Adams-Champaign-Pike County OhArchives Obituaries.....Dalton, William Henry November 14, 1933
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Obit, handed down in family
                      Obituary for William Henry Dalton

The Angel of "Death" has visited our community and removed from our midst our 
friend, William H. Dalton, who was born in Kentucky on May 7, 1864 and 
departed this life November 14, 1933 being 69 yr. 6 months and 7 days of age 
at the time of his passing.
  He was the son of James and Barbara Dalton who have preceded him to the 
Great Beyond.  He came to Adams Country in early childhood where he spent the 
remainder of his life, having been educated in the schools of Adams County, 
after which he entered the "teaching " profession for several years.
  He leaves to mourn his demise the following children: Anna B. Whitley and 
Sylvia Hill of Otway, Ohio; Barbara E. Cook of Springfield, Ohio; Henry Clay 
Dalton of Wisconsin; Walter S. and Charles W. of Urbana, Ohio; James H  and 
Frank M. of Otway, Ohio. He also leaves 25 grandchildren, 2 sisters; Polly M. 
Spires of Peebles, Ohio and Ella M. Adkins of Otway,Ohio; one son William A. 
Dalton, two sisters Nola F. Waters and Laura B. Brumfield and two brothers 
JOhn H. and James L. Dalton are awaiting his coming to that "Celestial" City.
  He was striken with paralysis some two years ago and since that time he has 
bore his suffereing and misfortune with patience and fortitude.  Tender care 
and attention were given by his children and his sister and brother-in-law 
with whom he had resided for the last six months.
    Everything available was done with the hope that he would be restored to 
former health but it was not in accord with God's will as he said "Come unto 
me all ye that are weak and heavy laden and I will give you rest."
  Brother Dalton united with the Wamsley M.E.Church 42 years ago and we 
believe that he has been a consistent member of the church, a loving father, a 
faithful brother and a sincere friend, whose vacancy will be hard to supply in 
the home, in the church and in the community in which he lived.
  He was benefactor to humanity, a lover of children and the children were 
kindly attracted to him. 
  "To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die" and we truly believe his 
influence will live in the hearts of his children and his friends and that it 
will inspire them to a greater endeavor in helping humanity and serving our 
creator.  We trust that his life will be a sweet benediction to all and that 
his Christian virtues will be emulated in the lives of the youth of our 
community. 
  The familiar words of the Apostle Paul can be applied in his earthly 
career. "I know wom I have believed and am persuaded that he is able to keep 
that wich I have committed unto Him against that day." God gave him the 
welcome approbation, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, thou hast 
been faithful over a few things, I shall make thee ruler over many things.
Written by, Nelle C. Thompson 

Additional Comments:
William Henry Dalton married, Laura Ellen Wamsley, in abt. 1891. She was the 
daughter of Hosea Moore Wamsley and Angeline Cullins Wamsley.William was the 
son of James L. Dalton and Barbara Bannister Crum. (The 1880 census on the 
Dalton family is confusing). James Dalton, William's father is said to be born 
in VA, in a later census it says West Virginia. Barbara is said to be born in 
Ky. The childrens parents are listed with parents born in different states.
William H., John H., Pernola F., James L. and Polly, have parents both born in 
VA.
While Ella M., Ulysses G. and Laura B. are listed as having parents born in KY 
and VA. Which would indicate Barbara Bannister as a mother. I am not so sure 
Barbara Bannister was the birth mother of the earlier children.
All the children are listed as being born in KY, however. 

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