About John Giles
Lived 1812 – 1867 (aged 54). John Giles was a priest.
Archdeacon John Douglas Giles (28 November 1812 – 5 February 1867) was an Anglican priest who was Archdeacon of Stow from 1862 until his death.
Giles was born in Wedmore and educated at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He held livings at Swinstead, Belleau and Willoughby.
In 1845, he married Sarah Elizabeth Allen. They had at least seven children, including civil servants Robert Giles and Edward Giles who both served in British India.
He died in Willoughby, aged 54.
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Who was John Giles?
Archdeacon of Stow from 1862 to 1867
When was John Giles born?
John Giles was born on 28 November 1812.
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John Giles died on 5 February 1867.
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John Giles was a priest.
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