Wow, John, thanks so much! That's the one - his exec was his bro Henry. Does the NA stand for National Archives? Armed w/ these numbers I can perhaps request copy from there? Kathy -------------- Original message from "john walton" <vabre1@optusnet.com.au>: -------------- Kathy, I have found the following: Michael Shanahan.....Date of Grant.. 16th. March 1830 Prerogative Court NA Ref. T/18259 Michael Shanahan....Date of Will 1830 Prerogative Court Executor ....Henry Shanahan....Cork NA Ref. IWR/1830/F/109 Vol. NAME.. 4/236/16 Hope this helps, John