From "History of Wheeling City and Ohio County, West Virginia and 
Representative Citizens," by Hon. Gibson Lamb Cranmer, 1902. 

Typed by Polly Oliver.

Pages 792-793


JOHN W. MYLES, a well-know resident of Wheeling who has attained 
distinction as an artist, was born in the city, April 8, 1857.  He is a 
son of William Myles, a native of Ireland, whose birth occurred June 
10, 1835.  The father was an artist by profession and made a great 
success of life; he crossed the ocean from his native land, arriving in 
Wheeling in 1851, where he was very active during life, and died in 
1897. 

John W. Myles was educated at St. Vincent's College in Wheeling, and 
also studied drawing and painting for some time under the best tutors.  
Fillipo Costaggini, the noted artist of Baltimore, Maryland was his 
first great teacher, and Mr. Myles spent three years to advantage under 
his instruction.  His next preceptor was Carl Bersch, also prominent 
among artist of Baltimore.  His instruction be completed, he returned 
to Wheeling, where he has lived ever since, working diligently at his 
chosen profession. 

January 8, 1884, Mr. Myles was united in marriage with Carrie B. 
Hubbard, who was born in Wheeling, May 8, 1861 and is a daughter of 
Henry B. Hubbard, who is now deceased.  Mr. and Mrs. Myles have six 
children: Raymund W., Norbert A., Angela E., Lewis D., Mary, and John 
Hubbard.  They are members of the Catholic Church, and attend services 
regularly at St. Joseph's Cathedral.  Mr. Myers belongs to the Ancient 
Order of United Workmen, and in politics is a supporter of Democratic 
principles.  He takes great interest in all that tends to benefit his 
native city, and is esteemed as one of her best citizens.  As an 
artist, he is possessed of undoubted talent, and his productions are 
greatly admired by patrons of art.