Biography:  Daniel was born in 1817 in Wurtemberg, Germany.  He was a carpenter and joiner by trade, who married Mary (Applonea) and lived in Hamburg with their children.  Daniel was building a barn near his house.  On July 29, 1866 he was found laying prostrate on his back a few hours (and 3 quarter of a mile from home) after departing his house for the barn, buggy overturned, horse still in harness.  His head was found fractured in different places.  A jury rendered a verdict that he was murdered by persons unknown.