Theophilus Daniel

Theophilus Alfred James Daniel (1817 – 22 March 1893) was a 19th-century Member of Parliament from Southland, New Zealand.

[2] He was from Hastings, Sussex, England, and came to Foveaux Strait via New South Wales.

[3] He died at Otaitai Bush and his funeral was held in Riverton on 26 March 1893.

[4][5] Daniel married Elizabeth Stevens, the half-sister of John Howell, the founder of Riverton.

[6][7] His building in Riverton's main street, known as Daniel House, is registered with Heritage New Zealand as a Category II structure.