Shelton Abbey now thats one we all know but Anona it belonged to an EARL by all rights but he was the EARL of Wicklow ( Howard line)Shelton Abbey the ancestral home of The Howard family, Earls of Wicklow, is just North of the town. The family has not resided there since the early 1900's, and it is now used by the State as a detention centre. William Cecil James Howard, the last surviving member of that family to hold the title 'Earl of Wicklow' died in 1979 and is buried in Kilbride Churchyard. The title 'Earl of Wicklow' is now extinct. Absolutely magnificent Angel guards the Earl of Wicklows wife grave.........worth a look. OLd Kilbride Graveyard ( Monument Graveyard ) where some of your relatives live, at least we know they are there and stationary going no where so to speak. Estate could be administered by and usually was the eldest living male( father) or a brother, in your case the farm which I am still assuming is at Redcross would have automatically passed to the next heir, so if there was a son, to him, females unless provided for were not given the farm........... But just to keep the Earl research alive lets look at ONE who WAS SENT to Australia 1.. John Earls, aged 20, was convicted of perjury in County Wicklow in 1838 and sentenced to transportation to Australia for 7 years. Wonder whose boy he was Cheers Cara Ps I was wondering if the Show in Avoca could be arranged for the summer of 2006 and we call all meet up, and watch it all Hope by then the cap will be tender Oh and by the way Glenbrook house to really carry a legitimate name as such would have to been down towards Delgany way as this is where Glenbrook itself is today Glenbrook Park Never fear Anona we are all still looking for the missing peg for you Cheers Cara