CRAIGMILES, P.M. – (d. 1876)
Died, Sept. 8th, at his home in this city – Mr. P. M. CRAIGMILES, at the age of about 62 years. He had been confined to his bed some time previous to his death, suffering a great deal. Mr. CRAIGMILES was a highly esteemed citizen; was well known throughout East Tennessee. He was at one time President of the City National Bank of Chattanooga, and at his death was President of the Exchange & Deposit Bank of this city. He was a member of the Cleveland Board of Aldermen and was a faithful officer; he leaves a wife, son and daughter and many friends to mourn his loss.
Source: Weekly Herald (Cleveland, TN); 15 September 1876. Available online at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.