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1619.

Freeholders, 2,
viz. :-
Lessees for years,
9, viz. :—

Freeholders, 5, viz.:

Lessees for years, 10.

Freeholders, 6, viz.:

Lessees for 3 lives, 14, viz. :

Sir Thomas Cornwalle was first patentee.

(88.) Alex. McAwley, otherwise Stewart, 1,000 ac., called Ballyneagh. A bawn of lime and stone, 70 ft. sq., 4 flankers, and a stone house in it. Planted upon this, with British: 1 of 200, 1 of 60.

3 of 200 ac. apiece, 2 of 180, 1 of 120, 2 of 60 apiece, 1 of 40. In toto, 11 families, with undertenants, making 30 men armed, who have taken the oath. Good store of tillage, and not one Irish family.

(89.) The Ld. of Lusse, 1,000 ac., called Corgaghe. A bawn of clay and stone, 60 ft. sq., 10 high, 2 flankers, a good house within, thatched. Planted with British:

1 of 300 ac., 1 of 100, 1 of 330, 1 of 300, 1 of 195. Each has a house and garden plot. In toto, 10 families, with undertenants, making 26 men, whereof 5 have taken the oath. Good store of tillage.

(90.) Sir John Stewart, 3,000 ac., called Cashell, Kethin, and Littergall. Here is built a strong castle of lime and stone, a flanker at each corner, but as yet no bawn nor freeholders made. The Duke of Lennox is to answer the King. I saw the land well inhabited and full of people. What estates they have I know not, neither would he call the tenants together, but showed me a counterpane of one lease, and says that each tenant had the like.

(91.) Sir John Stewart aforesaid, 1,000 ac., called Lismolmoghan. Neither castle nor bawn, but land well inhabited with British tenants.

Precinct of Liffer, English undertakers.

(92.) Pet. Benson, 1,500 ac., called Shragh-miclar. A bawn of lime and stone, 100 ft. sq., 13 high, 4 flankers. In it a good house of lime and stone, in which himself, wife, and family, dwell. There is also a watermill. Planted upon this with British:

5 of 120 ac. apiece.

1 of 200, 1 of 120, 4 of 40 apiece, 3 of 25 apiece, 1 cf 150, 4 of 11, 5 of 160 jointly, 24 families, with undertenants, making 68 men with arms, who have taken the oath. A village of 10 houses, and no Irish.

(93.) Wm. Willson, 2,000 ac., called Aghagalla. A large bawn and a castle, standing on a high mount, all thoroughly finished, he with his wife and family dwell therein. A village of 10 houses, well built. Planted with British :

6 of 120 apiece.

4 of 200 jointly, 4 of 50 apiece, 2 of 200 jointly, 3 of 200 jointly, 1 of 66 ac. These 20 families have 50 other families under them, which dwell many together, and making 106 men, great store of tillage and no Irish.

(94.) Tho. Davies, holds from his brother, Robert Davies, 2,000 ac., called Corlackyn. A bawn of stone and clay, 2 flankers and stone house in it. Planted upon this, of British:

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1 of 220 ac., 1 of 120, 2 of 160 apiece.

5 of 100 apiece, 6 of 75 apiece, 2 of 40 apiece, 4 of 30 apiece, 4 of 20 apiece, 1 of 25, 2 of 16 apiece, 4 of 11 apiece. 32 families dwell and have taken the oath. Divers undertenants make 54 men armed, and dwell together in villages, some of 12 houses, others less.

Bawn

(95.) Capt. Mansfield, 1,000 ac. Killenegardon. finished, and a good stone house 3 stories high ready to be slated, he with his family dwell there. Near to this is a village of 9 houses, on a passage, commodious for service and good of the country. Planted upon this with British :

1 of 260 ac. 1 of 200.

3 of 240 jointly, 1 of 220, 1 of 120, 1 of 124, 2 of 60
apiece, 3 of 62 apiece, 2 of 40 apiece, 1 of 6, 2 of 10 apiece.
In toto, 18 families on land making with undertenants, 46
men with arms, and 9 of the principal have taken the oath.
(96.) Sir John Kingsmill, 1,500 ac., called Acarnie. A
bawn of lime and stone 100 ft. sq., 2 flankers, two stories
high with good lodging, and a very strong stone house, 3
stories high; himself, wife and family, dwell therein. Near
is built a village of 30 houses, all inhabited with English.
Planted with British:

1 of 200 ac., 1 of 120, 1 of 110, 2 of 100 apiece.
1 of 400 ac., 4 of 120 apiece.

2 of 40 apiece, 1 of 10.

In toto, 13 families who have divers undertenants and make 36 men armed, all resident.

(97.) Sir Raphe Bingley, 2,000 ac, called Tonafocies. A strong castle with 4 large towers, now 3 stories high, roof framed, but all at a stay through controversy with Sir Ro. Remyngton's heirs. Yet I found planted, of British,

2 of 200 ac. apiece, 1 of 120, 1 of 67.

1 of 300, 1 of 200, 4 of 120 apiece, 3 of 360 jointly, 4 of 100 apiece, 2 of 200 jointly, 2 of 120 jointly. In toto, 21 families, who with undertenants make 60 men with arms. Many dwell together and have taken the oath. Castle seated upon a river of Fyn, where is a ford, and the only passage into the country, and principal place for the King's service.

(98.) Sir Raph Bingley, 2,000 ac., called Drummore and Luegagh. Bawn of brick and a house of stone thoroughly finished, himself and family dwell therein. Well seated for service and within a mile. Has made a village of 6 houses, a mill ready built, and more is building in a place a continual passage. Planted with British, who have taken the oath: 4 of 120 ac. apiece, 1 of 67, 1 of 60, 1 of 200.

2 of 120 apiece, 4 of 67 apiece, 3 of 100 apiece, 3 of 40 apiece.

Each has a house and 6 ac., and common, for grazing a few cows.

In toto, 29 families, with undertenants, making 64 men with

arms.

1619.

Freeholders, 4.

Leases for years,

9.

Cottagers, 6, viz.:—

Sir Wm. Barnes first patentee.

Freeholders, 6.

Lessees for years,

6.

Cottagers, 5.

Captain Crayfood was first patentee.

Sir John Vaugham was first patentee.

(99.) Sir Th. Goache, 1,500 ac., called Lismongan. A strong castle, with a hedge upon it, environed by a small brook, in which there is a house of cagework, wherein, he with his lady and family, dwell. Materials ready for building of bawn and house; place very convenient for the king's service and good of the country. 6 good houses near, inhabited with English; this had long since been done, but that he was grievously troubled with sickness. Planted with British, who have taken the oath :

2 of 200 ac. apiece, 1 of 200, 1 of 70.

5 of 120 apiece, 1 of 70, 3 of 66 apiece.

Each has a tenement and garden plot, with 4 ac., and common for cattle.

In toto, 19 families making 56 men with arms.

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(100.) Sir John Kingsmill and McWillson, 1,500 ac., called Monester. Bawn and house thoroughly finished, divers houses built near, all inhabited with English. Planted upon this, of British 2 of 120 apiece, 3 of 100 apiece, 1 of 96 apiece. 1 of 140 ac., 2 of 120 apiece, 1 of 200, 2 of 40 apiece. Each has a house and garden plot, with common for 4 cows. In toto, 17 families, with undertenants, making 46 men with arms. 11 of these have taken the oath.

Precinct of Killmacrenan, servitors and natives.

(101.) Sir Geo. Marburie, 1,000 ac., called Littekenny. A bawn of lime and stone 60 ft. sq., 2 flankers, 12 ft. high, and standing waste. Near is built a township of 40 houses, wherein he dwells; all inhabited with British, making 50 men ; a great market town, and stands well for the King's service.

(102.) Sir John Kingsmill, 1,000 ac., called Ballamalely. A bawn of stone and clay standing waste, and not one English man upon the land.

(103.) Sir Wm. Stewart, 1,000 ac., called Gortavaghie. A bawn of stone and clay 80 ft. long, 70 broad, and 14 high, a good stone house within, inhabited by a Scottish gentleman and family. 8 British families upon the land, who use tillage and husbandry, making 20 men with arms.

(104.) Sir Bazill Brooke, 1,000 ac., called Edonecarne. A round bawn of lime and stone, in it a house in building, in which dwells an English gentleman.

(105.) Sir Tho. Chichester, 1,000 ac., called Radonnell. A bawn of clay and straw with some stone amongst it, now fallen down and waste.

(106.) John Wray, 1,000 ac., called Carnegille. A good strong bawn of lime and stone, 40 ft. long, 15 high, 4 flankers, good lodgings, 2 stories high, a stone house length of bawn, 2 stories high, inhabited by an English gentleman and family. English undertenants. Stands in a good place for the King's service.

(107.) Arth. Corry, 1,000 ac., called Mons. A good bawn of lime and stone, 2 flankers, and a good house in it, inhabited by an English gentleman, wife and family. 6 English families, making 10 men armed.

1619.

Lieutenant Ellis was first patentee.

Lieutenant Brown.

Lieutenant Gall.

Sir Richard Bingley was the first patentee.

(108.) Capt. Henry Hart, 1,000 ac., called Ballenis, and 256 ac. of concealment. A strong fort and a house in it, all of lime and stone, in which is an English family.

(109.) Sir Wm. Stewart, 1,000 ac., called Rumalton. A large and strong hawn, 80 ft. sq. and 16 high, 4 flankers, fair strong castle of same materials, 3 stories high. A large town of 45 houses and 57 families, all British, some having estates for years. A church begun of lime and stone, built to setting on of roof. A watermill for corn. This is a market town, and stands well for the good of the country and the King's service.

(110.) Sir John Vaughan, 1,000 ac.* A bawn of lime and stone, 60 ft. sq., 12 high, 4 flankers, within is a stone house, inhabited by an English gentleman and family.

(111.) Capt. Paul Gore, 1,000 ac.* A bawn of lime and stone, 60 ft. sq., 2 flankers, 2 ft. high, a timber house of cagework within it, inhabited by an English gentleman and family.

(112.) Lieut. Parkins, 172 ac., called Facker. Never had any more, and not bound to build.

(113.) Nath. Rowley, 400 ac., called Lough-nemick. Upon this nothing built.

(114.) Nath. Rowley, 528 ac., called Crancrasse. Upon this nothing built.

(115.) Wm. Lynn, 108 ac., called Cororeagh, and 240 ac., called Lageonagh Larganrack. Nothing built on either. (116.) Capt. Samford, 500 ac., called Castell-Doe. A bawn of lime and stone, 40 ft. sq., 16 high, a castle within it, very strong. He with his wife and family dwell therein, with 4 other English families on the land.

(117.) Sir Mulmorye McSwyne, 2,000 ac., called Moynt Mellan. A bawn of lime and stone, a good house, in which he dwells with his family. Has made no estates to his

tenants, who use Irish ploughing.

(118.) McSwyne Bannagh, 2,000 ac., called Leamagh and Corragh. A bawn of lime and stone with a house in it, wherein he dwells with his family. Has made no estates, for his tenants will have no longer time but from year to year.

(119.) Tyrlagh Roe O'Boyle, 2,000 ac., called Caroghbleagh and Clomas. A good bawn, and a house of lime and stone, in which he, and his family, dwell. No estates, and tenants use Irish ploughing.

(120.) Donell McSwyne Faine, 2,000 ac., called Royndeherg and Caroocomony. A good bawn, and a house of lime and stone, in which he dwells with his family Tenants have no estate but from three years to three years, and these use Irish ploughing.

(121.) Walt. McRaughlin McSwyne, 896 ac., called Ballycany and Ragh. A fair bawn and a good strong house, all

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1619.

Freeholders, 6.
Lessees for years,6.
Townmen, 53.

Freeholders, 6, Lessees for years, 14.

Sir Th. Boid first patentee.

Freeholders, 3, Lessees for years, 10.

Freeholders, 4, Lessees for years, 11.

Freeholders, 2,

Lessees for years

14.

of lime and stone, with family dwelling in it, being a justice of peace and conformable to his Majesty's laws. A true subject since the first taking of Loghfoile.

COUNTY of TYRONE.

Precinct of Strobane, Scottish undertakers.

(122.) Earl of Abercorne, 1,000 ac., called Strobawne. A fair castle and very strong, but no bawn, a school house of lime and stone, also a church in building, walls about 5 ft. high, but has been at a stand ever since the late Earl died. Also about the castle is a town of 80 houses, many of lime and stone, strongly built, and many other good timber houses. In these 120 families, make 200 men, each having arms. watermills for corn. Planted with British:

1 of 120 ac., 5 of 60 apiece.

1 of 120 acres, 2 of 60 apiece, 3 of 40 apiece.

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Townmen 53. Each has a house and garden plot, with some land, mostly merchants and tradesmen with some cottagers. In toto, 65 families of 180 men.

(123.) Earl of Abercorne, 2,000 ac., called Doaghlonge. Neither castle nor bawn built, but upon places 3 or 4 good houses of lime and stone by tenants. Planted with British: 1 of 260 ac., 1 of 120, 4 of 60 apiece.

2 of 120 apiece, 6 of 180 jointly, 1 of 120, 2 of 60 apiece, 3 of 60 jointly. In toto, 20 families, with undertenants, making 106 men with arms.

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(124) Earl of Abercorne, 1,500 ac., called Shean. large bawn of lime and stone, 80 ft. sq., 4 flankers, as yet not thoroughly finished, also a large strong castle begun and to be finished this summer. Planted with British:

2 of 120 ac. apiece, 2 of 240, 2 of 120 apiece, 4 of 60 apiece, 2 of 30 apiece. In toto, 13 undertenants, making 100 men

armed.

(125.) Sir Geo. Hamilton, 1,500 ac., called Largie, otherwise Cloghogenall. No more done upon the bawn and house than was done when Sir John Bodley surveyed it. Has made a village of 30 Irish coupled houses. Stands in a roadway and convenient place. Planted with British:

1 of 120, 3 of 60.

1 of 120, 10 of 60. Each has a house and garden plot, with a small quantity of land to feed cows. These 27 tenants make 50 men armed.

(126.) Sir Geo. Hamilton, 1,000 ac., called Derrie Woone. A bawn of lime and stone, 60 ft. sq., 14 ft. high, 4 flankers, whereof 2 have very good lodgings. In them and near to the bawn is a village of 10 houses, inhabited with British. Planted with British:

2 of 120 ac. apiece.

4 of 60 apiece, 5 of 40 apiece, 1 of 30, 4 of 15 apiece. In toto, 16 families, with undertenants, making 43 men with

arms.

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