Upper Iveagh Estate
Millican, Milligan, Millikan, Milliken, Millikin, Mullican, Mulliken, Mullikin etc.
Account Books of the Downshire Estate
Ledger-Specie Books - 1726 to 1793
Rental of Hilltown & Banbridge
There are about 1000 volumes of accounts, etc., directly relating to the Downshire estate management, covering the 18th to 20th century, preserved in the Public Record Office in Belfast. These begin with the usual series of ledgers, specie books and cash books, for the Dundrum and Edenderry estates in 1707, when they were still Blundell property, for the Kilwarlin, Newry, Hilltown (Upper Iveagh) and Castlereagh estates in 1726, for the Carrickfergus estate in 1742, and for the Banbridge estate, c.1750. The Ledgers Books contain information regarding leases, whilst the Specie Books are a daily account of rents received and give the tenant�s name, townland and lease number (see under Kilwarlin Estate for further information about the Account Books of the Downshire Estate).
In 1753, Robert Mulligan of Granshagh in the parish of Newry purchased from Wills, Earl of Hillsborough, 17 acres of farmland in the townland of Tullyquilly in the parish of Drumgath, between Rathfryland and Loughbrickland.
Lease of Robert Mulligan of Granshagh
Indenture of Lease dated 28th August, 1753 between Wills, Earl of Hillsborough and Robert Mulligan of Granshogh, County Down, farmer, in consideration, demised, granted that part and parcel of land statue lying and being in the townland of Tullyquilly containing 17 acres, 2 roods, 8 perches.
To hold from 12th May 1753 during the natural life of Robert Mulligan, of Joseph Mulligan, eldest son of Robert Mulligan aged eight years, and Robert Mulligan second son of the said Robert Mulligan age six years and for the during the natural life of the longest life of them. Annual rent �2 17s 3 1/2d.
Signed Robert Mulligan
[Source: PRONI D/671/L7/30]
Memorial of James Mulligan of Glascar
A Memorial of Indented Lease dated May 28, 1750 between James Todd of Glascar in the parish of Aghaderg in County of Down farmer of the first part and James Milligan of the same blacksmith of the other part, whereby the said James Todd in consideration of a certain sum not specified did grant unto James Milligan that part of his farm in Glascar which he held from Richard Johnston of Gilford Esq. by virtue of a lease dated April 7, 1745, reserving out of the said demise the dwelling house wherein the said John Todd there lived. To hold during the natural of Mary and Martha Todd daughters of the James Todd and John Todd son of Andrew Todd of Ballynaskeagh for the rent of forty shillings annually. Witnesses to Deed and Memorial were Robert Mulligan of Tullyquilly labourer and Robert and Roger Mulligan of Granshagh weavers and registered on August 20, 1757.
[Register of Deeds (Dublin), Volume 186/483/125547]
1. Glascar = Glaskerbeg in Freeholders Election Check Book for Co. Down 1783-87. In this book, James Milligan registered his 40s shilling freehold in 1781. Also, James Todd paid �10 on August 13, 1787, for freehold registered on April 12, 1750 for 40s.
2. Glasker = modern Glasker Bridge and located not some distances from Gransha and Tullyquilly on the road from Loughbrickland and Rathfriland.
3. Ballynaskeagh is located in the parish of Aghaderg.
4. Granshagh = Gransha. This townland is located in the parish of Newry.
The townland of Glaskerbeg belonged to Richard Johnston of Gilford
Rent roll (1731) of Richard Johnston's estate in Loughans, Drumaran, Emdall, Glaskermore, Glaskerbeg, Moybrick, Finnis, Derryneill, Garvegery, Clunmaghery, Clanvaraghan, Slievenisky, Co. Down, Carricklais and Sheetrim, Co. Armagh, Cloughnart, Dunmadigan, Kingory, Carrachan, Mullaghboy, Killyleg, Clossdaur and KInnkelly, Co. Monaghan.
Claskerbeg � 1731
Tenants: John Byres, John Andree, Sam�l Gordon, James Todd, John McSperan and George Brown.
[Source: PRONI T1007/38]
In 1749, Wills Hill, Marquess of Downshire established the nucleus of the Banbridge estate by purchasing four townlands from Richard Whyte, which included the townland of Lisneslegan.
Ledger Book 1754 to 1756 � Upper Iveagh, Newry, Banbridge
Tullyquilly � Manor of Upper Iveagh
No.11: Phil McQuiggan for 17a 2r 0p May 1732 from 31 years. His� best beast. Rent half yearly �2 11s 6 � d. Note at side of page: �Robert Mulligan for 3 lives�.
[Source: PRONI D/671/A1/23]
Ledger Book 1756 to 1758 � Upper Iveagh, Newry, Banbridge
Tullyquilly � Manor of Upper Iveagh
No.11: Robert Mulligan for 17a 2r 0p May 1755 from 3 three lives (names not given). Heriot �1. Rent half yearly �2 12s 6 � d.
No reference to William Mulligan of Lisneslegan.
[Source: PRONI D/671/A1/25]
Ledger Book 1778 to 1787 � Upper Iveagh, Newry, Banbridge.
Lisneslegan � Banbridge Estate
No.3. William Mulligan, from 1771, three live. Heriot �1. Rent per annum �13. 8s.
Tullyquilly � Manor of Upper Iveagh
No.5: Robert Mulligan for 17a 2r 0p May 1755 from 3 three lives (no names given).
Heriot �1. Rent half yearly �2 12s 6 � d.
[Source: PRONI D/671/A1/36]
Ledger Book 1779 to 1796 � Upper Iveagh, Newry, Banbridge.
Lisneslegan � Banbridge Estate
No. 3. William Mulligan, for 20a 3r 18p, lives from 1771, heriot �1.
Tullyquilly � Manor of Upper Iveagh
No. 5: Robert Mulligan for 17a 2r 8p for 31 years from 1755. Heriot �1. Yearly rent �5 9s. 7 1/2d.
Heriot due on Robert�s death by November 1782.
Lisneslegan � Banbridge Estate
No.3. William Mulligan, from 1771, three live. Heriot �1. Rent per annum �13. 8s.
Heriot paid in 1795.
Robert & James Mulligan took over.
Tullyquilly � Manor of Upper Iveagh
No.5: Robert Mulligan for 17a 2r 0p May 1755 from 3 three lives (no names given).
Heriot �1. Rent half yearly �2 12s 6 � d.
[Source: PRONI D/671/A1/37]
Specie Books 1778 to 1779 � Upper Iveagh
October 28, 1778
Robert Mulligan, Tullyquilly, paid �2 13 10.
William Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
November 17, 1778
William Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
October 27, 1779
Robert Mulligan, Tullyquilly, paid �0 4 1/2.
May 5, 1779
Robert Mulligan, Tullyquilly, paid �2 15 10.
[Source: PRONI D/671/A3/17]
Specie Books 1777 to 1780 - Upper Iveagh
November 30, 1779
Robert Mulligan, Tullyquilly, paid �2 13 10.
[Source: PRONI D/671/A3/17]
Specie Books 1780 to 1781 - Banbridge & Upper Iveagh
May 24, 1780
William Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
June 14, 1780
Robert Mulligan, Tullyquilly, paid �2 15 9 1/2.
June 21, 1780
John Dickson, Tullyrane, paid �4 13 8.
December 11, 1780
William Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
May 2, 1781
William Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
[Source: PRONI D/671/A3/19]
Specie Books 1781 to 1782 - Banbridge & Upper Iveagh
November 10, 1781
William Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
November 18, 1781
Robert Mulligan, Tullyquilly, paid �2 14 10.
May 1, 1782
Robert Mulligan, Tullyquilly, paid �2 14 9 �.
October 30, 1782
William Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
November 6, 1782
Robert Mulligan, Tullyquilly, paid �2 14 10.
[Source: PRONI D/671/A3/20]
Specie Books 1782 to 1784 - Banbridge & Upper Iveagh
April 30, 1783
William Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
May 11, 1783
Robert Mulligan, Tullyquilly, paid �2 14 9 �.
October 29, 1783
Wm. Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
November 5, 1783
Robert Mulligan�s Representatives, Tullyquilly, paid �2 14 10.
Ditto, heriot paid �1 0 0.
[Source: PRONI D/671/A3/21]
Specie Books 1784 to 1785 � Banbridge & Upper Iveagh
April 28, 1784
Wm. Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
May 11, 1784
Robert Mulligan, Tullyquilly, paid �2 14 9 �.
October 28, 1784
Wm. Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
November 3, 1784
Robert Mulligan, Tullyquilly, paid �2 14 10.
May 4, 1785
Wm. Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
[Source: PRONI D/671/A3/22]
Specie Books 1785 to 1786 � Banbridge & Upper Iveagh
April 26, 1786
Wm. Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
May 3, 1786
Robert Mulligan�s Rep�, Tullyquilly, paid �2 14 9 �.
October 25, 1786
Robert Mulligan�s Rep�, Tullyquilly, paid �2 14 10.
May 2, 1787
Wm. Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
Robert Mulligan�s Rep�, Tullyquilly, paid �2 14 9 �.
[Source: PRONI D/671/A3/24]
Specie Books 1787 to 1789 � Banbridge & Upper Iveagh
October 31, 1787
Wm. Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
April 30, 1788
Wm. Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
October 22, 1788
Wm. Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
October 29, 1788
Robert Mulligan�s Rep�, Tullyquilly, paid �2 14.
April 29, 1789
Wm. Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
October 14, 1789
Robert Mulligan�s Rep�, Tullyquilly, paid �5 9 7 �.
October 27, 1789
Wm. Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
[Source: PRONI D/671/A3/25]
Specie Books 1789 to 1791 � Banbridge & Upper Iveagh
April 28, 1790
Wm. Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
October 20, 1790
Wm. Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
April 13, 1791
Wm. Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
June 25, 1791
Robert Mulligan�s Rep�, Tullyquilly, paid �5 9 7 �.
October 26, 1791
Wm. Mulligan, Lisneslegan, paid �6 14.
[Source: PRONI D/671/A3/27]
Rental for Upper Iveagh Estate 1801 to 1804
Lisneslegan:
No.3: Robert & James Mulligan, lease from 1771 for 20a 3r 10p at �13 8s annual rent.
No. 15: Robert & James Mulligan, lease from 1772 for 18a 1r 0p at �10 9s 6d annual rent.
Tullyqilly:
No.4: Robert Mulligan for 17a 2r 8p, lease from 1755, paid �5.9.7� in 1802.
[Source: PRONI D/671/R1/2]
Freeholder�s Register of Upper Iveagh 1813 to 1821
No.139: Mulligan, Robert: abode, Lisnesligan: freehold, Lisnesligan: landlord, Wills, Earl of Hillsborough: 40s freehold: lives on tenure, John, William, James Mulligan: lease registered, Banbridge on December 29, 1814.
No.169: Mulligan, George: abode, Tullyquilly: freehold, Tullyquilly: landlord, Wills, Earl of Hillsborough� 40s freehold: lives on tenure, Robert, Joseph & Robert Mulligan: lease registered, Rathfryland, February 22, 1815.
No.170: Mulligan, Robert: abode, Tullyquilly: freehold, Tullyquilly: landlord, Wills, Earl of Hillsborough� 40s freehold: lives on tenure, Robert, Joseph & Robert Mulligan: lease registered, Rathfryland, February 22, 1815.
[Source: PRONI D/654/A3/1G]
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