Does any of the following ring any bells
William Wilson born 12 April 1863 died 24 April 1918 at 182 Langside Road, Glasgow, Scotland. married 19 Jan 1897 South Stoneham, Southampton to Edith Mary Jellett
13 Nov 1885 William Wilson joined the British Army at Worcester Regiment, Kidderminster, he stated he wished to be enlisted in the Scottish Rifles. Personal details recorded were- Name - William Wilson Age - 22 years 7 months - makes date of Birth April 1863trade - groom, born - Parish of Saint Anns, Jersey.William Wilson states his birth pace to be Saint Anns Jersey - there is no Saint Anns in Jersey, there are no births for a William Wilson in 1863 that would possible be his anywhere that is searchable.
There is no King Edwards School in the Channel Islands.
At the time of his marriage Willian Wilson first uses the name Euston as a second name
After his marriage he uses the name Euston as second name for all his children and also uses it as his wife's second name.
Just before his death William told his daughter to look in the papers as she could come into a lot of money.
There were always stories in the family that William was from French nobilty and this would onyl come to light after his death.
His daughter searched the papers and tried to trace his background but to no avail.