Richard Dalton (1799–1870)
Richard Dalton arrived with his father, mother and siblings in Sydney in 1804 aboard the Experiment. His father Richard was employed as constable, deputy gaoler and master of the Sydney Benevolent Asylum.
Richard married Gorina Severson in 1821. Following her death he married Catherine McGrady in 1829.
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- death notice, Empire (Sydney), 23 August 1870, p 1
- funeral notice, Empire (Sydney), 22 August 1870, p 4
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Dalton, Catherine (wife)
- Dalton, Richard (son)
Citation details
'Dalton, Richard (1799–1870)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/dalton-richard-29159/text36309, accessed 3 January 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
18 February,
1799
London,
Middlesex,
England
Death
21 August,
1870
(aged 71)
Surry Hills, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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