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
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 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
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.
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 described 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 otherwise 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 otherwise 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 otherwise 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 otherwise Elliott one ___ of said lands .... and the said Magdellen Davis
by her last will ... convey unto her daughter the said Magdellen Ferguson otherwise 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 otherwise 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 between 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