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JOHN T. BOYLE
[Welland Tribune, 26 February 1897]
Word was received here on Friday last week of the death of John T. Boyle who died in the General hospital, Buffalo, on Thursday evening. The deceased has been patient sufferer for some time, having had a severe attack of lagrippe, from which he never fully recovered and which eventually turned into consumption. He was well known here having lived here all his life until about eight years ago. He belonged to the Welland canal field battery, and fought in the Fenian raid at Fort Erie. He was taken a prisoner with several others but escaped without any injuries. Deceased leaves four brothers and one sister, besides a host of friends to mourn his death. The remains were brought here on Saturday, Rev. Mr. Ramey conducting the funeral services in St. James’s church, interment at Overholt’s cemetery.
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