John Daniels

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Albany resident John Daniels probably was born during the 1730s. We seek defining information on his origins and path to Albany. While being flexible regarding variable spellings of his name, we strive to focus on the Albany resident of the 1750s and 60s and not compress information on other at-risk contemporaries into his early Albany life. Perhaps, "John Danielson" was the same person. At this point, we suspect that an older same-named individual was the person buried from the Albany Dutch church in December 1754.

In 1751, "John Danels" was named one of the constables for the first ward.

In June 1752, "John Danielson" married young Geertruy Hilton at the Albany church. At that time, both partners were identified as single people of Albany. In 1753, they christened a daughter at the Albany church where he witnessed christenings and was also known as "John Danels." In February 1755, their son was baptized by Reverend John Oglivie.

In May 1762, the name of "John Danalson" appeared on the roster of Captain John Visscher's company "raised and passed in Albany." At that time, he was identified as aged twenty-four and a native of Ireland. He also was called a "Mariner" and was listed as 5 feet five inches tall.

Available Albany assessment rolls from the 1760s do not seem to consider his holdings.

In 1767, "John Danalson" was identified as a private in an Albany militia company.

Between July 1767 and March 1769, a "John Donaldson" sought and received title to "Lot #3" located on the North side of Lydius Street to Hamilton Street between Eagle and Haw Streets.

After that, plausible references are numerous yet varied in name and place. Thus we move on for now from the Albany life of "John Daniels."

biography in-progress


notes

the people of colonial Albany Sources: The life of John Daniels is CAP biography number 7758. This sketch is derived chiefly from family and community-based resources.




first posted 4/20/15