There were some McDaniels in Perquimans area late 1600s and early 1700s but I find nothing specific to connect him to the Roanoke river.  As a matter of fact I find no “Daniel”. I’ve found a few references to a Daniel McDaniel in Surry Co., VA : Surry VA  1702/3 A List of tythables belonging … Continue reading Daniel McDaniel (MacDaniel, Mack Daniel)