The Millikins of Donaghadee and Ballyholme
Records and Documents
[1] James Millikin of Donaghadee
Addressed to Mr. William McClelan in Kilileaoch (Killyleagh)
�After my respects presented to yow and all frinds there ye know that Sir Robert disayrs me to call for that little money at my ower coming and now being in this Contrie and buying winter provision I have use for it and hes sent this expres for it. Ye know the sum is four pounds sterling ten shillings and if ye pleas to pay that half Croun for Sqr. Phillps man it is well for I had not trusted him if it had not bein upon sir Robert [name deleted] the accompt of a lyn that he left to Sir Robert. No further bott rests your affectionate frind�. Signed Mary Livingston.
Date at Donaghadee, the 4th of Novr. 1672
�Received from George Maxwell servant to Sir Robert Maxwell according to the above said letter the sum of foure pounds ten shillings and six pence which was due upon account to Mr. Spittals wife in Portpatrick as witness my hand this 7th of November 1672�. Signed James Millikin.
[Public Record Office of Northern Ireland T640/118]
[2] John Millikin merchant of Donaghadee
Indenture made 18 day of December in the year of Our Lord one thousand and seventy five (1675) years between the Hugh, earl of Mount Alexander of the one part and John Millikin of Donaghadee in the barony of Ards and County of Down merchant of the other part. Witnesseth that Hugh, earl of Mount Alexander in consideration of the sum of four pounds and sixteen shillings paid by the said John Millikin and hath discharged, bargained, sold and granted to the said John Millikin all that half tenement or parcel of ground in the village of Donaghadee in the barony and county aforesaid where he now liveth, bounded on the east with John Milling�s tenement, on the south with Patrick Foster�s half tenement, on the west Hugh Steele�s tenement, on the north with John Rodger�s tenement. It goes on the recite a number of duties and payments, including the sum of 30 shillings by John Millikin to the said Hugh, earl of Mount Alexander, and that he is to hold the said tenement subject to these payments, to him and his heirs paying a sum of rent half yearly, and the said Hugh, earl of Mount Alexander, appointed Francis Allen, Gent., to perform the actual ceremony of saisin infefting John Milllikin in the said property. Endorsed on back of the Deed, there is memo to say before the property could be enfeoffed, John Millikin had covenanted to pay on a certain day (unclear) after, but for non-payment of [rent?], the property was not enfeoffed. A further note by Frances Allen recites that by �virtue of the authority and power to me given by the earl of Mount Alexander � the property not taken possession of by the said within named, he in name of the whole and by key and clod of earth enfeoffed John Millikin by livery and seisin of this house and appurtenances with named to him the said John Millikin in Donaghadee, his heirs assignees according to the indenture on 23 day of September 1699. Witnessed by Tam Gardiner, James Calwell and Robert Clark.
[Public Record Office of Northern Ireland D4389/E/1/21]
Note: Endorsed on the back are two further notes concerning Charles Russell, who paid a sum of one pound ten shilling being fully paid for the rent within the deed to 1718 due to the earl of Mount Alexander. This note was dated 27 November 1719 and signed by Luke Dunnwill and Jane Russell. It is evident that by this date, the property was rented to Charles Russell.
[3] Roger Crymble of Donaghadee
Indenture made 9 day of March in the 28 year of the reign of our Sovereign Lord Charles the 2nd by the Grace of God of England, Scotland France and Ireland King Defender of ye Faith and in the year of Lord God 1676 Between the Right Honorable Hugh Earl of Mount Alexander of the one part and Roger Crymble of Donaghadee in the Barony of Ards and County of Down Gentleman of the other part. Witnesseth that the said Hugh Earl of Mount Alexander in consideration of the sum of �2 Stirling paid by the said Roger Crymble acknowledged himself to be fully satisfied content, and hath discharged, bargained, sold and granted to the said Roger Crymble all that messuage or tenement and gardens adjoining buildings and plot of ground annexing to the aforesaid gardens southeast toward ye sea as it is now fenced or enclose with all other appurtenances thereunto belonging and being in the parish of Donaghadee and Barony of Ards and County Down and now in the tenure and occupation of the said Roger Crymble. To have and hold all and singular the above grant unto the said Roger Crymble paying out the yearly rent of �2 Stirling to Hugh Earl of Mount Alexander of good lawful money of England by half yearly payments on the 1st day of May commonly called St. Philip and Jacob and on 1st day of November commonly called All Saints by even and equal portions. In witnesseth whereof the said parties to these present first above named have signed and sealed in the presence of Pat Montgomerie, And Munro, D. Campbell, Wm Montgomerie and Jo Keigsley.
[Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, D4389/E/1/30]
[4] Charles Crymble of Donaghadee
Will of Charles Crymble of Donaghadee, Gent.,
Dted 23 February, 1692,
Brother-in-law, Rowland Savage,
Brother-in-law, Thos Hannynton,
Brother-in-law, John Montgomery,
Brother-in-law, Hugh Johnston,
Probate 10 August 1790.
[Betham genealogical abstracts Prerogative Wills (Phillips MSS) Series 1, C. 1700-1737]
[5] Robert Millikin of Ballyholme
Memorandum that Henry Maxwell of Finebrogue in the County of Down Esq., do by these presents for himself by his hands and assignee set and to ferm let unto Robert Millikin of Ballyholme in the County of Down, Dyer, All that Tuck Mill of Ballyholme with all her mill draughts mill dams and appurtenance and also three Parks of land to the Mill belonging now in the possession the of the said Robert Millikin containing by common estimation twenty three acres be the same more of let, with all the houses, gardens, crofts, commodities and easements water courses and usual highways to the Mill with free liberty ingress, egress and regress to all such person as have oration to roam to the Mill on the usual highways to and from the same All other rights members and appurtenance and all bounds mears and marches of the said premises according as the same at the present held possession or enjoyed by the said Robert Millikin and no otherwise. To hold unto the said Robert Millikin his executors, administrators and assignees for during the full time to come of twenty and one years from the first of November last past, yielding and paying therefore and thereabout unto the said Henry Maxwell his heirs or assignees for rent aforesaid the yearly rent of seven pound ten shillings Stirling by value and equal portions at two times in the year viz, May and Martinmas, the first payment to be made the first of May next and for November payment the said rent in 20 days after the first November that it shall be lawful for the said Henry Maxwell to distrame(?) for the same and for want of a sufficient address to December And the said Robert Millikin to be subject to Courts and Mills according as the said Mr. Maxwell is obligated in his freehold and no otherwise. In witnesses whereof, the hand Henry Maxwell and the said Robert Millikin hath thereunto Interchangeably set their hands and seals the seventeenth day of January Anno Domini One Thousand Six Hundred and Ninety Four. Signed by Robert Millikine.
Signed Sealed and Delivered in the presence of John Blackwood and John Blackwood.
Back of Lease, Robert Millikin�s Lease for 21 year commencing All Saints 1694.
[Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, D447/2]
[6] Charles Campbell of Dublin, John Montgomery of Craigboy, George Ross of Carny
The Indenture tripartite made the sixth day of July in the Second year of the Reign of Our Sovereign Lady Anne by the Grace of God of England, Scotland and Ireland, Queen defender of the Faith and in this year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and three (1703) Between Charles Campbell of the City of Dublin, Esq., of the first part, John Montgomery of Craigboy in the County of Down, Esq., of the second part, and George Ross of Carny in the County of Down, Gentleman, and Katherine Crymble of Donnaghadee of the said County of Down, widow, of the third part. Whereas Hugh Savage of Portaferry in the County of Down, Esq., by his Deed of Settlement bearing date the eight day of April in the Seventeenth year of the Reign of the late King Charles the Second did grant and convey the town and land of Ballyrusselly [this part unclear] assign forever, subject [this part unclear] redemption in payment of Seven hundred pounds and the interest thereof in such manner as by the said Deed and all the yearly rent of Ten shillings until such redemption. And whereas the said Mortgage was in Trust for the use and behoose of Hugh McGill of Ballyhornan and Hugh Montgomery of Ballymagown, Esq., five hundred pounds of the said Seven hundred pounds being the proper money of the said Hugh McGill and the remaining Two hundred pounds the proper money of the said Hugh Montgomery. And whereas by a Deed of Partition bearing date the sixteenth day September in the year of Our Lord one thousand six hundred seventy five the said Hugh McGill and Hugh Montgomery made a Division of the said Mortgage lands. And whereas the said Hugh McGill soon after dyed without issue. whereby his interest in the premises and the said Mortgage money descended and same to the said James McGill as his brother and heir, and whereas James McGill also agreed to take and enjoy the said town and lands of Ballyrusselly and Ballygarvegan for his proportion of the premises during the containment of the Mortgage at the yearly rent of six shillings and eight pounds being his proportion aforesaid sums of Ten shillings and the said Hugh Montgomery did likewise agree to take and enjoy the town and lands of Ballyhendry for his proportion of the said premise during the containment of the Mortgage at the yearly rent of Ten shillings and four pounds being the being the remainder of the aforesaid sum of Ten shillings. And whereas all the shared part and Interest of the said James McGill in and to the said lands of Ballyrusselly and Ballygarvegan and to the said Mortgage money by assignment and conveyance same to Rowland Savage* of Ballygalget within County of Down and his heirs. And whereas the said Rowland Savage Stands attainted of High Treason and by an Act of Parliament made in England in the Eleventh year of the Reign of his late Majesty King William the Third. Instituted and Act for granting an Aid to his Majesty by Sale of his forfeited and other estates and Interest in Ireland and by a Land Tax in England for the Several purposes therein mentioned all his Rights Tithes and Interest in and to the said town and lands of Ballyrusselly and Ballygarvegan and to the said Mortgage of five hundred pounds was vested in the Trustees in the said Act Mentioned. And whereas the said Hugh Savage died without issue whereby his Right of Redemption of the premises and all his interests therein descended and same to Patrick Savage of Portaferry aforesaid Esq. And whereas the said exhibited his claim before the said Trustees, Claimed the Right of Redeeming the premises upon payment of the said sums of five hundred pounds which said claim was the Three and twentieth day of March in the year of Our Lord one thousand seven hundred and one heard and allowed to the said Patrick Savage by the said Trustees and the said Patrick adjudged to the equity of Redemption upon payment of the sum of five hundred pounds principal money without Interest. And whereas the said George Ross as Esq. to Charles Crymble, Gentleman, descended later husband of the said Katherine Crymble exhibited her claim before the said Trustees Claimed several judgements and incumbents obtained against and made by the said Rowland Savage which claim was on Thursday the fifth day of March one thousand seven hundred and one heard by the said Trustees and the said George Ross was by the said Trustees allowed and decreed to the sum of six hundred eighty seven pounds two shillings and four pence Stirling to be paid and discharged out of the forfeited estate of the said Rowland Savage vested as aforesaid in the said Trustees. And whereas the said Trustees by Indenture bearing date the Seven and twentieth day of February in the year of Our Lord one thousand and seven hundred and two made between them and the said Trustees of the one part and the said Charles Campbell Attorney for George Ross of the other part for discharge in the said estate of the said Rowland Savage of the sum of five hundred pounds part of the said sum six hundred eighty seven pounds two shillings and four pence Stirling by assigning the said Mortgage of five hundred pounds on the said lands of Ballyrusselly and Ballygarvegan which the said Charles Campbell whom the said George Ross had impowered to receive the said sum of six hundred eighty seven pounds two shillings and four pence Stirling as his lawful attorney did thereby accept in part of the said six hundred eighty seven pounds two shillings and four pence Stirling They the said Trustees did bargain sell assign and set over unto the said Charles Campbell his heirs and assignees the said towns and lands of Ballyrusselly and Ballygarvegan with their and every of their appurtenances and the said principal sum or mortgage money of five hundred pounds Stirling and the Reversion and Reversions and Remainders of the all and singular the premises and all the estate Rights, Tithes and Interest in them in the said Trustees of in and to the premises and every part and parcel thereof by the said towns, lands and premises of Ballyrusselly and Ballygarvegan to the said Charles Campbell his heirs and assigns forever subject nevertheless to the Redemption thereof by the said Patrick Savage aforesaid as in and by the said Rented Indentures and Decrees relation being there unto had may more at large appror �.. Now this Indentures witnesses that the said Charles Campbell by and with consent and at the desire of the said George Ross and Katherine Crymble testified by their being party to these present and their Signing and Sealing of the same for and in consideration of the sum of five hundred pounds Stirling to him the said George Ross and of the five shillings Stirling to him the said Charles Campbell in hand paid by the said John Montgomery and by him the said George Ross applied to the payment of the said Charles Crymble debt at and before the ensealing and delivery of these present the reception of the said George doth hereby acknowledge and thereof and of every part thereof doth acquit and discharge the said John Montgomery his heirs, executors and administers. Hath bargain sold assigned and made over and by these present doth bargain sell assign and make over unto the said John Montgomery his heirs and assignees the said towns and lands of Ballyrusselly and Ballygarvegan with them and every of their appurtenances and the said principal sum or mortgage money of five hundred pounds Stirling and the Reversion and Reversions Remainders and Remainders of all and singular the said premises and all the estate Rights Tithes and Interest of him the said Charles Campbell of in and to the same by virtue of the said last Rented Indenture. To have and to hold the said towns, lands and premises of Ballyrusselly and Ballygarvegan to the said John Montgomery his heirs and assignees to the only proper use and behoose of the said John Montgomery his heirs and assignees forever subject nonetheless to the Redemption thereof by the said Patrick Savage as aforesaid. And the said Charles Campbell doth hereby for himself his heirs executor and administrator Covenant promise and agree to and with the said John Montgomery his heirs and assignees in manner following (that is to say) that he the said Charles Campbell doth not commit or done any Act and Deed to incumber the said towns and lands of Ballyrusselly and Ballygarvegan or any part thereof But that it shall and may be lawful to and for the said John Montgomery his heirs and assignees by and under the condition of Redemption aforesaid forever hereafter peacefully and quietly to have hold and enjoy the same without the let suite trouble distribant or interrupt of the said Charles Campbell his heirs, executor and administers or any other person or persons claiming or to claim by from or under them or any of them. Signed and Sealed by John Campbell, Jo: Montgomery, George Ross, Cath: Crymble.
[Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, D552/B/1/1/101]
Note *Rowland Savage of Ballygalget was Attainted, Enrolled 22nd September, 1703.
[7] Quintin Millikin of Ballyholme
Endorsed on back of the above Indenture dated 6th July, 1703. Know all men by these present that we John Montgomery of Craigboy in the County of Down, Esq., William Smyth of Ballee in the same county, Quintin Millikin of Ballyhome in the said County, Gent, and for in consideration of the sum of five hundred Stirling of good and lawful money of Great Britain to use in hand paid by Patrick Savage of Portaferry in the said county, Esq., whereof the receipt we acknowledged ourselves those within fully satisfied, we bargained sold assigned made over and delivered to the said Patrick Savage his executors all our right and interest of the within named lands in the within Deed mentioned bearing date sixth day of July Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred and three. To have and hold the said bargained premises to the said Patrick Savage his executors forever and we the said John Montgomery, William Smyth and Quintin Millikin for ourselves our heirs assign the said premises unto the said Patrick Savage his executors and we shall warrant and forever depose by the said Deed. In witness thereof we have here set our hand and seals this ninth day of May one thousand seven hundred and eleven. Signed and delivered by John Montgomery, William Smyth and Quintin Millikin in presence of W Hall, [unclear], Hector McNeill. We the above John Montgomery, Will Smyth, Quintin Millikin do hereby oblige ourselves that Charles Campbell of the City of Dublin, Esq., do not allow or approve of the above Discharge to be sufficient for the Seals signed Patrick Savage that we will sign and seal any other discharge as the said Charles Campbell shall further devise or division. In witness we have set to our hands and seals the day and year aforesaid.
[Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, D552/B/1/1/101]
[8] John Montgomery of Craigboy, William Smyth of Ballee
Endorsed on back of the above Indenture dated 6th July, 1703. Know all men by these present that I the within mentioned John Montgomery of Craigboy in the County of Down, Esq., from and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and forty pounds of good lawful money of Great Britain to me in hand paid by William Smith of Balee in the said county whereof I do acknowledge receipt and myself there with fully satisfied. I the said John Montgomery for me my heirs etc, have bargained sold assigned over and delivered and by this present do bargain sell assign over and deliver to William Smith his executors and assignees my right title and interest of the within lands in the within Deed mentioned bearing date the sixth day of July Anno Domini one thousand seven hundred three for the said consideration. To have and hold the said bargained premises to the said William Smith his executors to the only proper use and behoose of the executors forever and of the said John Montgomery for myself my heirs, the said bargained premises unto the said William Smith his executors shall and warrant forever demise these present. In witness thereof have here unto set my hand and seal the first day of November one thousand seven hundred and ten (1710). Signed and Sealed and delivered by John Montgomery, in the present of Hugh Mcgown, Sam McConnell and John Montgomery.
[Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, D552/B/1/1/101]
[9] Robert Millikin of Belfast
Memorial Deed of Mortgage dated 17 January, 1709, between Elizabeth Wilkinson of Belfast, widow of Phillip Wilkinson, 1st part, and William Rainey of Belfast, merchant, and James Adair of Belfast, merchant, 2nd part; for �130, messuage in Belfast. Witnessed by Robert Mill[i]kin of Belfast, Edward Wilson of Belfast and Robert Donaldson of Belfast and Bryce Blair. Memorial of Deed, dated 24 January, 1709, and witnessed by William Shaw, Row Leathes and Robert Donaldson, all of Belfast.
[Registry of Deeds, Dublin, Memorial 909, Vol. 4, p. 232]
[10] Quintin Millikin of Ballyholme
Exchequer Bill of Thos Hannington, Gent., and Mary his wife verse Catherine Crymble, Roger and Moorow Crymble, minors, Chas Campbell, John Montgomery, Esq., Jane his wife, Christian Savage widow, Hugh Johnston, Elizabeth his wife, Quintin Millikin (Wm Harrison), Marrion his wife [i.e. of Q. Millikin], John McCormick, Sarah his wife, Wm Smith, Alice his wife, Cornelius Crymble (Samuel Shannon), Ursula Ross widow and Robert Wattson. Bill 11 May 1710. Ans. John McCormick and his wife 10 Febr. 1710. Ans. Catherine Crymble and Roger and Morrogh 10 Febr 1710. Ans. John Montgomery and his wife 10 Febr 1710. Ans Wm Smith and his wife 10 Febr. 1710. Ans. Quintin Millikin and Marrion his wife 10 Febr 1710. Ans. Hu Johnston and wife 10 Febr 1710. Ans Ursula Ross 10 Febr 1710. Ans. Christian Savage 10 Febr 1710. Ans. Robert Watson 10 Febr 1710. The Bill amended by order of the court on 29 November 1710.
[Crossle genealogical abstracts (Parcel 1A-32-26 v. S cont.) Smith notebooks, v. 13-31]
[11] Robert Millikin of Belfast
Memorial of one Deed of Indenture Dated 29 March 1712 between Richard Dobbs of Castle Dobbs in the Country of Antrim, Esq., of the one part and Joseph Innis of Belfast in the County of Antrim aforesaid merchant of the other part. Reciting that whereas the Right Honourable Arthur late Earl of Donegall deceased by his Indenture of Lease date Twenty Second day of September One Thousand Six Hundred Ninety Eight did demise lease grant and to farm let to Thomas Crawford of Belfast aforesaid Gent. All that the one moiety or half of the tenement late John Griffins situate lying and being in the High Street of Belfast aforesaid containing by estimation twenty one foot in front with all the garden orchard and backside thereunto belonging and also all that field or close of land sometime Brooks his and the late in the possession of William Thom of Belfast aforesaid merchant containing by a livery three acres and three roods of land being part of the land called Cullintree situate laying and being in the fields of Belfast aforesaid bounded on the west, northwest with the Highway leading from the Pound to the Clowny, and on the northeast with the lands of late Michael now Edward Harrisons son of the said Michael and on the southeast with the lands of Sampson Theaker called Cullentree and on the southwest with the lands of John Whitlock belonging to the tenement late Speeds together with all the usual Highway, profits commodities advantages and appurtenances whatsoever thereunto belong (excepted and reserved out of the said lease all manner of Royalties). To have and to hold the said half tenement field and demises with their appurtenances (except before excepted) unto the said Thomas Crawford his executors administers and assignees for and owing the terms of sixty one years from the first day of May proceeding the date of the said lease yielding and laying yearly to the said Earl of Donegall his heirs and assignees viz for the said half tenement seven shillings Stirling and for he said field or close eighteen shillings and nine pence payable half yearly at all saints and May with duties and other covenants in the said lease to which the said Deeds refers, also reciting that the said Thomas Crawford dyed in the last year of our Lord one Thousand seven hundred and eight and before his death by his last will and testament dated the seventh of October one Thousand seven hundred and seven did devise bequeath until Jane Crawford his wife (inter alia) The said half tenement field and demises and of his will made the said Jane his ole executor adherence to said will proved in the consistorial Court of the Diocese of Connor, and also reciting that the said Jane Crawford hath since married with the said Richard Dobbs, whereby and by virtue whereof the said Richard Dobbs is become entitled unto and possessed of the said Indenture of Demise and Premises. Then the said Indenture witnessed that the said Richard Dobbs for and in consideration of five hundred and ninety pounds to him paid by the said Joseph Innis and likewise Broad Pieces of Gold paid to the said Jane his wife hath granted bargained sold assigned and let over unto the said Joseph Innis The said half tenement field and demises with their appurtenances and all back houses backsides stables brewhouses garden yards easements watercourses and passages to the some belonging or in any ways appertaining or there with usually occupied possessed and enjoyed by the said Thomas Crawford in his life time or at the time of making the said Deed in the possession of the said Richard Dobbs or his undertenants, to have and to hold the said half tenement field and demises with their and every of their appurtenances (except before excepted) unto the said Joseph Innis his executors and assignees for and during all the rest and residue of the said term of sixty and one years yet to come and unexpired in as full and ample manner and form as he the said Thomas Crawford (were he now living) or as the said Richard Dobbs becoming intitled to the same in name aforesaid night have held and enjoy the same demises by virtue of the said recited Indenture of lease aforesaid from the said Richard Dobbs that the said recited lease a good and sufficient lease and valid in law and not forfeited. That all Rent payable by the said lease were paid, and that the said Richard Dobbs hath full power to make the said Deed and Convey the premises in manner aforesaid covenant from the said Joseph Innis to pay the reserved Rents and preform the other Covenants which the said Thomas Crawford was obliged to, a Covenant that the said Richard Dobbs shall give further assurances for the better conveying the said demises for the rest and residue of the said terms of years yet to come and unexpired to the said Joseph Innis and his executors administrators and assignees. That the said Deed was duly perfected on the day the same bearth date and that George Macartney Esq., Samuel Smith and Robert Milikin, merchants all of Belfast are subscribing witnesses to the said Deed. In witness whereof, the said Joseph hath hereunto set his hand and seal the tenth day of September Anno Domini One Thousand Seven Hundred and Twelve. Joseph Innis SIGNED and SEALED in the presence of Robert Milikin, Richard Robinson. Robert Milikin of Belfast in the County of Antrim merchant aged thirty eight years or thereabout came before me this day and made oath he is a scribing witness to the Deed of which the above is memorial and faith that the said Deed was duly perfected on the day same bears date by the above named Richard Dobbs and Joseph Innis. And this Deponent saith he is also a subscribing witness to the above memorial and saw the same signed and sealed by the said Joseph Innis on the say day the same bears date, and that the name (Robert Milikin) subscribed as a witness to the said Deed and Memorial is the proper hand writing of the deponent. Jur cor me apud Belfast in County Antrim un Magr exe and sum aff 10 die September and Domini 1712. John Humphry. Witnesses to the swearing of the above affid� pursuant to the Statute. John Winder and Richard Robison. Registered September 17, 1712 at 12 O�clock Noon.
[Registry of Deeds, Dublin, Memorial 3265, Vol. 10, p. 154]
[12] Will of Robert Millikin of Ballyholm, Co. Down, 1712
�I Robert Millikine of Belicoholem in the parish of Bangor Cloatheir ... do make my last will and testament:� I order: "that the covenant & condition of my part in the contract of Marriage between my son Quintin and Marion Crymble be duly performed.�
I bequeath:
to may said son Quintin �5,
to Robert the son of my son Quintin �50 ��& failing Robert to the other sons of my son Quintin �.. & failing them to his eldest daughter,
to my daughter Mary Clark �50,
to her son Robert �15 or failing this son Robert to her eldest daughter,
to my son-in-law Alexander Dunlop �3,
to Robert his son �12,
to my son-in-law John Ringland �12,
to Robert son of said John Ringland �12,
to my daughter-in-law wife of my son Robert Millikin of Belfast Merchant �5 to buy her mourning,
to my grandson son of said Robert Millikin merchant of Belfast at age of 21 years and failing his to his sister Jean Millikin,
All residue to son Robert Millikin of Belfast Merchant.
Excutor: son Robert Millikin of Belfast merchant.
Will dated April 9, 1712.
Witnesses - John Steele, George Ross, and John Clealand.
Probate to executor May 28, 1712.
�My Exor is to pay to Wm Bigger & John Lucke 40/- for poor of Bangor to my Landlady Margaret McMeechan in Donaghdea one guinea.�
[PRONI T/681/373]
Inventory of Wills
"Robert Millikine of Ballyholme, 9 April 1712, his son-in-law Alexander Dunlop & his son Robert witness. "John Steel" �George Ross".
[Public Record Office of Northern Ireland: T828/8]
[13] Robert Millikin of Belfast
Memorial of Indenture dated 19 November, 1716, between Robert Milikin of Belfast, merchant of the one part, and Isaac McCartney of Belfast merchant of the other part, reciting that George Mankin and Thomas Mankin did by lease dated 29 April, 1706, demise, farm, and let a tenement on North side of High Street, Belfast. To hold for the term of 35 years from 1 May, yearly rent of �12 10s and this indenture witnessed that Robert Milikin for and in consideration of the sum of �60 received from Isaac McCartney did grant, sold, assigned, with all its appertures, the said property to the said Isaac McCartney. Witnessed by William Rainey, junior, of Belfast, merchant and James Hamilton of Belfast, merchant.
Signed and sealed by Isaac McCartney and Robert Milikin.
[Register of Deeds (Dublin), Memorial 9243, Vol. 17, p. 404]
[14] Robert Millikin of Belfast
February 11, 1717: Index of Exchequer Bill of Richard O�Farrell vs John Browne, Samuel Smith senior, Robert Milliken, Daniel Mussenden and Patt Smith.
[Exchequer Bills, Crossle Genealogical Collection, National Archives of Ireland]
[15] Robert Millikin of Belfast
April 16, 1718: Index of Exchequer Bill, Richard O�Farrell vs John Browne, Samuel Smith senior, Robert Milliken, Daniel Mussenden and Patt Smith.
[Exchequer Bills, Crossle Genealogical Collection, National Archives of Ireland]
[16] John Ringland of Kilmore
April 22, 1720: Abstract of the will of Andrew Maxwell of Drumaness, County Down, yeoman. He leaves all his estate to his wife and children, who are not named.
To father-in-law, John Ringland, Sr., and brothers-in-law, John Ringland and William Ringland.
Witnessed by Wm. Taylor, Robert Corry and Hamilton Parkinson.
Executor William Ringland, brother-in-law.
Diocese of Dromore: Probate to the executor on 9 December, 1720.
Note: Robert Millikine of Ballyholme, who died in 1712, had a son-in-law called John Ringland.
[17] Robert Millikin of Belfast
Memorial of Deed Poll dated 21 March, 1721, made by Robert Milikin of Belfast, merchant, reciting that George Mankin and Francis Mankin by their lease dated 29 April, 1706, did grant, demise unto Robert Milikin all that messuage or tenement on North side of High Street, Belfast, formerly belonging to William Sinclare for the term of 35 years from the first of May then next. Whereas by one Indenture dated 19 November, 1716, between Robert Milikin of the one part and Isaac McCartney of Belfast, merchant, of the other part, the said Robert Milikin in consideration of the sum of �60 did bargain, sell and assign over to the said Isaac McCartney the above cited premise with Indenture of Lease to hold during the remainder of the term of 35 years. There was provision that the said Robert Milikin shall or upon the 21st day of the May then next, pay unto the said Isaac McCartney the said �60 with interest. And the present Deed Poll recites that in consideration therein mentioned Robert Milikin did grant, bargain and sell unto the said Isaac McCartney all the said the messuage along with all redemption and benefits of redemption etc. Deed Poll witnessed by James Adair of Belfast, merchant, and William Adair his son. Memorial witnessed by James and William Adair and registered 14 April, 1724, in Downpatrick, County Down.
[Register of Deeds, Dublin, Memorial 25833, Vol. 40, p. 29]
[18] William Millikin son Abigail Millikin alias Young of Belfast
Memorial Deed dated 4 June, 1724. Narrates the last will and testament of John Young, senior, merchant of Belfast, dated 29 August, 1722. Names his wife, Mary Young. Eldest son, Alexander Young, executor. Second son Hugh Young. His four youngest children. �100 �to the children of Gilbert McTeer by his daughter Jane Young.� Son Charles Young. Son Robert Young. Third son James Young. Wm. Millikin, son to his daughter Abigail Young by Robert Millikin. Daniel Mussenden, Belfast, Wm. Stevenson, Ballymacarrett, executors. Ballydian, Co. Down. Listender, Co. Down. Ballynichol, Co. Down. The townland commonly called Fish Quarter, Co. Down. Witnessed by James Park and Thomas Stevenson, Belfast, merchant, James McTeer, Belfast, merchant. Memorial was witnessed by James Park and Thomas Sturgeon, both of Belfast. Memorial Sealed by Alexr Young and Hugh Young.
[Register of Deeds, Dublin, Memorial 26213, Vol. 39, p. 433]
[19] A Rental of the Estate of Bangor 1729
Ballyholme
John Nicolson 75 acres 32 perches (now occupied by William Nicolson)
Robert Mullikin 25 acres 1 rood valued at 08.08.00
John Browne 23 acres 32 perches (now occupied by William Nicolson)
James Nicolson 10 acres 1 rood 8 perches
Andrew McMeekin 7 acres 1 rood8 perches
[Public Record Office of Northern Ireland T1033/246/2]
[20] William Milliken of Belfast
Administration Bond bearing date 4 December 1730 of the estate of Ephraim Wills, late of Belfast, deceased, granted to Sarah Wills, widow and relict, Robert Wills and William Milliken of Belfast, Co. Antrim. Signed Sarah Wills, Robert Wills and Wm Milliken.
[Administration Bonds of the Diocese Court of Connor in Thrift Collection, NLI]
[21] Jane Millican
Will of Mary Hannyngton, Drogheda, widow,
Dated 15 February 1734,
Son-inlaw � Jas Harpur,
Husband � Thomas Hannyngton,
Granddaughter � Mary Harpur,
Daughter � Mabell Hannyngton,
Nephew � Roger Crimble,
Nephew - Murray, brother of Roger,
Niece � Margt Smith
Niece � Jane Milican,
Grand Nephew � John Montgomery,
Probate on 8 May 1734.
[Betham Collection of Abstract Wills, Series 1, Vol. 31, p. 117]
[22] Robert Millikin, merchant of Belfast
Memorial of a Deed of Mortgage bearing date 2 March 1731 between Patrick Smith Samuel Smith and John Smith all of Belfast in the County of Antrim merchants� sons and executors of the last will and testament of Samuel Smith of the town of Belfast merchant deceased of the one part and George Macartney of Belfast and County of Antrim Esq., of the other part. Whereby the said Patrick Smith Samuel Smith and John Smith in consideration of the sum of three hundred and fifty pounds Stirling principal money and for securing the repayment of the same with interest unto the said George Macartney Have granted bargained assigned and set over unto the said George Macartney all that piece of waste ground settled in and measured off for a timber yard lying and being on the north side of merchant key in the town of Belfast containing in front by estimation sixty four feet and extending backwards one hundred and twenty six feet be it more or less late in possession of Robt Milliken of Belfast merchant as also two fields near Peter�s Hill in Belfast containing by estimation six acres of land be it or less late in David Smith merchant. To hold unto the said George Macartney his executors administers and assignees from the first day of May one thousand six hundred and ninety six for the term of sixty one years. Subject to a clause of redemption upon payment of the said principal money and interest which said Deed of Mortgage as also this memorial is witnessed by George Ports of Castle Hill in the county of Down Gent and George Fergusson of Belfast also Gent. And the said George Fergusson made oath that he witnessed the Deed of Mortgage ow which the above writing is memorial. This memorial registered 13 day of March 1731.
[Registry of Deeds, Dublin, Memorial 47855, Vol. 69, p. 188]
[23] Robert Millikin of Ballyholme
Indenture of Lease made 19 November 1739 between Robert Maxwell of Finnbrogue, Esq., and William Nicholson of Ballow, Gent., which witnessed several grants, including, �all that forty six acres one rood of town and land of Ballyholme and five acres and half of the said town land lately in the possession of Robert Milliken�, be the same parcel more or less same. Also, twenty two acres of the said townland of John McDowell and now in the actual possession of the said William Nicholson, be the same more or less statute lying and being in the parish of Bangor aforesaid the several parcel of land being measured and bounded on the north with the Sea on the east with the lands of Charles Ward Esq. and the said Robert Milliken in the said parish, on the south with the lands of James Hamilton of Bangor, Esq, in the said parish, and on the west with the lands of James Nicholson and the town of Bangor.
[Public Record Office of Northern Ireland, T1023/21]
[24] William Millicken of Dublin
Memorial of articles of agreement bearing Date 14 January 1740 made between Thomas Garstin of the City of Dublin Dairyman of the first part George Gold the Elder of Killmainhaim in the County of Dublin smith of the second part and George Gold the younger son of the said George Gold the Elder and Ann Gold otherwise Garstin his wife Daughter of the said Thomas Garstin of the Third part whereby it is agreed that in Case the said Ann shall out live her said husband the said George Gold the younger for the consideration there in mentioned died Covenant to pay to the said Thomas Garstin the sum of fifty pounds Stirling on the day of the death of the said George Gold the younger as a provision for his wife he said Ann Gold otherwise Garstin to be Disposed off to her own use as she shall think fit and the said articles of agreement and these presents are witnessed by Bartholomew Garstin of the City of Dublin Gent, Benjamin Hale of the same City Gent and Wm Mullicken of the same City of Dublin Hosier. Tho Garstin Sealed, and Signed and Sealed in the present B. Garstin and Ben Hale and Will Mullicken. The witnesses Benjaimin Hale came this day before me and made Oath that he saw the above named Tho Garstin Geo Gold the Elder George Gold the younger and Ann Gold otherwise Garstin his wife Execute the Deed of which the above writing is a memorial and also saw the said Thomas Garstin Sign and Seal the memorial and That this deponent subscribing Witness to the said Deed and Memorial and Delivered the same to Wm Parry Dep Reg on the 14th Day of August 1740 at or near six of the Clock in the afternoon. Ben Hale sworn before me this 14 Day of August 1740. Will Parry Dep Reg.
[Registry of Deeds, Dublin, Memorial 69493, Vol. 93, p. 347]
[25] Rent Roll of Robert Maxwell Esq., Estate in the parish of Bangor 1742-43
May and November 1742 and September 1743 � Ballyholme not listed.
[Public Record Office of Northern Ireland T1023/26]
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