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Volume 36 June 2002
Contents p. 2
Newsletter by John Dalton p. 2
Announcement about the Pickering meeting, and an appeal for articles to go in the Journal.
Binders. for the D.G.S. Journal p. 2
Births p. 3
Danilo Andrew HAIGH 10th January 2000
Anton Jordan HAIGH 23rd May 2001
Emma Marian KAMERATH 29th December 2001
Zara Jane BANKS 24th November 2001
Madison Noel JACKMAN 21st December 2001
Lindsey Marie CZARNOWSKI 6th March 2001
Marriages p. 4
Frank NOSSEREAU to Angela Denise JACKMAN 7th July 2001
Diamond Wedding p. 5
Ralph and Joy CHESSON 6th December 2001
Deaths p. 6
Lady Daphne DALTON 3rd December 2001
Gerald Charles SILVA 29th December 2001
Obituary of Gerald Charles Silva, by Millicent V. Craig his sister p. 7
Family History Fairs in 2002. p. 8
M.N.&Q. 36.1 The sale of two villages p. 9
In the Preston Records office, Derek Dalton found a document recording the sale of two villages, Maudsley and Byspham in Lancashire. Here the translation from the original Latin is given. Robert Dalton sold the villages to William Stopford for £220 in 1559. This sale was to give Robert enough money to complete the purchase of his new estate of Thurnham.
M.N.&Q. 36.2 A mystery resolved, almost. p.10
Following on from MN&Q 35.5, in the Phillips Library in Salem, the ship Ocean was registered in 1803 and again in 1807. Either there were two ships of that name, or Captain John went overboard but his ship survived. His son John was lost at sea in 1802. But there must have been more than one son called John as, when Captain John died intestate, a Guardian was appointed for his young son John in 1803. This John became a doctor and, in 1831, he must have died, as a Guardian was appointed for his daughter Eliza, aged 8. In 1832 Dr. John‘s estate was valued at $1046. Eliza was only 16 when she also died.
M.N.&Q. 36.3 Daltons in Northallerton. p.12
In the 1881 census for Northallerton, there are only two families listed, who are called Dalton. There are headed by James a stone mason, age 30 and William a groom, age 28. As both these men come from Stokesley, it is almost certain that they are brothers.
M.N.&Q. 36.4 A Dalton Bearing False Witness. p. 13
Titus Oates told King Charles that there was a plot to murder him. This led to many
such rumours. One of these involved a priest called Dalton, who came from Ireland to charge the Earl of Tyrone with wishing to murder the King. In return, he was given passage back to Ireland and the use of the Royal Post Horses to get there. He vanished before he could be persecuted for perjury.
M.N.&Q. 36.5 Can anyone help Adrian Dalton? p.15
He seeks any Daltons who lived in Hull in the 1950’s. His grandfather was Thomas Dalton born 1873, who was the father of four children, Thomas, born 1902, George, John and their sister Leah.
M.N.&Q. 36.6 Dalton Ancestors of James Gwilliam p.15
James’s g-g-g-g-grandparents were Edward Dalton, a schoolteacher and his wife Sarah. They had two sons, Edward born 1828 who died before 1841, and William Whybrants Dalton born in 1831 in Marylebone. William was a silk printer, married to Charlotte, and they had twelve children, starting with William Dalton born 1853, in the City of London, and finishing with Ellen, born 1873 at Merton. In the 1881 census, William senior is a widower.
His son William had three children by Catherine Chessire, before he married her in 1892. The second of these was Charles Edward Chessire, born 1888. He married and had four children. The youngest of these was Alexandra Rosetta Dalton. She married James Arthur Gwilliam in 1937. These are the parents of James.
M.N.&Q. 36.7 A Carmarthen Connection. p. 16
In St. Peter’s Church, Carmarthan, the grave of a young woman was found. She was called Margaret Augusta Pytherch, the daughter of James Dalton and Augusta Ritso. Robin Pythurch is a great grandson of one of Margaret’s brothers, and he said there was always a veil of secrecy over his family history. Margaret was said to be the grand daughter of George III, but this is not true. Any Royal blood came from the Ritso family.
M.N.&Q 36.8 My grandmother was a white witch p. 17
Lucy says that her grandmother, Elizabeth Dalton nee Bowman, known as Big Lizzie, was the local wise woman in Chadderton, Lancashire. She knew about herbs and how to make salves, how to deliver a baby and how to lay out the dead. She earned money by going on the moors to collect herbs and then drying them. Among these were Foxgloves. From this powder she made a tea, and sold a cup full for a half penny to women who said they were having “funny turns“. For another half penny she would add a measure of gin. She gave love potions and aborted unwanted babies. In short, she did everything that a modern midwife would do, and a lot more besides.
M.N.&Q. 36.9 Dalton-Dudman marriage p. 18
Mary Ann Dalton born1866, married James Dudman in 1887, in Reigate, Surrey. Is this couple on anyone‘s family tree?
M.N.&Q. 36.10 Daltons guarding Napoleon p. 18
Two soldiers, called Dalton, guarded Napoleon on St. Helena and died on the island, probably of dysentery. They were Patrick Dalton, died October 1817 and John Dalton died November 1818. They might have been brothers.
M.N.&Q. 36.11 Two deaths by fire p. 18
The Gentleman’s Magazine, in June 1816, recorded that a fire consumed the premises of Mr. White, a Tallow-chandler at Poplar and his apprentice James Dalton died in the flames.
In October 1820, in York, a corn mill was consumed by fire and afterwards, the gable end fell on a number of people, killing the son of Mr. Walker, plumber, and the daughter of Mr. Dalton, butcher.
Daltons in History by Millicent V. Craig p.20
This article lists the contents of the six D.G.S. web pages, from December 1999 to May 2000.
Highlights from the Canadian database, by Millicent V. Craig p.22
This article covers the contents of the 1881 census of Canada, the National Archives of Canada, and profiles of the average Dalton males. These show that the Canadian Dalton is taller by half an inch than the Irish Dalton, who in turn is taller by a whole inch more than the English Dalton. They all have fair to brown hair and blue to grey eyes.
Hannah Lightfoot Revisited, by Michael Cayley p.25
Here the author considers nine questions. Did George III have a relationship with a Quaker called Hannah Lightfoot? Did he marry her in secret? If he did, was such a marriage valid? Is there a Dalton connection with Hannah? Who was Hannah? What was the legend about her? What are the known facts? What are the fantasies? What was the Dalton link? The conclusion is that there is no Dalton link with George III, but there might be a link with Augusta Ritso, through her father George Frederick Ritso, who may have been the result of a liaison between Sophia Ritso and George III’s father, Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales.
Daltons on St. Helena by Michael Cayley p.34
This is an extension of the M.N.&Q. 36.10, about Daltons who guarded Napoleon. A long and Honourable Connection; by Michael Cayley p.35
The Daltons of Yorkshire were connected with the Draper’s Company from the earliest times. The earliest recorded member was John Dalton in 1503. Various early Dalton members are considered. William Edward Dalton is the first of a dynasty which continues down to the present day. Most of them took an active part in the Government of the Drapers’ Company, and these are listed. In an appendix, is a complete list of Dalton members of the Company.
Fascinating Facts p.41
Why did we write 6s 8d or 6/8? This note explains.
The Dalton Data Bank by Millicent V. Craig p. 42
Here is a description of the Dalton Data Bank, its contents and how to use it.
News from America, by Millicent V. Craig p.45
This deals with the Web site, the Dalton Data Bank and news from Dianne Jackman in Newfoundland, about at book she has written “Researching Your Family History in Newfoundland and Labrador“.
Mrs. Gert Crosbie collected items from local newspapers about Daltons from 1825 up to 1890. Her efforts have now been published by the Marine Archives of Newfoundland. Dianne is hoping to continue Gert’s work.
Book reviews. p.47
Local Newspapers 1750 - 1920 , edited by J. Gibson. This is another of his handy guides.
Probate Jurisdictions; Where to look for wills, by J. Gibson. This is the latest edition of this useful guide.
Family History on the Web-An Internet Directory for England and Wales, by Stuart Raymond. This is a review of the second edition of this useful paperback.
New Members p.48
Patricia D. Bowman of Tennessee, David E. Dalton of Texas, David Raymond Daltonof Bedale, Dennis Morgan Dalton of Reigate, Mr. & Mrs. R. Dalton of Croston, James Gwilliam of Horsham, Angela Green Navarro of Valencia, Spain.
A resignation. Rita Boyle of Australia, owing to failing eyesight. p. 48.
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Index of DGS Journal
Volume 37 December 2002
Contents p. 1
Newsletter from the Chairman p. 2
This reviews the meeting at Pickering and gives details of the next meeting in Wales.
Births, Marriages and Deaths p. 4
Births p. 4
Jean Luc NOSSEREAU, son of Frank and Angela nee Jackman, and grandchild of Neal and Dianne Jackman of St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Correction to an announcement of the birth of Emma Victoria Kamerath, not Haigh in Vol. 36.
Marriages p. 4
Lorna Grace DALTON to Craig William WICKENS 11th May 2002
Lorna is the daughter of James Neale Dalton who is a first cousin of our Chairman, Michael Neale Dalton.
Julia Claire DALTON to Neil COLLIN at Reigate, Surrey. 22nd June 2002
Julia is the only daughter of our Chairman Michael Neale Dalton and his wife Kate. With a photograph of the happy couple.
Deaths p. 5
Joan Beatrice DALTON, nee Emery, the wife of Dennis Dalton and mother of our Secretary, Pamela Lynam.
Family History Events in 2003 p. 6
This records particulars of four Family History conferences in 2003.
M.N.&Q. 37.1 Daffodils p. 6
This note is on Dr. Jan Dalton who is President of the World Daffodil Society.
M.N.&Q. 37.2 Can anyone help Fern Muirhead? p. 7
Fern lives in Alberta Canada, and her ancestors are from Kirby Stephen, in Cumberland. Sarah Dalton was christened in 1750, and had a son Robert in 1774. She married his father Robert Todd in 1777, and they had a daughter Mary Todd in 1795, who is Fern’s ancestor.
M.N.&Q. 37.3 Daltons in the Midlands p. 7
Gwyneth Allwood descends from Daltons who were carriers in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire in the early 1800‘s. Thomas Dalton married Ruth Jackson in Binbrook, Lincolnshire in 1805. They had five children, and the details of their five families are given here. Among these Daltons was Gwyneth’s grandfather, William Dalton, a farmer, at Hilcote, in Derbyshire.
M.N.&Q. 37.4 Two Chadderton Dalton graves. p. 9
These are of two men called Robert Dalton, and their families. In grave L.5, is Robert, died 1918, age 45, and his wife Elizabeth, died 1950, age 80. In grave LA 100, is Robert, died 1880, age 78, and Mary his wife, died 1865, age 61. John, father of Robert, died 1859, age 78, George Scholes, died 1867, age 85, and James Dalton R.N., died in 1875 age 43. The connections between these two families are worked out here.
M.N.&Q. 37.5 A Bishop of Candida Casa p.10
Galloway is the other name for this Scottish Diocese. In 1293, Canon Thomas de Daltoun became the Bishop, and held the office until 1327.
M.N.&Q. 37.6 More about Daltons in Northallerton p.11
D.G.S. member David Kirkley is descended from the marriage in 1716 of Thomas Dalton to Mary Cleasby in Romaldkirk, Yorkshire. They had two sons, Thomas born 1718, and John, born 1728, who produced two lines of Daltons. John’s son Joseph (born 1779) moved to Durham and was the first of a long line of stonemasons. Joseph’s son Robert, (born 1844) is the ancestor of Tony Dalton of Bedale, his second son James (born 1849) is the great great grandfather of David Kirkley, and the youngest son William (born 1852) moved to Middlesborough, where there are some of his Dalton descendants still living today.
M.N.&Q. 37.7 North Country Daltons p.11
Julia Dalton, from Newcastle on Tyne, is descended from the family of Robert Dalton, born 1816, and his wife Hannah born 1820. They had eight children, the eldest being Titus Dalton born 1843, and the youngest being Eliza Ann born 1863. The forth son William born 1857, was the grandfather of Julia. This information came from Julia’s old family bible.
M.N.&Q. 37.8 A Good smell in the Shambles p.12
The Shambles, in York, was famous for its smells, but in the 1700’s the smell in the lanes became more pleasant, as a family of Daltons moved in, who were bakers by trade. Thomas married Phoebe Bulmer in 1776, and they had four children. Then Phoebe died “in childbed“. In 1806, Thomas Dalton baker, died age 55.
Daltons head for Pickering, by Howard Dalton p.14
This is a report on the A.G.M. held at Pickering in Yorkshire in 2002. The meeting started with a social evening at Howard Dalton’s home. On Saturday morning, at the Old Manse Hotel, the A.G.M. was held, followed by lunch. Then we went to Pickering Castle where John Rushton, a local historian, gave a talk on John de Dalton, who was the Bailiff of the Castle in the 1300’s. Afterwards we went to look at the church, where Dalton had worshipped and heard about the mystic, Richard Rolle. Dalton bought the manor and mill at Kirkby Misperton in 1324 and gave Rolle shelter there.
In the evening, we had dinner at the Old Manse Hotel. On the Sunday morning, we went to Foulbridge Hall, build about 1290, an old building where John de Dalton had stayed in the early 14th century. We had lunch at the Coachman Inn and then set out on our journeys home.
John de Dalton by John Rushton, p.18
In 1267, the Castle, Manor and forest of Pickering were given by Henry III to Edmund Crouchback, his second son, who died in 1297. Edmund’s son Thomas, Earl of Lancaster, inherited these estates, as well as many other properties. John de Dalton was the Keeper or Constable of the Castle of Pickering, as well as Warden of the Forest and Bailiff of Pickering. He kept the estates for the Earl, and made and received payments on his behalf. He had the duty to raise men at arms when required by the Earl, and to oversee the law in the forests.
John was the second son of Sir Richard Dalton of Bispham in Lancashire. His salary at Pickering was £10 per year, as well as all his accommodation and other needs. The Earl seldom visited the castle, though his wife Lady Alice came more frequently. John was responsible for collecting the annual income of the Pickering estates, which was about £500 a year, and also for spending most of it. His main duty was to raise income for the Earl. A lot of time was spent hunting in the forest. The deer that were killed there, were sent as gifts to various important people such as the Bishop of Ely. John’s management of the forest was very cautious, and his handling of the timber produced was just as careful. Yet there were complaints made against him that his administration was not made “without fear or favour”.
In 1314, John’s responsibilities broadened, for the Countess Alice came on an extended stay at the Castle, and new rooms were built to accommodate her properly. Dalton did service as a military commander in 1309, during the troubles caused by Piers Gaveston. In 1311, the Earl and his Constable were in rebellion against the King. In 1312, Gaveston was killed. Dalton fought again in 1315, against Sir Adam de Banastre.
In 1322, the King and the Earl fell out again, and the Earl was executed. The castle was taken by the King, and Dalton was imprisoned. But a Royal Letter of protection was issued. Dalton had lost his offices, but his status was still considerable. He was released from prison, and his chattels were restored to him. He went to live in his house at Kirby Misperton but as late as 1332, he still paid substantial taxes at Pickering.
The mystic Richard Rolle returned to Kirby, from his studies at Oxford, and John’s wife and sons received him kindly, giving him a room and a habit. Then he moved to a monastic cell on the estate, where he lived for several years. He eventually went to live at Hampole, near Doncaster, where he was credited with several mystical experiences. John’s sons, John, Thomas and Nicholas and their descendants lived at Kirkby Misperton, until the reign of Queen Elizabeth.
More Fustian Cutters, by Virginia Higgins, p.27
Several other articles have been written about these Dalton families. Virgina’s own family is headed by Michael Dalton, who baptised a son William Dalton at Manchester Cathedral in 1794. He had seven other children baptised at the Cathedral. The youngest son Edward baptised in 1812, is the ancestor of D.G.S, members Stephanie Ketteringham and Audrey Dalton.
The eldest son, William was a fustian cutter and he had four children, Jane baptised 1827, Mary and William Michael baptised 1828 and Sarah baptised 1830. In the 1851 census, William had already died and his widow Mary was living with her five children in Failsworth. All six of them were Fustian cutters. What happened to these children in the later census records of 1861, 1871, 1881, and 1891 is the subject of the rest of this article. In particular, Edward Whitehead, was born in 1876, son of James Whitehead and Matilda nee Dalton.
In 1896, aged 20, Edward married Angela Abbott, and they had six children born in England, Then they emigrated to Australia, where another son Sydney was born. Their third son Spencer, who was born in England, was Virginia Higgins’ father.
A long arm of coincidence by June Self, p.34
In 1884, Arthur D’Alton married Elizabeth Hunichen in Australia. In 1850, June’s ancestors emigrated from Ireland to Victoria. In 1858, Johann Hunichen of Hamburg, arrived in Ballerat, to seek for gold. He married Eva Sintz in 1865, and their daughter Elizabeth became Arthur D’Alton’s wife. In the mid-18th century, Austria sent forces to quell a rebellion, under the command of Sir Richard D’Alton. In 1788, Lieutenant Johann Adam Hunichen became the father of Johann Hunichen. There is no evidence that Sir Richard ever met his Lieutenant Hunichen but the coincidence of the two family names is interesting.
When a Hair-do Helped my Head, by June Self p.35
June’s husband’s g-g-g-grandfather Peter Sinz was born in Fruenstein, somewhere in Germany. One day, scanning an old magazine, while under the hair dryer, I read of Fruenstein in Austria. So I wrote to the registrar there asking about Peter Sinz The local historian answered my letter, as he was seeking descendants of Peter Sinz, who went to Australia in 1852. The Sinz family had lived in Fruenstein for over 1000 years. Conradus was the earliest known ancestor, who lived about 900 ad. Twenty four generations on, one of my daughters went to visit the Sinz family, in the 500 old family home and returned to Australia with a bottle of Sinz wine.
News from America, by Millicent V. Craig p.37
She reports on six new American members, Leonard Dalton, Sam Craig, Richard Dalton, Barbara Dalton Jones, Ceclia Lange, and Paula Ritter. A note from Dr. Edward Adams Dalton, says he has retired and is now restoring his family house, built in 1888. Celia Lange reports on a trip to Westmeath in Ireland, and Mount Dalton in Rathconath.
The Web site continues to expand its readership and the data bank is also expanding. It now includes files from Australia. The Index to the Dalton Journals is now available on line, as far as Volume 30. There is a note on the new legislation about restricting public access to family information. Melanie Crain has opened a new web site containing back issues of the Newsletter which has been issued weekly for the past seven years. Another group is identifying Dalton antiquities, such as the mourning sampler noted in Vol. 5.
Millicent says the AGM in Yorkshire was very enjoyable and she hopes to attend the next one in Wales.
Annual General Meeting of the Society p.40
This was held at the Old Manse Hotel, Pickering, on Saturday, August 31st, 2002. The Chairman thanked Howard Dalton for hosting the gathering, and presented his report. He thanked Millicent for the work she had put in on the data base, and then spoke of his recent visit to Thurnham Hall The treasurer reported on the accounts which had been helped by the bequest from Dick Hamilton‘s estate. Pam Lynam presented the Secretary’s report and apologised for some delay in answering letters owing to personal reasons.
The present officers all agreed to continue to serve, and Mel Irwin was appointed to the committee. Written reports were read from the Librarian Michael Cayley and the editor Elizabeth Cameron. The Australian and American Secretaries both submitted reports.
There was a discussion about having a meeting in Ireland, and it was agreed that the next meeting should be in Wales. Also there was to be a special Australian gathering, at Christmas.
Fascinating Facts p.46
These were on the purchasing power of the Shilling over the past millennium.
Book reviews p.47
Late Mediaeval Northallerton, by Christine Newman. This gives fascinating details about the lives of ordinary people in Northallerton, from 1470 to 1540
Was your grandfather a railwayman? By Tom Richards. This lists records of railway men all over the world.
An Introduction to Using Computers for Genealogy, by David Hawgood. This is a new edition of the beginner’s guide.
New members p.49
These have joined after 1st October 2001. Sam and Barbara Craig of California, Barbara Dalton Jones of Texas, Paula Ritter also of Texas, Cecelia H. Lange of Colorado, Richard E. Dalton of Illinois, Leonard B. Dalton of Massachusetts, Kathy Curl of Tennessee, David E. Dalton of Texas, Bernard Hall of Berkhampstead, Stephen Dalton of Bradford, David Raymond Dalton of Bedale, North Yorkshire.
Both Indices were checked by Lucy J. Slater in Oct 2004.
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