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Nathaniel Niles

jmaons — 2013-05-10 16:57:16Z

My father, Nathaniel Niles was born in St. Kitts, but I thought he had some family in Cuba. He died at age 40 back in 1976 when I was only 3, but I never knew his side of the family and mother is not in good health and her memory has left her.

Anyone ever heard the name?

Re: Death of Mr. Charles L. Niles in Cuba

jmaons — 2013-05-10 16:55:55Z

Did Charles Niles have any children? My father, Nathaniel Niles was born in St. Kitts, but I was told he had family in Cuba. He died at age 40 back in 1976 when I was only 3, but I never knew his side of the family and mother is not in good health and her memory has left her.

Re: Niles of Cap Pele(Bald) >Portland, Maine

DebKeen75 — 2013-03-20 13:27:29Z

You are correct. the N(O)ILES line In NB started with George Noiles. Has anyone been able to trace back any further to where George was from??I went up to moncton about 20 years ago now. I haven't worked on this line for a long time.. anything new out there on Noiles/ Niles??

Re: Niles of Cap Pele(Bald) >Portland, Maine

AllenNiles56 — 2013-03-20 04:11:17Z

Not positive but they may have spelled their surname Noiles in NB.

Re: Niles of Cap Pele(Bald) >Portland, Maine

DebKeen75 — 2013-03-18 23:20:11Z

interesting....strange bedfellows...Peter had 3 wives ...in his current plot( also at SP) ....his last wife (Sarah) was also removed(office note)and moved elsewhere ...maybe peter snored??? The name wilkins isn't familliar to me.. I'd like to "talk" more. I thought it was odd his wife was moved else where( many decades later). Do you know where the wilkin's lived. Perhaps they were neighbors? Peter is my great grandfather. Do you live in the area?? I do. feel free to email me at: debkeen2@cs.com

Re: Niles of Cap Pele(Bald) >Portland, Maine

DebKeen75 — 2013-03-18 23:19:28Z

Re: Niles of Cap Pele(Bald) >Portland, Maine

JanGH78 — 2013-03-18 14:47:29Z

Do you have any information on Peter Nile's family...for some reason ( this came directly from the cem. office, not the headstone) he was buried with my 3rd great grandparents James & Catherine (Gillen) Wilkins in South Portland before being removed elsewhere and I have been unable to connect him to our family as of yet

Re: Percy Burton Niles ( 1902-65) married Gladys Wilcox in NY

cldnilesjr — 2013-02-16 01:57:38Z

percy and gladys are my grandparents and my fathers parents-burnett niles sr who currently resides next door so maybe we can assist with questions

Re: niles family (Helen grandma)

JimMcKinnon14 — 2012-12-23 19:21:23Z

Hi,
I just saw your post from February. Fanny Niles is also my great grandmother. My grandfather was Harold Carpenter, your great uncle. My mother was Lois Carpenter. There seems to be lots of information on the Niles family. I got some information from Bonnie Gersh a long time ago. Let me know if you want to compare notes. Hope you are well.
Jim

Death Records - Children of Joseph Warren Niles

nancy_wehner — 2012-12-18 22:17:42Z

I am looking for records providing the date and/or place of death for some of the children of Joseph Warren Niles of Harrison Co., IA. While I have some of this information, I do not have any actual source documents to support the information. In other cases, I don't even know where the death took place, so I don't know where to look. So now I'm looking for anyone who may already have records that would meet my needs: death certificate, obit, memorial card, picture of a grave marker, etc. I'm looking for the following:
Lydia Rumina (Niles) Maule: d. 8 Feb 1933 in ?????
Lucius Carlton Niles: d. 8 Jan 1948 in ??????
Clara Ellen (Niles) Booth: d. ??????
Mary Acilia (Niles) Perry: d. 18 Sep 1904 in ?????
Sarah Sophronia (Niles) Brainerd: d. ?????
Again, I don't just need the information, I need documentation (a source) to support it.
Nancy

Re: Niles from Devon, England

kayak100 — 2012-12-04 19:21:55Z

I have some more information if you are inteteret. My e-mail address is kayak100@btinternet.com. I will tpye it up and send it to you if you contact me on the above email.
Kay

LeRoy NILES - February 1919 - Des Moines (was of Kansas City)

JohnWOBrien — 2012-11-24 17:36:57Z

"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Tuesday, February 4, 1919

Corp. LeRoy NILES, a member of Company A, 140th Infantry,
35th Division, has been reported by the War Department as
"missing in action, September 29." Corporal NILES formerly
lived in Kansas City. His wife now lives at 809 Sheridan Avenue,
Des Moines, Ia. She also has received word from the War
Department to that effect.

(news article has a charcoal drawing of Corp. NILES)

(I have no connection with this family. Please let me know
if the posting was helpful.)

neirbo12

Re: Niles from Devon, England

westbrookruth3970 — 2012-11-17 07:59:57Z

My great, great, grandfather was Edward Niles Born 1836? Devonport and his father was Edward Niles (the schoolmaster) I'm suspecting. It is very difficult researching this from Australia and with not much money. I am on a freepost reply from Ancestry. Great to know someone else is researching this difficult line.
Ruth

Re: Benedict Niles in Vermont

rong1_1 — 2012-09-25 13:13:28Z

I know what you mean, I have that problem with a few of the other members of my family lines. I'm taking a break from researching right now, but plan to get back into it shortly. Please keep me informed on what you fine, I love to hear from other researchers. Jean.

Re: Benedict Niles in Vermont

evelynmurray39 — 2012-09-22 23:01:37Z

The lives of her children - George, Olive and Frederick - are a tangled mess, as are the lives of the children of George and Olive. I am going to work on making sense of them, but I wish I could find out more about Narcissa Angelina Daboll! She and Joseph Be(e)mis seem to just dissapear after their marriage!

Re: Benedict Niles in Vermont

rong1_1 — 2012-09-22 21:43:26Z

Thank you for your reply, it's nice to know what happen to some of the family. Jean.

Re: Benedict Niles in Vermont

evelynmurray39 — 2012-09-21 21:13:21Z

I have finally located Angeline in a second marriage which takes place in Clarksburg MA 1 Oct 1864. The groom is Joseph S. Beemis, age 34, farmer, lives Stamford VT, b Chester MA. Bride is Angeline N. Niles, age 36, lives Clarksburg, b Stephentown NY. This is a second marriage for both. He is a Civil War soldier, who enlisted in Massachusetts on 1 Aug 1862 and was mustered out on 31 Jan 1863. I have not yet found them after the marriage.

Looking for Major James L Niles, Edgar J Niles or kin. Have something for them

wsshankle — 2012-09-13 03:44:49Z

Major James L Niles received a citation for Joint Service Commendation Medal from the DOD. I have his Citation letter and several pictures. Also, have pictures of a Edgar James Niles receiving a service award from Lion Oil Company. I would like to return these to them or their next of kin. Just a part of history I didn't want to throw away while going through old documents to be circle filed. I know I would like to have information and pics like this if someone found them. Pics range from 1958-1970(ish). DOD citation was given for service in Jackson, MS from '71-'72.

You can send me an email at scott.shankle@rocketmail.com for more info.

Re: Niles:Stillman->Stillman->Barnabus->John 3-1

AllenNiles56 — 2012-09-10 20:37:23Z

Stillman's line is: Stillman 7 (Jesse 6, Salmon 5, Barnabus 4, John 3-1) Niles. There wasn't a Stillman "Jr". Your Stillman's parents were: Jesse & Roxanna (Sanborn) Niles. Jesse died early before 1860. The 1860 US census lists Roxanna with Stillman. Roxanna married next Cyrus Follet by 1870. See msg's #1509 & 1764 at genforum.com for Niles for more info.

Re: Niles:Stillman->Stillman->Barnabus->John 3-1

blancett78 — 2012-09-06 18:39:20Z

Did William have a don Cecil born in Seward, Kansas?

Re: Niles:Stillman->Stillman->Barnabus->John 3-1

cairns56 — 2012-08-31 10:17:55Z

You may want to check out this site and correspond with Randy directly. I sent him copies of Burgess' deeds Jr to Sr and Jr to Salmon. I haven't been to the Piermont Town Clerks yet but with NE genealogy floods, town clerks and fires account for many missing records.I have found with deeds that there are many family connections. Members and in laws selling and buying amongst each other. http://www.geneamusings.com/2008/03/elusive-jerusha-1750-181...

Re: Niles:Stillman->Stillman->Barnabus->John 3-1

cairns56 — 2012-08-31 09:15:56Z

Melatiah Medcalf (Metcalf) I've seen it spelled both ways. Daughter of Burgess and Jerusha (Chandler?) Go to my cousin's tree. I have put up much information. http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/1448432/family?cfpid=60681141...

Re: Niles:Stillman->Stillman->Barnabus->John 3-1

blancett78 — 2012-08-31 05:19:48Z

What information do you have on Jesse's mother, Melitia?

Re: Niles Picture Tins

blancett78 — 2012-08-31 05:15:42Z

Salmon Niles lived in Grafton, New Hampshire.

Re: Niles Picture Tins

blancett78 — 2012-08-31 05:15:13Z

Salmon Niles lived in Grafton, New Hampshire.

Re: Niles:Stillman->Stillman->Barnabus->John 3-1

cairns56 — 2012-08-30 22:44:06Z

Thank you for your reply but this was straightened out many years ago as you can see. Jesse was my 3x gr grandfather and his son Stillman born 1853 was Mark's 2x gr grandfather. Jesse died in a saw mill accident after reaching WI. I live in the East and have thoroughly researched and sorted out the Niles line. Wasn't easy at times with the repetitive names. Thanks again.

Re: EDSON NILES

blancett78 — 2012-08-30 20:14:15Z

My great grandfather was Frederick Alonzo Niles b5-5-1839 in Richford, VT. He died 30-Sept 1906 in Kinsley, KS. His father was Levi born 1815 in New Hampshire. I don't have the siblings for Frederick or Levi. But maybe there is a connection to your ancestor.

Re: Niles

blancett78 — 2012-08-30 19:05:02Z

Do you have birth date/location for him?

Re: Clarence & Zelma Niles, Kansas

blancett78 — 2012-08-30 17:36:49Z

There was a Cecil Niles living in Stratton, Co in the 1950's and passed away in 1975. He is burried in the cemetery in Stratton. I think he came from Kansas but I don't know who his parents were. He was born 1911. I don't know where. Maybe he was connected to Clarence and Zelma.

Re: Niles Picture Tins

Cutiepietodd — 2012-08-30 16:28:50Z

Thank you for sharing this information. I know you said that you dont know any other information. But is this family from the Jonesville, Saratoga Co. area?

Re: Eliza Ann Niles md Joseph Lewis 13JUN1847, Salem MA

blancett78 — 2012-08-28 23:31:27Z

There was a Joseph Niles son of Salmon and Melitia Niles born 6-28-1798 in New Hampshire. Salmon moved to Coventry, NH in 1778.

Re: Henry Niles d 1847 wife Catherine Schermerhorn d. 1870, Albany NY

blancett78 — 2012-08-27 17:47:55Z

Salmon Niles was born 3-11-1768, son of Barnabus. I don't have a list of Barnabus other children.

Re: Niles Picture Tins

blancett78 — 2012-08-27 17:36:41Z

Salmon and Melitia Niles had 13 children. Joseph b 6-28-1798 and Jesse b 3-8-1810. That is the two J's. I don't have information on their families.

Re: Niles:Stillman->Stillman->Barnabus->John 3-1

blancett78 — 2012-08-27 17:11:30Z

Barnabus had Salmon who married Melitia and they had 13 children. One of them was Jesse, born 3-8-1810, who went to Wisconsin. Maybe he was one of your grandfathers.

Re: niles relations

blancett78 — 2012-08-27 17:06:37Z

My name is Linda Blancett. My mother was Mary Alice Niles. Her father was Arthur Leroy Niles. His father was Frederick Alonzo Niles. His father was Levi Niles. His father was Salmon Niles. His father was Barnabus Niles. That is as far as I know. Salmon had 13 children. I don't know about Barnabus. I don't have a list of Levi's children either. This is interesting.

Re: Stillman

blancett78 — 2012-08-27 02:56:43Z

I have a list of Salmon Niles children: Joseph 6-28-1798,Ezra 1-29-1799, Millie 7-27-1803,Sally 3-16-1805,Cynthia 11-4-1806,Mira 8-6-1807, Marinda 9-9-1808,Jesse 3-8-1810,Salmon Jr. 5-15-1812, Levi 1-26-1814,Louisa 10-9-1817, Mary 6-15-1820, Cyrus 12-1823. Levi was my mother's grandfather's father. Salmon Niles (son of Barnabus Niles) was married to Melitia Metcalf, daughter of Burgess Metcalf. I am trying to join DAR and Burgess is a Patriot. I need documentation that Melitia was his daughter.

Re: niles family (Helen grandma)

blancett78 — 2012-08-22 19:45:32Z

My mother was Mary Alice Niles, daughter of Arthur Leroy Niles, whose father was Frederick Alonzo Niles. Frederick was born in Richford, Vermont May 5, 1839. His father was Levi Niles born 1815 in Hartford, Conneticut. Levi's father was Salmon Niles and his mother was Melitia Metcalf. I am looking for information on Melitia. I am trying to join the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution) and I need documentation that Melitia was the daughter of Burgess Metcalf who is a patriot. Thanks a lot. Linda Blancett (Denver, CO)

Re: NILES Margaret and Mildred and John

AllenNiles56 — 2012-08-07 04:21:56Z

Misnumbered the generations. John H is # 11, Harvey # 10, etc.

Re: NILES Margaret and Mildred and John

AllenNiles56 — 2012-08-06 03:51:25Z

This is John H. Niles' line: John H 9 (Harvey 8, Ira B 7, Edwin R 6, Ira S 5, Ira 6, Nathl 5, John 4, Nathl 3, Jos 2, John 1)

Ira 6, b 18 Sep 1789; d 1857 Exeter Otsego Co NY; m Caroline Katherine Martin. Ira S 5, b 1819 NY;d 1856 Galena La Porte IN; m Diadama. Oldest dau born 1839 NY named Caroline for his mother. Edwin [R], born Mar 1842 IN; d 4 Jan 1905 Cass Co ILL; m (1) 14 Jul 1865 Paw Paw MI, Amelia Demero, divorced; m (2) c1878 Anna M

Re: NILES Margaret and Mildred and John

AllenNiles56 — 2012-08-06 00:12:12Z

Edwin [R]Niles b 1842IN is listed in the 1850 USC at Galena LaPorte IN incorrectly under "Miles." His parents both born NY: Ira S. Niles, age 31, and Diadama, age 25. A dau Caroline born NY, age 11, and a sister Hannah, age 5, born IN.

Re: NILES Margaret and Mildred and John

AllenNiles56 — 2012-08-05 18:57:54Z

This is John H. Niles and his wife Mildred C and his mother Margaret Larraine Raymond. Father: Harvy Niles (1903-1986); grandfather, Ira B. Niles (1874-1939); and great-father Edwin R. Niles (Mar 1842 IN - 4 Jan 1905 Cass Co., ILL). Edwin R married twice: Amelia Ann Deremo and 2nd Anna M. He died in 1905 so there may be a d/cert with his parent's names.

NILES Margaret and Mildred and John

t42bethany — 2012-07-19 19:39:59Z

NILES Margaret and Mildred and John

I photographed this gravestone in the Bethany Cemetery, Bethany, Oklahoma Co, OK.
Feel free to use this picture for your records . This is one of the 227,294 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Oklahoma), county(Oklahoma), cemetery(Bethany) and Surname.
If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family .

Samuel Niles' Journal

JeffreyNiles1 — 2012-04-22 07:29:47Z

Thought it would be good to know. Patricia Niles has located the journal of Rev. Samuel Niles of Braintree, MA. She has also digitalized it and it is in the works to becoming more available. I've started to read through it and find it quite fascinating. What a find!

Re: Clarence & Zelma Niles, Kansas

lincolnswede — 2012-04-21 14:56:47Z

My interest in this Zelma Niles is the records that she married a L. P. Hanson in 1914. My grandfather's name was Lewis Peter Hanson and lived about 6 miles from Chanute. I have a copy of their marriage license. Everything fits but I just want to be sure.

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1. C. W. Niles, Zelma’s husband died around Feb 16, 1913 at Osawatomie, KS. Funeral held at family home, 114 N. Highland, Chanute. Services conducted by Rev. McFadden

2. L. P. Hanson and Zelma Niles married Feb 15, 1914 at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. McFadden; reception at family home at 114 N. Highland, Chanute. They will make their home on the farm of the groom six miles southwest of Chanute. [That could be Vilas]

3. In 1914-1915, Polk Chanute Directory has a Mrs. Zelma Hanson listed living at 510 W. 3rd, Chanute [no L. P. listed]

4. 1915 Census, Lewis P Hanson had sons Richard and Henry P living with him, Colfax Township, Wilson County. Lewis listed as widowed. Lewis was age 59.

5. 1915 Census, Zelma Niles living with J. Charles and Ida M. Smith in Chanute. Zelma is age 57 [birth year 1858].

6. In 1918, Lewis Peter is living at 17 N. Forest, Chanute (info from son Henry’s draft registration card listing nearest relative)

7. 1920 Census for Lewis Peter Hanson, he is living with son Henry and wife at 210 North Steuben, Chanute. Lewis lists as widowed.

8. 1920 Census for Zelma Niles, roomer at 101 S. St., Chanute, age 61, housekeeper, listed as widowed. [that makes her birth year 1859]

9. In 1929, Chanute directory has a Zelma Niles, housekeeper living at 209 S. Lincoln, Chanute.

10. Zelma died around March 2, 1939 in Indianapolis, IN at age 78. [that makes her birth year 1861] From the article Zelma died on February 24, 1939.

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My conclusion: L. P. could be my grandfather Lewis Peter. He could have married Zelma Feb 16, 1914 but the marriage must have lasted only a few months. The Polk Chanute 1914-1915 Directory probably came out the first half of 1914. Zelma must have separated from L. P. retaining the Hanson name. Lewis considered himself a widower but not from Zelma as she was still alive. In 1920, Zelma considered herself a widow but not from Lewis as he was still alive. So they both must be claiming that from previous marriages.
I don’t know why Lewis was living in Chanute in 1918, maybe earlier. He lived on the farm in 1915 and again in 1920. My Dad married Sept 15, 1915. That left Henry alone on the farm. He married Flora Jones Nov 28, 1918 and then they both lived on the farm. In 1920, Lewis moved back in with them.

Re: Clarence & Zelma Niles, Kansas

Carol_Tilson — 2012-04-07 20:48:37Z

Zelma was in Chanute, Neosho Co., KS, on her own, when both 1915 and 1925 Kansas State census takers came 'round. The 1915 enumeration would seem to indicate Clarence Niles had died between 1910 and then.
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1915 Kansas State Census, Chanute City, Neosho Co., KS, p. p. 11A-B, Dwelling #89, Familly #90, as of 1 Mar 1915, in household of J. Charles & Ida Smith:

Niles, Zelma, 57, b. Indiana, to Kansas from Indiana, Cook
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1925 Kansas State Census, Chanute, Neosho Co., KS, p. 10, line 5, house no. 714, as of 1 Mar 1825 in household of C. A. & Jennie Elliot:

Niles, Zelma, 64, b. Ind, to Kansas from Ind, Housekeeper, servant,
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However, Allen, do you have any idea whom the older bride in the below record might be, to whom she was married before? There couldn't have been too many Niles who married gals named Zelma

Indiana Marriages, 1811-1959 [LDS FamilySearch extraction]:

Groom: Edward S Case
Groom's Date of Birth: 23 Apr 1868
Groom's Place of Birth: Delphi, Ohio
Groom's Residence: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Groom's Number of Marriage: 2nd
Groom's Father: Israel Case
Groom's Mother: Mary Howard
Bride: Zelma Niles
Bride's Date of Birth: 24 Feb 1866
Bride's Place of Birth: Elkhart, Indiana
Bride's Residence: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Bride's Number of Marriage: 2nd
Bride's Father: James McFarren
Bride's Mother: Nancy J Moler
Date of License: 18 Feb 1922
County of License: Allen
Date of Marriage: 18 Feb 1922
Place of Marriage: Allen, Indiana
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Film Number: 2130031
Digital Folder Number: 4129321
Image Number: 00045
Number of Images: 1
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Per 1900 census, Clarence's wife, Zelma, b. Feb 1859, Indiana. When marrying to a younger man, women have been known to shave a few years off their age off a few years -- just so officials won't know.

No image available so unknown if this might have actually been just a marriage license application.

Re: Clarence & Zelma Niles, Kansas

AllenNiles56 — 2012-04-07 04:59:14Z

In 1910 there's Roy Niles age 27, single, horseman, at Elk River, MacDonald, MO. b KS, fthr PA, mthr IN. (Places of birth sometimes are guessed at)

In 1920 Zelma Niles, age 61, widow, housekeeper in hotel, at Chanute, Neosho, KS. (p47 of 48)

In 1920, Frank Niles, age 22, b KS, fthr KS, mthr KS, with wife Anna M, age 34, b IN, fthr & mthr VA. Her surname possibly Niles. He may be the same (John) Frank Niles b 13 Mar 1898; d 15 Nov 1969 Macon GA per the Soc Sec Death Index.

In 1930 there's a Thelma Niles, age 68, married at age 20, b In, fthr & mthr b IN, and Roy Niles,age 41, single, paper mill worker, b In, fthr & mthr b IN, at Indianapolis, IN. Their ages roughly correspond to Zelma & Roy in previous USC's.

Re: Clarence & Zelma Niles, Kansas

lincolnswede — 2012-04-04 00:28:05Z

Is this still active...after 7 years? I've been looking at these same people today. I do have info beyond 1910.

Re: niles family (Helen grandma)

lcurnett30 — 2012-02-11 07:45:28Z

Dear Bonnie,
Are you still there? It's been over a decade since you posted!
We are relatives. My mother was Jane Rowe Visalli, daughter of Martha Carpenter Visalli. Fanny was my great grandmother.
I think you & I met back in the late 50's or early 60's. I was a little girl.

Re: Aaron Niles

aturnbull132 — 2012-01-10 02:49:09Z

Hi Jessica,

I was wondering if you have made any progress with your Aaron Niles research? I have been struggling with the same problem.

Kind regards,

Andrew Turnbull

Re: George Niles, Geogia/Florida

AllenNiles56 — 2012-01-07 04:46:41Z

George seems to have been born about 1893 according to the 1920 US Census (Cleveland OH. I took a look in the 1900 USC for Georgia but didn't see him with his parents. I did see a George Neils at Randolph, Ga., born Nov 1892, with Wm G & Lizzie Neils. This same George is listed in 1910 at Randolph as George Neal. Possibly he altered his name slightly to Niles by 1920? His son Clarence Wilburn Niles served in WW II and died 1966 in FL (Soc Sec Death Index). His service record might have clues. Also, George's death certificate should give his parents' names. He may have lived near his son in FL and was still married to Marie (Cooper) Niles. Or possibly he died in Ohio before 1930 and she remarried?