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Robert was born about 1819. He is the son of John Herbison, farmer. Robert Herbison married Jane Herbison on 7 Aug 1845 in Clough Presbyterian Church, County Antrim, Ireland[1] He passed away in 1888 aged 68. David Park of Drumfin was present at his death. He was buried in Plot 505 Kirkinriola Graveyard with his parents and his wife Jane.
1881 Ballymena area list:
ERECTED BY JOHN HERBISON of Cabragh in memory of his wife ELIZABETH HERBISON who departed this life 27th April 1871 aged 81 years Also the above named JOHN HERBISON who departed this life 14th Decr 1871 aged 79 years. And ROBERT HERBINSON, CABRAGH, who departed this life 18th Feby 1888, aged 68 years. Also his wife JANE HERBINSON, who departed this life 7th June 1898. aged 74 years. [Plinth reads] SAMUEL CAMPBELL, OF CABRAGH. WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 17TH NOV, 1893. ALSO HIS WIFE MARY JANE CAMPBELL, WHO DEPARTED THIS LIFE 23RD MAY, 1915
“In the name of God Amen this twenty sixth day of October one thousand eight hundred and eighty seven. I Robert Herbison of Cabragh Parish of Kirkinriola do make this my last will and testament in the following manner viz I leave and bequeath to my beloved wife Janie all that I possess during her life and at her death I bequeath to my daughter Mary Jane the sum of one hundred pounds sterling I bequeath to my daughter Lydia the sum of one hundred pounds sterling I bequeath to my daughter Susanna the sum of one hundred pounds sterling. I bequeath to my grand daughter Lizzie Jane Dunlop the sum of one hundred pounds sterling and I nominate and appoint my beloved wife Jane Harbison and Adam Harbison Sen of Drumfin and John James Harbison of Cabragh as the executors of this my last will and testament in confirmation whereof I assign my name this day and date before written in presence of - Robert Harbison Cabragh (X) - John Harbison - Thomas P Harbison - “
“The Will of Robert Harbison late of Cabragh County Antrim Farmer who died 18 February 1888 at same place was proved at Belfast by Adam Harbison Senior of Drumfin in said County and John James Harbison of Cabragh Farmers two of the Executors“
Robert and his wife Jane cannot both be children of Joh Herbison of Cabragh. He is not called “son” on the memorial (which you would expect if John were his father), but then again, neither is Jane called their daughter, although Robert predecessors her. Also, his wife Jane leaves her own will. She has her own money. Not certain, but it seems more likely that Jane is their daughter. They are both called “nephew” and “niece” in Uncle Adam’s will, so this doesn’t help. They could be first cousins. Another possibility is that Jane isn’t a Herbison at all, in which case John is his father rather than hers.
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