Marsha, I would assume they are Andrew Jackson Dalton and Coleman Jefferson Dalton, sons of Coleman Jefferson and Dolly Shelton Dalton. Im not sure of the Joseph A. Dalton. Hope this helps some, David Conner -----Original Message----- From: Huntin4kin@aol.com [mailto:Huntin4kin@aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 1998 9:12 PM To: VAPATRIC-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Dalton In the 1870 Patrick Co. Census - Mayo River District, there appears three Dalton families living next to each other. Does anyone know if they are brothers and/or who their parents are? 26 - Andrew J. Dalton 40 w/m 27 - Coleman J. Dalton 34 w/m 28 - Joseph A. Dalton 25 w/m Thanks for your help! Marsha