Career
Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama is named in his honor. Miles was born in Springfield, Kentucky. He was a slave of Mistress
Mary Miles.
When she died in 1854, she willed William his freedom (although he was not freed until 1864).
Miles College in Birmingham, Alabama is named in his honor. Miles was born in Springfield, Kentucky. He was a slave of Mistress
Mary Miles.
When she died in 1854, she willed William his freedom (although he was not freed until 1864).