William P. Daniel was born on May 17th, 1848. William P. Daniel's father was John E. Dickey and his mother was Abigail Powers. His maternal grandparents were John D. Powers and Feriby Taylor. He had two sisters named Sarah Sofrony and Dysa. He was the oldest of the three children. He died at the age of 3 on October 28th, 1851.