John Daniel

The son of Thomas Daniel (1730-1802), brother of Thomas Daniel (1762-1854) 'the King of Bristol' (q.v.) and London partner in the Bristol and London firm of Thomas Daniel & Sons, one of the largest single recipients of slave compensation, notably in Barbados and British Guiana.

1. In 1851 John Daniel aged 83 West India and Gen. [?] Merchant born Barbody [the underlying image shows clearly 'Barbadoes'] was living in Parsons Green, with daughters Sybilla (a widow aged 47), Eleanor (aged 43) and Ann (aged 39), all born Lambeth Surrey, as well as Thomas D. Hill, nephew aged 28 also a West India merchant. At Parsons Green, on the 10th inst., [i.e. 10/10/1853] John Daniel Esq., in his 85th year. Will of John Daniel merchant of Parsons Green proved 29/06/1854.

2. John Daniel was reportedly left nothing by his father in 1802: according to a newspaper report all passed to Thomas Daniel (1762-1854), who also reportedly shared the property with John despite their father's intention. However Thomas Daniel senior actually left £5000 to his son John but left all his Jamaican property to his son Thomas junior. His executors were John and Thomas junior.

T71/877 Antigua claim nos. 268 (Archibald's & Brown's) and 310 (Upper Freeman's St Peter). T71/895 Barbados claim nos. 105 (Upton [?]), 119 (Pine Plantation), 139 (Hoggatt Hall), 270 (Lewis [Lear's?] Plantation) and 525. T71/896 Barbados claim nos. 1125, 1731 and 1733. T71/897 Barbados claim nos. 2034 (Spring), 2089, 2969 (Sunbury) and 2977 (Hampton Estate). T71/898 Barbados claim nos. 3332A-D and 3950. T71/899 Barbados claim nos. 4464 and 4598. T71/900 Barbados claim nos. 5171A&B. T71/885 British Guiana claim no. 166 (Foulis). T71/887 British Guiana claim nos. 2351 (Ondervreening (?)) and 2355 (Taymouth Manor).

1. 1851 census online; Times 12/10/1853 p. 9; PROB 11/2192. The John Daniel in the National Probate Calendar 1872 (4 September 1872 administration of effects of John Daniel who died at Stoodleigh 11/05/1848 granted to Rev. Henry Arthur Daniel, the sole executor of Thomas Daniel the father and next of kin, effects under £3000) refers to John's great-nephew, the son of Thomas Daniel (1798-1872).

2. 'Death of Thomas Daniel Esq.', Bristol Times 08/04/1854. We are grateful to Ruth Hecht for supplying a copy of this obituary. Will of Thomas Daniel Merchant of Lambeth, Surrey, proved 12/05/1802, PROB 11/1374/118. We are grateful to Victoria Wisternoff for information about this will.

We are grateful to Ruth Hecht for her assistance with compiling this entry.