| Update To add to the discussion, Rod O'Donoghue, of England, a member of the Guild of One Name Studies (GOONS) has sent further information as follows. "Shanid Abu" was the war cry of the kinsman of the Earl of Desmond who was a Fitzgerald. It means "Shanid Forever". Shanid Castle in County Limerick is not mentioned before 1230 so it is presumed to date from that time. Shanid was one of the most impregnable Castles possessed by the Earls of Desmond. The Castle is in ruins but the keep or fortress is still standing. The picture is that of the keep. If this information is correct, the war cry connects the Fitzgerald/Daltons of Thurnham Hall, England to the Earls of Desmond in Ireland. Our appreciation is extended to Rod for the above explanation and picture of the keep. Coat of Arms This is a quartered shield, a Fitzgerald quartered with Dalton. The 1st and 4th quarters are Fitzgerald and the 2nd and 3rd are Dalton ( that is to say a Fitzgerald man married a Dalton woman). So 1st and 3rd quarters, were an ermine shield, with a diagonal cross in red. The 2nd and 4th quarters were a blue shield with a lion rampant guardant and a border of small crosses with a bar across each arm in silver. The 1st crest for Fitzgerald, is a red boar standing on all four legs, with bristles and gold claws and tusks. The second crest is for Dalton, with a dragon's head in green between two wings in gold but not touching the edge of the shield. Motto: Shanet a boo. |
| This the last in the series of Recusants and Catholic Records that were extracted by DGS Archivist, Michael Cayley. Catholic Record Society, Miscellanea Vol 2
Catholic Records Society: Miscellanea 6
Catholic Registers of Richmond Surrey: 12 Feb 1836 William Dalton stood sponsor at baptism of George Burt Catholic Record Society: English Martyrs
Catholic Record Society: Miscellanea 7, 1911
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Catholic Record Society: Miscellanea 10
Catholic Record Society: Miscellanea 11
Catholic Record Society: Miscellanea 12, 1921
Catholic Record Society, Miscellanea 13, 1926
Catholic Record Society: Registers of the English
College at Valladolid, 1930 Catholic Record Society, Miscellanea vol 17,
1961 |
| from Millicent V. Craig Dalton was the son of a wealthy Newburyport, MA merchant, a graduate of Harvard College, country gentleman, member of the Massachusetts Senate and Delegate to the First Continental Congress. Unfortunately, his personal papers were among the possessions that went down at sea on their way to Washington, D.C. This may be the reason that no in depth biography has been written of Dalton. We learn bits of his activities and associates from snippets gathered from the papers of others. His friendship with John Adams, Second President of the United States, was a long lasting one that stemmed from their days at Harvard College. Dalton and Adams were classmates. One source reveals that during their college years, they spent many nights in philosophical discussions. It was at this time that seeds of separation from England were planted and nurtured. They were in full bloom when Adams made his first provocative speech in Boston opposing taxation and advocating separation. As a circuit court judge his work took him into northern Massachusetts and New Hampshire and there is little doubt that the friendship between Adams and Dalton continued to grow during those years. The Dalton family members were supporters of George Washington and the war effort. They supplied ships, money and food for the Army. At the end of the War, Washington traveled through the hamlets of the North and expressed gratitude for the help of the citizenry. In Newburyport, MA, Tristram Dalton was chosen to deliver the welcoming speech. Whether out of courtesy or control, Dalton's speech was written by John Adams. On this festive occasion, with militia and bands, Washington arrived at the edge of the town in his carriage and rode on horse to the town square. He acknowledged the carefully prepared speech of Dalton with a 45 second "thank you" response and was on his way. Dalton and Washington had actually become close friends. Dalton and Adams served together in the Massachusetts House and in the First Continental Congress. There is a passage in the current biography of "John Adams" by David Mc Cullough that reveals the influence that Adams had with his friend, Dalton. As Vice President under Washington, Adams had a brilliant and sometimes stormy career, yet never missed a day in the Senate. Adams believed that a bill introduced by Senator Maclay of Pennsylvania would undermine the power of the Executive Branch. It would give the Senate the power to remove cabinet officers. Dalton and the Federalists supported the bill but Adams opposed it. He persuaded Dalton to change his position. The vote was cast, a tie occurred and Adams cast the deciding vote against the bill. There is little in the Adams biography about Dalton but sufficient to learn that Dalton's milieu included some of the most powerful men of the times. Adams had won the Presidency over Thomas Jefferson by a small margin. Although Adams preferred Elbridge Gerry as his Vice President, Jefferson attained the position. Adams had been through many disagreements with Jefferson and although reconciled, the pair had little contact. He expressed fear of Jefferson's politics and conveyed it to his confidante, Dalton. "He will have too many French about him to flatter him, but I hope we can keep him steady." Both men were New Englanders from totally different backgrounds but had a bond that was lasting. If you are a history buff, you will enjoy walking through the evolution of the legislative infrastructure that became the American democratic system. It is nice to know that a Dalton was there. Adams was perhaps the most powerful President of all time. Thanks to his wife, Abigail, his letters were preserved and reveal the heart, soul, will, perseverance and political skills of this man. "John Adams" is an excellent read. Sources: Dalton Genealogical Society Journals, Daltons
of Hampton, NH, series by Millicent Craig. |
| Dalton Mourning Sampler Correction
Croston Bellringers Attention: Canadians from Hamilton, Ontario,
Canada Attention: Relatives of the late Marie Dalton
(Mrs. Elliot Dalton). Oldest Burying Ground in Newbury, MA
Our appreciation is extended to Bill. (Part of Newbury would later become Newburyport). |
| The following Dalton Irish Birth and Death Records have been extracted by Dan Mapstone of MS from LDS Film #1432044. They are for the Counties of Kilkenny and Tipperary. We are very grateful to Dan. They will eventually be uploaded to the DALTON DATA BANK. County Kilkenny County Tipperary |