Daniel McCreath married Margaret Campbell on 15 September 1891 at Greenock.

Daniel was a Sailmaker (Journeyman) and Seaman.  When he came ashore, he opened his own sail loft. Daniel died (age c. 41) at 10 South Street, Greenock on 23 March 1905.

They had four children:

Annie McCreath born 6 June 1896, Greenock

Andrew John Park McCreath born 22 May 1894, Greenock

Douglas Turner McCreath born 9 July 1898, Greenock

Campbell McCreath born 13 November 1899, Ontario

Mary McMillan McCreath born 6 March 1902, Greenock