From Portrait and Biographical Album of Peoria Co IL pg. 633. Pub. 1890
Alfred G. Miles is of the third generation of the family in Elmwood Twp, and an excellend representative of the poineer stock to whose effors the present high civilation and development of this secton of the Mississippi Valley is due. The surroundings of his early years and the manner of life of his progenitors, will acquaint the reader with the school in which his strudy virtures were developed and physical hardihood acquired.
Joseph Miles, the grandfather of our subject, came to IL in 1837, walking all the way from CT, and carrying with him a set of carpenter's tools. He put up the frist mill in this twp, which was located on Sect. 15, where a bart of the old frame is yet to be seen. He died in 1851, leaving to his descendants the heritage of a good reputation. His son Freeman, who was born in Litchfield Co, Ct, and married Ruth Emma Woodward, of the same county, lived in the Empire State for a time, working the trade of carpenter. In 1838 he came to IL, his first home being in the upper floor of the mill which his father had built, and which he afterward operated.
The country was then but very thinkly settled, Brimfield was a hamlet of tree log houses, Southport contained two, and Elmwood was not even dreamed of. Of the settlers here at that time none survived except Avery Dalton, John Taylor and H.S. Harkness. The country was timbered openings, wherein wild animals and snakes abounded. Freman Miles helped to organize the Twp of Elmwood, of which he acted as Clerk for several years, and was elected Justice of the Peace, although he did not serve. He was a strong Abolitionist and before the ussuance of the Emancipation Proclamation was intereseted in the work of the underground railroad. He was a believer in woman suffrage. He became prominent in this section, well respected for the vigor, hispitality and kindliness which marked his life. He died March 8, 1890 at the ripe age of 88 yrs.
The mother of our subject is still living in Elmwood, suffering from some of the infirmities of age, being now 83 yrs old. She and her husband belonged to the Congregational Church during the earlier years of their lives, but afterward became identified with the Presbyterian Church, the faith of which cheers her declining years.
The paternal family consisted of five children, three of whom are living. They are Amelia J. wife of Cyrus H. Brooks, of Galva; Alfred G. of whom we write; and Rosa V., wife of Joseph Wheeler of Elmwood.
The subject of this notice was born in CT, June 25, 1834, and was a child of about 4 yrs when brought to IL. His education was mainly acquired in the district schools, although he had the advantage of instruction in the academy at Brimfield one season. he resided with his parents until 24 yrs of age, engaged in various occupations. He operated the mill, ran an engine, did carpenter work for about six years and also did house painting. In 1860 he set up his own home having won as his companion Miss Angeline Lawrence. This lady was born in Coshocton Co, OH, March 21, 1838, her parents, Geoprge P. and Phebe (Butler) Lawrence, removing to IL in 1855. She is a sister of Erastus M. Lawrence, of Elmwood Twp. Both her parents are deceased.
The family of Mr. & Mrs. Miles consists of six living children and they mourn the loss of two. The oldes of these who survive is Frank, whose home is in the same twp as his parents, and who married Emma Parsley, and is the father of one child. The other members of the household band are George, Edward, William, Earl and Archie, all still single. The entire family have received good educations in the common schools, are well bred and of good character. No finer family of boys can be found in a days journey. The mother might well be taken as a type of a perfect houswife and devoted mother, as she looks well to the ways of her household, making home a place of the most perfect order and watching carefully over hte welfare of her loved ones.
The land owned and occupied by Mr Miles comprises of 290 acres on sect. 10, and is devoted to general farming and the raising of stardard grades of stock. The comfortable dwelling, full line of farm buildings which accompanies it, and other improvements have been made by himself, and together with the thoroughly cultivated fields, maku up the splendid looking estate. Mr. Miles has been School Director for several years, and has also served as Road Commissioner in the twp 6 yrs. He keeps well informed regarding political matters, voting the Republican ticket, and does not neglect other topics of interest. Success has crownded his labors and left him free from anxiety regarding the future. He is liberal in the use of the means which he has acquired, honest in his dealings with his fellow-men, and in social and domecstic relations a man among men.
Alfred G. Miles is of the third generation of the family in Elmwood Twp, and an excellend representative of the poineer stock to whose effors the present high civilation and development of this secton of the Mississippi Valley is due. The surroundings of his early years and the manner of life of his progenitors, will acquaint the reader with the school in which his strudy virtures were developed and physical hardihood acquired.
Joseph Miles, the grandfather of our subject, came to IL in 1837, walking all the way from CT, and carrying with him a set of carpenter's tools. He put up the frist mill in this twp, which was located on Sect. 15, where a bart of the old frame is yet to be seen. He died in 1851, leaving to his descendants the heritage of a good reputation. His son Freeman, who was born in Litchfield Co, Ct, and married Ruth Emma Woodward, of the same county, lived in the Empire State for a time, working the trade of carpenter. In 1838 he came to IL, his first home being in the upper floor of the mill which his father had built, and which he afterward operated.
The country was then but very thinkly settled, Brimfield was a hamlet of tree log houses, Southport contained two, and Elmwood was not even dreamed of. Of the settlers here at that time none survived except Avery Dalton, John Taylor and H.S. Harkness. The country was timbered openings, wherein wild animals and snakes abounded. Freman Miles helped to organize the Twp of Elmwood, of which he acted as Clerk for several years, and was elected Justice of the Peace, although he did not serve. He was a strong Abolitionist and before the ussuance of the Emancipation Proclamation was intereseted in the work of the underground railroad. He was a believer in woman suffrage. He became prominent in this section, well respected for the vigor, hispitality and kindliness which marked his life. He died March 8, 1890 at the ripe age of 88 yrs.
The mother of our subject is still living in Elmwood, suffering from some of the infirmities of age, being now 83 yrs old. She and her husband belonged to the Congregational Church during the earlier years of their lives, but afterward became identified with the Presbyterian Church, the faith of which cheers her declining years.
The paternal family consisted of five children, three of whom are living. They are Amelia J. wife of Cyrus H. Brooks, of Galva; Alfred G. of whom we write; and Rosa V., wife of Joseph Wheeler of Elmwood.
The subject of this notice was born in CT, June 25, 1834, and was a child of about 4 yrs when brought to IL. His education was mainly acquired in the district schools, although he had the advantage of instruction in the academy at Brimfield one season. he resided with his parents until 24 yrs of age, engaged in various occupations. He operated the mill, ran an engine, did carpenter work for about six years and also did house painting. In 1860 he set up his own home having won as his companion Miss Angeline Lawrence. This lady was born in Coshocton Co, OH, March 21, 1838, her parents, Geoprge P. and Phebe (Butler) Lawrence, removing to IL in 1855. She is a sister of Erastus M. Lawrence, of Elmwood Twp. Both her parents are deceased.
The family of Mr. & Mrs. Miles consists of six living children and they mourn the loss of two. The oldes of these who survive is Frank, whose home is in the same twp as his parents, and who married Emma Parsley, and is the father of one child. The other members of the household band are George, Edward, William, Earl and Archie, all still single. The entire family have received good educations in the common schools, are well bred and of good character. No finer family of boys can be found in a days journey. The mother might well be taken as a type of a perfect houswife and devoted mother, as she looks well to the ways of her household, making home a place of the most perfect order and watching carefully over hte welfare of her loved ones.
The land owned and occupied by Mr Miles comprises of 290 acres on sect. 10, and is devoted to general farming and the raising of stardard grades of stock. The comfortable dwelling, full line of farm buildings which accompanies it, and other improvements have been made by himself, and together with the thoroughly cultivated fields, maku up the splendid looking estate. Mr. Miles has been School Director for several years, and has also served as Road Commissioner in the twp 6 yrs. He keeps well informed regarding political matters, voting the Republican ticket, and does not neglect other topics of interest. Success has crownded his labors and left him free from anxiety regarding the future. He is liberal in the use of the means which he has acquired, honest in his dealings with his fellow-men, and in social and domecstic relations a man among men.
From Portrait and Biographical Album of Peoria Co IL pg. 633. Pub. 1890
Alfred G. Miles is of the third generation of the family in Elmwood Twp, and an excellend representative of the poineer stock to whose effors the present high civilation and development of this secton of the Mississippi Valley is due. The surroundings of his early years and the manner of life of his progenitors, will acquaint the reader with the school in which his strudy virtures were developed and physical hardihood acquired.
Joseph Miles, the grandfather of our subject, came to IL in 1837, walking all the way from CT, and carrying with him a set of carpenter's tools. He put up the frist mill in this twp, which was located on Sect. 15, where a bart of the old frame is yet to be seen. He died in 1851, leaving to his descendants the heritage of a good reputation. His son Freeman, who was born in Litchfield Co, Ct, and married Ruth Emma Woodward, of the same county, lived in the Empire State for a time, working the trade of carpenter. In 1838 he came to IL, his first home being in the upper floor of the mill which his father had built, and which he afterward operated.
The country was then but very thinkly settled, Brimfield was a hamlet of tree log houses, Southport contained two, and Elmwood was not even dreamed of. Of the settlers here at that time none survived except Avery Dalton, John Taylor and H.S. Harkness. The country was timbered openings, wherein wild animals and snakes abounded. Freman Miles helped to organize the Twp of Elmwood, of which he acted as Clerk for several years, and was elected Justice of the Peace, although he did not serve. He was a strong Abolitionist and before the ussuance of the Emancipation Proclamation was intereseted in the work of the underground railroad. He was a believer in woman suffrage. He became prominent in this section, well respected for the vigor, hispitality and kindliness which marked his life. He died March 8, 1890 at the ripe age of 88 yrs.
The mother of our subject is still living in Elmwood, suffering from some of the infirmities of age, being now 83 yrs old. She and her husband belonged to the Congregational Church during the earlier years of their lives, but afterward became identified with the Presbyterian Church, the faith of which cheers her declining years.
The paternal family consisted of five children, three of whom are living. They are Amelia J. wife of Cyrus H. Brooks, of Galva; Alfred G. of whom we write; and Rosa V., wife of Joseph Wheeler of Elmwood.
The subject of this notice was born in CT, June 25, 1834, and was a child of about 4 yrs when brought to IL. His education was mainly acquired in the district schools, although he had the advantage of instruction in the academy at Brimfield one season. he resided with his parents until 24 yrs of age, engaged in various occupations. He operated the mill, ran an engine, did carpenter work for about six years and also did house painting. In 1860 he set up his own home having won as his companion Miss Angeline Lawrence. This lady was born in Coshocton Co, OH, March 21, 1838, her parents, Geoprge P. and Phebe (Butler) Lawrence, removing to IL in 1855. She is a sister of Erastus M. Lawrence, of Elmwood Twp. Both her parents are deceased.
The family of Mr. & Mrs. Miles consists of six living children and they mourn the loss of two. The oldes of these who survive is Frank, whose home is in the same twp as his parents, and who married Emma Parsley, and is the father of one child. The other members of the household band are George, Edward, William, Earl and Archie, all still single. The entire family have received good educations in the common schools, are well bred and of good character. No finer family of boys can be found in a days journey. The mother might well be taken as a type of a perfect houswife and devoted mother, as she looks well to the ways of her household, making home a place of the most perfect order and watching carefully over hte welfare of her loved ones.
The land owned and occupied by Mr Miles comprises of 290 acres on sect. 10, and is devoted to general farming and the raising of stardard grades of stock. The comfortable dwelling, full line of farm buildings which accompanies it, and other improvements have been made by himself, and together with the thoroughly cultivated fields, maku up the splendid looking estate. Mr. Miles has been School Director for several years, and has also served as Road Commissioner in the twp 6 yrs. He keeps well informed regarding political matters, voting the Republican ticket, and does not neglect other topics of interest. Success has crownded his labors and left him free from anxiety regarding the future. He is liberal in the use of the means which he has acquired, honest in his dealings with his fellow-men, and in social and domecstic relations a man among men.
Alfred G. Miles is of the third generation of the family in Elmwood Twp, and an excellend representative of the poineer stock to whose effors the present high civilation and development of this secton of the Mississippi Valley is due. The surroundings of his early years and the manner of life of his progenitors, will acquaint the reader with the school in which his strudy virtures were developed and physical hardihood acquired.
Joseph Miles, the grandfather of our subject, came to IL in 1837, walking all the way from CT, and carrying with him a set of carpenter's tools. He put up the frist mill in this twp, which was located on Sect. 15, where a bart of the old frame is yet to be seen. He died in 1851, leaving to his descendants the heritage of a good reputation. His son Freeman, who was born in Litchfield Co, Ct, and married Ruth Emma Woodward, of the same county, lived in the Empire State for a time, working the trade of carpenter. In 1838 he came to IL, his first home being in the upper floor of the mill which his father had built, and which he afterward operated.
The country was then but very thinkly settled, Brimfield was a hamlet of tree log houses, Southport contained two, and Elmwood was not even dreamed of. Of the settlers here at that time none survived except Avery Dalton, John Taylor and H.S. Harkness. The country was timbered openings, wherein wild animals and snakes abounded. Freman Miles helped to organize the Twp of Elmwood, of which he acted as Clerk for several years, and was elected Justice of the Peace, although he did not serve. He was a strong Abolitionist and before the ussuance of the Emancipation Proclamation was intereseted in the work of the underground railroad. He was a believer in woman suffrage. He became prominent in this section, well respected for the vigor, hispitality and kindliness which marked his life. He died March 8, 1890 at the ripe age of 88 yrs.
The mother of our subject is still living in Elmwood, suffering from some of the infirmities of age, being now 83 yrs old. She and her husband belonged to the Congregational Church during the earlier years of their lives, but afterward became identified with the Presbyterian Church, the faith of which cheers her declining years.
The paternal family consisted of five children, three of whom are living. They are Amelia J. wife of Cyrus H. Brooks, of Galva; Alfred G. of whom we write; and Rosa V., wife of Joseph Wheeler of Elmwood.
The subject of this notice was born in CT, June 25, 1834, and was a child of about 4 yrs when brought to IL. His education was mainly acquired in the district schools, although he had the advantage of instruction in the academy at Brimfield one season. he resided with his parents until 24 yrs of age, engaged in various occupations. He operated the mill, ran an engine, did carpenter work for about six years and also did house painting. In 1860 he set up his own home having won as his companion Miss Angeline Lawrence. This lady was born in Coshocton Co, OH, March 21, 1838, her parents, Geoprge P. and Phebe (Butler) Lawrence, removing to IL in 1855. She is a sister of Erastus M. Lawrence, of Elmwood Twp. Both her parents are deceased.
The family of Mr. & Mrs. Miles consists of six living children and they mourn the loss of two. The oldes of these who survive is Frank, whose home is in the same twp as his parents, and who married Emma Parsley, and is the father of one child. The other members of the household band are George, Edward, William, Earl and Archie, all still single. The entire family have received good educations in the common schools, are well bred and of good character. No finer family of boys can be found in a days journey. The mother might well be taken as a type of a perfect houswife and devoted mother, as she looks well to the ways of her household, making home a place of the most perfect order and watching carefully over hte welfare of her loved ones.
The land owned and occupied by Mr Miles comprises of 290 acres on sect. 10, and is devoted to general farming and the raising of stardard grades of stock. The comfortable dwelling, full line of farm buildings which accompanies it, and other improvements have been made by himself, and together with the thoroughly cultivated fields, maku up the splendid looking estate. Mr. Miles has been School Director for several years, and has also served as Road Commissioner in the twp 6 yrs. He keeps well informed regarding political matters, voting the Republican ticket, and does not neglect other topics of interest. Success has crownded his labors and left him free from anxiety regarding the future. He is liberal in the use of the means which he has acquired, honest in his dealings with his fellow-men, and in social and domecstic relations a man among men.
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