James E. Hickson Miles, Sr. |
| Posted 2018-05-18 by Judy Wight Branson |
| Weekly Journal-Miner, Prescott, Arizona Territory Wednesday, June 22, 1910, page 8, column 5 Nonogenarian Is Finally Summoned (From Tuesday's Daily) Sunday night at 8 o'clock, death claimed one of the respected pioneers of Arizona, when James H. Miles passed away at this home in this city. His death was due to old age, and was superinduced from a hemorrhage of the kidneys. He was 91 years of age, last January, and up to a few months ago was in the best of health, and frequently was seen on the streets, mingling with his friends. The death of this man is one that will be received with universal feelings of sorrow and regrets, from his long residence in Prescott and his genial fellowship on all occasions. His long life on this earth at this time will prove interesting, from his well known personality as a resident of this city for over thirty-four years, never leaving the county after once he set his foot on its soil. he was born in Ireland, on January 11, 1819, and with three brothers, all under age, arrived in New York City, when but a lad of 17 years. After one year he went to Boston, and reaching his majority, was admitted to citizenship. He was married in that city, in 1850, and when his beloved wife passed away in this city, a few years ago, their union had been blessed with fifty-five years of wedded life. From Boston, a few years later, the deceased went to Indiana, when the Western spirit seized him, and later he was found plying his vocation as a contracting carpenter, at Wichita, Kan. He erected with his own hands, the first building in that city, and up to a short time before his death, while in a reminiscent mood, frequently mentioned this circumstance. In 1876 he arrived in Prescott, when it was but a hamlet, and here his ability was immediately recognized as a builder. He erected many homes all of which are standing today. He followed his vocation up to within a few years ago when his age would not permit of further duty in his line. Mr. Miles was also a taxidermist of the highest skill, and at intervals would apply himself in that work. In all lines that he pursued he was regarded as one of the most conscientious artisans in the city, and his excellent service was generally admitted when he was the leading architect of the county. The deceased enlisted in the Union army at the breaking out of the Civil War, but through the serious illness of his wife at the time, his services were dispensed with by the commanding officer in his district. Another striking feature in connection with the longevity of his brothers in their life, was the death of the remaining one only last January, when at the age of 94 years he passed away on the identical day on which the deceased was born. This sad occurrence also weighed heavily on his mind, and is believed to have been the reason why he began to decline so perceptibly. Mr. Miles leaves two daughters and two sons to mourn his death. They are Mrs. W. R. Stone and Miss Annie Miles, Willia, and Andy Miles, all residents of this city. During his married life eight sons and daughters were born to this union. The funeral will take place from the old home that he built over thirty years ago, and services will be held under the ritual of the Episcopal church, Rev.. Jenkins officiating. Friends and acquaintances of the deceased are respectfully invited to attend. Transcriber's note: Mr. Miles is buried at the Citizens Cemetery in Prescott, Arizona. See Also: Arizona Gravestone Photo Project |
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