Of Poagsburn

A third son of John of Lisban, was Hugh, who purchased Poagsburn farm about 1760, where he raised a large family. He was better known as "Linen Hughie", as he was a linen merchant in Belfast, where he owned a stone in the old market. His oldest son was Robert, who saw the stone erected; another was John, whose watch and seal still exist. Still another son was the celebrated Rev. David McKee, who preached at Annaghlone, for over sixty-years. The sons of the latter all died unmarried except David, who was Rev. Dr. John Halls successor in Dublin when he left for fifth avenue, New York and who went to New Zealand for his health a few years since; and died two years later. His family are still at Raccerton, Christs Church New Zealand. The Poagsburn farm is now occupied by Linen Hughies grandson, Robert McKee.