Summary
Hannah Boyle is named as Rose Ann Gibson’s mother and as the mother of Margaret Boyle Gallagher. The source places her with William Boyle in the 1880 household and says the couple lived into the 1890s.
Evidence and limits
The article does not provide dates, a maiden name, or a complete list of her children. This record is intentionally qualified so it cannot be confused with another Hannah Boyle in future research.
Open questions
- Which census, parish, and cemetery records identify Hannah Boyle precisely?
- What were the couple’s other five children?
- Can the Holy Cross Cemetery record be linked to this family without conflation?
See also
Sources
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Sources
- Connie Wojan, "The Stories Behind the Names of Islanders Lost on the Great Lakes," Northern Islander, February 2026.Described in this archive: Northern Islander (1850–1856).Names Hannah Boyle as Rose Ann Gibson's mother, places her with William Boyle in the 1880 household, and says the parents lived into the 1890s and are buried in Holy Cross Cemetery.