DANIELS Family: a genealogical history of the descendants of William Daniels of Dorchester & Milton, MA, 1630-1951, Vol I 1952By James Harrison Daniels, Jr. Vol I of 2: This book gives the genealogical history of the Daniels or Daniell family in America, specifically the descendants of William Daniels of Dorchester and Milton, Massachusetts from 1630 1951, Vol I. Early records show the named was spelled Daniell. Others that appear in early records are Robert of Watertown in 1636, Joseph of Dedham, John Daniel settled in New London, Connecticut in 1663. Reprinted 2012.