Dexter N. Dalton
Dexter N. Dalton, one of the highly esteemed citizens of Delaware Township, Delaware County, Ohio, who is carrying on general farming on an 82-acre tract, was born November 3, 1835, in Bainbridge, Chenango Count, New York, and is a son of Isaac and Eliza (Miller) Dalton.
Isaac Dalton, who was also a native of New York, came to Ohio about 1845, and remained for a year or two in Delaware County, subsequently removing to Illinois, where he and his wife spent most of their lives. They had these children: Eveline and Adeline, the former of whom is deceased: Dexter N.; Margaret, who is deceased; James, who was born in Ohio; Mrs. Lorette Perry, who resides at Momence, Illinois; and Mary.
Dexter N. Dalton was nine or ten years of age when he accompanied his parents to Ohio, and made the trip further West with them, but subsequently, when 15 years old. returned to Delaware County, where he lived until 22 years old, being engaged in farm work. He then again went West, where he farmed until 1863, in which year he enlisted in Company D, One Hundred and Thirteenth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Infantry, and served about one year, being ill most of the time. After receiving an honorable discharge, Mr. Dalton went to Onarga, Illinois, where he made his home until 1902, in that year purchasing his present farm of 82 acres, where he carries on general farming. Mr. Dalton is also the owner of a fine tract of 134 acres in Oxford Township, which is being cultivated by his son, William D., as a general farm.
Mr. Dalton was married (first) to Ella M. Libhart, who was born in Michigan, and was the daughter of P. T. B. Libhart. Mrs. Dalton died in 1879, aged 28 years, having been the mother of eight children, of whom seven grew to maturity, as follows: Francis H., who assists his father on the home farm; Fred L, who lives in Illinois; Fannie J., who married Christian Thompson, a resident of Minnesota; William D., of Oxford Township; Fletcher L., who lives in Montana; Floyd A., who also resides in Montana; and Ferdinand O., who is deceased. Charles A., died in infancy. Mr. Dalton was married, secondly, to Sarah J. Johnson. Mrs. Dalton is a member of the Congregational faith, but for convenience attends the Methodist Episcopal Church with her husband. He is connected with the Grand Army of the Republic Post at Onarga, Illinois.
From 20th Century History of Delaware County, Ohio, and Representative Citizens, Edited and compiled by James R. Lytle, Delaware, Ohio, Biographical Publishing Co., Chicago, 1908