Lotus Niles, Clerk and Assistant, was born in Otsego county, N.Y., in 1820; received an academic education; came to Springfield in 1846; has been engaged in various positions in the State Auditor's office 16 years; in 1870 took "social statistics" for U.S. census, in Southern District of Illinois; from 1871 to 1874 was Chief Clerk in U.S. Collector's office, for 8th District of Illinois. ~From the Illinois Legislative Manual for the 30th General Assembly: 1877 and 1878; Public Offices of the New State House, Organization of the State Auditor's Office, Revenue Department; page 182. ~Contr. by Iced Tea #47266424
Died at age 75yrs, 8ms, 18dys; typhoid fever. Son of Ira (1789-1847)& Katherine (Martin) Niles (1789-1857)
Lotus and Adela had 5 children, 3 of whom lived to adulthood. In order they were Mary Niles, Luta Niles, Ella Niles, Lotus N Niles, and Ira Niles. Mary married Charles Winship, and they moved to Chicago. They remained childless although they cared for their nephew Raymond for a few years till he reached adulthood. Luta & Ella both died as infants. Lotus N married Bertha Broshen. (Lotus N is buried in the plot in the photo) They had 2 children, Lotus Robert Niles and Raymond Niles. When Lotus N died, Bertha remarried and Lotus Robert stayed with his mother and new husband. Raymond went to live with his paternal aunt Mary. Ira moved to Chicago before 1910 and clerked law. Ira is believed to have remained childless. Cont. by a non-member 11/27/12
Died, Saturday, Feb. 9, at his late residence, 414 South Eighth street, Mr. Lotus Niles, aged 75 years and 9 months. The death of Mr. Niles was the harmonious termination of a quiet, beautiful life. It was the painless merging of peaceful slumber into the sleep that has no waking on earth. While the end came without any immediate warning, there had been unmistakable symptoms for months that dissolution would not long be delayed. Mr. Niles had been very feeble for a number of years and during the past year or two the decline in his strength was gradual but very apparent, even to those who were closely associated with him day by day. Within a few weeks prior to his death, the condition of his health had become such that members of his family kept faithful watch at his bedside at periodical times during the night. Early yesterday morning Mrs. Niles noticed that there was unusual quiet in his room. Going to the bedside she was shocked by the discovery that he was dead, his body showing that death had made peaceful encroachment.
Mr. Niles was a native of Plainfield, Otsego county, New York, born May 21, 1819. When he was eight years old his father's family removed to Albany, N. Y., and there he enjoyed what was then the luxury of an academic education. In the year 1847, when he was twenty-eight years old, he came out to this state and had resided in Illinois ever since. He lived first in the southern part of the state and when Thomas Campbell became state auditor, which was before the war, Mr. Niles was called here by him to serve as chief clerk in that department of state. During the war he served as chief clerk in the office of the internal revenue collector in this district, and upon his retirement from that postiion, was assigned again to special duty in the state auditor's office. Since that time he did clerical work throughout the administration of every state auditor until two years ago when a change in the political complexion of the office brought about his retirement. During his long connection with that department, he acquired a fund of information which made him a valuable member of the office force. Many times he was able to furnish desired information about important matters which could not be gathered from the official records. His duties were always performed quietly and he never obtruded upon the attention of others with an opinion unless an opinion were sought from him. Then he was almost invariably able to supply missing links of information with accuracy that won confidence in and reliance upon his words.
In the performance of his clerical work, Mr. Miles was patient, persistent and faithful, methodical in an unusual degree, unostentatious, painstaking and always conscientious. In private life he was quiet and reserved, but always kindly and courteous. He was reticent about public and private matters and never courted notoriety of any kind. He was faithful to every trust reposed in him and was a loyal friend in every relation in life. In short his was a life to inspire good and noble living in others. No higher tribute could be paid him than that.
He was associated in early years with many men whose influence and lives have impressed themselves indelibly upon the commonwealth and upon the nation. Among these were Abraham Lincoln to when he lived almost as next door neighbor when Mr. Linoln was first elected to the presidency. Most of those with whom he was intimate in his younger years have preceded him to the grave. Mr. Niles was a Mason and was a faithful attendant at the lodge gatherings until failing health compelled him to forego that privilege.
Mr. Niles was united in marriage in this city June 18, 1857, with Mrs. Adela D. Salisbury who survives him. He also leaves one brother, Hon. Nathaniel Niles of Belleville, and three children. The only daughter, Mrs. C. A. Winship, lives in Chicago. Lotus N. Miles has been engaged for a number of years as mail carrier in this city, and Ira S. Niles is connected with The State Journal in the business office.
The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at the residence. The interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery. No flowers. IL State Journal, Springfield, IL 2-10-1895
Died at age 75yrs, 8ms, 18dys; typhoid fever. Son of Ira (1789-1847)& Katherine (Martin) Niles (1789-1857)
Lotus and Adela had 5 children, 3 of whom lived to adulthood. In order they were Mary Niles, Luta Niles, Ella Niles, Lotus N Niles, and Ira Niles. Mary married Charles Winship, and they moved to Chicago. They remained childless although they cared for their nephew Raymond for a few years till he reached adulthood. Luta & Ella both died as infants. Lotus N married Bertha Broshen. (Lotus N is buried in the plot in the photo) They had 2 children, Lotus Robert Niles and Raymond Niles. When Lotus N died, Bertha remarried and Lotus Robert stayed with his mother and new husband. Raymond went to live with his paternal aunt Mary. Ira moved to Chicago before 1910 and clerked law. Ira is believed to have remained childless. Cont. by a non-member 11/27/12
Died, Saturday, Feb. 9, at his late residence, 414 South Eighth street, Mr. Lotus Niles, aged 75 years and 9 months. The death of Mr. Niles was the harmonious termination of a quiet, beautiful life. It was the painless merging of peaceful slumber into the sleep that has no waking on earth. While the end came without any immediate warning, there had been unmistakable symptoms for months that dissolution would not long be delayed. Mr. Niles had been very feeble for a number of years and during the past year or two the decline in his strength was gradual but very apparent, even to those who were closely associated with him day by day. Within a few weeks prior to his death, the condition of his health had become such that members of his family kept faithful watch at his bedside at periodical times during the night. Early yesterday morning Mrs. Niles noticed that there was unusual quiet in his room. Going to the bedside she was shocked by the discovery that he was dead, his body showing that death had made peaceful encroachment.
Mr. Niles was a native of Plainfield, Otsego county, New York, born May 21, 1819. When he was eight years old his father's family removed to Albany, N. Y., and there he enjoyed what was then the luxury of an academic education. In the year 1847, when he was twenty-eight years old, he came out to this state and had resided in Illinois ever since. He lived first in the southern part of the state and when Thomas Campbell became state auditor, which was before the war, Mr. Niles was called here by him to serve as chief clerk in that department of state. During the war he served as chief clerk in the office of the internal revenue collector in this district, and upon his retirement from that postiion, was assigned again to special duty in the state auditor's office. Since that time he did clerical work throughout the administration of every state auditor until two years ago when a change in the political complexion of the office brought about his retirement. During his long connection with that department, he acquired a fund of information which made him a valuable member of the office force. Many times he was able to furnish desired information about important matters which could not be gathered from the official records. His duties were always performed quietly and he never obtruded upon the attention of others with an opinion unless an opinion were sought from him. Then he was almost invariably able to supply missing links of information with accuracy that won confidence in and reliance upon his words.
In the performance of his clerical work, Mr. Miles was patient, persistent and faithful, methodical in an unusual degree, unostentatious, painstaking and always conscientious. In private life he was quiet and reserved, but always kindly and courteous. He was reticent about public and private matters and never courted notoriety of any kind. He was faithful to every trust reposed in him and was a loyal friend in every relation in life. In short his was a life to inspire good and noble living in others. No higher tribute could be paid him than that.
He was associated in early years with many men whose influence and lives have impressed themselves indelibly upon the commonwealth and upon the nation. Among these were Abraham Lincoln to when he lived almost as next door neighbor when Mr. Linoln was first elected to the presidency. Most of those with whom he was intimate in his younger years have preceded him to the grave. Mr. Niles was a Mason and was a faithful attendant at the lodge gatherings until failing health compelled him to forego that privilege.
Mr. Niles was united in marriage in this city June 18, 1857, with Mrs. Adela D. Salisbury who survives him. He also leaves one brother, Hon. Nathaniel Niles of Belleville, and three children. The only daughter, Mrs. C. A. Winship, lives in Chicago. Lotus N. Miles has been engaged for a number of years as mail carrier in this city, and Ira S. Niles is connected with The State Journal in the business office.
The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at the residence. The interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery. No flowers. IL State Journal, Springfield, IL 2-10-1895
Lotus Niles, Clerk and Assistant, was born in Otsego county, N.Y., in 1820; received an academic education; came to Springfield in 1846; has been engaged in various positions in the State Auditor's office 16 years; in 1870 took "social statistics" for U.S. census, in Southern District of Illinois; from 1871 to 1874 was Chief Clerk in U.S. Collector's office, for 8th District of Illinois. ~From the Illinois Legislative Manual for the 30th General Assembly: 1877 and 1878; Public Offices of the New State House, Organization of the State Auditor's Office, Revenue Department; page 182. ~Contr. by Iced Tea #47266424
Died at age 75yrs, 8ms, 18dys; typhoid fever. Son of Ira (1789-1847)& Katherine (Martin) Niles (1789-1857)
Lotus and Adela had 5 children, 3 of whom lived to adulthood. In order they were Mary Niles, Luta Niles, Ella Niles, Lotus N Niles, and Ira Niles. Mary married Charles Winship, and they moved to Chicago. They remained childless although they cared for their nephew Raymond for a few years till he reached adulthood. Luta & Ella both died as infants. Lotus N married Bertha Broshen. (Lotus N is buried in the plot in the photo) They had 2 children, Lotus Robert Niles and Raymond Niles. When Lotus N died, Bertha remarried and Lotus Robert stayed with his mother and new husband. Raymond went to live with his paternal aunt Mary. Ira moved to Chicago before 1910 and clerked law. Ira is believed to have remained childless. Cont. by a non-member 11/27/12
Died, Saturday, Feb. 9, at his late residence, 414 South Eighth street, Mr. Lotus Niles, aged 75 years and 9 months. The death of Mr. Niles was the harmonious termination of a quiet, beautiful life. It was the painless merging of peaceful slumber into the sleep that has no waking on earth. While the end came without any immediate warning, there had been unmistakable symptoms for months that dissolution would not long be delayed. Mr. Niles had been very feeble for a number of years and during the past year or two the decline in his strength was gradual but very apparent, even to those who were closely associated with him day by day. Within a few weeks prior to his death, the condition of his health had become such that members of his family kept faithful watch at his bedside at periodical times during the night. Early yesterday morning Mrs. Niles noticed that there was unusual quiet in his room. Going to the bedside she was shocked by the discovery that he was dead, his body showing that death had made peaceful encroachment.
Mr. Niles was a native of Plainfield, Otsego county, New York, born May 21, 1819. When he was eight years old his father's family removed to Albany, N. Y., and there he enjoyed what was then the luxury of an academic education. In the year 1847, when he was twenty-eight years old, he came out to this state and had resided in Illinois ever since. He lived first in the southern part of the state and when Thomas Campbell became state auditor, which was before the war, Mr. Niles was called here by him to serve as chief clerk in that department of state. During the war he served as chief clerk in the office of the internal revenue collector in this district, and upon his retirement from that postiion, was assigned again to special duty in the state auditor's office. Since that time he did clerical work throughout the administration of every state auditor until two years ago when a change in the political complexion of the office brought about his retirement. During his long connection with that department, he acquired a fund of information which made him a valuable member of the office force. Many times he was able to furnish desired information about important matters which could not be gathered from the official records. His duties were always performed quietly and he never obtruded upon the attention of others with an opinion unless an opinion were sought from him. Then he was almost invariably able to supply missing links of information with accuracy that won confidence in and reliance upon his words.
In the performance of his clerical work, Mr. Miles was patient, persistent and faithful, methodical in an unusual degree, unostentatious, painstaking and always conscientious. In private life he was quiet and reserved, but always kindly and courteous. He was reticent about public and private matters and never courted notoriety of any kind. He was faithful to every trust reposed in him and was a loyal friend in every relation in life. In short his was a life to inspire good and noble living in others. No higher tribute could be paid him than that.
He was associated in early years with many men whose influence and lives have impressed themselves indelibly upon the commonwealth and upon the nation. Among these were Abraham Lincoln to when he lived almost as next door neighbor when Mr. Linoln was first elected to the presidency. Most of those with whom he was intimate in his younger years have preceded him to the grave. Mr. Niles was a Mason and was a faithful attendant at the lodge gatherings until failing health compelled him to forego that privilege.
Mr. Niles was united in marriage in this city June 18, 1857, with Mrs. Adela D. Salisbury who survives him. He also leaves one brother, Hon. Nathaniel Niles of Belleville, and three children. The only daughter, Mrs. C. A. Winship, lives in Chicago. Lotus N. Miles has been engaged for a number of years as mail carrier in this city, and Ira S. Niles is connected with The State Journal in the business office.
The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at the residence. The interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery. No flowers. IL State Journal, Springfield, IL 2-10-1895
Died at age 75yrs, 8ms, 18dys; typhoid fever. Son of Ira (1789-1847)& Katherine (Martin) Niles (1789-1857)
Lotus and Adela had 5 children, 3 of whom lived to adulthood. In order they were Mary Niles, Luta Niles, Ella Niles, Lotus N Niles, and Ira Niles. Mary married Charles Winship, and they moved to Chicago. They remained childless although they cared for their nephew Raymond for a few years till he reached adulthood. Luta & Ella both died as infants. Lotus N married Bertha Broshen. (Lotus N is buried in the plot in the photo) They had 2 children, Lotus Robert Niles and Raymond Niles. When Lotus N died, Bertha remarried and Lotus Robert stayed with his mother and new husband. Raymond went to live with his paternal aunt Mary. Ira moved to Chicago before 1910 and clerked law. Ira is believed to have remained childless. Cont. by a non-member 11/27/12
Died, Saturday, Feb. 9, at his late residence, 414 South Eighth street, Mr. Lotus Niles, aged 75 years and 9 months. The death of Mr. Niles was the harmonious termination of a quiet, beautiful life. It was the painless merging of peaceful slumber into the sleep that has no waking on earth. While the end came without any immediate warning, there had been unmistakable symptoms for months that dissolution would not long be delayed. Mr. Niles had been very feeble for a number of years and during the past year or two the decline in his strength was gradual but very apparent, even to those who were closely associated with him day by day. Within a few weeks prior to his death, the condition of his health had become such that members of his family kept faithful watch at his bedside at periodical times during the night. Early yesterday morning Mrs. Niles noticed that there was unusual quiet in his room. Going to the bedside she was shocked by the discovery that he was dead, his body showing that death had made peaceful encroachment.
Mr. Niles was a native of Plainfield, Otsego county, New York, born May 21, 1819. When he was eight years old his father's family removed to Albany, N. Y., and there he enjoyed what was then the luxury of an academic education. In the year 1847, when he was twenty-eight years old, he came out to this state and had resided in Illinois ever since. He lived first in the southern part of the state and when Thomas Campbell became state auditor, which was before the war, Mr. Niles was called here by him to serve as chief clerk in that department of state. During the war he served as chief clerk in the office of the internal revenue collector in this district, and upon his retirement from that postiion, was assigned again to special duty in the state auditor's office. Since that time he did clerical work throughout the administration of every state auditor until two years ago when a change in the political complexion of the office brought about his retirement. During his long connection with that department, he acquired a fund of information which made him a valuable member of the office force. Many times he was able to furnish desired information about important matters which could not be gathered from the official records. His duties were always performed quietly and he never obtruded upon the attention of others with an opinion unless an opinion were sought from him. Then he was almost invariably able to supply missing links of information with accuracy that won confidence in and reliance upon his words.
In the performance of his clerical work, Mr. Miles was patient, persistent and faithful, methodical in an unusual degree, unostentatious, painstaking and always conscientious. In private life he was quiet and reserved, but always kindly and courteous. He was reticent about public and private matters and never courted notoriety of any kind. He was faithful to every trust reposed in him and was a loyal friend in every relation in life. In short his was a life to inspire good and noble living in others. No higher tribute could be paid him than that.
He was associated in early years with many men whose influence and lives have impressed themselves indelibly upon the commonwealth and upon the nation. Among these were Abraham Lincoln to when he lived almost as next door neighbor when Mr. Linoln was first elected to the presidency. Most of those with whom he was intimate in his younger years have preceded him to the grave. Mr. Niles was a Mason and was a faithful attendant at the lodge gatherings until failing health compelled him to forego that privilege.
Mr. Niles was united in marriage in this city June 18, 1857, with Mrs. Adela D. Salisbury who survives him. He also leaves one brother, Hon. Nathaniel Niles of Belleville, and three children. The only daughter, Mrs. C. A. Winship, lives in Chicago. Lotus N. Miles has been engaged for a number of years as mail carrier in this city, and Ira S. Niles is connected with The State Journal in the business office.
The funeral will take place Monday afternoon at the residence. The interment will be made in Oak Ridge cemetery. No flowers. IL State Journal, Springfield, IL 2-10-1895
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