SCOTLAND

The file of Scottish Daltons contains over 1200 surnames. According to the 1881 Census the concentration of Daltons was in the Lowlands, particularly in the Counties of Lanark and Renfrew.  Scotland born Daltons who emigrated to North America have also been identified and listed. Our appreciation is extended to DGS Archivist, Michael Cayley for the extractions of Ancient Scottish records. DGS member, Mike Dalton has augmented the Birth and Marriage data with an additional 300 surname entries. Click on a section link or the "Find on this page..." button below. Contact if you have questions or if you wish to submit additional data. It is the onus of the user to verify the data.

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Data has been extracted from Parish Records, Civil Registrations, IGI and additional microfilm of the LDS.

ABERDEEN

Births / Christenings at St. Nicholas
24 Sep 1829,Elizabeth Dalton, son of Francis Dalton and Jessie Wilson
22 Aug 1851, Cornelius Dalton, son of Francis Dalton and Jessie Wilson
17 Jun 1853,John Dalton, son of Francis and Jessie Dalton
11 Oct 1855, Jessie Dalton, child of Francis Dalton and Jessie Wilson
9 Dec 1856, Francis Dalton, son of Francis and Jessie Wilson

Births / Christenings at Old Machan
31 Jul 1796 James Dalton son of Daniel Dalton
28 Dec 1820, Robert Dalton, son of John Dalton and Elizabeth Lyon
9 Dec 1856, Francis Dalton son of Francis Dalton and Jessie Wilson
9 Feb 1859, Edward Dalton, son of Francis Dalton and Jessie Wilson
2 Nov 1861, Ann Dalton, dau of Francis Dalton and Jessie Dalton

Marriage at North Church
8 Dec 1848, Francis Dalton and Jessie Wilson

Marriages at St. Nicholas
1 Mar 1804, Cornelius Dalton (Datton) and Catherine Mc Donald,
21 Apr 1810, John Dalton and Ann McLeod
23 Oct 1857, Ann Dalton and John McDonald
26 Feb 1825, John Dalton and Magdalene Cant/Andersen
13 Dec 1832, Elizabeth Dalton and William Henderson
29 Apr 1837John Dalton and Margaret Brooke/Thomson
23 Oct 1857, Ann Dalton and John McDonald
23 Jun 1873 Cornelius Dalton and Elizabeth Davidson

ANGUS

FORFAR

Births
19 Jul 1629, Isabel Daltin, dau of Johne Dalton and Janet Scott
17 Apr 1634, Jon Datton, son of James Datton and Janet Scott
24 Dec 1637, Alezor Dalton, son of Jon Dattin and Elizabeth Scott

Births at Dundee
Female Dalton, 19 Jul 1850, dau of William Dalton
Robert Dalton, b. 19 Jul 1850, son of William Dalton
Mary Dalton, 15 Sep 1855, dau of Patrick Dalton and Bridget Nolan
Ann Dalton, 22 Jan 1856, dau of John Dalton and Elizabeth Conroy
Christopher Dalton, c. 6 Jun 1857, son of Thomas Dalton and Ann Kelly
John Dalton, 8 Jan 1858, son of Patrick and Bridget Nolan
James Dalton, 31 Mar 1858, son of John Dalton and Elizabeth Conway
Thomas Dalton, 10 Aug 1858, son of Thomas Dalton and Ann Kelly
Patrick Dalton, b. 14 Apr 1860, son of Patrick Dalton and Bridget Nolan
Bridget Dalton, 14 Jun 1861, dau of Thomas Dalton and Ann Kelly
Bridget Dalton, 30 Jun 1862, dau of Patrick Dalton and Bridget Nolan
Mary Ann Dalton, 23 Sep 1863, dau of Michael Dalton and Mary McGrory
Mary Dalton, 29 Dec 1863, dau of Thomas Dalton and Ann Kelly
John Dalton, 1 Nov 1864, son of Michael Dalton and Mary McGrory
David Dalton, c. 1 Mar 1865, son of Patrick Dalton and Bridget Nolan
Ann Dalton, 13 May 1866, dau of Thomas Dalton and Ann Kelly
Helen Dalton, 17 May 1866, dau of Michael Dalton and Mary McGrory
Joseph Dalton, 22 Oct 1867, son of Patrick Dalton and Bridget Nolan
Margaret Dalton, 13 Apr 1868, dau of Michael Dalton and Mary McGrory
Michael Dalton, 12 Mar 1870, son of Michael Dalton and Mary McGrory
Michael Dalton, 22 Mar 1870, son of Patrick Dalton and Bridget Nolan
Thomas Dalton, 29 Feb 1872, son of Patrick Dalton and Bridget Nolan.
William Dalton, 1 Apr 1873, son of Patrick Dalton and Bridget Nolan.

Marriages at Dundee
Elizabeth Dalton and William Foley, 8 Jan 1874
Helen Dalton and James Throp, m. 24 Sep 1838
J. Dalton and Annie McFarlane, 20 Jul 1875
John Dalton and Bridget Scully, m. 6 Jun 1837
Maria Dalton and James Corren, m. 19 Jan 1846
Mary Dalton and Daniel Girty, m. 1 Dec 1837
Michael Dalton and Mary McGrory, 19 Sep 1862
Patrick Dalton and Bridget Nowlan, m. 20 Dec 1852
Thomas Dalton and Ann Kelly, 24 Oct 1856
William Dalton and Elizabeth Connor, m. 15 Apr 1836

ARGYLL

Dunoon and Kilmun
Baptisms and Births
Barbara Dacos Dalton, b. 25 Jan 1852, dau of Joseph Dalton and Maryanne Tillier
Thomas Henry Dalton, b. 6 Sep 1850, son of Joseph Dalton and Maryann Gillies
John Dalton, 18 Oct 1865, son of James Dalton and Margaret Lamont at Kilfinan
Joseph George Dalton, 17 Jan 1870, son of Joseph John Dalton and Jeanie Howe Niven
Alexander McPherson Dalton, 29 Apr 1871, son of Joseph John Dalton and Jeanie Howie Niven
Lilias Niven Dalton, 8 Mar 1873, dau of Joseph John Dalton and Mary Gillies
Jeanie Glassford Dalton, 20 Sep 1874, dau of Joseph John Dalton and Jeanie Howie Niven

Marriages at Dunoon and Kilmun
Elizabeth Dalton and Henry Elcock, 21 Oct 1857
Jane Dalton and Robert Tough, 18 Jun 1867
James Dalton and Margaret Lamont, 21, Apr 1865
Barbara Daws Dalton and Josepph Saleeby, 29 Apr 1872

AYR

Baptisms and Births:
25 Feb 1748, James Dalton son of Linn Dalton and Martha Lincoln, Ardrossan
14 Aug 1762, John Dalton son Thomas Dalton and Margaret Innis, Clackmannan
24 Sep 1768, Frances Dalton dau of John Dalton
28 Sep 1813, Edward Dalton, son of William Dalton and Helen Bell
6 July 1817: Mary Dolton baptized to William Dolton and Helen Bell at Ayr.
18 Sep 1837, Robert Dalton, son of Robert
17 Feb. 1855: Thomas Brackenridge Dalton to David Dalton and Jane Hawthorn at Coylton.
30 Nov. 1856: Janet Dalton to William Dalton and Janet Room at Girvan.
7 June 1857: John Dalton to Thomas Dalton and Margaret Murchie at Ayr.
13 Aug. 1859: Robert Dalton to Thomas Dalton and Margaret Murchie at Ayr.
17 Nov. 1859: Ann Dalton to William Dalton and Janet Rome at Girvan.
8 Jan. 1865: Mary Dalton to Robert Dalton and Janet Young at Kilmarnock.
17 Jan. 1867: Margaret Dalton to Robert Dalton and Janet Young at Kilmarnock.
10 Apr. 1869: Janet Dalton to Robert Dalton and Janet Young at Kilmarnock.
26 May 1872: Catherine Dalton to Robert Dalton and Janet Young at Kilmarock.

Marriages
16 Dec. 1818: David Dolton to Elizabeth Williamson at Ayr.
15 Dec. 1820: Margaret Dalton to Walter Davidson at Dailly.
23 Feb. 1825: Samuel Dalton to Sarah Anne Kennedy at Kirkmichael.
9 Oct. 1834: Elizabeth Dalton to John Savany at Kirkoswald.
3 June 1836: Anne Dalton to Robert Gray at Maybole.
10 May 1839: David Dolton to Janet Hawthorn at Ayr.
31 May 1839: David Dolton to Janet Hawthorn at Coylton.
12 Nov. 1842: Wiliam Dalton to Janet Rome at Girvan.
28 July 1850: Agnes Dalton to Andrew McDonald at Girvan.
12 Oct. 1851: Mary Dalton to James Shennan at at Maybole.
8 July 1853: Elizabeth Dalton to Thomas Brackenbridge at Maybole.
6 May 1854: Peter Dalton to Mary Brown at Largs.
10 July 1856: Jane Dalton to James Biggersteff at Ayr.
29 Aug. 1856: Mary Ann Dalton to John Rox at Kilmarnock.
26 June 1863: Annie Dalton to Joseph Brown at Girvan.
25 Sept. 1863: Elizabeth Dalton to James Flanigan at Girvan.
6 Dec. 1864: Thomas Dalton to Ann Murphy at Kilmarnock.
5 Feb. 1866: Robert Dalton to Janet Young at Ballantrae.
31 Dec. 1869: Jessie Dalton to John Hood at at Ayr.
31 Dec. 1874: Thomas Dalton to Jessie Hamiliton at Ayr.

BANFF

Marriage
19 Mar. 1765: John Dalton married Isabel Milne at Keith.

BERWICK

Baptisms and Births:
31 July 1856: Margaret Dalton to Christopher Dalton and Jane Turnbull at Fogo.
5 Mar. 1863: John Kennedy Dalton to Christopher Dalton and Jane Kennedy at Chirnside.
15 Aug. 1868: Eliz. Dalton to William Dalton and Margaret Trotter at Coldstream.
17 July 1870: Eliz. Dalton to William Dalton and Margaret Trotter at Coldstream.
5 Nov. 1871: Margaret Jane Dalton to William Dalton and Margaret Trotter at Coldstream.

Marriage
22 July 1811: Charles Dalton to Frances Morris at Coldingham.

CAITHNESS

Marriage
12 Aug. 1745: Jannet Dalton married Alexander Sutherland at Bower.

CLACKMANNAN

Baptism
14 Aug. 1762: John Dalton baptized to Thomas Dalton and Margaret Innis at Clackmannan.

DUMFRIES

Marriages
3 Jan. 1802: Jannet Dalton to James Jackson at Dumfries.
31. Dec. 1820: Ann Dalton to William Fearingside at Dumfries.
11 Feb. 1823: Thomas Dalton to Ann Milbourn at Annan.
11 Jan. 1864: James Dalton to Ann Farrell at Dumfries.

FIFE

Baptisms and Births
18 Sep 1837, Robert Dalton son of Roberty Dalton and Jean Forsyth
3 Apr. 1849: Jane Dutton to Samuel Dutton and Ann Storey at Markinch.
17 Aug. 1851: Susannah Dutton babtized to Samuel Dutton and Ann Storey at Burntisland.
6 Feb. 1853: Samuel Dutton babtized to Samuel Dutton and Ann Storey at Burntisland.
16 July 1854: Hephzibah (f) Dutton babtized to Samuel Dutton and Ann Storey at Auchtertool.
7 Feb. 1857: John Dutton to Samuel Dutton and Ann Storey at Auchtertool.

GIRVAN

Births
9 Nov 1823, Edward Dalton son of Edward Dalton and Elizabeth Geddie
19 Mar 1826, Agnes Dalton dau of Edward Dalton and Elizabeth Geddie
11 Jul 1830, Agnes Dalton dau of Edward Dalton and Elizabeth Geddie
16 Dec 1832, Elizabeth Dalton dau of Edward Dalton and Elizabeth Geddes
17 Nov 1844, Edward Dalton son of William and Janet Roams
2 Oct 1854, Samuel Dalton son of William and Janet Roums

Marriages
28 Jul 1850, Agnes Dalton and Andrew McDonald
12 Nov 1842, William Dalton and Janet Rome

INVERNESS

Marriages
27 Nov. 1778: Regina Dalton to Daniel Cameron at Inverness.
10 July 1843: William Dalton to Margaret McDonald at Inverness.
5 Oct. 1848: James Dalton to Catherine Cameron at Arderster.
18 Nov. 1873: Lucy Emma Dalton to Joseph Launceman at Inverness.

KIRCUDBRIGHT

Baptisms and Births
3 Jan. 1790: Mary Dalton to John Dalton and Mary Haugh at Kirkudbright.
2 Nov. 1864: Ann Dalton to James Dalton and Ann Farley at Troqueero.
28 Oct. 1866: Margaret Farrall Dalton to James Dalton and Farrall at Troqueero.

Marriages
31 Dec. 1789: John Dalton to Mary Haugh at Kirkcudbright; John Dalton born circa 1764 at Kelton.

KIRKMICHAEL

Baptisms and Births
10 Feb 1807, Jane Dalton son of William Dalton and Helen Bell
8 Jan 1815, Isabella Dalton dau of Samuel Dalton and Elizabeth Smith
6 Jul 1819, Samuel Dalton son of William Dalton and Helen Bell

Marriages
14 Dec 1820, Margaret Dalton and Walter Davidson
12 Feb 1825, Janet Dalton and Robert Lindsay
23 Feb 1825, Samuel Dalton and Sarah Anne Kennedy
8 Jul 1831, Janet Dalton and Walter Hamilton
8 Jun 1838, Isabella Dalton and James McBride

KIRKOSWALD

Marriage
8 Oct 1834, Elizabeth Dalton and John Savany

LANARK / GLASGOW

Baptisms and Births
1662, Hugh Daltoune, son of George Daltoune, Lanark
4 Oct 1716, Mary Dalton dau of Richard Dalton and Mary Hills, Glasgow
12 June 1808: Joseph Dalton baptized to Joseph Dalton/ Mary Grindley at Gorbals.
6 Aug. 1809: William Dalton baptized to Joseph Dalton/ Mary Grindlay at Gorbals.
16 June 1855: Henry Thomas Auchie Dolton to Henry Dolton and Elizabeth Auchie at Tradestown, Glasgow.
5 Mar. 1857: Margaret Dalton to James Dalton/ Elizabeth Duffy at Calton, Glasgow.
10 Sept. 1858: Mary Dalton to James Dalton and Elizabeth Duffy at Calton, Glasgow.
30 Apr. 1861: Christina Dalton to James Dalton and Ann McRae at Dalziel.
21 May 1861: Peter Dalton to James Dalton and Betsy Duffy at Calton, Glasgow.
21 June 1863: Sarah Jane Dalton to James Dalton and Ann McRae at Dalziel
31 Aug. 1863: Mary Dalton to William Dalton/ Janet Rome at High Church, Glasgow.
21 Oct. 1864: Catherine Dalton to John Dalton/ Mary Hughes at Bridgeton, Glasgow.
17 Oct. 1865: William Dalton to William Dalton and Janet Ronie at High Church, Glasgow.
18 Oct. 1865: Elizabeth Dalton to James Dalton and Catherine Reddie at Cadder.
20 Feb. 1866: Mary Dolton to ----- / Mary Dolton at Bridgeton, Glasgow.
12 June 1867: Helen Dalton to James Dalton and Catherine Reddie at Lesmahagow.
24 Apr. 1867: Margaret Dutton to James Dutton and Margaret Lamont at Central District, Glasgow.
26 May 1867: John Dalton to John Dalton/ Mary Jane Hughes at Bridgeton, Glasgow.
2 Nov. 1867: Isabella Allan Dalton to William Dalton and Janet Rooms at High Church, Glasgow.
27 July 1868: Elizabeth Dalton to Edward Dalton and Grace Struthers at High Church, Glasgow.
6 May 1869: James Dalton to James Dalton and Catherine Reddie at Lesmahagow.
27 Nov. 1869: William Dalton to Edward Dalton and Grace Struthers at High Church, Glasgow.
3 Dec. 1869: James Dutton to James Dutton and Margaret Lamond at Central District, Glasgow.
11 Oct. 1870: John Dalton to James Dalton and Catherine Connelly at Bridgeton, Glasgow.
27 June 1871: Mary Dalton to John Dalton/ Margaret Kelly at Bridgeton, Glasgow.
25 Oct. 1871: Marion Russell (m) Dalton to William Dalton and Janet Rome at High Church, Glasgow.
6 Mar. 1872: Mary Dalton to Anthony Dalton and Catherine Conner at Govan.
18 Apr. 1872: Agnes Sideway Dalton to Edward Dalton and Grace Struthers at High Church, Glasgow.
22 Sept. 1872: Margaret Dutton to James Dutton and Margaret Lamont at Central District, Glasgow.
29 Oct. 1873: Mary Dalton to James Dalton and Catherine Connelly at Bridgeton, Glasgow.
20 Dec. 1873: Jessie Dalton (f) to John Dalton and Margaret Jane Greer at Bridgeton, Glasgow.
25 Dec. 1874: Adam Dalton to Edward Dalton and Grace Struthers at Camlachie, Glasgow

Marriages
5 June 1807: Isabella Dolton to James Shearer at Govan.
12 June 1825: Thomas Dutton to Margaret Cox at Lanark.
15 Mar. 1831: Mary Robertson Dalton to John Black at Barony.
23 June 1833: Maria Dalton to Edward McDead at Barony.
17 July 1835: Thomas Dutton to Elizabeth McFie at Glasgow.
5 Feb. 1843: Bridget Dalton to James McGinnes at Gorbals.
6 Aug. 1843: Ann Dalton to Patrick Murphy at Barony.
13 Dec. 1846: William Dalton to Ann McAnalty at Glasgow.
6 Jan. 1850: James Dutton to Isabella Johnes at Hamiliton.
19 May 1850: Henry Dolton to Elizabeth Auchie at Gorbals.
7 Dec. 1860: James Dalton to Ann McGree at Bothwell.
13 June 1862: Agnes Dalton to Henry Watson at High Church, Glasgow.
6 Aug 1863, Ann Dalton and Patrick Murphy, Barony
8 Jan. 1864: Catherine Dalton to Terence Hughes at Anderston, Glasgow.
16 Feb. 1864: John Dalton to Mary Jane Hughes at Bridgeton, Glasgow.
25 Dec. 1865: Edward Dalton to Grace Struthers at High Church, Glasgow.
13 July 1866: Margaret Dalton to William McDonald at High Church, Glasgow.
3 Feb. 1869: Joseph John Dalton to Jeanie Howie Niven at Blythswood, Glasgow.
15 Apr. 1869: Richard Dutton to Margaret Boyd at Govan.
28 Dec. 1869: William Dalton to Margaret Millar at Bridgeton, Glasgow.
20 Aug. 1870: Anthony Dalton to Catherine Connor at Hutchesontown, Glasgow.
29 June 1871: John Dalton to Margaret Arrol at Calton, Glasgow.
16 May 1872: Maria Dolton to Bernard Bryson at Cambushnethan.
31 Dec. 1872: Elizabeth Dalton to Hugh Struthers at Bridgeton, Glasgow.
3 Aug. 1874: Bridget Dalton to William Traquair at Govan.
3 Dec. 1875: Samuel Dalton to Catherine Barclay at Bridgeton, Glasgow.
20 Apr. 1915: Margaret Paterson Dutton to John Bell at Coatbridge, Coatdyke Parish Church.

LARGS

Marriage
6 May 1854, Peter Dalton and Mary Brown

MAYBOLE

Marriages
3 Jun 1836, Anne Dalton and Robert Gray
12 Oct 1851, Mary Dalton and James Shennan
8 Jul 1853, Elizabeth Dalton and Thomas Brackenridge

MIDLOTHIAN / EDINBURGH

Baptisms and Births
30 Aug 1738: Anne Dalton baptized to Benjamin Dalton and Margaret Henderson at Episcopal Congregation, Leith.
15 Feb. 1841: Mrs. Elizabeth Dalton - sponsor at Edinburgh.
18 Mar. 1858: Joan Dutton to James Dutton and Helen Aitchison at Leith.
13 Feb. 1860: Helen Dutton to James Dutton and Helen Aitchison at Leith.
23 Jan. 1862: Eliza Wight Dutton to James Dutton and Ellen Aitchison at Leith.
23 Jan. 1862: Sarah Dutton to Richard Dutton and Margaret Kelly at Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh.
23 Jan. 1864: Margaret Watson Dutton to James Dutton and Helen Aitchison at Leith.
25 Jan. 1864: Elizabeth Whiteside Dalton to ----- / Elizabeth Dalton at Edinburgh.
24 Aug. 1864: Sarah Dalton to James Dalton and Elizabeth Duffy at Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh.
16 Aug. 1865: John Dalton to Thomas Dalton and Helen Hanley at Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh.
26 July 1866: Sarah Bain Dalton to --- / Agnes Hugh Dalton at Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh.
17 Nov. 1866: Helen Dalton to James Dalton and Elizabeth Duffy at Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh.
2 July 1867: George Aitchison Dutton to James Dutton and Helen Aitchison at Leith.
19 Oct. 1867: Thomas Dalton to Thomas Dalton and Helen Hanley at Edinburgh Parish, Edinburgh.
13 Oct. 1869: William Balmor Dutton to James Dutton and Ellen Aitchison at Leith.
23 Mar. 1870: Mary Ann Dalton to James Dalton and Elizabeth Duffy at Edinburgh.
26 May 1870: Gilbert Dalton to Thomas Dalton and Hellen Hanley at Edinburgh.
26 Mar. 1871: Catherine Dalton to James Dalton/ Catherine Ready at West Calder.
27 July 1871: Adam Aitchison Dutton to James Dutton and Ellen Aitchison at Leith.
9 Apr. 1873: James Dalton to James Dalton and Betsy Duffy at Edinburgh.

Marriages
10 Jun 1837 Samuel Dalton of St. Margaret's, Westminster Christian Violet Moffat of Cramond Cramond, Edinburgh, Scotland

PEEBLES

Marriages
29 Nov. 1757: Elisabeth Dalton to William Sommervail at Eddleston.
16 April 1784: Christinia Dalton to John Nieve at Traquair.

PERTH

Baptisms and Births
5 April 1794: George Dalton baptized to John Dalton and Susanna Dalton at Perth.
27 Dec. 1872: William James Dalton to Thomas Dalton and Elizabeth Hutchison at Blairgowrie.

Marriages
13 Sept. 1746: Edward Dalton to Elizabeth Bennet at Perth.
6 June 1752: Joseph Dalton to Jean Watson at Perth.
14 Dec. 1783: Isabel Dalton to George Brown at Perth.
17 Nov. 1871: Thomas Dalton to Elizabeth Hutchison at Blairgowrie.

RENFREW

Baptisms and Births
10 Sep 1780, Agnes Dalton dau of Henry Dalton and Helen Morrison, Paisley, Low Church
16 Nov 1794, Thomas Dalton, Abbey, Paisley
26 Jan 1797, David Dalton son of Henry Dalton and Helen Morrison, Paisley, Low Church
8 June 1856: James Dalton to Charles Dalton and Anne McAlister at High Church, Paisley.
18 June 1858: William Dalton to Charles Dalton and Ann McAlister at Neilston.
10 Feb. 1863: Hugh Frederick Dalton to Hugh Dalton and Mary McCann at Middle or New Parish, Greenock.
9 July 1863: James McMurray Dalton to William Dalton and Elizabeth McMurray at High Church, Paisley.
2 Nov. 1865: Margaret Buchanan Dalton to William Dalton and Elizabeth McMurray at High Church, Paisley.
8 Mar. 1866: Charles Joseph Dalton to Hugh Dalton and Mary McCann at Middle or New Parish, Greenock.
27 Nov. 1867: Mary Sharp Dalton William Dalton and Elizabeth McMurray at High Church, Paisley.
27 Apr. 1868: John Dalton to Hugh Dalton and Mary McCann at Middle or New Parish, Greenock.
27 Apr. 1868: William Dalton to Hugh Dalton and Mary McCann at Middle or New Parish, Greenock.
13 Oct. 1869: Hugh Dalton to Hugh Dalton and Mary McCann at at Middle or New Parish, Greenock.
29 Nov. 1871: Jessie (f) McMurray Dalton to William Dalton and Elizabeth McMurray at High-Low-Middle Churches, Paisley.

Marriages
9 Nov. 1779: Henry Dalton to Helen Mores at Low Church, Paisley.
22 Feb. 1807: Margaret Dalton to Thomas Fitzgerald at Middle Church, Paisley.
7 June 1834: Hugh Dalton to Agnes Coyle at Port Glasgow.
12 July 1834: Sarah Daltoun/Dalton to Joseph Clark at Kilbarchan.
23 Apr. 1842: William Dutton to Helen Lang at Erksine.
6 Aug. 1860: Hugh Dalton to Mary McCann at Middle or New Parish, Greenock.
3 July 1862: Mary Dalton to Daniel Murphy at Middle or New Parish, Greenock.
17 Apr. 1863: William Dalton to Elizabeth McMurray at High Church, Paisley.
11 June 1870: Agnes Dalton to James McCormick at Middle or New Parish, Greenock.
19 Sept. 1873: Mary Ann Dalton to John Murchie at High Church, Paisley.

ROSS AND CROMARTY

Baptism
22 Apr 1784, Agnes Dalton dau of William Dalton and Jannet Herron, Penninghame

Marriages
31 Aug 1812, William Dalton and Helen Bell
5 Oct. 1848: William Dalton to Helen Lang at Erskine
5 Oct 1848 James Dalton of R.A. Fort George Catherine Cameron Rosemarkie, Rossshire, Scotland

ROXBURGH

Marriages
11 Feb. 1844: Caroline Catharine Dalton to John Gregson at Hobkirk.

ST. QUIVOX AND NEWTON

Birth
4 Nov 1848, Thomas Dalton son of Thomas Dalton and Margaret Murchie

Marriage
26 Aug 1854, Thomas Dalton and Margaret Murchie

STIRLING

Baptisms and Births
8 Dec. 1866: Ann Dalton to Charles Dalton and and Ann McCallister at Mairavonside.

Marriages:
8 Feb. 1825: Michael Dalton to Margaret Appleyard at 75th Regiment Stirling.
16 Nov. 1858: William Dalton to Isabella Amelia Adcock at 75th Regiment, Stirling.
6 May 1861: Isabella Dalton to William Robinson at 75th Regiment, Stirling.
27 Nov. 1866: Margaret Dalton to Thomas Kelly at 75th Regiment, Stirling.
18 Dec. 1874: John Dalton to Isabella Dawson at Alva.

WEST LOTHIAN

Baptisms and Births:
3 Dec. 1893: Margaret Paterson Dutton babtized to Norman Dutton and Margaret Paterson Fairley at Uphall.

SCOTTISH BORN IN THE 1880 CENSUS OF THE US   Top

Illinois
Bloomington, McLean Co.
Martha Dalton, div. age 40, b. Scotland; son Charles Dalton age 12, b. IL.

North Carolina
Tryon, Polk Co.
Betsey Dalton, widow age 78, b. Scotland living in household of Theresa Ward, widow, age 70, b. Scotland with descendents of Ward, name Herns.

Massachusetts
Needham, Norfolk Co.
Anna Dalton, wife age 40 b. Scotland; husband James Dalton,age 41 b. Ireland; two children Annie A. age 15 and Margaretta E. age 13 were born Scotland; third child James A. age 10 b. MA.

New York
Matteawan, Dutchess Co.
Parents Thomas Dalton,age 43 and Ann Dalton, age 43 were both born in Ireland. They migrated to Scotland where the following three children were born: Thomas age 21, Bridget age 19, and Mary age 17. The family then emigrated to New Jersey where the next three children were born; Christopher age 10, Peter age 6, and John age 4. The family then moved to upstate New York where Katie, age 1 was born.

New York, City, New York, 16th Ward, District 3.
John Dalton, age 37 and his wife Mary J., were both born in Ireland as were there parents. Their oldest, John age 13 was born in Scotland, the following three children were all born in NY; James age 10, Mamie age 7, Emma age 5.

Pennsylvania
Alleghany, Blair Co.
Elizabeth Dalton, wife, age 36 was born in Scotland and her parents were born in Ireland. Husband Thomas Dalton, age 56 was born in Ireland as were his parents. All eight children were born in PA; James 23, Thomas 20, Elizabeth a6, Annie 10, Morris 7, Edwaard 5, Bridget 2, Alice 2 mos.

Carbon, Huntingdon County
Ann Dalton wife, age 29 was born in Scotland. Husband Martin Dalton, age 38 was born in Ireland as were his parents. Their four chldren were born in PA; Marey age 9, Richard age 8, Julia age 6, Henry age 4, Catrin age 1.

Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co.
John Dalton, leather worker, age 36 born in Scotland; his parents born Ireland. Wife Bridget age 29 and their three children born in PA; Villie son age 4, James age 2 and Hugh 9 mos

Philadephia, Philadelphia
Izabele Dalton, mill worker, widow age 47, b.Scotland, parents born Scotland, living in the household of James Wilson.

Wisconsin
Kingston, Green Lake Co.
Jeanett Dalton, wife age 48 b. Scotland; husband John age 60 b. Ireland. Ten children all born Wisconsin; Edward 25, Sarah 23, John 21,William 19, Jennette 17, Isabel 15,Robert 13, Charles 9, Mark 7, Mary 5, Walter 2.

District of Columbia (Washington, DC)
Frank Dalton,single, age 45 born Scotland, living in household of Martin F. Reess

PASSENGER ARRIVAL RECORDS - ELLIS ISLAND NEW YORK   Top

RESIDENTS OF SCOTLAND

1881 CENSUS OF SCOTLAND   Top

HIGHLAND COUNTIES
Aberdeen Co.
St. Nicholas
Janet Dalton, widow, age 59 and Ann Dalton age 49, both born Aberdeen.

Old Machar
Henry M. C. Dalton, age 18, b. Newcastle, Wales.

Argyll Co.
Dunoon and Kilmun
Joseph Dalton, age 73 b. England; Mary Ann Dalton, age 68 b. England; Mary Ann Dalton age 43 b. England; Joseph M. age 11 born Dunoon; Alexander McP. Dalton, age 9, b. Dunoon
George Dalton, age 46 b. England; same household Mary Martin age 52, b. Kilmichael

Kilfinan
Joseph Dalton, age 39 b. England; Jeanie age 32 b. Irvine, Ayr; Lillia N. age 8 b. Kilmun, Argyll; Jeannie G. age 6 b. Kilmun, Argyll; Charles W. age 3 b. Kilfinan, Argyll; Mary P. 11 mo. b. Kilfinan

Caithness Co.
Wick
Thomas Dalton, age 47, b. England; Mary Dalton, age 51, b. Alyth, Perth; Mary Dalton age 10, born Thurso, Caithness

Dumbarton Co.
Bonhill
pJohn Dalton, age 25, b. Ireland.

Fife Co.
Forgan
Thomas Dalton, age 14, b. Dundee. Ship "Ind Trng Ship Mars" moored in the River Tay

Forfar Co.
Dundee
Elizabeth Dalton widow, age 50 b. Ireland; three children born in Dundee - James age 23, Isabella age 22, Elizabeth Dalton age 1.
Mary Dalton age 43, b. Glasgow, Lanark
Bridget Dalton, widow, age 48, b. Ireland; John age 23 b. Dundee; Patrick age 20 b. Dundee; David age 16, b. Dundee; Joseph age 13, b. Dundee; William age 8, b. Dundee.

Liff & Benvie
Ann Dolton, age 51 mar. b. Ireland; Agnes Dolton, age 17 b. Linlithgow; Agnes Dalton, age 14, b. Linlithgow.

Perth Co.
Blairgowrie
Thomas Dalton, mar. b. Ireland age 31; Elizabeth mar. age 31 b. Dundee, Forfar; Mary age 5, b. Blairgowrie, Perth; Elizabeth age 3 b. Blairgowrie, Perth; Anne 4 mo. b. Blairgowrie, Perth.

Fowlis Wester
Patrick Dalton, age 23 b. Ireland and Michael Dalton, age 19, b. Ireland in the household of Gyldshadow

Middle Church
Margaret Dalton, widow, age 72, b. Ireland

St. Pauls
Ellen Dalton, age 20 b. Edinburgh.

Stirling Co.
Alva
John Dalton, mar. age 42, b. England; Isabella mar age 31, b. Sanchie, Clackmannan; Lizzie age 6 b. Alva, Stirling, Alfred age 4 b. Alva, Stirling and James age 2. b. Stirling.

LOWLAND COUNTIES
Ayr Co.
Ayr
Elizabeth Dalton, un, 40 housekeeper, b. England; in household of William McCully
Thomas Dalton, bootmaker, 32, b. Ayr, Ayr; wife Jessie 28, b. Ayr, Ayr; daus Jessie 6 and Catherine 2, and son Thomas 12 days, all born Ayr. Ayr.

Dundonald
James Dalton, furnaceman, 41, b. Ireland; wife Anne 32, b. Glenely, Inverness; dau, serv., Margaret 16, b. Ireland; sons James 12 and John 10, b. Glasgow; Alexander 4 and Euphemia 1, b. Irvine, Ayr.

Kilmamock
Robert Dolton, nail maker, 46, b. Ireland; wife Janet, nail maker,, 36, b. Kilmamock, Ayr; six children b. Kilmamock - Mary 16 and Maggy 14, cotton wkrs., Janet 11, Katy 8, Ellen 6, Christina 5; mother in law, Maggy Young, widow, 56, b. Milmamock.

Kilwinning
Cornelius Dalton, iron moulder, 30, b. Town & Country, Aberdeen; wife Elspet, 30 b. Town & Country, Aberdeen.

Largs
Peter Dalton, widow, 75, b. Ireland.

St. Quivox
David Dalton, tailor, un., 24, b. Ayr, Ayr; boarder in household of Janet Kennedy.

Dumfries Co.

Canonbie
Elizabeth Armstrong , head, widow, 55, b. Halfmorton, Dumfries; son David, coalminer, 25, b. England; sons John Armstrong, brewers lab., 19, and Thomas Armstrong 15, b. Canonbie; dau Jane 23, b. Gretna, Dumfries; son in law John Dalton,, 22, brewers lab., b. England; grand son David Dalton,1, b. Canonbie.

Edinburgh Co.
Colinton
James Dalton, pauper, gen. lab., 25, b. England, enumerated at City Poorhouse of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh St. Cuthberts
Sarah Dalton, dressmaker, un, 53, b. England; sister, Anna Dalton, dressmaker, un, 50 b. Edinburgh; sister Charlotte Dalton, un 48, dressmakers machinist, b. Edinburgh; niece Elizabeth Hope, 22, dressmakers machinist, b. Edinburgh; niece Ellen Hope, 11 b. Edinburgh.
William Dalton, chimney sweep, 29, b. Kelso, Roxburgh; wife Lydia, 29, b. Rothmay, Lancashire, Eng.
James Dolton, stone breaker, 57, b. Belfast, Ireland; wife Elizabeth Duff or Dolton, 50 b. Ayr, Ayr; dau Helen 14 and Mary Ann 11, b. Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

Edinburgh St. Johns
Thomas Dalton, stoker, 36, b. Connaught, Ireland; wife Ellen 35, b. Connaught, Ireland; son children b. Edinburgh - John 15, Thomas 13, Gilbert 11, Patrick 6, Daniel 4, and Rosean 2; brother Patrick, seaman un. 26, b. Dublin; brother John H. coal lab., widow 44, b. Connaught, Ireland.

North Leith
Edward Dalton, painter, 21, b. Aberdeen, visitor at the residence of Thomas Wallace.

Lanark Co.

Barony
Edward Dolton, weaver, 36, b. Girvan, Ayr; wife Gracie, cotton, wkr., b. Glasgow, Lanark; six children b. Glasgow - Janet 16, William 11, Agnes 9, Adam 6, Sarah 4, and Gracie 1.
Jane Dalton, mill wkr., un, 19, b. Ireland, boarder at residence of Maud Montgomerie.

John Dolton, store wkr., 50. b. Glasgow; wife Margaret 39, b. Girvan, Ayr; sons John 5, and William 1, b. Glasgow.
Mary Dalton, widow, 38, b. Meath, Ireland; dau Sarah box maker, 17, b. Belfast, Ire., dau Mary 14, b. Belfast and Edward 12, b. Belfast.
Robert Dalton, tailor, 21, b. Ayr, Ayr; wife Helen 21, b. Mauchline, Ayr; and Agnes R. 15 mos., b. Ayr, Ayr; lodgers in the household of John Goldie.
Samuel Dalton, extractor, 26, b. Girvan, Ayr; wife Catherine, 28, b. Kilsyth, Stirling; William 3 and Mary 11 mos. b. Glasgow.
William Dolton, bricklayer, 58, b. Girvan, Ayr; wife Janet, 58 b. Girvan, Ayr; dau Mary 17, match worker, William 15, Marion, 9, all b. Glasgow.

Bothwell
Lizzie Dalton, un, 34, b. England; niece of Reuben and Mary Ann Cawood, b. England.

Dalserf
James Dalton, lab., 21, b. Lesmahagow, Lanark; boarder in the Household of Jenet Bedford.

Gorbals
George T. Dalton, letter carrier, 27, b. England; wife, Helen 23, b. Dufftown, Banff; Dau Mary R. 1, b. Glasgow; nephew George G. Stewart 6, b. Dufftown, Banff, Scotland.

Govan
David Dalton, iron wkr., un 29, b. Ireland, boarder at 18 Marlow St.
Henry Dolton, starch wkr., 25, b. Govan; wife Mary 27 b. Paisley, Renfrew.
John Dalton, boilermaker, 28, b. Wales; wife, Mary 28, b. Glasgow; dau Isabella 9 b. Glasgow.
Michael Dalton, shoemaker, 32, b. Ireland; wife Mary, cook, 26, b. Ireland; dau Mary 2, b. Glasgow.
Patrick Dalton, un, 43, b. Ireland; clerk of work at St. Francis S S; Cuthbert Wood, Head, R. C. priest.

Hamilton
Elizabeth Dalton, widow, 54, b. Cumberland, England; seven children b. Carlisle (Eng.?) - Robert 27, engine driver; Tom A. 25, engine driver, Isabella 22, machinist, Joseph 20, pointsman, John 18, porter, George 15, coach painter, David 12.
James Ford, coal miner, 36, b. Hamilton, Lanark; wife Catherine b. Ireland; five Dalton children - William 17, coal miner b. Ireland, Eliza 15, housemaid, b. Ireland; Catherime 10, b. West Calder, Edinburgh, Mary 7, b. Wishaw, Lanark, and James Dalton 2, b. Hamilton, Lanark.

Old Monkland
Allan Pinkerton, carter, widow, 66 b. Paisley, Renfrew; dau Mary 30, b. Coatbridge, Lanark - housekeeper; Jane Dalton, mar., 29 b. Coatbridge; son Robert Pinkerton, iron worker, 22, b. Coatbridge; grand son Robert Hyslop 12, b. Coatbridge; gr son Allan Pinkerton 4, b. Coatbridge; gr dau Mary Pinkerton, 2 , b. Glasgow.
George John Dalton, engine fitter, un, 30 b. England; lodger in the household of Eliza. Cowie.

Linlithgow Co.
Bathgate
Mary Dalton, serv., 25, b. Bathgate, Linlithgow; in household of Timothy Mc N. Jenks.

Renfrew Co.

Eaglesham
James Dolton, ag., lab., un 35, b. Edinburgh, Edinburgh; boarder in household of Catherine Mc Nee

East Greenock
William Dalton, rafter, 34, b. Glasgow; wife Mary Ann 25, b. Ireland; dau Agnes 5 and son William 1, b. Greenock, Renfrew.

Greenock Old or West
John Dalton, O. S., 20, b. Dublin St. Johns (Ireland?); Ship Hercules (Royal Navy).

Kilmalcolm
Robert Tough, engineer, 44, b. Greenock, Renfrew: Wife Jane Tough (Dalton), 38, b. England; four children, surname Tough b. Scotland.

Paisley High Church
William Dalton, clerk, cotton mill, 42, b. Greenock, Renfrew; wife Elizabeth 37 b. Neilston, Renfrew; three daus b. Paisley - Margaret, 15, cotton mill, Jessie 9 and Elizabeth 4.
Mary Dalton, scholar 13, b. Paisley Renfrew, visitor at the home of Margaret Mc Murray.

Paisley Middle Church
George Dulton, boilermaker, 24, b. Armagh Co., Ireland; wife Isabella, 23, b. Liverpool; son John 3, b. Govan, Lanark and dau Margaret 3 mos. b. Paisley, Renfrew.

Renfrew
Joseph Dalton, lab., 45, b. Ireland; wife Margaret, 43, b. Ireland; son Arthur lab., 16 b. Ireland; daus Margaret 10 and Jessie 7, b. Lanark.

West Greenock
Hugh Dalton, tailor, 44, b. Pt. Glasgow; wife Mary 40, b. Ireland; dau Mary, serv., 19 b. Greenock; son Hugh 12, b. Greenock and dau Agnes J. 4, b. Greenock.

Scottish Born Daltons living in England in 1881

Cumberland County

Caldewgate
John Dalton, mill wkr., 22, b. N. Shields, Durham; wife Margaret 19, b. Rothes, Elgin, Scotland; son John W. 5 mos. b. Carlisle, Cumberland.

York County

Southcoates
Frank Dalton, house coiner, 26, b. Paull, York; wife Catherine, 28, b. Inverness, Scotland; son Frank, 1 yr., b. Hull, York.

North Stanley Cum Sleningford
John Dalton, J. P., 32, b. No. Stainley York; wife Charlotte E. Dalton, 33, b. Linton, Roxburgh, Scotland; eight servants.

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WWI

Alexander Dalton, Fireman 865477, H.M.S. "Eaglet,", Mercantile Marine Reserve, died Sunday, 2nd March 1919, age 25. Parents: William Dalton, of 128, Bristol St., Belfast. Cemetery: Blaris Graveyard, County Down, United Kingdom

Alaw Francis Dalton, Third Officer, S.S. Empire Springbuck (London), Merchant Navy, died Wednesday, 10th September 1941, age 22. Parents: Walter Francis Dalton and Irwin Tasmania Dalton, of Morriston, Glamorgan. Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial

Alexander Reid Dalton, Private D/8233, 5th Dragoon Guards (Princess Charlotte of Wales's), died Tuesday, 31st October 1916, age 20. Parents: John and Jessie Dalton, Or 14, Hospital Wynd, Dundee. Cemetery: Pozieres British Cemetery, Ovillers-La Boisselle, Somme, France.

Charles Dalton, Lieutenant Colonel, Royal Army Medical Corps, died Friday, 18th September 1914, age 48, in East quarter.. Parents: the late John Edward and Katherine M. Dalton, of Ballygriffin, Co. Tipperary. Cemetery: Viel-Arcy Communal Cemetery, Aisne, France

D Dalton, Private 17680, 143rd Coy., Machine Gun Corps (Inf), died Friday, 31st August 1917, age 25. Parents: Robert and Maria J. Dalton, of Lurganure, Maze, Lisburn, Co. Antrim. Cemetery: Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery, Poperinge, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

J G Dalton, Sister, 2D/147, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service, died Monday, 20th March 1916. Cemetery: Kilbride Parish Churchyard, Argyllshire, United Kingdom

WWII

James Crall Dalton, Driver T/87890, Royal Army Service Corps, died Wednesday, 12th June 1940, age 21. Parents: Michael and Margaret Seaton Dalton, of Glenalmond, Perthshire. Cemetery: Veules-Les-Roses Communal Cemetery, Seine-Maritime, France

John Dalton, Private 17742, 2nd Bn., Royal Irish Fusiliers, died Thursday, 13th May 1915, age 17. Parents: Edward and Mary Dalton, of 110, Queen St., Govan, Glasgow. Memorial: Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Ieper, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

John Dalton, Third Engineer Officer, M.V. Empire Attendant (Glasgow), Merchant Navy, died Wednesday, 15th July 1942, age 25. Parents: John Dalton and Agnes Dalton, of Greenisland, Co. Antrim, Northern Ireland. Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial

Patrick Dalton, Corporal, 16101, 9th Bn., Royal Dublin Fusiliers, died Thursday, 16th August 1917, age 32. Additional Information: Husband of Jemima Dalton, of Culdeesland, Methven, Perthshire. Memorial: Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Robert Dalton, Serjeant, 17557, 12th Bn., Royal Irish Rifles, died Friday, 8th June 1917, age 24. Parents: Thomas and Agnes Dalton, of Lower Woodburn, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim. Cemetery: Bailleul Communal Cemetery Extension (Nord), Nord, France

Thomas Dalton, Rifleman 2545, 8th Bn., West Yorkshire Regt. (Prince of Wales's Own), died Friday, 2nd June 1916, age 39. Parents: Edward and Mary Dalton, of Co. Roscommon; husband of Elizabeth Dalton, of 37, Grasmere St., Queensgate, Burnley. Cemetery: Aveluy Communal Cemetery Extension, Somme, France

Thomas Dalton, Fourth Engineer Officer, S.S. "Bray Head" (Belfast), Mercantile Marine, died Wednesday, 14th March 1917, age 24. Parents: David and Harriet Dalton, of Eden, Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim. Born at Glasgow. Memorial: Tower Hill Memorial

Thomas Lancey Dalton, Sergeant, 517214, 94 Sqdn., Royal Air Force, died Saturday, 2nd May 1942, age 26. Parents: Edward J. and Ethel Doris Dalton, of Clydach, Glamorgan. Memorial: Alamein Memorial, Egypt

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The Richmond Daily Whig, Richmond, Virginia, November 8, 1872.

Marriage

Smith-Dalton, On the 29th Instant at Hunter's Delight, the residence of Mrs. M. Brodnax, Rockingham County, N C by the Rev. George W. Dame, Mr. Alexander Smith, Jr., to Miss Kate Henderson Dalton; both of Scotland.

Dalkeith, Scotland June 8th 1771
William Matthews, Dragoon in the first Regiment of Dragoon Guards and Anne Dalton compeared before the Session and Declared that they were irregularly married at Edinburgh by Charles Johnson. The Minister declared them married persons rebuking and exhorting them as usual.

Home Children

Janet Dalton, age 14, arrived Quebec, Canada in 1897 from Glasgow, Scotland, destination, Brockville, Ontario.

Scotlland Born Soldiers in Canadian Expeditionary Force WWI

Jack Dalton, b. 30 Mar 1893, Glascow, Scotland, farmer, living at Jasper, Ont. Next of kin: Mrs. Eva Dalton, wife, Jasper, Ont.
John Dalton, b. 11 May 1898, Glasgow, Scotland; lumberman, no permanent address in CAN. Next of kin: Mary Quinn, sister, 202 Broomhall St., Glasgow.

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Extracted by DGS Archivist, Michael Cayley

The Chronicle of Lanercost, 1272-1346, translated by Sir herbert Maxwell Kt, pub. James Maclehose and Son, Glasgow, 1913

1293….. On the feats of All Saints, Henry of Galloway, a bishop beloved of God, departed this life; to whom succeeded Master Thomas of Daltoun, who was consecrated at Ripon on the feast of the Assumption of the most blessed Virgin.

Calendar of Documents Relating to Scotland, Vol I, 1108-1272, pub. HM General Register House, Edinburgh 1881

Estate of Walter Biset. Inquisition under writ of 30 Oct 1251. John son of Peter of Dalton was a juror.
Estate of Sir John de Baillol: inquisition held under writ dated 27 October 1263. William de Dalton holds land at Heddon, Northumberland, by service of a knight; paying a mark to the castle ward of Newcastle.

Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland, Vol III, 1307-1357, pub. HM General Register House, Edinburgh 1887

6 July 1350. Writ of ‘precipe’ to the sheriff of Northumberland to summon to Westminster, by the quinzaine of Michaelmas, Thomas de Dalton and Margery his wife and others to cognosce by what services they hold of Sir Johyn de Lilleburne, knight, in Ford, Kynmerston, Croucum[?], Dichaud, Ulcestre, Warenford, Unthank, Wolloure, Hethpole and Heddone, which services the said Sir John has granted to John de Coupeland and Johanna his wife, by fine before the justices at Westminster.

1311-12. William de Dalton was one of the bailiffs of Rokesburgh who rendered accounts for the town.

Calendar of Documents relating to Scotland, Vol IV, 1357-1509, pub. H M General Register House, Edinburgh 1888

11 Sep 1367. Reference in inquisition saying that Thomas of Daltun holds a tenement at Berwick yielding 43d. from the Master and friars of the hospital of Segdene.

Calendar of State Papers relating to Scotland and Mary Queen of Scots 1547-1603, pub. HMSO 1914

28 Jan 1585-6. James VI to Walsingham. The bearer Richard Lawes, in July last, was spoiled of his ship and goods by Captain Dalton, and kept prisoner for fourteen days; during which time Captain Dalton seized on another ship and cargo chiefly belonging to one John Richardson of Hull. Afterwards Lawes was set at liberty and continued in his lawful trade when he was seized by Richardson as a partner of the pirates. We pray you therefore that good consideration should be had of his said case, and that our said subject be allowed to enter whatsoever ports he chooses without interference of the said Richardson, seeing that he was innocent, and his presence on the pirate ship forced. Holyrood. Signed James R.

The Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, Vol III, 1379-1406, pub. HM General Register House, Edinburgh 1880

1379 Hugh of Dalton receives an annuity of the fermes of Aberdene from the Bishop of Caithness (3l. 5s. 8d.)

Register of the Privy Council of Scotland, Third Series Vol XIV, 1689, pub. HM General Register House, Edinburgh 1933

3 Oct 1689, Dumfries. Accompt of money dew by the right honorable Collonell Hayfoord his own trowp of dragownes to the inhabitants of the burgh of Drumfreis wnderwrittin for meat and drink furnished by them to the saids dragownes, compting at three pence sterling ilk dragown per diem for meat.
Landlord John Dicsone - …. Jo. Dalton 4s. 6d.

Register of the Great Seal of Scotland 1306-1424, pub. HM General Register House, Edinburgh 1912

1309-16. Royal charter granting to Hugo de le Vikeres lands in Roxburgh belonging to William de Dalton and others

Documents illustrative of the History of Scotland, in 2 vols, pub. HM General Register House, Edinburgh 1870

12 Dec 1298. Letter from King Edward at Durham to the sheriff of York ordering provisions to be sent to Berwick ends “E a totes cestes choses pursure, surveer, avancer e diligeaument procurer, enveoms a vous notre chier clerke, Rauf de Daltone, a qi fiablement creietz sur cetes choses, solom ce qil vous dirra plus pleinement de par vous.” – “And to accomplish, supervise, forward and diligently procue all these things, we send to you our dear clerk Ralph de Dalton, to whom you may give firm credence upon these matters,according to what he will tell you more fully from us.”

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