A Family History of Joseph and Jane Dalton
Compiled by Tina Marie Culbertson (Click here to return to the Table of Contents)
Joseph Dalton Jr.
Joseph was the fifth child of Joseph and Jane Dalton, born September 10th and baptized at Wetheral parish church on October 18, 1840. He was their last child born and baptized in England. Sometime after June 6, 1841 and June of 1842, Joseph arrived in the United States with his parents and four older siblings.
In 1850 Joseph was 10 years old and attended school in Upland. He was employed at the cotton mill during his teenage years, later joining the United States Army during the civil war era. The reason for his enlistment is not certain - did he join to escape the laborious work at the mill? Was it for a cause he felt was right and honorable, or for allegiance to his adopted country? He arrived in the United States when he was a young child and was not a citizen of this country. However, he grew up in Pennsylvania and for all intents and purposes it was the only home he ever knew.
Joseph enlisted in the U.S. Army in Philadelphia on August 17, 1861. According to muster roll and pension records he was 5 feet 5 inches tall, had sandy colored hair and blue eyes. Joseph stated Scotland as his nationality on his enlistment papers. He selected or was assigned to a Calvary unit - whether this was by choice or whether he was assigned as a matter of his experience is unknown. Muster rolls indicate he was hospitalized from March 10th until July in 1862. Records also show him absent from July through September 1862 due to appointment on a special detachment with the Provost Marshall. His regiment assisted in transporting wagon trains of weapons to Fortress Monroe. Joseph was absent again from July 24, 1863 until January 1864 on detached service with the Provost Marshall. He was discharged August 26, 1864. Joseph served in Co. I, 3rd Regiment Penna. Calvary, Army of the U.S. under Captain Walsh. His name is inscribed on the Pennsylvania monument in Gettysburg, along with all other Pennsylvania soldiers who fought in the Civil War.
After Joseph's discharge from military service he resumed life in Upland and became a member of the Upland Lodge of Pythias, No. 428, Knights of Pythias and Post Wilde, No. 25, G. A. R. This affiliation continued until his death.
On May 2, 1866 Joseph Dalton Jr. married Miss Emma Caroline Cloud of Linwood. They were married in Chester,
Pennsylvania by the Rev. H.E. Gilroy at Madison Street Methodist Church in Chester. Emma is the daughter of
James Cloud and Jane Jones. She was born July 10, 1841 in Wilmington, Delaware.
Joseph and Emma's first child, Charles, was born April 10, 1867 and baptized in Upland by the Rev. H.E. Gilroy on August 18,1867.
After living in Pennsylvania for approximately 26 years, and serving honorably in the Pennsylvania military forces, Joseph petitioned the District Court of Philadelphia to become an American citizen. This petition was signed September 19, 1868 renouncing his allegiance to the Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, Queen Victoria.
1869 brought a second son to the Dalton household. Edward Whitman Dalton was born August 19, 1869. Joseph and Emma had two more children in the following three years. Jane was born October 14, 1870 and Joseph Henry was born November 15, 1872.
Approximately 1875, Joseph, in addition to his employment at the cotton mill as a mechanic, was the assistant postmaster in Upland. His father, Joseph Dalton Sr. was the postmaster for many years until his health started to fail. In 1876 Joseph was appointed as one of the Directors of the Public Schools for Upland. The Borough of Upland had grown in population over the years and, in 1869, it was incorporated and made an independent school district. The appointments for the position of director were changed each year. In 1876 the directors were Joseph Dalton Jr., Daniel Compton and Timothy Keely.
The Dalton family increased over the next several years. On April 30, 1876 Emma had baby boy - Walter, followed by Rufus who was born on May 11, 1878.
In January 1880 Joseph Dalton Sr. died and Joseph Jr. became the head postmaster of Upland. By this time Joseph and Emma had been married for fourteen years and had six children. According to census information Joseph still worked as a machinist at the cotton mill in Upland. Emma was "keeping house" and their two eldest sons, Charles and Edward (aged 13 and 10 respectively), were working at the cotton mill. Young Jane and Joseph (aged 9 and 7) were attending school. Their last child, George, was born May 11, 1883.
In November 1892 Joseph had a stroke and had to quit working. He applied for a pension relief on June 1, 1892 at the age of 51. Testimonials in a general affidavit were given by acquaintances to support his application:
"That he is totally unable to earn support by manual labor by reasons of disability from giddiness at frequent times, staggering unless accompanied by another person and at times is affected with a feeling of fullness about the neck and head which causes an alarming condition of mind and a sense of dire results. At other times he suffers with intense pains and a cracking noise in the head making life almost unbearable. The physicians inform the applicant that the foregoing conditions are results of an attack of apoplexy. The said disabilities are not due to vicious habits and are to the best of his knowledge and belief permanent."
The last payment to Joseph was paid out on February 4, 1903 in the amount of $12. After Joseph's death Emma applied for a Widows pension. In an affidavit on July 1, 1903 she stated she was 61 years of age and a resident of Upland; owns no real or personal property of any description; has no income from any source since May 14, 1903 except what she earns by her own daily labor - except that a son George M Dalton who works in the city of Philadelphia. He pays her $3 per week for room and board; she has received no life insurance benefit of any description but did receive a funeral benefit of $75 from the Upland Knights of Phyhias.
Emma Dalton received $30 per month until her death on December 24, 1925.
Joseph died April 30th, 1903 in Upland and Emma Dalton died December 24th, 1925 in Upland. Both are buried in the Upland Baptist church cemetery.
Joseph and Emma Dalton had nine children. Seven of
those children are:
All of their children were born in Pennsylvania.
OBITUARIES & NEWS
UPLAND BOROUGH'S NEXT POSTMASTER
Probable that Joseph Dalton, Jr., Will be Appointed as Successor to His Father.
It is very probable that Assistant Postmaster Joseph Dalton Jr., will succeed his father as postmaster of the borough. Mr. Dalton has been in charge of the office since the illness of his father began a year ago and has proved very efficient in the discharge of his duties. (page 10)
DALTON--At Philadelphia, on the 29th inst., Joseph Dalton, formerly of Upland, in his 64th year.
The relatives and friends of the family also Upland Lodge, No. 428, Knights of Pythias and Post Wilde, No. 25, G. A. R., are invited to attend the funeral services, on Saturday at 2:30 o'clock, in the Upland Baptist church. Interment at Upland Baptist Cemetery.
JOSEPH DALTON
Joseph Dalton, of Upland, whose death was reported in the Times yesterday is another of the citizens to whom this country owes Lasting gratitude. He was one of the boys who responded to the call of President Lincoln in the dark days of the Rebellion, when defenders were sorely needed that the Union might be preserved, and the country cannot honor these brave men too highly. To his record for bravery in time of danger, Mr. Dalton added that of probity and honesty of life. His word was never questioned and the people of his hometown, who best know his worth, will honor his memory as one of the citizens who made the world better by living in it. Late in life he received recognition of his services and his worth by appointment to the position of postmaster of Upland, a post he filled with fidelity.
The Pennsylvania monument is dedicated to all soldiers
As you walk up the steps to the Pennsylvania monument you will see columns of brass plates. Each plate is inscribed with a PA. Regiment then broken down by each Company.
Joseph Dalton Jr. was assigned to the 3rd Regiment Company I under Captain James W. Walsh and Lieutenant Edward M. Heyl.
Other names appearing on the plate for Company I:
Sergeants
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