Don (Boyle) My GGrandfather was a James Boyle, who then had a son (by his first wife) called James, and the dates might fit. As yet I don't know what happened to him/or any details of the first marriage. I think they were RC though, but until I do some more research who knows ? Perhaps the first wife was Protestant, and my GGrandfather converted then reverted !! After this weekend I'm back home for a fortnight, so I'll be able to get back to the research. I'll let you know if I find a connection. Thanks for the info Gail