 The accompanying terrier to the Down Survey map (1656-8) lists Thomas and Edmund Coppinger as proprietors by way of mortgage of 'Carrooe'.Lewis's "Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" (1837) describes Carhue as being the seat of J. Rye Coppinger, Esq.The tithe applotment book for the parish of Magourney records 'John Rye Coppinger, Esq.'