Will/Braffitt/Johnson/Cook genealogy - Person Sheet
Will/Braffitt/Johnson/Cook genealogy - Person Sheet
Misc. Notes
!BIRTH-DEATH: 30-Nov-1871 Greenville, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada deaths1143, James Giles, age 59, born Ireland
!BIRTH-DEATH-BURIAL: St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Cemetery, Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada1, James Giles, 9 children, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179820671
!BIRTH-DEATH-BURIAL: FamilySearch2, James Giles, 9 children, https://ancestors.familysearch.org/KZNZ-SYX
!BIRTH-DEATH: Giles descendants from Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, James Giles, https://willbraffitt.org/roots/GilesDescendants.txt
!REFERENCE: Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, land grant map, James Giles (2 parcels), in the triangle between Lower Greenville, Wentworth Station, and Westchester Station next to Thomas Giles, https://novascotia.ca/natr/land/indexmaps/070.pdf
!REFERENCE: 1827 Nova Scotia, Canada census for Joseph Giles - Pb,Fa,30,7,7,1,1,16,1,0,1, Presyterian, Farmer, Cole Harbour, 7 males, 7 females, 1 male servant, 1 female servant, 16 total persons in household, 1 birth in previous year ending 01-Oct-1827, 0 marriages in previous year, 1 death in previous year
!CENSUS: 1861 Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada1144, James Giles
!REFERENCE: 1861 Nova Scotia, Canada map, https://i.redd.it/pd87jlzeco251.jpg
!RESIDENCE: 1866-1869 Westchester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada, James Giles, http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~ab443/westchester.htm
!CENSUS: 1871 Westchester Valley, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada, James Giles, 7 children, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4DH-89P
!REFERENCE: 1894 obituary for wife Sarah Giles1145
!REFERENCE: 04-Jul-1923 Victoria, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada deaths385, for son Thomas Giles, James Giles, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9S-NN9L
!REFERENCE: 04-Jan-1933 Omaha World-Herald, Omaha, NE, page 18, obituary for son Edward Giles
!REFERENCE: 2001 Giles Family of Cumberland County, Nova Scotia68, "2. James Giles d. c 1807 - 30/11/1871 64 years (Married 12/11/1833 Sarah McTeer d/o Oben ? and Margaret McTeer, b. c1810 - d. 13/07/1894: 84 yrs and converted to Roman Catholicism after his brother, Thomas (Jr.) died. Nine children. Buried in St. Thomas Moore R.C. Cemetery, Pugwash, N.S. (Previous records referred to Sarah as McIntyre. However marriage records states McTeer as well as birth records for their children) (Westchester Township Records)"
!REFERENCE: 26-Jul-2002 email from Ed Giles to Don Braffitt, "James Giles b. c 1805(7)? – 30/11/1871 64 years (Married 12/11/1833 Sarah (Dara) McTeer d/o (Oben ?/Owen) and Margaret McTeer, b. c 1807(10) – d. 13/07/1891: 84 yrs (Head stone 1894) and converted to Roman Catholicism after his brother, Thomas (Jr.) died. Nine children. A portion of the original homestead was deeded from Thomas (senior) to James on 16 Feb 1836. Their home was only a "stone throw" from brother Thomas and Jane. Buried in St. Thomas More R.C. Cemetery, Pugwash, N.S. (Previous records referred to Sarah as McIntyre. However marriage records states McTeer as well as birth records for their children (Westchester Township Records) (Later marriage records state McIntyre in some cases) McTeer is a shortened form of MacAteer and sometimes the Scottish version MacIntyre was substituted. Ref: Surnames of Ireland, MacLysaght, ISBN 0-7165-2367-1"
!REFERENCE: 2002 Descendants of Thomas Giles and Nancy Willis1146, James Giles, descendants
!REFERENCE: 2007 Gardner, MA obituary for Dorothy Eva Clogston Giles, wife of great-grandson John Oliver Giles, "Dorothy E. (Clogston) Giles, 92, of 310 High Street, Gardner died Friday, December 28th in the home of her daughter Judy Giles surrounded by her loving family, following a long illness. Born in Gardner on November 19, 1915, she was the daughter of William H. and May Evelyn (DeWolfe) Clogston. Mrs. Giles attended Gardner High School through her Junior year, and in 1933 graduated from Turners Falls High School. In 1937 Dorothy graduated from the Boston School of Dental Nursing. Dorothy’s life was filled with a wide variety of occupations and accomplishments. She had her own home business, "Memory Flowers", where she dried and framed brides’ bouquets. She also ran Dorothy's Homemade Fudge from her home in the 1950’s, advertising in Yankee Magazine and selling to local supermarkets. In the 1960’s she worked in the Heywood Hospital office, fundraising for the construction of the new Favor Wing. She later worked in the office at Heywood Wakefield Co. of Gardner. She took a course in floral design at Betty’s Flower Shop in Gardner, and worked there on the holidays. She later worked at DeBonis Florist in Fitchburg for 14 years, retiring in 1982. Dorothy married her husband, John O. Giles on March 18, 1939. In 1948, they purchased the home Dorothy still resided in, Gardner's first stagecoach inn. Mrs. Giles home of almost 60 years reflects her varied talents, including rug braiding, quilted chair pads, painting, creating cut and pierced lampshades, making afghans, creating berry bowls, gardening and canning. She also enjoyed making quilts and has made 19 quilts for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy also enjoyed reading, fishing, picnicking, snowmobiling and was an avid Red Sox fan. For 60 years, she and friends enjoyed a card club playing "Tripoley". She enjoyed playing Bingo at both the Westminster Senior Center and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Gardner. Dorothy loved her family and lived her life as a devoted mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, including her devoted companion, her cat "Inky". Mrs. Giles lived an active, full life. She and her husband John traveled across the country in their motor home several times. They went to Alaska for their 50th wedding anniversary. They also traveled to England, Scotland, Switzerland, Austria and went on cruises. They wintered in Kissimmee, Florida for 22 years. Mrs. Giles was a member of the First Baptist Church of South Gardner, its’ Womens Federation and a longtime member of its Harmony Circle. She was also on the church’s Decorating Committee. She was a member of Chapter 75 Jessamine Order of Eastern Star, and of the Westminster Friendship Club. She was a former member of the Gardner Women’s Club and its American Home Department. She was a past president of the Gardner Ladies Shrine Club. Dorothy and her sisters, Pauline H. Erickson, age 95 and Evelyn M. Neunherz, age 93, all were subjects in a Boston University Long-Life Study. Her husband of 61 years, John O. Giles, died in 2000. She leaves one son, John "Bill" W. Giles, PhD. and his wife Sharon of Crestview, FL; three daughters, Linda M. Merikanto of Stoneham, Rebecca “Becky” A. Wood and her husband Larry of Winchendon, and Judy E. Giles of Gardner; two sisters, Pauline H. Erickson of Center Sandwich, NH and Evelyn M. Neunherz of Venice, FL; seven grandchildren, John T. Giles and his wife Margaret of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Scott S. Wood and his wife Amy of Winchendon, Kristin E. Ferragamo and her husband Troy of Portsmouth, NH, Laura L. Howell and her husband Troy of Niceville, FL, Dr. Jennifer A. Wood-Boucher and her husband Andrew of Gardner, Jessica E. Giles of Gardner, and Jeffrey J. Giles and his wife Valerie of Gardner; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one brother, Paul Clogston of Pittsburg, NH. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 2nd at 10:00 a.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner. Reverend Brenda Casavoy, Chaplain of the Gardner Visiting Nursing Association will officiate. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Gardner. Calling hours in the funeral home will be Tuesday, January 1st from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gardner Visiting Nursing Association, Hospice Program, 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440.", https://obittree.com/obituary/us/massachusetts/gar...orothy-giles/143193/
!BIRTH-DEATH-BURIAL: St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Cemetery, Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada1, James Giles, 9 children, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179820671
!BIRTH-DEATH-BURIAL: FamilySearch2, James Giles, 9 children, https://ancestors.familysearch.org/KZNZ-SYX
!BIRTH-DEATH: Giles descendants from Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, James Giles, https://willbraffitt.org/roots/GilesDescendants.txt
!REFERENCE: Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, land grant map, James Giles (2 parcels), in the triangle between Lower Greenville, Wentworth Station, and Westchester Station next to Thomas Giles, https://novascotia.ca/natr/land/indexmaps/070.pdf
!REFERENCE: 1827 Nova Scotia, Canada census for Joseph Giles - Pb,Fa,30,7,7,1,1,16,1,0,1, Presyterian, Farmer, Cole Harbour, 7 males, 7 females, 1 male servant, 1 female servant, 16 total persons in household, 1 birth in previous year ending 01-Oct-1827, 0 marriages in previous year, 1 death in previous year
!CENSUS: 1861 Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada1144, James Giles
!REFERENCE: 1861 Nova Scotia, Canada map, https://i.redd.it/pd87jlzeco251.jpg
!RESIDENCE: 1866-1869 Westchester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada, James Giles, http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~ab443/westchester.htm
!CENSUS: 1871 Westchester Valley, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada, James Giles, 7 children, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4DH-89P
!REFERENCE: 1894 obituary for wife Sarah Giles1145
!REFERENCE: 04-Jul-1923 Victoria, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada deaths385, for son Thomas Giles, James Giles, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9S-NN9L
!REFERENCE: 04-Jan-1933 Omaha World-Herald, Omaha, NE, page 18, obituary for son Edward Giles
!REFERENCE: 2001 Giles Family of Cumberland County, Nova Scotia68, "2. James Giles d. c 1807 - 30/11/1871 64 years (Married 12/11/1833 Sarah McTeer d/o Oben ? and Margaret McTeer, b. c1810 - d. 13/07/1894: 84 yrs and converted to Roman Catholicism after his brother, Thomas (Jr.) died. Nine children. Buried in St. Thomas Moore R.C. Cemetery, Pugwash, N.S. (Previous records referred to Sarah as McIntyre. However marriage records states McTeer as well as birth records for their children) (Westchester Township Records)"
!REFERENCE: 26-Jul-2002 email from Ed Giles to Don Braffitt, "James Giles b. c 1805(7)? – 30/11/1871 64 years (Married 12/11/1833 Sarah (Dara) McTeer d/o (Oben ?/Owen) and Margaret McTeer, b. c 1807(10) – d. 13/07/1891: 84 yrs (Head stone 1894) and converted to Roman Catholicism after his brother, Thomas (Jr.) died. Nine children. A portion of the original homestead was deeded from Thomas (senior) to James on 16 Feb 1836. Their home was only a "stone throw" from brother Thomas and Jane. Buried in St. Thomas More R.C. Cemetery, Pugwash, N.S. (Previous records referred to Sarah as McIntyre. However marriage records states McTeer as well as birth records for their children (Westchester Township Records) (Later marriage records state McIntyre in some cases) McTeer is a shortened form of MacAteer and sometimes the Scottish version MacIntyre was substituted. Ref: Surnames of Ireland, MacLysaght, ISBN 0-7165-2367-1"
!REFERENCE: 2002 Descendants of Thomas Giles and Nancy Willis1146, James Giles, descendants
!REFERENCE: 2007 Gardner, MA obituary for Dorothy Eva Clogston Giles, wife of great-grandson John Oliver Giles, "Dorothy E. (Clogston) Giles, 92, of 310 High Street, Gardner died Friday, December 28th in the home of her daughter Judy Giles surrounded by her loving family, following a long illness. Born in Gardner on November 19, 1915, she was the daughter of William H. and May Evelyn (DeWolfe) Clogston. Mrs. Giles attended Gardner High School through her Junior year, and in 1933 graduated from Turners Falls High School. In 1937 Dorothy graduated from the Boston School of Dental Nursing. Dorothy’s life was filled with a wide variety of occupations and accomplishments. She had her own home business, "Memory Flowers", where she dried and framed brides’ bouquets. She also ran Dorothy's Homemade Fudge from her home in the 1950’s, advertising in Yankee Magazine and selling to local supermarkets. In the 1960’s she worked in the Heywood Hospital office, fundraising for the construction of the new Favor Wing. She later worked in the office at Heywood Wakefield Co. of Gardner. She took a course in floral design at Betty’s Flower Shop in Gardner, and worked there on the holidays. She later worked at DeBonis Florist in Fitchburg for 14 years, retiring in 1982. Dorothy married her husband, John O. Giles on March 18, 1939. In 1948, they purchased the home Dorothy still resided in, Gardner's first stagecoach inn. Mrs. Giles home of almost 60 years reflects her varied talents, including rug braiding, quilted chair pads, painting, creating cut and pierced lampshades, making afghans, creating berry bowls, gardening and canning. She also enjoyed making quilts and has made 19 quilts for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy also enjoyed reading, fishing, picnicking, snowmobiling and was an avid Red Sox fan. For 60 years, she and friends enjoyed a card club playing "Tripoley". She enjoyed playing Bingo at both the Westminster Senior Center and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Gardner. Dorothy loved her family and lived her life as a devoted mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, including her devoted companion, her cat "Inky". Mrs. Giles lived an active, full life. She and her husband John traveled across the country in their motor home several times. They went to Alaska for their 50th wedding anniversary. They also traveled to England, Scotland, Switzerland, Austria and went on cruises. They wintered in Kissimmee, Florida for 22 years. Mrs. Giles was a member of the First Baptist Church of South Gardner, its’ Womens Federation and a longtime member of its Harmony Circle. She was also on the church’s Decorating Committee. She was a member of Chapter 75 Jessamine Order of Eastern Star, and of the Westminster Friendship Club. She was a former member of the Gardner Women’s Club and its American Home Department. She was a past president of the Gardner Ladies Shrine Club. Dorothy and her sisters, Pauline H. Erickson, age 95 and Evelyn M. Neunherz, age 93, all were subjects in a Boston University Long-Life Study. Her husband of 61 years, John O. Giles, died in 2000. She leaves one son, John "Bill" W. Giles, PhD. and his wife Sharon of Crestview, FL; three daughters, Linda M. Merikanto of Stoneham, Rebecca “Becky” A. Wood and her husband Larry of Winchendon, and Judy E. Giles of Gardner; two sisters, Pauline H. Erickson of Center Sandwich, NH and Evelyn M. Neunherz of Venice, FL; seven grandchildren, John T. Giles and his wife Margaret of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Scott S. Wood and his wife Amy of Winchendon, Kristin E. Ferragamo and her husband Troy of Portsmouth, NH, Laura L. Howell and her husband Troy of Niceville, FL, Dr. Jennifer A. Wood-Boucher and her husband Andrew of Gardner, Jessica E. Giles of Gardner, and Jeffrey J. Giles and his wife Valerie of Gardner; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one brother, Paul Clogston of Pittsburg, NH. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 2nd at 10:00 a.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner. Reverend Brenda Casavoy, Chaplain of the Gardner Visiting Nursing Association will officiate. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Gardner. Calling hours in the funeral home will be Tuesday, January 1st from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gardner Visiting Nursing Association, Hospice Program, 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440.", https://obittree.com/obituary/us/massachusetts/gar...orothy-giles/143193/
Spouses
Burial15 Jul 1894, St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Cemetery, Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada1,2
FatherHugh McIntyre (~1780-)
MotherMargaret McIntyre (~1780-)
Misc. Notes
!BIRTH-DEATH-BURIAL: St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Cemetery, Pugwash, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada1, Sarah Giles, 9 children, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/179820690
!BIRTH-DEATH-BURIAL: FamilySearch2, Sarah McIntyre, 9 children, https://ancestors.familysearch.org/KCSV-8YZ
!BIRTH-DEATH: Giles descendants from Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Sarah McIntyre, https://willbraffitt.org/roots/GilesDescendants.txt
!REFERENCE: 1861 Nova Scotia, Canada map, https://i.redd.it/pd87jlzeco251.jpg
!RESIDENCE: 1866-1869 Westchester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada, James Giles, http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~ab443/westchester.htm
!CENSUS: 1871 Westchester Valley, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada, Sarah Giles, 7 children, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4DH-89P
!CENSUS: 1891 Westchester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada, Sarah Giles, widowed, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWKY-3G9
!REFERENCE: 26-Jul-1894 Chignecto Post obituary1145, Sarah Giles, "died ... at the residence of her son Edward Giles. The deceased was a daughter of the late Hugh McIntyre. She emigrated with her parents from the County Antrim, in the North of Ireland to this country when 21 years of age."
!REFERENCE: 04-Jul-1923 Victoria, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada deaths385, for son Thomas Giles, Sarah McIntyre, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9S-NN9L
!REFERENCE: 04-Jan-1933 Omaha World-Herald, Omaha, NE, page 18, obituary for son Edward Giles
!REFERENCE: 2001 Giles Family of Cumberland County, Nova Scotia68, "2. James Giles d. c 1807 - 30/11/1871 64 years (Married 12/11/1833 Sarah McTeer d/o Oben ? and Margaret McTeer, b. c1810 - d. 13/07/1894: 84 yrs and converted to Roman Catholicism after his brother, Thomas (Jr.) died. Nine children. Buried in St. Thomas Moore R.C. Cemetery, Pugwash, N.S. (Previous records referred to Sarah as McIntyre. However marriage records states McTeer as well as birth records for their children) (Westchester Township Records)"
!REFERENCE: 26-Jul-2002 email from Ed Giles to Don Braffitt, Sarah "Dara" McTeer, see details under husband James Giles
!REFERENCE: Giles Family of Cumberland County, Nova Scotia68, Sarah McTeer, parents Oben McTeer and Margaret
!REFERENCE: 2002 Descendants of Thomas Giles and Nancy Willis1146, descendants
!REFERENCE: 2007 Gardner, MA obituary for Dorothy Eva Clogston Giles, wife of great-grandson John Oliver Giles, "Dorothy E. (Clogston) Giles, 92, of 310 High Street, Gardner died Friday, December 28th in the home of her daughter Judy Giles surrounded by her loving family, following a long illness. Born in Gardner on November 19, 1915, she was the daughter of William H. and May Evelyn (DeWolfe) Clogston. Mrs. Giles attended Gardner High School through her Junior year, and in 1933 graduated from Turners Falls High School. In 1937 Dorothy graduated from the Boston School of Dental Nursing. Dorothy’s life was filled with a wide variety of occupations and accomplishments. She had her own home business, "Memory Flowers", where she dried and framed brides’ bouquets. She also ran Dorothy's Homemade Fudge from her home in the 1950’s, advertising in Yankee Magazine and selling to local supermarkets. In the 1960’s she worked in the Heywood Hospital office, fundraising for the construction of the new Favor Wing. She later worked in the office at Heywood Wakefield Co. of Gardner. She took a course in floral design at Betty’s Flower Shop in Gardner, and worked there on the holidays. She later worked at DeBonis Florist in Fitchburg for 14 years, retiring in 1982. Dorothy married her husband, John O. Giles on March 18, 1939. In 1948, they purchased the home Dorothy still resided in, Gardner's first stagecoach inn. Mrs. Giles home of almost 60 years reflects her varied talents, including rug braiding, quilted chair pads, painting, creating cut and pierced lampshades, making afghans, creating berry bowls, gardening and canning. She also enjoyed making quilts and has made 19 quilts for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy also enjoyed reading, fishing, picnicking, snowmobiling and was an avid Red Sox fan. For 60 years, she and friends enjoyed a card club playing "Tripoley". She enjoyed playing Bingo at both the Westminster Senior Center and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Gardner. Dorothy loved her family and lived her life as a devoted mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, including her devoted companion, her cat "Inky". Mrs. Giles lived an active, full life. She and her husband John traveled across the country in their motor home several times. They went to Alaska for their 50th wedding anniversary. They also traveled to England, Scotland, Switzerland, Austria and went on cruises. They wintered in Kissimmee, Florida for 22 years. Mrs. Giles was a member of the First Baptist Church of South Gardner, its’ Womens Federation and a longtime member of its Harmony Circle. She was also on the church’s Decorating Committee. She was a member of Chapter 75 Jessamine Order of Eastern Star, and of the Westminster Friendship Club. She was a former member of the Gardner Women’s Club and its American Home Department. She was a past president of the Gardner Ladies Shrine Club. Dorothy and her sisters, Pauline H. Erickson, age 95 and Evelyn M. Neunherz, age 93, all were subjects in a Boston University Long-Life Study. Her husband of 61 years, John O. Giles, died in 2000. She leaves one son, John "Bill" W. Giles, PhD. and his wife Sharon of Crestview, FL; three daughters, Linda M. Merikanto of Stoneham, Rebecca “Becky” A. Wood and her husband Larry of Winchendon, and Judy E. Giles of Gardner; two sisters, Pauline H. Erickson of Center Sandwich, NH and Evelyn M. Neunherz of Venice, FL; seven grandchildren, John T. Giles and his wife Margaret of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Scott S. Wood and his wife Amy of Winchendon, Kristin E. Ferragamo and her husband Troy of Portsmouth, NH, Laura L. Howell and her husband Troy of Niceville, FL, Dr. Jennifer A. Wood-Boucher and her husband Andrew of Gardner, Jessica E. Giles of Gardner, and Jeffrey J. Giles and his wife Valerie of Gardner; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one brother, Paul Clogston of Pittsburg, NH. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 2nd at 10:00 a.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner. Reverend Brenda Casavoy, Chaplain of the Gardner Visiting Nursing Association will officiate. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Gardner. Calling hours in the funeral home will be Tuesday, January 1st from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gardner Visiting Nursing Association, Hospice Program, 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440.", https://obittree.com/obituary/us/massachusetts/gar...orothy-giles/143193/
!BIRTH-DEATH-BURIAL: FamilySearch2, Sarah McIntyre, 9 children, https://ancestors.familysearch.org/KCSV-8YZ
!BIRTH-DEATH: Giles descendants from Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Sarah McIntyre, https://willbraffitt.org/roots/GilesDescendants.txt
!REFERENCE: 1861 Nova Scotia, Canada map, https://i.redd.it/pd87jlzeco251.jpg
!RESIDENCE: 1866-1869 Westchester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada, James Giles, http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/~ab443/westchester.htm
!CENSUS: 1871 Westchester Valley, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada, Sarah Giles, 7 children, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4DH-89P
!CENSUS: 1891 Westchester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada, Sarah Giles, widowed, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MWKY-3G9
!REFERENCE: 26-Jul-1894 Chignecto Post obituary1145, Sarah Giles, "died ... at the residence of her son Edward Giles. The deceased was a daughter of the late Hugh McIntyre. She emigrated with her parents from the County Antrim, in the North of Ireland to this country when 21 years of age."
!REFERENCE: 04-Jul-1923 Victoria, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada deaths385, for son Thomas Giles, Sarah McIntyre, https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9S-NN9L
!REFERENCE: 04-Jan-1933 Omaha World-Herald, Omaha, NE, page 18, obituary for son Edward Giles
!REFERENCE: 2001 Giles Family of Cumberland County, Nova Scotia68, "2. James Giles d. c 1807 - 30/11/1871 64 years (Married 12/11/1833 Sarah McTeer d/o Oben ? and Margaret McTeer, b. c1810 - d. 13/07/1894: 84 yrs and converted to Roman Catholicism after his brother, Thomas (Jr.) died. Nine children. Buried in St. Thomas Moore R.C. Cemetery, Pugwash, N.S. (Previous records referred to Sarah as McIntyre. However marriage records states McTeer as well as birth records for their children) (Westchester Township Records)"
!REFERENCE: 26-Jul-2002 email from Ed Giles to Don Braffitt, Sarah "Dara" McTeer, see details under husband James Giles
!REFERENCE: Giles Family of Cumberland County, Nova Scotia68, Sarah McTeer, parents Oben McTeer and Margaret
!REFERENCE: 2002 Descendants of Thomas Giles and Nancy Willis1146, descendants
!REFERENCE: 2007 Gardner, MA obituary for Dorothy Eva Clogston Giles, wife of great-grandson John Oliver Giles, "Dorothy E. (Clogston) Giles, 92, of 310 High Street, Gardner died Friday, December 28th in the home of her daughter Judy Giles surrounded by her loving family, following a long illness. Born in Gardner on November 19, 1915, she was the daughter of William H. and May Evelyn (DeWolfe) Clogston. Mrs. Giles attended Gardner High School through her Junior year, and in 1933 graduated from Turners Falls High School. In 1937 Dorothy graduated from the Boston School of Dental Nursing. Dorothy’s life was filled with a wide variety of occupations and accomplishments. She had her own home business, "Memory Flowers", where she dried and framed brides’ bouquets. She also ran Dorothy's Homemade Fudge from her home in the 1950’s, advertising in Yankee Magazine and selling to local supermarkets. In the 1960’s she worked in the Heywood Hospital office, fundraising for the construction of the new Favor Wing. She later worked in the office at Heywood Wakefield Co. of Gardner. She took a course in floral design at Betty’s Flower Shop in Gardner, and worked there on the holidays. She later worked at DeBonis Florist in Fitchburg for 14 years, retiring in 1982. Dorothy married her husband, John O. Giles on March 18, 1939. In 1948, they purchased the home Dorothy still resided in, Gardner's first stagecoach inn. Mrs. Giles home of almost 60 years reflects her varied talents, including rug braiding, quilted chair pads, painting, creating cut and pierced lampshades, making afghans, creating berry bowls, gardening and canning. She also enjoyed making quilts and has made 19 quilts for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dorothy also enjoyed reading, fishing, picnicking, snowmobiling and was an avid Red Sox fan. For 60 years, she and friends enjoyed a card club playing "Tripoley". She enjoyed playing Bingo at both the Westminster Senior Center and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Gardner. Dorothy loved her family and lived her life as a devoted mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, including her devoted companion, her cat "Inky". Mrs. Giles lived an active, full life. She and her husband John traveled across the country in their motor home several times. They went to Alaska for their 50th wedding anniversary. They also traveled to England, Scotland, Switzerland, Austria and went on cruises. They wintered in Kissimmee, Florida for 22 years. Mrs. Giles was a member of the First Baptist Church of South Gardner, its’ Womens Federation and a longtime member of its Harmony Circle. She was also on the church’s Decorating Committee. She was a member of Chapter 75 Jessamine Order of Eastern Star, and of the Westminster Friendship Club. She was a former member of the Gardner Women’s Club and its American Home Department. She was a past president of the Gardner Ladies Shrine Club. Dorothy and her sisters, Pauline H. Erickson, age 95 and Evelyn M. Neunherz, age 93, all were subjects in a Boston University Long-Life Study. Her husband of 61 years, John O. Giles, died in 2000. She leaves one son, John "Bill" W. Giles, PhD. and his wife Sharon of Crestview, FL; three daughters, Linda M. Merikanto of Stoneham, Rebecca “Becky” A. Wood and her husband Larry of Winchendon, and Judy E. Giles of Gardner; two sisters, Pauline H. Erickson of Center Sandwich, NH and Evelyn M. Neunherz of Venice, FL; seven grandchildren, John T. Giles and his wife Margaret of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Scott S. Wood and his wife Amy of Winchendon, Kristin E. Ferragamo and her husband Troy of Portsmouth, NH, Laura L. Howell and her husband Troy of Niceville, FL, Dr. Jennifer A. Wood-Boucher and her husband Andrew of Gardner, Jessica E. Giles of Gardner, and Jeffrey J. Giles and his wife Valerie of Gardner; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by one brother, Paul Clogston of Pittsburg, NH. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 2nd at 10:00 a.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home, Inc., 110 Nichols Street, Gardner. Reverend Brenda Casavoy, Chaplain of the Gardner Visiting Nursing Association will officiate. Burial will be in Wildwood Cemetery, Gardner. Calling hours in the funeral home will be Tuesday, January 1st from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gardner Visiting Nursing Association, Hospice Program, 34 Pearly Lane, Gardner, MA 01440.", https://obittree.com/obituary/us/massachusetts/gar...orothy-giles/143193/
Marriage12 Nov 1833, Westchester, Cumberland, Nova Scotia, Canada