[1] John CLARKE

·         CLARKS OF MAGHERA HOUSE, now Largantogher, Co. Derry... The first of the family to settle in Ulster was John Clark, who came from Lancashire. In 1690, he took a lease of the lands of Fortna Clark and Longfield from the Draper's Company, and a few later acquired by purchase from Montgomery of Grey Abbey the estate of Maghera (now Larantogher [Largantogher, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin]), where the family have resided ever since. He married Jane, sister of the Rev. Fulke White, first Presbyterian Minister of Broughshane [Broughshane Lower and/or Broughshane Upper, Parish of Racavan, in the Barony of Antrim Lower] Co. Antrim, and ancestor of the famous Field-Marshall Sir George White, V.C. of Whitehall, Co. Antrim  (see No. 224 Rev Fulke White). Their son Jackson Clark, born 1695, was admitted a freeman of Derry, and died in 1756. The name of Jackson, since so generally adopted by the family as almost to make a hyphenated surname, seems to indicate a relationship with the Jacksons of Jackson Hall, Coleraine. At all events, Ensign Thomas Jackson, one of Derry's defenders, was a near neighbour of theirs at Tobermore (see: No. 140)..... Fighters of Derry: Their Deeds and Descendants, Being a Chronicle of Events in Ireland During the Revolutionary Period, 1688-91 W.R. Young, (London, 1932).

[2] Esther CLARKE (aft 1690-?)

·         SOURCE: thepeerage.com

[3] James STEPHENSON

·         SOURCE: thepeerage.com

·         ROD: 499-138-315442 Image 84 1793 Feb 15. BTW John STEVENSON of Fortwilliam in the County of Londonderry Esq & James STEVENSON Esq a son and her apparent of the said John STEVENSON of the first part The Rev William BRYAN of Kilronaghan [Parish Kilcronaghan, Barony Loughinsholin] Clerk and the Revd Thomas SPOTTWOOD of Dungiver [possibly Drumballyhagan, and/or Drumballyhagan Clark, Parish Kilcronaghan, Barony Loughinsholin]  Clk both in the County of Second part and William BRYAN of the City of Dublin Esqr and Mary BRYAN Spinster only Daughter of the said William BRYAN of the third part Reciting 17 June 1737 Catherine ROWLEY & Rowley HILL did Demise unto William JACKSON therein named all that and those the half part of the half town land of Dunnigan in the County of London commonly called Fort William [which is in Tobermore, Parish Kilcronaghan, Barony Loughinsholin] which was formerly held by David BIGOTT and Peter McMITCHELL together with the old highway from the house wherein Gillespy McCONAGHY formerly lives to the flush called Dungrean Flush also that Quarter of the Village or tenement containing three tenements ranging to the Street of Tobermore Town on the South & Court a new way forty foot Broad in the clear made out of Tobermore now to Dunniguman Fort on the West also so much of the Common Moss next adjoining to Dunniguman that may belove upon a straight line from the Great Gap upon the ditch upon the highway by the moss side which points to a green shot upon Dearballybogan [Drumballyhagan, Parish Kilcronaghan, Barony Loughinsholin] leaving out the lower end of Gortace [possibly Gortahurk, Parish Kilcronaghan, Barony Loughinsholin] with the appurts To hold to the said William JACKSON his heirs and assigns for three Lives Renewable for ever Subject to the yearly rent receivers fees and covenants and £5 as a renewal fine on the fall of each life and being at the said John STEVENSON by virtue of several mesne assignments and of a device of the Court of Exchequer in Ireland and of several renewals to him made of said Lease by Hugh HILL of Londonderry Baronet was then seized and possessed of premises during the Continuance of said demise and reciting that a marriage was then intended to be had between said James STEVENSON and said Mary BRYAN and to make a provision for said Mary BRYAN in case he should survive the said James STEVENSON her intended Husband and for the use of said intended marriage the said John STEVENSON in consideration of said Intend marriage and of £1,000 the Marriage portion of the said Mary BRYAN the said James STEVENSON then paid the … assure unto the said William BRYAN Clerk and Thomas SPOTTWOOD and their Heirs all the Lands houses and tenements aforesaid To hold to the William BRYAN Clerk and Thomas SPOTSWOOD and their heirs … in trust from and after the seal of said James STEVENSON to the use of the part and any other Son of James on the Body of said Mary Lawfully to be begotten and for default of Issue Male to the use of the Daughters of said James on the Body of said Mary and their heirs as tenants in common and not as joint Tenant and for fault of such Then to the respective therein particularly ment and it was thereby declared that power should be given by said Settlement or conveyance enabling said John STEVENSON James STEVENSON and Jackson STEVENSON 2nd Son of John therein named when reply in possession of said Land & premes by virtue of the Limitations therein ment in the manner therein ment to demise all or any parts of said Lands & premes ( Except the house and Demesse of Fortwilliam therein possession of John STEVENSON for the term of 21 years … also at that Fred Lord Bishop of Derry by Lease 24 Dec 1791 demised to said John STEVENSON all that parcel of land commonly called the Sermon or Crenogh Lands of Ballynascreen Containing by Estimation two quarter of Land consisting of six Ballyboe of Land Commonly called a known by the names of Ballynabally ack - Ballyboughoney Ballyhannon Ballynoven Duncan & Bally Mariah [NOTE: The Six Townlands are now named: Cavanreagh , Glenviggan, Moneyconey, Owenreagh, and Tullybrick, all in Parish Ballynascreen, Situate lying and being in the Barony of Loughinshollin [Loughinsholin] and County of Londonderry aforesaid to hold to the said John STEVENSON his Exors admrs and assigns for 21 years … and thereby the said John STEVENSON in Consideration of said Intended Marriage and of 10s paid to him by said William BRYAN Clark and Thomas SPOTSWOOD did sell to said William BRYAN Clerk and Thomas SPOTSWOOD the said last ment Towns lands and promise while under Lord Bishop of Derry To hold to them their Exors admrs and assigns for the rents come of said Term of 21 years or any further term that might be obtain thereof … and purpose that said James STEVENSON and his assigns should after said Intended Marriage have and receive an annuity or Rent charge of £200 a year during the Court Lees of said James and John STEVENSON payable as therein ment and chargeable on said lands and Tenements held under the Lord Bishop of Derry with power to distrain for same and by said Deed a provision is made for Mary BRYAN of the Should Survive her said Intended husband by an annuity or rent charge hundred pounds yearly chargeable on demand while under the said Lord Bishop of Down the same to be in Lien and Barr of Dower a thirds and payable to her and her assigns in manner man would with have to distrain for same and by Deed provision is made and provided for the issue of said Intended Marriage in manner therein and which said Deed a Articles of agreement and this man are witnessed by Alexander CLARK junior of Maghera County of Londonderry Merchant and Jackson STEVENSON of Fort William of County Esquire since deceased John STEVENSON [SEAL] James STEVENSON, [SEAL] & Sealed in presence of Alexander CLARK junior Jackson STEVENSON the above named Alexander CLARK make oath that he is a subscribing witness to the rules of agreement of which the above writing is amen and to said Mary and saith that he saw the above named John STEVENSON James STEVENSON the Revd William BRYAN the Revd Thomas SPOTSWOOD and Mary BRIEN [sic] sign and execute said articles of Agreement. SEE Jacksons of Tobermore.

[4] Jackson CLARKE

·         SEE Alison Kilpatrick’s bio of him at Wiki

·         Prerogative  Will.  20  Nov.  1744  of  Jackson  Clarke,  Maghera, Co.  Derry.  Mentions  daughter  Ledlie,  son-in-law  Gilbert  Ledlie, grandson  Jackson  Ledlie. SOURCE: Joseph Ledlie and William Moody, early Pittsburgh residents; their background and some of their descendants. Ledlie I. Laughlin, 1961. University of Pittsburg Press. p8

·         ROD: 93-30-64678 Image 308 Indented Deed 3 Sept 1738 Between Jackson CLARKE of Maghera in the Barony of Loughinsholin Co. Londonderry Gent of the one part & Jas DENISTON of Maghera Innkeeper Witnesseth that whereas the Jackson CLARKE is by virtue of a lease under the Episcopal See of Derry unto the s. James DENISTON & by him sd Jas DENISTON Sold & assigned unto the sd Jackson CLARKE for valuable Consideraation possessed of a parcel or tract of Land in the Townland of Mullagh [Mullagh, Parish Termoneeny, Barony Loughinsholin]Monymore [Moneymore, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin] Largantagher [Largantogher, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin] & the lower pr of Creggadick [Craigadick, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin] & Tyrimony [possibly Tamnymullan, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin] & a proportion able part of the Mill of Maghera & the Lands & tenement thereunto belonging which Lease 11 Aug 1738 and whereas the sd Jackson CLARKE did by Indre of Lease 22 day of this inst Demise grant set & to farm let unto the sd James DENISTON all that parcel or Tract of Land commonly called the Forty Acres in the Town lands of Monymore & Mullagh as the same is now meared & bounded & possessed by the sd DENISTON & his undertenants to have & to hold the same unto the sd James DENISTON his Exe admr & assignes from the 1 May before the date of the sd Indre of Lease for & during the Term of 20 years from thence to be fully Compleat & Ended at the yearly rent of £6 together with 12p/pound red fees which sd premes are situate lying & being in the Parishes of Termoney & Maghera Barony Lochinsholling [Loughinsholin] Co. Londonderry and the sd Deed further Witnesseth that the sd Jackson CLARKE doth Cont & Agree to & with the sd James DENISTON that he the sd Jackson CLARKE his Ex Admd , & assigns shall & will from time to time & at all times hereafter Renew unto the said Jas DENISTON, his Admr & ass the sd Lands & premes for such term & time as he the sd Jackson CLARKE his Admd & ass shall renew the Lease with the Lord By of Derry & his successors is from time to him and as often toties quoties at & under the same the same yearly rent & fees & the same reservations restrictions conditions & agreements comprised in the sd Lease WITNESS: Bellingham MAULEVERER of the Town & Parish of Maghera Barony Loughinshollet [Loughinsholin]  Co. Londonderry & William DOCHERTY of the Town & Parish of Magherafelt in the afore County & this Memr is also Witnessed by sd Wm DOCHERTY Jackson CLARKE [SEAL] …  & in the presence of Rowley HILL & Thomas ASH Esq his Maties Justices of ye peace for Co. Londonderry.

·         ROD: 121-828-83117- 1732 Dec 8-Marriage agreement. NAMES: Mary BURCH née JACKSON of Loghans, Parish Donaghclony, Co. Down; John BURCH; John LEDLIE of Carnan, Co. Tyrone; Jane LEDLIE. WITNESS: Jackson CLARK of Maghera, Co. Tyrone. SOURCE: Alison Kilpatrick’s web site.

·         ROD: 110-465-78730. 1743 Dec 6  Image 241. NOTE: CLARKs are recorded in this lease as both CLARKs and CLARKEs. A Memorial of a Tripartite Deed 6 Dec 1743  BTW Gilbert LEDLIE of Carnan [Carnan, Parish Arboe, Barony Dungannon Upper] in the County of Tyrone Gent of the one part Jackson CLARK of Maghera [Maghera House in Largantogher, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholinin the County of Londonderry Gent of Second part and John CLARK of said Maghera Gent of the third part. Gilbert LEDLIE is possessed of Legmurn [Legmurn, Parish Ballyclog, Barony Dungannon Upper] by Virtue of a Lease from Philip MORRIS of Tirkwallan [Trickvallen, Parish Arboe, Barony Dungannon Upper ] in the County of Tyrone Gent with Clauses for Renewals , toties quotes which the said Philip MORRIS holds by a Lease from the Morris JONES of Money glass [Moneyglass, Parish Duneane, Barony Toome Upper] in the County of Antrim with Clauses for Renewals to toties quoties which the said Thomas Morris JONES did hold with other Lands by a Lease under the Archepiscopal See of Armagh which said Lands yield unto the said Gilbert LEDLIE £20 a year profit rent over and above the rent reserved and payable to the said Philip MORRIS and also the said Gilbert LEDLIE is possessed of the Towns & Lands of Killin [probably Killeen, Parish Clonoe, Barony Dungannon Middle]  and a third part of Lissaclare [Lisaclare, Parish Clonoe, Barony Dungannon Middle] otherwise Killelare Scituate in the Territory of Clonce [Clonoe] and said County of Tyrone by virtue of a Lease with Clause for Renewals to toties quoties from the sd Thomas JONES which are also part of the Lands held by the said Thomas Morris JONES by Virtue of said Lease under the Archepiscopal See of Armagh which said Lands yield unto the said Gilbert LEDLIE £19 a year clear profit rent over and above therein reserved by said lease and also whereas the said Gilbert LEDLIE hath since purchased from the said Thomas Morris JONES his Interest in and to the said Towns and Lands of Legurn [probably Legmurn, Parish Ballyclog, Barony Dungannon Upper] Killin and third part of Lessaclare [Lisaclare, Parish Clonoe, Barony Dungannon Middle] and also in and to the Town and Land of Sirkvallan [Trickvallen, Parish Arboe, Barony Dungannon Upper] Territory of Arboe & said County of Tyrone held by Virtue of a Lease under Archepiscopal See of Armagh made unto Dame Ann Morris JONES in Trust for the said Thomas Morris JONES on Surrender of which Lease the said Gilbert LEDLIE hath obtained a Lease of the said Lands and premisses from his Grace John Lord Archbishop of Armagh unto him the said Gilbert LEDLIE whereby he is entitled to a further clear yearly profit rent of £29.11.4 Over and above the rent reserved payable to the said Lord Bishop of Armagh and his Successor Archbishops of Armagh and also whereas the said Gilbert LEDLIE hath agreed to grant unto Thomas LEDLIE his Brother one half or Moiety of the said Last mentioned purchase and of the profits arising thereout … and also whereas a Marriage is by God Grace Intended to be had and Solemnized between the said Gilbert LEDLIE and Elizabeth CLARK Daughter of the said Jackson CLARK and by the said Deed the said Jackson CLARK agrees to give unto the said Gilbert LEDLIE as a marriage portion with the said Elizabeth the Sum of £200 in hand and at the time of his the said Jackson’s Death so much of the Effects as he shall be possessed of a will make the said  £200 Equal to the virtue of any of the said Jacksons Children younger than the said Elizabeth which they shall receive from him or be Entitled unto as a Fortune and the said Gilbert LEDLIE doth Covenant and agree to and with the said Jackson CLARK that in case the said Elizabeth Shall Dye before the said Jackson and that there shall be no issue by her living at the time of the Death of the said Jackson CLARK that then the said Gilbert LEDLIE Shall be no way Entitled to any more of the Effect of the sd Jackson CLARK than the said £200 in hand paid and the said Gilbert LEDLIE for and in Consideration of the said Marriage of the said Marriage Porton and other causes and Considerations and of the Trust therein after mentioned hath granted bargained assigned and sett over unto the said John CLARK his Executors and assigns all and Singular the said Recited Lands and premisses with the appurtenances together with the said Recited Indentures of Lease To have and to hold the said Recited Lands and premisses and the said Indentures of Lease together with the rents Issues and profits arising thereout In Trust nevertheless for the uses intents and purposes therein ment and contained to wit that he Gilbert LEDLIE Shall have hold and Enjoy the same During his naturall Life and in case the said Elizabeth Shall Survive and out live the said Gilbert LEDLIE having Issue by him She the said Elizabeth to Receive a jointure or Dower During her naturall Life out of the said recited Lands and premisses the one full third part of the Rents Issues and profits arising thereout and to have power to distrain all or any of the said Lands and premisses for her the said Third part as the same shall become due & Such Issue to be entitled to the other two parts of the rents Issues and profits arising thereout during her life and after her decease to the whole in such proportion and manner as he the said Gilbert LEDLIE Shall by his last Will and Testament appoint and in case the said Elizabeth Shall happen to survive and out live the said Gilbert LEDLIE having no Issue by him she the said Elizabeth to Receive as a jointure or Dower the whole rents issues and profits arising out of the said Lands and premises and after her decease to descend to such person or persons as the said Gilbert Shall by his Last will and Testament devise the same unto and in case the said Gilbert Shall Survive and out live the sd Elizabeth and have issue by her at the time of his death that then such Issue from and after his decease shall be entitled to the said Lands and premisses and all the rents issues and profits arising thereout in such proportion as the said Gilbert LEDLIE Shall by his Last Will and Testament appoint and the said Gilbert Doth for that the settlement therein and thereby made of the Lands and premisses shall not bar the rent or Title which the said Elizabeth and her Issue shall legally have to the other Effects which the said Gilbert LEDLIE Shall possessed of at the time of his Death and by an Indorsment on the back of said Deed before the Ensealing and Delivery thereof it was agreed & declared by the parties that in case the said Elizabeth Doe survive the said Gilbert LEDLIE without Issue and become possessed of the whole rents Issues and profits of the said mentioned and premisses that he shall from time to time renew the Lease of the Lands And premisses with the Lord Primate at her own expence so that she may the same number of years unexpired at the time of her death as there will Expiration at the time she shall come into the possession thereof as by the said Deed by the said Gilbert LEDLIE Jackson CLARKE and John CLARKE is witnessed by Alexander CLARKE of said Maghera Gent and William DOCHERTY of Magherafelt [Parish Magherafelt ] in the County of Londonderry Scrivener and the signing and sealing of this man by the said Jackson CLARK and John CLARK is witnessed by the said Alexander CLARK and James PATTERSON of said Magher …

·         ROD: 129-303-87151-Antrim &Tyrone-1747 Dec 1-NAMES: John CLARKE of Maghera, Co. Londonderry, Gent; James ADAIR of Belfast; Jackson CLARK of Maghera; James DENISTON; Archbishop of Armagh [John HOADLY]; Gilbert LEDLIE of Carnon Co. Tyrone; Thomas Morris JONES of Moneyglass, Esq.; Philip MORRIS of Turkvallen, Barony Dungannon, Co. Tyrone; Arthur HILL; Henry BROOKE Esq.; John LEDLIE of Carnon; Patrick ADAIR & Robert JACKSON [merchants of London]; OTHER LANDS: Largantogher & Cregadick the lands of Tergartreevy, Cregmore, Termon or Erenagh, Maghera, Tysken [Tirkane?], Tyrenoney - Parish of Killilagh, Mullagh - Parish Termoneny; Moneymore - Parish of Maghera & the Mill of Maghera; lands of Leighmurne [Legmurn] in the Terrytory [sic] of Ballyclogge  Tirkvallan als [alias] Trickvallen als Tire M'c Vallen als Tirevickallen in the Territory of Ardboy [Arboe]  Maghermore als Killen & also one third p't of Lisseclare als Kilclare in the Territory of Clonoe Co.Tyrone; Legmarne [Legmurn] & Mullaghrim - Parish of Ballyclogg, Co.Tyrone; Aghadrumderrig - Parish of Clonoe; WITNESSES: John CLARK & James ADAIR in presence of Robert LEGG of Belfast & John KANE of Maghera, Co. Londonderry. Memorial Witness: Robert LEGG & his clerk Robert ALDERDICE. SOURCE: Alison Kilpatrick

·         ROD: 127-468-87488. Image 248. A Memorial of an Indented Deed of Mortgage 14 Jan 1747 between Jackson CLARKE of Maghera [Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin], in the Co of Londonderry Merch of the one part & James STEPHENSON of Killyfaddy [Parish Lisnadil (Lower Fews portion), Barony Fews Lower] [Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin], Co. Armagh Merchant of the other part Reciting said Jackson CLARKE in considn of £500 paid by the sd James STEPHENSON did grant unto said James STEPHENSON all said Jackson CLARKE’s Title & Interest of in & to all that ye town & Lands of Largantacher [Largantogher, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin], & Craggadick [Craigadick, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin], the Lands of Taggarkeevy & Craggmore being part of the precinct Termon or Errenagh Lands of Maghera except such part of the town lands of Largantacher & Craggmore as were in the possession of the Revd Mr. MAULEVERER also the Town Lands of - Tyrkeen [Tirkane, Parish Killelagh, Barony Loughinsholin] & Tyranenry [possibly Tirnony, Parish Killelagh, Barony Loughinsholin]  in the parish of Killyleagh the Town Land of Mullagh [Mullagh (Mullach), Parish Termoneeny, Barony Loughinsholin] in the parish of Termoney [Termoneeny] with part of the Townlands of Moneymore [Moneymore, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin], in the Parish of Maghera together with a proportionable part of the Mill of Maghera and the lands and tenements thereunto belonging with the appurtenances which lands and premises were held by the said Jackson CLARKE by virtue of an Indenture of Lease 8 Aug 1746  held by the Revd father in God George Late Lord Bishop of Derry for the Term of 21 years from the first day of Aug. aforesaid at the Yearly rent of £55.18.4  to Hold the sd premisses unto the sd James STEPHENSON his Ex Adm & assigns during the residue of the sd term of years & during all such other and further term or terms for years as should happen to be added thereto at any time after … it is agreed that the said Mortgaged premes shall stand a Security for all such further Sum or Sums of money as the Sd Jackson CLARK should afterwards borrow from the said James STEPHENSON said deed of release contained diverse other Covenants … WITNESS: Thomas LEDLIE of Springmount [possibly Springtown, Parish of Clogher, Barony Clogher] in the Co of Tyrone Gent Thomas KENNEDY of the City of Dublin Gent & John STEPHENSON of Killyfaddy Co. Armagh & the said Memorial is witnd by the sd Thomas LEDLIE & Thomas KENNEDY subscribing witness thereto Jackson CLARK [SEAL] …

[5] John CLARKE(aft 1720-bef 1777)

·         NOTE: Since his parents married in 1720, I presume he was born after that date, but likely not long after that since he then married in 1741.

·         ROD: 318-481-218501 Image 278 Indenture of Lease 1 May 1777 between Alexander CLARKE of Mahara [Maghera] in the County of Londonderry Esqr administrator of John CLARKE late of Mahara[Maghera]  aforesd qr Deced Ann GLENHOLME orwise CLARKE the 1 wife of John GLENHOLME of Magherafelt Gent Elizabeth WILSON orwise CLARKE the wife of John Wilson Gent . Jane CLARKE Mary CLARKE Sarah CLARKE and Margaret CLARKE Spinster the daughters of the said John CLARKE all of Co. Londonderry aforesaid of the first part and James DOUGLASS of Adanan [?] Co. Londonderry Gent of the second part whereby after writing that the farm lands of said John CLARK had amongst other things dyed seized and possed of called the forty acres containing about 40a part of the town and lands of Mullagh [Mullagh, Parish Termoneeny, Barony Loughinsholin] and Maymore [Moneymore, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin] in the parishes of Mahara and Termonony which he had under the See of Derry and that the said Alexander CLARKE had obtained a Renewal of the same from Frederick Harvey the then Lord Bishop of Derry as admor of the said John CLARKE for the use and benefit of the several children of the said Jno CLARK and likewise after writing that the said John CLARKE had died intestate leaving six Daughters therein before named and one son named William Whereby they became entitled to Distribution Share of the said Chattle Interest under the See of Derry and that the said William CLARKE being then a minor could not accept of  Grant of the premes which his said several Sisters had agreed to make him to accommodate him with farm Suitable to his Fathers mansion house in Maghera aforesaid they the said Alex CLARKE Alexr GLENHOLME Elizabeth WILSON Jane CLARKE Mary CLARKE Sarah CLARKE and Margaret CLARKE did and Each and every of them did according to their Rights and Interest for the Considers therein mentioned demise Lett and to farm let unto the said James DOUGLASS all that the said Farm Commonly known by the name of the Forty Acres Bounded on the west by the land of Knock & on the east by the Glebe Lands on the South by Mullagh River and on the North by the Great Road leading from Maghera to Bellaghy situate lying and being in the Barony of Loughinshollin [Loughinsholin] and County of Londonderry subject to a proportionable share or part of all such clauses reservations covenants and renewal fines as are reserve and made payable in and by the Lease of the premes made by the said Bishop or any future renewal of the parties by the said - Bishop or by his successors To have and to hold all and singular the said thereby demised premes with the appurtenances thereunto belonging , except as therein excepted unto the said James DOUGLASS his heirs admors and Assigns for the term of 16 years from the First day of Novr then last past subject to the pay other term of the yearly rent of four pounds and also for such further and time as the said Granting parties or any or either of them or any one intrust for them may acquire in the names by virtue of any renewal of the premes and by a clause or memorandum at the fact of the said Indice it was declare and agreed upon and listen all the said parties thereto that the said Lease to made to the said James DOUGLASS was in Trust to and for the sole use Benefit and advantage of the said William CLARKE the Minor and on to the sd John CLARKE Deced and the said James DOUGLASS did thereby agree to assign over his interest in the said Lease to the said William Clarke so soon as he should attain his there full age and in the said Judie of Lease of which this is a mem other Covenants clauses and conditions and the said Indenture WITNESS: William CLARKE of Mahara [Maghera ]Mercht and James SHEAR[?] of - Milltown Merch both in the County of Londonderry and this mem is witnessed by the said James SHEAR[?]  and Jackson DOUGLASS of Adaman [?] in said County of Londonderry Gent James DOUGLASS [SEAL]

[6] Agnes CLARKE aka Anne CLARKE

·         George Speer, "re: Clark Family," e-mail message to Darryl Roger LUNDY (101053), 8 May 2011. SOURCE: thepeerage.com . NOTE: The forename recorded here was "Agnes". The name in a deed was "Anne".

[7] Gilbert LEDLIE

·         https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Ledlie-26

·         Prerogative  Will.  20  Nov. 1744 of Jackson Clarke,  Maghera, Co.  Derry.  Mentions daughter Ledlie,  son-in-law Gilbert  Ledlie, grandson Jackson  Ledlie SOURCE: Joseph Ledlie and William Moody, early Pittsburgh residents; their background and some of their descendants. Ledlie I. Laughlin, 1961. University of Pittsburg Press. p8

·         Lived at Manor Court, Stewartstown, Co. Tyrone. SOURCE: thepeerage.com

·         Gilbert Ledlie of Carnan, Co. Tyrone, and his wife, Elizabeth daughter of Jackson Clark of Maghera, Co. Derry (married Dec. 1743) and to the son of the said ...SOURCE: https://catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000511733

·         ROD 110 465 78730 AI Version Jackson CLARKE of Maghera Marriage Agreement.

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[8] Jackson LEDLIE

·         Prerogative  Will.  20  Nov. 1744 of Jackson Clarke,  Maghera, Co.  Derry.  Mentions daughter Ledlie,  son-in-law Gilbert  Ledlie, grandson Jackson  Ledlie. SOURCE: Joseph Ledlie and William Moody, early Pittsburgh residents; their background and some of their descendants. Ledlie I. Laughlin, 1961. University of Pittsburg Press. p8

[9] Alexander CLARKE

·         ROD: 373-446-249046 Image 541 It might be bk 374. To the Regr appd by act Parliament for by deeds Wills Conveyances and so forth A Memt of an Indented Deed 25 Aug 1780  Between Alexander CLARKE of Maghera [Maghera House, now Largantogher, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin] in the Coy of Londonderry Gent of the first part John CHURCH of ____ and Robert PATTERSON of ____ both in the sd Gent of the second part and Jackson CLARKE the eldest Son of the said Alexander CLARKE of the third part whereby the said Alexander CLARKE in conson of marriage between the said Jackson CLARKE and Jane PATTERSON therein named to be had & of the sum of £600 the marriage Portion of the said Jane PATTERSON that competent jointure be provided for the sd Jane he the sd Alexander CLARKE hath given granted Bargained and sold unto the John CHURCH and Robert PATTERSON all that and those the full Clear and absolute right & authority of having & holding the several tates and Markers annually for ever in the said Town of Maghera and all the fees toles & customs thereof and also all that part or parcel of Land in the Town of Upperland [Upperland, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin], Situate in the parish of Maghera in said Co. cont 21a or thereable together with the bleaching Mills and green and other Mentials [?] thereunto belonging to hold to the said John CLARKE and Robert PATTERSON and his heirs and assigns for ever unto and for the use and Behoof the sd Jackson CLARKE and his Assigns during his life and after his death the said premes to be sold to the said Jane PATTERSON in case she Survive the sd Jackson CLARKE during her natural age to and for her own sole use and Behoof and the sd Deed is Witnessed by William STEPHENSON of Fortwillian  and Robert CLARKE of Maghera afsd Gent and this mem is Witnessed by the said William CLARKE & Stephen CHURCH …[NOTE: Fortwilliam is the imposing house up on a hill on your right as you enter Tobermore from Maghera. The house lies in the townland of Tobermore [Tobermore, Parish Kilcronaghan, Barony Loughinsholin] , and is built immediately adjacent to the old ringfort named Dunnagrianan. Ballynasarren is a misreading for Ballynascreen. The Six Towns of Ballynascreen [Ballynascreen] ,  were church lands in that parish. When John Stevenson inherited Fortwilliam (through his wife Barbara Jackson) he also inherited the tenancy of the Six Towns – see: The Six Towns Electoral District]

·         ROD: 335-114-222697 Image 65. A Memorial of an Indented Deed of Conveyance 2 Apr 1770Between Alexander CLARK of Maghera [Maghera House, now Largantogher, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin] Co. Londonderry Gent of the one part and Joseph COURTNEY of Newferry [Newferry lies on the River Bann, the border between Co. Antrim and Co. Londonderry – NE of Bellaghy] Co. Londonderry aforesaid Merchant of the other part. Reciting Alexander CLARKE for and in consideration of £420 did grant b unto the said Joseph COURTNEY all that the upper Divison of the lower half town of Ballynock [Ballyknock, Parish Killelagh, Barony Loughinsholin] in the proportion of Vintners and Co. Londonderry aforesaid as formerly in the possession of Jackson CLARK and his undertenants and containing 92a of arable and pasture plantation measure as appears by a map thereof together with all rights members and appurtenances thereunto belong or in any wise & appertaining in as full ample and beneficial a manner as the same were held Held and enjoyed by William CLARKE and his undertenant To hold the said Lands and unto the said Joseph COURTNEY his heirs and Assigns for and during the natural life of Alex CLARKE of Maghera in the County of Londonderry aforesaid Gent Alexander third son of the said Alexander CLARKE and William CLARK Son of John CLARKE late of Maghera aforesaid and the survivors and survivor of them and for and during the Natural life of all and every such other person and persons as should from time to time successively after be added to the term of a Certain Indre of Lease 1 Apr 1734 made by the right Honble William CONNOLLY late of the City of Dublin Esq . deceased to Jackson CLARKE late of Maghera in the Londonderry Gent deceased whereby the said William Conolly Granted and the said Land and premes unto the said Jackson CLARKE pursuant to the Covenants Comprized in said Lease for renewals forever subject to the payment of rent of £15 and the fines fees and duty in said leases ment & of which this is a Mem Contains other Convenants and clauses and the this with this Meme are witnessed by Richard WILLIAMS of the City of Dublin and Stafford HUNTER of Bellaghy in the County of Londonderry Land Survey or Alexander CLARK and sealed in presence of Richard William Stafford HUNTER …

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[10] Jackson CLARKE (1760-1788)

·         ROD: 335-114-222697 Image 65. A Memorial of an Indented Deed of Conveyance 2 Apr 1770 Between Alexander CLARK (1723-1806) of Maghera [Maghera House, now Largantogher, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin] Co. Londonderry Gent of the one part and Joseph COURTNEY of Newferry [Newferry lies on the River Bann, the border between Co. Antrim and Co. Londonderry – NE of Bellaghy] Co. Londonderry aforesaid Merchant of the other part. Reciting Alexander CLARKE for and in consideration of £420 did grant b unto the said Joseph COURTNEY all that the upper Divison of the lower half town of Ballynock [Ballyknock, Parish Killelagh, Barony Loughinsholin] in the proportion of Vintners and Co. Londonderry aforesaid as formerly in the possession of Jackson CLARK (1695-1754/6) and his undertenants and containing 92a of arable and pasture plantation measure as appears by a map thereof together with all rights members and appurtenances thereunto belong or in any wise & appertaining in as full ample and beneficial a manner as the same were held Held and enjoyed by William CLARKE (Possibly William CLARK (1757-1827) and his undertenant To hold the said Lands and unto the said Joseph COURTNEY his heirs and Assigns for and during the natural life of Alexander CLARKE (1723-1806)  of Maghera Co. Londonderry aforesaid Gent Alexander third son of the said Alexander CLARKE (1723-1806)  and William CLARK Son of John CLARKE (Abt 1720-?) [and Anne WILEY] late of Maghera aforesaid and the survivors and survivor of them and for and during the Natural life of all and every such other person and persons as should from time to time successively after be added to the term of a Certain Indre of Lease 1 Apr 1734 made by the right Honble William CONNOLLY late of the City of Dublin Esq . deceased to Jackson CLARKE late of Maghera in the Londonderry Gent deceased whereby the said William Conolly Granted and the said Land and premes unto the said Jackson CLARKE pursuant to the Covenants Comprized in said Lease for renewals forever subject to the payment of rent of £15 and the fines fees and duty in said leases ment & of which this is a Mem Contains other Convenants and clauses and the this with this Meme are witnessed by Richard WILLIAMS of the City of Dublin and Stafford HUNTER of Bellaghy in the County of Londonderry Land Survey or Alexander CLARK and sealed in presence of Richard William Stafford HUNTER …

·         ROD: 373-446-249046 Image 541 It might be bk 374. To the Regr appd by act Parliament for by deeds Wills Conveyances and so forth A Memt of an Indented Deed 25 Aug 1780  Between Alexander CLARKE of Maghera [Maghera House, now Largantogher, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin] in the Coy of Londonderry Gent of the first part John CHURCH of ____ and Robert PATTERSON of ____ both in the sd Gent of the second part and Jackson CLARKE the eldest Son of the said Alexander CLARKE of the third part whereby the said Alexander CLARKE in conson of marriage between the said Jackson CLARKE and Jane PATTERSON therein named to be had & of the sum of £600 the marriage Portion of the said Jane PATTERSON that competent jointure be provided for the sd Jane he the sd Alexander CLARKE hath given granted Bargained and sold unto the John CHURCH and Robert PATTERSON all that and those the full Clear and absolute right & authority of having & holding the several tates and Markers annually for ever in the said Town of Maghera and all the fees toles & customs thereof and also all that part or parcel of Land in the Town of Upperland [Upperland, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin], Situate in the parish of Maghera in said Co. cont 21a or thereable together with the bleaching Mills and green and other Mentials [?] thereunto belonging to hold to the said John CLARKE and Robert PATTERSON and his heirs and assigns for ever unto and for the use and Behoof the sd Jackson CLARKE and his Assigns during his life and after his death the said premes to be sold to the said Jane PATTERSON in case she Survive the sd Jackson CLARKE during her natural age to and for her own sole use and Behoof and the sd Deed is Witnessed by William STEPHENSON of Fortwillian  and Robert CLARKE of Maghera afsd Gent and this mem is Witnessed by the said William CLARKE & Stephen CHURCH …[NOTE: Fortwilliam is the imposing house up on a hill on your right as you enter Tobermore from Maghera. The house lies in the townland of Tobermore [Tobermore, Parish Kilcronaghan, Barony Loughinsholin] , and is built immediately adjacent to the old ringfort named Dunnagrianan. Ballynasarren is a misreading for Ballynascreen. The Six Towns of Ballynascreen [Ballynascreen] ,  were church lands in that parish. When John Stevenson inherited Fortwilliam (through his wife Barbara Jackson) he also inherited the tenancy of the Six Towns – see: The Six Towns Electoral District]

[11] Jane PATTERSON

·         ROD: 373-446-249046 Image 541 It might be bk 374. To the Regr appd by act Parliament for by deeds Wills Conveyances and so forth A Memt of an Indented Deed 25 Aug 1780  Between Alexander CLARKE of Maghera [Maghera House, now Largantogher, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin] in the Coy of Londonderry Gent of the first part John CHURCH of ____ and Robert PATTERSON of ____ both in the sd Gent of the second part and Jackson CLARKE the eldest Son of the said Alexander CLARKE of the third part whereby the said Alexander CLARKE in conson of marriage between the said Jackson CLARKE and Jane PATTERSON therein named to be had & of the sum of £600 the marriage Portion of the said Jane PATTERSON that competent jointure be provided for the sd Jane he the sd Alexander CLARKE hath given granted Bargained and sold unto the John CHURCH and Robert PATTERSON all that and those the full Clear and absolute right & authority of having & holding the several tates and Markers annually for ever in the said Town of Maghera and all the fees toles & customs thereof and also all that part or parcel of Land in the Town of Upperland [Upperland, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin], Situate in the parish of Maghera in said Co. cont 21a or thereable together with the bleaching Mills and green and other Mentials [?] thereunto belonging to hold to the said John CLARKE and Robert PATTERSON and his heirs and assigns for ever unto and for the use and Behoof the sd Jackson CLARKE and his Assigns during his life and after his death the said premes to be sold to the said Jane PATTERSON in case she Survive the sd Jackson CLARKE during her natural age to and for her own sole use and Behoof and the sd Deed is Witnessed by William STEPHENSON of Fortwillian  and Robert CLARKE of Maghera afsd Gent and this mem is Witnessed by the said William CLARKE & Stephen CHURCH …[NOTE: Fortwilliam is the imposing house up on a hill on your right as you enter Tobermore from Maghera. The house lies in the townland of Tobermore [Tobermore, Parish Kilcronaghan, Barony Loughinsholin] , and is built immediately adjacent to the old ringfort named Dunnagrianan. Ballynasarren is a misreading for Ballynascreen. The Six Towns of Ballynascreen [Ballynascreen] ,  were church lands in that parish. When John Stevenson inherited Fortwilliam (through his wife Barbara Jackson) he also inherited the tenancy of the Six Towns – see: The Six Towns Electoral District]

[12] Margaret CLARKE

·         Revd. James Douglas, and wife Margaret, dau. of  Jackson Clarke of Maghera,  and their son Jackson, with his family, had to flee Ireland because of their involvement in the 1798 Rebellion. It's believed they all died cir. 1803 (James and Wife in Alexandria City, Virginia, and Jackson in Baltimore, Maryland), from yellow fever. Jacksons' family survived, and settled in Alexandria City. The bulk of James' estate was left to their third son James Douglas Jr. 1799-1866. There is a large monument memorialized by his nephew, James Smyth Douglas at the Bovevagh Presbyterian Churchyard, Camnish Road, Dungiven. SOURCE: FindaGrave.

[13] Rev James DOUGLAS

·         Revd. James Douglas, and wife Margaret, dau. of  Jackson Clarke of Maghera,  and their son Jackson, with his family, had to flee Ireland because of their involvement in the 1798 Rebellion. It's believed they all died cir. 1803 (James and Wife in Alexandria City, Virginia, and Jackson in Baltimore, Maryland), from yellow fever. Jacksons' family survived, and settled in Alexandria City. The bulk of James' estate was left to their third son James Douglas Jr. 1799-1866. There is a large monument memorialized by his nephew, James Smyth Douglas at the Bovevagh Presbyterian Churchyard, Camnish Road, Dungiven. SOURCE: FindaGrave.

·         Facebook Post by Daniel SPEER: https://www.facebook.com/groups/278515062306052/posts/1609144299243115/  Storytelling in Ireland. 1798 Rebellion. My 5th gr-grand-parents Revd. James Douglas (Rosebrook House, Ardinarive) & Margaret, dau. of Jackson Clark (Weaver of Maghera), along with two daughters Rebecca & Margaret and son Jackson Douglas and his wife Jane, dau. of Revd. Jacob Davies (Bovally) and 4 grandchildren had to flee Ireland because of their involvement in the 1798 Irish civil war.  They landed in the Scotts-Irish City of Alexandria, Virginia.   Revd. James, Margaret, Jackson & Rebecca Douglas died shortly thereafter (c.1803) from the outbreak of Yellow Fever.

[14] Rebecca DOUGLAS b. bef 1799 d abt 1803.

[15] Margaret DOUGLAS

[16] Jackson DOUGLAS

·         Revd. James Douglas, and wife Margaret, dau. of  Jackson Clarke of Maghera,  and their son Jackson, with his family, had to flee Ireland because of their involvement in the 1798 Rebellion. It's believed they all died cir. 1803 (James and Wife in Alexandria City, Virginia, and Jackson in Baltimore, Maryland), from yellow fever. Jacksons' family survived, and settled in Alexandria City. The bulk of James' estate was left to their third son James Douglas Jr. 1799-1866. There is a large monument memorialized by his nephew, James Smyth Douglas at the Bovevagh Presbyterian Churchyard, Camnish Road, Dungiven. SOURCE: FindaGrave.

·         Alexandria Gazette, Volume 96, Number 42, 18 February 1895. Death of Mrs. Law. - Mrs. Louisa Douglas Law, widow of the late Major James O. Law, of Baltimore, and sister of Mr. James S. Douglass of this city, died yesterday at her residence in Baltimore, aged eighty-two years. Funeral will take place Tuesday from her late residence. Mrs. Law was the daughter of the late James Douglas, of this city and a granddaughter of Jackson Douglas, of Newton, Limavaddy, County Derry, Ireland, who was an IRISH REBEL against England in the REBELLION of 1798, in which *Robert Emmet fought and for which he was hanged. Mr. Douglas, with his family, had to FLEE to this country to escape, perhaps a similar fate. His granddaughter, Miss Louisa Douglas, was married to Major James Owen Law, [Mayor of Baltimore] HER COUSIN, on January 21, 1836, just fifty-nine years ago, and her husband died on June 6, 1847, forty-eight years ago, after eleven years of happily married life, so Mrs. Law has, therefore, rounded out a half-century of widowhood. For nearly a quarter of a century, Mrs. Law had resided with her eldest daughter, Mrs. SPEAR, the wife of James Otis Spear, living a quiet and devoted life surrounded by her two daughters, Mrs. Spear [Elizabeth Davies Law] and Miss Maggie Law, and her grandchildren. GDSS. https://virginiachronicle.com/?a=d&d=AG18950218.1.3...

[17] James DOUGLAS Esq (1799-1866)

·         Death: Cert. is at GRONI (I did not pay to view).

·         WILL of JAMES DOUGLAS, Esquire, Dated October 27th, 1866. LANE & BOYLE, Solicitors, Limavady. IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN I James DOUGLAS of Ardenariff [aka Ardinarive, Parish Bovevagh, Barony Keenaght,] in the County of Londonderry Esquire do make and publish this my last Will and Testament hereby revoking all former Wills I give devise and bequeath to James Douglas SMITH (the son of my NEPHEW ANDREW SMITH and my NIECE ANNE SMITH otherwise EDWARDS his Wife) and to his Heirs All my Estate and Interest in the Town and Lands of Bovevagh [Bovevagh,  Parish Bovevagh, Barony Keenaght] and Ardenariff comprising the whole of my Landed Property in the Barony of Kennaught and County of Londonderry and my present Residence and Farm together with all my Stock, Crop, Farming Implements, Goods and Furniture which may be in my said Residence at my Mills and on my Farm at the time of my death and together also with the Arrear of Rent which may be due by my Tenants on said property at the time of my decease. Provided always and my Will is that the said JAMES DOUGLAS SMITH shall assume and use my Surname of DOUGLAS either alone or in addition to his present name of Smith but so that my name of Douglas shall be the last and principal name and in case he neglects or refuses to do so I declare the foregoing devise to be void I give devise and bequeath to my said Nephew Andrew Smith all my Estate and Interest in my lands of Drumballyhagan [probably Drumballyhagan Clark (Druim bhaile Uí Agáin), Parish Kilcronaghan, Barony Loughinsholin] in the Barony of Loughinshollen and County of Londonderry and in my Lands and property in the County of Monaghan with all Arrear of Rent due thereout at the time of my decease. I leave and bequeath to my Niece MARTHA EDWARDS Five hundred pounds to my Niece BESS EDWARDS Five hundred pounds, to my Nephew the said ANDREW SMITH Five hundred pounds, to my Niece MARGARET THOMPSON Five hundred pounds, to my Niece JANE SMITH of Monaghan Five hundred pounds, to my Niece REBECCA DICKSON Two hundred pounds, and to my Grand Nieces ELIZABETH BARCLAY and MARY BARCLAY the sum of One hundred pounds each. In nominate and appoint my friends William Cather of Newtownlimavady and Michael King of Strangemore the Executors of this my Will In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name this Second day of April One thousand eight hundred and sixty four. [1864]

----------------------------------- JAMES DOUGLAS -------------------------------

Signed published and declared by the Testator James Douglas as his last Will and Testament in presence of us both present at the same time, who at his request and in his presence and in presence of each other have hereunto subscribed our names as Witnesses, the day and year above written. Hugh Thompson, Writing Clerk. Thomas Mercer Writing Clerk. END  George Daniel Speer Sr. speer.genealogy@gmail.com

·         Probate: The will of James Douglas late of Ardenariff in the County of Londonderry Esquire deceased who died 3 September 1866 at same place was proved at the Principal Registry by the oaths of William Cather of Newtownlimavady and Michael King of Strangmore both in said County Esquires the Executors. Effects under £25,000.

[18] George Jackson CLARKE

·         Marriage: News article: In Dublin, George Jackson Clarke, Esq. of Staple, in the Co. Antrim Esq. to Ellen, youngest daughter of the later Robert Mercer. SOURCE: Limerick Local Studies. Also: 1827. On the 20th instant [Sept 27] at St. Thomas's Church, by the Rev. John Fea [sic? John REA?], George Jackson Clark, Esq. of Staple [aka Steeple], in the County of Antrim, to Ellen, youngest daughter of the late Robert Mercer, Esq. SOURCE: Westmeath Journal transcribed in Nick Reddan's Newspaper abstracts.

·         Death Cert: 1898 Mar 19 Steeple, Antrim George Jackson CLARKE Widower age 93 Deputy Lieutenant. George CLARKE son Present. Steeple

·         Funeral: Funeral: Northern Whig March 23rd. SOURCE: FindMyPast.

·         Probate of the Will of George Jackson Clarke late of The Steeple Antrim County Antrim Esquire who died 19 March 1898 granted at Belfast to Robert Clarke of Cheltenham in Gloucestershire England late Lieutenant-Colonel in Her Majesty's Seventh Dragoon Guards and George Clarke of The Steeple Antrim Esquire Effects £2,193 0s. 8d. NOTE: PRONI Image: Sons Robert, George & Thomas as well as daughter Grace are named in list of bequests.

·         ROD: 1852-10-18 Image 235. To the Registrar appointed by act of Parliament for the Public Registering Deeds Leases Conveyances and soforth of Memorial of an Indenture of fee farm grant bearing date and Executed 20 Dec 1851 Between The Right Honorable John Skiffington Lord Viscount Massarene of Antrim Castle in the County of Antrim of the one part and George Jackson CLARKE of Steeple House in the County of Antrim aforesaid Esquire of the other part Reciting a certain Indenture of Lease 1 March 1707 thereby the Right Honorable Clotworthy Viscount Massereene demised unto Roger BRISTOW therein described certain Lands and premises To Hold for the term of three lives Renewable for ever Subject to the Rents Duties and covenants therein mentioned and Reciting inter alia that the reversion in said premises comprized in said lease was then vested in the said Lord Viscount Massarene party thereto and that the Interest of the said Roger BRISTOW therein named in and to the said Indenture of Lease and the therein recited Renewal and the premises thereby demised vested in the said George Jackson CLARKE and Reciting that that the said George Jackson CLARKE pursuant to the provisions of an act for converting Renewable Leasehold Tenure of Land in Reland into a Tenure in fee applied to the said Lord Viscount Massarene to execute to him a grant of an estate of Inheritance in fee simple of the said premises in the manner as the said Massarene is empowered so to do and after Reciting that the fee farm rent to be reserved had been ascertained under the provisions of said act to amount to the annual sum of £8.16.3 sterling the said Indenture of which this writing is a memorial Witnessed that the said Lord Viscount Massarene pursuant to the provisions of said act and in consideration of the yearly fee farm Rent Receivers fees duties and covenant therein after contained on the part of the said George Jackson CLARKE his heirs and assigns to be performed had granted demised conveyed released and confirmed unto the said George Jackson CLARKE all that farm or parcel of Land Commonly called and known by the name of Park Hall Hall [Park Hall, Parish Antrim, Barony Antrim Upper] lying in the Sixteen Towns near the said Town of Antrim containing by estimation 120a be it more or less and formerly in the possession of Roger BRISTOW and now in the possession of the said George Jackson CLARKE and his undertenants bounded on the last by some Lands formerly set to John DONNELL and to James and Jane DONNELL or to some of them on the West by some fields formerly set to John BELL Executors was formerly Widow McKEIGS John GRAY Tailor was formerly John MASSY Blacksmith and to Mr George JACKSON of the Steeple [Steeple, Parish Antrim, Barony Antrim Upper] was formerly Peter JACKSON his father on the North by the Land called BURLEIGH , holding formerly held by Sir Arthur LONGFORD and on the South by several small parks or parcel of Land formerly in the possession of John DUFFIELD executors Alexander SHERMAN Robert WYNNE and the Executors of Forrest SHORTRIGG deceased situate lying and being in the Parish and County of Antrim aforesaid together with all Edifices Orchards Gardens ways profits and hereditaments whatsoever thereunto or to any part thereof belonging or in any wise appertaining excepting and always reserving thereout all such matters and things as therein after and in and by the said Indenture of Lease were excepted and reserved To Hold the said demised premises unto and to the use of the said George Jackson CLARKE his heirs and assigns subject from thenceforth and for ever to the yearly fee farm Rent or sum of £8.16.3 together with 1 1/2p in the pound like currency receivers fees payable half yearly on the days and time therein mentioned for the payment thereof clear of all Taxes excepting such proportion of any future rate for the relief of the poor the said George Jackson CLARKE would at the time of the Execution of said present would be entitled to deduct from the rent then payable out of said premises and also yielding doing and performing yearly during said demise the duties there in after mentioned and excepting thereout all Royalty as in said original Lease is particularly mentioned and WITNESS: of George Jackson CLARKE by John HITCHCOCK of Antrim in the County of Antrim Solicitor and William WILLIAMSON of same place his apprentice . George Jackson CLARKE [SEAL]

·         ROD: 1921-63-141. 1921 Sept 22-Image 569  NOTE: This memorial follows the throughline of later JACKSON ownership and connection to BRISTOW. NOTE: Index to Chancery Rolls 1727 to 1729 BRISTOW and JACKSON. 289 Richard JACKSON, William JACKSON & Thomas YOUNG V Isaac MACARTNEY, John DONALDSON, Clotworthy Viscount Masereene, Rachel Lady Maserene, Roger BRISTOW, William COLVILLE, Samuel WARING, ch, div Mr. McILWAINE & William ASH Roll 8 Nov 18728. Ans WARING 7 June 1729 Ans BRISTOW 4 July 1729 Chis COLVILL 11 Aug 1729 Ans DONALDSON 28 Feb 1729 Ans McCARTNEY 2 Feb 1729. SOURCE: Ancestry.com. - AI Synopsis: The document details a series of land transfers and tenancies in the Parish and County of Antrim, primarily involving George Jackson Clarke and several other key individuals. Important events include land originally held by Roger Bristow passing to George Jackson Clarke by 1851, additional properties associated with James King and his widow, and the establishment of a perpetual yearly fee farm rent agreement in 1880 between George Jackson Clarke and Acheson Thompson Henderson. The deed and its execution in 1880 were witnessed by Tyndall Stuart Johns and John Skelton, with the involvement of George Fitzroy Cavendish Clark. A Memorial of an Indenture of Mortgage 22 Sept 1921 BTW George Fitzroy Cavendish CLARK [NOTE: A Bill, instituted, An Act to dissolve the marriage of George Fitzroy Cavendish Clarke, of The Steeple, Antrim, in the County of Antrim, Major in His Majesty's Royal Irish Rifles, with Florence Jean Cavendish Clarke, his now wife, and to enable him to marry again, and for other purposes: SOURCE: Hansard Feb 18, 1919] of the Steeple [Steeple, Parish Antrim, Barony Antrim Upper] involving the lands tenement and hereditaments Firstly 27a 1r g part of the premises held under an Indenture 20 Dec 1851 of Park Hall [Park Hall, Parish Antrim, Barony Antrim Upper] lying in the Sixteen towns near the said Town of Antrim containing by estimation 120a formerly in the possession of Roger BRISTOW and now in the possession of the said George Jackson CLARKE and his undertenants Bounded on the East by some lands formerly set to John DONNELL and to James and Jane DONNELL or to some of them on the west by some fields formerly set to John BELL’s executors was formerly widow McKEIGs John GRAY Tailor was formerly John MASSEY Blacksmith and to George JACKSON of the Steeple [Steeple, Parish Antrim, Barony Antrim Upper]was formerly Peter JACKSON his father on the North by the lands called BURLEIGH holding formerly held by Arthur LONGFORD and on the South by several small parts or parcels of land formerly in the possession of John DUFFIELD’s rentors Alexander SHENAN Robert WINE and the Executors of Forrest SHORTRIGGS deceased situate lying and being in the Parish and Co. Antrim (Barony of upper Antim ) aforesaid Excepting and reserving all such matters and things as are excepted and reserved by said Indenture of the 20 Dec 1851 Secondly  All That and those the premises comprised in and granted by an Indenture of the 29 Mar 1852 and therein described as All that the two half tenements on the North side of the Street of Antrim in the County of Antrim formerly in the possession of James KING of the Town of Antrim Merchant deceased and undertenant and afterwards in possession of the said James KING’s widow and her undertenants the said two half tenements being bounded on the East by two half tenements formerly in possession of Mathew BETHEL late of Antrim deceased and his undertenants and formerly leased to William SHAW of Ganway [?] Esquire and on the west by a tenement formerly in possession of James SHORTRIGGS and his undertenants and also 14a of land English measure formerly in the occupation of William WALLACE being part of Venables Bounded on the North by a parcel of land formerly in possession of the said William WALLACE and William WILKSON and on the South with a small brook which runs from the Steeple of Antrim on the East by the way leading from Antrim to the farms formerly in possession of James GILCHRIST and undertenants and on the West by the highway leading from Antrim to Dromsough which said 14a of land and the said two half tenements are in the Parish and Co. Antrim Town of Antrim and Barony of Upper Antrim together with all edifies Orchards gardens ways profits and hereditaments whatsoever to the said demised premises or any part thereof belonging or appertaining excepting and reserving hereout all such matters and things as are excepted and reserved by the hereinbefore rented Indenture of the 29 Mar 1852 Thirdly All that and those the premises comprised in and granted by an Indenture of the 29 Mar 1852 and therein described as All that and those the said several part and parcels of land formerly in the possession of George JACKSON containing by estimation 171a 3r 3p English measure commonly called and distinguished by the name of Steeple farms meared and bounded on the north by a farm formerly in the possession of James GILCHRIST another farm called Holywell [Holy Well, Parish Antrim, Barony Antrim Upper] formerly in the possession of the said George JACKSON and a farm formerly in the possession of the said William SHAW Esquire called Bush [Bush, Parish Antrim, Barony Antrim Upper] farm and on the East by a parcel of land , formerly part of Burleigh holding and Parkhall [Park Hall, Parish Antrim, Barony Antrim Upper] , farm and the highway leading from Antrim to Ballymena and on the south by land formerly in possession of Widow HARTON Simon BAGLEY and Thomas STEWART and on the West to by another parcel of land formerly in possession of the said Thomas STEWART and the road leading from the said James GILCHRIST farm where Thomas WILKINSON formerly dwelt situate lying and being in the Parish and Co. Antrim ( Barony of Upper Antin ) together with all edifices orchards gardens ways profits and hereditaments whatsoever thereunto or to any part thereof belonging or in anywise appertaining in excepting and reserving hereout all such matters and things as are excepted and reserved in the hereinbefore rented Indenture of fee farm grant of the 29 Mar 1852 Fourthly a perpetual yearly fee farm rent of £14.3.8 together with 6s and 9p for Receivers fees amounting together to £14.10.5 created by an Indenture of the 11 Aug 1880 made between George Jackson CLARKE of the one part and Acheson Thompson HENDERSON of the other part and issuing out of the lands and hereditaments therein ascribed as All that the tenement formerly in the possession of the said John COOKE joined on the east by a tenement formerly in the possession of George McMASTER and on the west by a tenement formerly in the occupation of William WHITESIDE being on the South side of the Street of Antrim together with six acres of land formerly in the possession of Robert RAINEY Bounded on the North by a part formerly in the possession of the said John COOKE on the South by a Park formerly in the possession of Daniel MATHEWS on the West by lands formerly in the possession of Mr John MOORE and on the East by the highway leading to the Steeple which said house and lands are situate in the town and Co. Antrim ( Park of Antrim and Barony of upper Antrim ) aforesaid and also 20a of land be the same more or less being part of the lands of Parkhall in the said County of Antrim Bounded on the North by some lands formerly in possession of Robert MARSHALL on the west by a park formerly belonging to John GRAY on the South by a park formerly belonging to the aforesaid George McMASTER and on the east by lands formerly belonging to the Reverend Mr Joseph TIMSTON together with all rights members and appurtenances thereunto belonging or appertaining all which said granted premises are now in the possession of the said Acheson Thompson HENDERSON or his undertenants and are situate lying and being in the townland of Parkhall Parish of Antrim Barony of Upper Antrim and County of Antrim excepting and reserving as is the excepted and reserved and all power and remedies for enforcing payment thereof and all the estate and interest of the grantor under the said Indenture of the 11 Aug 1880 Fifthly 15a of land lately purchased by the Mortgagor in the Townland of Parkhall Parish of Antrim Barony of Upper Antrim and County of Antrim To Hold the said several lands tenements hereditaments and premises unto the Bank their successors and assigns from the day of the date thereof according to the nature and tenure thereof without impeachment of waste Subject to the proviso for redemption … George Fitzroy Cavendish CLARK [SEAL] WITNESS: Tyndall Stuart JOHNS Solicitor and John SKELTON Law Clerk both of Belfast

[19] Eleanor aka Ellen MERCER

·         Marriage: News article: In Dublin, George Jackson Clarke, Esq. of Staple, in the Co. Antrim Esq. to Ellen, youngest daughter of the late Robert Mercer. SOURCE: Limerick Local Studies. Also: 1827. On the 20th instant [Sept 27] at St. Thomas's Church, by the Rev. John Fea [sic? John REA?], George Jackson Clark, Esq. of Staple [aka Steeple], in the County of Antrim, to Ellen, youngest daughter of the late Robert Mercer, Esq. SOURCE: Westmeath Journal transcribed in Nick Reddan's Newspaper abstracts.

·         Death Cert: 1886 Sept 7 Steeple Antrim Ellen CLARKE married age 84 wife of George Jackson CLARKE. Son George CLARKE present.

[20] Robert CLARKE

·         Belfast Newsletter, Friday June 1, 1906. Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Clarke of the Hotel Bentinck, Margaret Street, Cavendish Square, London and of The Steeple, Antrim formerly of Cheltenham, late of the 7th Dragoon Guards, who died on 28th [sic?] March Last, aged 73 years, left estate of the gross value of 11,635,1 granted to his widow Mrs. Sarah Louisa Cavendish CLARKE, of The Steeple, Antrim; his son Lieutenant George Fitzroy Cavendish CLARKE of the cavalry depot, Canterbury; and his daughter, Constance Ellen Louisa wife of Mr. John Alexander Shakepear Murray of 4, Victoria Park, Dover.

[21] George Fitzroy Cavendish CLARKE

·         Mention in father's will: Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Clarke of the Hotel Bentinck, Margaret Street, Cavendish Square, London and of The Steeple, Antrim formerly of Cheltenham, late of the 7th Dragoon Guards, who died on 28th March Last, aged 73 years, left estate of the gross value of 11,635,1 granted to his widow Mrs. Sarah Louisa Cavendish CLARKE, of The Steeple, Antrim; his son Lieutenant George Fitzroy Cavendish CLARKE of the cavalry depot, Canterbury; and his daughter, Constance Ellen Louisa wife of Mr. John Alexander Shakepear Murray of 4, Victoria Park, Dover. Belfast Newsletter, Friday June 1, 1906

·         Divorce: A Bill, instituted, An Act to dissolve the marriage of George Fitzroy Cavendish Clarke, of The Steeple, Antrim, in the County of Antrim, Major in His Majesty's Royal Irish Rifles, with Florence Jean Cavendish Clarke, his now wife, and to enable him to marry again, and for other purposes:  SOURCE : Hansard, Feb 18, 1919.

·         ROD: 1921-63-141. 1921 Sept 22 Image 569. SEE ABOVE (under his Grandfather George Jackson CLARKE)  NOTE: This memorial follows the throughline of later JACKSON ownership and connection to BRISTOW

[22] Rebecca Lucinda CLARKE

·         ROD:1852-2-174 Image 315. A Memorial of an Indenture 30 Dec 1851 Between Robert John HENRY of Fairview Co. Londonderry Esquire a Lieutenant in Her Majesty Fourth Regiment of Dragoons of the first part and Andrew SPOTSWOOD of Millbrook and James CLARKE of Maghera [aka James Johnston CLARK, probably Mansion House, Largantogher, Parish Maghera, Barony Loughinsholin] both in Co. Londonderry Esquires Trustees named in and appointed by a certain Indenture of Settlement executed on the Inter marriage of John STEPHENSON [STEVENSON] of Fort William in the said County of Londonderry Esquire with Rebecca STEPHENSON otherwise CLARKE [CLARK] deceased his late Wife of the other part Reciting a certain Indenture of Lease 17 June 1737 whereby Catherine ROWLEY and Rowley HILL demised unto William JACKSON and to his heirs and assigns certain lands therein and herein after mentioned me to hold for the term of three lives therein named and for such other life or lives as should for ever thereafter be added by virtue of the Covenant therein contained and reciting that several renewals had been from time to time granted of said original lease and that all the estate and Interest rent and Reversion of the Grantor in said Original lease was then vested in said Robert John HENRY Party to said Deed of which this is a Memorial and reciting that the said Andrew SPOTSWOOD and James CLARKE also parties to said Deed in whom the estate and Interest right and benefit of Renewal of the Grantee in said Original lease was then vested had under and by virtue of the renewable Leasehold Conversion act required the said Robert John HENRY as owner of said reversion to execute a Grant unto them according to the provisions of the said act of the said lands and hereditaments comprised in said Indenture of lease 17 June 1737 which he having agreed to do as therein mentioned said Indenture of which this is a memorial Witnessed that by virtue of the power and authority given by said act of Parliament and in consideration of the perpetual fee farm rent therein mentioned to the said Robert John HENRY granted bargained Sold aliened released and confirmed unto the said Andrew SPOTSWOOD and James CLARKE their heirs and assigns all that and those the said several lands tenements and premises to demised by the said in part recited Indenture of Lease 17 June 1737 and therein and herein after more particularly mentioned that is to say all that part of the Town of Donogrinan [possibly Drumballyhagan Clark, Parish Kilcronaghan, Barony Loughinsholin] formerly demised by the said in part recited lease of the 17 June 1737 as then held by David BIGORT and John McMITCHELL together with the old highway from the House stead where Gillespie McCONAGHY lived to the Flush called Donnegrennan Flush and that quarter of the Village or Town of Tobbermore  [Tobermore, Parish Kilcronaghan, Barony Loughinsholin] then containing three tenements to range to the Street of Tobermore Town on the South and to a new way that was then intended to be made out of Tobermore to Donnegrennan Hash on the West Which highway was to be forty feet broad in the clear and was reserved out of the said original demise together with the Common Moss next adjoining to Donegrean that lay in a close upon a straight line from the great Gap upon the ditch upon the highway by the Moss which points to a green spot upon Drumbellyhagan [Drumballyhagan, Parish Kilcronaghan, Barony Loughinsholin] leaving out the lower end of Gortarce [possibly Gortahurk, Parish Kilcronaghan, Barony Loughinsholin] ] excepting the Meadow to the Flush that Wm Rowley formerly held in his own hands all which said lands and premises so hereby granted were then in the occupation of said John STEPHENSON and his undertenants and are set out in a map thereof on said deed deliveated and are situate in the Barony of Loughinsholin and County of Londonderry To hold with the appurtenances unto said Andrew SPOTSWOOD and James CLARKE their heirs and assigns to the use of said Andrew SPOTSWOOD and James CLARKE as such Trustees as therein mentioned their heirs and assigns for ever at and subject from thenceforth for ever to the perpetual yearly fee farm rent of £9.12.3 ½ sterling besides £0.4.7 1/2 Receivers fees payable as therein mentioned and also subject to the covenants and agreements reserved in said Indenture of Release of 17 June 1737 and said Deed contains the usual covenants between Landlord and Tenant and as to the execution thereof by the said Robert John HENRY Andrew SPOTSWOOD and James CLARKE WITNESS: James HENRY of Draperstown [Parish of Ballynascreen, Barony Loughinsholin] Writing Clerk and as to the execution of this Memorial by the said Andrew SPOTSWOOD and James J. CLARKE is respectively witnessed by James Cranse of Ballymoney in the County of Antrim Solicitor and said James Henry A. SPOTSWOOD [SEAL] James J CLARKE [SEAL] NOTE: The recited lease of 17 June 1737 is: ROD: 101-172-70503 dated January 20, 1740: Lease by Catherine ROWLEY of City of Dublin spinster & Rowley HILL of Walworth, Co. Londonderry esq. to William JACKSON Jr of Dunnigrenan Parish of Kileronaghan, Co Londonderry Surgeon bearing date  the 17^th June 1735 whereby Catherine ROWLEY demised to said William JACKSON  all that part of the half town of Dunnigrennan formerly held by David BIGOTT John McMICHAEL together with the old Highway from the househead  wherein Gillaspy M’CONNAGHY formerly lived to the Flush called Dunigrinen Flush also that part of the town of Tobermore cont 3 tenements ranging to the street of Tobermore Town on the South and to a road or way  of forty foot broad of the rere made  out of Tobermore town to Dungrinene Fort on the West which was served out of this demise… more description.. were demised by Hugh ROWLEY to Robert Mc[???]  and the same was held by Capt William JACKSON father to the said William JACKSON excepting unto the said Catherine ROWLEY & Rowley Hill the meadow next to the flush which Hugh ROWLEY kept to his own use. All to William JACKSON jr for lives of said Wm JACKSON jr.  Ann CUNNINGHAM jr daughter of Gorges CUNNINGHAM of Spring Hill, Co. Londonderry & Martha CORNWALL daughter of John CORNWALL of Mullaghmargaret Co. Tyrone Gent. WITNESS: Letitia HILL, spinster, John CORNWALL sadler George MOORE Public Notary all of City of Dublin.

[23] John STEVENSON

·         SEE: ROD:1852-2-174 Image 315. Marriage of daughter

[24] Frances HALL

·         1891 May 5 The will with two codicils of Fanny Clark formerly of Larghantogher Maghera, Co. Londonderry and late of Friedlands Fortwilliam Park Belfast Co. Antrim Widow who died 19 March 1892 at Friedlands Fortwilliam Park, proved by Lt. Col. James Jackson CLARK of Larghantogher. Effects £108.12.3. National Archives Will Calendars. NOTE Her death is not recorded at GRONI.

[25] Fanny Florence Emily CLARKE

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[26] John CLARKE

·         SOURCE: thepeerage.com