Charles Myles


Charles Hegan Myles was a politician in the British colony of South Australia.

History

Charles was born the youngest son of Samuel Myles MD and his second wife Eliza, née Hegan, who emigrated with their families on the Sir Charles Forbes to South Australia, arriving in June 1839, and settled at Morphett Vale.
He was elected to the seat of Noarlunga in the South Australian House of Assembly and served from December 1871 to February 1875, succeeding James Stewart as a colleague of John Carr. He served as Electoral Registrar until forced by illness to resign, a few weeks before his death.
He later acted as Returning Officer for the same constituency. He was Chairman of the local council for several years, and helped found the Morphett Vale Institute.

Family

Samuel Myles MD was married to Hannah Witter. He married again, to Eliza Hegan, emigrated to South Australia. Children of both wives included:
Their home was "Melton Mowbray", Morphett Vale.