James Doyle
b. 1825 Ireland
d.
| Children | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Joyce Doyle | b. 1852 VA | d . | m. |
| James J. Doyle | b. 1857 VA | d . | m. |
| Sarah Francis Freelove Doyle | b. 21 July 1860 Seven-mile Ford, Smyth Co., VA | d. 25 Sept 1901 Grinnell, Iowa | m. William Nichols Grubb |
| Elmirea C. V. Doyle | b. 1861 VA | d . | m. |
| Mary E. S. Doyle | b. 1863 VA | d . | m. |
| Andrew C. Doyle | b. 1866 VA | d . | m. |
| Ernice M. F. Doyle | b. 1869 VA | d . | m. |
James Doyle came to the port of Philadelphia on the ship Saranak on 30 May, 1849. He may have come, possibly, from Limerick Co., Ireland with a possible brother or cousin Martin Doyle also on the same boat. [ship manifests of Phil., National Archives, WA, DC]
James Doyle is said to have worked on the construction of a railroad from Norfork,Virginia to Bristol, Tennessee shortly after his arrival. Since the railroad ended in Bristol this is where they made their home. [interview with who knew the family, 1996]
He is found working as a gardner for a wealthy family estate in Tennessee. On this same estate working as a carpenter is William Nicols Grubb.