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Charles Cephas “"Ceph"” Dalton

Birth	:	17 Jan 1887 Floyd County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	11 Jul 1926 Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Nancy Dalton Cemetery, Mabry Mill, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.7576670, -80.4344910
Description	:	Son of Josiah Whitfield Dalton and Nancy E. Ayers Wife Oma's name is on her husband Charles stone in Carroll/Floyd County Va., but she lived 48 more years after Charles was murdered in Cecil Co MD. Oma was buried near loved ones at West Nottingham Presbyterian Church Cemetery. (Info provided by Great Grandson Leonard Michael Goad) Midland Journal 7/16/1926 DEADLY PISTOL DUEL One Man Shot To Death Other Seriously Injured Cephus B. Dalton and Price Wade "shot each other up" on Sunday night, about ten o'clock, with the result that the former is dead,... Read More	Son of Josiah Whitfield Dalton and Nancy E. Ayers Wife Oma's name is on her husband Charles stone in Carroll/Floyd County Va., but she lived 48 more years after Charles was murdered in Cecil Co MD. Oma was buried near loved ones at West Nottingham Presbyterian Church Cemetery. (Info provided by Great Grandson Leonard Michael Goad) Midland Journal 7/16/1926 DEADLY PISTOL DUEL One Man Shot To Death Other Seriously Injured Cephus B. Dalton and Price Wade "shot each other up" on Sunday night, about ten o'clock, with the result that the former is dead, shot clear through the body, and the latter in Union Hospital, Elkton with a serious wound in the left arm. There are many conflicting stories concerning the shooting, which occurred in front of a road house between Porters Bridge and Oakwood, kept by Mrs. May Guthrie. The altercation appears to have arisen over Wade's wife. From the testimony of eye witnesses both men drew their revolvers and fired at practically the same time. Dalton was shot in the. right breast, the bullet passing entirely through his body. He got into the automobie of A. B. Underwood, where he died while being taken to his home, death being due to internal hemorrhage. Wade was shot in the left arm, his " gun arm," being left handed. The bullet entered at the elbow and came out at the shoulder. He was taken to the hospital by some of his friends, and was in a serious condition from the loss of blood. Sheriff Pierson, of Elkton, was summoned to the scene and made a number of arrests, holding the parties as witnesses for the inquest held at Elkton Tuesday night by Coroner Green. State's Attorney Joshua Clayton conducted the examination of witnesses. Dr. R. C. Dodson and Dr. Vernon McNnight, who had held an autopsy over the body of Cephus B. Dalton, testified as to the nature of the wound that caused death. Witnesses questioned by the State's Attorney were: A. B. Underwood, who drove the car in which Dalton died; Simpson Ayers, William Underwood, Thomas Burnett, Webb Sutphen, Henry Underwood, Horace Stanley, John Dalton and Mrs. Lula May Wade. It was surprising how little some of the witnesses knew, despite the fact that they were all on the scene. None knew of any ill feeling between the men, and denied all knowledge of a bootlegger feud, when the State's Attorney attempted to question along these lines. The hearing lasted for more than two hours and when the jury was finally given the case it was near the midnight hour when they returned a verdict to the effect that Cephus B. Dalton came to his death by a gunshot wound at the hands of Price Wade. Both principals and all the witnesses are Virginians, some of them not having lived in this section long. Cephus B. Dalton a few months ago purchased the J. M. Sterrett farm, near Rock Springs. He leaves a wife and three small children. His body was taken to his former home in Virginia for burial. Mr. J. E. Tyson took the. body of Cephas B. Dalton to Meadow Dam, Floyd county, Virginia, for interment last week. Contributor: Ron Hall (47587775) •

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Charles Cephas “"Ceph"” Dalton's memorial?
Charles Cephas “"Ceph"” Dalton's memorial is located at: Nancy Dalton Cemetery, Mabry Mill, Floyd County, USA.
When did Charles Cephas “"Ceph"” Dalton death?
Charles Cephas “"Ceph"” Dalton death on 11 Jul 1926 in Rising Sun, Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Charles Cephas “"Ceph"” Dalton's memorial?
Latitude: 36.7576670
Longitude: -80.4344910

Family Members:

Parent

Josiah Whitfield “Whit” Dalton

(1854 - 1937)

Nancy Evaline Ayers Dalton

(1855 - 1920)

Spouse

Wyoma “Oma” Ayers Dalton

(1891 - 1973)

Siblings

Coleman Authur Dalton

(1873 - 1927)

Asa Lee Dalton

(1880 - 1965)

Walter Jackson Dalton

(1889 - 1942)

James Kelse Dalton

(1894 - 1953)

Cosley Hill Hill Dalton

(1894 - 1926)

Edna Ruth Dalton Byrd

(1927 - 2000)

Calvin Curtis Dalton

(1928 - 1992)

Children

Ada Vivian Dalton Goad

(1910 - 1987)

George Ueal Dalton

(1912 - 2000)

Raymond Hatfield Dalton

(1916 - 1942)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Nancy Dalton Cemetery
Mabry Mill, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7576670, -80.4344910

2. Agee-Holt-Hylton Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7536398, -80.4362443

3. Hylton Family Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7575910, -80.4446180

4. Shelor Cemetery
Mabry Mill, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7669840, -80.4343540

5. Richardson Cemetery
Mabry Mill, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7517620, -80.4230030

6. John William Boyd Family Cemetery
Mabry Mill, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7647530, -80.4231560

7. Burnette Family Cemetery
Floyd, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7560980, -80.4526050

8. Jeff DeHart Cemetery
Mabry Mill, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7517370, -80.4151420

9. Dalton Family Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7567340, -80.4084240

10. Thompson Cemetery
Mabry Mill, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7528340, -80.4076530

11. Jonathan McPeak Family Cemetery
Mabry Mill, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7707750, -80.4121820

12. Goad-Alderman Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7521130, -80.4626700

13. Elam and Isaac DeHart Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7712690, -80.4108450

14. Goad Cemetery
Mabry Mill, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7512980, -80.4055880

15. Greenville Willis Family Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7600260, -80.4646000

16. Stanley Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7522294, -80.4665167

17. Jefferson McPeak Cemetery
Mabry Mill, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7514400, -80.4666100

18. Burnette Cemetery
Patrick County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7332220, -80.4163010

19. Jonathan Conner Cemetery
Mabry Mill, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7738520, -80.4023900

20. Charles Underwood Grave
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7775460, -80.3936170

21. C. B. Webb Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7422460, -80.4810120

22. Craig Cemetery
Patrick County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7673550, -80.3846810

23. John P. Cox Cemetery
Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7514490, -80.4875080

24. Conner Cemetery
Conners Grove, Floyd County, USA
Coordinate: 36.7979610, -80.4157650