The initial response to the announcement of the October Gathering of Daltons in the May issue of "Daltons in History" has been quite favorable. Registrations have arrived from the U. S. and England.  The Invitation will be repeated for several months and additional information will be added each month.  This month you will want to read the following article, "Dalton Stone Added to Founder's Park".  There are hundreds of descendents of the Dalton founders in New England and we look forward to hearing from you.  Contact Millicent Craig: Millicenty@aol.com.

INVITATION AND DETAILS

The Dalton Genealogical Society extends an invitation to all DGS members and their families to attend the Annual Gathering of Daltons in Hampton, New Hampshire, USA on October 6, 7, 8, 2006.  In 1638 the first Dalton colonists arrived at Hampton in the Massachusetts Bay Colony and for more than 100 years all Daltons of New Hampshire, the lower section of Maine and northeastern Massachusetts descended from this line of Daltons. 

How the colonists lived, survived and prospered will be the subject of speakers from the Hampton Historical Society and Tuck Museum.  Of prime importance to all members will be a  presentation of the latest developments in the Dalton International DNA Project.   Our second day will be spent in Newburyport, MA, the restored sea captain's town, where branches of this family emigrated and left their mark. Mr Jay Williamson, curator of the Cushing Museum is hosting the DGS group for the day.  Those who can spend extra time in the area will find an abundance of historical attractions.

A Holiday Weekend

In the U. S., the October dates fall on a holiday weekend. Columbus Day is celebrated on Monday, October 9, 2006 and the holiday allows U. S. delegates an extra day to travel to their homes before returning to work on Tuesday, October 10, 2006.

Because it is a holiday weekend and the foliage is likely to be turning, Hampton, NH and Newburyport, MA will experience an influx of tourists. With that in mind, lodging accommodations were arranged over a year in advance.

Transportation to Hampton, N. H.

Logan International Airport, Boston (MA) and Manchester (NH) International Airport are about equidistant to Hampton, around 40 miles.  Within the U. S. two discount carriers service New England - Jet Blue to Boston; Southwest Airlines to Manchester.  Train service is available from Boston's North Station to the nearby town of Exteter, NH on Amtrak's Downeaster.  Pick up from and to Exeter will be arranged with advance notice. The Downeaster schedule is printed on their web site. http://www.thedowneaster.com/ C&J Trailways Bus offers non-stop service to Newburyport, MA from South Station, Boston.  The schedule is posted on their web site.  Advance notice must be given on the Registration Form so that pick-up can be arranged in Newburyport.  The schedule is posted on their web site.  http://www.cjtrailways.com/

Two routes are available to Hampton, NH from Boston's Logan International Airport. Drivers can take interstate 95 to route 27 (Exeter exit) and follow it 1 mile to Route 1. Lamies Inn and Tavern is on left corner. 

From Boston airport take scenic route 1, and follow it to Lamies at the corner of route 27.

From the Manchester airport, take highway 101 east to route 27 (Exeter) and proceed 1 mile to route 1. Lamies is on the left corner.  Ample parking in front and in the rear.

Lodging

All 30 double rooms of Lamie's Inn and Tavern have been reserved for the DGS delegates.  You may reserve your room by credit card or check. Cancellations will be honored up to August 1, 2006. The discounted rate per room is $115.00 and includes continental breakfast for two.  Several rooms will accommodate up to four adults and extra persons will incur a charge of $15.00 each.  The same rates will prevail for those who arrive a few days before or remain at Lamies for a day or two after the AGM.  Lamies Inn and Tavern is located at 490 Lafayette Rd (Route 1) at the corner of Route 1 and Route 27 (Exeter Road), Hampton, NH, 43842. Tel. 1-800-805-5050 or (603) 926-0330.  View the Inn and its amenities at: http://www.lamiesinn.com/   When making your reservation, be sure to mention the Dalton Genealogical Society.

When Lamies has been fully booked, the reservation desk at Lamies will reserve a room for you at the Inn of Hampton. Maureen, the manager, has arranged a discounted rate of $115.00 per room but breakfast is not included. At your request, Lamies will offer a continental breakfast at $10.95 as described below. The Inn of Hampton is located less than a mile from Lamies at 816 Lafayette Road (Route 1).

Before making your reservation at Lamies please submit a copy of your registration information to your American Secretary, Millicent Craig, 880 Ames Court, Palo Alto, CA 94303; Tel. 650-494-7539.

THE DALTON GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

2006 ANNUAL GATHERING  

Friday 6th, Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th October 2006

PROGRAM FOR THE WEEKEND

The DGS Gathering for 2006 is being held in the United States over the weekend of Friday/Saturday/Sunday 6/7/8 October.  The venue is Lamies Inn and Tavern in Hampton, New Hampshire.  Hampton was part of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and where the first Daltons to America settled in 1638.  It is a short distance to Newburyport, Massachusetts where Daltons made their fortunes as sea captains and traders.

Tentative Program for the Dalton Gathering  in Hampton, NH.

The following program is tentative and time slots of events may change according to the speakers' time table.  You will receive a final program with your badge at registration.

Proposed Program

Friday, October 6, 2006

2:00 pm onwards.

All delegates who are staying at Lamies Inn and Tavern or at the Inn of Hampton will register at reception and check into your lodging accommodation in the usual manner.

For those who wish to visit the Tuck Museum, Betty Moore, the Executive Director of the Museum  and Sammi Moe, President of the Hampton Historical Society will open the Museum for your convenience.  Make a note on your registration form at the end of this announcement.

Lamie’s Inn and Tavern

5.00 pm

Registration and Get Acquainted in the Goody Cole Room

7.00 pm

No host (informal) dinner for those who would like to dine in the Salt Box Restaurant of Lamies. Advance reservation is required and a section will be reserved for DGS delegates.

Evening

Informal gathering in the Tavern

Saturday, October 7, 2006

7:30 -9:00 am

Buffet breakfast, Lamies Salt Box Restaurant. Delegates not staying at Lamies Inn and Tavern may purchase a buffet breakfast at the Salt Box for $10.95. Fare consists of scrambled eggs, bacon, hash browns, yogurt, baked goods, cereal, coffee and tea.

St. James Lodge

For Saturday's activities, delegates will travel 1 mile to St. James Lodge, 77 Tide Mill Road, Hampton, New Hampshire. Phone: 603-926-9563.  There is ample parking. The DGS has hired the Lodge for the day.  

9:30 am 

Late registration for those arriving on Saturday morning.

10:00 am 

Welcome by DGS Chairman, Michael Neale Dalton, an update of the DGS world-wide and June 2006 AGM meeting in Catherington, England. Remarks by American Secretary. Recognition of delegates and their ancestry.

11:00 am 

Coffee Break

11:15 am  Visual Presentation.  Latest Developments of the Dalton International DNA Project.  Speaker to be announced.

1:00 pm

Buffet lunch prepared and served by the Eastern Star. Shrimp/crab rolls or chicken salad sandwiches, pasta salad, fresh fruit, cheese and beverages.

2:00 pm 

Slide presentation and history of Hampton, NH by Betty Moore, Executor Director of Tuck Museum and Sammi Moe, President of the Hampton, NH Historical Society.

4:00 pm

Late afternoon tea.

This will be an opportunity for group family discussions or for visiting the holdings of the Lane Libary or Tuck Museum.

6:00 pm

Meet informally in Lamie’s Tavern

7:00 pm

Dinner in the Goody Cole Room.  Master of Ceremonies, Michael Neale Dalton

Menu: Entrees - lobster stuffed haddock or chicken cordon bleu with soup, salad, vegetable, potato, dessert, beverage.  Vegetarian available upon request.

8:15 pm

Speaker, DGS member Nancy B. Samuelson, noted author and journalist. A glimpse into the life of Adeline Younger Dalton, mother of the "Dalton Gang".  Vocal selections will be rendered by DGS member, Lenny Dalton, tenor, of Melrose, MA,

Sunday, October 8, 2006

Delegates who wish to attend Sunday morning services will find that churches of most denominations are located in Hampton, NH and in Newburyport, MA. White clapboards and high steeples are the marks of the early Colonial houses of worship.

7:30am to 9:00am

Buffet breakfast at Lamies

10:00am

Motor to Newburyport following route 1 south.  Parking is limited and car pooling is recommended for those returning to Hampton.

11:00am

Arrangements are underway for a tour of the Spenser/Pierce/Little House.  Tristram Dalton married Mary Little and the original two room cottage, built about 1690 has had additions by subsequent owners.  It is located on Little Lane off High Rd.  For those who want to take photographs, the grave stones of Tristram Dalton and his family are in the right front yard of St. Paul's Episcopal Church on High St. The Daltons helped to finance the original church.

The Dalton House

The DGS has hired the Dalton House at 95 State Street for the afternoon from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

1:00 pm.

Catered buffet lunch will be served and delegates can gather on the terrace or in other rooms.  This event is hosted by Mr. Jay Williamson, curator of the Cushing House and Museum.

2: 30 pm

Mr. Williamson will lecture on the history of Newburyport and the role played by the Daltons for whom the Dalton House is named.

4:00 pm

Depart the Dalton House.  Delegates can continue sightseeing in Newburyport.  Those returning to Hampton may want to gather for dinner at Lamies or elsewhere.

The following DGS Officers and Committee Members

 will welcome delegates

Events Committee

Per person costs during the weekend

Saturday

Morning coffee, lunch, tea, dinner, room hires, etc.  $79.00

Sunday

Admission fee, lunch, tea, honorarium                         $40.00

                                                       Total                 $119.00            

If you wish to attend the Gathering, it is important that you return the attached form to me at the earliest opportunity.  You will make your own arrangements for accommodations, but I will still need to know your intentions. Completed forms should be sent to me at mailto:Millicenty@aol.com/with all the relevant details.  Mail your check for weekend costs.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact me at the earliest opportunity, either by email at the above email address or by telephone.

Founder's Park is a small triangular shaped grassy lot that was once part of Hampton Green.  In 1925, the Hampton Historical Society decided to preserve the area and dedicate it to the founding families who arrived in Hampton in 1638, thus making it one of New Hampshire's original towns.

Smaller family memorial stones encircle a large boulder representing Rev. Stephen Bachiller who came to Hampton in 1638 with a number of settlers from Massachusetts including Daltons. Yet there was no Dalton family stone in the Park although the Daltons entered Hampton in 1638.

Philomen Dalton came first to Watertown, MA in 1635 and the following year was joined by his brother, Rev. Timothy Dalton.  In 1637 the Daltons became proprietors and settlers of Dedham, MA. Philemon lost a court case involving land while Rev. Timothy who left England because of his Puritanism vs Anglican views, met with a similar reaction in Dedham. He made friends with Rev Stephen Bachiller who offered him a preaching and teaching position at his church in Hampton. By 1638 the brothers were proprietors and settlers in Hampton.

We questioned the Hampton Historical Society as to why the Daltons did not have a memorial stone in Founder's Park and the answer was quite simple.  No one had ever requested it. Under  the guidance of MS. Elizabeth Akroyd, Pres. of the Hampton Heritage Commission, your American Secretary prepared a request for the Board of Selectman of Hampton.  The result was posted in the Hampton Union as below.

New Stone Added To Founders Park

The Hampton Union, Tuesday, May 9, 2006

[The following article is courtesy of The Hampton Union and Seacoast Online.]

"A new stone will be placed in Founders Park in honor of the Dalton Family, whose members were among the first group to settle in Hampton. The Dalton Genealogical Society recently requested permission to place the stone in the park from the town's Heritage Commission.

Founders Park, which was dedicated in 1925, contains stones representing the early families of Hampton around the perimeter of the park. Generally, stones have been approved by the Hampton Historical Society and the Heritage Commission for families who settled in the area from 1638 to about 1695.

"As a member of the Dalton Genealogical Society and descendant of English Daltons, I request approval of a stone in Founders Park to commemorate this illustrious family of Daltons," Millicent Craig stated in a letter to selectmen. The commission had no objection to the stone being added, and selectmen signed off on the request last week. Craig stated the Daltons arrived in Hampton from England in 1638. Samuel Dalton was a clerk of courts for Rockingham County in the Massachusetts Bay Colony while his son, Philemon Dalton, was a deacon at a Hampton church..

In honor of that, the society will be holding its first gathering in America right here in Hampton on Oct. 6, 7, and 8".

The stone and bronze placque have been ordered and a dedication ceremony will be held on October 7, 2006 at the close of formal activities of the Dalton Gathering of that day, about 4:00pm.  All Daltons who live in the area are cordially invited to attend the proceedings and dedication.

We also extend an invitation to descendents of Deborah and Jasper Blake.  Deborah was a niece of Philemon and Rev. Timothy.  Deborah's mother, Sara Dalton Everard was a sister to Philemon and to Rev. Timothy Dalton.

Also created in 1925 was the Tuck Museum, home to the Hampton Historical Society. Hampton is among the four original NH colonies, and originally called Winacunnet. The Tuck serves as a repository for the many relics, antiques, documents, photographs, post cards and other memorabilia pertaining to Hampton's colorful history. Among the exhibits is the --The Trolley Era of Hampton - 1897 to 1926 -- which depicts the electric railway once connecting the town with Hampton Beach and with other surrounding towns. Also on the Green, adjacent to the Museum is the Fire Museum, Farm Museum and the One-room District Schoolhouse which are also open during the Museum's hours. It is a short walk from Founder's Park to the Museum and the staff will open the Museum to the Dalton delegates  after the dedication of the stone.

For more information on the October gathering of Daltons, please read the Invitation and Program, the lead article of this issue.

One of the long time members of the DGS is Grover Stanley Dalton of Harriman, TN.  For many, many years, Grover has been actively interested in the ancestry of his Virginia Daltons and submitted one of the first charts that linked his line back to Timothy Dalton, Jr. who died in 1775.  In the chart, he mentioned that he was a cousin to the Dalton Gang of Outlaws.

According to Grover's chart, Timothy Dalton, Jr. had at last three sons.  His chart shows that the Dalton Gang is descended from David Dalton, Sr. and Grover is descended from John F. Dalton. Some of the records have not been proved but the DNA of several VA Daltons have a high degree of matching.  Grover's line has some differentiations from the outlaw line. The fact that these clustered groups of VA Daltons contain the icon of Niall of the Seven Hostages is further evidence of the linking of these lines to a common ancestor.

Four Generations of Harriman Daltons

Steve holding Haley Marie (1), Jenny (Steve's wife), Gladys (my wife) and James Stanley (me) Martha Lee Dalton (my sister), Grover Stanley (92), James Hunter (3), Mattie (94)

DGS Member James Stanley Dalton has identified the family members in the photo and is continuing his father's interest in genealogy and in furthering their Dalton connections.  We suggest that those whose DNA confirms a VA connection attend the first gathering of Daltons on October 6, 7, 8, 2006 and bring your charts for comparison and discussion.  Time has been set aside to plan a course of action for future research.

Editor's note.  The charts are strictly the result of Grover Stanley's research

Over the course of several years, Reverend Reginald Nicholson of New Zealand and your American Secretary exchanged information on our Lancashire Daltons.  Rev. Nicholson's queries were printed in the DGS monthly newsletter, "Daltons in History".  About four years ago he posted his query on the Dalton message board and finally one of his mysteries is resolved.  If you recognize members of this family, please be in touch with Reg at: reg@nettel.net.nz

Dear Millicent, 

Some years ago -- way back in 2001, to be exact -- you helped me in my initial attempts to discover the ancestry of my grandfather, John Blackhurst DALTON (1865-1937) of Liverpool.  In particular I was puzzled at my grandfather's middle name. I think the mystery has now been solved.

I have been contacted by a cousin of whose existence I was completely unaware. He has been doing a lot of investigation into our branch of the DALTON family and has been successful in clearing up a lot of loose ends (picking up small branches) in the family tree.

My cousin tells me he thinks he has been able to get back to a wedding in 1795 in Formby Chapel, between Thomas DALTON and Jane DARWIN. John Dalton, our grandfather, was the son of Edward Dalton and Jane MORLEY.

There were two older brothers - Edward Dalton, born 1858, and John Blackhurst Dalton, born or christened 31/10/1859. It seems this John Blackhurst Dalton died in infancy, and his name was 're-used' for the next male child (our grandfather), born in 1865. 

Our grandfather was apprenticed as a wheelwright to his uncle, who was married to Ann MORLEY, Jane Morley's older sister, and who appears to have had a wheelwright's shop in Halsall, where he employed his two sons.

The 'Blackhurst' comes, according to my cousin, from the union in marriage between the Blackhurst and Dalton families. I have found two marriages between Blackhurst girls, and Dalton boys, and believe them to be two sisters marrying two brothers.

My cousin also believes that these two brothers are also brothers of our grandfather's father, Edward Dalton (born 1809).  It seems there are a number of Daltons in the villages of Halsall and Ince Blundell, and in the surrounding areas.

Anyway, Millicent, I just wanted you to know that I am still interested in the DALTON family, and feel much happier now that things in my own part of the family appear to be falling into shape.

Reg in New Zealand

The following group of Daltons could use assistance in putting their ancestral lines together. Any help that you can provide will be greatly appreciated.  Contact the individual directly.

William Lee Dalton writes I am particularly interested in obtaining information on the English family tree of my ancestor that came to America in about 1753 from Yorkshire, England by the name of David Dalton.  Family legend has it that he was born early in the year of 1735 and grew up in the town of Hauxswell.  He came by ship to Alexandria, Virginia and settled right away in Albemarle County, Virginia at Charlottesville.  He named his first born son, William, who was born in Albemarle County, Virginia in 1754.  The name of David’s wife is not known and it is not known if he married shortly upon arriving in America or if he married in Yorkshire, England shortly before departure.  Any information that you are able to share would be appreciated.   David Dalton is my Great-Great-Great-Great Grandfather.  He moved his family from Albemarle County, VA to Rutherford County, North Carolina in 1779.  He died in 1804 and is buried in the Dalton Family Cemetery at Cedar Creek, North Carolina.  Many of his descendants, including myself, still live in Western North Carolina today.  Contact Millicenty@al.com   William Lee Dalton (b. 1949 – present); from Thomas Lloyd Dalton (1909 – 1957), from Grover Lee Dalton (1884 – 1968), from Bradley Dalton (1843 – 1929); from Jackson Dalton (1806 – 1875); from William Dalton (1754 – 1852); from David Dalton (1735) 

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Pamela Dalton's  husband is Emmett Henry Dalton, III and they are from southern Indiana. Distant cousin has gotten back to a James Dalton who married Agnes Dyer on April 18,1782 in Virginia. I'm not a member yet but hope to send our app. In soon. Emmett would like to join the DNA project. I thought you might be interested in hearing from us Indiana Daltons(there are quite a few). Pamela Dalton pld.1972@yahoo.com

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Lynn Grant of Lancashire, England states that she has very little info on her Daltons. They lived in Salford and her grandfather Harry Dalton married Annie Farrell from county Mayo and  thinks he may have also come from this area. His father was also listed as Harry Dalton a farmer (not many of them in Salford which is why she assume he came from Ireland. If any one out thereh as any info these Daltons please contact Lynn at: lynngrantmc@aol.com

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Wayne Dalton of Ajax, Ontario, Canada is looking for updates on his family from the Peterborough, Ontario area. Contact: dalton7864@gmail.com   Wayne the DGS will have a large Death Index of Ontario Daltons in the near future.

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John Robert Dalton of Florida  states that his father was Cephas Hill Dalton, son of Gordon Dalton who lived and passed in Hillsville, Va. Contact John at:  xviper@comcast.net

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Hi Millicent ::  Greetings from North Vancouver, BC where it has been damp for most of the day; seems to be clearing up now.  I graduated from North Vancouver High School in 1945 and a friend Jim Dalton graduated in 1944.  He married a young lady from the class of 1946.  Jim died a few years ago and I had tried recently to get some information on his Dalton background from his widow.  She said there is no one in the Dalton family that she is aware of who may be into genealogy.  However, she forwarded some information that may be of interest to someone.  It is sketchy and not in any order.  I thought that I would send the info to you as you are the North American Secretary of the Dalton Genealogical Society and may know of someone who may find this information to be useful.  Jim Dalton’s widow’s name is Mildred;  she said that the Dalton’s came to the USA from England (no specific time-line).

            Thomas Dalton   (no date)     Samuel Dalton   1722

            Benjamin Dalton   1761 (loyalist)     Major Samuel Dalton   (no date)

            Robert Dalton   (Son of Samuel—loyalist)

An archivist in St. John, New Brunswick provided the following information.

            June 7,1790—Benjamin Dalton, Honourable discharge from Royal Navy ship “Magnificent”

            Robert Dalton (Shipbuilder)—no date

           1894--James Robert Dalton, Harbour Commissioner of St. John, N.B.

James Robert Dalton (also known as James Robinson Dalton)-- moved to Moncton, New Brunswick, then to Medicine Hat and Calgary in Alberta as trainmaster.  Died in 1910.  This trainmaster was the grandfather of Jim (James) Dalton, whose widow I received this information.  Jim Lawrence at: Jim-law@shaw.ca

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Kathleen Dalton Heikes of Hermantown, MN knows her grandfather, James Albert Dalton emigrated from Canada to Minnesota. He came to the Iron Range as a miner and married Penninah Richards and had 13 children. They moved to Saginaw, Michigan.  Kathleen needs help in learning whether James Albert was born in Michigan or whether he emigrated from England or Ireland to Canada. Contact: Kv_heikes@yahoo.com

Shirley Sweetland of South London is researching her parents Grandparents Charles Dalton b. 1871c) and Elizabeth Wright Dalton (b.1874 and believes both were born in Battersea. Contact Shirley: shirleysweetland@aprimus.com.au.

Greetings from Australia!

It took approximately 10 minutes to break the ice at an informal meeting of the Australian branch of the DGS on the afternoon of Saturday 29 April 2006 in Sydney at the home of the Australian Secretary.  Maureen Collins asked everyone to introduce themselves with a short summary of their Dalton family origins and from this an animated discussion ensued.  Although most had not met before, this atmosphere continued through the whole course of the meeting and there were many exchanges of family information, email addresses and telephone numbers.  Out of the exchanges a “family map” was drawn out giving an interesting view of where Australian Daltons originated.  Some came from different areas of England, from Scotland and from Ireland.  If you would like to share your Dalton ancestry with fellow Australians, please contact their secretary, Maureen Collins.  mmcollinc@ozemail.com.au

Worcester AGM

It is not too early to be thinking about attending the AGM in Worcester, England on July 26, 27, 28, 2007.  This is the first time that an annual gathering has been held in Worcester and Howard J. Dalton, the Manager of this event, has arranged for speakers to brief the gathering on the historical events in which Daltons played a role. Watch the "Daltons in History" newsletter for announcements.