James and Benjamin OLIVER of Lislooney

The Presbyterian congregation of Lislooney was originally connected with Minterburn under the name of Kinnaird. It became a separate parish in 1714, but did not have its own minister itself. Births and marriages are likely to have been recorded in other parishes. Sometimes a nearby parish was used; other times a parish where other relations had roots. My personal hunch is that several of the early 1700s births and marriages recorded at 1^st Presbyterian, City of Armagh are likely to be connected to the Olivers of Lislooney, as are my Olivers of Killynure.

Also useful:

· Biography of Benjamin OLIVER (1765-1831)

· Family tree of some Olivers in early post-Cromwellian Armagh

NOTE: I have also included a few other OLIVERs who are neither from Lislooney nor near the Parish of Tynan because they are useful in sorting out relationships. There is mounting evidence that the OLIVERs of Lislooney were closely related – at least at the 1^st cousin level - in the early 1700s to the OLIVERs of Farmacaffley aka Sherranmcaghully, Parish Of Eglish, Co. Armagh and to the OLIVERs of Tattykeel, Parish Of Kildress. I will be writing up the suspected links for a future post.

Year	Place	Name	Notes
1616	Co. Tyrone	OLIVER, James	listed in 1611-1616 Muster rolls (#74)
1631	Dungannon, Co. Tyrone	OLIVER, George	“No. 45. … No Arms” served under Robert LINDSEY
1663	Armagh	OLIVER, Stephen	Son of George OLIVER of Tattykeel, Co. Tyrone; householder in Armagh
1663	Armagh	OLIVER, William	Son of George OLIVER of Tattykeel Co. Tyrone; householder in Armagh
1663	Armagh	OLIVER, Andrew	Son of George OLIVER of Tattykeel;, Co. Tyrone householder in Armagh

Date

Name

Notes

1718 Jun 11

Oliver, William

William OLIVER of Lislooney signed a lease with George JOHNSTON of Ballynametagh (AKA Wood Park), Armagh. One acre of land English Measure Lyeing and being in the townland of Lisooney Joyning to the townland of Anagh [aka Enagh] & Bordering on the East Side of the Highway Leading from Tynan to Keady [?]ing the Barrony of Tureany and county aforesaid to have and to hold the said unto him the s^d William Oliver his heirs Admin^rs and Assigns from the first day of May [?]ding the date of the s^d Lease for & During the full Term and space of ninety nine years (NOTE: matures 1818)

1738 Feb 6

Oliver, Benjamin

Benjamin OLIVER and Arthur OLIVER jointly owned land in Lislooney for lives of Benjamin and his brother Andrew OLIVER, a chandler, and sister Elizabeth Maria OLIVER. NAMES: Nicholas JOHNSTON of Woodpark; Arthur OLIVER of Ballynahonebeg; Benjamin OLIVER of Lislooney; Andrew OLIVER; Elizabeth Maria OLIVER; James OLIVER; Alexander McILROY.

1750 Oct 22

Oliver, Andrew

NAMES: James NORRIS of Torrehage [AKA Tannagh], Parish of Aghaloo, Co. Tyrone; Charles NORRIS of Larakeen AKA Lairakeen, Parish of Aghaloo, Co. Tyrone; Andrew OLIVER of the Parish of Tynan (possibly Lislooney); Sarah OLIVER, daughter of Andrew OLIVER; Margaret HAMILTON, Countess of Orrey; Ben OLIVER of Farmacartley AKA Farmacaffley; John CALDWELL of Caledon, Co. Tyrone; Robert BRENAN of Glaslough, Co. Monaghan. NOTE: This was previously dated 1754 Feb 9th - likely the date it was registered, not made

1766 Jan 10

Oliver, John

PRONI D/288/41 Tullymore

1766 Jan 10

Oliver, Joseph

PRONI D/288/41 Tullymore

1768 Sept 2

Oliver, Benjamin

ROD: 61 529 172554 NAMES: James GLOVER; Benjamin OLIVER; Samuel WATT; Andrew OLIVER; Andrew PRENTICE; Thomas JOHNSTON; Thomas McCANN; Henry CUST. PLACES: Tyrearly aka Tirearly, Parish of Lisnadill; Ballinahonebeg, Parish of Armagh both in Co. Armagh.

1769 Jul 11

Oliver, William

He is mentioned as an attorney in Cookstown. NOTE: A William OLIVER who was called to the bar in 1785. (See: Belfast Newsletter 1785 Feb 22-25). This could be a relation of his.

1773 Aug 13

Oliver, Mr.

To be let from 1 November next, for either lives or years as may be agreed upon, the townland of Lislooney, in the parish of Tynan and county of Armagh, containing about 140 acres, English Measure, which is remarkable fine land either for tillage or pasture, and capable of being made one of the finest farms in Ireland, as there is plenty of limestone upon it, and most excellent turf bog and marle joining it; there is upwards of 12 acres of it marled this year; it might suit a gentleman in the linen business, as it is well watered by a river which runs almost round it; the situation is beautiful, in a most lovely country, half a mile from the church, and the dissenting meeting house upon the farm. Proposals to be directed to Nicholas Johnson, Esq.; at Woodpark [3] near Tynan, or at Tandragee. Mr. Oliver, who lives near it, will show the farm. There is also some houses, and orchard, and meadow upon it. N.B. If agreeable to the tenant, the Rent may be fined down the half, Tandragee, August 7, 1773.

NOTE: see also 1738 Feb 6 Deed. The same Nicholas JOHNSON with a mention of Benjamin OLIVER.

1774 Jan 21

Oliver, James

The sale of Mr. James Oliver's house and tenements in Cookstown, in the County of Tyrone lately advertised, and lastly adjourned to have been sold the eighth instant, is adjourned to Saturday the 22nd instant. The Cant to be held at the house of Francis Henry, innkeeper in said town of Cookstown, between the hours of 10 and 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Mr. James Oliver having gone abroad early out of a tedious sickness, and is being prevented from returning before the day last appointed, from his being taken very ill could not get attending the Cant; but it may be taken for certainty that strict attendance shall be given to the Cant on the day herein mentioned.

1774 May 12

Oliver, Andrew

Indenture between Edward KERR, City of Armagh (Brewer) Executor of Thomas OSBORNE late of Ballymorran, Co. ARMAGH farmer dec’d on the one part and Andrew OLIVER of the City of Armagh, Chandler of the other part. Lease 12 May 1774 house and garden on Thomas Street for term of 23 years yearly rent of ₤6.10.

1782 Sept 7

Oliver, Benjamin

See also: OLIVER-JACKSON-SEAVER

JACKSON, Robert - OLIVER DEED: 242429 [NOTES: Between Robert JACKSON[1] [23] of Town & Co. Armagh Gent of he one part & Arthur OLIVER[2] [24] of Ballinahone beg in said Co. & Sarah SEAVER widow of Charles SEAVER late of Ballynahonebegg aforesaid deceased of the other part. Robert JACKSON was paid £850 by Arthur OLIVER & Sarah SEAVER & did set over to Arthur OLIVER & Sarah SEAVER all that the lands of Ballynahonebegg in Parish of Armagh possessed by Thomas VERNER Esq. The executor of Benjamin OLIVER deceased. The said Sarah SEAVER & other so assigned by Henry HALL & Elinor HALL[3] [31] to the said Robert JACKSON ... lands made over to Robert JACKSON by Edward TIPPING Esq. Which belonged to Michael SEAVER and all Estate right title and interest term of years.. etc. Witness Henry HALL of Aughereny & Co. Tyrone. Benjamine OLIVER of Lislooney Co. Armagh. John BURGES of Armagh, Gent. Arthur OLIVER [SEAL] Sworn Aug 6, 1784

1785 Feb 22

Oliver, William

A William OLIVER was called to the bar in 1785. (See: Belfast Newsletter 1785 Feb 22-25)

1785 Jul 29

Oliver, James

? NOTE: I have a number of conjectures about various James OLIVERs in the footnotes at http://www.thesilverbowl.com/documents/1785July29_OLIVER-OLIVER.html Because the townland of Breaghey is on the southern border of Lislooney, I am going to hazard a guess that this is the James OLIVER son of Benjamin OLIVER of Lislooney. SOURCE: Deed 534280 April 1824 mentions James OLIVER of City of Armagh, merchant a son of Benjamin OLIVER who had a lease on lands in Lislooney. He would also have some relation to Arthur OLIVER.

1785 Aug 2

Oliver, James

A horse belonging to Samuel ANDERSON of BREAKY near Tynan was lost. Reward could be collected from him or James OLIVER near Tynan.

1792 Dec 24

Oliver, Andrew

In 1774, George CAMPBELL, a shopkeeper in the City of Armagh leased to Thomas OSBURN a house and garden on Thomas Street for a term of 23 years. He agreed to assign the lease to Andrew OLIVER, chandler, who was married to his daughter Easter OSBURN. NOTE: In the Marriage Bonds for Armagh a marriage between Andrew OLIVER and Esther OSBURN in 1777. NOTE: I suspect there is a link between this and a legal suit filed by a Mary CAMPBELL on November 30, 1852 which resulted in the loss of Lislooney to the OLIVERs. NOTE: See lease 1774 May 12

1807 Sept 5

Oliver, Benjamin

Resident & Freeholder Lislooney, Tynan, Co. Armagh. £50. Lands

1814

Oliver, Benjamin Esq.

Benjamin Oliver Esq., Tynan, Lislooney, Armagh in A Directory to the market towns, villages, gentlemen’s seats and other noted Places in Ireland. Ambrose Leet. Dublin. 2^nd Ed. 1814. p.268

1816 Oct 10

Oliver, Benjamin

Resident & Freeholder Lislooney, Tynan, Co. Armagh. £50. Lands and grounds.

1816

Oliver, Benjamin

Death of youngest daughter of Benjamin OLIVER, Lislooney, Tynan, Co. Armagh

1817 Oct 10

Oliver, Benjamin

Resident & Freeholder Lisluny, Tynan, Co. Armagh. £50

1818 Aug 18

Oliver, James

Leased from Henry C. Bond Esq. £20. Resides in City of Armagh.

1819

Oliver, William

Bradshaw's 1819 Directory for Armagh City. Farmer. Resident on Thomas Street.

1820 Mar 23

Oliver, James

ROD: 750-208-510139. Btw Benjamin OLIVER of Lisluny, Co. Armagh of 1 pt & James OLIVER of City & Co Armagh only son of the said Benjamin OLIVER of the other part. For 21 pounds 9 shillings transferred to James OLIVER all the lands of Lisluny in possession of Benjamin OLIVER reciting settlement of 46a 2r bounded on the North by the great road leading from Tynan to Keady, on the east by the townland of Delea & Lishea on the south by the townland of Breaghy and on the west by the Tynan River..Henry GORDON & Lee McINSTRY

1820 Mar 23

Oliver, Benjamin

1820 Apr 10

Oliver, James

Leased from Henry C. Bond Esq. £20. Resides in City of Armagh.

1820 Apr 10

Oliver, James

Lislooney lease from Henry C. Bond. £20. Residence: Armagh.

1824 Apr 6

Oliver, Benjamin

ROD: 790-345-534280 James OLIVER of City of Armagh Merchant… Tenement on the east side of English St formerly in possession of Messrs Hugh & Thomas QUINN. “with the office houses store houses lofts and yard containing in front 22 feet and from front to rear 152 feet with the passage of 9 feet wide in the lane leading from College St to the rear of the premeses [Description follows} .. also mention of an annuity out of townland of Lislooney then in possession of Benjamin OLIVER father of the said James OLIVER containing by estimation 46 acres & ? roods meared and bounded on the North by the great road leading from Tynan to Keady on the east by the townland of Delea & Lisheagh on the south by the townland of Beaghy and on the west by Tynan river

NAMES: James OLIVER of City of Armagh, merchant; Alexander McDONNELL of Belfast; Benjamin OLIVER of Lislooney; John WALLACE attorney of Belfast; Matthew BARNETT of Belfast. OTHER TOWNLANDS: Dillay, Parish of Tynan, Co. Armagh; Lissleagh or Mount Irwin, Parish of Tynan, Co. Armagh

1824 Apr 6

Oliver, James

James OLIVER of City of Armagh Merchant … formerly in possession of Messrs Hugh & Thomas QUINN. “with the office houses store houses lofts and yard containing in front 22 feet and from front to rear 152 feet with the passage of 9 feet wide in the lane leading from College St to the rear of the premeses [Description follows} .. also mention of an annuity out of townland of Lislooney then in possession of Benjamin OLIVER father of the said James OLIVER containing by estimation 46 acres & ? roods meared and bounded on the North by the great road leading from Tynan to Keady on the east by the townland of Delea & Lisheagh on the south by the townland of Beaghy and on the west by Tynan river

1825 Feb 24

Oliver James

His bankruptcy. TO be SOLD, before the commissioners in this matter, in the ROYAL EXCHANGE COFFEE ROOM, Dublin, at Three o’Clock in the afternoon, on SATURDAY, the 26^th day of FEBRUARY, instant, pursuant to the Order of the High Court of Chancery in Ireland, all the Bankrupt’s Right, Title, and Interest, in and to that Dwelling-House, Office Houses, Yard, and Premises, situated on the East side of English Street in the City of Armagh….Also the Bankrupt’s Right, Title and Interest, in and to an Annuity, or Annual Sum of £21, issuing and payable out of, and chargeable upon, certain lands in Lisluny, in the County of Armagh, now or late in the possession of Mr. Benjamin Oliver, for the Life of the Bankrupt.

1827

Oliver, Benjamin

Index to Tithe Applotment Lislooney, Tynan, Co. Armagh. NOTE: He also held title to townlands adjacent to Lislooney:

Oliver, Benjamin	Armagh	Tynan	Breaghey	1827
Oliver, Benjamin	Armagh	Tynan	Cavnapole	1827
Oliver, Benjamin	Armagh	Tynan	Delea	1827
Oliver, Benjamin	Armagh	Tynan	Lislooney	1827

1828 Oct 11

Oliver, James

Lisluny freehold. £20. Resides at Lisluny.

1829 Feb 27

Oliver, James

Tynan Ploughing Match - Belfast News-Letter

At this time, the prospect from Woodpark Hill was truly delightful and picturesque – the immense concourse which clothed its sides rising in the form of an extensive amphitheatre; underneath the busy ploughman preparing for the contest, and some contending with restive horses. Adjoining, it laid the demesne of Fellows Hall, the seat of T. Knox Armstrong, Esq. and on a rising ground in the same direction, the village of Killylea; to the right, the venerable Cathedral of Armagh, showed its elevated spire, and the distant prospect in this direction was almost inimitable; to the left lay Mount Irwin, the highly improved and handsome demesne of William Irwin, Esq. The eye was next attracted by the, well cultivated forms of Messrs. Oliver and Roberts of Lislooney, and the village of Tynan, adjoining the beautiful and extensive demesnes of Sir James M. Strong, Bart. And the Earl of Caledon. To the south, as far as the horizon, they are fine champaign country, apparently well improved. NOTE: This is just a snippet from a longer article. In a later paragraph, James OLIVER proposed a toast

1829 Aug 21

21 August 1829 - Belfast News-Letter -

1830

Oliver, James

Benjamin Oliver’s son James OLIVER married Letitia SIMPSON.

1831 Mar 11

TYNAN FARMING SOCIETY. – The annual ploughing match of the Tynan branch, N. E. farming society, was held on the 24^th ult. on the Glebe lands at Tynan. On the signal being given, 25 competitors started in admirable style; and so well was the whole work executed that the judges –Messrs M. Pringle of Grange, Val B. Fair of Caledon, and James Wilson of Glasslough – had a great difficulty in selecting the most meritorious lots; between the best two of which they were unable to decide – so the silver cup with £2 for first prize, was again to be contested. – Mr. and Mrs Oliver of Lislooney, had prepared a very sumptuous entertainment, which was dispensed with an unsparing hand to every respectable individual who either was an acquaintance or known to come from a distance. At five o’clock, about 60 persons, composed principally the neighbouring gentry and respectable farmers, sat down to dinner – Maxwell Cross of Dartry, Esq. in the chair. After dinner, the usual national patrioticle complimentary and agricultural toasts, were given. The adjudications were then read by the secretary – 1st and 2nd to be ploughed again, by Messrs. John Stitt of Tynan, and R. Johnston of Deryyha – 3^rd, John Sanderson, ploughman to Mr. E. Kilpatrick – 4th, Samuel Beattie, ploughman to Mr. John Martin – 5th, John Gregory, ploughman to Mr. James Morrow – 6th, Thomas Heney, ploughman to T.K. Armstrong, Esq. – 7th John McAllister, ploughman to Colonel Close – 8th, Frank Hughes, ploughman to Mr. Dixon – 9th, Mr. Oliver’s ploughman – 10^th, Mr. A. Johnston’s ploughman – 11^th, Mr. D. Norton’s Ploughman – 12 Mr. M. Armstrong’s Ploughman.

1832 Nov 8

Oliver, Benjamin

lease from Acheson St. George Esq.£50. Resides at Lislooney.

1832 Nov 8

Oliver, James

Lislooney lease from Acheson St. George Esq. £20. Resides at Lislooney.

1839 Oct 3

Oliver, Benjamin

“Farmer” Freeholder Lislooney, Tynan, Co. Armagh £50

1839 Oct 3

Oliver, James

“Gentleman” Rentcharger House & Land. Lislooney, Tynan, Co. Armagh £20

1850

Oliver, Benjamin

Probate – farmer Lishiny, Co. Armagh

1852

1864

Oliver, Eliza

Leased from Alexander GRAY a very small lot of land in Derryhaw – the townland just south-east of Lislooney.

1864

Oliver, Martha

Leased land in Parish of Tynan at Lislea from John GREER.

1864

Oliver, James

Leased land in Killilea from William ARMSTRONG

1864

Oliver, Joseph

Leased land at Middleton, Parish of Tynan for Trust of Bishop Sterne’s Charities.

1864

Oliver, Thomas

leased land from George ROGERs at Sheetrim. Parish of Tynan.

1870 Dec 29

Oliver, James

from Lislooney, full age , bachelor. father William 29 Dec 1870 in Cathedral. Clogher Mary Ann Lindsay from Slatmore, full age spinster, James Lindsay farmer NOTE: in 1830, there was a marriage recorded in Belfast Newsletter for James OLIVER of Lislooney. Also in 1839, Benjamin & James OLIVER of Lislooney were recorded as voters in Newry Telegraph. NOTE: Clogher Cathedral is in Co. Tyrone in the small town of Clogher on the south side of the main road leading from the Ballygawley roundabout to Enniskillen.