Daniel Clancy, Jr. was born in April 1895 near Kensal on his parents' farm. He operated the family farm until 1939. He received his education in rural schools. Sacred Heart Academy at Fargo and graduated from the Kensal high school. In 1917 he joined the army and served in France and Germany during World War I. He returned in 1919 and farmed until 1967 when he retired, due to illness. He died in March 1972.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 81B