Children: Chauncey Giles, Almira Avery Giles Powers, Caroline Maria Giles Powers, James Kenan Giles, Edward Giles, Maria Avery Giles Elliott Hardy, and Ellen Margaret Giles.
Decatur Daily Republican May 3,1883 (Courtesy of Janet Donner):
The death of Mrs. Almira A. Giles occurred this forenoon at the residence of Mr. Samuel Powers, in the 92nd year of her age. The cause of her death was the result of a fall received on the forenoon of the 1st instant. Mrs. Giles was born in Enfield, Conn, in the year 1792. She subsequently lived in Massachusetts where she was married. She came west over 40 years ago and lived at Hamilton, Ohio for three years. At Hamilton her husband died and removing from that place she located in Decatur and here she has resided for a period of forty years, her long widowhood being made smooth and pleasant by daily association with her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren
Two daughters reside in Decatur. They are Mrs. Samuel Powers and Mrs. A. A. Powers. Rev. Chauncey Giles, the eminent pastor of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian) Church at Philadelphia, and author of several popular books and Mr. James Giles of California are sons of the deceased. Two daughters, Mrs. F. Pitt hardy and Miss Helen Giles died some years ago. The deceased was long a member of the Presbyterian Church and a woman whose society was much sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
Mrs. Giles, who was a remarkably spry and well preserved woman for her age, was in her usual good health up to Tuesday previous to which time she was able to take her meals with the family at the table. On the forenoon of Tuesday she was sitting in her room and as subsequently told by herself, she arose from her chair and taking a step or two she fell upon the floor becoming at once unconscious. In this condition she was discovered a few minutes afterwards by the family. Dr. Ira N. Barnes, the family physician, was summoned and upon examination it was discovered that the left thigh bone where it joins the hip, was broken by the fall. Mrs. Giles was made as comfortable as possible by means of pillows and bedding but it was deemed prudent owing to the age of the lady not to make any effort toward resetting the fractured member. Mrs. Giles' condition Tuesday afternoon and evening was very alarming and all that relatives and friends could do was done to ease her suffering as much as possible. She fell asleep at 12 o'clock and slept quietly until daylight and during Wednesday realizing that the end was near she bade farewell to her daughters, relatives and friends at the same time making a few last requests. This morning it was observed that she was gradually sinking and she died peacefully at about 9:30.
The funeral will take place from the residence of Mr. Samuel Powers on Friday afternoon at 4pm.
Decatur Daily Republican May 3,1883 (Courtesy of Janet Donner):
The death of Mrs. Almira A. Giles occurred this forenoon at the residence of Mr. Samuel Powers, in the 92nd year of her age. The cause of her death was the result of a fall received on the forenoon of the 1st instant. Mrs. Giles was born in Enfield, Conn, in the year 1792. She subsequently lived in Massachusetts where she was married. She came west over 40 years ago and lived at Hamilton, Ohio for three years. At Hamilton her husband died and removing from that place she located in Decatur and here she has resided for a period of forty years, her long widowhood being made smooth and pleasant by daily association with her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren
Two daughters reside in Decatur. They are Mrs. Samuel Powers and Mrs. A. A. Powers. Rev. Chauncey Giles, the eminent pastor of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian) Church at Philadelphia, and author of several popular books and Mr. James Giles of California are sons of the deceased. Two daughters, Mrs. F. Pitt hardy and Miss Helen Giles died some years ago. The deceased was long a member of the Presbyterian Church and a woman whose society was much sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
Mrs. Giles, who was a remarkably spry and well preserved woman for her age, was in her usual good health up to Tuesday previous to which time she was able to take her meals with the family at the table. On the forenoon of Tuesday she was sitting in her room and as subsequently told by herself, she arose from her chair and taking a step or two she fell upon the floor becoming at once unconscious. In this condition she was discovered a few minutes afterwards by the family. Dr. Ira N. Barnes, the family physician, was summoned and upon examination it was discovered that the left thigh bone where it joins the hip, was broken by the fall. Mrs. Giles was made as comfortable as possible by means of pillows and bedding but it was deemed prudent owing to the age of the lady not to make any effort toward resetting the fractured member. Mrs. Giles' condition Tuesday afternoon and evening was very alarming and all that relatives and friends could do was done to ease her suffering as much as possible. She fell asleep at 12 o'clock and slept quietly until daylight and during Wednesday realizing that the end was near she bade farewell to her daughters, relatives and friends at the same time making a few last requests. This morning it was observed that she was gradually sinking and she died peacefully at about 9:30.
The funeral will take place from the residence of Mr. Samuel Powers on Friday afternoon at 4pm.
Children: Chauncey Giles, Almira Avery Giles Powers, Caroline Maria Giles Powers, James Kenan Giles, Edward Giles, Maria Avery Giles Elliott Hardy, and Ellen Margaret Giles.
Decatur Daily Republican May 3,1883 (Courtesy of Janet Donner):
The death of Mrs. Almira A. Giles occurred this forenoon at the residence of Mr. Samuel Powers, in the 92nd year of her age. The cause of her death was the result of a fall received on the forenoon of the 1st instant. Mrs. Giles was born in Enfield, Conn, in the year 1792. She subsequently lived in Massachusetts where she was married. She came west over 40 years ago and lived at Hamilton, Ohio for three years. At Hamilton her husband died and removing from that place she located in Decatur and here she has resided for a period of forty years, her long widowhood being made smooth and pleasant by daily association with her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren
Two daughters reside in Decatur. They are Mrs. Samuel Powers and Mrs. A. A. Powers. Rev. Chauncey Giles, the eminent pastor of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian) Church at Philadelphia, and author of several popular books and Mr. James Giles of California are sons of the deceased. Two daughters, Mrs. F. Pitt hardy and Miss Helen Giles died some years ago. The deceased was long a member of the Presbyterian Church and a woman whose society was much sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
Mrs. Giles, who was a remarkably spry and well preserved woman for her age, was in her usual good health up to Tuesday previous to which time she was able to take her meals with the family at the table. On the forenoon of Tuesday she was sitting in her room and as subsequently told by herself, she arose from her chair and taking a step or two she fell upon the floor becoming at once unconscious. In this condition she was discovered a few minutes afterwards by the family. Dr. Ira N. Barnes, the family physician, was summoned and upon examination it was discovered that the left thigh bone where it joins the hip, was broken by the fall. Mrs. Giles was made as comfortable as possible by means of pillows and bedding but it was deemed prudent owing to the age of the lady not to make any effort toward resetting the fractured member. Mrs. Giles' condition Tuesday afternoon and evening was very alarming and all that relatives and friends could do was done to ease her suffering as much as possible. She fell asleep at 12 o'clock and slept quietly until daylight and during Wednesday realizing that the end was near she bade farewell to her daughters, relatives and friends at the same time making a few last requests. This morning it was observed that she was gradually sinking and she died peacefully at about 9:30.
The funeral will take place from the residence of Mr. Samuel Powers on Friday afternoon at 4pm.
Decatur Daily Republican May 3,1883 (Courtesy of Janet Donner):
The death of Mrs. Almira A. Giles occurred this forenoon at the residence of Mr. Samuel Powers, in the 92nd year of her age. The cause of her death was the result of a fall received on the forenoon of the 1st instant. Mrs. Giles was born in Enfield, Conn, in the year 1792. She subsequently lived in Massachusetts where she was married. She came west over 40 years ago and lived at Hamilton, Ohio for three years. At Hamilton her husband died and removing from that place she located in Decatur and here she has resided for a period of forty years, her long widowhood being made smooth and pleasant by daily association with her daughters, grandchildren and great grandchildren
Two daughters reside in Decatur. They are Mrs. Samuel Powers and Mrs. A. A. Powers. Rev. Chauncey Giles, the eminent pastor of the New Jerusalem (Swedenborgian) Church at Philadelphia, and author of several popular books and Mr. James Giles of California are sons of the deceased. Two daughters, Mrs. F. Pitt hardy and Miss Helen Giles died some years ago. The deceased was long a member of the Presbyterian Church and a woman whose society was much sought after by her friends and acquaintances.
Mrs. Giles, who was a remarkably spry and well preserved woman for her age, was in her usual good health up to Tuesday previous to which time she was able to take her meals with the family at the table. On the forenoon of Tuesday she was sitting in her room and as subsequently told by herself, she arose from her chair and taking a step or two she fell upon the floor becoming at once unconscious. In this condition she was discovered a few minutes afterwards by the family. Dr. Ira N. Barnes, the family physician, was summoned and upon examination it was discovered that the left thigh bone where it joins the hip, was broken by the fall. Mrs. Giles was made as comfortable as possible by means of pillows and bedding but it was deemed prudent owing to the age of the lady not to make any effort toward resetting the fractured member. Mrs. Giles' condition Tuesday afternoon and evening was very alarming and all that relatives and friends could do was done to ease her suffering as much as possible. She fell asleep at 12 o'clock and slept quietly until daylight and during Wednesday realizing that the end was near she bade farewell to her daughters, relatives and friends at the same time making a few last requests. This morning it was observed that she was gradually sinking and she died peacefully at about 9:30.
The funeral will take place from the residence of Mr. Samuel Powers on Friday afternoon at 4pm.
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