Boyle, Thomas N
soldier, clergyman, lecturer, was born April 26, 1839, in Blairsville, Ind. In his youth he learned the printing business, and became editor of the democratic whig of Columbus, Ohio. He subsequently attended a theological seminary, and in 1859 became a clergyman of the methodist episcopal church. During the fall of 1862 he recruited three hundred men, and enlisted in the one hundred and fortieth regiment Pennsylvania volunteer infantry, and was elected captain of company H. He has received the degrees of D. D. and LL. D.; was presiding elder for nine years; twice a member of the general conference; a member of the Centennial conference in 1884; and a member of the book committee of his church for four years. As a lecturer he has few equals, being a forceful and eloquent speaker. He is a member of the Grand Army of the Republic; and also a high degree mason, being grand prelate of the state of Ohio. He is now pastor of the West End methodist episcopal church of Pittsburg, Pa.; and is a constant contributor to current literature.