In March 1851, Daniel Paul, aged 15, was a tailor living at Oil Moor.

Early life at Hardington

Daniel was born at Hardington in about 1836. He was the son of Daniel, a farmer, and his wife, Rachel.

Daniel died on 21 February 1843, aged 51. Rachel did not remarry.

In March 1851, Daniel worked as a tailor, presumably as an apprentice.

Daniel was a farm labourer in April 1861.

Move to London

After his mother, Rachel, died on 19 March 1869, Daniel moved to London.

In April 1871, Daniel was a tailor in lodgings at 7 Barrow Hill Road, Marylebone.

Marriage

In 1876, he married Elizabeth Vineall in the Worthing district.

Married life

By April 1881, Daniel and his wife lived at 79B St John’s Wood Terrace. He was still a tailor.

Hardington Property

During the years 1872-79, Daniel’s name was listed on the Hardington voters’ lists as the owner of freehold houses and gardens at Hardington Moor.

Death

Daniel died intestate on 2 February 1889, aged 54, leaving a personal estate valued at £162-9s-1d. He died at 20 St John’s Wood Terrace, St John’s Wood, but was late of 4 Henstridge Villas, St John’s Wood.[1]

The probate registry granted letters of administration to his nephew, Giles Hodges Paul.

The probate records describe him as a widower, but the death of his wife has not been found.

Children

Daniel and Elizabeth had no children.

References

[1] National Probate Calendar.