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JOSEPH HARVEY MILES
MILES, JOSEPH HARVEY, Live Stock and Banking, Falls City, Neb., was born in York Co., Pa., Dec. 15, 1850. Son of Stephen B. Miles and Hannah (Scarborough) Miles. Married Sue Easley at Rulo, Neb., Jan. 30, 1882. Children, Mabel O., Stephen B., Joseph T., Warren C., Edna H. and Sue A. Miles. His father, in 1855, was granted first contract for carrying U. S. mails from Independence, Mo., to Salt Lake City.
Received education in private schools of Pennsylvania and at Nebraska State Normal School, graduating 1868. Embarked in cattle business in 1869 and identified with it ever since. Conducted mercantile business at Rulo, Neb., for several years. In 1882 he aided in organizing First Natl. Bank of Falls City, and has served as Director, Cashier, Vice-Pres. and Pres. In 1884 organized Bank of Rulo, its President since. In 1890 organized Bank of Rulo, its President since. In 1890 opened Miles Natl. Bank in York Co., Pa., conducting until 1900. Is Director of Southeast Nebraska Telephone Co. and a heavy real estate owner in Neb. and Cal.
Served on School Board and in City Council and was Mayor of Falls City, 1892-94, 1897-99. Delegate 1900 to Natl. Dem. Conv., Kansas City, Mo.
Member K. of P., I. O. O. F., B. P. O. E. Clubs, Jonathan and L. A. Country, Los Angeles.
Transcribed by Joyce Rugeroni.
Source: Press
Reference Library, Western Edition Notables of the West, Vol. I, Page 834,
International News Service, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles,
Boston, Atlanta. 1913.
© 2011 Joyce
Rugeroni.
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