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Benjamin Giles 1849–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Jul 1849

Birth Location: Shandaken, Ulster County, NY

Death Date: 6 Dec 1920

Death Location: Shokan, Ulster County, NY

Father: James Giles

Mother: Sarah Crispell

Spouse(s): Adalida Eckert

Children(s): Elizabeth Giles, Cora Giles, George Giles, William Sr, James Giles, Charles Giles

The story of Benjamin Giles began in 1849 in Shandaken, Ulster County, NY. In 1855, Benjamin Giles resided in Shandaken, Ulster, New York, USA. In 1860, Benjamin Giles resided in Shandaken, Ulster, New York, USA. Benjamin Giles married Adalida Eckert, and had children including Charles Giles, Cora May Giles, Elizabeth Giles, George A Giles, James Giles, William Vernon Giles Sr. Benjamin Giles passed away in 1920 in Shokan, Ulster County, NY.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Giles began in 1849 in Shandaken, Ulster County, NY.
  • In 1855, Benjamin Giles resided in Shandaken, Ulster, New York, USA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Giles resided in Shandaken, Ulster, New York, USA.
  • Benjamin Giles married Adalida Eckert, and had children including Charles Giles, Cora May Giles, Elizabeth Giles, George A Giles, James Giles, William Vernon Giles Sr.
  • Benjamin Giles passed away in 1920 in Shokan, Ulster County, NY.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Giles
1816–
Birth Location: Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England
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Sarah Crispell
1820–
Birth Location: Shandaken, Ulster, New York
SC

Spouses(s)

Adalida Eckert
1849–1923
Birth Location: Shokan, Ulster County, NY
AE

Children(s)

Elizabeth Giles
1882–
Birth Location: Shokan, Ulster County, NY
EG
Cora Giles
1885–1981
Birth Location: Shokan, Ulster County, NY
CG
George Giles
1870–1953
Birth Location: Shokan, Ulster County, NY
GG
William Sr
1872–
Birth Location: New York
WS
James Giles
1875–1932
Birth Location: Krumville, Ulster County, New York
JG
Charles Giles
1880–1948
Birth Location: Shokan, Ulster County, NY
CG

Benjamin Giles's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Giles
1849–1920
Birth Place: Shandaken, Ulster County, NY
Parents
James L. Giles
1816–
Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England
Sarah ((Sallie)) Crispell
1820–
Shandaken, Ulster, New York
Grandparents
William Giles
1797–1882
WIELD, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND
Anna Lewis
1797–1844
Madley, Shropshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Giles
1766–1840
Mary Windebank
1772–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
JAMES WINDEBANK
1743–1798
GRACE SYMSON
1742–1825

Benjamin Giles's Descendants

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Benjamin Giles (31 Jul 1849–6 Dec 1920) m. Adalida Eckert (10 FEB 1849–1 MAY 1923)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Giles 1882–
  2. 2. Cora (May) Giles 1885–1981 m. William (E) Wardell 1884–
    1. 1. Edna (P) Wardell 1906–
    2. 2. Wilma Wardel 1921–
  3. 3. George (A.) Giles 1870–1953 m. Margaret ((Maggie)) Greene 1879–1953
    1. 1. Izora Giles 1899–1989 m. Philip (Henry) Chopay 1897–1963
  4. 4. William (Vernon Giles) Sr 1872– m. Ida Elmendorf 1873–
    1. 1. William (Vernon Giles) Jr. 1897–1968
    2. 2. Ethel (A) Giles 1895–
  5. 5. James Giles 1875–1932 m. Mae Personius 1886–1960
  6. 6. Charles Giles 1880–1948 m. Florence (Mae) Embree 1891–1939
    1. 1. Verna (May) Giles 1917–1981
    2. 2. Curtis (B.) Giles 1918–

Benjamin Giles's Timeline

11 Records

1849
31 Jul 1849
Birth of Benjamin Giles in Shandaken, Ulster County, NY
Shandaken, Ulster County, NY
1855
1855
Age 6
Benjamin Giles resided here in Shandaken, Ulster, New York, USA
Shandaken, Ulster, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 11
Benjamin Giles resided here in Shandaken, Ulster, New York, USA
Shandaken, Ulster, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 21
Benjamin Giles resided here in Olive, Ulster, New York, USA
Olive, Ulster, New York, USA
1875
1875
Age 26
Benjamin Giles resided here in Shokan, New York, USA
Shokan, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 31
Benjamin Giles resided here in Olive, Ulster, New York, USA
Olive, Ulster, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 51
Benjamin Giles resided here in Olive, Ulster, New York, USA
Olive, Ulster, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 56
Benjamin Giles resided here in Olive, Ulster, New York, USA
Olive, Ulster, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 66
Benjamin Giles resided here in Olive, Ulster, New York, United States
Olive, Ulster, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 71
Benjamin Giles resided here in Olive, Ulster, New York, USA
Olive, Ulster, New York, USA
1920
6 Dec 1920
Age 71
Death of Benjamin Giles in Shokan, Ulster County, NY
Shokan, Ulster County, NY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1849
    Event Place: Shandaken, Ulster County, NY
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 02; City: Olive; County: Ulster; Page: 25
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Olive, Ulster, New York; Roll: T625_1271; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 186
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Olive, Ulster, New York; Roll: 940; Page: 4D; Enumeration District: 141
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Olive, Ulster, New York; Roll: M593_1107; Page: 62A; Family History Library Film: 552606
    [5] New York, State Census, 1855
    [6] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; City: Olive; County: Ulster; Page: 22
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Olive, Ulster, New York; Roll: 1170; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1241170
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Shandaken, Ulster, New York; Roll: M653_872; Page: 924; Family History Library Film: 803872

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Shandaken, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Shandaken, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Shandaken, Ulster, New York; Roll: M653_872; Page: 924; Family History Library Film: 803872

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Olive, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Olive, Ulster, New York; Roll: M593_1107; Page: 62A; Family History Library Film: 552606

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Shokan, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected States Dutch Reformed Church Membership Records, The Archives of the Reformed Church in America; New Brunswick, New Jersey; Shokan Church, Members, Baptisms, Marriages, Deaths, 1799-1973

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Olive, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Olive, Ulster, New York; Archive Collection Number: A71; Roll: 71; Page: 6; Line: 4; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Olive, Ulster, New York; Roll: 940; Page: 4D; Enumeration District: 141

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Olive, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Olive, Ulster, New York; Roll: 1170; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1241170

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Olive, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; City: Olive; County: Ulster; Page: 22

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Olive, Ulster, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 02; City: Olive; County: Ulster; Page: 25

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Olive, Ulster, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Olive, Ulster, New York; Roll: T625_1271; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 186

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Shokan, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected States Dutch Reformed Church Membership Records, The Archives of the Reformed Church in America; New Brunswick, New Jersey; Record of the Reformed Church of Shokan, 1893-1971

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The descendants of Jacob Longyear of Ulster County, New York

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1920
    Event Place: Shokan, Ulster County, NY
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected States Dutch Reformed Church Membership Records, The Archives of the Reformed Church in America; New Brunswick, New Jersey; Record of the Reformed Church of Shokan, 1893-1971
    [2] New York, Death Index, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index
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