Death of John Miles

by Laurel | January 4th, 2012

As usual, click image to enlarge. This Forestdale memorial is that of my great-grandparents, free free to contact me regarding any genealogical connections.

John Miles - Janet Thomson, Forestdale

John Miles - Janet Thomson, Forestdale

04 January 1913

John Miles of 612 Bridge Street died at 10 o’clock last evening. He was a retired watchman for the Springfield Blanket Mill. He leaves a widow and six sons, Walter of Great Barrington, James of Holyoke, John of Utica, NY, George of Holyoke, Gideon of Turners Falls, Robert of Holyoke, and a daughter Mrs. Sarah Simpson, and a sister, Mrs. James Roberton who lives in Scotland. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon, Rev. Dr. E. A. Reade officiating and the Caledonian Benefit Club will have charge of the burial.

From The Springfield Republican.

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