Birth : 1772 Scotland
Death : 27 Feb 1851 Lower Greenville, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial : Wentworth Cemetery, Wentworth Centre, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate : 45.6677884, -63.5530933
Description : "Sacred to the memory of Thomas Giles who departed this life 7th.Feb.,1851,aged 79 years.
Behold the emblem of the state
The dust to dust here lies
But the immortal spirit's fled
To mansions in the skies."

Thomas and Nancy were born in Scotland, emigrated to Cork, Ireland and then to Nova Scotia in 1819.
Thomas & Nancy settled in an area known as Lower Greenville. This road was known as the Remshey Road.If there is still a sign for Lower Greenville, drive off the Trans.Canada for 4.1 miles, look to your left and that would be the 250 acres granted to Thomas by the government land... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Thomas Giles I's memorial?

    Thomas Giles I's memorial is located at: Wentworth Cemetery, Wentworth Centre, Cumberland County, Canada.

  • When did Thomas Giles I death?

    Thomas Giles I death on 27 Feb 1851 in Lower Greenville, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada

  • Where are the coordinates of the Thomas Giles I's memorial?

    Latitude: 45.6677884
    Longitude: -63.5530933

Family Members:

Spouse

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Nancy Willis Giles

(1775 - 1845)

Children

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James Giles

(1807 - 1871)

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Dorothy Giles Delay

(1809 - 1864)

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Thomas Giles II

(1812 - 1856)

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Jane Giles Purdy

(1819 - 1886)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Wentworth Cemetery
Wentworth Centre, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6677884, -63.5530933

2. United Baptist
Wentworth, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6471893, -63.5502902

3. Stevens Family Cemetery
Lower Wentworth, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7082600, -63.5671600

4. Saint Cornelius Roman Catholic Cemetery
Streets Ridge, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6930960, -63.6321270

5. The Four Oaks Cemetery
West Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6890300, -63.4520500

6. Eagle Hill Cemetery
Westchester Station, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6238800, -63.6511200

7. Angevine Cemetery
Middleboro, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7557100, -63.5642000

8. Lake Road Cemetery
Lake Road, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6842700, -63.4263900

9. Wallace River Baptist Church
Middleboro, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7724600, -63.5726000

10. Monument Hill Cemetery
Wallace Grant, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7553080, -63.4671590

11. New Annan Bell Gift Cemetery
West New Annan, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6337900, -63.3609400

12. Riverside Cemetery
Wallace River, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8067856, -63.5326042

13. Eaton Cemetery
Pugwash Junction, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7867400, -63.6615600

14. Union Church Cemetery
Malagash, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7393705, -63.3741902

15. Clark Cemetery
Millbrook, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6939697, -63.3492088

16. Union Church Cemetery
West Tatamagouche, Colchester County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7427400, -63.3725400

17. Pioneer Cemetery
Wallace Bay, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8142900, -63.5817000

18. Knox Cemetery
Wallace, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8114000, -63.4994000

19. Saint Andrews Anglican Cemetery
Wallace, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8110000, -63.4910278

20. Wallace Bay Cemetery
Wallace Bay, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8157100, -63.5876800

21. Wallace Cemetery
Wallace, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8062000, -63.4524000

22. Saint John's United Church Cemetery
Wallace, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.8131910, -63.4695620

23. Thomson Cemetery
Thomson Station, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.6914970, -63.7824860

24. Pugwash River Church Cemetery
Pugwash, Cumberland County, Canada
Coordinate: 45.7892430, -63.7154610