Robert Dalton of Thurnham, the younger, Esquire of Thurnham, member of the Dalton family of Aldcliffe
Dates: died 1626
Biography
The second Robert Dalton of the Thurnham family held the Aldcliffe estate in the early seventeenth century. His daughters lived at Aldcliffe Hall and maintained the family's Catholic household and estate connection during a period of recusancy and political pressure.
Notes / Sources
The source supports his connection with the estate but does not provide a complete settlement or probate-based descent.
Research sources:
- R. Bellis, Aldcliffe historical transcript, pp. 28-32; Dalton Databank, From Knights to Dreamers, chapter 1, describing Robert Dalton's settlement of Aldcliffe for his daughters. — https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/media/lancaster-university/content-assets/documents/rhc/Aldcliffetranscript.pdf
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