Summary
William Boyle is named as Rose Ann Gibson’s father and as the father of Margaret Boyle Gallagher. The source places him with Hannah Boyle in the 1880 household and says the couple lived into the 1890s.
Evidence and limits
The article does not provide dates, maiden names, or enough information to merge him with the separate Dan P. Boyle (“Turner”) record.
Open questions
- Which census, parish, and cemetery records identify William 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 William Boyle as Rose Ann Gibson's father, places him with Hannah Boyle in the 1880 household, and says the parents lived into the 1890s and are buried in Holy Cross Cemetery.