Aaron Gile (abt. 1823 - abt. 1915)

Born about 26 Jan 1823 in Gainesville, Wyoming, New York, United States [uncertain]

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Died about 3 Feb 1915 at about age 92 in Sharon, Walworth, Wisconsin, United States

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Biography

Born: 6 Jan 1823^[1]

Aaron Gile was a farmer at Sharon, Wisconsin, USA. He moved to Sharon in 1842 when there was only one lone log house there.

1850 Aaron married Christiana R. Conklin on 28 Apr 1850 in Sharon, Walworth County, Wisconsin, USA.^[2]

1855 Census Sharon, Walworth, WI 3 males, 3 females.^[3]

1860 Sharon WI census^[4]

1880 US Census: livining in Sharon, Wisconsin with Christina, and children.^[5]

1905 state census - living with Leslie, occupation Landlord.^[6]

1910 US Census: living in Sharon, Wisconsin with wife Christina Gile.^[7]

1915 - Died 3 Feb 1915 and was buried at South Grove Cemetery, Sharon, Walworth, Wisconsin, USA.^[1]

OBITUARY

Aaron Gile was born in Gainsville, Genesee Co., N.Y. January 26, 1823 and died Wednesday, February 3, 1915, at the age of 92 years and 8 days.

In the fall of 1842 he preceded his parents by two weeks in coming to this, then so-called Land of Promise, locating here in Walworth Co., near Sharon, which at that time consisted of one lone log house. In December 1850, he was married to Miss Christeen Conklin. They enjoyed a long period of companionship together, she dying just a little over a year and a half ago, June 3, 1913. Six children came to bless and brighten their home, only two of whom, Frank and Leslie, are left of this broken family circle.

For over 72 years, Mr. Gile has been identified with life in and around Sharon. During that time, he has been a farmer, ran an elevator until burned out, and was a stock buyer. At the time of his death he was the oldest inhabitant and earliest settler. Many were the interesting stories he loved to tell of his experience in those earlier days. In order to get his grain to market, he had to haul it across country to Old South Port (now Kenosha) and to Racine. At first he hauled with oxen and later with horses. He liked to tell of moving a man and his family from Sharon to Galena. The man came to him and asked him how much he would charge for moving him. Mr. Gile said he thought that the job ought to be worth $5. The man thought so too, so the journey was made. The streams had to be forded, and across one the horses had to swim. But after many trials and difficulties the trip was made. On his return he began to realize that if he was to get home with the five dollars he must economize. So he camped along the roadside and slept in his open wagon, while the wolves howled around him. However, he arrived home safely. In telling the story, he generally ended by saying, "I don't think I charged him enough."

Another of his favorite stories that he enjoyed telling was about the first "forty" he bought. It was government land and he paid $1.25 an acre for it. To earn the money, he had to split 30,000 rails at the rate of fifty cents per hundred.

About 1844 he united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was one of the charter members of the society and was the oldest member, both in age and length of membership. Unto the very last he was able to read the newspapers without the aid of glasses, and he kept himself posted in regard to all that was going on in the world, both at home and abroad.

On the evening of Tuesday, February 2, he went to bed in about his usual health. In fact, during the day he had remarked "I think when spring comes I will be able to get around a little better." Wednesday morning he was called to breakfast, but did not answer. His son went to his room and saw him lying in the position in which he rested the most comfortably. He called him, but father did not answer. He had heard the call, "Come up higher," during the night, and he had answered that summons. Thus quietly did his soul leave its tired body. He went to sleep in the evening on earth, and he awakened the next morning in eternity.

Card of Thanks - "To all who in any way assisted us during the sad hours following the death of our loved one, we wish to extend our sincere thanks. Leslie Gile and Family

Children of Aaron Gile and Christiana Rosella Conklin are:

1. D. Austin Gile, b. April 1851, Sharon, Walworth Co., WI, d., Sharon, Walworth Co., WI.
2. Sarah Gile, b. 1853, Sharon, Walworth Co., WI.
3. Mary Gile, b. 1855, Sharon, Walworth Co., WI.
4. Frank Erwin Gile, b. December 16, 1856, Sharon, Walworth Co., WI, d. March 14, 1920, Sharon, Walworth Co., WI.
5. Leslie William Gile, b. September 4, 1867, Sharon, Walworth Co., WI, d. July 21, 1950, Elkhorn, Walworth Co., WI.

Research Notes

Burleigh #729

Ray Gile, CO reports marriage certificate shows name Aaron Guile.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Find A Grave: Memorial #110025333
2. ↑ "Wisconsin, County Marriages, 1836-1911," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XRL1-V5Q : 16 March 2018), Aaron Guile and Christiana R Conklin, 28 Apr 1850; citing Sharon, Walworth, Wisconsin, United States, Wisconsin Historical Society, Madison; FHL microfilm 1,275,583.
3. ↑ "Wisconsin State Census, 1855", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMM5-3QK : 27 September 2018), Aaron Giele, 1855.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MW9Z-4SL : 12 December 2017), Aaaron Guile, 1860.
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNHL-C8D : 14 September 2017), Aaron Gile, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 233, sheet 186A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d), roll 1449; FHL microfilm 1,255,449.
6. ↑ "Wisconsin State Census, 1905," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMQD-KHD : 10 March 2018), Aaron Gile, Sharon village, Walworth, Wisconsin; citing p. 446, line 72, State Historical Society, Madison; FHL microfilm 1,020,987.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MP2P-K5K : accessed 25 May 2019), Aaron Gile, Sharon, Walworth, Wisconsin, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 148, sheet 2A, family 36, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1740; FHL microfilm 1,375,753.

Acknowledgments

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