File:James William Boyle I (1845-1915) biography in The Brown Book A Biographical Record of Public Officials of the City of New York (1899).jpg

James W. Boyle, Vice-President East River Bridge Commission. James W. Boyle was born in the City of New York May 14, 1845. His education was received at Mechanics-Institute, and he was, through the death of his father, compelled at the age of fifteen to assume charge of his large trucking business. Being progressive and enterprising, he entered the wholesale oyster business at the age of seventeen. The stripling lad, by perseverance and energy, soon stood in the front ranks of the trade, and numbered amongst his patrons the finest hotels and restaurants, not only in New York City, but throughout the entire country. At an early age he took an active interest in politics and allied himself with the Tammany Hall organization. Recognizing his loyalty and ability, he was elected Chairman of Tammany Hall Committee, Ninth Assembly District, in 1892, and which, through reapportionment, is now the Seventh Assembly District. He has, through hard and persistent work, redeemed it from the Republican party and made it one of the strongest Democratic districts. His faithful services in the cause of Democracy were acknowledged by Mayor Van Wyck, who honored him by appointment as one of the New East River Bridge Commissioners, of which body he is Vice-President. He has a large circle of social as well as political friends and is a member of the Democratic, Manhattan and New York Athletic Clubs.

James W. Boyle, Vice-President East River Bridge Commission. James W. Boyle was born in the City of New York on May 14, 1845. His education was received at Mechanics Institute, and he was, through the death of his father, compelled at the age of fifteen to assume charge of his large trucking business. Being progressive and enterprising, he entered the wholesale oyster business at the age of seventeen. The stripling lad, by perseverance and energy, soon stood in the front ranks of the trade, and numbered amongst his patrons the finest hotels and restaurants, not only in New York City, but throughout the entire country. At an early age he took an active interest in politics and allied himself with the Tammany Hall organization. Recognizing his loyalty and ability, he was elected Chairman of Tammany Hall Committee, Ninth Assembly District, in 1892, and which, through reapportionment, is now the Seventh Assembly District. He has, through hard and persistent work, redeemed it from the Republican party and made it one of the strongest Democratic districts. His faithful services in the cause of Democracy were acknowledged by Mayor Van Wyck, who honored him by appointment as one of the New East River Bridge Commissioners, of which body he is Vice-President. He has a large circle of social as well as political friends and is a member of the Democratic Club, Manhattan Club and New York Athletic Club.

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