Who was Daniel Secord?

Daniel Secord (1808–1900) was born in Mt Pleasant, Brant, Ontario, Canada and died in Oakland, Brant, Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Daniel Secord 1808–1900

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Mar 1808 · Mt Pleasant, Brant, Ontario, Canada

Died 8 Nov 1900 · Oakland, Brant, Ontario, Canada

Father Daniel Secord

Mother Elizabeth Perrin

Siblings Almira Secord, David Secord, Elizabeth A Secord, Isaac Secord, John Secord, Mary Secord, William Arnold Secord, William Secord

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Daniel Secord

Elizabeth Perrin

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Children

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Biography

The story of Daniel Secord began in 1808 in Mt Pleasant, Brant, Ontario, Canada. Daniel Secord passed away in 1900 in Oakland, Brant, Ontario, Canada.

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Birth of Daniel Secord in Mt Pleasant, Brant, Ontario, Canada

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1900

Death of Daniel Secord in Oakland, Brant, Ontario, Canada

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Daniel Secord

This ancestor line traces from Niagara Township, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada (1785) to Mt Pleasant, Brant, Ontario, Canada (1808) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Daniel Secord (1808–1900) was born in Mt Pleasant, Brant, Ontario, Canada and died in Oakland, Brant, Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Daniel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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