Holmes Genealogy Research in Co Donegal
I have been researching Holmes families in Ireland for over 30 years. A number of years ago I began to compile notes on any Holmes that I might come across in wills, deeds, reference books, etc. These I recorded by place and date. The notes are now in excess of 250 pages. I have created this website in an effort to make them available to other researchers. The following are my notes compiled for Holmes families in Dublin:
Dublin
A lease of a house to Patrick Clinker in Christ Church, late James Holmes 1584. (Virtual Treasury – NAI-PRIV-M-2534)
Will of William Stevenson dated 1665.
In the name of God Amen I William Stephenson of the City of Dublin Sadler being sick and to weak in body but of sound mind and memory do make this my last will and Testament in manner & forme following first and principally Irommons my soul to mighty God my Creator , and my bay to bee bined in such decent manner as to my enter hereafter named shall seem meet And as touching sur worldly Estate as the Lord in mercy have sent me , in will is as hereafter followeth first I desire my dear wife Mary Stephenson to take special care for the payment of my debts , and they discharged I give the residue of all my goods moveable and moveable whatsoever Chattles Real and personall ready money debts and all my whole Estate to my dear wife Mary Stevenson desig only to pay the Logans hereafter following unto my good brother Rowland Stevenson twenty Shill and to his Son John and Daughter Sarah now will me only shall a preese Item I give unto Thomas Holmes the younger twenty shillings. I give unto my good friend Mr Samuell Bisholls a good Said and a good furniture to whose same in one all I recome my dear wife and her Converument desiring him to take the oversight of this my will Item of this my last will and Testament I make my dear wife Mary Stephenson Stevenson my Executing , In Witness whereof I have hereunto put my hand and seal this twenty fifth day of November 1665 William Stevenson Low Sigilli Signed and sealed in the house of Samuel Price Tho : Lumley (Ireland. Wills 1664–1684)
THOMAS Humes, sr of Dublin, admin granted to Ann Humes, widow and relict July 16, 1668 (BGA, Genealogical abstracts of records of the Prerogative Court of Armagh, Series 2, admons.: v.24 “H” 1668-1725)
GEORGE Homes of Dublin, Gent. [and New Hall, Co Kildare] admin granted Dec 6, 1675 to Louisa Holmes als Hamilton, the widow (BGA, Genealogical abstracts of records of the Prerogative Court of Armagh, Series 2, admons.: v.24 “H” 1668-1725) – see also Burke’s Landed Gentry, Holmes of St David’s
Will of Bridget Holmes, wid. Dublin 1691 [This is Bridget Ussher who married Peter Holmes] (Index to Prerogative Wills of Ireland) – see Ussher memoirs, p.27 and Burke’s Landed Gentry, Holmes of St David’s
THOMAS Holmes, carpenter m. Ann Stapleton on Apr 25, 1698 by Mr. Sam. Colby (St Michan’s parish register)
Robert Craighead, jr (brother-in-law to Rev. WILLIAM Homes of Strabane). graduated MA from Leiden in 1702. He was licensed by Derry presbytery, and ordained as minister of Capel St. congregation (later known as [Mary’s] Abbey) in Dublin on 11 October 1709. He was elected moderator of general synod in 1719, and was thus the outgoing moderator in 1720 – the year in which the subscription controversy, which was to become one of the most important and divisive issues in the history of presbyterianism, was first brought before the synod in Ireland. Though his own beliefs were orthodox trinitarian, Craighead’ s sermon on the occasion, afterwards printed as A plea for peace . . . , recommended toleration of those who reserved the right not to subscribe to human formulations of doctrine, in the interests of promoting church harmony, and the synod subsequently passed the ‘Pacific act’ in 1720. Neither this act, nor many further discussions of the matter over many years, succeeded in producing the harmony sought by Craighead. In 1728 Craighead, with two other Dublin ministers, Francis Iredell and Richard Choppin, prepared an address to the king, in which they noted that great numbers of presbyterians had gone to find in America ‘that liberty and ease . . . denied in their native country’. They sought the assistance of the London government in mitigating the conditions under which dissenters lived, and particularly cited the obnoxious sacramental test. In the spring of 1729 Iredell and Craighead were asked by the lords justices of Ireland to prepare a report on the matter; they consulted all the northern presbyteries, and presented a fuller analysis of the causes of emigration, including economic as well as religio-political motivation. Craighead visited London in 1729 and 1731 in connection with the presentation of the memorial to government, and with support from Primate Boulter (qv) successfully lobbied for payment of arrears of regium donum, the king’s bounty first paid to presbyterian ministers in 1672. The civil and political liberties sought by his co-religionists were, however, still denied by the Dublin government. Craighead died in Dublin 30 July 1738 after a lingering illness; there is no record of any marriage or family, but his congregation and friends mourned his loss.(Royal Irish Academy – The tercentenary of the 1718 migration from Ulster – the Craighead family)………In 1718 the trustees of the Capel Street Church, also referred to as St. Mary’s Abbey were George Martin, Archibald Adair, Patrick Getty, Walter Davey, Hugh White, James Stevenson, Thomas Gledstanes, James Howison, Thomas Kennedy. The property was transferred by James Kennedy as John White of Ballyellis has the right and adjoined land owned by Humphey Jervis. (RD 222/444/125536 and 12537)
RD 1122 deed of Mortgage dated 1711 witnessed by John Holmes of Dublin, tailor. (RD PR/TB/1/3/1122, ‘Memorial 1122: Fisher to Clayton’, accessed on VRTI ( 23 August 2024).) and (RD 3/404/1122)
Memorial of Deed of lease and release dated Aug 18, 1711 whereby John Hunter of Ballysorrel, Co. Tipperary, Gent. assigns various land in Co. Tipperary, that had been conveyed to him by George Mathew of Thomastown, to George Forbes of Dublin, alderman as trust for his wife MARTHA Hunter als Holmes, and children, Richard Hunter, Martha Gowan, and Anne Nutell. Attested by Crawford Delgano and witnessed by James Reid and John Gibson, all of Dublin. Memorial dated Aug 21, 1711 (RD 7/244/2314) and (https://virtualtreasury.ie/item/ROD-PR-TB-1-7-2314)
A Memoriall a Deed of Mortgage bearing date 8 Mar 1714 made between Edward Leonard of the City of Dublin Butcher of the one part and Richard Lamb of the same City Chandler of the other part whereby the said Edward Lennard… confirmed to the said Richard Lamb his Exr admr and assigns One Lease dated 12 May 1711 made by Robert Dixon of Calverstown in the County of Kildare Esqr … of all that piece or parcell of ground Land or Garden lot with severall matters formerly in the Holding of Capt Hanway lying and being in Oxmantown Dublin bounding & Bulling on the North side thereof with the Church yard Walt and St Michan ‘s Church on the Estate thereof on piece or plott of ground formerly in the occupation of Richard Baldwin and then of John Holmes and others …which said Deed of Mortgage is witnessed by Anna Lamb Daughter of the sd Richard Lamb and John Osborn of the City of Dublin Gent . – Richd Lamb seald Signed and sealed in the presence of Anna Lamb . — Robt Wallis (RD 15/457/8084)
Memorial of deed dated 14 Mar 1714 whereby Rev Dr. John Clayton, Dean of Kildair, after reciting reciting that whereas Charles Campbell and Richard Tisdale by indentures of lease dated Aug 2, 1705 did let unto Henry Davis, then of Dromcondragh Road, Co. Dublin, farmer, ground containing 19+ acres on west side of the road leading from Dubin to Dromcondragh Bridge to hold for a term of 97 years from the 1st of May last at a yearly rent of 57 pounds; and reciting that whereas Henry Davis by deed indented dated Nov 4, 1712 in consideration of 300 pounds lent to him by the Rev. John Clayton did assign to John Clayton all the aforesaid 19+ acres; and reciting that whereas Charles Campbell and Richard Tisdale did by one other indenture of lease dated Aug 2, 1705 did demise to Charles Mathews of Dublin, Innkeeper, all that parcel of ground containing 18 acres consisting of 2 fields on the west side of Ballybogh lane being part of the farmer hill and also another parcel of ground lying on the east side of Dromcondragh Road containing 5 acres and a half and consisting of 2 fields in the lordship of St Mary’s Abbey, Co. and City of Dublin to Charles Mathews for 97 years from May 1st last for a yearly rent of 73+ pounds; and reciting that whereas Charles Mathews by deed date June 21, 1712 in consideration of 311 pound paid to him by said John Clayton did assign to John Clayton 18 acres and 5 acres and a half of land; assign said leases to JOHN Holmes of Dublin, Taylor. Witnessed by John Feare of Dublin, watchmaker, Dennis Carty of Dublin Merchant and Edward Dalton, notary public. Memorial dated Sep 1715 and witnessed by Ben Johnston (RD 15/44/6707)
Memorial of tripart indented articles of agreement dated 16 Dec 1714. A marriage to be had between John Holme (Helme other places in document) of Dublin, merchant and Hannah Travers, widow and relict of Tryal Travers. John Falkiner and Davis Falkiner trustees. Witnessed by William dick, William Smith and Samuel Cotton. (RD 21/335/116778)
JOHN Holmes and JANE Holmes were witnesses to the will of John Smith of Dublin 13 Mar 1715 (CGA, Series description: (Parcel 1A-32-26 v. S cont.) Smith notebooks, v. 13-31., Source Dublin Will)
Memorial of deed of lease and release dated Mar 18, 1716 whereby William Meane of Dublin, breaches maker and Mary Meane als McMechen, his wife, which Mary is relict and admin. of Benjamin McMechen of Ballykine __ , Co. Down, farmer, deceased; William, Benjamin, Thomas and Margaret, children of said Mary and Benjamin McMechen, and THOMAS Holmes and MARY Holmes als McMechen, his wife, one other of the daughters, all of the first part; transfer to Samuel Adams of Simons Court, Co. Dublin, all the quarter and three lethoods of Ballykineotra and half a quarter of the townland of Ballymaglave, all situated in the barony of Kinelarty, Co. Down. Witnessed by John Fox of Dublin, fanmaker and Samuel Cotton, notary. Memorial dated Mar 19, 1716. (RD 18/197/8833)
Memorial of deed of lease and release [effectively a mortgage] dated Mar 18, 1718 whereby Henry West of Ballydugan, Co. Down, Gent. conveyed to JOHN Holmes of Dublin, taylor in consideration of 200 pounds, his lands in Ballydugan. Witnessed by Thomas Brown, Gent and Edward Dalton, notary, both of Dublin. Memorial dated Mar 23, 1718. (RD 24/26/12900)
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Indenture of Assignment bearing date and perfected 17 Sep 1717 made between Jonathan Gowan of the City of Dublin Merch.. and Martha Bird of the City of Dublin Spinster.. said Indenture Recites that whereas Nicholas Carter of the City of Dublin Victualler by his Indenture of Lease bearing date the 15 Jan 1701 did set unto John Bird of the City of Dublin Bricklayer All that peice or parcell Scituate on the West side of the New Street called Plunkett Street in the Suburbs of .. Dublin for the Term of Sixty nine years to comence from the Twenty nineth day of September then Last past at the yearly Rent of Ten Pounds Stert And whereasthe said John Bird by an Indorsem . on the Back of the said Lease under his hand Seal bearing date the 19 Jan 1703 for the Consideration of the sum of One Hundred and Forty Pounds Ster to him in hand paid by Sampson Holmes did assign over untothe said Sampson Holmes All that the above mentioned peice or parcell of Ground ┃ and the Houses and Improvements thereon built together with the abovemenconed Lease and the Counterpart of a Lease made to James Ridley, Brewer bearing date 13 Jun 1703 .. at the Rent of Five Pounds and so have & to hold the said Premisses unto the said Sampson Holmes from the Date of said Recited Indorsement for and during the Rem . of the said Term of – 69 Sixty nine years then to come & unexpired at and under the yearly Rents and Covin the said Recited Lease menconed and whereas the said Sampson Holmes is since Dead and before his death made his Last Will and Testament bearing date 22 Feb 1705 & by his said Last Will did give and bequeath unto the said Martha Bird and Rebecca Miller orse Bird Sister of the said Martha Bird all his the said Sampson Holmes .. Interest in the said Premisses demised by the said Recited Lease with all the Improvements thereon to be equally divided between them by virtue of which – Devise Thomas Miller and Rebecca Miller als Bird his wife became possed of the one Morety or half part of the said Demised Premisses & Whereas the said Thomas Miller and Rebecca his wife by an Instrument under their Hands and sealsbearing date the 25 Mar 1710 for and in consideration of the sum of Twenty Pounds Ster to them inhand paid by John Hunter of the City of Dublin Merch did make over unto the said John Humer as well the said Indenture of Lease and all their just and equall Morety or half part of all and singular the said recited Assignment which they the said Thomas Miller and Rebecka Miller or either of them had in or to the sd premisses by Virtue of the said Indenture of Lease and the said Recited Assignent and the said Last Will and Testament or otherwise howsoever together with all the said writings To have & to hold the said premisses thereby granted unto the sd John Hunter his Adm & Assigns from the date of the said Last Recited Instruc for & during the Remr of the said Term of sixty years then to come and unexpiredin which writing there is a provise in these words following that is to sayprovided always and these presents are upon this condition that if the said Thos Miller his heirs Ex or Adm . do and shall well and truly pay or cause to be paid untothe said John Hunter the said Sum of Twenty Pounds with the lawfull Intrestthereof on the Twenty Fifth day of March And Due One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eleven then said Instrument was to be void And Whereas the said John Hunter by – An Indorsement on the back of the said last recited Instrument bearing date the – Tenth day of March Anothe One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ten did for and in Consideration of the sum of Twenty Pounds to him in hand paid by the said Jonathan Gowan make over unto the said Jonathan Gowan as well the said recited Deed of Mortgage … which said Deed of Assignment is witnessed by John Reid of the City of Dublin Malster & Edwd Challoner of the same City (RD 20/68/9792)
158 HOLMES, MARY, Dublin, spinster.
22 March 1717. Narrate, J p., 30 July, 1718.
Father PETER Holmes. Mother Mrs. Bridget Holmes, deceased. Sister Jane Maginis, widow. Nephew PETER Holmes.- Sister-in-law Mrs. Lucy Talbott. Dr. Jeremiah Marsh, Dean of Kilmore, her very good friend, exor. St. Mary’s Lane, Oxmantown. Fisher Lane, Bull Lane als. Wolfe Lane, Proper Lane [Dublin]. Witnesses : Eliz. Dowell, Haytor Nugent, and Thomas Thornton,. all of Dublin. Memorial witnessed by : James Wilde, clerk to Bruen Wothington,. Dublin, notary public, Rich. Burgh. 22, 137, 11621 Jer. Marsh (seal) (RDAW, V.1, p.67)
Memorial of deed dated 15 and 16 Mar 1719 whereby JOHN Holmes of Dublin, taylor leased to Rev John Clayton, Dean of Kildaire; reciting where Henry West of Ballydugan by lease dated Mar 1718 granted lands in Ballydugan to JOHN Holmes, subject to redemption by Henry West. Witnessed by William Hale of Dublin and Arthur Eccles, servant of Dean Clayton. Richard Mear. (RD 29/115/16311)
Last will of JOHN Holmes, city of Dublin, taylor, dated July 20, 1720, pd. Sep 28, 1721: son-JOHN; niece – Elizabeth Skelly; mother-in-law – Mrs. Mary Greene; sister – Mrs CATHARINE Holmes; son – JAMES. (BGA, Prerogative Wills. (Phillips Mss) H 1719-1739)
JOHN Holms son of JACOB and MARY Holms buried 19 Mar 1721 at Donnybrook, Church of Ireland (www.rootsireland.ie)
Memorial of deed dated Sep 21, 1724 whereby JAMES Holmes of Dublin, merchant let to James Hickey of Dublin, butcher a tenement on the southside of Hambury Lane in the Liberty of Thomas Court, the same as is now in the possession of said James Holmes…from the first day of Nov next for 31 years for a yearly rent of 15 pounds. Witnessed by John Molynex and Dennis Delany. Memorial signed by James Hickey and witnessed by John Molyneux and dated May 30, 1727. (RD 54/63/34877)
ROBERT Holmes, Night St, Dublin, clockmaker and Elinore Robinson, parish of St Andrew, spinster, May 12, 1725 (BGA, Dublin Marr. Lics. F-Y. 1684-1728) [Robert Holmes, goldsmith was the brother of John Holmes of Belfast and of Hugh Holmes of Antigua … see Ancestry tree]
PRONI Reference : D654/B/2/16
Title : An account by James Holmes of the sale of …
Dates : 17 December 1724
Description : An account by James Holmes of the sale of four bales of Hemp at Dublin for Alexander Stewart. This document also contains Stewart’s endorsement.
Memorial of a Deed of Lease between the Revd Richard Baldwin Deck in Divinity and Proof of the College of the holy & undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin for and on behalf of himself & his Successors Provost of the said College of the one part and Mathew Browne of Thrule in the County of Mayo of the other part bearing date the eighteenth day of Feby in Twelfth year of the Reign of our Sovereign Lord King George & c and in the year of our Lord one Thousand Seven Hundred Twenty five whereby the sd Rich Baldwin hath for him & his successors demised & sett the Jane of Plewkwon at Jeromage half a quarter containing four fore and four acres plantation measure Staffords Survey Groghill all killing half a quarter containing one hundred and nine Orbitor one ( stron containing twenty four acres unnamore one Carton cont fifty eight acres Terrehalf a quarter containing Twelve ters choevern , & Candoughall part of the two qua of Kinnamoyle Containing Two tes – Maylan one Carton containing thirty five acres Riddewin half a quarter and knockillin half Carton cont one hundred Eighty nine acres Den near half aquarter containing fifty three acres mine half a quarter Druminding in half a Carton Cent . one hundred & Ninety Twolers Castell V half a Carton containing Eighty Two acres Bonnevanmuck on Carton cont forty five acres Capperary and Mullen one Carton cont one acre one Rood Donlitter all Dunletter half a quarter Lyneen three Cartons and apperory half aquent fifteen acres Montana one Cartion & a half Cont . Twelve dores Carnallen one Cartron Turlogh one Castron and redomine on Cartion Cont twenty six acres terroggagh one Cont : Sixty Two Dressaghan and Alta one Castron Reaghmore one Carton Knocknaw one Parton Drumendiagh all Duman one Carton and Cartronley one Cartion and part of Glanting containing two hundred and fifty five acres Semation Caston fifty acres Tomakill one quarter one Hundred fifty five acres all one Cartion four acres Finnishenagh half a quarter Cont thirty four acres Solanbee neutron cont : forty eight acres Bonavaskana one Catron Cont . thirty nine reces rename Cout one Hundred & fifty three acres Galenal Golen one Cartion ( ont : Nineteen acres unnallen & raghaghal Faghagh half aquart cent eighty two do Doyne Derries one que on Two Hundred , Ninety figures of oraclapaak & Brindrum half a qed Cont : ninety acres Carrownarque out three Hundred and thirty eight acres Two third parts of Coppernahanett one astron besides only three acres Rood and thirteen the Saved to Walter Blake and to his Heirs two third parts of Derrytown one Carton cont twenty eight acres besides one Third part saved to Walter Hake as aforesaid Two third part of Carrowked half a que cout four Hundred fifty & one acres two Roods Twenty tenches one third part Excepted as aforesaid two third parts of Mounterous half a quarter Cont : forty four acres Two Roods twenty seven acres one third part Excepted as aforesd Two third part of Killeagh one Carton cont Twenty one acres one Rood and thirteen ches one third part Excepted as aforesaid the third part of Barren Cout fourteen acres one third part Excepted as aforesd two third part of Tuminane one quarter containing one Hundred fifty four acres one third part Saved and Excepted as aforesd Maune one quarter containing three Hundred Sixty four acres – ┃ Demperada & ful necard three Carton cont one hundred twenty three acres all profitable Land plantac measure together wt the unprofitable Lands all the aforementioned particulars belonging situate ying & being in the half Barony of Ballynahinn & Rose in the County of Galway & Mayor one of them together with all and singular their Castles Messuages Foster , Houses Edifices Buildings of all other Rights Members appears to the Crimes appertaining saving & reserving unto the said Richd Baldwin and his Successon the Advowson Donations Nomination presentations & Right of Catronage unto all Rectory & vicarages upon the premises also the Tyth & Glebeland assigned to the Church and also Excepting the fences shall ship of the demised premes all men & among of Court Wales Spays all mines minerals Quary of State Wood & underwood growing and Standing thereupon for the Term of twenty one years to commence the first day of Novr next preceding the Date of the said lease in consideration of a surrend of a Lease dated the ninth of May one Thousand Seven hundred & Seventeen made by Benj Pratt Dr in Divinity the Provost of the said College to John Caldwell the City of Dublin Gent for the Term of Twenty one years from the first day of May then next preceding and the yearly rent or Sume of one Hundred & one pound one shild & Eleven pence for the first Eleven years and a half and for the remaining nine years and a half the sum of one Hundred & thirty one Pounds Eleven pence to the said Rent to be paid quarterly on every first day of Feby first day of May first day of quest & first day of Nov by even and equale , Cortions together wt all taxes opposition where – Quit Rent Crown Rent Comportion Rent , Patent Bent & Kingsent only Excepted ) and therein Clauses for distress reentry & Warranty together after to keep all purposes therein in Tenantable Repanduring Term and also a clause that the sd Mathew Exisador shall make sufft Fence on and about said premes and in case any of the sd Premes hall or may be or by sud Mathew Townes failure herein that then the I Mathew Towne his Ears Admand and shall pay unto the said Zook Baldwin & his successon , in additional yearly Rent of Thirty Pounds farm to Commerce from the first of the day of payment that happen after such neglect Comitted or done and the ┃ same was perfected the time it bears date of Richd Baldwin & Mathew Bowne by virtue of a Lot of Attorney from sd Brown impowring Terrence Egan of the City of Dublingent to affix his the said ones came and all to said Lease and confirming the same as his proper act and is – Attested by Richd Wood Just James Smyth Gent and Thomas Holmes Servt to the sd Richard Baldwin ┃ all of the City of Dublin & to them is attested by the said Richd Flood & Thos Holmes – Rich Baldwin Seal Signed & Sealed in presence of Thomas Holmes (RD 47/373/31031)
JAMES Holmes, merchant m. 9 Mar 1725, Mary Harpitt, widow of St Catherine’s parish [Mary How, sister of alderman Thomas How] (BGADublin Marr. Lics. F-Y. 1684-1728)
MARY Holmes, daughter of JAMES and Mary, baptized 20 Dec 1725 (St Catherine’s parish register)
JACOB Holms m. Elaenor Brogan 3 Jul 1726 at Donnybrook, Church of Ireland (www.rootsireland.ie)
Memorial of a lease for lives dated 3 Mar 1726. Thomas How of Dublin, merchant to Edward Dudgeon of Dublin, brewer a parcel on Little Thomas Court in Dublin for the lives of Bernard Browne, Thomas Browne and Edward Brabazon. Witnesses by James Holmes of Dublin, merchant and Edward Dalton of Dublin. Memorial witnessed by Edward Dalton and his son Chris Dalton. Memorial reg. 9 Mar 1726. (RD 53/11/34198)
JAMES Holmes, son of JAMES and Mary, baptized 20 Nov 8, 1726 (St Catherine’s parish register)
CATHERINE Homes, daughter of JOHN and JANE Homes was baptised May 22, 1726 in Caple St. Godparents: Tobias Dillion [Dillon] and Mary Keane (St Michan’s Parish Register)
Deed of Mortgage dated 1727 between Francis Dunbavin of Dublin, joyner and THOMAS Holmes, gent., whereby in consideration of 50 pounds Dunbavin transfer to Holmes certain property on May Street. Witnessed by Francis Wall, yeoman and Charles Meares, notary public. Memorial registered 23 Jun 1727. (RD 52/438/35187)
Memorial of tripart deed indented dated Feb 14, 1728 between JOHN Holmes of Dublin, Gent. of the first part; and James Walsh and Margrett Walsh als Wilson his wife, sole executrix of John Wilson of Dublin, Gent., deceased, of the second part; reciting that whereas Charles Campbell and Richard Tisdale by indentures of lease dated Aug 2, 1705 did let unto Henry Davis, then of Dromcondragh Road, Co. Dublin, farmer, ground containing 19+ acres on west side of the road leading from Dubin to Dromcondragh Bridge to hold for a term of 97 years from the 1st of May last at a yearly rent of 57 pounds; and reciting that whereas Henry Davis by deed indented dated Nov 4, 1712 in consideration of 300 pounds lent to him by the Rev. John Clayton did assign to John Clayton all the aforesaid 19+ acres; and reciting that whereas Charles Campbell and Richard Tisdale did by one other indenture of lease dated Aug 2, 1705 did demise to Charles Mathews of Dublin, Innkeeper, all that parcel of ground containing 18 acres consisting of 2 fields on the west side of Ballybogh lane being part of the farmer hill and also another parcel of ground lying on the east side of Dromcondragh Road containing 5 acres and a half and consisting of 2 fields in the lordship of St Mary’s Abbey, Co. and City of Dublin to Charles Mathews for 97 years from May 1st last for a yearly rent of 73+ pounds; and reciting that whereas Charles Mathews by deed date June 21, 1712 in consideration of 311 pound paid to him by said John Clayton did assign to John Clayton 18 acres and 5 acres and a half of land; and reciting that whereas by indenture dated March 14, 1714 between said John Clayton of the one part and JOHN Holmes, late of the city of Dublin, taylor, deceased of the other part, the said John Clayton did declare the one full half and intire moyety of said premises in the two several recited leases and also one full half and intire moyety of the aforesaid rents and profits were to inure and go into trust for the only proper use and behoof of him the said JOHN Holmes, his executors, administrators and assigns; and reciting that whereas the said JOHN holmes departed this life on or about July 22, 1721, but before his death made and published his last will and devised all his property between JANE, his wife, and his 2 sons, JAMES and JOHN Holmes; and reciting that whereas JAMES Holmes by deed dated Oct 28, 1726 in consideration of the sum of 60 pounds paid to him by John Wilson did assign and make over to the said John Wilson all his ⅓ share of the 2 recited leases; and reciting that whereas by indenture dated Mar 17, 1726 between the said John Wilson of the one part and JOHN Holmes, party to the said deed of the other part, did declare the 60 pounds mentioned to be the consideration money in the above recited deed was the __? money of the said JOHN Holmes and his name made use of therein trust only for the benefit and behoof of the said JOHN Holmes; and reciting that whereas the said John Wilson is dead and appointed Margrett, his wife sole executrix of his last will and testament , who has since married the same James Walsh, the said indenture witness that the said JOHN Holmes in consideration of the sum of 30 pounds paid to him by the said Ralph Leland by and with the consent of the said James Walsh and Margrett, his wife, makeover to said Ralph Leland all his, the said JOHN Holmes, two thirds of the said moiety of the said premises…subject to redemption on the payment of 30 pounds and interest…Witnessed by John Carmack of Dublin, Gent. and William Thorogood, clerk to said John Carmack. Memorial dated Feb 21, 1728 (RD 58/405/39941)… the mortgage was paid off subject to the redemption clause in a deed poll dated Dec 29, 1729, memorial dated Mar 2, 1729/30 (RD 64/89/42749)
Estate of James Ard, tailor granted May 13, 1729 to JOHN Holmes, Gent. for Jane Ard als Holmes, the widow and relict. Sons – Henry, Charles and Thomas. (BGA, Prerog Admons. (Int) A. 1617-1763)
Memorial deed of assignment tripartite dated March 4, 1730 whereby THOMAS Holmes of Dublin of the first part, William Burgin of Dublin, carpenter of the second part, made over to William Espinase of Dublin , brewer a plot of ground in Garden Lane als Lumgcomb Lane that leads from Francin Street to Meath street as demised in lease dated March 25, 1706 from John Markham to Thomas Burgin, carpenter, except one house in the possession of Mr Atkinson for the remainder of the term of 37 years subject to redemption in deed of mortgage made from Burgin to THOMAS Holmes for 50 pounds. Witnessed by William Hale of Dublin, Gent. and Charles Meares, Public Notary. Memorial dated Mar 27, 1731 (RD 67/125/45541)
Deed of Mortgage dated 12 Jun 1730 William Burgin, carpenter and THOMAS Holmes, gent. (RD 62/452/43629)
Memorial of deed of mortgage dated Jul 1, 1730 whereby JOHN Holmes of Dublin, Gent, in consideration of 300 pounds paid by Samuel Ange of Dublin, merchant, assigned his property demised to Henry Davis containing 19 acres on the west side of the road leading from Dublin to Drumcondra Bridge. Witnessed by Thomas Andrews and William Sumner. Memorial dated Jul 7, 1730 (RD 62/491/43812)
Memorial of lease dated Aug 30, 1730 whereby JOHN Holmes of Dublin, Gent. leased all his property on west side of the road leading from Dublin to Drumcondra Bridge to Morgan McCann of Drumcondra Lane, gardiner. Property was formerly in the possession of Walter Joy, but now of said McCann for a term of 31 years starting March 25, last at a yearly rent of 15 pounds. Witnessed by John Miernies of Dublin, vintner and William Connor of Dublin, Gent. Memorial dated Oct 16, 1730 (RD 62/440/44315)
Memorial of Indenture of Mortgage dated Jan 8, 1730(/31) between JOHN Holmes of the city of Dublin, Gent. and George Bambrick of Dublin, shoemaker; whereas Charles Campbell and Richard Tisdale, both of Dublin, did demise unto Henry Davis of Drumcondrah Road one parcel of ground situate on the west side of the road leading from Dublin to Drumcondrah Bridge for a term of 97 years starting May 1, 1705; and the said Henry Davis by deed dated Nov 4, 1712 did assign the Rev. Doctor John Clayton, Dean of Kildaire all the aforesaid lands; and the said Charles Campbell and Richard Tisdale did by another indenture demise unto Charles Mathews of Dublin, innkeeper another parcel of land containing 18 acres on the west side of Ballybough and one other parcelof grounded containing 5 acres and a half situated on the west side of Drumcondrah road for a term of 97 years from May 1, 1705 ; and the said Charles Mathews by deed dated June 21, 1712 did makeover all the aforesaid lands to the said John Clayton and John Clayton by dated March 14, 1714 declared that not only one full half and entire moiety of said lands were in trust for JOHN Holmes, late of Dublin, taylor, deceased; and the said JOHN Holmes, party to the indenture by several mesne assignments is now lawfully possessed of the first indenture of lease made to Henry Davis, did for consideration of 20 pounds assign to George Bambrick all that parcel of 19 acres subject to redemption. Witnessed by Thomas Kelley and George Harris of Dublin. Memorial Feb 6, 1730. (RD 67/24/45190)
Memorial of lease dated March 2, 1731 whereby JOHN Holmes in consideration of a yearly rent of 3 pounds let to Jane Ard [nee Holmes], widow the messuage and garden now in the possession of Daniel Kelly and also that messuage and garden formerly in the possession of Cornelius Hogan but now in the possession of Patrick Byrne Cook situate on the west side of the road leading from Dublin to Drumcondra Bridge from March 26, 1738 for a term of 60 years. Witnessed by John Humphry of Dublin and Catherine Butler of Dublin, spinster. Memorial dated Mar 2, 1731. (RD 70/153/47767)
Memorial of Deeds of Lease and Release bearing date 4 & 5 May 1731 made between John Counly of the City of Dublin, Butcher of the one part and Thomas Holmes of the same City, Gent of the Other part , by which Release the said John Conley in Consideration of One hundred pounds did grant Bargain Sell remise release and Confirm unto the said Thomas Holmes , all that part of the Lands of Terrinure late in the possession of Mr James Lacky Containing Ten acres and thirty perches or thereabouts be the same more or less situate lying and being in the Barony of New Castle and County of Dublin with the Dwelling House and appurtenances thereunto belonging To hold to the said Thomas Holmes his Heirs and assigns during the natural lives of John Counley, William Counly & Samuell Counly Sons of the said John Counly and the Survivors and survivor of them and for and During the Naturall life and Lives of all and every such other person and persons as shall at any time thereafter be added to the time and Term of a Lease Granted by Edward Deane Esqr to the said John County recited in said Release under the Rents fines Duty and Covenants in said Lease reserved , which said Deed of Release is – Subject to be void on payment of One hundred pounds and Interest according to a provisoe therein contained and said Deeds of Lease and Release are Witness by George Baldrick Student of Trinity Colledge Dublin and Charles Mears Publick Notary in Dublin… Regr the 9 Jun 1733 (RD 67/243/46056)
Memorial of agreement dated May 1, 1732 whereby JOHN Holmes of Dublin, Gent. agrees to make over by deed to Jerom Rowan of Dublin, merchant all that land on the west side of the road leading from Dublin to Drumcondra consisting of 19 acres commencing March 25, last for the sum of 400 pounds. Witnessed by Mathew McCartny of Dublin, victualer and Charles Meares, notary public. Memorial dated May 2, 1732. (RD 68/293/48125)
JAMES Holmes, merchant. Will dated Oct 15, 1732, pd. Nov 12, 1732. Son – THOMAS; daughter – JENNETT or JANE; wife – Mary; youngest daughter – MARY; brothers – ROBERT, HUGH, JOHN. (BGA, Prerogative Wills. (Phillips Mss) H 1719-1739) [Note: James was the brother of John Holmes of Belfast, Robert Holmes, goldsmith of Dublin and Hugh Holmes of Antigua. His wife Mary was the sister of Thomas How who was elected mayor of Dublin in 1733….see Ancestry tree]
Memorial of deed of assignment tripartite dated June 8, 1733 between Henry Stephens, Esq, one of the Masters of HM High Court of Chancery of the 1st part, Samuel Onge of Dublin Merchant and JOHN Holmes, Gent., both of Dublin of the second part and Howard Parry of Dublin, Gent. of the 3rd part; reciting that by deed dated Aug 2, 1705, Charles Campbell and Richard Tisdale did demise and set unto Henry Davis, the of Drumcondra Road 19 acres on the west side of the road leading from Dublin to Drumcondra Bridge…and whereas the lease was assigned to the said JOHN Holmes, said Samuel Onge, JOHN Holmes and Henry Stephens, in pursuance and decree of his majesties court do transfer all said ground to Howard Parry for the residue of the 97 years of the lease. Witnesses by Henry Sumner, notary public and Hugh Purell, clerk. Memorial dated June 13, 1736 (RDD 73/274/51044)
Marriage contract dated Jan 4, 1735. John Smith, City of Dublin, bookseller to marry Mercy Waddington of the same city, spinster. John Smith, having received 200 pounds, agrees to have his estate pay ROBERT Holmes, watchmaker $200 pounds for use of Mercy should he die without issue. Witnessed by James Robinson, joyner and James Saunders, clerk. (RD 83/188/58236)………..[ROBERT Holmes married Elinore Robinson, whose parents were James Robinson and Elizabeth Waddington. Elizabeth Waddington and Richard Choppin were executors for Thomas Waddington per 1729 deed between them and Thomas Nevin of Marelebourogh, co. Down (RD 61/300/41423)]…see Ancestry tree
Directory of Dublin, 1738
ANN Holmes, The Inns
JAMES Holmes, New Church St (Smithfield)
Memorial of deed dated May 30, 1738 between THOMAS Holmes of Dublin, Gent. and Holin Finlay of Dublin, merchant; reciting that by deed of mortgage dated Jan 31, 1725 Elizabeth Wilkinson of Dublin, widow, relict and sole executrix of Thomas Wilkinson of Dublin, painter; John Finlay of Dublin, merchant and Elizabeth Wilkinson als Finley, his wife and Ann Wilkinson for better securing the payment of 60 pounds did assign and make over to said THOMAS Holmes containing front on Ballybough Lane bound with a piece of ground belonging to said Thomas Wilkinson on the east, with a parcel of ground belonging to Erasmus Taylor on the south to a piece of ground belonging to Hugh Gregg and on the north to Ballybough Lane situate in St Mary’s parish Lordship of St Mary’s Abbey in Co. and city of Dublin, for the remainder of the term of 93 years subject to redemption contained in and reciting another mortgage xxxxxxxxxxxxxx dated Apr 5, 1728, Elizabeth Finley, John Wilkinson, John Finley and Elizabeth his wife, Barnaby Russell of Dublin, cabinet maker and Ann Wilkinson als Russell his wife in consideration of a further sum of 40 pounds paid to them by said THOMAS Holmes assign to THOMAS Holmes the aforesaid premises ……witnessed by Charles Meares and John Kathrens, both of Dublin, both public notaries. Memorial dated May 15, 1738. (RD 88/527/63589) — see also earlier deeds (RD 46/527/30811) and (RD 57/80/37323)
Memorial of deed of lease and release dated Dec 29, 1738 whereby THOMAS Holmes released to Rev. Richard Baldwin, D.D., Provost of Trinity College, Dublin property on the south side of May Street, St Michan’s parish in Oxmantown, suburb of Dublin.Witnessed by Richard Robins of Dublin, Gent. and John Austen, servantman to Richard Baldwin. Memorial dated Jan 2, 1738/39 (RD 90/435/65328)
Memorial of lease dated June 8, 1739 whereby John Hall of Carlow, Gent. let to ROBERT Holmes of Dublin, watchmaker, a house on the north side of Castle Street, Dublin where Mr Francis Bird lately dwelt for a term of 41 years commencing Sept 29 next. Witnessed by Philip Bernard of Co. Carlow and Benjamin Johnston, public notary of city of Dublin. Memorial dated June 22, 1739. (RD 94/346/66627)…see 1779 assignment of this lease from ROBERT Holmes to Francis Bernard and Robert Savage (RD 321/649/219039)
Memorial of deed bearing date Jun 10, 1738 whereby THOMAS Holmes, City of Dublin, glazier transferred to William Ranson, of the same, Gent. two small tenements in Dames St. Witnessed by Henry Humphry and Edward Sym___. Memorial dated July 2, 1743 (RD 108/446/76965)
Marriage agreement dated Sep 7, 1739 made between Thomas How of the city of Dublin of the first part; Jane Falkiner of Dublin, widow of the second part; William Lord of Dublin, Esq of the third part; William Noy of Dublin, Gent and Rev. John Owen, D.D. of Dublin of the fourth part; and JENNET Holmes of Dublin, spinster, niece of the said Thomas How of the fifth part; Reciting a marriage then intended and since solemnized between the sd William Lord and Jennet Holmes. Thomas How perfected a bond of 8000 pounds… Witnessed by Robert Rayner, apprentice to sd Jane Falkiner and George Sparks of Dublin, Gent. Memorial dated Dec 4, 1739 and witnessed by George Sparks and Fra. Keating of Dublin. (RD 97/142/67674)
31 Jul 1740
Will of Richard Choppin
Richard Choopin at Dublin, gt, I wish to be buried in the same place as where my late wife & children are already laid unless the Congregation which I have for years been minister shall decree otherwise. To dear and well beloved wife Rebecca Choppin all estate I am entitled to except as hereafter ..& confirm our marriage settlement. I make this apportionment? as a mark of affection and esteem for her & all the return I can make her for her cordial free ..& faithful services and good offices to me and my family during a long course of years. To .. Wood St Cong. 5 pounds by advice of a colleague Rev Mr John Abernethy.To Mr John Homes the dissenting minister in Co Donegal who was harassed some years ago in the Bishops Court and suffered imprisonment for refusing to take an unlawful and question(able) oath, 20 lbs yearly for 5 years & to Rev Mr John Mears 40 lbs as token of my respect for them. To the 3 sons of my daughter Margaret Favier to be paid them by the hands of their grandmother Mrs Anne Favier … 10 lbs equally. Appoint dear wife Rebecca Choppin sole executrix. 31 Jul 1740. Witnessed by James Robinson [the father-in-law of Robert Holmes, goldsmith], Sarah Hutchinson, Sam Richardson. Probated 28 Sep 1742 – granted to Rebecca Choppin. (Crossle Genealogical Abstact, findmypast)
Memorial of deed of lease date Jan 7, 1742 whereby Nathaniel Shaw of Dublin, Esq. leased to THOMAS Holmes of Dublin, glazier, 2 small tenement lately in the possession of John Mayon situate on Dame Street, Dublin bounded east to Shaw’s Bigg house, west to Peter Wilson, stationer’s new house, north to Shaw’s warehouse. Witnessed by Hannah Shaw, wife of Nathaniel; Simon Long of Dublin, carpenter and Robert Harrison, Gent. (RD 111/60/75614)
Memorial of Deed of Mortgage dated Aug 8, 1742 whereby JONATHAN Holmes of Dublin, taylor in consideration of 50 pounds assigns to William Ranson of Dublin, Gent. all the shops and backhouse in St John’s Lane in the parish of St John formerly in the possession of Widow Douglas and the in the possession of JONATHAN Holmes. Witnessed by William Dixon, clerk to Ben Johnston of Dublin and Ben Johnston. Memorial dated Aug 8, 1741 (RD 107/411/74734)
JAMES Holmes buried May 4, 1743 (St Catherine’s parish register)
JAMES Holmes, Esq, City of Dublin. Will Dated 12 Mar 1743, proved 24 Aug 1744. Wife Elinore, Daughter Mary, Sons – John, James, Robert; cousin – Sir Charles Askins, nephew James Holmes, niece Mary Hogan (NAI – Ancestry)…Will of JAMES Home, Esq. Dublin 1744 (Index to Prerogative Wills of Ireland)
Memorial of memorandum dated 21 Mar 1744 whereby Hannah Shaw of Dublin, widow let to JOHN Holmes of Dublin, victualler, all the house in Anglesey Street wherein Peter Gunane lately dwelt, which JOHN Holmes is to enjoy unless John Flynn, baker demands the same, for period of 21 years commencing 4 June next. Witnessed by Richard Shaw and Nathaniel Barker, both of Dublin, gent. Memorial witnessed by Nathaniel Barker and Mary, his wife and is dated 14 Jun 1745 (RD 118/451/81461)
JOHN Holmes of the parish of St. Paul, smith married Ellinore Hatton of the same parish Oct 7, 1746 (BGA, Prerogative Marr. Lics. (Phillips Mss) G. 1722-1799. H. 1688-1753.)
JAMES Holmes, son of ROBERT Holmes, Dublin, watchmaker apprenticed to James Champion, Dublin, goldsmith in 1746 (Journal of the Cork Historical and Arch. Society, V7. p.49)
Alderman Thomas How, whose niece, Miss MARY Holmes, “ a most agreeable lady with £ 20,000 fortune,” married in 1747 the Rev. John Palliser, the cousin and heir of Mr. William Palliser ; Major Bowles, and Captain Adams. (A History of the County of Dublin, Part Two, Francis E. Ball, Dublin, 1903, p.133)….see Ancestry tree
Memorial of deed of assignment dated 4 Mar 1747 endorsed on the back of a lease from Mary Coghill of Clonhirk, Co. Dublin, spinster to Gillaspy McDonnel of Dublin, merchant for a large brick house whereby the said Giiaspy McDonnell assigns the property to ROBERT Holmes of Dublin, watchmaker. Memorial witnessed by William Pringle, clerk to Edward Sterling, Esq. of Dublin. Memorial dated 5 Mar 1747. (RD 129/487/87907)
Admin of the estate of James Robinson of Dublin, cabinet maker, granted to ELINORE Holmes wife of ROBERT Holmes, the daughter, and Alice Robinson, the wife, granted Apr 15, 1747 (CGA,Parcel 1A-32-24 v. N – R cont., File: Robinson) …. see Ancestry tree
Abstract of will: Alice Robinson, widow of James Robinson, late of the city of Dublin, cabinet maker…to be buried in the family buying place in St Michael a ??? St Brigit’s parish, Dublin. To my niece Jane Wallace £150, to my niece Mary Young £150, 2 silver spoons, my silver tea tray and tea spoons, my gold wedding ring; To my niece Jane Young, £150, 2 silver spoons, my silver … pepper and … boxes and 2 large diamond rings; To my nephew Lawrence Young, £100 my silver soup spoon and ….To my niece Grace Dwyer £100…Where my nephew Hugh Young and niece are indebted to me £90…To my nephew Hugh Young, 2 silver spoons; to my niece Dickenson, my silver salver; to my cousin William Marshall, the elder my large silver cups and the old fashioned silver plate he … gave and also my wedding ring that from him on his brother John’s death and to his son John my mass screen; To ROBERT Holmes and his my £20 he …. my seven walnut tree chairs….ROBINSON Holmes first son of said Mr Holmes and to his daughter Nelly [ELINORE] my small diamond ring; To Mr James Johnston of old Aberdeen, shoemaker £10 and to his sister Mrs Jane Haddin £10; To my landlady Mrs Stanton £10; residue of my … to my sister Adair, my niece Dickinson, and my niece Barrington to be shared equally. Appt Mr Robert Holmes and my cousin William Marshall Xters; To sister Adair, my sister Ben:Young, my niece Jane Young, my nephew Young, £5 each in money; To Mr Holmes son Samuel, £1 each a cup of £5 each; Signed: Alice Robinson…Witnessed by Ann Stanton and Frances Stanton. Dated Sep 15, 1747. Admin granted to ROBERT Holmes and William Marshall on Jan 13 1747[/48] (CGA, File:Robonson, (Parcel 1A-32-24 v. N – R cont.))….see Ancestry tree
HUGH Holmes, merchant. Will dated 8 March 1751. My negro woman Maria al’s Mary Ann & my son Jn”*Hughson al’s Holmes to have their freedom. Mary Ann to have £15 a year out of the rent of 2 houses in Nevis Street. To my son Jn” Hughson al’s Holmes £500 st. at 21 provided he do not return from Europe to the West Indies. To my Ex’ors £10 each. All residue to SAMUEL., JAMES., HUGH, NELLY, & ROBINSON, children of my bro. ROBERT Holmes, goldsmith, of Dublin, equally at 21. To my cousin Jean Timms of Dublin £50 st. All residue to my bro. Rob’ Holmes & Jno Smith, bookseller, in trust to invest. My bro. Ro” Holmes & Jno Smith, both of Dublin, & Francis Delap, Sam. Martin of S’ John’s, & Jn” Dunn, M’, of Antigua, Ex’ors. Witnessed by Michael Lovell, Jas. Alley, Simon Aske. Sworn and recorded 20 June 1765. (The History of the Island of Antigua, Oliver, Vere Langford, London, 1896, V.2, p.57) …see Ancestry tree
Rebecca Hanson, bapt. at St. John’s 13 July 1708 ; mar. there 10 Aug. 1723 HUGH Holmes, Merchant; she bur. 19 June 1724. His will dated 8 May 1751. (The History of the Island of Antigua, Oliver, Vere Langford, London, 1896, V.2, p.58)
Memorial of Mortgage dated Jan 28, 1750 for 150 pounds from James Saunders of Dublin, Gent. to THOMAS Holmes of Dublin, glazier for property lately in the possession of John Mayon on Dame Street. Witnessed by JOHN Holmes and William Hall, both of Dublin. Memorial dated Jan 29, 1750. (RD 143/392/97477)
Memorial of deed of lease dated Oct 28, 1753 whereby Janet Boyd, widow of Ballymullvenan, parish of Ballywoolen, Co. Londonderry leased to John Bailey of Crossreagh, all the lands of Crossreagh then in his possession consisting of 100 acres lying in the parish of Ballyachren, Co Londonderry, for a tem of ten years, or the natural lives of SAMUEL Holmes of Dublin, merchant and Samuel Knox of Ballymulvenan. Witnessed by Robert Hutcheson and William Hunter, both of Coleraine, both merchants. Memorial witnessed by William Hunter and Edward Ichers and dated Jan 26, 1753(/54). (RD 166/224/111331)
ELIZABETH Grant otherwise Holmes, wife of William Grant, jeweller was party to deed in 1754 concerning property she received through the will of Jeremy Farcy (RD 175/31/115978)
Marriage Settlement dated Apr 5, 1755 between HUGH Holmes of the City of Dublin, woolen draper and Edward Williams of the city of Dublin, brewer. HUGH Holmes to marry HANNAH Smith of the city of Dublin, spinster. Hannah is entitled to moeity of house on Henry Street, Dublin…Witnessed by John Scott, clk to Edward Williams and John Gardiner of the city of Dublin, Gent. Memorial dated May 31, 1755. (RD 174/530/117359)
HUGH Holmes, woollen draper m. Hannah Smith Apr 5, 1755 at St Michan’s (St Michan’s parish register, p.36)
Deaths: In Anglesey Street, Mr Holmes, AleDraper ( Pue’s Occurrences, Dublin, May 1, 1756, p.2)
Died: Mr. THOMAS Holmes of Cavan, Wigmaker, fell from his House near Trim, on his return home from Dublin, and was killed. He has left eight children and a wife big with child. (Pue’s Occurrences, Dublin, May 11, 1756, p.2)
Memorial dated 23 Apr 1757 whereby Morgan Jellett of Tullyard, Co. Down transferred to ROBERT Holmes of Dublin, jeweller and Sarah Holmes otherwise Jellett, his wife lands described in 1755 lease from the Bishop of Dromore to Morgan Jellett for 18 acres in Ballymacormick, parish of Dromore, Co. Down. Witnessed by Arthur Stanhope and SAMUEL Holmes, both of Dublin. Memorial dated 14 Jul 1757. (RD 186/397/125164)
Memorial of indented lease dated 22 Nov 1757 whereby the Rev John Palliser of Rathfarnum and MARY Palliser otherwise Holmes, his wife, executrix of Thomas How, late of the city of Dublin, alderman, set to Michael Byrne of Dublin, a house on the north side of James Street. Witnessed by Jeremiah Mara and George Sparks. Memorial dated 23 Nov 1727. (RD 190/185/126362)
Memorial of deed of lease dated 18 Feb 1758 whereby Richard Wilson of Dublin, printer did demise to JAMES Holmes of Dublin, jeweler the house where Hannah Trotter, widow lately dwelt situated on the west side of Eustace Street together with use of the small backside and of the bogg house and dirt hole in common with the tenants of the adjoining house on the south side now in the possession of Jonathan Binns, ironmonger as reserved of the lease by Mary Chaigneau, widow, deceased unto William Wilde bounded on the east by Eustace Street, on the west by Mr. Cottinham’s holding, and on the north to the holding of Mr. Nowland Taylor, and on the south by the said Jonathin Binn’s; for a term of 54 years. Lease and memorial witnessed by Capt. Peter Smith and Alexander Smith of Dublin, gent. Memorial dated 18 Feb 1758. (RD 190/398/127356)
ISABELLA Holmes of Dublin, widow, left will dated Apr 3, 1758, pd. May 25, 1759. Grandaughter Isabella Armstrong daughter of Thomas Armstrong. Daughter Isabella Holmes, son Richard Holmes. (BGA, Prerogative Wills. (Phillips Mss) H 1753-1763)
JAMES Holmes, jeweler married Dec 22, 1758 Mary Warring of parish of St Werburgh, spinster. (BGA, Dublin Marr. Lics. M 1756-60) [Note: James was the son of Robert Holmes, goldsmith … see Ancestry tree]
Married: Mr. JAMES Holmes, Jeweller, to Miss Waring, Daughter the Rev. Mr, Thomas Waring, Rector of Moyra (Pue’s Occurrences, Dublin, December 26, 1758, p.2)
(P.O. Ireland.) HUGH Holmes, late of Antigua, merchant, now at Dublin. Will dated 8 May 1759. To be bur. at Belfast with my father & mother. To my son JOHN Holmes £1000. The lease of my house at Drumcondra Lane to HUGH Holmes, son to my bro. ROBERT Holmes, also my mother’s wedding ring with this motto, ” In Christ and thee my Comfort be,” & a signet ring. To my bro. ROBERT Holmes & his 2 sons JAMES & HUGH their bond for £434, dated 28 June 1758. My 2 houses at St. John’s, Antigua, & a legacy that was left my wife on Hawksbill estate in Five Islands to my godson Tho. Hanson, son to my bro.-in-law Tho. Hanson of Antigua. To my goddau. Rebecca Hanson, dau. of my bro.-in-law Jas. Hanson, cooper, of S’ John’s, £5. To my cousin Tennatt Tims, [possible connection- Jane Ferguson married Robert Tims of Dublin in 1735] now my housekeeper, £50. To Jno Hamilton, Merch’ in Dublin, £50. To the poor of Belfast £100. To my late bro. JAMES Holmes’ son THOMAS How Holmes & to his sister, now Pallasier, 1s. each. To my bro. JOHN Holmes & to his sons JOHN & JAMES & to his dau. MARY Holmes 1s. each. All residue to my bro. Rob’ Holmes’ 5 ch°, SAMUEL, JAMES, HUGH, ELINOR, & ROBINSON Holmes at 21. My bro. Rob’ Holmes of Dublin, goldsmith, & cousins Tho. Allen & Sam. Smith, both of London, Mts Ex’ors. Witnessed by Joseph Malone, James Innes, Thomas Wallace. Adm’on to ROBERT Holmes 26 Oct. 1762 ; probate reserved to others. Recorded at St. John’s 1791. (The History of the Island of Antigua,Oliver, Vere Langford, London, 1896, V.2, p.57-58)
Memorial of deed dated May 25, 1759 endorsed on back of deed bearing the date Oct 13, 1736 between Robert Calderwood of the City of Dublin , goldsmith of the one part and Alderman Thomas How of the same city, merchant of the other part which recites a deed whereby the within named Mary Kilpatrick’s moiety or half part of one house or tenement in the tenure of Charles Lyons of Castle Street, grocer; one house in the possession of Alexander Baillie of Caple Street, chandler; one house in the tenure of John McMullen, late of Caple St, Gent.; one plot of ground in the tenure of ___ Grace, Gent. in the said Caple St.; and a plot in the possession of James Knight, Esq. in Caple St, all on the city of Dublin; and for her moiety, said Mary was assigned portions named in trusts in said deed mentioned; and also reciting a mortgage made of the premises to Joseph Marriott and an assignment of the same with the said Robert Calderwood’s right to by which the said Robert Calderwood in consideration of 100 pounds did grant to said Thomas How the premises aforesaid subject to proviso of redemption therein contained and by which endorsed deed the Reverend John Palliser of Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin and MARY Palliser otherwise Holmes, his wife, executrix of the last will and testament of said Thomas How did receive from Calderwood satisfaction of the mortgage. Signed by John Palliser and Mary Palliser, Memorial witnessed by James Maddock and dated May 25, 1759 (RD 201/157/132239)
Memorial of Deed dated Nov 1, 1759 made between Joseph Kane, Esq., heir at law of Nathaniel Kane, alderman,late of the city of Dublin, deceased who was surviving trustee in the will of Thomas How, late of the same city, deceased, the Rev. John Palliser of Rathfarnum, Co. Dublin, clerk and MARY Palliser otherwise Holmes, his wife, which said Mary is devisee and sole executor of the last will and testament of the said Thomas How, deceased of the one part; and Thomas Bewley of the said city, merchant, of the other part. Whereas the said Joseph Kane, John Palliser and Mary his wife demise to Thomas Bewley the small dwelling house in Earl Street wherein the said Alderman How formerly dwelt … lying in the manor of St Thomas Court and Donore, Co. Dublin for the lives of HRH Fredierick, Prince of Wales, the Right Honorable Edward Brabakon, and Thomas How Palliser, son of the said John Palliser. Deed and Memorial witnessed by William Hearn, servant to said John Palliser and Henry Palmer of the city of Dublin, Gent. Memorial dated Dec 3, 1759. (RD 200/515/134098)………………see also Deed of assignment of mortgage dated Apr 24, 1779 from Pallisers to David LaTouch for more on the Thomas How legacy (RD 325/165/219351)
Will of ISABELLA Holmes, wid. Dublin 1759 (Index to Prerogative Wills of Ireland)
Memorial of deed of mortgage dated Nov, 8 1760 between CHARLES Holmes of Dublin, coachmaker and acting executor of STAPLETON Holmes of Dublin, coachmaker and in his own right as residuary legatee of STAPLETON Holmes and JOHN Holmes of Dublin, coachmaker of the first part and John Brien of Dublin, coachmaker of the 2nd part; reciting the STAPLETON Holmes died seized of a house on Clarendon Street made by virtue of a lease for 39 years from March 25, 1746 by Elizabeth Sandys of Dublin, widow; and also died seised of 6 acres of land on the east side of the road leading to Ball’s Bridge, part of the land of Baggott rath Castle by virtue of a lease from Right Honorable Richard Lord Viscount Fitzwilliam of Morrison to James Coleman of Clarendon Street, Dublin, coachowner for a term of 21 years from Mar 8, 1746 and by said Coleman assigned to said STAPLETON Holmes devised by his last will and testament…by which said deed of mortgage the said CHARLES and JOHN Holmes in consideration of the sum of 55 pounds paid by John Brian did assign said properties. Witnessed by Hamilton Gordon of Dublin, merchant and William Conyngham of Dublin, Gent. Memorial signed by CHARLES Holmes, JOHN Holmes and John Bryan, dated Dec 22, 1760 and witnessed by Willaim Conyngham and Dennis McEvoy of Dublin, silk dyer. (RD 208/132/137687)
A Memorial of an assign or surrender 23 Dec 1760 endorsed on lease dated 25 Nov 1755 whereby Math Weld of the City of Dub Esqr did demise & set unto James Ross of the same City Merch , all dwelling house … wherein Jam Ross then dwelt sit on the South side of Pill Lane … Witnessed by Robt Holmes of Dub Goldsmith & Richd Thwaite Pub. Not … Reg . on the 24th day of Decr 1760 (RD 209/105/137739)
Memorial of Deed of lease dated 19 and 20 Oct 1761, whereby Francis Booker of Dublin, Esq. transferred to JAMES Holmes of Dublin, jeweler property on west side of Essex Bridge. Witnessed by William Dixon, N.P. and Bayley, his clerk (RD 227/462/148177)…see also (RD 227/463/148178)…James leased this property to William Lyster in lease dated 17 Apr 1767. Witnessed by HUGH Holmes of Richardstown, Co Louth, Linen Printer and Thomas Bracken, clk to Wm Lyster. (RD 286/433/189323)
ELINORE Holmes, spinster. Probate granted to her father, ROBERT Holmes 3 Dec 1762 (BGA, Abstracts. Prerog. Admons. (Int.) H. 1759-1793.)
Will Abstract: THOMAS Holmes of Dublin, merchant dated Feb 9, 1764 and proved March 22, 1766. Daughter, ELINORE Holmes; Son, GEORGE Holmes; 2nd daughter, CHARLOTTE Holmes, 3rd daughter ANN Holmes; brother, EDAMUS Holmes; son-in-law, Pierce McRobbins; Daughter, MARY McRobbins; granddaughter, Elizabeth McRobbins; father-in-law, Mr Thomas Hacket (BGA, Prerogative Wills. (Phillips Mss) H 1763-1780)
Memorial of indented deed of release dated Feb 25, 1764 between JAMES Holmes of Dublin, jeweler and ROBERT Holmes of Dublin, jeweler and thereby the said JAMES Holmes in pursuance of the trust therein mentioned and of 5 shillings to him paid did release to said ROBERT Holmes all those lands of Tullyard sett by lease by Catherine Jellett unto Hugh Walker dated about Nov 2, 1719…which land are now in the possession of John Walker and contain 28+ acres; also that part of the said lands set by Morgan Jellet unto Richard Hull bearing the date Jun 2, 1749 conatang 30 plus acres…; also that part of the said lands set by said Morgan Jellett to Richard Scott by lease dated Nov 8, 1749 containing 30+ acres which are now in the possession of Jacob Bell; also that part of the said lands set by Morgan Jellet to Hannah and Mortagh Lavory, her son by leased dated Nov 8, 1751; also that part of the said lands set by Morgan Jellet to Edward Kelly and Daniel Murray by lease dated June 25, 1752 containing 9+ acres; also that part of the said lands set by Morgan Jellet to Teague and James Kelly by lease dated Feb 8, 1753 containing 9 acres; also that part of the said lands set by Morgan Jellet to Margaret Magonnis by lease dated Dec 4, 1753 containing 5+ acres; also that part of the said lands set by Morgan Jellet to John Taggart by lease dated Jul 13,1754 containing 13 acres now in the possession of Alexander Agnew; and also that part of the said lands held by Hugh McKendry containing 13+ acres which are bounded by Richard Hull’s lands on the one side and by Margarett Magonnis and John Tagart’s farm at one end by Richard Scott and Edward Kelly’s farm at the other end by part of Miss Magill’s estate, having house and garden on said lands held by William Duncan bounded by John Taggart’s lands and part of Lord Moyra’s estate; all of which said lands are situated in the parish of Moyra, Co. Down. Witnessed by John Doran, servant to Robert Holmes and by Alexander Smithwick, clerk to Mr. Robert Harrison. Memorial dated Jun 19, 1764. (RD 234/74/151201)………..see also (RD 230/308/151200)
Memorial of deed of assignment dated April 7, 1764 whereby HUGH Holmes of city of Dublin, merchant assigned deed (dated Mar 1, 1763 from Rebecca Cwill, widow and ex. of Richard Cwill to HUGH Holmes) to Richard Deaves of Pimlico in the city of Dublin merchant for property on the east side of Church Street formerly occupied by Edward Moland. Witnesses by Thomas Perce and John Perce of Dublin, Gent.Memorial witnessed by John Keggan and dated Apr 10. 1764. (RD 228/232/150444)… ….[Hugh was the son of Robert Holmes, goldsmith…see Ancestry tree]
HUGH Holmes, city of Dublin, merchant m. 28 Apr 1764 Mary Smith of parish of St John, Waterford, spr. (CGA, Prerogative Marr. Lics. (Phillips Mss) H. 1753-1800)
From the Pinkerton Transcripts of Births , Marriages and Deaths in the Belfast News Letter 1738-1800: edn. 22 May 1764 : Married. “A few days ago Mr Hugh Holmes of Essex-bridge [Dublin], to Miss Mary Smith of Waterford.”
HUGH Holmes has removed to Pill Lane, next house to Church St, Dublin…please direct letters to him “Woolen Draper” as there is another HUGH Holmes on Pill Lane (Belfast Newsletter, 20 July 1764, p.3)
Friday [11 Oct 1765] 7 night,was married Mr. SAMUEL Holmes, an eminent jeweller in Castle St. to Miss Waddle of . Co. Down, a most amiable and accomplished young lady with a large fortune. (Belfast Newsletter, 18 Oct. 1765, p.1)…[Note: Samuel was the son of Robert Holmes of Dublin, goldsmith…see Ancestry tree]
Holmes, ROBERT (1765–1859), lawyer, was born 8 November 1765 in Dublin, eldest son of HUGH Holmes, merchant, from Chapelizod, Co. Dublin (formerly a painter in Belfast), and Mary Holmes (née Smith). He entered TCD in 1782, was a scholar (1785), and graduated BA (1785) and LLB (1792). Initially studying medicine, he soon turned to law and was admitted to Lincoln’s Inn (1787) and called to the Irish bar (1795). It seems he shared the political sympathies of his brothers-in-law (Dictionary of Irish Biography)..[Note: This is Robert Holmes, the famous barrister who married Mary Ann Emmett…see Ancestry tree]
1765, 24th December – Death: In Dame-street, Mr. THOMAS Holmes, an eminent Glazier. Faulkner’s Dublin Journal — 1725-1798 (https://eddiesextracts.com/extracts1700/fdj1725_98.html)
Will of Thomas Hackett, Dublin, Gent. dated 1766 leaves all to grandchildren, GEORGE, ELINORE, ANNE, and CHARLOTTE Holmes (BGA, Genealogical abstracts of records of the Prerogative Court of Armagh, (Phillips Mss) H 1763-1780)
Memorial of Deeds of Lease and release bearing dated 15 & 17 Feb 1767 made Between Samuel Roe of Drogoolestown in the County of Louth Esquire of the ones and Hugh Holmes of Richardstown in the same County Linen manufactorer of the other part said Deed reciting an act passed in the sixth year of the Reign of his present Majesty King George the third part Intituled an act for Explaining and amending the Laws relative to the flaxen and Linen Manufactures whereby power is Holmesgen towery person seized in possion in Law or Equity of any Estate in all or for life with immediate remainders over to or in trust for his sure to make Leases thereof for lives renewable forever to any person for the purposes therein ┃ mentioned and under the several restrictions therein also mentioned and witness that the said Samuel see for the consideration in the said Deed of release and Did demise grant sett and to farm lett unto the said Hugh Holmes all that the Grist Souter Mill and Kiln of Dragoolestown with the houses and Garden thereunto belonging with the pidge park containing four acres and twenty five perches be the same more or less , bounded to the north to the mill Race pr of said poesland and the road leading to the red bogg to the South by the river there to the East by the Bridge being from the Cross roads to the redege & to the west by the said River of Otherdel and part of said presland as Likewise all that holding now in the possion of own Morgan Carpenter with the house and Garden thereunto belonging with the fall Island adjoining thereto formerly held by George McLaughlin and now in the possion of said Hugh Holmes the whole of said holding of Owen Morgan and Sally Saland containing three acres three roods and one perchebe the same and worless bounded on the north by the road leading to the Reboy and stabane to the South by the river of Otherdee to the West by the Lands of to warm on now in possion of the Revd George Jackson and to the west of said Samuel Poes lands and all Waters Water Courses Streams Lough Peaks , ponds wers Ralls Dame fishings Rights immunitiespriviledges appendances and appurs thereunto belonging or appertaing To hold to the said Hugh Holmes his heirs and assigns from the first day of May then next for the natural lives of him the said Hugh Holmes Mary Holmes otherwise Smith his wife and Robert Holmes son of the said Holmes and the survivors and survivor of them at and under the yearly rent of twenty seconpormas two shillings and nine pence payable half yearly above ( laxes ( Quit and Crown rent Excepted ( in which said Deed of release is contained a covenant that the said Hugh Holmes his heirs and assigns shoud within the first three years of the Term for lives thereby granted make form occupy and Empone third part at least of the Lands thereby granted for at Bleach yard or bleach green… Regd the 18th day of Septem 1767 (RD 255/580/167125)
Mr. James Holmes of Belfast, to Miss Margaret Hale of Golden-Lane.(Freemans Journal 1763-1924, Saturday, May 02, 1767; Page: 3) and (NAI-Ancestry)
Died Mrs. HANNAH Holmes, Linen-draper in-Back-lane.(Freemans Journal 1763-1924, Tuesday, July 07, 1767; Page: 3)
Will of William Waring, Esq. of Dublin dated 30 Jul 1767, pd. 17 Mar 1768: Sister Jane Waring, brother Richard Waring dec’d., sister Read dec’d., niece Mrs MARY Holmes, brother Rev. Thomas Waring of Moira, nephew William Waring surgeon, nephew Jasper Waring. (BGA, Prerogative Wills: (Phillips Mss.) W 1764-1779)
“In the Name of God, Amen. I William Molesworth, of the City of Bath, in the County of Somerset, Esquire, being of sound and disposing Mind and Memory, do, this Twentieth Day of March, in the Year of our Lord One thousand seven hundred and sixty-nine, make and ordain this to be my last Will and Testament, in Manner and Form following; that is to say, I give, devise, and bequeath all those my Two Messuages or Tenements, with their Appurtenances, situate in Castle Street, in the City of Dublin, in Ireland, and all that my Farm, Messuage, or Tenement, and Lands, belonging thereto, with the Appurtenances, in Fengall, in Ireland, unto my Daughter Julia, Wife of Captain Herbert, to hold to her and her Assigns for so many Years, or so long Time of my Terms, Estate, and Interest therein to come at the Time of my Death, as my said Daughter Julia shall happen to live; and from and immediately after her Decease, I give, devise, and bequeath all the same Premises unto my Son Robert Molesworth, and his Executors, Administrators, and Assigns, for all the Remainder of my said Terms, Estate, and Interest therein respectively, which shall be then to come and unexpired; I also give to my said Son Robert, the Sum of Three hundred Pounds, now due to me, and secured on the Widow Tool’s Bond, which I direct to be paid to my said Son within Six Months next after my Death, with all Interest then remaining due for the same; I also give to my said Son Robert my Gold Repeating Watch: I give, devise, and bequeath all that my Messuage or Tenement, with its Appurtenances, situate on the South Side of Saint Stephen’s Green, in the City of Dublin, unto my Daughter Charlotte Amelia Molesworth, to hold to her my said Daughter Charlotte Amelia, her Executors, Administrators, and Assigns, for all my Estate, Term, and Interest therein, which shall be to come and unexpired at the Time of my Decease; I also give to her my said Daughter Charlotte Amelia, the Sum of Three hundred Pounds, now owing to me, and secured by Lord Newtown’s Bond, which I direct to be paid to my said Daughter Charlotte Amelia within Six Months next after my Decease, with all Interest which shall then remain due thereon: I give to my Grand-daughter Henrietta Maria Molesworth One broad Piece of Gold, of the Value of Six Pounds and Fifteen Shillings, being One of my Five Moydore Pieces: I give to Sankey Dennis of the City of Dublin, Esquire, my several Pictures, now in his Possession; and I request the said Sankey Dennis to assist my Executor, herein-after named, in the settling and adjusting my Affairs and Concerns in Ireland: I also confirm a certain Deed of Assignment of the Sum of One thousand Pounds, now in the Hands of William Wall of Dublin, Esquire, which I have made, bearing equal Date herewith, unto the said Sankey Dennis, upon Trusts for the Benefit of my Daughter Isabella, Wife of Charles Portier, Gentleman; and I further request the said Sankey Dennis to take upon him the Execution of the Trusts therein created: I constitute and appoint my Son, Richard Molesworth, Sole Executor of this my Will, desiring him to consult with and pursue the Advice of my Son-in-law, John Clootwyck, Esquire, in the Management of my Concerns, and the Disposal of my Residuary Estate, in the most advantageous Manner for the Purposes herein-after declared; and I give all other my Moneys, Goods, Plate, Jewels, Household Furniture, and all other my Chattels, Estate, and Effects whatsoever and wheresoever, not herein-before disposed of, unto my said Executor, subject to the Payment of my just Debts, and the Charges to be expended in my Funeral, not to exceed Thirty or Forty Pounds, and subject to the Directions following that is to say, I direct my said Executor to convert all my said Residuary Estate into Moneys as soon as may be conveniently; and after such Payment as aforesaid, to retain to his own Use the Sum of Three hundred Pounds, which I give to my said Executor, in case my said Residuary Estate shall amount to so much, and if there shall be any Overplus remaining, I direct my said Executor to pay and divide such Overplus of the Monies to arise from my said Residuary Estate, equally to and amongst my said Son Robert, and my Daughter Elizabeth Holmes, Wife of Mr. Holmes of Dublin, and my said Daughter Charlotte Amelia, Share and Share alike: And lastly, I do hereby revoke all former Wills by me heretofore made, and declare this to be my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof, I the said William Molesworth have, to this my last Will and Testament, contained in Two Sheets of Paper affixed together, to the First Sheet thereof set my Hand, and this Second my Hand and Seal, the Day and Year first before written. WM MOLESWORTH.
Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the Testator, as and for his last Will and Testament, in the Presence of,
JAM. WALL,
RICH. PEIRCE,
JAC. SMITH.”
(Accounts and Papers of the House of Lords 1801-1833, p.29-31)
Memorial of deed of assignment dated March 23, 1770 whereby GEORGE Holmes of Dublin, merchant assigns to Thomas King of Dublin, merchant the house built by John Tracy, bricklayer,on the east side of Lurgan Street in the suburbs and city of Dublin, bound on the west by Lurgan St, on the north by the house formerly Mr. Thomas Ewing’s but now Mr. W. McDonnell’s, on the east by the garden formerly Ewing’s, but now occupied by Mr. James Fletcher, on the south by a house in the possession of Mr. George Overend, formerly belonging to Mr Everard for a term of 94 years beginning March 25, inst.. Witnessed by George Overend of Dublin, merchant and John Arnold of Dublin, atty at law. Memorial dated Aug 12, 1772. (RD 288/521/192507)
WILLIAM Holmes of City Dublin, white smith, and Eliz. Holcraft of the parish of St Thomas, spinster Jul 7, 1770 (BGA, Dublin Marr. Lics F-Y, 1767-1770)
Married: A few Days ago, Mr. Samuel Morriison, Attorney, to Miss MARIA Holmes of Fishamble St (Freemans Journal 1763-1924, Thursday, September 06, 1770; Page: 3)
Memorial of indenture of lease dated Dec 12, 1770 whereby JAMES Holmes of Dublin, jeweler leases to Richard Shaw of Dublin, swordcutter all the backhouse lately erected by said James Holmes at the rear of said James Holmes dwelling house situate on the west side of the lane leading from Essex Street to Essex bridge. Witnessed by Luke Kelly, atty and John West, goldsmith, both of Dublin. Memorial dated Dec 13, 1770. (RD 279/520/184136)
21 Apr 1771
Last Testament of Jeane Hamilton of Downpatrick
… I Jeane Hamilton of Downpatrick, spinster, ,,, my body I desire may be buried in the old abby being nearest the church yard in the grave of either my grandfather or grandmother. I devise my funeral may be as private as possble and the expense not to exceed 5 pounds. I devise and beg my executors will as soon as they can , order the burial place at Bangor church yard where my father & mother, grandfather Ramsay and Uncle Ramsay are buried to be laid over with freestone flags from the wall to the foot of my parents graves and the breadth of the three graves, and that a plain decent flag of freestones may be set up in the wall with this inscription: Here lyes the bodies of the Revd Gilbert Ramsay, the Revd James Ramsay, The Revd Robert Hamilton & Mary Hamilton his wife ,,,I leave to Mr William Hamilton, formerly of Killileagh but now of Killough five pounds, a small indeed acknowledgement of the kindness and civility of his parents when I was in their house, and to Mrs Sarah Holmes of Drumcondra near Dublin one hundred pounds, a just acknowledgement to the kindness & civility that her husband [Robert Holmes] showed me above five years in his house. To John Moore of Bangor that was husband to my father’s old servant Agnes McCamon, I leave five pounds 7 if he is dead I leave and bequeath the said sum to his eldest son or to his nearest heir at law as it is but justice for the kindness they showed my brother John when he brought himself to distress. To Mrs Mary Stewart of Newtown, widow, I leave five pounds a small acknowledgement of her constant friendship. To Mrs Susanna McMullen of Newtown I leave two genius for a ring. To Mrs Mary Aynsworth of Strangford I leave tow guineas for a ring. To Mrs Jean Brown, widow, I leave tow guineas for a ring. To Mrs Phebe Leathley widow, I leave two guineas for a ring. To Mrs Ann Gordon two guineas for a ring. To Morgan Jellet, Esq. I leave two guineas for a ring & my share of our pew of our church in Down that I purchased for four pounds. To Mrs Catherine Jellet I leave two guineas for a ring. To Mrs Sarah Holmes of Drumcondra I leave five pounds as I appoint her one of my executors and all of my clothes, books, drawers, boxes & china and all my little movables …balance to the people of Down and Bangor at their discretion. To the Right Honorable Lord Bangor I leave five pounds as a grateful acknowledgement of his constant protection, goodness & care for me & humbly beg he will be my other executor as he is sensible of my esteem and confidence in him…any other rights, titles, etc ..I leave devise and bequeath to Lord Bangor & Mrs Sarah Holmes whom I appoint executors….April 27, 1771. Witnessed by William Nevin, John Hawthorne and Thomas Beatty…Codicil: Whereas I duly made and published my last will and Testamant I know think proper to make some alterations therein as followeth, that hundred pounds I left to Sarah Holmes of Drumcondra in my will I leave in trust to the Right Hon. Lord Bangor…for the intent and purpose that he may lay out the same at interest; from time to time pay the interest to the said Sarah Holmes, wife to Mr Robert Holmes, formerly of Castle Street, Dublin, goldsmith, for her sole & separate use during her lifetime of her husband & upon his death to pay the said principal sum & all interest due therein to the said Sarah Holmes for her own use, & if she shall die during the life of the said Robert Holmes, then in trust to pay the same person or persons as she shall be her last will …signed 2 Nov 1772 by Jane Hamilton. Witnessed by William Nevin, Thomas Beatty. … see Ulster Journal of Archaeology, p32 for gravestones mentioned. (From L D S film 496375:N A I, T/15596 familysearch film #8003533, image 457)
SAMUEL Holmes of Dublin and HUGH Holmes of Richardstown, Co. Louth advertised house offices garden demesne to let in Richardstown Co. Louth acres bleaching printing yard. meadow offices tenements orchard bleach-green bleach-house rubbing boards drawing engine wash mill (Belfast Newsletter, 26 July 1771, p.2)
HUGH Holmes witnessed a codicil to the will of Richard Maxwell of Dublin, merchant on Sep 5, 1772 along with Charles Craig and Henry Lyons (CGA, Parcel 1A-32-23 v. M cont, File Martin)
Memorial of deed poll dated 11 Nov 1772. John Dubidal of Dublin, sugar baker reciting deed dated 1762. Patrick Lamb had died intestate. Widow Catherine was admin and had married __ Ferguson. Since died intestate and estate now resided with Brabazon Noble. Catherine Ferguson now transfers deed to sd Brabazon Noble. Witnessed by William Morgan and BENJAMIN Holmes, both of Dublin. Memorial dated 11 Nov 1772. (RD 291/683/193413)
Memorial of deed of assignment dated Aug 27, 1773 whereby GEORGE Holmes, of the city of Dublin, merchant, assigns to ELINORE Holmes, CHARLOTTE Holmes, and ANNE Holmes, his right to any interest that may come him through the will of THOMAS Holmes in the houses on Dame Street. Witnessed by Edward Davis of Loghnea, Co. Galway and Hugh Comonen of City of Dublin, Gent. Memorial dated Sep 7, 1773 and also witnessed by James Ward of the city of Dublin. (RD 293/554/197392) On the same Day George transferred his right to all furniture, etc in the houses to his sisters. (RD 290/664/197391)
Memorial of Deed of Assignment dated Aug 30, 1773. GEORGE Holmes, of the city of Dublin, merchant, only son and heir of THOMAS Holmes endorses to ELINORE Holmes, CHARLOTTE Holmes, and ANNE Holmes, his sisters, all of the city of Dublin, spinsters two brick houses erected by THOMAS Holmes on Dame Street. Witnessed by Edward Davis and James Edwards. Memorial date Aug 30, 1773. (RD 298/249/197338)
SAMUEL Holmes of Dublin was witness to the memorial dated 11 Mar 1774 of the will of Cosslet Stothard, Donagheleney, Co. Down, gent whose executor was James Waddell (RD 299/629/199636)………..[Note: Cosslet Stothard was the uncle of Samuel Holmes’ wife, Mary Waddell … see Ancestry tree]
509 STOTHARD, COSSLET, Donagheleney, Co. Down, gent. 13 Sept. 1768. Full 1J p. 11 March 1774.
Release dated 13 July 1765 made previous to my intermarriage with Margaret Montgomery, my late wife. My son Mathew Stothard. My son Cosslet Stothard. James Waddell, Springfield, Co. Down, trustee and guardian of my said sons. My brother John Stothard, gent. My sisters. My brother Mathew Stothard, exor. Town and lands of Banogh and Drumabruse, Co. Down. Witnesses: Boleyn Douglass, gent., Terence Heyland, Dromore, Co. Down, gent., Richd. Workman, Dublin, gent. Memorial witnessed by: Richd. Workman, Saml. Holmes, Dublin, gent. James Waddell (seal) (RDAW, V2, p.252) ………[Note: Cosslet Stothard was the uncle of Samuel Holmes’ wife, Mary Waddell … see Ancestry tree]
Memorial of deed dated 2 Feb 1775 whereby George Davys and his wife Margey Davis als McMahon tansfered to JOHN Holmes of Dublin, merchant a house on the south side of Thomas Street. Witnesses by Robert Ormsby and William Giles. (RD 306/238/203194)
Dublin: Married in Lieut. Charles Dawson of the 62 regiment foot to Ann Holmes of Dame-St (Belfast Newsletter, Aug 18-22, 1775, p.3)
Memorial of deed of conveyance dated June 16, 1777 whereby HUGH Holmes of Queen Street near Oxmantown green in consideration of 800 pounds transfers to George Campbell of Church Street, Dublin all the property near Oxmantown green that was formerly the backyard of Lady Middleton. (RD 325/24/212503)
Will of Thomas Waring, Rector of Moira, Co. Down, clerk, dated Nov 12, 1776, pd Jul1, 1777; Son-in-law – Mr JAMES Holmes; eldest son, Thomas; sons – Jasper William, John, Samuel, and Lucas; granddaughters – Hester and Jane; wife – Hester; sister – Mrs Jane Waring; daughter – Mrs Mary Holmes. (BGA, Prerogative Wills: (Phillips Mss.) W 1764-1779)…see Ancestry tree)
JOHN Holmes, Dublin, merchant, bankrupt (Londonderry Journal, March 18, 1777)
Memorial of deed dated 15 Apr 1777 whereby Morgan Jellett, Esq. of Tullyard, Co. Down with the consent of ROBERT Holmes of Dublin, jeweler and SARAH Holmes his wife, confirm unto Coslett Waddell of Maralias, Co. Down, in consideration of 5 shillings the lands of Tullyard set by lease from Catharine Jellet, deceased to Hugh Walker in lease dated 1719….witnessed by William and Mary Hunt and William Jordan. Memorial dated 15 Apr 1779 (RD 316/203/211527)
Memorial dated 5 May 1777 whereby GEORGE Holmes of Dublin, glazier let to William Williams, notary public, land on the south side of Dame Street formerly in the possession of Michael? Elliott with the twon new houses erected by THOMAS Holmes, father of said GEORGE Holmes. Witnessed by Theophilus Gasson and Luke Farrell. Memorial dated 9 May 1777 (RD 314/179/211925)…see also deed dated 1 Aug 1775 where the same property is transferred from ELINORE, CHARLOTTE and ANN Holmes to GEORGE Holmes. (RD 325/64/212903)
MARY Holmes of Dublin, widow of JOHN Holmes, merchant formerly of Belfast, Co. Antrim, deceased. Said JOHN Holmes left 3 children 1) JOHN Holmes, eldest son and heir, of Belfast, merchant, 2) JAMES Holmes of Dublin, merchant and 3) MARY Houston alias Holmes of Dublin, widow. Widow and younger children signed deed of release dated July 20, 1779 for lands on the East side of Donegall Street in Belfast to said JOHN Holmes. Refers to original lease dated May 1, 1777. Witnessed by John Evans, jr and William Dale, both of Dublin, Gent.(RD 331/309/221882) [Note John Holmes was the brother of Robert Holmes of Dublin, goldsmith…see Ancestry tree]
From L D S film 496375:
N A I, T/15596
Will dat 2 June 1777 of Robert Holmes of Drumcondra, Co Dublin; son Samuel Holmes; to wife Sarah Holmes [various articles of furniture] and my miniature picture ….[jewellery] …”her father Wynn’s picture and her mother’s and brother’s pictures and my picture …” [various items of silver] …”my post chaise and the horse and Mear that draws it as also the two Cows and what hay may be at my house …;” lease from Hester Lady Charleville; sons James Holmes and Hugh Holmes; son Robinson Holmes and latter’s uncle Hugh Holmes decd; to Catherine Jellett dau of Morgan Jellett Esqre; residue to son Samuel Holmes who is exor with wife Sarah; wit John Swettenham and Dris. Swettenham; probate 3 Feb 1790 to Sarah Holmes relict …Samuel Holmes exor renouncing .. (familysearch film #8003533, image 462) ….[Note: This is Robert Holmes, goldsmith. His first wife was Eleanore Robinson and his second wife was Sarah Jellett … see Ancestry tree]
Memorial of Deed of Release dat 1 Jan 1778 regd 8 Jan 1778 betw Robert Magee of Dublin mercht and Mary Holmes of Coleraine widow; recites lease dat 16 Dec 1774 fr. Society of Govnrs and Assistants London of the New Plantation in Ireland to Robert Magee; property in Coleraine on south side Church street with 24 acs land at rent £12.12.0 pa; recites that sd lease was granted to Robert Magee in trust to secure to him £160 by him advanced to sd Mary Holmes and the int thereof after payment thereof in Trust for her the sd Mary Holmes and her exors and assigns, and that upon settlement of accounts there was due to Robert Magee £197.8.10 for principal, int and costs. The sd Robert Magee for consdn in sd deed of which this is a memorial granted to Mary Holmes the sd messuage, land and premises, to hold for the unexpired term of the lease; deed and mem wit Roger Stewart [shd this be Robert? – it is “Roger” in the mem.] and Roger Casement of Dublin gents. [Redemption of a mortgage?]. (RD 316/550/214470)
Will of JOHN Holmes, formerly of Belfast, late of Dublin, merchant 1779 (Index to Prerogative Wills of Ireland)
Will of ESTHER Holmes, wid. Dublin 1779 (Index to Prerogative Wills of Ireland)
A Memorial of Indented Deeds of Lease and Release bearing date 2 & 3 Oct 1780 And made or mentioned to be made by and between James Holmes of the City of Dublin Merchant of the one part and William Tisdall of the Same City Merchant of the other part Whereby after reciting in said Deed of Release grant of the premes from Ralph Ward Esquire Surveyor General of his Majestys Ordinance in Ireland to the said James Holmes he the said James Holmes.. made over unto the said William Tisdall in his possession being … ground situate on the West side of the Stable Line in Little Britain Street in the City of Dublin …which said Deed and this Mem are witnessed by Henry Tisdall .. and John McMillan Clerke… Octr 1780 (RD 336/364/225238)
From Belfast News Letter edn.9 Jan 1781: “Married at Mr Holmes’s in Drumcondra, Mr Forbes White, of Mary-street, merchant, to Miss Jellet, daughter to Morgan Jellet, of Moira, Co Down, Esq.”
Memorial of lease [effectively mortgage] dated Aug 11, 1781 whereby Mary Watson of Dublin, widow grants to HUGH Holmes an annuity of 32 pounds payable out of the lands of Gormanstown, Co. Wicklow containing 120 acres for the lives of Mary Watson, Jane Dickson otherwise Ward, wife of Rev. Dean Dickson, and Sarah Alpin, otherwise Ward, wife of Nicholas Ward of Medhap Hall?, Co. Wexford, subject to redemption. Witnessed by William Belling and John Garston, both of Dublin, Gent. Memorial dated Jan 12, 1782 (RD 344/132/230398)
Deed of Release 5 Sept 1781 regd 14 Nov 1781 Nathaniel Wilson of Belfast mercht to James Holmes of Belfast mercht; 10 acs in Lr Malone formerly occupied by JOHN Holmes the elder decd with houses thereon, held on lease fr E of Donegall; wit Alexr White and Alexr Arthur (RD 343/95/229738)…….
Deed of release dated May 1, 1781 between JOHN Holmes of Belfast, merchant, eldest son and heir of JOHN Holmes, the elder, late of Belfast, but afterwards of the city of Dublin, merchant, deceased and JAMES Holmes of Dublin, merchant and MARY Houston of Dublin, widow of the one part and Nathaniel Wilson of Belfast, merchant of the other. Whereby the said JOHN Holmes, JAMES Holmes and MARY Houston afterwards Reuting did grant unto Nathaniel Wilson all the land in lower Malone formerly in the possession of JOHN Holmes the elder…or for 41 years commencing May 1, 1770. signed by JOHN Holmes and witnessed by Alexander White and Alexander Arthur of Belfast. Memorial dated Nov 14, 1781. (RD 340/358/229739)…………….see also Wilson to Holmes (RD 343/97/229740)
Memorial of deed of lease and release dated Jan 1782, whereby GEORGE Holmes formerly of Lurgan Street, but now of Ann Street, Dublin merchant transfers to Michael Ray of Eustace Street, taylor the lands called Goose Green but now generally called High Park part of the lands of Drumcondra, parish of Coolok, County and city of Dublin …for the lives of Henry Griffin, Peter Clark and JOHN Holmes, son of said GEORGE Holmes.…..(RD 289/100/189470) …see also lease from William McCance of Dunmurry, Co Antrim to Hugh Hamill dated 13 Feb 1794. Witnessed by Henry Lyons And David Ashmore, both of Dublin (RD 472/473/304192)
Memorial of deed of lease date Apr 1782 from Charles Dawson to THOMAS Holmes (RD353/62/236254)
Deed of Lease and Release 18 Jann 1783 regd 11 March 1783 betw 1) George Holmes of Dublin gent and Henrietta Holmes o’wise Marsh his wife and only child and heir of William Marsh of Moyally K’s Co Esq decd. grant to 2) Peter Marsh of Ballenaminton K’s Co Esq and James Holmes of Portarlington Q’s Co Esq the land known as Marshbrook in K’s Co formerly called Aghawillore held on leases; wits illegible. (RD 343/172/235527)
Memorial of deed of Mortgage dated 6 May 1783 whereby SAMUEL Holmes of Dublin, goldsmith transfers to William Dunn of Dublin, Alderman his rights in a house lately built by Philip Campton of Dublin, Alderman situate on the south side of Dame Street subject to redemption of 350 pounds. Witnessed by John Piecival Hunt, Esq. and John Farran, gent., both of Dublin. (RD 350/300/236203)…………the mortgage was repaid and recorded in memorial of deed dated 16 Jan 1786 witnessed by John Percival Hunt and William Crawford, both of Dublin, gent. (RD 371/528250898)
GEORGE Holmes of Dublin, mariner m. 20 Nov 1783 Catharine Lloyd of the parish of St Bridget (BGA, Dublin Marr. Lics F-Y, 1783-1786)
John Jellet of Dublin, jeweler m. 2 June 1784 HESTER Holmes, spinster of parish of St. Mary (BGA, Dublin Marr. Lics F-Y, 1783-1786)
Memorial of indented deed dated June 12, 1784 whereby GEORGE Holmes of Dublin, Gent., WILLIAM Holmes, of Dublin Gent., late Lieutenant in the service of HM Royal Navy, RICHARD Holmes of Dublin, Gent., lieutenant on half pay in HM Marines; William Frederick Lambe, Esq. of Dublin and ANNE Lambe otherwise Holmes, his wife; with special direction and consent of RICHARD Holmes of Dublin, Gent. and Elizabeth Holmes otherwise Molesworth, his wife; transfer to ELIZABETH Holmes of Dublin, spinster, their respective sixth part portions of 600 pounds bequeathed by the Right Honorable Walter Molesworth, late of the parish of St Margaret’s, Westminster, deceased. Witnessed by Richard Morrins of Dublin, Gent. and Anne Judge of Marshbrook, Kings Co. (RD 361/269/243700)
WALKER’s HIBERNIAN MAGAZINE. p.336.June 1787.DEATHS
At Drumcondra (co Dublin, Ireland), aged 88,
Robert Holmes, Esq., many years an eminent Goldsmith in Castle St (Dublin, Ireland).
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Robert Holmes born 7/06/1699 died 19/06/1787 aged 88yrs.
Of Castle St, Dublin and of Drumcondra, co Dublin, Ireland.
m.1stly Ellinor Robinson in St. Andrew’s, Dublin, 14/05/1725 and they had 13 children. ……..Ellinor b. 20/07/1706 (dau of James Robinson) ……..died 4/06/1755 aged 48 years.
m.2ndly Sarah Jellett 30/10/1756 and they had no children. ……..Sarah Jellett b. 11/09/1724 (dau of Mathew Jellett) ……..died 1805 aged 80 years.
HUGH Holmes of Dublin, m. 23 Feb 1788 Mary Annesley of parish Ballysax, Dio Kildare (BGA, Prerogative Marr. Lics. (Phillips Mss) H. 1753-1800)
Will of ROBERT Hume, Esq of Dublin 1789 (Index to Prerogative Wills of Ireland)
Will of ISABELLA Holmes, spr. Dublin 1790 (Index to Prerogative Wills of Ireland)
GEORGE Holmes of Newtown Stewart, Co. Tyrone, merchant m.1790 Margaret Mulhern of the parish of St Michael, Dublin (BGA. Dublin Marr. Lics. F-Y 1789-1791)
PRONI, D607/B/296
Waddell Cunningham, Belfast, to James Waddell, at Mr Samuel Holmes’s, 66 Stephen Street, Dublin, about obtaining a post for James Waddell’s son, [Robert ?], in the Revenue. 23 February 1791
Memorial of deed dated 17 Oct 1792 whereby HUGH Holmes of Dublin, Esq leased to Valentine Dunn of Dublin, ale merchant a house latel in the possession of said HUGH Holmes but then possessed by sd Valentine Dunn a dwelling known as 19 Queen Street, Oxmantown in the city of Dublin. Witnessed by William Hogan and John Hardin, both of Dublin (RD 456/457/293585)
A Memt of an Indented deed of assignment made 19 Mar 1794 Between James Dowling of Chapelized [Chapelizod] in the County of Dublin Esqr of the one part and Thos Armstrong of the City of Dublin Gent one of the attorneys of the other part recited that by Indre of Lease made the thirty first day of Jany one thous . Seven hundred and ninety four Between Robert Smith of Smock alley in the City of Dublin Merchants of the one part and the said James Dowling of the other part the said Robert Smith for the Const mereinment demise unto the said James Dowling in his actual poss ” then being by virtue of a Bargain and Sale to him thereof made by the said Robert Smith for the term of one whole year by Indre bearing date the day next before the day of the date of these presents in Cons ” of five still Ester and by force of the statute for transferring uses into poss , and to his Heirs and ass all that and those the dwelling House out offices Garden and Lands with the appres thereunto belonging of which he the said James Dowling was then and now , is in the actual posst cont in the whole by Common Estim three acres and two roods plan , measure be the same more or less bounded on the East by Lands in the poss of John Turkington Junion and Cotton printer on the West by the wall of the kings Garden on the North by the North by the Great Road leading from Dublin to Chapelized and on the South by the River Liffey situate lying and being near Chapelized [Chapelizod] in the County of Dublin To hold the said demised premes to the said James during his Heirs and as from the first day of Feby then next for and during the not life and lives of Hugh Holmes and Robert Holmes his eldest son of Hugh Holmes his younger son and of Robert Holmes his Nephew , Eldest Son of Saml Holmes of Dame Street in the City of Dublin Goldsmith or P. 306301 Church To McDermott N. 306308 or during the full end and term of Forty one years to be accounted and computed from the first 291 day of August one thousand seven hundred and Eighty two whichever shall last longest and the Surns and Sert of them at the yearly rent therein ment by which said Judie of assignment the said James Dowling for the Cons therein ment did grant Bargain Sell ass an to set over unto the said Thos Arusting the said herein before recited premis togr with all his the said James Downing Household Goods and other Goods and furniture as Capressed in a Schedule annexed to said deed to hold the same unto the said Thos Armstrong from thenceforth subject to see Trust therein mentd which said deed and this Meme were duly Executed by the said James Cowling and Thos Armstrong as also this Mem . in the presence of Nicholas Kelly like and Richd Austing Gent both of the City of Dublin — James Dowling Seal Thos Armstrong Seal Signed and sealed in presence of Richd Arnstring Nicholas Kelly — The above named Nich Killy maketh oath that he saw the deed whereof the above writing is a mem as also the said mem duly Signed sealed and Executed by the said James Dowling and Thos Armstrong resply and Saith that the name Nich Kelly Sub as a witness to said deed and mem is this depts proper name and hand writing and saith he deed said deed and Memd to John Moore Esqr Depy Regr the twentyeth day of May 1794. (RD 479/290/306294)
Indented deed of lease and release dat 23 and 24 Jan 1795 the Release betw 1) John Bayly of Debsborough Co Tipp Esq, 2) James Davis of Drogheda Esq , 3) John Earl of Mayo eldest son and heir of His Grace Joseph Deane late A’bishop of Tuam and Earl of Mayo decd. 4) Elizabeth Countess Dowager of Mayo relict of Jos Deane, 5) the Hon and Revd Richard Bourke 2nd son of Jos. Deane, the Hon and Revd Joseph Bourke 3rd son and the Hon Geo Theobald Bourke 4th son, Lady Catherine Bourke, Edward Lord de Clifford and Hon Mary de Clifford his wife, Lady Mary Ann Bourke, William Browne of Browne’s Hall Co Carlow and Lady Charlotte Browne his wife and Lady Theodosia Bourke which sd are the dau of of Joseph Deane, 6) PETER Holmes of Merrion street Dublin Esq and George Ormsby of Tubbervaddy Co Roscommon Esq, 7) Jonathan Chetwoode of Woodhouse Q’s Co Esq and James Davis jnr of Frederick street Dublin gent attorney; whereby 1), 2) and 3) for purposes mentioned and for 10 shillings pd to them by 6) and with consent of 4) and 5) confirm to 6) lands of Hayestown Co Meath and Little Carnuffe and Bannonstown , Fallowstown and Harristown Co Meath formerly the estate of Viscount Doneraile to hold upon Trusts [etc]; sworn 20 Feb 1795. (RD 387/147/312231)
ANN Holmes otherwise Alloway left will dated May 16, 1795, pd. Aug 6, 1796; Husband – GEORGE Holmes, merchant, former husband Benjamin Alloway, nephew James Findlay, son William Johnson Alloway, Son George, niece Ann Baird, nieces Catherine and Sophia Burnside, nieces Sarah, Maria and Charlotte Johnson, niece Emma Johnson, sister Elinor Burnside (BGA, Prerogative Wills. (Phillips Mss) H 1795-1799)
Memorial of deed dated 1796 between MARGARET Holmes, widow, only child and heir of Paul Hall and JOHN Holmes of Harold’s Cross, Dublin…daughter Sophia Watts…Mr Barker… (RD 505/251/325742) …..also (RD 464/11/293001)
Memorial of indented deed of assignment [mortgage] dat 25 Nov 1797 reg 28 Nov 1797 betw 1) Alice Burrowes of Dublin widow and admonr of John Burrowes late of Dublin Tavern keeper and 2) Hugh Holmes of city of Dublin mercht; in consdn £296.4.4 due to H H by virtue of acertain judgement 1) assigns to 2) the dwelling ho. in Capel street where the old house known by the name of The Queen’s Head formerly stood being No. 119 for residue term of J B’s lease subj. to redemption; wit Libert Burrowes aunt to A B and Robert Holmes of Dublin attorney. (RD 494/441/332735)
Indented Deed of assignment dat 6 Nov 1799 from Charles Holmes of Dublin Harpsichord maker to Andrew Caldwell, John Swan and Richmond Allen of Dublin Esqrs “three of the Commissioners apptd for making wide and convenient ways, streets and passages ….” (RD 523/8/346162)
Indented Deed of release and Conveyance bearing date the 9 Nov 1799 made Between John White of Islanderry in the Co of Down Gent of the one part and Robert Waddell of Islanderry in the same County Esq of the other part whereby the sd John Whyte condition of the sum of $ 1675 then to him in hand paid by the said Robert Waddel as the at the rest whereof is hereby acknowledged, Did grant Bargain Sell assign and make over mense release and confirm unto the sd Robt Waddell… that part of the Townland of Islandery aforesaid which was formerly part of the Estate and property of Alexander Waddell, Gent, Deceased and lately the Estate of Elizabeth White orse Waddell Deceased wife of the John Whyte party …. being in the Barony of Lower Iveagh & County of Down… witnessed by Robert Holmes of the City of Dublin atty at Law and by Saml Coulter now of Islanderry in the County of Down.. in the family of the said Robt Waddell …12th day of Nov. 1799 (RD 518/329/342094)
Deed of Assignment of Mortgage dated 11 Dec 1799. Thomas Acheson of Dublin, apothecary and Alex Burrows, tavern keeper to Hugh Holmes. Robert Smith and Patrick Shaw are mentioned. Witnessed by Francis Montgomery and Robert Holmes. (RD 342777)
Will of JOHN Holmes, Dublin city 1803 (Index to Prerogative Wills of Ireland)
Memorial registered 2 Dec 1805 of Deed of 2 Dec 1805 from Henry Jackson of Grange Cottage in Kings Co., Esq. & Valentine O‟Connor of Dublin City, Gent to trustees Thomas Leland of Dublin City Gent & Edward Beacon Connor or Cannon of Leicester Place, Co. Middlesex Gent. Mentions Deed of 17 Sept 1805 & mortgages of £1805 & £352 of 1 January 1805. Same Tythes as #381021. WITNESSES: ROBERT Holmes & Peter Flettery both of Dublin Gents. Memorial signed by O‟CONNOR. (RD 579/97/388768)
1806 Jan 14
BTW Thomas Addis Emmet of New York USA Esq of 1st pt ROBERT HOLMES of City of Dublin Esq. of 2nd pt. & John Williams of City of Dublin Esq of 3rd pt. … parcel of ground with dwelling house & Offices on West side of Castle Lane now called Palace Street in City of Dublin formerly in possession of John Natt deceased & now in tenure & occupancy of John Williams containing in front to Castle Lane 23:18:9 and in rere 18:8 in depth from front to rere on South side 65’ and on the north side 65’ bounded on Est to Castle Lane & on west to houses belonging to Walter Redford sadler and on south by a dwelling house in possession of Mrs Anne Cotton … for life of Catherine Alley … to hold the said premises unto the said John Williams his heirs and assigns for and during all such [?] & Inheritances thereof as Robert Emmett therein mentioned was entitled to in his life time [NOTE: Robert Emmett died 1803] under and by virtue of recited articles of agreement 17 Aug 1800 which said deed and this Memorial are witnessed by William Maziere & Peter Ferdenand Weber both of City of Dublin Gent (from thesilverbowl.com with reference to RD 652/384/448328)
Memorial of indented deed of annuity dat 6 Feb 1814 betw Nicholson Ormsby of Oakfield Co Sligo Esq and Bridget Cookeen of Glen Villa Co Dublin spinster; recites deed dated 1799 betw Hugh Holmes of Dublin Esq and sd N O whereby H H assigned to latter lands of Brownstown [see King file] Co Kildare to hold for residue of lease paying H H £159.15.0 p a rent; by a further deed N O leased the land to John Edwards Esq of the Curragh of Kildare [present deed involves land deal with Bridget]; wit James McDonogh gent atty and Martin Scanlon; reg 12 Nov 1816 (RD 708/59/484895)
P C C will of Samuel Holmes of Richmond Place, Dublin dat 12 Oct 1821 pr 30 March 1826 (oath of Thomas Holmes Esq brother and sole exor); to be buried Clontarf churchyard by side of late wife Margaret; present wife Ann entitled in own right to an income of £200 pa; son Frederick Holmes*; to brother Thomas Holmes of London mercht. his interest in the lands of Lenederg and Lisnaliffy nr Banbridge Co Down; property pchsd from John Hankins Beresford in Dublin. Mentions William H eldest son of brother Thomas H; Thos the 2nd son, Robt the 3rd son, Griffith the 4th son. Brother Thomas Holmes the sole exor.
* from Alumni Frederick Holmes S[ocius] C[omitatus] (Dr Murray, Dungannon) 2 Oct 1804 aged 171/2; son of Samuel Homes generosus; b Co Down. BA 1808. (Courtesy of S. Elliott)
Mem. of indented deed dat 17 March 1823 betw 1) Margaret Holmes of Summer Hill Dublin widow and 2) Elizabeth Gray of same widow; involves building plot and John Claudius Beresford; wit John Galway of Summer Hill and James Hughes of Capel street attys; regd J H 18 March 1823. (RD 779/446/527781)
Memorial of indented deed of surrender dat 6 May 1823 betw. 1) Archibald Collum of Tullaghanny Co Ferm. gent and 2) Robert Holmes of Caroline Row Co Dublin Esq; recites lease of 21 Dec 1810 from Anna Inglis, Richard Major Inglis [et al] to John Armstrong and Archd Collum of lands of Cleghernagh and Tullyneal Co Tyr 500 acs from 1 May last for 31 yrs at rent £134 pa; the interest of the Inglis family is now vested in R H. (RD 781/144/528679)
Memorial of indented deed of Lease dat 7 Aug 1835 betw 1) John Holmes of Charlemont street Dublin Esqre and 2) Edward Hogg of Ormond Market Dublin; a dwelling house in Beef Row. (RD 1835/14/63)
Memorial of indented deed of mortgage dat 22 July 1835 betw 1) Arthur Lee Guinness and Benjamin Lee Guinness of St James’s Gate Dublin Esqrs 2) John Holmes of Dublin Esq. 3) the Rev James Paul Holmes of [ ] Glebe King’s Co and 4) William Jameson of Dublin Esq and William Henry Mulock of Ballynagar Co Westmeath Esq; recites lease from John Edwards Venables Vernon of Clontarf Castle Esq to 1), which 1) now assign to 4) with consent of 2) and 3) being land in Clontarf Manor; wits illegible; regd 7 May 1836. (RD 1836/8/282)
Memorial of indented deed of Renewal or new Lease dat 17 Dec 9 1838 betw 1) William Holmes of Friday street Cheapside, London, Esq and 2) James Boswell of Bachelor’s Walk Dublin Esq Trustee named in will of James Boswell decd; recites deed of Release of 24 March 1804 whereby John Claudius Beresford [see below %] of Abbeyville Co Dublin for consdn demised to Robt Boswell of Dublin parcel of ground on east side of Fairview Avenue for lives renewable for ever at rent £23.5.0 pa, and that all the estate and right of J C B in sd lease has become vested in W H and reciting that sd Robt Boswell and Edward Boswell two of the lives in the lease have died and that W H has agreed to the insertion of names of M of Kildare and John Knight Boswell of Dublin solr; W H now confirms lease to J B; deed and mem wit Samuel Fisher, 25 Bucklersbury, city of London and Edward Adams his clerk; latter sworn London 17 Dec 1838. (RD 1838/23/196)
From Belfast News Letter edn. 4 Sept 1838: Married “On 29th ult, in St Thomas’s Church Dublin, Robert Macartney Esq of Moybane, Co Fermanagh, to Arabella Sophia, only daughter of Robert Holmes Esq, city of Dublin.”
Memorial of indenture dat 20 Dec 1830 betw 1) William Holmes of Friday street Cheapside in city of London mercht nephew and devisee named in will of Samuel Holmes of Richmond terrace Dublin decd; and 2) John Jones of Cheapside linen draper; recites that under the will W H is entitled to freehold hereditaments at Linederg in Seapatrick p. Co Down and at Fairview in Drumcondra p. Co Dublin, also to certain leaseholds in latter; also leaseholds betw. Drumcondra road and Summerhill on north side of the Circular road, held under Lord Mountjoy; 1) grants to 2) in mortgage; reg 26 Oct 1841. (RD 1841/21/32)
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