Introduction

Although Daniel came from a farming family, the early death of his father led him to turn away from farming and pursue a career in tailoring. He moved to London in the 1860s and settled there.

Early life at Hardington

Daniel was born at Hardington in about 1836, the sixth child of Daniel and Rachel Paul, who occupied Moor Farm.

After Daniel died on 21 February 1843 at the age of 51, Rachel took over running the farm, remaining a widow for the rest of her life.

By March 1851, Daniel worked as a tailor, presumably as an apprentice. Ten years later, he worked as a farm labourer, probably as a stop-gap measure.

Move to London

In the 1860s, Daniel moved to London, possibly after the death of his mother on 19 March 1869.

By April 1871, he was lodging at 7 Barrow Hill Road, Marylebone, and working as a tailor.

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.

Hardington Property

Between 1872 and 1879, Daniel’s name is recorded on the Hardington voters’ lists as the owner of freehold houses and gardens at Hardington Moor.

Death

Daniel died intestate on 2 February 1889 at the age 54, leaving a personal estate valued at £162-9s-1d. The grant of probate states that 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.