Patrick Doyle (businessman)
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Patrick Doyle was born lived and died in Newfoundland. During his lifetime he was active in a number of areas involving commerce and politics. His first career was as a sea captain making voyages between St. John's
and Bristol, England. By 1819 he owned a 46-ton sealing schooner, had acquired numerous properties on the St John’s waterfront and was running a thriving import business. He maintained portions of his business interests throughout his life to provide him with the wealth and prosperity to pursue many other interests.
One of those interests involved the political life of Newfoundland. Between 1820 and 1832, he was a member of the political committee During that period he was part of the colony’s struggle for representative government. The movement was led by William Carson
and Patrick Morris
. In 1837, he was legally elected to the Newfoundland House of Assembly.
At the end of his term in 1842, he became the police magistrate for St John’s. In 1845 he was appointed a magistrate
of the Court of Sessions, a position he held until his death.
His work with the community was extensive. A Roman Catholic, Doyle held a number of positions with the Benevolent Irish Society
. This was a local organization that was aimed at improving education and reducing poverty. He also did work for charities involved with orphans and assisted the local church in finding a site for the new cathedral.
Doyle was a successful businessman who spent much of his time improving the situation for his fellow countrymen. He contributed greatly to Newfoundland during his lifetime.
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
and Bristol, England. By 1819 he owned a 46-ton sealing schooner, had acquired numerous properties on the St John’s waterfront and was running a thriving import business. He maintained portions of his business interests throughout his life to provide him with the wealth and prosperity to pursue many other interests.
One of those interests involved the political life of Newfoundland. Between 1820 and 1832, he was a member of the political committee During that period he was part of the colony’s struggle for representative government. The movement was led by William Carson
William Carson
Sir William Carson , often called "The Great Reformer", was an important doctor and businessman in Newfoundland. Carson's primary contribution to Newfoundland was the application of modern agricultural principles....
and Patrick Morris
Patrick Morris (merchant)
Patrick Morris was an Irish-born merchant, ship owner, farmer, author and politician in Newfoundland. He represented St. John's in the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly from 1836 to 1840....
. In 1837, he was legally elected to the Newfoundland House of Assembly.
At the end of his term in 1842, he became the police magistrate for St John’s. In 1845 he was appointed a magistrate
Magistrate
A magistrate is an officer of the state; in modern usage the term usually refers to a judge or prosecutor. This was not always the case; in ancient Rome, a magistratus was one of the highest government officers and possessed both judicial and executive powers. Today, in common law systems, a...
of the Court of Sessions, a position he held until his death.
His work with the community was extensive. A Roman Catholic, Doyle held a number of positions with the Benevolent Irish Society
Benevolent Irish Society
The Benevolent Irish Society is a philanthropic organization founded on 17 February 1806, a month before the Feast of St. Patrick, in St. John's, Newfoundland. It is the oldest philanthropic organization in North America. Membership is open to adult residents of Newfoundland who are of Irish birth...
. This was a local organization that was aimed at improving education and reducing poverty. He also did work for charities involved with orphans and assisted the local church in finding a site for the new cathedral.
Doyle was a successful businessman who spent much of his time improving the situation for his fellow countrymen. He contributed greatly to Newfoundland during his lifetime.