John Dalton (1772–1851) was born in Pine Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA and died in Hillsville, Carroll, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Bass Dalton 1772–1851

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Sep 1772 · Pine Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA

Died 24 Mar 1851 · Hillsville, Carroll, Virginia, USA

Father William Dalton

Mother Elizabeth Jane Sturman

Siblings James Dalton, Nancy Dalton, Rachel Dalton Goad, Reuben Dalton, Susannah Dalton, Timothy Dalton, William Dalton

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Dalton

Elizabeth Jane Sturman

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Children

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Biography

In 1772, John Bass Dalton entered the world in Pine Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA, born to william dalton and elizabeth jane sturman. John Bass Dalton passed away in 1851 in Hillsville, Carroll, Virginia, USA.

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Birth of John Bass Dalton in Pine Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA

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1851

Death of John Bass Dalton in Hillsville, Carroll, Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Dalton

This ancestor line traces from St. Martin, d' Aubigny, Manche, Normandy, France (1035) to Pine Creek, Grayson (later Carroll), Virginia, North America (1772) across 17 generations.

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: John Dalton (1772–1851) was born in Pine Creek, Grayson, Virginia, USA and died in Hillsville, Carroll, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 17 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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