Biographical Sketch of John W. McDaniel, Greene County, Missouri, 
Center Township

>From "History of Greene County, Missouri," St. Louis: Western
Historical Company, 1883.

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Mr. McDaniel is the son of William and Sarah A. (Blades) McDaniel, and
was born in Greene County, Mo., March 21, 1839.  His parents were nat-
ives of Tennessee, and his grandfather was a soldier in the War of 1812.
His father was one of the pioneers of Greene County, and when he sett-
led in Pond Creek Township, there was but one other family, that of 
David Reynolds, in that part of the county.  John W. grew to manhood
upon the farm and has always followed that occupation, being very succ-
essful and owning two well improved farms, and a half interest in a 
tract of mining land.  In 1861 he enlisted in Phelp's regiment and ser-
ved out his time of six months, and at the organization of Capt. Red-
feran's company of militia, in 1862, he was appointed first lieutenant,
and was afterward promoted to captain, serving with that rank until the
end of the war, doing efficient service for the government in Southwest
Missouri, in scouting, etc.  He is a member of the Methodist Church,
and is one of Center's best citizens.  He was married July 3, 1866, to
Miss Sarah Virginia C., daughter of Silas and Jane Ray, of this county,
formerly of Tennessee.  Their union has been blest with eight children,
five of whom are living: Hannah A., Amanda E., Jesse O., Dora A. and
Mary B.

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