James McDaniel was born July 30, 1882, in Wisconsin to Albert and Belle Smith McDaniel. He came to Foster County with his parents in 1896.

On February 4, 1910, he married Fern Ellen Brock at Carrington. Fern was born in Wisconsin to Joseph and Martha Graham Brock on April 1, 1889.

The McDaniels had 11 children: Arnold, Beryl, Isabelle, James, Glen, Raymond, Richard, Donald, Ardath, Russell and Joseph.

Mr. McDaniel owned a hardware store in Juanita for several years before moving to a farm in Florence Township. He was a cattle buyer most of his life.

The McDaniels celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in February 1960. They retired to Glenfield. Mr. McDaniel died January 12, 1966. Mrs. McDaniel died August 8, 1983. They are buried at Glenfield.

Source:  Glenfield History 1886 €“ 1987 Page 174