Irish Newspapers 1730-1800
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Irish Newspapers 1730-1800


The earliest Irish Newspapers were first published in Dublin at the end of the seventeenth century. However, they only become widespread and begin to carry useful genealogical information from about the mid-eighteenth century onwards. The Freeman�s Journal, the longest running Dublin newspaper for 161 years from 1763 to 1924, is a rich source of genealogical material for the 1700s and 1800s. Other newspapers include Saunders�s News-Letter founded in 1746, Hibernian Journal or Chronicle of Liberty from 1771 to 1821, and Hoey�s Dublin Mercury beginning in 1772. Outside of Dublin, the Belfast News-Letter is one of the oldest newspapers still in publication having first been printed in 1737; others also include, the Cork Evening Post 1755-91, Cork Hibernian Journal 1768-1802, and Cork Advertiser 1799-1823. In the list below, abstracts have been drawn from a range of newspapers and journals printed in Ireland and the United Kingdom, with the earliest reference to the Mulligans appearing in St. James�s Evening Post, London in 1747.

July 20, 1736
Trial at the Court of Commission of Oyer and Terminer, held for the City of Dublin, of James McCabe for the murder of Edward Mulligan.
[Daily Gazetteer, London Edition, Tuesday, July 27, 1736]

April 24, 1741
Yesterday in the Afternoon Harry Mulligan, a Sawyer, who worked with Mr. Thomas, Cabinet-maker, on the Blind quay, in taking down some Timber for a Deal, fell down and fractured his Skull so that its thought he can�t live.
[Dublin Journal, Tuesday, April 25, 1741]

August 1, 1741
To be Sold Publick Auction to the best Bidder on Monday the 10th Day of August next, the Lands at Monkland within half a mile of Athlone in the County of Roscommon, all set to very responsible tenants, of which the present numbers are freeholders of the County and freemen of Athlone now set at �111 6s 3d per annum, but worth double the Rental out of Lease. N.B. there is a Bog of 500 acres that belongs to it. And also, The Lands of Irishtown in Westmeath in and joining to the Town of Athlone, now set for �100 per annum, lease for a Strand and some Waste Plots not here valued, but mentioned in the Rent Roll. N.B. There are on this Estate twenty good Freeholders for the County, and Freemen of the Town of Athlone, and about [unclear] of the Rents are Ground-rents, well-built and inhabited by responsible Tenants. Note also, that on the Lands of Monkland there is a Reservation in Mr. Mullegan�s Lease for one or more Fairs yearly, which, if once established may be worth more than the Rents of the whole Land. Rents in all, exclusive of the Strand and Waste Plots, �211 per annum. Any Person who is inclined to purchase, may view the whole Concern with great Ease, it lying in and about the Town of Athlone. Rent-Rolls of the same are printed, and may be seen in the Hands of Mr. Francis Mulligan, Merchant, at Athlone, Mr. James Dillon, Attorney, on Usher quay, Dublin, Mr. Sherwood at Athlone or Mr. George Faulkner the Printer hereof, who will transmit them to any Person who writes for them.
[Dublin Journal, Tuesday, August 1, 1741]

February, 1747
Dublin Last week Messeurs Charles Dempsy, Nathaniel Cavenagh, Patrick Mulligan, Masculine Alcock, and John Carrol, Gentlemen were admitted and sworn Attornies of his Majesty�s Court of Exchequer; as was also Hill Mathews, Gent., sworn an Attorney of his Majesty�s Court of Common-Pleas; and the same day Frederick Smith, Gent., was sworn an Attorney of his Majesty�s Court of King�s Bench.
[Dublin Journal, Monday February 13, 1747]

June 6, 1747
At Dublin. Last Tuesday a Cause was tried in the Court of Common Pleas, between William Hughes, Plaintiff, and Francis Mulligan of Athlone, Defendant, which appeared thus, viz Mulligan swore Horse stealing against Hughes, to prevent him from prosecuting a Suit he had against Mulligan. Hughes got bailed and Mulligan then procuring other Evidence against him, carried on the Prosecution. Hughes was tried at Roscommon in July, 1738, and acquitted, and Copies of his Indictment ordered him, in order to bring his Action; but the Night of his Acquittal he lost his senses, and has been lunatic at Intervals ever since, which has prevented the Cause being tried till now. The Jury gave a Verdict for Hughes, with �300 damages, besides Costs.
[St. James�s Evening Post, London, June 13, 1747]

February 13, 1748
At Dublin, Tuesday last (6th) Charles Dempsey, Nathaniel Cavanagh, John Carrol, [blank] Alcock, and Patrick Mullegan, Gentlemen, were sworn Attorneys of his Majesty�s Court of Exchequer.
[General Advertiser, London, Thursday, February 25, 1748]

July 16, 1751
Dublin Sunday Night last Mr. Ryan, Butcher in the Castle-marker, was killed in the House of one Martin Mullegan a Sherriff�s Bailiff in Winetavern Street, by Mr. Christopher Standering, formerly an eminent Tallowchanlder in George�s Lane. Tis said that Mr. Ryan had a Writ against Mr. Standering, and was endeavouring to keep him in the House till after 12 o�clock, in order to have him arrested; but Mr. Standering by some means got a Hanger and stabbed Mr. Ryan in the Neck, of which Wound he died in about half an Hour. Mr. Standering and Mullegan are both committed to Newgate, the Coroner�s Inquest having brough in their Verdict Wilful Murder.
[General Advertiser, London, Tuesday July 23, 1751]

October 28, 1752
Last Sunday was married Mr. James Mullagan of Mullagan�s Grove, near Ballimahon in the County of Longford, an eminent Yarn Merchant, to Miss Bridget Burn, Daughter to Mr Michael Burn in Thomas Street, a considerable Merchant, at Mr. Burn�s County Seat at Arbour Hill, a young Lady endowed with every Qualification that can make the marriage State happy, with good Fortune.
[General Advertiser, London, Tuesday, October 31, 1752]

January 4, 1755
Whereas large quantities of linen cloth are manufactured in and about the town of Dromore and no market for disposing them from Downpatrick to Newry, except Loughbrickland � We the undersigned have therefore agreed to encourage a weekly market � in the town of Dromore. List of signatures included Andrew Crawford, James McComb, Hugh Thompson, James Adair, Robert Adair, William Thompson, John Mulligon, John McCleland, John Rea, Hugh Stevenson, John Matthews, Abram McCleland, William Mulligon, John Matthews and John Seawright.
[Belfast News Letter, January 10, 1755, p.3]

May 5, 1755
Public Notice by Patrick Mulligan, farmer, of the parish of Drumaragh in Co. Down that his wife, Mable McPollin, otherwise Mulligan, had eloped on May 4, 1755, from her said husband. Therefore, he gives notice that none may entertain the said Mable, otherwise they will be used according to the Law and also that none may give her credit for anything, for he will pay no debt she shall hereafter contract. Signed Patrick Mulligan.
[Belfast News Letter, May 9, 1755]

November 1, 1755
To be Set, for such terms of years as shall be agreed upon, the dwelling house, shop, offices houses and farm in and adjoining to the market town of Gilford, Co. Down, lately occupied by Thomas Mulligan. The said premises are situated within one mile of the Canal leading from Newry to Lough Neagh. Proposals will be received by Thomas Kennedy in York Street, Dublin.
[Belfast News Letter, November 7 & 14, 1755]

January 2, 1756
To be Set, for such terms of years as shall be agreed upon, the dwelling house, shop, offices houses and farm in and adjoining to the market town of Gilford, Co. Down, lately occupied by Thomas Mulligan. The said premises are situated within one mile of the Canal leading from Newry to Lough Neagh. Proposals will be received by Thomas Kennedy in York Street, Dublin.
[Belfast News Letter, January 2 & 13, 1756]

March 25, 1756
Arrived yesterday in Belfast and is now to be seen at Mr. Mulligan�s at the Cross-Guns, opposite to the Market House, the Tall English Youth, born in Warwickshire, Seven Feet, three Inches high with three Rows of Teeth. This Phenomenon is Nature has already had the Honour of being inspected by great Numbers of the Nobility, by many of the Royal Society, and several Ladies and Gentlemen, who are Lovers of natural curiosities, who allow him to be stupendous Height, and esteem him the best proportioned of his Size they ever saw.
[Belfast News Letter, March 26, 1756]

July 7, 1756
Martin Mulligan, a Bailiff, and very remarkable for many wicked acts in this City of Dublin, being arrested on a writ for debt, and having made his escape from his brother Bailiffs, jumped stark naked into the Liffey, where being pursued, he took refuge in a fithy sewer near the Old Bridge, through which he travelled al long and dirty way before he was dug out; and instead of being sent to the four court Marshalsen, he was for greater security lodged in Newgate (Dublin).
[Belfast News Letter, July 13, 1756]

January 7, 1757
Public Notice by David Magill of Lisnisk, labourer, in the parish of Clare, Co. Armagh that his wife Rose Magill otherwise Mulligan had eloped on 7 January, 1757, and he thereby gives notice that he is not liable for any credit incurred by her.
[Belfast News Letter, January 18, 1757]

April 28, 1758
Notice by Arthur Newburgh on behalf of the Trustees of the Linen Board in Dublin to the merchants, exporters, dealers, manufacturer and lappers of linen cloth, detailing the regulations and laws for the making, buying and selling of linen cloth and penalties if breached. List of manufacturers of linen cloth included the following men from County Down: Robert Bradshaw, Thomas Christy, James Christy, George Crawford, Samuel Gordon, John Gordon, James McClelland, Abraham McClelland, John McClelland Wm Mulligan and Thomas McClelland.
[Belfast News Letter, June 7, 1758]

May 25, 1759
Notice of a large store house to be let with a handsome dwelling house on the shore of Lough Neagh and lands of Cranfield in the parish of Duneane between the main water and town. Applications of proposals to Hans Hamill, Esq. at Ballyatwood near Belfast, or to Charles Hamilton Esq. at Portglenone near Antrim. Storehouse etc. will be shewn by William Mulligan, farmer, in Cranfield.
[Belfast News Letter, May 25, 1759]

June 1, 1759
Port News of �The Hannah, Capt. Milliken, from Ireland to Jamaica, is taken by the French and carried in Martinico�.
[Belfast News Letter, June 1, 1759]

July 30, 1759
Names of linen drapers and weavers of linen cloth who agreed to sell their linen cloth at the market town of Banbridge. Subscribed by James Mulligan, William Waught, Joseph Seawright, Aughtry Law, James Gilesby, James Caruthers, sen, George Freel, James Caruthers, jun, James McMurdy, Hans McMurdy, Thomas Irvin, Thomas Maclaine, George Crawford, John Crawford, William Bradford, John Mathews, Wm. Kirkpatrick, James Law, sen, James Johnston, James Lowry, Thomas Christy, Andrew Crawford, Hugh Dunbar, John Seawright, James McClelland, James Law, jun, William McConnell, William Rea, Charles Orr and Thomas McClelland.
[Belfast News Letter, September 4, 1759]

December 24, 1759
Stolen or strayed out of Belfast, on 20th inst., a red cow, a little white on her back, wide horns and a star on her forehead. Whoever brings the said cow to Mrs Mulligan in said town, shall have sufficient rewards. Dated 24th December, 1759.
[Belfast News Letter, December 24, 1759]

June 5, 1760
To be Set from the first day of November 1760, for the term of three lives or thirty one years, the several Farms following, part of the estate of Charles Whyte, Esq., lying near and joining the river Bann within two miles of Loughbrickland in the County of Down, in the townland of Tullyear, the farms now in the possession of John and Charles Cowan, James Gilespie, senr, and James Chambers; in Ballydown, the farms now held by Daniel Mulligan, Joseph Lyon, junr, Thomas Wilson, Gawen and Roberts Adams. ligan, Joseph Lyon, junior, Thomas Wilson, William Brigs, William Corry and Richard Grahams, and others. Proposal to be received by Mr. Trevor of Loughbrickland.
[Belfast News Letter, June 6, 1760]

September 18, 1761
To be Set from the first day of November next a farm in Cranfield near Randalstown, now in possession of Andrew Thompson, containing 35a 3r 30p plantation measure of good arable and pasture land. Whoever is inclined to treat for the same is desired to apply to Mr. William Mulligan at Cranfield, who is empowered to receive proposals and show the premises.
[Belfast News Letter, September 25, 1761]

September 29, 1761
To be Set from the first day of November next a farm in Duneane in the barony of Toome, now in the possession of Patrick Brady, with good arable and pasture land. Whoever is inclined to treat for the same is desired to apply to Mr. William Mulligan at Cranfield, who is empowered to receive proposals and show the premises.
[Belfast News Letter, October 20, 1761]

October 12, 1761
To be Set from the first day of November next a farm in the townland of Cranfield near Randalstown, now in the possession of Neil O�Neill and Bryen O�Neill, with good arable and pasture. Whoever is inclined to treat for the same is desired to apply to Mr. William Mulligan at Cranfield, who is empowered to receive proposals and show the premises.
[Belfast News Letter, October 20, 1761]

May 18, 1762
Announcement of Market set up 14 May, 1762, at Legacorry otherwise Richhill near Portadown for the sale of brown linen. Subscribed by a number of linen drapers including, James McClelland, John Mahallam, George Mahallam, John Gordon, John Mulligan, James Mulligan and Joseph Mulligan, John Seawright and Thomas Stringer.
[Belfast News Letter, May 28, 1762, p. 3 and June 4, 1762]

June 2, 1762
Stolen from out of the bleach green of Gilbert Crawford of Ballievy, parish of Seapatrick, two pieces of Brown linen marked with the letter �G� and 19th November, 1762, another two pieces of Brown linen. Rewarded offer by list of subscribers including James Mulligan �1. 2s. 9d. & John Mulligan �2. 5s. 6d.
[Belfast News Letter, January 28, 1763]

May 26, 1763
Thomas Pottinger, Thomas Bateson, Thomas Kirkpatrick, James Bruce, John Gibson, James McClure, Thomas Mulligan, Hugh Wallace, Edward Mulligan, Hugh McDowall, Hugh Kirkpatrick, Sam. Malcolmson, James McCleery, John McDowall, John McClure, David Malcolmson and William Mulligan named in list of principal parishioners of Knockbreda who inserted letter protesting about a certain poster left on the gates of the Church against the Rev. Mr. Ward on 26th & 28th May, 1763. Parishioners offer a pledge of reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible.
[Belfast News Letter, July 1, 1763]

August 2, 1763
Sale of the Mill of Staffordstown, near Randlestown, in the County Antrim, to be let from 1st May last. Proposals to be given in writing to William Mulligan of Cranfield near Staffordstown, who is empowered to treat and will show the Mill and lands.
[Belfast News Letter, August 2, 1763]

August 27, 1763
Public Announcement by a number of freeholders from the barony of Dungannon, Co. Tyrone, to Thomas Knox thanking him for protection against the insurrections, riots and public disorder by certain persons. Freeholders included John Mulligan.
[Belfast News Letter, August 30, 1763]

August 1, 1763
Notice to let the corn water Mill of Staffordstown, the farm, houses and land of Mullanfalagh and Killycougran of Hans Adger, the deceased Dr. Glass, John Moffet, Owen Rea and Michael O�Kelly, by Rev. Hutchison Hamilton of Portglenone. The proposals to be made to Mr. Mulligan of Cranfield.
[Belfast News Letter, August 9, 1763]

September 14, 1763
List of subscribers who met at Rathfryland on the 14th September in order to establish a market for the sale of Brown linen, and included John Mulligan, linen draper, John Mahallam and Joseph Crawford.
[Belfast News Letter, September 9, 1763]

January 31, 1764
To be Set for the terms of ten years from the first day of November last, several farms in the four townlands of Cranfield, except the farm held by Mr. William Mulligan; also the several farms in the townlands of Duneane, except the farms held by the Rev. James Barry, Messrs Rigby Dobbin, Robert and James Crawford; also to be let for one year, the house, gardens and demesne of Crebilly, the town parks out of Lease of that Part of Ballymena, called Harrvilla and farm of Credow. All the said lands are situated in the baronies of Toome and Antrim and County of Antrim. Application to be made to Mr. Bryan McManus at Mount Davis near Ballymena, who has a power to treat for and grant leases of the same. Dated on January 23, 1764.
[Belfast News Letter, January 31, 1764]

April 15, 1765
To be sold a milch ass and her foal. Enquiries to be made at Robert Milliken in Peter�s Hill in Belfast.
[Belfast News Letter, April 16, 1765]

May 6, 1765
Whereas on the night between the 2nd and 3rd of May, James McMullan and Hugh Lowry now in Downpatrick Goal, and Hugh Mulligan, Martin Adams, James Nocher, Daniel McAlester, William Arde, John Rogan and William Gillstans, all of the parish of Magheragall, Co. Down, did forcibly and unlawfully break open the dwelling house of James McCobry in the Druminess in the parish of Magheragall, linen draper, and with swords and other weapons beat the said James McCobry and his family, particularly his wife, who received a gun-short in the arm, and otherwise were very hurt so that her Life is despaired of and a young man in the house received a stab in the breast. Now the said James McCubry, do hereby offer a reward of two Guineas for apprehending and bringing to Justice any of the seven persons last named within three months from the date hereof. Given under my hand this 6th May 1765.
[Belfast News Letter, May 10, 1765]

July 23, 1765
This is to give Notice, that the Farms out of Lecale in the townland of Drumaghlis near Down, will be set from the first day of November next. Whoever inclines to treat for the same, is desired to send his Proposals either to the Rev. Mr. Hamilton, at Edgeworthstown near Mullingar or to Charles Hamilton, Esq. of Portglenone near Ballymena or to Mr. William Mulligan at Cranfield near Anrim. Note, that if the Tenants in possession of the Farms, the leases whereof are not yet expired, chose to treat for Renewals, their Proposals will also be received.
[Belfast News Letter, July 23, 1765]

February 8, 1766
On Wednesday the 19th instant February, will begin the Sale by Auction, without reserve, in the Supper room at the Mustick Hall in Fishamble-street, by Edward Mulligan, the large, curious and capital collection of China, etc.
[Freemans Journal, Dublin, Saturday, February 8, 1766]

January 20, 1767
Lost or Stolen out of the house of Thomas McAuley in Randlestown on third day of December last, a seal for the Sealing of Brown linen cloth engraved thereon James Mulligan of Duneane, Co. Antrim. Now the said James Mulligan does request the Gentlemen who buy linen cloth observe of the impression of said seal appears in the markets and to discover the same to me. And if any person having found the said Seal, will return it to me, or said Thomas McAuley before the first of the March next, such Person shall be sufficiently rewarded and no questions asked. Given under my hand, this 20th January, 1767. Signed James Mulligan.
[Belfast News Letter, January 23, 1767]

June 14, 1767
Notice by Lords of the Admiralty of promotions in his Majesty�s Navy, included, John Milligen to captain, date of commission as master February 27, 1761.
[Belfast News Letter, June 14, 1787]

June 14, 1768
Advertisement by Patrick Hillen that mentions John Mulligan of Tullyconnaught, near Banbridge, bleacher.
[Belfast News Letter, June 14, 1768]

December 7, 1768
Whereas on the 18th inst. William Belley, assisted by his brothers Hugh and John Belley, all of and near Staffordstown in the County of Antrim, feloniously snatched, tore and destroyed from me (William Mulligan) two bonds under his hand and seal, for twenty eight pounds and the said bonds were then payable by the said Wm Belley he refused paying the same or any part there, which more fully appears by an Examination sworn before Bryan McManus, Esq. Who has issued a Warrant for apprehending said persons, who are on their keepings, and not amenable to Law. �Now I promise a reward of five guineas to such as shall within three months from this date apprehend and lodge the said William, Hugh and John Belley � Given under my hand, this 7th day of December, 1768�, signed William Mulligan.
[Belfast News Letter, December 13, 1768, and December 23, 1768]

October 20, 1769
Advertisement by Dr. Thomas Appleby proprietor for making vending balsam for health purposes to cure a number of conditions. Testimonials given by several people, including Thomas Mulligan in Keady, Co. Armagh.
[Belfast News Letter, October 20, 1769]

January 1776
A list of the Names of the Freeholders, Freemen and Protestant Inhabitants of the City of Dublin, who signed the Address to the King from thence in favour of the Americas, including; John Milliken, John Milliken, S. Millikin, J. Millikin, Wm Millikin, Thomas Mulligan, Wm Millikin.
[London Evening Post, January 30 to February 1, 1776]

June, 1776
Prisoner in the Goal, in and for the County of Cumberland, England, John Milliken, formerly of the City of Dublin in the Kingdom of Ireland, late of Whitehaven in the Cumberland, bookseller.
[London Gazette, June 8-11, 1776]

November 24, 1780
Irish Silk Manufacture. John Millikin, Silk Manufacture, takes the Liberty of informing his Friends and the Public that the Partnership between him and his Brother, William Millikin, is by mutual consent dissolved, and that he has removed from Castle Street, to No. 8 Nicholas Street, Dublin, where he will continue to carry on his business in the same extensive Manner as formerly, and be constantly assorted with the under mentioned Goods, e.g. velvets, tissues, ribbonds, sewing silk etc.
[Hibernian Journal or Chronicle of Liberty, Friday November 24, 1780]

February 3, 1781
List of Subscriptions received for the use of Suffers in the West Indies by Ministers and Church Wardens of the parish of St. Werburgh, Dublin, which included �2 5s 6d from Mrs. Milliken.
[Dublin Evening Post, Tuesday 06 February 1781]

March 28, 1781
This evening Capt. Millikin, in the Portland, arrived from Workington, who, yesterday, off Tusker, saw a luggar privateer take a brig and a shop: the Portland had near run ashore in avoiding the privateer, which should be the case or taken, but that the ship engaged the privateer three quarters of an hour, by which means the Portland and two other colliers escaped.
[Saunders�s News Letter, Wednesday April 4, 1781]

February 27, 1782
Advert of John Millikin, No. 8, Nicholas Street, Dublin, Silk and Tabbinet Manufacturer, respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry and Public, that he has withdrawn his stock of Silk Goods from the Dublin Society�s Warehouse, Parliament Street, and is determined to sell them at his Warehouse on Nicholas Street, for ready Money, on the most advantageous terms. The stocks consisted of Tissues, Sattins, Tabbies, Florentities, Armazines, Villeroys, Corded Soys, Tobine Mantuas, Lustrings, Modes, Barcelonas, Peelings, Sarsnets, etc.
[Saunders�s News Letter, Wednesday February 27, 1782]

August 27, 1782
Advert by John Millikin, Silk and Riband Manufacturer, No. 8 Nicholas Street, Dublin, selling MacBride�s Cockades, Emblematic Breast Ribands, and Election Ribands, impressed and by Milliken being the Manufacturer and Printer of his Ribands, he is enabled, and is determined to sell them on the most reasonable terms.
[Saunders's News Letter, Tuesday August 27, 1782]

June 30, 1784
Late Grand Jury of the City of Dublin, Trinity Term 1784, John Milliken of 16 jurors.
[Saunders's News Letter, Friday 16 July 1784]

July 15, 1784
List of subscribers including William Millikin who paid the premium of �32. 14s. 3d., adjudged by the Committee for the Relief of the Poor Unemployed Manufacturers in Dublin and its Liberties.
[Saunders's News Letter, Thursday July 15, 1784]

October 7, 1784
Public letter to the High Sheriffs of the City of Dublin. Gentlemen. You are entreated to convene a Meeting of the Freemen and Freeholders of the said City, this day the 11th October, 1784, in order to consider of and adopt the most effectual and constitutional means to promote a Parliament reform. The follows a long list of subscribers, including William Millikin, freeman, and John Millikin, freeholder. It follows on by announcing A Requisition to the above effect having been delivered to our late High Sheriffs, who declined a compliance, and the foregoing being since delivered to present Sheriffs, who have thought proper to follow their example; therefore, the Gentlemen, Clergy, Freemen and Freeholders of the City of Dublin are requested to assembled on Monday 11th Day of October at the Weavers Hall on the Coomb, precisely at 11 O�clock in the forenoon, to take the matter contained in the said Requisition into consideration. Dated this 7th Day of October, 1784.
[Hibernian Journal or Chronicle of Liberty, Monday 11 October, 1784]

March 31, 1787
Cutlery Manufactory. John Millikin, No. 17, College Green, Dublin, who served his apprenticeship, and was employed thirteen years at Mr. Read�s shop in Parliament Street, particularly in manufacturing Razors and Lancets, respectfully informs the Nobility and Gentry that he has removed from No. 6 Church Lane to No. 17 College Green, Dulbin, opposite King William, where he carries on said business in the best manner. The peculiar excellence of his Razors so universally admired under the name of another, sufficiently recommends them. Table knivies, Pen knives, scissors, etc, of the newest station and best material. On the cheapest and superior quality of his goods, he rest his hopes of success. Old Work repaired with care and expedition. An apprentice wanted.
[Dublin Evening Post, Saturday March 31, 1787]

March 23, 1789
Weavers School for the Education of Children of Poor Manufacturers on the Ceomb, Dublin. The Governors of the said school be leave to inform the Public that the Gentlemen whose benefit at the Theatre Royal is fixed for Wednesday 25th instant March, has humanely relinquished the advantages which may arise in favour of said Charity. The Governors therefore humbly hope the Countenance and Support of the Public on the above Night, in Aid of this useful institution. The school which was opened in April 1779, consists of Sixty Boys, who are carefully educated, and annually cloathed. Tickets for sold by William Milliken, Castle Street, and a number of other members of the Society and Corporation of Weavers.
[Saunders's News Letter, Monday March 23, 1789]

January 9, 1790
Advert by John Milliken, cutlery manufactor, No. 4, Trinity Street, Dublin, who served his apprenticeship and was employed thirteen years at Mr. Read in Parliament Street, particularly in manufacturing razors and lancets, gratefully thanks the nobility, gentry and public for past favours, and respectfully informs them that he is determined to merit the same; has now for sale a variety of cutlery, all excellence of his shape Razors, so much admired under the name of another, sufficiently recommends them; and the distinquished preference of his genuine Concave Razors, or as they are termed, Philosophical, made of the very best cast steel, and most skilfully tempered by his own hand.
[Dublin Evening Post, Saturday January 9, 1790]

June 9, 1792
Advertisement, Robert Milliken, late apprentice to Mr. George Aickin, has opened shop at No. 17 Tuckey Quay side of Grand Parade, Cork.
[Cork Gazette, Saturday, June 9, 1792]

October 6, 1794
Notice Combination Opposed. We, the undersigned Master Cutlers, being determined to defeat the ill effects of the existing and illegal combination of the workmen in the manufacturer of table-knife-blades, will give immediate encouragement to men of integrity and abilities in that branch, and every other ingenious hand in the forgoing line, who will apply to Mr. John Read, cutler, Skinner Row. Subscribed by Thomas Read, John Milliken, Samuel Mayfield, William Pitchard, Thomas McCracken, George Robinson, Lewis King, Wm. Clarke, James Finny and John Read.
[Saunders's News Letter, Monday October 6, 1794]

March 14, 1797
Extract of a letter from Loughbrickland [unsigned]. The following statement of the behaviour of a party of military is fact. They went out on Tuesday the 14th March to the country, to search for arms: they called at Mr. MClelland�s, early in the day, who gave each of the soldiers a glass of whiskey, which did not satisfy them so they took, of themselves, wine and any other spirits they could find; they did so almost in every house. In the evening they called at the house of John Milligan, and demanded arms: not getting any, they took him prisoner, but afterwards let him off, on getting what money he had on him: they demanded a crown, and a bottle of whiskey; however Milligan�s wife gave them only sixpence halfpenny.
[Star, London, Monday April 17, 1797]

May 2, 1797
Seven carriages brought up to town on Tuesday last, from the North, eleven persons, charged with High Treason, in custody of Magistrates, and an officer of artillery, and escorted by a squadron of horse. The persons were lodged in the new County Goal, near Kilmainham. Their names are, J. Milikin, Thomas Storey, Patrick Clark, William Dawson, John Gordon, Joseph Cuthbert, Robert Black, Robert Redfrin, William Allen, Felix O�Neill and Alex. Gordon.
[Morning Herald, London, Tuesday, May 9, 1797]

July 11, 1797
Belfast, July 14: On the 11th inst, the following persons were sent from Randlestown and Shane Castle, by Lord O�Neill, and committed to the Artillery Guardroom in this town, charged with seditious practices; viz, Dr. Robert Magee, Samuel Orr, James Boreland, Christopher Ryans, Wm Mulligan, Samuel Walker, Peter Byrnes, Wm Fallen, Robert Armstrong and John M�Alister.
[Evening Mail, London, July 24-26, 1797]

November 12, 1796
War Office Dublin Castle, appointed John Milliken, 1st Lieutenant, Dublin City Corps, Liberty Rangers.
[Star, London, Friday, December 23, 1796]

February 18, 1797
War Office Dublin Castle, commission to John Milliken, from 1st Lieutenant in the First Company, Liberty Rangers, to be Captain of the Fourth Company.
[Dublin Gazette, February 16-18, 1797]

December 18, 1799
Stolen or taken by mistake, from the door of John Milligan, Castlewellan, a Bay Shelty Filey, with eight foal teeth, and an Angleberry on the near side jaw. Whoever returns it to John Milligan, Castlewellan, or James Quail, Innkeeper, Down, shall receive one Guinea Reward, or if stolen, two Guineas for the discovering and prosecution to conviction of the Thief. James Nepper.
[Belfast News Letter, January 3, 1800]



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