Roy McDaniel was born in Missouri in 1894. He came to Barber County with
  his father, Tom McDaniel, when he was sixteen. Both worked at H.W. Skinner
  ranch near Lake City about two years, then moved to Sharon and farmed for
  Howard Stone until Roy entered the Army in 1918. He served in the 88th
  Infantry Division.
     War and the soldier's homecoming were different then. The entire
  community met the train of the returning soldier. There was a time of
  celebration for their safe return to wives and sweathearts.   
     Roy had rented a farm by mail while still in France and returned to farm
  it. It was known as the DeMint place, now owned by Hugh McKeever. He married
  Nora Skaggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Skaggs, in 1919. Nora was born
  in Melrose, Kansas. She came to Barber County in the spring of 1907, with
  her parents, two brothers, Herschel and Lonnie, and two sisters, Julia and
  Alta.
     Roy's farming years were too quickly ended, for in 1925 complications 
  from a knee injury received during the war years forced him to have the leg 
  amputated two years later.
     During the early thirties, many of the country's residents were 
  experiencing some of the hardest times our nation had known. Individuals and
  families, though pride and dignity would not allow handouts, recieved relief
  with honor when presidential order in 1935 established Works Progress
  Administration.
     Hundres worked across the nation. Roy was hired as foreman of a group
  working to raise the road north of Sharon. Horse and mule drawn graders,
  levelers, and wagons were used. Much was done by hand to give employment to
  as many as possible.
     Many shelter belts throughout the county were planted by crews; however
  Roy did not work this project.
     One of the less strenuous projects was the book bindery in a corner room
  on the top floor of the courthouse. Ten men and women worked, cleaned,
  trimmed frayed edges, and rebound the books. The material was provided by 
  the county, wagers were paid by WPA.
     Much good was done during the seven years, 1935-1942. People were able to
  provide in a small, but dignified way for families.
     In 1940 Roy and Nora moved to Medicine Lodge. They had no children but
  enjoyed those of family and friends. Nora worked at Brooks-Spencer Store
  several years and did dressmaking to supplement the income. Both were active
  in the Baptist Church at Sharon and later in Medicine Lodge. Nora canned and
  preserved for winter use the foods produced in the garden. They never lost
  the love of the soil and the work to provide from it.
     Nora died in 1951. Roy was County Assessor and Treasurer for four years.
  In 1955 he married Mae Wilson Clawson. She died in 1969.
     Roy was an enthusiastic fisherman, off-times sharing his trips to Cedar
  Creek with fortunate boys who learned the skill from a man with quite a
  sense of humor. He spent his last years at Ft. Dodge Home, when he was no
  longer able to live alone. He died in 1977 at Veteran's Hospital, Wichita,
  Kansas.
                
     Source:Chosen Land - Barber County, Kansas,  pg. 298