Re: William Soley b abt 1795
Good Morning - I thought that perhaps after the passing of so many years a short update might be in order
William Solley was born 1796 in Tongland Kirkcudbrightshire Scotland to James Soley, an ex soldier of the Kings own Dragoons (b1756 in Sandwich Kent) and Elizabeth Gibson (b1753 in Parton Kirkcudbrightshire). in !814 William to is now a soldier in the 3rd Light Dragoons (ex Kings Own) and recorded as a labourer, he is 5' 7 3/4" tall, Hazle (sic) eyes, fresh complexion, Dark brown hair, and round of face and enrolled in Workington on the 26th Nov 1814. whilst in service in Ireland he met Juliana (or Julia Anne) Morran the daughter of James and Janet Morran and b abt 1805 in the parish of Ramore (now Rathmore) in Co Kildare (no actual records of Julia or parents have been found in Irish records (so far). They had 8 children but didn't officially marry until 1846 after William was discharged in Kirkcudbrightshire.
They lived a lowly life with William passing on 3rd Aug 1854 but Julia survived as a Laundress until 25 Apr 1872 in New Galloway, Kirkcudbrightshire. A recent search for her resting place has been unsuccessful, my hope is that she is with her husband in Balmaclellan. I would love to have met these people.