Ballynacoy Townland, Glenavy

At a General Quarter Seffions of the Peace, held at Antrim in the county of Antrim, on Thurfday, the 8th day of October, 1795 – the undernamed perfons were tried, convicted and fentenced by the Court as to their names is annexed…….

Matthew Maze, of Aghena Kernan, convicted of affaulting Elizabeth Montgomery – fined fix fhillings and eight pence.

James Davy of Knockcairne, and Henry Davy, of Ballynacoy, having fubmitted to an indictment for affaulting James Adams, and pleaded a releafe – were fined fix pence each.

William Black, of Seacafh, convicted of affaulting James McConaghy – to be imprifioned three months in the county jail.

County of Antrim

List of persons applying to Register their Freeholds at the next General Quarter Session of the Peace, to be held at Belfast, for the Division of Carrickfergus, in the said County pursuant to the Act of 10th George the Fourth, Cap.8, entered by the Clerk of the Peace.

No: 52

Name and Residence of Applicant: Israel Durham, Ballynecoy
Description of Freehold: House and land Ballynecoy
Yearly Value to be registered: £10

Of consumption, on 31st ult. Mr Geroge Green, jun. Ballinacoy, parish of Glenavy, in the 20th year of his age. Kind and amiable in his disposition, and possessed of much innocent vivacity and harmless merriment, he not only procured the esteem and affection of those who came within his circle of acquaintance, but his society was always solicited by the humorous and cheerful in the neighbourhood. Wherever he presented himself, melancholy was obliged to withdraw. He having been, for some time, an Orangeman, about 11 or 12 lodges or bodies of that truly loyal part of the community assembled at the funeral to pay the last tribute of regret to their departed brother. What is very remarkable, although the procession that accompanied his remains to the grave was considered to be the most numerous that has entered Glenavy church-yard for a great number of years – yet, such general solemnity and decorum prevailed, that there was scarcely an individual present who did not seem to labour under a sort of regret and concern.

Suddenly, on the 7th inst, aged 68 years, Mr. George Green, Ballinacoy, parish of Glenavy. He was an affectionate husband, a prudent father, and a steady friend; and his loss is sincerely deplored by a numerous circle of surviving relatives.

Of inflammation, on Monday 24th ult. George, son of Mr. John Colburn, Ballinacoy, parish of Glenavy, in the 16th year of his age.

The following names are taken from a list of persons applying to register their Freeholds at a General Quarter Sessions of the Peace to be held in Belfast on the 24th October, 1831.

No. 145

Name and Residence of Applicant: John Gracey, Ballypitmeve
Description of Freehold, with the names of Barony and Townland in which situated: House and land, Upper Massereene, town land of Tullynewbane & Ballymineymore
Yearly Value to be registered: £10

Death: On the 18th ult. Miss Jane Colburn, daughter of Mr. John Colburn, Ballinacoy, near Glenavy.

Births:

January 6th at Ballinacoy, Lisburn – the wife of John G. Murray Esq., a son.

Brilliant Run with the Killultagh Harriers

Mr Editor – On Wednesday I met this celebrated pack at Killultagh House; we immediately found in a grass field on the west side of the lane; went away at racing pace, our hare pointing towards Ballynacoy; crossing the Glenavy Road, the hounds were at fault for a few seconds, but soon hit it off again; a little cold hunting here set in, but we soon got on better terms with puss, the hounds pressing her warmly across the fine valley lying between the Green Mount and Glenavy, and rattling her along the beautiful river, which owes its name to the latter town; at a point some 100 yards from Ballydonaghy Bridge, she took the soil; the hounds dwelt not a moment, but dashed across, racing her up the steep. Her line was now evidently for Gobrana; you would have sworn the pack knew she had set her hope of refuge on Captain Dowglass’s snug plantations; for scarcely a hound threw his tongue, with such dash and mettle did they drive her up to and through the demesne – four good Irish miles from the field we found in – a momentary pause – here a hound spoke, there another – the woods echoed to the rattling cry – such music, such "concord of sweet sounds." Some beautiful hunting followed: Pat Deasy – more jealous of the credit og his hounds than anxious to exhibit his well-known talents as a huntsman – left them entirely to themselves; not a cast was made, and the dashing style in which they swept round and retrieved the wavering line, was a pleasure which formed no trifling feature in the charms of this brilliant run. A fine country now opened before us – the town of Crumlin was closely skirted – the large grass fields adjoining flew quickly by – the hounds intent on blood, and showing a determination to kill, a special "modus operandi" which the initiated well understand, and which the sportsman’s eye cannot mistake – streaming along in a direction, as if "homeward bound," and turning towards Ballydonaghy (this fortunate incident enabled some of the second flight to drop in at this point), the pace improves, a peal bursts from the pack – from scent to view they madly press her – the gallant hare must die in the next field, "Whoo-Whoop" sounds her requiem.

Now, Mr. Editor, we hear a good deal about distance, that such a run was so many miles, and so forth; on this occasion, I appeal to our county surveyor: "From Killultagh House to Crumlin, by Gobrana," five Irish miles at least; two miles further to the finish; seven as the crow flies.

I make no mention of the horses or "colors of the riders;" it is enough to say "The right men were in the right place." No more at present. Whoo-Whoop.

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Chapter XL – "1789"

At Lisburn the evangelist preached in what he calls the new chapel, but in reality was the old one which had been enlarged and improved through the liberality of Mr. Johnson. It is described by Wesley as the largest and best furnished preaching-house in the north of Ireland. Amongst those present at the service was Mr. Thomas Collier(*)
Who was then to give his heart to God. He afterwards settled in Ballynacoy, where his house became a centre of religious light in what was then a very dark and benighted district of country.

(*) grandfather of the Rev S James and Robert Collier

Deaths

Belshaw – February 9th, at the residence of her father, Ballinacoy, Stoneyford, Mary Jane, the only daughter of James and Eliza Waters.

J.D. Martin & Co.’s Auction Sales.

15th – Hay, Ballynacoy. Hugh Branagh, 1.

Carlisle V Cushenan

Samuel Carlisle, farmer, Ballynacoy, Glenavy, processed Edward Cushenan, farmer, Ballymacward Lower, Belfast for £8 10s, stones sold and delivered to plaintiff to defendant.

Mr. G.B. Wilkins, solicitor, appeared for the plaintiff; and Mr. W.G. Maginess, solicitor for the defendant.
His Honour gave a decree for £3.

"No Jurisdiction"

Mary Erskine, Ballynacoy, summoned William Crawford, Ballypitmave, for, as alleged, allowing his greyhounds to kill 8 head of fowl, her property, value £2.

Mr. Joseph Lockhart, solicitor, appeared for the complainant; and Dr. H.A. Maginness, solicitor, for the defence.

Dr. Maginness raised the point that the Court had no jurisdiction, and the Chairman concurred, remarking that it was a case for another court.

Mr. Lockhart agreed, and said he had been trying to impress that on his client.

The case was accordingly ruled "no jurisdiction," and no order made in regard to costs.

There are no very remarkable antiquities within this parish except some ancient forts which remain in a good state of preservation, the most remarkable of which is that called the Great Mound, situated in the town land of Ballynacoy, around 1 and three-quarter miles east o the village of Glenavy, Its elevation being 514 feet above the sea.

"Greenmount of Miss Durham."

Robert Adams

Date of Death 27/06/1871
Date of Grant 08/01/1877
Effect under £300
Registry: Belfast

Full Abstract:

The Will of Robert Adams late of Ballymacward County Antrim Farmer deceased who died 27 June 1871 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oaths of Thomas Thompson of Ballinacoy and Edward Magee of Ballymacward both in same County Farmers the Executors.

James Thompson

Date of Death 09 12 1891
Date of Grant 215 02 1892
Effects £214 10s
Registry: Belfast

Full Abstract:

The Will of James Thompson late of Ballynacoy County Antrim Farmer who died 9 December 1891 at same place was proved at Belfast by John Hunter of Bovolgan and Alexander Larmour of Kilultagh both in said County Farmers the Executors.

Hugh Kelly Branagh

Date of Death  11 08 1902
Date of Grant 20 07 1903
Effects £13
Registry: Belfast

Full Abstract:

Probate of the Will of Hugh Kelly Branagh late of Ballynacoy Stoneyford Lisburn County Antrim Farmer who died 11 August 1902 granted at Belfast to Edward H. Branagh Designer and James Thompson Farmer.

John Wickliffe died 21 10 1897.
Date of grant of will 01 12 1897 at Belfast
Effects £39 1s

Full Abstract:

Probate of the Will of John Wickliffe late of Tullynewbane County Antrim Farmer who died 21 October 1897 granted at Belfast to Bessie Wickliffe of Tullynewbane Spinster

Messrs. J.D. Martin and Co’s Property Sales.

… A farm at Tullynewbane, formerly in the possession of the late Mr. John Wickliffe, held under the Irish Land Commission for forty nine years, at the annuity of £6 4s was bought by Mrs. Wickliffe at £85.

Geddis……died 22nd February 1952. Resting in the Saviour’s love. Ever remembered by the Family Circle, Model Farm, Ballynacoy, Glenavy.

Geddis – In loving memory of my deadr brother Samuel H., died 22nd February, 1952 – remembered by his loving Sister, Brother-in-law and Nieces, Elizabeth and William Lowry, Ballynacoy; also Nephew, John S. Lowry, Kyneton, Australia. Dear to our memory you ever will be, if the grave were to open what change you would see, heavenly rest is far better for thee.