Registry of Deeds: 1739-1810

• 1740 Nov 15, Vol. 101, page 89, Memorial 70016
  • Lease dated 23 & 24 Sep 1740 between Robt Ferguson, Aghadrinagh, Co. Cavan, linen weaver and Efsex Edgworth, Paftisner, Co. Longford, Esq.
  • Lands of Aghadrinagh & Anaghwofe in parish of Anna.
  • Wit: John Brady, Wm Saunderson both of Redhills, Gents.
• 1743 Dec 1, Vol. 113, Page 173, Memorial 77859
  • Lease 2 Apr 1726 between Thomas Whyte, Esq. and Robert Ferguson, weaver, both of Redhills
  • Whyte to Ferguson lands of Aughadrenagh and Anagh, manor of Clonandrey, parish of Anna
  • "lives of the said Robt Ferguson, Tho Thopkan and Henry Huges, sons of the said Robt Ferguson's two Sisters and the longest liver of them .."
  • Wit: John Little, Rathmulean, co. Cavan, farmer; Wm Ferguson late of Baleyheas, shoemaker, dec'd and John Connelly late of Redhills, yeoman, dec'd
  • Mem Wit: said John Little and George Nicoles of Lofsett, co. Cavan, gent
• 1748 Jun 18, Vol. 109, Page 485, Memorial 76794
  • Agreement 7 Mar 1742 between Robert Ferguson, Aughadrinagh, parish of Annah, Manor of Redhill, farmer and James Sloan & Phebe his wife, town of Drum, Co. Monoghan, merchant
  • James Sloan & Phebe redeem mortage by Robert Ferguson of lands in Aughradrina held Henry Edgeworth of Lizard, co. Longford, Esq.
  • Lands are leased to Robert Ferguson for the lives of James Sloan & Phebe
  • should Robert marry then he was "to hold & enjoy the hold of said pole of Land.."
  • should Phebe die before James and he take another wife then the agreement is void
  • Wit: Jno Craford, Drum, linnen draper & Wm Houston of Lizard, schoolmaster
  • Mem Wit: sd Jno Craford and James Blunchwill, Dublin, gent.
• 1749, Vol. 138, Page 277, Memorial 93168
  • Deed Pole 10 Sep 1748, intended marriage between Joseph Hunt of Cavan, Gent and Pheby Sloan of Ballyhaise, both of County Cavan
  • Leases below transfered to James Ferguson of Drumliff and Robert Ferguson of Aghadrinagh, both of County Cavan.
    • Thomas Newburgh, Esq. of house and tenements presently occupied by Pheby Sloan, dated 5 Jul 1744
    • Hugh Johnston, Esq. of a tenement in Drum, 29 Dec 1736
• 1749, Vol. 137, Page 244, Memorial 93167
  • Lease 2 Apr 1747 between John Starr, Jas King, Jereh King & Meredith King all of Corcraff in the parish of Anna of the one part and Robert Ferguson of Aghadringah, parish of Anna of the other part
  • Starr et al to Ferguson land of Glasdromen, parish of Anna
  • Nat lives of John Starr aforesaid; Jas Starr his brother & Abm King son to Meredith King of Oldcastle, co. Meath
  • Wit: Patk Brady, City of Dublin, gent & Robt Thoppom, Aghadrinagh, gent
• 1749, Vol. 139, Page 104, Memorial 93271
  • Articles of Agreement dated 29 Jan 1742 between Langford Burlow of Dublin and Robert Ferguson of Aghadrinagh
  • Continuation of lease of Anaghhoig as formerly held by by Robert Ferguson from Athur Burlow
  • Witnesses: Tom Harman, Killmacknoran, Clerk; Tom Davis, Ballyhaise, farmer and Hugh reilly, Enniskeen, Gent; all of County Cavan
• 1749, Vol. 139, Page 288, Memorial 94181
  • Lease 22 Feb 1747 between Humphrey Galbraith, Carrygallen, Co.Leitrim, Esq. and Thomas Ferguson, Drumyouth (Parish of Killashandra), Merchant
  • Drumguney lands adjoining those of Caulfield Woods and William Woods for the lives of Thos Ferguson, Andrew Woods son of Andrew Woods of Drumyouth and Alexander Woods brother of Andrew Woods the younger
  • Witnesses: Peter Cormele, Ballymore, Co. Longford; Calfield Woods, Drumgunney, Co. Leitrim and Phillip Reilly, City of Dublin.
• 1752 Nov 14, Vol. 158, Page 174, Memorial 105401
  • Deeds of Lease dated 29 & 30 Jun 1752 between Robt Ferguson, Aghadrinagh, Co. Cavan, Gent and Thos Hinkson, Drumgarry, Aghadrinagh, Co. Cavan, Gent
  • Lands: Aghadrinagh, Annaghwoufe, Drumliff & Dromgorman
  • Wit: James Morton, City of Dublin, Gent and Jno Maudsley, Belturbet, Gent.
• 1755 May 7, Vol 173, Page 520, Memorial 117121
  • Agreement dated 3 Dec 1747 between James Kennedy, Drumcalpen, Co. Cavan and Richd Ferguson, Drumcarn, Co. Cavan
  • James to let Richd half of Drumcalpin including house John Kennedy formerly occupied.
  • Wit: Francis Duna & John Ferguson of Drumcalpin; George Humphrys of Knockfade, Co. Cavan
• 1758 May 20 , Vol. 192, Page 479, Memorial 128407
  • Articles of Marriage dated 3 Apr 1757 between Richd Ferguson of Knerkahy, gent and John Welsh of Killifarge, Co. Monaghan, gent on behalf of his daughter Sidney Welsh, spinster
  • Town and Lands of Knockahy
  • Wit: Joseph Welsh of Tully...... , Co. Monaghan and Henry Welsh of Cloneallock, Co. Fermanagh, gent.
  • Mem Wit: Henry Welsh above, George Ingham of Belturbet, gent.
• 1758 May 30, Vol. 193, Page 489, Memorial 128551
  • Lease 6 May 1758 between Richd Ferguson, Knockaghy, gent and Andrew Ferguson, town of Cavan, cabinet maker
  • Richd demises unto Andrew lands of Knockaghy
  • Wit: Richd Knight, Tonymore; Jeffry Morton, Knockarewan both in Co. Fermanagh & Maurice Cottnam, Belturbet
  • Jeffry Ferguson (seal)
• 1758 Jul 20, Vol 149, Page 256, Memorial 99643
  • Indented deed 13 April 1751 between James Ferguson, Knockaghey and Richs Farguson eldest son of James
  • James grants unto Richd lands of Knockaghey
  • Wit: Landon Lennon and Gamble Dawson, City of Dublin, gent.
  • Mem Wit: Gamble lawson and Thomas Wright, City of Dublin
• 1762 Apr 3, Vol. 218, Page 110, Memorial 142133
  • Instrument in writing bearing date 3 Dec 1761 between John Ferguson of Drumlarney (parish of Killashandra), wheelwright and James Donahoe of Monery (paris of Kilmore)
  • Ferguson to Donahoe lands of Drumlarney in the manor of Corradown and held under Sm Archibald Acheson
  • Wit: james Donohoe, Carrickgallon, Co. Leitrim and Edward Davenport, Arlogher, Co. Cavan gent
  • Mem Wit: said Edwd Davenport and George Kemp clerk to William Magrath, city of Dublin
• 1765 Nov 21, Vol. 244, page 251, Memorial 157669
  • Lease 23 Mar 1764 between Hugh M'Cullom and Wm Ferguson both of Creeveland in the parish of Castleterra
  • demised unto William lands in Creeveland
  • Wit: Benjamin Parsons of Oruhagg, Co. Cavan and John McCullom of Kildare, soldier
  • Mem Wit: said Benjamin Parsons and Jas Castle of Cavan,
• 1765 Nov 21, Vol. 245, page 120, Memorial 157664
  • Articles of agreement 3 Jun 1765 whereby John Fargason of Drumliff and Alexander Bannan of Aughunaglogh both in County Cavan did demise unto John Heslip land then in poss. of Michl Galligan and Patrick Jones in the lands of Killitan and Galligans farm
  • Wit: Philip Brady, Parisbridge and John Elliott, Aughunaglogh both in Co. Cavan, gent
  • Mem Wit: said Philip Brady and James Plunkett of Dublin, gent
• 1767 Jul 21, Vol. 260, Page 162, Memorial 168217
  • Lease between Robert Faraguson of Aghadrinagh and Joseph Hunt of Cavan both in the County of Cavan chief exor and admon of James Faraguson of Dromlitt deceased
  • Demised unto Torence Reilly, Felix Reilly, Patrick Callagherall of Dromlitt half of Dromlitt as held by James Faraguson
  • Wit: Thomas Reily of Balyhaise, John Rellill of Lisduff and John Faraguson of Dromlitt all in said county of Cavan
  • Sealed in presence of John Redhill, John Brady
  • Sworn before Humphrey Jones and Bedall Stanford justices of the peace for County Cavan
• 1767 Oct 24, Vol. 266, Page 49, Memorial 167626
  • Articles of marriage 18 Jul 1767 between Henry Leatham of Temmanghrin, co. Cavan on behalf oh his son Robert Leatham and Robert Ferguson of Aughadrina on behalf of his daughter Frances Ferguson
  • one half the lands of Drumlifte to continue during the said Robert Ferguson from Thomas Newburgh Esquire
  • one fourth the lands of Tennaugh (barony of Clankee according to deed index by townland)
  • Wit: John Brady of Holygrove, George Humphrys of Knockfaddan and John Ferguson of Drumliff, all in Co. Cavan
  • Mem Wit: said George Humphreys and Nicholas Blacke, writing clerk to William Magrath city of Dublin.
• 1769 Mar 11, Vol. 272, page 246, Memorial 174721
  • Sale made 8 Feb 1769 whereby Robert Ferguson of Aghadrina sold to James Griffith of Cornapeast his title of lease of lands of Glafsdrumon being part of the estate of Alexander Sanderson Esq. deceased
  • Wit: Henry Welsh, Killyfargo, Co. Monaghan, gent son of Henry Welsh, Killyfargo Doctor of Phisick
  • Mem Wit; said Henry Welsh and Aston Jones of Belturbet, gent.
• 1769 Apr 19, Vol. 277, Page 13, Memorial 175189
  • Agreement 11 Mar 1769 between Robert Ferguson of Aughadrinagh (Aghadreenagh, parish of Annagh) and John Bell of Redhills
  • Ferguson to Bell the lands of Glafsdrumon (Glasdrumman, parish of Annagh)
  • Wit: George Levington and Archibald Dobbin both of the town and county of Monaghan
  • Mem Wit: said George Levington and John Clarke of the town and county of Monaghan.
• 1769, Vol. 278, Page 355, Memorial 178701
  • Grantor: John Ferguson of Drumliff.
  • Grantee: James Moore of Ballymacinroe
  • Lands: Town of Drum, Co. Monaghan
• 1770 Mar 9, Vol. 265, Page 599, Memorial 779968
  • Marriage article 21 Jul 1760 by Robert Sharp of Rolirefon, Co. Cavan on behalf of his daughter Mary Sharp and Wm. Fargason of Drumcalpin, Co. Cavan
  • in case said Fargason will marry said Mary then Robert Sharp will execute a lease of ten acres of the lands of Bollioresin for six years and at the expiration he shall grant to Wm Farguson fifteen acres of Dromcolpin ...for life of Wm Sharp, his son...pursuant to his lease from James Moore Esq
  • Wit: Thoms Reilly, gent
  • Mem Wit: Jno Castle, town of Cavan, gent
  • Wm Farguson saith the witness thereto Thomas Reilly is since dead and the name John Farguson subscribe as a witness to this meml
  • Note: in the deed index by townland this memorial was listed under Returison, Rattoresin, Ratursan (Ratrussan, parish of Kildrumsherdan)
• 1770 Sep 19, Vol. 284, Page 17, Memorial 182975
  • Agreement dated Apr 1 1769 between Jno Ferguson of Drumliff, nephew and heir at law of Phebe Hunt and Patrick Brady of Raheg
  • Half a house in town of Ballyahise current in Brady's possession; half a house and garden facing George Harbe's house
  • Original leas from Thomas Nuburgh Esq.
  • Wit: Jno Brady of Ballyhaise, John Hinkson of Ardamagh and James Brady of Ballyhaise and all of Co. Cavan Gent.
  • Meml Wit: John Hinkson and William Gilbert Clerk to Wm Magrath of the City of Dublin Gent
• 1772, Vol. 335, page 11, Memorial 221939
  • Deed Poll dated 10 Jun 1772 between Richard Ferguson of Knuchay and Andrew Ferguson of Killishandra, gent
  • Lands: Knockay
  • Also: James Griffith of Belturbet, John Young then of Drumgoon & William Hackness of _____ and Matt Young of _____
• 1776 Oct 6, Vol. 311, Page 250, Memorial 209571
  • Lease 11 Aug 1776 between Abraham Ferguson, and Francis Whyte the younger, both of Aughadrinagh, parish of Anna
  • Ferguson to Whyte the lands of Aughadrinagh formerly held by Christr Roan; bog adjoining Constatine Gillhearing's potatoe garden
  • "in Case this Robt Ferguson one of this Lives should happen to die by the Meazles.."
  • Wit: William Whyte, Aughadrinagh; James Tegan, Glafs Drummon and Michl Martin of Doogher all in co. Cavan
  • Mem. Wit: said Wm Whyte and Wm Magrath of Cavan, gent.
• 1777 Feb 10, Memorial 210926
  • Instrument in writing bearing date 8 Dec 1765 whereby Magdelin Davis widow and admin of Wm Davis transfers unto her daughter Magdelin Ferguson lands of Dromcor
  • Wit: John Davis, Francis Robertson both of Belturbet
• 1777 Oct 1, Vol. 318, Page 246, Memorial 213416
  • Lease 27 __ 1773, Abraham Ferguson of Aughadrenagh to John Neehill of Aughadrenagh that part of Glasdrumin adjoining Charles Hustens land and adjoining John Leatys Mearing as far as & including Charles McSharrys house & garden
  • Wit: Patrick Sheridan of Glasdrum and Terence McBrien of Drumavatty both in co. Cavan
  • Mem Wit: Hugh Molloy of city of Dublin & Pat Sheridan aforesaid
• 1778 Nov 14, Vol. 321, Page 546, Memorial 217682
  • Lease 30 June 1777 between Abraham Ferguson of Aughdreenagh, parish of Ana, gent and Thomas Howe, parish of Ana, gent
  • Ferguson to Howe lands in Anaghase (Annaghoash), parish of Ana as decribed in lease taken out by Robert Ferguson from Longford Burleigh 1742 (1749, Vol. 139, Page 104, Memorial 93271)
  • Wit: John Smith, Redhills, farmer; Patrick McMahon, Redhills, Merchant and James Rooney, city of Dublin, gent.
• 1781 Aug 28, Vol 340, Page 310, Memorial 229043
  • Deed dated 10 Apr 1780 between Frances Magrath, widow & admin of Luke Magrath late of Belturbet, soap boiler and Andrew Ferguson, Killishandra, gent
  • Refers: David Jones by deed 27 Sep 1762 demised unto Luke Magrath lands of Nahailas & Drumlougher
  • Wit: John Maude, late of Belturbet, deceased; Mat Givney of Almock, Co. Cavan, gent
  • Mem Wit: Mary Ferguson, Killishandra
• 1781 Sep 5, Vol. 342, Page 151, Memorial 229094
  • Agreement 3 Sep 1781 between Abraham Ferguson, Aghadrinagh, gent and John Drofe, Ballyhaise, gent
  • Reciting Abraham Watt in Trinity Terin obtained a decree in the court of Excheqr 5 Jul 1779 to foreclose a mortgage of the lands of Aghadringah and elsewhere in co. Cavan and futher that John Drofe had agreed to Toyu said Abraham Ferguson in a security to said Abraham Watt
  • Wit: Walsh and Daniel Benifson both City of Dublin, gent
• 1783 Mar 12, Vol. 348, Page 566, Memorial 234551
  • Conveyance 1 Mar 1783 between James Ferguson of Belfast, linen draper and Alethea Maria Ferguson orwsie Brownrigz his wife and Thomas M Donnell, city of Dublin, merchant and Sarah McDonnell his wife and Thomas Ramage, city of Dublin, gent
  • Sarah McDonnel and Thos Ramage exors of Elith Boyle city of Dublin, spinster, deceased
  • Michael Philips, Ashgreen, co. Meath, Esq and Mable Philips orwsie Tighe his wife
  • Deed of mortgage 17 Feb 1774 between the Philips and Eliz Boyle
  • Will of Elizabeth Boyle - Fergusons, McDonnells and T. Ramage are benificiaries
  • Towns and Lands of Feugh, Tirgormly, Droghill, Edergole, Ardglushin, Carryfarnon (Carrowfarnaghan), Glenn Mullinefrin (Mullanaffrin) and the house/tenements in town of Belturbet, Edergole, Coreramf(?) and Listoan all situate in co. Cavan
  • Phillips get the land and the heirs get the principal & interest due under the recited mortage.
  • Also T. Ramage assigns to the Phillips lands of Knockburn, co. Meath
  • Wit: David Gordon, Belfast, gent; Alex Leslie and John Deane, city of Dublin, gent
• 1797 Jan 27, Vol 507, Page 263, Memorial 328143
  • Indented deed 9 Jul 1795 between Philip Dolan, Drumany?, Co. Leitrim and John Ferguson, Arbuarrary Bar, Co. Leitrim
  • Philip demised unto John lands of Moneenagagagh (Moneen), parish of Killinagh
  • Natural lives of said Philip Dolan, Charles Dolan his son to Philip Dolan of .... Co. Cavan aged 18 years and Garret Forde son to Terence Forde of Aghrun, Co. Leitrim
  • Wit: John Duggan & M Lunny both of Manor Hamilton
  • Mem Wit: said John Ferguson and by James Fawcett, City of Dublin, atty.
• 1804 Apr 5, Vol. 562, Page 352, Memorial 374704
  • Deed 26 Mar 1804 between Magdellen Ferguson orwsie Davis of Carryrod, widow and Andrew Ferguson of Carryrod her son
  • recited that Wm Davis formerly of Belturbet deceased was seized in ___ farm of a certain part of the lands of Drumcor .... by his last will and testament bequeathed to his wife Magdellen David orwsie Elliott one ___ of said lands .... and the said Magdellen Davis by her last will ... convey unto her daughter the said Magdellen Ferguson orwsie Davis... by this deed those lands are now assigned to Andrew Ferguson
  • Wit: Patt brady of Cavan, Wm Anderson of Cirry both in Co. Cavan
• 1804 Jul 24, Vol. 567, Page 17, Memorial 377691
  • Lease 25 Oct 1803
  • Nichola Ann Jackson of Torkile Lodge, co. Armagh, widow
  • Robert Ferguson, town of Killashandra, gent
  • Jackson to Ferguson lands of Tawlaght, parish of Ballymachugh and Drummully Case (East?)
  • Lives of Robert Ferguson and John Young of Drumgoon
  • Wit: Daniel Richd Maitting of Taughart, co. Louth; Edmd Anderson of Killeshadra, Esq.; Simon Armstrong, Killbrashan, co. Leitrim
  • Mem Wit: said Edmond Anderson and James Ferguson of Town of Killeshandra
• 1806 Jul 4, Vol. 582, Page 372, Memorial 394086
  • Lease May 1 1788 between Jas Semple, City of Waterford, Doctor of Physick and Robert Ferguson of Killashandra
  • Semple demises unto Ferguson lands then in poss of Robt Ferguson/Cornls Reilly and then lately in poss of James Cleary situate in Vallytourny, parish of Killashandra being part of the lands of Killytawny. The park was lately held by Revd Richd Trenson. Includes that field then in poss of James Griffith and then lately held by james Matt. Bounded E by road, W by Bawn and Leake, S by the town parks N by field in poss of Patrick McGuire & Abraham Corry
  • Natural lives of the said Robt & Frances Ferguson orwsie Anderson his wife & James Ferguson 2nd son of Andrew Ferguson of Killishandra
  • Wit: Edward Anderson and James Griffith, both of Killishandra, gent.
  • Mem Wit: said Edward Anderson and Peter McLanin of Dromroe, Co. Cavan, labourer
  • John Ferguson seal signed sealed in presence of Edward Anderson, Peter McLinen
  • Snippet
• 1807 Vol. 595, Page 534, Memorial 408692
  • Lease Nov 1 1807 bewteen Owen Reilly, Killishandra, time keeper and Robt Ferguson, Killishandra, Gent.
  • Owen demises unto Robert halves of houses in the possession of John Cassidy, William Johnson in the town of Killishandra bounded N by tenement formerly held by Martin Reilly, S by Owen Reily & John Reilly, E by the street and W by field formerly Nixuns
  • Wit: Edward Anderson, Killishandra, Esq.; Ezekei Gibson, Killishandra, dealer and chapman
  • Natural lives of Owen Reilly, .... Reilly and Thomas Reilly third, fourth and fifth sons of Owen Reilly
• 1808 Jun 26, Vol. 579, Page 522, Memorial 393735
  • Lease 12 Apr 1806
  • John Veaitch, Francelina Veaitch daughter of John, Chas Veaitch eldest son of John all of Gartinardress, co. Cavan
  • Robert Ferguson, town of Killishandra
  • Veaitch to Ferguson manor house of Legaland and affects lately in possession of John Veaitch but now held by Andrew Ferguson father of Robert containing 17 acres in the parish of Kilmore
  • Lives of Jas Ferguson son of Simon Armstrong of Killbracken, Co' Leitrim
  • Wit: John Armstrong, City of Dublin, atty; Owen Ridly of Killeshandra, publican exor of John Veaitch and Thomas Claudenium Esq Lieut in Cavan Regt Militia
• 1809 Jan 24, Vol. 605, Page 418, Memorial 414467
  • Indented deed 24 Jan 1809 between John Anderson, Fermoy, Co. Cork, Esq. and Robert Ferguson, Killeshandra, Gent.
  • John sells Robt the tememenants, backside and gardens formerly joining to Luke Stanfords tenements but now bounded on the north with the street of Killishandra and the east by Mr Inn called the Swan tenement, on the south by McDowall field and from the west by Colonel Andersons tenement situate in the Town of Killishandra.
  • Wit: Robt Reeves and Chas Ormsby both of City of Dublin, attorneys

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