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Edmund Miles (1840 - 1924)

Edmund Miles
Born in Eastleach Turville, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdommap
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Son of and
Brother of , , and
Husband of — married 14 Nov 1861 (to 1899) in Coln St Aldwyn, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdommap
Husband of — married 27 Oct 1900 in Eastleach Martin, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdommap
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Father of , , , , , , , and
Died at about age 84 in Arlington, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdommap
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Biography

Edmund was born in 1840 in Eastleach Turville, Gloucestershire.[1][2] Edmund's parents were John and Elizabeth Yates (Godwin) Miles.[3][4]

Edmund was a farmer,[5] blacksmith,[6] and innkeeper.[7]

In 1841, Edmund was living in Eastleach Turville, with: John Miles, his father; Elizabeth Miles, his mother; Thomas Miles, his brother; and Alfred Jones, his soon-to-be brother-in-law.[8]

In 1851, Edmund was working as an agricultural labourer and living at Greenbury House in Eastleach Turville with: John Miles, his father; Elizabeth Miles, his mother; Sarah Miles, his sister; Emma Miles, his sister; William Miles, his brother; Richard Crook, a lodger; and, John Crook, a lodger.[9]

In 1861, Edmund was working as a blacksmith living Coln St Aldwyns with William and Mary Ann Cook.[10]

Edmund married Emma Margetts on the 14th of November 1861 in Coln St Aldwyn.[11] Edmund was said to be a blacksmith of Barnsley.[12] Edmund's father was said to be John Miles, a labourer.[13] Edmund's marriage was witnessed by Joseph Margetts and Mary Jones.[14]

In 1871, Edmund was a farmer of 64 acres employing 1 man and 1 boy, living at the Catherine Wheel in Bibury with: Emma Miles, his wife; Mary Elizabeth Miles, his daughter; Cornelius Miles, his son; Edwin Miles, his son; John Miles, his son; and, Isaac Evens, a servant.[15]

In 1881, Edmund was a farmer of 66 acres, living at Arlington in Bibury with: Emma Miles, his wife; Cornelius Miles, his son; Edwin Miles, his son; John Miles, his son; Mary Elizabeth Miles, his daughter; and Emma Florence Miles, his daughter.[16]

In 1891, Edmund was working as a blacksmith and living at Blacksmiths Shop in Arlington Village in Bibury, with: Emma Miles, his wife; Mary Elizabeth Miles, his daughter; Cornelius Miles, his son; and, John Miles, his son.[17]

Edmund's wife, Emma, passed away in 1899 in Bibury, Gloucestershire.[18]

On the 27th of October 1900, one year after the passing of his wife, Emma, Edmund married Mary Jane Mustow in Northleach.[19][20] Edmund was said to be a blacksmith of Arlington.[21]

In 1901, Edmund was working as a blacksmith and living at Arlington in Bibury, with his wife, Mary Jane Miles.[22]

In 1911, Edmund was working as an innkeeper and living at Foss Cross Inn in Chedworth with: Mary Jane Miles, his wife; Gladys Grace Wheeler, his niece; and, Jesse Richard Leach, a servant.[23]

Edmund's wife passed away in 1913 in Northleach.[24]

Edmund passed away on the 17th of April 1924 in Arlington, at the age of 81.[25] Edmund was buried on the 22nd of that month in Bibury.[26] He left a will mentioning the following persons:

  • Gladys Grace Wheeler, niece;
  • Edwin Miles, son;
  • Martha Kemble, the wife of Hamblin Kemble, sister[-in-law];
  • Hamblin Kemble, the husband of Martha Kemble, brother-in-law;
  • Elizabeth Wheeler, the wife of George Wheeler, sister-in-law;
  • Mary Lewis, wife of Thomas Lewis, daughter;
  • Cornelius Miles, son; and
  • John Miles, son.[27]

Notes

  • Birthdate in 1861 census is 1837.
  • Birthdate in 1841 census is 1840.
  • Birthdate in 1851, 1871 and 1891 census returns is 1841.
  • Birthdate in 1881, 1901 and 1911 census returns is 1842.
  • Birthdate in death record is 1843.
  • Birthplace in 1851-1891 census returns is Eastleach.
  • Birthplace in 1911 census is Fairford.

Sources

  1. ↑ General Registry Office, UK. First Name: Edmund. Last Name: Miles. Birth Quarter: 3. District: Northleach. County: Gloucestershire. Country: England. Volume: 11. Page: 341. https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=BMD%2FB%2F1840%2F3%2FMZ%2F000106%2F016.
  2. ↑ 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census. https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=GBC%2F1851%2F0010436326.
  3. ↑ 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census. https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=GBC%2F1851%2F0010436326.
  4. ↑ General Registry Office, UK. First Name: Edmund. Last Name: Miles. Birth Quarter: 3. District: Northleach. County: Gloucestershire. Country: England. Volume: 11. Page: 341. https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=BMD%2FB%2F1840%2F3%2FMZ%2F000106%2F016.
  5. ↑ 1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census. https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=GBC%2F1871%2F0014799964.
  6. ↑ Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, England; Reference Numbers: GDR/V1/474
  7. ↑ 1911 Census For England & Wales. https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F15472%2F0031%2F1.
  8. ↑ 1841 England, Wales & Scotland Census. https://search.findmypast.com.au/record?id=GBC%2F1841%2F0352%2F0113&parentid=GBC%2F1841%2F0001507015. [Image was consulted because of an error in FindMyPast's transcription.]
  9. ↑ 1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census. https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=GBC%2F1851%2F0010436326.
  10. ↑ 1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census. https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=GBC%2F1861%2F0009812159. [Note: First name has been mistranscribed by FMP as "Edward". Surname has been mistranscribed by FMP as "Mile".]
  11. ↑ Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire; Gloucestershire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Numbers: Gdr/V1/474. Name: Edmund Miles; Gender: Male; Marriage Age: Full Age; Event Type: Marriage; Marriage Date: 14 Nov 1861; Marriage Place: Coln St Aldwyn, Gloucestershire, England; Father: John Miles; Spouse: Emma Margetts.
  12. ↑ Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire; Gloucestershire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Numbers: Gdr/V1/474. Name: Edmund Miles; Gender: Male; Marriage Age: Full Age; Event Type: Marriage; Marriage Date: 14 Nov 1861; Marriage Place: Coln St Aldwyn, Gloucestershire, England; Father: John Miles; Spouse: Emma Margetts.
  13. ↑ Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire; Gloucestershire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Numbers: Gdr/V1/474. Name: Edmund Miles; Gender: Male; Marriage Age: Full Age; Event Type: Marriage; Marriage Date: 14 Nov 1861; Marriage Place: Coln St Aldwyn, Gloucestershire, England; Father: John Miles; Spouse: Emma Margetts.
  14. ↑ Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire; Gloucestershire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Numbers: Gdr/V1/474. Name: Edmund Miles; Gender: Male; Marriage Age: Full Age; Event Type: Marriage; Marriage Date: 14 Nov 1861; Marriage Place: Coln St Aldwyn, Gloucestershire, England; Father: John Miles; Spouse: Emma Margetts.
  15. ↑ 1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census. https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=GBC%2F1871%2F0014799964.
  16. ↑ 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census. https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=GBC%2F1881%2F0011529753.
  17. ↑ 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census. https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=GBC%2F1891%2F0014032940.
  18. ↑ UK GRO Deaths Dec Q 1899 Northleach 6a 328 MILES Emma Age 64.
  19. ↑ England & Wales Marriages 1837-2005. https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=BMD%2FM%2F1900%2F4%2FAZ%2F000263%2F295.
  20. ↑ Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, England; Reference Numbers: P129 IN 1/6.
  21. ↑ Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, England; Reference Numbers: P129 IN 1/6.
  22. ↑ 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census. https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=GBC%2F1901%2F0000545261.
  23. ↑ 1911 Census For England & Wales. https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=GBC%2F1911%2FRG14%2F15472%2F0031%2F1.
  24. ↑ FreeBMD. England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006.. Name: Mary J Miles; Estimated Birth Year: abt 1842; Registration Year: 1913; Registration Quarter: Jul-Aug-Sep; Age at Death: 71; Registration District: Northleach; Inferred County: Gloucestershire; Volume: 6a; Page: 404. Ancestry Record 8914 #23176996.
  25. ↑ England & Wales Deaths 1837-2007. https://www.findmypast.com.au/transcript?id=BMD%2FD%2F1924%2F2%2FAZ%2F000612%2F081.
  26. ↑ Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire; Gloucestershire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P44 in 1/19 Name: Edmund Miles; Age: 81; Birth Date: abt 1843; Burial Date: 22 Apr 1924; Burial Place: Bibury, Gloucestershire, England; Parish as it Appears: Bibury. Ancestry Record 5158 #845003.
  27. ↑ Ancestry.com. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010. Name: Edmund Miles; Death Date: 17 Apr 1924; Death Place: Gloucestershire, England; Probate Date: 23 May 1924; Probate Registry: London, England. Ancestry Record 1904 #4161831.
  • Ancestry.com. Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1938 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2014.
  • Principal Probate Registry. Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the High Court of Justice in England. London, England © Crown copyright.
  • Ancestry.com. 1851 England Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Class: HO107; Piece: 1969; Folio: 33; Page: 10; GSU roll: 87369.
  • The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 2035; Folio: 37; Page: 3; GSU roll: 6097145.
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 27 March 2021), memorial page for Edmund Miles (1840–17 Apr 1924), Find a Grave Memorial no. 225033993, citing St Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Bibury, Cotswold District, Gloucestershire, England.
  • Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard. 31 August 1867. https://search.findmypast.com.au/bna/viewarticle?id=bl%2f0001955%2f18670831%2f106&stringtohighlight=edmund%20miles.




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