In a message dated 2/27/01 4:02:18 PM, D.Moran@btinternet.com writes: << Can anyone tell me what 'Glebe' means in the following context Gillespie: Killyharry (Glebe) >> Glebe lands were lands which traditionally belonged to the church. In the Middle Ages, there were certain families which by hereditary charge, took care of the land for the parish (farming it, living there, etc). It also means that the townland of Killyharry (or at least that portion lived on by the Gillespies) was owned by the parish and rents most likely went for the support of the parish. Most likely at this time, ( if this is from Griffith's Valuation ) it would mean the official church--the C of I. Janet C-S