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Miles, George Washington

educator, scientist, was born May 14, 1859, in Fort Adams, Miss. He graduated from the State university of Missouri with the degree of M. S. He has attained success in educational work; has been superintendent of schools; and is now professor of geology, mineralogy and astronomy in the New Mexico college of agriculture and mechanic arts of Mesilla Park, N. M.

He has accomplished considerable original work in astronomy and geology, and received the astronomical medal when he graduated with the degree of A. B. at the Missouri State university in 1884. He has since contributed many valuable articles to scientific papers, and is a member of various scientific associations.