McMATHs of Thornford Co Monaghan& connections to JACKSONs

2024 Jul 5 McMATH DRAFT family tree

Thornford Mill SOURCE: Landed Estates.	NOTE: Proximity of Thornford to Urker. McMATHS at Thornford; JACKSONs at Urker

Description of Thornford as part of Bankruptcy Proceedings The Lands known as Thornford containing over 202 Statute acres with residence, mill, offices, cottier houses &c, held forever, at the nominal rent of less than 9s 3d per care, are of a very superior description, and for grazing purposes cannot be surpassed. The soil is rich, and, naturally most productive, and the greater part has not been broken up for many years. The fields are all large, well laid out, watered and fenced. There is ample accommodation of every description required in the farmyard. The office houses are extensive, and the residence which was formerly occupied by the late High Sherriff, Andrew McMath Esq., is nicely situate. roomy, with good aspect and suitable for a large family. There are eight labourers cottages on the farm, also a very large well appointed corn and scrutch mill in excellent working order, to which is attached an extensive trade. The water supply is practically inexhaustible, and the income derivable from this source alone is estimated to exceed double the rent of the entire holding. The People’s Advocate Feb 8, 1896.

NOTE: Thornford: Townland Aghadreenan, Parish Donaghmoyne, Barony Farney,

1-Andrew McMATH[1]

2. Andrew Foulis McMATH[2] (1770?-1819) East Kilbride

+Margaret STEVENSON[3] (1787-1862) married 21 Aug 1808 East Kilbride

3. Margaret McMATH[4] (1809-1878)

3. Hamilton McMATH[5] b. abt 1809. d. July 2, 1873 Thornford, Co. Monaghan

+ Mary PARKER[6] (1809-1871) Thornford, Co. Monaghan

4. Robert Parker McMATH [7](in America aft 1873)

4.William Hamilton McMATH[8]

4. James McMATH[9] (abt 1838- 1877)

4.Elizabeth aka Bessie McMATH[10] (1843-1875)

+ Samuel BROWN[11]

5. James Hamilton BROWN[12]

4. Andrew Foulis McMATH[13] (1849-1905) St. Thomas, Devon, England

4. Mary McMATH[14]

4. Rosie McMATH[15]

3. Andrew Foulis McMATH[16] (1812-1875)

+ Sarah Jane JACKSON[17] (1816-1901) dau of James JACKSON & Mary KIDD

4.Andrew Jackson McMATH [28]b. abt 1842 d. 1908

4.Mary Louise McMATH[29] (1842-.1906)

+ Matthew SINGLETON[30] (1845-1880)

4. Sophia McMATH[31] (1843-)

4. Annie McMATH[32] (1846-1868) Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, Ireland

4 Sarah McMATH[33] (1855-1874)

4.Helen Foulis McMATH[34]

+ Francis HUNT[35]

4. Henry Jackson MCMATH[36]

4. Arthur William McMATH[37] (1856-1920)

+ Elizabeth BENNIE[38] (abt 1857-1934)

5. Sophia McMATH[39] b 1857 or 1861

+ Thomas J. LANE[40]

4. Florence McMATH[41] (1851-1941)

+Henry William MERWYN[42]

3. William McMATH[43] (1816-?) b. 1816 Dec24 Nerston East Kilbride, Scotland

3. John McMATH[44] (1816-1890) Rutherglen, Lanarkshire, Scotland

3. Elizabeth McMATH[18] (Jan 2025. Moved from hunch of original generation placement.) (abt 1816-1884)

+ Burton JACKSON[19](est 1805-1875)

4. Valentine Alicia JACKSON[20] (1840-1844)

4. Henry JACKSON[21] (1843-abt 1844)

4. Kate Elizabeth JACKSON[22] (1846-

+ William Doolin SMITH[23] Esq. (?-1914)

4. Francis Burton JACKSON[24] (1848-1858)

4. Dominick Rice JACKSON[25] (abt 1850-1873)

4. Andrew JACKSON[26] (bef 1863-aft 1884)

+ Margaret MARTIN[27] (bef 1863-aft 1884)

3. Mary McMATH[45] (1817-1896)

3. James McMATH[46] (1819-1891)

3. Julia McMATH[47] (1820-1904)

+ FOWLER[48]

3. Robert McMATH[49] (1822-?) b. 2 Jul 1822 Nerston, East Kilbride, Scotland

3. Catherine Jane McMATH[50] (1825-1825)

2. William McMATH[51] d. abt 1814 at Battle of Lake Champlain.

2.John McMATH[52]

+ Mary STEEL (possibly)[53] d. May 27, 1827

3. Sarah McMATH[54]

3. James McMATH[55], b. May 8, 1806 d. Aylmer, Ontario

+Agnes McKEE[56] married May 13, 1828

4. Sarah McMATH[57]

4. Elizabeth McMATH[58]

4. Mary Anne McMATH[59]

4. Hannah McMATH [60]

4.John James McMATH[61] b. May 20, 1835 Fort Burwell;

4. Rachel McMATH[62] d age 19

+ ???[63]

3. William McMATH[64] d. bef 1889

3. Henry McMATH[65] d. bef 1889

3. Unnamed daughter[66]

2. James McMATH[67]b.

2. Mary McMATH[68]

2.Anne McMATH[69] (est bef 1774 – aft 1844)

+ William HAMILTON jun[70] (?-1844)

MISC SOURCES:

ANDREW FAMAHO McMATH

(Pawarenga, Broadwoodr Hokianga, Auckland, N. Z. From letters received in 1934 and 1935.) MY complete knowledge of my father's family is as follows: My grandfather's name was Andrew F. ( I think Frederick) McMath. The family consisted of my father, Andrew Jackson ; Arthur, who became a doctor: - who married a Mr. Singleton and lived at Onehanga, near Auckland; Sarah, who married Mr. Hunt.

THE McMATH FAMILY 217

I met my aunt, Mrs. Singleton, about forty years ago. Both my aunts are dead, but they have descendants living. The family of Andrew F. McMath (my grandfather) were all born in Castleblaney, Ireland. My father was born about 1842. He came to New Zealand as a young man, and was employed by l\fr. David Nathan Founder in Auckland. He was with this firm for ten years when he came to this place and married my mother. When my grandfather died, my father went home to Castleblaney. I have understood that my grand-father was a wealthy man. My father received his share of the estate and engaged in business here up· to 1884. He went to Sidney in 1885, but returned to New Zealand twelve years later. He died at Rotornas, New Zealand, in 1908. I am enclosing you to put with your papers my father's diploma, issued by the Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Free Masons of Ireland. It bears my father's signature.

I have one daughter, named Elizabeth. She is married.

My deceased brother, Arthur, left a family of two sons and three daughters. Both of my nephews are married and each has two children. My three nieces are all married. Bella, the eldest, has a family of ten ; Annie, the next, has a family of six ; and Theresa has no children.

I am living on my own land which I inherited from my mother. We are all engaged in farming and running cattle and some sheep. Our country has suffered greatly from the depression. Many have gone bankrupt. As for myself and my people, it has been a case of 'tightening up the belts and fighting it out'.

I have your copy of 'Appendix X., of McMath Mem. ',which you kindly sent me. I assure you of my great interest in its contents. Undoubtedly I am a grandson of Andrew Foulie McMath. I had the photos of both Andrew and his wife, my grandmother. I sent them to my father about 1900. He ·was manager of the Grand Hotel Roto, Auckland, when it was burned to the ground. He lost all his curios and family records and photos. I am sending you a photo of my father to put with your papers."

APPENDIX X.

Alla McMath, our relative, met a James McMath in Rochester, N. Y., in the summer of 1861 or 2 and gave (in 1882) the following interesting account of him: "He was awaiting the eastern train till evening to proceed on his journey to accompany home his daughter Mary, who was visiting his relatives (according to my recollection) at his old home in Ireland, which he had left at the age of 14 without the consent of relatives or parents. His family names were James and Andrew, but he had no known relatives in America. He was of fine proportions-tall, with depth and breadth of chest, yellow hair and beard, blue eyes.

He spoke of his eldest brother Andrew as a man of wealth and respectability; his sons were in the army, he having purchased for them commissions. He described the family coat of arms. Before he left the city that evening we accidentally met the Rev. Robt. McMath, and they had a more extended conversation on family circumstances. He afterwards wrote to Mr. McMath in reference to several colleges, as he was undecided where to send his son. His home was some small town west of Buffalo, and lying near Lake Erie."

From a letter by the above named James McMath, Aylmer, -Ont., July 8, 1889:

"A family of McMaths, natives of the Highlands of Scotland, were compelled to seek a home in Ireland to save their lives from Popish persecution in the reign of Queen Mary and settled in and near Castle Blayney. My grandfather was wealthy and owned a large farm and mills; his name was Andrew and his family consisted of a wife and six children; Andrew, William, John, James, Mary and Ann. Andrew's family remain on the old farm. William was killed at the battle of Lake Champlain. John had two families. I am the only son by his first wife; I had one sister. He had by his second wife two sons and one daughter; the latter died young. His boys, William and Henry, are dead. Neither married.

I met, a number of years ago, two brothers named McMath, in Rochester, N. Y. They have a brother at Sault Ste. Marie. The Dublin lady (Mrs. Sophie Kathleen (McMath) Lane) is a full cousin. I am quite sure that our ancestors were natives of the Highlands. Henry, my half-brother, went to Scotland years ago and· I remember that he went to see relatives in the Highlands. I believe the name signifies "Sons of Learning" and the coat of arms was three lions, one above the other. A gentleman in Glasgow told me there had been three kings of the name. My relatives in Castle Blayney were people of means and respectability. My cousin Andrew had a large farm, brewery and malt-house, and also an oat and fulling mill. My father, John Mc Math, owned several farms close to town. He kept a dry goods shop, tan-yard, and was a soap and candle maker. James owned the largest tannery in the· county, and fed half the poor of the town. William was a wholesale liquor dealer; Henry was proprietor of a tan-yard and I was a leather cutter and kept a boot and shoe store and subsequently became a painter and· decorator. I am now a farmer.

My Father, John, was lieutenant in cavalry; James was captain of Yeomen; Andrew was a banker and county magistrate, as was also Hamilton; my half-brother, Henry, was said to be the best Latin and Greek scholar in the county.

I was born May 8, 1806, and I am told was thereby the cause of winding up a ten or eleven years' lawsuit. My mother died May 27, 1827. I married Agnes McKee, May 13, 1828, and came to America. We have raised a family of five children, named Sarah, Elizabeth, Mary Ann, Hannah and John James (a daughter Rachel died in the 19th year of her age). My children are all comfortably situated in life."

John J. McMath was b. at Fort Burwell; May 20, 1835. Removed to Watertown, Dakota, in 1880, where he resides with his family, a. wife and one son. It might be added that the daughter Mary A. has engaged, with some degree of success. in the manufacture of proprietary medicines. Her address (18go) 236 E. San Carlos street, San Jose, Cal.

(From a letter written by Mrs. Sophie Kathleen Lane, No. 4

Victoria Terrace, St. Lawrence Road. Clontarf, Dublin, Ire., Oct.

4, 1888.)

'"My family were originally from Scotland and long settled in Ireland. My father and grandfather were both named Andrew Foulie McMath, and resided at Thornford, Castle Blayney, in County Monaghan." [NOTE: Her grandfather and great-grandfather were Andrew Foulis McMATH. Her father was Arthur William McMATH.]

(We are indebted to Mr. William McWilliams, a solicitor in

Monaghan, Ire., for the following additional particulars regarding

this family, Aug. 26, 1889):

"I knew two families of the McMaths intimately. One was that of Andrew McMath. who was manager of the Belfast Bank in Castle Blayney for many years. He has been dead for some years now, and all the members of his family have left the neighborhood. His sons are dead, save two who are in New Zealand, and the younger of whom is a medical doctor. His widow is living with a married daughter in Belfast and I can, if you wish it, ascertain her address. The other daughters are all married and away.

The other family was that of Hamilton McMath, a brother of Andrew's. He lived at a place called Thornford, near Castle Blayney, but he also is dead, the place sold, and his family scattered. He had several sons. One was in the army, and was killed at the fall of Candahar. The last son, who lived in Thornford, was rather a wild lad, and when the place was sold he went to America, but I do not know the address. I cannot tell you when the McMaths came to the county. Both the brothers referred to occupied good positions and were magistrates of the county, which then counted for a good deal more than it does now."

Memorials of the McMath Family.

1854 Griffiths. Hamilton McMATH & Andrew McMATH jointly held leases in Garrybane, Kilkitt, Tievaleny, Formil, Tullyvallen (including land for the Presbyterian Church), Lisdriumcleve,

Andrew was the grantor of several leases at Tullyard, Town of Castleblayney (Henry Street), Connabury,

He was the grantee of several leases held by Viscount TEMPLETOWN at Kinnagin, and Henry T. HOPE at Drumillard Little, Killycard and Church Street, Castleblayney

For Links to William McWILLIAM see: Treasure Your Exceptions by my dear friend Peter McWILLIAMS.

For a few McKEE-JACKSON links see: https://www.thesilverbowl.com/documents/TABLES/FreeduffBMD.html

Rowles-Waetford Ancestry Tree and Cheryl Waetford tree

I encountered this family tree after I had assembled much of what I have in this version of the McMATH-JACKSONs. Her work enabled me to correct some errors. My work adds to hers. There is more to add, for sure.

2014 email from Merry in Australia: Hi Sharon, just found some more Jackson entries for you

The McMath boys from Castleblaney went to King William College on the Isle of Man

a lot of Jacksons also went there. see link http://www.isle-of-man.com/manxnotebook/fulltext/kw1905/p014.htm

I am not sure where this James McMATH fits :Probate: James M’MATH of late of Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan Gent deceased who died 27 Feb 1864 at same place proved at Armagh by Hamilton M’Math of Thornford and Andrew M’MATH of Castleblayney both Co. Monaghan Esq. Effects under £4,000

[1] Andrew McMATH (1770?-1819) Of Thornmond, Co. Monaghan

· Cheryl Waetford tree Birth 24 FEB 1770 or 1787• East Kilbride, Lanarkshire. Death OCT 1819 • Thornton, County of Monaghan, Ireland NOTE: Source at Ancestry: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950. If he was born in 1770, then it is unlikely that he was the executor of a 1788 will (he would have been 18 years old) or the grantee of land in 1785 (at age 15). It is possible that his father was active in Monaghan at this time.

· Andrew McMATH of Aughdreena was an executor of the will of James WALLACE 15 Feb 1788. SOURCE: Betham’s Abstracts.

· ROD: 374-237-248874-OLIVER, Andrew-Armagh-1785 Oct 26-OLIVER, Andrew - MCMATH 1777-1785 Tullyvallen Newtown-hamilton. Between Andrew OLIVER & Elinor his wife of Newtownhamilton Co. Armagh of the one part & Andrew McMATH of Aughadreena, Co. Monaghan of the other part ... Andrew OLIVER with consent of wife Elinor & the sum of £300 made over to Andrew McMATH “all that range of buildings in Newtownhamilton aforesaid containing in front 76’ and by the New Inn extending in front 42’ together with the two Stables and Coach Houses and 3 roods of land and turf bog lying west of the road from Armagh to Dundalk with the Malt Kiln Distillery and apps thereon. Also that part of Francis McCAMMONs Kitchen garden lying south of the wall inclosing the back yard of sd Inn together with that part of Tullyvallen then in possession of John MURPHY containing and exclusive of the Law [bed?] River 5 acres 1 rood & [etc] ... Witness: John STEELE, City of Dublin Attorney. James NIBLOCK of Castleblayney, Co, Monaghan Innkeeper.

[2] Andrew Foulis McMATH (1812-1875)

· Cheryl Waetford tree Birth est 1812. Age 32 in 1844. • Rutherglen, Lanark, Scotland or East Kilbride, Lanarkshire. NOTE: Source at Ancestry: New York, Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island) NOTE: He would have sailed to America not long after the birth of a daughter at Urker, Co. Armagh.

· Marriage: 1836 Dec 2. Clones,C o. Monaghan

· ROD: ROD: 1836-23-51-1836 Dec 2- -Marriage arts Tievelenny, Barony Cremorne Image 251 BTW Andrew McMATH of Castleblayney Co. Monaghan of 1^st pt James JACKSON of Clones Co. Monaghan Esq of 2^nd pt Sarah Jane JACKSON dau of James JACKSON spinster of 3^rd pt. Reciting deed 17 Aug 1813 btw Francis ELLIS heir of Henry ELLIS deceased of 1^st pt; John JOHNSTON of Killaneal Co. Monaghan Esq. of 2^nd pt Elizabeth KEITH [?] mother of said John JOHNSTON of 3^rd pt; William HAMILTON of Castleblayney Esq of 4^th pt; Andrew McMATH then of Thornfield Co. Monaghan Gent father of said Andrew McMATH of 5^th pt … lands of Cortoghart, Theikill, Farnill and Fevebeeny Parish Aughnamullen, Barony Cremorne Co. Monaghan containing 139a 3r 32p in consideration of £3,750 rents to William HAMILTON as a trustee fee to Andrew McMATH reciting indenture 9 Dec 1813 btw John JOHNSTON of 1^st pt; Robrt MURDOLK [?]of Glasslough Co. Monaghan Esq of 2^nd pt; Francis ELLIS of 3^rd pt; Elizabeth KEITH of 4^th pt; Dorothea JOHNSTON spinster sister of said [?] JOHNSTON of 5^th pt William HAMILTON of 6^th pt & Andrew McMATH of 7^th pt. John JOHNSTON for £1,851 assigned his interest in townlands of Kilkill [Kilkit, Parish Aghnamullen, Barony of Cremorne] 70a 1r 24 p to William HAMILTON for benefit of Andrew McMATH and reciting 28 Feb 1817 btw John JOHNSTON f 1 pt & Andrew McMATH then of Thornfield of the other pt & land of Formill [Formil, Parish Aghnamullen, Barony of Cremorne] in Barony Cremorne, Co. Monaghan … [other recited deeds] … 12 April 1813 bequeathed to William HAMILTON and James McMATH property in trust to pay to Catherine McMATH £100 out of his freehold property … during the minority of his two sons Hamilton McMATH & Andrew McMATH … 12 Aug 1821 without altering or revoking said will and reciting marriage to be had btw Andrew McMATH and Sarah Jane JACKSON … lands of Tievaleny [Tievaleny, Parish Aghnamullen, Barony of Cremorne], Kilkill [Kilkit, Parish Aghnamullen, Barony of Cremorne] & Formill [Formil, Parish Aghnamullen, Barony of Cremorne] in Parish Aughnamullen, Barony Cremorne Co. Monaghan for benefit of Sarah Jane JACKSON his intended wife … James JOHNSTON passed to Andrew McMATH marriage portion £1,000. … WITNESS: William JACKSON of Clones Merchant & Hugh [?ANTY] of Rockfield attorney both in Co. Armagh. Andrew F. McMATH [SEAL} in presence of William Jackson HENRY attorney NOTE: James JACKSON of Clones was the husband of Mary KIDD. SEE ALSO: ROD: 617-466-427330; ROD:662-75-454603; ROD: 817-333-550468; ROD:889-265-588265 and ROD:1835-4-199 JACKSONs of Lisnaboe, Co. Meath NOTE: On Aug 1, 1837, a Burton JACKSON (est 1805-1875) of Co. Clare married Elizabeth McMATH daughter of Andrew McMATH of Monaghan. SEE JACKSONs of Shinrone, Camblin & Roscrea. andLisnaboe JACKSONs.

[3] Margaret STEVENSON (1787-1862)

· Cheryl Waetford tree Marriage 21 Aug 1808 East Kilbride

[4] Margaret McMATH (1809-1878)

· Cheryl Waetford tree

[5] Hamilton McMATH (abt 1809-1873)

· ROD: 1837-4-4-1837 Jan 17--Image 8 BTW Hamilton McMATH of Thoraford Co. Monaghan Esq. of 1^st pt & James PARKER of Mountkeney Co. Down Esq of 2^nd pt & Mary PARKER spinster daughter of James PARKER 3^rd pt. Recited marriage was shortly intended btw Hamilton McMATH & Mary PARKER £1,500 … Hamilton McMATH by will of his father Andrew McMATH … WITNESS: James McMATH of Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan & William PARKER of Mountkearney Co. Down Gent.

· Death Cert: 1873 Jul 2 Hamilton McMATH age 64 widower Thornford Andrew MCMATH present

· Obituary: McMATH – July 2, Hamilton McMATH Esq of Thornford, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan age 64. Belfast Newsletter July 4, 1873.

[6] Mary PARKER (1809-1871)

· Marriage: ROD: 1837-4-4-1837 Jan 17--Image 8 BTW Hamilton McMATH of Thoraford Co. Monaghan Esq. of 1^st pt & James PARKER of Mountkeney Co. Down Esq of 2^nd pt & Mary PARKER spinster daughter of James PARKER 3^rd pt. Recited marriage was shortly intended btw Hamilton McMATH & Mary PARKER £1,500 … Hamilton McMATH by will of his father Andrew McMATH … WITNESS: James McMATH of Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan & William PARKER of Mountkearney Co. Down Gent.

· Death Cert: 1871 May 6 Mary McMATH Thornford married age 62 Gentlewoman Hamilton McMATH present

· Gravestone Mary McMath faithful daughter of James Parker of Mount Kearney. died 6 may 1871 Merry Aus. SOURCE: Email dec 13, 2014 from Ancestry tree. Bllmerry.Also singletonjohnston

[7] Robert Parker McMATH

· Will dated 1873 Nov 25. Mentions Brother William Hamilton McMATH Esq. Lieut. In 66^th Regiment of foot; Andrew McMATH Thornford; Father (deceased) Hamilton McMATH; brother Robert Parker McMATH now in America; Cousin Henry McMATH; sisters Bessie BROWN; Mary McMATH & Rosie McMATH & bequests to NOBLETTS in recognition of his care. Property mentioned: Tievelaney, based on deed 11 Dec 1868 to him and his father Hamilton McMATH; Bequests to RC & Presbyterian poor.

[8] William Hamilton McMATH

[9] James McMATH (abt 1838- 1877)

· Will: James McMATH dated 1873 Nov 25. Mentions Brother William Hamilton McMATH Esq. Lieut. In 66^th Regiment of foot; Andrew McMATH Thornford; Father (deceased) Hamilton McMATH; brother Robert Parker McMATH now in America; Cousin Henry McMATH; sisters Bessie BROWN; Mary McMATH & Rosie McMATH & bequests to NOBLETTS in recognition of his care. Property mentioned: Tievelaney, based on deed 11 Dec 1868 to him and his father Hamilton McMATH; Bequests to RC & Presbyterian poor.

· Death: 1877 Feb 17 James McMATH bachelor age 39 Gent 3 mo paralysis - present - Andrew F McMATH Thornford Co Monaghan reg Castleblayney

· Probate: James M’Math late of Thornford Co. Monoghan Esq. deceased who died 17 Feb 1877 at same place was proved at the Principal registry by the oaths of Henry J M’Math of Anne Vale Co. Monaghan and Andrew M’Math of Thornford executors.

[10] Elizabeth aka Bessie McMATH

· Marriage Cert: 1871 Nov 23 Samuel BROWN farmer & Miller Rockcorry Monaghan son of James BROWN married Bessie McMATH of Thornford House dau Hamilton McMATH at Broomfield Presbyterian Church, Parish Dunamoyne Co. Monaghan. WITNESS James Birch BROWN & Mary McMATH.

· Death Cert: 1875 Sept 11 Elizabeth BROWN age 32 Corn Merchants wife Samuel BROWN Drumfaldra Monaghan

[11] Samuel BROWN

· After the death of his 1^st wife, Bessie McMATH, Samuel BROWN married Elizabeth SMALL. SOURCE: Marriage Cert: 1885 April 8 Samuel BROWN Gent Farmer Widower Drumfaldra son of James BROWN, Gent, marriage to Elizabeth SMALL, daughter of Alexander SMALL, Magistrate. Presb Church, Clare, Parish Ballymore, Co. Armagh.

· 1901 Census: Samuel BROWN age 56, Drumfaldra, Land Agent & JP.; wife Elizabeth age 47; Son James H. BROWN age 26; son Alexander BROWN age 14; Son George BROWN age 12; son Samuel BROWN age 10; Son Robert BROWN age 7. All Presbyterian. NOTE: The younger children were with Samuel BROWN’s 2^nd wife: Birth Cert: 1886 May 8 Alexander Small BROWN son of Samuel BROWN JP Drumfaldra & Elizabeth SMALL

[12] James Hamilton BROWN

· 1875 Jan 18 James Hamilton BROWN son of Samuel BROWN Miller of Drumfaldra & Elizabeth McMATH Reg Coothill

[13] Andrew Foulis McMATH (1849-1905)

· Hamilton McMATH’s son Andrew Foulis McMATH married in 1895 Sep 18 Mary Elizabeth MOLLOY, both of Mount John Newton Mountain Co. Wicklow [SOURCE?]

· 1883 June 9. An A.F. McMATH J. P. was listed as one of those attending the funeral of Samuel GILMORE

· Death Cert: St. Thomas Devon, age 56 (b 1849), 1905.

· Obit: McMATH September 6 East Budleigh, Devon Andrew Foulis McMATH, third son of Hamilton McMATH Esq., late of Thornford, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. Weekly Irish Times, September 16, 1905

· Burial: East Budleigh.

[14] Mary McMATH

[15] Rosie McMATH

[16] Andrew Foulis McMATH (1812-1875)

· Death: His death was not recorded at GRONI or ancestry.ie.or at findmypast. He may not have

· Probate: (no record at PRONI) Andrew M’MATH late of Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan Esq. deceased who died 25 March 1875 at same place proved at Principal Registry by oaths of Samuel Kidd JACKSON of Cara Co. Fermanagh & Andrew M’MATH of Thornford Co. Monaghan Esquires the executors. Effects under £ 5,000. NOTE: Samuel Kidd JACKSON (1851-1911) was a grandson of James JACKSON and Mary KIDD, and hence a nephew of Sarah Jane JACKSON, wife of Andrew Foulis McMATH.

· Marriage: ROD: 1836-23-51-1836 Dec 2-Monaghan-McMATH-Marriage arts Tievelenny, Barony Cremorne Image 251 BTW Andrew McMATH of Castleblayney Co. Monaghan of 1^st pt James JACKSON of Clones Co. Monaghan Esq of 2^nd pt Sarah Jane JACKSON dau of James JACKSON spinster of 3^rd pt. Reciting deed 17 Aug 1813 btw Francis ELLIS heir of Henry ELLIS deceased of 1^st pt; John JOHNSTON of Killaneal Co. Monaghan Esq. of 2^nd pt Elizabeth KEITH [?] mother of said John JOHNSTON of 3^rd pt; William HAMILTON of Castleblayney Esq of 4^th pt; Andrew McMATH then of Thornfield Co. Monaghan Gent father of said Andrew McMATH of 5^th pt … lands of Cortoghart, Theikill, Farnill and Fevebeeny Parish Aughnamullen, Barony Cremorne Co. Monaghan containing 139a 3r 32p in consideration of £3,750 rents to William HAMILTON as a trustee fee to Andrew McMATH reciting indenture 9 Dec 1813btw John JOHNSTON of 1^st pt; Robrt MURDOLK [?]of Glasslough Co. Monaghan Esq of 2^nd pt; Francis ELLIS of 3^rd pt; Elizabeth KEITH of 4^th pt; Dorothea JOHNSTON spinster sister of said [?] JOHNSTON of 5^th pt William HAMILTON of 6^th pt & Andrew McMATH of 7^th pt. John JOHNSTON for £1,851 assigned his interest in townlands of Kilkill [Kilkit, Parish Aghnamullen, Barony of Cremorne] 70a 1r 24 p to William HAMILTON for benefit of Andrew McMATH and reciting 28 Feb 1817 btw John JOHNSTON f 1 pt & Andrew McMATH then of Thornfield of the other pt & land of Formill [Formil, Parish Aghnamullen, Barony of Cremorne] in Barony Cremorne, Co. Monaghan … [other recited deeds] … 12 April 1813 bequeathed to William HAMILTON and James McMATH property in trust to pay to Catherine McMATH £100 out of his freehold property … during the minority of his two sons Hamilton McMATH & Andrew McMATH … 12 Aug 1821 without altering or revoking said will and reciting marriage to be had btw Andrew McMATH and Sarah Jane JACKSON … lands of Tievaleny [Tievaleny, Parish Aghnamullen, Barony of Cremorne], Kilkill [Kilkit, Parish Aghnamullen, Barony of Cremorne] & Formill [Formil, Parish Aghnamullen, Barony of Cremorne] in Parish Aughnamullen, Barony Cremorne Co. Monaghan for benefit of Sarah Jane JACKSON his intended wife … James JOHNSTON passed to Andrew McMATH marriage portion £1,000. … WITNESS: William JACKSON of Clones Merchant & Hugh [?ANTY] of Rockfield attorney both in Co. Armagh. Andrew F. McMATH [SEAL} in presence of William Jackson HENRY attorney NOTE: James JACKSON of Clones was the husband of Mary KIDD. SEE ALSO: ROD: 617-466-427330; ROD:662-75-454603; ROD: 817-333-550468; ROD:889-265-588265 and ROD:1835-4-199 JACKSONs of Lisnaboe, Co. Meath NOTE: On Aug 1, 1837, a Burton JACKSON (est 1805-1875) of Co. Clare married Elizabeth McMATH daughter of Andrew McMATH of Monaghan. SEE JACKSONs of Shinrone, Camblin & Roscrea. and Lisnaboe JACKSONs.

· 1854 Griffiths, an Andrew McMATH in Castleblayney was on Noble Street. Also, in Griffiths Valuation, the resident of Aghadreenan, Parish of Donaghmoyne, Co. Monaghan.was Hamilton McMATH. Also in Griffiths, Andrew McMATH was the owner of TULLYARD (OSNB i 5): The road from Crossmaglen to Castleblaney passes thro' this td. Its distance from Crossmaglen Is about 1 1/2 miles & from Castleblaney about 3 1/2.

· ROD: 1864-24-84-1861 Jul 16- -Image 275 BTW Andrew McMATH of Castleblayney Co. Monaghan Esq of 1^st pt & Sarah Jane McMATH otherwise JACKSON (wife of Andrew McMATH of Castlebayney) of 2^nd part; John THOMSON a7 Edward Harris CLARKE both of Belfast Co. Antrim Esq. two of the directors and Registered Public Officers on behalf of Belfast Banking Co. of 3^rd pt. Reciting indenture … lands of Tullyard in Baron Upper Fews Co. Armagh containing 186a 17p 9 May 1857; 2ndly land in possession of Andrew McMATH n townland Drumallard, Parish Muckno Barony Oranmore Co. Monaghan containing 10a 3r 17p reciting lease 14 Apr 1860 to John THOMSON & Edward Harris CLARKE their heirs etc assign estate both at [?] and in equity of her the said Sarah Jane McMATH otherwise JACKSON in to and out of that house yard offices and garden on hill in town of Monaghan as devised to one James JACKSON by one Richard JACKSON and then in occupation of Mr. John Mitchell PROCTOR being part of holding know as “Ashton’s Tenement”. … reciting deed 8 May 1855 … reconveyance to said Andrew McMATH and Sarah Jane McMATH and assigms on performance and fulfillment by said Andrew McMATH of several duties pertaining to his office of Branch Bank Manager at Castleblayney or at any Branch of said company to which he might be appointed … WITNESS: George Valaney Hamilton SMYTH Gent & Henry Bradshaw WYNNE Gent both of Castleblayney. Andrew McMATH [SEAL] Sarah Jane McMATH [SEAL]

· ROD: 1880-11-279-1880 Mar 4- William LANE CROSSLE-LANE. A Memorial of an indenture of Mortgage made the twenty-seventh day of January one thousand eight hundred and eighty between James CROSSLE of Amahoe House in the County of Tyrone Esq of the first part. Gordon JACKSON of Rath House in the County of Meath Esquire of the second part and William LANE of Derrylavin in the County of Monaghan, Esquire William Doolan SMITH of Castleblayney in the County of Monaghan Esquire and Andrew Foulis McMATH of Thornford in the County of Monaghan Esq of the 3^rd pt. Reciting an indenture of mortgage 4^th Nov 1857 by Thomas JACKSON to the said James CROSSLE to secure the sum of 4000 pounds with interest . The will and the death of said Thomas JACKSON and that the principal sum of £1900 still remained due on said mtg…. in consid of £1900 at the request of Gordon JACKSON paid to the said James CROSSLE by the said William LANE, William Doolan SMITH & Andrew Foules McMATH … then transferred to the three the lands formerly called the two Raths land but now known as Rathe, a sub-denomination of the Poles of Newcastle containing 401 a 2r 23 perches statute measure Barony of Morgallion, Co. Meath. Referencing deed 4 Nov 1857. WITNESS: Robert Ellis BAILIE of Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, solicitor & Thomas JACKSON of Lisnaboe, Kingscourt. SEE: JACKSONs of Lisnaboe, Co. Meath NOTE: William Doolan SMITH was the husband of Kate Elizabeth JACKSON, daughter of Burton JACKSON (1805-1875) and Elizabeth McMATH, daughter of Andrew McMATH. NOTE: William LANE was the father of Thomas J. LANE, husband of Sophia McMATH.

· ROD: 1886-5-295-1884 May 21-Monaghan-JACKSON, Sidney-Sidney JACKSON & ors Grantors Index. Image 295 Between Sydney JACKSON of Castleblayney, Monaghan, Esq & Robert William GRIFFIN of #63 Baggot St., City of Dublin, L.L.D.. LLD Henry Gustavus BROOKE of Castleblayney Esq. Andrew Foulis McMATH of Thornford Co. Monaghan Esq. & James McKEAN of Laragh Co. Monaghan Esq often called the Landlords of 1^st pt. General George Frederick Viscount TEMPLETOWN K.C.B. of Castle Upton Co. Antrim therein called the tenant of 2^nd pt. Reciting ease 3 Apr 1879 btw John CALLON of Castleblayney Esq of 1 pt & Landlords of 2^nd pt. houses and tenements in Monaghan St Town of Castleblayney Parish Muckno Barony Cremorne Co. Monaghan … 24 feet in front and backwards towards the commons 330 feet.… [more detail] WITNESS; Thomas C. DONNELLY Law Clerk & Basil A. BROOKE & Margaret PIERCE of No 67 Lower Baggot St spinster & Henry R.E. DISNEY of said City solicitor. …. NOTE: Possibly Sidney Gibson JACKSON (1833-1913) SEE: JACKSONs of Lisnaboe, Co. Meath

· News: Andrew McMATH J.P. charged at Dublin Police Court with having presented a loaded revolver at a publican in the city. The publican withdrew the charges, but Mr. McMATH was charged 40s for being drunk, and having a loaded revolver in his possession. He stated that he was boycotted, and that was the reason he carried the revolver. Evening News Oct 6, 1881.

· Death: His wife Sarah was described as a widow in 1901 in her probate, but there is an obit: Weekly Irish Times 1906:

[17] Sarah Jane JACKSON (1816-1901)

· Born: 1816, daughter of James JACKSON (b. abt 1786) and Mary KIDD (abt 1786-1860). SEE: Keady KIDDs. They married at Armagh Presbyterian in 1796, and had 13 children, but not all have been named in the available records.

· ROD: 1836-23-51-1836 Dec 2-Monaghan-McMATH-Marriage arts Tievelenny, Barony Cremorne Image 251 BTW Andrew McMATH of Castleblayney Co. Monaghan of 1^st pt James JACKSON of Clones Co. Monaghan Esq of 2^nd pt Sarah Jane JACKSON dau of James JACKSON spinster of 3^rd pt. Reciting deed 17 Aug 1813 btw Francis ELLIS heir of Henry ELLIS deceased of 1^st pt; John JOHNSTON of Killaneal Co. Monaghan Esq. of 2^nd pt Elizabeth KEITH [?] mother of said John JOHNSTON of 3^rd pt; William HAMILTON of Castleblayney Esq of 4^th pt; Andrew McMATH then of Thornfield Co. Monaghan Gent father of said Andrew McMATH of 5^th pt … lands of Cortoghart, Theikill, Farnill and Fevebeeny Parish Aughnamullen, Barony Cremorne Co. Monaghan containing 139a 3r 32p in consideration of £3,750 rents to William HAMILTONas a trustee fee to Andrew McMATH reciting indenture 9 Dec 1813btw John JOHNSTON of 1^st pt; Robrt MURDOLK [?]of Glasslough Co. Monaghan Esq of 2^nd pt; Francis ELLIS of 3^rd pt; Elizabeth KEITH of 4^th pt; Dorothea JOHNSTON spinster sister of said [?] JOHNSTON of 5^th pt William HAMILTON of 6^th pt & Andrew McMATH of 7^th pt. John JOHNSTON for £1,851 assigned his interest in townlands of Kilkill [Kilkit, Parish Aghnamullen, Barony of Cremorne] 70a 1r 24 p to William HAMILTON for benefit of Andrew McMATH and reciting 28 Feb 1817 btw John JOHNSTON f 1 pt & Andrew McMATH then of Thornfield of the other pt & land of Formill [Formil, Parish Aghnamullen, Barony of Cremorne] in Barony Cremorne, Co. Monaghan … [other recited deeds] … 12 April 1813 bequeathed to William HAMILTON nd James McMATH property in trust to pay to Catherine McMATH £100 out of his freehold property … during the minority of his two sons Hamilton McMATH & Andrew McMATH … 12 Aug 1821 without altering or revoking said will and reciting marriage to be had btw Andrew McMATH and Sarah Jane JACKSON … lands of Tievaleny [Tievaleny, Parish Aghnamullen, Barony of Cremorne], Kilkill [Kilkit, Parish Aghnamullen, Barony of Cremorne] & Formill [Formil, Parish Aghnamullen, Barony of Cremorne] in Parish Aughnamullen, Barony Cremorne Co. Monaghan for benefit of Sarah Jane JACKSON his intended wife … James JOHNSTON passed to Andrew McMATH marriage portion £1,000. … WITNESS: William JACKSON of Clones Merchant & Hugh [?ANTY] of Rockfield attorney both in Co. Armagh. Andrew F. McMATH [SEAL} in presence of William Jackson HENRY attorney NOTE: A James JACKSON of Clones was the husband of Mary KIDD. SEE ALSO: ROD: 617-466-427330; ROD:662-75-454603; ROD: 817-333-550468; ROD:889-265-588265 and ROD:1835-4-199 JACKSONs of Lisnaboe, Co. Meath NOTE: On Aug 1, 1837, a Burton JACKSON (est 1805-1875) of Co. Clare married Elizabeth McMATH daughter of Andrew McMATH of Monaghan. SEE JACKSONs of Shinrone, Camblin & Roscrea. and Lisnaboe JACKSONs.

· ROD:889-265-588265 and ROD:1835-4-199 JACKSONs of Lisnaboe, Co. Meath

· Death Cert: 1901 Apr 4 Sarah McMATH Coolshannagh Co Monaghan widow age 85 Gentlewoman Florence A MERVYN daughter present.

· NOTE: It is probable that she had a daughter Sarah McMATH, Gentleman’s daughter, d. 1874 May 19 West St Castleblayney age 19 (b.abt 1855) .

· Probate: Probate of the Will (with one Codicil) of Sarah M'Math late of Coolshanagh County Monaghan Widow who died 4 April 1901 granted at Armagh to Florence Mervyn Widow. Sarah McMATH of Coolshanagh Monaghan, widow. Daughter Mrs. Florence MERWYN. Annuities out of properties: Lisdrumclave, Garryban, & Tullenaboy Co. Monaghan & Tullyard Co. Armagh; son Arthur William McMATH.

· ROD: 1864-24-84-1861 Jul 16- -Image 275 BTW Andrew McMATH of Castleblayney Co. Monaghan Esq of 1^st pt & Sarah Jane McMATH otherwise JACKSON (wife of Andrew McMATH of Castlebayney) of 2^nd part; John THOMSON a7 Edward Harris CLARKE both of Belfast Co. Antrim Esq. two of the directors and Registered Punlic Officers on behalf of Belfast Banking Co. of 3^rd pt. Reciting indenture … lands of Tullyard in Baron Upper Fews Co. Armagh containing 186a 17p 9 May 1857; 2ndly land in possession of Andrew McMATH n townland Drumallard, Parish Muckno Barony Oranmore Co. Monaghan containing 10a 3r 17p reciting lease 14 Apr 1860 to John THOMSON & Edward Harris CLARKE their heirs etc assign estate both at [?] and in equity of her the said Sarah Jane McMATH otherwise JACKSON in to and out of that house yard offices and garden on hill in town of Monaghan as devised to one James JACKSON by one Richard JACKSON and then in occupation of Mr. John Mitchell PROCTOR being part of holding know as “Ashton’s Tenement”. … reciting deed 8 May 1855 … reconveyance to said Andrew McMATH and Sarah Jane McMATH and assigms on performance and fulfulment by said Andrew McMATH of several duties pertaining to his office of Branch Bank Manager at Castleblayney or at any Branch of said company to which he might be appointed … WITNESS: George Valaney Hamilton SMYTH Gent & Henry Bradshaw WYNNE Gent both of Castleblayney. Andrew McMATH [SEAL] Sarah Jane McMATH [SEAl]

[18] Elizabeth McMATH

· Marriage: Newry Telegraph 05 August 1837. 1 Aug 1837 in Donamoin Church by Rev. Adderly CAMPBELL, Burton JACKSON of Kilrush, Co. Clare Esq. to Eliza 2nd daughter of the late A. McMATH of Thormon, Co. Monaghan. Esq. NOTE: I have had it confirmed by Peter McWILLIAM, a friend and fellow researcher, that Donamoin = Donaghmoyne is in the south east of Co Monaghan bordered by Creggan on the East.

· Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Elizabeth JACKSON, late of 44 Morehampton-road Co. Dublin, Widow who died October 17, 1884 at same place granted to Kate Elizabeth SMITH (wife of William Doolin SMITH Bank Manager) of Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. Effects: £917 4s 1d.

NOTE: Thanks to info from Paddy Waldrun (email Jan 7, 2025): You have John Jackson's sister-in-law Elizabeth McMath's birth as "(Hunch btw 1836-1842)", although she married on 1 Aug 1837 and was reported to be 68 when she died in 1884. She appears more likely to have been the daughter of the first Andrew Foulis McMath and Margaret Stevenson than the daughter of the second Andrew Foulis McMath and Sarah Jane Jackson, as you currently show. I have changed which generation she was in.

[19] Burton JACKSON

· See: JACKSONs of Co. Clare & Galway. The JACKSONs in this tree were documented first in Kilrush, Co. Clare. They were well connected both in terms of the leases to townlands that they held as well as the importance of the positions that they held in both the military and the police, and later in the medical profession. The first John JACKSON sr. is unlikely to be the first member of the family to reside in Ireland. Future generations settled in Galway, Co. Galway and the City of Dublin.

· Marriage: 1 Aug 1837 in Donamoin Church by Rev. Adderly CAMPBELL, Burton JACKSON of Kilrush, Co. Clare Esq. to Eliza 2nd daughter of the late A. McMATH of Thormon, Co. Monaghan. Esq.

· Listed as a Capt. in 5th Regiment. Dublin Evening Packet and Correspondent 19 March 1844.

· ROD: 678-402-467161 Aug 15, 1814. Image 217 BTW John JACKSON then of Kilrush, Co. Clare, Captain in the Militia Esq. of the 1st pt & Patrick HASSETT of Kilrush & Michael HASSETT of Ballynote [Ballynote East, and/or Ballynote West, Parish Kilrush, Barony Moyarta, County Clare], Co. Clare Gents of other pt…. reciting earlier deed 20 Mar 1810 Michael COMYN of Garruragh in Co. Clare Esq. demised to John JACKSON part of lands of Ballynote then in possession of Widow HASSETT 26a35p to hold to John JACKSON lives of Alice JACKSON wife of John JACKSON, Benjamin JACKSON [1^st son], Burton JACKSON [2^nd son] & John JACKSON for rent of 2.15 per acre. … WITNESS: John HASSETT of Ballynote Co. Kerry [sic?] & [?] FAHY.. Michael HASSETT [SEAL]

· ROD: 679-246-467587 Aug 15, 1814. Image 423 BTW John JACKSON of Kilrush, Co. Clare, Captain in the Clare Regiment of Militia Esq. of 1 pt & Patrick HASSETT … lands of Ballynote [Ballynote East, and/or Ballynote West, Parish Kilrush, Barony Moyarta, County Clare] [more detail] Parish Moyarta, Co. Clare… lives of John JACKSON lessee, Benjamin JACKSON his eldest son, & Burton JACKSON his 2^nd son … transfer of 9a out of the 35a of Ballymote.

· ROD: 1857-35-212. Nov 6, 1857. Image 355 BTW Thomas KEANE of Binen St, Town of Ennis Co. Clare, Esq & Burton JACKSON of Bushfield Ave., Co. Dublin Esq. Trustees appointed and by virtue of settlement 20 Jul 1836 on marriage of Henry Stuart BURTON of Carrgaholt Castle Co. Clare Esq with Alicia Mary BARTON otherwise SIMPSON his wife of 1^st pt. Henry Stuart BURTON and Alicia Mary BURTON his wife of 2^nd pt; Andrew Jones CRAWFORD of Amiens St City of Dublin Esq. of 3^rd pt William DONNOLLY of Auburn Co. Dublin Esq and John Alexander DONNELLY eldest son of said William Esq.of 4^th pt Reciting Mtg 23 Nov 1830 BTW Thomas SIMPSON & Jack SINGLETON of Co. Monaghan both since deceased of 1^st pt. Andrew CRAWFORD of Auburn Esq. since also deceased of 2^nd pt & [Lucy?] SIMPSON of Sackville St. Co. Dublin widow of 3^rd pt. Whereby SINGLETON and CRAWFORD assigned to Lucy SIMPSON 16 townlands of Derrynoose Co. Armagh subject to mtg 13 Jun 1818. To Thomas BROOKE and Eliza Jane BROOKE spinster for sum of £1, 200 on 30 July 1830 to Rev. Samuel MURRAY for sum of £1, 400 subject to proviso … £1, 700 … reciting mtg 7 Sep 1843 Andrew CRAWFORD granted said lands to John McCLINTOCK and James Calvert STRANGE Esq. Trustees of settlement of Capt Bunbury McCLINTOCK on redemption of £11,144.14.10 with interest … reciting marriage of Henry Stuart BURTON and Alicia Mary 20 Jul 1836 when 1,700 assigned to Thomas Eyre HODDER and Robert SIMPSON upon certain trusts. Reciting indenture 29 Jun 1857 whereby Thomas KANE & Burton JACKSON appointed trustees of said settlement … 16 townlands of Derrynoose (likely all clustered in the bottom half of the Parish): Rooghan alias Roaghan alias Roagan [Roughan,or possibly Rowan ], Carrick Newewen alias Carricknevend [probably Carrickabolie (Carraic a''Bhuailidh)], Toergort alias Creagham [probably Fergort ] Tullyhiven alias Tullyherney [probably Tullyhirm], Taverneagh, [probably Tivnacree ] Dromurge and Ballaghfroney alias Ballaghsconny [??]. Dromavanagh alias Drombany [probably Drumnahavil] and Tulla Inn alias Tully Inn [??], Laraghriarain alias Lotgaran [??], and Lisleagh [Lislea], Tourishitragh alias Tennerggand [??], Knocklomerd alias Knocklemeder [possibly Knockrevan (Cnoc a'' riabháin)], Dromoline alias Dromellin [Drummeland], Tatareagh alias Tatereagh [??], Crossnemoyle alias Cossnemelle [??]and Aghingaple alias Aghingapple [?? Carryhugh (Coradh Aodha)], Brackley alias Grackley [??], Dromykgue alias Dromykyne alias Dromsline [probably Drumherney (Druim Chearnaigh)] and Argagh [??]. Balliagh alias Corgiballiagh [??], Ayde alias Aude [??] Dromkill alias Dromiville [probably Drummeland] and Dromnegale alias Dromnehale [??], Drumkenny [possibly Drumherney] and Dromeshleagh alias Dromnesbogh [??], Aghneclugh alias Agnelogh alias Crevan [??], and Cropbane [Crossbane] Lisrakill alias Lisrakelley alias Lisracally [probably Listarkelt], Crossreagh [Doohat (Dubh-tháite or Cros riach) (aka Crossreagh)] and Corley [??] in territory of Derrynoose, Barony Tureny, Co. Armagh reserving all that part of the said townland of Brackley alias Grackley …[more detail] WITNESS: Robert KEANE of City of Dublin solicitor & William DOBBIN of Gardiners Place, Dublin apprentice to Leonard DOBBIN solicitor of City of Dublin.. Rev. Charles WAD A.B.Clerke Vicar of Kilmaley, Ennis Co. Clare & Gollfe STAMER of Bonn in Prussia Hotel Proprietor. Burton JACKSON [SEAL] NOTE: Deed of Rent charge and Assignment of Policies to secure Trust fund.... Burton Jackson, Muckross Terrace, County Dublin .... Burton Jackson and Thomas Keane granted yearly rent charge of £70 for a term of 99 years by Henry Stuart Burton in consideration. SOURCE: Ancestry Tree. NOTE: Lucy SIMPSON formerly of Upper Sackville St and late of No. 62 Lower Mount-street Dublin Widow died 10 Mar 1866 at 62 Lower Mount-street proved by Richard Studdert REEVES of Merrion Sq South Dublin and Burton JACKSON of Morehampton-terrace Co. Dublin Esqs. Trustees.

· https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/16315176/person/142354472299/facts Son of John JACKSON. NOTE: It is possible that Capt John JACKSON (1780-1822), member of the Clare Militia, was the John JACKSON b. After 1744, d. After 1805, a son of George JACKSON (1718-1782) of Urker Lodge & Margaret O’LAUGHLIN (abt 1722-1797). SEE: Jackson Family - Five Generations. The ancestor of this family in Ireland came from co. York in Cromwell’s Army, and was granted lands in co. Carlow for his services. This estate, called Mount Leinster, was sold in 1745 by his descendant, George Jackson, who settled at Urker, Crossmaglen, co. Armagh. SOURCE: Burke’s Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage Baronetage and Knightage Privy Council & Order of Precedence. 99^th Edition. 1949. London. This Jackson family is associated with the townland of Urker, and with the house Urker Lodge, in the civil parish of Creggan. Urcher is sometimes referred to in earlier records as Urker. NOTE: They are my JACKSON ancestors.

· Deed of Rent charge and Assignment of Policies to secure Trust fund.... Burton Jackson, Muckross Terrace, County Dublin .... Burton Jackson and Thomas Keane granted yearly rent charge of £70 for a term of 99 years by Henry Stuart Burton in consideration

· News: 1844 March 19 Dublin Evening Packet and Correspondent. Listed as a Capt in 5th Regiment.

· Death cert: age 70, a Gent, and Andrew JACKSON of 44 Morehampton was present at his death. NOTE : There are issues with matching the birth dates of him and his brothers Benjamin & John given their birth order. It is possible that he was a decade older at the time of his death.

· Probate: The will of Burton JACKSON late of 44 Morehampton-road, Donneybrook, Co. Dublin, Esq. deceased who died February 2, 1875 at same place proved at the Principal registry by the oath of Elizabeth JACKSON of 44 Morehampton-road Widow, the sole Executrix. Effects under £4,000.

[20] Valentine Alicia JACKSON (1840-1844)

[21] Henry JACKSON (1843-abt 1844)

[22] Kate Elizabeth JACKSON (1846-

· Born: 1846 Jun 20. 4 Bengal Terrace, Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland [SOURCE?]

· Marriage: Belfast Newsletter 1864 Aug 18

· Her mother’s probate: Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Elizabeth JACKSON, late of 44 Morehampton-road Co. Dublin, Widow who died October 17, 1884 at same place granted to Kate Elizabeth SMITH (wife of William Doolin SMITH Bank Manager) of Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. Effects: £917 4s 1d.

[23] William Doolin SMITH Esq. (?-1914)

· His mother-in-law’s probate: Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Elizabeth JACKSON, late of 44 Morehampton-road Co. Dublin, Widow who died October 17, 1884 at same place granted to Kate Elizabeth SMITH (wife of William Doolin SMITH Bank Manager) of Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. Effects: £917 4s 1d.

· Died: 1914 Jul 31, 22 Carlisle Road, Hove, Co. Sussex, England formerly Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan, Ireland

· Probate: SMITH William Doolin of 22 Carlisle Rd Hove, Sussex died 31 July 1914 at Brighton Probate Lewes 4 December to Arthur William McMATH L.R.C.S. L.R.C.P. Dublin and Ada OWENS spinster Effects £3,118.13.10

[24] Francis Burton JACKSON (1848-1858)

· Baptised: 1848 Nov 26 Francis Burton JACKSON son of Burton JACKSON & Elizabeth of Bengal Terrace Baptism Glasnevin Dublin

[25] Dominick Rice JACKSON

· Probate: [he is here on a hunch which may not be right] Dominick Rice JACKSON effects under £1,000 of No 6 Montpellier terrace, Galway, Co. Galway, Esq. Bachelor d 28 June 1873 granted to Elizabeth Anne JACKSON widow, the mother of deceased. Death Cert: 1873 Jun 28 Dominick Rice JACKSON age 23 bachelor Salt Hill Galway

[26] Andrew JACKSON (1839-aft 1901)

· See probate of his wife for his dates.

[27] Margaret MARTIN (1840-1904)

· Marriage: 1884 Oct 28 Andrew JACKSON 44 Morehampton Rd son of Burton JACKSON marriage Margaret MARTIN 37 Belgrave rd dau John Charles MARTIN Church of the Holy Trinity, Rathmines, Dublin

· Probate: Probate of the Will of Margaret JACKSON April 11, 1904, late of Seaview Villa, Bride Road, Isle of Man, Married Woman who died January 3, 1904 granted at Dublin to John MARTIN, Wharfinger. Effects £262 8s 9d. NOTE: In the 1901 English Census, her husband is Andrew JACKSON (age 62) she is age 61, and they were both born in Ireland. Ellen MARTIN, age 62, is her sister-in-law. There are a number of JACKSONs living on the Isle of Man. This may have been because of tax advantages to merchants. In the 1911 Census, Andrew JACKSON still lives there, his occupation is listed as: private means, and he was born in Dublin, Ireland. I don’t know if there is any connection to notes that I took in 2010 at the National Archives W/A 101: Richard JACKSON formerly of Mt. Strand, Dublin, Isle of Man.

[28] Andrew Jackson McMATH (abt 1842-1908)

· Info is from the Cheryl Waetford tree. Born Brooklyn, USA, moved to New Zealand. In 1865 married Miriama MOKORE, and had two sons: Andrew Tamaho McMATH (1874-1942) and Arthur William McMATH (1879-1911) born in New Zealand.

[29] Mary Louise McMATH b 1842, Urker, Parish Creggan, Co. Armagh or 1844

· Creggan Baptisms: Born. Jan 20 1842 Baptized Feb 24 1842 daughter of Andrew & Sarah McMATH, Urker Lodge, Gentleman farmer. SOURCE: 2023 Notes: PRONI MIC/11

· NOTE: On the Cheryl Waetford tree Mary is given a 1844 birth date. It is possible that the 1842 Mary McMATH died and a sister given her name two years later, or the 1842 date is the correct one.

[30] Matthew SINGLETON (1845-1880)

· SOURCES: Cheryl Waetford tree and Memorials of the McMath Family.

[31] Sophia McMATH (1843)

· Creggan Baptisms Baptised Oct 1 1843. 1842 daughter of Andrew & Sarah McMATH, Urker, Gentleman & farmer. SOURCE: Notes from PRONI MIC1/11 done prior to 2018.

[32] Annie McMATH (1846-1868)

· Death Cert: Age at death: 22 (b.1846)

· McMATH – March 13, Annie second daughter of Andrew McMATH, Esq. J.P. Castleblayney Belfast Newsletter 1868 March 16

[33] Sarah McMATH (1855-1874)

· Death Cert: Sarah McMATH, Gentleman’s daughter, d. 1874 May 19 West St Castleblayney age 19 (b.abt 1855) NOTE: Her inclusion is based on a hunch. Her sister Helen was described as the 4^th daughter and the 2^nd surviving daughter in her marriage cert.

[34] Helen Foulis McMATH

· HUNT-McMATH – On April 20 at St. Peters, Hamilton, Waikato, by the Rev. W. CALDER, William Francis, third son of the late William HUNT of Wortley, Yorkshire, England to Helen Foulis, second surviving daughter of the late Andrew Foulis McMATH, J.P. of Castleblayney, Monaghan, Ireland SOURCE: Waikato Times, Volume XVI, Issue 1373, 21 April 1881, Page 2

· HUNT-McMATH April 20 by the Rev. W. CALDER, William Francis, third son of the late William HUNT of Wortley, Yorkshire, England to Helen Foulis, fourth daughter of the late Andrew Foulis McMATH, Esq. J.P. Castleblayney, Monaghan, The Belfast Newsletter, July 23, 1884.

· NOTE: In the 1^st version, she was the 2^nd surviving, and in the 2^nd version the 4^th daughter. Sister Annie McMATH died in 1868.

[35] Francis HUNT

[36] Henry Jackson MCMATH

· NOTE: This is likely placed here in error. A Henry J. McMATH was listed as an executor of James McMATH in 1879.

[37] Arthur William McMATH

· Marriage Cert 1883 Oct 16 Arthur William McMATH Esq. 27 Synge St. bachelor son or Andrew Foulis JACKSON Bank Manager to Elizabeth Margaret Halliday BENNIE spinster dau of George BENNIE, Thornford Castleblayney. Parish St. Peter, City of Dublin. Church of Ireland. By licence. WITNESS: W.D. SMITH & Andrew A. McMATH

· Marriage Announcement: M’MATH-BENNIE Oct 16, at St. Peter’s Church, Dublin by Rev. R.E. Glenny, rector of Clonallon, Warrenpoint, assisted by Rev. J. G. Carleton. Arthur William, youngest son of Ndrew Foulis McMATH, JP. Castleblayney. County Monaghan to Elizabeth Margaret (Bessie) only daughter of late George Bennie, Mountain Lodge, County Monaghan. Belfast Newsletter. 1882 March 27

· 1901 Census: Ancestry Rockfield, Parish Morthoe, Devon, England. Arthur W. McMATH age 45; Margaret E.H. age 44.

· Probate of mother’s will: Sarah McMATH of Coolshanagh Monaghan, widow. Daughter Mrs. Florence MERWYN. Annuities out of properties: Lisdrumclave, Garryban, & Tullenaboy Co. Monaghan & Tullyard Co. Armagh; son Arthur William McMATH.

[38] Elizabeth BENNIE (abt 1857-1934)

· Marriage 1883 Oct 16 Arthur William McMATH Esq. 27 Synge St. bachelor son or Andrew Foulis JACKSON Bank Manager to Elizabeth Margaret Halliday BENNIE spinster dau of George BENNIE, Thornford Castleblayneyt. Peter, City of Dublin. Church of Ireland. By licence. WITNESS: W.D. SMITH & Andrew A. McMATH

· 1901 Census: Ancestry Rockfield, Parish Morthoe, Devon, England. Arthur W. McMATH age 45; Margaret E.H. age 44.

· Death: 13 Oct 1934

· Probate: Elizabeth Margaret Halliday McMath of Chula Vista Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, widow - died 13 Oct 1934. Probate to Robert Cropley Davies solicitor.

[39] Sophia McMATH (b 1857 or 1861)

· SOURCE: Memorials of the McMATH Family. (From a letter written by Mrs. Sophie Kathleen Lane, No. 4. Victoria Terrace, St. Lawrence Road. Clontarf, Dublin, Ire., Oct. 4, 1888.) '"My family were originally from Scotland and long settled in Ireland. My father and grandfather were both named Andrew Foulie McMath, and resided at Thornford, Castle Blayney, in County Monaghan." NOTE: Perhaps she means her grandfather & great-grandfather.

· Marriage: 1881 Apr 26 Thomas Jonathon LANE Gent Brunswick St Peter son of William LANE marriage Sophia Kathleen MacMATH Windsor Rd dau of Arthur William MacMATH JP

· 1901 Census: Thomas J. Lane age 48 Gent; Children (all born in Dublin): A.A. LANE (age 9), Emily LANE (age 17), E.L. LANE (age 11), S.W. LANE (age 2), J LANE, age 18, I Wm LANE (age 5) S.K. LANE wife, b Co. Monaghan age 46, Lady

· 1911 Census Sophia Kathleen LANE, age 50 b. Monaghan; Castlewood park, Rathmines, Dublin. 7 children born; 5 living.

· Death Cert: 1932 Oct 8 Sophia Kathleen LANE Catherine Villa Strand Road age 75 independent means.

· Probate: LANE, Sophia Kathleen of 12 Strand-roard Merrion, county Dublin died 8 Oct 1932 Probate London 4 February to Henry Frank Chidley, solicitor Effects £38.12.6 in England.

[40] Thomas J. LANE

· Marriage Marriage: 1881 Apr 26 Thomas Jonathon LANE Gent Brunswick St Peter son of William LANE marriage Sophia Kathleen MacMATH Windsor Rd dau of Arthur William MacMATH JP

[41] Florence McMATH

· Marriage:1876 Henry W MERVYN Castleblayney son of Rev William MERVYN marriage Florence McMATH dau Andrew McMATH Castleblayney

· Death Cert: 1895 Sept 7 Henry William MERVYN Dublin St Monaghan age 40 Bank MANAGER widow Florence A MERVYN

· 1911 Census: Florence Adelaide MERVYN Rathgar East, Dublin age 40 Widow. Born Monaghan. Children Henrietta age 27, Evelyn age 15, Dorothy age 16. NOTE Surname rendered as “AUDLEY MERVYN”.

· Death Cert: 1941 Jan 2 Florence Adela MERVYN 34 Merton Rd age 90 widow of Bank Manager daughter Evelyn C M A MERVYN present

· Probate: MERVYN Florence Adela of 34 Merton rd., Rathmines, Co. Dublin widow died 2 January 1941 at 42 Dartmouth-square Dublin. Probate Liandudno 26 March to Evelyn Christian Maria Audley Mervyn, spinster. Effects £4,716.16 in England. NOTE: Liandudno is in Wales.

[42] Henry William MERWYN

· Marriage:1876 Henry W MERVYN Castleblayney son of Rev William MERVYN marriage Florence McMATH dau Andrew McMATH Castleblayney

· Death Cert: 1895 Sept 7 Henry William MERVYN Dublin St Monaghan age 40 Bank MANAGER widow Florence A MERVYN

[43] William McMATH (1816-?)

· Cheryl Waetford tree

[44] John McMATH (1816-1890)

· Cheryl Waetford tree

[45] Mary McMATH (1817-1896)

· Cheryl Waetford tree

[46] James McMATH (1819-1891)

· Cheryl Waetford tree

· Probate: James M’MATH of late of Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan Gent deceased who died 27 Feb 1864 at same place proved at Armagh by Hamilton M’Math of Thornford and Andrew M’MATH of Castleblayney both Co. Monaghan Esq. Effects under £4,000.

[47] Julia McMATH (1820-1904)

· Cheryl Waetford tree

[48] FOWLER

· Cheryl Waetford tree

[49] Robert McMATH (1822-?)

· Cheryl Waetford tree

[50] Catherine Jane McMATH (1825-1825)

· Cheryl Waetford tree

[51] William McMATH

· Cheryl Waetford tree

[52] John McMATH

· ROD: 173-84-115477-STEEL-Monaghan-1749 Dec 9-Walter STEEL-McMATH Image 49 BTW Walter STEEL of Candleforth Parish Eniskeen, Barony Farney Co. Monaghan of 1 pt & John McMATH of Annyart, Parish Muckna, Barony Cremorn Co. Monaghan Linene Draper of other pt. Demised part of land of Annyart formerly held by Rev. Francis KNOX deceased now held by John McMATH 11a for lives of John STEEL son & heir to Walter STEEL & Sarah McMATH eldest daughter of John McMATH and wife Mary … WITNESS William STEEL of Ardkirk Co. Monaghan Linen Draper & Robert BOYS of Castleblayney Co. Monaghan Grocer NOTE: This is a hunch that this is the same John McMATH.

· ROD: 534-144-349772-JACKSON, Margaret-Armagh-1801 Jan 7-Btw Samuel McKEE of Castleblayney Co Monaghan Shopkeeper of the 1 pt. Margaret JACKSON of Liscalgat [Liscalgat, Parish Creggan, Barony Fews Upper] Co Armagh spinster of the 2^nd pt Margaret JACKSON of same widow of Liscalgot of the 3^rd pt John JACKSON of Liscalgot of the 4^th pt… BLANEY had leased to Samuel McKEE a plot of land on Market Street in Castleblayney bounded on the east by John McMATH’s tenement on the north by Market St on the west by Edward McARDLEs and on the north by William LEWIS’s… yearly rent of 2 pounds 10s marriage to be btw Samuel McKEE & Margaret JACKSON… transfer to James McKEE and John JACKSON… WITNESS: John GILMORE of Creggan, Gent Redmond BYRNES of Clarnach [?] Co Armagh farmer & George JACKSON of Dublin Attorney at law. NOTE: Margaret JACKSON (1783-1810) SEE: JACKSONs of Urker NOTE: This is a hunch that this is the same John McMATH.

[53] Mary STEEL (possibly)

[54] Sarah McMATH

[55] James McMATH

· SOURCE: Memorials of the McMath Family. I was born May 8, 1806, and I am told was thereby the cause of winding up a ten or eleven years' lawsuit. My mother died May 27, 1827. I married Agnes McKee, May 13, 1828, [NOTE: The McKEE family are mentioned in Freeduff BMDs - selected records of pertinent families] and came to America. We have raised a family of five children, named Sarah, Elizabeth, Mary Ann, Hannah and John James (a daughter Rachel died in the 19th year of her age). My children are all comfortably situated in life."

[56] Agnes McKEE

[57] Sarah McMATH

[58] Sarah McMATH

[59] Mary Anne McMATH

[60] Hannah McMATH

[61] John James McMATH

[62] Rachel McMATH

[63] ???

[64] William McMATH

[65] Henry McMATH

· NOTE: Possibly Henry Jackson McMATH or Henry J. McMATH.

[66] Unnamed daughter

[67] James McMATH (1806-?)

[68] Mary McMATH

[69] Anne McMATH (est aft 1774-aft 1844)

· Marriage 1794. Est birth aft 1774.

· ROD: 1848-6-60-1847 Jun 15-John JACKSON-James McMATH & ors Image 527 BTW John JACKSON of Cremorne Green & James McWALTY of Castleblayney both Co. Monaghan Esq & trustees of will of William HAMILTON late of Castleblayney Esq. deceased of 1^st pt; Anne HAMILTON of Castleblayney widow of William HAMILTON of 2^nd pt; Thomas HAMILTON jr of Knockreas [Knockreagh?] Co. Monaghan of 3^rd pt; Robert CALLAN & John CALLAN both of Tull[?]att Co. Monaghan Esq. of 4^th pt; Campbell HAMILTON of Ballydian Co. Monaghan of 5^th pt; Hamilton McMATH of Thornford [Thornhill?] Esq of 6^th pt; William Hamilton SWANZY of Cows and Cornwall in England Esq.; of 7^th pt; William HUTCHINSON of Leixlip [Leixlip or Leixlip Demesne, Parish Leixlip, Barony of North Salt] Co. Kildare Gent of 8^th pt; Sarah HUTCHINSON of Ballydian Co. Monaghan of 9^th pt; Mary CALLAN of Tullycrinnett Co. Monaghan spinster of 10^th pt; Margaret CALLAN of Tullycrinnett spinster of 11^th pt; Sarah MATHEWS of Annyart [?] Co. Monaghan Widow of 12^th pt; James McKINSTRY of Brouham Co. Armagh Gent & Elizabeth Jane McKINSTRY his wife of 13^th pt; James HAMILTON of Lisagurt Co. Monaghan Gent of 14^th pt; Margaret HAMILTON of Castleblayney Co. Monaghan widow administrator of Andrew HAMILTON late of Castleblayney Co. Monaghan Gent deceased a legatee in will of said William HAMILTON deceased of 15^th pt. & James McMATH and Parker McWATTY both of Castleblayney Co. Monaghan Esq. … Court of Chancery …

· Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the High Court of Chancery during the time of Lord Chancellor Sugden Vol II 1845-8&9 Victoria. 18 Apr 1845. HAMILTON v. JACKSON. [Thanks to Jan WAUGH for finding this]
[By marriage articles, the intended husband in case he should die in the lifetime of his intended wife, without issue by her, she should be entitled to one-half of what property, real or personal, he should die annexed or possessed of; and that in preference to any creditor of his, or to any deed or will which he might make or execute in his life-time contrary to the true intent and meaning of the articles. There was no issue of the marriage; and the husband died, leaving his wife surviving. She is not entitled, in addition to the moiety of her husband's real and personal estate given to her by the articles, to dower out of the other moiety of his real estates of inheritance.]
By articles executed in contemplation of a marriage between William Hamilton, jun., and Anne McMath, bearing date the 30th of April, 1794, and made between William Hamilton, the elder, of Lesquil, farmer, of the first part; William Hamilton, jun., his fourth son, of the second part ; Anne McMath, of the third part ; and Andrew McMath, of Aughdreena, farmer, her father, of the fourth part ; William Hamilton, the elder, in order to make a provision for his son, William Hamilton, jun., in case the marriage should take effect, and in consideration of the marriage and of the marriage portion agreed to be paid, as after mentioned, assigned to William Hamilton, jun., certain leasehold lands and premises, subject to the payment of the rent reserved ; and also, by his bond to his said son, secured to him the payment of the sum of 113/. 15s. on the day next after the solemnization of the marriage. And Andrew McMath, in consideration of the intended marriage, and as a marriage portion with his daughter, agreed to give with her the sum of 200/. : that is to say, 100/. thereof, payable the day after the marriage ; and the remaining sum of 100/. payable, with interest, one year after the birth of the first child of the intended marriage. And it was agreed that in case Anne McMath should die in the life-time of her intended husband, without issue, then the sum of 100/., part of the 200/., should go and revert back to Andrew McMath. And William Hamilton, jun., covenanted with Andrew McMath, that in case he should die in the life-time of Anne McMath, his intended wife, without issue by her, that then and in such case, the said Anne McMath should be entitled to one full half of what property, real or personal, of what kind soever, the said William should die seis or possessed of at the time of his death ; and that in preference to any creditor or creditors of the said William or to any deed or will which the said William might make or execute in his life-time, contrary to the true intent a meaning of the articles.
William Hamilton, jun., died in 1844, seised and possessed of several fee-simple, freehold and leasehold a tates, and of personal property ; and leaving his wife his surviving. There never had been any issue of the marriage. By his will, dated the 16th of December, 1843 he devised and bequeathed his real and personal property amongst his nephews and other relations, subject, as to p' of it, to an annuity of 500/. per annum for his wife, during her life ; and he also gave to her the use of his dwelling house, furniture and plate, during her life. Mrs. Hamilton elected to take against the will ; and file the present bill praying that she might be declared entitled to the benefit of the articles of 1794, and that same might be carried into execution ; and for an account of the real and personal estate of William Hamilton, jun, of which he died seised of, possessed or entitled to ; and that she might declared entitled to a clear moiety thereof, and to dower out of the other moiety of her husband's real estate.
Argument. Mr. Sergeant Warren, Mr. W. Brooke, and Mr. La( ) for the plaintiff.
Mr. Bennett, Mr. Moore, Mr. Gayer, and Mr. R Moore, for the several devisees of the real estate.
Though the provision made by the articles of 1794, for the plaintiff, is not expressed to be for her jointure, it is manifest that it was intended to be such; and it being apparent that the moiety of the real and personal estate thereby given to her was intended to be her only provision in case she should survive her husband, it is a satisfaction of her claim to dower ; ... In Gartshore v. Calie(d) the husband, after making some provision for his wife in case she should survive him, covenanted, in consideration of the marriage, that his heirs, executors, &c should, within six months after his decease, convey, pay and assign to her a certain proportion of all such real and personal estate as he should be seised or possessed of, or entitled to at his decease ; and Lord Eldon laid down the principle that if, upon the whole instrument, it appeared that the provision made thereby was intended to be the provision which, in every view, the wife was intended to have, as between her and the heirs, executors, and administrators of the husband, it was a bar to her claim to dower. It is a fair inference that, when the wife stipulated for more than the law would have given her, viz., one-half instead of one-third, it was to be in lieu of that which the law, independently of contract, would have given her : or, if the provision by the articles of 1794, is not an absolute bar to dower (for it is to arise in one event only), yet the dower must be taken to be a part satisfaction of the wife's claim under articles. Bermingham v. Kirwan(e), and Wilcocks v. Wilcocks, were referred to.
Mr. W. Brooke in reply.
This is not a provision in lieu of dower. It did appear that dower was in the contemplation of the ( ) when the articles were executed. A provision of dower should be a provision in every event, this is to arise only in the event of the husband leave issue : and though a woman, if adult, may contrac( ) cept a contingency in lieu of dower, the intention should be clearly expressed. Vizard v. Longdale decided on the effect of the words, for her livelihood maintenance, in the bond : but in Couch v. Str( ) the wife was held to be entitled to dower, notwithstanding a provision similar in its nature to the present can the dower be considered as a part performance covenant in the articles of 1794 ; for dower is not vision of the husband, but of the law. Case of M( )son's will, cited in Lee v. D'Aranda.
Judgment, The Lord Chancellor :
This case depends upon the construction of the ( ) articles. It is a mere question of intention, to be ( ) from the provisions of the articles. I quite ag( ) Vizard v. Longdale is not now to be disputed. It however, decide a great deal : for a jointure mear vision ; and in that case it was declared, that the wife was to be for her livelihood and maintenance of the wife. The Master of the Rolls thought otherwise; but the Chancellor reversed his decree, and held that the wife took the bond in the nature of a jointure.
In order to exclude the right of the wife to dower, there must be either an express declaration, or such a plain intention, to be collected from the whole instrument, as will satisfy the Court that, in excluding the claim to dower, it does not incur the danger of going contrary to the intention of the parties to the contract. It is very probable (though I cannot assume it as a fact), that at the time of the marriage, the husband had no real, and but a small personal estate. The parties were dealing about small properties ; the husband was to have 100/. as the portion of his wife, and another 100/. if there should be issue of the marriage ; and if the wife died in the life-time of her husband, without issue then the second 100/. was to go to the wife's father. The parties contemplated both the case of the wife dying in the life-time of her husband, and of the husband dying the life-time of the wife ; but both events were contemplated under the same aspect, namely, the default of issue. No provision was made by the articles for the issue ; they are left to be provided for by law. The framers of the articles assumed that, if there should be issue, they would be provided for out of the estates of their parents. The covenant by the husband is most naked in its form. He covenants with Andrew McMath, that in case he should die in the life-time of Anne McMath, his intended wife, without issue by her, in such case, Anne McMath should be entitled to one full half of what property, real or personal, of what kind soever, he should die seised or possessed of at the time of his death ; and that in preference to any creditor or creditors of his, or to any deed or will which he might make or execute in his life-time, cont to the true intent of the articles.
Now, independently of the question of dower, this provision, according to the authorities, which would I( ) the entire disposition of all the real and personal estate the husband in his own power during his lifetime, provided he disposed of it against himself. This, therefor is a provision to operate in a contingent event only, upon such property only as he bona fide should possess at the time of his death. There is no intention, appa( ) or to be inferred from the articles, to deprive the wife her dower or thirds in the event not expressed, viz. there being issue of the marriage. What then is natural construction of these articles ? Do they mean ( ) there shall be, in the case provided for, an equal division of the property between the wife and the representatives of the husband : or that the wife shall have all rights which the law, independently of the contract, w( ) give her in that event ; and in addition, that she shall ( ) under the contract, the moiety of the real and personal estate. The latter construction would be against the meaning of the contract, which is, that, notwithstanding articles, the husband might dispose of any part of his or personal estate, during his life, as he thought proper if the wife were to have dower, the husband could not pose of his real estate as against her, discharged of her r( ) to dower; whereas it is plain that the intention was, the wife was to have nothing but one moiety of if the husband was seised or possessed of at the time of death. Observe what would happen were this other( ). Suppose the husband had sold an estate of which he seised in fee, for its full value, and thereby increased his personal estate, the wife, on his decease, would according to that construction, be entitled to an equal moiety of the personal estate under the contract; and she would also be entitled to go against the purchaser of the real estate, to recover her dower out of it ; the consequence of which would be, that the purchaser would resort to the personal estate for compensation. Was that the intention of the parties? I think it clearly was not. Again, the wife is dowable of all the lands of which her husband was seised in fee; and she is entitled to have her one-third set out by metes and bounds. Was it intended that she should take one-third of the fee simple lands for her dower, and one-half of the residue under the contract? I think it is impossible to hold that ; and yet that is the position which is contended for. No one can be more unwilling than I am to spell out an intention to exclude a woman of her right to dower ; the authorities do not permit it, and I do not desire to go one step beyond what has been decided. I shall make the decree I am about to pronounce, solely because it is my clear opinion that the whole context of the covenant authorizes me to say that the provision made thereby is, in the given event, a substitution for dower.
Again, there is no act remaining to be done : the covenant is only, that she shall be entitled to a moiety of the real and personal estate of which he shall die seised or possessed ; and therefore, though Wilcocks v. Wilcocks, and that class of cases, does not directly apply to the present, the case is open to this view, that she is entitled to so much under the contract as, with the one-third which the law gives her, will make up the one half to which she is entitled. Is it not a performance of the covenant ( ) she becomes entitled, partly by operation of the rule of and partly by contract, to one-half of his real and personal estate? As to her claim to a distributive share of the personalty, it is excluded ; for by the articles she is to take half, free from the debts of her husband.
I think it is, upon the whole, plain, that in the e( ) of there being no children, the husband and wife ( ) to divide the whole of the property equally between the and that was to be her whole provision. I should be so( ) if it were supposed that I intend to go beyond the authorities upon this subject. I believe that I am justified ( ) them in making the declaration, that the plaintiff is entitled to one-half of the real and personal estate of which her husband died seised or possessed ; but not to dower, o( ) a distributive share of the personalty.

[70] William HAMILTON jun

· ROD: 1848-6-60-1847 Jun 15- -John JACKSON-James McMATH & ors Image 527 BTW John JACKSON of Cremorne Green & James McWALTY of Castleblayney both Co. Monaghan Esq & trustees of will of William HAMILTON late of Castleblayney Esq. deceased of 1^st pt; Anne HAMILTON of Castleblayney widow of William HAMILTON of 2^nd pt; Thomas HAMILTON jr of Knockreas [Knockreagh?] Co. Monaghan of 3^rd pt; Robert CALLAN & John CALLAN both of Tull[?]att Co. Monaghan Esq. of 4^th pt; Campbell HAMILTON of Ballydian Co. Monaghan of 5^th pt; Hamilton McMATH of Thornford [Thornhill?] Esq of 6^th pt; William Hamilton SWANZY of Cows and Cornwall in England Esq.; of 7^th pt; William HUTCHINSON of Leixlip [Leixlip or Leixlip Demesne, Parish Leixlip, Barony of North Salt] Co. Kildare Gent of 8^th pt; Sarah HUTCHINSON of Ballydian Co. Monaghan of 9^th pt; Mary CALLAN of Tullycrinnett Co. Monaghan spinster of 10^th pt; Margaret CALLAN of Tullycrinnett spinster of 11^th pt; Sarah MATHEWS of Annyart [?] Co. Monaghan Widow of 12^th pt; James McKINSTRY of Brouham Co. Armagh Gent & Elizabeth Jane McKINSTRY his wife of 13^th pt; James HAMILTON of Lisagurt Co. Monaghan Gent of 14^th pt; Margaret HAMILTON of Castleblayney Co. Monaghan widow administrator of Andrew HAMILTON late of Castleblayney Co. Monaghan Gent deceased a legatee in will of said William HAMILTON deceased of 15^th pt. & James McMATH and Parker McWATTY both of Castleblayney Co. Monaghan Esq. … Court of Chancery …

· HUNT-McMATH April 20 by the Rev. W. CALDER, William Francis, third son of the late William HUNT of Wortley, Yorkshire, England to Helen Foulis, fourth daughter of the late Andrew Foulis McMATH, Esq. J.P. Castleblayney, Monaghan, The Belfast Newsletter, July 23, 1884.

· NOTE: In the 1st version, she was the 2nd surviving, and in the 2nd version the 4th daughter. Sister Annie McMATH died in 1868.

· NOTE: In the 1^st version, she was the 2^nd surviving, and in the 2^nd version the 4^th daughter. Sister Annie McMATH died in 1868.