Captain Denis is the son of Michael Daly, born in Ireland. He was a sea captain who owned and sailed his own vessels. He met his wife Elizabeth Theresa Duffey when she and her newly widowed mother were aboard his vessel sailing from their home in Jamaica, Montego Bay, West Indies to New York. Their romance blossomed and they were married in New York shortly after the voyage ended in 1834. After marriage, the couple settled in Plymouth, North Carolina, where he engaged in the lumbering business until his death. They had two sons, aged 3 and 1 when he died. Famed New York theater manager, Augustin John Daly, and Former New York Supreme Court Justice, Joseph Francis Daly.
Their first child, Catherine died at age 2 in North Carolina. Denis died aboard ship at sea, and was likely buried at sea.
Their first child, Catherine died at age 2 in North Carolina. Denis died aboard ship at sea, and was likely buried at sea.
Captain Denis is the son of Michael Daly, born in Ireland. He was a sea captain who owned and sailed his own vessels. He met his wife Elizabeth Theresa Duffey when she and her newly widowed mother were aboard his vessel sailing from their home in Jamaica, Montego Bay, West Indies to New York. Their romance blossomed and they were married in New York shortly after the voyage ended in 1834. After marriage, the couple settled in Plymouth, North Carolina, where he engaged in the lumbering business until his death. They had two sons, aged 3 and 1 when he died. Famed New York theater manager, Augustin John Daly, and Former New York Supreme Court Justice, Joseph Francis Daly.
Their first child, Catherine died at age 2 in North Carolina. Denis died aboard ship at sea, and was likely buried at sea.
Their first child, Catherine died at age 2 in North Carolina. Denis died aboard ship at sea, and was likely buried at sea.
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