Henry Miles
HENRY “HARRY” MILES was born in Pennsylvania in March of 1853. Henry Miles appears in the 1860 Census living in Camden’s North Ward with older siblings Edwin and Anna at the home of James and Caroline Carrigan.
Henry Miles does not appear in Camden during the 1870 Census, but was living in Camden when the 1878–1879 and 1879–1880 City Directories were compiled. He had recently married and was living with his wife Emma at 101 North 2nd Street, then working as a painter. Henry and Emma Miles had moved to 327 Hartman Street prior to the enumeration. Hartman Street was renamed Clinton Street in 1882. Henry Miles worked for a time as a cigar maker, but by 1882 had returned to work as a painter, and would follow that line of work for the rest of his working days.
On April 5, 1882 Henry Miles was appointed to the Camden Fire Department as an extra man with Engine Company 2, taking the place of Charles Reed. Henry Miles served for two years. He was replaced by William Lyons in 1884. Henry Miles worked as a painter during his two years with the Fire Department.
Henry and Emma Miles stayed at the Clinton Street address through the beginning of 1885. When the 1887–1888 City Directory was compiled, Henry and Emma Miles had returned to 101 North 2nd Street. He remained at this address until his death in August of 1911.
Henry Miles was buried at New Camden Cemetery on August 17, 1911. He was survived by his wife Emma, who joined him in September of 1935. Henry and Emma Miles had no children.
Camden’s New Firemen
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Camden’s New Firemen. The fire commissioners of Camden have made the following appointments, and the men will go on duty next Saturday: Engine No. 1—Foreman, George Tenner; extra men, James McCracken, Daniel Broomley, James S. Kelley, Michael McCaffery, James H. Brown, Thomas McKenna, James Shinn, Smith Moore, William Irelan. Engine No. 2—Foreman, William Bassett; extra men, John Hill, James Reed, Robert Miller, William Marsh, George Moffett, John J. Logan, Isaac M. Shreve, Samuel Welsh, Lewis Ferrell, Logan Bates, Isaac Collings, Harry Miles, John Elliott, William Turner, Charles Holl, John J. Hibbs, John Seybold, Wm. Suders, Edward Swope, James McCann.
(news brief — Henry Wagner and firemen arrested for interfering with officer)
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Saturday afternoon William Wagner became involved in a fracas with Adolph Poell in front of the saloon of George Pfenler, Sr., on Fourth street. Officer Charles Keen, who hastened across the street to quell the trouble, finding Wagner the aggressor, and in an intoxicated condition, took hold of him with the intention of making an arrest. Henry Wagner, brother of the pugilist and assistant engineer of the fire department, with Harry Miles, interfered and demanded the officer to release his prisoner. Instead of doing so he grabbed Miles, intending to arrest him also for his interference. While on his way to the city hall he was again stopped by William Laird, Charles Sawyer and Reuben Turner, all firemen, who endeavored to release the prisoners. This they were unable to do, and the plucky officer lodged the two Wagners and Miles at the city hall. Henry Wagner and Harry Miles furnished bail for their appearance this morning, when they will answer the charge of assault and battery and interfering with the officers. The three firemen will have a hearing at the same time on a similar charge.
Saturday afternoon William Wagner became involved in a fracas with Adolph Foell in front of the saloon of George Pfeiffer, Sr., on Fourth street. Officer Charles Keen, who hastened across the street to quell the trouble, finding Wagner the aggressor, and in an intoxicated condition, took hold of him with the intention of making an arrest. Henry Wagner, brother of the pugilist and assistant engineer of the fire department, with Harry Miles, interfered and demanded the officer to release his prisoner. Instead of doing so he grabbed Miles, intending to arrest him also for his interference. While on his way to the city hall he was again stopped by William Laird, Charles Sawyer and Reuben Turner, all firemen, who endeavored to release the prisoners. This they were unable to do, and the plucky officer lodged the two Wagners and Miles at the city hall. Henry Wagner and Harry Miles furnished bail for their appearance this morning, when they will answer the charge of assault and battery and interfering with the officers. The three firemen will have a hearing at the same time on a similar charge.