Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History & Culture Enduring Connections: Exploring Delmarva's Black History

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Record #3448 from Maryland Death Certificates (Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester Counties), 1910-1922

Page (PDF) 53
Certificate Number 12098
Name of Deceased Miles, Robert A. (original name Jeremiah Miles)
Place of Death Wicomico
Town of Death Salisbury (511 Moore St)
Sex M
Race A.A.
Married, Widowed, or Single Single
Date of Birth 8/21/1915
Age (year, month, days) 1 yr 11 mos 6 ds
Occupation or Employer x
Birthplace Maryland
Father's Name Elwood Miles
Father's Birthplace Maryland
Mother's Name Rachel A. Miles
Mother's Birthplace Maryland
Informant (Relationship and Address) Elwood Miles; 511 Moore St, Salisbury
Date of Death 7/27/1917
Cause of Death and Time Attended by Doctor Rickets & malnutrition since birth
Immediate, Secondary, or Contributory Cause and How Long
Physician and Address J.W. Roberts, M.D.; Salisbury, Md
Burial Place, Date, Undertaker, and Address Houston Cemetery 7/29/1917 J F Stewart; Salisbury, Md
Length of Residence, Where Disease Contracted, Former Residence
Other Notes This infant represents the second of those Miles twins whose names were changed after births were sent in. You will find this one recorded as Jeremiah Miles Date of birth Aug. 21, 1915

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