I, John Holmes of Altnagalvin in the liberties of Londonderry, Presbyterian Minister of the Gospel … do make my last will and testament… I bequeath to Mary Ann Marshall, daughter of Thomas Marshall 10 pounds to be put out to interest til she attains 21 years…and in the case of her death to be divided among her brothers and sisters. To the Rev. Jacob Davis my nephew, all the bounty money which shall be due and owing me at the time of my death, and also my library of books…To Janet Carswell of Ned widow, Elizabeth Davis wife of William Davis of Drumaconey and Rachel Conn wife of George Conn of Ned aforesaid…all in the parish of Ballykelly, County Londonderry & James Rogers of the parish of Magilligan & Martha Moore wife of Samuel Moore of the Parish of Macosquin Co Londonderry. The residuary legacy … as follow … to Janet Carswell one-fourth part, to Elizabeth Davis one-fourth part, to Rachel Conn one-fourth part, to James Rodgers and Martha Moore one-fourth part. Will signed 1 May 1769. Executors: Mr Jonathan Cochrane of Kilkerragh [Coolkeeragh], Mr James Smith of Enough [Enagh], Mr Robert Millar of the Trench all the Liberties of Londonderry. Probate 7 Jul 1773 (PRONI T681 p.397)
John Holmes was the minister of 1st Donegal and later 2nd Glendermott. See the 1760 will of his sister Martha Holmes. See also thier family tree in Ancestry.
Holmes Genealogy 