William Henry BILES

Male 1871 - 1965  (93 years)


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  • Name William Henry BILES  [1, 2
    Birth 14 Apr 1871  Allenport, Washington County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Census 1880  Living with parents in Allenport, Washington County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Census 1900  Living in Elco Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [3
    Occupation 1900  [3
    Teamster 
    Census 1910  Living in Long Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    Occupation 1910  [4
    Laborer 
    Census 1920  Living in Elco Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Occupation 1920  [5
    Postmaster 
    Census 1930  Postmaster Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Census 1930  Living in Elco Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [6
    Death 10 Jan 1965  Washington Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Cause: congestive heart failure  
    Burial 10 Jan 1965  Howe Cemetery, Coal Center, Washington County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Notes 
    • Information from RootsWeb-Descendants of Alexander Biles and Ann Speare by Larry and Carole Murray:
      Wiliam H. Biles is profiled in "History of Washington County, Pennsylvania," 1926, by Earle Forrest, as a prominent citizen of Elco. After leaving school, he spent 12 years as a clerk in a store, then was a miner until 1918, when he opened a general store in Elco which, in 1926, was large and successful. he was also postmaster, since July 10, 1918. (One of his daughters was postmistress later, with part of the house where Iris and Harriett Ann still lived in 1997, serving as post office.) William was also a democrat and a Methodist; spent much time on the borough council, tax collecting, auditing, clerk of the council and in 1924, burgess of Roscoe. (source:Lynne Mayer)

      Daughter Iris gave the information for his death certificate. He was 93 years old, having been born April 14, 1871. occupation was given as merchant. Parents were Harrison Biles and Harriet Watson. He was widowed; wife's name was given as Elbertus Davis Biles.
    Person ID I06181  Main Tree
    Last Modified 9 Oct 2021 

    Father Harrison BILES,   b. 22 Feb 1835, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 07 Oct 1917, Elco, Washington Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Mother Harriett Ann WATSON,   b. 03 Dec 1839, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 25 Jun 1910, Elco, Washington Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years) 
    Relationship Birth 
    Family ID F11616  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Elbertie DAVIS,   b. 19 Oct 1875, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 7 Apr 1955, Elco, Washington Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years) 
    Marriage 30 May 1898  Fayette County, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. Iris Emma BILES,   b. 21 Mar 1907, Long Branch, Washington Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 Apr 2001, Las Vegas, Nevada Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 94 years)  [Birth]
     2. Edith E. BILES,   b. Aug 1898, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [Birth]
     3. Grace BILES,   b. Abt 1911, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [Birth]
     4. Anna BILES,   b. Abt 1905, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  [Birth]
     5. Harriett A. BILES,   b. 7 Apr 1900, Pennsylvania, USA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Jul 1997 (Age 97 years)  [Birth]
     6. William Henry BILES, Jr.,   b. 21 Jan 1903, Roscoe, Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Nov 1959, North Charleroi, Washington Co., Pennsylvania Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 56 years)  [Birth]
    Family ID F11657  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 16 Oct 2021 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 14 Apr 1871 - Allenport, Washington County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1880 - Living with parents in Allenport, Washington County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 30 May 1898 - Fayette County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1900 - Living in Elco Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1910 - Living in Long Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1920 - Living in Elco Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCensus - 1930 - Living in Elco Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 10 Jan 1965 - Howe Cemetery, Coal Center, Washington County, Pennsylvania Link to Google Earth
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  • Sources 
    1. [S00570] 1880 Census Allenport, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

    2. [S3072] Death Certificate for William Henry Biles.

    3. [S00840] 1900 Census Elco Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

    4. [S01092] 1910 Census Long Branch Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

    5. [S01250] 1920 Census Elco Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania.

    6. [S01481] 1930 Census Elco Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania.