Doyle, James (1820) Petition to Stewart: Petitioner, a native of Ireland, has lived three years in Cape Breton. He asks a lot near Port Hood. Note: granted. [1]
Cameron, Martin and others (1826) Petitioners are natives of Great Britain and Ireland... James Doyle is 32, married... Doyle asks a lot on the north side of Mabou Harbour. Note: Cameron cannot have the lot he applies for as it has so recently been assigned by warrant. Others are approved. Martin X Cameron, John X Kennedy, and James X Doyle.[2]
James Doyle (79) of Ireland is on the 1871 census a widower. With him are several children; Mary (31), James (26), Margaret (23), Catherine (21), Elizabeth (17), and Daniel (38). Next door are very likely 2 additional sons, Hugh Doyle (38) with wife Sarah Jane (26) and a son Daniel (3). Further, Daniel Doyle (44) with wife Mary (30) and their children; John (13), Mary (8), and Sarah (8). Also in this household are potentially more children of James Sr; Catherine Doyle (42), Margaret (40), John (26), and Dennis (24).[3]
James Doyle, 84 years old, born in Ireland died on May 30, 1874 at Mabou. General Debility from old age is noted as the cause of death.[4]
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