The Life of Edward St John Daniel

Edward St John Daniel was born at the family home 1 Windsor Terrace, Clifton, Bristol, England on 17th January 1837, the first child of a well-known Bristol attorney, Edward Daniel. His mother, Barbara Bedford, was the granddaughter of Henry Beauchamp St John, the 12th Baron St John, and there is evidence that Edward was known as "St John" (pronounced sinjon) by his family. Edward St John Daniel was also the first cousin 12 times removed of Henry Tudor, King Henry VII (1457-1509), through their common ancestor, Henry Tudor's grandmother, Margaret Beauchamp of Bletsoe (c. 1410-1482).

Edward St John Daniel's only brother, Henry Beauchamp Daniel was born on 26th November 1838, and he was followed by three sisters: Barbara Anne Trefusis Daniel (b. 26th April 1840), Adela Margaret Daniel (b. 16th November 1844) and Lucy Gertrude Daniel (b. 3rd February 1850).