Joshua Weldon Miles

Biography

Joshua Weldon Miles, born in 1858, devoted himself to the spiritual and civic life of his town, drawing strength from the teachings of the Manokin Presbyterian Church and offering measured counsel in times of uncertainty. His thoughtful nature inspired trust among parishioners and friends, who sought his steady judgment on matters of charity and community service.

He passed in 1929 and was buried at Manokin Presbyterian Church Cemetery, leaving a memory of deliberate kindness that remains a touchstone for those who continue to serve the congregation he cherished.