Person:John Daniels (7)

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m. 23 Feb 1857
  1. George W Daniels1858 -
  2. Robert M. Daniels1861 - 1937
  3. Samuel D. Daniels1861 - Bet 1861 & 1866
  4. Samuel D. Daniels1866 -
  5. Louisa Sawyer Daniels1869 -
  6. Sarah J. Daniels1872 -
  7. Jane M. "Jennie" Daniels1874 -
  8. John Murphy Daniels1877 - 1934
  9. Martha W Daniels1882 -
  • HJohn Murphy Daniels1877 - 1934
  • WMartha Smith1880 - 1942
m. 9 May 1899
  1. John M. Daniels1899 - 1900
  2. Walter Harvey Daniels1900 - 1989
  3. Thomas John Daniels1902 - 1991
  4. Jennie Elizabeth Daniels1904 - 1998
  5. John M. Daniels1906 - 1908
  6. Ruth Marie Daniels1910 - 1910
  7. Martha A. Daniels1911 - 1921
  8. George W. Daniels1913 - 1917
  9. Laura Estella Daniels1915 - 1999
  10. Robert Samuel Daniels1917 - 2006
  11. Alice Margerite Daniels1921 - 2003
Facts and Events
Name[6] John Murphy Daniels
Gender Male
Birth[1][2][3][4][5] 24 May 1877 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Census[1] 1880 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States1206 Moore Street - with parents
Occupation? Apr 1899 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United Statesfreight trucker
Residence? Apr 1899 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States1211 Ritner Street
Marriage 9 May 1899 Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniaby Reverend J. N. Butler
to Martha Smith
Census[2][10] 1900 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States1220 Mercy Street - with wife's parents, Philadelphia Ward 39
Occupation? 1900 waiter, probably in brother George W. Daniel's restaurant
Residence? Bet 1904 and 1906 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States1141 Winton Street
Residence[8][9] Bet 1908 and 1910 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States2416 South Clarion Street
Census[3] 22 Apr 1910 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesWard 39, 2416 South Clarion Street (Ward 39)
Occupation? Bet Jun 1910 and 1917 bartender in a saloon
Residence[4] From 1917 to 1921 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States2617 South Jessup Street (Ward 39)
Residence[6] 12 Sep 1918 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation? 1920 game hunter
Census? 5 Jan 1920 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesWard 39, 2617 Jessup Street
Occupation? 1921 guard
Occupation? 1930 dealer in fishbait
Census? 18 Apr 1930 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States2519 Chadwick Street
Residence[5] From 1930 to 1934 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States2220 South Woodstock
Death[7] 26 Aug 1934 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesSt. Agnes Hospital
Burial? 30 Aug 1934 Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Other? 25 Sep 1934 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United Statesinquest - death was ruled accidental Inquest

Signature of John M Daniels http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=image&guid=fff125b2-fba4-4ca8-9a3b-779e31c2398c&tid=2234854&pid=-1851403609

John Murphy Daniels http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=image&guid=7ccc5f4a-c4b0-4acc-8948-cc5a0edbcc1b&tid=2234854&pid=-1851403609

Obituary for John M. Daniels http://trees.ancestry.com/rd?f=document&guid=69eadbcf-85ff-4936-8c3b-e7efbac56748&tid=2234854&pid=-1851403609


John Murphy Daniels, son of Samuel D. Daniels and Jane Ann Murphy, was born on 24 May 1877 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. John Murphy Daniels appeared on the census of 1880 in the household of his parents at 1206 Moore Street, Philadelphia. While working at his brother George's restaurant near the Atlantic Refining Company, John met a young waitress, Martha Smith. In 1899, John was living at 1211 Ritner Street and working as a freight trucker. He married Martha Smith, daughter of William Henry Smith and Martha Clare, on 9 May 1899 in Philadelphia. The ceremony was performed by Reverend J. N. Butler. Their first child, John, was born in September 1899 in Philadelphia, but died at the age of 4 months.

John was a waiter, probably in brother George W. Daniel's restaurant in 1900.  John Murphy Daniels and his wife Martha appeared on the census of 1900 in the household of his in-laws, William and Martha (Clare) Smith, at 1220 Mercy Street, Philadelphia. Son Walter was born on 13 November 1900 in Philadelphia. Son Thomas was born on 27 August 1902 in Philadelphia. The family was living at 1141 Winton Street between 1904 and 1906. Daughter Jennie was born on 23 November 1904 in Philadelphia. Son John was born on 24 May 1906 in Philadelphia and died in 1908. In 1910, John lived 2416 South Clarion Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Daughter Ruth was born on 21 January 1910 in Philadelphia and died that March. In 1910, John and Martha were renting at house at 2416 South Clarion Street with their children Walter, Thomas and Jennie. Martha's brother George D. Smith and mother, Martha Smith, were also living with the family. John was a bartender in a saloon between 1910 and 1917. John's other jobs would include professional ball player, umpire, and supplier of frogs and turtles to restaurants and laboratories. The family attended Messiah Reformed Church. 

Daughter Martha was born on 2 May 1911 in Philadelphia. Son George was born on 23 September 1913 in Philadelphia. Daughter Laura was born on 22 October 1915 in Philadelphia. Between 1917 and 1921, the family lived at 2617 South Jessup Street, Philadelphia. John's son, George W. Daniels, died on 5 March 1917 in Philadelphia. Son Robert was born on 20 September 1917 in Philadelphia. Son William was born on 7 August 1919 in Philadelphia.

John and Martha appeared on the census of 1920 with their children Walter, Thomas, Jennie, Martha, Laura, Robert and Bill at 2617 South Jessup Street. John was listed as a hunter in 1920 and as a guard in 1921. John and Martha's last child, Alice, was born on 21 February 1921 in Philadelphia. John's daughter, Martha A. Daniels, died on 7 March 1921 in Philadelphia of diabetes. 

John was a dealer in fishbait in 1930. John and Martha appeared on the census of 1930 with their children Tom, Bob, Bill, Alice and Laura 2220 South Woodstock Street, Philadelphia. On on 26 August 1934 John was struck by a trolley car on 20th Street near Ritner Avenue and taken to St. Agnes Hospital, where he died at age 57. John had recently been diagnosed as a diabetic. An inquest was held on September 25, 1934 and his death was ruled accidental. John Murphy Daniels was buried on 30 August 1934 at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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References
  1. 1.0 1.1 John Daniels, in United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T9)
    Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T9_1167; Family History Film: 1255167; Page: 303.1000; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 0025.

    Birth Date: abt 1877; Birth Place: Pennsylvania; Residence Date: 1880; Residence Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

  2. 2.0 2.1 John M Daniels, in United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T623)
    Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 39, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623 1480; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 997.

    Birth Date: May 1877; Birth Place: Pennsylvania; Residence Date: 1900; Residence Place: Philadelphia Ward 39, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  3. 3.0 3.1 John M Daniels, in United States. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T624)
    Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 39, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1409; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 992; Image: 876.

    Ward 39, enumerated 22 April 1910
    2416 South Clarion Street
    Daniels John M., Head, M[ale], W[hite], [age 32, M1 [married], [# years married] 11, [birthplace] Pennsylvania, [father's birthplace] Pennsylvania, [mother's birthplace] Pennsylvania, [speaks] English, Bartender, Saloon, W[orker], No [out of work], 0 [weeks out of work], yes [can read], yes [can write], R[ent], H[ouse]
    Martha, Wife, F[emale], W, 29, M1, [# years married] 41, 6 [children born], 3 [children living], Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, English, none [occupation], yes [read], yes [write]
    Walter H., Son, M, W, 9, S[ingle], Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, English, none [occupation], yes [read], yes [write], yes [attends school]
    Thomas J., Son, M, W, 7, S, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, English, none [occupation], yes [read], yes [write], yes [school]
    Jennie, Daughter, F, W, 5, S, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, English, none [occupation], no [read], no [write]
    Smith Martha, Mother-in-Law, F, W, 51, M1, 8 [children born], 5 [children living], Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, English, Servant, Housework out W[orker], yes [read], no [write]
    George D., Brother-in-Law, M, W, 12, S, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, English, none [occupation], yes [read], yes [write], yes [school]

  4. 4.0 4.1 John Daniels, in United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T625)
    Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 39, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1639; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1390; Image: 873.

    Ward 39, enumerated 5 January 1920
    2617 Jessup Street
    Daniels John, Head, R[adio], M[ale], W[hite], [age] 42, M[arried], yes [can read], yes [can write], [birthplace] Pennsylvania, [father's birthplace] Pennsylvania, [mother's birthplace] Pennsylvania, yes [speaks English], Hunter, Game, OA [own account]
    Martha, Wife, F[emale], W, 29, M, yes [can read], yes [can write], Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, yes [speaks English], none [occupation]
    Walter, Son, M, W, 19, S[ingle], yes [can read], yes [can write], Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, yes [speaks English], Chipper & [....], Navy Yard, W[orker]
    Thomas, Son, M, W, 17, S, yes [can read], yes [can write], Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, yes [speaks English], Bolter up, Navy Yard, W
    Jennie, Daughter, F, W, 15, yes [school], yes [can read], yes [can write], Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, yes [speaks English], Enveloper, Worker, W
    Martha, Daughter, F, W, 8, S, yes [school], Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, yes [speaks English], none [occupation]
    Laura, Daughter, F, W, 4 2/12, S, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, none [occupation]
    Robert, Son, M, W, 2 3/12, S, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, none [occupation]
    William, Son, M, W, 4/12, S, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, none [occupation]

  5. 5.0 5.1 John M Daniels, in United States. 1930 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (National Archives Microfilm Publication T626)
    Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2143; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 259; Image: 343.0.

    Ward 48, enumerated April 18, 1930
    2220 Woodstock Street
    Daniels, John M., Head, O[wned], $5000 [house value], R[adio], M[ale], W[hite], [age] 52, MR [married], [1st marriage at age] 21, No [attends school], Yes [can read and write], [birthplace] Pennsylvania, [father's birthplace] Pennsylvania, [mother's birthplace] Pennsylvania, Yes [speaks English], Dealer, Fishbait, O[wn account], No [veteran]
    Martha, Wife, F[emale], W, 49, MR, 18, No [school], Yes [read and write], Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Yes [English], None [occupation]
    Thomas J, Son, M, W, 27, S[ingle], No [school], Yes [read and write], Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Yes [English], Painter, Shipyard, W[orker], No [veteran]
    Laura E, Daughter, F, W, 14, S, Yes [school], Yes [read and write], Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Yes [English], None [occupation]
    Robert S, Son, M, W, 12, S, Yes [school], Yes [read and write], Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Yes [English], None [occupation]
    William H., Son, M, W, 10, S, Yes [school], Yes [read and write], Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Yes [English], None [occupation]
    Alice M, Daughter, F, W, 9, S, Yes [school], Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, Yes [English], None [occupation]

  6. 6.0 6.1 United States. Selective Service System. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives Microfilm Publication M1509, 1987-1988)
    Registration Location: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1907763; Draft Board: 40.

    Birth date: 24 May 1877; Residence place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

  7. Mount Moriah Cemetery Records 1856-1978. (Genealogical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA).
  8. John M. Daniels, in United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Death registers.
    1 Feb 1908.
  9. Ruth Marie Daniels, in United States, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. Death registers
    21 Jan 1910.
  10. John M. Daniels, in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania). Board of Health. Death registers, 1860-1903. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
    18 Jan 1900.