By 1870 the US Census lists Harriet, aged 60, as “Keeping House.’ It notes she was born in Maine, the value of her home, now (after the fire) on Newbury Street is valued at $1,100. She has increased the value of her personal estate to $500.
Above Harriet, neighbor Reuben Ruby, aged 72, is listed as Custom House Janitor. The value of his real estate is listed as $2,500 (he owned multiple properties) and personal estate valued as $500. Unlike Harriet, who is listed as ‘Black’, Ruby is listed as ‘Mullato.’ Annie M. Ruby, aged 53 is listed as being born in Vermont. William Wilberforce Ruby is 36 and Madeline Ruby is 29 years old. Dora Mayo, aged 21, is also listed as residing at the Ruby residence. Her birth state is listed as Rhode Island.
On the next page of the census records we find information on the remaining Niles family members. . .