Welcome to the Dalton Genealogical Society Home Page

This prestigious international one name family history society was founded in 1970 and brings you a wealth of information about the huge worldwide Dalton family. Please use the links on the left and above to navigate around the site. Here you will find our monthly newsletter Daltons in History, details about our projects and activities, and gain access to our extensive databank and index built up over many years.

In 1979 the Dalton Genealogical Society became a founder member of the Guild of One Name Studies (www.one-name.org)
and it has been a member of the Federation of Family History Societies since 1974 (www.ffhs.org.uk)

Please note that all DGS material is subject to copyright law and permission has been granted for the publication of all abstracts included on this site

Dalton Data Bank
Recent Additions
Chronicles: Royal Doulton
Ireland: Baptism Marriage Burial
California: LA Cemetery Listing
Chronicles: James Dalton Criminal
New Updates
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DGS Journal
Volume 52 Published
The DGS has published a Journal for its members from its founding in 1970. An authoritative source of Dalton ancestry and family history
New Edition
index...
Future DGS Events
40th Anniversary 2010
2010 marks forty years since the
founding of the DGS and a special
celebratory Gathering and AGM is
to be held in Surrey, England
July/Aug 2010
register...
Dalton Archives
James Dalton History Maker
During the reign of the Catholic Queen Mary Tudor, James Dalton, was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in London on 7 August 1555
Very 1st article
January 1998...
Daltons in History
July 2010
Notes from the DGS Chairman
2010 Annual General Meeting
Connecting with Daltons
Journal Publication Vol 52
6 articles...
The Dalton Genealogical Society
 
Join the DGS
Worldwide Dalton Family
DGS Annual Gathering & DIDP
Publish your own research
Local DGS librarian & secretary
Queries answered
DGS Journals FREE
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Dalton Intl DNA Project
More Testees Wanted
Add YOUR DALTON NAME to one of the largest and most respected global projects. Nearly 140 Y-DNA participants worldwide!
New Report
Issue 3...
Clan Dalton
Sláinte agus saol chugat
Clan Dalton is a Clans of Ireland member. Chieftain and DGS Irish Secretary, Ciaran Dalton, wishes you Health and a Long Life
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Past DGS Events
Annual Gatherings
2009 AGM Oswaldtwistle England
2009 Gathering Orange Australia
2008 Gathering Birr Ireland
2007 Gathering/AGM Worcester
reports...
Dalton Forum
Mississippi & Tennessee
J G Dalton m. Elizabeth Asble of TN son my gggrandfather J.T. (Tom) Dalton (1859-1937) m. Georgia Ann Duncan 1884 Lafayette MS
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Dalton Forum
Julia and Mary Dalton
William Isaac McGee b. Boulder CO 7 May 1916 to John McGee Julia Dalton Mary 'Molly'
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Dalton Forum
Irish Ancestors
Steve would welcome contact from anyone who wishes to share family history information on members of Dalton families from Wexford Town
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South African Ancestors
Looking for parents of Jerrard Dalton b 1816 Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. Have hit the proverbial brick wall
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Dalton Forum
Ancestors in Canada
ggrandfather William Dalton d. 1908 Newfoundland m. Margaret Whelan dau. Anne Marie Dalton bn Conception Harbor 24 July 1908
Help needed
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Where are they buried?
Rachel Dalton Montgomery (1794-1860) m. Levi Montgomery (1795-1854) dau. of John Bass Dalton m. Eleanor Edwards
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Dalton Forum
Prince Edward Island
gggrandmother Mary Dalton bn abt 1820 disowned by parents m. George Pieroway, a protestant from Sandy Point Newfoundland
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Fermanagh Daltons
James Phair of Topped Mountain, Mullyknock dau. Mary Phair m. Alexander or Andrew Dalton sons William, Alexander c.1835
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Mississippi & Tennessee
J G Dalton m. Elizabeth Asble of TN son my gggrandfather J.T. (Tom) Dalton (1859-1937) m. Georgia Ann Duncan 1884 Lafayette MS
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Same New Zealand Search!
I am also the great grandchild of Charles William Dalton & Mary Ethel Strong. Always thought name change from D'Alton 'suspicious'
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Notes from the DGS Chairman
2010 Annual General Meeting
Connecting with Daltons
Journal Publication Vol 52
News from American Secretary
Editor's Message
Notes from the DGS Chairman
2010 Annual General Meeting
Connecting with Daltons
Journal Publication Vol 52
News from American Secretary
Editor's Message
Past DGS Events
2009 AGM Oswaldtwistle
Many thanks to John and Sheila Dalton for all their thought and hard work which made the weekend such a success
August 2009
Michael's diary...
Past DGS Events
2009 Annual Gathering
Maureen Collins and Helen Smith organised a 'Real Aussie Welcome' for 60 Dalton members and friends in Orange, NSW Australia
March 2009
Maureen's piccies...
2008 Birr Offaly Ireland
Ciaran, Collette & family organised a wonderful conference visiting the Giant Telescope, Clonmacnoise and peat bog railway
August 2008
comments...
Worcester England 2007
The worst floods in 200 years but Howard J Dalton organised the Worcester Gathering swimmingly. The DGS motto: panic not!
July 2007
reminiscences...
USA Gathering 2006
Millicent Craig and her family welcomed delegates to Hampton for the first American Gathering. A truly memorable occasion!
October 2006
diary...
Annual Gatherings
2009 AGM Oswaldtwistle England
2009 Gathering Orange Australia
2008 Gathering Birr Ireland
2007 Gathering/AGM Worcester
2006 Gathering Hampton USA
2006 AGM Catherington England
2005 Gathering/AGM Dublin
2004 Gathering/AGM Preston UK
2004 Sydney Australia
2003 Gathering/AGM Wales
2002 Gathering/AGM Pickering
2001 Gathering/AGM Cambridge
2000 Gathering/AGM Surrey UK
1999 Gathering/AGM Swaffham
1998 Gathering/AGM Rufford UK
reports...
Dalton Data Bank
Recent Additions

Chronicles - Royal Doulton Contributed by Rodney Dalton, Utah

Ireland - Added Baptism, Marriage & Burial Link Contributed by David Preston, Nevada

California - LA Cemetery Listing Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Chronicles - James Dalton, Criminal Contributed by Rodney Dalton, Utah

Ireland - 1901 Census Link Added Contributed by David Preston, Nevada

Chronicles - Dalton Foundries Contributed by Rodney Dalton, Utah

Chronicles - James L. Dalton & Dalton Adding Machines Contributed by Rodney Dalton, Utah

Chronicles - Capt James Dalton Boston Contributed by Rodney Dalton, Utah

California - 1861-1867 Military Records Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Brooklyn - NY 1865 Census Contributed by Theckla Ledyard, WA

England - Durham Wills Inventories Contributed by Lynne Rigg, England

Chronicles - Captain John Dalton Australia Contributed by Rodney Dalton, Utah

Chronicles - Henry Dalton - Pioneer Contributed by Rodney Dalton, Utah

Oregon - Census Marriages Deaths Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Historical_Maps - New Map Viewer Contributed by David Preston, Nevada

Oregon - Multnomah Voter Cards Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Chronicles - Maj Gen Emmett Dalton Contributed by Rodney Dalton

Chronicles - Henry Simon Dalton Contributed by Rodney Dalton

Republic of Ireland - Irish Registry of Deeds Contributed by David Preston, Nevada

USA - NY Irish Passengers 1846 - 1851 Contributed by David Preston, Nevada

USA - Additional Military Records Contributed by David Preston, Nevada

Chronicles - Thurnham Hall History Contributed by Rodney Dalton

USA - Carroll, Virginia Marriages Contributed by Rodney Dalton

Chronicles - Rev John Neale Dalton Contributed by Rodney Dalton

New_Section - Historical Maps Contributed by David Preston, Nevada

New_Section - Newspaper Extracts Contributed by Rodney Dalton

Chronicles - Captain Kit Dalton Contributed by Rodney Dalton

Chronicles - Rt. Hon. Hugh Dalton PC Contributed by Rodney Dalton

Chronicles - Captain Davis Dalton Contributed by Rodney Dalton

Chronicles - Brothers of Orange Contributed by Rodney Dalton

USA - Dalton Civil War Records Contributed by the Dalton Gang Letters

Chronicles - Story of Jack Dalton Contributed by Rodney Dalton, Utah

Australia - Added Victoria Births Information Contributed by Gary Dalton, Australia

Ireland - Added link to Irish Genealogy Website Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Argentina - Updated Argentina Page Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Ireland - Added Irish WWI Casualties Contributed by Cathy Negrycz, Florida

Ontario - Added Cemetery Inscriptions Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Ontario - Added Deaths Database Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Alaska - Entire State Updated Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Alaska - Added Yukon Territory Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Chronicles - Tuite-Dalton Family Contributed by Rodney Dalton, Utah

Chronicles - 6 articles October 2009 Contributed by Rodney Dalton, Utah

Canada - Kings County PEI 1891 Census Contributed by Steve Szabo, Canada

Canada - Nova Scotia Marriages & Miscellaneous updated Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Chronicles - 6 articles September 2009 Contributed by Rodney Dalton, Utah

Ontario - Births & Marriages Contributed by Karen Dalton Preston, Nevada

Republic of Ireland - Ballyheigue Baptisms Updated Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Chronicles - 3 original articles Contributed by Rodney Dalton, Utah

Canada - Newfoundland, Canada Newspapers Additions Contributed by Dianne Jackman, Newfoundland, Canada

Georgia, USA - Added Cemetery & Misc. Data Contributed by Cindy Norwood, Georgia

Georgia, USA - Added Census & Enumeration Data Contributed by Cindy Norwood, Georgia

Read - "The Dalton Chronicles" Contributed by Rodney Dalton, Utah

England - Norfolk, Watton BMDs Contributed by Maureen Collins, Sydney

Ohio - Census Deaths Directories Contributed by Mike Dalton, OR

England - Medieval Soldiers 1369 - 1453 Contributed by Karen Dalton Preston, NV

Utah - Utah Prisoners Pardons Granted Contributed by Rodney Dalton, UT

California - New California SSDI Database Contributed by David Preston, NV

Ireland - New Ireland Burials page available Contributed by Mike Dalton

Ohio - New Ohio page with Census & SSDI now available Contributed by Mike Dalton, OR

Canada - Bio of Sir Charles Dalton Contributed by Tom O'Connor, MA

Ireland - Amendments Various

Ireland - Irish Times BMD Records Contributed by Karen Dalton Preston, Nevada

News - Chris Pomery Interview Contributed by David Preston, Nevada

Canada - Prince Edward Island, Canada Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Utah - Utah Daltons from 1100 AD onwards Contributed by Rodney G. Dalton, Utah

Utah - Added Ogden Utah Newspaper Extracts 1879 - 1906 Contributed by Rodney G. Dalton, Utah

Wales - Added Cwt Pembre History Contributed by Rodney G. Dalton, Utah

Republic of Ireland - Added link to Civil Registrations Added by David Preston, Las Vegas, Nevada

Northern Ireland- Added link to Civil Registrations Added by David Preston, Las Vegas, Nevada

Wales - Added Thomas Dalton Family Papers Contributed by Rodney G. Dalton, Utah

Canada - Added 850 Newfoundland Records Contributed by Everett J. Dalton, Kamloops, British Columbia

Canada - Created Separate Newfoundland page Added by David Preston, Las Vegas, Nevada

Canada - 1901 Canadian Census Database Added by David Preston, Las Vegas, Nevada

Northern Ireland - Antrim County Births Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Republic of Ireland - County Carlow Landowners 1876 Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Republic of Ireland - Tipperary Early Baptisms - 1806-1814 Contributed by Kevin Sippel, Lane Cove Australia

Republic of Ireland - Tipperary Marriages - 1794 Contributed by Kevin Sippel, Lane Cove Australia

Republic of Ireland - Tipperary Marriages - 25 APR. 1837 Contributed by Kevin Sippel, Lane Cove Australia

Republic of Ireland - Tipperary Early Baptisms - 1838 Contributed by Kevin Sippel, Lane Cove Australia

Republic of Ireland - NSW Early Baptisms - 1842 Contributed by Kevin Sippel, Lane Cove Australia

New South Wales - NSW Error corrected in 1864 Marriages Contributed by Kevin Sippel, Lane Cove Australia

Republic of Ireland - Wills, Probates & Testimony Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Republic of Ireland - Royal Irish Constabulatory Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Republic of Ireland - Dublin WWI Casualties Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Republic of Ireland - Dublin 1851 Census Contributed by Mike Dalton

Irish Scholars - Trinity College Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

English Scholars - University of Oxford Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Republic of Ireland - County Laois/Queens Deaths Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Republic of Ireland - County Offaly Marriages, Deaths Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Republic of Ireland - County Tipperary Births, Deaths Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

Republic of Ireland - County Westmeath Deaths Contributed by Mike Dalton, Oregon

New Updates
family tree...
Volunteers Required
Contact if you wish to help with the transcription and migration of the DDB data to the new format
Mark II test
feedback...
More Testees Wanted
Add YOUR DALTON NAME to one of the largest and most respected global projects. Nearly 140 Y-DNA participants worldwide!
New Report
Issue 3...
More Testees Wanted
Add YOUR DALTON NAME to one of the largest and most respected global projects. Nearly 140 Y-DNA participants worldwide!
New Report
Issue 3...
40th Anniversary 2010
2010 marks forty years since the
founding of the DGS and a special
celebratory Gathering and AGM is
to be held in Surrey, England
July/Aug 2010
details...
2011 USA Gathering
Join us in Salt Lake City, on the beautiful Wasatch Ridge of the Rocky Mountains, home to the 2001 Winter Olympics
23-25 Sept 2011
details...
40th Anniversary 2010
2010 marks forty years since the
founding of the DGS and a special
celebratory Gathering and AGM is
to be held in Surrey, England
July/Aug 2010
details...
From the Archives
Demise of Croston Hall
Reproduced by kind permission of Derek Dalton, antiquarian, local historian and descendent of the Croston Daltons.
500th Article
July 2005...
Back Issues
First Daltons in America
In April 1635, Philemon Dalton from Suffolk, England sailed on the ship Increase to Boston and arrived in Hampton, NH
100th Edition
April 2006...
Dalton Archives
Australian Historical Tidbits
The following histories of Australia mention the presence of Daltons in the communities from the earliest times
November 2000...
Dalton Archives
James Dalton History Maker
During the reign of the Catholic Queen Mary Tudor, James Dalton was admitted to Lincoln's Inn in London on 7 August 1555
Very 1st article
January 1998...
Sláinte agus saol chugat
Clan Dalton is a Clans of Ireland member. Chieftain and DGS Irish Secretary, Ciaran Dalton, wishes you Health and a Long Life
read...
Join the DGS
Worldwide Dalton Family
DGS Annual Gathering & DIDP
Publish your own research
Local DGS librarian & secretary
Queries answered
DGS Journals FREE
contact us...
Join the DGS
Australia & New Zealand
DGS Annual Gathering & DIDP
Publish your own research
Local DGS librarian & secretary
Queries answered
DGS Journals FREE
join here...
Welcome
UK & Ireland Membership
Two DGS Journals every year
Publish your own research
Dedicated librarian & secretary
DGS Annual Gathering & DIDP
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Become a Member
North American Members
Two DGS Journals every year
Publish your own research
Dedicated librarian & secretary
DGS Annual Gathering & DIDP
details...
Dalton Data Bank - Webmaster: David Preston, Designer: David Preston, Collator: Karen Dalton Preston
DGS Journal Index - Editor: John Dalton
Forthcoming Gatherings and Other Events
Daltons in History Archive (Back Issues), Editor: Millicent V. Craig, Webmaster: Mary Lou Weber-Elias, Designer: Elizabeth A. Weber
Daltons in History - Editor: Dairne Irwin, Webmaster: Mel Irwin
The Dalton Genealogical Society
Membership Entitlement and Application Form
Dalton International DNA Project - Coordinator: Millicent V Craig, Consultant: Chris Pomery
Clan Dalton - Chieftain: Ciaran Dalton
Past Gatherings and Meetings
Dalton Forum - Administrators: Karen Dalton Preston, David Preston