A Doyle family of Prince Edward Island /

A Doyle family of Prince Edward Island /

Charlottetown :

of Prince Edward Island

Hughie Buchanan of Breadalbane, Margaret Palmer of Brain tree Massachusetts, and Joe Nantes of Maple wood Road, who told me about the William Doyles.

Hughie Buchanan of Breadalbane, Margaret Palmer of Brain tree Massachusetts, and Joe Nantes of Maple wood Road, who told me about the William Doyles.

Kathleen Doyle presently of Charlotte town and her brother Dr. Philip Doyle of Ottawa I who told stories about LP. Doyle, their grandfather. Colin and Jean MacDonald of St. Peters also were very informative, having known LP. personally.

|| Tom and Kmestinc Murphy of Cumberland told me of the Doyle connections in that Jarca.

fcdelc Wesson of Lynn Massachusetts helped me greatly with Klizabcth (Doyle) Walker.

Since the Doyle family was a member of the St. Dunstan's Parish in Charlottetown, I spent many hours searching the St. Dunstan's Parish Regis¬ ters. I also spent much time at the Provincial Archives, U.P.E.I. Library, and P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation studying land conveyances, old newspapers, court records, old photographs, magazines and books. Much was gained by writing letters to various Provincial and State archives. The informa- I tion from Ireland was obtained principally through a fine gentleman named [ Hilary Murphy, author of The Families of Wexford.

Since the Doyle family was a member of the St. Dunstan's Parish in Charlottetown, I spent many hours searching the St. Dunstan's Parish Regis¬ ters. I also spent much time at the Provincial Archives, U.P.E.I. Library, and P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation studying land conveyances, old newspapers, court records, old photographs, magazines and books. Much was gained by writing letters to various Provincial and State archives. The informa- I tion from Ireland was obtained principally through a fine gentleman named [ Hilary Murphy, author of The Families of Wexford.

Since the Doyle family was a member of the St. Dunstan's Parish in Charlottetown, I spent many hours searching the St. Dunstan's Parish Regis¬ ters. I also spent much time at the Provincial Archives, U.P.E.I. Library, and P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation studying land conveyances, old newspapers, court records, old photographs, magazines and books. Much was gained by writing letters to various Provincial and State archives. The informa- I tion from Ireland was obtained principally through a fine gentleman named [ Hilary Murphy, author of The Families of Wexford.

Since the Doyle family was a member of the St. Dunstan's Parish in Charlottetown, I spent many hours searching the St. Dunstan's Parish Regis¬ ters. I also spent much time at the Provincial Archives, U.P.E.I. Library, and P.E.I. Museum and Heritage Foundation studying land conveyances, old newspapers, court records, old photographs, magazines and books. Much was gained by writing letters to various Provincial and State archives. The informa- I tion from Ireland was obtained principally through a fine gentleman named [ Hilary Murphy, author of The Families of Wexford.

The name Doyle is a numerous one in Ireland. It is derived from the Irish O'Dubhghaill, literally meaning "descendant of the dark stranger". According to Hilary Murphy, a local authority on the subject, it is probable that the Doyles of Wexford were descended from Norsemen who were living in Wexford at the time of the invasion by the Normans, and were called "dubhghall" ie. "dark strangers" or "foreigners" by the native Irish.

The name Doyle is a numerous one in Ireland. It is derived from the Irish O'Dubhghaill, literally meaning "descendant of the dark stranger". According to Hilary Murphy, a local authority on the subject, it is probable that the Doyles of Wexford were descended from Norsemen who were living in Wexford at the time of the invasion by the Normans, and were called "dubhghall" ie. "dark strangers" or "foreigners" by the native Irish.

On Prince Edward Island, Doyles were among the early immigrants

French Garrison near in Rocky Point, fell to the British in August

colony of three hundred at Malpeque which was too distant to bother with,

11763 following a formal peace treaty between England and . There arc

to the extreme western part of the Island and settled near Tignish or Miminegash.

to the extreme western part of the Island and settled near Tignish or Miminegash.

One settled at Little Sands near Wood Islands and several made their first homes

One settled at Little Sands near Wood Islands and several made their first homes

in the Charlottetown area. The majority came from County Wexford although

in the Charlottetown area. The majority came from County Wexford although

there were others from Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork, Monaghan, and Dublin. No

there were others from Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork, Monaghan, and Dublin. No

there were others from Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork, Monaghan, and Dublin. No

there were others from Kilkenny, Waterford, Cork, Monaghan, and Dublin. No

doubt some came from Newfoundland. Did the good Father J.-L.-J. Calonnc

The greater number of the Irish we have here bring with them nothing but vices, because they are the very dregs of Ireland and Newfoundland. They came [sic] to this place not because they emigrate, but because they have been expelled from their own country. (MacDonald 2)

Mermaid is a small community situated in Ixn 48, five miles southeast of [Charlottetown, the capital city of , Canada. It was in this [area that James Doyle settled in 1836. Doyles Point, as the farm came to be

Mermaid is a small community situated in Ixn 48, five miles southeast of [Charlottetown, the capital city of , Canada. It was in this [area that James Doyle settled in 1836. Doyles Point, as the farm came to be

Mermaid is a small community situated in Ixn 48, five miles southeast of [Charlottetown, the capital city of , Canada. It was in this [area that James Doyle settled in 1836. Doyles Point, as the farm came to be

known, is located on the cast side of an inlet known as Fullcrtons Marsh (or ), where it converges with the Hillsborough River. Much of the following story took place in this area. When the text refers to Lot 48, Fullcrtons Marsh, and Mermaid, the reader may assume —for our purposes— that they arc one and the same.

James Doyle was a native of Adamstown Parish, County Wexford, Ireland. Of his life there, little is known. According to his obituary, he was born in 1796. One of the gravestones in the churchyard in Adamstown, may name some of his family:

Prior to 1836, most of the Irish immigration to Canada was from . Thirty-five thousand Irish migrated to Newfoundland between 806 and 1836. They obtained ready employment in the fishery there. The fish lad a ready market to supply the sailors and soldiers fighting in the Napoleonic rs. When these hostilities ended in 1815, many of the Irish moved to New Brunswick to work in the lumber woods, and some moved to P.E.I. These people were called "two-boaters", due to the fact that they left homes twice before finally settling in P.E.I, or N.B. Many Irish, however, came to the Island directly, during these years, from the southeast ports of Ireland, principally Watcrford, Cork, and Dublin. (MacDonald 7)

Prior to 1836, most of the Irish immigration to Canada was from . Thirty-five thousand Irish migrated to Newfoundland between 806 and 1836. They obtained ready employment in the fishery there. The fish lad a ready market to supply the sailors and soldiers fighting in the Napoleonic rs. When these hostilities ended in 1815, many of the Irish moved to New Brunswick to work in the lumber woods, and some moved to P.E.I. These people were called "two-boaters", due to the fact that they left homes twice before finally settling in P.E.I, or N.B. Many Irish, however, came to the Island directly, during these years, from the southeast ports of Ireland, principally Watcrford, Cork, and Dublin. (MacDonald 7)

Prior to 1836, most of the Irish immigration to Canada was from . Thirty-five thousand Irish migrated to Newfoundland between 806 and 1836. They obtained ready employment in the fishery there. The fish lad a ready market to supply the sailors and soldiers fighting in the Napoleonic rs. When these hostilities ended in 1815, many of the Irish moved to New Brunswick to work in the lumber woods, and some moved to P.E.I. These people were called "two-boaters", due to the fact that they left homes twice before finally settling in P.E.I, or N.B. Many Irish, however, came to the Island directly, during these years, from the southeast ports of Ireland, principally Watcrford, Cork, and Dublin. (MacDonald 7)

Prior to 1836, most of the Irish immigration to Canada was from . Thirty-five thousand Irish migrated to Newfoundland between 806 and 1836. They obtained ready employment in the fishery there. The fish lad a ready market to supply the sailors and soldiers fighting in the Napoleonic rs. When these hostilities ended in 1815, many of the Irish moved to New Brunswick to work in the lumber woods, and some moved to P.E.I. These people were called "two-boaters", due to the fact that they left homes twice before finally settling in P.E.I, or N.B. Many Irish, however, came to the Island directly, during these years, from the southeast ports of Ireland, principally Watcrford, Cork, and Dublin. (MacDonald 7)

Prior to 1836, most of the Irish immigration to Canada was from . Thirty-five thousand Irish migrated to Newfoundland between 806 and 1836. They obtained ready employment in the fishery there. The fish lad a ready market to supply the sailors and soldiers fighting in the Napoleonic rs. When these hostilities ended in 1815, many of the Irish moved to New Brunswick to work in the lumber woods, and some moved to P.E.I. These people were called "two-boaters", due to the fact that they left homes twice before finally settling in P.E.I, or N.B. Many Irish, however, came to the Island directly, during these years, from the southeast ports of Ireland, principally Watcrford, Cork, and Dublin. (MacDonald 7)

James emigrated in 1816, possibly on the Harriot which made two voyages from Dublin to P.E.I, in 1817. (During the year 1816 the first Roman Catholic church was built in Charlottetown. It was a small wooden structure built on the site of the present Basilica.) He was twenty-one at the time, and like many of the soollcd "Prc-faminc Irish" (those who came prior to the Irish Potato Famine of 1845-47), was no doubt attempting to find a better life for himself in Canada. Ads in local papers said that tradesmen were required in large numbers in Canada.

James emigrated in 1816, possibly on the Harriot which made two voyages from Dublin to P.E.I, in 1817. (During the year 1816 the first Roman Catholic church was built in Charlottetown. It was a small wooden structure built on the site of the present Basilica.) He was twenty-one at the time, and like many of the soollcd "Prc-faminc Irish" (those who came prior to the Irish Potato Famine of 1845-47), was no doubt attempting to find a better life for himself in Canada. Ads in local papers said that tradesmen were required in large numbers in Canada.

James emigrated in 1816, possibly on the Harriot which made two voyages from Dublin to P.E.I, in 1817. (During the year 1816 the first Roman Catholic church was built in Charlottetown. It was a small wooden structure built on the site of the present Basilica.) He was twenty-one at the time, and like many of the soollcd "Prc-faminc Irish" (those who came prior to the Irish Potato Famine of 1845-47), was no doubt attempting to find a better life for himself in Canada. Ads in local papers said that tradesmen were required in large numbers in Canada.

James emigrated in 1816, possibly on the Harriot which made two voyages from Dublin to P.E.I, in 1817. (During the year 1816 the first Roman Catholic church was built in Charlottetown. It was a small wooden structure built on the site of the present Basilica.) He was twenty-one at the time, and like many of the soollcd "Prc-faminc Irish" (those who came prior to the Irish Potato Famine of 1845-47), was no doubt attempting to find a better life for himself in Canada. Ads in local papers said that tradesmen were required in large numbers in Canada.

It is possible that our James was working in Dublin in 1815. A London merchant named Louis Desmond contacted a number of tradesmen (seventy- seven In all) and enlisted them to travel to St. John's, Newfoundland on the brig Concord, whose Master was John Stobc. One of these tradesmen was definitely a James Doyle. When the ship arrived in St. John's, forty-four of the seventy-seven passengers were ill. St. John's had just suffered a devastating fire and was in no condition to accept sick people who would put further strain on their already dwindling resources. A court order was thus issued instructing the Master to take them to Miramichi, where the ship was bound. Since the captain refused to take them without further payment, the Magistrate James Blackic, altered their passport so they could travel to Halifax aboard the Kitty. They probably arrived there in July or August, 1817. (Byrne 9)

The voyage from Dublin, or another Irish port such as Watcrford, would probably not have been a pleasant one. Travel was by boats under sail power, built to carry lumber from Canada back to Britain. To make the voyage more profitable, they were crudely outfitted to carry passengers on the voyage back to Canada, most often a six week journey—after they got started.

The voyage from Dublin, or another Irish port such as Watcrford, would probably not have been a pleasant one. Travel was by boats under sail power, built to carry lumber from Canada back to Britain. To make the voyage more profitable, they were crudely outfitted to carry passengers on the voyage back to Canada, most often a six week journey—after they got started.

Canada. These large crowds were targets for many criminals who would try in many ways to rob them of their precious money—the money which had perhaps been gathered from many relatives. (It was common practice that one family membcrgo out to Canada and earn the fares forothcrs to emigrate.) The worst of these con-men, called crimps and (outers, prided themselves on their ability to lead unsuspecting travellers to a lodging house to await sailing time. There the immigrants often became drunk and were robbed and/or picked up diseases which were spread among their fellow travellers aboard ship.

Canada. These large crowds were targets for many criminals who would try in many ways to rob them of their precious money—the money which had perhaps been gathered from many relatives. (It was common practice that one family membcrgo out to Canada and earn the fares forothcrs to emigrate.) The worst of these con-men, called crimps and (outers, prided themselves on their ability to lead unsuspecting travellers to a lodging house to await sailing time. There the immigrants often became drunk and were robbed and/or picked up diseases which were spread among their fellow travellers aboard ship.

Because ships often carried more passengers than the law permitted, immigrants were often deposited at any convenient spot along the coast of P.E.I, before the ship entered port. This allowed the captain to enter port with only the number of passengers the law allowed.

Between 1816 and 1834 James is a mystery. Possibly he landed in Newfound land, orone of the other Provinces and worked there for a while before coming to P.E.I., or he may have lived in Charlottetown or another part of the Island. His obituary says he emigrated "to this island" in 1816. Records arc scarce during the early 1800's, particularly for obscure common people like lames. The St. Dunstan's church records for 1821-1830 have been lost.

Between 1816 and 1834 James is a mystery. Possibly he landed in Newfound land, orone of the other Provinces and worked there for a while before coming to P.E.I., or he may have lived in Charlottetown or another part of the Island. His obituary says he emigrated "to this island" in 1816. Records arc scarce during the early 1800's, particularly for obscure common people like lames. The St. Dunstan's church records for 1821-1830 have been lost.

Between 1816 and 1834 James is a mystery. Possibly he landed in Newfound land, orone of the other Provinces and worked there for a while before coming to P.E.I., or he may have lived in Charlottetown or another part of the Island. His obituary says he emigrated "to this island" in 1816. Records arc scarce during the early 1800's, particularly for obscure common people like lames. The St. Dunstan's church records for 1821-1830 have been lost.

Two interestingjames Doyle stories exist from that era. The first occurred in the St. Eleanors area north of Summersidc. Whether or not cither of these Stories refers to our James, we cannot say for sure.

In July of the year 1829 two laborers, James Doyle and Thomas Tobin, both of [whom were from the St. Eleanors area, were indicted for murder in Charlotte- town. These two laborers, who had worked together on a fishing schooner, got Into a fight with Patrick Lamb at the home of James Kehoe in St. Eleanors.

In July of the year 1829 two laborers, James Doyle and Thomas Tobin, both of [whom were from the St. Eleanors area, were indicted for murder in Charlotte- town. These two laborers, who had worked together on a fishing schooner, got Into a fight with Patrick Lamb at the home of James Kehoe in St. Eleanors.

The trial was held in Charlottetown on December 11, 1829, and is

This jail served the people of Prince Edward Island until the 1911 jail was built on .

A Thomas Tobin, native of Ireland, died in Charlottetown age 53 July 8, 1848. "He had been a member of this community for many years." (Examiner 07/10/48)

Of the life of our James Doyle between 1816 and 1834 a number of things can be deduced from later census records and from death records. On September 29, 1826, Pierce Lacey died in Charlottctown. He was the father of Margaret Lacey, the girl James would marry. He had therefore come to Canada from Wexford prior to that, probably bringing his family with him. The name Pierce (Piety) was used many times in the Doyle family and therefore it is important to note that it was from this man that the name, in all likelihood, derives.

Of the life of our James Doyle between 1816 and 1834 a number of things can be deduced from later census records and from death records. On September 29, 1826, Pierce Lacey died in Charlottctown. He was the father of Margaret Lacey, the girl James would marry. He had therefore come to Canada from Wexford prior to that, probably bringing his family with him. The name Pierce (Piety) was used many times in the Doyle family and therefore it is important to note that it was from this man that the name, in all likelihood, derives.

Anastasia married Lawrence Murphy, Lot 65,

Cumberland (?-1882) William unmarried (1816-1843)

Members of the above Lacey family were born in Ireland. The Adamstown parish register, in County Wexford, contains the birth records of William, j Lawrence, and a Mary. The reader will notice how all of these given names of

the Laccy family appear in the next generation among the Doylcs. Some will appear in the fourth and fifth generation. It is possible that Mary Laccy, who married John Mutch of Mermaid, was the Mary contained in the Adamstown register, baptized Dec. 10,1817,achildofPierccLaccyand Catherine Gaffncy.

James by that time would have a friend to act as best man, possibly the above mentioned John Doyle, a tailor and businessman who ran a hotel, Tbe Hibernia, located where the Golden Wok Restaurant now stands, on the corner of Pownal and Grafton Streets. Margaret Laccy's recently widowed mother would no doubt be in attendance, possibly with her reluctant twerve- ycar-old son William in tow. The small wedding party may have gathered at the hotel, and had dinner served by John's wife Catherine. The bride and groom could well have spent their wedding night at that establishment, or simply gone to James' current lodgings.

The farm which would become known as Doylcs Point, was occupied at this time by an Irish family from County Cork by the name of Daley. The Point farm was leased in 1799 by Jeremiah Dailcy, a farmer who later lived in Chariottctown. He is listed as a "gentleman", suggesting that he was a man of some means—an owner of property. Jeremiah had purchased the lease from James Cunningham, one of the original proprietors of Lot 48.

(After the British defeated the French, and the French setUers [Acadians) were expelled in 1758, the British Government decided to hold a lottery for the land of St. John's Island [P.E.I.]. The Island had been surveyed into 67 Townships (or Lots), of approximately 20,000 acres each by Surveyor General Samuel Holland in 1764-1765. Sixty-four of these lots were actually "up for grabs". Those eligible to enter the lottery were people of influence with the king. Some were politicians, others military men, still others were merchants or civil servants. The lottery was held in London July 23, 1767. James Cunningham and his partner Samuel Touchct drew Lot 48. This meant that they owned Lot 48, provided they fulfilled certain obligations, and were called "proprietors".)

The Dalcys who occupied the point were possibly relatives of the alxivc mcntioncdjcrcmiah Dailcy. One membcrof this family, Patrick Daley, married Jane Mutch, daughter of Major Alexander Mutch of Mermaid, and this family later moved to Lot 16. Their oldest son, William, was born at Doylcs Point in 1828.(Mutch 11) Dcsccndcnts of this Daley family still live in as I write. Doylcs Point was purchased from the heirs of Jeremiah Daley by Lieutenant Governor Edmund Fanning (second governor of P.E.I.) in 1800.

The Dalcys who occupied the point were possibly relatives of the alxivc mcntioncdjcrcmiah Dailcy. One membcrof this family, Patrick Daley, married Jane Mutch, daughter of Major Alexander Mutch of Mermaid, and this family later moved to Lot 16. Their oldest son, William, was born at Doylcs Point in 1828.(Mutch 11) Dcsccndcnts of this Daley family still live in as I write. Doylcs Point was purchased from the heirs of Jeremiah Daley by Lieutenant Governor Edmund Fanning (second governor of P.E.I.) in 1800.

The Dalcys who occupied the point were possibly relatives of the alxivc mcntioncdjcrcmiah Dailcy. One membcrof this family, Patrick Daley, married Jane Mutch, daughter of Major Alexander Mutch of Mermaid, and this family later moved to Lot 16. Their oldest son, William, was born at Doylcs Point in 1828.(Mutch 11) Dcsccndcnts of this Daley family still live in as I write. Doylcs Point was purchased from the heirs of Jeremiah Daley by Lieutenant Governor Edmund Fanning (second governor of P.E.I.) in 1800.

||lhat two Boston papers publish the death notice.) According to a book entitled Pioneers on the Island, at very high tide fthc river overflowed the land very nearly up as far as the post office. This same ■ source, in describing old Charlottetown, says "There was a town well on many ■corners... wooden pump with wooden troughs for watering horses." (Nrchaut

It was probably family occasions such as the 1834 marriage of Margaret's sister Anastasia which were most important to them. Anastasia married a farmer from , Lot 65 (Cumberland) by the name of Lawrence Murphy. Since many of the Murphys came from County Wexford, they may even have come out on the same vessel.

It was probably family occasions such as the 1834 marriage of Margaret's sister Anastasia which were most important to them. Anastasia married a farmer from , Lot 65 (Cumberland) by the name of Lawrence Murphy. Since many of the Murphys came from County Wexford, they may even have come out on the same vessel.

James and Margaret moved to the property in Mermaid, which became known as Doyles Point, in the year 1836. A sublease on the property had been purchased in 1831 by John Doyle, the tailor. A member of the B.I.S ., John had leased this farm, then believed to be 100 acres, from John Mutch of Mermaid. Perhaps there was a blood relationship between James and John Doyle. Their home towns in Wexford, Adamstown and Oulart respectively, being within thirty-five kilometers of one another. John Doyle was to die on January 17, 1833. His ornate grave-stone still exists in the Roman Catholic Cemetery #1 on the St. Peter's Road in Parkdale, near that of Piery and William Laccy.

James and Margaret moved to the property in Mermaid, which became known as Doyles Point, in the year 1836. A sublease on the property had been purchased in 1831 by John Doyle, the tailor. A member of the B.I.S ., John had leased this farm, then believed to be 100 acres, from John Mutch of Mermaid. Perhaps there was a blood relationship between James and John Doyle. Their home towns in Wexford, Adamstown and Oulart respectively, being within thirty-five kilometers of one another. John Doyle was to die on January 17, 1833. His ornate grave-stone still exists in the Roman Catholic Cemetery #1 on the St. Peter's Road in Parkdale, near that of Piery and William Laccy.

James and Margaret moved to the property in Mermaid, which became known as Doyles Point, in the year 1836. A sublease on the property had been purchased in 1831 by John Doyle, the tailor. A member of the B.I.S ., John had leased this farm, then believed to be 100 acres, from John Mutch of Mermaid. Perhaps there was a blood relationship between James and John Doyle. Their home towns in Wexford, Adamstown and Oulart respectively, being within thirty-five kilometers of one another. John Doyle was to die on January 17, 1833. His ornate grave-stone still exists in the Roman Catholic Cemetery #1 on the St. Peter's Road in Parkdale, near that of Piery and William Laccy.

James and Margaret moved to the property in Mermaid, which became known as Doyles Point, in the year 1836. A sublease on the property had been purchased in 1831 by John Doyle, the tailor. A member of the B.I.S ., John had leased this farm, then believed to be 100 acres, from John Mutch of Mermaid. Perhaps there was a blood relationship between James and John Doyle. Their home towns in Wexford, Adamstown and Oulart respectively, being within thirty-five kilometers of one another. John Doyle was to die on January 17, 1833. His ornate grave-stone still exists in the Roman Catholic Cemetery #1 on the St. Peter's Road in Parkdale, near that of Piery and William Laccy.

James and Margaret moved to the property in Mermaid, which became known as Doyles Point, in the year 1836. A sublease on the property had been purchased in 1831 by John Doyle, the tailor. A member of the B.I.S ., John had leased this farm, then believed to be 100 acres, from John Mutch of Mermaid. Perhaps there was a blood relationship between James and John Doyle. Their home towns in Wexford, Adamstown and Oulart respectively, being within thirty-five kilometers of one another. John Doyle was to die on January 17, 1833. His ornate grave-stone still exists in the Roman Catholic Cemetery #1 on the St. Peter's Road in Parkdale, near that of Piery and William Laccy.

I the billowing sails of the ships going up the Hillsborough River to pick up goods at Apple (French Fort), (Fort Augustus), And Mount Stewart. They would pass again on their return journey to pharlottctown. Mount Stewart was also the most productive ship building center on P. F.I . during the age of sail. All vessels built at Mount Stewart would have to pass the Doyle homestead. Later, steamers like the Heatber Belle would ply these waters.

I the billowing sails of the ships going up the Hillsborough River to pick up goods at Apple (French Fort), (Fort Augustus), And Mount Stewart. They would pass again on their return journey to pharlottctown. Mount Stewart was also the most productive ship building center on P. F.I . during the age of sail. All vessels built at Mount Stewart would have to pass the Doyle homestead. Later, steamers like the Heatber Belle would ply these waters.

I the billowing sails of the ships going up the Hillsborough River to pick up goods at Apple (French Fort), (Fort Augustus), And Mount Stewart. They would pass again on their return journey to pharlottctown. Mount Stewart was also the most productive ship building center on P. F.I . during the age of sail. All vessels built at Mount Stewart would have to pass the Doyle homestead. Later, steamers like the Heatber Belle would ply these waters.

I the billowing sails of the ships going up the Hillsborough River to pick up goods at Apple (French Fort), (Fort Augustus), And Mount Stewart. They would pass again on their return journey to pharlottctown. Mount Stewart was also the most productive ship building center on P. F.I . during the age of sail. All vessels built at Mount Stewart would have to pass the Doyle homestead. Later, steamers like the Heatber Belle would ply these waters.

I the billowing sails of the ships going up the Hillsborough River to pick up goods at Apple (French Fort), (Fort Augustus), And Mount Stewart. They would pass again on their return journey to pharlottctown. Mount Stewart was also the most productive ship building center on P. F.I . during the age of sail. All vessels built at Mount Stewart would have to pass the Doyle homestead. Later, steamers like the Heatber Belle would ply these waters.

The following sketch of the Doyle cabin was done in the summer of 1992 by artist Marjorie Frizzellof Southport. Marjorie sketched the log house on the original site as it was described by members of the Doyle family. Note Cathedral, (begun in 1843), positioned where the present triple spires to the Bascilica now stand - to the immediate left of the group of three

be supplemented with Canada geese, brant, and wild ducks from the creek. If

[ Charlottetown. Early settlers acquired this gun from disbanded soldiers or

3 Persons native to Ireland 5 Persons native to P.E.I. 100 acres of land 40 arable produced last year; 60 bushels wheat 50 bushels barley 200 bushels oats 650 bushels potatoes 6 horses 8 neat catdc 15 sheep 7 hogs.

Although they had no road, access to the water gave them a number of advantages. As a means of transportation the river proved very useful. For that reason farms that bordered on the river were more valuable. On the falling tide they could make a trip to Charlottetown a lot more easily by rowboat than overland with a horse and cart. They would make use of the rising tide to return

to Mermaid. The time taken for such a trip was estimated by my uncle, Frank Doyle, to be an hour to an hour and a half. In winter the river ice made for an even easier trip to town. Once the river was frozen, the ice was "bushed" with spruce trees to mark out a safe trail. This trail could be followed even if it was snowing quite hard. Local people would be paid a small amount of money to do the bushing. A good horse could be "given its head' in a snowstorm and would take you across the ice in a safe, reliable way. In spring or fall travelling would be more difficult, due to the mud—or very dangerous if risking a trip over the fresh or rotting ice.

The area of this farm was later determined to be 88 acres and not 100 as stated above in the land conveyance. It must have seemed huge to James and Margaret, compared to the farms of from five to fifteen acres they had known in Wexford!

...A short time previous, the Bishop had purchased a plot of land situated on the North side of the St. Peter's Road a little way beyond the limits of the town. As it had not yet been consecrated, the present occasion was deemed a favorable time for the performance of the ceremony, on account of the presence of so many members of the clergy. Accordingly at 2 o'clock P.M., a large number of people again assembled at the church, where they formed in procession, and headed by the Benevolent Irish Society and the Temperance League, wit h badges and banners, marched to the site of the new cemetery, was then solemnly blessed by the Bishop assisted by the visiting clergy. (MacMillan 40)

legislation of 1801 called the "Act of Union" repealed. By this Act the Irish had lost their right to have their own parliament. Instead, they were to elect a number of M.P .'s to represent their views in the British Parliament. This movement spread to the colonics including Prince Edward Island. A complete list of those in attendance at that meeting may be found in Tbe Island Magazine, Spring/Summer 1987.

This would have necessitated another trip to town, a tough trip in more ways than one with the river probably not yet sufficiendy frozen for travel. William was only twenty-seven when he died, just before Christmas, on December 19, 1843. He had lived on the south side of on the easternmost block. The wake was probably held in his home. At that time, the body would have been washed and laid out by the older women in the family, his mother Catherine, and probably his sister Margaret. To some this may seem a gruesome task, but it can also be thought of as a final, very caring, gesture performed for a loved one. "Most of the coffins were made right at home. They were made of pine boards covered with black cloth (or white cloth if it were a young person)." (MacDonald 25) A wake at that time was a great social occasion, with lots of food and drink. There would perhaps be clay pipes passed around to the men after the meal, an Irish tradition. Mrs. Rita Walsh told me of wakes on P.LI , where such customs were carried on, the pipes costing a penny a piece. It was a custom to have homemade liquor called poteen, available during a wake in Ireland; but imported liquor, readily available on P.E.I, at that time, probably filled the local need. Young people were known to sneak pepper into the tobacco and snuff. They would then hide and wait for the results.

In the morning, a hired horse-drawn hearse, or a simple wagon would convey the deceased to the small wooden church, built where the present Cathedral now stands, for the funeral mass. The coffin might even have been carried on the shoulders of a number of men. After mass they proceeded to the graveyard, led by members of the B.I.S. The new graveyard, near Birchwood (Cem#2), had been blessed that July past, but William was probably buried with his father Piery, and his brother Lawrence in the older Roman Catholic Cemetery on the St. Peter's Road in Parkdalc, (Ccm#l). Little did the mourners know that a similar procedure would be carried out for William's mother in two short years.

The three Roman Catholic cemeteries used by the St. Dunstan's Parish over the years were as follows:

Cemetery #1 is located in Parkdale, now the Anglican cemetery. This cemetery was used from about 1812 to 1843.

By the summer of 1863, the Doyle family living in Mermaid consisted of the following people: James 67, Margaret 52, Catherine 29, James 25, Elizabeth 23, Mary 18, William 16, Moses 13, Annie 8, John 7. All of these people still lived in the original log house. Well aware that the farm could support only so many, three of the family had already left to make their own way in the world.

In October of 1863, Pierce Doyle married Johanna Sullivan, from Clinton (), and took up residence in the rapidly-developing town of . It was also in 1863 that James Doyle, the founder of our branch of Doylcs on P.E.I, died. His death notice appeared in the Charlottctown Vindicator, a local newspaper, on December 2, 1863:

At Fullcrton's Marsh, Lot 48, on the 27th ultimo, Mr. James Doyle, in the 67th year of his age. He was a native of the Parish of Adamstown, County Wexford, Ireland, and emigrated to this Island in 1816. He was a kind husband and a loving father, and beloved by all who knew him. He died after an illness of four days leaving a widow and twelve children—7 sons and 5 daughters—to mourn his irreparable loss— [Irish American, Boston Pilot, New Tablet, and Wexford papers, please insert.] (p.3)

At Fullcrton's Marsh, Lot 48, on the 27th ultimo, Mr. James Doyle, in the 67th year of his age. He was a native of the Parish of Adamstown, County Wexford, Ireland, and emigrated to this Island in 1816. He was a kind husband and a loving father, and beloved by all who knew him. He died after an illness of four days leaving a widow and twelve children—7 sons and 5 daughters—to mourn his irreparable loss— [Irish American, Boston Pilot, New Tablet, and Wexford papers, please insert.] (p.3)

The burial site of our first Island ancestor is, as yet, unknown. He belonged to Parish in Charlottetown and the graveyard then in use was the pioneer cemetery on (Ccm#2). It is most likely that he was buried there. Unfortunately, there are no church records going back that far and many of the gravestones of that era have been removed. The records of both Vernon River and Fort Augustus churches have been checked and neither lists a James Doyle near that date.

The burial site of our first Island ancestor is, as yet, unknown. He belonged to Parish in Charlottetown and the graveyard then in use was the pioneer cemetery on (Ccm#2). It is most likely that he was buried there. Unfortunately, there are no church records going back that far and many of the gravestones of that era have been removed. The records of both Vernon River and Fort Augustus churches have been checked and neither lists a James Doyle near that date.

The burial site of our first Island ancestor is, as yet, unknown. He belonged to Parish in Charlottetown and the graveyard then in use was the pioneer cemetery on (Ccm#2). It is most likely that he was buried there. Unfortunately, there are no church records going back that far and many of the gravestones of that era have been removed. The records of both Vernon River and Fort Augustus churches have been checked and neither lists a James Doyle near that date.

It seems that James looked after the children who were still living on the farm The other siblings were on their own at that time: Margaret had married John Driscoll and was living on a farm in Mount Herbert, Lot 48, only a couple of miles from Doyles Point; Picry, a carpenter was living in Summersidc and llso married; Peter, a tavern operator, lived in Charlottctown on ; Lawrence Patrick learning the blacksmith trade, possibly at a West River carriage shop near the home of his future bride; Moses, since he is not mentioned, had probably left home, although he was only eleven. (He will show up as a painter in Charlottctown in 1870.) James must be given top marks for taking care of business properly. He perhaps realized that dividing the land among his children was not a reasonable thing to do. As he knew from experience in Ireland, tiny farms are not viable.

It seems that James looked after the children who were still living on the farm The other siblings were on their own at that time: Margaret had married John Driscoll and was living on a farm in Mount Herbert, Lot 48, only a couple of miles from Doyles Point; Picry, a carpenter was living in Summersidc and llso married; Peter, a tavern operator, lived in Charlottctown on ; Lawrence Patrick learning the blacksmith trade, possibly at a West River carriage shop near the home of his future bride; Moses, since he is not mentioned, had probably left home, although he was only eleven. (He will show up as a painter in Charlottctown in 1870.) James must be given top marks for taking care of business properly. He perhaps realized that dividing the land among his children was not a reasonable thing to do. As he knew from experience in Ireland, tiny farms are not viable.

her family until 1852 when she married John Driscoll at St. Dunstan's church

Piery was probably the most successful in business of any of the children of James and Margaret Doyle. Because he was a town councilor in Summcrside and a builder of bridges, more information about him has survived. Census records indicate that Piery was born in P.E.I, in 1833. I can find no church record of this birth. He was, in all probability, named after his grandfather Piery Lacey.

By 1870 Picry and Johanna had their own home on . It was also that year that Pierce did some work for St. Mary's Convent. The following arc excerpts from the Annals o/SL Mary's Convent, Summerside.

...the Drill Shed; the ; the Malpequc Breakwater; the Souris Breakwater, the Stock Farm Build¬ ings; the West River Bridge; Bridge; Wright's Bridge; Bridge at Lot 10; Bridge (1873); Bridge Lot 16; Fullciton's Marsh Bridge; rebuilding of the Grand River Bridge 1879; Block to Queen's Wharf ; rebuilding of Queen's Wharf after the August Gale of 1873; approaches to Charlottctown; the Convent 1868; the new Summersidc Convent 1884; the Progress Printing Office ; the Eastern District School ; the residences of the following gentle¬ men, viz: Hon. William Campbell, New London; H.C.Green , , John MacKcnzie do, Thomas Crabbc do, Neil McKclvic

...the Drill Shed; the ; the Malpequc Breakwater; the Souris Breakwater, the Stock Farm Build¬ ings; the West River Bridge; Bridge; Wright's Bridge; Bridge at Lot 10; Bridge (1873); Bridge Lot 16; Fullciton's Marsh Bridge; rebuilding of the Grand River Bridge 1879; Block to Queen's Wharf ; rebuilding of Queen's Wharf after the August Gale of 1873; approaches to Charlottctown; the Convent 1868; the new Summersidc Convent 1884; the Progress Printing Office ; the Eastern District School ; the residences of the following gentle¬ men, viz: Hon. William Campbell, New London; H.C.Green , , John MacKcnzie do, Thomas Crabbc do, Neil McKclvic

...the Drill Shed; the ; the Malpequc Breakwater; the Souris Breakwater, the Stock Farm Build¬ ings; the West River Bridge; Bridge; Wright's Bridge; Bridge at Lot 10; Bridge (1873); Bridge Lot 16; Fullciton's Marsh Bridge; rebuilding of the Grand River Bridge 1879; Block to Queen's Wharf ; rebuilding of Queen's Wharf after the August Gale of 1873; approaches to Charlottctown; the Convent 1868; the new Summersidc Convent 1884; the Progress Printing Office ; the Eastern District School ; the residences of the following gentle¬ men, viz: Hon. William Campbell, New London; H.C.Green , , John MacKcnzie do, Thomas Crabbc do, Neil McKclvic

do, l.t i c S A. M u ncoy do, Wm. Wickham do, Alex Grady do, C.B.Saundcrs (two houses); Peter McNutt, Kensington; Timothy Driscoll, Indian River, James Bernard, Malpcque; the stores and warehouses of Hon. John Lcfurgcy, Summcrside; David Rogers large warehouse, ; Schoolhouse Lot 14; and last but not least, the Dominion Building now finished.

do, l.t i c S A. M u ncoy do, Wm. Wickham do, Alex Grady do, C.B.Saundcrs (two houses); Peter McNutt, Kensington; Timothy Driscoll, Indian River, James Bernard, Malpcque; the stores and warehouses of Hon. John Lcfurgcy, Summcrside; David Rogers large warehouse, ; Schoolhouse Lot 14; and last but not least, the Dominion Building now finished.

.... While occasionally we may express our preference for certain politicians on account of what we deem their meritorious public services, we certainly must accord to Mr. Doyle, who is no politician, the meed of being one of the most useful public men in Prince Edward Island. He is a large employer of labor, and thus contributes materially to the well-being of a numerous class in the community, while by his energy and skill he has done much to forward the progress of our Province. He is a man yet in the prime of life vigorous and generous hearted ....

Picry worked in the Chariottctown area during 1883, '84, and '85 on the Prince St. Wharf, Fullcrton's Marsh Bridge, the North River Bridge, and 1 Wright's Bridge, East Royalty. He was probably in touch with his mother who > was living on Malpcque road at the time (about opposite to the Liquor Store at [ the Royalty Mall) where she lived with her youngest son John and his sister i Annie.

Another display of his kindness was that he took into his home, for a time, his uncle Piery Laccy from Charlottetown. Piery was too old, deaf, and sick to look after himself.

Piery Laccy was a blacksmith who seems to have been a bit of a rascal. Aside from Lacey's brush with the law in 1856, he had borrowed money from Piery Doyle. After many promises to pay it back, Doyle had to sell the Laccy property in Charlottetown, which had been given to him as collateral. Piery Laccy died in the Poorhousc in Charlottetown Nov. 30, 1889. He is buried in common ground in the Roman Catholic Cemetery near St. Pius X Church in Park dale (Ccm#3).

Piery Laccy was a blacksmith who seems to have been a bit of a rascal. Aside from Lacey's brush with the law in 1856, he had borrowed money from Piery Doyle. After many promises to pay it back, Doyle had to sell the Laccy property in Charlottetown, which had been given to him as collateral. Piery Laccy died in the Poorhousc in Charlottetown Nov. 30, 1889. He is buried in common ground in the Roman Catholic Cemetery near St. Pius X Church in Park dale (Ccm#3).

Piery Doyle died in Summerside Aug. 24,1890, aged fifty-seven. He and his wife Johanna raised eight children, all of whom did well for themselves. He was buried in St. Paul's Roman Catholic cemetery in Summerside where his gravestone is very evident, the tallest in the cemetery.

Piery Doyle died in Summerside Aug. 24,1890, aged fifty-seven. He and his wife Johanna raised eight children, all of whom did well for themselves. He was buried in St. Paul's Roman Catholic cemetery in Summerside where his gravestone is very evident, the tallest in the cemetery.

Prior to his death, he seems to have been planning to become a farmer. By 1880 he had purchased a three hundred acre farm in Cape Egmont, and was building a new home there. One of his last requests was that his family move to this farm to live.

His will tells us that he died a man of some property. He had, among other property, three houses on in Summerside, a 300-acre farm with a new house, a number of horses and cattle, a property on , a

property on , and two and one-quarter acres on the corner of and McEwen Road. The family must have been quite musical, since among his assets were a Grand Piano and an organ. He also had a Tine set of silver tea service, which it is believed he brought from'England when he journeyed there to get a clock for the town hall tower. This tea service was apparently borrowed on occasion when the Governor was entertaining large groups. He left $45 to his mother. Picry Doyle started out with nothing, carved a good living from the Island by working hard, and was a man of kindness.

Catherine was born on April 15,1834. Two years after she was born the family moved to Mermaid. She was probably named after her maternal grandmother Catherine (Gaffncy) Lacey. Kate, as Catherine was known, lived on the farm until she was thirty-six and then married John Corrigan.

John, a native Irishman, had been married before. In January of 1864 he had married Mary Jack man, by whom he had a child, Catherine, born March 24, 1867 at Vernon River. John joined the P.E.I. Militia, taking his oath on May 4, 1867. At that time his wife Mary was "dangerously ill".

In 1870, Catherine married John Corrigan at Cathedral in | Charlottetown, the witnessess being her brother James, and her sister Eliza-

Catherine became sick in the early 1900's and one of the Driscoll girls, 'Gussie', came to look after her. Gussie was Catherine's niece, the child of Margaret (Doyle) Driscoll from Mt. Herbert. While nursing her aunt Catherine, Gussie fell in love with Phonsic Corrigan—the only trouble being she was his first cousin! Catherine died in 1910, and is buried in Vernon River R.C. Cemetery beside her husband. The grave is marked with a fine stone.

Gussie and Phonsic applied for a dispensation so they might marry. Phonse went overseas in the first great war and when he returned in 1918 he found that the dispensation applied for, had not been granted. At that point he sold the farm to Bill Doyle, also a descendent of James and Margaret Lacey. After selling the farm, Phonsic went to visit his brother Andy in California. On his return he discovered that his dispensation had been granted about 1921. He and Gussie then married and bought a lovely fruit farm in Georgetown Royalty a former property of Captain McPhec, and grew apples and cherries, mainly for the market in Newfoundland. They were unable to make a go of it, however, and eventually Gussie died in the Chariottetown Hospital while Phonsic suffered the same fate at the Provincial San a few years later.

Gussie and Phonsic applied for a dispensation so they might marry. Phonse went overseas in the first great war and when he returned in 1918 he found that the dispensation applied for, had not been granted. At that point he sold the farm to Bill Doyle, also a descendent of James and Margaret Lacey. After selling the farm, Phonsic went to visit his brother Andy in California. On his return he discovered that his dispensation had been granted about 1921. He and Gussie then married and bought a lovely fruit farm in Georgetown Royalty a former property of Captain McPhec, and grew apples and cherries, mainly for the market in Newfoundland. They were unable to make a go of it, however, and eventually Gussie died in the Chariottetown Hospital while Phonsic suffered the same fate at the Provincial San a few years later.

Gussie and Phonsic applied for a dispensation so they might marry. Phonse went overseas in the first great war and when he returned in 1918 he found that the dispensation applied for, had not been granted. At that point he sold the farm to Bill Doyle, also a descendent of James and Margaret Lacey. After selling the farm, Phonsic went to visit his brother Andy in California. On his return he discovered that his dispensation had been granted about 1921. He and Gussie then married and bought a lovely fruit farm in Georgetown Royalty a former property of Captain McPhec, and grew apples and cherries, mainly for the market in Newfoundland. They were unable to make a go of it, however, and eventually Gussie died in the Chariottetown Hospital while Phonsic suffered the same fate at the Provincial San a few years later.

Peter, when he was eleven, may have heard older members of his family talking about a ship called the Lady Constable that came into Charlottetown 1 larboron May 21 st, 1847. This ship left Ireland carrying 444 people fleeing the potato famine. Unfortunately, many of those aboard became infected with typhus fever, twenty-five died on the voyage to P.E.I, and at least another eight died after she reached harbor. The chief way of socializing in those days was

Peter, when he was eleven, may have heard older members of his family talking about a ship called the Lady Constable that came into Charlottetown 1 larboron May 21 st, 1847. This ship left Ireland carrying 444 people fleeing the potato famine. Unfortunately, many of those aboard became infected with typhus fever, twenty-five died on the voyage to P.E.I, and at least another eight died after she reached harbor. The chief way of socializing in those days was

In all probability, Peter helped to fight the fire of July 1866 which destroyed many of Charlottetown's wood frame buildings. After he had worked for a few years he had accumulated enough money to open a boarding house at, or very near, his tavern location, "next door to Fowl and Darrach's on St." (The Cbarlottetown Herald, June 20, 1883) A picture of the row of buildings in which the inn and tavern was located is found in the photo section.

Peter and Helen had five children baptized between the time they were married and January of 1871. Much more than this we don't know. Peter died April 25,1878, one day before his forty-second birthday. Members of the B.I.S . "in regalia" attended his funeral on the 27th. He was buried in the Roman Catholic Cemetery on . The following year his family appeared on an 1879 St. Dunstan's parish census as follows:

the oldest boy, at the St. Peter's home of his uncle L.P. Doyle in 1891. The 1891

d in Charlottetown Hospital in 1896. (. Herald, April 8,

James B. Doyle was born July 28, 1838 at Mermaid, two years after his family moved there. At that time the family lived in the log house, and in addition to babyjim, other children in the family would be Margaret (9)[ycars], Pierce (5), Catherine (4), and Peter (2).

Jim was destined to be a farmer, and to live out most of his life on the farm where he was born. When his father died in 1863, Jim became head of the farming operation. His parents had accomplished much since their voyage from County Wexford. They had raised twelve children, all of whom seemed to know the importance of hard work and caring about others.

The Charlottetown Conference, the year following the death of James, would have caused some increased business for Peter and his new wife Helen (nee Neil) in their tavern and boarding house, as would the grand circus ■vhich visited Charlottetown that summer. It is probable, however, that life at 'Doyles Point that summer was little altered by the festivities. Jim or his mother may have received word from Piery in Summersidc telling that he was doing fine as a carpenter and that he and his wife Johanna had a new daughter Margaret. At this time Piery was building a house at for fThomas Crabbe, a local merchant.

The Charlottetown Conference, the year following the death of James, would have caused some increased business for Peter and his new wife Helen (nee Neil) in their tavern and boarding house, as would the grand circus ■vhich visited Charlottetown that summer. It is probable, however, that life at 'Doyles Point that summer was little altered by the festivities. Jim or his mother may have received word from Piery in Summersidc telling that he was doing fine as a carpenter and that he and his wife Johanna had a new daughter Margaret. At this time Piery was building a house at for fThomas Crabbe, a local merchant.

A memorable event for the young family occurred in the winter of 1864. On March seventh, the old chapel from St. Andrews was hauled down the ice from Mt. Stewart to Charlottetown. Five hundred men, both Protestants and

A memorable event for the young family occurred in the winter of 1864. On March seventh, the old chapel from St. Andrews was hauled down the ice from Mt. Stewart to Charlottetown. Five hundred men, both Protestants and

At four the next morning Rev. Angus MacDonaid left Charlottetown with a large number of men and headed to the site of the sunken chapel. Lots of neighboring men lent a hand. It is a safe bet that James was among them, probably with his young brother William along as well. History tells us that at four p.m. that day they managed to get the chapel on the ice again and then hauled it to Charlottetown. (MacDonaid 56) One of the men with a team of horses was Dougald Macdonald from . His daughter Ellen Zita, would marry John, the son of Jim Doyle. Did Jim and Dougald meet for the first time during that event?

At four the next morning Rev. Angus MacDonaid left Charlottetown with a large number of men and headed to the site of the sunken chapel. Lots of neighboring men lent a hand. It is a safe bet that James was among them, probably with his young brother William along as well. History tells us that at four p.m. that day they managed to get the chapel on the ice again and then hauled it to Charlottetown. (MacDonaid 56) One of the men with a team of horses was Dougald Macdonald from . His daughter Ellen Zita, would marry John, the son of Jim Doyle. Did Jim and Dougald meet for the first time during that event?

One Sunday morning in July of 1866 when the family was rising for Mass, someone, perhaps returning from barn chores, would likely have yelled to awaken the others. The shout of alarm was because of an unusual sight in the sky over Charlottetown. Huge clouds of black smoke were rising from the city. This was the most disastrous of the fires which ravaged Charlottetown in the nineteenth century. Fires were inevitable in a town with so many wooden structures. Mass may have been forgotten as the men got into a boat and rushed to the aid of their friends in the city, includingjims' brothers Moses, Peter, and possibly Lawrence and William.

One Sunday morning in July of 1866 when the family was rising for Mass, someone, perhaps returning from barn chores, would likely have yelled to awaken the others. The shout of alarm was because of an unusual sight in the sky over Charlottetown. Huge clouds of black smoke were rising from the city. This was the most disastrous of the fires which ravaged Charlottetown in the nineteenth century. Fires were inevitable in a town with so many wooden structures. Mass may have been forgotten as the men got into a boat and rushed to the aid of their friends in the city, includingjims' brothers Moses, Peter, and possibly Lawrence and William.

Four city blocks were laid waste by a disastrous fire set, it was thought, by an incendiary. The Charlottetown Herald described the blocks the fire had ravaged: '...nothing remains to tell that they were ever inhabited, except blackened timber, smoldering ruins, and long rows of desolate, naked chimneys.' (Rogers 13)

In the summer of 1870 Jim may have received news from brother Piery in Summerside telling James that he had recently completed a new convent and that he had more work than he could handle moving houses into Summerside. Jim perhaps replied that Lawrence Patrick and his wife had a new son born in January and that their sister Catherine had married John Corrigan and moved to . Their brother Moses seemed to be doing okay as a painter in Charlottetown.

In the summer of 1870 Jim may have received news from brother Piery in Summerside telling James that he had recently completed a new convent and that he had more work than he could handle moving houses into Summerside. Jim perhaps replied that Lawrence Patrick and his wife had a new son born in January and that their sister Catherine had married John Corrigan and moved to . Their brother Moses seemed to be doing okay as a painter in Charlottetown.

In the summer of 1870 Jim may have received news from brother Piery in Summerside telling James that he had recently completed a new convent and that he had more work than he could handle moving houses into Summerside. Jim perhaps replied that Lawrence Patrick and his wife had a new son born in January and that their sister Catherine had married John Corrigan and moved to . Their brother Moses seemed to be doing okay as a painter in Charlottetown.

of Moses in Charlottctown in October of 1875. By that time there was a good school at Fullertons Marsh according to the annual school report. Schools had been present in Lot 48 since 1834, so the children of James and Margaret Lacey probably learned to read and write, unlike their parents. In February of 1876, the family members assembled to celebrate the wedding of their brother Jim to Margaret Hogan. The bride was the daughter of Roderick Hogan and Mary Joy from (Lot 65). This wedding was held at Cathedral on February 15. It was a good time to have a wedding because the relatives of both bride and groom could travel across the frozen rivers to get easily and relatively quickly to town (the rough equivalent of a modern paved road). In addition, farm life was at a much reduced rate.

Liquor was a curse to many of the Irish on P.E.I. For that reason there was a strong temperance movement among the Irish of P.E.I, at that time. It is equally possible, therefore, that the only alcohol available was to be had outside at someone's sleigh in the yard. I sus¬ pect that the Island tradition of keeping the drinks in the kitchen rather than in the front room may have stemmed from the temperance movement.

This agreement allowed her to move to Charlottetown with her own unmarried children, Annie and John. It is believed that her daughter Mary was committed to Falconwood at that time. Thus Jim and Margaret and their children John and May were left alone on the farm. This situation had the advantage of privacy but disadvantages from a labor viewpoint. It is probable that Leo Albinus died that year.

Lawrence Patrick, later to be known as "L.P ." Doyle, was the seventh Doyle child born at the Point. I could find no record of his baptism, but other documents confirm that he was indeed one of the twelve children of James Doyle and Margaret Lacey and was born in 1844. Lawrence left the farm when he was about twenty. He learned the blacksmith trade, possibly in the West River area, or perhaps from his uncle Pierce Lacey in Charlottetown. Lawrence married a Lot 65 giri, Mary Ann Currie, on Feb.2, 1869. She was the daughter of John Currie and Elizabeth MacDougall. Witnesses at the wedding were William Doyle and Catherine Currie, siblings of the bride and groom.

Lawrence Patrick, later to be known as "L.P ." Doyle, was the seventh Doyle child born at the Point. I could find no record of his baptism, but other documents confirm that he was indeed one of the twelve children of James Doyle and Margaret Lacey and was born in 1844. Lawrence left the farm when he was about twenty. He learned the blacksmith trade, possibly in the West River area, or perhaps from his uncle Pierce Lacey in Charlottetown. Lawrence married a Lot 65 giri, Mary Ann Currie, on Feb.2, 1869. She was the daughter of John Currie and Elizabeth MacDougall. Witnesses at the wedding were William Doyle and Catherine Currie, siblings of the bride and groom.

By 1871 Lawrence had a home on Kent St. in Charlottetown and was working as a blacksmith. Moses, his 21 year old brother, was living in Charlottetown and working as a painter. Another brother, Peter, was operating a tavern on at that time. The three brothers probably met regularly, perhaps at Peter's tavern. The brothers and their wives probably greeted with a mixture of hope and scepticism, the idea of P.E.I, joining Confederation in 1873. At least the Island's railway debt was be¬ ing assumed by the Government of Canada which should help p.E.I .'s economy.

By 1871 Lawrence had a home on Kent St. in Charlottetown and was working as a blacksmith. Moses, his 21 year old brother, was living in Charlottetown and working as a painter. Another brother, Peter, was operating a tavern on at that time. The three brothers probably met regularly, perhaps at Peter's tavern. The brothers and their wives probably greeted with a mixture of hope and scepticism, the idea of P.E.I, joining Confederation in 1873. At least the Island's railway debt was be¬ ing assumed by the Government of Canada which should help p.E.I .'s economy.

By 1871 Lawrence had a home on Kent St. in Charlottetown and was working as a blacksmith. Moses, his 21 year old brother, was living in Charlottetown and working as a painter. Another brother, Peter, was operating a tavern on at that time. The three brothers probably met regularly, perhaps at Peter's tavern. The brothers and their wives probably greeted with a mixture of hope and scepticism, the idea of P.E.I, joining Confederation in 1873. At least the Island's railway debt was be¬ ing assumed by the Government of Canada which should help p.E.I .'s economy.

By 1871 Lawrence had a home on Kent St. in Charlottetown and was working as a blacksmith. Moses, his 21 year old brother, was living in Charlottetown and working as a painter. Another brother, Peter, was operating a tavern on at that time. The three brothers probably met regularly, perhaps at Peter's tavern. The brothers and their wives probably greeted with a mixture of hope and scepticism, the idea of P.E.I, joining Confederation in 1873. At least the Island's railway debt was be¬ ing assumed by the Government of Canada which should help p.E.I .'s economy.

In 1885 Lawrence purchased a property in St. Peters Bay, on the north side of the bridge for one 'thousand and fifty dollars. There he spent most of his working life as a blacksmith and wheelwright. He and his wife Mary Ann probably came to St. Peters about 1875, based on the fact that their first three children were baptized in Charlottetown.

In 1885 Lawrence purchased a property in St. Peters Bay, on the north side of the bridge for one 'thousand and fifty dollars. There he spent most of his working life as a blacksmith and wheelwright. He and his wife Mary Ann probably came to St. Peters about 1875, based on the fact that their first three children were baptized in Charlottetown.

" At St. Peter's Bay, on the 2nd inst. of Scarlet Fever, Adolphus L.F . aged 7 months and 4 days; and on the 3rd inst. Francis Lewis, aged 3 years and 1 month beloved children of Lawrence and Mary Ann Doyle."

What a tragedy to befall a young family! (Having recently attended a funeral for a young child in St. Peters, I can imagine the sorrow there would be in that household at the time.) Two small white stones marking their graves still stand in the St. Peters graveyard, near those of their parents. (Although the boys were buried next to their parents, the stones were mistakenly arranged incorrectly when the graveyard was renovated to make grass cutting easier.)

What a tragedy to befall a young family! (Having recently attended a funeral for a young child in St. Peters, I can imagine the sorrow there would be in that household at the time.) Two small white stones marking their graves still stand in the St. Peters graveyard, near those of their parents. (Although the boys were buried next to their parents, the stones were mistakenly arranged incorrectly when the graveyard was renovated to make grass cutting easier.)

"Wilfred Larkin compared him [Lawrence the poet] one time to the other Lawrence Doyle—Lawrence P. Doyle, the St. Peters black¬ smith—who, he said was 'short on the grain, .... easily insulted'..."

The 1881 Federal Census for St. Peters provides us with this description of this Doyle family.

(From a family paper provided by Kathleen Doyle of Georgetown and Charlottetown, and granddaughter of L.P .) The Daify Examiner says"... She

(From a family paper provided by Kathleen Doyle of Georgetown and Charlottetown, and granddaughter of L.P .) The Daify Examiner says"... She

Present at the graveside, overlooking St. Peters Bay, were Mary Ann's brother ames, and LP.'s brothers, Pierce and William. The Doyle men had probably ravelled on the train together from Summerside and Breadalbane respectively.

Present at the graveside, overlooking St. Peters Bay, were Mary Ann's brother ames, and LP.'s brothers, Pierce and William. The Doyle men had probably ravelled on the train together from Summerside and Breadalbane respectively.

Present at the graveside, overlooking St. Peters Bay, were Mary Ann's brother ames, and LP.'s brothers, Pierce and William. The Doyle men had probably ravelled on the train together from Summerside and Breadalbane respectively.

Two years after that, L.P . married a lady from the Souris area, Ellen Mullally. rhis marriage took place September 7, 1886 in Souris. They had no children.

Two years after that, L.P . married a lady from the Souris area, Ellen Mullally. rhis marriage took place September 7, 1886 in Souris. They had no children.

By 1891 John James Ernest, twenty-one, was working as a railway fireman and would eventually work his way up to chief engineer. Joseph, then nineteen, was working with his father as a blacksmith. Their youngest son George was only twelve and therefore not working. George would eventually take over the forge. Ernest moved to Georgetown and continue to work with the railway.

Also living with them at that time was a nephew, James P. Doyle. James was the son of Peter Doyle, brother of L.P ., who died in Charlottetown in 1878. Young James may have lived with L.P .'s family until his untimely death in the Charlottetown Hospital on April 2, 1896. He died of tuberculosis, then called "consumption", and was buried in the St. Peters Church cemetery on April 4, 1896. L.P . and Ernest were present at the burial.

Also living with them at that time was a nephew, James P. Doyle. James was the son of Peter Doyle, brother of L.P ., who died in Charlottetown in 1878. Young James may have lived with L.P .'s family until his untimely death in the Charlottetown Hospital on April 2, 1896. He died of tuberculosis, then called "consumption", and was buried in the St. Peters Church cemetery on April 4, 1896. L.P . and Ernest were present at the burial.

Colin: "Frank Jay, from Morell, whose father was a blacksmith came to St. Peters after the first war and took over the forge. George was dead then. [George died in 1927 in western Canada]. The first twenty-five cents I ever earned 1 earned from L.P . for a day's work. It was about

Colin: "Frank Jay, from Morell, whose father was a blacksmith came to St. Peters after the first war and took over the forge. George was dead then. [George died in 1927 in western Canada]. The first twenty-five cents I ever earned 1 earned from L.P . for a day's work. It was about

Colin: "Frank Jay, from Morell, whose father was a blacksmith came to St. Peters after the first war and took over the forge. George was dead then. [George died in 1927 in western Canada]. The first twenty-five cents I ever earned 1 earned from L.P . for a day's work. It was about

L.P . liked racing horses at the track at St. Peters. He also got quite deaf in his old age. According to Dr. Philip Doyle, his grandson, they used to blow a bugle to begin a horse race prior to the time of the moving starting gates. The horses would line up as best they could and when the starter thought things were right, he would blow the bugle. Some times there would be a false start and the bugle would sound again. Apparently LP. couldn't hear the second bugle and went completely around the track in his excitement to win the race.

A correspondent at St. Peter's Bay reports: — "Mr. LP. Doyle, of St. Peter's Bay disposed of his beautiful gelding Barney D. for a handsome figure, Mr. Oliver Mason, the popular horse buyer, being the pur¬ chaser. Barney D. is well known among the sporting class in the country. In the three minute class at the opening of the Souris last season, he captured the second place from a large field of fast horses making an exciting fight for the first place with the celebrated trotting stallion Neptune Lee record 2.38. Barney D. is a silky bay with

A correspondent at St. Peter's Bay reports: — "Mr. LP. Doyle, of St. Peter's Bay disposed of his beautiful gelding Barney D. for a handsome figure, Mr. Oliver Mason, the popular horse buyer, being the pur¬ chaser. Barney D. is well known among the sporting class in the country. In the three minute class at the opening of the Souris last season, he captured the second place from a large field of fast horses making an exciting fight for the first place with the celebrated trotting stallion Neptune Lee record 2.38. Barney D. is a silky bay with

A correspondent at St. Peter's Bay reports: — "Mr. LP. Doyle, of St. Peter's Bay disposed of his beautiful gelding Barney D. for a handsome figure, Mr. Oliver Mason, the popular horse buyer, being the pur¬ chaser. Barney D. is well known among the sporting class in the country. In the three minute class at the opening of the Souris last season, he captured the second place from a large field of fast horses making an exciting fight for the first place with the celebrated trotting stallion Neptune Lee record 2.38. Barney D. is a silky bay with

L.P . did quite well for himself considering his humble beginnings at Doyles Point in 1844. He died September 14, 1914 at St. Peters Bay at the age of seventy. He was buried in the family plot beside his two young boys and his first wife Mary Ann Currie. A stone marks the site. Like other members of this family, his children are outlined at the end of this work.

Mary was born the latter pan of June 1845. She was baptized at Cathedral, the sponsors being William "ahohnam"[sic] (Monaghan?) and Elizabeth Mervin. In 1881 she was living on the farm and listed as having no infirmities. Mary lived on the farm at Doyles Point with her family until about 1887 when her mother moved off the farm to Charlottetown.

Mary was born the latter pan of June 1845. She was baptized at Cathedral, the sponsors being William "ahohnam"[sic] (Monaghan?) and Elizabeth Mervin. In 1881 she was living on the farm and listed as having no infirmities. Mary lived on the farm at Doyles Point with her family until about 1887 when her mother moved off the farm to Charlottetown.

Mary died at Falconwood in 1928 aged 84, having spent the last half of her life confined there. She was buried in the family plot of her youngest brother ■ohn, in Cem.3, near St. Pius X Church, in Parkdale.

baptized in Charlottetown by Rev. Malachy Reynolds, sponsors being William

In 1871 William was living in Charlottetown and working as a block maker— a skilled woodworker who, among other things, made blocks, as in "block and tackle." Craftsmen with these skills were particularly important in the days of sailing ships, where so many were used in a ship's rigging. Others were used to raise heavy objects in warehouses, on farms and to load and unload ships. Sailing ships were beginning to fade from the scene by the 1870's, because of the introduction of steam power. Skilled carpenters, however, were still in high demand.

In October of that year, William married Margaret Evans, daughter of shoemaker Patrick Evans and his wife Mary Collins who lived and worked at the comer of Dorchester and Weymouth Streets. To join in the celebration with them were William's brother Moses, and Helen Evans—probably the sister of the bride. William and Margaret had nine children the first of whom, Mary Adelaide, was born in Charlottetown in December of 1872. William got

Mount Stewart, P. E. Island

This church, the old wooden cathedral of Parish in Charlottetown, was built in 1843 and served the parish until the first stone cathedral was completed in 1907.

The above ad appeared in the Charlottetown Directory about 1880. This umiture factory and mill did not work out for William. His decision to leave nay have been based upon a general decline in the economy of the Mount ewart area, as the shipbuilding industry faded.

In 1891 the family consisted of William 43, Margaret 43, Ada (Mary Adelaide) 18, James Edward 16, William Millwood 13, Pierce P. (Moses Peter) 12, Arthur Patrick 9, John Emmctt 7, Chcchuc Minnc[sic], domestic (probably k Chinese servant). William and his family ran a sawmill and also did some farming. They sawed logs into boards for farmers and also made tobacco boxes for the Charlottetown firm of Hickey and Nicholson.

Hughie Buchanan, an elderly resident of Breadalbanc, was living in the senior citizens home in Hunter River when I spoke to him November 4,1990. Hughie had this to say about the Doyles:

I remember Millwood, Emmctt, and a Cheveric girl (Margaret). One time my mother and father were following the road to Kelly's Cross and they found Mrs. Doyle's purse with her beads, money and all. She sure was glad to get it back. The Doylcs had been travelling to Kelly's Cross that day to church. The purse must have fallen out of the wagon. There were two houses and some barns there at the mill site. These were hauled up to the road. The big house is now used as a barn. Millwood and probably Emmett lived in this house. Decoursi [an Italian name], now owns the property and the house and barns near the road. The smaller house is now a few miles from Breadalbane. This was Jim Doyle's house, Cheveric lived there too. It is the first house on the left as you go towards Breadalbane from Highway Two. One of the boys worked for the railroad...had some trouble with his foreman, and left for the States.

I remember Millwood, Emmctt, and a Cheveric girl (Margaret). One time my mother and father were following the road to Kelly's Cross and they found Mrs. Doyle's purse with her beads, money and all. She sure was glad to get it back. The Doylcs had been travelling to Kelly's Cross that day to church. The purse must have fallen out of the wagon. There were two houses and some barns there at the mill site. These were hauled up to the road. The big house is now used as a barn. Millwood and probably Emmett lived in this house. Decoursi [an Italian name], now owns the property and the house and barns near the road. The smaller house is now a few miles from Breadalbane. This was Jim Doyle's house, Cheveric lived there too. It is the first house on the left as you go towards Breadalbane from Highway Two. One of the boys worked for the railroad...had some trouble with his foreman, and left for the States.

William died on Thursday July 11, 1895 at his home—which the Doylcs called 'Millstream Cottage"—in Breadalbane at the age of forty-eight. His wife Margaret (Evans) Doyle diedon August 11,1919. She had been born August 12, 1848 and was baptized "Susan" by the parish priest Rev. Malachy Reynolds. (It is not uncommon to find this son of name problem among early records. The child was baptized Susan but was called by her unregistered second name. It is one of the many difficulties encountered by researchers.)

The following February, William Chevcrie's sister Mclvina, married Millwood Doyle. This marriage took place at the Basilica in Charlottetown. William Cheverie was station agent at Royalty Junction at the time. He later took a similar job at Mt. Stewart, then at Breadalbane. The attendants at this wedding were Delia Walker, daughter of Angus and Lizzie and Wilfred Bradley of Kelly's Cross.

The following February, William Chevcrie's sister Mclvina, married Millwood Doyle. This marriage took place at the Basilica in Charlottetown. William Cheverie was station agent at Royalty Junction at the time. He later took a similar job at Mt. Stewart, then at Breadalbane. The attendants at this wedding were Delia Walker, daughter of Angus and Lizzie and Wilfred Bradley of Kelly's Cross.

The following February, William Chevcrie's sister Mclvina, married Millwood Doyle. This marriage took place at the Basilica in Charlottetown. William Cheverie was station agent at Royalty Junction at the time. He later took a similar job at Mt. Stewart, then at Breadalbane. The attendants at this wedding were Delia Walker, daughter of Angus and Lizzie and Wilfred Bradley of Kelly's Cross.

The two couples lived in the same home together first in Breadalbane, and then in Maplewood, near Kelly's Cross. At Maplewood they had a small farm of fifty acres and Millwood had a carpenter shop where he continued to make tobacco boxes for Hickey and Nicholson. The furniture used in this home was built by William Doyle, the father of Millwood and Ada. Millwood farmed for a time at Maplewood but he and Melvina moved to Boston in 1923.

The two couples lived in the same home together first in Breadalbane, and then in Maplewood, near Kelly's Cross. At Maplewood they had a small farm of fifty acres and Millwood had a carpenter shop where he continued to make tobacco boxes for Hickey and Nicholson. The furniture used in this home was built by William Doyle, the father of Millwood and Ada. Millwood farmed for a time at Maplewood but he and Melvina moved to Boston in 1923.

The two couples lived in the same home together first in Breadalbane, and then in Maplewood, near Kelly's Cross. At Maplewood they had a small farm of fifty acres and Millwood had a carpenter shop where he continued to make tobacco boxes for Hickey and Nicholson. The furniture used in this home was built by William Doyle, the father of Millwood and Ada. Millwood farmed for a time at Maplewood but he and Melvina moved to Boston in 1923.

The two couples lived in the same home together first in Breadalbane, and then in Maplewood, near Kelly's Cross. At Maplewood they had a small farm of fifty acres and Millwood had a carpenter shop where he continued to make tobacco boxes for Hickey and Nicholson. The furniture used in this home was built by William Doyle, the father of Millwood and Ada. Millwood farmed for a time at Maplewood but he and Melvina moved to Boston in 1923.

Moses was born in May of 1850 at the family farm in Mermaid. He was baptized at St. Dunstan's old wooden cathedral, built in 1843. His baptism sponsors were Peter Paul and Ann Murganon [sic]. When Moses was sixteen he would have witnessed the fire which destroyed much of the Charlottetown area on July 15, 1866.

Moses was born in May of 1850 at the family farm in Mermaid. He was baptized at St. Dunstan's old wooden cathedral, built in 1843. His baptism sponsors were Peter Paul and Ann Murganon [sic]. When Moses was sixteen he would have witnessed the fire which destroyed much of the Charlottetown area on July 15, 1866.

Moses was born in May of 1850 at the family farm in Mermaid. He was baptized at St. Dunstan's old wooden cathedral, built in 1843. His baptism sponsors were Peter Paul and Ann Murganon [sic]. When Moses was sixteen he would have witnessed the fire which destroyed much of the Charlottetown area on July 15, 1866.

The 1870-71 directory tells us that he had left the farm, was living in Charlottetown and working as a painter. In September of 1873 Moses married Mary Ann Maclsaac, daughter of Donald Maclsaac and Margaret Curry.

At the age of twenty-five Moses died in Charlottetown. We do not know his cause of death. He was buried at the old cemetery near Birchwood on the twenty-first of October 1875. Those attending his funeral were probably his mother, sister Annie, brother John, and wife Mary Ann. His brothers Lawrence and William and their wives Mary Ann and Margaret might also have been there.

Mary Ann, the widow of Moses, may be the Mary Ann Doyle who appears in the 1881 Census in Lot 50. If so, she was living at the home of Peter Maclsaac in the Vernon River area with a six-year-old son James. She does not appear identifiably in the 1891 census, as Mary Ann Doyle. Did Moses and Mary Ann have a son? There is no baptism on the Basilica records to indicate that is so. The following baptism docs occur however." Dec. 30,1874,1 baptized James born 26 inst. of unknown parents. Sps [sponsors] Helen Doyle." Was this Helen, the wife of Peter?

Annie is the most elusive member of this family. She was born in 1855 presumably at the farm in Mermaid and yet there is no record of her baptism at the Basilica, St. Andrews, or St. Patrick's in Fort Augustus. In 1863 Annie (Bridget Ann), then thirteen, is mentioned in her father's will, as being the recipient often pounds. She was definitely living on the farm at the time of the 1881 census. Annie moved to town with her mother and brother John and lived with them until 1891. They lived at 69, and later .

Annie is the most elusive member of this family. She was born in 1855 presumably at the farm in Mermaid and yet there is no record of her baptism at the Basilica, St. Andrews, or St. Patrick's in Fort Augustus. In 1863 Annie (Bridget Ann), then thirteen, is mentioned in her father's will, as being the recipient often pounds. She was definitely living on the farm at the time of the 1881 census. Annie moved to town with her mother and brother John and lived with them until 1891. They lived at 69, and later .

Annie is the most elusive member of this family. She was born in 1855 presumably at the farm in Mermaid and yet there is no record of her baptism at the Basilica, St. Andrews, or St. Patrick's in Fort Augustus. In 1863 Annie (Bridget Ann), then thirteen, is mentioned in her father's will, as being the recipient often pounds. She was definitely living on the farm at the time of the 1881 census. Annie moved to town with her mother and brother John and lived with them until 1891. They lived at 69, and later .

From this point Annie is a mystery. She may be the Annie Doyle who narricd Simon Wooldridgc on July 12,1892 inTracadie. If so, she is buried at Corran Ban. She may also be one of a number of Annie Doyles buried in Charlottetown since that time, none of whom 1 could verify as being our Annie.

From this point Annie is a mystery. She may be the Annie Doyle who narricd Simon Wooldridgc on July 12,1892 inTracadie. If so, she is buried at Corran Ban. She may also be one of a number of Annie Doyles buried in Charlottetown since that time, none of whom 1 could verify as being our Annie.

was the youngest of the children of James Doyle and Margaret Lacey. Born 1856, John was seven when his father died. He lived on the farm with the family until the time his mother moved to town. John must have had some training in carpentry early in his life since he is listed as a carpenter at the age of twenty-three, while still living at home. This makes one think that old James, John's father, may well have been the James Doyle, carpenter, who came out from Dublin via Newfoundland on the ships the Concord and the Kitty. Pierce certainly did well as a carpenter, as did William. We can imagine that the boys got some early instruction on the farm in how to properly use a level and a plumb bob. When my mother (Isabelle Daley) lived on the "old place" there was a lot of old furniture, some of which was probably made by the Doyles. My aunt Margaret (Doyle) Campbell remembers two old cradles, one of which was made of cherry wood, which were discarded when her family moved to Charlottetown.

was the youngest of the children of James Doyle and Margaret Lacey. Born 1856, John was seven when his father died. He lived on the farm with the family until the time his mother moved to town. John must have had some training in carpentry early in his life since he is listed as a carpenter at the age of twenty-three, while still living at home. This makes one think that old James, John's father, may well have been the James Doyle, carpenter, who came out from Dublin via Newfoundland on the ships the Concord and the Kitty. Pierce certainly did well as a carpenter, as did William. We can imagine that the boys got some early instruction on the farm in how to properly use a level and a plumb bob. When my mother (Isabelle Daley) lived on the "old place" there was a lot of old furniture, some of which was probably made by the Doyles. My aunt Margaret (Doyle) Campbell remembers two old cradles, one of which was made of cherry wood, which were discarded when her family moved to Charlottetown.

Sometime between 1881 and 1887, John moved to Charlottetown where he lived with his mother and sister Annie. The federal census of 1891 calls John a "house carpenter". He was destined to remain such throughout his life. William Shama, a grocer who lived near John, says "John worked for himself. He never worked for a contractor. You called him if you wanted a small job done." This is probably generally true, although Frank Doyle says that John worked occasionally for his nephew Leo Doyle, a Charlottetown contractor. A disastrous fire swept through St. John's Newfoundland on July 8th and 9th 1892, burning over half of the city. The business district and most of the homes of the middle class and poorer people were lost. A massive relief effort was mounted both on P.E.I, and other parts of Canada, and in the U.S. The need for carpenters was evident. John probably saw the opportunity both to help the people, and to gain employment. This probably accounts for his move ■here in late 1892 or early 1893.

Sometime between 1881 and 1887, John moved to Charlottetown where he lived with his mother and sister Annie. The federal census of 1891 calls John a "house carpenter". He was destined to remain such throughout his life. William Shama, a grocer who lived near John, says "John worked for himself. He never worked for a contractor. You called him if you wanted a small job done." This is probably generally true, although Frank Doyle says that John worked occasionally for his nephew Leo Doyle, a Charlottetown contractor. A disastrous fire swept through St. John's Newfoundland on July 8th and 9th 1892, burning over half of the city. The business district and most of the homes of the middle class and poorer people were lost. A massive relief effort was mounted both on P.E.I, and other parts of Canada, and in the U.S. The need for carpenters was evident. John probably saw the opportunity both to help the people, and to gain employment. This probably accounts for his move ■here in late 1892 or early 1893.

Sometime between 1881 and 1887, John moved to Charlottetown where he lived with his mother and sister Annie. The federal census of 1891 calls John a "house carpenter". He was destined to remain such throughout his life. William Shama, a grocer who lived near John, says "John worked for himself. He never worked for a contractor. You called him if you wanted a small job done." This is probably generally true, although Frank Doyle says that John worked occasionally for his nephew Leo Doyle, a Charlottetown contractor. A disastrous fire swept through St. John's Newfoundland on July 8th and 9th 1892, burning over half of the city. The business district and most of the homes of the middle class and poorer people were lost. A massive relief effort was mounted both on P.E.I, and other parts of Canada, and in the U.S. The need for carpenters was evident. John probably saw the opportunity both to help the people, and to gain employment. This probably accounts for his move ■here in late 1892 or early 1893.

Sometime between 1881 and 1887, John moved to Charlottetown where he lived with his mother and sister Annie. The federal census of 1891 calls John a "house carpenter". He was destined to remain such throughout his life. William Shama, a grocer who lived near John, says "John worked for himself. He never worked for a contractor. You called him if you wanted a small job done." This is probably generally true, although Frank Doyle says that John worked occasionally for his nephew Leo Doyle, a Charlottetown contractor. A disastrous fire swept through St. John's Newfoundland on July 8th and 9th 1892, burning over half of the city. The business district and most of the homes of the middle class and poorer people were lost. A massive relief effort was mounted both on P.E.I, and other parts of Canada, and in the U.S. The need for carpenters was evident. John probably saw the opportunity both to help the people, and to gain employment. This probably accounts for his move ■here in late 1892 or early 1893.

Sometime between 1881 and 1887, John moved to Charlottetown where he lived with his mother and sister Annie. The federal census of 1891 calls John a "house carpenter". He was destined to remain such throughout his life. William Shama, a grocer who lived near John, says "John worked for himself. He never worked for a contractor. You called him if you wanted a small job done." This is probably generally true, although Frank Doyle says that John worked occasionally for his nephew Leo Doyle, a Charlottetown contractor. A disastrous fire swept through St. John's Newfoundland on July 8th and 9th 1892, burning over half of the city. The business district and most of the homes of the middle class and poorer people were lost. A massive relief effort was mounted both on P.E.I, and other parts of Canada, and in the U.S. The need for carpenters was evident. John probably saw the opportunity both to help the people, and to gain employment. This probably accounts for his move ■here in late 1892 or early 1893.

They were married at St. John the Baptist Basilica in St. John's Newfound¬ land on Sept. 23rd, 1893 by Rev. John Scott. Their address while in St. John's was Long's Hill. In 1894 their first daughter, Mary Louisa (Louise) was born. Baptism sponsors were Anastatia [sic] Murphy and William Henderson. In December of 1895, a son was born to them whom they named Ambrose Frederick. Sponsors were James Greenane [sic] and Annie Reardon. They had returned to P.E.I, by March of 1897. We know this because of the death of thcir youngest child, and only son.

John was a very kind man. Mary was in bed crippled with arthritis for seven years or so before her death. During that time she seldom left her room. Louise, was a 'humpback', (She had severe curvature of the spine, [Kyphosis]). She and her father were very chummy and she thought the world of him. Louise looked after all the cooking and cleaning. She used to go to Mass every morning. Louise and the other girls were very kind to their mother while she was sick. They used to go to sec her in her room as soon as they got home from work each day and fill her in on the news. Frances worked at the Guardian office, and Margaret worked at Stern's Laundry. Josephine (Joan) worked in a clothing store in St. John, New Brunswick.

John died on November 30,1936, the last of the family of James Doyle and Margaret Laccy, Irish immigrants, who settled in Mermaid one hundred years before. A notice in the Patriot reads as follows.

It must have been satisfying to Jim to have his own place, with a modern house, and easy access to Charlottetown by the Fullertons Marsh bridge. Margaret Doyle had a teaching licence and probably taught the children to read. This would have been a real change as the previous generation lacked that ability.

The year 1887 was one of financial dealings to obtain final legal ownership to the property. On March 15, Jim and Margaret mortgaged their farm for $ 1200 to Edward Mullen. On April 2, Jim received a "Release of Annuity on the farm" from his mother. This meant that he no longer had to pay her $80/ycar and a further $30 at time of her death to cover funeral expenses. On April 26, Jim obtained a release and assignment of 100 acres from the executors of the estate of Robert Mutch, who had originally leased the Doyle's Point property to John Doyle in 1831. The cost of this release was $551.56, (with fees $605.56). June 21 st of that year James received a deed for the property from the Dominion of Canada, Province of P.E.I. The cost of this deed was $261.36. The farm was then in Jim's name.

This was also the year of the catastrophic fire in St. John's Newfoundland, ■im Doyle is listed in the Guardian among the contributors to the massive Irelief fund mounted on P.E.I, to aid the homeless. The large Irish population I in Newfoundland caused Islanders to respond generously. As previously | stated, Jim's brother John went to Newfoundland at that time to work as a I carpenter helping to rebuild the devastated city.

This was also the year of the catastrophic fire in St. John's Newfoundland, ■im Doyle is listed in the Guardian among the contributors to the massive Irelief fund mounted on P.E.I, to aid the homeless. The large Irish population I in Newfoundland caused Islanders to respond generously. As previously | stated, Jim's brother John went to Newfoundland at that time to work as a I carpenter helping to rebuild the devastated city.

This was also the year of the catastrophic fire in St. John's Newfoundland, ■im Doyle is listed in the Guardian among the contributors to the massive Irelief fund mounted on P.E.I, to aid the homeless. The large Irish population I in Newfoundland caused Islanders to respond generously. As previously | stated, Jim's brother John went to Newfoundland at that time to work as a I carpenter helping to rebuild the devastated city.

This was also the year of the catastrophic fire in St. John's Newfoundland, ■im Doyle is listed in the Guardian among the contributors to the massive Irelief fund mounted on P.E.I, to aid the homeless. The large Irish population I in Newfoundland caused Islanders to respond generously. As previously | stated, Jim's brother John went to Newfoundland at that time to work as a I carpenter helping to rebuild the devastated city.

family. Leo moved to Charlottetown as a young man. Like many of the Doyles,

contractor, erecting many houses and other buildings in the Charlottctown area. He did a lot of work at St. Dunstan's campus and also built the building. Leo was a member of the fourth degree Knights of Columbus and participated in their many activities. He was a man of great faith and like his brothers, he loved to play cards and spend time with his family. In 1894 Jim borrowed $250 from his brother-in-law James Hogan of Cumberland. The following collateral was listed;

contractor, erecting many houses and other buildings in the Charlottctown area. He did a lot of work at St. Dunstan's campus and also built the building. Leo was a member of the fourth degree Knights of Columbus and participated in their many activities. He was a man of great faith and like his brothers, he loved to play cards and spend time with his family. In 1894 Jim borrowed $250 from his brother-in-law James Hogan of Cumberland. The following collateral was listed;

In July of that year, the Doylcs may have been interested in the sight of the new side-wheeler, the Hillsborough passing the Point on her way to become the Charlottetown to Rocky Point ferry. The vessel was among the last built at Mount Stewart. She was built by Angus MacDonald at Pisquid for the Govern¬ ment of P.E.I, and served in this capacity for the next forty years.

In July of that year, the Doylcs may have been interested in the sight of the new side-wheeler, the Hillsborough passing the Point on her way to become the Charlottetown to Rocky Point ferry. The vessel was among the last built at Mount Stewart. She was built by Angus MacDonald at Pisquid for the Govern¬ ment of P.E.I, and served in this capacity for the next forty years.

In July of that year, the Doylcs may have been interested in the sight of the new side-wheeler, the Hillsborough passing the Point on her way to become the Charlottetown to Rocky Point ferry. The vessel was among the last built at Mount Stewart. She was built by Angus MacDonald at Pisquid for the Govern¬ ment of P.E.I, and served in this capacity for the next forty years.

In July of that year, the Doylcs may have been interested in the sight of the new side-wheeler, the Hillsborough passing the Point on her way to become the Charlottetown to Rocky Point ferry. The vessel was among the last built at Mount Stewart. She was built by Angus MacDonald at Pisquid for the Govern¬ ment of P.E.I, and served in this capacity for the next forty years.

In July of that year, the Doylcs may have been interested in the sight of the new side-wheeler, the Hillsborough passing the Point on her way to become the Charlottetown to Rocky Point ferry. The vessel was among the last built at Mount Stewart. She was built by Angus MacDonald at Pisquid for the Govern¬ ment of P.E.I, and served in this capacity for the next forty years.

In July of that year, the Doylcs may have been interested in the sight of the new side-wheeler, the Hillsborough passing the Point on her way to become the Charlottetown to Rocky Point ferry. The vessel was among the last built at Mount Stewart. She was built by Angus MacDonald at Pisquid for the Govern¬ ment of P.E.I, and served in this capacity for the next forty years.

The year 1896 saw the beginning of construction of a new Cathedral in Charlottetown to replace the old wooden structure built in 1843. (It would take seven years to complete).

Jim's mother died in December of 1897. Born in County Ireland, Margaret Lacey had spent most of her life in the Charlottetown area.

We gain some insight into the home life of the Doyles at this time from a description written by Kathleen, the daughter of Jim and Margaret, who spent most of her adult life in British Columbia with the Sisters of St. Ann.

We gain some insight into the home life of the Doyles at this time from a description written by Kathleen, the daughter of Jim and Margaret, who spent most of her adult life in British Columbia with the Sisters of St. Ann.

.achine, Quebec, but decided to stay—and was glad of it. She did a lot of good

A very happy event took place in the St. Dunstan's [sic] Church at on Tuesday the 29th of October last when Miss Ellic MacDonald of that place was united in marriage to John Doyle of Lot 48, the ceremony was conducted by Rev. Father MacDonald. The bride who was becomingly attired in a suit of Old Rose broadcloth with hat to match, was attended by her sister Elizabeth MacDonald, while Francis Doyle of Charlottctown supported the groom. After the ceremony the bridal party drove to the home of the bride where dinner was served after which they drove to the home of the groom where a large number of friends gathered to receive them and a very enjoyable evening was spent. The numerous and cosdy presents received testify to the esteem in which they arc held in the community. A host of friends extend their heartiest wishes for a happy and successful journey through life.

Two of the guests present were Angus and Lizzie. Their wedding gift was rocking chair, probably made for the occasion by Angus. (This chair is now i the possession of my brother Paul and his family). The ncwlywcds resided th John's parents on the farm in Mermaid.

Jim Doyle, or "Big Jim" as he was known locally, lived as a farmer in Mermaid and later a hotel keeper in Charlottctown. His picture shows a man with a neatly trimmed beard, balding head, somewhat bulbous nose and broad shoulders seated beside his standing wife in a local photographer's studio. My mother, Isabclle Doyle remembers him walking around the farm about 1920. At that time he had a grey beard and walked with a walking stick. He would have been eighty years old.

Harry Wood remembers one time he and Jim Doyle went to Charlottetown to the trial of "one of the Ings boys". When the trial was over Harry andjim went to a restaurant for something to eat. After they had eaten, the waitress asked Jim if he would like dessert. Jim replied" No, the hell with dessert, just bring me a piece of apple pic*

Jim died on February 26,1922. He resided at immediately prior to his death. The following year John Doyle, son of Jim, purchased the farm in Mermaid, on which he was living, from his mother, Margaret A. Doyle, for $600.

Margaret is remembered as being a rather stern person. My grandmother, (Mrs. John Doyle), one time attended an auction with her and, after a successful bid (15 cents) on a small tabic, "Nanny" was about to pay for it when her mother-in-law grabbed the money and collected the item. The children remember that when their grandmother came to visit they had to "mind their manners" to an extreme extent. Margaret was a schoolteacher at one time, possibly in Lot 65. She may not have liked the business which might account for her stern demeanor with children. She died at the home of her daughter Gertrude, Mrs. J.B. Hughes, on June 18, 1943. The following obituary appeared in the Guardian June 24, 1943.

I was born in Mermaid, which is in Queen's County, in 1918. My family's farm bordered on Fullertons Marsh. The tidal waters of the flowed in and out of the marsh. The house was located very close to the water. In the summertime, whenever the tide was in, it was beautiful and my family often swam or bathed in the water. There was a nice garden between the house and the shore with lilac bushes

and apple trees. Fullcrtons Marsh separated our farm from the Hamm and Duffy farms in Bunbury.

At low tides one could walk across the flats and mussel beds in the channel to get to a neighbor's in Bunbury. One part of the channel was only about eighteen inches wide. We had a row boat and could row across whenever the tide was in. We spent many hours at the shore.

There was no electricity then so the clothes had to be ironed by flatirons, which were heated on top of the stove. There would be three or four irons heating on the stove at a time. Whenever the iron being used cooled down, it was put back on the stove to reheat. The wooden handle of the cool iron was snapped off and attached to a hot iron. The mens dress shirts had separate collars which were attached by collar buttons. If dad was in a rush to drive to Mass or some other place and he could not find his collar buttons, it would be quite a catastrophe until they were found. St. Anthony must have been overworked in those days, I am sure, with the faithful calling on him in many such situations. Faith was always rewarded and my parents never failed to tell how St. Anthony came to the rescue whenever something was lost.

There was no electricity then so the clothes had to be ironed by flatirons, which were heated on top of the stove. There would be three or four irons heating on the stove at a time. Whenever the iron being used cooled down, it was put back on the stove to reheat. The wooden handle of the cool iron was snapped off and attached to a hot iron. The mens dress shirts had separate collars which were attached by collar buttons. If dad was in a rush to drive to Mass or some other place and he could not find his collar buttons, it would be quite a catastrophe until they were found. St. Anthony must have been overworked in those days, I am sure, with the faithful calling on him in many such situations. Faith was always rewarded and my parents never failed to tell how St. Anthony came to the rescue whenever something was lost.

I remember very well my first time in the one room schoolhouse in Mermaid. I did not want to go but I had to. I recall being a very shy child at home, especially when strangers came to the house. So I was off to a poor start. My mother drove me to the school by horse and wagon at noon time. I suppose so that my first day would be short. I cried bitter tears and begged my mother to take me home with her. She had to pry my fingers off the end of the wagon scat. My brothers were already in the classroom but knowing it at the time didn't help me much.

Another event which I must tell about is the visit of my aunt who belonged to the Sisters of St. Ann. She had joined the order at an early age and this was her first trip back to the Island. At that time the sisters were not permitted to travel alone.

One day they were sitting in the boat on the sand waiting for the tide to come in and set the boat into motion. Margaret and I were in the boat with them while they were saying their rosary. Frank came riding down the lane on a big grey Percheron. He was going around the shore for some reason and as he was passing the boat, he tipped his hat to the sisters and at the same time the grey Percheron saluted in the only way he knew how, I guess, by expelling a very loud round or two of flatulent gases. The solemnity was broken for sure right then and I feel certain that the sisters had something to laugh about for some time to come as we surely did. Another visit I remember was the time my uncle, who was working in Boston, was asked by a couple who wanted to visit relatives in Souris if he would accompany them and assist them with the driving from Boston to the Island. Uncle Ronnie was only too happy to do that and the couple let him have the use of the car for a few days so that he could visit with our family.

One evening he took Margaret and me to an ice cream parlor in the city. That was a very special treat in those days. It was the time before we started school. As we drove over the clay road through Bunbury he told us that some day we would drive our own cars over the same road but the road would be paved by that time. The thought of such a wonderful thing happening stayed in our minds although at the time we did not think it would be possible. How right he was!

The 1927 Cummins atlas of Prince Edward Island describes the family as follows: "Doylcjno. P.O. Charlottetown R.R. S. Plymouth Rock Hens. Wf. Ella; Ch. Francis, John, Isabel [sic], Margaret."

the year 1934 the Point farm changed hands again. John Doyle decided to move to town, fed up with trying to make a living farming. This family rented various homes, their final Charlottctown address being , across from . John became a handyman<arpcnter and about I960 moved to with the Daley family who had moved to Charlottetown from Windsor, Nova Scotia. He and Ellie later moved to the home of his daughter Margaret and her husband Gus Campbell, on Upper . It was in this home that Ellie died, surrounded by her family members, myself included. John died in the Sacred Heart Home in Charlotte- town on April 3, 1975.

the year 1934 the Point farm changed hands again. John Doyle decided to move to town, fed up with trying to make a living farming. This family rented various homes, their final Charlottctown address being , across from . John became a handyman<arpcnter and about I960 moved to with the Daley family who had moved to Charlottetown from Windsor, Nova Scotia. He and Ellie later moved to the home of his daughter Margaret and her husband Gus Campbell, on Upper . It was in this home that Ellie died, surrounded by her family members, myself included. John died in the Sacred Heart Home in Charlotte- town on April 3, 1975.

John sold the farm in 1934 to his brother Joseph (Joseph Pierce) who had a prosperous farm at , Lot 65. (This community is now known as Cumberland.) Joe had a hard life in many ways. His first wife, Elizabeth Foley, bore him four children, three of whom died young. Their second boy kro died of spinal meningitis at the age of ten. Their daughter Claire, an infant of two i months, and her mother Elizabeth both died in 1918 of the flu. (At the close of World War I, in 1918, adcadly strain of Spanish influenza swept theworld. P.E.I. I was not spared.) A third child, Edward, was to die tragically at the Point farm. Peter, their only surviving son, is the Peter mentioned in the next few pages.

John sold the farm in 1934 to his brother Joseph (Joseph Pierce) who had a prosperous farm at , Lot 65. (This community is now known as Cumberland.) Joe had a hard life in many ways. His first wife, Elizabeth Foley, bore him four children, three of whom died young. Their second boy kro died of spinal meningitis at the age of ten. Their daughter Claire, an infant of two i months, and her mother Elizabeth both died in 1918 of the flu. (At the close of World War I, in 1918, adcadly strain of Spanish influenza swept theworld. P.E.I. I was not spared.) A third child, Edward, was to die tragically at the Point farm. Peter, their only surviving son, is the Peter mentioned in the next few pages.

Margaret, at the Doyle home in Mermaid, prior to moving there themselves in

According to his son Peter, Joe had always wanted to move to the "home place," as he called it. He felt isolated over at and found it very inconvenient to use the ferry or to "drive around" in order to get to town. When the home place became available he sold his farm in Cumberland to the Murphys.

Tom Murphy of Cumberland, said "it was a very cold winter, one of the coldest I can remember. It was as cold as forty below zero [Fahrenheit]. People had their noses frozen in bed." Because it was so cold, with the help of his many

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good neighbors, Joe and his family moved most of his belongings from Cumberland to Fullcrton's Marsh on the ice. Tom said,

The men knew the ice and avoided the 'three tides' which was the place where the water from the three rivers met in the harbor. This was an area which was most apt to have thin ice on or near it. They took sightings on landmarks and without incident arrived at the farm in Mermaid by five that evening.

We left Cumberland and headed east for the harbor mouth. They went 'ship's course' (headed for the lighthouse at Brighton). We then swung cast again and under the bridge, staving close to the south shore. I remember that our first visitors from the Mermaid area were Walter Munn, his wife and his daughter Eleanor who arrived the next evening.

We left Cumberland and headed east for the harbor mouth. They went 'ship's course' (headed for the lighthouse at Brighton). We then swung cast again and under the bridge, staving close to the south shore. I remember that our first visitors from the Mermaid area were Walter Munn, his wife and his daughter Eleanor who arrived the next evening.

We left Cumberland and headed east for the harbor mouth. They went 'ship's course' (headed for the lighthouse at Brighton). We then swung cast again and under the bridge, staving close to the south shore. I remember that our first visitors from the Mermaid area were Walter Munn, his wife and his daughter Eleanor who arrived the next evening.

My mother recalls a horse her father John purchased with money he borrowed from a neighbor from Bunbury. A few days later she was awakened by a commotion in the kitchen above which she and Margaret slept. Listening at the stovepipe hole in the floor, she heard her father crying. Frank had just returned from the stable where he had found the recently acquired horse dead in its stall.

1. John was a farmer. This couple inherited the property of John's father-in- law, George Cooke in Mount Herbert.

4. The Beagans were farmers who lived at Johnstons River. A grandson, Alvin still lives in the area.

Daniel lived on a farm in Bethel. His first wife, Margaret McQuaid, died in 1896 at the age of thirty-six. They had been married for just six years. Margaret and her youngest child, Margaret, arc buried at St. Theresa's. The other children of this marriage were Joseph P., Laura, and Irene. Daniel then married Mary Ellen Corcoran, by whom he had other children.

10. Thomas ran a grocery store in Chariottctown before moving to N.S ., where he operated a similar business. His wife, Annie MacDonald, was from Webster's corner. One son, Patrick, worked for the Royal Bank in Ottawa. Patrick married Madclyn, a native of Newfoundland. One of the daughters of Patrick and Madclyn married the son of Justice James Estcy of the Supreme court of Canada in the 1970's.

10. Thomas ran a grocery store in Chariottctown before moving to N.S ., where he operated a similar business. His wife, Annie MacDonald, was from Webster's corner. One son, Patrick, worked for the Royal Bank in Ottawa. Patrick married Madclyn, a native of Newfoundland. One of the daughters of Patrick and Madclyn married the son of Justice James Estcy of the Supreme court of Canada in the 1970's.

11. Anastasia married S. Hough Feb. 2,1909 at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Boston, Massachusetts. Alvin Beagan recalls that she died around Easter time in 1939.

13- Augusta Mac married her first cousin Alphonsus Corrigan a farmer and lived in and Georgetown. More about this couple can be read in the main body of this booklet under the heading CATHERINE, THE THIRD CHILD OF JAMES DOYLE AND MARGARET LACEY.

1. Maggie andj J. lived in Picry's house on Fitzroy street in Summerside, after they moved from the farm home at Cape Egmont. In 1925 they built a fine home on in Summerside.

1. Maggie andj J. lived in Picry's house on Fitzroy street in Summerside, after they moved from the farm home at Cape Egmont. In 1925 they built a fine home on in Summerside.

1. Maggie andj J. lived in Picry's house on Fitzroy street in Summerside, after they moved from the farm home at Cape Egmont. In 1925 they built a fine home on in Summerside.

. Patrick left the province after a business failure in the lobster canning industry. "Pat liked to dress fancy and to fight. He would go to all the ice cream socials, all dressed up, and go home in tatters." (quoted from a grandson) He contacted his family twice asking them to come out to Washington State. His wife decided against it. He was last heard from in the Seattle, Washington area where he was traced by the Pinkcrton Detective Agency, hired by the family. Patrick's children were Edith, Helen Johanna, William Aubrey (Hoppington Ma.), Clarence Frederick, Edmund Ellsbcrry, Eileen (Mrs Patrick Kelly, Toronto, Ontario), and Clarence Patrick. The above names were supplied by Aubrey Doyle of Hoppington.

. Patrick left the province after a business failure in the lobster canning industry. "Pat liked to dress fancy and to fight. He would go to all the ice cream socials, all dressed up, and go home in tatters." (quoted from a grandson) He contacted his family twice asking them to come out to Washington State. His wife decided against it. He was last heard from in the Seattle, Washington area where he was traced by the Pinkcrton Detective Agency, hired by the family. Patrick's children were Edith, Helen Johanna, William Aubrey (Hoppington Ma.), Clarence Frederick, Edmund Ellsbcrry, Eileen (Mrs Patrick Kelly, Toronto, Ontario), and Clarence Patrick. The above names were supplied by Aubrey Doyle of Hoppington.

6. Lawrence Sabinus (Dr. Vet. Medicine), Doyle was food inspector for Moncton city, and parish and sanitation inspector for Westmorland County. He died in Moncton N.B .

7. Charles Hilary (Dr. Vet. Medicine), Doyle graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1902, he began a practice in Coffcyvillc, Kansas. Dr. Charles was State Veterinarian in three other states. In 1914 he served on the State Board of Examiners for State of Kansas, where he died.

7. Charles Hilary (Dr. Vet. Medicine), Doyle graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College in 1902, he began a practice in Coffcyvillc, Kansas. Dr. Charles was State Veterinarian in three other states. In 1914 he served on the State Board of Examiners for State of Kansas, where he died.

Mullally (from Souris, in California)

Mullally (from Souris, in California)

Catherine was a child of John's first marriage to Maryjackman. She lived with her uncle Martin Jackman in after her parents got too sick to look after her. She then moved to the U.S . where she marricdjohn Cassidy and lived in Lynn Massachusetts. She had two boys, Joe and Andrew, and two girls, Theresa and Cclia.

"Andy", as he was called, had one boy named Arthur who came to P.E.I, for a visit. He met with Jack MacMillan and also with Bill Doyle, while Bill was living in the Sacred Heart Home.

1. James lived with his uncle LP. Doyle in St. Peter's Bay. He is buried in the church cemetery there.

Sisters of St. Ann

[ 3. "Aunt" Gertie was married to Jim Hughes who was in the insurance business in Charlottetown. It was at the home of this couple that Margaret (Doyle) Hogan died. I remember Gertie as a big woman who lived at the home of my grandparents John and Ellic Doyle, .

10. Bill and Mary had one daughter, Margaret. Margaret married Jack Quinn and they live in New Watcrford Nova Scotia.

Leo came to town at an carry age and worked as a carpenter. After some time he became a very successful contractor building many houses in Chariottctown and doing much construction at both St. Dunstan's Univer¬ sity and at .

Leo (Jr.) had his arm badly wounded during the second war. He worked with his father for a while but found the work too hard and took a job as manager of the Chariottctown Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion. Winnifrcd joined the Sisters of Saint Martha of P.E.I., worked as adminis¬ trator at the hospital in Albcrton, and later, administrator of the Sacred Heart Home in Chariottctown. Kay worked as a secretary for Asamera Oil Co. in Calgary. May married John A. Williams and lives in Ottawa.

"Stella" worked in Chariottctown at Prowse Brothers and went to British Columbia an two different occasions to join the Sisters of Saint Ann, the order of which her sister Kathleen was a member. Stella wanted very much to become a sister but was unable to do so because of failing health. She returned home to P.E.I., where she eventually died.

"Stella" worked in Chariottctown at Prowse Brothers and went to British Columbia an two different occasions to join the Sisters of Saint Ann, the order of which her sister Kathleen was a member. Stella wanted very much to become a sister but was unable to do so because of failing health. She returned home to P.E.I., where she eventually died.

4. Edgar worked as a carpenter at M.P. Hogan's in Charlottctown, and then moved to Lynn Massachusetts. His children were Adclc (1922-) William Wallace (1924-1928), John Edgar (1928-). Edgar's father Angus lived with Edgar's family during his old age. Adclc remembers seeing her grandfather in his coffin in their living room although she was only three at the time. Adclc married Francis W. Wesson and continues to live in Lynn. John Edgar lives in Everett, Massachusetts.

4. Edgar worked as a carpenter at M.P. Hogan's in Charlottctown, and then moved to Lynn Massachusetts. His children were Adclc (1922-) William Wallace (1924-1928), John Edgar (1928-). Edgar's father Angus lived with Edgar's family during his old age. Adclc remembers seeing her grandfather in his coffin in their living room although she was only three at the time. Adclc married Francis W. Wesson and continues to live in Lynn. John Edgar lives in Everett, Massachusetts.

1. Ernest was a railway engineer. He lived and died in Georgetown Ernest had three daughters, Kathleen Adelc, Dorothy Frances, and Mary Margaret, and two sons Philip Ernest (christened Philip Emmet) and Lawrence Gerard.

Kathleen and Mary both taught for a short time and then became nurses. They spent much of their nursing careers in Cambridge, Massachusetts, retiring to Dorothy also taught for a couple of years and then joined the Sisters of Notre Dame. She eventually obtained her PhD in English and taught in Montreal eventually returning to the Island where she taught at St. Joseph's Convent. Her religious name was Sister Dorothy Marie.

Kathleen and Mary both taught for a short time and then became nurses. They spent much of their nursing careers in Cambridge, Massachusetts, retiring to Dorothy also taught for a couple of years and then joined the Sisters of Notre Dame. She eventually obtained her PhD in English and taught in Montreal eventually returning to the Island where she taught at St. Joseph's Convent. Her religious name was Sister Dorothy Marie.

Philip became a physician obtaining his M.D. from McGilL and eventually specializing in cardiology. He practiced in the Ottawa area and now lives there in retirement. Lawrence went into the mining business in the Toronto area.

Philip became a physician obtaining his M.D. from McGilL and eventually specializing in cardiology. He practiced in the Ottawa area and now lives there in retirement. Lawrence went into the mining business in the Toronto area.

2. Joseph was a horse breeder in St. Peters, and later a chauffeur for a Mr. Carnagic in Revere Massachusetts. They had three girls, Olive, Grace, and Dorothy. All of the girls married and lived in Revere Massachusetts.

2. Joseph was a horse breeder in St. Peters, and later a chauffeur for a Mr. Carnagic in Revere Massachusetts. They had three girls, Olive, Grace, and Dorothy. All of the girls married and lived in Revere Massachusetts.

2. Joseph was a horse breeder in St. Peters, and later a chauffeur for a Mr. Carnagic in Revere Massachusetts. They had three girls, Olive, Grace, and Dorothy. All of the girls married and lived in Revere Massachusetts.

1. Mary Adelaide, (Mrs. W A. Cheveric) had a daughter Margaret Mary born in Alberta in 1911. Margaret married Leonard W. Palmer. They had three sons and three daughters ( Donald We, David L., Richard J., Virginia F.( Elizabeth A., Rosemary C.) The Chcvcrics were living in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan in December of 1915. Her husband, William Cheveric, died in 1922, at Maplcwood, near Kelly's Cross at the age of sixty. Ada died in Melrose Massachusetts.

7. John Emmctt died in Neville, Saskatchewan.

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Maps and illustrations found on the following pages were taken from the 1880 Atlas of P.E.I. produced by J.H. Meacham and Company; 30, 32, 34, 35, 36.

The map on page 65 was taken from the Cummins Atlas of P.E.I, published about 1927.

Mr. Daley lives in East Royalty, near Charlotte town. Prince Edward Island and could see Doyles Point out his kitchen window, if he could convince his neighbor to move his house about ten feet to the west.

Mr. Daley lives in East Royalty, near Charlotte town. Prince Edward Island and could see Doyles Point out his kitchen window, if he could convince his neighbor to move his house about ten feet to the west.