In the 1850 Census the Niles family has grown to seven children. All but Anthony (3 years old) and Charles (11 months old) are attending school. Abraham is 42 years old and working as a Laborer. The value of the family’s real estate is listed as $1,500. An adult, Elizabeth D. Davis, aged 26, is living with the family. Her relation and occupation are unlisted. She is also listed as having been born in Maine. All are listed as Black. Other entries include White and Mulatto on the same page.
History of the Niles Family & Neighborhood
