Still searching for Eccles in Ireland pre 1860. John Eccles b c 1839 was in Govan area of Glasgow by 1861 as he married Matilda Robertson at the Presbyterian church in Regent street 8th January 1861. His father was a farm steward and he was an engine keeper. Both born in Ireland unspecified area. According to family John had a brother Joseph but no more information.
family names are James, William, Samuel, Andrew