William John Eccles born circa 1790 has Donaghmore as his homeland in his Military records. Fought in the Peninsular wars in the Sutherland Highlanders regiment. Is related to the Sloan family somehow. Has a relative George Sloan who was a surgeon in Cookstown in the 1850's
Wendy,
You might find William's baptism in the relevant church records, assuming you know his precise denomination. RC records are mostly on-line on the nli site:
https://www.nli.ie/en/family-history-introduction.aspx
For other denominations, the churches usually hold the originals but there are also copies in PRONI, the public record office, in Belfast. A personal visit is required to access them. Access to the records there is free. This link explains what records exist, parish by parish:
https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/publications/proni-guide-church-records
If you are unable to go yourself, you could employ a researcher. Researchers in the PRONI area: http://sgni.net
George Sloane’s death in 1871:
https://civilrecords.irishgenealogy.ie/churchrecords/images/deaths_retu…