Giles - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Giles family from newton abbot exeter

pesetherington — 2009-11-13 18:13:14Z

Just seen your message. I was looking for Eaton Place where some Giles ancestors of mine lived according to the 1911 census. I cannot see a connection with mine, who came from Baldhu near Truro in Cornwall. My great aunt, Annie Louisa Giles (1872) lived there with her husband Alan Mills c. 1871 and two daughters, Eileen c, 1894 and Marion 1895. They had four boarders so it was probably not a small house (?) The Giles connection may just be a coincidence of course.

Clare S. Giles, age 101,born,in Renova, Pa.daughter of ,John and Ann Friday Haschalk.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-10-30 01:26:51Z

Clare S. Giles ,
Loving mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother
Clare S. Giles, age 101, a resident of Erie,County,pa,
passed away Wednesday October 28, 2009 at St. Mary’s Home East. She was born August 10,1908 in Renova, Pa. the daughter of the late John and Ann Friday Haschalk. Clare was a longtime resident of Erie and had belonged to St. Peter Cathedral parish. She very much loved the times spent with family and friends and enjoyed following the activities of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Besides her parents,
she was preceded in death by her husband Thomas P. Giles, Jr. who died in 1983.
Clare is survived by a son, Thomas Giles III and his wife Shirley of Longwood, Fla.
and a daughter Patricia Cammarata and her husband Dr. Frank Cammarata of Kenmore, N.Y. She is the grandmother of Thomas Giles IV, Kathleen Sprinkle, Keely Barba, Frank Cammarata III, Deborah Syroney and Sarah Collum. Also surviving are 11 great-grandchildren and her sister, Frances Elliott of Erie. Friends are invited to call at St. Mary’s Home East chapel (Reed St. entrance) Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at which time a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial will be in Mt. Olives Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Home East, 607 East 26th St., Erie, PA 16504. Arrangements by the John J. Quinn Funeral Home, West 9th & Liberty St. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits
Published in the Erie Times-News on October 29, 2009 ,

St. Peter Cathedral parish."

Re: Lookup LMA Frederik William Giles

sunnysides_1 — 2009-10-23 10:32:45Z

That is so interesting. Could you look to see if on his birth entry LMA if his father's occupation was a Painter
Thanks Christina

Re: Lookup LMA Frederik William Giles

CarolColeman8353 — 2009-10-22 22:06:46Z

THis one on the 1841 census seems to fit?
Living in Lambeth- classed then as Surrey but known as London really.

Edward Giles 45 Painter not born in county
Eliza Giles 40 all the rest born in county of Surrey
Jane Giles 20
Edwd Giles 20
Caroline Giles 15
Sarah Giles 13
Henry Giles 11
Frederick Giles 5
Helen Giles 1

HO107/1057 folio 8 page 9

Carol

Re: Lookup LMA Frederik William Giles

sunnysides_1 — 2009-10-22 20:49:41Z

Thank you Carol. Maybe if we sart with his birth approx 1835, London. Mother Elizabeth Giles

Re: Lookup LMA Frederik William Giles

CarolColeman8353 — 2009-10-22 13:17:54Z

Where did he live- who did he marry(and when).

Carol

Re: Lookup LMA Frederik William Giles

StephenStone99 — 2009-10-22 11:21:48Z

Have you looked at any census returns?

Re: Looking for information on a James Giles from Aberdeen, Scotland

SarahND — 2009-10-19 08:32:05Z

Hi Sandi,
I'm not related... I don't think. But in a long quest for my own Aberdeenshire Giles family I ended up doing virtually a one-name study in the area! I'll send you what I have later today-- got to run now.

Cheers,
Sarah

Re: Looking for information on a James Giles from Aberdeen, Scotland

ksmassie — 2009-10-19 02:33:51Z

Hi Sarah,

No, I have not been able to find anything on James Giles. All we had was a name with no place or date of birth. I would love to get any information on him, if possible. Are you a related to his family or our Massie line? My e-mail is:ksmassie@shaw.ca.

Regards,
Sandi

UNKNOWN GILES and HARRIET BLACKWOOD

AEGRIF — 2009-10-19 00:23:36Z

Spartanburg County Marriages 1785-1911. Implied in “Spartanburg County South Carolina Probate Records” by Barbara R. Langdon, Pg 53. Giles, _____ Harriet Blackwood, File #2267 Lived 1872. In parenthesis under his name (moved to Arkansas).

Does anyone know Mr. GILES given name?

Re: Reply Keith/Darlene/James Madison Giles

AEGRIF — 2009-10-18 22:50:45Z

Check this forum, message “Re: DNA tests” by JoAnn Giles, Aug 28, 2009, for information on the Thomas Robert who married Nancy Lee and Christie Shaw.

Robert Giles

pammurison — 2009-10-18 02:19:16Z

My great grandfather Robert Giles, born 2/11/1834 at Ruckinge, Kent, England, died 3/10/1920.. Emigrated to N.S.W. Australia date unknown. Married Harriet Turner At St. Mary Magdalene Church of England, South Creek, N.S.W.Looking for information regarding Roberts parents.

Lookup LMA Frederik William Giles

sunnysides_1 — 2009-10-13 00:01:53Z

Seeking information parents Edward and Eliza
Frederick born approx 1836 Christina

Re: Reply Keith/Darlene/James Madison Giles

mgiles187 — 2009-10-11 00:50:32Z

Hi, Keith,

Do you have any documentation that Thomas Robert Giles married to Christa Shaw is the same Thomas Giles, son of Wm Branch Giles, married to Nancy Lee? I have tried to find information about this, including contacting the Amelia Historical Committee in VA. They say that Thomas Giles (son of Wm Branch Giles) died in Richmond in 1880 and they have no record of him being in Monroe Co, TN in 1842. Any conclusive information you may have would be very helpful and appreciated.

Re: Looking for information on a James Giles from Aberdeen, Scotland

SarahND — 2009-10-10 20:20:46Z

Hi Sandi,
Have you found the information you want yet? I have all James' census data and his death certificate, as well as some information on his children, parents and grandparents.

All the best,
Sarah

GILES Paul 1941-

t42MountOlivet — 2009-10-06 12:19:30Z

GILES Paul 1941-

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Re: Crispen Dunbar and Margaret (Murray) Giles

elainecalderwood13 — 2009-10-03 19:26:44Z

I have information about the above which might be of interest to you. elainecalderwood@yahoo.co.uk

Re: Crispen Dunbar and Margaret (Murray) Giles

elainecalderwood13 — 2009-10-03 19:23:12Z

I have information on Crispan Dunbar Giles and Margaret Murray Giles. My contact address is elainecalderwood@yahoo.co.uk.

John GILES 1800 - 1884

DMADAMS — 2009-09-19 02:09:09Z

Looking for information about John GILES b. 1800 (PA or MD) - 1884 MI and wife Elizabeth VOUGHT 1806 PA to 1859 MI. We would like to know their parents and birth places. Both are buried in the S. Colon Cemetery, Colon Twp. St. Joseph Co. MI. Prior to living in MI they can be found in Sandusky Co. OH (1850 census). John was a shoemaker in 1850.

Re: John Isom Giles & Family

weathermant217 — 2009-08-31 01:43:04Z

MY wife is one of John's descendants and we have a lot of information if you would like to share

Re: Porter Eugene Giles

peppersmom_1 — 2009-08-24 20:23:05Z

Hi,
I may not be much help but jas75, Jim Sissel may be. I know that the preacher who took a group of church members from SC to Preble Ohio and then to Warren Co., ILL was Rev Porter and several parishoners named their children in his honor. It could be one of those Giles descended from either James or John Giles sons of Capt.James H. Giles and Susanna Patterson. Does any of this sound familiar? I am descended from one of their brothers Andrew of Abbeville, SC.
If I can help further please contact me at peppersmom@wctel.net.
Regards, Carolyn

Re: Rachel Emma Drucilla Giles

clownema — 2009-09-01 03:12:06Z

I have been searching for Giles info for along time. Do you know who Emma giles Glenns mother and father were? Jane

Re: Rachel Emma Drucilla Giles

clownema — 2009-08-31 04:49:01Z

My Husband is the g-son of Lizzie Pearl Glenn Cameron daug. of Emma Giles Glenn. Please contact me. Jane

Giles, Mary m George Watts

BarbaraNelson57 — 2009-08-21 12:34:25Z

I am hoping someone out there knows more about Mary Giles than I do, (wouldn't be hard since all I know is who she married, and their children) I would like to know who Mary giles parents were, sibblings. and Where and when Mary, her sibblins and parents were born. If out of US, when did they immigrate, name of port they left from, and entered .
In short anything at all about Mary Giles and her family.

Mary married George Watts
Their children were:
Elcy(?) Watts dob Sept 10 1819 in St George Me, she married Aaron Wall who I know nothing about. They, were however married Sept 17 1835 in Me

James Watts dob April 22 1816, in St George ME, and died Jan 11 1875 in Thomaston Me. He married Catherine Woodcock who again I know nothing about at this point. They were however married on July 10 1842 in ME

Edward Watts dob Oct 10 1817 in St George Me, and died Jan 8 1889 (probably in ME). He married Emeline Gilchrest dob Oct 9 1837 don't know where, and died Oct 26 1887. They were married July 15 1843 in ME

George Watts dob July 26 1819 in St George ME died Aug 4 1881 (ME most likely) m L(?) Fountain no information on her.
They were married on Aug 5 1843 or 45 in St GEorge Me.

William Henry Watts, dob May 15 1821 in St George Me, and died Dec 2 1862 in a drowning accident. Married to Betsy Fountain who I know nothing about at this point, she too drowned in the same accident. They had been married Aug 21 1844 in ME.

Charles D Watts, dob Jan 9 1823 in St George Me, died Feb 1 1863 in Boston MA. Married to Mary Ann Dizea dob Nov 8 1828 don't know where, died March 1 1861 , probably Boston?
They were married Sept 21 1847 in ME

Simon Watts dob Sept 12 1824 in St GEorge ME. Married to Jane or June R Harrington. Know vital inf on her. They were married Sept 2 1849 in Warren or Thomaston(Knox Co)ME.

Robert G Watts, dob April 15 1820 St George ME, died Jan 26 1876. H e was lost at sea. Married to Rachel M Simmonton or Simmontor(?). Married Nov 18 1846 in Warren, Knox Co ME.

Jackson Giles Watts dob Jan 29 1830 in St George Me, died March 10 1896. Married to Penelope Bathsheba Hothorn? Whom I know nothing about. They were married on July 20 1851 in St GEorge ME

Julia Ann Watts dob Nov 2 1831 in St George Me, died May 26 1862 . Married Gideon Young dob 1827 and died in 1867. They too were apparently lost at sea.

Jane Watts : dob Nov 20 1833 in St George ME died Aug 10 1842 ME/MA She was only 8 years old

Syrena Watts dob Nov 17 1835 in ME, died May 19 1911 in St George Me. married to Leonard W Henderson no v ital inf. on him. They married Oct 14 1855 in St George ME.

Whitney Watts Dob Dec 20 1837 St George ME died Aug 2 1842 in ME She was only 4 years old.

Paul Giles Watts dob Nov 25 1840 St George Me and died Nov 23 1821 in Boston Ma. Married to Mary Sophie Hawkind dob Aug 10 1837 in Nova Scotia, Canada, died Oct 23 1930 in Bostobn Ma. They were married May 11 (?) 1862 in St George Me.

and there was an unamed male born in 1843 in me and died April 3 1843(infant) in ME.

My connection to the Watts family begins with my grandmothers cousin Susan M O'Donnell of Boston marrying Seymour Watts. Seymour Watts parents were William Henry Watts and Ann M Ahern. His grandparents were Paul Giles Watts and Sophie Hawkins, His ggrandparents were
George WAtts and Mary Giles, gg grandparents were Samuel Watts, and Mary Robinson, and ggg grandparents were William Watts and Margaret McLellan.

I think I've written enough for now. If you see any potentioal connection let me know. I do have quite a lot of inf. Watts and connected families seem to have been either in ME and or MA.

I would also hope that some kind folks out there may be able to help me with finding all the vital information for those above that I don't have anything for. also their parents etc. In short I guess, anything on those I have nothing on (as mentioned )

Sorry if any of this is confusing, its not meant to be.

Thank you

Barbara

GILES Belinda Kay 1958

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-20 15:01:12Z

GILES Belinda Kay 1958

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GILES Frank L and Lillian L

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-17 13:34:14Z

GILES Frank L and Lillian L

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GILES Michael Scott 1972-2001

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-22 23:49:38Z

GILES Michael Scott 1972-2001

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GILES Thurman and Lois

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-04 12:25:28Z

GILES Thurman and Lois

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Re: GILES, John 1773 Bilsington, Kent, England

LynneG2008 — 2009-07-15 08:20:17Z

Hi Sasha,

Thank you for your comprehensive reply. I am a descendent of Thomas Gilham and Richard Higgins, and so also have links to Bailey, Ransley and other gang members, albeit less directly. I don't have a great deal of information on Charles Giles but will post what I have on my site at some stage - hopefully soon. I was going to send you what I have already but my notes are pretty scrappy so if you don't hear from me again in the next few weeks feel free to chase me!

Cheers, Lynne

Re: GILES, John 1773 Bilsington, Kent, England

LynneG2008 — 2009-07-13 11:52:35Z

Hi Sasha, I'm interested in Charles Giles the smuggler and his family. I've published information about the Aldington gang on my website (http://web.me.com/lynne_paul/Lynnes_Site/Aldington_Gang.html) but would really like to untangle the many family connections. Do you have information about John Giles (b 1768) who married Anne Bailey (1770-1853). Appreciate any information you're willing to share. Regards, Lynne

Alma May Young Giles, 83,born in Rochester, Pa. ,daughter of ,Phillip and Florence Martin Young.

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-07-03 19:02:53Z

Alma May Young Giles
Alma May Young Giles, 83, of Saint Mary’s Home East and formerly of Saint Joseph’s Apartments, died Sunday, June 28, 2009. She was born in Rochester, Pa. on February 1, 1926 daughter of the late Phillip and Florence Martin Young. She was a member of Lakewood United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir and also sang in the Millcreek Community Choir. Alma also enjoyed reading, painting, crafts of all kinds and singing.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Robert L. Giles Sr. in 1984,
a daughter, Patricia Ann Welsh in 1999,
a son, John K. Giles in 2008,
and a sister, Flossie McMichael.
She is survived by three daughters, Florence “Susie” Will of Douglasville, Ga., Glenda G. Giles of Erie, and Carol L. Giles of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla., a son, Robert L. Giles Jr. and his wife Debbie of Zephyr Hills, Fla., and a daughter-in-law, Korin Giles of McKean. Further survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Friends may call at Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 602 West 10th Street, Thursday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and are invited to attend a service there Friday at 9:30 a.m. with Reverend Robert H. Lewis officiating. Friends are invited to a committal service on Friday at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park, 922 Sunflower Road, Rochester, Pa. at 1 p.m. with Rev. John Dickey officiating. Memorials may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 10 West 10th Street Suite 212, Erie, PA 16501. Send condolences at www.Burtonfuneralhome.com.
Erie Times-News from 6/30 to 7/2/2009

Re: Maiden name for Edith Giles! (Allegheny Co., PA)

rsgiles1 — 2009-07-06 16:42:40Z

I would like to have copies of those papers. What a wonderful find. We have been in contact before, let me know what to do.

Giles Family of VA & NC

oclarke11 — 2009-09-14 02:27:25Z

Need info on these Giles lines.
1. ? b abt 1725 in Caroline Co Va marr Elizabeth Samuel dau of Giles Samuel. Need Mr. Gile's name & his paents & siblings & children for him & Elizabeth.
2. ? b abt 1930 in Caroline Co marr Julia Peatross. Need his name & his parents & siblings. Julia is the dau of the late Richard M. Peatross & Iola Gayer.
3. Oscar B. b abt 1900 in NC marr Ellie Ennis. Need parents & siblings for them. Their son Vernon b abt 1923 marr Dora Frances Beazley 14 Aug 1948 in Caroline Co. Dora was the dau of John B. Beazley & Ocie Marion Chenault. Need children for Vernon & Dora.
4. Perrin b abt 1710 in Chesterfield Co Va marr Lucy Trent. Need his parents & siblings. Lucy was the dau of William Trent & Ursula Branch. Also need children for Perrin & Lucy.
5. Robert N. b abt 1930 in Caroline marr Peggy Taylor dau of Leonard Roy Taylor & Annie Mae Samuel. Need parrents & siblings for Robert & children for him & Peggy.
Thanks, Ollie

Re: Rachel Emma Drucilla Giles

gwbarton1 — 2009-08-31 20:09:30Z

I am the eldest daughter of Stanley Glenn, Rachel Giles youngest son.

I remember Aunt Lizzie when I would visit with Aunt Sally Brown in Webbers Falls, OK.

I hope this will help.

Issac E Giles and Flolela (Roberts) Giles

stephanieellis911 — 2009-09-21 03:53:11Z

I am looking for any information regarding Issac E. and Flolela aka(lela) Giles they were my great-grandfather and great grandmother am looking for information on their parents, my grandmother was Lillie Lou Giles. I know that there were 8th kids and if it helps i have list some of them below
Jake Elbert Giles, Willie Marie Giles,Luster Bertie Giles.
thank you

Joseph & Lavinda Giles AND Samuel & Alice Hyde

charlyew — 2009-08-10 00:52:55Z

April 8, 1837 Roswell & Hulda Hyde, Joseph & Lavinda Giles, Clarissa Hyde (Giles), Royal & Elvira Giles, Lydia Hyde, Electa L Hyde, Alice Hyde as heirs at law of Samuel Hyde & Alice, his widow, quitclaimed land in the Town of Bethany, County of Genesee to Augustus Hyde of the Town of LeRoy, Bethany, County of Genesee. (Justice of the Peace Josiah Churchill of Genesee County stated Cyrus Giles of Dayton, Cattaraugus County (Clarissa's husband), came before him on Oct 10, 1846 and stated he saw Clarissa Giles execute the conveyance).

Re: Joseph and Lavinda Giles

charlyew — 2009-07-10 02:04:09Z

Joseph Giles was a resident of Bethany, Genesee County, NY, as of 28th September 1822 and probably earlier. He moved from Strafford, Orange County, Vermont. I believe, however, he was the father of Joseph and Cyrus Giles.

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Re: GILES FAMILY HAMPSHIRE ENGLAND

britmitch — 2009-07-01 08:25:43Z

My grandfather was George Giles DOB 4/12/1912 from Hampshire.

Re: John Isom Giles & Family

jannalou1 — 2009-09-01 15:10:55Z

Sure. My line is through their daughter Rebecca Frances. She also went by Fannie. I found her obituary on Ancestry. She was born in Kendall County, and was married in Harper, Gillespie County in 1908 to Benjamin Haze Mcadams. You can email me at jannalou@sbcglobal.net.

Re: Have extensive Giles files would like to share and exchange

louisgiles111 — 2009-07-26 22:30:25Z

G.W. Giles' (son of Aquila) brother Henry, who moved to Kentucky had a son Aquila William Giles born in 1828 - could that be the connection? I haven't come across any reference to a daughter of GW named Mary Ann. There was a daughter Elizabeth Shipton Giles

Re: GILES, John 1773 Bilsington, Kent, England

ShirleyAtkins111 — 2009-07-03 05:56:25Z

Hi Sasha
I also have a lot of info on the Giles family it being my maiden name and have got as far back as Joseph Giles born about 1796 in Hampshire. I don't know whether there is a connection but as they were all seaman they probably moved around quite a bit.If there is a connection please let me know.
Thank you
Shirley

Re: James Edward Giles

magirite — 2009-06-29 14:42:10Z

Hi,
Thanks for your quick reply. I am new to the research part of this but know people who have done it for a long time and will see what direction they can give me. I am out of town and will get with them on the 13th of July and let you know what they think.
I am also interested in what you have about my grandma Louisa's side. Can you let me know so if I don't have the information I can get it? I would appreciate that.
Thanks and will get back to you in a while.
Margaret Wright

Re: Giles Family- Connecticut, NY, MA

bgilesct — 2009-07-12 01:07:52Z

New to the ancestry.com site and saw your message of several years ago. William Leese Giles is my great grandfather and his son Arthur is my grandfather. My father Richard was born in Cummington to Arthur and Ruth (Stevens) Giles (as was Richard's sister Winifred) and I have a brother William and a sister Mary. My daughter has a good long history of the Giles family tree if you are still interested. We have hundreds of William Leese's sermons written in his own hand with notations as to dates and places preached.

Bob Giles

Porter Eugene Giles

Lisa_Augustyniak — 2009-07-06 15:23:16Z

I am looking for any information on my father, Porter Eugene Giles born 1930; deseased 1996 in Muskegon MI. All I know is that he was raised by his grandmother in Kansas. I see there are some references to a Porter Giles born much earlier....any connections to anyone?

Re: Thankyou

JoAnnGiles72 — 2009-08-29 02:31:53Z

There were 2 Giles families in the Tellico/Ballplay/Cane Creek areas of Monroe Co. TN. Mine was of Thomas Robert Giles b. abt 1795 Rutherford Co. NC. He was the son of Jeremiah Giles and migrated to Monroe Co. TN abt 1834 from Spartanburg Co. NC. Holloway Giles ended up near where my Thomas lived in just about the same year. We thought they had to be related even tho both families denied it. We have done Y37DNA test on Thomas & Holloway Giles male descendants & they are not related. Blessed Be, Jo Ann Giles

Re: DNA tests.

JoAnnGiles72 — 2009-08-29 02:10:27Z

We have run some Y37DNA test on my Giles line. Through testing, Our Thomas Robert Giles b.abt 1795 has hooked up to Jeremiah Giles b. abt 1760 VA? but was in Rutherford Co. NC in 1800. Thomas migrated to Monroe Co. TN by 1835 from Spartanberg Co. SC. There are Stapp/Stepp families my Davis family m. into from Wilkes Co. NC.
Blessed Be, Jo Ann Giles

Located family

kittybak0307 — 2009-07-23 21:41:20Z

Daughter of Eugene Giles. Eugene was married to a M's Glady from that married they had two daughter Bonnie & Barbara. This all is coming from my childhood knowledge

Re: Jesse Giles siblings?

johnnyluker1 — 2009-07-24 14:36:54Z

Ruth. I am john luker. My grandfather was Raymond luker. I think he may have been married to a lillian. I know this doesn't match up to tour blog exactly but can you tell if your family has lukers in it, who they are, and where they are from. You can contact me at 9126606603, johnnyluker@yahoo.com or johnny.luker@gulfstream.com. Thanks. Johnny

Re: GILES, John 1773 Bilsington, Kent, England

sasha7212 — 2009-07-14 16:34:48Z

Hi Lynne,

I see from your site that you have a keen interest in the Aldington Gang. You were related to Thomas Gilham yes?

My information on John Giles is that he died in 1833 and that his marriage to Ann Bailey was his second marriage. I haven't been able to independently verify the details I have on this him and it was based on information I got from other family trees on ancestry.com. Other than dates and details of other members of the family though I don't have a lot by way of stories and details of their life. Did you have a particular interest in certain type of info?

I have a bit more on Charles Giles. His wife and three eldest girls were also on board the Harmony in 1829. I found it interesting from your site that other Aldington Gang families were on that ship too. She was Mary Chapman and thier girls were Sarah (9 yo), Jane (6 yo) and Anne (4 yo) when they travelled to VDL. The Harmony was a female convict ship so most passengers aboard were not there of their free will. It was a 123 day voyage too! Can't have been easy. The eldest girl Sarah was my GGG grandmother. See http://www.convictcentral.com/ and follow the convict ship link for list details about the Harmony voyage and the Governor Ready voyage too.

Charles Giles received his conditional pardon in 1837 and full pardon in 1842. It was common for convicts to be assigned to their free spouses at that time so you'd often have a situation where a husband was his wife's servant and she the master. They'd even take their husband to the magistrates to have them flogged! I'd like to prove that one in Charles Giles case - I do know Mary Giles was assigned a convict in 1833 but haven't proved it was him yet.

Some resources I have found handy online are the Archives Office of Tasmania that have photographed pages from the convict records books. All the Gov. Ready convicts were there I believe. This link will take you to their searchable index http://www.archives.tas.gov.au/nameindexes

I also found an interesting book archived online written in 1923 about the Aldington Gang and their trial in London. Follow this link http://www.archive.org/details/smugglerspicture02teiguoft. You can view/download the book as a PDF and search within it. Has some illustrations too.

Also the National Library of Australia has a searchable database of early Australian newspaper records http://ndpbeta.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/home

Hope this has provided you some new information or leads. If you have any other tidbits on Charles Giles please let me know.

Regards,
Sasha.

Re: GILES, John 1773 Bilsington, Kent, England

sasha7212 — 2009-07-03 13:40:38Z

Shirley,

I haven't got any connections to a Joseph Giles yet but will let you know if I have a connection. The Charles Giles who I'm related to was transported to Tasmania in 1827 for smuggling. He was one of the Aldington Gang from that time. If you find any connection to Aldington, Bilsington or Ashford in Kent let me know.

Regards,
Sasha.