General Notes

Gaius Niles (Rev. War Pension Application) Mass gives his birthyear as 1746.
Gaius's gravestone in the Willcox Farm Cemetery in Huntington Twp, Gallia Co., OH is flat but in excellent condition states: "In Memory of Gaius Niles Died March 10, 1840 Aged 95 yrs"
Gaius was a veteran of the Revolutionary War. Enlisted in New Hampshire, went on march to Quebec under General Benedict Arnold (Source: John Wilcox of Delaware, OH).
The following information was compiled by John Wilcox of Delaware, OH: "
1800 CENSUS - shows a Geyus Niles in Albany County, NY with the husband and wife in the 26 - 45 age range (incorrect for Gaius) and daughters that could include Taphen. No Gaius Niles was recorded in
the U.S.
1810 CENSUS - shows a Gass Niles in Greene County, N.Y.
1820 CENSUS - shows "Gains" Niles in Huntington Twp., Gallia County, OH (Gaius was in Gallia Co. by June of 1818, when he applied for the Revolutionary War Pension.
Court Action of October 7, 1838 (CH 1, pg 160 - 172, Alfred Wilcox vs. Gaius Niles and Others) shows that Gaius was entryman on sw quarter of Sect. 9, Huntington Twp, for which there is no record in
entryman listings. This land was sold in 1827 because Gaius could not complete payment and was facing forfeiture, but he continued to live there. The sale was in violation of an 1826 commitment to
sell Alfred fifty acres off the north end. Settled out of court. "
"Five children are listed at home in the Revolutionary War Pension Application of 1821:
Hiram 1806 - 1807
David 1808 - 09
Apollos 1810 - 11
Cyrus and Davis (Darius) some times at home. '
Source: John Wilcox of Delaware, OH.
The 1818 Gallia County Chattel Tax List shows Gaius Niles in Huntington Twp with 2 horse and 2 cattle
The 1819 Gallia County Chattel Tas List shows Gaius Niles in Huntington Twp with 1 horse and 2 cattle.
The 1820 Census of Gallia County lists Gaius Niles in Huntington Twp: 100011 30010 0100
The 1821 Gallia County Chattel Tax List Gaius Niles in Huntington Twp with 2 horse and 4 cattle
The 1822 Gallia County Chattel Tax List shows Gaius Niles in Huntington Twp with 2 horse and 3 cattle
The 1824 Gallia County Chattel Tax List shows Gaius Niles in Huntington Twp with 3 horse and 3 cattle
The 1825 Gallia County Chattel Tax List shows Gaius Niles in Huntington Twp with 1 horse and 2 cattle
The 1825 Gallia County Chattel Tax List shows a Gaius Niles, Jr. in Huntington Twp 1 horse and 1 cattle.