Some historians believe that James Doodle was the original inspiration for the song "Yankee Doodle Dandy". Other historians may take issue with this belief, however, recent research indicates that James Doodle emigrated to America in 1775 from his native Scotland.
Doodle definitely considered himself a Yankee and was a supporter of the American Revolution. During his time he was said to be quite the Ladies Man and was fond of fine clothes and good grooming. The term "Dandy" was the descriptive term applied to this behavior.
James Doodle also was known to scribble anti-British messages and drawings on walls and fences where-ever he happened to be, and these came to be known as Yankee Doodles by the British Soldiers. The British over-heard the townfolk refer to these scribbles by that name. Luckily for Doodle they did not associate the name with him.
He also liked to eat macaroni, a dish he learned to make during his sailing voyages to Europe and back.
A few archived letters indicate that James Doodle dreamed of American Independence and sometimes wore a feather in his cap as a sign of support for the signing of the "Declaration of Independence."
In 1775 virtually all ink pens were made from feathers and were also known as "Quill pens." James felt that wearing a feather would be a secret signal of support. Calling the feather "Macaroni" was like saying it was "good."
Virtually every line in the lyrics of "Yankee Doodle Dandy" mentions something that could have applied to James Doodle. His birthday was even recorded as being on the fourth of July.
Could all these things just be coincidental? Below are displayed some of the original lyrics from an early unmodified version of "Yankee Doodle." The original author is unknown.
Yankee Doodle went to town
riding on a pony
Stuck a feather in his hat
And called it macaroni.
Yankee Doodle, keep it up
Yankee Doodle dandy
Mind the music and the step
And with the girls be handy.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
The Doodle Family in America - The beginnings
In 1775 James Doodle was the first known Doodle to immigrate to the Americas from Scotland. He was fleeing from hardships in Scotland including two wives and their unhappy husbands who had vowed to do terrible things to James just because their children looked like him.
He denied that he was the father but no one believed him. James had a lock of red hair and one ear that was bigger than the other. All the children had these features. James disguised himself as a Scottish pony and was able to sneak aboard a ship bound for America. His Scottish name was James McDoodle and he shortened it to James Doodle so no one would be able to find him.
When James finally arrived in America he was forced by the ships captain to work off the debt for sneaking onboard the ship.
James worked off his passage to the Americas by working onboard the ship for two years.
He voyaged to France where the captain shipped cages full of poodles back to the Americas for use as hunting dogs. The ship's dog was a sturdy labrador and James accidentally put the dog in a cage with a female poodle. The poodle welcomed the labrador and showed her appreciation by promptly getting pregnant and delivering the first litter of labrador poodles. Today they bear the name of their accidental benefactor and are known as LabraDoodles and Golden Doodles.
Upon arrival back in America James recognized the popularity of this new breed and promptly set up a poodle farm. The captain donated his old sea dog to the endeavor and the age of the labraDoodle was born, along with several hundred golden labrador Doodles.
This breed is currently enjoying a resurgence of popularity after nearly being forgotten by the public for over two hundred years.
James Doodle's new prosperity led him to marry a beautiful young woman named Mary Anne Browning.
They had several children that carried on the poodle farming business and went on to have families and children of their own.
Although the Doodle name lives on, it is somewhat rare, but there are still lots of Doodles to be found in phone books throughout the US.
Undoubtedly Jame Doodle's legacy will live on through his beloved LabraDoodles.
Many owners of LabraDoodles light a candle and sometimes fireworks on July 4th of each year (James Doodles birthday) as a silent tribute to James Doodle and his LabraDoodles.
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He denied that he was the father but no one believed him. James had a lock of red hair and one ear that was bigger than the other. All the children had these features. James disguised himself as a Scottish pony and was able to sneak aboard a ship bound for America. His Scottish name was James McDoodle and he shortened it to James Doodle so no one would be able to find him.
When James finally arrived in America he was forced by the ships captain to work off the debt for sneaking onboard the ship.
James worked off his passage to the Americas by working onboard the ship for two years.
He voyaged to France where the captain shipped cages full of poodles back to the Americas for use as hunting dogs. The ship's dog was a sturdy labrador and James accidentally put the dog in a cage with a female poodle. The poodle welcomed the labrador and showed her appreciation by promptly getting pregnant and delivering the first litter of labrador poodles. Today they bear the name of their accidental benefactor and are known as LabraDoodles and Golden Doodles.
Upon arrival back in America James recognized the popularity of this new breed and promptly set up a poodle farm. The captain donated his old sea dog to the endeavor and the age of the labraDoodle was born, along with several hundred golden labrador Doodles.
This breed is currently enjoying a resurgence of popularity after nearly being forgotten by the public for over two hundred years.
James Doodle's new prosperity led him to marry a beautiful young woman named Mary Anne Browning.
They had several children that carried on the poodle farming business and went on to have families and children of their own.
Although the Doodle name lives on, it is somewhat rare, but there are still lots of Doodles to be found in phone books throughout the US.
Undoubtedly Jame Doodle's legacy will live on through his beloved LabraDoodles.
Many owners of LabraDoodles light a candle and sometimes fireworks on July 4th of each year (James Doodles birthday) as a silent tribute to James Doodle and his LabraDoodles.
Other articles you might like...
Barney Doodle Cartoons
Barney Doodle Pad
Barney Doodles Poodle
ODDWALLY NEWS
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