1 pt & David JACKSON of Liscalgat [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co. Armagh farmer of the other part. BALL let to JACKSON townland of Tullygallaghan [Tullyogallaghan, Parish Newtownhamilton, Barony Fews Upper] containing 247a 3r 39p set forth in annexed map in Co. Armagh … lives of John JACKSON aged 3 years or thereabouts eldest son of said David JACKSON, Margaret JACKSON aged one year or thereabouts and Barbara JACKSON aged one year or thereabouts the 1st & 2nd daughters of David JACKSON … term of 31 years. David JACKSON [SEAL] WITNESS: William STEPHENS of Cross Co. Armagh & Patrick KANE of Coolderry [Coolderry, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], Co. Armagh Land surveyor, Memorial WITNESS: William STEPHENS & George JACKSON of City of Dublin Gent.

[120] Thomas STEPHENS. (See footnote for STEPHENS above)

·         ROD: 632-24-431729 1810 Oct 31-Image 312 BTW Isaiah STEPHENS of Crossmaglen Co. Armagh, Farmer of 1 pt & Thomas STEPHENS of Crossmaglen [Crossmaglen, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], farmer of the other pt. in consideration of £23.17.7 paid by Thomas STEPHENS part of townland of Crossmaglen containing abt 3a in possession of John HOLE premises commonly called by name of the Course in Parish Creggan Co. Armagh. From 1 Nov 1807 for lives of Isaiah STEPHENS, Francis his wife & his son John STEPHENS … WITNESS: John WALLACE of City of Dublin Gent Attorney at Law & Thomas BALL of Urcher [Urcher, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper], Co. Armagh. Isaih STEPHENS [SEAL] NOTE Isaac STEPHENS (1769-1815) & Frances STEPHENS (1769-1829) mentioned in Creggan Burials. There may be more than one Thomas STEPHENS, but this is likely the one who married Barbara JACKSON (1783-abt 1813).

[121] Jane STEPHENS (1809-?)

[122] Unknown DONNELLY

[123] George STEPHENS

·         I gave it [money from her son David] to some people whom I know to be in great distress; one of whom was George Stephens [of Monaghan b. 1810, d. 1891], a cousin of your Father. 1889 Jan 2. Letter from Eliza JACKSON née OLIVER.

[124] Thomas STEPHENS

[125] John JACKSON (aft 1744-Aft 1805)

[126] UNNAMED

[127] Sarah JACKSON (1774-1828)

·         Died. On Friday the 29th ult. aged 54, SARAH, wife to Mr. P. Griffin of this town, after a long and painful illness which she bore with that patience and resignation ever characteristic of a pure conscience. She was an affectionate wife, a kind and indulgent mother, and is sincerely regretted by all who knew her worth. Transcribed by Alison Causten SOURCE: Newry Commercial Telegraph March 30, 1828

  • Belfast Newsletter December 30, 1831: On Monday last in St. Mary’s Church Newry, Mr. Richard GRIFFIN, Ballybot to Miss Jane McALESTER, eldest daughter of the late Mr. R. McALESTER of Buckle. NOTE: Richard GRIFFIN may be a son of Phil GRIFFIN & Sarah JACKSON.

[128] Phil GRIFFIN (?-aft 1828)

·         Family tradition has it that the Griffin family were Welsh who accompanied Cromwell to Ireland.

·         Died. On Friday the 29th ult. aged 54, SARAH, wife to Mr. P. Griffin of this town, after a long and painful illness which she bore with that patience and resignation ever characteristic of a pure conscience. She was an affectionate wife, a kind and indulgent mother, and is sincerely regretted by all who knew her worth. Transcribed by Alison Causten SOURCE: Newry Commercial Telegraph March 30, 1828

[129] Philip GRIFFIN (?-aft 1836)

A story shared by Fred Griffin (1889-1946), a journalist and great-grandson of Philip GRIFFIN:

     Father's forebears were, if not gentry since they were in business, at least genteel.  They were an old Newry family, Mother loved to tell us.  My great-grandfather and his brother had a business as decorators and sent painters all over Ireland, England and Scotland, even to France -- though why the French should have hired Irishmen to paint their houses I never could understand, unless it was in gratitude for Fontenoy.  Mother relished the shadow, however faint in her day, cast by this nobility of her husband's folk and gathered to her heart every little scrap of information about it  she could find.

     "Your great-grandmother and your great-great-aunts," she would tell me in a tone that never failed to inspire awe, "all wore white silk stockings," This in a period when only rich and great ladies wore even black silk stockings, lesser women being content with woolen or cotton stockings.  "They were magnificent women, your great-great-aunts being very tall like your Aunt Eva in Dublin, and were very proud.  When they passed in their carriage or walked through the streets of Newry people turned their heads."  Poor Mother!  Newry people had ceased to turn their heads when a Griffin passed.

[130] Rachel KIDD (1802-1866)

·         Newry Telegraph May 5, 1866. GRIFFIN – on the 21st inst, at her residence, Queens Street, Newry, after a lingering illness, Rachel, relict of the late Mr. Philip Griffin, aged sixty-four years.

·         The Belfast Newsletter Jan 8, 1830: On the 1st inst. At St. Mary’s Newry, by the Rev Mr. Glenny, Mr. Philip GRIFFIN to Miss R. KIDD

[131] John KIDD

[132] Sarah GRIFFIN (abt 1832-?)

  • Belfast Newsletter December 30, 1853: December 23 in St. Mary’s Church, Newry by the Rev the Dean of Dromore, Mr. William CAMPBELL, to Miss Sarah GRIFFIN, both of Newry. NOTE: His father was John CAMPBELL and her father was Philip GRIFFIN. Source: LDS.

[133] William CAMPBELL

·         Belfast Newsletter December 30, 1853: December 23 in St. Mary’s Church, Newry by the Rev the Dean of Dromore, Mr. William CAMPBELL, to Miss Sarah GRIFFIN, both of Newry. NOTE: His father was John CAMPBELL and her father was Philip GRIFFIN. Source: LDS

[134] Jackson GRIFFIN (?-bef1851)

  • Belfast Newsletter November 10, 1851. October 7, at Naahill [sic? Nashville] , Tennessee, US., America, after a lingering illness, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. William JOHNSON, Warrenpoint, and wife of Jackson GRIFFIN late of Newry.
  • Jackson GRIFFIN was a painter & glazier in Rostrevor in 1824. So was George GRIFFIN of Water St, Newry; in 1824. The forename of JACKSON makes me strongly suspect that he was a son of Sarah JACKSON. Fred GRIFFIN recollections make it clear that these were brothers.

[135] Elizabeth JOHNSON (1817-1851)

  • Belfast Newsletter November 10, 1851. October 7, at Naahill [sic? Nashville] , Tennessee, US., America, after a lingering illness, Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr. William JOHNSON, Warrenpoint, and wife of Jackson GRIFFIN late of Newry. NOTE: Jackson GRIFFIN was a painter & glazier in Rostrevor in 1824. So was George GRIFFIN of Water St, Newry; in 1824. The forename of JACKSON makes me strongly suspect that he was a son of Sarah JACKSON. Fred GRIFFIN recollections make it clear that these were brothers.

 

[136] George GRIFFIN (?-aft 1836)

  • Belfast Newsletter April 8, 1842: At Newry, of scarletina, on the 19th ultimate, Sarah eldest daughter of Mr. George Griffin, aged 17 years. Also of the same disease, her sister Charlotte, on the 23rd aged 10 years, and her sister Jane, on the 28th, aged 7 years.

[137] Unknown

[138] Richard GRIFFIN

[139] Sarah GRIFFIN

[140] James CHRISTIE

[141] Sophia GRIFFIN

[142] Philip George GRIFFIN (1830-1905)

[143] Margaret GILMORE (1834-1904)

  • Because of the New Zealand connection, it is worth noting: South Canterbury Cemetery records: David GRIFFIN d, April 29, 1899 a. 28 also Mary KING d. July 12 1894 a. 84 and Margaret GRIFFIN d Dec 6th 1804 a 70. 6/1548 Pte A.J. GRIFFIN Canterbury Regiment d. 13.2.1955. a. 79. NOTE: The estimated DOB is a fit with Margaret GILMORE.

[144] Anna Eliza GRIFFIN (1854-?)

[145] Samuel George GRIFFIN (1856-?)

[146] John Gilmore GRIFFIN (1858-1912)

·         Griffin, John Gilmore Bio on Silver Bowl Web site.

·         For more of their descendants, see: GRIFFINs of Canada and GRIFFINs of Newry.

[147] Eleanor Sarah PELAN (1863-1955)

·         Griffin, John Gilmore Bio on Silver Bowl Web site.

·         Nickname: Nellie

·         Residence: 1914, 49 Garnock Ave., September 15, 1916 in Laurel Apartments, 104 Kippendavie Ave., and by August 1919 it was 120 Wheeler Ave., Ken Beach. In 1945 48 Columbine Ave.. All Toronto, Canada

·         Marriage: April 16, 1888, The Methodist Church, City of Londonderry, Ireland. Witnesses: April 16, 1888, Mary Elizabeth Pelan and Hugh ?

[148] John PELAN

[149] Eleanor HAZELTON

[150] Frederick Richard GRIFFIN (1858-1890)

[151] Mary JACKSON (1844-1921)

·         Jackson, Mary Bio on Silver Bowl web site.

[152] Eva GRIFFIN (abt 1860-?)

[153] Nancy GRIFFIN

 

 

 

Site Map | Legal Disclaimer | Copyright

© 2006-2023 Sharon Oddie Brown