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George Warren Daniels |
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Potter County Enterprise newspaper article, on or about Feb. 13, 1963, celebrating the 92nd birthday of George W. Daniels (saved by Martha J. [Daniels] Hurst):
"Pictured above is a remarkable man. He first saw the light of day in Bingham Township on a February day, 92 years ago. Joseph Daniels and his good wife were delighted on that winter day when a son arrived to cheer their pioneer home. He may not have been a beautiful baby, in the eyes of the settlers in the sparsely peopled neighborhood, but his mother loved him and so did his dad.
"Early in life he developed a keen sense of humor, and a look at his eyes today reveals that after all the years that characteristic still lights his face. Many a time it has saved the day when the traveling was rough.
"While his name is George W., his middle name is not Washington and he will be quick to so inform you George Warren Daniels is the full handle.
"Some 60 years ago he was elected register and recorder of Potter County and he has since resided here except for three or four years in Kansas. He served two terms in office.
"From 1923 to 1957 he was one of the owners of the Enterprise, and you may be sure that the force at this office rejoices in his longevity, is delighted that he is in excellent health and still able to stroll about town when weather conditions permit. His good wife passed away in 1954 and since then he has resided in the home of his daughter and her husband, Senator and Mrs. James S Berger. His son Joe Daniels is an attorney residing at Rumson, N.J.
"Patriarch George received our greeting alon with those of many other friends on his birthday - Feb.13."
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[Bingham Twp., Potter Cty, PA - 1880 Federal Census, Page 14]
Household Record 1880 United States Census
Household:
Joseph DANIELS Self M Male W 50 PA Farmer --- ---
Jane DANIELS Wife M Female W 43 NY Keeping House MA MA
Mary DANIELS Dau S Female W 14 PA PA NY
George W. DANIELS Son S Male W 9 PA PA NY
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[Pennsylvania, Potter County, Page 63 ]
Noted in the 1900 Federal Census, at age 29, as living in Bingham Township, Potter Cty., PA, with wife Flora M, age 31, and son Joe E., age 6 months. Father Joseph W., age 70, and mother Jane E., age 63, noted as living in same house. Occupation listed as Farmer.
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[Pennsylvania, POTTER, Roll 1415 Book 1, Page 187b]
George Daniels, age 39, listed in the 1910 Federal Census as living in Coudersport Borough, Potter Cty, PA, with wife Flora, age 41, son Joe, 10, Georgianna, 8, and mother Jane, 73. Occupation listed as Insurance Agent.
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1920 United States Federal Census
about George W Daniels
Name: George W Daniels
Home in 1920: Paola, Miami, Kansas
Age: 48 years
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1872
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Flora M
Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birth Place: New York
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
George W Daniels 48
Flora M Daniels 51
Georganna Daniels 18
Joseph E Daniels 20
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[Enumeration District #53-6 Sheet 15B]
Noted in the 1930 US Federal Census living at 122 East Second St., Coudersport, Potter Cty., PA with his wife Flora M., age 61, and daughter, Georgiana J., age 28. At age 59, George's occupation is listed at publisher for the local newspaper.
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Social Security Death Record
George DANIELS
Birth Date: 13 Feb 1871
Death Date: Dec 1963
Social Security Number: 176-16-3867
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Pennsylvania
Actual Death Residence: Pennsylvania
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[Obituary, Newspaper unknown, found in Daniels Famly bible]
Former County Official and Newspaper Publisher Aged 92
George W. Daniels, a native of Bingham Township and for some 60 years a Coudersport resident, passed away in the Potter County Memorial Hospital late Wednesday afternoon, where he had been a patient only a few days. He was one of the oldest and best known residents of this place.
Mr. Daniels was born Feb. 13, 1871, a son of Joseph W. and Elizabeth Jane Bassett Daniels, in Bingham Township, Potter County. He married Flora M. Borst at Whitesville, N.Y. in 1890.
As a young man he was elected register and recorder of Potter County and served two terms soon after the turn of the century. Since then he had resided here except for three or four years in Kansas.
For more than 30 years, with W. D. Fish, he was publisher of The Potter Enterprise until six years ago when he sold his interest and retired.
Mr. Daniels was a member of Lewisville Lodge, F. & A.M. Coudersport Consistory, A.A.S.R. and of the former Baptist Church of Coudersport.
Survivors of the genial and keen-witted man are a daughter, Mrs. James S. Berger of Coudersport, a son, Joe E. Daniels of Rumson, N.J., four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Friends were received at the Grabe Funeral Home and funeral service was held at 1:30 Saturday afternoon. Officiating was the Rev. Strathmore Kilkenny, rector of Christ Episcopal Church. Internment was in Ulysses Cemetery.
Pall bearers were William D. Fish, Jr., Collins Herrick, Edward Fuller, Frank Mosch, Burdett Erway, James Jewrat, and Arthur DuBois. Honorary bearers were from Coudersport Rotary Club and Lewisveill Masonic Lodge.
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