John J. Dalton Biography


	This biography appears on pages 983-984 in "History of Dakota 
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				JOHN J. DALTON. 

	At a comparatively early age John J. Dalton has reached a 
position in the financial world that entitles him to consideration. He 
was president of the Sully County State Bank at Onida, South Dakota, 
and by his efforts and ability has largely made possible the success of 
the bank. He has always taken an interest in public affairs and has not 
only served as alderman of Pierre since 1909 but has also twice 
represented his district in the state senate. He was born in Mauston, 
Wisconsin, July 9, 1879, and is a son of John W. and Mary E. (Comer) 
Dalton. The father was a prosperous farmer of Juneau county, Wisconsin, 
and for several years served as chairman of the county board of 
supervisors. He lost his life in the cyclone of June, 1908. 

	John J. Dalton attended the country schools in Juneau county, 
Wisconsin. and received instruction in the Mauston high school for two 
winter terms. When old enough he engaged in school teaching, after 
which he turned his attention to newspaper work, being connected with 
the advertising department of the Milwaukee Sentinel. In succession he 
was engaged in business college promotion and for four years was a 
commercial traveler. After that period he turned to the real-estate, 
banking and insurance business and later became president of the Sully 
County State Bank of Onida, South Dakota, his varied experience well 
fitting him for this important position. Mr. Dalton is recognized as a 
conservative and progressive man. The State Bank of Onida is one of the 
strong institutions in its district and its financial standing is 
largely due to the far seeing policy inaugurated by Mr. Dalton. 

	On June 21, 1905, Mr. Dalton was united in marriage, at 
Maquoketa, Iowa, to Miss Olga N. Hodoval, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Joseph Hodoval, of Maquoketa. Mr. Dalton is a member of SS. Peter and 
Paul Catholic church, of Pierre, South Dakota. Fraternally he belongs 
to the Knights of Columbus and the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks. 

	He has always taken an interests in the government of his state 
and district and has ability as a politician and the character to 
follow his honest convictions. He sat in the senate for two terms, 
representing the twenty-fourth district, and while a member of that 
body not only ably represented the interests of his constituents but 
aided in passing a number of laws, which have proven of great benefit 
to the state as a whole. In 1909 Mr. Dalton was elected alderman of 
Pierre, representing the second ward in the council. He is progressive 
and has done valuable work in promoting the interests of the city. 
Thoroughly public-spirited, he stands high in the estimation of his 
fellow citizens and has gained the confidence of all who know him.