Holmes Genealogy

Antrim

see separate page for the town of Antrim

Baleyboley

WILLIAM Hume left will 1842 (PRONI D/300/1/168, 169 & 170)
WILLIAM Hume left will 1844 (PRONI D/300/1/5/179/180 & 181)

Ballyeaston

Memorial of indenture of lease dat 1 Sept 1769 betw 1) Charles Faires of Old town of Larne gent and 2) John Callwell of Bellycraig Samuel Smiley of Inver, James McBride of Magheramourn, William McClelland of Islandmagee, David Dickie of Old town of Larne and Samuel Faires of same, all in Co Antrim gents; 1) grants to 2) the new house now building with the crofts of Gardenmore in the Old town of Larne having 100 feet in front and 28 feet backwards bounded on the east by the common pound to hold for 191 yrs from 1 Nov next at yrly rent of 8 shillings or in lieu one front seat in sd house and in case sd house “is not employed for a Meeting house for that community of Christians commonly called seceeders …” at rent of £10 p a; and in case there is an aisle added, 30 feet backwards is to be added at new rent of £1 p a; wit WILLIAM Holmes of Belleaston [Ballyeaston] and John Houston of Larne and John Poage of Bellyalbonoghall all of Co Ant gents; mem wit J H and Hugh Monfod of Larne; J H sw. Carrickfergus 9 April 1770. (RD 278/561/180821) (Courtesy of S. Elliott)

Memorial of Indented Articles of Agreement bearing the date Oct 9, 1770 made between the Rev. WILLIAM Holmes of Ballinashee [Ballyrashee?] of Ballyeaston in the County of Antrim of the one part and Richard Gregg of Malmount [Melmount], Co. Tyrone, Gent. of the other part, whereby the said William Holmes for the consideration herein does covenant that he will make and execute with all convenient speed unto the said Richard Gregg, his heirs, etc and effectually grant all the half tenement house and garden in the town of Strabane, Co. Tyrone where John Moore formerly and Dennis Haggerty lately dwell having the tenement heretofore of Robert McManus and now of James Flemming on the south and the tenement heretofore of Henry Noble and now of Hadskiss on the north and extending from the main street backward to the river Morne…witnessed by CHARLES Holmes of or near Carnone, Co. Donegal and John Parkinson of Strabane, Co. Tyrone, Gent. Memorial dated May 11, 1771. (RD 284/636/186289)

Memorial of indenture of lease dated 1 Jan 1781 whereby John Allen of Rashee, Co. Antrim leased to the Rev Mr. WILLIAM Holmes of Ballyiston [Ballyeaston] all the farm, tenement and land then in his the said Wm Holmes actual possession containing approximately 21 acres in Ballyiston…for a period of 21 years commencing 1 May next. Witnessed by Charles Galt of Coleraine, Co. Londonderry, merchant and Gilbert McClure of Rashee, schoolmaster. Memorial witnessed by said Gilbert McClure and Alexander Arthur of Belfast, gent. Sworn 6 Jan 1782 at Rashee before justices Stewart Banks and Joseph Wallace. (RD 340/419/230488)

Rev WILLIAM Holmes and Mr. Alexander Hay, both of Ballyeaston advertised for someone to teach English, writing and arithmatick- Oct 20, 1794 (Northern Star Newspaper, Belfast, Oct 20, 1794, p.1)

Memorial of indented deed of assignment dated 29 Oct 1794 between Rev WILLIAM Holmes of Ballyeaston, Co. Antrim and Hugh Houston of the parish of Ballynure, Co. Antrim; reciting that Waddel Cunningham, JAMES Holmes and James Hamilton all of Belfast, Esq’rs did by indenture of lease bearing the date 6 Feb 1789 let a house tenement and garden in the town of Ballyclare that together with farm contained about 10 acres being the same more or less currently in the occupation of Joseph Kirkpatrick for a term of 58 years, 11 months commencing Nov 1 last. The said WILLIAM Holmes in consideration of 150 pounds transfers said lease to Hugh Huston. This deed of assignment is duly executed by Frances Houston of Ballyeaston, Innkeeper and Alexander Woodside of Killmalian, Farmer, both in the county of Antrim. This memorial witnessed by said Alexander Woodside and Hugh Williamson of Freemanstown, Co. Antrim and registered with William Smith in Carrickfergus 28 Mar 1795. (RD 483/275/313849)….see (RD 483/257/313643) for same lands?

Memorial of Deed of Assignment dated 17 Mar 1802 whereby Edward Hunter of Island Magee transferred to Rev. WILLIAM Holmes of Ballyeaston [his brother-in-law] certain lands in Ballow [Balloo] and Carnspindle consisting of approximately 65 acres lying in the parish of Island Magee. Witnessed by William Mann and James Cameron of Ballyeaston, Co. Antrim. Memorial dated 4 Sep 1806 and registered with Richard Waring at Belfast. (RD 583/116/395109)

JAMES Hume left will 1813 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Wills)

Ballylinny

HOLMES, WILLEY (variant of Wylly?)
Erected by William Holmes, in memory of his daughter Letitia who died 16th December 1888 aged 25 years, [Sandstone Headstone] William —— ———————— 1751 aged —— also Agnes his wife who departed this life December 11th 1791 aged 77 years, also David Willey the son who departed this life March 3rd 1791 aged [4]3 years, Letitia Holmes 16th December 88, no will Agnes Willey [?] Holmes [?] 11th December 91, no will
Graveyard Name: Ballylinny Old
(https://ulsterhistoricalfoundation.com/genealogy-databases/northern-irish-gravestone-inscriptions/34704)

Died 16 Dec 1888 at Millvale, Ballyclare, Letitia third daughter of William Holmes. Remains to be interred at Ballylinny. (Belfast Newsletter, 18 Dec 1888)

Drumadarragh

Connor Will dated 20 Feb 1706/7. James Smith of Drumadaragh, parish of Dunegar, Co. Antrim, dryer. Touching my estate which extends to 2600 pounds or thereabout …To Mary my dear and loving wife one convenient lodging room in my now dwelling house with stable for 1 horse & 2 cows and 4 pounds yearly if she please to dwell on the land I now live but if she incline to live elsewhere I bequeath to her 8 pounds yearly. To pay which 100 pounds to be invested to pay said 4 pounds yearly 50 pounds … To son Samuel Smith, my interest in my holdings of Drumadarragh. To said son Samuel and William Galt and Samuel Holmes my son-in-laws each a 5th pt of each of my lands after money is invested for wife, the same for ? of their children. To Margaret, widow of Henry Ferguson, my son-in-law & her children (except her son Sam) a fifth part equally among her children, but only leave to her son Sam 1 pound. His fifth part to go to his sister Janet for his unstable behavior. Because I was pressed by the relations of my son-in-law John Allen only one tenth of said residue of my goods for use of his children. In regard I have not given my son Sam so much patrimony as to some of my daughters & that he and his sons bear up my name I bequeath to them the other tenth part to such of his sons as will dwell on my farm & follow my trade & in case none of them will do so I bequeath same to my grandson James Smith. To poor of Dunagor 1 pound. To poor of Ballyeaston 1 pound. Appoint son Samuel sole executor. After wife’s death said sum secured to her equally to son Sam, my sons-in-law William Galt, Samuel Holmes & John Alan & my daughter widow Ferguson & her children. 20 Feb 1706/7. Witnessed by Edward Brice, Nicholas Thetford and Brice Blair. (CGA, Parcel 1A-32-25 v. S) Smith notebooks, v. 2-12 (cont.), File Iv)……..
……….the following will seems to be of the same family ……….
JENNET Holmes, widow [of Belfast] – will dated July 30, 1737. Admin on Nov 16, 1744 mentions sons, HUGH, ROBERT, SAMUEL, JOHN, JAMES, cousin Samuel Smith sr, grandson THOMAS Holmes, grandaughter JENNET or JANE Holmes, granddaughter MARY Holmes, cousin William Galt, cousin Margaret Allen and her daughter Ann Allen, cousin Mary Ferguson and her daughter Margaret Andrew  (BGA, Prerogative Wills. (Phillips Mss) H 1739-1753)

Abstract of will: Benjamin McDowell of Rathmore, linen draper: Dated 22 Dec 1725, pd. 26 Jul 1728. Daughters – Elizabeth [future wife of Rev. WILLIAM Homes of Antrim] and Ann; son – John; Son-in-law, John McMaster; Brother – Josias McDowell; Rose, daughter of same [Josias]; son – Benjamin. (BGA, Prerogative Wills: (Phillips Mss) L. 1784-1799. M. 1700-1713)

McDOWELL, BENJAMIN, Rathmore, parish of Dunegar, Co., Antrim, linendraper. 22 Dec. 1725. Narrate, f p., 26 Jane, 1728.
His two daughters Elizabeth McDowell and Anne McDowell. His son John McDowell. Son Benjamin. Thos. Banks, Belfast, gent., John Allen, Drumnadarragh, linendraper, George McMaster, Antrim, Co. Antrim, gent., exors. Rathmore, profits of Dunegar Mill and of the Fair Bogg, lands of Still [? Stiles], parish of Antrim, Ballyrobert, parish of Templepatrick, all in Co. Antrim. Witnesses : William Rodger and Robert Carswell, both of Rathmore, aforesaid, linendrapers, William Boyd, Dunegar, farmer. Memorial witnessed by : William Rodger, William Boyd. 55, 512, 38065 Anne McDowell (seal)(RDAW, V1, p.164) and (RD 55/512/38065)

Memorial of will dated 22 Dec 1725 of Benjamin McDowell of Rathmore, linendraper. Daughter Elizabeth McDowell and Anne McDowell. Lease in Ballyrobert. Son John McDowell. Executors Thomas Banks of Belfast Gent and John Allen of Drumnadarragh [Drumadarragh] linendraper, and George McMaster of the town of Antrim. Witnessed by William Rodger and Robert Carsell of Rathmore linendrapers, and William Boyd of Dunegar [Donegore] farmer. (RD 55/512/38065)

Deed dated Dec 2, 1731 regarding the marriage settlement between WILLIAM Holmes of Antrim, Elizabeth McDowell of Rathmore, spinstress and Alexander Brown of Dunagor [Donegor]. Elizabeth McDowell transfers to Brown her total moiety being half part of lands of Style Rathmore and BallyRobert situate in Co. Antrim which were devised to her by the last will of her father, Benjamin McDowell. Witnessed by Robert Gamble of IslandBan_, William Boyd of Rathmore and Ann McDowell of Randlestown all in the Co. of Antrim. Memorial executed Feb 12, 1749 by sd ELIZABETH Holmes in presence of sd Anne Henderson and William Henderson of Randelstown, Co. Antrim (RD 138/435/93793)

Memorial of deed of release dated 4 Nov 1790 between Thomas Allen of Barr Street, London [In his 1759 will, HUGH Holmes of Antigua and Dublin mentions a cousin Thomas Allen of London] and WILLIAM Holmes the younger of Antrim, linen draper. After reciting two indentures of lease Thomas Allen makes over to Holmes all the farm, tenement and bleach green, being part of Drumadaragh, containing about 60 acres being the same late in the possession of John Allen…and all tenements and buildings…lying in the parish of Rashee and also the farm, tenement and parcel being part of the townland of Rashee containing 18 acres being the same then in the possession of said Christian Allen bounded on the north with the lands of Drumadarah, on the east by James Henderson’s farm, on the south by William Barkley and William Dobbins, and on the west by the river; The parcel with the bleach greens for a term of royal lives or 41 years commencing 1 May 1769; and the town of Rashee parcel for a term of royal lives or 25 years, 6 months commencing 1 nov 1784. Witnessed by James McRoberts of Belfast, mariner and Robert Johnson of Summerhill, Lisburn, linen draper. Memorial dated 14 Jan 1791 and registered at Belfast with Depty Alexander Arthur. (RD 431/82/279486)…………WILLIAM Holmes, jr died shortly afterwards, see next.

Memorial of indented deed of release dated 18 May 1791 whereby ROBERT Holmes of Belfast, merchant, brother and heir of WILLIAM Holmes, jr, linen draper, deceased transfers to WILLIAM Holmes of Antrim the 60 acre parcel in Drumadaragh and the 18 acres in the townland of Rashee. [description matches that in preceding abstract] Witnessed by Robert Young, postmaster and Robert Young, Jr., merchant, both of the town and county of Antrim. Memorial dated 20 Sep 1791, signed by Robert Young, jr and registered with Deputy Robert Young. (RD 441/365/284594)

Holywell

undated
The Rev Henderson [possibly the Rev John Henderson of Duneane] and Mary Henderson otherwise Davys his wife which said Mary is administrator of Luke Davys, the younger deceased- Plaintiffs.
HUGH Holmes Administrator of Catherine Davys who was the executor of Luke Davys the elder administrator of Alexander and John Davys and also Administrator with the will annexed of the said Luke Davys the elder. Luke O’Neil, Peter Jackson, Charles Douglas & Alexander Anderson Defendants.
In the Chancery & side of his Majesty’s Court of Exchequer in Ireland. …

• 2 Did you know Catherine Davys late of Antrim widow… did she or did she not at any time receive or buy from the defendant Peter Jackson any goods Cattle or borrow of the said defendant Peter Jackson any money…
• 3. Do you know of any services rendered by the said Peter Jackson the defendant to the said Catherine …
• 4. Do you know of any sum or sums of money paid by the said Peter Jackson to his brother Luke Jackson and his sister Elinor Blair or either of them…
• 5 Do you know of any money advanced for or on account of the said Catherine shortly before her death by the said Peter Jackson.

… Alexander Arthur attorney for Peter Jackson.
(found at thesilverbowl.com with reference to  PRONI D2489/8 1734-1934 re Clarke Family)

Will of Thomas Jackson, the elder, formerly of Hollywell but now of Antrim, Co. Antrim. 22 Oct. 1772. pd. 27 June 1782. My wife Rose Jackson. My son Thomas Jackson exor. My daughter Rose Jackson. My two grand-daughters Rose Clark and Elinor Clark. My son William Jackson exor. My freehold lease of Hollywell. My lands of Ballynadrentagh [Co. Antrim]. Witnesses: WILLIAM Holmes, Robert Young, Antrim, merchants, Hugh O’Neill, Antrim, linen draper. Memorial witnessed by: WILLIAM Holmes, Thomas Dawson,Carmoney, Co. Antrim, farmer. RD (348/124/232454)

The creditors of Thomas Jackson, deceased and of Thomas and William Jackson of Antrim, are requested to meet at Mr. Millar’s in Antim on 1st Dec Inst. when a state of the affairs will be laid out before them… 18 Nov 1783 signed: Wadell Cunningham, Thos. McCabe, Arch.Wilson, John Gilmore, John McCulloch, Wm. McCulloch, Sarah Macarley, John Johnson, Samuel Waugh, Wm. McConchy, WILLIAM Holmes, John Charters, Francis Joy, Anna Victoria Joy, John Trench (Belfast Newsletter, Nov 18 – 21, 1783, p.3

Deed of charge btw William JACKSON of Randalstown,Co. Antrim, Gent of the one part & Thomas McCABE of Belfast Antrim watchmaker of the other part reciting that the said William JACKSON was indebted to the said Thomas McCABE on account of John ROBINSON of  Domied in the sum of 227 pounds 17s 10d sterling re an annuity on part of the lands of Ballynadrintagh Co Antrim then in possession of Per Jackson Mary Black widow Elias Tolan jane Metland Widow and son…Witnessed by Charles Douglas of Antrim, attty and WILLIAM Holmes of Antrim, mechant. Mem. witnessed by sd WILLIAM Holmes and William Harper of Antrim, watchmaker. Reg 10 Mar 1779 (RD 329/395/219897)

Memorial of Deed of release bearing date Nov 30, 1784 whereby Thomas Jackson, of City and Co. Antrim in consideration of 1780 pounds sell to WILLIAM Holmes of the city and Co. Antrim, merchant, the farm called Hollywell consisting of 80 acres, bounded by Widow White and others, and the parcel called Whin Park consisting of 35 acres. Witnessed by Robert Young, James Dawson and William McCreary. Memorial dated Dec 7, 1784 (RD 365/208/244060)

Memorial of deed of release bearing the date May 18, 1791 whereby WILLIAM Holmes of the city of Antrim, merchant transfers to ROBERT Holmes of Belfast, merchant a parcel of land called Holywell…all that park called Whin Park situated in the parish and county of Antrim to hold for the lives of Thomas Jackson of Ballymena, and George Jackson, son of Peter Jackson late of Steeple, both in the county of Antrim. Witnessed by Robert Young and Robert Young, jr. Memorial dated May 1791 (RD 446/87/287603)

Deed poll bearing the date Oct 12, 1791 whereby after reciting a deed bearing the date May 5, 1773, Thomas Jackson the younger of the city of Antrim, let unto Luke Jackson, late of Lisnagall all the land called Holywell Farm, and that Luke Jackson had since died intestate and admin had been granted to Catherine Jackson, his wife, did transfer to WILLIAM Holmes of Antrim the parcel of land called Holywell farm. Witnessed by Robert Young of Antrim and Thomas McLorner of Lislenan, Co Antrim, farmer. Memorial dated Jan 23, 1792 (RD 446/88/287609)

Memorial of Deed Poll dated Sep 1, 1792 being a deed of renewal of lease whereby Clotworthy Lord Massereene by indenture dated  Jan 30, 1698 let to George Jackson of Holywell let the farm of Hollywell, 80 acres as well as Whin Park, 35 acres situated in the parish and Co. of Antrim for the lives of Peter Jackson, James Jackson and Thomas Jackson, sons of Lessee, George Jackson…right of renewal is now held by ROBERT Holmes of Belfast, merchant…whereas Thomas Jackson had died, Robert Holmes paying renewal fine added his son ROBERT Boyd Holmes, then aged 7 years to lease…lease is renewed for the lives of George Jackson of Steeple, John O’Neill, son of the Right Honorable John O’Neill of Shanescastle and Robert Boyd Holmes. Perfected by Robert Young of City and Co. of Antrim, postmaster under power of atty for Earl Massareene. Witnessed by WILLIAM Holmes and Andrew Young, both of the town and Co. of Antrim, merchants. Memorial dated Jan 23, 1793. (RD 466/109 /295746)

Memorial of Deed of release bargain and sale bearing the date Sep 1, 1792 whereby ROBERT Holmes of Belfast, merchant conveys to Mary Ann Webster of Belfast, widow and Admx of Gilbert Webster, late of Belfast the parcel of land known as Holywell containing 80 acres, the park called Whinn Park containing 35 acres and also a parcel of land on the East Side of Linen Hall in Belfast. To have and hold Holywell and Whin Park  for the natural lives of George Jackson of Staple, Co. Antrim, John O’Neill, son of the Right Honorable John O’Neill of Shanes Castle, and ROBERT Boyd Holmes, son of the said ROBERT Holmes; and to hold the Linen Hall parcel for 99 years commencing Nov 1, 1786. Witnessed by Th L. Stewart of Belfast, Gent., atty at law and Richard Waring. Memorial dated Sep 22, 1792.  (RD 455/350/293169)

Memorial of Indenture of Lease dated 15 Nov 1792 whereby ROBERT Holmes of Belfast, merchant, transfers to John Dunn of Holywood parish, Co Down, farmer, the land of Holywell containing 94 acres  for lives including sons of John Dunn (hard to read). Witnessed by WILLIAM Holmes and Andrew Young, both of the town and Co of Antrim, merchants. (RD 458/120/ 294490)

Memorial of Deed dated 29 Aug  1799 whereby ROBERT Holmes of Belfast, merchant transferred to Patrick Corr of Co Londonderry the lands of Holywell containing 94 acres. Witnessed by William Henderson and Daniel Shannaghan, both of Belfast. (RD 525/137/34069)

Memorial of deed of conveyance dated May 1, 1805 between Mary Ann Rainey otherwise Webster, widow, of the first part; ROBERT Holmes of Belfast, merchant of the 2nd part; Alexander Orr of Belfast of the third part; whereby Mary Ann Rainey in consideration of 2000 pounds makes over to Alexander Orr all that parcel of land called Hollywell containing 80 acres and also that park called Whin Park containing 34 acres for the natural lives of George Jackson of Staple, Co. Antrim, John O’Neill, son of the Right Honorable John O’Neill of Shanes Castle, and ROBERT Boyd Holmes, son of the said ROBERT Holmes; and also a parcel of ground on the east side of Linen Hall, Belfast for the remained of the term of 99 years commencing Apr 29, 1796 subject clause of redemption for 2000 pounds in favor or ROBERT Holmes. Witnessed by James Arthur, atty at law and Martin Jodin, writing clerk both of Belfast. Memorial dated June 27, 1805. (RD 566/502/385298)

PRONI, D1824/C/3/2/1/4  Deed of settlement, (1) Henry Augustus Seymour Harvey, port surveyor of Belfast, esq., (2) Alexander Orr of Belfast, gent., (3) Thomas Orr of Ballygowan, Co. Down, gent., and James Orr of Belfast, merchant, (4) Robert Montgomery and Robert Orr, both of Belfast, merchants, and Richard Waring of Belfast, attorney: Hollywell and the Whin Park in parish of Antrim, land on east side of Linen Hall Street, Belfast, held by ROBERT Holmes.  21 January 1809 (courtesy of S. Elliott)

Memorial of Deed of Release dated May 24, 1815 made between ROBERT Holmes of Belfast, Esq. of the first part; HENRY Joy Holmes of Belfast, Esq. only brother of the said Robert Holmes of the second part; MARY Holmes, ANNE Holmes the younger, and ELLEN Holmes all of Belfast, spinsters, sisters of the said Robert Holmes and Henry Joy Holmes, of the third part; and ANNE Holmes of Belfast, widow and mother to all the other parties of the fourth part; whereby land in northeast Belfast, is divided into lots. Witnessed by James Arthur of Belfast, Atty at law and Charles Barnet of Belfast, clerk or apprentice to the said Robert Holmes. Memorial dated July 25, 1815. (RD 692/116/475255)

Memorial of deed dated __ Nov 1819 made between Henry Augustus Seymour Harvey of Belfast, James Orr of Belfast, banker, eldest son heir at law and one of the executors of Alexander Orr, late of Belfast, deceased, Elizabeth Orr of Belfast, spinster, Thomas Vance of Belfast, Esq & Arrininella Vance otherwise Orr his wife, William Read of Belfast, Esq. and Mary Read otherwise Orr his wife of the first part; George Joy of Belfast, Esq. and HENRY Joy Holmes of Belfast, Esq., executors of the will of ROBERT Boyd Holmes late of Belfast, Esq., deceased of the second part; ANNE Holmes of Belfast, widow of the third part, MARY Holmes, ANNE Holmes the younger and ELLEN Holmes the younger and ELLEN Holmes all of Belfast, spinsters of the 4th part. Whereby Henry Augustus Seymour Harvey, James Orr, Elizabeth Orr, Thos. Vance, Arrininella, his wife, William Read and Mary, his wife confirmed unto the said ANNE Holmes two indentures of reconveyance bearing the date  Jan 1, 1819. Reciting a lease for a year for land called Hollywell containing 80 acres, also that park called Whin Park containing 35 acres 3 roods all situate in the parish and Co of Antrim. Also all that parcel on the east side of Linen Hall St, now called Donegal Place. Memorial registered Jan 7, 1820. Witnessed by Edward Cummins.(RD 748/196/508932)

Memorial of Indenture Deed of Mortgage bearing the date Jan 1, 1820 made between ANN Holmes of Belfast, widow of the first part, HENRY Joy Holmes of Belfast, Esq, MARY Holmes, ANNE Holmes the younger and ELLEN Holmes all of Belfast, spinsters of the second part, and James Montgomery of Belfast, Esq. of the third part. Assign all the lands of Hollywell and Whin Park to James Montgomery for the lives of John O’Neil, HENRY Joy Holmes and George Joy. Witnessed by Robert Joy of Belfast. Memorial sworn Jan 13, 1820. (RD 748/196/508933)

Memorial of Indentured Deed of Reconveyance executed by Robert Orr, one of the perfecting parties thereto and bearing the date of Jan 1, 1819 made by Robert Montgomery, formerly of Belfast but now of Buenos Ayres in the province of Paraguay, South America, merchant and Robert Orr, formerly of Belfast, but now of ____, Esq. of the one part and ANNE Holmes of Belfast, widow of the other part. Robert Montgomery and Robert Orr assign all the lands of Hollywell, Whin Park and the East side of Linen Hall St (now called Donegall Place) to ANNE Holmes. Witnessed by Robert Joy and James Davis of Belfast. Memorial dated Jan 13, 1820 (RD 748/196/508934) and (RD 748/387/509122) and (RD 750/38/512373)

Memorial of Deed of Mortgage made Feb 1, 1820. HENRY Joy Holmes in consideration of  1000 pounds transfers to ANNE Holmes, widow, MARY Holmes, ANNE Holmes the younger and ELLEN Holmes one fourth part of Hollywell and Whin Park and one fourth part of the land on Linen Hall Street (now called Donegal Place). Witnessed by Robert Joy, attorney and James Davis both of Belfast. Memorial dated Feb 25, 1820. (RD 754/38/512373)

Memorial of indented deed of marr. sett. dat 11 Sept 1820 betw 1) Anne Holmes the elder of Belfast widow, 2) Andrew Orr of Keely Co L’derry Esq. 3) Mary Holmes of Belfast spinster eldest dau of sd Anne Holmes, and 4) Robert Joy and James Alexander Orr both of Belfast attorneys; Andrew and Mary to marry shortly; Mary’s fortune under the wills of her father Robert Holmes and her brother Robert Boyd Holmes is £1500 ster. and she is also entitled to a share in the property of her uncle Hugh Holmes as one of his next of kin; also 1) adds £500 payable to 4)  in Trust at her death to be secured by a joint Bond of 1) and her daus Anne Holmes the younger and Ellen Holmes; and Mary makes over to her mother with consent of Andrew all her interest in lands of Holywell and Whinpark, the dwelling house in Donegall Place and leasehold property  in William street Belfast; wit Henry Joy Holmes  and George Joy both of Belfast Esqrs; G J reg Dublin 24 Jan 1821. (RD 759/ 4/515339)

Memorial of indented deed of marr. sett. dat 11 Aug 1830 betw 1) the Rev John Thomas Paul of Aghadowey Co L’derry 2) Ellen Holmes of  Belfast spinster 3) Henry Joy Holmes of Belfast and George Joy of Galgorm Castle Co Ant; J T P to marry Ellen; wit Robert Joy of Belfast attorney and Andrew Orr of Keely Co L’derry Esqre; mem wit R J and William Davis of Belfast his clerk; R J sw. Belfast 18 Aug 1830. (RD 863/209/ 575209)

Memorial of indenture of Lease dat 4 Feb 1834 betw 1) Henry Joy Holmes of Holywell Co Ant Esq and 2) Arthur Nepean Molesworth of Belfast Esq; building ground west side James street held for lives perpetually renewable; wit William Davis and Samuel Moore gents apprentices to James Davis solr. Belfast; S M sw. Belfast 17 Feb 1834. (RD 1834/3/134)

Skerry

Marriage Contract dated Aug 21, 1747 between THOMAS Holms of the parish of Sherry (sic), Co Antrim and Margaret Caldwell of the same. Witnessed by James McCully, the elder and James McCully, the younger. Memorial dated Aug 4, 1753. (RD 163/328/109456)

Ballysnod

Memorial of Deed of Conveyance dated July 22, 1817 between Robert Campbell and Samuel Campbell both of Inver, Co Antrim and ALEXANDER Holmes of Larne, merchant. Campbells convey their lands in Ballysnod, Barony of Belfast to Alexander Holmes for a period of 3 lives commencing Nov next…to be compensated from May 1, 1813. Deed witnessed by John Doherty of Larne, student and Andrew Campbell of Inver, farmer. Memorial witnessed by said John Doherty and Robert Doherty of Larne. (RD 717/534/490669)

Ballyhill

Memorial of an Indented Deed of Conveyance bearing date the twenty fifth day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight made between 1) William Holmes of Bellahill [Ballyhill] in the County of Antrim Miller of the first part 2) The Reverend William Glendy of Ballycarey in the County of Antrim Presbyterian minister James Davey the elder of the north East division in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus and the said William Holmes, Executors named and appointed in and by the last Will and Testament of John Holmes late of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus aforesaid Millwright deceased of the second part, and 3) David Legg of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus aforesaid Esquire of the third part after reciting as therein is recited said Indenture Witnessed that for the considerations therein mentioned said William Holmes granted bargained and sold aliened released and confirmed and the said William Holmes, William Glendy, and James Davey the elder as such Executors as therein mentioned did grant bargain and sell alien release and confirm unto the said David Legg in his actual possession then being by virtue of the bargain and sale and statute therein recited  and to his heirs and assigns all that the Tenements formerly in the possession of Edward Dawson, Randal Ketter, Nathaniel Ketter and John Ellis and then or lately in the possession of Nathaniel Caters, James Caters and Robert Lockhart and also of John Cary and their undertenants situate lying and being in the first quarter or west submbs of the said Town of Carrickfergus and bounded on the north by the Highway leading from the west gate of the said Town towards staid on the east with lands formerly the Estate of John Davys afterwards in the possession of John Chaplin Alderman or his undertenants on the west by a river or water couse running from said Highway to thesed and on the South by the Highway leading from the said West Gate to Belfast with the Gardens Law yards and appurtenances thereunto belonging situate lying and being in the Parish of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus aforesaid To Hold unto and to and for the only proper use and behoof of the said David Legg his heirs and assigns forever subject nevertheless to the therein recited Indenture of Demise of the fifth day of September one thousand seven hundred and twenty three and the covenant for renewal therein contained which said Deed and this memorial as to the execution thereof respectively by the said William Holmes and James Davey respectively are respectively witnessed by James McKinney Grocer and James Orr writing clerk both of Carrickfergus aforesaid and as to the execution thereof by the said William Gendy said Deed is witnessed by the said James on and as to the execution of this memorial by the said William Glendy same is witnessed by the said James Orr and William Allen of Ballycary aforesaid Servant to William Holmes, Wm Glendy Seal James Davey Seal Signed and sealed by the said Wm Holmes & Jas Davey in presence of James McKinny James Orr signed and Sealed by the said Wm Alendy in presence of Wm Allen James Orr . The within named James or maketh oath and saith that he is a subscribing witness to the Deed of Conveyance of which the within writing is a memorial as to the Execution thereof by the within named William Holmes (RD 1838/15/180)

Memorial of an Indented Deed of Conveyance bearing date the 25 May 1838 made Between William Holmes of Bellahill [Ballyhill] in the County of Antrim Miller of the first part . The Reverend William Glendy of Ballycarry in the said County of Antrim Presbyterian Minister James Davey the elder of the north East Division in the County of the Town of Carrickfeyn farmer and the said William Holmes Executors named and appointed in and by the last Will and Testament of John Holmes late of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus Millwright deceased of the second part Gilbert McLeely of Carrickfergus aforesaid Publican of the third part John Smyth of North Street in the Town of Carrickfergus aforesaid Gentleman of the fourth part wherein after reciting as therein is recited said Indenture Witnessed that for the considerations therein mentioned said William Holmes granted bargained and sold aliened released and confirmed and the said William Holmes William Glendand James Davey the elder as such Executors as therein mentioned , did grant bargain and sell alien release and confirm unto the said John Smyth by and with the consent and direction of the said Gilbert McLeely testified as therein mentioned ) in his actual possession then being by virtue of the bargain and sale and statute therein recited ) and unto his heirs and assigns all that and those the said tenement and garden or House and back ground situate on the north side of a Street in Carrickfergus aforesaid late in the actual poss of Henry Blackburn late of Carrickfergus aforesaid Blacksmith containing in front next the said Street twenty two feet six inches or thereabout and extending in the rese forty three feet or thereabouts bounded on the north by a parcel of ground formerly belonging to John Lee on the East by the Methodist Chapel on the south by the said Sheet and on the west by the Tenement now or formerly occupied by Roger Robinson as a Cart house and Store and situate lying and being in the Town of Carrickfergus Parish of Saint Nicholas otherwise Carrickfergus and in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus To Hold unto the said John Smith his heirs and assigns for ever and said Deed as to the execution thereof by the said William Holmes and James Davey & Witnessed by James McKinney Gracer and James Orr Writing Clerk both of Carrickfergus aforesaid and as to the execution thereof by the said William Glendy is witnessed by the said James Orr and William Allen of Ballycarry aforesaid servant and said Deed as to the execution thereof by the said John Smith and this Memonal is witness by the said James Orr and David Legg of Carrickfergus aforesaid Solicitor J. Smith seal and sealed by the said named John Length in presence of David Legg James Orr The within named James Orr maketh oath and saith that he is a subscribing witness to the Deed of Convey of which the within writing is a memorial as to the execution thereof by the within named William Holy William Glendy and James Davey and John Smith and also to said memorial and saith he saw said Deed duly executed by the said William Holmes William Glendy and James Davey and John Smyth and said Memonal duly signed and sealed by the within named John Smith and Saith the name James S and Subscd to Deed as a witness to the execution thereof by the parties aforesaid and to this Memonalis this Deponents proper name and handwriting James Orr . Sworn before me this 8th day of August 1838 (RD 1838/15/181)

A Memorial of an Indenture of assignment bearing date 25 May 1738 Between William Holmes of Bellahill [Ballyhill] in the County of Antrim Miller of the first part the Reverend William Glendy of Ballycarry in the County of Antrim Presbyterian Minister James Davey the elder of the North East Division in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus farmer and the said William Holmes Executors named and appointed in and by the last will and Testament of John Holmes late of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfugus aforesaid Millwright deceased of the second part and Robert Holden and Samuel Pearce both of Belfast in the County of Antrim Merchant of the third part after reciting as therein is recited said Indenture Witnessed that for the consideration therein mentioned said William Holmes William Glendy and James Davey as such executors as therein mentioned ( according to the several and respective Estates and interest therein ) granted bargained sold assigned transferred and made over and the said William Holmes as such Devise and Legatee in the will of the said John Holmes therein particularly recited and mentioned granted bargained sold assigned transferred and made over unto the said Robert Holden and Samuel Pearce their Executors administrators and assigns all that the Tenement and Garden or parcel of ground formerly in the actual occupation of the said John Holmes containing in front twenty one and a half feet and extending in the rese one hundred and fifty feet be the same more or less being bounded on the north by that Tenement or Garden then or lately in the possession of John Culleregh on the East by that field then known by the name of the Bowling Green on the South by that tenement and Garden their lately in the possession of Nathaniel Burtt and on the west by the Street then known by the name of North Street leading from the market House to same situate lying and being in North Street in the Town of Carrickfergus Parish of Saint Nicholas otherwise Carrickfugus and County of the Town of Carrickfergus To Hold unto the said Robert Holden and Samuel Pearce their Executors administrators and assigns as Tenants in common and not as joint tenants from the first day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven for and during all the rest residue and remainder of the Term of Seventy one years being the term of years granted in and by the said hereinbefore in part recited Indenture of Lease of the twenty ninth day of September one thousand eight hundred and eight fully to be completed and ended subject to the payment of the yearly rent and to the performance of the covenants and agreements on the Tenant or Lessees part in and by the said therein before in part recited Indenture of Lease reserved mentioned and contained to be paid done and performed and said Deed and this mem sonal as to the execution thereof respectively by the said William Holmes and James Davey are respectively witnessed by James McNear Grocer and James Orr Writing Clerk both of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus and the same to the execution thereof respectively on the said William Grendy are respectively witnessed by the said James Orr and William Allen of Ballycarry aforesaid servant William Holmes Wm Glendy seal James Davey Seal Signed and sealed by the said Wm Holmes and Jas Davey in presence of James McKinney James Orr Signed and sealed by the said Wm Glendy in presence of Wm Allen James or The within named James Orr maketh oath and saith that her a subscribing witness to the Deed of Assignment of which the within writing is a Memorial as to the execution thereof by the within named William Glendy William Holmes and James Davey and also to said memonal and saith he saw said Deed duly executed by the within named William Glendy William Holmes and James Davey and also saw said Memorial duly signed and sealed (RD 1838/15/182)

A Memonal of an Indenture of assignment bearing date 25 May 1838 made Between William Holmes Bellahill [Ballyhill] in the County of Antrim Miller of the first part the Reverend William Glendy of Ballycarry in the County of Antrim Presbyterian Minister James Davey the elder of the Northeast division in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus farmer and the said William Holmes Executors named and appointed in and by the last Will and Testament of John Holmes late Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus aforesaid Millwright deceased the second part and Joseph Barran of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrick Fergus Publican of the third part after reciting as therein was recited said Indenture Witnessed that for the considerations therein mentioned the said William Holmes granted bargained sold aliened released and confirmed assigned transferred and made over and the said William Holmes William Glendy and James Davey the elder as such Executors therein mentioned , did grant bargain and sell alien release and confirm assign transfer and make over unto the said Joseph Barran ( in his actual possession then being by virtue of the bargain and sale and statute therein recited ) and unto his heirs Executors Adminis trators and assigns All that Tenement described in the therein recited Lease of the 7 May 1830 all that waste House or Tenement in North Street in the Town of Carrickfergus aforesaid containing thirty seven feet seven inches in front and extending backwards on the side next the meeting house one hundred and twelve feet eight inches and one hundred and fifteen feet six inches on the side adjoining the Tenement then belonging to Thomas Dunn and thirty seven feet in the here as then lately in the possession of the said John Holmes deceased situate lying and being in North Street in the Town of Carrickfergus Parish of Saint Nicholas otherwise Carrickfergus and County of the Town of Carrickfern To Hold unto the said Joseph Barron his heirs Executors administrators and assigns for and during the rest residue and remainder of the Term of sixty years commencing and to be computed from the first day of November one thousand Eight hundred and twenty nine fully to be completed and ended and for and during the lives of the said William Holmes, John Holmes, and Alexander Holmes sons of the said John Holmes deceased , or whichsoever years or lives should last land being the term time and space granted in and by the therein before in part recited indented of Lease of the 7 May 1830 subject to the payment of the yearly rent and to the performance of the covenants and agreements and the Tenantor Lessees part in and by the therein recited Lease reserved mentioned and contained to be paid done and performed and said Deed and this memorial as to the execution thereof respectively by the said William Holmes and James Davey an respective witnessed by James McKinney Grocer and James Orr writing Clerk both of Carrichfeyns aforesaid and the same as to the execution thereof respectively by the said Williams Glendy are respectively witnessed by the said James Orr and William Allen of Ballycay aforesaid servant William Holmes Seal Wm Glendy Seal James Davey Seal Signed and Sealed in presence of us by the said Wm Holmes & James Davey James McKenny James Orr Signed and sealed by the said Wm Glendy in presence of Wm Allen James . The within named James Orr maketh oath and saith that he is a subscribing witness to the Deed of assignment of which the within writing is a memorial as to the Execution thereof 1842 Holmes to to Blair Regd August th 1838 (RD 1838/15/183)

A Memorial of an Indented Deed of Conveyance dated 25 May 1838 Between William Holmes of Bellahill [Ballyhill?] in the County of Antrim Miller of the first part the Reverend William Glendy of Ballycarry in the said County of Antrim Presbyterian Minister of James Davey the elder of the North East Division in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus Farmer and the said William Holmes Executors named and appointed in and by the last will and Testament of John Holmes late of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus aforesaid Millwright deceased of the second part Mary Holmes of Toreagh [Tureagh] in the County of Antrim widow of the said John Holmes deceased of the third part and Samuel Blair of Straidnahanna in the said County of the Town of Carrickfergus Farmer of the fourth part whereby after reciting as therein is recited said Deed Witnessed that for the consideration therein mentioned said William Holmes and Mary Holmes granted bargained and sold aliened released and confirmed and the said William Holmes, William Glendy and James Davey the elder as such Executors as therein mentioned did grant bargain and sell alien release and confirm unto the said Samuel Blair ( in his actual possession then being by virtue of the bargain and sale and Statute therein recited and unto his heirs and assigns all that part or parcel of land being part of the Townland of Toreagh [Tureagh] Containing by estimation eighteen acres one rood and thirteen perches Fish plantation measure be the same more or less then formerly in the possession of James Robinson and Situate lying and being in the Townland Toreagh Parish of Raloo Barony of Lower Belfast and County of Antrim To hold unto the said Samuel Blair his heirs andassigns for and during the natural lives and life of David Robinson and William Blair and the survivor of them being the surviving Costin queries? named in the therein recited Indenture of the 9 May 1797 subject to the payment of the yearly rent fees and duties and to the performance of the covenants and agreements on the Tenant or Lessees part in and by said Lease reserved mentioned and contained to be paid done and performed and said Deed and this Memonal respectively as to the execution thereof respectively by the said William Holmes James Davey and Mary Holmes are witnessed by James McKenney Gracer and James Orr Writing Clerk both of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus and the same as to the execution the respectively by the said William Glendy are respectively witnessed by the said James and William Allen of Ballycarry aforesaid Servant William Holmes seal Wm and seal James Davey Teal Mary Holmes ℗ Signed and sealed in presence of us William Holmes James Davey and Mary Holmes James McKinney James signed and sealed by the said William Glendy in presence of Wm Allen, James Orr the within named James Orr maketh oath and saith that he is a subscribing witness Deed of Conveyance of which the within writing is a memonal as to the execution thereof of the within named William Holmes William Glendy James Davey and the lives and also to said memorial and saith he saw said Deed duly executed the then named William Holmes William Glendy James Davey and Mary Holmes and and also saw said memorial duly signed and sealed by the said William Holmes William Glendy James Davey and Mary Holmes and saith that the name James Orr Signed and subscribed to said Deed as a witness to the Execution thereof by the said parties and also to said memorial is this Deponents proper name and hand Writing Jas Ore Sworn before me this eighth day of August 1838 (RD 1838/15/184)

Belfast

see separate page for town of Belfast

Carnspindle

Memorial of Deed of Assignment dated 17 Mar 1802 whereby Edward Hunter of Island Magee transferred to Rev. WILLIAM Holmes of Ballyeaston [his brother-in-law] certain lands in Ballow [Balloo] and Carnspindle consisting of approximately 65 acres lying in the parish of Island Magee. Witnessed by William Mann and James Cameron of Ballyeaston, Co. Antrim. Memorial dated 4 Sep 1806 and registered with Richard Waring at Belfast. (RD 583/116/395109)

WILLIAM Holmes left will 1856 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Wills)

WILLIAM Holmes, also of Islandmagee, left will 1856 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Administration Bonds)

Dunmurray

JONATHAN Home in Denmurray, Co. Antrim, 29 Sep 1718 [NAS.RS.Berwick#9/257-9], (Later Scots-Irish Links, 1575-1725, David Dobson, Baltimore, 2003, p.48) JONATHAN Home in Dunmurray, Co. Antrim 29 Sep 1718 (Dobson, David. Later Scots-Irish Links, 1575-1725 Part Three, p.97 with reference to [NAS.RS.19.9.257-259])

Inver

Will of SMILEY, SAMUEL, Inver, parish of Glynn, Barony of Belfast, Co. Antrim, farmer. 16 Dec. 1797. Full 1 p. 26 Jan. 1798. To my wife Christian all my lands tenements, goods and chatties for life (but if she shall marry again 5/5d only), after her death to my daughters Elizth., Christian, Mary and Ann, £20 each. I leave in hands of my son James £20 out of profits of my said lands for the use of my daughter Margaret. To my sons John and James 5/5d. each. To my grandsons the sons of John Smillie the house they live in and the house in possession of Geo. McHenry. If my son James Smillie shall dye without issue the lease of my farm and of my tenements in Larne shall go into possession of John’s sons. To my son James the lease of my farm in Inver together with the houses which belong to me in the south side of the town of Larne, in trust for his children. If he shall remove from the Kingdom with his family he shall have a power to lift £50 from the profits of the farm for his family. My daughter Mary shall have the house in which she lives at its present rent of five guineas for her life and that of her son James but Geo. McHenry her husband shall have no power to set it. To Margaret White my granddaughter £5. Exors. Samuel Allen, Doctor Casement, ALEXANDER Holmes. Witnesses: John Barklie, Archd. Barklie, Jno. Nicholson. Memorial witnessed by: said John Barklie, William Walsh, Glenarm, said county, gent.  ALEXANDER. Holmes (seal) (RDAW, v3, p. 121) and (RD512/345/334181)

Memorial of deed dated 10 Jun 1799 whereby Smiley of Inver transferred to JAMES Holmes, Esq. of Ballymenoch, Co. Down all the lands in Inver assigned by the Marquis of Donegal to his father Samuel Smiley. Witnessed by William Robinson (RD 522/21/340837)

Memorial of deed dated Nov 20, 1804 whereby JAMES Holmes of Belfast transfers to Cunningham Gregg land in mills in Inver formerly in the occupation of Thomas Barklie, also land in the parish of Glynnbanny, for the remainder of a term of 41 years from May 1, 1795, subject to mortgage made by JAMES Holmes to Mary Barrigon dated Nov 1, 1803 and another mortgage from JAMES Holmes to Reid Irving and Company of the city of London dated Jan 25, 1804. Memorial and deed witnessed by David Gordon, Esq. of Florida, Co. Down and Bryan Doran, his clerk. Memorial dated Jan 11, 1805. (RD 568/281/381062)

Memorial of deed dated 4 May 1808 whereby JAMES Holmes of Inver Lodge, Co. Antrim transferred to Edward Jones Agnew the corn mill and kiln of Kilwaughter for the lives of John Shaw, Sarah Shaw, and John Hill. Witnessed by Joseph Allen and Samuel Campbell, both of Larne. Memorial dated 5 Jul 1808. (RD 598/348/410224)

Islandmagee

HUGH Hume, Islandmagee, Magheramore and Ballynure Quarters,, on 1653 list of Presbyterian landholders to be removed from Ulster (A History of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Vol II, James Seaton Reid, London,1837, p.493)

ROBERT Holmes ruling elder in 1707, 1712, and 1717 (SIP, p.354), (RGS,p.124)

ROBERT Holmes died 1721 (IDLP) and left will (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Wills)

The inventory of Robert Andrew (d.1722) taken by his son Gabriel Andrew includes the statement “to cash reckoned by WILLIAM Holmes and Nathaniel Wilson, the overseers to my father’s will and executors to my mother…” debtors to the estate included WILLIAM Holmes living in the parish of Dromore; and HUGH Holmes living in IslandMagee per bond… (PRONI T748/12)

Memorial of Indenture of Lease bearing the date Feb 8, 1776 whereby ROBERT Holmes of Island Magee, farmer, administrator? and heir at law of WILLIAM Holmes, late of Belfast, merchant,deceased assigns to James Graham of Bridgestreet, Belfast, merchant all the property on Bridgestreet being late in the tenure or occupation of WILLIAM Holmes from the first day of Nov last.Witnessed by JOHN Holmes, jr and Henry Joy, printer, both of Belfast. Memorial dated Mar 20, 1776 (RD 312/120/207602)

Memorial of Indenture of Lease bearing the date Feb 10, 1776 whereby ROBERT Holmes of Island Magee, farmer, administrator? and heir at law of WILLIAM Holmes, late of Belfast, merchant,deceased assigns to James Graham of Bridgestreet, Belfast, merchant all the property on east side Bridgestreet.Witnessed by JOHN Holmes, jr and Henry Joy, printer, both of Belfast. Memorial dated Feb 14, 1776 (RD 312/121/207604)

To be sold at auction by ROBERT Holmes of  Island Magee at the Market-House in Belfast on 9 Jan, that  house on Bridge St., Belfast with the store and cellars belonging to it, currently in the possession of James Graham. This tenement is held by lease under Lord Donegall for 3 lives or 99 years from May 1767 and is let for 61 years from 1 Feb. 1776 to a solvent tenant (Belfast Newsletter, Dec 31, 1779 – Jan 4, 1780, p.3)

Ballykeel Graveyard, Islandmagee
here lieth the body of Agness Holmes otherwise Nilson wife to John Nilson (who) departed this life — h
—20th of April 1789 (age)d 33 years. Also 2 of— —children, Jennet & Mary. Also Mary Faires otherwise Nilson wife to the said John Nilson who deceased 15th Decr 1817 aged 57 years. Also the above named John Nilson who departed this life 15th February 1821 aged 60 years.
(Memorials of the Dead, V8, p.217)

Memorial of Deed of release bearing date of Jan 18, 1780 between ROBERT Holms of Island Magee, Co Antrim, farmer, nephew and heir at law and also administrator of WILLIAM Holms, late of Belfast, Co Antrim, merchant, deceased and Mary Houston, of Dublin, widow. ROBERT conveys all that parcel on Bridge Street in the town of Belfast that was lately occupied by the late WILLIAM Holms, deceased. Witnessed by JOHN Holms, merchant and Alexander Arthur, Gent. both of Belfast…99 years beginning May 1, 1767. (RD 330/278/222223)

Memorial of Deed dated 2 Jul 1802 whereby Malcom McNeile of Larne transferred to JAMES Holmes of Belfast land in Ballypriorbeg and Dundressan [Islandmagee] (RD 548/117/361609)

Memorial of Deed dated 8 Feb 1808 whereby JAMES Holmes of Belfast made over to Henry Waring White all the townland of Ballypriorbeg and Dundressan, [Islandmagee] Co. Antrim, then occupied by Malcolm McNeil and recently occupied  by  James Laverty and Magee. Witnessed by Samuel Campbell and James White both of Larne. Memorial dated 12 Feb 1808. (RD 598/155/407552)

Copy will dated 4 Aug 1824: MARGARET FANNY Holmes of Islandmagee; my niece MARGARET FANNY Holmes dau of my brother WILLIAM Holmes of Islandmagee; to my sister Catherine Gordon wife of John Gordon of Belfast the farm I now live in known as White house Farm and my mother be allowed to dwell there; rest to Catherine Gordon in trust for her children not named; exors John Gordon and Catherine Gordon; witnesses names missing. (PRONI D/300/1/5/70, from Simon Elliott, 2004)

A Memonal of an indented Deed of Assignment bearing date the 20 Oct 1835 made Between Jane McCrea of Island Mageee in the County of Antrim Spinster of the first part William Holmes of Island Magee aforesaid Farmer of the second part and William Hawthom of Island Magee afore said Farmer of the third part Whereby after reciting as therein is recited the said Indenture Witnessed that the said Jane McCrea and William Holmes for the consideration therein mentioned granted bargained sold aliened assigned released transferred and made over unto the said William Hawthorn all that and those the four tenement a parcel of Land containing by survey seven acres three roods and thirty five perches plantation measure or thereabouts be the same more or less Situate lying and being in the Townland of Dundrepan Parish of Island Magee one half Barony of Belfast and County of Antrim and as then lately in the tenure or occupation of the said Jane McCrea or her undertenants with the right members and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any wise appert and are houses out houses erections and buildings thereupon erected made or built . To Hold the said Lands and prems with the appurtenances unto the said William Hawthorn Hawthorn his Executors admors and assigns for and during all the rest residue and remainder of the term of thirty one years to commence and be computed from the first day of November which was in the year one thousand Eight hundred and twenty three then to come and unexpired subject nevertheless to the payment of the yearly rent fees and duties and to the performance of the clauses covenants and agreements in the therein recited Lease reserved and contained and on the tenant or lessees part to be paid done and performed and the said Deed contains several Covenants and as to the Execution thereof by the said William Holmes and the signing and Sealing of this memorial by me said William Holmes is witnessed by James Simpson of Bally Clare attorney at Law and William Simpson of same Merchant both in the County of Antrim and the Execution of said Deed by the above name there is witnessed by James Flock and Alexander Ross both of Island Magee in said County of Antrim Wm Holmes ( Seal ) Signed and sealed by William Holmes presence of James Simpson William Simpon . The above named James Simpson maketh oath and saith he is a subscribing witness to the Execution of the Deed. the above witing is a memorial and also to the above Memorial Saith he saw the said Deed duly executed by William Holmes one of the executing parties thereto and also saw him duly sign and seal the above memorial and Saith that the name James Simpson Subscribed as a witness to the Execution of said Deed and Memorial respectively is this Deponents proper name and handwriting and that he delivered said Deed and Memorial respectively W Robert Long Esquire Assistant Register at the Registry Office Kings Junes Dublin on the fourteenth day of November one thousand Eight hundred and thirty five at or near the hour aforequarter before one oClock at noon on said day James Simpson Sworn before me this 14th day of Novem 1835 (RD 1835/19/94)

A Memorial of an Indented Deed of Release bearing date 23 Apr 1845 whereby James Hunter of Ballygally farmer and Martha McKee Hunter orse Shaw his wife Saml Killen of Kells Shopkeeper and Mary Jane Killen Shaw his wife William Holmes of Islandmagee farmer and Henrietta Alexander Holmes orse Shaw his wife all in the Coy of Antrim after writing that one David Moore Shaw had agreed to sell certain lands and premises to one Alexander Ritchie Burk of Larne in said day and had executed a conveyance thereof to said Alex Ritchie and that said Alex Retchie Burke being apprehensive that the said James Hunter and Martha his wife, Wm Holmes and Henrietta his wife, Saml Killen and Mary Jane his wife had … some interest or claim of in and to farm of land and Premises and Deed ment on to state that the said James Hunter and Martha his wife Wm Holmes and Henrietta his wife Saml Killen and Mary Jane his wife had in order to enable the said David Moore Shaw… his to the said Alexander Ritchie Burke and with the consent and approbation and at the special directions of the said David Moore than testified by his being a party to and signing these present and for and in consion of the sum of ten shillings by to them in hand paid by the said Alex Ritchie Burke have and each of them according to the respective Estate and Interest therein or claims in any wise affecting the same had remised released and forever quitted claim unto the said Alex Ritchie Burke his heirs and assigns all the Estate right title Interest property claim and demand whatsoever both at Law ┃ or in Equity which they the said Jas Hunter and Martha his wife William Holmes and Hennitta his wife Saml Killen and Mary Jane his wife then had or might be supposed to have or claim or might have had or claimed in case said presents had not been made of in to and of or concerning the said farm of land in the townland of Ballywillen and Sallagh situate in the half Boy of Glenarm herein before mentioned or referred to any part thereof resply and of from and against all claims reckonings sum or sums of an accounts fit or demands whatsoever at Law or in Equity or against the said Daniel Moore Shaw or Alex Ritchie Burke their or either of their heirs Exors admors or assigns in relation thereto so and in such manner and to the end and intent that the said Hunter and Martha his wife Wm Holmes and Hennetta his wife Saml Killen and Mary Jane his wife or any or either of them then heirs Exseradiners or any person or persons now or hereafter to claim or claiming or deriving through under or in trust for them or either of them or either or any of them neither may can nor shall at any time hereafter by any way or means whatsoever have any claim to the said heredits and premises or any part thereof and off from and against all such estates actions Suits proceedings sums of money accounts reckonings claims and demands whatsoever in respect or relation thereto shall be henceforth and forever wholly and utterly barred and excluded which Deed and this moral are resply Witnessed by Hugh Carry Johnston Writing Clerk of Glynn and John Sloan Banker of Larne the day of them as to the exon thereof by Saml Killen and Mary Jane Killen and as to exon thereof by the said James Hunter and Martha Hunter Wm Holmes and Hennetta Holmes by said Hugh Curry Johnston and Robt Chalmers to of same … (RD 1845/9/271)

Will of JAMES Holmes of Annaville Islandmagee gent dat 28 Feb 1858 (Died 5 Mar 1858); This is the last will and testament of one JAMES Holmes of Annaville, Islandmagee, in the county of Antrim, Gentleman. Whereas I sometime ago made an arrangement with my son WILLIAM Holmes for certain lands informerly held by me on the townlands of Ballyprior and Drumagurland in Islandmagee aforesaid, together with certain .. stock and other chattels partly in consideration of the natural love and affection which I bear to him and partly in consideration of a certain sum of money part of which is still indebted to me and for which I hold his bond and note I therefore consider my said son WILLIAM Holmes to a great extent provided for he having had possession of said lands and chattels for upwards of four years and I now therefore make this my will chiefly in reference to the remainder of my family. First I give, devise and bequeath to my dear wife Elizabeth whatever interest I am possessed of in Annaville House and farm which I at present reside with stock crop and household furniture and all other chattels which may be there at my decease, save and except money and securities for money, to be at her disposal in any way she pleases. Second, I give and bequeath to my executors hereinafter named the farm in Monkstown, parish of Carnmoney which I hold under the  Marquis of Donegall upon trust for the following purposes that is to pay the rents or profits arising therefrom to my dear wife Elizabeth during her life, her receipt to be sufficient discharge for same, and I direct that my executors or trustees shall let or manage said farm as they in their absolute discretion may think fit without being label to any impeachment for waste and at the decease of my said wife I direct my trustees to give said farm in Monktown to my son WILLIAM to be freely possessed by hime with full power to sell or dispose of the same as he pleases after he pays to my trustees such sum or sums of money which he may be due to me at my decease which I hereby charge as a lien upon said farm until discharged therefrom by my trustees of the survivor of them as said sum or sums of money constitutes the principal part of my assets. Third I order and direct my executors to appoint or set apart the sum of five hundred pounds and invest the same from time upon such security as they think fit and pay the interest or annual profits or produce thereof to my daughter ANN JANE during her life for her own sole and separate use and benefit and free from the debts contracts or control of her present or any future husband and so that she can have no power to alienate or anticipate the same but she may dispose of the same at her decease in such manner as she by her last will and testament may direct and failing her making such will I direct said sum to go to such one or more of her children as may live to attain the age of 21 years shall share and share alike the interest thereof during their minority to be applied to their benefit in such a manner as my executors think fit, but if my daughter dies without leaving lawful issue or maiking a will I direct said principal sum of five hundred pounds to go to and be divided between my son William and my daughter ELIZABETH share and share alike if they be then living the issue os such as may be dead to take the same share as their decceased parent would have been entitled to if living. I further direct that the receipt of my said daughter shall be sufficient to discharge my executors from time to time for the interest or profits of said principal sum of five hundred pounds sterling. Fourth, I order and direct my executors to appropriate and set apart the sum of five hundred pounds sterling and invest the same upon security as they think fit the interest or profits or annual produce thereof to be paid to my daughter ELIZABETH for her own sole and separate use and benefit and free from the debts contracts or control of any husband she may hereafter marry so that she can have no power to alienate or anticipate the same, her receipt for said interest or annual produce from time to time to be sufficient discharge to my executors said principal to be subject to the same conditions as to her disposing of it by will or descending to her childrenas I have herein directed in the case of my daughter Ann Jane and in case of said daughter Elizabeth dying intestate and without issue I direct said principal sum of five hundred pounds to be divided between my son William and my daughter Ann Jane or their issue in the same way as I have directed in the case of my daughter Ann Jane and as to all the residue or remainder of my estate after payment thereout of all my just debts, funeral expenses and all costs and charges of proving this my will or incurred in the execution thereof I give devise and bequeath the same and every part thereof to be divided between my daughters Ann Jane and Elizabeth share and share alike their receipt to be sufficient discharge for same. I hereby nominate and appoint Luke Jackson of Ballymena, George Smith of Belfast my nephew and my wife ELIZABETH executors or administrators of such. Survivor shall not be answerable for any loss which may happen to the said trust premises unless the same shall happen by or through his or their own willful neglect or defaults not the one for the other of them neither shall any of them be answerable for more monied than shall actually come into his hands by virtue of this my will and hereby revoking and making void all former or other wills by one at any time heretofore made and declaring this to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I the said James Holmes have hereto subscribed my name and set my seal this 28 day of February in the year of our lord 1758. Signed by the testator James Holmes and acknowledged by him in presence of us present at the same time who in his presence and in presence of each other and at his request have hereto subscribed our names as witnesses … George A Jackson, Robert Jackson. ..Proved and probate granted in the District Registry of Belfast to Luke Jackson of Ballymena, gentleman, George Smith of Belfast, mercantile clerk, and Elizabeth Holmes of Annaville, Islandmagee aforesaid, widow, the executors and Executrix named in said will..20 May 1858  (PRONI Will Calendar)

Will of JAMES Holmes of Annaville I’magee gent dat 28 Feb 1858; son WILLIAM Holmes; to wife Elizabeth life interest in Annaville House and farm where he now resides; to exors as trustees his farm in Monkstown, Carnmoney Parish held of Marquis of Donegall; dau ELIZABETH, unm.; dau ANN JANE; exors Luke Jackson of Ballymena, JAMES’s nephew George Smith of Belfast and wife ELIZABETH Holmes; lands of Ballyprior and Drumagurland Islandmagee; [if witnesses were mentioned I omitted to note]; pr Bel 20 May 1858 by L J of B’mena gent, G S of Belfast mercantile clerk and E H of Annaville.  (From PRONI Sept 2003 – Simon Elliott omitted to note source)

James Holmes, Clovervale, Islandmagee
James Holmes (1791 – 1858) married to Elizabeth Smith (1795 – 1878).  Known children: William H Holmes (1822 – 1896); George Smith Holmes (1825 – 1857); Elizabeth Holmes (1832 – 1864); Ann Jane Holmes (?).  Oral family history says that James was a 6th generation Holmes at Clovervale, but i have hit a road block for going further back.  Any help or suggestions is greatly appreciated.
(Rootschat message posted 7 Sep 2015  retrieved 23 Aug 2023)

Marriages: 16 May 1861, at the First Presbyterian Church, Islandmagee by Rev Wm Campbell, Samuel Smiley to Mary Ann Holmes, only daughter of the late Hugh Holmes of Islandmagee (Belfast News Letter, 20 May 1861, p.2)

1864 Oct 20 Thomas HOLMES Farmer Islandmagee son of Hugh HOLMES farmer & Annie JACKSON of Larne dau John JACKSON Shopkeeper (per note from Sharon Brown 28 Dec 2023 – need source)

PRONI Reference : D438/183
Title : Agreement for Partnership. Geo. Smith, Belfast…
Dates : 30 January 1867
Description : Agreement for Partnership. Geo. Smith, Belfast with WILLIAM Holmes, Islandmagee, Co. Antrim.

Will of Hugh Holmes of Ballygalley, parish of Carncastle, dated 26 Mar 1867. I leave to my brother Thomas Holmes that farm of land which he is now in possession of in the townland of Ballyhacket, together with the sum of forty pounds sterling to defray debt that is against said farm. I leave and bequeath to my sister Anne Holmes the sum of ten pounds. I leave to my other two sister Martha Hunter and Jane Suttleton … The farm which I now occupy to be sold … the remainder for my only son Archibald Blair Holmes to be given to him as the executors can direct. Witnessed by Joseph McKee and Thomas Holmes of Larne, grocer and farmer. Executors: Samuel Smiley of Dromain and Hugh Holmes of Islandmagee. Proved 6 May 1867.[PRONI will calendar]

Died 2 Sep 1877, at her residence Millbay, Islandmagee, Mary, relict of the late Alexander Holmes, aged 88. (Belfast Newsletter 4 Sep 1877)

Will of David Moore Shaw at present resident in the townland of Killealy parish of Killead, Co Antrim. Ileave in trust to my executors to be hereafter named all the property comprising railway bonds or other securities together with all the cash I may die possessed of … to be applied in paying the following legacies; viz. To my nephew Thomas Killen … to my niece Catherine Holmes Millar at present residing in Ireland…to my niece Mrs [Henrietta Holmes] Hutchinson … to my niece Jane Holmes … to my niece Mrs Matilda [Holmes] Wilson … to Rev Charles Spurgeon London to be applied to the spreading of the gospel in Ireland. Appoint Mr Samuel Killen of Larne, John Holmes of Annaville Islandmagee and John Young Hollywell, Antrim to be my executors. Dated 14 Feb 1882 Witnessed by A. J.? Stewart, Physician & Surgeon and James O’Neill. (PRONI will calendar)

Died 2 Mar 1890, at her residence Bayview, Islandmagee, Jane Holmes, the beloved wife of Nathaniel Holmes. Her remains will be removed to the family burial ground in Ballypriormore. (Belfast Newsletter, 3 Mar 1890)

Ballypriormore Cemetery Inscriptions
(https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Ballypriormore_Cemetery)

131 Holmes: 
Erected by Nathaniel Holmes, [should read Hugh Holmes] born June 1792, died 28 Dec 1855. His son Alexander, born Nov 1824, died 01 Dec 1824. His son Samuel, born 1824, died 05 Dec 1826. His son Robert, born Apr 1820 died 22 Jun 1841. Said Robert’s son Robert, born Nov 1841, died Apr 1842. Alexander, brother to the said Hugh Holmes, born 01 May 1792, died 15 Dec 1829. “As in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive”.

132 Holmes: 
Erected by William Holmes in memory of his daughter, Catherine who died 28 May 1830 aged 14. Also of his wife Sarah Tweed who died 28 Mar 1831 aged 35 years. Also his son Capt. William Thomas who died 06 Jan 1858 aged 35 years. Also John G. Holmes, son of Capt. William Holmes, who died 08 May 1921 aged 67 years.

133 Holmes: 
Erected by William Holmes of Cloverdale in memory of his father James Holmes who died 1858 aged 67 years his mother Elizabeth who died 1878 aged 83 years his brother George Smith, M.D. who died 1857 aged 32 years his sister Elizabeth who died 1864 aged 32 years his daughter Georgina who died 1864 aged 5 years his daughter Wilhelmina who died 1871 aged 3 years his daughter Jane Burns who died 1877 aged 19 years his grandson William who died 1882 aged 8 months his daughter Eliza Smith who died 1886 aged 21 years

134 Holmes
Erected in loving memory of Thomas Holmes who died 09 Jul 1892 aged 62 years.

212 Mawhinney
Erected by William Mawhinney in memory of his father Samuel Mawhinney who was lost at sea Mar 1850 aged 37 years. Also his mother Ann Holmes died 12 Apr 1848 aged 30 years. Also his brother John, who died young. Also his son William John Eccles Sloan who died 24 Feb 1902 aged 20 years. And his son Samuel who died 21 Aug 1904 aged 24 years. The above-named William Mawhinney died 19 Nov 1907 aged 66 years. Also Jessie Sloan, wife of the above William Mawhinney, died 02 Nov 1937.

Islandmagee, St John’s Church of Ireland graveyard
HOLMES
ERECTED
by JOHN HOLMES
In Memory of His Beloved Wife MAGGIE LAIRD, Who Departed This Life 19 May 1872, Aged 26 Years.
Here Also is Interred The Above-Named JOHN HOLMES, Who Entered into Rest on 16 Apr. 1912, Aged 73 Years. “Till morning breaks.”
Sacred also to the Memory of ISABEL ELIZABETH HOLMES, Wife of JOHN HOLMES, Who Died 22 Jun 1925. “Her children arise up and call her blessed.” Proverbs 31.28.
Here by His Wish Rests the Ashes of Their Youngest Son JOHN VICTOR HOLMES, M.B., B.Ch., D.P.H., F.R.S. Trop. Med. The Beloved Husband of IRENE HOLMES Who Died at Cardiff 24 Jul 1932, Aged 43 Years.
In Memory of His Father WILLIAM HOLMES, Who Departed This Life 20 Jun 1870, Aged 83 Years. Also His Mother HENRIETTA SHAW, Who Departed This Life 19 Dec. 1874, Aged 63 Years.
Also of His Brother THOMAS SHAW HOLMES, Who Died at Sydney, New South Wales, 07 Jul. 1911, Aged 62 Years.
Also JAMES McA. HOLMES D.S.O., F.R.C.S., Surg. Capt. R.N., Elder Son of JOHN and ISABEL HOLMES, Born 1880, Died 1961.
(https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/103846741/john-holmes)

Larne

PRONI T502/22:
Alexr Holmes of Larne – Trust deed; Alexander Holmes owes to James Stewart £6000 and conveys numerous properties to him – his title to each set it back to 1720, but unclear whther he has inherited or pchsd. these lands [omitted to note date] – only skimmed this.

Memorial dated 3 Jul 1783 whereby Alexander Harg of Larne granted ALEXANDER Holmes of Larne access to the pemesis for the purpose of cleaning a passageway. Witnessed by John Hay and William Walsh. Memorial dated 29 Apr 1789. (RD 408/61/268323)

Memorial of Deed of assignment dated 18 Jan 1787 whereby George Shaw of  Larne, gent. leased to ALEXANDER Holmes of Larne, soap boiler,  all that farm in Anteville currently in the possession of John Shaw, Nathaniel Pinkerton, William Magill, Mathew English and John Moore. Witnessed by John Hay and John Weir. Memorial dated 6 Mar 1787. (RD 384/407/255698)…see (RD 327/61/214657) for lease to George Shaw for lives of his children.

Memorial of deed dated Mar 1787 whereby ALEXANDER Holmes leased to Samuel Drummond certain lands in Antiville. (RD 389/279/256400)

ALEXANDER Holmes of Larne, soap boiler and tallow chandler has commenced business in Ballymena in the house formerly occupied by Mr Robert Gunnion

Memorial of deed of assignment dated 5 Jan 1788 whereby George Shaw transferred to ALEXANDER Holmes, both of Larne, all the farm in Antiville for the lives of John, Elizabeth and Anna Maria Shaw, children of said George Shaw. Witnessed by Thomas Stewart and John Weir, both of Larne. (RD 393/247/260517)

Memorial dated 21 Mar 1789 whereby James Allen of Islandreagh transfers to ALEXANDER Holmes of Larne all the lands of Antiville near Larne commonly called Carney’s Hill for the natural lives of James Allen, Robert Allen his son and Samuel Allen son of Samuel Allen of Allen’s Brook. Witnessed by William Walsh of Glenarm and John Smiley of Larne.  (RD 408/61/268323)…see (RD 407/167/270780) for Lease to James Allen

JOHN Holmes left will 1790 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Wills)

ALEXANDER Holmes left will 1799 (PRONI T/681 p.344)

Will of MURPHY, THOMAS, Ballytober, Co. Antrim.
25 Aug. 1796. Full % p. 26 Sept. 1796.
My wife Jane. My interest in my lands and tenements to my sons, and a bequest of £100 to my daughters at age of twenty one. My son Thomas. Exors. ALEXANDER Holmes and Alexander Carley, both of Larne.Witnesses: John Hay, Charles Hazlett and John Richard. Memorial witnessed by: said John Hay and Charles McGarel, Larne, gent. ALEXANDER Holmes (seal) (RDAW, v3, p.113) and (RD 503/563/325655)

Will of HOLMES, ALEXANDER, Larne, Co. Antrim.
5 June 1799. Full \VZ p. 31 May 1800.
To my daughter JANE when she reaches the age of 21 my lands in Mount Skeffington, my house and gardens opposite the Custom House, the field I hold with James Glasgow, and £400. If she die without legitimate children then to my son ALEXANDER and my daughter MARY, share and share alike. To my daughter MARY at 21 my lands of Kearney Hill with all my property in the old town of Larne that John Beard and James Blair occupy, the ground rent of the houses occupied by James Glasgow,  Roper and Thos. Forrest, the house next to it belonging to Thos. Kirkpatrick, and the house Jane Adams lives in, my fields up Glenarm Road called Houston’s Park and £400, and in default to my daughter JANE and my son ALEXANDER. An annuity to my wife out of my lands in Killead. My stepdaughter Ann Kirk. My sister Agnes Leech. The residue to my son ALEXANDER and any family disagreements regarding property to be decided by my exors. and Mr Allen or his successor as next resident magistrate. Exrs. my wife JANE Holmes, Rev. John Nicholson, Rev. James Worraland/Worrell, and Mr Alex. Carley. Witnesses: John Hay, William Ferris and Robert Meharg, all of Larne. Memorial witnessed by: said John Hay/Nay, and William Walsh. JANE Holmes (seal) Widow of said ALEXANDER Holmes (RDAW, v3, p.129) and (RD 527/136/345729) and (PRONI T681 p.344)

PRONI Reference : D971/42/B/26
Title : Mortgages
Dates : 6 July 1802
Description : Mortgage, Malcolm McNeill of Larne, Co. Antrim, merchant, to James Holmes of Belfast, esq., of property in Islandmagee; with two previous mortgages by McNeill to Gilbert Webster, late of Richmond Lodge, Co. Down, now of Belfast, esq., of property in Larne, 1788; mortgage, JAMES Holmes of Larne, esq., to FREDERICK Holmes of Messina in Sicily, merchant, of mills of Larne, 1809.

Memorial of deed of assignment dated Oct 31, 1804 whereby William Magill of Larne transferred to ALEXANDER Holmes of Larne, soapboiler lands in Lana, Mt Sheffington (RD 671/14/460384)

Memorial of lease dated Nov 28, 1804 whereby JANE Holmes and ALEXANDER Holmes, both of Larne, Co. Antrim let to William Glasgow of Larne, farmer, a tenement on the south side of the new street of Larne, bounded on the east by a tenement in the possession of George Hill. Witnessed by James McCulloch and James Glass, both of Larne. Memorial witnesses by William Walsh of Glenarm and dated Apr 26, 1809 (RD 607/541/417496)….see also – memorial of release dated 26 Nov 1804 from John Jackson of City of Cork, George Casement of Larne, surgeon, Robert Blake of Larne, gent and Samuel Neilson, trustees named in the last will of Jane Jackson, late of Larne, widow, deceased to JANE Holmes and ALEXANDER Holmes (RD 607/541/417495)

Memorial of Deed dated 1805 whereby JOHN Holmes of Donaghadee….William Russell of Edenderry….John Holmes Houston and Henry Joy, the church yard in Larne. Witnessed by David Gordon of Florida (RD 566/487/385243)  see (RD 507/286/328340) for 1797 deed Thomas Barklie to JOHN Holmes witnessed by Robert Black and Alan Barklie

Memorial of deed of lease dated Dec 1, 1809 whereby ALEXANDER Holmes leased property in parish of Tully to Enos Carr for lives of Elizabeth Molonoux, daughter of John Molonoux; Burton Johnston, son to John Johnson; and Enos McQuillan, son of James McQuillan. (RD 641/388/47655)

From irishorigins:
Notices from The Shamrock New York, Sat 22 Dec 1810:
Late marriages in Ireland:
“At Larne, by the Revd R Thompson, Mr Alexander Holmes, Merchant, to Miss Carley, daughter of Mr Alexander Carley, Merchant.”

Memorial of deed dated Apr 3, 1811 whereby FREDERICK Holmes of Messinia, Sicily transferred to John Holmes Houston certain mills. Witnessed by Charles O’Donnell and Thomas L Stewart of Belfast. (RD 637/62/435494)

Memorial of  indented deed  dat 8 Jan 1812 betw 1) Michael Johnston of Ballygawley farmer, 2) ROBERT Holmes of Belfast Esqre and 3) Margaret Kennedy of Ballymoile Co L’derry widow;  whereby Holmes, at the request of Johnston, and jointly with him, grants Margaret a tenement in Coagh on the west side of the street with all the houses thereon and 6.3.0 acs in the Sessiagh of Mullinahoe in the Manor of Castlestuart; for lives Henry Lenox Conyngham, Henry Blacker and John Little; clause for perpetual renewal; deed and mem wit Samuel Little of Stewartstown Esqre and Andrew Newton of Coagh atty; regd by A N 30 Jan 1812. (RD 643/216/442622)

Memorial of deed of assignment dated Oct 26, 1812 whereby Archibald Barklie and James Kilbee  as assignees of the estate of JAMES Holmes and James Allen, bankrupts transfer certain mills to John Holmes Houston. Witnessed by James Ramsay and Thomas Garrett.  (RD 655/473/452437)

Memorial of deed dated April 8, 1814 whereby John Vance, Robert McKibbon and Robert Lynn all of Belfast, trustees for the estate of John Carley, late of Belfast transfer to ALEXANDER Holmes of Larne, Esq. the lands on the south side of New Street, Larne. (RD 686/149/471683)

Memorial of Deed of Mortgage dated May 1, 1814 between ALEXANDER Holmes of Larne and John Bole of Ballycraigy (RD  668/93/466056)

Memorial of Deed of Mortgage dated Sep 7, 1814 between ALEXANDER Holmes of Larne and Neal McHenry, formerly of Belfast. (RD 639/453/442987)

Memorial of Deed of Mortgage dated Dec 31, 1814 between ALEXANDER Holmes of Larne and William Kirkpatrick. (RD 681/303/468869)

Memorial of deed of sale dated Oct 31, 1815 whereby Hugh Donaldson sold to ALEXANDER Holmes, both of Larne property on the south side of the street in the old city of Larne. (RD 695/22/476954)

Memorial of deed of assignment dated Feb 1, 1817 whereby William Kerr transferred property in the old town of Larne to ALEXANDER Holmes. (RD 712/469/487605)

Memorial of deed of assignment made Sep 3, 1817 whereby ALEXANDER Holmes and Alexander Richey Burke of Larne, merchants and Arthur Davis of Island Magee, as assignees of Henry O’Hamill of Larne, baker, bankrupt transfer lands in Dungonnell in the parish of Killead to Robert Young. Witnessed by John Keith and William John Moore. (RD 718/566/491302)

Memorial of deed of sale dated Feb 10, 1818 whereby Samuel Thompson, Esq. as sheriff of Co. Antrim make over to ALEXANDER Holmes and James Smith, both of Larne that parcel of land in Ballykeel, parish of Kilwaughter, upper ½ Barony of Glenarm, formerly in the possession of John White and now in the possession of William Nelson. Witnessed by Solomon Darius and James Brown, both of Dublin, Gent. Memorial dated Nov 20, 1818 (RD 734/209/500545)

Memorial of deed of release dated Jun 22, 1818 whereby John Worral, late of the city of Lein’k, but now of Larne and JANE Worrell als. Holmes, his wife; and Richard Darling of Dublin, mechant, makeover to ALEXANDER Holmes of Larne property in Antiville formerly in the possession of Nathaniel Kirkwood, situated in the Barony of Glenarm, Co. Antrim for the lives of John Shaw, Elizabeth Shaw and Anne Maria Shaw. Witnessed by James Stewart, merchant and Dickson, carpenter both of Belfast. Memorial dated Jun 24, 1818. (729/572/497908)

Memorial of indented deed dated Mar 24, 1819 whereby ALEXANDER Holmes of Larne, who was assigned the bankrupt estate of Rev. Robert Orr of Tully, transfers the property of Tully, manor of Killylough, parish of Killead, Co Antrim to Rowley Hall of the city of Dublin. (RD 740/182/504118)

Memorial of deed of conveyance dated July 5, 1820 whereby George Heare of Belfast, currier  transferred to ALEXANDER Holmes of Larne, merchant certain property on the west side of North Street in Belfast formerly in the possession of James Scot. Witnessed by John Crossley and James Crawford. Memorial dated Apr 29. 1820. (RD 751/352/510887)

James Crawford Ledlie, born in 1786. He was educated at Glasgow University, where he matriculated in 1802. In 1805 he was licensed by the Tyrone Presbytery of the Synod of Ulster, although he refused to subscribe to the West¬ minster Confession of Faith. His first charge was at Donegore in 1806, which he resigned in 1808 to accept a call to the First Congregation of Larne, County Antrim. While there he married Mary, daughter of ALEXANDER Holmes of Larne (Joseph Ledlie and William Moody, early Pittsburgh residents, p.12)

Will of Hugh Holmes of Ballygalley, parish of Carncastle, dated 26 Mar 1867. I leave to my brother Thomas Holmes that farm of land which he is now in possession of in the townland of Ballyhacket, together with the sum of forty pounds sterling to defray debt that is against said farm. I leave and bequeath to my sister Anne Holmes the sum of ten pounds. I leave to my other two sister Martha Hunter and Jane Suttleton … The farm which I now occupy to be sold … the remainder for my only son Archibald Blair Holmes to be given to him as the executors can direct. Witnessed by Joseph McKee and Thomas Holmes and Larne, grocer and farmer. Executors: Samuel Smiley of Dromain and Hugh Holmes of Islandmagee. Proved 6 May 1867.[PRONI will calendar]

Lisburn

ELIZABETH, daughter of ROBERT Homes b. 5 Dec 1664. Lisburn, Blaris

ANN, daughter of ADAM b. 14 Mar 1669 Derriaghy, Blaris
ROBERT, son of ADAMS b. 19 Feb 1671 Derriaghy, Blaris
MARY, daughter of ADAM b.8 Jun 1673 Derriaghy, Blaris
WILLIAM, son of ADAM b. 7 May 1676 Derriaghy, Blaris
ELIZABETH, daughter of ADAM b.24 Jan 1679 Derriaghy, Blaris
JEREMY, son of ADAM b.5 Feb 1682 Derriaghy, Blaris

MARY Homes, daughter of Robert d.27 Oct 1666
(UHF, Church of Ireland, Blaris)

MARTHA Holmes, daughter of JOHN Holmes b.5 Feb 1671. Lisburn, Blaris
ANN Holmes, daughter of JOHN Holmes b.20 Dec 1672. Lisburn, Blaris
JOSEPH Holmes, son of JOHN Holmes b.13 Jun 1675. Lisburn, Blaris
JOHN Homes, son of JOHN Homes b.26 Sep 1688 Lisburn, Blaris

WILLIAM Homes, son of WILLIAM Homes b. 31 Mar 1672. Lambeg, Blaris

JOHN Homes m. 04 May1686 Jane McDanniell of Lisburn
(UHF, Church of Ireland, Blaris)

ELLINOR Homes m. 25 Jul 1689 Robert Lester of Lambeg
(UHF, Church of Ireland, Blaris)

JOHN Homes d. 2 Dec 1689
(UHF, Church of Ireland, Blaris)

JEREMY Homes m. Catharine Nicholson 19 Oct 1701 Blaris Church of Ireland (www.rootsireland.ie)

18 Oct 1715 Samuel Nebur m. ANN Homes – Blaris Church of Ireland (www.rootsireland.ie)

John Holmes, son of RICHARD Holmes b. 21-Feb-1768. Blaris

Isabella Jane Holms, a foudling b.07-Jun-1771. Blaris, Church of Ireland

Barnabas Holmes, son of Michael Holmes b.22-Jan-1772. Blaris, Church Of Ireland

ABRAHAM Hume left will dated 1818 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Wills)
ABRAHAM Hume left will dated 1818 (PRONI T/2501/1631 copy of will)
ABRAHAM Hume left will dated 1818 (PRONI LPC/132 – Connor Will)

Templecorran aka Broadisland

WILLIAM Home is listed on 1631 muster roll for Edmonstone Estate, Broadisland (Ulster Settlers Database)

Tureagh

A Memorial of indented Deeds of Lease and release by way of conveyance bearing date 8 May 1835 made Between William Wilson of Ballylaggan in the County of Antrim farmer of the first part John Wilson of Bally laggan in said County farmer of the second part and John Holmes of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus Mill Wright of the third part Whereby after reciting as therein is recited It is Witnessed that in consideration of Three Hundred and ten pounds Sterling paid by the said John Holmes to the said William Wilson the receipt whereof is thereby acknowledged ) and of ten shillings also paid to the said John Wilson he the said William Wilson did grant bargain and sell alien release and confirm and the said John Wilson did  according to his estate and Interest therein , grant release confirm and make over unto the said John Holmes in his possession then being by virtue of a Lease for a year therein recited all that and those that part or parcel of Land being part of the Townland of Foreagh containing by estimation  eighteen acres one rood and thirteen perches Frish plantation measure be the same more or less formerly in the possession of James Robinson and situate lying and being in the Townland of Toreagh [Tureagh] Parish of Raloo Barony of Lower Belfast and County ┃ of Antrim with the rights members and appurtenances thereunto belonging ( excepting unto Lord Viscount Dungannon his heirs and assigns as therein is excepted ) To hold unto the said John Holmes his heirs and assigns for and during the natural lives and life of David Robinson and William Blair and the survivor of them ( being the surviving destin que vies named in an Indenture of Lease therein recited bearing date the ninth day of May one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven made Between the Right Honorable Arthur Lord Viscount Dungannon of the one part and James Robinson of the Townland of Tereagh in the County of Antrim for of the other part whereby the said Lord Viscount Dungannon did demise said pared of Land to the said James Robinson his Exors admors and assigns for the term and the rent fees and duties therein mentioned ) subject to payment of the yearly rent fees and duties in said recited Lease reserved but freed and discharged of and from certain annuities of thirteen pounds thirteen shillings and six pounds thereinbefore and hereinafter mentioned and the said John Wilson did by said Deed of which this is a Memorial for himself his heirs exors admors and assigns acquit exonerate  release quit claim unto and discharge the said parcel of Lands and premises therein ┃ and herein before mentioned with the appurtenances and also the John Holmes his heirs Exors Admon and assigns and his and their estates and properties of from and against the said annuities of Thirteen pounds thirteen shillings ( payable to the said John Wilson during his natural life and six pounds payable to the said John Wilson during the natural life of his Daughter Ann Horton otherwise Wilson , and each  and every of them and every part thereof and all arrears thereof and all costs claims and demands in respect thereof and of and from the covenant for payment of same and the clause of distress for recovery thereof contained in a certain Indenture in said Deed of which this is a Memorial recited , bearing date the fifteenth day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty two and made between the said John Wilson by the name of John Wilson the elder of the one part and the said William Wilson ( his eldest son and heir apparent ) of the other part . Whereby the said William Wilson did for himself his heirs and assigns covenant to pay and annuity of thirteen pounds thirteen shillings to the said John Wilson for the term of his natural life and also to pay to said John Wilson said annuity of six pounds during the natural life of the said Anne Houston ( provided the term in said recited Lease should so long last and also of and from all suits accounts reckoning claims and demands whatsoever upon fast or respect thereof and said Deed and this Memorial as to the execution thereof respectively by the said William Wilson and John Wilson respectively are respectively witnessed by David Robinson and Abraham Robinson both of Toreagh aforesaid Farmers Wm Wilson ℗ John Wilson Seal Signed and sealed in presence of David Robinson Abraham Robinson the within named David Robinson maketh oath and saith he is a subscrib Witness to the Deed of conveyance of which the within writing is a memorial and also to the said Memorial and saith he saw said deed duly signed sealed and delivered by the within named William Wilson and John James Wilson and said mem duly signed and sealed by the said William Wilson and John Wilson and Deponent Saith that the name David Robinson Signed and subscribed as a witness to said to said Deed and memonal is this Deponents proper name and handwriting David Robinson Sworn before me at Carrickfergus in the County of Antrim Court ┃ House in the County of Antrim this 27th day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty five (RD 1835/8)

A Memonal of an Indented Deed of Conveyance dated 25 May 1838 Between William Holmes of Bellahill [Ballyhill?] in the County of Antrim Miller of the first part the Reverend William Glendy of Ballycarry in the said County of Antrim Presbyterian Minister of James Davey the elder of the North East Division in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus Farmer and the said William Holmes Executors named and appointed in and by the last will and Testament of John Holmes late of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus aforesaid Millwright deceased of the second part Mary Holmes of Toreagh [Tureagh] in the County of Antrim widow of the said John Holmes deceased of the third part and Samuel Blair of Straidnahanna in the said County of the Town of Carrickfergus Farmer of the fourth part whereby after reciting as therein is recited said Deed Witnessed that for the consideration therein mentioned said William Holmes and Mary Holmes granted bargained and sold aliened released and confirmed and the said William Holmes, William Glendy and James Davey the elder as such Executors as therein mentioned did grant bargain and sell alien release and confirm unto the said Samuel Blair ( in his actual possession then being by virtue of the bargain and sale and Statute therein recited and unto his heirs and assigns all that part or parcel of land being part of the Townland of Toreagh [Tureagh] Containing by estimation eighteen acres one rood and thirteen perches Fish plantation measure be the same more or less then formerly in the possession of James Robinson and Situate lying and being in the Townland Toreagh Parish of Raloo Barony of Lower Belfast and County of Antrim To hold unto the said Samuel Blair his heirs andassigns for and during the natural lives and life of David Robinson and William Blair and the survivor of them being the surviving Costin queries? named in the therein recited Indenture of the 9 May 1797 subject to the payment of the yearly rent fees and duties and to the performance of the covenants and agreements on the Tenant or Lessees part in and by said Lease reserved mentioned and contained to be paid done and performed and said Deed and this Memonal respectively as to the execution thereof respectively by the said William Holmes James Davey and Mary Holmes are witnessed by James McKenney Gracer and James Orr Writing Clerk both of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus and the same as to the execution the respectively by the said William Glendy are respectively witnessed by the said James and William Allen of Ballycarry aforesaid Servant William Holmes seal Wm and seal James Davey Teal Mary Holmes ℗ Signed and sealed in presence of us William Holmes James Davey and Mary Holmes James McKinney James signed and sealed by the said William Glendy in presence of Wm Allen James Orr the within named James Orr maketh oath and saith that he is a subscribing witness Deed of Conveyance of which the within writing is a memonal as to the execution thereof of the within named William Holmes William Glendy James Davey and the lives and also to said memorial and saith he saw said Deed duly executed the then named William Holmes William Glendy James Davey and Mary Holmes and and also saw said memorial duly signed and sealed by the said William ┃ Holmes William Glendy James Davey and Mary Holmes and saith that the name James Orr Signed and subscribed to said Deed as a witness to the Execution thereof by the said parties and also to said memorial is this Deponents proper name and hand Writing Jas Ore Sworn before me this eighth day of August 1838 (RD 1838/15/184)

Straidnahanna

10 Feb 1882. The Will of William Holmes late of Straidnahanna Carrickfergus Farmer deceased who died 25 December 1881 at same place was proved at Belfast by James Hagan of Little Ballymena County Antrim Farmer and Joseph Edward Adamson of Straidnahanna Farmer the Executors
(Ireland Wills 1882, p.337)

A Memoral of an Indenture of Reconveyance dated the 6 Mar 1907 and made between Alexander Holmes of Straidnahanna formerly of Kings Moss in the County of Antrim farmer of the one part and Samuel John Thompson of Kings Moss aforesaid farmer of the other part whereby after Reciting as therein said Indenture Witnessed that in consideration of the sum of one hundred and Eighty one pounds to the said Alexander Holmes that day by the said Samuel John Thompson ( the receipt whereof the said Alexander Holmes did thereby acknowledge he the said Alexander Holmes as Mortgagee did thereby grant and convey unto the said Samuel John Tompson his heirs and assigns all the Lands and promises comprised in the said recited Indenture of Mortgage being all that farm or parcel of Land hereditaments and premises containing by estimation eleven acres and one Rood statute measure or thereabouts with the dwelling house and buildings thereon as then in the occupation and possession of the said Samuel John Thompson which said Lands and premises are situate in Kings Moss, Parish of Ballylinney Barony of Belfast and County of Antrim and all other premises of any then vested in the said Alexander Holmes subject to redemption by virtue of the same Indenture with the appurtenances To Hold the said Lands hereditaments and premises unto & to the use of the said Samuel John Thompson his heirs and assigns freed and absolutely discharged from all principal moneys and interest secured by and all claims under the therein before recited Indenture of Mortgage and the execution of said Indenture and this Memorial respectively by the said Alexander Holmes is witnessed by Willoughby Wilson Solicitor and James Gibbey Law Clerk both of the County of the City of Belfast Alexander Holmes seal signed and sealed by the said Alexander Holmes in presence of Willoughby Wilson James Gibbney The Before named Willoughby Wilson maketh oath and saith that he is a subscribing witness to the Deed of which the foregoing writing is a memorial and also to said Memorial that he was present and saw said Deed and Memonal respectively duly executed by the within named Alexander Holmes and that the name ” Willoughby Wation ” subscribed as a witness to said Deed and Memorial respectively is this deponents proper name and hand writing Willoughby Wilson Sworn at The Reg . At 31 1 N ( Belfast in the County of the City of Belfast this 6th day of March 1909 (RD 1907/19/291)

Carrickfergus

JOHN Home, major of the Earl of Leven’s unit in Carrickfergus 1642 (Dobson, David. Later Scots-Irish Links, 1575-1725 Part Three, p.97 with reference to [PRO.SP28/120])

“I, Alexander Mure, apoynted by the Counsel of Scotland to resaufe al such provision as sould come from Scotland to Irland for the intertainment of the Scottis army ther, grantis me to haufe resaved out of GABREL Homes, Andro Garvie, Carl Morisone, Johne Culbert, Jo. Wilsone, Gorge Crafurde, ther barkes, the number of thrie reoeired for thousand fyfe hundreth fyftie aught bollis, one firlet tuo peckes meil in Scots army in the  monthis  of  Agust,  September  last  bypast  by  the  wav  of  Glascou  from  James  Hamilton  of  Bogis  for  the  use  of  the  forsaid  army,  quherof .’ I  grant  the  rebaite ;  as  witnes  my  hand  at  Craigfergus,  the  2  Apryle, 1645.     (Signed)  Alexander  Mure.” (The register of the Privy Council of Scotland, p.157)

JOHN Holmes, West Quarters of Carrickfergus, on 1653 list of Presbyterian landholders to be removed from Ulster (A History of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Vol II, James Seaton Reid, London,1837, p.492)

Here lies the body [of] Elizabeth Holmes who died March 1810 aged 19 years  Also her grandson William John [CON]OLLY who died 20th June 1837 aged 6 years  Edward McMAW died 21st June 1872 aged 74 years Also his grandson Edward James McMaw died 21st April 1877 aged 8 months, Carrickfergus, Church Of Ireland

ELIZABETH Holmes left will dated 1822 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Administration Bonds)

A Memorial of an Indented Deed of release being by way of assignment bearing date 8 Nov 1823 made Between John Moore of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus Gent of the first part Letitia Moore of Carrickfergus aforesaid widow of the second part and James Cowan of Carrickfergus aforesaid Esqr of the third part whereby after reciting as therein is recited the said John Moore & Letitia Moore for the considerations therein mentioned granted bargained and sold aliened remised released and confirmed unto the said James Cowan ( in his actual possession then being as therein is recited and to his heirs and assigns all that and those that plot or parcel of land in the Scotch Quarter division in the liberty in the said town of Carrick forgus commonly known by the name of Barn farm containing by estimation twenty six acres be the same more or less , as the same were formerly in the seizen & possession of John Moore deceased or 1 his undertenants and were then or formerly in the possession of the said John Moore and Letitia Moore bounded and Mearer on the South west side with the Lands formerly in the Tenure and occupation of the widow Spencer Clements Courtney Gentleman James Erwin and William Bashford Burgesses on the North East with the lands formerly of Hugh Kirk and James Morrison on the north west with the lands formerly of James Johnston and on the South East with part of the Spittalfields and the Scotch Quarter Gardens situate lying and being in the liberties of Carrickfergus aforesaid in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus aforesaid with all and singular Houses Out Houses Edifices erections Buildings and all other their appurtenances To hold unto the said James Cowan his heirs and assigns to the only proper use and behoof of the said James Cowan his heirs and assigns for ever Subject however to two certain yearly fee farm rent of twelve shillings and six pence and ten pounds sterling and also subject to a certain Mortgage for one thousand five hundred pounds Executed by the said John Moore and Letitia Moore to James Boomer of Belfast in the County of Antrim Merchant bearing date the first day of November one thousand Eight hundred and nineteen which said Deed as to the Execution thereof by all the above parties thereto and this Memorial as to the perfection thereof by the said John Moore are witnessed by James Arthur of Belfast in the County of Antrim attorney at Law and John Holmes of Carrickbergus aforesaid Engineer , John Moore ( Seal ) Signed and Sealed in presence of James Arthur of Belfast John Holmes of Carrickfergus The above named John Holmes maketh oath and saith that he was present and saw the Deed of which the above writing is a memonal duly signed sealed and delivered by the above named John Moore Letitia Moore & Jas Cowan and that he also saw the said John Moore duly sign and seal the above Memonal saith he is a subscribing witness to the Execution of said Deed and Mem and that the name John Holmes Subscribed thereto respectively is this deponents proper name and hand writing John Holmes Sworn before me at Belfast in the County of Antrim this 10th day of November 1823 (RD 531662)

A Memorial of Indented deeds of lease and release by way of conveyance the release bearing date t1 Dec 1830  between John Legg of Curickfergus… of the first part David Legg of Lisburn in the County of Antrim Atty at law of the second part and George McKinney of the County of the town of Carrickfergua aforesaid farmer of the third part after reciting as therein is recited and that for a .. the sum of One Hundred and as Sterling by the said George McKinney paid by and as to the said John Legg ther in hand Conlan direction of the said David Legg (testified as therein mentioned) the receipt and payment whereof is by the said John Legg and David Legy thereby aspicer acknowledged and thereof and from every part thereof , they he respectively receive acquit and discharge the said George McAnney his heirs exors and admors by said presence in consideration of five Shillings stering to the said David Legg in by the said George McKinney and for the other consideration therein ment they the said John Legg and David Legg and according to their several and respective estate and Interest therein grant bargain and sell alien release and confirm unto the said George McKinney ( in his actual possession by virtue of a lease for a year therein recited ) and to his heirs and assigns All That and Those the said to nement house garden and premises situate in the Scotch quarter of the said town of Carrickfergus and formerly in the possession of James Pinkerton bounded on the north and East by the tenement of John Legg deceased on the South by the Street a road leading from Carrickfergus to same and on the west by the house and premises formerly of Barry Martin in the possession of John Boyd Gilmore Esquire and situate lying and being in the Parish of Carrickfergus orwise Saint Nicholas in the County of the town of Car lick Fergus with the houses edifices and buildings and the rights members and appurtenances thereunto belonging To Hold unto the said George McKinney his heirs and assigns for ever subject to the rent and duties therein mentioned and said deed and this memorial as to the execution thereof respectively by the within named John Legg and David Legg respectively are respectively witnessed by John Holmes of Carrickfergus , in the County of the town of Carrickfergus and James McKinney of the North East division aforesaid Farmer John Legg Seal ) David Legg ℗ Signed and sealed in presence of John Holmes James McKinney the within named John Holmes maketh oath and saith he is a subscribing witness to the deed of conveyance of which the within writing is a memorial and also to said memorial and saith he saw said deed duly executed and said memorial duly signed and sealed by the within named John Legg and David Legg respectively and saith that the name John Holmes signed and subscribed as a witness to said deed and memorial is this deponents proper name and handwriting John Holmes Sworn before me at Carrickfergus in the County of Antrim Courthouse this 7th day of June 1832 (RD 587515)

A Memorial of an Indented Deed of release being by way of conveyance bearing date and duly executed 14 May 1831 between Millicent Millar of Carrickfergus in the County of the town of Carrickfergus widow and Devisee of Thomas Miller late of Carrickfergus afored Esqr deceased of the one part and John Holmes of Carrickfergus afores architect of the other part whereby after reciting as therein the said Millicent Miller for the consons therein mentioned granted bargained and sold aliened released and confirmed unto the said John Holmes in his actual posson then being by virtue of a Lease for a year therein recited , and to his heirs and assigns all those the tenements and premises therein mentioned that is to say , all that and those the tenements formerly in the posson of Edward Dawson Randal Ketters, Nathaniel Ketters and John Ellis and then or lately in the posson of Nathaniel Caters James Caters and Rob Lockhart and also of John Carry and their undertenants situate lying and being in the Irish Quarter or west submits of the town of Carrickfergus and bounded on the north by the high way leading from the west late of the sd Town toward Straid on the East with lands formerly the Estate of John Daves afterwards in the posson of John Chaplin Alderman or his undertenants on the west by a river or water course running from Shigh road to the seal and on the south with the highway leading from the said West Gate to Belfast with the Gardens Tan Yard and other appurts thereunto belonging situate lying and being in the parish of Carrickfergus in the County of the town of Carrickfergus aforesaid with 1 all houses messuages tenements buildings and improvements then made or hereafter to be made thereon with the rights members and appurts thereunto belonging ( saving and reserving as therein ) To Hold all and singular the tenements Gardens Tanyards Heredits and premises thereby granted released and confirmed unto and to and for the only proper use and behoof of the sd John Holmes his heirs and assigns forever subject to a certain Indenture of demise thereof bearing date the fifth day of September one thousand seven hundred and twenty three Executed by John Davis then of Dublin Esq since deceased to Nathaniel Burtt of Carrickfergus Gent since also deceased To Hold for the three lives therein named with covenant for perpl renewal at the yearly rent of three pounds ten shillings story of the then Irish Currency the term granted by which said Indenture hath been from time to time renewed and the tenements and premises were then held thereunder for three lives then in being with the benefit of the Covenant for renewal at the yearly rent aforesaid which said Deed and this Memorial as to the Execon and perfection thereof resply by the said Millicent Miller are witnessed by Stewart Dunn of Farmhill in the County of the town of Carrickfergus Esq and James Arthur of Belfast in the County of Antrim Genl Millicent Miller seal signed and sealed in presence of James Archie Stewart Durin , The above named James Arthur maketh Oath & saith that he is a subscribing witness to the Indenture of Conveyance of which the above writing is a memorial and also to the said memorial and saith he saw the said Deed and memorial duly Executed and perfected resply by the above named Millicent Miller the Executing party thereto and saith the name James Arthur set and subscribed as such subscribing witness to said Deed and mend resply is this Deponents proper name and handwriting (RD 579469)

Memorial of an indented Deed of Assignment bearing date the 24 Oct 1831 made between William Hannah of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus Baker of the one part and the most Noble Arthur Landys Trumbull Hill Marquess of Downshire of the other part Whereby after reciting 10 as therein is recited the said William Hamiah in consideration of fifty pounds to him paid by the said Marques of D’shire the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged did grant bargain and sell assign transfer and make over unto the said Marquis of Devonshire his Executors Admors and Assigns all that and those that part share or proportion of the Tenement lying on the West side of the Road leading to Strand which said part share or proportion of said Tenement and Premises is bounded on the North by a Tenement now the property of Mr Robinson on the East by the Strand Road aforesaid on the South by a Road or way leading into the meadow of William Burleigh and on the West by said Meadow of said William Burleigh and extending in front to said Road one hundred and thirty two feet and in depth backwards forty seven feet or thereabouts be the said several admeasurements more or less and is situate lying being in the West division of Carrickfergus in the Parish of Carrickfergus and County of the Town of Carrickfergus with all the rights members and appurts thereunto belonging To hold unto the said Marquis of Downshire his Exors Admors and Assigns for and during all the rest residue and remainder of the term of ninety nine years commencing from the feast of All Saints in the year one thousand Seven hundred and seventy fully to be completed and ended freed and discharged of and from all rent , whatsoever and said Deed contains covenants on the part of the said William Hannah his Heirs Executors and Administrators for right of Conveyance quiet enjoyment further assurance And that said Lands and Premises were free from encumbrances and said Deed and this mem as to the Execution thereof respectively by the said William Hannah as respectively witnessed by John Holmes of Carrickfergus aforesaid Mill Wright and William Wilson of Lisburn in the County of Antrim writing Clerk William Hannah Seal Signed Sealed and delivered by the said William Hannah in presence of John Holmes, William Wilson The within named William Wilson maketh oath and saith he is a subscribing witness to the Deed of Assignment of which the within writing is a memorial as to the execution thereof by the within named William Hannah and also to said memorial and saith he saw said Deed duly executed and said memorial duly signed and sealed by the said William Hannah and Saith that the name William Wilson signed and subscribed as a witness to said Deed and Memorial is this Depts proper name and handwriting William Wilson Sworn before me in the Town of Lisburn in the County of Antrim this Seventh day of November 1831 (RD 582289)

A Memorial of indented Deeds of Lease and release by way of conveyance bearing date 8 May 1835 t made Between William Wilson of Ballylaggan in the County of Antrim farmer of the first part John Wilson of Bally laggan in said County farmer of the second part and John Holmes of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus Mill Wright of the third part Whereby after reciting as therein is recited It is Witnessed that in consideration of Three Hundred and ten pounds Sterling paid by the said John Holmes to the said William Wilson the receipt whereof is thereby acknowledged ) and of ten shillings also paid to the said John Wilson he the said William Wilson did grant bargain and sell alien release and confirm and the said John Wilson did  according to his estate and Interest therein , grant release confirm and make over unto the said John Holmes in his possession then being by virtue of a Lease for a year therein recited all that and those that part or parcel of Land being part of the Townland of Foreagh containing by estimation  eighteen acres one rood and thirteen perches Frish plantation measure be the same more or less formerly in the possession of James Robinson and situate lying and being in the Townland of Toreagh [Tureagh] Parish of Raloo Barony of Lower Belfast and County ┃ of Antrim with the rights members and appurtenances thereunto belonging ( excepting unto Lord Viscount Dungannon his heirs and assigns as therein is excepted ) To hold unto the said John Holmes his heirs and assigns for and during the natural lives and life of David Robinson and William Blair and the survivor of them ( being the surviving destin que vies named in an Indenture of Lease therein recited bearing date the ninth day of May one thousand seven hundred and ninety seven made Between the Right Honorable Arthur Lord Viscount Dungannon of the one part and James Robinson of the Townland of Tureagh in the County of Antrim for of the other part whereby the said Lord Viscount Dungannon did demise said pared of Land to the said James Robinson his Exors admors and assigns for the term and the rent fees and duties therein mentioned ) subject to payment of the yearly rent fees and duties in said recited Lease reserved but freed and discharged of and from certain annuities of thirteen pounds thirteen shillings and six pounds thereinbefore and hereinafter mentioned and the said John Wilson did by said Deed of which this is a Memorial for himself his heirs exors admors and assigns acquit exonerate  release quit claim unto and discharge the said parcel of Lands and premises therein ┃ and herein before mentioned with the appurtenances and also the John Holmes his heirs Exors Admon and assigns and his and their estates and properties of from and against the said annuities of Thirteen pounds thirteen shillings ( payable to the said John Wilson during his natural life and six pounds payable to the said John Wilson during the natural life of his Daughter Ann Horton otherwise Wilson , and each  and every of them and every part thereof and all arrears thereof and all costs claims and demands in respect thereof and of and from the covenant for payment of same and the clause of distress for recovery thereof contained in a certain Indenture in said Deed of which this is a Memorial recited , bearing date the fifteenth ┃ day of August one thousand eight hundred and thirty two and made between the said John Wilson by the name of John Wilson the elder of the one part and the said William Wilson ( his eldest son and heir apparent ) of the other part . Whereby the said William Wilson did for himself his heirs and assigns covenant to pay and annuity of thirteen pounds thirteen shillings to the said John Wilson for the term ┃ of his natural life and also to pay to said John Wilson said annuity of six pounds during the natural life of the said Anne Houston ( provided the term in said recited Lease should so long last and also of and from all suits accounts reckoning claims and demands whatsoever upon fast or respect thereof and said Deed and this Memorial as to the execution thereof respectively by the said William Wilson and John Wilson respectively are respectively witnessed by David Robinson and Abraham Robinson both of Toreagh aforesaid Farmers Wm Wilson ℗ John Wilson Seal Signed and sealed in presence of David Robinson Abraham Robinson the within named David Robinson maketh oath and saith he is a subscrib Witness to the Deed of conveyance of which the within writing is a memorial and also to the said Memorial and saith he saw said deed duly signed sealed and delivered by the within named William Wilson and John James Wilson and said mem duly signed and sealed by the said William Wilson and John Wilson and Deponent Saith that the name David Robinson Signed and subscribed as a witness to said to said Deed and memonal is this Deponents proper name and handwriting David Robinson Sworn before me at Carrickfergus in the County of Antrim Court House in the County of Antrim this 27th day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty five (RD 1835/8)

JOHN Holmes left will 1836 (PRONI D/2489 – Will)

Memorial of an Indented Deed of Conveyance bearing date the twenty fifth day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty eight made between 1)William Holmes of Bellahill [Ballyhill] in the County of Antrim Miller of the first part 2)The Reverend William Glendy of Ballycarey in the County of Antrim Presbyterian minister James Davey the elder of the north East division in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus and the said William Holmes Executors named and appointed in and by the last Will and Testament of John Holmes late of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus aforesaid Millwright deceased of the second part , and 3) David Legg of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus aforesaid Esquire of the third part after reciting as therein is recited said Indenture Witnessed that for the considerations therein mentioned said William Holmes granted bargained and sold aliened released and confirmed and the said William Holmes, William Glendy, and James Davey the elder as such Executors as therein mentioned did grant bargain and sell alien release and confirm unto the said David Legg in his actual possession then being by virtue of the bargain and sale and statute therein recited  and to his heirs and assigns all that the Tenements formerly in the possession of Edward Dawson, Randal Ketter, Nathaniel Ketter and John Ellis and then or lately in the possession of Nathaniel Caters, James Caters and Robert Lockhart and also of John Cary and their undertenants situate lying and being in the first quarter or west suburbs of the said Town of Carrickfergus and bounded on the north by the Highway leading from the west gate of the said Town towards staid on the east with lands formerly the Estate of John Davys afterwards in the possession of John Chaplin Alderman or his undertenants on the west by a river or water couse running from said Highway to thesed and on the South by the Highway leading from the said West Gate to Belfast with the Gardens Law yards and appurtenances thereunto belonging situate lying and being in the Parish of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus aforesaid To Hold unto and to and for the only proper use and behoof of the said David Legg his heirs and assigns forever subject nevertheless to the therein recited Indenture of Demise of the fifth day of September one thousand seven hundred and twenty three and the covenant for renewal therein contained which said Deed and this memorial as to the execution thereof respectively by the said William Holmes and James Davey respectively are respectively witnessed by James McKinney Grocer and James Orr writing clerk both of Carrickfergus aforesaid and as to the execution thereof by the said William Gendy said Deed is witnessed by the said James on and as to the execution of this memorial by the said William Glendy same is witnessed by the said James Orr and William Allen of Ballycary aforesaid Servant to William Holmes, Wm Glendy Seal James Davey Seal Signed and sealed by the said Wm Holmes & Jas Davey in presence of James McKinny James Orr signed and Sealed by the said Wm Alendy in presence of Wm Allen James Orr . The within named James or maketh oath and saith that he is a subscribing witness to the Deed of Conveyance of which the within writing is a memorial as to the Execution thereof by the within named William Holmes (RD 1838/15/180)

Memorial of an Indented Deed of Conveyance bearing date the 25 May 1838 made Between William Holmes of Bellahill [Ballyhill] in the County of Antrim Miller of the first part . The Reverend William Glendy of Ballycarry in the said County of Antrim Presbyterian Minister James Davey the elder of the north East Division in the County of the Town of Carrickfeyn farmer and the said William Holmes Executors named and appointed in and by the last Will and Testament of John Holmes late of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus Millwright deceased of the second part Gilbert McLeely of Carrickfergus aforesaid Publican of the third part John Smyth of North Street in the Town of Carrickfergus aforesaid Gentleman of the fourth part wherein after reciting as therein is recited said Indenture Witnessed that for the considerations therein mentioned said William Holmes granted bargained and sold aliened released and confirmed and the said William Holmes William Glendand James Davey the elder as such Executors as therein mentioned , did grant bargain and sell alien release and confirm unto the said John Smyth by and with the consent and direction of the said Gilbert McLeely testified as therein mentioned ) in his actual possession then being by virtue of the bargain and sale and statute therein recited ) and unto his heirs and assigns all that and those the said tenement and garden or House and back ground situate on the north side of a Street in Carrickfergus aforesaid late in the actual poss of Henry Blackburn late of Carrickfergus aforesaid Blacksmith containing in front next the said Street twenty two feet six inches or thereabout and extending in the rese forty three feet or thereabouts bounded on the north by a parcel of ground formerly belonging to John Lee on the East by the Methodist Chapel on the south by the said Sheet and on the west by the Tenement now or formerly occupied by Roger Robinson as a Cart house and Store and situate lying and being in the Town of Carrickfergus Parish of Saint Nicholas otherwise Carrickfergus and in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus To Hold unto the said John Smith his heirs and assigns for ever and said Deed as to the execution thereof by the said William Holmes and James Davey & Witnessed by James McKinney Gracer and James Orr Writing Clerk both of Carrickfergus aforesaid and as to the execution thereof by the said William Glendy is witnessed by the said James Orr and William Allen of Ballycarry aforesaid servant and said Deed as to the execution thereof by the said John Smith and this Memonal is witness by the said James Orr and David Legg of Carrickfergus aforesaid Solicitor J. Smith seal and sealed by the said named John Length in presence of David Legg James Orr The within named James Orr maketh oath and saith that he is a subscribing witness to the Deed of Convey of which the within writing is a memorial as to the execution thereof by the within named William Holy William Glendy and James Davey and John Smith and also to said memorial and saith he saw said Deed duly executed by the said William Holmes William Glendy and James Davey and John Smyth and said Memonal duly signed and sealed by the within named John Smith and Saith the name James S and Subscd to Deed as a witness to the execution thereof by the parties aforesaid and to this Memonalis this Deponents proper name and handwriting James Orr . Sworn before me this 8th day of August 1838 (RD 1838/15/181)

A Memorial of an Indenture of assignment bearing date 25 May 1838 Between William Holmes of Bellahill [Ballyhill] in the County of Antrim Miller of the first part the Reverend William Glendy of Ballycarry in the County of Antrim Presbyterian Minister James Davey the elder of the North East Division in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus farmer and the said William Holmes Executors named and appointed in and by the last will and Testament of John Holmes late of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfugus aforesaid Millwright deceased of the second part and Robert Holden and Samuel Pearce both of Belfast in the County of Antrim Merchant of the third part after reciting as therein is recited said Indenture Witnessed that for the consideration therein mentioned said William Holmes William Glendy and James Davey as such executors as therein mentioned ( according to the several and respective Estates and interest therein ) granted bargained sold assigned transferred and made over and the said William Holmes as such Devise and Legatee in the will of the said John Holmes therein particularly recited and mentioned granted bargained sold assigned transferred and made over unto the said Robert Holden and Samuel Pearce their Executors administrators and assigns all that the Tenement and Garden or parcel of ground formerly in the actual occupation of the said John Holmes containing in front twenty one and a half feet and extending in the rese one hundred and fifty feet be the same more or less being bounded on the north by that Tenement or Garden then or lately in the possession of John Culleregh on the East by that field then known by the name of the Bowling Green on the South by that tenement and Garden their lately in the possession of Nathaniel Burtt and on the west by the Street then known by the name of North Street leading from the market House to same situate lying and being in North Street in the Town of Carrickfergus Parish of Saint Nicholas otherwise Carrickfugus and County of the Town of Carrickfergus To Hold unto the said Robert Holden and Samuel Pearce their Executors administrators and assigns as Tenants in common and not as joint tenants from the first day of May one thousand eight hundred and thirty seven for and during all the rest residue and remainder of the Term of Seventy one years being the term of years granted in and by the said hereinbefore in part recited Indenture of Lease of the twenty ninth day of September one thousand eight hundred and eight fully to be completed and ended subject to the payment of the yearly rent and to the performance of the covenants and agreements on the Tenant or Lessees part in and by the said therein before in part recited Indenture of Lease reserved mentioned and contained to be paid done and performed and said Deed and this mem sonal as to the execution thereof respectively by the said William Holmes and James Davey are respectively witnessed by James McNear Grocer and James Orr Writing Clerk both of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus and the same to the execution thereof respectively on the said William Grendy are respectively witnessed by the said James Orr and William Allen of Ballycarry aforesaid servant William Holmes Wm Glendy seal James Davey Seal Signed and sealed by the said Wm Holmes and Jas Davey in presence of James McKinney James Orr Signed and sealed by the said Wm Glendy in presence of Wm Allen James or The within named James Orr maketh oath and saith that her a subscribing witness to the Deed of Assignment of which the within writing is a Memorial as to the execution thereof by the within named William Glendy William Holmes and James Davey and also to said memonal and saith he saw said Deed duly executed by the within named William Glendy William Holmes and James Davey and also saw said Memorial duly signed and sealed (RD 1838/15/182)

A Memonal of an Indenture of assignment bearing date 25 May 1838 made Between William Holmes Bellahill [Ballyhill] in the County of Antrim Miller of the first part the Reverend William Glendy of Ballycarry in the County of Antrim Presbyterian Minister James Davey the elder of the Northeast division in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus farmer and the said William Holmes Executors named and appointed in and by the last Will and Testament of John Holmes late Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus aforesaid Millwright deceased the second part and Joseph Barran of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrick Fergus Publican of the third part after reciting as therein was recited said Indenture Witnessed that for the considerations therein mentioned the said William Holmes granted bargained sold aliened released and confirmed assigned transferred and made over and the said William Holmes William Glendy and James Davey the elder as such Executors therein mentioned , did grant bargain and sell alien release and confirm assign transfer and make over unto the said Joseph Barran ( in his actual possession then being by virtue of the bargain and sale and statute therein recited ) and unto his heirs Executors Adminis trators and assigns All that Tenement described in the therein recited Lease of the 7 May 1830 all that waste House [warehouse?] or Tenement in North Street in the Town of Carrickfergus aforesaid containing thirty seven feet seven inches in front and extending backwards on the side next the meeting house one hundred and twelve feet eight inches and one hundred and fifteen feet six inches on the side adjoining the Tenement then belonging to Thomas Dunn and thirty seven feet in the here as then lately in the possession of the said John Holmes deceased situate lying and being in North Street in the Town of Carrickfergus Parish of Saint Nicholas otherwise Carrickfergus and County of the Town of Carrickfern To Hold unto the said Joseph Barron his heirs Executors administrators and assigns for and during the rest residue and remainder of the Term of sixty years commencing and to be computed from the first day of November one thousand Eight hundred and twenty nine fully to be completed and ended and for and during the lives of the said William Holmes, John Holmes, and Alexander Holmes sons of the said John Holmes deceased , or whichsoever years or lives should last land being the term time and space granted in and by the therein before in part recited indented of Lease of the 7 May 1830 subject to the payment of the yearly rent and to the performance of the covenants and agreements and the Tenantor Lessees part in and by the therein recited Lease reserved mentioned and contained to be paid done and performed and said Deed and this memorial as to the execution thereof respectively by the said William Holmes and James Davey an respective witnessed by James McKinney Grocer and James Orr writing Clerk both of Carrichfeyns aforesaid and the same as to the execution thereof respectively by the said Williams Glendy are respectively witnessed by the said James Orr and William Allen of Ballycay aforesaid servant William Holmes Seal Wm Glendy Seal James Davey Seal Signed and Sealed in presence of us by the said Wm Holmes & James Davey James McKenny James Orr Signed and sealed by the said Wm Glendy in presence of Wm Allen James . The within named James Orr maketh oath and saith that he is a subscribing witness to the Deed of assignment of which the within writing is a memorial as to the Execution thereof 1842 Holmes to to Blair Regd August th 1838 (RD 1838/15/183)

A Memonal of an Indented Deed of Conveyance dated 25 May 1838 Between William Holmes of Bellahill [Ballyhill?] in the County of Antrim Miller of the first part the Reverend William Glendy of Ballycarry in the said County of Antrim Presbyterian Minister of James Davey the elder of the North East Division in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus Farmer and the said William Holmes Executors named and appointed in and by the last will and Testament of John Holmes late of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus aforesaid Millwright deceased of the second part Mary Holmes of Toreagh [Tureagh] in the County of Antrim widow of the said John Holmes deceased of the third part and Samuel Blair of Straidnahanna in the said County of the Town of Carrickfergus Farmer of the fourth part whereby after reciting as therein is recited said Deed Witnessed that for the consideration therein mentioned said William Holmes and Mary Holmes granted bargained and sold aliened released and confirmed and the said William Holmes, William Glendy and James Davey the elder as such Executors as therein mentioned did grant bargain and sell alien release and confirm unto the said Samuel Blair ( in his actual possession then being by virtue of the bargain and sale and Statute therein recited and unto his heirs and assigns all that part or parcel of land being part of the Townland of Toreagh [Tureagh] Containing by estimation eighteen acres one rood and thirteen perches Fish plantation measure be the same more or less then formerly in the possession of James Robinson and Situate lying and being in the Townland Toreagh Parish of Raloo Barony of Lower Belfast and County of Antrim To hold unto the said Samuel Blair his heirs andassigns for and during the natural lives and life of David Robinson and William Blair and the survivor of them being the surviving Costin queries? named in the therein recited Indenture of the 9 May 1797 subject to the payment of the yearly rent fees and duties and to the performance of the covenants and agreements on the Tenant or Lessees part in and by said Lease reserved mentioned and contained to be paid done and performed and said Deed and this Memonal respectively as to the execution thereof respectively by the said William Holmes James Davey and Mary Holmes are witnessed by James McKenney Gracer and James Orr Writing Clerk both of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickfergus and the same as to the execution the respectively by the said William Glendy are respectively witnessed by the said James and William Allen of Ballycarry aforesaid Servant William Holmes seal Wm and seal James Davey Teal Mary Holmes ℗ Signed and sealed in presence of us William Holmes James Davey and Mary Holmes James McKinney James signed and sealed by the said William Glendy in presence of Wm Allen, James Orr the within named James Orr maketh oath and saith that he is a subscribing witness Deed of Conveyance of which the within writing is a memonal as to the execution thereof of the within named William Holmes William Glendy James Davey and the lives and also to said memorial and saith he saw said Deed duly executed the then named William Holmes William Glendy James Davey and Mary Holmes and and also saw said memorial duly signed and sealed by the said William Holmes William Glendy James Davey and Mary Holmes and saith that the name James Orr Signed and subscribed to said Deed as a witness to the Execution thereof by the said parties and also to said memorial is this Deponents proper name and hand Writing Jas Ore Sworn before me this eighth day of August 1838 (RD 1838/15/184)

Erected to the memory of John Holmes who departed this life on the 9th [day] of June 1855 aged 50 years Also his wife Mary and daughter Sarah .
Graveyard Name: Carrickfergus CI (https://ulsterhistoricalfoundation.com/genealogy-databases/northern-irish-gravestone-inscriptions/2273)

Memorial of a certain Indenture of assignment bearing date 25 Nov 1858 Between John McClenaghan of Whitehead in the County of Antrim Mechanic of the one part and John McKinney of Eden in the North East division of the County of the Town of Carrickfergus Shoemaker of the other part . After reciting among other things , a certain Indenture of lease bearing date 16 Dec 1824 from Ezekiel Davys Wilson to John Holmes for three lives renewable for ever…and that same had  become vested in the said John McClenaghan It was witnessed that the said John McClenaghan for the considerations therein mentioned did grant bargain sell assign transfer and make over unto the said John McKinney and to his heirs and assigns All that and those the tenement and premises demis sed in and by the said hereinbefore recited Indenture of Lease and therein described as All that plot of ground in the Town of Eden whereon the said John Holmes hath built situate lying and being on the North side of the Road leading from Carrickfergus to Larne same containing in front to said road fifty feet and extending backward the same breadth for one hundred feet and no more all situate lying and being in the Parish of Saint Nicholas otherwise Carrickfergus and County of the Town of Carrickbergus together with all the rights members and appurtenances thereunto belonging To hold the same with the appurt enances unto the said John McKinney his heirs and assigns for and during the natural life of William Holmes being the surviving Costin que vies named in said Lease and for and during all and every such further and other lives and are as should for ever thereafter be added or inserted in every renewal of said hereinbefore recited Lease pursuant to the Conditions contained therein subject to the payment of yearly rent and fees and to the observance and performance of the several covenants in said Lease reserved and contained which said deed and this Memorial as to the Execution thereof by the said John McClenaghan retur ed by Robert Bowman Solicitor and William McDowell Law Clerk both of Carrickfergus aforesaid , John McClenaghan seal Signed and sealed by the said John McClenaghan in presence of Robt Bowman , William McDowell the within named William McDowell maketh oath and saith he is a witness to the deed of which the within is a memorial and also to said Memorial and saith her saw said deed and Memorial respectively duly executed by John McClenaghan one of the executing parties thereto and that the name William McDowall Subscribed as a witness to said deed and Memorial respectively is this deponents proper name and handwriting William McDowell Sworn before me at Carrickforgus in the Coy of Antrim this 25th day of November 1858 (RD 1858/52)

Memorial of a certain assignment bearing date 11 Mar 1861 between William Stewart Barron of Loughmore in the County of the town of Carrickfergus Mariner of the one part and Denis Lennon of Carrickfergus in the County of the Town of Carrickforgies aforesaid Blacksmith of the other part Reating amongst other things a Lease dated 7 May 1830 from Robert Duncan and and Davys Wilson unto one John Holmes. It was witnessed that in consideration of the sum of Fifty five pounds to the said William Stewart Barron paid by the said Dennis Lennon the receipt whereof he did thereby acknowledge he the said William Stewart Barron did grant bargain sell assign and and make over unto the said Denis Lennon and to his heirs executors administrators and assigns all that and those the tenement demised by the said Lease and therein described as that warehouse or tenement North  Sheet in the town of Carrickfergus aforesaid containing thirty seven feet seven in the import and extending backwards on the said Let the Meeting House one hundred and twelve feet eight inches and one hundred and fifteen feet six inches on the side adjoining the tenement belonging to Thomas Times and Thirty feet in the here as formerly in the possession of the said John Holmes deceased situate lying and being in Panch of Saint Nicholas otherwise Carrickfergus and County of the Town of Carrickfergus together with the appurtenances To hold during all the residue and remainder of the term of sixty years , and for the lines of the peneral Castin queries named in said Lease , subject to the yearly Rent and other serenations , which said deed and this Memorial as to the execution thereof by the said William Stewart Barron are witnessed by Robert Bowman Solicitor and William McDowell Law Clerk both of Carrickfergus apresaid William Stewart Barron Seal – Signed and sealed by the said William Stewart Barron in presence of Robt Bowman – William M Dowell — The within named William McDowell Maketh Oath and saith he is a witness to the deed of which the within is a Memorial and to said Memorial and Saith he saw said deed and Memorial respectively duly united by William Stewart Barron of the parties thereto and that the name William Mc Dowell subscribed as a witness to said Deed , and Memorial respectively is this deponents proper name and hand writing William M Dowell – Sworn before me at Carrickfergus in the County of Antine this 12th day of March 1861 (RD 1861/300)

Memorial of an Indenture of Conveyance bearing date the 17th day of April 1903 and Regd 22nd April 1903 made Between Mary Helen Holmes wife of John Holmes of Carrickfergus in the County of the town of Carrickfergus of the one part and John Holmes of Carrickfergus aforesaid Marine Engineer Son of the said Mary Helen Holmes of the other part Whereby after reciting as therein It was witnessed that in pursuance of the therein before mentioned agreement and for the Considerations therein the said Mary Helen Holmes did thereby as Beneficial Owner convey unto the said John Holmes his heirs and assigns that and those the premises comprised in and granted by the therein before recited Indenture of Fee Farm Grant and therein described as all that piece or parcel of ground on the North side of the Road leading from Carrickfergus to Belfast formerly in the West Division of the County of the town of Carrickfergus aforesaid and now in the County of Antrim Containing in front to said Road forty six feet or thereabouts and extending back front to here on the East side four hundred and Seventy five feet or thereabouts and on the West side four hundred and thirty six feet or thereabouts Bounded on the front or South Side by the said Road leading from Carrickfergus to Belfast on the East by other property of the Grantor on the West by property of James Erskine Holmes and on the North or hereby Stream building same from property of John Beggs as the said premises are more particularly delineated and described in the Map or ground plan thereof endorsed hereon and therein surrounded by a red line ” to hold all the said premises hereby conveyed unto and to the use of the said John Holmes his heirs and assigns forever Subject Nevertheless to the payment of the rent reserved by and to the performance and observance of the Covenants and conditions on the Grantees part contained in said Indenture of fee farm Grant – Which said Indenture and this Memorial as to the execution thereof by the said Mary Helen Holmes were respectively witnessed by William G. Wilson Solicitor Belfast and John K. Norwood Solicitors Clerk Belfast , Mary A. Holmes ( Seal ) Signed and sealed by the said Mary Helen Holmes in presence of W. E. Mason , Solicitor Belfast , John K. Norwood Solicitors Clerk Belfast The Before named John K. Stormond Maketh Oath and Saith that he is a subscribing witness to the deed and Memorial of which the foregoing is a memorial and also to said Memorial that he was present and saw said deed and Memorial duly executed by Mary Helen Holmes party thereto and that the name John K. Norwood Subscribed as a witness to said deed and Memorial respectively is this deponents proper name and handwriting , John K. Sonwood Sworn at Belfast in the County of the City of Belfast this 20th day of April 1903 (RD 1903/138)

Memorial of an Indenture of Mortgage In Capt dated the 17 Apr 1903  made Between John Holmes of Carrickfergus in the County of Antrim Marine Engineer thereinafter called the Mortgagor of the one part and he stainers and General Insurance Company Limited those Registered Office was situate at City Buildings Carrs have in the City of Bermingham ( thereinafter called the Company ) of the other part It was witnessed that in consideration of the Sum of 210 paid to the Mortgagor by the Company ( receipt acknowledged , the Mortgagor as Beneficial Owner thereby conveyed unto the Company All and singular the hereditaments and premises set forth and described in the first Schedule thereunder written that is to say All that and those the premises comprised in and granted by an Indenture of Fee farm Grant bearing date the 17th day of May 1902 and made between Thomas Fisher of the one part and Mary Helen Holmes of the other part and which premises were in said Indenture of fee farm Grant described as All that piece or parcel of ground on the North Side of the Road leading from Carrickfergus to Belfast formerly in the West pension of the County of the town of Carrickfergus aforesaid and now in the County of Antrim Containing in front to said Road forty six feet or thereabouts and extending back from front to here on the East side four hundred and seventy five feet or thereabouts and on the West side Four hundred and thirty six feet or thereabouts Bounded on the front are south side by the said Road leading from Carrickfergus to Belfast on the East by other property of the Grantor on the West by property of James Erskine Holmes and on the North or revely aim dividing same from property of John Beggs as the said premises are more particularly delineated and described in the map or ground plan thereof Endorsed hereon and therein surrounded by a red line ” To hold the same unto and the use of the Company their successors and assigns in fee Simple subject to the provise for redemption thereafter contained , which said Indenture and this Memorial as to the execution thereof respectively by the said John Holines were Witnessed by John R. Harwood Solicitors Clerk and Wilham G. Wilson Solicitor both of 44 Wellington Place in the County of the City of Belfast , Jno Holmes ( Seal ) Signed and sealed by the said John Holmes in presence of – John Harwood Solicitors Clerk Belfast , W. G. Wilson Solicip Belfast – The Bes named John K. Norwood , Maketh Oath and Saith that he is a subscribing witness to the Deed of which the foregoing writing is a Memorial and also to said Memorial that he was present and saw said deed and Memorial respectively duly executed by John Holmes party hereto and that the name John K. Forwood , Subscribed as a witness to said deed and Memorial respectively is this deponents proper name and handwriting – Belfast in the County of the City of April 1903 (RD 1903/139)

1740 Protestant Survey
Homes, Las Ballymoney Dunluce
Holmes, John Ballymoney Dunluce
Homes, James Dunekegan / Derrykeighan Dunluce
Hume, James Loghgall Dunluce
Hume, Samuel Loghgall Dunluce

PRONI Reference : D2977/3A/3/2/10/57

Title : Alexander Stewart, Ballylough, Co. Antrim….
Dates : 8 November 1727
Description : Alexander Stewart, Ballylough, Co. Antrim. Agent and Receiver to the Guardians of the Rt. Hon. Earl of Antrim, a minor, to JOHN Holmes, cooper, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim. Lease for 6 years of a tenement and garden, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim. Rent 8/=. Receiver’s Fees 6d per pound. Office Fees 3d. Courts Leet and Baron. Covenant re grinding corn. Premises to be kept in good repair and possession given up at end of term or sooner.

Memorial of an indented Deed bearing date 16 Jun 1763 tbetween Elin Calderwood otherwise Harper of Ballymoney in the County of Antrim of the one part & Robt Thompson of Ballymoney aforesd of the other part Whereby after reciting as therein is recited ) the said Elinor Calderwood in Consideration of the Sum of Sixty pounds Ster did Grant bargain Sell Alien Remise Release & Confirm unto the sd Robt Thompson all that and those the Tenement and Garden in Ballymoney Situate on the South side of Meeting house Lane bounded on the West End by John Holmes’s Tenement & on the East End by John M. Keowan ‘s Tenement Containing in front fifty foot situate lying and being in the Barony of Dunluce and County of Antrim To hold the said granted & released C Tenement & Garden with their appurts unto the sd Robt Thompson his Heirs and assigns from & immediately after the decease of the said Ellinor for the natural lives of Joseph Moore & Thomas Harrison and the Survivor of them… Release was duly Executed by the said Elinor Harper & Robt Thompson in the presence of Joseph Pearson & W. Petterson of Drumley in the Parish of Tinvoy & County of Antrim farmers & this Mem was duly Executed by the sd Robt Thompson in the presence of the sd Joseph Pearson and Peter McDonough of the City of Londonderry Gent Robt Thompson … (RD 228/218/150037)

Memorial of an indented Deed of Conveyance bearing date 16 Jun 1763 between John Harper formerly of Dunboe in the County of Londonderry but now of Ballymoney in the County of Antrim of the one part and Robert Thompson of Ballymoney aforesd of the other part Whereby the sd John Harper for the Conside therein mentd did grant bargain assign Release & Confirm unto the sd Robt all his Right Title Interest Right & benefit of renewal and Renewals for ever hereafter of in unto & out of all that Tenement & Garden in — Ballymoney formerly in the possion of Ellinor Harper Scituate on the South side of Meeting House Lane on the West End by John Holmes Tenenemt … (RD 228/219/150038)

Billy

Memorial of deed of lease and release bearing date Aug 28 , 1817 whereby Mathew Steel of Bushmills, Barony of Carey, Co Antrim, transfers to ROBERT Humes a store in Coleraine, Co Londonderry and certain lands in Carareagh in parish of Billy, Standalane in parish of Dunluce and Aird in the Barony of Carey. Witnessed by John Stewart of Ballytaylor, farmer and Charles Weir of Bentfield in the parish of Billy. Memorial dated Sep 13, 1817 (RD 719/177/491513)

ROBERT Humes left will 1833 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Wills – lodged – copy)

Dunaghy

WILLIAM Hume left will dated 1732 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Wills)

Thomas Hume, Kilconway 1740 Protestant Householders

THOMAS Hume left will dated 1745 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Wills)

WILLIAM Hume left will dated 1767 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Wills)

ALEXANDER Humes left will dated 1836 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Wills)

Kilraghts

ADAM NEILL, was born in 1683; died in 1762. His first wife, Margaret, died aged 38 years. He came from Kilraughts, and resided in Balleney, County Antrim. His second wife was JANET Holmes.  (John Neill of Lewes, Delaware, p.58)

Andrew Holme, son of Andrew Holme in Glenarnie, Ireland 6 Aug 1628. (Ayr Register of Sasines, V4/273)

Andrew Home, younger is listed on 1631 muster roll, Earl of Antrim Estate, Glenarm (Ulster Settlers Database)

PRONI Reference : D2977/3A/4/84/1
Title : Lease, Randal Earl of Antrim and Alexander …
Dates : 4 August 1637
Description : Lease, Randal Earl of Antrim and Alexander MacDonnell Esq. to ANDREW Holmes, yeoman, of Libbert, of 20 acres of Libbert (excepting 6 acres ‘near the town of Glenarm at the south side’) for 41 years. Rent £4.10s., King’s Rent 4s.4d., Receivers fees 2s.3d. Tenant to enclose 4 acres and plant 5 trees per year.

Captain-lieut JAMES Hume, Glenarm, on 1653 list of Presbyterian landholders to be removed from Ulster (A History of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland, Vol II, James Seaton Reid, London,1837, p.494)

PRONI Reference : D2977/3A/4/65/27
Title : Memorandum of a lease, Hugh McCollum of …
Dates : 22 October 1685
Description :Memorandum of a lease, Hugh McCollum of Lemnalary [for the Earl of Antrim] to JAMES Homes of Glenarm, of a parcel of land ‘between Charles McAllester’s tenement on the north and the highway leading from the house of Glenarm to the bridge of Glenarm and the garden there onto belonging to the water of Glenarm’, frontage from McAllester’s tenement to the highway 160 feet, for 41 years. Rent £2 13s 4d, receivers fees 6d per pound, 6 fat hens per year, heriot 13s 4d. Homes to build the quay opposite his tenement within 2 years.

PRONI: D2977/3A/4/54/3
Title : Memorandum of a lease. Alexander Earl of …
Dates : 1 September 1694
Description : Memorandum of a lease. Alexander Earl of Antrim to ALEXANDER Holmes of Knockaneffrin, of the 10 acres of Knockaneffrin [now part of Drumourne], for 11 years. Rent £4.10s., one good 3 year old mutton, 6d per £ receivers fee. Tenant to make 5 perch of ditch and plant 10 trees per year.

JANNET Brooks als Holmes left will in 1695 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Wills)

A Memorial of a Lease bearing date 21 Jan 1721 made between Alex Aitone of Libert in the Barony of Glenarm and County of Antrim set to Daniel McGavock & Robt McNeil of Gorcamey? in the said Barony and County of the other part … Ten acres of Gartcamney then in their possion … witnessed by William Clarke of Glanarm Merch, Hugh Holmes of Craggan farmer and Thomas Richment late of Carnalbanagh Mason all on the County of Antrim and this meml is likewise witnessed by the said Hugh Holmes and Hugh Donaldson of Ray in the said County… Signed & Sealed by the sd Alexander Aiton & Danl McGavock & saith that the other Lessee Robt McNeil is dead & this Dept deposeth that the name Hugh Holmes subscribed as a witness to the said Lease and meml is this Dept proper handwriting Hugh Holmes … Carrickfergus 18 May 1732 (RD 50526)

30 Apr 1728 ALEXANDER Holmes of Cregan [Creggan] Conner Will
I ALEXANDER Holmes of Cregan Barony of Glenarm in the County of Antrim …
I bequeath – to my wife JANET four cows and ye bay horse and ye fourth part of the farm and the third part of the household plenishing…to my son ANDREW the dunn filly and the third part of the plenishing of the house…to my daughter JANE…a bay mare and one third of the household plenishing…to son JAMES, daughter ANN Holmes a three year old heifer to my son HUGHs son ALEXANDER Holmes Carmichal a filly. All residue to be divided between my sons JAMES, HUGH, ANDREW and my daughter JANE provided my son HUGH have one-sixth of the farm as it is down this year”…Executors: William Mitchell, Thomas McCutcheon. Will signed 30 Apr 1728. Witnesses: Thomas McCutcheon, William Mitchell. Probate to Exors 9 Jul 1729 (PRONI T681 p.324)

Here lyeth the body of ALEXANDER Holmes, died, June the 14th 1728, aged 75 years, and JONAT his wife died February the 17th 1735, aged 73 years, also ANDREW Holmes brother [son?] to the above Alexander who departed this life the 31st of August 1782, aged 82 years, and DAVID Holmes his son who who departed this life the 17th of September 1802, aged 52 years. Tickmacrevan, Church of Ireland (www.rootsireland.ie) see also (Memorials of the Dead V9, p.201)

Here lyeth the body of Alexander Holmes, died, June the 14th 1728, aged 75 years, and Jonal his wife died February the 17th 1735, aged 73 years, also Andrew Holmes brother to the above Alexander who departed this life the 31st of August 1782, aged 82 years, and David Holmes his son who who departed this life the 17th of September 1802, aged 52 years (UHF website)

True to the end, here lyeth ye bodies of HUGH Holmes who died October ye 5th, 1752, aged 58 years, also his daughter Margaret, died October ye 5th, 1745, aged 18 years. Tickmacrevan, Church of Ireland (www.rootsireland.ie) see also (Memorials of the Dead V9, p.201)

True to the end, here lyeth ye bodies of Hugh Holmes who died October ye 5th, 1752, aged 58 years, also his daughter Margaret, died October ye 5th, 1745, aged 18 years (UHF Website)

Memorial of article of agreement dated 9 May 1771 whereby William Reason of Broughshane, Co. Antrim, Shoemaker demised to ALEXANDER Holmes, William Clark and John Clark, all of Glenarm, all that tenement in Toberwine St, Glenarm recently in the possession of Nicholas Stewart, Esq. Witnessed by WILLIAM Hume and Robert Mathew, both of Glenarm, yoeman. Memorial dated 2 Jul 1771 (RD 286/264/186948)

WILLIAM Hume left will in 1772 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Wills)

GEORGE Smythe Holmes, surgeon left will in 1857 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Wills and Connor Diocesan Administration Bonds)

Will of Hugh Holmes of Ballygalley, parish of Carncastle, dated 26 Mar 1867. I leave to my brother Thomas Holmes that farm of land which he is now in possession of in the townland of Ballyhacket, together with the sum of forty pounds sterling to defray debt that is against said farm. I leave and bequeath to my sister Anne Holmes the sum of ten pounds. I leave to my other two sister Martha Hunter and Jane Suttleton … The farm which I now occupy to be sold … the remainder for my only son Archibald Blair Holmes to be given to him as the executors can direct. Witnessed by Joseph McKee and Thomas Holmes and Larne, grocer and farmer. Executors: Samuel Smiley of Dromain and Hugh Holmes of Islandmagee. Proved 6 May 1867.[PRONI will calendar]

Carrivereagh

Memorial of Deed dated 15 Mar 1742 whereby Alexander McDonnell, Earl of Antrim let to ANDREW Holmes and HUGH Holmes of Carrivreagh 17 acres known as Dunmall Drumvocallin and Toanagalvolie situate in the Barony of Glenarm, Co Antrim for the lives of the aforesaid ANDREW Holmes age 40,  ALEXANDER Holmes, eldest son of the said Andrew aged 3, and Alexander Harrison, son of William Harrison of Mallindober [Mallendober], age 9. Witnessed by William Harrison and James Ferguson of Ballymoney, Co Antrim. Memorial Witnessed by Alexander Boyd of Clogh, Co Antrim. (RD 157/330/104989)

HUGH Holmes of Caraveragh (Carrivereagh) leased property on Altmore St, Glenarm to Hugh Wilson of Drumnasole on Nov 1, 1751. Witnessed by Robert Brown, Gent., James Curll, tanner, and Thomas Duean, yeoman, all of Glenarm, Co Antrim. Memorial witnessed by James Curll and James Moore of Ballymena, Co. Antrim, Gent. Dated Jul 3, 1753.  (RD 170/217/113750)

Memorial of deed dated 1 Nov 1753 whereby Earl of Antrim leased to ANDREW Holmes of Ardclenich 10 acres in Ardclenish for the lives of ANDREW Holmes and his sons, ALEXANDER and DAVID Holmes. Witnessed by Nicholas and James Stewart, both of Glenarm. Memorial dated 3 Jul 1754. (RD 170/215/113748)

ANDREW Holmes, farmer, of Carriffreagh [Carrivereagh],  in the parish of Ardclinis to JANE Holmes, Widow of HUGH Holmes. Deed of rent charge dated Aug 15, 1754, in consideration of JANE Holmes renouncing her right of administration of the effects of HUGH Holmes to ANDREW Holmes, Andrew agrees to pay yearly rent for grazing rights on quarterland of Galboly. Witnessed by Robert Browne and James Stewart, both of Glenarm, Gent. (RD 173/465/116938)

Memorial of deed dated 18 Jan 1759 whereby James Donnaldson, Esq. of Castle Dillon, Co. Armagh transfers to ANDREW Holmes of Carifreagh [Carrivereagh] all the lands in Carifreagh now possessed by the said Andrew to hold for the lives of ALEXANDER, DAVID and JEAN Holmes, children of the said ANDREW Holmes or for 31 years commencing 31 Nov 1759. Witnessed by Robert Montgomery and Hugh Wilson, both of Glenarm, Co. Antrim. Memorial witnessed by Robert Montgomery and George Aiten of Glenarm, merchant. Memorial dated 12 Oct 1762. (RD 224/96/145086)

Memorial of deed dated 17 Jun 1770 whereby Nicholas Stewart of Glenarm granted to ALEXANDER Holmes of Karivreagh [Carrivereagh]. Witnessed by George Stewart. (RD 290/264/191704)

Memorial of lease dated July 7, 1773 ANDREW Holmes of Caraveragh, Barony of Glenarm assigns all his farm of Caraveragh to DAVID Holmes of the same, held by Andrew in lease from James Donaldson of Castle Dillon in the Co of Armagh bearing the date of Jan 18, 1759  for a period of 17 years or during the lives of ALEXANDER Holmes, DAVID Holmes and JEAN Holmes, children of the said ANDREW Holmes for yearly rent of 37 pounds. Also stipulated that any time ALEXANDER Holmes, son to the said Holmes, may have occasion for one half land and office houses…that DAVID Holmes shall deliver these to ALEXANDER Holmes with the mansion house…and ANDREW Holmes shall have right to as much of the mansion house as he may have occasion and also two cows fed summer and winter, also that JANNET Holmes, widow shall have the same liberties she had fram said ANDREW Holmes during her life.Witnessed by John O’Hogan and Alexander Neill of Lismunity. Memorial signed Nov 27, 1773 by DAVID Holmes and witnesses by John O’Hogan and John Moore of Ballymena. (RD 299/666/200108)

ANDREW Holmes of Carrifreagh [Carrivereagh], farmer in a memorial dated Feb 22, 1774 transfers or releases all the lands of Carifreagh to John Montgomery and Malcome McNeil, both of Larne, merchants during the period of the natural lives of ALEXANDER Holmes, DAVID Holmes and JANE Holmes, children of the said ANDREW Holmes or for 31 years whichever is longer which commenced Nov 1, 1759. Witnessed by DAVID Holmes of Largy in the barony of Glenarm, in the Co. of Antrim, Gent. and James Benwick, menial servant to Malcom McNeill. Memorial witnessed by DAVID Holmes and James Benwick. (RD 301/146/199447)

Memorial of deed pole by way of assignment made June 3, 1774 by ANDREW Holmes and DAVID Holmes both of Carrowreagh in the barony of Glenarm to Alexander Neill of Lismurcity in the barony of Dunluce. Whereas by indenture of lease bearing the date March 15, 1742 between Rt Hon Alexander Earl of Antrim on one part and ANDREW Holmes and DAVID Holmes of the other part, 17 acres and a half a of Gabolie commonly called Drumall Dramvocallion and ____ Galvolie mentioned to be in the possession of several tenants. Whereas the said Earl by another lease bearing the date Nov 1, 1753 between said Earl of one part and ANDREW Holmes of Arihlenisk in the barony of Glenarm let to the said ANDREW Holmes all the ten acres of Ardclinish [Ardclinis] then in his possession. And also whereas James Donaldson of Castledillon, Co Armagh of one part and ANDREW Holmes, of Carrifreagh of the other part, by lease bearing the date Jan 18, 1759, James Donaldson let all the lands of Carrifreagh. Now ANDREW and DAVID assign all their interest in these lands to Alexander Neill. Witnessed by William Clark and William Taylor Memorial dated July 2, 1783 (RD 365/281/244548)

Memorial of Deed pole endorsed on lease bearing the date Jan 8, 1759 where ANDREW Holmes of Caravareagh in the barony of Glenarm let July 7, 1773 to DAVID Holmes all the farm of Caravaragh held be lease with James Donnaldson of Castledillon, Co Armagh bearing the date for 3 lives or 31 years. Lease to commence Nov 1, next for 17 years or the lives of ALEXANDER Holmes, DAVID Holmes and JANE Holmes, children of the above ANDREW Holmes. ALEXANDER Holmes assigns his rights in the lease to Joseph Graham of Glenwerry [Glenwhirry?] this 20th day of Mar 1774. Deed pole witnessed by ANDREW Holmes and JANE Holmes, formerly of Caraveragh, daughter of the said ANDREW Holmes, but now called Jane Read, wife of John Read of Ballymena in the Co of Antrim, shopkeeper. Memorial witnessed by Jane Read and Alex. Arthur of Belfast, atty at law. Signed by Josias Graham in the presence of Jane Reid on Nov 2 1784. (RD 365/118/243537)

ALEXANDER Holmes leases land in new town of Larne, Upper Glenarm from Ralph Walker and Jane his wife for 3 lives. Mar 28, 1782.
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PRONI Reference : D2977/3A/4/59/2
Title : Lease, Randall William Earl of Antrim to …
Dates : 11 October 1783
Description : Lease, Randall William Earl of Antrim to JANE Holmes, Gentlewoman, of Carrivereagh, Co. Antrim, of a farm in Galboly formerly possessed by her father ANDREW Holmes and a portion of the adjoining mountain for the lives of said JANE Holmes, Andrew Neal son of Alexander Neal of Dinnehighan, William Clark son of William Clark of Glenarm  or 31 years. Rent £38. Witnessed by Robert Johnston and Daniel Patterson, both of Glenarm, and Thomas Moxley. Memorial witnessed by Samuel Drummond and dated 17 Dec 1783 (RD 352/445/239457)

Memorial of deed dated 7 Mar 1784 whereby DAVID Holmes of Cavrireagh granted to Edward Murphy of Galbolly the farm named Drumnacalian currently in the possession of Bryan O’Neill and the heirs of Neal Murphy deceased. Witnessed by William Donnaldson of Cavinlogh, Patrick McMullan and John Gillespie. Memorial dated 11 Apr 1788 (RD 405/282/265980)

Belfast Newsletter, Apr 10 – 13, 1787, p.2 sold auction heirs representatives =Holmes,Andrew house =Dickson,Francisinn-holder +Ballymena 20 lease farm. +Ardclenish =Antrim,Earl/of +Galbolys+Largy +Glenarm =Holmes,David =Casement,Roger attorney +Ballymena 

Memorial of deed of release and sale dated Jul 1, 1787 whereby DAVID Holmes of Caravargh in the barony and county of Antrim sold to David Murray of Lemonnary, in consideration of 211 pounds, that land in Ardelinas theretofore in the possession of ANDREW Holmes, deceased containing 10 acres in the parish of Ardelinish. Witnessed by John O Haghan and Gabriel Moore. Memorial witnessed by John Gillespie of Dublin and John O Haghan of Ballymena on Aug 13, 1787   (RD 388/301/258149)

Memorial of deed poll dated 21 Jan 1791 between DAVID Holmes and Neal McCullum. Witnessed by Roger Casement, John Lowry and John Reed. Memorial witnessed by John Reed and John Weir. (RD 435/165/283547)

Memorial of deed dated 5 July 1791 whereby DAVID Holmes of Carrifreagh granted to Patrick O’Boyle of Glenside the lands called Glenside then in his possession. Witnessed by Patrick Magill of Largy, schoolmaster and John Reid. Memorial witnessed by William Walsh. (RD 439/186/284630)

Memorial of deed dated 5 July 1791 whereby DAVID Holmes of Carrifreagh granted to John Glass of Glenside the lands called Glenside then in his possession for the lives of DAVID Holmes and JANE Reid otherwise Holmes. Witnessed by Patrick Magill of Largy, schoolmaster and John Reid. Memorial witnessed by William Walsh. (RD 439/189/284633)

Memorial of deed dated 6 July 1791 whereby DAVID Holmes of Carrifreagh granted to Duncan McMullan and Patrick O’Kain of Carrifreagh then in their possession. Witnessed by Patrick Magill of Largy, schoolmaster and Eneas McMullan.. Memorial witnessed by William Walsh. (RD 439/187/284631)

Memorial of deed dated 9 July 1791 whereby DAVID Holmes of Carrifreagh granted to John Darragh of Crague the lands of Carrifreagh called Crague then in his possession. Witnessed by John Ellis and James Carl, Patrick Magill and William Walsh. (RD 439/188/284632)

1740 Protestant Survey
Hume Thomas, Clogh Kilconway
Hume Samuel, Finvoy Kilconway

JAMES Holmes ruling elder, Clough in 1711 (SIP, p.354)

Aghalee

Here lieth the body of Mathew Holmes who departed this life January the 13th 1781, aged 64 years, Ann Holmes died 16th March 1810, aged 92 years, Thomas William Holmes died 21st October 1922, aged 80 years, James Holmes died 4th March 1933, aged 62 years, also his brother Mathew Holmes died 11th August 1951, aged 74 years, also his brother William Holmes died 5th January 1953, aged 73 years.
Aghalee Church of Ireland (www.irelandroots.ie)

JOHN Holmes will was probated 1827 (DW, p.63)

Corbally

Memorial of deed of lease and release dated May 11-12, 1747 whereby Charles Bristow, Esq. of Antrim, Co. Antrim conveyed to JOHN Holmes of Belfast, merchant that parcel in Corbally that Lord Massareene demised to Charles Bristow in a lease dated Nov 25, 1742, formerly in the possession of David and James Wallace, and also that farm late in the possession of John Whyte lying in the townland of Corbally, parish of Killead, Co. Antrim containing 102 acres, during the lives of said Charles Bristow, Roger Brostow and James Fineston. Mortgage to John Holmes is settled. Witnessed by John Campbell and Robert Alderich, both of Belfast. Memorial dated May 23, 1747. (RD 126/119/85914)

Glenavy

MARGARET Holmes, daughter of JAMES Holmes and his wife Lettice buried 30 Mar 1719 Glenavy, Church of Ireland (www.rootsireland.ie)

Widow Holms buried 21 May 1721 Glenavy, Church of Ireland (www.rootsireland.ie)

LETTICE Holms, wife of JAMES Holms buried 21 Jul 1724 Glenavy, Church of Ireland (www.rootsireland.ie)

MARY Holms left will dated 1729 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Administration Bonds)

MARY Holmes left will dated 1729 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Administration Bonds)

MARGARET Holms, daughter of JOHN Holms d.5 Oct 1731 Glenavy, Church of Ireland (www.rootsireland.ie)

FRANCES Holmes d.26-Apr-1763 Glenavy, Church Of Ireland. Notes: wife of JOHN Holmes junior

MARY Holmes d.11-Nov-1816, Age: 85 Years, Glenavy, Church Of Ireland

Largy

In lease bearing the date July 9, 1774, ANDREW Holmes of Largy, Barony of Massereene let to Charles Murphy of Galboly, that part of Galbony that Charles Murphy then possessed counting mountain and dell with the former herding cattle and sheep to be the same more or less lying south of Artlinish to be held for 23 years commencing Nov 1…that is to say if the lives of ANDREW Holmes, ALEXANDER Holmes and Alexander Harrison continue so long. Witnessed by John Murphy and Daniel Murphy, both of Galbolly. Memorial signed by Charles Murphy is presence of John Murphy and John Moew of Balymena, Gent. on Oct 23, 1776. (RD 315/271/210892)

Magheragall / Mullaghcarton

Memorial of deed dated 16 Apr 1750 whereby Francis Lord Baron Conway and Killuta leased to JOHN Holmes of Maghregall in consideration of 12p.7s by way of fine, the land called Malacarton containing 56 acres and another parcel containing 28 acres now in the possession of said JOHN Holmes, lying in the Maghregall Manor of Killulta,Co Antrim for the lives of WILLIAM Holmes son of JOHN Holmes aforesaid, GEORGE Holmes son of GEORGE Holmes of Belfast, linen weaver and Jane Higginson daughter of Henry Higgenson of Maghregall. Witnessed by George Hodkinson and William Higginson, both of Lisburn, gent. Memorial witnessed by George Hodgkinson and Arthur Fay and dated 14 Nov 1750. (RD 143/222/96672)

Connor Will 21 Sep 1769
JOHN Holmes, Maragall
I JOHN Holmes of the townland of Mullicarton, parish of Maragal and County Antrim…I bequeath to my wife JANE Holmes the half of the dwellinghouse I now inhabit (except the new parlour)…and half my furniture except that of the new parlour … also to my wife the following parks in my farm in Mullicarton held by lease under the Right Honourable Earl of Hertford namely the field known as Bank field (with the orchards) the field called Long Field and the acre adjoining it and the two stumbling Hills also the big meadow…an all 22 or 23 acres …also to my wife her choice of any four cows, one two year old heifer, and one heifer calf and the black horse…to my son and only child WILLIAM Holmes all residue (including the new parlour and its furniture)…Exrs; my wife Jane, my son William. Witnesses: Henry Reynett, Frs. Teeth, Anne Walker.  (PRONI T/681 p.335)

WILLIAM Holmes left will 1789 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Wills)

Memorial of deed of release bearing the date Oct 26, 1812, whereby William Renfrew of Mullicartan [Mullaghcarton] sells and releases to JOHN Holmes of Mullicartan certain lands lying in Mullicartan, parish of Magheragall. Witnessed by John Boyd and William Dillon, both of Lisburn, Co Antrim. Memorial dated Oct 31, 1812 (RD 645/510/449477)

Died, lately at his fathers house in the parish of Magheragall, Mr WILLIAM Holmes age 27 (The Irishman, Belfast, June 6 1823, p.4)

JANE Holmes, relict of the late Mr JOHN Holmes died at Magheragall, 21 May 1852 (Belfast Newsletter, 24 May 1852, p.2)

Ahoghill

Will of Catharine Smith of Ballymenagh dated 8 Jun 1711 mentions James Cupid, John Fife of Ballymenagh, niece Mary Smith, Sam Andersen, Hugh Correy of  Craggywaren. Witnessed by John Watson and John McKan. Probate: Mary Smith and James Cupid (or Cubit)  of Ballymenagh and ROBERT Hume of Aghoghill [Ahoghill], all Co. Antrim paid in 100 pounds on 6 Nov 1711 for admin of Catherine Smith. Witnessed by James McCormick and Patrick McCullogh. (Crossle genealogical abstracts (Parcel 1A-32-25 v. S) Smith X)

JOHN Hume, William Adair and Colin Shaw were witnesses to the 1713 will of William Maxwell. FRANCIS Hume and John Cormick were witnesses to the probate bond issued on behalf of the widow Elizabeth Maxwell.

Hume, Francis Ahoghill 1740 Protestant Householders Toome
Humes, William Ahoghill 1740 Protestant Householders Toome

Hume, Robert 1766 Religious Census Dissenter
Hume, Widdow 1766 Religious Census Dissenter
Hume, William 1766 Religious Census Dissenter
Holmes, Thomas 1766 Religious Census Dissenter

JOHN Holmes left will dated 1846 (PRONI Name Index – Connor Diocesan Wills)

Ardnaglass

Title : Lease of Ardnaglass, Co. Antrim from Viscount
…
Dates : 28 April 1708
Description : Lease of Ardnaglass, Co. Antrim from Viscount Massereene to EDWARD Holmes & Luke Poynes, Grange, Co. Antrim
PRONI Reference :LPC/793

13 Jul 1729 – Conner will
Margaret Clarke of Grange
“The 13th day of July 1729 I Margaret Clarke of Gilestowne [Gillistown] in Grange in the Co Antrim widow”…I bequeath to son William, to son Samuel, to son-in-law Thomas Martin all my goods, etc. Exor: my son-in-law Thomas Martin. Witnesses: Pat O’Hara, William Clarke (his mark). Probate to the exot 1 Oct 1729. [In the same envelope there is another will of the same Margaret Clarke dated 21 Mar 1728 and leaving all she possessed to her son William Clarke, The witnesses to this will are Pat O’Hara and EDWARD Homes (PRONI T681/325)

Memorial of deed dated 1 Oct 1730 whereby EDWARD Holmes and Luke Poynes of the Grange, Co. Antrim transfer to Samuel Carmichael of Ballyscullen, Co. Londonderry the rights under deed dated 8 Apr  1708 from Lord Clotsworthy, Visct of Massereene for all the lands in Adrneglass  consisting of 40 acres lying in the manor of Deerpark alias Marrybrook for term of lives: John and Silas Holinshed and George Anderson. Witnessed by James Weir of Ballysullen and James Wilde of the city of Dublin. Memorial witnessed by James Weir and Arthur O’Neil and dated Oct 6, 1739. (RD 96/239/67440) 

Ballymenagh

Holms, John, Ballymenagh Toome, 1740 Protestant Survey

Homes, George Ballymoney, 1766 Religious Census Dissenter
Homes, Lazarus Ballymoney, 1766 Religious Census Dissenter
Humes, John Ballymoney 1766 Religious Census Dissenter

Duneane

1740 Protestant Survey
Hume, James Duneane Toome
Hume, John Duneane Toome

Memorial of marriage settlement dated July 27, 1750 between Robert Stewart, trooper in Capt. Grahams Troop in Col. Degrangues regiment to marry ISABELLA Holmes of Dunean, spinster. William Curry of Antrim, apothecary. Transfer to said William Curry all her moeity in half part of the lands of the farm called Folly a Hoyle in the Mill row of Antrim provided by the last will and testament of her mother Elizabeth Holmes bearing the date Feb 13,1749. Witnessed by Joseph McKay and Thos. Bell of town of Antrim and by William Henderson of Dunnean.. Memorial witnessed by Thos. Bell, James Curry and said William Curry (RD 194/343/129723) [Note: Isabella is the daughter of Rev William Holmes of Antrim – see Antrim Town]

Glenagherty, Kirkinriola

Connor Will 17 May 1699
JOHN Holmes, Kirkinriola
The last will and testament nuncupative of JOHN Holms late while he lived in Glenagherty in the County of Antrim and Diocese of Connor….made by him on or about the seventeenth day of May 1699…He left all his goods and chattels whatsoever unto his wife Elizabeth Morrison and child expected. Witnesses: Janet Smith (mark) and Grizell Morrison (mark). John Smith of Glenagherty aforesaid sayeth and deposeth that on ye 19 of May 1699 aforesaid JOHN Holms …declared his last will and testament nuncupative before him ye said John Smith and ROBERT Holms father to the said JOHN Holms and that he left and bequeathed his goods and chattels to his wife Elizabeth as aforesaid only his wearing apparel he left to his two brethren WILLIAM Holms and JAMES Holms and ordered his wife to pay all of his debts and funeral charges out of his goods and chattles… signed John Smith (mark) (PRONI T/681 p.309)

Memorial of Deed dated 13 May 1713 whereby Hon Sir Robert Adair of Ballymenogh [Ballymena], Co Antrim transferred to Francis Gardner of Kells, Co Antrim, blacksmith, the lands of Kirkinriola occupied by ROBERT Holmes, John Garner, Moses Lamond and James Logan. Witnessed by Rev Robert Donnell, William Leech, Hugh Boyd and David Kerr all of Ballymenogh and Samuel McQuorn of Clogh (RD 15/104/6902)

1740 Protestant Householders’ survey:
John Holms, Kirkinriola, Co Antrim

Lenagh

Memorial of an indenture dated 22 Jan 1790 made between John Donaldson of Lenagh in the Parish and County of Antrim farmer the one part and Henry O’Neil of Blasure? in parish & County farmer the other part whereby the sd Johnn Donaldson … did demise .. to sd Henry O’Neil all that and those the West Corner of thecsd JohnDonaldsons farm in Lenagh aforesd.. And in the possn of sd Henry O’Neill… for and during the natural lives and of sd John Donaldson the Lessor, of Robert Holmes Son of Wm Holmes of Antrim Merch, and of Anthony Wilson son of Samuel Wilson of Creavery here being the lives for which the original Lease was granted to sd John Donaldson… witnessed by James Reid of the Parish and County of Antrim farmer and Andrew Young son to Robert Young post- Master.… this 28th Day of January 1790 (RD 418/220/273140)

Memorial of an Indent deed of assignment dated 23 Oct 1792 made between Henry Oneil of Blasoure in the parish of Antrim farmer of the one part and Patrick Walsh of Lenagh in said County farmer of the other part .. the West comer of Mr Donaldson farm in Lenagh aforesd … for & during the lives of Mr Donaldson of Robt Holmes of said Wm Holmes of Antrim Merch & of Anthony Wilson son of Samuel Wilson of Creavery & the Survey of them , subject to the payment due proportion of the Chief rent . & to the performance of a like proportion of the Covenants … witnessed by Lodwick Saul and Andrew O’Neil both of Shanes Castle Gent and James Reading of Tullycaraght? and Roger Casement of Ballymena all in said County of Antrim (RD 455/540/294036)

Portglenone

The burying ground of John Holmes, of Loan, erected in memory of Jane Holmes, Loan, born 24th January 1824, died 1st May 1879, Also of her husband John Holmes, Loan, born 23rd February 1811, died 5th September 1885. Also their grandson, Samuel J Holmes, born 25th March 1897, died 22nd September 1923. Also their son Nathaniel Holmes, born 1st March 1852, died 17 July 1941. Graveyard Name: Portglenone CI (https://ulsterhistoricalfoundation.com/genealogy-databases/northern-irish-gravestone-inscriptions/34893)