BIOS: Josiah W. PILE, Milford Township, Somerset County, PA File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Candace Roth Copyright 2006. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ________________________________________________ History of Bedford and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania; Bedford County by E. Howard Blackburn; Somerset County by William H. Welfley; v.3, Pub. The Lewis Publishing Company, New York/Chicago 1906, ppg. 299-300 Josiah W. PILE. Josiah W. Pile, a farmer and influential citizen of Milford township, Somerset county, Pennsylvania, was there born April 8, 1844, son of Joseph and Mary (Bartman) Pile, both of German descent, their great-grandfathers having been natives of Germany. John Pile, the paternal grandfather of Josiah W. Pile, was born in Somerset county. He settled in Milford township, Somerset county, and was by occupation a farmer and distiller. His wife was Elizabeth Dull, and one of their children was a son, Joseph. Joseph Pile, son of John Pile and father of Josiah W. Pile, was born in Somerset county, 1804. He was a farmer and stockdealer, and was an industrious, useful citizen. He married Mary Bartman, and their children were: Peter, resides in New Centerville, Pennsylvania; Moses, a farmer of Westmoreland county, Pennsylvania; Catherine, married Simon Vought, and resides in Somerset, Pennsylvania; George, a resident of Rockwood, Pennsylvania; Josiah W., of whom later; and Sarah Caroline. Joseph Pile and his wife were members of the Lutheran church. The death of Joseph occurred in 1877, and that of his wife about 1869. Josiah W. Pile acquired his educaton in the public schools of Milford, and after leaving the schoolroom remained on the home farm for some time. In 1881 he removed to a farm where he resided until 1902, when he moved to Somerset. In 1864, at the time of the war of the rebellion, Mr. Pile enlisted in Company K, Fifth Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, Two Hundred and Fourth Regiment, his commanding officers being Captain Hunt and Colonel Gallup. Mr. Pile joined the army at Pittsburg, and went from there to Washington, D.C., where he remained two weeks. He was then transferred to duty in the Twenty- second Army Corps, under the Second Division commander. He participated in the engagements at Salem and Rectortown, Virginia, and was honorably discharged July 5, 1865. Upon his return to civil life Mr. Pile turned his attention to the care of his farm, which he brought to a high state of improvement and cultivation. He is a Republican in politics and has rendered his township valuable services as a town official. He served as auditor for three years, assessor three years, judge of elections one year, for a number of years as clerk of the township election board, and also on the Republican township committee. Fraternally he is a member of the G.A.R., William H. Weller Post, No. 549, at Rockwood, Pennsylvania. He and his family are members of the Christian church of Somerset. June 26, 1873, Josiah W. Pile married Sadie Huston, a daughter of Chambers and Rebecca (Pritts) Huston, of Somerset. Her grandfather, Peter Huston, was a first lieutenant in the war of 1812, serving under General Harrison. He conducted the Huston House at Somerset, Pennsylvania. His wife was a Miss Richards, and among their children was a son, Chambers. Chambers and Rebecca (Pritts) Huston were the parents of thirteen children, viz.: John, Chauncey, Samuel, James, Anna, Ellen, Alexander, Sarah and Jane (twins), Mary, Alice, Edward and Elizabeth. Of these, John, Chauncey and Alexander served in the Civil war. Chauncey enlisted in Company A, Tenth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, commanded by Captain R. P. Cummings, and was wounded in the battle of City Crossroads. He re-enlisted in the Sixty-first Regiment and served until the cessation of hostilities. Alexander also enlisted, and served for four years. Prior to her marriage Mrs. Pile was engaged as a teacher in the public schools of Somerset county for eight years. Mr. and Mrs. Josiah W. Pile are the parents of two children, Annie, born 1876, and Elizabeth, born 1882. Annie was educated in the town schools and the county normal school, from which institution she was graduated, under the direction of Superintendent of Schools J. N. Berkley, when but seventeen years of age, and is now teaching in the home district. The younger daughter, Elizabeth, is still in school. ---------- BIOS: Josiah W. PILE, Milford, Somerset County, PA File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Sharon Trosan Copyright 2007. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ________________________________________________ BIOGRAPHICAL REVIEW, Vol. XXXII, Containing Life Sketches of Leading Citizens of Bedford and Somerset Counties, Pennsylvania. Boston, Biographical Review Publishing Company: 1899, pp 311-312 Josiah W. Pile, farmer, and influential citizen of Milford, Somerset County, Pa., was born here, April 1, 1844. His parents, Joseph and Mary (Bartman) Pile, were both of German descent, their great- grandfathers having been natives of Germany. John Pile, father of Joseph, was a farmer and distiller, and a resident of Milford. The maiden name of his wife was Elizabeth Dull. Joseph Pile was born here in 1804. He followed farming, and was a stock dealer as well. He died here in 1877. Seven children were born to him and his wife, Mary, and five of them are now living; namely, Peter, Moses, Catharine, George, and Josiah W. Peter resides in New Centreville, Pa. Moses is a farmer in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Catherine married Simon Voight, and resides in Somerset. George resides at Rockwood. The parents were attendants of the Lutheran church. Josiah W. Pile received his education in the public schools of Milford. After leaving school he remained for some time on the farm where he was born. He has resided on his present place since 1881. In 1884 he enlisted in Company K, Fifth Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, Two Hundred and Fourth Regiment, his commanding officers being Captain Kent and Colonel Galloup. Joining the army at Pittsburg, he went from there to Washington, D.C., where he remained two weeks, and was then transferred to duty in the Twenty-second Army Corps, under the Second Division commander. He was at the engagements at Salem, Va., and Rectortown, Va., and was honorably discharged on July 5, 1865. Returning home, he has since devoted his attention to the care of his farm. On June 26, 1873, Mr. Pile was united in marriage with Sadie, daughter of Chambers and Rebecca (Pretts) Huston, of Somerset. Peter Huston, her grandfather, was a First Lieutenant under General Harrison in the War of 1912. He conducted the Huston House at Somerset, Pa. His wife was a Miss Richards. Chambers and Rebecca Huston had thirteen children; namely, John, Chauncy, Samuel, James, Anna, Ellen, Alexander, Sarah and Jane (twins), Mary, Alice, Edward, and Elizabeth. John, Chauncy, and Alexander served in the Civil War. Chauncy enlisted in Company A, Tenth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, commanded by Captain R. P. Cummings, and was wounded in the battle of City Cross Roads. He enlisted a second time, in the Sixty-first Regiment, and served until the close of the war. Alexander also enlisted, and was out four years. Prior to her marriage Mrs. Pile taught eight years in public schools of Somerset County. Mr. and Mrs. Pile are the parents of two children: Annie, born in 1876; and Elizabeth, born in 1882. Annie was educated in the town schools and the County Normal School, and is now teaching in the home district. She was but seventeen when she received her diploma from the County Normal School under the direction of superintendent of schools, J. H. Berkley. Elizabeth, the younger daughter, is still in school. Mr. Pile has rendered valuable service as a town official. He has served as Township Auditor three years, as Assessor three years, as Judge of Elections one year, as clerk of the Township Election Board a number of years, and on the Republican Township Committee. He is a member of the William H. Miller Post, No. 549, G.A.R., at Rockwood, Pa. The family attend divine worship at the Christian church, New Centreville.