THE DALTON GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY GATHERING AT HAMPTON, NH

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

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.

If you are not a member of the Dalton Genealogical Society and would like to attend any of the sessions or if you are a descendent of the Hampton Daltons, please contact Millicent Craig at: Millicenty@aol.com

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 Exeter, NH on Amtrak's Down Easter.  Pick up from and to Exeter will be arranged with advance notice. The Down Easter 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 to route 1. Lamies is on the left corner. There is 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.

As of August 1, a few rooms are still available. You may reserve your room by credit card or check. Cancellations will be honored up to August 15, 2006. The discounted rate per room is $115.00 plus tax 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 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.  Millicenty@aol.com .

Proposed 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.

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.

5:00 pm at Lamie’s Inn and Tavern, Goody Cole Room

Registration of Delegates and Get Acquainted Hour

7:00 pm

No host (informal) dinner for those who would like to dine in the Salt Box Restaurant at 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.

9:00 am

Delegates with ancestral information and photos to display please arrive at the Lodge early for set up. Tables and backboards will be available.

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. Recognition of delegates and their ancestry.

11:00 am 

Coffee Break

11:15 am Visual Presentation. of the Latest Developments of the Dalton International DNA Project by DGS Chairman, Michael Neale Dalton

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.  About 4:15 pm there will be a short dedication of the Dalton Stone in Founder's Park for those who wish to attend.

6:00 pm

Meet informally in Lamies Tavern

7:00 pm

Dinner in the Goody Cole Room at Lamies.  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.

7:30 am to 9:00 am

Buffet breakfast at Lamies

10:00 am

Motor to Newburyport following route1 south.  Parking is limited and car pooling is recommended for those returning to Hampton.

11:00 am

Arrangements have been made with the Mass. Historical Society for a tour of two of the oldest colonial houses in New England.  Little House, now the Spenser/Pierce/Little House, was the home of Mary Little who married  Capt. Michael Dalton and the original two room cottage, built about 1690 has had additions by subsequent owners.  It is located on Little Lane off High Rd.  About a mile distant on High Road is the Coffin House.  Daltons also married into this family.  For those who want to take photographs, the grave stones of Michael and the Tristram Dalton families are located in the right front yard of St. Paul's Episcopal Church on High St. The Daltons helped to finance the original church.  Note: This issue of Daltons in History contains the will of Tristram Little, Mary Dalton's father.

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. Farewell to those returning to their homes. Other 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 will welcome delegates

Michael N. Dalton, Chairman and Honorary Life President

Melvin Irwin, Treasurer

Howard J. Dalton, Committee Member

Sir Geoffrey Dalton, Committee Member

Millicent Craig, American Secretary     

 Events Committee

Manager, Millicent Craig, Palo Alto, California

Publicity, Press Releases, Dorothy Malcom, Braintree, Massachusetts

Mailings, Kathy Scheel, Milwaukie, Oregon

Registration and Badges,  K. T. Mapstone, Saltillo, Mississippi

Registration, Accounts, Melvin Irwin, Bolton, England

Photographers, Barbara Craig, Fort Jones, California, Mary Lou Weber-Elias, Harvest, Alabama

Dedication Ceremony, Kelvin Dalton, North Hampton, NH liaison with Elizabeth Akroyd, President, Hampton Heritage Association

Transportation, Sam Craig, Fort Jones, California

Entertainment, Howard J. Dalton, Dorset, England

Monument Placement:  Mr. Roger Syphers, Hampton, NH

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 Millicenty@aol.com with all the relevant details or mail it with your check to Millicent Craig, 880 Ames Court, Palo Alto, CA 94303 USA

If you wish to attend the sessions of a single day, please contact me for a rate.

The DGS will visit the colonial homestead of the Little's in Newbury, now Newburyport, during it's meeting in Hampton, NH on October 6, 7, 8, 2006. A bit of background on the Little/Dalton connection can be gleaned from the will of Tristram Little.  His daughter, Mary Little, married Captain Michael Dalton and their son,Tristram Dalton, is mentioned in the will.  Mary Dalton Little eventually inherited the property and at her death, ownership went to son, Tristram Dalton. Prior to his politically unfortunate journey to Washington, DC, after the First Continental Congress, Tristram sold his share of the property.

Will of Tristram Little of Newbury, Essex County, MA, file date 11 May 1762, transcribed from microfilm of Essex County probate copybooks at Massachusetts Archives, Volume 339, pages 219-221 (volume and pages as numbered by the Archives).  Other probate documents exist but are not included here. .Brackets indicate non-readable word.

In the Name of God Amen. I Tristram Little of Newbury in the County of Essex and Province of the
Massachusetts Bay in New England Trader, etc., etc. .

Imprimis I Will that all my just Debts and funeral Charges be Well and Truly paid by my Executors
hereafter named, out of Such Part of my Estate as they Shall Judge most convenient and proper
I give and bequeath to my Well beloved Daughter Ann Sewall, Twenty pounds Lawfull money to make her Equal to my Eldest Daughter Mary Dalton in household goods and furniture given her at the time of Marriage or after.

Item I give and order my Executors hereafter named to Deliver to my youngest and Well beloved Daughter Judith Little in household goods that may Remain in the house at my Decease as Shall be Apprized and Valued as much as to make her [entire line illegible] household Goods and Furniture they may already [most of a line illegible] to be made [several words illegible] after a due Complyance of the afore written [Articles?] my will is that the Remainder of all my Estate both Real and personal wherever it may or shall be found be Equally Divided in Three parts one third to my Grandson Tristram Dalton his heirs assigns &c: after his mother Mary Daltons Decease who during her natural Life is to have the use of it, one third to my three Grand Children John Sarah and Ann Sewall their heirs and assigns &c: after the Decease of their mother Ann Sewall Who also is to have the use of it during her natural Life & the use and Income of the other third I give and bequeath to my Well beloved Daughter Judeth Little to be under the care of Capt. Stephen Emery or as Shall hereafter be agreed among the Executors.  If the Income of the third So Left is found not Sufficent for her Support and maintenance the Executors here after named are to make an Allowance out of her third as Shall Support and maintain her unless She Should be married.  In that case my Will is that the Executors Shall Lay out only the income of
the third so Left as they shall Judge necessary and Convenient for her Support and if the said Judith
should Continue single or be a Widow and the third so left should not be Sufficient for said Judith as Long as She lives and She should Stand in need of further Support I order the afore[___] Tristram Dalton his heirs &c: and the three Children of my Daughter Ann. John. Sarah & Ann Sewall their heirs &c: to af[___]d What further Support She may want Equally out of [___] two thirds. and further my Will is if my Daughter Judith Should die possessed of any thing [Real?] or personal that it Shall be Equally divided Between the heirs Lawfully Begotten of her Body if any, In [failure?] thereof, my Will is that it be Equally Divided Between Tristram Dalton Son of my Daughter Mary Dalton and John Sarah & Ann Sewall Children of my Daughter Ann Sewall, my meaning is that my Grandson Tristram Dalton have one half and the other half to be Equally Divided Between the three Children of my Daughter Ann Sewall. Lastly I do hereby Ordain and Appoint Tristram Dalton John Sewall and Capt. Stephen Emery all of Newbury to be Executors of this my Last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto Set my hand and Seal this Thirty first Day of March in the year of our Lord one thousand Seven hundred and Sixty two and in the Second year of the Reign of George the third King of Great Brittain &c.

Tristram Little (seal)

Signd Sealed published and declared by the sd: Tristram Little to be his Last Will and Testament in the
presence of us [witnesses' names illegible, with one possibly being a ___ Moody]
[Proved in Ipswich 11 May 1762, with probate referring to Tristram Dalton and Stephen Sewall as two of the executors, the second perhaps conflating the Stephen Emery and John Sewall named in the will].

This item was submitted by DGS member, Dorothy Malcom of Massachusetts.

DALTON, Isaac of Salisbury. Private, Capt. Moses Nowell's co., Col. Titcomb's regt.; arrived at Providence May 4, 1777; discharged July 4, 1777; service, 2 mos. 9 days, travel included, at Rhode Island; enlistment, 2 months; also, Capt. Jonathan Evans's co., Col. Samuel Johnson's regt.; enlisted Aug. 15, 1777; discharged Nov. 30, 1777; service, 3 mos. 29 days, travel included, in Northern department; reported 280 miles from home; also, Capt. Samuel Huse's co., Col. Jacob Gerrish's regt. of guards; enlisted March 12, 1778; service to April 4, 1778, 24 days, at Winter Hill; also, same co. and regt.; enlisted July 24, 1778; discharged Dec. 14, 1778; service, 4 mos. 23 days, at Cambridge; also, Capt. Stephen Jenkins's [p.372] co., Col. Jacob Gerrish's regt.; enlisted Oct. 14, 1779; discharged Nov. 22, 1779; service, 1 mo. 20 days, travel included; regiment detached from militia of Suffolk and Essex counties to reinforce army under Gen. Washington. SOURCE: [35] Secretary of the Commonwealth. Massachusetts Soldiers and Sailors in the War of the Revolution, Vol. 4, page 372 http://www.usgennet.org/usa/ma/state/revwar/d.html

Editor's note.  Following the War, Isaac received a land grant in Warner, NH where he farmed and raised a family. The old covered bridge of Warner, now the Dalton Bridge and his modest home are historical sites.  The DGS urgently seeks descendents of Isaac or descendents of any of his Salisbury siblings.  Please contact:  Millicent Craig:  Millicenty@aol.com.

The first section of Part I

Irish probate and estate documents are valuable sources of family data when tracing your roots. They are a substitute for Census or Vital Statistics, particularly in the 1700's and 1800's, since all persons with estates worth more than 5 pounds were required to file. Part I contains a record of more than 260 documents with about a thousand Daltons and their relatives mentioned in the details. This will eventually be uploaded to the Dalton Data Bank.  The section printed in this issue consists of 51 records. 

The Will of one of the entries, Maurice Dalton, follows this list.  Our appreciation is extended to DGS member, Mike Dalton for extracting from microfilm and published sources. Note: There are some Wills dated 1600's in this file.

Notes from Mike Dalton

Most of Ireland's testamentary documents ie. wills, probates and administration of estates were lost in The Four Courts Fire in Dublin in April, 1922. Some abstracts and indexes were compiled prior to that. Some surviving records have been collected over the years and deposited in the National Archives of Ireland (NAI) in Dublin. Prior to 1858, jurisdiction was under the Church of Ireland; post 1858, jurisdiction became a government function through district registries. An 1857 law required that all probates more than 20 years old be sent to the Public Record Office in Dublin. As a rule of thumb: some sort of will was needed for estates worth more than 5 Pounds and estates worth more than 100 pounds were taxed; this would preclude the majority of Irish people who were of lesser means. Other estate related records may yet to be found in: Registry of Deeds (Dublin), Inland Revenue Commission (NAI) and Prerogative Court of Canterbury (PRONI - Belfast). The present text is merely a portal.

A. INDEX OF RECORDS (1484- 1858) at National Archives of Ireland per Irish Origins website. These records are indexed thusly: Testator, name, status/ occupation. county, parish, address, date of death, date of will, date of grant, where proved/ granted, executor/ executrix, executor address, document type, document status, notes, na (National Archives) reference no., volume name.

1. Anne Dalton of Waltham Terrace, Blackrock, Dublin had a grant dated 25 Nov. 1853 by the Prerogative Court in an original estate administration document.  Na: TEC/3482

2. Blundell Dalton had a will dated 1835 by the Prerogative Court in which E. Winder of Fitzwilliam St., Dublin was named executor in a transcript of the court document.  na: IAR/1835/1F/154   volume: 4/237/34

3. Catherine Dalton had a will proved 1837 by Ossory Diocese in which N.Connford of Knockinure,Glenkeen, Tipperary, N.R. was named executor in a transcript of the will.  na: IWR/1837/F/251    volume: 4/236/29

4. Christopher Dalton of Dublin had a will dated 19 Jan, 1757 and it was proved 5 Feb. 1757 by the Prerogative Court in an original probate. na: 1160/1/18

5. Christopher Dalton, gent of Milltown, Co.Westmeath had a will dated 1658 by the Prerogative Court in an abstract of the will. na: Jennings/178

6. Dominick Dalton had a will dated 1835 by the Prerogative Court in which E. Winder of Fitzwilliam St., Dublin was named executor.   na: IAR/1835/F/142   volume: 4/237/34

7. Edward Dalton esquire of Deerpark, Clare had a grant of probate in year 1750 by the Prerogative Court in a transcript of probate.  na: Prerogative Grant Book F/135 /a

8. Edward Dalton of Croughal, Churchtown, Westmeath had a will dated 13 July 1638 in which a copy of the will is in: Deeds and Wills in Chancery Inquisitions (Westmeath) vol. 12, part 2., p. 330.  na: RC5/12/2/ p. 330

9. Elizabeth Dalton of St. Anns, Dublin had a Grant of Marriage Licence Bond in year 1786 by Dublin and Glendalough Diocese for her marriage to William Eustace in an abstract of grant.    na: T/1760/ j

10. Garret Dalton of Ballynacarrow, Rathconrath, Westmeath had a will dated 26 Dec. 1612 in which a copy of the will is in: Deeds and Wills in Chancery Inquisitions (Co. Westmeath) vol. 12, part 2, p. 628.     na: RC5/12/2/p. 628

11. Gerrald Dalton farmer of Ballymaging, Castlemore, Co. Mayo had a grant dated 1748 by the Prerogative Court in a transcript of the court document.  na: Prerogative Grant Book/F/10a

12. Henry Dalton had a will proved in 1839 by Killalloe & Kilfenora Diocese in which T. Dalton  of Ballaghaderon was named executor in a transcript of the court document   na: IAR/1839/F/140    volume: 4/237/36

13. Henry Dalton had a will proved in 1832 by Cashel & Emily Diocese in which Mary Dalton of Cashel, Tipperary was named executrix in a transcript of the court document.    na: IAR/ 1832/F/137   volume: 4/237/33

14. Isaac Dalton gent of Athy, Kildare had a grant of probate in year 1727 by the Prerogative Court in a transcript of the will and grant.   na: Prerogative Grant Book/F/274/b

15. James Dalton provision dealer of Tullow, Carlow had a grant of probate in year 1855 by the Prerogative Court in an original of the court document.     na: T/417     1931

16. John Dalton of Ardagh had a will proved by Ardagh Diocese in which Thomas Brady of Mullaghavorneen, Ballymacormick, Co. Longford was named executor in an transcript of the court document.   na: IAR/1829/F/13    volume: 4/237/31

17. John Dalton had a will proved in year 1835 by the Prerogative Court in which E. Dalton of Raheenduff, Co. Wexford was named executor in a transcript of the court document.   na: IAR/1835/F/88  volume: 4/237/34

18. John K. Dalton had a will proved in year 1833 by the Prerogative Court in which E.R. Morgan of Arran Quay, Dublin was named executor in a transcript of the court document. na: IAR/1833/F/160        volume: 4/237/33

19. John McHubbert Dalton of The Anoghvaile, Noughaval Parish, Westmeath had a will dated 4 April 1608 in which copy of the will is in: Deeds and Wills in  Chancery Inquisitions (Co. Westmeath) vol.12, part 2, p.15.  na: RC5/12/2/p. 15 vol. 11, part 1, p. 201  na: RC5/11/1/ p. 201

20. Luke Bond Dalton had a will proved in year 1828 by the Prerogative Court in which Elizabeth Dalton of Great Georges St., South, Dublin was named executrix in a transcript of the will.  na: IWR/1828/F/49   volume: 4/236/14

21. Margaret Dalton had a will  proved in year 1829 by the Prerogative Court in which James Dalton of Great Georges St., South, Dublin was named executor in a transcript of the will   na: IWR/1829/F/397 volume 4/236/15

22. Maurice Dalton of Bromore, Kilconly, Kerry had a will proved in year 1812 by the Prerogative Court in a plain copy of the will. na: T/15816; T/15792  note: Full text of will in Daltons In History Newsletter - April, 2006.

23. Michael Dalton of Woodpark, Clare had a will dated 29 Nov. 1796 by the Prerogative Court in an abstract of the will na:Thrift/1719

24. Michael Dalton had a will proved in year 1829 by the Prerogative Court in which Garret Dalton of Greyfort, Borrisokane, Tipperary was named executor in a transcript of the will. na: IWR/1829/F/105  volume 4/236/14

25. Michael Dalton had a will proved in year 1839 by the Prerogative Court in which J. Molony of Daly's Cottage was named executor in a transcript of the  administration document    na: IAR/1839/F/11   volume: 4/237/36

26. Michael Dalton esquire of Rossmanaher Castle, Clare had a grant of will in year 1839 by the Prerogative Court in a transcript of the court document.  na: Prerogative Grant Book/F/426

27. Nicholas Dalton of Milltown, Rathconrath, Westmeath had a will dated 1 Dec. 1631 in which a copy of the will is in Deeds and Wills in Chancery Inquisitions ( Westmeath)  vol. 12, part 2, page 114    na: RC5/12/2/p. 114

28. Count Oliver Dalton had a will proved in year 1799 by the Prerogative Court in a plain copy of the will.  na : T9842

29. Patrick Dalton yeoman of Baronswood, Clogga, Pollrone, Co. Kilkenny had a grant of will in 1797 in a transcript of the court document   na: T/7425/682

30. Patrick Dalton farmer of Fiddown, Co. Kilkenny had a grant of will in year 1857 by Ossory Diocese in a transcript of the court document.    na: Ossory Grant Book/ page 53

31. Patrick Dalton had a will proved in year 1837 by the Prerogative Court in which W. Dalton of Carrick on Suir, Tipperary was named executor in a transcript of the  will.    na: IWR/1837/F/534   volume: 4/237/1

32. Richard Dalton of Ballyboden, Whitechurch, Dublin had a grant of will in year 1766 in a transcript of the court document   na: T/7425/276

33. Richard Dalton of Fethard, Tipperary S. R. had a Grant of Marriage Bond and Licence in 1784 by Waterford & Lismore Dio, for marriage to Elizabeth Greene in an abstract of  grant na: Green Mss/111/1/1/ pgs. 67 and 201.

34. Robert Dalton had a will proved in the year 1838 by Dublin & Glendalough  Diocese in which M. Dalton of Upper Ormond Quay, Dublin was named executor in a transcript of the will.  na: IWR/1838/F/468 volume 4/237/3

35. Roger Dalton land waiter (custom house officer) of Waterford had a will proved in year 1803 by Waterford & Lismore Diocese in an abstract of the na: Jennings/470

36. William Dalton of Ferrybank, Waterford City area had a will proved in year 1832 by Waterford & Lismore Diocese in an abstract of the will. na: Jennings/642

37. William Dalton of Mount Pleasant, formerly at Hospital of King Charles  II, Oxmanton (all in Dublin) had a grant of will in year 1839 by the Prerogative Court  in a transcript of the probate  na: Prerog.  Grant book/F/120b

38. William Dalton of Kilkeran, Rathbarry, Co. Cork had a grant of will in year 1753 in a transcript of the court document.  na: T/7425/133

39. William Dalton had a will proved in the year 1839 by the Prerogative Court in which J. Magee of Lower Merrion St., Dublin was named executor in a transcript of the will.  na: IWR/1839/F/328   volume: 4/237/4

40. William T. F. Dalton had a will proved in 1832 by the Prerog. Court in which Anne Dalton of Killone Parish, Co. Clare was named executrix in a transcript of the court document.  na: IAR/1832/F/19  volume: 4/237/33

41. P. Dalton of Michael St., Waterford Town was named executor in the will of Mathew Donnelly proved in the year 1839 by Waterford & Lismore Diocese in a transcript of the will.  na: IWR/1839/F/164 volume: 4/237/4

42. Deglin Dalton of Youghal, Co. Cork was named executor in the will of Patrick Fleming proved in the year 1830 by the Prerogative Court in a transcript of the  court document. na:IAR/1830/F/33   volume: 4/237/2

43. E. Dalton of Knockanpower, Ringagonagh, Co. Waterford was named executor in will of Patrick Foley proved 1839 by Waterford & Lismore Diocese in a transcript of the court document. na: IAR/1839/F/128 volume4/237/33

44. M. Dalton of Newtown was named executrix in the will of Elizabeth Forster proved in year 1835 by the Prerogative Court in a transcript of the court document.  na: IAR/1835/F/125  volume: 4/237/34

45. Patrick Dalton of Gurtnacurra, Co. Clare was named executor in the will of Daniel Kennedy proved in the year 1831 by Killaloe & Kilfenora Diocese in a transcript of the will na: IAR/1831/F/309  volume: 4/236/19

46. Jane Dalton of Wingfield Lodge, Co. Clare was named executrix in the will of John Lysaght proved in the year 1833 by the Prerogative Court in a transcript of the will.  na: IWR/1833/F/508  volume: 4/236/23

47. John Dalton of Lackagh was named executor in the will of Thomas Mintin proved in the year 1833 by the Prerogative Court in a transcript of the will. na: IWR/1833/F/621  volume: 4/236/23

48. A. Dalton of Tuam, Co. Galway was named executor in the will of Patrick Nerland proved in the year 1833 by Tuam Diocese in a transcript of the will.  na: IWR/1833/F/534   volume: 4/236/28

49. Maria Dalton of Cabra, Dublin was named the executrix in wills proved in 1833.:

Susanna Burford, Elphin Dio., tr. of ad. doc: na: IAR/1833/F/51  vol.: 4/237/33

Eliza Byrne, Prerog. Court, tr. of will:  na: IWR/1833/F/7 vol.: 4/236/22

Catherine Cruise, Prerog. Court, tr. of will: na: IWR/F/154   vol.: 4/236/22  

Margaret Reilly, Prerog. Court, tr. of ad. doc: na: IAR/1833/F/170  vol.: 4/237/33

50. J. Dalton of Rooleigh was named executor in the will of Laurence Toole proved in the year 1835 by Kildare Diocese in a transcript of the will.na: IWR/1835/F/1744  volume: 4/236/26

51. John Dalston had a grant of will in the year 1719 by the Military Commission in an abstract of the document na: Thrift/15233.

The probate date for this will is 1812 and thus affords some clues to Daltons who were born in the 1700’s in County Kerry.  DGS member Mike Dalton has extracted the will and it will be one in a series.  At the end of this document, pertinent information about members of this family has been added. Our thanks are extended to Mike for the following information on Maurice Dalton, gentleman. 

IN THE NAME OF GOD, AMEN, I, MAURICE DALTON of Bromore, in the County of Kerry, Gentlemen, being of sound and perfect mind and memory, blessed be the Almighty God for the same, dreading accident, do publish and make this my last Will

and Testament in the manner and form following, that is to say: First, that all my stock of cattle, vis. Cows, Bulls, Calves, Horses, Sheep, etc., etc., are to be disposed of to the best advantage.

I LEAVE AND BEQUEATH unto Mary Riddle the sum of Twenty Guinea and also to my son Maurice Dalton, by her, the sum of 7 Pounds per annum for eight years and then to be bound to a trade, and when out of his time to give him the sum of  50 Pounds Sterling.

I ALSO BEQUEATH unto Mary Mulquin the sum of 10 Pounds Sterling and to his sister,  Honoria Mulquin 5 pounds.

I ALSO LEAVE AND BEQUEATH unto my sister, Hanna Mahony, the sum of 10 Pounds Sterling, and to each of her daughters, Mary and Catherine Mahony, the sum of Twenty Guineas each.

I DO ALSO LEAVE AND BEQUEATH unto my grandson, Maurice Dalton, the sum of 100 Pounds Sterling.

I DO ORDER that each and every of the above sums shall be paid and discharged by the Executors hereafter mentioned immediately after my decease.

I ALSO LEAVE AND BEQUEATH my household furniture and all necessaries belonging to or therein unto my three youngest daughters and my youngest son John. I do also order all my effects, both real and personal, Lands, Tenements, Revenues, etc., etc., will be equally divided share and share alike between my seven children, namely Joseph, Charles, Eliza, Mary, Margaret, Catherine and John Dalton, after paying my just debts, each share or shares to be paid them on their arriving at the age of 21 years, or their respective days of marriages by and with the consent of their Executors.

I ALSO ORDER that the 12 cows that I have given my son, Joseph, value 50 Pounds, to be deducted out of his moiety or share.

I ALSO ORDER that the sum of 200 Pounds given James Pope on the celebration of his marriage shall be deducted out of his moiety or share,

IT IS ALSO MY POSITIVE DIRECTION that if any of my daughters should marry contrary to the consent and approbation of my Executors, that she shall be struck off to one shilling British and her portion of part to go in Gavel, share and share alike among the rest of my children, if any of said children should happen to depart this life before they attain the aforesaid age or marry, that then and in such case the share of each child or children so departing shall go in gavel among the others surviving them.

AND IT IS MY WISH and positive direction that said property or any part thereof when received by my Executors shall be immediately put out at Interest in secure hands, and the interest of the same, together with a part of their moiety or share, to be applied to necessary uses of the said children, such as maintenance, clothing and tuition, until there are by this Will, entitled to receive their proportions.

I ORDER AND DIRECT my remains to be interred in the Churchyard of Killmeedy with my wife in a decent and Christian-like manner, and my funeral expenses to be paid and discharged by my Executors out of my said Property, and lastly

I NOMINATE, CONSTITUTE AND APPOINT George Gunn of Tralee, in the County of Kerry, James Hilliard of Ballybunion in the said county and William O'Brien of Ashgrove in the County of Limerick, Esquires, Executors of this my last Will and Testament herby revoking all former wills by me heretofore made.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF  I heretofore set my hand and Seal this 22nd day of July, 1809. Maurice Dalton (Seal).

SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED by the above-named Maurice Dalton to be his last Will and Testament, in the presence of , who have heretofore subscribed our  names in the presence of the Testator and of each of us,  John Norris and Alexander Mahony. The Last will and Testament of Maurice Dalton, late of Bromore, in the County of Kerry, Gentleman, deceased, was proven in common form of Law and Probate, granted by the Most Reverend Father William (and so forth) to William O'Brien one of the Executors named in the said Will in the year 1812.

Additional notes from Mike Dalton

1. Joseph Dalton, the eldest son of the above late Maurice Dalton of Bromore,  Kilconly Parish is found in the 1825 Tithe Applotment of Litter, Aghavallen Parish.

2. There is a John Dalton buried at Killehenny Cemetery, Ballybunnion with his wife, his son John, John's children and grandchildren. This John Dalton of Rahavanig, Kilconly Parish died 25 April 1880 at the age of 103, born circa 1776; his widow Honoria died in 1888 at age of 95. The relationship between him and the aforesaid Maurice Dalton and named heir, "Grandson, Maurice Dalton" is not clear.

3. Antsy Madget, niece of said Maurice Dalton: her father --- Madget was a naval officer in either Spanish or American Navy according to County Kerry author Jeremiah King and he was the brother of renowned Tralee Town citizen Nicholas Madgett who died in 1774.

4. Hanna Mahony, sister of Maurice Dalton, may be the wife of said witness Alexander Mahony.

5. Maurice's first wife predeceased him and he remarried a Mary Riddle and so named "my son Maurice Dalton by her."

6. The Churchyard of Kilmeedy is in County Limerick. The earliest inscription is from the year 1760.

7. The use of gold guineas worth 21 shillings was discontinued in 1813. Pound sterling (silver) was worth 20 shillings or 200 pence.

The following citation was sent by Barbara Diemer of the U. S. who has been researching the family of Mary Emma Cook Dalton of Thurnham. Alzira and Lola were daughters of Mary Emma Cook Dalton and Alzira was the last of the Thurnham line. Daltons of Lancashire take notice.
Source: University Prizes and Awards. http://www.lancs.ac.uk/users/acadreg/calendar/prizes.htm

Lola Maud Dalton prizes. The prizes result from a benefaction from the estate of the late Miss Alzira Eloise Dalton, of Thurnham Hall, Lancaster, who desired that an annual prize for modern language studies be instituted and named after her sister Lola Maud Dalton.  The prizes were first awarded in 1984.

For French studies.  The prize of a value of £50 (to be shared if more than one prize winner) is offered to the undergraduate intending to follow a course in Part II in which French studies is a major subject, and who obtains the highest overall mark in the Part I examinations in French studies.

2003     Anna Mary HEYMAN  Grizedale College

2004     Tessa Megan Clark BUDDLE  Bowland College ) aeq

            Celine Tanya WEBB Furness College

2005     Frances Susannah CLOUGH  County College ) aeq

            Jonathan CROFT   County College  )

For German studies.  The prize of a value of £50 (to be shared if more than one prize winner) is offered to the undergraduate who obtains the highest overall mark in German studies in Part I.

2003     Andrew DOLING   Bowland College) aeq

            Laura HYLAND Pendle College )

2004     Dianne Margaret DAVID Bowland College) aeq

            Gemma Louise HARDY  County College )

2005     Victoria Kate WELCHMAN  Grizedale College) aeq

            Joanne Alice WELLINGS Cartmel College )

For Italian studies.  The prize of a value of £50 (to be shared if more than one prize winner) is offered annually for the outstanding performance in the examination for either Part I course in Italian studies.

2003    Laura Mary HADLEY  Lonsdale College ) aeq

           Katrina WAINE  Lonsdale College)

2004    Ailhlin Jane CLARK Cartmel College) aeq

           Samantha HIND Pendle College)

2005    Maria Valli SLATER Fylde College) aeq

           Lawrence Adam TRENT Lonsdale College)

For Spanish studies.  The prize of a value of £50 (to be shared if more than one prize winner) to be offered annually for the outstanding performance in the assessment for either Part I course in Spanish studies.

2003     Alison Joanna BROWN  Lonsdale College) aeq

            Alice WHITEHEAD   Grizedale College)

2004     Jonathan Phillip HEWITT  Grizedale College )

            Andrea Louise HINGSTON  Pendle College) aeq

            Adam Richard JOHNSON  County College)

2005     Sian ANDERSON Grizedale College ) aeq

            Sarah Elizabeth WRAY Fylde College)

Source: http://www.lancs.ac.uk/users/acadreg/calendar/prizes.htm.

Once again there were a number of queries in our mail box and on the DGS web sites.  Perhaps you have a bit of information to share with the following Daltons.

Judy is looking for parents and siblings of William Benjamin Dalton. Born in 1867 in Kingfisher, OK. In 1892 he married Edna May Hawthorne. She was born in 1871 in Kingfisher. They had a son, Robert Benjamin Dalton, born 7-25-1893. He married Dora Gay Milford, born in Mammoth Springs, AR. If you have any information that can help, please contact Judy at jforth@polytainersinc.com.

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Kevin Francis Dalton II of New Bern, North Carolina.writes that his father, Kevin Francis Dalton I, was born around Pascaog, RI. His grandfather Maurice Dalton was born about March 11, 1919 and died in Melbourne, FL in June 2004.  He wondered whether the DGS had information on this line of the Dalton family. His gr grandfather came to RI from Ireland and changed the name from D'Alton to Dalton. 

Editor's response. Kevin's entire family is in the 1910 and 1920 Censuses of Woonsocket, Rhode Island.  The details were sent to him. It also appeared that this family migrated after 1880 and the name Maurice, handed down for generations, appears only in southern Ireland.

Kerry, Kilkenny and Tipperary.  Both Kevin and his father are interested in the Dalton International DNA Project. If you have information contact Kevin. KFDalton@gmail.com

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Ron Schrader was searching for information on Herbert M. Dalton of Hocking, County Ohio and on his parents, William and Bertha Dalton.  Censuses of Ohio yielded the following information.

1920 Census of Hocking -William Dalton/Dolton, head, 49, b. OH, parents b. OH, occupation - miller in a mill; Bertha, wife, 30, b. OH, parents b. OH;  Opal, 19, b. OH, laborer in shoe factory; Herbert, son, 14, b. OH.

1930  Census, Fairfield, Lancaster County - Herbert Dalton, head, 25, b. OH, parents b. OH, laborer in glass factory Opal, wife, 21, b. OH, parents b. OH, William F., son, 3, Ila M., dau 1.

Please contact Ron at: rschrader1099@wideopenwest.com

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Barbara Diemer of the U. S. is still interested in learning more about Mary Emma Cook Dalton of Thurnham and her three children. She believes the children were Edith, Alzira and John - all remained unmarried. Diaries of this family were deposited in the Records Office at Preston, England and Barbara intends to visit and make copies of the diaries next year.  If anyone has additional information or photos of this family, Barbara is interested. Contact her at: barbdiemer@att.net

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Margaret Roberts of Australia is researching Patrick Dalton born in Tipperary about 1845.  Father was William Dalton and mother was Ann Doyle.  This query was forwarded to members of the Australian DGS team for response. Margaret is at: pedrob@bigpomd.com

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Gary Dale Kelly is of Plant City, Florida and his father is from Harlan KY. Gary wrote the following. My son and I were looking up some family history and genealogy and found the "The Dalton Genealogical Society" web page. We believe we may be connected, please reference the information extracted from your page below. We would like to be members of the DNA review. I have other supporting documentation about being descendant of Jonathan Kelly and Patience Spencer. "Mr. Dalton's earliest records of note begin with his great grandfather, Timothy Dalton b. 3 June 1803 in Hawkins County, TN.   He was the son of Timothy and Sarah Dalton. (It is  believed that William Dalton was Timothy Sr.'s father but not proved).  Timothy married Susanna Kelly, daughter of Jonathan Kelly and Patience Spencer" (My family is descendant of Jonathan Kelly and Patience Spencer). gdkelly@peoplepc.com  Thanks in advance. Editor's response.  The above note refers to the genealogy and DNA of the late Standlee Dalton of Hays, KS. M.r Dalton's grandson, a member of the DGS has participated in the DNA study and we have put these two people in contact. Unfortunately, Mr. Kelly is ineligible to participate in the Dalton International DNA project that utilizes the Y-Chromosome of male Daltons. His ancestral history however is quite similar to about 20 testees in the DNA project.

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Laura Shultz Kidd is attempting to learn whether her grandmother Myrtle Virginia Dalton, April 27, 1904, was born in Oklahoma or in Indiana.  She was adopted between 1910 and 1920 by Catherine M. Haley from Starke, Co., Twp, Indiana and living with Catherine in the 1920 Census but her birth parents were George Dalton b. about 1858 and Mattie b. about 1875.  Myrtle had older brothers and half sisters. They were Hattie Melton, b. c. 1892, Ida Melton, b. c. 1898 and Johnie Melton, b. c 1900. George Dalton came from Indiana but everyone including my grandmother Myrtle appears to have been born in Oklahoma. According to the 1910 Census they were located in Lawrence Co., Guthrie Twp., Indiana. She does not know what part of Oklahoma they were from and would appreciate hearing from anyone who knows anything about this family. Contact Laura at: basskiddswife@sbcglobal.net.