Aquila Giles

Biography

Aquila Giles (1758–1822) was a New York resident who lived through the Revolutionary War and the establishment of the early republic. While specific details of his profession or public service remain limited in available historical records, his long life reflected the experiences of many who witnessed the founding of the nation.

Giles's years in New York encompassed a period of significant transformation and growth. His burial at Trinity Church Cemetery indicates his place within the community during these formative decades of American history.