DOYLE in Leitrim
Michael John Doyle said he was born in/near Manorhamilton around 1908.But no trace of him is to be found in Church or State documentation. Gave his father's name as John. Known to have worked on thenarrow-gauge Leitrim Cavan railway at Dromod, probably in the mid 1920's. He may even have tried out the 'Religious Life' as a young man. He loved reading and had had a good basic schooling.
Strongly suspect that he hit big trouble in the family and as a result may have later hidden his true identity. He once statedthat he 'Dared not return home'. For all that he was a quiet, decent working man whopaid his way in life and attended mass regularly.
His family was supposed to have had more boys than girls. In a shop in Rugby in the 1970's his accent was recognised as that of County Leitrim, but no follow up took place.
I have been searching since his death in Hampshire in 1984. Ask yourself - do you have a cousin, or great uncle in your Leitrim family who maybejust disappeared from the scene in unexplained circumstances or under a cloud - never to be heard of again? Do you remember hearing a family story that might just fit what you have read here?
Thank you for bearing with me. Perhaps this may lead to something.