He was involved with the development of the Prestonville area and also the Elm Grove area.
In 1841 Daniel was living at Preston House, Preston, Brighton with his wife Eliza and son Daniel. Daniel is working as a grocer. By 1851 Daniel and his family were living in London Road, Preston. Daniel was working as a Grocer and Draper. In 1861 Daniel was living with his family at 73 London Road. By 1871 Daniel and his family are living st Highlands in Stanford Road. He was by now a retired Grocer.
In 1881 we see Daniel living at Stoneleigh along Preston Road, one of the many villas demolished along Preston Road. Daniel remained here until his death in 1902.