I have been reading an extremely interesting book about Irish farming and thought that others might well be interested as it gives real insight into how the land was cultivated and distributed, the types of housing for both families and stock, the types of breeds of cattle, horses, pigs, sheep etc etc. Even the different farm implements and crops and how those crops were harvested. If your family came from Ireland, it offers a considerable idea of how they would have lived. " A History of IRISH FARMING 1750 - 1950 " by Jonathan Bell and Mervyn Watson published by Four Courts Press Ltd., 7 Malpas St., Dublin 8 ISBN 978-84682-208-7 pbk The Four Courts website is: http://www.fourcourtspress.ie and you can order directly from this website Jonathan Bell and Mervyn Watson were both at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum. Mary