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Current Status of the Longwell and Miles Memorial Estate

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Sadly, the Brigadier General's Last Will and Testament has not been followed.

In April 2022 many of his furnishings, personal effects, books and antiques were sold on an online auction per the trustees of the Longwell and Miles Memorial Estate.

His home over the years was left neglected and unsecured so raccoons and other animals were able to make it their new home.

The 
Trustees of the Longwell and Miles Memorial Estate are currently considering the deeding of the estate to the Licking Park District. Many of Perry's family members and Johnstown residents have attempted to stop this from taking place.

Check out these videos of family members' remembrances of their relative Perry L. Miles:
  • Johnstown Hometown Heroes Perry L. Miles, Family Oral History          www.youtube.com/watchv=cXUzzdOJlnA&t=1s 
  • Brig. Gen. Perry L. Miles Memorial created at Johnstown Intermediate School                                                             www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WdR1H6MJN8
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Brigadier General Perry L. Miles' Last Will and Testament
"I wish that my farm, residences, buildings, furnishings, and personal effects, books, and antiques be kept and maintained as the Longwell and Miles Memorial Estate for the purpose of the Religious, Educational, and Recreational good and benefit to the residents of the Johnstown Village, Liberty Township and surrounding community. To provide for the safe keeping of items of historical value to the community, to provide a gathering place for groups interested in the betterment of mankind through religion and education study, and provide suitable environment for picnics, camping and recreational areas for the youth of the community."
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