Whoa, there, Wilma. You can't discount it like that. The tale is pivotal to the title. James II raised woefully inadequate troops for his defense, lost the battle, and in his retreat, stopped at Fleming's and took a horse. When William's troops showed up, Christopher fought them until subdued. He followed James to France and offered his assistance. For this, in 1691, he was attainted by Parliament for treason, outlawed, and deprived of his estates. In 1707, he was restored in blood, but not in his estates. The title was not granted to any of his heirs because of his attaintment, though some assumed the title Pretender to the Barony of Slane. His estates were granted to the Conyngham family, which still holds them. Anyone wanting to reclaim the Barony must go to Belfast, raise a protestant army, capture County Meath, and turn it over to the crown. If the crown so desires, it will award the title, Baron of Slane, to such an heir. There are further descendants listed, but I'm not going to list them, as the title is dormant. Bill [email protected]