Lagavittal (the Hollow of the Ore) is a 213-acre townland within Leckpatrick parish in north Co. Tyrone. Located in a remote mountainous area, Lagavittal (spelt variously) belonged to the Manor of Cloghogall within the extensive Abercorn Estate. The Abercorn Papers form a very large collection in PRONI, Belfast, which includes title deeds, rentals, leases and correspondence relating to both Tyrone and Donegal estates, some commencing in the early seventeenth century. The following data has been extracted from LDS microfilms; researchers should consult the comprehensive Family History Library catalogue for a description of this microfilmed archive. Alternatively, the originals may be viewed at PRONI, Belfast.
SURVEY AND VALUATION OF THE MANOR OF CLOGHOGALL (ABERCORN ESTATE) 1777
LAGAVITTAL:
McGONAGLE William
RENTAL FOR THE MANOR OF CLOGHOGALL (ABERCORN ESTATE) 1787
LEGGARVITTE:
McGONAGAL William
McLAUGHLIN Manus
McLAUGHLIN John
TITHE APPLOTMENTS: LECKPATRICK PARISH 1827
LEGAVITTAL:
McLAUGHLIN Hugh
&
McLAUGHLIN Patrick
McLAUGHLIN James
McGONAGLE William
RENTAL FOR THE MANOR OF CLOGHOGALL (ABERCORN ESTATE) 1833
LEGAVITTLE:
Tenants as per Former leases and Occupying Tenants:
McGONIGLE William
McLAUGHLIN Manus (Patrick & Michael McLaughlin)
McLAUGHLIN James
RENTAL FOR THE MANOR OF CLOGHOGALL (ABERCORN ESTATE) 1848
LEGAVITTLE:
McGONIGLE John
McGONIGLE Edward
McLAUGHLIN James
GRIFFITHS VALUATION: LECKPATRICK PARISH 1858
LAGAVITTAL:
A List of Occupiers and Immediate Lessors:
McGONIGLE Edward (Marquis of Abercorn)
McGONIGLE John (same)
KELLY Ellen (Edward McGonigle)
McLAUGHLIN Thomas (Marquis of Abercorn)
McLAUGHLIN Sarah (Thomas McLaughlin)
McLAUGHLIN Patrick (Marquis of Abercorn)
ABERCORN Marquis of (In fee)