I am not connected to the family, but have a modest tree of Daniel James. The family name in most records is shown as Nowlan, rather than Nolan, and the records would seem to suggest Daniel's father was Daniel Nowlan born 1858 and baptized St. Columba, PEI (east end of the Island near Souris). The latters parents were Peter Nowlan (b. 1813) and Elizabeth McDonald. There are existing descendants in Charlottetown who may have info for you, and if you e-mail me at
nelsonrf@telus.net, I would be pleased to send you what I have.