David Niles (1740–1776) was born in Kingston, New Jersey and died in White Plains, New York. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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David Niles 1740–1776

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 Mar 1740 · Kingston, New Jersey

Died 28 Oct 1776 · White Plains, New York

Father Ebenezer Nash Niles

Mother Abigail Hazard

Siblings Stephen Niles

Records

U.S., Sons of the American …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Ebenezer Nash Niles

Abigail Hazard

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of David Niles began in 1740 in Kingston, New Jersey. David Niles passed away in 1776 in White Plains, New York.

Sources

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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

Life Timeline

1740

Birth of David Niles in Kingston, New Jersey

Birth

1776

Death of David Niles in White Plains, New York

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Niles

This ancestor line traces from Chillingham, Northumberland, , England (1314) to Kingston, New Jersey (1740) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: David Niles (1740–1776) was born in Kingston, New Jersey and died in White Plains, New York. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 13 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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