alternate birthdate given as July 2, 1757

• He was a Rev. War Soldier in Battle of Guilford Court House .
• He was Magistrate in Halifax Co, VA
• Sheriff of Halifax County, VA.
• Colonel in the Va Militia (Halifax) after The Rev. War
• William made his will 24 March 1820 and it was proved in the May term of the court in Sumner Co., TN. It is recorded in Will Book 1, p.311 .His widow, Martha (WINSTON) MCDANIEL and son Alfred MCDANIEL were named executors.

Children of William M. MCDANIEL and Martha WINSTON are:

1. Elizabeth "Bessy" W. MCDANIEL b: 27 MAR 1785 in Halifax County, VA; m. Joseph STANDFIELD.
2. Joseph MCDANIEL b: 13 AUG 1787 in Pittslyvania Co, VA; d. Abt. 1832; m. (1) Maria THOMAS; m. (2) Margaret CRENSHAW.
3. Anne Smith MCDANIEL b: 23 FEB 1790 in Halifax Co, VA; m. John Bell PUGH; b. Abt. 1787; d. Abt. 1848.
4. William Rufus MCDANIEL b: 31 MAR 1793 in Pittslyvania Co, VA; d. Abt. 1818.
5. Martha MCDANIEL b: 30 DEC 1795 in Halifax Co, VA; m. William PUGH.
6. Alfred W. MCDANIEL b: 14 NOV 1798 in Pittsylvania Co, VA; d. Abt. 1855; m. Ann JOHNSON.
7. Sarah L. MCDANIEL b: 29 DEC 1800 in Pittsylvania Co, VA; d. Abt. 1829; m. John GOODALL.
8. Winston L. MCDANIEL b: 9 Oct, 1802 in Pittsylvania Co, VA; d. 8 Mar,1832; m. Lydia RICHARDS WINCHESTER; b.Abt.1806; d. Abt. 1870.
9. Fountain L. MCDANIEL b: 9/16? NOV 1805 in Pittsylvania Co, VA; m. (1) Susan A. GRAHAM; m. (2) Evaline COLES; m. (3)Susan A. GRESHAM; m. (4) Nancy BELOTE.)
10. Samuel Louis MCDANIEL b: 12 FEB 1809 in Pittsylvania Co, VA; d. Abt. 1897; m. (1) Eliza M. POWELL; m. (2) Anne F.WINCHESTER.
11. Clement Price MCDANIEL b: 29 JUN 1811 in Pittsylvania Co, VA; d. Abt. 1841

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Deposition of Collin McDaniel, May 19, 1854
Re: His brother, Capt. William M. McDaniel, Jr

{ United States of America { Williamson County State of Tennessee { To wit May 19, 1854,

{ This day personally appeard before me, Shadarak A. Reed, an acting Justice of the Peace of the County afore said, Collin McDaniel, Esquire, after claiming the right of a creditable witness, having entered his 86th year, since the 31st of October last,

Who deposeth and saith That to the best of his recollection That some time in the year 1779, or so, My elder Brother, William McDaniel of Halifax County, Virginia, went a tour in the army to Gwinns [sic] Island, Where it was said a Battle was fought, at which place, his command was that of a Lieutenant. I was at home when he started to Gwinns [sic] Island, and also when he returned. I well recollect the circumstance, as I was confined at home during the time (and for two years with a white swelling on my ankle). Though I was very young at the time, I can now better recollect circumstances that happened then than I can things that has taken place long since, or of later years, and about that time every person, young and old, in the Country was under great excitement about the War of the Colonies against England and the scenes and passing events of War Battle. It made and left a lasting impression on all and every one.

Early in the Spring of 1780 – My Brother William Marched on with his company to North Carolina. Commanded his company as a Captain. They Marched to Guilford Court House Where a severe Battle was fought. Genl Green being then, or there, the Commander in Chief of the army.

Who after the heavy Cannonading had ceased The Commander in chief ordered the Virginia line of troops to advance in front of the enemy, at which time My Brother said that the small arms commenced fire and in a few moments, or a short time, it appeared to him like the very Heavens and earth were coming together. My Brother William spoke frequently after his return of the fatigues at Battle and want of water in the time of the Battle at Guilford. He said he at length found some water and dipped up some with his two hands and drank. He said the British fired several balls at him while drinking and some one or two balls cut through his wearing apparel. At that great Battle of Guilford, My Brother William McDaniel’s conduct gave him great applause among his company, the soldiers on the Whig side and also through the Country generally for his Bravery as they said. This said Battle of Guilford to the best my recollection was fought early in the Spring of 1780. The wind set fair and I heard the Cannon.

After that My Brother William Marched on to Charleston, South Carolina. After his arrival in South Carolina the Battle of Stono was fought, at which place his Lieutanant, Doctor Irby was killed. I also saw a part of the fractured Thigh Bone of Dr Irby’s, My Brother’s Lieutenant, brought back to Virginia that his family and friends might see it. After my Brother William’s return from South Carolina I heard him express sensations of melancholy regret, for the loss of his Lieutenant, Dr Irby, who he said was a brave and Gallant Officer. Said he himself was very sick at the time of the Battle of Stono, not able to walk.

I was at home when my Brother William returnd from the wars in South Carolina, &c. Saw his Military Clothing, sword &c.

After his return I saw him pick up a letter and read it, it was a letter that he had written home to our Mother and family while he was in the service of his Country, Stating the situation of the army after the Battle at Guilford, he said I wrote this letter in a great hurry sitting on a log.

After the war was over, I got the silver from my Brother William that was on his sword, as he said the sword was useless to him after the war was over, it was a fine sword. He came home from the war dressed in Military Clothing (true Whig). I had three Brothers fought in the Revolutionary War against the British, My Brother Clement McDaniel has been dead some 20 years, I understood he received a pension for Military services during Genl Jackson’s Administration before his death, he died in Shelby County Tennessee, about the year 1834. Brother William Married Miss Martha Winston of North Carolina, daughter of Col. Joseph Winston that fought in several Battles in the Revolutionary War, King Mountain SC.

My Brother William McDaniel died 34 years since at the age of sixty two, his Widow died in the western district in the year 1834, or about 20 years since aged 66 years. They left the following Children, Joseph, Alfred W, Winston, Samuel, Fountain L, and a daughter married a Mr. Pugh of Virginia. To the best of my belief and recollection, My Brother William must have served two campaigns or tours. The first according to my recollection in the year 1779 or early in 1780, as a Lieutenant. The time he went a tour to Gwinns [sic] Island and the following tour to the Battles of Guilford and Stono in South Carolina, &c.

I very well remember that he was a greateal from home in the army. I was confined with a white swelling two years, which confinement served to assist my Memory. I cannot well recollect whether My Brother belonged to the Continental line, State troops, or Malitia. My strong impression is that him and his Company went Voluntarily as he was a Military Man and appeard anxious to go and be in the Army. He was a goodeal from home engaged in the service of his Country and stayed more than six months, altogether this I am certain of.

Brother William married Miss Winston About the year 1784. I lived with them in the year 1785, during the time I was there (one year) her father, Brothers and sisters, Elizabeth Winston, afterwards the wife of Governor Robert Williams of Mississippi Terrytory, visited her and remained some time, My Brother and his wife Martha. Son Alfred W. McDaniel, lives in Natchez Mi. Samuel lives in Obion County Te. Joseph (dead), his heirs live in, I believe, Obion County Te. Winston (dead), his Widow Lydia Winchester McDaniel and their daughter Mrs. Hall, live in Sumner County Te. and Fountain L lives in Sumner County Te. and their (or My Brother’s daughter) Mrs Ann Pugh, lives in Halifax County Virginia. I am as certain they were Married, as if I seen them, or heard the ceremony. They lived together faithfully as man and wife for a number of years and raised a respectable family … … And further this deponent Saith not … Sworn to and subscribed before Me the day and date above written. /s/ Collin McDaniel

We the undersined Acting Justices of the Peace For Said County Do Certify That We have Been well acquainted with Collin McDaniel About 35 years, that we know him to be A sober honest himinded honerable man. He Was Acting Justice of The Peace of The A Fore Said County upwards of 30 years. He is A Man of undouted verasity and uncommon recolection. He Retains His Mind and memory uncommonly well.

Given under our Hands and seales this day and date Above ritten. /s/ R. J. Ballow} Acting Justice of the Peace } /s/ S. W. Reed} Acting Justice of the Peace We the undersigned have frequently during our lives, for as back as we can recollect heard our father Collin McDaniel, speak of his Brother’s Military service in the Revolutionary War, and he always said about the same, that he has given in evidence. It appeard to be a subject that he continued to dwell on and seemed never to get out of date with him and from his conversation always seemed to regret that he was not quite old enough to have been in service himself in the Revolutionary War, and said (he himself belonged to a spy company that went from Georgia in the Spring of 1784, and was one of the defenders of Knoxv and Sparks Fort on the (Indian War) Oconee River.

/s/ Mary J Garnett /s/ William McDaniel Transcribed, as written, 08/15/2005 by Sidney E. Johnson, Gallatin, Tennessee http://static.mcdaniel-genealogy.com/WarRecords/williammcdaniel_rev...

From Travis Gover: Most of the birth and death dates came from William's Revolutionary War pension record as follows: William enlisted in 1780 in Halifax County, Virginia. About 1813, he moved to Sumner County, Tennessee where he died about 1820. About 1784, he married Martha WINSTON, daughter of Colonel Joseph WINSTON of North Carolina (who also served in the Revolutionary War). Robert WILLIAMS, a cousin of Martha's and an elder brother of Colonel John WILLIAMS of East Tennessee (now deceased) accompanied William and Martha to Virginia. Martha died in 1832 in Western District of Tennessee, leaving children: Joseph, Alfred W., Winston, Samuel, Fountain J., and Ann PUGH. William's brother, Clement, was also in the Revolutionary War and died in 1834. Martha's sister, Elizabeth, married Robert WILLIAMS who was the Governor of MS Territory. Alfred W. McDANIEL resided in Natchez, Mississippi in 1854. Samuel McDANIEL resided in Obion County, Tennessee. Winston was deceased then. William and Martha's daughter, Mrs. HALLY, and their son, Fountain J. McDANIEL, both resided in Sumner County, Tennessee. Mrs. Ann PUGH resided in Halifax County, Virginia. William's heirs applied for a pension in 1857, but was rejected.

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From the research of Wendy Pitre Roostan http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pitretrail/myline/maternal/WHMcDaniel.htm:

Notes for William H. McDaniel:

- 1782 census: Head of Household: William McDaniel: 1 (whites); 6 (blacks)

- Application for membership "United States Daughters 1776-1812:

Mrs. Nannie Pugh Richardson wife of John B. Richardson New Orleans; descendant of John B. Pugh of 1812 and Col. Samuel McDaniel of 1776 - Freeman Wainwright. I, Nannie Pugh Richardson being of the age of 18 years and upwards hereby apply for membership in this Society by right of lineal descent in the following line from John B. Pugh who was born in Halifax Co., Virginia 1787, lived in North Carolina and who served in the war of 1812. (Major Gen. or Commodore Porter). I was born in the town of Gaston, county of Northampton, State of North Carolina. I am the daughter of C.C. Pugh and Martha C. Wainwright his wife, and grandaughter of John B. Pugh who was in for war 1812 and Ann Smith McDaniel his wife, and great-grandaughter of Samuel McDaniel and Ann Smith his wife; and he, the said John B. Pugh & Col. Samuel McDaniel are the ancestors who assisted in the War of 1776 and 1812, while acting in the capacity of Private & Col. of a Regt. of Malitae (Militia). (Her signature.)

  Ancestor's Service:  My grandfather John B. Pugh who was in the War of 1812 under Genl. or Commodore Porter at Ceaney Island Va, got a discharge.  My grandmother drew a pension for his services for many years up to the time of her death.  My grandmother Mrs. Ann Smith McDaniel daughter of Col. Samuel McDaniel who commanded a Regt. of Militia in the Revolutionary War was under Gen'l. Nathaniel Green was engaged in the Battle of Guildford Court House.  My uncle John W. Pugh has a paste board on which Gen'l. Green thanks him (Col. McDaniel) for faithful performance of a special duty.  My grandfather Freeman Wainwright (my mother's father) also was in the War of 1812 was a member of Capt. Charles Thompson Jr. Company 83 Regt. Va Militia (Record: Va Muster Roll page 772) Public Library Richmond Va.

- Another son ? - Jim S. b. 1789, d. 1849.

- William McDaniel’s grandson Louis Winston McDaniel (14 December 1831-1905) wrote a letter in 1899 stating that the McDaniels “were of Scotch or Scotch Irish who were driven out of Scotland because they got mixed up in the Scotch Rebellion in favor of ‘Charlie over the Water’.” They, with the Henrys, Winstons, and others, settled near Culpepper Court House Virginia.

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Family of William H. McDaniel & Martha Winston

William H. McDaniel was born 27 August 1757 in Halifax Co., VA, and died 24 March 1820 in Gallatin, Sumner, TN.

Wife Martha Winston was born 5 January 1768 in Rowan Co., NC, and died 17 May 1832 in Obion Co., TN. They were married 18 December 1783 in Germanton, Surrey, NC.

Their children were:

1- Elizabeth W. McDaniel b: 27 March 1785 in Halifax Co., VA; d: 1831

           +Joseph Stanfield  b: Abt. 1781; m: 7 August 1802 in Halifax Co., VA

2- Joseph McDaniel b: 13 August 1787 in Halifax Co., VA; d: 13 September 1832 in Shelby Co., TN

           +Maria Thomas  b: Abt. 1789; m: 17 August 1812 in Sumner Co., TN; d: Bef. 1826                         

*2nd Wife of Joseph McDaniel:
+Margaret Crenshaw m: 11 August 1826 in Shelby Co., TN
3- Ann Smith McDaniel b: 25 February 1790 in Halifax Co., VA; d: Aft. 1872 in North Carolina

           +John Bell Pugh  b: 1787 in Halifax Co., VA; m: 24 December 1812 in Halifax County, VA; d: 28 June 1848 in Person Co., NC          

4- William Rufus McDaniel b: 31 March 1793 in Halifax Co., VA; d: 15 May 1818 in Sumner Co., TN

           +Catherine Virgina Withers  b: Abt. 1794; m: Abt. 1815

5- Martha McDaniel b: 30 December 1795 in Halifax Co., VA; d: 1844

           +William D. Pugh  b: Abt. 1790; m: 13 December 1813 in Halifax Co., VA

Notes for Martha McDaniel:

- 1830 VA census (Halifax Co., p. 427): William D. Pugh males 2 <5, 1 (5-10), 1 (40-50), females 2 (10-15), 1 (30-40)

6- Alfred W. McDaniel b: 14 November 1798 in Danville, Pittsylvania, VA; d: 3 October 1855 in Natchez, Adams, MS

           +Ann Johnston  b: 22 March 1802 in Natchez, Adams, MS; m: 7 June 1825 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; d: 6 February 1883 in Obion Co., TN     

7- Sarah L. McDaniel b: 29 December 1800 in Halifax Co., VA; d: 14 September 1829 in Sumner Co., TN

           +John Goodall  b: Abt. 1800 in Sumner Co., TN; m: 23 June 1819 in Sumner Co., TN

8- Winston S. McDaniel b: 18 November 1802 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; d: 7 March 1832 in Sumner Co., TN

           +Lydia Richards Winchester  b: 29 April 1806 in Fredericksburg, VA; m: 13 January 1828; d: 5 April 1870   

9- Fountain L. McDaniel b: 16 November 1805 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; d: 1860 in Sumner Co., TN

           +Susan A. Gresham    m: 27 September 1828 in Sumner Co., TN; d: 25 January 1829 in Miss. River at Mills Point, Hickman, KY                    

*2nd Wife of Fountain L. McDaniel:
+Nancy G. Beloite b: 28 April 1811 in Sumner Co., TN; m: 12 December 1829 in Sumner Co., TN; d: 2 May 1843
*3rd Wife of Fountain L. McDaniel:
+Eveline Coles b: Abt. 1820; m: 10 October 1844
10- Samuel Louis McDaniel b: 12 February 1809 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; d: 15 September 1897 in Obion Co., TN; burial: Antioch Cem., Obion Co.

           +Anne F. Winchester  b: 7 March 1802 in Fredericksburg, VA; m: 18 October 1830 in Sumner Co., TN; d: 1 February 1839 in Mills Point, Hickman, KY               

*2nd Wife of Samuel Louis McDaniel:
+Eliza Margaret Powell b: 24 May 1817 in Hickman, KY; m: 7 September 1841 in Hickman Co., KY; d: 4 October 1889 in Obion Co., TN; burial: Antioch Cem., Obion Co.
11- Clement Price McDaniel b: 29 June 1811 in Pittsylvania Co., VA; d: 5 May 1841 in Sumner Co., TN

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GEDCOM Note

MCDANIEL, WILLIAM JRAncestor #: A132461
Service: VIRGINIA Rank(s): CAPTAIN
Birth: 8-27-1757 VIRGINIA
Death: 3-24-1820 SUMNER CO TENNESSEE
Pension Number: R6684V
Service Source: R6684V; PENSION OF BROTHER CLEMENT S*W7419
Service Description: 1) ALSO LT, COL COCKE'S REGT
2) HALIFAX CO MILITIA

Spouse.¹ Martha Winston 1768-1832

He was a Rev. War Soldier in Battle of Guilford Court House . He was Magistrate in Halifax Co, VA
Sheriff of Halifax County, VA. Colonel in the Va Militia (Halifax) after The Rev. War.
William made his will 24 March 1820 and it was proved in the May term of the court in Sumner Co., TN. It is recorded in Will Book 1, p.311 .His widow, Martha (WINSTON) MCDANIEL and son Alfred MCDANIEL were named executors.