Descendants of Francis & Mary BOYLES
 Second Generation 
2. James BOYLES (Francis1) was born in 1839 in Markham Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada2 and died in March 1916 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada3 aged 77.
Events
• James resided in Markham Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada in 1851 .
• He resided at the home of his mother with his wife Ann and youngest child in Markham Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada in 1861.
• He worked as a cooper in 1861 in Markham Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada.
James married Ann HOGG, daughter of Andrew HOGG and Mary ELLIOT, on April 3, 1907 in , York County, Ontario, Canada.3 Ann was born on April 19, 1840 in Langholm, , Dumfries, Scotland3 and died on October 9, 1922 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada3 aged 82.
Children from this marriage were:
5 F i. Jane BOYLES was born in 1861 in Markham Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada.
6 F ii. Elizabeth BOYLES was born in 1864 in Markham Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada.5
7 F iii. Mary BOYLES was born in 1868 in , , Ontario, Canada.5
8 M iv. Philip BOYLES was born in 1871 in , , Ontario, Canada.5
9 F v. Kate BOYLES was born in 1887 in , , Ontario, Canada.5
3. Susan BOYLES (Francis1) was born in 1844 in Markham Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada.2
Events
• Susan resided in Markham Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada in 1851 .
• She worked as a servant for Henry Smith, Innkeeper in 1861 in York Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada.
• She resided in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada in 1867 .
• Susan resided in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA in 1880 .
Susan married William H. WILKINSON, son of Francis WILKINSON and Mary Ann (__?__), on May 23, 1867 in , Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada.6 William was born in 1844 in , , , Ireland6 and died on September 15, 1916 in , Alameda Co, California, USA aged 72.
Events
• William resided in Seneca Twp, Haldimand Co, Ontario, Canada in 1861 .
• He resided in Caledonia, Haldimand Co, Ontario, Canada in 1867 .
• He immigrated about 1870 to , , California, USA.
• He worked as a cabinetmaker in 1870 in Hamilton, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada.
• He worked as a car repairman in 1880 in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA.
Children from this marriage were:
10 M i. William Charles WILKINSON was born on September 10, 1870 in Hamilton, Wentworth Co, Ontario, Canada7 and died on January 5, 1937 in Hayward, Alameda, California, USA aged 66.
Events
• William resided in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA in 1910 .
• He worked as a clerk at a canning company in 1920 in Eden, Alameda, California, United States.
• He resided at the home of his sister Effie in Hayward, Alameda, California, USA in 1930.
William married Bessie (__?__). The marriage ended in divorce before 1920. Bessie was born in 1882 in , , Oregon, USA.8
11 F ii. Mirianie WILKINSON was born in 1873 in , , California, USA.9
+ 12 M iii. George WILKINSON was born in November 1875 in , , California, USA.9
+ 13 F iv. Effie Evalyn WILKINSON was born on April 4, 1878 in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA9 and died on January 12, 1937 in Hayward, Alameda, California, USA aged 58.
4. Edward Francis BOYLE (Francis1) was born on June 7, 1850 in Thornhill, York Co, Ontario, Canada,2,4 died on March 28, 1928 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada4 aged 77, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Events
• Edward resided in Markham Twp, York Co, Ontario, Canada in 1851 .
• He worked as a machinist in 1876 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
• He worked as a machinist in 1881 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Edward married Catherine URQUHART, daughter of George URQUHART and Janet (__?__), on November 10, 1874 in Toronto, York Co, Ontario, Canada. Catherine was born in 1853 in Oakville, Halton Co, Ontario, Canada, died on February 18, 1875 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 22, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
Edward next married Mary STEWART, daughter of John S. STEWART and Mary L. SCOTT, on March 11, 1879 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.6 Mary was born in 1848 in Esquesing Twp, Halton Co, Ontario, Canada,4,10 died on March 4, 1889 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada4 aged 41, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
• Marriage witnessed by James Storey and Jas Hamilton both of Paisley.
Children from this marriage were:
14 F i. Jane McKenzie BOYLE was born July7, 1881 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.7,11
15 M ii. Frank Stewart BOYLE was born on March 9, 1883 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada7,11 and died on October 26, 1916 in Somme, , Centre, France aged 33. The cause of his death was M.I.A.
Frank Boyle, a private in the 44th Battalion, was declared Missing in Action on October, 25, 1916 at the Somme, while attacking the Regina Trench at Courcelette.
The Somme: 1916 - Courcelette & Regina Trench from TheGreatWar.ca
The year of 1916, can best be described as a blood bath for the allies. The French army's battles at Verdun would prove to have a horrible effect on the men of France. Germany's objective of having France "bleed itself white" was almost fully realized as approximately 800,000 French casualties were counted. As the attacks persisted the French would endure a mutiny within the ranks and a casualty list that could not be ignored. Looking for a broad push that would push the German infantry into a retreat, and in part, to relieve the pressure on the French forces at Verdun, Field Marshall Haig had planned a British attack for July 1, 1916 in the region of the Somme River.
After a immense artillery barrage on the German line, the plan called for over 100,000 men go "over-the-top" and smash the German lines. It was believed that after such artillery, the lines would be obliterated and the sweep of the German forces would begin with few casualties. The outcome, of course, could not have been more tragic. It soon became obvious that the German forces had endured the artillery in their deep underground dug-outs, the barbed wire had not been destroyed and that the British forces were easy targets for the German machine gunners as they, in full daylight, moved into no-man's land. As the day wore on, the British would experience their worst day in history by having over 58,000 killed.
On this day, the First Newfoundland Regiment would be sent into battle (Newfoundland was not yet a part of Canada) at Beaumont-Hamel on the Somme front. Of the 801 Newfoundlanders that left the trenches on July 1, 1916, only 69 were able to present themselves for the next day's role-call.
By September of 1916, the Canadians were brought into the action in relief of the Australia's and New Zealand's forces which had met with little success on the Somme. It is also recognized that the Canadians were brought into the situation in the hope that they could achieve the same level of success they had earned in previous actions against the Germans and in no small way save Haig's reputation and career.
On September 15 the Canadian Second Division attacked at Courcelette. For the first time, their attack would be supported by seven tanks and a rolling barrage. The Canadian First Division, replacing the Australian and New Zealand regiments attacked at Pozieres Ridge. The Canadian Third Division moved against the strongly defended Fabeck Trench. The three Canadian divisions fighting both the heavy rains, thickening mud and a well entrenched enemy achieved success but at heavy costs. The formidable, Regina Trench, however, still was not taken. Regina Trench was the longest German trench on the front and stood well supported behind barbed-wire and machine guns. Regina trench was attacked for two months before the Canadian Fourth Division was brought into action. The position fell on November 11, 1916.
In roughly six months of fighting the Somme offensive had gained the allies a mere 10 kilometres at a total cost of over 620,000 dead and wounded. Canadians during the slightly more than two months on the Somme had taken 24,029 dead and wounded.
It is fair to say that the Canadians had learned a number of lessons and sent out a few messages during this time. Canadians were now viewed by both sides as a top level fighting force that would not settle for anything less than success. They had also realized that new tactics must be developed and planning must include provisions for protecting lives. Perhaps the most important lesson learned: it was time for the Canadian General Staff to listen more to their own voices in the planning stages and less to those from the British High Command.
The high price of success paid on the Somme at Courcelette and Regina Trench would prove its worth during the following spring at Vimy Ridge.
Events
• He worked as a steelworker in 1915 in Tillsonburg, Oxford Co, Ontario, Canada.
16 F iii. Mary Ellen "May" BOYLE was born on July 9, 1886 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,11 died on April 25, 1985 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 98, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada. She was usually called May. She never married and had no children.
Paisley Advocate, April 1985
BOYLE - Mary E. at Bruce Lea Haven Nursing Home, Walkerton on Thursday April 25, 1985, Miss May Boyle , late of Paisley .
Daughter of the late Edward Boyle and Mary Stewart. Survived by one nephew Frank M. Rock and his wife Jessie of Oakville and three great nephews , Gary Rock of Oakville, Dr. Michael Rock of London, and Franklin Rock of Ottawa.
Predeceased by two sisters Jean and Margaret Rock of Edmonton and one brother Frank Stewart Boyle who died at the battle of Somme in 1916.
May went to school in Paisley and Kincardine after which she graduated from Stratford Normal School. She taught in Southampton, Paisley and Collingwood, retiring in 1955.to her home in Paisley .
She was a member of the Paisley Presbyterian Church and in politics was a staunch Liberal. Her Liberal roots going back to the early days of Canada when the country was ruled by the Family Compact and the Clergy Reserves. In 1837 her grandfather, John Stewart of Milton , Ontario , later owner of Paisley Agricultural Works joined with his friend William Lyon Mackenzie in the Rebellion of '37. The result of this rebellion was that "Responsible Government " was established in Canada.
No funeral home visitation . Funeral service will be held at the Kent Milroy Paisley Chapel 216 Queen St. South on Monday April 29, at 2 p.m. Interment Paisley Cemetery . Memorial contributions to the
Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.
+ 17 F iv. Margaret Anna BOYLE was born on February 6, 1891 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada,11 died on July 6, 1966 in Paisley, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada aged 75, and was buried in Paisley Cemetery, Bruce Co, Ontario, Canada.
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