Robert Giles (abt. 1799 - 1852)

Born about 1799 in Reading, Berkshire, England

Husband of Mary (Rand) Giles — married 17 Jul 1825 in Reading St. Giles, Berkshire, England

Descendants

Died 7 Dec 1852 at about age 53 in Reading, Berkshire, England

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Biography

Robert Giles was born about 1799, in St Mary, Reading, Berkshire, the son of John Giles, a hairdresser, and Sarah Collier. He was baptised in Kings Road Baptist Church in Reading on 16 Mar 1799. ^[1]

On 12 Jun 1825, in Reading, Robert married Mary Rand, daughter of Joseph Rand and Hannah ^[2]

There were 10 children of the marriage, namely:

Robert George born c.1826

Martha born c.1828

Joseph born c. 1830

Mary Ann born c. 1833

Lydia Sarah born c. 1833

William John born 21 Jul 1835

James Collier born 7 Aug 1837

George Rand born 31 Jul Jul 1839

Joseph Rand born 4 Jan 1843

Alfred Collier 21 Dec 1846

In 1841, Robert and his family were living in Hosier Passage, in Reading. Robert 's occupation was given as Baker. 3 children were still living at home. ^[3]

In 1851 the family were living in 18, Spring Gardens, Reading. Again, he was still a baker. Living with him, his wife & 2 children, was his father John Giles, who was aged 86 - a retired hairdresser. There was also a lodger, a George Williams, who was presumably helping to boost the family's income. ^[4]

On 7 Dec 1852, at 14 Spring Gardens, Robert died of "Pleuritic Effusion Some Months (Certified)". His age was given as 54.
Death Certificate

Sources

1. ↑ King's Road Baptist Church Records, Reading Berkshire, Baptisms
   At Berkshire Records Office, Reading
   Ref D/N 2/10/13
   16 Mar 1799 Robert Giles son of John and Sarah Giles of St Mary
2. ↑ Family Search
   England Marriages Batch No M01192-4
   Robert Giles
   England Marriages, 1538–1973
   Name: Robert Giles
   Spouse's Name: Mary Rand
   Event Date: 12 Jun 1825
   Event Place: Reading, Berkshire, England
   "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N67H-5QG : 10 February 2018), Robert Giles and Mary Rand, 12 Jun 1825; citing Reading, Berkshire, England, reference p 13 cn 73, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,040,603.
3. ↑

   1841 Census for Reading, Berkshire
   

   Ref. HO107/36/6/18 P31
   

   Date: 6 Jun 1841
   

   https://www.ancestry.co.uk
   

   Address: Hosier Passage
   

   Transcription
   

   Robert Giles	M	41	Baker	Y
   Mary Giles	F	40		N
   Robert Giles	M	14		Y
   Martha Giles	F	12		Y
   William Giles	M	5		Y

4. ↑

   1851 Census for Reading St Giles, Berkshire
   

   HO107/1692/639 P19
   

   Date: 30 Mar 1851
   

   https://www.ancestry.co.uk
   

   Address: 18 Spring Gardens
   

   Transcription
   

   Robert Giles	Head	52	Baker	Berks Reading
   Mary Giles	Wife	50		Middx St Pancras
   Joseph Giles	Son	8	Scholar	Berks St Giles
   Alfred Giles	Son	4	Scholar	Berks St Giles
   John Giles	Father	86	Retired Hairdresser	Berks St Giles
   George Williams	Lodger	57	Cordwainers Shopman	Worcester Eastham