| 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. |
| Gatherings offer a unique opportunity for "cousins" across continents or from the same region of a country to meet, share research, discover mutual relationships, plan future research projects and forge relationships that will last a lifetime. The Dalton Genealogical Society takes pride in being a catalyst to effect such results through its genealogical/genetic/social approach of bringing people together. Several of the delegates have met each other through e-mail correspondence but for most it will be the first time to hug or shake hands.
Thus the October 6, 7, 8, 2006 Gathering of Daltons in Hampton, NH provides a platform to further the standard and future approach to reach your goals. The Program addresses past history and future possibilities through DNA testing. The present status of your research will be the focus of several windows of time beginning with Friday evening on October 6, 2006 at Lamies Inn and Tavern. A period of two hours, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm has been set aside for registration and getting acquainted in the Goody Cole Room. (This room will remain available until 9:00pm). Dine with your new acquaintances at 7:00pm in the Salt Box Restaurant or at a restaurant of your choice.
On Saturday, October 7, 2006, there is a full program at St James Lodge. Delegates who wish to display photos, charts, etc. may come to the Lodge by 9:00 am and set up their individual displays on the tables provided. At 10:00am the proceedings will commence with remarks from the Chairman, Michael Neale Dalton. Delegates will participate in the program by discussing their earliest recorded ancestor or that of their group.
It is expected that the formal presentations will conclude about 3:00pm. (See Program) From 3.00pm to 6:00 pm groups may hold working sessions in various sections of the Lodge; another group will hold a separate meeting during that period of time; and a third group will attend an event outside of the Lodge. When you leave the Lodge, take your displays with you. We request that you return to Lamies for the DGS dinner at 7:00 pm and dine with your newly found family for a social evening. Dinner will be in the Goody Cole Room. After dinner discussions can continue in the Tavern. On Sunday, October 8, 2006, make plans to travel with your newly found "cousins" to the Newburyport events.
The DGS committee and officers look forward to meeting all of you and if you have any special requests, please contact your American Secretary, Millicent Craig, 880 Ames Court Palo Alto, CA 94303. Email: Millicenty@aol.com
As a result of this Gathering there will be plenty of potential articles for the DGS Journal and we trust that you will share your ancestry with our international Dalton community. Who knows how many "cousins" are out there actively seeking their families? DGS Editor, John Dalton is always available to provide assistance. Email: mailto:JohnDalton78@hotmail.com/. |
| "In the estate of Thomas Willliam Dalton, late of Rongotea in the Provincial District of Wellington in New Zealand, Farmer" This article was extracted from a Kilkenny Newspaper by DGS members, Pat Robinson of Cambridge, England who has written to the Probate Court to obtain more information on the heirs and their origins in Kilkenny.
"Pursuant to an order made by the Judge of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, at Palmerston North on the 15th day of July, 1943, all persons claiming to be next-of-kin and entitled to a share in the estate of the above-named deceased, and in particular brothers and/or sisters (or the children of said brothers and/or sisters) John Dalton, formerly of Kilkenny, Ireland, but later in Rongotea in the Dominion of New Zealand, Richard Dalton formerly of Thomastown, Richard Dalton formerly of Thomastown aforesaid, but later of Nelson in the Dominion of New Zealand, Catherin Rodgers (formerly Dalton) formerly of Thomastown aforesaid, but later of Blue Spur, Westland in the Dominion of New Zealand, Ellen Murphy (Formerly Dalton) formerly of Thomastown aforesaid but later of Kumara Westland, in the Dominion of New Zealand, Margaret Murphy (formerly Dalton) formerly of Thomastown aforesaid, but later of Pipers-Flat, Westland, in the Dominion of New Zealand, and Eliza Smith (formerly Dalton) aforesaid but later of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, having claims against he Estate of the above named deceased person, who died at Foxton in New Zealand on the 20th day of January1941, and Probate of whose Will was granted by the Supreme Court of New Zealand at Palmerstown North on the 19th day of February, 1941, are hereby required to send in full particulars in writing of their claims to Hector Christie, Solicitor, of 69 Ridgway Street, Wauganui, in New Zealand, aforesaid, the sole Executor of the will of Thomas William Dalton, deceased, within six (6) months from the date of publication of this advertisement, after which the Executor will proceed to distribute the assets of the deceased among the persons entitled thereto having regard only to the claims and demands of which he shall then have had notice.
Dated at Wauganui this 15th day of July, 1943 Christie, Craigmyle &Tizaed Solicitors for the Executor, Wanganui, New Zealand. (4020)" Descendents of this Dalton family may contact Pat Robinson at: mailto:Geoffmallard@aol.com/. |
| If you are planning on being in the vicinity Portsmouth, England during the weekend of June 3, 2006, you may want to attend the Annual General Meeting of the Dalton Genealogical Society. It will be held at the home of Sir Geoffrey and Lady Jane Dalton. Be sure to send an e-mail to Sir Geoffrey (address below) and advise him of your intentions.
Venue: Farm Cottage, Catherington, Hampshire PO8 0TD (the home of Sir Geoffrey and Lady Jane Dalton) Tel: 023 9259 2369 Email: daltons@screaming.net
Program for the Day
From 10.45 am Delegates arrive – coffee is served
11.15 am Annual General Meeting – see agenda overleaf
1.00 pm Buffet Lunch is served
2.30 pm Daltons and The Drapers Company – a talk by Geoffrey Dalton
4.00 pm Tea
It is hoped that many Society members and their families will be able to attend. In addition to the Annual General Meeting and the talk by Geoffrey Dalton, there will be plenty of opportunity during the course of the day to meet the officers and committee informally, to meet other delegates and to have discussions about Dalton family history.
There will be a Dalton Family History display set up, which will be available for viewing throughout the day.
A charge of £5 per head will be made for the buffet lunch. This will be collected on the day.
Please return the attached slip to Geoffrey Dalton to indicate your intention to attend as soon as possible, and no later than 15 May 2006.
Agenda
Commencing at 11:15 am 1. Welcome and opening remarks by the Chairman 2. Apologies for absence 3. Minutes of the 2005 Annual General Meeting and matters arising 4. Chairman’s report 5. Treasurer’s report 6. Secretary’s report 7. Election of Officer and Committee 8. Editorial Team report 9. DNA sub committee report 10. Australian Secretary’s report 11. American Secretary’s report 12. Forthcoming Gatherings and AGMs 13. Any other business 14. Close. |
| Extractions were made by K. T. Mapstone from the Indexes on the following site: http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx They will eventually be added to the Dalton Data Bank. This group will be followed by a large file, Death Index. Name, Date of Birth, Place, Gender, Mother, Father Gilmer County William Edward Dalton, 21 Mar 1928, Tanner, Male, Dessie Dalton and Emmett F. Dalton Harrison County ? Dalton, 23 Dec 1884, Coal District, Female, Martha and Thomas Dalton Baby
Dalton, 23 Dec 1884, Coal District, Female, Martha and Thomas Dalton ? Dalton, 5 Dec 1892, Coal District, Female, ? and Thos. Dalton Lucy Dalton, 3 Jan 1899, Clarksburg, Female Birtha Dalton, age19y and Theodore Daugherty, age 23y (Parents born in Harrison Co., WV) ? Dalton, 20 May 1903, Female, Dora Martin Dalton and Thomas Dalton ? Dalton, 1908, Viropa, Female, Belle and George Dalton James E Dalton, 9 Jul 1909, Viropa, Female, Ida and G.J. Dalton Fredrick James Dalton, 1 Jan 1918, Clarksburg, Male, Grace Cloe Radcliff and Fred Dalton Clarence M. Dalton, 10 Nov 1922, Reynoldsville, Male, Jennie Barnes and Willie P. Dalton ...ginia Dalton, 2 Jul 1926, Reynoldsville, Female, Jennie Barnes and W.R. Dalton West Virginia Marriage Index Harrison County 19 Jul 1814, Ruth Smith and Lewis Dalton 22 Aug 1901, Icie Dora Martin and James Thomas Dalton 1 Dec 1906, Ida Belle Cooper and George Jerome Dalton 7 Sep 1916, Grace Cleo Radcliffe and Fred Dalton 20 Apr 1919, Dess L. Yoho and Asbarry Dalton 6 Oct 1924, Eva McCune and John Dalton. |
| You may be able to help one of these Daltons with his/her issue. Please contact the submitter directly. Judy is working on the family tree and has come to a stumbling block. Here’s what she knows: Robert Benjamin Dalton was born 7-25-1893 in Oklahoma City, died 5-2-1961 in Carthage, buried in Joplin, MO. She can’t find out whether he had siblings. His father was William Benjamin Dalton from Kingfisher. She can’t find his siblings or parents. Do you have any information that can help? Judy has exhausted all avenues. JForth@polytainersinc.com George Mullen writes that James Dalton was born 1845 in Kilbeggan, Westmeath and married a minor, Johanna English from Tipperary. They married in Brooklyn in 1866 after receiving dispensation from the Bishop. Their parents were Richard Dalton and Mary Maguire and John and Elizabeth English. All were born in Ireland. He had tried to follow this family via the census as well as through city directories. He thought he had found James and Johanna Dalton in 1870 in Springfield Mass. He found that the children were the right ages and were named after his father and her father. She turned out to be a Lawton and his father was Garrett Dalton In doing his wife's ancestry he found that newly married couples would change their last names and many times took the wife's last name. His wife is French. He decided to look under James and Johanna English. Lo and behold he found in Manhattan's 7th ward such a couple of the right ages with 2 children of the right ages for a 1866 wedding. In 1880 census this couple moved across the Hudson river to Jersey City, NJ and they have 7 children. Have any other Daltons encountered name change and does anyone know anything about James Dalton and Johanna English? gmullen@epix.net Pat Setser writes that according to the Census her earliest known relative is Joshua S Daulton her great grandfather b. about 1829. The Census records date his birth about 1829 but different Census records give two birth places - North Carolina and Tennessee. Can anyone clarify this for Pat? mailto:Applecrek@aol.com/ Steve Dalton of Oldham and currently earning his PhD in Birmingham is looking for a link to his great grandfather, James William Dalton who was born in Lees Oldham on 1/1/1912. DGS historian, Lucy Slater of Cambridge has offered to search her extensive Oldham files in the hopes of finding a link. Please contact Steve at: mailto:stevedalton@bluyonder.co.uk/ Monica Dalton Fox of Morgantown, WV would like to learn more about her family. Her grandparents are Wayne and Evelyn Dalton and her father is Bill Dalton of Olympia, WA.Please contact Monica at: Foxxy377@yahoo.com Rose M. Koch of Stony Brook, NY is looking for descendents of Michael and Catherin Wynne Dalton who lived in County Longford, Ireland (egan, Ballymahon) c. 1860-1900. One daughter married Richard Clarke and another married Richard Greene. Contact Rose at: mailto:rmkoch@suffolk.lib.ny.us/ Desiann Dalton of Australia sends greetings to all Daltons and she is looking for Dalton families of Bury St. Edmunds in England and in nearby counties. Contact Desiann at: mailto:desiann1964@hotmail.com/ Debi Holmes writes that Margaret Dalton is her third great grandmother and was born in England in 1805. She married Ezra Adams, William Jewell and Jacob Shipler. She emigrated to Kansas from Wisconsin in 1876. Contact Debi at: holmesathomeinoz@yahoo.com. |
| During the month of March/April the following files were added to the Dalton Data Bnk. http://daltondata.0pi.com/ The extractions were made by DGS members Mike Dalton of Oregon, K. T. Mapstone of Mississippi and DGS Archivist Michael Cayley of England and Myrna Maines of California.
Index of Newfoundland Deaths. |