David Dalton, Chapel Knowe

[micksharp]

In the 1891 census, my great great grandad, David Dalton, is listed as being born in 'Cumberland, Chapel Knowe' (about 1853). Previously he is shown a being born in just 'Scotland'.

Does anyone know of a Chapel Knowe in Cumberland? I know there is one over the border in Dumfriesshire and am wondering if this is the same one?

Many thanks

Mick Sharp

[michaelpipe]

Chapelknowe in Dumfries is only about 1.5 km from the present border with Cumberland. There doesn't appear to be a place of the same name in Cumberland, and I would suggest that it must be one and the same place.

[micksharp]

Thanks Michael

Had a feeling it was probably the same place. Still can't find any David Dalton pre-1891!

Mick

[georgiep]

Hi Mick|wave|
Anc### actually have it as Cambridgeshire....in 1891.
I'll send an error into them

Georgie P

[georgiep]

1881 free to view at familysearch has David same age as 38 bn Scotland
in Durham, Wm his son from 1891 is 6 born Durham, wife Jane Anne.

Cheers
GeorgieP
I hope this helps.

[micksharp]

Thanks georgiep

Yes, that's them, living in Tanfield, Co. Durham. Also in Tanfield at the same time is a George Dalton (born Scotland) and I think this might be David's brother. One of my granda Edward Dalton's brothers was also a George.

I've found a David born in Half Morton, Dumfriesshire. This is near Chapelknowe so I'm pretty convinced it's him. Father appears to have been William, born Cumberland.