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James Daniels 1837–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Aug 1837

Birth Location: Laverton, Somerset, England

Death Date: 12 Apr 1890

Death Location: Ontonagon, Ontonagon County, Michigan, USA

Father: Matthew Daniels

Mother: Diana Andrews

Spouse(s): Magdalena Schoch

Children(s): James Daniels, Edward Daniels, Mary Daniels, Charles Daniels, Melinda Daniels, William Daniels, Emily Daniels

In 1837, James Daniels entered the world in Laverton, Somerset, England, born to Matthew Daniels And Diana Harriet Andrews. In 1841, James Daniels resided in Laverton, Laverton, Somerset, England. In 1849, James Daniels immigrated to Port Huron, Canada. James Daniels married Magdalena Christina Margaretha Schoch, and had children including Charles Daniels, Edward Daniels, Emily Jane Daniels, James Daniels, Mary Ann Daniels, Melinda Daniels, William Henry Daniels. James Daniels passed away in 1890 in Ontonagon, Ontonagon County, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1837, James Daniels entered the world in Laverton, Somerset, England, born to Matthew Daniels And Diana Harriet Andrews.
  • In 1841, James Daniels resided in Laverton, Laverton, Somerset, England.
  • In 1849, James Daniels immigrated to Port Huron, Canada.
  • James Daniels married Magdalena Christina Margaretha Schoch, and had children including Charles Daniels, Edward Daniels, Emily Jane Daniels, James Daniels, Mary Ann Daniels, Melinda Daniels, William Henry Daniels.
  • James Daniels passed away in 1890 in Ontonagon, Ontonagon County, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Matthew Daniels
1809–1851
Birth Location: Laverton, Somerset, England
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Diana Andrews
1802–
Birth Location: Tellisford, Somerset, England
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Spouses(s)

Magdalena Schoch
1840–1911
Birth Location: Obersalbach, Regionalverband Saarbrücken, Saarland, Germany
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Children(s)

James Daniels
1867–1951
Birth Location: Ontonagon, Ontonagon County, Michigan, USA
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Edward Daniels
1865–1914
Birth Location: Ontonagon, Michigan
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Mary Daniels
1869–1885
Birth Location: , , Michigan, USA
MD
Charles Daniels
1871–1873
Birth Location: Ontonagon
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Melinda Daniels
1872–1872
Birth Location: Rockland, Ontonagon, Michigan, USA
MD
William Daniels
1874–1958
Birth Location: Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, United States
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Emily Daniels
1879–1946
Birth Location: Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, United States,
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James Daniels's Ancestors

Self
James Daniels
1837–1890
Birth Place: Laverton, Somerset, England
Parents
Matthew Daniels
1809–1851
Laverton, Somerset, England
Diana ((Harriet)) Andrews
1802–
Tellisford, Somerset, England
Grandparents
Sarah Daniels
1779–1845
Rode, Somerset
John Andrews
1775–
Mary Moore
1772–1857
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Daniels
1750–1806
Betty Paine
1754–1798
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Daniels's Descendants

1.
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James Daniels (18 Aug 1837–12 Apr 1890) m. Magdalena (Christina Margaretha) Schoch (11 Nov 1840–24 Dec 1911)
  1. 1. James Daniels 1867–1951 m. Emma (Cora) Dubuque 1871–1944
    1. 1. Mildrid (Agnas) Daniels 1899–1994 m. Otto (Gustav) Yanke 1896–1967
      1. 1. Carl (James) Yanke 1918–1994 m. Betty (Jane) Letson 1923–2008
      2. 2. Beatrice Yanke 1922–1970
      3. 3. Berniece Yanke 1922–2007
      4. 4. Shirley Yanke 1929–1983
      5. 5. Jeanette Yanke 1926– m. Robert (D) Booker 1914–
    2. 2. Grant (John) Daniels 1902–1966 m. Ethel (Van) Leuven 1908–
    3. 3. Mark (William) Daniels 1905–1981
    4. 4. Ira (Edward "Windy") Daniels 1909–1992 m. Evelyn (Ann) Verville 1910–1992
    5. 5. Joseph (Lincoln) Daniels 1914–2002
    6. 6. Edith (Alice) Daniels 1911–1994 m. Clarence (Kelly) Broemer 1906–1970
      1. 1. Clarence (Dale) Broemer 1932–2010
    7. 7. Allan (James) Daniels 1894–1968 m. Mayne Daniels 1901–1949
      1. 1. Evelyn (Mae) Daniels 1920–1990 m. George (Leroy Everett) Jr 1929–1990 m. Michael (John) Leboda 1917–1945
        1. 1. Gerald (Allen) Leboda 1938–2013
      2. 2. Layton (Allan) Daniels 1921–1997 m. Esther (Henrietta) Fontaine 1916–1987 m. Evelyn Canova 1917–1972 m. Delie (Mae) Page 1916–1995 m. Seretha (Lorene) Youngblood 1916–1984
      3. 3. Anna (Irene) Daniels 1924–2015 m. Ardell (Marshall) Lobeck 1925–2008
        1. 1. Joseph (Layton) Lobeck 1946–2008
        2. 2. George (Randolph) Lobeck 1950–1950
      4. 4. Dorothy (Marion) Daniels 1925–2014 m. Nicholas Thebeau 1919–1965 m. Irvin (Joseph) Thebo 1915–2010
      5. 5. Ruth (Elaine) Daniels 1927–2009
      6. 6. James (Henry) Daniels 1928–1928
      7. 7. Francis (Robert) Daniels 1937–1987
      8. 8. Katherine (Elizabeth) Daniels 1931–2022 m. David (Wayne) Eberhard 1929–2021
      9. 9. Richard (Elden) Daniels 1933–1990
      10. 10. Leon (Joseph) Daniels 1935–
      11. 11. Edward (Norman) Daniels 1940–1993
    8. 8. Herbert Daniels 1896–1974 m. Beryl Walker 1906–
      1. 1. Herbert (Jerome) Daniels 1927–2008
      2. 2. Marjorie (Alice) Daniels 1925–2018 m. Marvin (Walfred) Takala 1925–2010
  2. 2. Edward Daniels 1865–1914 m. Mary Coffey 1869–1963
    1. 1. Mary (E) Daniels 1895–1970
    2. 2. Margaret (Alta) Daniels 1897–1972 m. Frank (Patrick) Carr 1896–1986
      1. 1. Mary (Catherine) Corr 1925–1984 m. Herbert (Eugene) King 1925–1986
      2. 2. William Corr 1923–1980
      3. 3. Jack Corr 1922–1980
    3. 3. George (Welbert) Daniels 1899–1941 m. Lucille (Adelaide) Radell 1906–1986
      1. 1. George (R) Daniels 1926–
      2. 2. James Daniels 1926–
    4. 4. Gilbert (Loyd) Daniels 1901–1902
  3. 3. Mary (Ann) Daniels 1869–1885
  4. 4. Charles Daniels 1871–1873
  5. 5. Melinda Daniels 1872–1872
  6. 6. William (Henry) Daniels 1874–1958 m. Nellie (Dora) Ham 1880–1970 m. Maria Wilson 1876–1900
    1. 1. Mabel Daniels 1903–1977 m. Lyle Roehm 1898–1989
      1. 1. Eleanor (Mae) Roehm 1926–2006 m. John (H) Hawley 1928–2014
    2. 2. Ruthe (Evelyn) Daniels 1905–1994 m. Michael (Bernard) Scovia 1896–1971
    3. 3. Gladys (Mae) Daniels 1906–1936 m. William (Arthur) Baker 1903–1971
    4. 4. William (Russell Daniels) Jr 1909–1965 m. Anna (Eulala) Ockerby 1907–2000 m. Lyda (Margaret) Gauthier 1920–
      1. 1. Alvin (William) Daniels 1927–1997 m. Barbara (June) Stapp 1932–1999
  7. 7. Emily (Jane) Daniels 1879–1946 m. George (Washington) Wilson 1873–1959
    1. 1. James Wilson 1904–1961 m. Martha (Loretta) Budd 1905–1976
      1. 1. Harry (A) Willson 1930–1931
      2. 2. Johnny (Lee) Willson 1934–2003
      3. 3. Loretta (May) Willson 1929–1992 m. Fred (Luther) Locke 1926–1973
      4. 4. George (Willard) Willson 1932–2006
      5. 5. Burt (Jr.) Willson 1927–2010
    2. 2. Dorothy Wilson 1904–1981
    3. 3. Edward Wilson 1916–1993
    4. 4. Lee Wilson 1903–
    5. 5. George (F. Wilson) Jr 1907–1934 m. Myrtle Sain 1914–2000
    6. 6. Margaret (Christine) Wilson 1910–
    7. 7. Florence Wilson 1912–1980

James Daniels's Timeline

11 Records

1837
18 Aug 1837
Birth of James Daniels in Laverton, Somerset, England
Laverton, Somerset, England
1841
1841
Age 4
James Daniels resided here in Laverton, Laverton, Somerset, England
Laverton, Laverton, Somerset, England
1849
1849
Age 12
James Daniels immigrated in Port Huron, Canada
Port Huron, Canada
1851
1851
Age 14
James Daniels resided here in Laverton, Somerset, England
Laverton, Somerset, England
1860
1860
Age 23
James Daniels resided here in Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, USA
Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 26
James Daniels resided here in Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, United States
Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, United States
1870
1870
Age 33
James Daniels resided here in Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, United States
Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, United States
1870
23 Jun 1870
Age 33
James Daniels resided here in Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, USA
Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, USA
1880
7 Jun 1880
Age 43
James Daniels resided here in Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, United States
Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, United States
1890
12 Apr 1890
Age 53
Death of James Daniels in Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Mich.
Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Mich.
1891
16 May 1891
Age 54
James Daniels - Probate in Ontonagon, Michigan, USA
Ontonagon, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1837
    Event Place: Laverton, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau
    [2] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan; Roll: 600; Family History Film: 1254600; Page: 57D; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 0127.
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [5] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1851; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 106; Line: 26; List Number: 1496
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan; Roll: M653_557; Page: 152; Family History Library Film: 803557
    [7] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1932; Folio: 752; Page: 7; GSU roll: 221090-221091
    [8] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [9] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 942; Book: 14; Civil Parish: Laverton; County: Somerset; Enumeration District: 8; Folio: 7; Page: 7; Line: 12; GSU roll: 474597
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [12] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [13] Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Laverton, Laverton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 942; Book: 14; Civil Parish: Laverton; County: Somerset; Enumeration District: 8; Folio: 7; Page: 7; Line: 12; GSU roll: 474597

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1849
    Event Place: Port Huron, Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Laverton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1932; Folio: 752; Page: 7; GSU roll: 221090-221091

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1851
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1851; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 106; Line: 26; List Number: 1496

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan; Roll: M653_557; Page: 152; Family History Library Film: 803557

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1870
    Event Place: Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Michigan, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Michigan; Roll: 600; Family History Film: 1254600; Page: 57D; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 0127.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Bristol, England
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1851; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Microfilm Roll: Roll 106; Line: 26; List Number: 1496

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1890
    Event Place: Ontonagon, Ontonagon, Mich.
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ontonagon, Ontonagon County, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Michigan, Find A Grave Index, 1805-2012

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 16 May 1891
    Event Place: Ontonagon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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