Cornelius James Doyle

Background

Doyle, Cornelius James was born on December 6, 1871 in Carlinville, Illinois, United States. Son of Thomas and Mary E. (Findlay) Doyle.

Education

Educational public schools. Doctor of Humane Letters, Lincoln Memorial University, 1932.

Career

Admitted to Illinois bar, 1906, Supreme Court of the United States Court, 1910. City attorney of Greenfield, Illinois, 1906-1908, mayor, 1908-1912. Attorney State of Illinois Parole Board, 1902-1904.

Secretary State Board of Arbitration, 1904-1908.

1st state fire marshal, 1911-1912. Secretary of state of Illinois, 1912-1913.

Associate general counsel National Board of Fire Underwriters, since 1913. Chairman Illinois Republican State Convention, 1912, Republican State Central Committee, 1928.

Delegate to Republican National Convention, 1932 and 1936.

Director Illinois State History Association Home: Springfield, Illinois.

Achievements

• Cornelius James Doyle has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member: Knights of Pythias. Missouri Athletic Association (St. Louis). Clubs: Union League (Chicago), 111.

Country (Springfield, 111.), Sauganis (Springfield, 111.).

• Member of Knights of Pythias. Missouri Athletic Association (St. Louis). Clubs: Union League (Chicago), 111. Country (Springfield, 111.), Sauganis (Springfield, 111.).

Connections

Spouse Mary Ellen Whilhite, June 15, 1904, Greenfield, 111.

Father:

Thomas Doyle

Mother:

Mary East. (Findlay) Doyle

Spouse:

Mary Ellen Wilhite