Daniel Burford, son of William Burford, was born about 1684 in Virginia. His mother's name is unknown. He married Sarah Miles about 1710 in Gloucester County, Virginia. They had 10 children. Daniel died about 1756 in King William County, Virginia. His ancestors came from England, and his descendants have lived in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and other areas throughout the United States.

Ancestors include: Rev. Daniel Burford (ca. 1745-after 1819) of Virginia and Tennessee, probably the grandson of Daniel Burford (ca. 1684-ca. 1756) of Virginia; and John Person (b. ca. 1630) of England and Virginia.