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John Niles

Birth	:	10 Oct 1678 Braintree, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Death	:	7 May 1752 Randolph, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Burial	:	Central Cemetery, Randolph, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1739006, -71.0333023
Description	:	John was the son of Increase and Mary Purchase Niles of Braintree MA. He was the grandson of John Niles the immigrant and Welsh weaver, who was believed to have been the the progenitor of all the persons in the USA bearing the name NILES as of 1858 when the VINTON MEMORIAL was written. John lived with his family in South Precinct which split off as 'Randolph'. He was called a 'worthy citizen' and was considered one of 'the principal characters there'. He was a Selectman in Braintree in 1732. He was called 'Cooper John Niles', 'John Niles jr.' and 'John Niles... Read More	John was the son of Increase and Mary Purchase Niles of Braintree MA. He was the grandson of John Niles the immigrant and Welsh weaver, who was believed to have been the the progenitor of all the persons in the USA bearing the name NILES as of 1858 when the VINTON MEMORIAL was written. John lived with his family in South Precinct which split off as 'Randolph'. He was called a 'worthy citizen' and was considered one of 'the principal characters there'. He was a Selectman in Braintree in 1732. He was called 'Cooper John Niles', 'John Niles jr.' and 'John Niles 2nd'; not to distinguish a "john, son of John", but rather to distinguish him from his slightly older cousin, John b. 1671, son of his uncle Joseph Niles. John, s/o Joseph was called "Carpenter John Niles", "John sr" and 'John the Elder". Died in a Typhoid epidemic along with several members of his family: "John, his wife, two sons, a brother and a sister, all heads of families, fell victim in the compass of 10 days to a mortal fever, which at that time, pervaded in several of our towns.", according to the manuscripts of John's cousin, Rev Samuel Niles. "These persons were all buried near together, and small granite headstones, rudely carved, still mark the place of their seplulture. Some of the incsriptions are still legible. They stand in a row in the old burying ground in Randolph, south of the north gate and near the wall"; as below....... John d. 7 MAY 1752, age 74; his wife Margaret d. 10 MAY 1752 his brother, Ebenezer d. May 11, 1752 his son Peter d. 14 MAY 1752 his son Nathan d. 15 MAY 1752 his sister Mary Niles Clark, w/o Benjamin CLARK d. 17 MAY 1752. All within 10 days of one another!!! Children of John and Margaret NASH Niles: 1-Increase Niles b. 5 FEB 1803/04, m. Hannah THAYER 14 DEC 1830 2-Hannah Niles b. 19 SEP 1705, m. 30 MAY 1739, 2nd cousin John NILES, b. 29 JUN 1706 3-John Niles b. 17 MAR 1708, m1. Dorothy REYNOLDS of Middleboro; m2. Experience HOLCOMB. 4-Nathan Niles b. 17 MAR 1710, d. 15 MAY 1752 m. Freelove SWEET 5-Daniel Niles, b. Braintree 24 OCT 1712. Joined Easton Baptist Church 1747. m. Mercy SMITH 6- Bethiah Niles b. Braintree 2 APR 1715 7-Sarah Niles b. 31 MAY 1717, m. 6 NOV 1744, John HAWES/HAYS 8-Lydia Niles b. 18 DEC 1719, m. 22 APR 1741, John RICHARDS of Braintree 9-Peter Niles b. 27 MAR 1722, m. Elizabeth VINTON, d. 14 MAY 1742.

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Where is John Niles's memorial?
John Niles's memorial is located at: Central Cemetery, Randolph, Norfolk County, USA.
When did John Niles death?
John Niles death on 7 May 1752 in Randolph, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John Niles's memorial?
Latitude: 42.1739006
Longitude: -71.0333023

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Margaret Nash Niles

(1684 - 1752)

Siblings

Mary Niles Clark

(unknow - 1752)

Children

Nathan Niles

(1710 - 1752)

Peter Niles

(1722 - 1752)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Central Cemetery
Randolph, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1739006, -71.0333023

2. Lindwood Memorial Park
Randolph, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1753006, -71.0291977

3. Temple Emanuel Memorial Park
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Coordinate: 42.1747800, -71.0288900

4. Saint Marys Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1705560, -71.0350330

5. Moses Mendelsohn Memorial Park
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Coordinate: 42.1750400, -71.0268600

6. Oakland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1838989, -71.0511017

7. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1535988, -71.0180969

8. Dyer Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1924000, -71.0084200

9. Pond Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1996994, -71.0111008

10. Lakeside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2049700, -71.0098000

11. Plain Street Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1976617, -70.9937386

12. Curtis Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1392700, -71.0569500

13. Blue Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.2144012, -71.0357971

14. Belcher Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1558280, -70.9772960

15. Saint Michaels Cemetery
Avon, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1285210, -71.0299835

16. White Cemetery
Braintree, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1925100, -70.9748800

17. East Main Street Cemetery
Avon, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1262300, -71.0363000

18. Maplewood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1366997, -71.0800018

19. Elm Street Cemetery
Braintree, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2209000, -71.0028000

20. Wendell Cemetery
Holbrook, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1232986, -71.0139008

21. Pine Hill Cemetery
Quincy, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2269520, -71.0349530

22. Avon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1187401, -71.0309982

23. Lakeview Cemetery
Weymouth, Norfolk County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1582985, -70.9610977

24. Hillside Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1363890, -70.9763890