Armitage

Research by:
Spencer Armitage-Stanley
Lucan, Ontario, Canada
 

Retyped 1997
Later research available
 
 

The earliest trace of the name as John O'Hart shows in his "Irish Pedigrees" is in the Celtic
(Erse) form "O' Airmead-haigh", which he says has been anglicised; Armedy, Armidage, Armitage,
and Armiytage.

The O'Airmeadhaigh family was one of the "Hy-Niall" Septs.  These septs were directly
descended from Nial-Mor also called Niall of the nine hostages (Niall naughiallach) (A.D. 378-405). See Keatings history of Ireland.  Niall was the son Eochy Morvane (Eochaith Maigh-Medon), son of  Muredach Tirech of the line of Heremon the 124th monarch of Ireland, and a first cousin of Lathy, the last Pagen Monarch of Ireland.  Niall himself was the 126th monarch of Ireland.  Niall's mother was Carinna-Cas-Dubb, daughter of king of Britain.  Niall had twelve, some say, fourteen sons,  and eight of his sons became stern fathers of important clans in Ireland.  O'Hart says that "Airmeadhach" was a brother of Malodhar Caoch, ancestor of Clann Columin-Dove, the most celebrated of Irish  missionaries, known as St. Colomba of Iona, Dr. Gammock in his article in the Dictionary of Christian Biography points out that St. Columba was descended from Niall of the nine hostages.

The name "Naoi-ghiollach" was given to Nial on account of the nine hostages he forced his
enemies to place in his hands.  Sir Walter Scott in "Rokeby", speaks of great "Niall of the pledges
nine", and notes that he derived his epithet from "nine nations or tribes whom he held under his
subjection, and from whom he took hostages."  He exercised a predatory warfare on the coast of
England and of Britagne or Armorica, and from the latter country carried away the celebrated St.
Patrick.  He is said to have been monarch of all Ireland and he was the most powerful of the Scotic
dynasty (so called from Scota wife to Gallamn, (Milesius,) the Spanish -Scythian conqueror who
landed in Ireland in 1300B.C. (see Keating P.96)  He ravaged Britain for many years.  He was killed at the Loire by an arrow from Eocha son of Eana, King of Leinster (Mac Googhaghan).

 The name Armitage or Armytage was for long centuries found in Yorkshire and Lancashire,
and earlier perhaps in Lincolnshire.  The form "Hermitage" was also used in Scotland and may be
seen in Hermitage castle and Lord Hermitage, Soulis, Lord of the Hermitage was one of the most
powerful nobles, long before the Douglasses arose.  It is difficult to find the date of the creation of
Hermitage castle but James III wrote in 1481 in regard to the repair of border castles, "and especially the Hermitage which is in maist danger".

 Bardsley in his Dictionary of Surnames, says the name is from "Hermitage".  It is the local
names of Hermitage, once pronounced Harmitage or Armitage, in the North (compare Clark & Clerk, Derby & Darby).  The best instance from literature is probably the old use of the word as found in Chaucer's Dreme "Visite the heavenly armitage", (See Oxford Dictionary).

 The Kirkburton registers (Yorkshire) contain many forms of the name, viz, Armitage,
Armetage, Armytage, Armytegge, Armyteg, Armitege, Armiteg, Harmitage, Hermeytage, Ermetage,
Armatage, Armitag, Hermytage, Ermitage, Ermintage, Armytage, Armetegh, Armetadge.

 The family of Armytage or Armitage is of great antiquity in the North of England, as may be
proved by many undoubted authorities.

 There are five pedigrees in the of the family in the Heralds' Visitations in the British museum,
of early date.  One pedigree, attested by Sir Henry St. George, Norry King-at-arms, traces the
descent of the Kirkless branch attested 2nd Feb. 1637 from John Armytage, (in the copy in the
possession of Sir George J. Armytage, Bart, Kirkle Park 1908, it is Armitage), of Mrignbowls
(Mrighbole) living tenth King Stephen (1145) which seat coat arms, he is said to have had conferred
on him (according to ________ Onfymes, Steward to Remigius, Bishop of ___  cator, ______  Sir
George Armytage pointed out, Burke is quite mistaken in saying that Rodger Onfymes conferred the
arms, it should read that when John Armitage took the "Manor", he i.e. John Armytage, gave as his
arms, "gules, a lion's head erased between three cross crosslettes, argent.  (see Lansdowne Mss.
No. 900 British Museum).  Remigius was the friend of William the Conqueror and exhorted the
Norman host at Hastings.  He died 1092.

 The name Ricardo de Hermitage, occurs with several principal men of York, to the Charter of
de Lacey, constable of Chester to the monastery, of St. John, Pontefract, 2nd May 1258. The name
Willelimus del Ermytache is found in the Poll tax of the west riding of Yorkshire in 1379.  The name
Adam del Armitage, is found as witness of a charter in 1395, William del Armitage and Adam del
Armitage, held lands in Waltham in 1426.

 For early Armitage pedigrees , see Landsdowne Mss, folio 310, British Museum.

 For Roger Onfymes-Peter Amundeville of Kingeroy, called also Humfines, steward to
Remigius of Rescamp, see Harleian Society, Vol XIV, 613.

 The Armitages are called the Norman Armitages, and it has always been held held that they
came to England with (William?) the conqueror.  The Rev. Edward Armitage (1908) told me that
many years ago he inquired of the Abbe Cochet of Dieppe, a very competent antiquarian, if he knew
of any place in Normandy called the Hermitage, and he replied that he knew least three.

 The name is traced to Niall of the nine hostages, A.D. 379-405, whose son King Laognaire
was converted by St. Patrick at the hill of Tara as was also his brother at Teltown (Taillton)
(Donaghpatrick).  What explanation is there of the early Irish and Celtic Origin and of the Norman
ancestry.  Did some member of the family, fighting in France with Niall, or later still, settle to
England?  In this connection it is necessary to note there appears to be no similarity between the
Celtic term for Hermitage and its later use.

There is a curious statement in the January 1907, "Cornhill", from the pen of Andrew Lang
page 7, in an article on border literature.  Andrew Lang says, "The most enthusiastic admirers of the
Ballads were the clever ladies in London, that is, the BORDERERS them selves, the Scotts, Elliots,
Armitages, Rutherfords, Kers and all their kith and kin" (Cornhill Smith Elder & Co., 15 Waterloo
Place, London, England.)

 The writer (Anderson, William James) wrote Andrew Lang at the time, thinking that he might
have confused the name Armitage with Armstrong, the well known border family, but received no
further light from him, than a mere statement about Hermitage castle.

Note from SAS:  Anderson William James
Armitage of London ?? Co. Middlesex
& Halifax, Nova Scotia
 

Coat of Arms
(Too light to make out)
 
 
 
 
 

Notes on the Armitage Family in Ireland

 John Armytage of Farnley Tyas, and Huddersfield, Yorkshire, who bought Kirklees Priory in 1565 was, according to Mrs. Collins' Kirkburton Registers, killed off the coast of Ireland at
Knockfergus in February, 1574.  He was, Mrs. Collins states, a merchant who carried on an
extensive trade in Ireland, in which he made a large fortune.  Like all the merchants of his time he did all his own traveling, and it is said that he, or one of his family was murdered in Ireland.

 On the 14th of September, 1544 (patent Roll, 36 Henry VIII) the king granted to William
Ramsdene, few of the possessions of the Priory (Kirklees), including a cottage at Hartshead, three
cottages in Huddersfield in the tenure of John Armytage.  The name appears also as John Armitage.
The name Thomas del Hermitage, appears in 1437, acting as attorney for several persons to deliver
to Sir Thomas Haryngton, therin styled armiger (esquire) possession of certain lands, comprised in a
conveyance.

Joseph Armytage (Armitage) grandson of John Armytage named above, was living in
Kilkenny in 1608.  He was a son of John Armitage of Kirklees, formerly of the middle temple by his
second wife, Margery Beaumont-Knight.  He was born about 1586.  In the Pedigree of Armytage of  Kirklees, it is noted "named in his fathers will."  No mention is made of his marriage, but under his name appears "Elizabeth Armytage".

William Armitage of Atherdee (Ardee) Ireland, a lieutenant in 1641, whose estates in
Atherdee, comprising of 1384 acres, with houses and tenements, in 1666.  He is spoken of in 1663,
as the grantee of Mullingstown, forfeited in 1641.  There is no mention of William Armitage in Lord
Ernest Hamilton's History of the Rebellion of 1641.  Ardee is mentioned, p. 168 as falling into the
hands of Coll McBrian MaoMahon.
(some margin notes here, none are legible)

 The following particulars in reference to William Armitage of Ardee are taken from the public
records of Ireland, published by the British government.
 
1.  Petition of William Armitage and others (soldiers) whose lots fell in Ardee town, laid out
much money, but afterwards taken from them by a clause in the Act of Settlement.  (no
date but probably 1666-1684)   William Armitage's name is first on list.  See annual
report, Public Records, 15th Report.

2.  Armitage, Wil; Sul d Mar. Inquisitions in Ireland; Ric'Tyrcounel demesne lands in
Atherdee.

3.  William Armitage Esq., in Rooderstowne alias Roetherstowne 31ac,12s,6 3/4;
Carddistowne 168ac, 3 rods, Profitable 7 acres, unprofit, 13, 16, 5 1/4; micholltowne, 96ac
3r, prof. 2a, unprof, 1, 19, 10 3/4; 1 house and 3 tenements in Atherdee with 5ac.
Atherdee lands (part) 425a, 2r,; prof 57, unprof, 18, 14, 4.

Coolstowne, 311ac, prof. 30ac, unprof, 6, 5, 11, Great Lierany, 48ac, prof 8, unprof 10,
19, 5 1/4.  Artharstowne, 49ac, 23r, 21, 0, 0 3/4;  Cookestowne, I house of several
tenements, 138ac, 2ac, 3, 4, 21, Rahanaagh, 32ac, 1, 13, 2 1/3; Dronin, 1 fair house and
several tenements with 4ac, 20, 1, 7.

(No. 24, Roll 15th, ChasLL, 4th part, face, Jnrolled, 26th October, 18th year 1678, Jnrolled
19th November 1666.

4.  William Armitage was intestate in 1674.

 William Armitage of Atherdee was living in 1693.  He was presumably a son of William
Armitage (above) of Ardee.

 Timothy Armitage, of Atherdee son and grandson of the two Williams mentioned above, was
the elder son of William Armitage.

 Timothy Armitage, son of Timothy, was a member of the Irish Parliment for Drogheda, and
served also as an Alderman.  He gave the bells to (Atherdee) Drogheda Church.

 ______ Armitage, daughter if William of Atherdee was married before 1697 (Christian and
married name unknown).

 Robert Armitage of Liverpool, son of Timothy (Sr.) will proved  1761, Robert living afterwords
at Kensington. (?)

 Hierome Armitage, son of William Armitage of Atherdee, and grandson of William of Ardee
was living in Cloumell, County Tipperary, in 1697.  Hierome states in 1697 that he "was the only
younger, son of William Armitage of Athyrdee, Co. Louth, deceased."   When his father died he was a very young minor.  His father died owner of lands near Athyrdee worth 100(?), yearly and intended to leave him 1300.  Hierome's mother was alive in 1697 and had 140 yearly from the estate.

 Among the descendants of the Ardee family, are the Armitages of Rador, Ross,
Herefordshire, England; the thrid countess of Annesley married 1828; the present dowager countess
of Annesley, the celebrated Irish beauty married in 1893; Anne (Armitage), first Lady Clare; Lady
Carrick; Dean Jenet Armitage Robinson of Wells, one of the first Scholars in Europe, (d. 1934).

Rev. Timothy  Armitage brother of William Armitage of Ardee, the only Armitage mentioned
in Sidney Lees' Dictionary of Biography, who was "added" to the historical "Old Meeting
Congressional Church" at Norwich in 1645, became its first praetor (pastor?), in 1647, and who died greatly lamented in Dec. 1656.

Samuel Armitage, son of the Rev. Timothy Armitage late of Gray's Inn, London clerk of the
Peace  for Wicklow and Carlow, appointed 1663 (?), resigned 30th Dec. 1681.

Francis Armitage, cornet, afterwards captain, of Layrevolty, Co. Cork whose estates were
enrolled in 1667, 489 acres in Co. Cork, died in 1675(?).  Certificates for Adventurers, soldiers and others Sollkili; recites, Cornet Francis Armitage exhibited his petition 10th March 18th ChasII 1678. Decree that lands were forfeited in 1641 and allotted by Cromwellian government to soldiers.  On the 7th of May 1659 in possession of Francis Armitage.  In Kinracgh, etc. 489 acres.  There is a Cork will made 28th October 1675, lodged 1677, but not proved; Captain Francis of Layrevolty and etc, exchequer bill, 18th November 1680: -Francis Armitage son and heir of Francis Armitage, late of  Layrevolta, Co. Cork, deceased vs. John Fortune Clk and Mary Armitage, wife of Fortune, and widow widow of the late Francis Armitage recites with 28th October 1675.  Cork will proved 3rd June 1687, of Francis Armitage, son of first named Joseph Armitage of Drumra-agh, Co. Cork, gentleman according to Exchequer Bill 9th November 1733 enters suit against Draia Carthy.

John Armitage of Carrick Co. Tipperary, (Exchequer Bill 9th June 1716).

John Armitage of Ballyknavin, Killaloe, will made 30th April 1747.

Thomas Armitage of Skinners' Row, Dublin will 1809.

Irish Prerogative Wills: - 1731, Stephen Armiatge of Atherdee; 1701, Timothy Armitage, Sr.
Of Atherdee; 1799 Stephen Armitage as Dublin, gent; 1810, James Armitage of Dublin; 1766;
Robert Armitage of Liverpool.
 

From: Surkes Landed Gentry Publ. 1844
 
Timothy Armitage, Esq. of Atherdee, who gave the bells to the church there.  He married
Mary, daughter of Arthur Forbes, Esq. of Newstone, Co. Meath, and had a numerous family, of
whom the eldest son left at his death, three daughters, only (one married to Richard Chapple
Whaley Esq. M.P. for Co. Wicklow d. 1778) whereupon a portion of the estates limited to the male line, devolved upon his brother.

Robert Armitage, Esq. of Liverpool, a considerable merchant there, who married Miss Priscilla
Newton and left at his decease, with two daughters, (Hannah who died unmarried and Priscilla,
married to Rev. George Evans, Rector of Mullaghnore, Co. Tyrone, a son and heir.  Will proved
1776.

Robert Armitage, Esq. who resided at Kensington, Co. Middlesex, and was there buried.  He
married in 1766, Caroline, Eldest daughter of Col. Braithwaite, by Salvia Cole his wife, a descendant
of the family of Cole of Colchester.  (col. Braithwaite, returning from America in 1740, with his wife
and children, was killed in action with a privateer.  He left one son, late gen. Sir John Braithwaite,
Bart Commander-in-Chief at Madras and two daughters, Caroline, Mrs. Armitage Sylvia wife of
?o?nell Thornton, Esq.).   By Caroline his wife, Mr. Armitage had issue, Whaley, his heir, Carolien,
and Priscilla-Oecillia. (Residence Maiaston, near Dadnor Ross, Herefordshire, England.

The coat-of-arms, of the Armitage family, in Ireland, is according to Burkes' general Armory
p24.

Arms - Gules, a lions head, erased, between three (crosses-botonnees cross-crosslets,
argent.

Crest - A dexter arm embowed, flexed at the elbow, vested or turned, argent holding in the
hand, ppr, a dagger (small sword) gules garnished of the first with the point upward.

Motto - Semper Paratu (Always Ready) (Motto of the United States Coast Guard)
 
 

From: Records Office Dublin Ireland

Exchequer Bill, 4th December 1733 amended 28th November 1735 (many answers)Priscilla
Armitage of Newton, Co. meath, widow, v.s. John Pepper of Pepperstown late Portreeve of
Atherdee and the Portreeve Burgesses and commons of Artherdee, plaintiff states:

That in 1723 she paid Deft Pepper, the Portreeve of Atherdee, 120 fin(?) for a lease if some
of the lands of the Corporation of Atherdee, which on September 27, 1723 heleased to her at 5S an acre.   That afterwards, the Corporation filed a Chancery Bill against all the lessees who took leases
from Pepper including it and afterwards in 1731 brought a common p??? action and recovered the
action.

Exchequer Bill, 9th February 1694, - no answer - Robert Watson, plaintiff v.s. Timothy
Armitage and Priscilla, his wife(?): This bill is not forthcoming.
 

Notes from "Certificates for Adventurers etc", preserved in the Records office in Dublin:

Certificate for adventurers, Soldiers, and other, Roll XXX, membrane 93, alias 95back, (near
the top).  The second certificate of John, Lord Kingston for reprisals, dated 18th December 20 Chas II and A.D. 1668 (extends from membrane 91 alias 93 to membrane 94 alias 96, decree of court of claims 18 December 1668) adjoining  to John, Lord Kingston, Kinragh alias Kinrearth, 450 acres "retrencht" by the Earl of Cork.  In the same 151 acres and 18 perches profitable "retrencht" by Francis Armitage, besides 17 acres, one road, 33 perches in the same, confirmed to the said Francis Armitage Certificate for Adventurers, Soldiers and others Roll XIII, membrane 73, alias 75.
Certificate of Decree of Court  of Claims, under the acts of Settlement and Explanation, dates 17
May 19th Charles II and A.D. / (1667?), reciting that Cornet Francis Armitage, exhibited his petition 10 March 18th Chas Iim decree that following lands were forfeited in 1641 and were alloted by the
Cromwellian government to soldiers; and on 7 May 1659 were in possession of Claimant Francis
Armitage or of those through whom he claims,  viz: - In Kinragh 17a lr 33p. profitable  plantation
measure, part of Glanmacarne, 82a, 3r, 31p. ditto; Layrevoltty alias part of Bellrosse, 201a, 3r, 12p.

Decree  adjudging above to Francis Armitage, being 489a, 2r, 8p.  English measure for ever at 14,
11/, quit rent, one Anthony Woodley's decree is along with Francis Armitages.

Armitage, William, 2, G(?)ul and mary (wm. And Mary) Inquisitions in Ireland, Ric'com'
Tyrconnel, Ib 4Ap an 5, demesne (deameasne) lands de Atherdee, Wil Armitage.
 
 

Public Records,  5th annual Report -

Petition of William Armitage and others, (soldiers) whose lots fell in Ardee Township, laid out
much money but afterwards taken from them by a clause in Act of Settlement.  There was no date
affixed.  William Armitage was named first, there were about 50(?) petitioners. Is this an act of
settlement of 1701?  Is there an another Act of Settlement?

Registry of Deeds Office, Dublin

Vol. 253, p. 476, No. 164300, Mem, Reg. 25th Feb. 1767 of deeds of 31st Aug. and 1st Sept.
1766 between Robert Armitage, of Liverpool in Great Britain, Merchant, only son and heir-at-law of
Robert Armitage of same, alderman deceased, of 1st part.

Rt. Hon. John Lord Baron Annaly, Chief Justice of the Kings Bench in Ireland, formerly John
Gore, Solicitor General for Ireland of 2nd part.

Albert Gledstanes of Dublin, Esq. surviving trustee of an act of Parliament about the bank of
__.

Rt. Hon. Anthony Malone, Rt. Hon. Nathanial Clements and John Gore, of the 3rd part.

Rev. George Evans of Killyman, Co. Tyrone, Clk and Priscilla Evans, alias Armitage, his wife,
Richard Chapel Whaley, of Whaley Abbey, Co. Wicklow Esq. which George, Priscillam and Richard are executors with Robert, of will of said Robert Armitage, Senior.

Deeds transferred to Theobald Wolfe of Dublin, Esq. a mortage for £3700 made in 1761 to
Robert Armitage Sr., Gledstanes, Lord Annaly, then John Gore, and James Maddock, on lands in
Co. Mayo, which are given in the memorial.

Vol. 110, P533, No. 79140, Mem. Reg., 8th June 1744, of Deed of 8th June 1744 from
James Armitage of Dublin, City, Joiner, to John Smith, of same stationer, -- a plot of ground with 5
tenements thereon, 75 ft. by 18 ft. on the lower Combe, Dublin, leased 2nd Dec. 1698 by Richard
Falkiner of Dublin, weaver, for 71 years to James Leathley of Dublin, weaver, which lease Leathley
mortgage for £220 to Thomas Waddington of Dublin, brewer, who died leaving a will dated the 14th
Dec. 1714 of which Elizabeth Waddington and John Copin, both now dead, were executors.  That
said John Smith is the person interested under the will.  That Leathley on the 29th June 1732
assigned his right of redemption to said James Armitage in trust, who now in pursuance of the trust
assigns to Smith - witnesses, Carter, Glover, and William Cuthbert, gent., both of Dublin: Memorial
signed by Armitage as a marksman.
 

Notes from Original Irish Patent Roll, 28 Chas II (1688)

Part 3. back
Deed Armitage to Greene

Deed dates 23rd November 28 ChasII and A.D. 1676 between Timothy Armitage, Atherdee
town, Co. Louth, Esq. son and heir of William Armitage of Atherdee, Co. Louth, gent. That whereas by letters patent dated 28th October 18th ChasII, the King granted, a dwelling and several cabins, and 45 acres of meadow and pasture, profitable land with 8 acres unprofitable land, plantation measure, with their appurtenances, in great Lisrany bounded on the south with the ----- on the East with the River, on the North and the West by other parts of Lisrany, in Atherdee.  Barony, Co. Louth, to said William Armitage in trust for said Thomas Greene.  Now Timothy Armitage transfers above to Greene subject to a fee farm rent of 19S 6D and also subject to 3S 8D as exchequer fees.  Witness, Jo. Peppen, Jo. Taaffe, John Williams, Ri. Darling.  Inrolled 24th November 28th ChasII.

Ms. Calendar of Irish Patent rolls in Record  Office Dublin, Page 398 Vol. 2 ChasII.  Deed of
sale from William Armitage to Garret Cooley, of all that parke or parcel of land containing 4 acres, on
the south side of the road lead to Shanlish, in Co. Louth. Dated 4th November 1667.  Inrolled 12th
July 21st of ChasII.

Page 34 Vol 2 ChasII
Samuel Armitage. Late of Grey's Inn , granted the office of clerk of the Peace, for Counties
Wicklon and Oarlow (son of Rev. Timothy Armitage of Norwich d. 1656) Dated 1st July 27 ChasII
1687

Page 125 Vol 2 ChasII
Samuel Armitage surrenders the Office of the Peace for Counties Wicklon and Oarlow, dated
30th December 1691.

No Armitage in Ms. Index to printed Calendars of P.R. JasI or Calendars of Patent Rolls of
ChasI, James II, or William or Mary.

No Armitage in Ms. Index in Records Office Dublin to Assignments and Powers of Attorney in
Aditor Generals office or in Indices of miscellaneous correspondence or petitions or presentments.

Abstract of will preserved in Prerogative Collection on Record Office Dublin.
Pre will undated.  Proved 8th November 1669.
Francis Price of Crucked Staffe in the Liberty of Dunmore, Co. Dublin.
£240 to daughter Elizabeth, when 18 or married residue ro wife Frances Price and son
Anothny Price who are executors, son is son is under 18 and unmarried - overseers, Capt Peter
Lockard, Mr. Wm. Sterlinge, Witnesses, Stephen Ludlow,  Richard Renny, Richard Young, Probate of Frances Price, widow and executrix during Monority of Anthony Price - Seat to Will, a fleur de lys, not heraldic - Heraldic seal on outside of will not very legible.
 

Record Office Dublin

Chancery Bill 4th June 1675.
Fancis jackson of Dublin city, gent Plt. Vs. Timothy Armitage, son and administrator of
William Armitage of Atherdee, Co. Louth, Gent, deceased.  James Fitchett and Frances, his wife and Anthony Price, executors of Will of Frances Price, deceased, William Warren, the lessee of the
Fitchetts and Price in an action of ejection.  Defendant and plaintiff states, "that the Rt. Hon. Earl of
Meath leased to Robert Gunn a house and plot, etc., on the Upper Combe in the Liberties of
Thomas Court and Donore in Co. Dublin for a term of years still unexpired which lease Gunn
assigned to Francis Price, who on 4th May 1666 assigned to William Armitage, for  £280 to secure
which Armitage gave two statute staples, one dated 7th May 1666 for £700, the other 4th June 1668 £720, and also executed a re-demise to Fitchett for Price, all to secure the £280.

That William Armitage went into possession and surrendered Gunn's lease, and got a new
lease from Rt, Hon. Edward, Earl of Meath for 31 years from the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel, 1671, which he later then sold for £300 to Plaintiff, who went into possession and has improved and has now been four years in possession.  The prices are still owed part of the £250 and have brought an action in ejectment against John Wilkin.

Chancery Answer 11th November 1675, of Timothy Armitage, Defendant to above.  Admits all
above transactions.  And there is still £112 due on foot of the £250 which he is willing to pay on
getting the 3 months notice promised in letter of 26th September 1674 from defendant Filchett who
has married executrix of Francis Price.  Answer sworn 16th August 16?? Before Ro. Sterling, Sa.
Banckes, Jonathan endorsed Abraham Bristow sworn 1st Sept. 1675, Chancery Answer 15th June
1675 of James Fitchell and Frances his wife, Anthony Price and William Warren, defendants to
above bill William Warren is married to Elizabeth, a daughter of Francis Price £50 paid to him, £50 to
Frances during her widowhood, £112 still due.

Account with deft.  Timothy Armitage in May 1674 Second Statute Staple was needed
because in 1666 estate of William Armitage had not passed court of claims.
 

Registry of Deeds Office Dublin

Vol. 142 p.380 No.95982 and Vol. 142 p.379 No.95981 both Mem. Reg. 31st August 1750 of Deed
of 30th August 1750.

Vol. 149 p.281 No.99743 Mem. Reg. 31st July 1751 of Deed of 31st July 1751.

Vol. 154 p.186 No. 103302, Mem. Reg. 21st May 1732 of Deed of 20th May 1732; Vol. 259 p. 83
#165367.

Mem.  Reg. 25th May 1767 Deed of 12th Oct. 1759.

Vol. 196 p.577 #131179, Mem. Reg. 28th Feb. 1759 of deed of 27th June 1758.

Vol. 196 p.577 #131180, Mem. Reg. 20th Feb. 1759 of deed of 26th Dec. 1758.

Vol. 199 p.428 #132748, Mem. Reg. -------- of deed of 29th  June 1759.

All above memorials of deeds relate to a plot of ground in Whitefriars street Dublin; 60 feet by
107 feet, between Thos. Hesketh's and Whitefriars Lane, leased for 99 years on 11th Aug. 1750 by Hartley Hutchinson, senior to Benjamin Mosse of Dublin city, Carpenter; and by him assigned to
William Benson of Dolphins for Bas Co. Dublin.  Henry Martyn of Cork St. all three, weavers, James Bayers of Francis St., Thomas Armitage of Drapens court Dublin, Heelmakers, Isaac Verso of New St. Tailor, and Theopilus Oaker of Pimlics silk dryer, all in Dublin as trustees of the Methodist meeting house.

 No. 95981 is assigned by Mosse, 30th August 1750 No's 99743 and 1013302 are mortgages.
No's 121179 and 165367 are sub-leases of 40' by 41' to John Houghton of Dublin City.  #132746 is
declaration of Trust by the Trustees which is recited in fall in the memorial which is signed by Martin,
Dobbs, Sayers, Armitage, Oakes and Bull as Trustees.  Grant of Administration,  made 12th Feb.
1674 of William Armitage of Atherdee, Co. Louth, Esq. to his only (?) son, Timothy Armitage, made
by Irish Prerogative Court.

Abstract of will proved in Irish Prerogative court Pre Will made 23rd April 1701 proved 25th June
1701.  Timothy Armitage of Atherdee Co. Louth Esq. lands of Coole  and etc. settled on wife after
her death to go to son Timothy Armitage and his issue, and if it fails, then to son Robert Armitage
and then to daughter Anne Armitage £800 to daughter Anne Armitage unmarried, £500 to son
Robert, under 21 and unmarried "who is to be fitted to be put to a wholesale merchant". £50 to
Dorothy Sympson, £10 to my sister Northop, to wife besides her settlements 2 bonds due from her
father, also coach and horses, furniture and c. 40S to church of Ardee, Executors, (son Timothy and
James Tisdall, Esq. witnesses and Armstrong, John Forbes, Jonathan Northeast M.P. Probate to
executors.

Grants made 24th Oct. 1672 of License for marriage of Timothy Armitage and Jane Markham,
spinster, made by the Irish Prerogative Court.

Abstract of will proved in Armagh Diocesan court at Drogheda, Drogheda will made 26th July 1715. No memorandum of Probate, Timothy Armitage of Drogheda, Alderman, to be buried in Atherdee Church, son Markham; daughter Catherine, under 18 and unmarried.  Child wife is expecting: Sister Anne Forbes: lands mortgaged to Colonel Le Hunt (Lehunt).  Executrix, wife: but in case of her death or marriage then Rev. Arthur Forbes, John Leigh of Drogheda, Alderman, and brother Robert Armitage of Liverpool Merchant, are to be guardian of two children and executors of the will.
Witnesses, John Gifford, Joanna Forbes, Levina Gifford, No Mem. of Probate endorsed 1715.
Broken Heraldic seal-crest an arm raising a spear or staff, a crosslet- The other two crosslets are
broken off also nose of the lion's head.

Cork #28, Cornet Francis Armitage
 In Kinragh 17a 1r 33p
 Glanmakarne (earl) 82a 3r 31p
 Layrevolty 201a 3r 12p
Total 489a 2r 8p -(L4.11.9) Records of Ireland 1821-25-p.221 Roll XXI Chas II

No. 24 Roll ChasII 4th from face
 William Armitage, Esq.
In Roodistowne - alias Rotherstowne 31a 12r 6 3/4 unprofitable
 Cardistowne - 188a 3r £3, 16, 3/4
 Nicholstown - 98a 2r profitable £1 19 10 3/4
1 house 3 tenements in Atherdee 5a
 Atherdee lands 425a 2r of value of £814
 Cardistowne - 311a 30a are of £6 5 11 1/4
 Great Linsnay 48a 8a are of £6
 Atherstowne 49a 2r are of £1  0  0 3/4
 Coolestowne 1 house and small tenements 188a 2r £3.4. 2 1/4
Rahamaghly 82a             £1.12.2 1/2
Droomin 1 fair house and several tenements     10.7 1/4 d
Total 1384 acres enrolled 26th Oct. ChasII inrolled 19th Nov. 1666
 
 
 

Record  Office Dublin
Chancery Bill 18 May 1682.
Walter Pollard of Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath .Esq. v.s.  George Peton of Sheamstown Co.
Westmeath, & Stephen Markeham, the executors of the Will Wm. Markham of Quitestown, Co.
Westmeath deceased. Rowland Wilson of Dublin, Thomas Stone Plt. states that Deft Wilson in 1670 mortaged Dra alias Dyrain Co. Westmeath to Wm. Markham who died about 10 or 11 years ago (1671 or 2), for £100 on 99 year mortage and also leased it to him for £30 fine for 41years at £13 yearly rent.  That Wilson afterwards sold his interesrt to Plt.  It is not stated how Timothy Armitage, (son-in-law) or Thomas Stone were concerned no answer of Armitage.  Answer 18 Nov. 1682 of Peyton, Markham and Stone not examined.

 Chancery Bill 22nd. Dec. 1663 no answer.  William Cardiffe & Alson his wife, sister & legatee
of Will of Arthur Bellew of city Dublin, gentleman, deceased vs. William Garland, heir of Thomas
Garland, owner in 1640 of Mullingstown Co. Louth, forfeited in 1641.  Rich Garland heir of Rodger
garland owner in 1640 of Stabanon, Co. Louth forfeited in 1641.  Lt. William Armitage grantee of
Mullingstown.  William Disney grantee of Stabanon.  (Liongal says "As early as October 1641, the
English garrisons began to plunder the lands of the Irish in Ulster", 519.)

 That between 1630 and 1638 said Arthur Bellew bought for £125 a rent charge of £12 1/2 out
of Mullingstown from Wm. & Thos. Fleming and Thos Garland, the then owners, & for £75 a rent
charge of £7 1/2 out of Stabanon from Roger Garland, the then owner.  That Arthur Bellew received both rent charges regularly from 1637 to 1640 and made his will in May 1643 and died soon after
without issues.  That Wm. Fleming, Thos, Felming and Thos. Garland are all dead.
Mr. Armitage not in grant of 1666 to Wm.

Record Office Dublin
Exchequer Bill dated 29th. April 1697.

 Hierome Armitage of Clonmell Co. Tipperary, gentleman, the only younger son of William
Armitage of Athyrdee, Co. Louth, deceased. vs. Timothy Armitage elder son of said Wm. Armitage, plt, states that when his father died, he was a very young minor.  That his father died owner of lands
near Athyrdee worth £100 (?) yearly, and that his father intended to leave plt. £300.  That Sir Thos.
Stanley, since deceased, Capt. Hondcock and Mr. Peyton were relations of Jane Markhams.

 Exehequer Answer 12 June 1697 of Timothy Armitage deft. to Bill of Hierome (Jeremy)
Armitage.  Deft. admits that his father Wm. Armitage had 3 children, vix. plt. and deft. and a
daughter married and provided for before date of deft's.  Marriage with Jane Markham, daughter of
Wm. Markham Edq, recites in full agreement of 16 October 24 year of Chas. 11.  George Peyton of Stremstown Co. Westmeath, Esq, executor of Will of Wm. Markham, Esq, deceased and Wm.
Armitage of Ardiagh Co. Louth, as to marriage of Timothy Armitage, son and heir of Wm. with Jane Markham, daughter of Wm. Markham to take place before 1st.  December then next (1672) Jane's
portion was £400.  That said Wm. Armitage on 30 October 1672 transferred to Sir Thomas Stanley, st, Wm. Handcock and Robert Packenham, esqs. and Rev. Thos. Chamber, clerk as trustees, Roothestown 37a, in the field of Athyrdee 162a, in Coolstown 71a, in Cardistown 188a, in Niclfosstown 98 1/2a, in Rhahaskea 18 1/2a, and in Athyrdee houses of Chas Sydebottom, Rich
Masters, Rich Meare, Daniel White, James Mahem, John Wilson, Wm. Gold, Lawrence Mathew,
Thos. Turner, James Atkinson, Wm. Walton's 6 house (in all 16) and a Malthouse and dwelling
house in possession of said Wm. Armitage all in Athyrdee, barony Co. Louth.  That the marriage
took place and two years afterwards Wm. Armitage died leaving Jane, his widow, the mother plt.
whom he married after death of deft's mother, and who is still alive and gets £40 yearly out of
Cardestown and Nicholston, Mullestown alias Milltown and lease of Coole and Mullestown.  Refers to a paper in custody of Edward Mitler.
 

Registry of Deeds Dublin Office

 Vol. 31, p 269. NO. 19008. Mem. Reg. 31 Aug. 1721 of deed dated 25 Aug. 1721 between
Rev. Edwaqrd Parkinson of A_tgerdee.  Co. Louth, clerk and his son Robt. Parkinson of Dublin City,
Esq, both of 1st. part. Rev. Arthur Forbes of Newton Co. Meath, clerk of 2nd. part. Jerome Armitage
of Atherdee Co. Louth, gentleman of 3rd. part as to 1/2 Killadin & Killressin 200a, 1/2 Garlanstown
200a. all in Stane Barony, Co. Meath. Gwitherstown, Roadstown, Scroggenstown and 1/2
Nicholstown 424 a, all in Atherdee Barony, Co. Louth; which Ed. Parkinson on 9 Jan. 1718 had
mortgaged to Forbes.  Now the Parkinsons agree to levy fines and suffer recoveries to further
secure Forbes.  No mention ad to how Armitage is interested.  Mention of Thos. Whaley of Siddan.
Witnesses, Margaret Charleton of Curraghtown Co. Meath.
 Patrick Carrell of Atherdee, Co. Louth.
 Alexander M'Clinlock.
 Memorial signed by Parkinson.

 Vol. 8 P 346. NO.2883 Mem. re. 12 May 1712 of mortgage dated 14 & 15 April 1712 by
Timoty Armitage of Droghedatown, Esq, to Col. John Lehunt, of same for £150.  Rogers land 14a
occupied by Pat Maguire in the Liberties of Atherdee.  Jim Briggs and Pat M'Cabes' tenements on
South side of Calt Street Wm. Walsh's gardens, Samuel Ball's garden, Henry Banders garden, all in
Atherdee, in Atherdee Barony, Co. Louth - Witnesses : Henry Meade, Alderman, John Curtis,
Merchant, Arthur Fleming, Inkeeper, all of Drogheda.  Memorial signed by Armitage.

 Vol. 17 P 82 No.8234. Mem. Reg. 13 November 1716 of assignment dated 16 & 17 July
1716 by John Lefunt, Esq. & Timothy Armitage, Esq, both of Drogheda. to Rev. Thomas Green of
Coghellstown, Co. Meath, clerk by which Lehunt & Armitage, transfer to Green above mortgage of
14 & 15 April 1712 of Roger's land 14a, Brigg' & M'Cabes tenements, Walshe; Ball's & Sanders
gardens, all in Atherdee, Witnesses: Edmund Green, Mary Peregune, Wm. Rankin.
Memorial signed by Lehunt.

Registry of Deeds Dublin Office

 Vol. 8 P. 455 No. 3117, Memorial registered 15 July 1712 of sale dated 13th.  April 1710, by
Joseph Armitage of Glaumnakarny, Co. Cork, Gentlemen and Anne Connor Alias Armitage, his wife,
and John Connor of Kilpaddagh, Co. Cork, gentleman and Margaret Connor his wife, all of 1st. part,
to Thos. Ware of Kilneer, Co. Cork, gentleman for £330, the land of Laravolty alias Belrose in East
Carbery Barony, Co. Cork, which his father Francis Armitage, of Eiskeen Co. Cork now deceased by
his deed of 10.  December 1674, mortgaged for £200 to Wm. Bull of Bandon, since deceased,
Merchant, which mortgage Bull by a codicil dated 3 March 1686, to his will, left to his nephew, Wm.
Bull Jr. of Bandon, tanner, who by deeds of 26 & 27 February 1708 assigned for L350 to Ware, Now
the 1st. parties for £130 assign their rights of redemption to Ware.

Witnesses: Rich Clarke, J.Curtis, Jr. and Jn. Jones, all of Bandon Co. Cork, Wm. Murray and Jn.
Galway, (Vide Seely of Richmount and Bandon & C__. Memorial signed by Ware.)

 Vol. 13 P. 419 NO. 6184. Memorial Reg. 26 April 1716 of Mortgage for £100 dated 26 & 27
October 1714, by Joseph Armitage, of Gaunnecary, Co. Cork, Gentleman to John Barter of Killeen,
Co. Cork, gentleman.

 Gannecarny, alias Glaunecary, 1 plowland, 500 acres in East Carberry Barony, Co. Cork.
Witnesses: Robt. Atkins & Augustine Atkins, gents, Wm. Draper of Ballaghadown in West Carberry,
Barony, Co. Cork Tanner, Memorial signed by Barter.

 Vol. 45 P. 325 No. 30826. Mem. Reg. February 1725 - 6 of sale of £300 dated 1st. June
1725 by Joseph Armitage of Glaunmacarny, Co. Cork, gentleman and Grace, his wife, to Robt.
Warren of Killbarry Co. Cork, Esq, Glanmacarny 500a in East Carbury Barony Co. Cork, Recites said
Joseph and Grace his wife by deeds of 11 & 12 December 1721 had mortgaged it for £162 to
Warren.  They now sell the redemption for £137 1/2 more.
Witnesses: Daniel O'Leary of Glasheen Co. Cork, Gentleman, Francis Joyce of Cloughmacon Co.
Cork, Gentleman, Timothy O'Leary of Shanacrane, Co. Cork, Gentleman, Robt. Wallis of Cork City,
Notary Public. John Pierce.  Memorial signed by Warren.

Record Office Dublin

 Exchequer Bill dated 18th. November 1680.

 Francis Armitage, son and heir of Francis Armitage late of Laravolty, Co. Cork, Esq,
deceased v.s. John Fortune, clerk and Mary, his wife, the widow of said Francis Armitage.
Wm. Bull of Brandon Bridge - heir at law of Wm. Bull of Brandon, Deceased, a mortgage on
Laravolty. Pet states. That his father owned in Fec, the 1/2 plowland of Laravolty with the house
garden and orchard and also the lands of Kinragh Deragh, Glaumecarry and Derrymacshane, all in
Co. Cork.  Recites will dated 28 October 1675 of Francis by which he left Laravolty to deft. Mary -
Stepmother of plt, for her life.  The maintaining his children, and after her death to plt.  That Francis
Armitage died on 30 October 1675, at Laravolty, Co. Cork.  That Mary went into possession and on
January 1677 married deft. Fortune.
 Answer dated 16 February 1680 of all defts. to above Bill. Not forthcoming.
 

Abstract of Wills Preserved in Diocesan Registries

 Cork will, made 28 October 1675, lodged 26 October 1677.  Francis Armitage of Laravolty in
Kinegh, Parish, Co. Cork, Esq, the 1/2 plowland of Laravolty, with its house, orchard and gardens,
and 20 cows and a horse to wife during her widowhood, also my western lands of Kenra Deragh,
Glaume__carny and Derrinacahahara, she maintaining my children, After wife's death, all above to
son Francis Armitage and his issue male, if they fail, then to son John Armitage,  Son Francis is
unmarried.  Ms. Mary Armitage is mentioned as "Mother-in-law", that is step-mother of son Francis.
£20 and some silver plate to daughter Isabella.  £20 each to son John and five other children, and
child expected to be born, and all to be maintained till 21.  Son Joseph Armitage mentioned.
Executrix, wife.  Overseers.  Captain Bryan Weade, Mr. Samuel Woodriffs, Mr. John Weare, Mr.
Ralph Fuller.
Witnesses - Gawen Rea, Will Phepps, Robt. Warren.  Seal - a blot.  endorsed. "Capt. Armitage, his
will not p'ved 1677" "26 Oct. 1677".

 Exchequer Bill 9 Nov. 1733.  No answer.
Joseph Armitage of Drumreagh. Co. Cork. Gentleman, owner in fee of Derrynsashka, a part of
Glenmacarney in Killmacamogue, parish, Co. Cork vs Denis Carthy to whom he had let
Derrynsashka in 1727 for 4 years.  Plt. states: That he and his tenants have been in possession of
Glenmacarney and Derrynsashka to Cornelius Carthy, father of deft. for 14 years from 1st. May
1712 and when the 14 years expired, to one Owen Daley for 1 year and in 1727 to Deft. for 4 years
which are how expired, and plt. refuses to give up possession.  Hen. Daunt, attorney for plt.  Wm.
Baldwin his counsellor.

 Cork will not dated.  Proved 3 June 1687.
Francis Armitage of Kinragh Parish, in Cork Diocese, gentleman, £10 to Sister Isabella Armitage,
wife of James Connor, £2 10s each to 4 other sisters not named, £10 to son John Armitage when 10
years old, 4 garrans, a cwt. of oats, a cwt. of wheat and the garden beside her father's house, and
1/2 of the furniture of Gilline Reagh, other 1/2 furniture to sister Isabella, £10 for funeral.
Brother Joseph Armitage to be sole executor and principal legatee.
Witnesses: Tho. Ware, Wm. Daunt. E. Daunt.  Probate to executor.

 Killaloe Will made 20 April 1747, Proved 22 April 1747. John Armitage of Ballyknavia, son
John and Roger Armitage, Daughter Susan Armitage.  Executors, brothers, Joseph and Francis
Armitage.  Witnesses:  Obad Dawson, John Cassey, Probate to executors. Seal a blot.

Notes from Records Office in Dublin

 Chancery Bill dated 19 February 1702 (i.e. 1702-2) Anne Armitage, of London, Co.
Middlesex, spinster, a minor, daughter and heir of John Armitage, deceased, brother and heir of
Francis Armitage Jr. of Laravolty, Co. Cork, Esq. deceased, by her guardian, Mary Armitage of
London, Widow, plt. v.s. Wm. Bull of Bandon, Co. Cork, tanner, who has a mortgage on Laravolty.

 John Fortune of Castlehaven, Co. Cork, clerk, who married the widow of said Francis
Armitage Senior, Joseph Armitage, a younger son of said Francis Armitage, Senior and brother of
Francis, Junior, defts.

 Plt. is suing for possession of lands of Laravolty, part of Glanmacarney and 17 acres in
Kinragh, and other lands, all in Co. Cork, which her father's father, Francis Armitage, Senior, owned and which descended to his eldest son, Francis Armitage, Junior.  Plt's father, John Armitage
deceased, was next brother to Francis.  Deft. Joseph claims the lands.  Francis Armitage Senior
mortgaged Laravolty for £200 to Wm. Bull. (10 Dec. 1674)

 Chancery answer dated 7 June 1703 of John Fortune, Clerk, deft. to above Bill.  Deft. about
24 years ago married the widow of said Francis Armitage Senior, and lived with her at Laravolty till
1683 when they gave it up to Francis Armitage Junior (Francis Jr. born 1662 as he would come of
age (21) in 1683), but they got £14 yearly out of it till 1688 in right of the widows thirds or jointure.
Deft. is now living about 20 miles away, his wife is dead but deft. is entitled to arrears at the rate of
£14 yearly from 1688 till her death.  Francis Armitage Jr. died without issue male, so the lands
should descend to deft. Joseph Armitage as his brother and heir male.  Chancery Anser - dated
22nd. April 1703 of Wm. Bull, deft. to above Bill.  Deft. is nephew and legatee of the Will dated 20th
Dec. 1674, of his uncle Wm. Bull to whom said Francis Armitage, Senior on 1st. September 1674
mortgaged Laravolty for £200.  That after the death of Francis Armitage, Senior, Francis Armitage Jr.
let Laravolty for a term of years to one Jonathan Morgan, who continued in possession till 1688
when the trouble broke out when he died, and let it to tenants, and is now willing to account for his
mortgage.  That he believes that deft. Joseph Armitage is brother of Francis Armitage, Jr.

Copy of Will proved in Killaloe, Diocese, Ireland. 22 April 1747 (see P. 18)
 " In the name of God, Amen, I, John Armitage, of Ballyknavin, being very sick and weak, but
of perfect mind and memory, do make my last Will.
 First, I give my soul to God who gave it.
 Next, I leave my body to be buried at the discretion of my brothers Joseph Armitage and
Francis Armitage.
 Next, I leave what worldly substance I am possessed of to be distributed among my two
sons, John and Roger Armitage, and my Daughter Susan Armitage, at the discretion of my two
brothers, Joseph A. and Francis A. after a fair discount with my landlord.
 And I do likewise institute and appoint my above named brothers to be sole executors to this
my last will and testament.  As witness my hand and seal this 12th. day of April 1747.
 His
John  X  Armitage.
 Mark  Seal a blot of wax.
   Signed and sealed in the presence of
   Obad Dawson, John Cassey,
   Ballyknavin town and 387 1/2a is in O'brien's Bridge,
   Parish, in Tulla, Lower Barony in Co. Claire.

 Abstract of Will proved in Killaloe Diocese.

 Killaloe Will made 14 May 1792 proved 9 May 1797.  Joseph Armitage of Garrane in Kings
Co. Wheelright, is each to daughters, Esther, wife of George Gee, Mary, wife of John Davis,
Elizabeth, wife of John Wallace, Eleanor wife of Joseph Armitage, and to 3rd. son Wm. Armitage
and 4th son Joseph Armitage.  21s. to 2nd. son John Armitage, 1s to eldest son James Armitage, as
testator has already provided for them as well as he is able.  Freehold interest in the mill of Garrane
and its land to wife Anne Armitage, for her life, she maintaining testators (5) younger children, viz,
Henry, Anne, Thos. Robert and Luke Armitage. with the right of appointment by will among them.
Executors.  John Percy of Ballentemple in Kings Co. Esq.
Witnesses: Joshua Smith, Hannah Carden, James Carden.  Probate to Widow.
Seal. a winged cupid rowing a boat - not heraldio.  Motto illegible.....quil.

Record Office Dublin

 Chancery Bill 13 Nov. 1671, John Ru__xton and William Armitage, plt. vs. Arthur Bulkeley of
Dundalke plt. states. that they and on John Faulkes, since deceased, owned right of soldiers for
services in the rebellion a corn mill at Atherdee Bridge, and on 3 July 1658, they leased it to deft,
then of Dundalk for 31 years, at L11 yearly for the 1st 2 years and L20 yearly for the rest of the term.
That deft. went into possession but has never paid any rent, and has taken out a certificate and
letters patent in his own name.

 Chancery Answer 17 Jan. 1671 of Arthur Bulkeley, deft, to above Bill of John Ruxton and
William Armitage (partly defaced) admits lease and that he has paid no rent and has taken out
certificates and letters patent in his own name.  Plts. did not perform their part of the covenants in
lease.  Deft. had to buy up other lands on other side of the rivers from other persons whose names
he gives.

 Chancery Bill 10th Nov. 1681

 George Addee of Atherdee, Co. Louth, Miller, Timothey Armitage of Atherdee, Co. Louth,
gentleman.
 Mary Foules, widow of John Ruxton, 3 co-owners of a mill.

 Plt. states, that on 2 Feb. 1678 he took a lease from deft. Armitage for corn mill at Atherdee
for 11 years at £20 yearly rent, which lease he surrendered in 1680 and got a clear receipt for rent in
presence of his son Thos. Addee.  Because about 1680, Mr. Buckley who had another mill under
same roof changed it from a tuck mill to a corn mill.

 Chancery answer 16 Jan. 1681 of all defts. to above, not examined.

 "Parochial returns" in Record Office Dublin for
Modreney Parish in Killaloe diocese, Co. Tipperary, from commencement 1786 till 1827 (Parish
registers commencing 1811 not searched.  Returns for 1801-3; 1790-8; and 1824-6; missing.

Baptized
1787 Oct. 9 Will Armitage, son of Roger and Rachel.
1788 March 22 Will Armitage, son of John and Mary.
1788 Sept. 15 Anne Armitage, daughter of Joseph and Elinor.
1799 Sept. 16 Elizabeth Armitage daughter of William and Anne.
1800 Aug. 10 Rachel Armitage, daughter of John and Mary.
1806 June 29 Rachel Armitage, daughter of Francis and Margaret.
1808 Mar. 13 John Armitage, son of Francis and Margaret.
(Cousinto John Robinson A. and brother of Rody of Lucan.
1811 Apr. 2 Rhody Armitage, son of Francis and Margaret.
1813 Feb. 21 Susanna (Anne) Armitage daughter of Francis and Margaret.
(Married John McIlrey of Kinston)
1823 Oct 26 Wm Armitage, son of Francis and Margaret.
1811 Aug. 13 Benjamin Armitage, son of John and Mary.
1814 July 1 Mary Armitage daughter of  John and Mary.
1814 Mar. 25 John Armitage, son of James and Anne.
(Of Kincardine Ontario)?
1815 Dec. 2 John Armitage, son of James and Anne.
1820 Jan. 27 Mary Anne Armitage, daughter of James and Anne.
1815 May 26 Roger Armitage, son of Roger and Mary(Rody?).
1816 July 17 Margaret Armitage, daughter of Roger and Mary.
1815 Aug. 27 Frances Armitage, daughter of Thos and Margaret.
1818 April 1, Eliza Armitage daughter of Benj, and Jane (R.C.)
1819 Nov. 12 Susan Armitage daughter of Benj, and Jane.
1819 July 1, Elizabeth Armitage daughter of Wm. and Mary.
1821 Feb. 25 Clarinda Armitage, daughter of Wm and Mary.
1822 May 19 Henry Armitage, son of Wm. and Mary.
1824 July 13 James Armitage, son of Wm. and Mary.
1827 May 20 William Armitage, son of Wm. and Mary.
1821 Feb. 25 Martha Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph and Isabella.
1822 Jan. 30 George Armitage, son of John and Anne (Robinson) A.
1826 Dec. 3 Thomas Armitage, son of John and Anne (Robinson) A.
1822 July 8 Rachel Armitage, daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth.

Marriages
1788 Aug. 31- Elizabeth Armitage and Will Mooney
1819 Apr. 22 - Rachel Armitage and Wm. Guess.
1820 Feb. 3 - William Armitage and Margaret Guess.
1822 June 10 - Francis Armitage and Margaret Hosey.
1824 Mar. 22 - Rachel Armitage and John Mooney.
1827 June 14 - William Armitage and Sarah Hodgins. daughter of Richard Hodgins, by Banns,
(Archdeacon W.J. Armitage's grandfather and grandmother)
 

Burials
1807 Jan. 18 - William Armitage.
1811 Apr. 9- Roger Armitage.
1814 Apr. 28 - Lewis Armitage.
1814 May 29 - James Armitage.
1814 Aug. 19 - Anne Armitage.
1814 Sept. 19 - Margaret Armitage.
1820 Dec. 15 - Roger Armitage(Rody?).
1821 June 25 - Rebecca Armitage.
1821 Aug. 24 - Elizabeth Armitage.
1823 Mar. 15 - Anne Armitage.
1824 May 13 - James Armitage.
1809 Aug. 10 - Rody Morgan.(dau's son)

 Parish Registers commence Kilkenny - 1730; Carrickon Suir - 1803;  Nenagh -1740;
Modreney - 1811;  Mondea - 1806.

 Parish Register of Kilmore parish in Killaloe Dicese, Co. Tipperary,  contains Silvermine
Village.  Vol. for 1781 to 1827.

Baptisms
10th Feb. 1790- Mary, daughter of Lewis Armitage and Jane Shouldice.
20th Nov. 1792 - John, son of Lewis Armitage and Jane Shouldice.
23rd Jan. 1796 - Wm., son of Lewis Armitage and Jane Shouldice.
7th  July 1803 - James, son of Lewis Armitage and Jane Shouldice.
9th Nov. 1805 - Elizabeth, daughter of Lewis Armitage and Jane Shouldice.
17th Jan. 1809 - Anne, daughter of Lewis Armitage and Jane Shouldice.

Marriages
11th May 1824 - James Armitage, Policeman and Mary Anne Jones, duaghter of Jones on a
consistorial license - policeman.

Buried - at Kilmore
14th June 1825, Elizabeth Kennedy, alias Rhodes.
24th March 1784, Anne Shepheard, wife of George Hodgens of Ballen-Aliskey in Lisbonny Parish.

Baptized
22nd Mar, 1784, Eleanor, daughter of George Hodgins and Anne Shepheard.
4th Feb. 1781, Mary daughter of Robt. Hodgens and Mary Guess, his wife.

Married
25th Aug. 1783. (Hannah Boak of Kilmore Parish)(RIchard Hodgens of Templederry Parish)
Witnesses, Luke Boak and Elinor, his wife - Comerford.
1st Sept. 1785. (John Hodgins in Oldcourt in Finnoo Parish)(Mary Prittie of Kilmore Parish)
Witnesses, Henry Prittie, brother of bride, Robert Hodgins, brother of groom, Elinor Hall.

Baptized
9th July 1789 Margaret, daughter of Robert Hodgins and Mary Guess, his wife.

Register also contains surname as to Bull, Morgan, Armstrong, Abbott(See Sadleir) Barker, Dwyer, Going, Harder, Sadler of Lissenhall, Prittie, Tydd, Lord Dunnalley (Prittie family)

Buried
6th July 1786. Thos. Otway of Lissenhall, Esg. and of Otway Castle.

Killaloe diocese Marriage license Bonds Index
1797- Anne Armitage and James Bouldger
1798- Benjamin Armitage and Mary Wells
1788- Elenor Armitage and John Armitage
1788- Elizabeth Armitage and William Mooney
1796- James Armitage and Jane Holland
1786- James Armitage and Anne White
1786- Lewis Armitage and Jane Shouldice
1791- Mary Armitage and John Long
1770- Roger Armitage and Rachel Baskerfield
1770- Roger Armitage and Jane White
1796- William Armitage and Jane Goolding
1830- Rody Armitage and Elizabeth Remington
1833- Anne Armitage and Wm. Davis.
1827- Anne Armitage and Michael Toohey
1812- Anne Armitage and James Armitage
1809- Anne Armitage and John White
1817- Benjamin Armitage and Jane Guess
1804- Benjamin Armitage and Mary Wells(See above 1798)
1845- Edward Armitage and Mary Hurst
1832- Elenor Armitage and John Armitage
1801 or 1821- Elizabeth Armitage and Wm. Guess
1819- Elizabeth Armitage and John Kennedy
1831- Ellen Armitage and John Kennedy
1826- Frances Armitage and John Armitage
1822- Francis Armitage and Margaret Hosey
(Father of Rody Armitage of Lucan. His 2nd Marriage)
1833- Francis Armitage and Elizabeth Powell
1828- Frances Armitage and James Rolph
1827- Hannah Armitage and Thos. Stanley (Hannah daughter of Benjamin 1798)
1812- James Armitage and Anne Armitage
1824- James Armitage and Mary Jones(Duaghter of Policeman Jones)
1843- James Armitage and Sarh Kelly
1827- James Armitage and Elizabeth Mortshed
1815- James Armitage and Emma Wright
1833- Jane Armitage and Richard Mason
1807- Jane Armitage and Elliott White
1821- John Armitage and Mary Barton
1825- John Armitage and Deborah Baskerville
1824- John Armitage and Susan Remington
1821- John Armitage and Anne Rivington
1829- Joseph Armitage and Mary McFarran
1835- Joseph Armitage and Sarah Spencer
1821- Maria Armitage and James Brodist
1834- Maria Armitage and Michael Reiley
1828- Mary Armitage and Robert Boyd
1840- Phebe Armitage and Thomas Armitage
1819- Rachel Armitage and Wm. Guest
1824- Rachel Armitage and John Mooney
1813- Rich Armitage and Phebey Murray
1803- Sarah Armitage and Samuel Hackett (Haskett?)
1838- Thomas Armitage and Margaret Jackson
1812- Thomas Armitage and Margaret Wilkinson
1835- William Armitage and Anne Charles(Charles of Ballymeckey?)
1820- William Armitage and Margaret Guest
1817- William Armitage and Mary Slack(Vide Slack of Brinsley)
1837- William Armitage and Eliza Switzer

Nenagh Registers - Elizabeth Armitage daughter of Wm. and Mary (Mealy) Armitage born
21 Apr. 1782 and baptized 9th May 1782.

Notes from equity suits preserved in Record Office, Dublin

 Exchequer Bill dated 28th Jan. 1716 - No answer.
Mary Hawke widow of Robert Hawke.  Lydia Hickson, Knightley Hickson and Martha Smith,
Spinsters, and Timothy Smith, Mercer, all of Leeds in York Co. in Gt. Britain, - which Mary, Lydia,
and Knightley are the only children of Robert Hickson, late of leeds, deceased, and with Timothy and Martha Smith, are legatees of the Will dated 19th Mar. 1712, of Samuel Cloudesley, late of Belfast, Co. Autrim, gentleman, deceased, plts. v.

 Joseph Dobson, nephew and executor of Will of said Samuel Joshua Raines, Wm. Raines,
and Lydia, Raines, wife of Wm. Garforth, children of a daughter of one Anthony Cloudesley, John
Armitage, and Elizabeth Armitage, wife of John Margeson, children of another daughter of Anthony
Cloudesley, all who are legatees of said Will.  Said Wm. Garforth and Jn. Morgeson, Joseph
Dobson, Samuel Dobson, Benjamin, D. Daniel D, Martha D, wife of Wm. Goghill, children of Samuel D, and legatee of said Will.  Thos. Roote executor of Will of Thos. Pickering and administrator of his widow Elizabeth Pickering alias Smith, which Elizabeth was another legatee with said Wm. Goghill,
Wm. Garforth and Jn. Morgeson, deft.
 Testator Samuel Cloudesley left £200. to be equally divided among plts. and above named
legatees. Plts. received nothing and are now suing.

Exchequer Bill 22nd March 1715

Joshua Armitage of Dublin City, Weaver, plt. b. Thos. Leech of Ringsend near Dublin, tallow
chandler, deft. Plt. was employed as a weaver by one Hector Morgan of Dublin who gave plt. a
promissory note payable to Morgan by deft. paid plt. part of note but plt. unfortunately lost the note.
Answer of Deft. Thos. Leech, dated 9th May 1716 not examined.

Book of Survey and Distribution in Record Office Dublin

 Co. Tipperary, Owny and Arra Barony, Youghill Parish, page 93, No. 9 Kilcolman 116 acres
Murtagh O'Bryen, Jno. O'Hogan, and other forfeiting properties in 1641.  Granted under the Acts of Settlement and Explanation to Colonel Symon Finch.

p. 195 No......Tullaghmore, 254 acres.
Daniel O'Hogan of Ballyrussin and Daniel o'Hagan of Tullaghmore and others forfeiting proprietors in 1641.  Grantees under Acts of Settlement and Explanation.  Colonel Symon Finch.  Note a Wm.
Stephens is noted as co-grantee or incunbrancer with Col. Finch on some adjacent lands.

Extract from letter of Tenison Groves, 33 Mt. Merrion Ave., Blackrock, Co. Dublin, dated 11th June 1904 to Rev. W.J. Armitage, Halifax, N.S.
" ............As to Rhody Armitage said to have forfeited Kilcolman and Tullamore in 1641, I consider it is a myth.  I consider the tradition arises either 1. from an Armitage having gad a lease for a term of
years from the Finchs of Kilcolman etc. which has expired, or (2) From your being maternally
descended from the O'Hogans who did forfeit Kilcolman and Tullaghmore in 1641.  I noticed the
surname Hogan in the Nenagh Parish registers showing there were Protestants of that name about
1770........... The Nenagh Parish registers commence 1740.  I have searched them till 1791 when a
gap occurs extending to 1805.  I only found, "Elizabeth Armitage, daughter of William Armitage and
(his wife) Mary Mealy, was born the 21st Apr. 1782 and baptized 9th May following.  The words "his
wife" are not in original but it is in the ordinary form of all the entries, when the child was illegitimate,
the entry states so.  There are also several entries showing that here were Protestants families of
Magrath and Hogan in that neighborhood, and several families of Hodgens in both Nenagh and
Modreny.  The registers of Monsea parish commence 1811.  I searched the last volume and found
no Armitage entries.

Notes from Equity suits.
 Exchequer Bill dated 9th June 1716.
Edmond Carrol, late of Dungaron, Co. Waterford. Dannis Bryan, late of Goron, Co. Kilkenny, both
now of Carrick, Co. Tipperary, Millers and Mill Carpenters plts. v. John Newport of Carrick, Co.
Tipperary, gentleman.
 James Hanrahan, Wm. Charles.
 John Armitage, Francis Wall.
 John Bray, Anthony Skelton, Tho. Tobin, Cath Geagh, widow, Dermot Boyne, John Strange,
Robt. Roy, John Fleming, John Comane, Pat Comerford .   Tho. Wright, Chas. Kenedy, Tho.
Wadding, Arthur Kenedy, Nich Mulrony, Wm. Murphy, Math Ford, Richard Powers, Tho. Reily, Rich
Forwood, Roger Magraith, Wm. Roch, Tho. Woolf, Tho. Fanin, Tho. Honrahan, Tho. Holiday, Pat
Hagherin, and Garret Dalton, defts.  Evidently then Rody Armitage did not marry and R.C. Magrath
or Maraith.

 Plts. on 24 Nov. 1713 agreed with deft. Newport who held the 2 grist mills of the Manor of
Carrick from James Butler, Duke of Armonde and which were then fallen down and ruinous.  That
Newport should rebuild them and lease them to plts. for £15. fine at L80 yearly rent for 21 years.  In
accordance with agreement, Newport commenced the rebuilding but afterwards agreed with plts.
that they should finish the work for £50. which they did.
 
 Afterwards Newport induced the other defts. to send their corn to other mills.  When Defts.
Armitage and Wall promised that if plts. would lease them 1/2 mills, they would induce the other
defts. and the rest of the inhabitants of Carrick to patronize the mills.  Plts. leased 1/2  the mills to
Armitage and Wall for no other consideration but instead of carrying out their agreement, they
transferred their lease to Deft. Newport who has evicted plts. on 1st March 1714.

 Exchequer anser dated 12th Nov. 1716 of defts. Newport Hanrahan and Charles to above
Bill not examined.

Contract of Will proved in Irish Prerogative Court

 Pre Will made 11th Jan. 1761, proved 1st Sept. 1766.
Codicil made 20th Oct. 1761.
Robert Armitage, the elder of Liverpool in Co. Lancaster confirms deeds of 30 and 31 Dec. 1760 by which he has settled on son Robert Armitage, Jr, certain lands not named to "relation" Richard
Chapel Whaley, of Whaley Abbey Co. Wicklow, Ireland, all lands in Ireland in trust for said son Robt. Armitage, Jr. and his issue, then for duaghter Priscilla Evans, wife of Rev. George Evans, clerk, Rector of Killyman, Co. Tyrone, and his issue, then for daughter Hannah Armitage, Spinster and her issue, then for my nephew, Rev. Arthur Forbes, son of my late sister, Anne Forbes, then for my right heirs; l 2 grandchildren, Robert and Mary, Evans, children of daughter. Servant, Tho. Burnett, account of John Reily.  Executors son Robt. Armitage daughter Priscilla Evans, said Rev. George Evans and Richard Chapel Whaley.

Witnesses: Anne Bagaley, servant to Mr. Armitage, James Fleetwood, clerk to Mr. Armitage, James Cleff, attorney in Liverpool.
Codicil 20th Oct. 1761, of Will of Robt. Armitage, late of Liverpool, but now of Killyman, Co. Tyrone, Ireland.

Witnesses: Hen Barrington, Tho. Verner, Probate to George and Priscilla Evans, saving the rights of
the other two executors.

Record Office Dublin
 Francis Wotton, Esq, executor of Will of Thos. Wotton of Drogheda, deceased who was
surviving executor of Will of James Wotton of Drogheda, alderman, deceased, v. William Armitage
of Athirdee, gentleman.

 Edward Parkinson of same, clerk, Richard Lambert of Dundalk, Merchant, Henry Gwithers of
Stahalmock, Co. Meath, gentleman, Wm. Pepper, Esq; to who the lands in dispute have been set
out for arrears of soldiers.  Peter Wotton of Drogheda, son of said James Wotton.  Christopher
Cheever, gentleman, late husband to Anne, a deceased daughter of said James Wotton.  Thos.
Clinton of Roothstown farmer, defts. plts. state. that one Christopher Wotton, owned in fee,
Rothestown, Drumcashel, Richardstown, Leelestwon, Adamstown, Dromiskin, Hamernstown,
Peppardstown. Mansfieldstown and other lands in the liberties of Atherdee, all in Co. Louth and in
1639 conveyed them to plt, but premises were seized by the usurpers.  Plt. filed a claim and got a
degree of Innocency and got into possession.

 Chancery Bill 17th June 1664 not forthcoming.
 Sir Wm. Aston, Kt. William Armitage, Edward Parkinson, Mary Poe, Widow, Wm. Pepper,
Henry Gwither, John Bent, Robt. Carter, George Lambert, James Swallwood, Anthony Nixon, plts.
v.s. Francis Wooten and Peter Wooten.
several answers.

 Chancery Bill 30th May 1681- no answers- Francis Wooten Edq. plt. v.s. Edward Parkinson,
Timothy Armitage, Henry Gwithers, George Lambert, Daniel and Mary Poe, Sir. Thos. Fortescue.
Thomas Bellingham, Franchew Plunkett, Thomas Greene, James Smallwood, Thody Kermyn, defts,
not examined.

 Volume55 pages 442 #37691 memorial Registered 18th May 1728 of mortgage dated 15th
Apr. 1728 by Joseph Armitage of Glanmacarny Co. Cork, gentleman, to Gilbert Mellifont of
Dunmanaway, Co. Cork, Gentleman for L100 his interest in a lease of 1000 years dated 2nd June
1725 at L16,10s yearly rent made by Robert Warren of Killbarry Co. Cork, to him.  Witnesses to
mortgages Nichs. Genge, and Wm Sullivan, both of Dunanaway, Co. Cork. and Grace Armitage,
wife of said Joseph- Witnesses to memorial signed by Mellefont.  Jn. Callaghan, Clerk to Jn. Dermis of Dublin City and said Genge, lands are Glanmacarny, 500 a in East Carbery Barony Co. Cork.

 Vol. 75 p. 410, No.53631, mem. Reg. 19 June 1734 of sale dated 6th June 1734 by Joseph
Armitage of Glanmacarny Co. Cork gentleman to Francis Bonfield of Carrune, Co. Cork, gentleman, Armitages interest in a lease of 1000 years to him by Robt. Warren of Killbarry, Co. Cork, dated 2nd June 1725, of Glanmacarny, 500 a in East Carbery Barony, Co. Cork. Witnesses - Christopher
Hornilbrook of Cork City, Daniel Sullivan of Cork City, Wm. Banfield and Francis Banfield, sons of said Francis Banfield.

Indices of Wills

Cork Wills
1677 Francis Armitage of Laravolty, Co. Cork
1687 Francis Armitage of Kinegh Parish, Co. Cork

Killaloe Wills
1747 John Armitage of BallyKnavin (Co. Clare)
1797 Joseph Armitage of Garrane in Kings Co. Wheelwright
1828 Joseph Armitage of Modreeny, Co. Tipperary

Drogheda Will
1715 Timothy Armitage

Irish Prerogative Wills
1731 Stephen Armitage of Atherdee, Co. Louth
1701 Timothy Armitage Sr. of Atherdee, Co. Louth, Esq.
1799 Stephen Armitage of Dublin, Gentleman
1810 James Armitage of Dublin
1766 Robert Armitage of Liverpool

Ossory Marriage License Bonds
1841 Eleanor Armitage and Michael Shea
1843 John Armitage and Sarh St. John
1837 John Armitage and Margaret Bradley

Dublin Index
1752 Hannah Armitage and Wm Carr
1754 Priscilla Armitage and George Evans
1786 Stephen Armitage and Anne Bedford
1790 Priscilla Cecilia Armitage and Robert Shaw

Killaloe Administration Bonds
1797 Joseph Armitage of Garrane, Wheelwright
1828 Joseph Armitage of Modreeny, farmer(eldest son of Rody, born about 1792)
 

Reperitory of Chancery Decrees
 Vol. 1, p. 260, No. 767.  Queen Elizabeth, Samuel Armitage of London, Girdler, plt, v.s.
James Conley and Pat Conley of Dublin City, Merchants, deft.  Decree 7 Feb. 45th. Elizabeth for plt. for £53, 13, 3d, with £4 costs.

 Vol. 11 P. 378, No. 130. Chas.11
 John Ruxton and Wm. Armitage, plts. v.s. Arthur Buckley, defts.  Decree 12th June 1693. for
plts, as to the fee of a Corn mill at Athirdee Bridge; Co. Louth, they leasing it to defts. for 99 years at £18 yearly rent.

Volume 111 P. 289. No.4. Geo.111
 Randall Moore and Pakenham Smith and Hannah his wife, v.s. Wm. Moore and Lucy, his
wife, Henry and Mary Moore, Minors, by their guardian, Arthur Forbes, said Forbes himself, Wm.
Chapman, Charles Armstrong, Robert Parkinson, H. Townley and Robert Walley.  Bill 21 Dec. 1722,
Decree 8 July 1729, 2nd, decree 12 June 1731.  Decree is very ling, is concerning premises in
Athirdee Barony, Co. Louth, Cabragh, Co. Monagham, the possession in Cos. Monagham Louth of
the dissolved monastery of St. John of Athirdee, Tythes in cos. Tipperary, Carlow, Wicklow, Kildare.
Family settlements, Deeds.  Priscilla Armitage and Susan Moore have charges on the above.

Vol. 1 .P.11. Walker's Hebernian, Magazine
 1st Sept. 1766. Deed of lease between Robert Armitage(married 1790 to Miss Shaw) of City
of Liverpool, only son and heir of Robert Armitage, of City of Dublin, alderman, deceased, of the first
part;Rt. Hon. John, Lord Annaly of the 2nd. part;  Revd. George Evans of Killyman, Co. Tyrone, and
Priscilla Evans, alias Armitage, his wife, of the 3rd. part, etc. etc.

Name for Mr. Tennison Groves
 Consult for Armitage name and family, estates, Descriptions of Ireland, and the State thereof
as it is at this present in Anne, 1598, by Rev. Edmund Hogan, S.J. From a Mas Preserved in
Clengewes Wood College.  With copious notes and illustrations 4tc, Cloth, 1878.

 Consult for same, "Macariae Excidium(A secret History of the War of the Revolution in Ireland
1688-91) by Cel. Chas. O'Kelly of the Irish Army of Jas. 11
Consult Irish Marriages, an index to the Marriages in Walker's Hibernian Magazine 1771-1812 by
Henry Farrar.
 Consult for same, Heraldic Calendar by Wm Skey, Dublin, 1846.
 Consult "Pacata Hibernia, or a History of the Wars in Ireland during the reign of Q. Elizabeth
by Thos. Stafford, London 1633.  Dublin, 1820.
 Consult for same, History of the Irish Confederation & the War in Ireland 1646-49 by Richard
Bellings, Dublin, 1891.
 Consult for same, Historical & Critical Review of the Civil Wars in Ireland from Q. Elizabeth to
Wm. lll, by Curry, John; London 1786.
 Consult Pacata Hibernia, or History of the Wars in Ireland durning the reign of Q. Elizabeth
especially within the Prevince of Munster, under the government of Sir Chas. Carew.  London, 1896.

 There was a John Armytage of Hudderfield killed on the Coast of Ireland in 1575 or 1574.
Try & find particulars.
 In the Public Records of Ireland, there is an entry, "Armitage, Wil; 2. Gul & Mary.
 Inquisitions in Ireland.
 Ric'Cem'Tyrcennel, Ib 4.Ap, an5.,demesne (deameasne) lands de Atherdee, Wil Armitage.
Will you kindly copy particulars.
 Petition of Wm. Armitage & others (Public Records 15th report).
 Names of Places in Tipperary:- Clonmell; Newtown Mills, Nenagh; Mcdreney or Cloughjordan;
Carrick; Doharrow.

 List of Authorities on the Armytage-Armitage Family.
1.  Some account of Family from 1662-London, 1850, by Cyrus Armitage
2.  Miscellanea Genealogica at Heraldica, 11, 87-94, 181, New Series1,436
3.  Surtees Society, XXXVI: 25;251
4.  Burkes Landed Gentry, (Atherdee, 2, 3, 4, 5), (Milnsbridge House, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
5.  Foster's Yorkshire Pedigrees.
6.  Foster's Visitation of Yorkshire, 488.
7.  Thoresby's Ducatus Leodiensis, 91.
8.  Hunter's Deanery of Doncaster, 1:210.
9.  Stemmata Britannica (Foster)39.
10.  History of Barnsley, Rowland Jackson:150
11.  Harleian Society, XV, 25; XXXVIII, 785; XXXIX, 895.
12.  Wotton's English Baronetage IV:245.
13.  Betham's Baronetage, III,288.
14.  Burkes Extinct Baronetage, or Barronetecies.
15.  Hulbert's Annals of Almondbury, 239;250.
16.  Howard's Visitation of England and Wales, 1:234,  VIII, 71
17.  Burke's Colonial Centry, 1:230.
18.  Registers of Kirkburton, II. Ap. XL.VIII.CXXXIII.
19.  Harhead Registers (Yorkshire Parish Register) 1612- 1812.
20.  O'Hart's Irish landed Gentry.
21.  Parish Registers of Dewsbury Vol. 1. 1538-1653.  Ed. by S.J. Chadwick. F.S.Q.-----------------------
-Under Yorkshire Registers.
22.  Dugdale, Staffornshire Pedigrees.
23.  Armitage of Gobberkirk Co. Lincaly.

List of Documents, Books, Papers suggested for Search.
1.  For Tullaghmore & Kilcolman,
Original Certificate of Court Claims, (Case of Lt. Col.)
Simon Finch, p. 341, 15th. Ann kept. 1:28
Inrollment (p. 75, Records, 1825). also p. 225
Certf. of Captn Henry Finch's Services p. 667, 1825. (23 Jan 1647) H 3/4 F. 4th Nov. 1641)
Acta Regia Hibernica:-Rolls of Has. I. Chas. I. & Cromwell.
Estates forfeited in 1688:  Stas Original Rolls of Irish Part Adjudication of Roll 1. of the 49 lots
Officers who served before 1649, War of 1641.  (Several Finches mentioned, Tullaghmore 1:76)
See p. 1611:1825 Report.  Index Loccrum p. 434, 1825.  Certf's Soldiers & Advetrs:  Kilcolman
IV:27:X:1.  Tullaghmore, V:13:IX:8:XX:3:XXIII:39:IX:51 Court of Claims: Vol 11:267.  Lt. Col. Simon
Finch. NO.88: King's Co. & Tipperary, "as a soldier"
Mr. Prendergast's Cromwellian Settlement.
Inquisitions: pst Mortem & On Attainder.
Prerogative Office: Records Wills, etc.
Patent & Close Rolls.
Forfeiture Office, 3, 4, 21, 22.  Suffering Layalists, Tipperary
Tipperary Survey of Forfeited Lands.
The Civil Survey & Distribution Books.
Volume of Orders Court of Claims 1661.  Court of Grace 1684.
Outlawries & Attainders 1641 (Schedules in 8th Rep)
Forfeitures in 1688 see p. 39 1825.  (Original Ctf)
Ct. of Chancerty)(Armitage Fras Bdle IX no.94.  Finch XII No.83 XIII.35.
Books of Patents Queen Eliz (Aut Gen Off see p. 695, 15th Rp).
Transcriptions of Indexes, Neminum et Locorum to Patents Jas 1, & Chas 1.  (Def Titles.  Decrees Ct
of Claims, Transplanters Certf's, Pat's Chas II, Bks of Assignments, Exchequer Ors).
Index to Suffering Loyalists.
Index of Wills.
Quit Rent Office.  Classified Schedule, shows to whom lends 1st Gtd, 8th, Rep. p. 27
All indices, 8th, Rep. Kilkenny, p. 441: Louth, 446: Tipp, 497: cork.
Abstracts of Grants of Lands & hereditaments (1666-84) p. 45
15th. Ann. Rep. p. 27 (No.24. Wm. of Louth) No.28 Cornet
Fras Armitage p.220 p.75 Col. Simon Finch, No. 9. Kilcolman & Tullagnmore.  See p. 659 Wm. A. of
Ardee etc.
Other references:-Francis A:XIII:73:XXX:93.  William A. X:10 Tullaghmore & Kilcolman:
IV:27:IX:18:I16:V:13:IX:8:XX:3:XXIII:39:V:59:IX:69:I:46:IX:51
Registers: modreny:Parish: Monsea: Parish: Nenagh Parish

The Particulars desired are concerning:
Rhody Armitage: William Armitage: and family Co. Tipperary Ireland.  It is supposed that Rhody
Armitage settled in Ireland, about the time of Queen Elizabeth: or King James the 1st.  The family
tradition is that he had extensive estates, but that they were forfeited by Cromwell, and never
restored.  It is said, that the estates were: Tullaghmore, and Kilcolman, in Co. Tipperary.  The story is
that Cromwell gave them to the Finches.  My own view is that Rhody Armitage, or William; there is
no certainty as to which is father or son; is descended from Joseph of Kilkenny.  I think it probable
that the same is true of Wm. of Ardee; and Francis of Cork.  I wish especially to trace the Tipperary
family from which I am descended.  My grandfather, Wm. Armitage came from Cloughjordan.  But I
think that the family lived at a place near Nenagh:- probably Newton Mills.  There are many
Armitages buried at Modreny, Co. Tipperary.  My immediate family lived for a time at Dohorrow, or
Lisna Hall (Lissen Hall).  My great grandfather married a Misa McGrath his name was Rhody
Armitage.  My grandfather married a Miss Sarah Hodgins of Burntwood & Stony, Cloughjordan.
(Wm. Armitage)  It ought to be possible to trace the Kilcolman, and Gullaghmore estates before they
came into the possession of Finch of Tullamore (inrolled 10th Aug. 1666).  You may have means of
finding the early history of the Armitage family in Ireland.  The name "Rhody" is a peculiar one and
belongs to the family.  I am anxious to find out its origin.  It is supposed to be a corruption of Roger,
or Roderick, but may possibly come from Rhodes.  The name is used in England, Rhodes Armitage,
and Armitage Rhodes.

A name-sake of mine in Ireland who claims to know but whose information,  I am not sure is
trustworthy, says that in my family the names run: Rhody (the 1st); William (old); Rhody the 2nd;
Rhody, the 3rd, William, (my grandfather).  But I think that three, if not four generations are missing.
The lists, and papers enclosed are for your guidance

Particulars received from William R. Armitage, 26 Barrack St. Nenagh, 7th Sept. 1903.
The first of the Armitage's was "old William" of Newton Mills.  3-1/2 miles from Nenagh.  He had
three sons; Joseph, "Rhody" and Luke or (Luce).  (He also mentions a fourth son Frank).  Joseph
remained in possession of Newton Mills.  Frank and Rhody lived at a place called Cragganes or
Cregawns, or Creganus 1/2 mile or so from the Mill.  Luke or (Luce) lived at Lissen Hall at a place
called "the Five Alleys' Carrigatoher.  Joseph married Anne Lees or Llius, and had children: William,
Joseph, Mary, (William was born 1800, married 1837, died 1882)  Rhody intermarried with a Miss
Baskerville.  They had ten in family.  Luke's family consisted of Wm. James, John, and Mary.  The
families of Rhody, and Frank are all dead.  William R. (now of Nenagh was born in 1838) Died about
1922, i.e. before 1924 when I visited Nenagh.  Luke married a Miss McDonnell.  Miss Carrol of
Lissen Hall, writes "The Cregawns is the name of a townland near Newton".  "The range of hills
above Newton are called Duhharrow:
Subject to Inquiry.

ARMITAGE.  Cornet, Francis.
No.28, records of Ireland, 1821;25;221.  Roll XXI. Chas. II Lands in Co. Cork; Kinragh,
Glanmarkarne, Layrevolly.  I have particulars of lands named.

Particulars desired.
1.  Connection, if any, with Joseph, living Kilkenny, in 1608.
2.  Connection, if any, with William of Ardee, Louth
3.  Connection, if any, with William, Roger, or Rhody, of Tullagmore & Kilcolman, Co. Tipperary.
4.  Any family history, Children, if any; ancestry, where he came from.

See Index Nominum, XIII; 73.   XXX;93.

Subject for Inquiry.

Armytage, Joseph

 Burke says;  John Armytage of Kirklees, had by Margery Beaumont, his second wife;
Joseph, living at Kilkenny, Ireland in 1608.

 The only information I possess is that will of father who died 1606, will dated 16th June, was
proved 30 Oct. 1606.  I presume that this was in England.

1.  Try to trace through Parish Register, and in any other way which may suggest itself to you.
2.  Articles in Kilkenny Moderator, on Calendar Documents relating to Kilkenny.
3.  See if family connection with, Cornet Francis of Cork; and William of Ardee, Co. Louth.
(Information concerning these on another sheet).  Also with Rhody, or William, of Tullaghmore, and
Kilcolman, Co. Tipperary.
4.  Any particulars as to family, or estates, etc.

Subject for Inquiry.

ARMITAGE, William, Esq. of Ardee, Co. Louth.
Grant of Estates, No.24, Roll 18th.  Charles 11.4th. Part face Inrolled 19th. Nov. 1666.  (Records of
Ireland 1821).  Referred to in Inquisitions of Ireland; and in Public Records, 15th.  Annual Report:
Petition of W.A. & Others; Ardee.  Referred to Index Nominum of the Inrollment of the Certificates for
Adventureers, Soldiers, etc, preserved in the office.  Chief Remembrancer of the Exchequer, Dublin.
X:10.

PARTICULARS DESIRED.
1.  Is there any connection with Joseph of Kilkenny?  If so, what?
2.  With Francis of Cork, if so what?
3.  With William, or Rhody, or Roger, of Tullaghmore, or Kilcolman, Tipperary, if so what?
4.  Any particulars, as to family history?

I already possess names of places in Grant 1666.

 
 
Armitage

Research by:
Spencer Armitage-Stanley
Lucan, Ontario, Canada
 

Retyped 1997
Later research available