From The Settlement of Prince Edward County by Nick and Helma Mika. Transcribed here by Linda Herman

Pioneers of Prince Edward County 
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES

DANIEL REYNOLDS

Born near Danby, Connecticut. 

Daniel Reynolds was one of the earliest white settlers of Prince Edward County. He was born, of English descent, near Danbury, Conn., but he lived in Albany, New York until the age of eighteen at which time he travelled to Prince Edward County. He settled on land near the present village of Wellington. His temporary log cabin shelter was replaced by a stone house, which the local Indians assisted in building.

Daniel Reynolds later brought a fifteen-year-old bride, Nancy Wait, to his homestead. They had eight children: Benjamin, Ebenezer, Cecil, Jacob, Serenus, Silas, Amy and Jane. Benjamin married Mary Crouter and settled in Murray Township. They became the parents of George, Hiram and Green,

Ebenezer Reynolds and his first wife, Martha Blakely, were the parents of Daniel and James. Parmenas, Bishop, and Reuben were born to Ebenezer and his second wife, Hannah Sprague. Ebenezer and his family lived in Wellington.

Cecil Reynolds also settled in Wellington with his wife, Elizabeth Clark. They had ten children: Almira, Catharine, Rose, Phoebe, Abigail, Louisa, John, Samuel, David and Elias.

Jacob Reynolds and his wife, Fanny Maskell, settled in Hillier where they raised their son Silas. Serenus Reynolds moved to the United States. He was married to Polly Clemens.

Silas was the sixth child born to Daniel and Nancy Reynolds. He married Charlotte Blakely, and they settled in Wellington. Silas and Charlotte Reynolds had seven children: Dorkens, Annie, Mary A., Elizabeth, Phoebe, William and David.

Amy Reynolds and her husband, Thomas Wilson, became the parents of six children: James, Sarah A., Benjamin, Thomas, Mary A., and Daniel. The family lived in Hillier.

The last child born to the pioneers, Daniel and Nancy Reynolds, was Jane. She married Jonathon Wait and eventually settled in Ogdensburgh. Jane and Jonathon Wait were the parents of five children: Daniel, Ebenezer, Calvin, Lucy and Rebecca.

In addition to farming, the pioneer Daniel Reynolds also trapped for fur around his homestead. He sold his furs in Albany , New York.