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Elisha C Miles 1848–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Dec 1848

Birth Location: Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 29 Jun 1923

Death Location: La Junta, Otero County, Colorado, United States of America

Father: Hiram Miles

Mother: Nancy Pickerel

Spouse(s): Isabelle Murdock

Children(s): Maude Miles, Martha Miles, Lillie Miles, Earl Miles, Hiram Miles, Harley Miles, Florence Miles, Gertrude Miles, Lillie Miles

In 1848, Elisha C Miles entered the world in Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA, born to Hiram Miles And Nancy Ann Pickerel. In 1850, Elisha C Miles resided in Mahaska, Iowa, USA. In 1856, Elisha C Miles resided in Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA. Elisha C Miles married Isabelle Murdock, and had children including Earl Edwin Miles, Florence Irene Miles, Gertrude Belle Miles, Harley Miles, Hiram Miles, Lillie May Miles, Martha Ella Miles, Maude Belle Miles. Elisha C Miles passed away in 1923 in La Junta, Otero County, Colorado, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1848, Elisha C Miles entered the world in Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA, born to Hiram Miles And Nancy Ann Pickerel.
  • In 1850, Elisha C Miles resided in Mahaska, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1856, Elisha C Miles resided in Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA.
  • Elisha C Miles married Isabelle Murdock, and had children including Earl Edwin Miles, Florence Irene Miles, Gertrude Belle Miles, Harley Miles, Hiram Miles, Lillie May Miles, Martha Ella Miles, Maude Belle Miles.
  • Elisha C Miles passed away in 1923 in La Junta, Otero County, Colorado, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elisha Miles's Ancestors

Self
Elisha Miles
1848–1923
Birth Place: Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
Parents
Hiram Miles
1805–1863
Washington, Kentucky, USA
Nancy (Ann) Pickerel
1812–1896
Champaign, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Mary Followell
1783–1810
Kentucky, United States
William (P) Pickerell
1783–1843
Grayson County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary PAXSON
1784–1870
Hopewell, Frederick, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Mary Helm
1756–1802
John Pickrell
1750–1829
John Paxson
1744–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
SPENCER PICKERELL
1729–1774
JUDITH WAY
1731–1759

Elisha Miles's Descendants

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Elisha (C) Miles (16 Dec 1848–29 Jun 1923) m. Isabelle Murdock (20 Jul 1855–12 Dec 1935)
  1. 1. Maude (Belle) Miles 1876–1881 m. James (Weaver) Stokesberry 1882–1942
    1. 1. James (Frederick) Stokesberry 1908–1998 m. Hazel (Winifred) McCulley 1912–1987
      1. 1. Alice (Virginia) Brekke 1935–2017 m. Nordeen (Mills) Brekke 1922–1983 m. Wilson (Merle) Hinton 1916–1975 m. David (Jackson) Thurman 1940–2016
  2. 2. Martha (Ella) Miles 1877–1920
  3. 3. Lillie (May) Miles 1890–1898
  4. 4. Earl (Edwin) Miles 1882–1964
  5. 5. Hiram Miles 1887–1898
  6. 6. Harley Miles 1877–1880
  7. 7. Florence (Irene) Miles 1893–1930
  8. 8. Gertrude (Belle) Miles 1884–1924
  9. 9. Lillie (May) Miles 1876–1898

Elisha Miles's Timeline

14 Records

1848
16 Dec 1848
Birth of Elisha C Miles in Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
1850
1850
Age 2
Elisha C Miles resided here in Mahaska, Iowa, USA
Mahaska, Iowa, USA
1856
1856
Age 8
Elisha C Miles resided here in Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 12
Elisha C Miles resided here in Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
1867
1867
Age 19
Elisha C Miles resided here in New York City, New York, USA
New York City, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 22
Elisha C Miles resided here in Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
1871
27 Apr 1871
Age 23
Elisha C Miles resided here in Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA
Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 32
Elisha C Miles resided here in What Cheer, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
What Cheer, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
1882
abt 1882
Age 34
Elisha C Miles resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 52
Elisha C Miles resided here in Precinct 3, Otero, Colorado, USA
Precinct 3, Otero, Colorado, USA
1901
4 Oct 1901
Age 53
Elisha C Miles resided here in Rocky Ford, Colorado, USA
Rocky Ford, Colorado, USA
1910
1910
Age 62
Elisha C Miles resided here in La Junta, Otero, Colorado, USA
La Junta, Otero, Colorado, USA
1920
1920
Age 72
Elisha C Miles resided here in Precinct 7, Otero, Colorado, USA
Precinct 7, Otero, Colorado, USA
1923
29 Jun 1923
Age 75
Death of Elisha C Miles in North La Junta, Otero, Colorado, USA
North La Junta, Otero, Colorado, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1848
    Event Place: Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897
    [3] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database
    [4] Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 7, Otero, Colorado; Roll: T625_169; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 159
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: What Cheer, Keokuk, Iowa; Roll: 349; Page: 108b; Enumeration District: 154
    [7] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa; Roll: M593_408; Page: 332B
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 3, Otero, Colorado; Roll: 127; Page: 32; Enumeration District: 0081
    [9] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa; Roll: M653_334; Page: 146; Family History Library Film:
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: La Junta, Otero, Colorado; Roll: T624_123; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1374136
    [11] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Mahaska, Iowa; Roll: 187; Page: 166a
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904
    [14] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Mahaska, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Mahaska, Iowa; Roll: 187; Page: 166a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925, State Historical Society of Iowa (Via Heritage Quest); Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 As Well Various Special Censuses From 1836-1897

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa; Roll: M653_334; Page: 146; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: New York City, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Catalogs
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Oskaloosa, Mahaska, Iowa; Roll: M593_408; Page: 332B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1871
    Event Place: Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Weekly Oskaloosa Herald; Publication Date: 27 Apr 1871; Publication Place: Oskaloosa, Iowa, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: What Cheer, Keokuk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: What Cheer, Keokuk, Iowa; Roll: 349; Page: 108b; Enumeration District: 154

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1882
    Record Source: Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Title: Iowa Birth Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Otero, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Precinct 3, Otero, Colorado; Roll: 127; Page: 32; Enumeration District: 0081

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1901
    Event Place: Rocky Ford, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: Rocky Ford Enterprise; Publication Date: 4 Oct 1901; Publication Place: Rocky Ford, Colorado, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: La Junta, Otero, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: La Junta, Otero, Colorado; Roll: T624_123; Page: 5b; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1374136

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Precinct 7, Otero, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Precinct 7, Otero, Colorado; Roll: T625_169; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 159

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kansas and Colorado
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mahaska County, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sandusky, O
    Record Source: U.S., School Catalogs

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1923
    Event Place: North La Junta, Otero, Colorado, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: La Junta, Otero County, Colorado, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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