In 1841 he was living with his parents in Lickey End, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire6172.
In 1851 he was living with his parents in High Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire6173.
In 1858 he was living in Foundry Yard, Stourbridge Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire3325.
In 1861 he was living in Foundry Yard, Stourbridge Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire3324.
In 1862 he was living in Foundry Yard, Stourbridge Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. He was arrested on suspicion of stealing 2 fowls valued at 4s from Mr. John Caldwell of the Strand. He was discharged on giving evidence and his brother-in-law Josiah Hall was convicted of the crime6175.
In 1869 he was living in Foundry Yard, Stourbridge Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire6176.
In 1871 he was living in 7 Foundry Yard, Stourbridge Street, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire2790.
In 1881 he was living in court 16 house 11 Lee Bank Road, Edgebaston, Birmingham, Warwickshire. His son Angelo Giles was living in the same court3313.
In 1886 he was living in Lickey End, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire6177.
In 1891 he was living in Lower Hill, Upper Norton, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire2899.
In 1901 he was a widower living in the household of his daughter Minnie Parker (nee Giles) in 59 Winnie Road, Northfield, Selly Oak, Worcestershire6178.

James Giles, a bachelor aged 20 whose occupation was bricklayer, married Ann Hall, a spinster aged 19 whose occupation was nailer. The bride and groom were both residing in Foundry Yard, Stourbridge Street, Bromsgrove. The groom's father was James Giles and his occupation was bricklayer. The bride's father was William Hall and his occupation was agricultural labourer. The marriage was performed at the Independent Chapel, Bromsgrove according to the rites of the Independents. The ceremony was performed by John Parsons, Minister and Joseph Witheford, Registrar. The bride signed and the groom made his mark. The marriage was witnessed by Josiah Hall (signed) and Elizabeth Perry (by mark)6179.