Joseph Giles

Joseph Giles, liveryman and drayman, resident at Hersey, was born Oct. 17, 1844, near London, Ont. His parents, Stephen and Ann (Evans) Giles removed when he was four years old to St. Clair, Mich. When he was 12 years of age Mr. Giles left home to make his own way in the world. He found ready employment as a saw-mill hand and was a sailor on the lakes several seasons. In 1871 he came to Hersey and engaged in driving logs on the river through one season, and subsequently engaged in his present occupation on a limited scale. He has five horses, and is the only representative of his line of business at Hersey. He owns his barn and fixtures ans three lots therewith; also his residence and two lots connected with it.

He was married in Lexington, Sanilca Co., Mich., July 3, 1870, to Hannah Scollay. She was born in Lexington, Oct. 22, 1855, and is the daughter of Abel and Abbie Scollay. Three children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Giles - Harry A., Jan. 7, 1872; Charles, Sept. 27, 1876; and Lewis, June 16, 1878.

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