Samuel Miles

Samuel Miles
Portrait by Gilbert Stuart
46th Mayor of Philadelphia
In office
1790–1791
Preceded bySamuel Powel
Succeeded byJohn Barclay
Personal details
Born(1739-03-11)March 11, 1739
DiedDecember 29, 1805(1805-12-29) (aged 66)
SpouseCatherine Wister (m. 1761)
ChildrenHannah (1764–1845), Samuel (1767–1767), Abigail (1768–1823), James (1770–1797), Catherine (1771–1771), Sarah (1772–1775), Mary (1775–1835), John W. (1778–1829), Joseph (1780–1841), and Charles (1783–1814)
Parent(s)James Miles (1705–1784) and Hannah Pugh (1715–1749)
Military service
RankBrigadier General
UnitPennsylvania State Rifle Regiment
Battles/wars
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Samuel Miles (March 11, 1739 – December 29, 1805) was an American military officer and politician, as well as a wealthy and influential businessman, active in Pennsylvania before, during, and after the American Revolutionary War.