Best Family Information circa 1839

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I am looking for information on Jame Best b 1 Nov 1839, bap 10 Nov 1839, West Church Presbyterian Ballymena, father's name listed as William Best and mother's maiden name Nancy Conway. James came to America about 1863 Residence: 27 North Moore Occupation: Merchant Marital Status: Single as listed on his American Civil War draft rtegistration. I am looking for information on his parents/siblings. It has been suggested that his grandfather, was William Best of Ballymena the Irish longcase clock maker. I am attempting to prove/dis-prove that supposition as well as determine if he had family that stayed in Ireland and what might have happened to them