He was the great-granduncle by marriage of Sandy Hook Elementary School psychologist and hero, Mary Joy Greene Sherlach.
LA PLATA HOME PRESS, La Plata, Missouri
June 23, 1921
ALBERN MILES
---Albern Miles, son of A.J. and Elizabeth Miles, was born in Macon County, April 5, 1845. He was a twin, his sister having died when but eight months old. They were the youngest of twelve children, eight sons and four daughters, all of whom have answered the summons of death but one brother, F.M. Miles, of La Plata.
---He was united in marriage on November 21, 1867 to Miss Eliza Jane Daughtery. To this union were born ten children, six daughters and four sons. His wife died in 1890. On the 9th day of March, 1892, he was again united in marriage to Mrs. Martha Chadwell. To this marriage four children were born, two sons and two daughters.
---He united with the Christian Church in 1868 or 69 and has been a very faithful man ever since. While his health has not permitted his attendance of the present pastorate, he has always been interested in the church. One of his greatest joys was the fast that so many of his children were in Christ.
---He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge about thirty years and was one of its staunch and most faithful members. He was a loving husband and father and a kind friend to all.
---He departed this life after about six months illness at the age of seventy years, two months and twelve days.
---He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, ten children and one step-son, one brother, twelve grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
---Funeral services were held at the Christian Church this afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J.W. Davis, assisted by the I.O.O.F. Lodge. Interment was in La Plata Cemetery.
In same issue:
---Albern Miles, a highly respected citizen of this community, died at his home east of La Plata yesterday morning, June 22, at 1:30, after an illness of several weeks duration of cancer of the stomach.
---Mr. Miles was born on a farm near Atlanta, Missouri on April 5, 1845 and was the youngest of twelve children. One brother, F.M. Miles of La Plata survives him. He is also survived by his wife, six sons, Henry Miles of California, George of Montana, Carl of California, Jesse and Merle of La Plata, one step-son, Ellis Chadwell of South Missouri, five daughters, Omi Mitchell of Montana, Anna Johnson of California, Lenora, also of California, Brenda Smarr of Mexico, Missouri and Frances of La Plata, one daughter died in infancy.
---Funeral services were held at the Christian Church this afternoon at 2:30 at the Christian Church, conducted by Rev. J.W. Davis, assisted by the I.O.O.F. Lodge of which he was a faithful member, after which the remains was laid to rest in the La Plata cemetery.
LA PLATA HOME PRESS, La Plata, Missouri
June 23, 1921
ALBERN MILES
---Albern Miles, son of A.J. and Elizabeth Miles, was born in Macon County, April 5, 1845. He was a twin, his sister having died when but eight months old. They were the youngest of twelve children, eight sons and four daughters, all of whom have answered the summons of death but one brother, F.M. Miles, of La Plata.
---He was united in marriage on November 21, 1867 to Miss Eliza Jane Daughtery. To this union were born ten children, six daughters and four sons. His wife died in 1890. On the 9th day of March, 1892, he was again united in marriage to Mrs. Martha Chadwell. To this marriage four children were born, two sons and two daughters.
---He united with the Christian Church in 1868 or 69 and has been a very faithful man ever since. While his health has not permitted his attendance of the present pastorate, he has always been interested in the church. One of his greatest joys was the fast that so many of his children were in Christ.
---He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge about thirty years and was one of its staunch and most faithful members. He was a loving husband and father and a kind friend to all.
---He departed this life after about six months illness at the age of seventy years, two months and twelve days.
---He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, ten children and one step-son, one brother, twelve grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
---Funeral services were held at the Christian Church this afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J.W. Davis, assisted by the I.O.O.F. Lodge. Interment was in La Plata Cemetery.
In same issue:
---Albern Miles, a highly respected citizen of this community, died at his home east of La Plata yesterday morning, June 22, at 1:30, after an illness of several weeks duration of cancer of the stomach.
---Mr. Miles was born on a farm near Atlanta, Missouri on April 5, 1845 and was the youngest of twelve children. One brother, F.M. Miles of La Plata survives him. He is also survived by his wife, six sons, Henry Miles of California, George of Montana, Carl of California, Jesse and Merle of La Plata, one step-son, Ellis Chadwell of South Missouri, five daughters, Omi Mitchell of Montana, Anna Johnson of California, Lenora, also of California, Brenda Smarr of Mexico, Missouri and Frances of La Plata, one daughter died in infancy.
---Funeral services were held at the Christian Church this afternoon at 2:30 at the Christian Church, conducted by Rev. J.W. Davis, assisted by the I.O.O.F. Lodge of which he was a faithful member, after which the remains was laid to rest in the La Plata cemetery.
He was the great-granduncle by marriage of Sandy Hook Elementary School psychologist and hero, Mary Joy Greene Sherlach.
LA PLATA HOME PRESS, La Plata, Missouri
June 23, 1921
ALBERN MILES
---Albern Miles, son of A.J. and Elizabeth Miles, was born in Macon County, April 5, 1845. He was a twin, his sister having died when but eight months old. They were the youngest of twelve children, eight sons and four daughters, all of whom have answered the summons of death but one brother, F.M. Miles, of La Plata.
---He was united in marriage on November 21, 1867 to Miss Eliza Jane Daughtery. To this union were born ten children, six daughters and four sons. His wife died in 1890. On the 9th day of March, 1892, he was again united in marriage to Mrs. Martha Chadwell. To this marriage four children were born, two sons and two daughters.
---He united with the Christian Church in 1868 or 69 and has been a very faithful man ever since. While his health has not permitted his attendance of the present pastorate, he has always been interested in the church. One of his greatest joys was the fast that so many of his children were in Christ.
---He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge about thirty years and was one of its staunch and most faithful members. He was a loving husband and father and a kind friend to all.
---He departed this life after about six months illness at the age of seventy years, two months and twelve days.
---He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, ten children and one step-son, one brother, twelve grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
---Funeral services were held at the Christian Church this afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J.W. Davis, assisted by the I.O.O.F. Lodge. Interment was in La Plata Cemetery.
In same issue:
---Albern Miles, a highly respected citizen of this community, died at his home east of La Plata yesterday morning, June 22, at 1:30, after an illness of several weeks duration of cancer of the stomach.
---Mr. Miles was born on a farm near Atlanta, Missouri on April 5, 1845 and was the youngest of twelve children. One brother, F.M. Miles of La Plata survives him. He is also survived by his wife, six sons, Henry Miles of California, George of Montana, Carl of California, Jesse and Merle of La Plata, one step-son, Ellis Chadwell of South Missouri, five daughters, Omi Mitchell of Montana, Anna Johnson of California, Lenora, also of California, Brenda Smarr of Mexico, Missouri and Frances of La Plata, one daughter died in infancy.
---Funeral services were held at the Christian Church this afternoon at 2:30 at the Christian Church, conducted by Rev. J.W. Davis, assisted by the I.O.O.F. Lodge of which he was a faithful member, after which the remains was laid to rest in the La Plata cemetery.
LA PLATA HOME PRESS, La Plata, Missouri
June 23, 1921
ALBERN MILES
---Albern Miles, son of A.J. and Elizabeth Miles, was born in Macon County, April 5, 1845. He was a twin, his sister having died when but eight months old. They were the youngest of twelve children, eight sons and four daughters, all of whom have answered the summons of death but one brother, F.M. Miles, of La Plata.
---He was united in marriage on November 21, 1867 to Miss Eliza Jane Daughtery. To this union were born ten children, six daughters and four sons. His wife died in 1890. On the 9th day of March, 1892, he was again united in marriage to Mrs. Martha Chadwell. To this marriage four children were born, two sons and two daughters.
---He united with the Christian Church in 1868 or 69 and has been a very faithful man ever since. While his health has not permitted his attendance of the present pastorate, he has always been interested in the church. One of his greatest joys was the fast that so many of his children were in Christ.
---He was a member of the Odd Fellows Lodge about thirty years and was one of its staunch and most faithful members. He was a loving husband and father and a kind friend to all.
---He departed this life after about six months illness at the age of seventy years, two months and twelve days.
---He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife, ten children and one step-son, one brother, twelve grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
---Funeral services were held at the Christian Church this afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Rev. J.W. Davis, assisted by the I.O.O.F. Lodge. Interment was in La Plata Cemetery.
In same issue:
---Albern Miles, a highly respected citizen of this community, died at his home east of La Plata yesterday morning, June 22, at 1:30, after an illness of several weeks duration of cancer of the stomach.
---Mr. Miles was born on a farm near Atlanta, Missouri on April 5, 1845 and was the youngest of twelve children. One brother, F.M. Miles of La Plata survives him. He is also survived by his wife, six sons, Henry Miles of California, George of Montana, Carl of California, Jesse and Merle of La Plata, one step-son, Ellis Chadwell of South Missouri, five daughters, Omi Mitchell of Montana, Anna Johnson of California, Lenora, also of California, Brenda Smarr of Mexico, Missouri and Frances of La Plata, one daughter died in infancy.
---Funeral services were held at the Christian Church this afternoon at 2:30 at the Christian Church, conducted by Rev. J.W. Davis, assisted by the I.O.O.F. Lodge of which he was a faithful member, after which the remains was laid to rest in the La Plata cemetery.
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