The only reference I have so far for this William Bigley is from his son, Robert Bigley's, Death certificate, wherein he is described as Robert's father and as a Coachman. Robert's mother and presumably William's wife, is recorded as Jane Begley (no M/S is given). It is fairly unlikely that I'll find anything more on him as, with Robert having been born in Ireland, William probably was too.

KEY EVENTS AND DATES

1790 to 1791

According to the 1841 and 1851 Censuses, William's son, Robert, must have been born during this period, in Derry, Ireland. However, a search of Irish records in 'FindMyPast' has not turned up a likely birth record. Robert's death certificate does suggest a period of birth about 10 years earlier, but my searches have included that period also.

19th January 1827

William's son, Robert, married Margaret Grinton in Cramond. The actual entry was:

Cramond - January 19 1827

This day Rob't Bigley and Marg't Grinton both is this Parish gave in their names

for proclamation in order to marriage & being regularly proclaimed were married.

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