Vital Information
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Ira Mollett Giles | Death certificate |
| Born | 28 Dec 1902 | Death certificate |
| Birthplace | St_Louis_Missouri, USA | Death certificate |
| Died | 15 Jun 1970 (age 67) | Death certificate |
| Death Place | San Benito, Cameron County, TX | Death certificate |
| Burial | Mont Meta Cemetery, San Benito, TX (18 Jun 1970) | Death certificate |
| Father | John Giles | Death certificate |
| Mother | Maude Dickinson (maiden name) | Death certificate |
| Spouse | Adeline G Warnke (if confirmed; see discrepancies) | Family tree data |
| Children | Jacqueline Britt (if confirmed; see Open_Questions #3) | Family tree data |
| Occupation | Sales Representative, Missouri Pacific Railroad (retired) | Death certificate |
| Residence | 208 Poinciana, San Benito, TX (9 years) | Death certificate |
| SSN | 703-16-9361 | Death certificate |
Biography
Ira Mollett Giles was born on December 28, 1902, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was John Giles and his mother's maiden name was Maude Dickinson. The unusual middle name "Mollett" may derive from a family surname; the Mollett family of Scott County, Virginia is geographically adjacent to Giles County, Virginia, suggesting a possible ancestral connection.
Ira worked as a sales representative for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. He lived in San Benito, Cameron County, Texas for approximately nine years before his death.
He died on June 15, 1970, at age 67, from acute myocardial infarction (suspected), with contributing conditions of arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease and diabetes mellitus. He was buried on June 18, 1970, at Mont Meta Cemetery in San Benito, Texas. The funeral was handled by Thomae Funeral Directors of Harlingen, Texas. The informant on his death certificate was Mrs. Ivy Poules.
Document Sources
| Document | Type | Vault Note |
|---|---|---|
| Texas death certificate #39734 | Vital record (primary source) | Eggers/death-certificate.jpg |
| Web genealogy records | Secondary/tertiary | Searched in iterations 1, 2, 7 |
Data Discrepancies
| Field | Source A | Source B | Resolution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mother's name spelling | Maude Dickinson (death cert) | Maude Estrella Dickenson (web) | Death certificate (primary) preferred |
| Relationship to Jacqueline | Listed as father (family tree data) | Jacqueline's surname is "Britt," not "Giles" | May be stepfather; see Open_Questions #3 |