John BOYLE b 1798 in Kilkenny, Ireland, married Jane BOOTH b 1816 also in Kilkenny, probably around the Castlecomer area. They were in Thorald in 1840 when their first child was born. Children included: Rebecca, Arthur, Mary Jane (Carter), Richard, John, Anna and Maggie. They were born from 1840 to 1857 all in Thorald.