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My primary goal here was to note JACKSONs, but I also picked up a few other stray bits that interested me for one reason or another. In articles that have long lists of names, I have sorted them alphabetically – which is not how they were printed in the paper, but it makes it easier to avoid eyeball burn out.
Sharon Oddie Brown December 16, 2010

 

JACKSONs in the Belfast Newsletter

 

NOTE: My work on the JACKSON mentions in the Belfast Newsletter  was only possible thanks to John C. Greene and an index he has posted at: http://www.ucs.louisiana.edu/bnl/  

 

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Comments & Links

12 Feb 1754

Mrs. JACKSON at Drogheda, widow of counsellor JACKSON late of Creekstown in the County of Meath.

NOTE: Since the Urker JACKSONs had enough of a link to Drogheda that one of them would pay to have the family crest erected on City Hall, this one is worth pursuing. A will for a Thomas JACKSON of Creekstown was probated 3 December 1750. SOURCE: Betham Prerogative Will Extracts to 1800. Ref. T/559/24 Page 173 of Volume 24

1 Jan. 1760

That Jane MOFFATT, the wife of Charles JACKSON, near Middletown in the county of Armagh, about three years ago separated from her husband by mutual consent, and for sufficient reasons; and whereas she hath contracted several debts, the great loss of said Charles; these are therefore to give notice, that he will not pay any debts she may contract for the future, of which the publick are to take notice. Dated this 18th day of December 1759. CHARLES JACKSON

 

19 May 1761

Whitehall May 9. Return of the killed, wounded and prisoners on the 8th of April 1761 on the attack on the island of Belleisle, ...Liuet. [sic]Jackson, prisoner...

 

16 June 1761

The Dundalk stagecoach will now run twice a week... and will set off from Dundalk... and return home from Dublin from Mrs. Jackson’s grocery, at the end of Bolton Street...

 

30 Apr. 1762

Mark Jackson committed to jail for being part of the Whiteboys.

NOTE: I think they were near Youghall – I should have noted this.

 

18 May 1762

Wednesday night a terrible robbery was perpetrated at Rockvale near Mallow, the seat of the Rev. Mr. John Oliver, by a number of the Levellers in their white uniforms; people who ascribe to themselves the office of relieving the poor from oppressions, and or redressing public grievances.  Six of the villains entered the house, and confined all the servants in a room (from one of which they took six guineas and some change) while they plundered the house. Mr. Oliver who had been from home on a visit has offered a reward for apprehending the parties concerned. ...

They [the prisoners} were brought on board the revenue barge from Youghal, by Mr. William Jackson, surveyor....

This would have the Ven. John Oliver, Archdeacon of Ardagh and was an attack by the Whiteboys.

 

8 Apr. 1763

Pretty illegible - Assizes articles. 31 March.

Acheson,Arch.

Blacker,Sam.

Blacker,W.

Cope,Walter

Gervain,P.

Irwin,Arthur

Jackson,Richard

Johnston,Acheson

McCan,Thomas

McGeough,Saml.

McNeale,Mal.

Molyneux,Capel

Obins,Michael

Obre,Edward

Richardson,Henry.

Robinson,Will.

Roe,Thos/Sheriff

Sibthorp,Robert

Verner,Tho.

Workman,Mered.

Younghusband,R.

 

13 Sept. 1763

A letter of thanks. Names incl:

Acheson,Archibald

Blacker,William

Bond,Edward

Bond,John

Clarke,Thomas

Close,Maxwell

Cust,Henry

Dawson, T of  Townley

Donaldson,James

Irwin,Arthur

Jackson,Richard.

Kelly,Daniel

McCan,Thomas

McCullough,James

McNeal,Malcom

Molyneux,Capel

Moore,John.

Obins,Michael

Obre,Francis

Obre,Edward

Verner,Thomas.

Workman,Meredyth.

 

25 May 1764

Just imported by GEORGE BARCLAY, a quantity of very fine blue flax...

 

The linen drapers listed promised to attend the market to buy brown linen.

Alexander,Alex.

Anderson,William.

Blakley,John.

Brown,Abraham.

Brown,Benjamin.

Brown,James.

Brown,William.

Brown,William.

Chalmers.Archibald.

Clark,Alexander.

Cook,John.

Crawford,John.

Crawford,Robert.

Crawford,Samuel.

Elliot,William.

Elliott,James.

Given,Robert.

Given,William.

Glenholme,John.

Graham,David.

Graham,John.

Gregg,William.

Henderson,John.

Henderson,Kennedy.

Jackson,Luke.

Kempton,Thomas.

Lecky,Geo.

Lee,William.

 Magill,James.

Magill,Robert.

Ramsay,George.

Sloan,David.

Stevenson,John.

Stewart,Samuel.

Thompson,Andrew.

Warden,Joseph.

Wier,David.

 

4 Sept. 1764

The Brig Eagle, Capt. John JACKSON.

We the undersigned linen drapers ... market proposal incl.

Ben OLIVER

Arthur OLIVER

SEAVER

CUMING

James POLLOCK

Thomas SIMSON

James LEADLEY

Alex & John McCULLOGH

Robert HUTCHESON

George POOLER

Wm McMURRAY

John POLLOCK

 

5 Apr. 1765

To be let by Mrs. Jane ECHLIN of Newtown, Co Down & John ECHLIN of Ardqyuin, Esq, a farm of land in Cunningburn in the parish of Newtown in the possession of William JACKSON & his undertenants containing abt 60 acres...

 

9 Apr. 1765

To be let, a dwelling house in the centre of the Market Street, Armagh... Robert Jackson.

 

3 Dec. 1765

To be sold, the woods of Tullyguide, Cordelea and Gartanoute, near Kilishandra. Proposals until the first of January next to be sent to Richard JACKSON, Esq. Near Dundalk.. lands convenient for linen...

I suspect this was Richard JACKSON (abt 1722-1787) of Forkhill.

27 Dec. 1765

Elizabeth JACKSON otherwise NESBITT has eloped from her husband Caleb NESBITT of the Townland of Erndall and Parish of Drumbalyroney, Co Down, without any good Cause and has robbed me of several kinds of goods ....

 

27 Dec. 1765

Same as before on p 3

Yesterday 7 night Richard JACKSON, Esq Member of Parliament of Coleraine, and Under Secretary to his Excellency the Earl of Hertford, was married to Miss O’Neil, daughter of Charles O’Neil, Esq. Member of Parliament for Randalstown.

Richard was the third  son of William JACKSON & Francis EYRE. Richard’s first wife had died in childbirth.

18 Mar. 1766

To be let a large dwelling house two stories high in or about the Centre of Newtown of Larne, lately held by John JACKSON and occupied in the soap boiling business... also suitable for a tannery .. contact Mrs. Jane JACKSON in Larne

NOTE: The Newtown here is now referred to as Newtownards, Co. Down.

9 Sept. 1766

To be let for 13 years... the dwelling house lately built by Mr. John JACKSON, deceased, situate on the Old Key being commodious and well finished, consisting of a kitchen, Parlour, Dining Room and four bed chambers besides good garrets; with Stable, Cellar, Coal Hole, and other sundry conveniences... Enquire at Mr. George BLACK, merchant.

NOTE: I suspect this is in Newtownards, Co. Down.

6 Mar. 1767

Henry JACKSON Iron Monger (who served his apprenticeship to Mr. Richard Bolton, &c.) Hath opened shop in Pill Lane, opposite Bull Lane, Dublin, where he has laid in a large assortment of Iron Monger’s Ware, for ready Money, which enables him to sell on such terms as must be pleasing to the Buyer. Said Jackson has engaged the only Man now in Dublin capable of smithing large Beams, and has now ready for sale, a good assortment of each Kind, viz, Dutch, English, and Wheel Form; with all sorts of Grocers, Silk and Money Scales, with weights suitable for each, of Iron, Brass & etc. Which

This is the Henry JACKSON (1750-1817) who was charged with treason because of his United Irishmen involvement. I find it intriguing that he is only aged 17 when he opens this shop. This foundry was probably one of the places where his supporters fabricated pike pole heads in the late 1700s to use against government troops.

17 Mar. 1767

Owen O’MALLAN of Killeen in Parish & Co Armagh house and other buildings were set on fire.

Reward offered.

Bleakely,William

Cochran,Robert

Dickie,William

Dickson,Mungo.

Dobbin,Thomas.

Donnelly,Arthur

Gardiner,Robert.

Geough,William

Hays,Edward

Jackson,Robert

Kerr,Edward

Leech,William

Marshal,Joseph son.

Maxwell,James

McCovey,Cormack.

McFarlan,Anthony

McKinstry,Lee

McWilliam,James

Mitchell,Samuel

Oliver,David

Pooler,Robert

Prentice,James.

Simpson,Nathaniel

Simpson,William

Steel,Thomas

Toole,Robert

Yates,John

 

9 June 1767

Mr. Jackson Died after a long illness last Friday one of the most considerable Irish factors of this city and long time since in partnership with Mr. Adair.

 

4 Sept. 1767

...Michael Long for robbing the bleachfield of Mr. Edward JACKSON of Carlow and other felonies ... ordered for transportation.

 

4 Sept. 1767

Mr Robert ALLEN of Mountrath St. Taylor to Miss Clare JACKSON of Crumlin

 

31 July 1770

A case heard at Old Bailey where William JACKSON was an accomplice in a duel that resulted in the deaths of Messrs ROGERS and VENEBLES

 

31 July 1770

Conway who was executed at Tyburn declared that he was the person who shot VENEBLES and that Jackson shot Mr ROGERS and Richardson did not fire at all.

 

23 Oct. 1770

To be set, for such term of years as can be agreed upon, a very good [?] house with all Offices in good repair, in the town of Charlemount, next adjoining to the Moy, with 12 acres of excellent good land, chiefly meadow. Apply to Thomas Jackson of Charlemount, who will show the concerns and treat with them on reasonable terms. Dated this 10th day of October, 1770.

 

23 Oct. 1770

Whereas Alice Whitsitt, otherwise Jackson, Wife of Thomas Jackson of Charlemount has eloped from me without any cause, I hereby forbid any person to credit her, on my account..

 

4 Jan. 1771

NOTES: On Jan 7, a person set fire & burnt down 2 dwelling houses & several offices lately in possession of Samuel McCARTNEY and Archibald HAMILTON situate in Ballynadrentagh, Parish of Killead, Co Antrim owned by Thomas Jackson the elder of Hollywell, Co Antrim... reward of 30 pounds to be paid by Thomas Jackson jr.

 

11 June 1771

Died at Ballymena on the 5th inst in the 73rd year of his life, Mr. John Brown 35 years dissenting minister of that community.;...

On Friday last died suddenly, Mr. James Jackson of Loonburn.

 

25 June 1771

All persons to whom the late Mr James Jackson of Loonburn was indebted ...send accounts to Peter Jackson of Steeple ...executor has 35 acres, part of Steeple in the 16 towns of Antrim ...

NOTE: I have more work to do on the JACKSONs of Steeple, Co. Antrim.

29 July - 2 Aug. 1774

MARRIED: John SUTTON of Stafford St., Esq; to Miss JACKSON of Essex Bridge.

 

21 - 25 Apr. 1775

MARRIED: Mr. RIGBY of Dame St., gunsmith, to Miss JACKSON of Caple Street.

NOTE: This would be in Dublin.

21 - 25 Feb. 1777

DEATH: In Cole Alley, Castle Street, Mr. David JACKSON

 

12 - 15 June 1781

This is a puzzling note of a letter from Thomas Jackson expressing “the gratitude and thanks of the Island of Barbados” also “Lord Mayors and Mr. Latouche’s health

 

14 - 17 Aug. 1781

Early on Monday morning, the 6th inst, died, at Coleraine, Mrs. Ann Jackson, lady to the Right Hon. Richard Jackson; and most deservedly and deeply lamented by rich and poor; but chiefly by a fond and affectionate husband, whose grief and affliction is beyond description, forther than by saying that it is in a measure proportioned to his loss, which is immense and irreparable.

I believe this is Anne JACKSON née O’NEILL

2 - 6 Sept. 1791

Whereas on Friday the 26th instant between the hours of 10 and 11 o'clock at night, the house of Martha Coulter of Cavanamore, in the County of Louth, was broken open and robbed of 15 guineas, and several articles of plate, viz. 6 tablespoons, 5 teaspoons, a tray, a pair of salts, parish of sugar tongs, a punch ladle, and a pair of shoe buckles, most of them marked J. M. B.

Now we whose names are here unto subscribed to promise to pay the several sums to our names annexed  to any person or persons who shall in the space of six months from the date hereof, discover on and prosecute to conviction, the person or persons concerned in said robbery; and if any of the persons concerned shall make a discovery so that his or their accomplices may be prosecuted to conviction, they will not only be entitled to the reward, but application shall be made for his Majesty's most gracious pardon. – 20th August, 1791.

NOTE: One of the signatories for the reward was David JACKSON. I have transcribed and annotated this article and it can be accessed through my Documents link, and then by date under Newsclippings.

22 - 25 Apr. 1794

CAVAN Assizes

DYAS vs JACKSON

Monday the 7th inst was tried at Cavan Assizes, before the Hon. Justices Cruickshank, an action bought by Mr. James Dyas, of Kings Court , against Gordon Jackson, Esq. A very active Magistrate of the county Cavan, to recover damages for breaking the plaintiff’s windows on account of his not illuminating them on the 9th of August last, when intelligence was received of the surrender of Valenciennes..... verdict for the plaintiff.

NOTE: I wonder if this was the Gordon JACKSON in the Lisnaboe Tree, who was a son of Thomas JACKSON & Ann GORDON.

 The DYAS and JACKSON families intermarried in America. See: Bill Farrell files. Mary Jackson b: 25 Jun 1788 d: 1849 +John Dyas  b: 28 Dec 1782 d: 14 Aug 1862 in of New Orleans and Nashville. Mary JACKSON was a daughter of Alexander JACKSON and Mary HENRY of Cremorne, Monaghan.

See Siege of Valenciennes – it was part of the French Revolutionary Wars. Anglo-Austrian forces took the town in July 1793 - the year that is referred to by the 9th of August last. The politics behind this action would indicate that Gordon JACKSON was opposed to the French Revolution, while DYAS was likely in favour (hence the emigration of DYAS family members to America, as well as a number of JACKSONs - but not Gordon JACKSON. Incidentally, Valenciennes was retaken by the French Revolutionary armies in August 1794.

27 - 30 June 1794

TO BE SET

A House in Castle Street, Lisburn, lately in the possession of the Rev. Hamilton Trail, deceased. Application to be made to Francis Jackson, Esq., Sligo, or William Darby, Lisburn. July 1, 1794.

I wonder if this might be the Francis JACKSON (1769-1834), son of George JACKSON & Jane Cuff of Co. Mayo.

25 - 28 July 1794

A runaway servant .. He is an ill made, ill looking fellow, blind of one eye, and squints with the other and has run away from 16 different masters. FRANCES JACKSON Randalstown Paper Mill, June 27, 1794.

 

18 - 21 Aug. 1794

Farm to be let – contact Dr. Jackson

 

12 - 15 Sept. 1794

John Jackson, Henry Jackson, sen and jr tried and acquitted of the murder of John McCaffrey at Drumnakelly, on the 24th May last, by wounding him with a bayonet in the breast.

 

29 Dec. 1794 - 2 Jan. 1795

On Friday last at the seat of Mrs. Jackson near Dundalk, was married by special licence the Right Hon. Lord Gormanstown, to the Hon Miss Southwell, with a fortune of 20,000l. It may not be unworthy of remark, that the ages of this truly amiable couple do not exceed thirty-five years.

NOTE: This marriage was only at the seat of Mrs. JACKSON. I suspect she was the widow Nichola Ann Cecil JACKSON née HAMILTON (d. abt 1804). The Right Hon. Lord Gormanstown,, who was Jenico PRESTON, 12th Viscount Gormanstown (1775-1860) married the Hon Margaret SOUTHWELL in 1794.

16 - 20 Mar. 1795

Tuesday 10th, Mrs. Elizabeth Brown of Tandragee died.

 

To all Whom it May Concern

Whereas I, Thomas Jackson of Drumnakelly, in the County of Armagh, do stand charged with being concerned with the alleged murder of John McCaffrey of Balliworken in said county, on the 14th day of May last – I do hereby give notice, that I have surrendered myself up into the custody of the Sherriff of said County, and that I am now in the Gaol of Armagh, and do intend taking my trial for the said alleged murder at the next Assizes to be held in and for said county, of which all persons concerned are desired to take notice. Dated 19th March, 1795. THOMAS JACKSON.

 

27 - 30 Mar. 1795

STOLEN

On the night of the 14th instant, (the property of Mr. John JACKSON,  Castle Carbery, county of Kildare)

One Mare, bright bay, black legs, mane and tail, five years old, only a small star, her tail often nicked but carried badly, turned in her toes a little, trotted fast, about 15 hands and an inch high.

A black Mare, seven years old, a [?]each down her face, and white legs, same of the near shoulder, and a scurf on it, received by a [?], heavy in foal, about 14 hands and a half high.

Four Guineas reward will be given for the Mares and twenty pounds for the Mares and thief, on prosecuting to conviction. March 29th, 1795.

 

4 - 8 May 1795

Yesterday the remains of the Reverend but unfortunate Mr. Jackson were carried in the forenoon from the undertakers in May-lane, in a hearse, accompanied by twelve coaches, to the cemetery of St. Michans and there decently interred.

This is the Rev. William JACKSON who took poison and died in the court rather than receive the anticipated death sentence for treason resulting from his United Irishmen involvements. By doing this, he protected his wife’s inheritance.

11 - 15 May 1795

Dublin May 11

By the death of Mr. Jackson, before sentence was pronounced, his property, which it was said amounted to about 200l, a year, will be preferred to his family, and not escheat to the Crown, as it would otherwise have done.

 

A fulsome praise from the inhabitants of Forhill to which Mrs. Jackson replied: ... I am greatly gratified by the opportunity I have had of serving them. Forkhill Lodge.

The first article concerns the Rev William JACKSON who took poison and died in the court rather than receive the anticipated death sentence for treason resulting from his United Irishmen involvements. By doing this, he protected his wife’s inheritance.

The second article refers to the widow of Richard JACKSON of Forkhill, Nichola Anne Cecil JACKSON née HAMILTON

6 - 10 July 1795

On Thursday, the 11th ult. The Revd Joseph Jackson was ordained minister of the Protestant Dissenting Congregation of Creggan and Newtownhamilton, in the county of Armagh, vacant by the resignation of Alexander McComb, who had been 53 years Minister of that place.

 

11 - 14 Sept. 1795

DIED A few days ago, Mrs. Jackson of Waring Street, sincerely lamented by her relatives and friends and [?] many fine talents rendered her universally regretted as a public loss.

 

11 - 14 Dec. 1795

Free and independent elections – part of politics of loosening controls of aristocracy...

 

Newton,Henry plaintiff =Jackson,George defendants

 

20th day of May, all creditors of Rt Hon Richard Jackson to come to CLANBRASSILL.

 

16 - 19 Sept. 1796

Grenville,Mr. =Jackson,Mr. mission +Paris ministry

I couldn’t find this but did find John JACKSON chairing

Independent electors in Ballybay. Norman STEELe succeeded him. They voted Richard DAWSON to represent them.

 

6 - 10 Mar. 1797

Notice of 100 guinea reward for Tuesday 7th fire at Roman Catholic Chapel at Tullysaron.

Allen,Richard

Andrews,William

Atkinson,Ed.

Barns,George

Bleakly,John

Bleakly,Thomas

Bolton,John

Brown,John

Campbell,George

Campbell,Thomas

Campbell,William

Carpindale,Thos/Rev.

Carson,Samuel

Cavanagh,Charles.

Christy,Peter

Cochran,Robert

Cochran,William

Cuming,James

Cuming,Thomas/Rev.

Davidson,Andrew.

Dobbin,John

Dobbin,Leonard.

Dobbin,Thomas

Girvin,William

Greer,Thomas.

Hall,John

Hamilton,George

Hamilton,Ja/Rev.

Harvey,John

Jackson,Robert

Jones,Talbot

Kelly,Dan/Rev.

Ker,John

Livingston,Rob.

Maculla,James

Marshall,John

Maziere,Andrew

McCan,John

McCan,Luke

McGan,Arthur/J. Sovereign

McGeough,Josh.

McKee,Denis Quin,Silvester

McKinstry,Lee

McWilliams,William

Murray,George

Nicholson,Benson.

O''Hanlon,Rev....

Pooler,John

Prentice,Alexander

Prentice,John

Prentice,Thomas

Quigly,Hugh

Quin,Edward

Radcliff,Thomas/Rev.

Robnett,John

Simpson,Thomas

Singleton,John

Sloane,William

Stephens,James

Stuart,James

Swage,George

Walsh,Thomas

Waugh,George

Waugh,John

Whittington,Charles

Whittington,Richard

 

At Steeple on the 4th inst in his 24th year, George Jackson Esq., a young man fiercely lamented by all who knew him.

What interests me here is the number of Protestant names.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: I have more work to do on the JACKSONs of Steeple, Co. Antrim.

13 - 17 Mar. 1797

Signatories for reward on information for conviction:

Birch,George

Birch,George/Lt Infantry Castlereagh

Brown,Mathew

Dalzell,Williams

Ferguson,John

Gillespie,hugh/Lt.

Haughton,Rich/Lt.

Jackson,John

Johnston,John

Law,Robert

Linn,Robert

Londonderry,Capt.

Malcom,Williams

McCalla,William

McCully,John

Merry,Thomas

Miller,John

Murphy,John

Orr,William

Paterson,Alex.

Patten,Thomas.

Quin,Joseph

Ralph,Allen.

Roddy,James

Stitt,Thomas

Taggart,Robert.

Thomson,Hugh

Thomson,Victor/W.

Trevor,John

 

17 - 21 Apr. 1797

On Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday last the following persons were apprehended on charges of High Treason, and this morning were sent off in six soft chaises, and a coach and four for Dublin, escorted by a strong detachment of the 22nd Regiment Light Dragoons.

Barrett,John

Burnside,James

Clark,Alexander watch-maker

Crawford,Dr. +Lisburn

Harrison,John

Jackson,Thomas

Kean,William Templeton,William clerks  Northern Star  

Kelburn,Sinclair/Rev.

Kennedy,John cutler

 Kirkwood,Hugh

Mahaffey,James taylor

McCracken,William merchant

McManus,Henry

Neilson,Robert painter.

Nixon,Jacob apothecary

Speer,Henry

Tolen,Daniel. porter artillerybarracks

 

21 July 1797

Candidates for Parliament incl George JACKSON for Co. Mayo & Peter LaTouch for Leitrim

I suspect this is George JACKSON (1761-1805) of Enniscoe, Co. Mayo, husband of Maria RUTLEDGE.

4 Aug. 1797

DIED On Tuesday night at her lodgings on the Whitehouse Shore, Mrs. Rowan, wife of Henry ROWAN of Belfast – In the relative duties of wife, mother, friend, none could excel her.

In Newtownards a few days ago, Mr. John Jackson of that place; it is sufficient to say he was a tender husband, a fond father, a sincere and affectionate friend, a good neighbour and a truly honest man.

 

21 Aug. 1797

COACH INN NEWTOWNARDS

ANN JACKSON begs leave to inform the Friends of her late Husband and the Public in general, That she continues to carry on the Business as usual and will be constantly supplied with Wine, Spirits, &c. &c.

She has purchased new Chaises, good Horses, *c. For the accommodation of her Customers, and hopes from her care and attention, to merit a continuance of former favours. August 18, 1797.

This is Anne JACKSON (1759-1829) of Newtownards. Her husband was John JACKSON who had died in July 1797.

28 Aug. 1797

Reference to a case of SMITH vs JACKSON. No detail

 

11 Sept. 1797

Court case of HARRISON vs JACKSON – not much detail,

 

29 Sept. 1797

Thursday morning the army which occupied the camp at Stoneville, struck their tents, and the same evening the same troops marched into Limerick, the Royal Longford militia commanded by  the Earl of Granard, the South Cork militia commanded by the Right Hom Lord Donerail the Cornwall and Devon fencibles, commanded by Colonel Hall; with a detachment og the Royal Irish Artillery, commanded by Captain Jackson, all of whom were directly quartered in the Castle and other temporary barracks.

 

20 Oct. 1797

George JACKSON Steward of races

 

20 Apr. 1798

At Antrim on the 14th inst in the 46th year of her life, Mrs. Jackson relict of the late Peter Jackson of Steeple.

NOTE: I have more work to do on the JACKSONs of Steeple, Co. Antrim.

3 Aug. 1798

Friday August 3. Today the Court met and proceeded on the trial of Wm. Cunningham, John Jackson and John Wilson. The prisoners were charged with acts of High Treason committed by them and others, at a Provincial meeting of the Delegates of Ulster at Armagh, on the 10th of May last – and for acting aiding and assisting in the Rebellion.

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Thomas Prentice Witness: Knows Jackson to be a young man of integrity, much attached to truth and of peaceable manners

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Long article, quality of film not great – otherwise I would have printed it.

NOTE: I need to check this out, but he could be the John JACKSON (1773-1832) who emigrated to America. He would have been a nephew of Henry JACKSON (1750-1817).

7 Aug. 1798

Continuation of above. Lots more detail. John Jackson met at his shop...

Also an article that I suspect I missed, including names of rebels:

28July.

Allen,John

Corry,Isaac. treason +Newtownards

Darragh,Wm.

Dougan,Peter

Finlay,James

Gabby,Andrew

Goudy,John

Jackson,James. pillory

Kennedy,David lashes

Maitland,Charles

M''Clure,Theophilus +Botany!Bay

M''Cormick,Wm. hanged executed

M''Creery,John +America.

M''Cutcheon,James

M''Knight,John

Murphy,Thomas

Nevin,Robert.

Niblock,William enlist

Purse,John serve abroad

Wallace,James +Downpatrick jail

 

21 Aug. 1798

On the night of Sunday the 12th last, out of the stable of William Steenson of Ullinagh, Parish of Aghnamullan and county of Monaghan, a BAY HORSE, three years old at May last about 14 hands high, with grey switch tail, the two hind feet white and a star and a??, value about ten guineas.... Mr. Hugh Jackson offered reward.

This would likely be the Hugh JACKSON (1769-1806) connected to the Lisbanoe tree.

26 July 1799

The amiable and accomplished Miss Lowry to Mr. John JACKSON, both of the city of Armagh.

 

4 Oct. 1799

Yesterday morning, Mr. Henry Jackson, Mrs. And Miss Jackson, and his second son, went on board the Martha Bland, Duncan Macfarland master, which is to convey them to America. His eldest son, Hugh, continues in this city, and is to carry on, as heretofore, the iron works on the quays.

This was the Henry JACKSON (1750-1817) who emigrated to America after being charged with treason because of his United Irishman involvements.

15 Nov. 1799

An address of thanks for the appointment of a local nobleman for government by the king. Names:

Brady,James

Duffy,John

Elliott,John

Forster,W/M.

Gordon,Samuel

Hamilton,Dacre

Henry,George.

Hunter,James

Jackson,Joseph

Jackson,Richard

Kirk,Leslie

Latimer,Wm.

M''Clelan,Fran.

M''Dowell,S.

M''Entee,Peter

Mitchell,Henry

Mollan,James

Montgomery,Alex.

Netterville,J/T.

Robinson,W.

Skelton,Wm.

Thetsen,Nich.

 

6 Dec. 1799

Samuel MONTGOMERY, Dr. Inoculated 800-900 children without having one death.

 

In our paper of Friday last we copied from a British Newspaper the death of Captain William O’Neil, said to be a nephew of the late Lord O’Neil – we are assured the late Lord O’Neil had but one nephew, for instance, the present Major Jackson, one of the members for the borough of Randalstown – consequently the said publication is founded in error, so far as it relates to the late Lord O’Neil.

This may be Robert JACKSON, although he was a Lieut-Col who died after 1798. He was the son of Richard JACKSON & Anne O’NEILL. She was the daughter of Charles O’NEILL of Shanes Castle.

 

 

 

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