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Sharon Minton Hill- Daltons

MARRIAGE: Grainger Co. TN Marriges 1796-1837; bondsman Reuben
Dalton Sr. (spelling is Daulton).
DAR index: Pvt VA.
Grainger County Tennessee: formed 1796 from Hawkins and Knox Counties.
On 1830 census for Grainger Co., Tn, Elizabeth is listed as 30 year old widow
of Reuben Dalton.

Will of Reuben Dalton, Grainger Co., Tn; dated 27 Jan 1822. Wife
Elizabeth. Sons: Enos, Meredith, Carter, Timothy; Daughters: Polly Dotson,
Elizabeth Rucker, Ann Herrell. Heirs of (son) Reuben Dalton, dec'd.

He arrived in Carroll Co Va in 1780. He had his land surveyed & entered in 1882 & recieved the grant three years later. This was a 170 acres plot near Richard Shocklet (who later became his father-in-law . He stayed here until 1800 than moved to Grainger Co, Tenn after selling his land to Thomas Ogle & William Bowman. 0 @T264@ NOTE !MONTGOMERY CO. VA. CIRCA 1790
PERSONAL PROPERTY TAX LIST "A" -- 1789
PERSON CHARGED WHITE MALES SLAVES HORSES WITH TAXES OVER 21 YEARS 16-21 APR 24 DOLTON, REUBEN DOLTON, R. O O 4
(DID NOT APPEAR IN 1788 TAX LIST OF MONTGOMERY CO.)
LOCATING RESIDENCES OF TAXPAYERS--LIST A !APR. 24 .. (LITTLE REED ISLAND, CROOKED CREEK) JACOB COLESON, REUBEN DOLTON, HERCALES OGLES, JOSIAH SHOCKLEY GRAYSON CO. VA. TAX LIST-1794 (FRAGMENTARY)
VALUE TAX
NAME ACRES POUNDS/ POUNDS/
SHILLINGS/PENCE SHILLINGS/PENCE
DALTON, REUBEN 170 27/0/10 0/1/4
CENSUS RECORDS: 1810 GRAINGER CO. TN.
HAD BEEN IN THE VIRGINIA STATE MALITIA
Reuben Dalton is buried in the woods near the Bluff Davidson graveyard near
Thornhill, Tennessee. Reuben Dalton it is said was a soldier in the
Revolutionary War. He did serve as an Ensign in Captain Jonathan Isham's
Company in the Virginia State Militia in the 1780's.
DALTON LAND PATENTS IN VIRGINIA FROM 1780
research by Pam Dalton, MDalton47@aol.com

Year-Month-Day Name Card Number County Grant Number Description

1785, 12/2 Reuben 13 Montgomery Co. "Z" p 432
170 acres on Cranberry Creek a branch of Little Reed Island a branch of
Big Reed Island a Branch of New River

Reuben acquired 170 acres in the area know as Cranberry Creek that would
eventually be included in Carroll County, Virginia.
His property adjoined Ogle. One of his neighbors were Richard Shockley, who would become his fatherin law, and John Dodson, who was the grandfather of Samuel Dodson Jr whomarried Mary Polly Dalton, Reuben's daughter. Also nearby were John Williams Jr., and William Williams was the father of Rebecca Williams, the wife ofEnos Dalton. Reuben was active in County affairs serving as constable and
surveyor of the road in the new County of Grayson. Reuben sold 100 acres of
his land in 1797 to Samuel Brown, and the balance in 1801 to Thomas Ogle Jr.
He moved his family out of Virginia into Tennessee about 1801. He is listed
on the tax list in Tennessee as owning 200 acres of land for the year 1797,
but may have stayed on in Virginia until 1801, when he sold the remainder of
his land. The 1810 census for Reuben Dalton Sr was: 12101-11101. This indicates that living in his household were 1 male born between 1800-1810, 2 males born between 1794-1800, 1 male born between 1784-1794, 1 male over 45, who was probably Reuben Dalton Sr. The female included 1 female born between 1800-1810, 1 female born between 1794-1800, 1 female born between 1784-1794, and 1 female over 45 who was probably Elizabeth Shockley. This probably includes at least one of his married daughter and her husband.

Mona Hura,
1358 Calcutta Drive,
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http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Acres/5732/dalton.html Flordia mona line

A lecture/talk given by Dr. Lucy Joan Slater, Editor and Secretary, Dalton Genealogical Society, Cambridge, England
On pg 8 "Militia of Montgomery County, Virginia 1777-1790" by Mary B. Kegley listed under Captain William Bobbitts company are Reuben DALTON and William DALTON. On the same list under 'Those not fit include:' is William DOLTON. On pg 18 listed under 'Joint Return of Strength of Jonathan Isom's Company' is William DALTON, Lieut. and Reubin DALTON, Ensign. William Bobbet is on William Herbert's 1771 & 1772 list of Tithables which locates him in Wythe Co., VA

On pg 67 of "Over the Mountain Men" by Anne Lowry Worrell, listed under Hillsville, Carroll County is John DALTON, born 28 Sep 1772, died 24 Mar 1851.

In 1822, Reuben Dalton named his daughters and their married name in his will. I am trying to determine what happened to two of them. Polly Dalton who married a Dodson and Elizabeth Dalton, who married a Rucker. My relatives say that Elizabeth married George Rucker, however, the only Ruckers around are those who descend from Colby Rucker, and I have never found any mention of a son named George. So the name George may not be right. Reuben named Ann his third daughter as Ann Harrell. Ann was actually married to John Harville, probably a mistake in spelling, but it causes one to wonder. Any help appreciated, Please contact Don Hadrick by E-mail, DHadrick.

Reflections on Timothy Dalton, Grainger County, TN.
DALTON GENEOLOGICAL SOCIETY JOURNAL APRIL 1999, Don Hadrick <DHadrick@aol.com>

The 1810 Census for Reuben Dalton Sr. was: 12101-11101
This indicates that living in his household were 1 male born between 1800-1810 (Timothy?)
2 males born between 1794-1800, (John Meredith and Carter).
I male born between 1784 - 1794, (No Dalton fits this time frame and it is believed to be the
Unknown Rucker who was married to Reuben's daughter, Elizabeth).
1 male over 45, who was probably Reuben Dalton, Sr.
The females in this household included 1 female born between 1800-1810 (Hannah Dalton).
1 female born between 1794-1800, (believed to be Elizabeth Dalton who was married to Unknown Rucker).
1 female born between 1784-1794, (Anna Dalton? She was born before 1790 and did not marry until 1818).
1 female over 45 who was probably Elizabeth Shockley.
I have been unable to determine what happened to Elizabeth Dalton and the Unknown Rucker who I believe were living in Reuben's household in 1810. It is possible that the child under 10 years of age belonged to them? If the child mentioned in the 1810 Census did belong to them, it still would not answer the question of where Timothy Dalton came from.
So who were the parents of Timothy Dalton born in 1810? Was he the son of Reuben and Elizabeth, just as tradition says he was even though Elizabeth appeared to be too old to have children? There is another possiblity, one that I believe has not been considered. Anna Dalton, the daughter of Reuben and Elizabeth was born before 1790. In the 1830 Census she is listed as being between 40 and 50 years of age. In 1810 she was still living at home and it was not until 1818 that she married John Harville. In 1810 she was between 20 and 30 years of age. Could Anna Dalton be the mother of Timothy Dalton? I encourage anyone who has information ideas or opinions on this family to respond". DHadrick@aol.com

Sources: Sharon's Family History Page
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Sharon Minton Hill- Daltons
Dalton Gang Letter: 23 May 2001
* NOTE: GRAVES OF REUBEN & ELIZABETH DALTON, GRAINGER CO. TN
from Archie Dalton, adalton478@hotmail.com
I have visited what I believe to be the graves of Reuben and Elizabeth.
They are in a cow pasture on what may be the original land purchased from Ms
Wilson in 1801. This is the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the first
Dalton in Grainger County.
The cow pasture is an inappropriate place for a marker.
I have, however, hired an attorney (grandson of the present owner) to
search the deeds to verify whether this is the original purchase.
I would like to place a marker and have priced one which roughly says:

In Memory Of
Reuben Elizabeth Shockley
175? 1757
1822 1860
Dalton Rev War Vet 1st Daltons in Grainger County
My thought is to place such a monument at Mount Pleasant (?) Church,
RT 131, Thorn Hill, just past the zinc mine where Colby and Elizabeth are
buried. Selection is solely because of central location, available to
tourists without disturbing landowner.
Perhaps a dedication ceremony by pastor or other in November, anniversary
of deed. I would simply place an ad in the Grainger Co weekly inviting
Daltons and their kin to the ceremony. If 2 come, fine.

16. A TRIBUTE TO REUBEN DALTON
--------------------------------------------------
Recently a beautiful headstone was placed in Grainger Co. to honor the
first Dalton settler there. At the cemeronies a booklet was given to
those in attendance. The booklet was written by Archie Dalton,
adalton478@hotmail.com, who was also responsible for the idea of the
tribute. With Archie's permission, the story follows for all to read.
"Reuben Dalton was born circa 1752, probably in Bedford County, Virginia.
Widely believed for years to be the son of Timothy, Jr. that has been
discredited lately but not completely disavowed. He acquired some 170
acres in the Cranberry Creek section of that part of Montgomery County,
that became Wythe County in 1790, Grayson County in 1793 and would become
Carroll County, Virginia. He moved there about Oct 21, 1782. The land
grant area is also known as Little Reed Island and documented in
Montgomery County. His property adjoined that of Ogle and John Witcher
who is almost certainly the father or grandfather of Matilda, spouse of
Reuben/Elizabeth's son Carter. His neighbors were Richard Shockley and
Elizabeth Adkinson who would become Reuben's parents-in-law. Another
neighbor was John Dodson, the grandfather of Samuel Dodson, Jr. who
married Mary Polly Dalton, daughter of Reuben/Elizabeth. Also nearby
were John Williams, Jr. and William Williams. William Williams was the
father of Rebecca who became the spouse of Enos Dalton, son of
Reuben/Elizabeth. Records show that Reuben served as an ensign in the
militia circa 1780 [Reuben and a William Dalton are listed as being in
the company of Captain William Bobbitts - from Militia of Montgomery
County by Mary B> Kegley. Later both are listed in the company of
Jonathan Isom.], as a constable and as a surveyor of a road in Grayson
County. Reuben sold 100 acres in 1797 to Samuel Brown and the balance in
1801 to Thomas Ogle Jr., documented at pages 130 and 433 of deed book 1.
Grayson County.
"He is listed on the tax list in Tennessee as owning 200 acres of land
for the year 1797 and is shown as purchasing, or registering 200 acres on
the north side of Clinch Mountain [deed book A, page 248] from Rachel
Wilson, et al, indenture made Oct 19, 1801. Timothy Dalton witnessed it.
"A deed search, performed by Attorney Davidson, Rutledge and commissioned
by Archie Dalton shows the chain from then until today. The Davidson
brothers today own at least part of the property. If one stands in the
slight hollow between the Davidson cemetery and the home of Fred
Davidson, one can look up the pasture hill to the line of woods at the
top. Just at that wood line is the actual resting place of Reuben and
Elizabeth. The community chose to place the stone in this more
accessible place to give it prominence and to avoid inconvenience to Fred
or his cows. Fred has graciously offered to allow a fence or small stone
at the actual gravesite. Such a gesture, if any, is left to the community.
"People who do the math will realize that Elizabeth was over 50 when
Timothy was born. While that seems improbable, Reuben's will names each
of his children and specifically infers Elizabeth to be mother of the
eldest, Enos. Their marriage took place about 1771 in Pittsylvania
County, Virginia. Although some accounts have her death in 1860, no
account can be found of her in the census or other records after 1823
when she may or may not have been the Elizabeth who witnessed the will of
Carter. The date of death was deliberately left blank and can be
completed later if research becomes conclusive. Reuben died in 1822.
Many say it was 19 August but we cannot document that.

The children of Reuben/Elizabeth and their spouses are as follows:
Enos, 1772 - bef 1860 M. Rebecca Williams circa 1772 - [often described
as VA's most beautiful]
Mary Polly - bef 1784 - bef 1830 Married Samuel Dodson, Jr. abt 1792.
Reuben Jr. 1790 - 1820 M Nancy Shockley 4 Jan 1808. She later married
William Adams.
John Meredith 1795 - 29 Apr 1834 M Delphia Rucker 3 Feb 1813 [Archie's
ancestors. Archie's eldest son now, coincidentally, lives in
Ruckersville, Va, named for Delphia's ancestor]
Anne - 1796 - aft 1830 M John Harville abt 1818
Carter 1800 - bef 16 Sep 1823 M Matilda Witcher 1817
Hannah Ann 1804 - aft 1880 M (1) Robert Harrell (2) 1st cousin Booker
Shockley 22 Dec 1819
Timothy 1810 - 1863 M Delphia Coffey 29 Dec 1828

Appreciation is due to:
Mount Pleasant Church for their gracious consent to place the stone in
their cemetery.
Dana Dalton for finding a place for the stone and for coordinating its
placement.
The stone and this handout are courtesy of the Grainger Monument Company
and the ownership of Shine's Restaurant of Rutledge. A copyrighted book
listing Reuben and eight subsequent generations of Grainger County
Daltons (etc.) may be viewed at Shine's. Unfortunately, copies are not
permissible."

• Married: 1771 in Pittsylvania Co Va

1. Enos B DALTON b: 1772 in Pittsylvania Co., Va
2. Elizabeth DALTON b: 1784 in Montgomery Co, Va
3. Ann DALTON b: 1796 in Va
4. Reuben J Jr DALTON b: ABT. 1790 in Bedford Co, Va
5. Carter DALTON b: 1794 in Grayson Co, Va
6. John Meredith DALTON b: ABT. 1795 in Greyson Co, Va
7. Matilda DALTON b: 30 JAN 1799 in Grayson Co, Va
8. Hannah Ann DALTON b: 1804 in Grainger Co, Tenn
9. Mary Polly DALTON b: 1802