Gov. Robert Daniell

Biography

Robert Daniell was baptized 1 Apr 1647 at Mary's Church, Rotherhithe, Surrey, England, son of John and Sarah 'Danielle'. He died on his plantation, Daniell's Island, South Carolina, between 1 and 12 May 1717. He was survived by his wife, Martha, and five children. His remains were later removed to St. Phillips Churchyard, Charles Town (now called Charleston), Province of South Carolina, British North America.

Daniell arrived in Charleston, South Carolina in 1669 as captain of the ship The Daniell. In 1682, he was commissioned as major of the Goose Creek Men. By 1691, he was commissioned as a colonel under King William III. In 1702 he led forces in James Moore's expedition to St. Augustine, which unsuccessfully besieged the Castillo de San Marcos. He later led provincial forces in the 1711 Tuscarora War and the 1715 Yamasee War.

Daniell served as deputy governor of the British colonial Province of North Carolina from 1704 to 1705, and as governor of the Province of South Carolina from 1716 to 1717.

Legacy

Daniel Island in Charleston, of which he was an early owner, is named for him.

Origins

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Daniell-212

Robert's birthplace has until recently been a mystery and various birthplaces have been put forward (see some examples in the Research Notes below). The only genealogical record in England found so far that refers to Robert Daniell is a letterbook in the Kent Archives, England that belonged to Robert's brother John. This book has copies of letters sent to Robert. [1] [2]

The brothers John and Robert Daniell had the same coat of arms (Argent, a pale fusilly sable), which is also the coat of arms of the Daniel family of County Chester. [3] [4]

Robert was baptised 1 Apr 1647 St Mary's Church, Rotherhithe, Surrey, England, son of John and Sarah 'Danielle'. His brother John had been previously baptised 15 January 1642/3 at the same church ('Johannes' Daniell, father 'Johannes' Daniell). Their father John was a sea captain. [5]

Robert Daniell's father was a ship and land owner in London. His brother was a captain in the East India Company on the ship 'New London' and just like his brother and father, Robert was involved early on in the maritime business. He traded between London, Barbados and Bermuda and from Barbados and he eventually found his way to South Carolina. Daniel did much for the colony after having accrued a substantial amount of wealth.

Family

https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/w/i/l/Robert-Winfield-Wilson/GENE10-0...

ROBERT7 DANIELL(ROBERT DANIELL OR (ROGER6JR.), ROGER DANIELL SR. (GEORGE5?), JOHN DANIELL OR4(RICHARD), THOMAS3DANIELL, PIERS2, THOMAS1) was born April 20, 1646 in Wales (Pos. Devonshire England or in Scotland), and died Abt. May 10, 1718 in Daniell's Island, South Carolina.

He married (1) DORTHY CHAMBERLAIN(E)

He married (2) MARTHA WAINWRIGHT Unknown in unk, daughter of UNK WAINWRIGHT. She was born Unknown in unk, and died Unknown in unk. (Common law marriage). After Robert's death Martha married George Logan on 28 May 1719. This marriage is not in the register of St Thomas (as already mentioned, this register has several missing pages) and apparently the date comes from their marriage license.

Child of ROBERT DANIELL and DORTHY CHAMBERLAIN(E) is:

• 2. i. ROBERT JR.8 DANIELL, b. 1678; d. 1719, SC. Married Sarah; sons Robert and Marmaduke.

Children of ROBERT DANIELL and MARTHA WAINWRIGHT are:

• 3. ii. SARAH8 DANIELL, b. November 06, 1703, NC. d af 1742 Charleston.
• 4. iii. MARTHA DANIELL, b. December 07, 1704; d. June 28, 1779.
• 5. iv. JOHN DANIELL, b. March 29, 1707, Charles Town, SC; d. 1764, New Hanover (now Brunswick) County, NC.
• v. ANN DANIELL, b. 1710; m. (1) ALEX GOODBEE; m. (2) CONWAY.

Family notes

The source of the name Marmaduke (son of Robert II): Daniell family History Book 2 by Clara Daniell Williams has: Dorothy [Chamberlaine] "named 'Marmaduke' from her nephew; so the name is in the 'Chamberlyne' family tree", however as there is no obvious reference to Dorothy in Edward Chamberlaine's will, there is doubt about her being Edward's sister (see above). It is more likely that the name Marmaduke comes from Robert I's sister Sarah Daniell's husband Marmaduke Proctor. Sarah and Marmaduke Proctor's daughter Sarah married Robert II (they were first cousins). It is unfortunate that when Clara Daniell Williams was researching the Daniell family history that the records of London and surrounding counties were not as available as they are now.

Research Notes

Some examples of Robert's birthplace, all of which have no genealogical evidence whatsoever:

• Clara Daniell Williams has birth place of Robert as Lianddewi Brefi Cardigan County, Wales.
• Skippy Davis (quoted in Robert-Winfield-Wilson tree) lists birthday as 20 Apr. 1646 and born in England or Scotland.
• History of Metter and Candler County lists birthday as 1642 and place of birth as Devonshire England.

The following do NOT apply to Robert Daniell, but sometimes incorrectly appear in his biographies. Please DO NOT add any of them to his biography above:

• 'The Daniells (originally D'Anvers or Danyers) genealogy is directly traceable to the Knights of the Norman conquest.'
• 'Robert and his brother Harrison, noblemen by birth'
• 'Robert's brother is John Daniell of Barbados' (This is incorrect - see https://www.barbadoscarolinas.org/blog-1/2019/4/12/people-pirates-p... )

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http://paynedaniel2.com/robertofcarolina/D2.htm#i11190 (dead link) .

The Honorable Robert Daniell departed England in 1669, (via Barbados and Bermuda) bound for Port Royal Island, South Carolina. His voyage ended at the mouth of the Kiaway River in late 1669. Here was established the settlement of Old Charles Town where he became the Colonial Governor of South and North Carolina.

Prior to leaving England, he was issued a Landgrave (August 12, 1698) which entitled him to 48,000 acres of land, making him one of the largest landowners in the Carolinas.

After settling in the Charles Town area, Daniell involved himself in shipping and political affairs until the success of the settlement aroused the jealousy of the Spaniards in Florida. In 1702, Daniell (who led naval forces) and Governor Moore (who led land forces) attacked Florida. Daniell took the Spanish Settlements of St. John and St Marys in route to St. Augustine.

Throughout his career in the Carolinas, he was a staunch Royalist, serving in the Eighth Assembly, Eleventh Assembly, and the Fourteenth Assembly. He was a judge, Chief Justice, tax commissioner, a Captain, Major, and Colonel in the Militia.

In his Capacity as Governor of South and North Carolina, he held the ranks of Lieutenant General and Vice Admiral.

He died on his plantation, Daniell's Island, South Carolina, between May 1 and May 18, 1717. He was survived by his wife, Martha, and five children. His remains were later removed to St. Phillips Churchyard, Charles Town, South Carolina.

The Hon Robert Daniell departed England in 1669; (via Barbados and Bermuda) bound for Port Royal Island SC. His voyage ended at the mouth of the Kiaway River in late 1669. Here was established the settlement of Old Charles Town where he became the Colonial Governor of South and North Carolina.

Prior to leaving England; he was issued a Landgrave 12 Aug 1698. which entitled him to 48;000 acres of land; making him one of the largest landowners in the Carolinas. After settling in the Charles Town area; Daniell involved himself in shipping and political affairs until the success of the settlement aroused the jealousy of the Spaniards in Florida. In 1702. Daniell (who led naval forces) and Gov Moore (who led land forces) attacked Florida. Daniell took the Spanish Settlements of St. John and St Mary’s in route to St. Augustine.

Throughout his career in the Carolinas; he was a staunch Royalist; serving in the Eighth Assembly; Eleventh Assembly; and the Fourteenth Assembly. He was a judge; Chief Justice; Tax commissioner; Captain; Major; and Colonel in the Militia. In his capacity as Governor of South and North Carolina, he held the ranks of Lieutenant General and Vice Admiral.

He died on his plantation; Daniell's Island; South Carolina; between 1 May and 18 May 1717. He was survived by his wife (common law) Martha and five children. His remains were later removed to St.Phillips Churchyard; Charles Town

Will signed 1 May 1718. Estate probated 12 May 1718 in Charleston. He was buried in St. Philips Episcopal Church; Charleston. He was a Governor; Politician; Sea Merchant; Planter. Apr 1669/70 Arrived in SC from ENG; landing at Albermarle Point (now called Charles Towne Landing.. Aug 12; 1768 - Received patent as Landgrave; Apr 25; 1716 - # 22 to be commissioned as Governor.

Originally buried along with Martha on his plantation on Thomas Island (now Daniell Island in the Cooper River Charleston SC. The island was later a part of the US Navy Base in Charleston). The family later moved the bodies to St. Philips Church; Charleston. The original marker was placed into the wall near the entrance to the church in 1895. There is a memorial marker in the rear wall of the church.

29 Jun 1710 - deeded land in Charles Towne to ex-wife; Dorothy; in compassion for the loss of their son. Delivered on 1 Jul 1710. She later deeded the same lot to her grandson Marmaduke.

Death and Burial

Robert owned a house on Daniel Island off the coast of Charleston. He died age 72 in 1718 and buried inside the family vault which is now under the new chancel of St Phillips Episcopal Church in Charleston. There are two stones at the church: one is a very large stone tablet that is standing and attached to the outside rear wall of the chancel of St. Philip's Church (created 1908 by the Colonial Dames), and an earlier stone which originally had the same inscription but only the top half survives (this had been erected by brothers George William Logan and Daniel Polk Logan in 1859) The full inscription reads: [8] [9]

"HERE LIE THE REMAINS OF THE HONBLE ROBERT DANIELL, A BRAVE MAN WHO HAD LONG SERVED KING WILLIAM IN HIS WARS BOTH LAND AND SEA, AND AFTERWARDS GOVERNED THIS PROVINCE UNDER THE LORDS PROPRIETORS. HE DIED ON THE FIRST DAY OF MAY IN THE YEAR 1718, AGED 72 YEARS.

HERE ALSO WAS BURIED THE BODY OF MARTHA LOGAN, WHO WAS FIRST THE WIFE OF THE ABOVE ROBERT DANIELL, AND AFTERWARDS OF COLONEL GEORGE LOGAN. SHE DIED ON THE 5TH DAY OF NOVEMBER IN THE YEAR 1742, AGED 58 YEARS.

THIS VAULT ALSO CONTAINS THE BODY OF THE ABOVE COLONEL GEORGE LOGAN OF HIS MAJESTY’S ARMY, AND ALSO THE BODIES OF HIS SON GEORGE LOGAN, AND HIS SON’S WIFE MARTHA, WHO WAS THE DAUGHTER OF THE HONBLE ROBERT DANIELL.

THE FOREGOING RECORD IS TAKEN FROM OLD TABLETS DEFACED BY THE FIRE THAT CONSUMED THE ORIGINAL EDIFICE OF SAINT PHILIP’S CHURCH. THEY ARE UPON THE ROOF OF A FAMILY VAULT, IN WHICH THE ABOVE NAMED TOGETHER WITH MANY OF THEIR DESCENDANTS WERE INTERRED, BUT WHICH IS NOW COVERED BY THIS CHANCEL OF THE NEW STRUCTURE"

An earlier gravestone was found in January 1895 covering a well in a vacant lot opposite the church. [Dahlman & Dahlman]

Photograph of a portrait of Robert Daniel by Henrietta Johnston (1674-1729). Image from the North Carolina Museum of History.

References

1. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Daniell-212 cites
   1. Kent History and Library Centre, James Whatman Way, Maidstone, Kent ME14 1LQ England (Kent Archives and Local History): U119/c/2 : “Letter book kept by John Daniel, master of the New London, merchant-man, trading to India” (book continued by his widow, Judith; lists of provisions and stores etc 1677-1706)
   2. Daniel Island by Michael K. Dahlman and Michael K. Dahlman Jr, 2007 Arcadia Publishing. < GoogleBooks >
   3. England's Topographer: Or A New and Complete History of the County of Kent, Volume 4, By William Henry Ireland, 1830, p.176 < GoogleBooks >
   4. https://www.heraldsnet.org/saitou/parker/Jpglossp.htm
   5. Registers of St Mary, Rotherhithe, Southwark, Surrey, England, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: P71/MRY/007, Ancestry.com. London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
   6. The will of Edward Chamberlaine, Island of Barbadoes of July 20, 1673, proved October 1, in 1676 Virginia Gleanings in England: Abstracts of 17th and 18th-century English ... By Lothrop Withington < GoogleBooks > ; see also scan number 69 of 'Barbados will and administrations Vol 1 < AncestryImage >
   7. Marriage date Martha Daniell and George Logan 28 May 1719 from Ancestry.com: 'South Carolina, Compiled Marriage Index, 1641-1965': Source 'South Carolina Magazine of Ancestral Research', Vol 5, # 3. This journal of 1977 has in its contents 'Charleston District Marriage Licenses' see http://www.scmar.com/backissu.html
   8. The transcription is in Daniell family History Book 2 by Clara Daniell Williams. Note that the last line 'of the new structure' is no longer readable on the stone in the photograph on findagrave
   9. A Record of the Logan Family of Charleston, South Carolina By George William Logan 1874, page 11, < GoogleBooks >
2. https://www.familysearch.org/service/records/storage/das-mem/patron... , author unknown. Sources mentioned are Henry A.M. Smith and Michael Dahlman and Michael Dahlman Jr.
3. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Daniell cites
   1. Dahlman, Michael K. (2006). Daniel Island. Charleston, S.C.: Arcadia. ISBN 978-0738543574.
   2. Clute, Robert F. (1884). The Annals and Parish Register of St. Thomas and St. Denis Parish, South Carolina, from 1680 to 1884. Charlston SC: Walker, Evans and Cogswell, printers. p. 55. OCLC 1039513075. OL 23337335M.
   3. Barnhill, Edward Stanley (1958). The Beatys of Kingston. p. 39. OCLC 3492876. OL 5781964M.[self-published source]
   4. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/20602898/robert-daniell Hon.Robert Daniell,Landgrave Captain, Major, Colonel-- English Navy; 1708 Governor South Carolina; 1715 Deputy Governor South Carolina; 1716-1717 Lieut. General; Governor of North Carolina, 1704-05. Member General Assembly NC, 1708
4. “Robert Daniell” at < Carolina Governors >
5. The Royal Descents of 600 Immigrants, Appendix 2 to the Introduction, page 57, has 'Dorothy Chamberlayne of S.C. = Robert Daniell, colonial governor of S.C.' [this is scan No.169 in Ancestry.com]
6. “Baronies of South Carolina” (1912) by Henry A.M.Smith, The South Carolina Historical and Genealogical Magazine Vol. 13, No. 1 (Jan., 1912), pp. 3-20 (18 pages) < JSTOR >
7. “History of Daniel Island, SC” < link >
8. “The History of Metter and Candler County, Georgia.” Candler County Historical Society, 1994
9. Dictionary of North Carolina Biography
10. “Genealogy Report: Descendants of Governor Robert Daniells.” < link >
11. Lineages of Members of the National Society of Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Vol. III < AncestrySharing >; (document attached)
12. < webtree >