Daniel McJunkin was an American Revolutionary War patriot serving in the battle of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Daniel McJunkin was the second son of Samuel Caldwell McJunkin and Mary Anne Bogan. Born 30 November 1756 in South Carolina & died 20 March 1825 in Greenville County, South Carolina, he married Jane Chesney 28 February 1782 in South Carolina. She was born 15 Sep 1763 in County Antrim, Ulster Province, Ireland & died 27 Aug 1841 in Greenville County, South Carolina. He was brother of Major Joseph McJunkin. He was a Revolutionary War Patriot, serving in the Battle of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Prior to this battle, he was captured by the British and escaped. He was later "run through" by a British Officer's sword.