These Dalton brother's and their families were born in Pennsylvania and went north west to Michigan in the fall of 1835, then about 1843 moved south west to Nauvoo. They all bought land and built cabins in Nauvoo and lived there until they were forced out in Feb. of 1846. They again made the long trek west across the plains with the other Latter-day Saints to SLC, where Charles and Simon Cooker moved north and John Jr. moved south to Utah's "Dixie"

Material researched, collected, complied, and written by Rodney Garth Dalton.

John Dalton, Jr., was born July 10, 1801, in Wyoming, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, on the right bank of the Susquehanna River, 4 miles above Wilke-Barre and is in a fertile valley of its own name. Several new buildings have been erected within a few Years. ( From the 1854 Gazetteer of the United States ) The Dalton family moved to Bradford County sometime around 1807 and lived on a farm (Dalton Hollow) near the village of Wysox, on the little Wysox Creek. Later he was a farmer and blacksmith. He had blue eyes and black hair.

John Dalton Jr. owned a sawmill while living in Wysox. The first era of logging lasted until the middle of the 1800s. At this time most logging was done near water. The era was dominated by small family oriented sawmills. At this time, logging was not a primary industry of the state.

On January 21, 1822, he married Rebecca Turner Cranmer at Towanda, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of John and Ketura Cranmer. Rebecca was an intelligent and cultured woman and participated in all the trials and hardships of pioneer life with her husband. It was in Wysox Township where their children were born and raised into their teenage years. John was a great user of tea, coffee and tobacco, and was accustomed to a drink of whiskey after dinner.

All the Dalton's moved to Michigan sometimes in 1835. It was sometimes in 1835 that John Jr. and his family moved to Wisconsin where he joined the Mormon Church. With his new-found religion, he gave up his pipe, caffeine and whiskey.

John Dalton Jr. purchased land in Geneva Township, Walworth Co., in the Territory of Wisconsin in 1839. The soil was virgin and the roads were only Indian paths. John Jr. and Rebecca and their seven children had to cut and saw logs for a new home, till the unbroken soil for planting, dig a new well, build another out house and put in new fencing- simply put- they had to scratch out a new life for themselves in this new frontier.

John Dalton Jr. was baptized on the 15th of July, 1838 by Moses Smith. John Jr. sold his house and land sometime around June 1st, 1843 and they moved to Nauvoo, Illinois. Having good horses and wagons, he hauled materials for the building of the historic temple there. John and family purchased two plots of land, where they built a abode house, as did the other Dalton's. At the time of the call for the Mormon Battalion, John's two sons Henry (Harry) and Edward and his nephew Henry Simon Dalton "whom he had raised" all joined the Battalion. This left John Dalton alone with three teams of horses and loaded wagons without any drivers. He sent for Brigham Young and turned the teams of horses, wagons, and all that was in them over to him to use as he thought for the best. These horses were used by Brigham Young on the first pioneer journey into Utah.

Approximately sometime between Feb. 8th, to the 18th, 1846, John Dalton Jr. and his family were packed and ready to leave Nauvoo for the long trek to the promised land of the Great Salt Lake valley. The group of Saints that John Dalton Jr. and family were with, crossed the frozen Mississippi River and landed on the Iowa side in the Mormon community of Montrose, From there they proceeded to the Sugar Creek encampment, then on to Garden Grove, Iowa. After staying in Garden Grove they went on to Kanesville, or Winter Quarters. (Council Bluffs area) By Dec. 30th, 1846 winter quarters consisted of 538 log cabins, 83 sod houses and a population of 3,483.

Note: from the Book; "an Enduring Legacy- Move to winter Quarters " After we crossed the river, Brother Anson Call and I concluded to go out about 2 miles to the Puncas camp where my brother Chandlier Holbrook lived. On the second night out, as our cattle were in the public yard, the Indians took down the fence and drove off seven head of beef belonging to me. Judson Tolman, Chandlier Holbrook and John Dalton Jr. armed themselves and pursued them about ten miles.

John Dalton Jr. and his family crossed the plains from the Missouri River to the Great Salt Lake Valley in 1848 with Brigham Young's First Division (his second trip). The First Division left the Elkhorn River on June 1st, 1848 with the following; 1,229 souls who had 397 wagons, 74 horses, 19 mules, 1,275 oxen, 699 cows, 184 loose cattle, 411 sheep, 141 pigs, 605 chickens, 37 cats, 82 dogs, 3 goats, 10 geese, 2 hives of bees, 8 doves and one crow. This company arrived in the Valley on Sept. 20th, 1848. John Jr. bought land on block 32, lot 4, on 6th east between 4th 7 5th So. He spent most of his life doing work for the church. John Dalton also run the Church's Farm while he lived in Salt Lake City.

The L.D.S. Church Farm was so important to the pioneer's of the Great Salt Lake Valley, because it was here that almost every able bodied man would donate some of his time working on the Farm in exchange for food and vegetables. The farm was located in the Sugerhouse area of S.L.C. John Dalton Jr. is listed as a member of the Mill Creek Ward. (Note: Taken from a registry of names of persons residing in the various Wards as to Bishop's reports, G.S.L. City, Dec, 28th, 1852.)

In 1848, with the arrival of the last wagon train of the season, there were now approximately 5,000 Saints in the Valley. There were at least three forts built at this point. Each of these forts was about half a mile long and 40 rods wide. Within these forts, the Territory of Deseret was organized. The first legislature met here and the first school was taught. For safety purposes these forts is where all the Dalton's would spent their first winter in the Valley. In Feb. of 1849 the residents of the Territory organized a temporary government which they called the "State of Deseret". After much debate, in Sept. of 1850, an act of Congress created the "Territory of Utah." Congress did not make it a State because too many Southern States did not want another Anti-slavery State added to the union. Brigham Young was appointed Governor of the Territory.

On Jan. 14th, 1849, Salt Lake City was divided into 17 Church Wards, each containing nine city blocks. The Dalton's chose land a few blocks east and south of the old fort. It was here the 10th Ward, and was organized on Feb. 22nd, 1848. For protection, a fence was built around the Ward boundaries. 10th Ward records show: 'John Dalton, Edward Dalton, Charles Dalton, Henry Dalton donated, self and teams for two days work" The 10th Ward was in the Salt Lake Stake, later changed to the Liberty Stake.

From the 10th Ward records; Salt Lake City:

" Meeting of the citizens of the 10th Ward, Bishop Pettingrew stated the object of meeting was to see who would work on the bowey, or The Tabernacle, to prepare it for the conference and the work turned to Tithing. Work done on the bowey, John Dolton- donated 100 feet of lumber and 20 feet of slabs. Charles Dalton- donated 10 feet of slabs."

Also: " The amount of work done by each individual on the farm; John Dolton, 10 days worked. Henry

Dolton, 10 days worked"

Also: Other Tithings due and paid;

sum total due paid

John Dalton $540 $54 paid in full

Charles Dalton $155 $15.50 credited $15

Simon C. Dalton $928 $92.80 paid

This may have been just the money they earned working at the Church Farm. They may have had other forms of employment elsewhere.

On orders from the Presidency of the Church: Nov. 10th, 1849;

" On motion, resolved that an assistant supervisor of streets be appointed in each ward of the city, to repair and keep in repair the streets of the same, and the following persons were appointed assistant supervisor for their respective wards; to wit:

10th Ward: John Dalton Jr. ( Others Listed)

Source; Book: " The State of Deseret"

Note: In the fall of 1849 it was ordered by the Presidency of the Church that Parley P Pratt with a company of 50 men, should explore the Southern part of the Territory, three of these 50, were Charles Wakeman Dalton, John Dalton Jr., and John D Lee.

Source: From the Book; "The Pioneers of the Southwest And Rocky Mountain Regions". Vol. 5 by Joseph Fish - Pioneer (1840- 1926)

We find John Dalton Jr. in "Parowan, Iron Co. Utah in May 1851, Where as: On Friday, May 1851, the brethren met at the Council House at 9:00 o'clock, where William Davis was appointed chairman and James Lewis, clerk. We organized the City. The following Officers were unanimously selected: Mayor, Wm. H. Davis; Others, 9th Councilor, JOHN DALTON. President Young gave some excellent instruction on government, entitled " Union is Power"

Note: We think that John Dalton Jr. was still a member in good standing in the 10th Ward in Salt Lake City in Dec. of 1851. This 10th Ward record shows that he paid his tithing up.

" This certifies that John Dolton has paid his Property Tithing in full in accordance with vote of conference, Sept. 10th, 1851.

GSL City, Dec. 29th, 1851. W. Clayton, Recorder."

(also) " This certifies that John Dolton has paid his Labour Tithing in to Sept. 1st, 1851. GSL City, Dec. 29th, 1851.

W. Clayton."

Source: Historian's Office Library; film, Tenth Ward, Salt Lake Stake, Records of Members 1851-1866. Historical Record 1849-1855.

John Dalton Jr. then sold his house in Salt Lake City and settled in Parowan, Iron Co. Utah.

Note: Some time in 1858, Zion Canyon was discovered by Nephi Johnson, John Dalton Jr. James Jennings and other Mormon pioneers, who rode up the canyon as far as present Zion Stadium.

Next we find John Dalton Jr. back in Salt Lake City. The 1860 Census shows the John Dalton Jr. family living in Sugarhouse, about where 21st So. and Highland Blvd. is; John is managing the Church farm there. John's property is valued at $2000.

John Dalton age 58 born in Penn.

Rebecca age 64 born in Penn. (wife)

Letitia age 25 born in Wales (wife)

Mary age 20 born in Italy (wife)

Ann age 28 born in Eng. (wife)

Susanna age 4

Jared age 2

John J.

Aaron

Mary Ann

Zina

In1862 John Dalton Jr. was called to the Cotton Mission in Southern Utah by Brigham Young to raise cotton. He settled in the little town of Virgin City. Virgin City was the first town site chosen on the Virgin River. The word, city was used in connection with the name of the river as a name of the town, to make it easier to designate which was which whenever it was recorded. It was called Pocketville by the Indians because it was situated in a lowspot or hole on the bank of the Virgin River about twenty miles west of Zion Park in Washington County.

About 1864 John Dalton Jr. and half a dozen other men with their families settled on the north side of the Rio Virgin River about a mile and a half above Virgin. They named this settlement Dalton, at the mouth of what become known as Dalton Wash. They still belonged to the Virgin Ward and cooperated with the Virgin people in building canals to their respective farms but were considered as a separate settlement. After two years the place had to be abandoned because of Indian troubles, and was never resettled.

Source: " Our Pioneer Heritage, Mormon Ghost Towns in Washington County

On the 16th of April, 1879 a company of men were called to explore the San Juan River country. The company was named The San Juan Exploring Company. John Dalton Jr. was one of these men.

" On about the first of July, 1879, Silas S. Sudsbury, John Dalton Jr. George Urie, Robert Bullock, and Dell McGreger went to Durango Colorado for provisions."

Source: History of Iron County Mission; by Luella Adams Dalton.

"A Dream, or Manifestation." The 10th of May 1884. This morning after daylight at an unusual hour I fell into a quiet slumber. I found myself at a meeting of elderly men and but few women. I knew no one there, but old Brother John Dalton. I shook hands with him and sat down in a chair that was set for me. I felt happy. I looked in one corner of the room and saw a little girl in a fit. I rose up and went to her and laid my hands on her head, together with John Dalton. I said, "Brethren I wish one or two more would come," which was promptly obeyed. I then cast my eyes around and asked, "Whose child is this?" The answer was ("Brother Sturdies"), a name I never heard before. I then asked: "How old is she?" "Nine years old today," was the answer. We then administered to her in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, I being mouth; and rebuked the foul spirit and it instantly left the girl calm, quiet and as much relaxed as any person; which brought to mind with great force what the Prophet Joseph Smith said; it was Satan's, business to draw up or bind up the bodies of the people and then take possession of them and control them.

John Dalton Jr. later moved his family to Rockville, Washington County. Here he spent the remainder of his life raising his children. On February 5, 1885, he died of debility at the age of 84. He did not have one decayed tooth in his mouth. He was buried in the Rockville cemetery.

Sources:

From the History of the Dalton's; Charles Dalton, A Book by Leslie Crunk

From research and personal Dalton Family Histories; by Rodney G Dalton

From writings of Hannah Daphne Smith Dalton

The History of SIMON COOKER DALTON 1806-1885:

by his Great-Great-Great-Grandson; Rodney Garth Dalton.

Simon Cooker Dalton was born on Jan. 10th, 1806 in Wilkes-Barre Lucerne Co. Pennsylvania, the 7th child of John Dalton & Elizabeth Cooker. The Dalton family moved to Bradford Co. Penn. sometimes around 1807 and lived on a little farm they called "Dalton Hollow". It was near the village of Wysox on the little Wysox Creek. Nothing is known of Simon's childhood, but we can only assume that like all of John Dalton's children he had to do chores, like feeding chickens, collecting eggs, milking cows, planting seeds and pulling weeds in the garden. Simon pumped water from the well, chopped wood for the fireplace to cook and to keep warm. He soon learned to pluck a chicken, slop the pigs and gut out a deer if the family was going to eat. As adults, he and his brothers all worked as blacksmiths, farmers and coopers, all trades they would need to survive in a world none of them could ever dream of.

Simon Dalton was 19 years old when he married Anna Wakeman of Wysox (Source: From the "Settler" a newspaper printed at the time in Bradford County). Simon Cooker Dalton would during the course of his life, married to five wives. Yes he became a polygamous after he joined the LDS Church.

Here is the 1830 Pennsylvania Census Index:

1830 DOLTON HENRY, Bradford County, PA. page 054, Wysox Township

1830 DOLTON JOHN, Bradford County, PA. page 054, Wysox Township

1830 DOLTON JOHN JR. Bradford County, PA page 054, Wysox Township Federal

1830 DOLTON Simon, Bradford County, PA. page 054, Wysox Township

Simon and all the Dalton's packed up and moved to Washtenaw, Co. Michigan sometime in 1835, where Simon bought land for his family to start

a new life in a strange frontier. There were many Indian's in the area that he and his family had to deal with.

The first we find of Simon is this land patent record: From the book;

"Landsmen of Washtenaw County"

"Dolton, Simon C., res. of Bradford Co. Pa., Southeast ¼ of the Northwest

¼ of Section 18, 40 acres, of Township 3 South, Range 3 East, patent

Date: June 3rd, 1835."

Note that Simon spelled his name, Dolton and the others spelled theirs, Dalton

This plat of land is in Sharon Township, which is directly west of Freedom Township.

So as you can see, our Dalton's were in Washtenaw County sometimes before the spring of 1835. We have thought that they first settled in Freedom Township, but in fact, at least

Simon Cooker Dalton first bought property in Sharon Township.

Sharon, Washtenaw County: Lewis C. Kellam and Daniel C. located the first land in the area in 1830, but Ira Anabil and John Bessey became the first settlers in 1831. The settlement was known as Peppergrass until the township was organized in 1834 and named Sharon. Sharon has also had various names over the years; Sharon Plain, Sharonville and today is known as Sharon Hollow.

Simon's family lived and farmed on this first piece of land for a little over 2 years

Before he moved again. See below.

This is a copy of the official Land Record Plat of Simon Cooker Dalton.

"The UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" certificate # 19263

To all to whom these presents shall come, Greetings:

Where as: SIMON C. DOLTON, of Washtenaw County, Michigan.

Has deposited in the General Land Office of the United States, a certificate of the Register of the Land Office at Detroit, whereas it appears that full payment has been made by said SIMON C. DOLTON, according to the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 24th, of April, 1820, entitled, "An Act making further provisions for the public lands" for:

"The west half of the southeast quarter of section 24 in Township 3

south, of Range 2 east, in the District of lands, subject to sale at Detroit, Michigan, Meridian-Toledo Strip, containing 80 acres in Jackson County",

According to the official plat of the survey of the said lands, returned to the General Land Office by the Surveyor General, which said tract, has been purchased by the said SIMON C. DOLTON,

Now Know Ye, that the United States of America, in consideration of the Premises, and in conformity with several acts of Congress, in such case made and provided, Have Given and Granted, unto the said, SIMON C. DOLTON , and to his heirs, the said tract above described: To Have and to Hold the same, together with all the rights, privileges, immunities and appurtenances of whatsoever nature, thereunto belonging, unto the said,

SIMON C. DALTON and to his heirs and assigns forever.

In Testimony Whereof, I, MARTIN VANBUREN President of the United States of America, have caused these letters to be made Patent, and the Seal of the General Land Office to be hereunto affixed,

Given under my hand, at the City of Washington, the Second day of August in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-seven..

By the President, MARTIN VANBUREN

By: A. VANBUREN, Sec'y

Jos. J. Wilson, Acting, ad interim, Recorder of the General Land Office

You will note that Simon Cooker Dalton has now moved west into Jackson County.

The 1840 U.S. census in Grass Lake, Jackson Co. Michigan lists the family of Simon Cooker Dalton and his mother Elizabeth Cooker Dalton. While in Michigan, most of the Dalton's joined the Latter-day Saints Church. Simon C. Dalton was baptized on April 13th 1842 by William Burton.

Grass Lake, Jackson County Michigan:

David Sterling and his family were squatters here when a party from Niagara County, New York. Lorenzo D. Hale became the first post master on Dec. 30 1839. Glass Lake was not incorporated as a village until 1870. Grass Lake is named after the lake lying just north of the village.

After living in Michigan for approximately 8 years, Simon C. Dalton, and his family moved to Nauvoo, Illinois, sometimes between of 1842 & 1843, where they became acquainted with the Prophet Joseph Smith. After locating at least some sort of temporary housing in Nauvoo, one of the first thing Simon had to do was to register for the Militia. The law required that every able bodied male, who became residents of Nauvoo, must join the Nauvoo Legion. (The Mormon Legion was organization on Feb. 3rd, 1841) Charles and Simon C. Dalton were tenants at the Nauvoo Hotel in Room # 37. In Nauvoo all the Dalton brothers worked on the new Temple & Nauvoo House. In Nauvoo, Simon's trade was that of a knife-maker, guard and a blacksmith. When any undesirable people came to the city, he and others got together with knifes and while whittling on sticks and whistling, they would gather about the undesirables and invite them to leave Nauvoo. This purpose was often accomplished. He was also a postmaster as other documents show. While in Nauvoo, Simon, his son Charles W. and Henry S. Dalton petitioned the Mason Society for membership. They were all accepted.

(Source: From a book by Leslie Dalton Crunk.

Note: The John Dalton Book of Genealogy tells us that Simon's wife did not go to Nauvoo with him, but Church Records show that Anna Dalton was in Nauvoo with Simon and received her endowments in the Nauvoo Temple on Jan. 10th, 1846. Simon and Anna were not sealed to each other at this time, because we think Simon had broached Plural marriage to her and she refused him. She took the three younger children and went back to Michigan where she would live out the rest of her life not knowing much about where her older children were.

Simon C. Dalton received his Patriarchal Blessing from John Smith in Nauvoo on Jan 10th, 1846. Simon was married to his second wife, Elnora Lucretia Warner on Feb 4th, 1846 by Heber C. Kimball in the Nauvoo Temple. Simon married his third wife, Elnora's sister Lura Ann Warner sometime during 1848, where we don't know.

While Simon Cooker Dalton and his family was living in Kanesville, Iowa awaiting their turn to join a wagon train for the trip to the Salt Lake Valley, Simon placed an ad in the " Frontier Guardian", a local newspaper for "Blacksmithing". He was trying to make a little extra money for their long journey, which would begin in a few months.

BLACKSMITHING

The undersigned has fitted up a shop, a few doors west of the

Printing Office, and is now prepared to invoke all kinds of work

in the shape of blacksmithing. Persons wishing blacksmithing

done will please give me a call. I feel confident that I can give

satisfaction. All work entrusted to my care will be executed

promptly and in good order.

(Signed) Simon Dolton Kanesville, March 20th, 1849

Simon Cooker Dalton and family crossed the plains to the Great Salt Lake Valley with the Silas Richards Company. This wagon train left Kanesville, Iowa on July 10th, 1849 with about 100 wagons and arrived in the Salt Lake Valley on Oct. 27th, 1849. Simon C. Dalton had one wagon, six oxen, two cows, two loose cattle. Simon's family included:

Simon C. Dalton, age 42.

Elnora L. Dalton, age 27.

Mary R Dalton, age 6.

Charles A. Dalton, age 5.

Francis E. Dalton, age 1

Source: Historical Resource study, " Mormon Pioneer National Historical Trail"

Journal History, Deseret News.

In 1848, with the arrival of the last wagon train of the season, there were now approximately 5,000 saints in the valley. There were at least three forts built at this point. Each of these forts was about half a mile long and 40 rods wide. Within these forts, the Territory of Deseret was organized. The first legislature met here and the first school was taught. For safety purposes these forts is where all the Dalton's would spent their first winter in the Valley. In Feb. of 1849 the residents of the Territory organized a temporary government which they called the "State of Deseret". After much debate, in Sept. of 1850, an act of Congress created the "Territory of Utah." Congress did not make it a State because too many Southern States did not want another Anti-slavery State added to the union. Brigham Young was appointed Governor of the Territory.

On Jan. 14th, 1849, Salt Lake City was divided into 17 Church Wards, each containing nine city blocks. The Dalton's chose land a few blocks east and south of the old fort, near where the present day Liberty Park is now. It was here the 10th Ward was organized on Feb. 22nd, 1848. For protection, a fence was built around the Ward boundaries. 10th Ward records of this time shows: "John Dalton, Edward Dalton, Charles Dalton, Henry Dalton donated, self and teams for two days work"

Simon Cooker Dalton owned Lot #5 on block 40 in Salt Lake City in 1850. He was a member of the 10th Ward, Salt Lake Stake, Great Salt Lake City. The boundary of the 10th, ward was Third South to the North, Sixth South to the south, Sixth East to the West, and Tenth East to the east.

Note: 10th Ward records of Oct. 1851 shows the following Tithing due and paid:

Sum Total Due

John Dalton Jr. $540 $54 paid in full

Charles Dalton $155 $15.50 credited $15

Simon C. Dalton $928 $92.80 paid in full

10th Ward Records for S.L.C. Oct. 1851: Simon Cooker Dalton - Tithing due and paid; sum total of $928 paid. $92.80 due. paid.

The Census of Salt lake County 1851 shows:

Head of Family age sex where born:

Simon C. Dolton 45 M Penn.

Anose (sic) 38 F N.Y.

Rosetta (Berry) 7 F N.Y.

Charles (Berry) 6 M N.Y.

Francis 3 M Iowa

Mary Ann 1 F Deseret

Rosetta and Charles Berry are the children of Simon's 2^nd, wife, Elnora Warner Berry Dalton.

Here is a interesting story on the relationship between Simon, Elnore, and her first husband, Robert Berry; taken from a page of Leslie Dalton Crunk's book; "The History of Charles Dalton"

Quote;

"Robert Berry married Elnora Warner in 1842 in Reading, Michigan. They had two children, Mary Rosetta Berry and Charles Alma Berry. This family left Michigan with a caravan for the west to Nauvoo. As the work was scarce in Nauvoo, Robert Berry decided to return to Michigan, leaving his family in Nauvoo with her family who was also in Nauvoo at this time. As Elnora did not receive letters or money from Robert, she was persuaded to believe that he had left her and he would never return. Simon Cooker Dalton who was a postmaster in Nauvoo during this time, become her ardent and persistent suitor and admitted many years later when he was a old man with a family in Utah that he had confiscated her mail! Meantime Robert Berry returned to Nauvoo to get his family. He found the city deserted and his family gone. It is claimed that so great was his grief that his hair turned white overnight. Robert Berry, not knowing where to find his family, returned to Michigan with a broken heart.

Later in life, his daughter, Rosetta's, father in-law on his LDS mission to Michigan, found Robert Berry. Robert then found out about the story of what Simon had done. Robert Berry was heard to tell, if he ever met Simon Dalton, he would kill him! Years later he did go west and to find Simon, and at his field gate in Centerville, Utah, Robert said to Simon, I have always claimed that I would kill you, but I will let the Lord take care of you"

Note: From a article appearing in the Deseret News; July 17th, 1931. Calling attention to the low cost of housing in the early days and of Simon Cooker Dalton: " The first Blacksmith shops was owned by: Simon Cooker Dalton, and others.

Note: From a muster roll of Company A, Battalion Life Guards, commanded by Major George D. Grant. Mustered in G.S.L. City, May 31st, 1851:

Henry S. Dalton

George Dalton

Simon C. Dalton

Other Dalton Brothers Nauvoo Legion records:

Muster Roll of May 29th, 1852:

John Dalton

Henry Dalton

Pay roll of a detachment of Caption George D. Grant, Company A. Mounted Rangers, Nauvoo Legion ordered out in pursuit of Shoshone Indians during the month of Sept. and Oct. 1850. We the under-signed, acknowledge to have received of Wm. J. Appleby, pay master, Nauvoo Legion: the sums set opposite of our names respectively in full payment for our services for the times respectively specified.

Charles Dalton Private No. of Days 11 paid $2.50 from Sept. 25th to Oct. 5th, 1850

Henry Dalton Private No. of Days 11 paid $2.50 from Sept. 25th to Oct. 5th. 1850

Source: Film # 0485555 at S.L.C Family History Library.

Report of the detachment of Life Guards, Nauvoo Legion, Feb. 19th, 1851:

Commander George D. Grant; Captain Charles H. Kimball; Return Roll:

Simon Dolton - Private 12 days in service; 2 horse's

17 days in service; 7 horse's

Some time before 1852 Simon C. Dalton moved his family a few miles north to Centerville, Utah to make a permanent home. Simon and Elnora Lucretta Warner had nine children and Elnora died in bed after giving childbirth to their 10th child. This child was never named. Elnora was buried Dec. 5th, 1865, at Centerville.

SIMON COOKER DALTON

An Enduring Legacy, Volume Five, p.298:

Centerville: This community is situated on the eastern shore of the Great Salt Lake, twelve miles north of Salt Lake City. Here, in the early spring of 1848, Thomas Grover and his family settled on the stream later named Deuel Creek. First called Deuel, then Cherry Creek, it was finally named Centerville from the fact that the settlement was situated about halfway between Bountiful and Farmington.

The first schoolhouse in Centerville was built in 1851 on Parrish Creek. In that pioneer school building constructed of logs, John S. Gleason taught the first day school during the winter of 1851-52. Later teachers were Rhoda Stoddard and Judge Kesler. Then a schoolhouse of adobe was built east of where the Memorial Hall now stands (1961). Some of the early teachers were Joseph Woolman, who was en route to Montana but stopped and taught school one winter in the early sixties; Judge Kesler, James Chandler, Samuel Madden, Andrew Dalrymple, Emily Nobles, Mrs. Abigail Kesler (who taught school in a room of her own home) and others.

Thomas Grover, in the fall of 1847, settled with his family on Deuel Creek, to care for stock through the winter; and where, early in the spring following, he was joined by other families, including the Deuel brothers, Osmond M. and William, and a permanent settlement was formed, notwithstanding it seemed to be the winter rendezvous of several bands of Indians. The settlers on this creek, however, were not organized into a ward and given a bishop until 1852, though Sanford Porter had acted as presiding elder from 1850, and became the settlement's first bishop, with Ozias Kilbourn and Simon C. Dalton as his counselors.

Simon C. Dalton married his fourth wife, Elizabeth Veach on July 30th, 1854.

From the Centerville Ward, Davis Stake Records:

Simon Cooker Dalton was baptized on April 13, 1842 by William Burton in Grass Lake, Jackson Co. Michigan. Was confirmed by Charles Dalton. Was

Ordained a High Priest by Charles Dalton in Centerville, Utah on March 12th, 1854.

Note: From the Centerville Ward records; 1856-1894, Page 9:

Simon C. Dalton

Elnore L. Dalton

Charles E. Dalton

Charles Dalton

Rosetta Dalton

Elizibeth Dalton

Note: In the 1860, 1870 Utah census; Simon Cooker Dalton had a household of 9 people with $2000 dollars in real wealth and $290 dollars in personal wealth. In 1870, Simon had a household of 7 people with $800 in real wealth and $400 in personal wealth.

Simon C. Dalton married his fifth and last wife, Charlotte Louise Durham on Dec. 30th, 1863 in the Centerville, Utah Ward by William Reeves.

After living in Centerville, Utah Simon C. Dalton moved his family south of Provo, Utah Co. to Springville. He died there on Oct. 14th, 1885, and is buried in the Springville Cemetery.

Source: Personal Records of Rod Dalton.

Reference: UT.27 Aug. 1983, IGI residency- data Centerville, Davis Co. 1860 Census, Springville, Utah. 1870 Census, Springville, Utah. Vocation-Data, Farmer.

Source: Mark Ardath Dalton's THE JOHN DALTON BOOK OF GENEALOGY,

Parts written by Helen LaMar Dalton Palmer

Source: Film # 026,642; Family History Center; S.L.C.

Source: A book by Leslie Crunk of the Dalton's

Baptism: Reference: Temple Index Bureau, Family Group Sheet-Self Seventy-Date

Place: Reference: Nauvoo Temple Endowment Register 1845-46. Endowment: 10 Jan 1846 Temple: Nauvoo, Hancock, Ill.. Reference Temple Endowment Register 1845-46 Endowment Date 10 Dec. 1844 Reference: Family Group Sheet-Self Sealing to Parents Reference: Family Group Sheet-Father Sealing to Spouse Temple: Provo, Utah, 27 Aug 1983 Reference: IGI Residency-Data Centerville, Davis, Utah 1860.

Reference 1860 Census Springville Utah.

Reference 1870 Census - Vocation-Data Farmer.

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CHARLES DALTON, son of John and Elizabeth (Cooker) Dalton, born 22 Aug. 1810, Wysox, Bradford County, Pennsylvania, died 22 May 1891, Ogden, Utah, and married Mary Elizabeth Warner, his first wife, on the 11 August 1842. She was the daughter of Luther and Permelia (Stanton) Warner and was born 10 February 1826, at Manchester, Ontario County, New York, and died the 28 November 1856, at Farmington, Davis County, Utah.

Charles had blue eyes and brown hair. He weighed about one hundred seventy pounds, and he was five feet eight inches tall. His facial features were fine, eyebrows medium low and sharp ears. Even in old age he retained a full head of hair.

Charles lived in Bradford, Bucks and Philadelphia Counties, Pennsylvania. He then moved to Michigan where he met Mary Elizabeth Warner. They later moved to Nauvoo, Illinois.

Charles Dalton was appointed sergeant in the Nauvoo Legion by Captain Norton Jacobs on April 29, 1844. On May 6, 1844, he was ordained an Elder (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints). His Patriarchal Blessing was given by John Smith, October 15, 1844, and he was ordained a High Priest on October 20, 1844.

Charles Dalton owned property in Nauvoo. When the Saints were driven from their homes in Nauvoo, Illinois, they still owned their property. Grandfather's deed is now in a safety deposit box. The deed was recorded in Book B, Pages 55 and 56, Number 280. Recorded January 15, 1844, to Charles Dalton July 31, 1843, Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois, No. 280. Joseph Smith recorder and William Clayton, clerk.

Charles Dalton has left us a more complete record of his life and passed on a greater desire for genealogy work to his descendants than any of the Dalton's.

He was the first member of all Dalton's in the world to perform ordinance work for the dead. He was baptized August 13, 1843, for his father, John Dalton, his brother Henry Dalton, sister Sally Dalton, as well as his grandparents, Thomas and Betsey Dalton (Polly) and grandparents Simon and Betsey Cooker.

He kept a diary, which we have in part; another Diary was loaned and lost. Eliza R. Snow's Diary published in the Improvement Era, April 1943, contains a valuable history of the Third Pioneer Division of which Charles was a member. Articles by the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, describe several episodes in his pioneer life, one being of his Mission to the Salmon River country, entitled The Mormons In Idaho.

Charles Dalton and Mary Elizabeth Warner were endowed in the Nauvoo Temple on the 10th of January, 1846.

CHARLES DALTON

In the spring of 1846, they, along with other pioneers, were forced to leave Nauvoo, Illinois, and seek refuge in the unsettled open country of Iowa. Between the Pawnee Station and the Missouri River, Martha Jane was born and died at Winter Quarters only eight months old. Her name is carved on the beautiful monument in the cemetery at Florence, Nebraska.

Charles, 38 years, his wife 22 and only child, John Luther, five years of age, left the Elkhorn River, July 10, 1848, with the Third Division, Willard Richards in charge, and started across the plains for Utah.

The Third Division was composed of 502 whites, 24 Negroes, 169 wagons, 50 horses, 20 mules, 515 oxen, 426 cows and loose cattle, 369 sheep, 63 pigs, 5 cats, 170 chickens, 4 turkeys, 7 ducks, 5 doves and 3 goats. Part of the Division arrived in the Salt Lake Valley on the 19th of October, 1848.

They lived at the Church Farm in Salt Lake City, later moving to Farmington. He was called on a Mission to labor "In the Valleys of the Mountains" on the 7th of October, 1852. "At conference of the Church held in Salt Lake, April 6, 1855, 27 men were called by President Young to go on a mission to the Indians in Idaho and adjacent countries." Charles was one of these missionaries. "Each man was required to take three bushels of wheat, three hundred pounds of flour, and seed suitable for cultivation in the northern climate. The missionaries were instructed to settle among the Flathead, Bannock or Shoshone Indians. They were to raise crops, build houses and forts, and convert the Indians to the ways of civilization, induce them to give up their savage ways, and also to convert them to Mormonism. They left on May 15, 1855. On May 29 they reached Snake River near Fort Hall. In order to cross the Snake River they had to repair an old ferry boat. While here three Bannock Indians, who had accompanied the missionaries for several days, applied for baptism. They were the first of about one hundred Bannocks who joined the Church through the efforts of these missionaries." (D.U.P. Files.)

"Started from home on mission, swam our cattle and horses and camped on the west bank with all the Carson Valley Mission. All was well and the blessings of the Lord was upon us, and we organized ourselves into a traveling capacity."

Many things happened during this Mission, far too numerous to relate here. His young wife died. His son, Charles Sheffield, was born. The Indians were good, and bad. Mountaineers and U. S. Troops were deceitful and vicious. President Young finally called the remainder of the missionaries home. Three of them had been massacred by the Indians. Grandfather Dalton escaped injury, although he was in the midst of the violence.

Charles married Eunice Daniels in Salt Lake City. They lived in Farmington, Centerville, Sugarhouse, then moved to Peterson in Morgan County. Here he again farmed but also opened a blacksmith shop where the Union Pacific Station now stands. Their home was on a hill about where the schoolhouse is located. They were living in Peterson when the first train came through. Farmers exchanged grain, flour and anything they had to pay for "blacksmithing."

Dalton Creek was named in honor of Charles. He helped build a fort for protection against the Indians. He visited his brother John at the Church Farm in SLC.

Eunice was the mother of six fine sons but died at the age of thirty-four. The little wife of John Luther mothered and cared for the little boys until Charles married Emily Halliday, a widow.

They took their eight children and moved to Hooper on March 1, 1870, where Charles farmed and operated another blacksmith shop. It was the most difficult work, as "Hooper was nothing but sagebrush and greasewood." They built their house of boards, straight up and down, with cane squeezings for the roof. Later the house was replaced with one made of adobe.

The Great Salt Lake was lower than it had ever been to the knowledge of the white man. Charles used to walk out across the wide stretches of white and gather their salt.

He was First Assistant Superintendent of Sunday School in South Hooper from 1882 to 1886. He helped organize the first Relief Society in Hooper.

He was a lover of horses as were all his sons and he usually owned a beautiful team.

They lived in South Hooper until the last child was married. They left their old home and lived with William Henry and Simon. Mrs. Dalton spent some time with her son, Steve.

Charles helped his son, John Luther, in genealogy and was chairman of the first Dalton Genealogical Organization.

When Grandfather was eighty years old he contracted erysipelas and passed away at the home of his son, Simon, in Ogden, Utah. He was buried in the Ogden City Cemetery, Lot 4-6-D, in May, 1891.

The official LDS Church record of Charles Dalton:

Birth: Dalton, Charles - Date: August 22, 1810 - Place: Wysox, Bradford, PA, USA. Alternate Place: Wysox, Dalton Hollow, Bradford, PA, USA.

Parents: Dalton, Charles - Father: Dalton, John - Mother: Cooker, Elizabeth

Death: Dalton, Charles - Date: May 22, 1891 - Place: Ogden, Weber, UT, USA.

Burial Date: May 25, 1891 - Buried: Ogden, Weber, UT, USA.

Marriage Information: Dalton, Charles - Spouse: Warner, Mary Elizabeth

Children: Dalton, Charles

Name: Birthdate: Place:

1. Dalton, John Luther - October 18, 1843

2. Dalton, Elizabeth Permely - July 20, 1845

3. Dalton, Martha Jane - September 30, 1846

Marriage Number 2 Dalton, Charles - Spouse: Daniels, Eunice Date: April 23, 1854 - Place: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT, USA.

Marriage 2 Children:

Name: Birthdate Place:

1. Dalton, Dell - February 11, 1855, Farmington, Davis, UT, USA.

2. Dalton, Charles Sheffield - February 12, 1857, Farmington, Davis, UT, USA.

3. Dalton, Orlando - February 3, 1859, Centerville, Davis, UT, USA.

4. Dalton, Don Carlos - February 7, 1861, Sugar House, Salt Lake, UT, USA.

5. Dalton, Simon - March 10, 1863, Peterson, Morgan, UT, USA.

6. Dalton, William Henry - May 1, 1865, Peterson, Morgan, UT, USA.

Marriage Number 3 Dalton, Charles - Spouse: Halliday, Emma

Church Ordinance Data: Dalton, Charles - Ordained High Priest

Temple Ordinance Data: Dalton, Charles - Baptism Date: October 3, 1968

Baptism Date: July 7, 1981 - Temple: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT, USA.

Endowment Date: January 10, 1846 - Temple: Nauvoo, Hancock, IL, USA.

Sealed to Parents: Date: April 9, 1907 - Temple: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT, USA.

Sealed to Spouse: Date: January 24, 1846

Sealed to Spouse: Date: April 23, 1854

Places of Residence: Dalton, Charles - Nauvoo, Hancock, IL, USA .

1843-1844 Illinois, Nauvoo City Tax Lists 1841-44

Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT, USA - 1860

Vocations: Dalton, Charles - Farmer

Comments: Dalton, Charles

Charles is listed on the Continuing Church Record and also the Daily Log of Persons in Nauvoo. In 1860, Charles had a household of 7 with $300 in personal wealth.

Charles Dalton attended a Church Conference in the town of Jackson, Jackson Co. Michigan. He traveled from Nauvoo to Jackson County at the time. His older brother Simon Cooker Dalton had lived in Grass Lake, Jackson Co. before he moved onto Nauvoo around 1842-43.

Minutes of a Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, held at Jackson, Jackson county, Michigan, on the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd days of February, 1845.

There were present, one high priest, also eight elders, two priests, and one teacher.

The house was called to order by N. W. Bartholomew. Charles Dalton was called to the chair, and Arza Bartholomew and Samuel Graham chosen clerks.

After singing, the throne of grace was addressed by the president. The representation of different branches of the church was called for. The Jackson branch was represented by N. W. Bartholomew, twenty-three members, one priest and one teacher; all in good standing. The Albion branch represented by C. Dalton, twenty four members, four elders, one teacher and one deacon; all in good standing. The Napoleon branch represented by William Quigly, nine members, three elders, and one priest; all in good standing. Conference dismissed by a benediction, until half past two, P. M.

Conference assembled pursuant to appointment.

After singing and prayer by the president, a large concourse of people listened to an address delivered by C. Dalton, on the fulfillment of prophecy.

Adjourned until six o'clock, Saturday evening, when the same subject was continued by the president; after which some disturbance occurred by Mr. O. Eitson, to the gentleman's own shame, and his parents disgrace; being answered by C. Dalton, the gentleman plead ignorance and left the house, in the midst of considerable mirth.

The meeting adjourned until Sunday morning, with much good feeling.

Sunday morning, 10 o'clock, a large congregation assembled; after singing and prayer by Elder Wm. Son, the conference was ably addressed by Charles Dalton, on the resurrection of the dead, followed by Samuel Graham on the same subject.

Adjourned by a benediction until two o'clock P. M.

Sunday afternoon a large congregation assembled; singing and prayer by N. W. Bartholomew; after which the congregation listened to an address upon the sinfulness and danger of unbelief by Elder S. Graham.

Good attention and much seriousness manifested. Adjourned until 6 o'clock.

Sunday evening; the house became crowded again with many honestly seeking for truth: after singing, and prayer by Isaac Bartholomew, the order of God's kingdom was clearly shown by Charles Dalton, followed by Samuel Graham and an invitation given to such as wished to become saints of this glorious kingdom; three arose and requested baptism.

The meeting was adjourned until Monday, two o'clock P. M.

The saints together with a few Gentile sectarians, assembled at the house of Brother Isaac Bartholomew. The meeting was opened by singing, and prayer by Elder Samuel Graham; a warm exhortation was given by the president; after which five were baptized; two elders, one priest, and one deacon were ordained also seven children blessed.

The following resolutions were then adopted.

Resolved, That we will uphold the authorities of the church, by our prayers and abide the teaching of the first presidency, as far in us lies.

Resolved, That the minutes of this conference be sent to Nauvoo, for an insertion in the Times and Seasons.

Resolved, That this conference be adjourned until the first Saturday and Sunday in April next at this place.

Dear Brethren, we rejoice to inform you, that the work of the Lord is prospering in this part of the land, and our prospects are brightening daily. Since our last conference, death has taken from us Samuel Graham, aged 89 years, having been twelve years a strong member of the church. He received the priesthood last May, under the hands of G. A. Smith and W. Woodruff. Long in our memories will last the exhortations which he gave during his last hours. We can say of him, he has gone to reap the reward of the faithful.

We received Brother G. A. Smith's letter on the 14th of January, concerning Brother H. J. Brown; his case was attended to according to his instructions, and Brother Brown was restored to fellowship by the voice of all the saints present, and all things past were settled never more to be called in question.

CHARLES DALTON, Pres't.

Arza Bartholomew, Samuel Graham, Clerks.

Charles Dalton received a Patriarchal Blessing on October 15, 1844 from Patriarch John Smith. The text of his blessing is below:

Brother Charles, I lay my hands upon thy head in the name of Jesus Christ and seal a Father's blessing upon thee. Thou art of the blood of Joseph. A lawful heir to all the blessings that the Lord pronounced upon Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and the same priesthood giving thee power to be a Savior on Mount Zion, to save the dead and the living and to assist in the gathering of the House of Israel, to push them together from the ends of the earth with mighty power for thou shalt go from nation to nation and from one kingdom to another people, no power on earth shall stay thy hand for thy faith thou shalt rebuke the stormy winds and the raging waves of the sea and thine enemies shall tremble before thee, shall exceedingly fear and hide themselves. The great men of the earth shall submit themselves unto thee. Thou shall baptize them by thousands and bring them to Zion with all their riches, smite the rivers and lead them through an dry ground. Thou shalt have an inheritance among thy brethren, a numerous posterity and this blessing shall be seated upon their heads with riches and honors and all things which thy soul desireth. Live to see the winding up scene of this generation and come forth in the first resurrection to inherit eternal life in as much as thou seekest these things in humility not one word shall fail even so, Amen.