James William Boyle I (1845-1915) was an oyster dealer and the Tammany Hall leader for the seventh assembly district of Manhattan in 1900. He was vice-president of the New East River Bridge Commission. (b. May 14, 1845; Manhattan, New York City, New York - d. September 17, 1915; Manhattan, New York City, New York)
Parents:
William Boyle and Rebecca White.
Education:
General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York school.
Marriage:
He married Josephine Wood (1845-1906) on June 14, 1866 in Manhattan. New York Times on June 21, 1866: "Boyle - Wood. On Thursday evening, June 14, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Christopher Rhoades, James W. Boyle and Josephine Wood, second daughter of Wm. H. Wood, Esq., all of this City." Josephine was the daughter of William H. Wood, a flour merchant.
Children:
Edward Mortimer Boyle (1879–1925) and Joseph Mora Boyle (1881-?).
Occupation:
In 1863 at age 18 he became an oyster dealer in Manhattan.
Politics:
In 1875 he entered politics. He was the Tammany Hall leader for the seventh district of Manhattan in 1900. He was vice-president of the New East River Bridge Commission.
Obituary:
New York Times on September 18, 1915: "James W. Boyle, formerly Tammany leader in the old Seventh Assembly District and active in politics for thirty-five years, died yesterday at his home, 3,810 Broadway, in his seventy-second year. He was born here, and entered the oyster business at the age of 17, finally becoming one of the largest wholesale and retail dealers in this country. In the early days of Tammany Hall he was an active member and remained so until the organization of the County Democracy. During Mayor Van Wyck's administration Mr. Boyle was Vice President of the New East River Bridge Commission. He was a Mason and a member of the Tammany Society, and is survived by two sons."
Funeral notice:
New York Times on September 18, 1915: "Boyle — On September 17, 1915, James W. Boyle, at his residence, 3810 Broadway. Funeral services on Monday at 11:30 A.M. from the Chapel of the Intercession, Broadway and 155th Street. Friends and relatives invited. Interment private, New Canaan, Connecticut, papers please copy."
Biography:
The Tammany Times in 1899: "James W. Boyle, vice-president of the New East River Bridge Commission and leader of the seventh assembly district ... personal qualities."
Biography:
New York State Biographical Directory in 1900: "Boyle, James W. — Commissioner, 49 Chambers street, New York City; residence 334 West 19th street. Born in New York City, May 14, 1845. Educated at Mechanics' Institute. Vice-president New East River Bridge Commission (by appointment of Mayor Van Wyck) since 1898; chairman Tammany Hall Committee, Ninth Assembly District, 1892. Member Manhattan and Democratic Clubs."
Biography:
The Brown Book - A Biographical Record of Public Officials of the City of New York in 1899: "James W. Boyle, Vice-President East River Bridge Commission. James W. Boyle was born in the City of New York May 14, 1845. His education was received at Mechanics-Institute, and he was, through the death of his father, compelled at the age of fifteen to assume charge of his large trucking business. Being progressive and enterprising, he entered the wholesale oyster business at the age of seventeen. The stripling lad, by perseverance and energy, soon stood in the front ranks of the trade, and numbered amongst his patrons the finest hotels and restaurants, not only in New York City, but throughout the entire country. At an early age he took an active interest in politics and allied himself with the Tammany Hall organization. Recognizing his loyalty and ability, he was elected Chairman of Tammany Hall Committee, Ninth Assembly District, in 1892, and which, through reapportionment, is now the Seventh Assembly District. He has, through hard and persistent work, redeemed it from the Republican party and made it one of the strongest Democratic districts. His faithful services in the cause of Democracy were acknowledged by Mayor Van Wyck, who honored him by appointment as one of the New East River Bridge Commissioners, of which body he is Vice-President. He has a large circle of social as well as political friends and is a member of the Democratic, Manhattan and New York Athletic Clubs."
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Parents:
William Boyle and Rebecca White.
Education:
General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York school.
Marriage:
He married Josephine Wood (1845-1906) on June 14, 1866 in Manhattan. New York Times on June 21, 1866: "Boyle - Wood. On Thursday evening, June 14, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Christopher Rhoades, James W. Boyle and Josephine Wood, second daughter of Wm. H. Wood, Esq., all of this City." Josephine was the daughter of William H. Wood, a flour merchant.
Children:
Edward Mortimer Boyle (1879–1925) and Joseph Mora Boyle (1881-?).
Occupation:
In 1863 at age 18 he became an oyster dealer in Manhattan.
Politics:
In 1875 he entered politics. He was the Tammany Hall leader for the seventh district of Manhattan in 1900. He was vice-president of the New East River Bridge Commission.
Obituary:
New York Times on September 18, 1915: "James W. Boyle, formerly Tammany leader in the old Seventh Assembly District and active in politics for thirty-five years, died yesterday at his home, 3,810 Broadway, in his seventy-second year. He was born here, and entered the oyster business at the age of 17, finally becoming one of the largest wholesale and retail dealers in this country. In the early days of Tammany Hall he was an active member and remained so until the organization of the County Democracy. During Mayor Van Wyck's administration Mr. Boyle was Vice President of the New East River Bridge Commission. He was a Mason and a member of the Tammany Society, and is survived by two sons."
Funeral notice:
New York Times on September 18, 1915: "Boyle — On September 17, 1915, James W. Boyle, at his residence, 3810 Broadway. Funeral services on Monday at 11:30 A.M. from the Chapel of the Intercession, Broadway and 155th Street. Friends and relatives invited. Interment private, New Canaan, Connecticut, papers please copy."
Biography:
The Tammany Times in 1899: "James W. Boyle, vice-president of the New East River Bridge Commission and leader of the seventh assembly district ... personal qualities."
Biography:
New York State Biographical Directory in 1900: "Boyle, James W. — Commissioner, 49 Chambers street, New York City; residence 334 West 19th street. Born in New York City, May 14, 1845. Educated at Mechanics' Institute. Vice-president New East River Bridge Commission (by appointment of Mayor Van Wyck) since 1898; chairman Tammany Hall Committee, Ninth Assembly District, 1892. Member Manhattan and Democratic Clubs."
Biography:
The Brown Book - A Biographical Record of Public Officials of the City of New York in 1899: "James W. Boyle, Vice-President East River Bridge Commission. James W. Boyle was born in the City of New York May 14, 1845. His education was received at Mechanics-Institute, and he was, through the death of his father, compelled at the age of fifteen to assume charge of his large trucking business. Being progressive and enterprising, he entered the wholesale oyster business at the age of seventeen. The stripling lad, by perseverance and energy, soon stood in the front ranks of the trade, and numbered amongst his patrons the finest hotels and restaurants, not only in New York City, but throughout the entire country. At an early age he took an active interest in politics and allied himself with the Tammany Hall organization. Recognizing his loyalty and ability, he was elected Chairman of Tammany Hall Committee, Ninth Assembly District, in 1892, and which, through reapportionment, is now the Seventh Assembly District. He has, through hard and persistent work, redeemed it from the Republican party and made it one of the strongest Democratic districts. His faithful services in the cause of Democracy were acknowledged by Mayor Van Wyck, who honored him by appointment as one of the New East River Bridge Commissioners, of which body he is Vice-President. He has a large circle of social as well as political friends and is a member of the Democratic, Manhattan and New York Athletic Clubs."
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James William Boyle I (1845-1915) was an oyster dealer and the Tammany Hall leader for the seventh assembly district of Manhattan in 1900. He was vice-president of the New East River Bridge Commission. (b. May 14, 1845; Manhattan, New York City, New York - d. September 17, 1915; Manhattan, New York City, New York)
Parents:
William Boyle and Rebecca White.
Education:
General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York school.
Marriage:
He married Josephine Wood (1845-1906) on June 14, 1866 in Manhattan. New York Times on June 21, 1866: "Boyle - Wood. On Thursday evening, June 14, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Christopher Rhoades, James W. Boyle and Josephine Wood, second daughter of Wm. H. Wood, Esq., all of this City." Josephine was the daughter of William H. Wood, a flour merchant.
Children:
Edward Mortimer Boyle (1879–1925) and Joseph Mora Boyle (1881-?).
Occupation:
In 1863 at age 18 he became an oyster dealer in Manhattan.
Politics:
In 1875 he entered politics. He was the Tammany Hall leader for the seventh district of Manhattan in 1900. He was vice-president of the New East River Bridge Commission.
Obituary:
New York Times on September 18, 1915: "James W. Boyle, formerly Tammany leader in the old Seventh Assembly District and active in politics for thirty-five years, died yesterday at his home, 3,810 Broadway, in his seventy-second year. He was born here, and entered the oyster business at the age of 17, finally becoming one of the largest wholesale and retail dealers in this country. In the early days of Tammany Hall he was an active member and remained so until the organization of the County Democracy. During Mayor Van Wyck's administration Mr. Boyle was Vice President of the New East River Bridge Commission. He was a Mason and a member of the Tammany Society, and is survived by two sons."
Funeral notice:
New York Times on September 18, 1915: "Boyle — On September 17, 1915, James W. Boyle, at his residence, 3810 Broadway. Funeral services on Monday at 11:30 A.M. from the Chapel of the Intercession, Broadway and 155th Street. Friends and relatives invited. Interment private, New Canaan, Connecticut, papers please copy."
Biography:
The Tammany Times in 1899: "James W. Boyle, vice-president of the New East River Bridge Commission and leader of the seventh assembly district ... personal qualities."
Biography:
New York State Biographical Directory in 1900: "Boyle, James W. — Commissioner, 49 Chambers street, New York City; residence 334 West 19th street. Born in New York City, May 14, 1845. Educated at Mechanics' Institute. Vice-president New East River Bridge Commission (by appointment of Mayor Van Wyck) since 1898; chairman Tammany Hall Committee, Ninth Assembly District, 1892. Member Manhattan and Democratic Clubs."
Biography:
The Brown Book - A Biographical Record of Public Officials of the City of New York in 1899: "James W. Boyle, Vice-President East River Bridge Commission. James W. Boyle was born in the City of New York May 14, 1845. His education was received at Mechanics-Institute, and he was, through the death of his father, compelled at the age of fifteen to assume charge of his large trucking business. Being progressive and enterprising, he entered the wholesale oyster business at the age of seventeen. The stripling lad, by perseverance and energy, soon stood in the front ranks of the trade, and numbered amongst his patrons the finest hotels and restaurants, not only in New York City, but throughout the entire country. At an early age he took an active interest in politics and allied himself with the Tammany Hall organization. Recognizing his loyalty and ability, he was elected Chairman of Tammany Hall Committee, Ninth Assembly District, in 1892, and which, through reapportionment, is now the Seventh Assembly District. He has, through hard and persistent work, redeemed it from the Republican party and made it one of the strongest Democratic districts. His faithful services in the cause of Democracy were acknowledged by Mayor Van Wyck, who honored him by appointment as one of the New East River Bridge Commissioners, of which body he is Vice-President. He has a large circle of social as well as political friends and is a member of the Democratic, Manhattan and New York Athletic Clubs."
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Parents:
William Boyle and Rebecca White.
Education:
General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York school.
Marriage:
He married Josephine Wood (1845-1906) on June 14, 1866 in Manhattan. New York Times on June 21, 1866: "Boyle - Wood. On Thursday evening, June 14, at the residence of the bride's father, by Rev. Christopher Rhoades, James W. Boyle and Josephine Wood, second daughter of Wm. H. Wood, Esq., all of this City." Josephine was the daughter of William H. Wood, a flour merchant.
Children:
Edward Mortimer Boyle (1879–1925) and Joseph Mora Boyle (1881-?).
Occupation:
In 1863 at age 18 he became an oyster dealer in Manhattan.
Politics:
In 1875 he entered politics. He was the Tammany Hall leader for the seventh district of Manhattan in 1900. He was vice-president of the New East River Bridge Commission.
Obituary:
New York Times on September 18, 1915: "James W. Boyle, formerly Tammany leader in the old Seventh Assembly District and active in politics for thirty-five years, died yesterday at his home, 3,810 Broadway, in his seventy-second year. He was born here, and entered the oyster business at the age of 17, finally becoming one of the largest wholesale and retail dealers in this country. In the early days of Tammany Hall he was an active member and remained so until the organization of the County Democracy. During Mayor Van Wyck's administration Mr. Boyle was Vice President of the New East River Bridge Commission. He was a Mason and a member of the Tammany Society, and is survived by two sons."
Funeral notice:
New York Times on September 18, 1915: "Boyle — On September 17, 1915, James W. Boyle, at his residence, 3810 Broadway. Funeral services on Monday at 11:30 A.M. from the Chapel of the Intercession, Broadway and 155th Street. Friends and relatives invited. Interment private, New Canaan, Connecticut, papers please copy."
Biography:
The Tammany Times in 1899: "James W. Boyle, vice-president of the New East River Bridge Commission and leader of the seventh assembly district ... personal qualities."
Biography:
New York State Biographical Directory in 1900: "Boyle, James W. — Commissioner, 49 Chambers street, New York City; residence 334 West 19th street. Born in New York City, May 14, 1845. Educated at Mechanics' Institute. Vice-president New East River Bridge Commission (by appointment of Mayor Van Wyck) since 1898; chairman Tammany Hall Committee, Ninth Assembly District, 1892. Member Manhattan and Democratic Clubs."
Biography:
The Brown Book - A Biographical Record of Public Officials of the City of New York in 1899: "James W. Boyle, Vice-President East River Bridge Commission. James W. Boyle was born in the City of New York May 14, 1845. His education was received at Mechanics-Institute, and he was, through the death of his father, compelled at the age of fifteen to assume charge of his large trucking business. Being progressive and enterprising, he entered the wholesale oyster business at the age of seventeen. The stripling lad, by perseverance and energy, soon stood in the front ranks of the trade, and numbered amongst his patrons the finest hotels and restaurants, not only in New York City, but throughout the entire country. At an early age he took an active interest in politics and allied himself with the Tammany Hall organization. Recognizing his loyalty and ability, he was elected Chairman of Tammany Hall Committee, Ninth Assembly District, in 1892, and which, through reapportionment, is now the Seventh Assembly District. He has, through hard and persistent work, redeemed it from the Republican party and made it one of the strongest Democratic districts. His faithful services in the cause of Democracy were acknowledged by Mayor Van Wyck, who honored him by appointment as one of the New East River Bridge Commissioners, of which body he is Vice-President. He has a large circle of social as well as political friends and is a member of the Democratic, Manhattan and New York Athletic Clubs."
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