Robert William Miles was born on 16 August 1876 at Wisconsin, son of
William R. Miles and
Maria Dana. The 1900 census has him born in August 1874. The California Death Index has him born on 16 August 1877.
1,3,4 Robert William Miles was enumerated with
William R. Miles on the census of 1 June 1880 at Sacramento, California.
5 [Witness] lived with
William R. Miles and
Maria Miles and
Ernest Albert Miles,
Pearl Annie Miles,
Maria Margarita Miles and
George Dana Miles in 1896 at at Milpas Street between Figueroa & Carrillo Streets, Santa Barbara, California. The city directory lists him as an architect. The directory does not list woment or children so only the youngest are included here.
6 Robert married
Minnie Miles in 1896.
3 Robert William Miles is shown as head of household on the US census of 6 June 1900 at 610 Eddy Street, San Francisco, California, as Robert Miles. Listed as 25 years old, born in August, 1874, married for 4 years, born in Wisconsin whereas his mother and father in New Hampshire, can read, write and speak English. Rents his home. Working as a confectioner. Enumerated with the head of household was/were
Minnie Miles and
Ernest Albert Miles.
3 Robert William Miles is shown as head of household on the US census of 22 April 1910 at 811 East 25th Street, Los Angeles, California, as Harry D. Miles. Listed as 36 years old, married for 13 years, born in Wisconsin whereas his mother in Wisconsin and his father in Vermont, can read, write and speak English. Rents his home. Working as an adjustor for the Board of Trade. Enumerated with the head of household was/were
Owen B. Miles and
Minnie Miles.
7 Robert William Miles is shown as head of household on the US census of 2 January 1920 at 2605 Central Avenue, Alameda Township, California, as Robert W. Miles. Listed as 44 years old, renting his house, born in Wisconsin as was his mother and his father in Vermont. Can read, write and speak English. Currently employed as an insurance broker. Enumerated with the head of household was/were
Minnie Miles and
Owen B. Miles.
8 Robert William Miles is shown as head of household on the US census of 5 April 1930 at 1217 16th Street, Sacarmento, California, as Robert W. Miles. Listed as 52 years old, married when 25 years old, renting his home without a radio at $50 per month, born in Wisconsin, father in Vermont and mother born in Wisconsin, can read and write and speak English. Employed as an advertising salesman for a screen company. Is not a veteran of World War I. Enumerated with the head of household was/were
Minnie Miles.
9 He died at Norwalk State Hospital in Los Angeles County of chronic myocarditis (degeneration) on 7 March 1941 at 205 East 28th Street, Los Angeles, California, at age 64. He was survived by his wife Minnie. He was listed as of the Protestant religion and his occupation was wholesale salesman.
10,4 He was buried on 10 March 1941
in the Goleta Cemetery located in Santa Barbara, California. Services were held at the McDermott Funeral Chapel, the Reverend Robert McLean presiding. The total funeral bill was $262, apparently picked up by son Owen Miles.
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