I am able to positively trace my Eccles family back to the Ballymacnab area, County Armagh to a James Eccles (~1800-1856) and his wife, Elizabeth (1806-1847) (nee Shaw). We also believe that his parents were also a James Eccles living in County Armagh (not sure if they migrated there or were born there, etc.). We are trying to find the line or information that positively connects this family back to the original Eccles family (Gilbert Eccles line). The family were mill operators that eventually migrated out to County Monaghan (Carrickmacross) in the 1830's-40's. Gilbert's line as we know, derived from Scotland in the 1600's. Any information that anyone has is appreciated on the Eccles or Shaw line.