Daniel Byrnes

  • American

Daniel Byrnes, a native of Kent County, was a devout Quaker and a spiritual leader in the Society of Friends when he moved to Philadelphia in 1784. While still in Delaware it is said that he held Quaker meetings in his home at White Clay Creek. Byrnes also invented a wooden instrument (later produced in brass) for the purpose of taking lunar observations to measure the angular distance between the sun and moon including the attitudes of both at the same time. - NRHP, 2 June 1972

Notable Position Organization From To
Spiritual Leader Quakers

Timeline

Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1772/00/00 Daniel Byrnes who built a mill nearby, buys the Hale House on the post road at White Clay Creek Mill. Byrnes probably builds the north wing to extend the living area and allow a separate kitchen area for his family. Home Hale-Byrnes House Stanton, DE
1784/00/00 The Byrnes family move to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Home Hale-Byrnes House Stanton, DE
1790/00/00 Daniel Byrnes sells his residence on the post road at White Clay Creek Mill. Home Hale-Byrnes House Stanton, DE
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