Seven Brothers
The Rev. Dr. Cynthia Forde
Seven blue-eyed Scots-Irish sons and two daughters were born to William and Sarah Lewis McDaniel by 1846. By 1866, twenty years later, only two brothers survived. One of the surviving McDaniel brothers was my second great-grandfather, Elijah McDaniel. Thanks to my mother, Rose Miller Vold, for providing his name and that of his wife, Martha Brooks, I encountered cousin Tommy Wayne McDonald. Through Wayne, the story of the McDaniels who became McDonald, after the War Between the States, began to unfold.
Wayne found an 1830 Fairfield County, South Carolina Census that enumerated William McDaniel born about 1790 with his wife Sarah whose maiden name may have been Lewis. Most of their children were born in South Carolina before the family moved to Talbot County, Georgia between 1831-1834. William and Sarah McDaniel had at least seven sons and three daughters. William and Sarah were enumerated on the 1840 census in Talbot, Georgia. He died after 1842 and before 1844. His wife and children moved to Chambers County, Alabama about 1845-1846. They are enumerated on the 1850 Chambers, Alabama census.
Raquel Lindaas, a certified genealogist researched the McDaniels extensively tying them to a well-known McDaniel family that had migrated from Virginia. Unfortunately, the YDNA did not match and we were back to our starting place. We had hoped to find answers to our many McDaniel/McDonald questions. According to extensive DNA study that included the Oxford DNA study and the Family Tree YDNA, our McDaniel/ McDonald line was part of the clan Donal. We did find matches with Brad McDonald, a descendant of Elijah’s brother John McDaniel. A close DNA match to a MacLennan likely means the common ancestor was before surnames. The DNA and the paper trail research did provide a few sources to people, but they had little information to share with us. Wayne’s research into Elijah’s military background uncovered a wealth of information about our common ancestor.
But what happened to Elijah’s six brothers? Did they all die in the Civil War as family tradition suggests? It appears one other brother survived until after 1880. A timeline offers organization to the material.
1840 U.S. Federal Census Talbot County, GeorgiaHead of Household: William McDaniel
Ages of Males: 0-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 41-45 11-15 41-45
Ages of Females: 2 2 1 2 1 1 1
Mother Sarah would have been 43, John 20, William 17, Sarah 13, Hiram 12, Ervin 8, Elijah 6, Elisha 2, James1. This William McDaniel Head of Household also held 11 slaves. This family matches the Sarah McDaniel family for ages in 1840 compared with ages in 1850. It is highly probable this is the same family. William McDaniel must have died between 1840 and 1850. His death could have been after the birth of Mary M. or just prior to her birth in 1841 (Wayne McDonald)
Following William's death between 1840 and 1845, his widow and children remove to Chambers County, Alabama where they are enumerated:
1850 U.S. Federal Census Chambers County, Alabama
It is believed that the 1850 census of Chambers County, Alabama shows Elijah listed with a widowed mother named Sarah.
Name Place of Birth Age Other Information
Sarah McDaniel South Carolina 54
Sarah South Carolina 23
Hiram South Carolina 22
Ervin South Carolina 22
Elijah Georgia 16
Elisha Georgia 12
James M. Georgia11
Mary Alabama 9
Caroline Not Given 20 Wife of Hiram
Note: Marriage bond for Hiram and Caroline Gossett found. William McDaniel was second bondsman.
Summary of 1850 Census information leads to the following conclusion:
Wife - Sarah McDonald/McDaniel, widow of William
1. John
2. William
3. Sarah
4. Hiram
5. Ervin
6. Elijah
7. Elisha
8. James M.
9. Mary M.
10. Sarah A.
11. Nancy
12. William Jr. (probably a grandson)
John could have been on his own in 1850 - Chambers Co, Alabama
William - 37 could have been on his own or dead in 1860 - Pike County,
Hiram - 32 could have been on his own or dead in 1860 - Pike County,
Ervin - 28 could have been on his own or dead in 1860 - Pike County,
Elijah - 26 on his own, married to Martha Brooks in 1860 - Pike County, - living down the road
1860 U.S. Federal Census Eastern Division, Pike County, Alabama, MonticelloTownship, Page # 351
29 August 1860
Dwelling # 1206, Family # 1220
Sarah McDonald 65 Female, Farmer, Value: $2135.Birth North Carolina
John 40 South Carolina
Sarah 33 South Carolina
James 20 Georgia
Elisha 23 GeorgiaMary M. 18 Georgia
Sarah A. 15, Alabama
Nancy 12 Alabama
William J. Alabama 11
The 1860 U.S. Federal Census is the last one to find any of the brothers together. What information is available after 1860 on the whereabouts of the brothers?
29 August 1860
Dwelling # 1206, Family # 1220
Sarah McDonald 65 Female, Farmer, Value: $2135.Birth North Carolina
John 40 South Carolina
Sarah 33 South Carolina
James 20 Georgia
Elisha 23 GeorgiaMary M. 18 Georgia
Sarah A. 15, Alabama
Nancy 12 Alabama
William J. Alabama 11
The 1860 U.S. Federal Census is the last one to find any of the brothers together. What information is available after 1860 on the whereabouts of the brothers?
John McDaniel– John married Guisey or Ginsey Smith 7 January 1844 in Talbot County, Georgia. [1]No further information was found following the 1860 Chambers, Alabama census where he is enumerated with his mother Sarah, his sister Sarah age 33, plus his three children: Sarah A., Nancy, and William J.
William McDaniel - 1860,[2]1866,[3]Pike County, Alabama, 1880 Census Jefferson, Alabama[4]William married Cinthia Dees.
William, age 36, is enumerated with his wife Cinthia (Cynthia) Dees, his son William J. and a daughter Mary F. [5]
1860 U.S. Federal Census - Pike County, Monticello Township, Alabama
Name Place of Birth Age Other Information
Wm. McDonald South Carolina 36
Cynthia Georgia 36
Celia M. Alabama 13
General J. Alabama 12
Isham J. Alabama 9
WM. J. Alabama 5
Mary F. Alabama 2
Name Place of Birth Age Other Information
Wm. McDonald South Carolina 36
Cynthia Georgia 36
Celia M. Alabama 13
General J. Alabama 12
Isham J. Alabama 9
WM. J. Alabama 5
Mary F. Alabama 2
Hiram McDaniel was the only McDaniel brother that did not change his name. He married Caroline Gossett. A Tinesy McDaniel filled for reclassification of Widow's benefits August 19, 1903, and again on April 29, 1915. Filled again January 22, 1916, and November 20, 1920
There is a Hiram listed in the 1860 census of Talladega County, Al with a Caroline and 6 children. The children are William, 10; John, 8; Mary, 6; Hiram, 5; James, 4; and Sarah, 2. Charles McDonald, a descendant, says that the Hiram listed is Hiram David McDaniel, According to the 1850 census Hiram was 22 and Caroline was 20. Hiram lost 4 years and Caroline lost 23 years. Caroline is listed in the 1866 Pike County Census. There is a marriage account of Caroline McDaniel marrying William Browning 8/23/1866. The 1870 census of Pike County, Alabama list a William Browning, age 31, with Caroline (now age 40, which matches the 1850 census) with 7 children. The children are John, 18; David, 16; James, 17; Mary, 14; Ann, 13, Elizabeth, 9 and Sarah J., Hiram joined the Confederate Army where he was taken prisoner of war and died at Rock Island, Illinois on 3 February 1865. [6]
Erwin McDaniel disappeared after the 1850 Chambers County, Alabama census. Wayne McDonald wondered if some of Elisha’s Confederacy records might have been confused with Erwin or Ervin McDonald.
Elijah McDanielmarried Martha Brooks, daughter of Jacob Rutledge Brooks and Rebecca J. I. Sappington, in September of 1856 in Pike County, Alabama. They had four children; the oldest, William died when he was a toddler which may account for Elijah’s absence without leave from the military.[7]
Elisha McDaniel/McDonald was enumerated with his widowed mother in 1860[8]. He married
Retincy (Tinsy) Mary Long on 18 Oct 1860 in Pike County, Alabama. He enlisted with his brothers in the Confederate Army. Elisha and Tinsy had four children. He died at age 26 as a prisoner of war from wounds suffered at the Battle of Nashville 14 Dec 1865. [9]
Retincy (Tinsy) Mary Long on 18 Oct 1860 in Pike County, Alabama. He enlisted with his brothers in the Confederate Army. Elisha and Tinsy had four children. He died at age 26 as a prisoner of war from wounds suffered at the Battle of Nashville 14 Dec 1865. [9]
James McDanielsuffered an illness during the war and died as a result, according to Wayne McDonald. I could not locate military records nor is he found in any census after 1860.
Of the seven Scots Irish sons born to William and Sarah McDaniel probably only two survived after the War Between the States. Sarah died about 1866; sadly she lived to know the devastation of losing five sons.
Pike County Historical & Genealogical Society has a publication, Vol. XXXIV, Nos. 1 & 2, which includes information about Scottish ancestry, etc.. This article specifically speaks of Scots coming to the American Colonies after the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Most continued to speak Gaelic and were adherents of the Presbyterian Church as they had been in Scotland. The only minister they wanted often was one from Scotland. In time, their language disappeared and their Scottish Presbyterian religion largely gave way to the predominant Baptist and Methodist.
Pike County Historical & Genealogical Society has a publication, Vol. XXXIV, Nos. 1 & 2, which includes information about Scottish ancestry, etc.. This article specifically speaks of Scots coming to the American Colonies after the Battle of Culloden in 1746. Most continued to speak Gaelic and were adherents of the Presbyterian Church as they had been in Scotland. The only minister they wanted often was one from Scotland. In time, their language disappeared and their Scottish Presbyterian religion largely gave way to the predominant Baptist and Methodist.
Many Scots settled in South Alabama, including Pike and neighboring counties. There are many Scottish names in the old records of the Philadelphia Presbyterian Church at Brundidge, Al, other Scottish names found in association with a church at Orion in Pike County. The old Scottish communities of Inverness, Darien, and Scotland, once in Pike County but now in Bullock County had a very active Presbyterian Church called Bethel.
This publication contains other information about a Scottish community at Aberfoil, maps, etc. If you are interested in the entire publication, you may be able to purchase one through Karen Bullard at the Troy Public Library, phone # 334-566-1314.
Ancestry.com Georgia Marriage Records
Name:
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Ginsey Smith
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Spouse:
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John McDaniel
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Marriage Date:
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7 Jan 1844
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Talbot
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Georgia
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William McDaniel
1860 U.S. Federal Census - Pike County, , Monticello Township, Alabama
Name Place of Birth Age Other Information
Wm. McDonald South Carolina 36
Cynthia Georgia 36
Celia M. Alabama 13
General J. Alabama 12
Isham J. Alabama 9
WM. J. Alabama 5
Mary F. Alabama 2
Name Place of Birth Age Other Information
Wm. McDonald South Carolina 36
Cynthia Georgia 36
Celia M. Alabama 13
General J. Alabama 12
Isham J. Alabama 9
WM. J. Alabama 5
Mary F. Alabama 2
[3]1866 Alabama State Census
Wm McDaniel
Sophia Dees
Sarah McDaniel
Retencey McDaniel
Caroline McDaniel
Martha McDaniel
1. Enlisted at Perote, Alabama February 3, 1863, by Lt. McRae for the enlistment of 3 years of war. Roll dated May 15, 1862, at Opelika, Al. Bounty $50.00. Hiram McDaniel
2.
Muster Roll for Company H, 39tht Regiment, Alabama Infantry. May 8 to June 30, 1862. Present Sick in Quarters Hiram McDaniel
3.Muster Roll for Company H, 39th Regiment, Alabama Infantry. August 31 to October 30, 1863. Present Last paid by Maj. Peyton on June 30, 1863, E. McDaniel
4.Muster Roll for Company H, 39th Regiment, Alabama Infantry. Nov and December 1863. Present Last paid by Capt. Macon Oct 31, 1863, Hiram McDaniel
5. Appears on the register of C.S.A. Post Hospital, Dalton, Georgia. Injury or disease Diarrhea Acute. Admitted October 29, 1862. Cleveland hospital on November 21, 1862, Hiram McDaniel.
6.Record of Death and Interment.
Name and Number of the person interred: Hiram McDaniel No. 998
Number and locality of the grave: 11854 Nashville City, Cemetery
Hospital number of the deceased: 11768
Regiment, rank, and company: Pvt. Company 39th Alabama (Reb)
Residence before enlistment: Pike Co, Alabama
Conjugal condition, (and if married, the residence of the widow): Married Mary McDaniel, Perote, Pike County Alabama.
Cause of death: Philtnsco () Pulmonalis () (TB?)
Age of the deceased: 26 years
Nativity: Georgia
Date of death and burial: Hiram was listed as a prisoner of war in Rock Island, Illinois, February 3, 1865.
There is a Hiram listed in the 1860 census of Talladega County, Al with a Caroline and 6 children. The children are William, 10; John, 8; Mary, 6; Hiram, 5; James, 4; and Sarah, 2. Charles McDonald, a descendant says that the Hiram listed is Hiram David McDaniel. According to the 1850 census, Hiram was 22 and Caroline was 20. Is this correct?? Hiram lost 4 years and Caroline lost 23 years.
Caroline is listed in the 1866 Pike County Census. There is a marriage account of Caroline McDaniel marrying William Browning 8/23/1866. The 1870 census of Pike County, Alabama list a William Browning, age 31, with Caroline (now age 40, which matches the 1850 census) with 7 children. The children are John, 18; David, 16; James, 17; Mary, 14; Ann, 13, Elizabeth, 9 and Sarah J., 2.
[6]Ancestry.com Hinkle Family Tree
[7]Elijah McDaniel/McDonald
Also see, Bullock County and The War Between the States, p. 139, History of Bullock County, Alabama Elijah McDaniel War Record
1.Enlisted at Camp Alabama, Florida July 26, 1861, by Col. Steadman for the enlistment of 12 months. Elijah McDaniel
2.Muster Roll for (Old) Company E, 1st Regiment, Alabama Infantry. July and August 1861, Camp Alabama. Present Elijah McDaniel
3.Muster Roll for (Old) Company E, 1st Regiment, Alabama Infantry. September and October 1861, Camp Alabama. Present Last paid by L.T. Johnston on August 31, 1861, Elijah McDaniel
4.Muster Roll for (Old) Company E, 1st Regiment, Alabama Infantry. November and December 1861, Camp Alabama. Present Last paid by L.T. Johnston on October 31, 1861. Enlistment renewed for 2 years. Bounty Due $50.00. Elijah McDaniel
5.Regimental Return January 1862- Reenlisted for 2 years or the war. On furlough to his residence. Elijah McDaniel
6.Muster Roll for (Old) Company E, 1st Regiment, Alabama Infantry. July 31 to October 31, 1862. Present Last paid by Capt. McLure on July 31, 1862. Elijah McDaniel
This regiment was originally called into the service of the State by the Governor of Alabama January 1861for 12 months as of 1st Regiment, Alabama Infantry. Re-organized March 2, 1862, at Fort Barrancas, Fla. As of 1st regiment Alabama Artillery, and again re-organized April 1862 at Memphis, Tennessee As 1st Regiment Alabama Infantry. This company subsequently became (New) Company E, 1st Alabama Infantry.
7.Muster Roll for (New) Company E, 1st Regiment, Alabama Infantry. December 31, 1862, to April 30, 1863. Present Enlisted E. McDaniel
8.Muster Roll for (New) Company E, 1st Regiment, Alabama Infantry April 30 to November 30, 1863. Absent without leave. Enlisted June 30, 1861, at Camp Alabama for 1 year by Col Clayton. Elijah McDaniel
9.Muster Roll for (New) Company E, 1st Regiment, Alabama Infantry November 30 to December 31, 1863. Absent without leave. E. McDaniel
10.Muster Roll for (New) Company E, 1st Regiment, Alabama Infantry April 17, 1864, at Fort Gaines, Alabama. Absent without leave. The soldier returned with satisfactory evidence exonerating him. E. McDaniel
Roll of Captain Jno. H. Wood's Company 'E' of the 1st Reg't Ala. Vols., Army of the Confederate States, Col. Steadman, in compliance with Par. III, G.O> No. 27, A. & I. Genl. O. Richmond, Va.
11.Ross Hospital, Mobile, Ala. Complaint Debility, Admitted April 13, 1864, Returned to duty April 15, 1864. E. McDaniel
12.Fort Hudson, July 1863 Elijah McDaniel was on the list of non-commissioned officers and privates, prisoners of, war, who have been this day released upon their paroles.
13.Marshall Hospital, Columbus Georgia for clothing, 3rd quarter, 1864. Date of issue July 13, 1864. Elijah McDaniel.
14.Roll of Prisoners of War at Camp Butler, Springfield, Illinois. Captured Island No. 10, April 8, 1862, Elijah McDonnell, Pvt. Company B 1st Reg't Alabama.
15.Roll of Prisoners of War at Camp Butler, Springfield, Illinois. Captured Island No. 10, April 8, 1862, Sent from Camp Butler, Springfield, Illinois, to Vicksburg, Miss., September 23, 1863, to be exchanged. E McDaniel, Pvt. County E 1st Reg't Alabama.
16.Roll of Prisoners of War paroled at Port Hudson, La., July 12 and 13, 1863. Captured Port Hudson July 9, 1863, Elijah McDaniel, Pvt. County E 1st Reg't Alabama.
17.Roll of Prisoners of War received at Military Prison, Louisville, Kentucky. Captured Nashville, Tennessee December 15, 1864. Elijah McDonald, Pvt. County E 1st Reg't Alabama. Discharged C. Douglas December 20, 1864
18.Roll of Prisoners of War received at Military Prison, Louisville, Kentucky. Captured Nashville, Tennessee December 15, 1864. Received December 19, 1864. Discharged December 20, 1864, and sent to Camp Douglas.Elijah McDonald, Pvt. County E 1st Reg't Alabama.
19.Roll of Prisoners of War received at Camp Douglas, Ill., Dec. 23, 1864, forwarded from Louisville, Kentucky, Elijah McDonald, Pvt. County E 1st Reg't Alabama.
20.Roll of Prisoners of War at Nashville, Tennessee, captured by forces under Maj. Gen. Thomas, commanding Dept. of the Cumberland, and forwarded to Capt. S.E. Jones, Add'l A.D.C., Louisville, Ky., Dec 18, 1864. Roll dated December 18, 1864. Elijah McDonald
From Elijah's Civil War Records.
Oath of Allegiance - 2 recorded dates
United States Oath: I, Elijah McDonald, of the county of Pike, State of Alabama, do solemnly swear to support, protect, and defend of Constitution of the United
States - Camp Douglas, Illinois - 19 June 1865
(above named has a dark complexion, light hair and blue eyes, 6 feet high)
bottom = 24 August 1865
[8]Elisha McDonald
1860 U.S. Federal Census, Pike, Alabama
1860 U.S. Federal Census, Pike, Alabama
Age in 1860:23
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1860: Eastern Division, Pike, Alabama
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Monticello
Roll: M653_21
Page:351
Year:1860
Head of Household: Sarah McDonald
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1860: Eastern Division, Pike, Alabama
Gender: Male
Value of real estate: View image
Post Office: Monticello
Roll: M653_21
Page:351
Year:1860
Head of Household: Sarah McDonald
[9]Elisha McDonald
1. Enlisted at Louisville, AL May 8, 1862, by Capt. Clayton for the enlistment of 3 years of war. Roll dated May 15, 1862, at Opelika, Al. Bounty $50.00.Elisha McDaniel
2. Muster Roll for Company H, 39tht Regiment, Alabama Infantry. May 8 to June 30, 1862.Present Sick in Quarters Elisah McDaniel
3. Muster Roll for Company H, 39th Regiment, Alabama Infantry. August 31 to October 30, 1863. Present Last paid by Maj. Peyton on June 30, 1863, E. McDaniel
4. Muster Roll for Company H, 39th Regiment, Alabama Infantry. Nov and December 1863.Present Last paid by Capt. Macon Oct 31, 1863, Elisah McDaniel
5. Appears on the register of C.S.A. Post Hospital, Dalton, Georgia. Injury or disease Diarrhea Acute. Admitted October 29, 1862.Cleveland hospital November 21, 1862, Elisha McDaniel.
6. Record of Death and Interment.
Name and Number of the person interred: Elisha McDaniel No. 998
Number and locality of the grave: 11854 Nashville City, Cemetery
Hospital number of the deceased: 11768
Regiment, rank, and company: Pvt. County H 39th Alabama (Reb)
Residence before enlistment: Pike Co, Alabama
Conjugal condition, (and if married, the residence of the widow): Married Mary McDaniel, Perot, Pike County Alabama.
Cause of death: Philtnsco (?) Pulmonalis (?) (TB?)
Age of the deceased: 26 years
Nativity: Georgia
Date of death and burial: Died from wounds during the battle of Nashville, 14 Dec. 1865
Other Notes: Tinesy McDaniel filled for reclassification of Widow's benefits August 19,
1. Enlisted at Louisville, AL May 8, 1862, by Capt. Clayton for the enlistment of 3 years of war. Roll dated May 15, 1862, at Opelika, Al. Bounty $50.00.Elisha McDaniel
2. Muster Roll for Company H, 39tht Regiment, Alabama Infantry. May 8 to June 30, 1862.Present Sick in Quarters Elisah McDaniel
3. Muster Roll for Company H, 39th Regiment, Alabama Infantry. August 31 to October 30, 1863. Present Last paid by Maj. Peyton on June 30, 1863, E. McDaniel
4. Muster Roll for Company H, 39th Regiment, Alabama Infantry. Nov and December 1863.Present Last paid by Capt. Macon Oct 31, 1863, Elisah McDaniel
5. Appears on the register of C.S.A. Post Hospital, Dalton, Georgia. Injury or disease Diarrhea Acute. Admitted October 29, 1862.Cleveland hospital November 21, 1862, Elisha McDaniel.
6. Record of Death and Interment.
Name and Number of the person interred: Elisha McDaniel No. 998
Number and locality of the grave: 11854 Nashville City, Cemetery
Hospital number of the deceased: 11768
Regiment, rank, and company: Pvt. County H 39th Alabama (Reb)
Residence before enlistment: Pike Co, Alabama
Conjugal condition, (and if married, the residence of the widow): Married Mary McDaniel, Perot, Pike County Alabama.
Cause of death: Philtnsco (?) Pulmonalis (?) (TB?)
Age of the deceased: 26 years
Nativity: Georgia
Date of death and burial: Died from wounds during the battle of Nashville, 14 Dec. 1865
Other Notes: Tinesy McDaniel filled for reclassification of Widow's benefits August 19,
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