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James J. Boyle

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James J. Boyle
Boyle c. 1938
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 66th district
In office
January 2, 1933 - January 2, 1939
Preceded byJames E. Stockwell
Succeeded byJack Massion
Personal details
Born(1891-11-15)November 15, 1891
DiedJune 7, 1970(1970-06-07) (aged 78)
PartyDemocratic
SpouseRuth Wisman Boyle
Children2
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War I

James Joseph Boyle (November 15, 1891 - June 7, 1970) served in the California State Assembly for the 66th district from 1933 to 1939[1] and during World War I he served in the United States Army.[2] He was an unsuccessful candidate for the State Board of Equalization[3] and Congress in 1938.[4]

Boyle was one of two dozen "EPIC Democrats" elected to the state legislature in 1934.[5][6]

References

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  1. ↑ "Join California - James J. Boyle". joincalifornia.com.
  2. ↑ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved November 23, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Equalization Board Position Sought By James J. Boyle". Los Angeles Daily News. Los Angeles. March 23, 1938. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Ford Heads for Congress". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles. September 1, 1938. Retrieved May 18, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Olson Wins Over Cobb in State Senate Race, but G.O.P. Majority Assured". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles. November 8, 1934. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
  6. ↑ Mitchell, Greg (1992). The Campaign of the Century. New York: Random House. p. 545–546.
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