The History of the Yakima Valley, Washington, Comprising Yakima, Kittitas and
Benton Counties, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1919, Volume II, page 958 

EMIL C. DALTON.

Emil C. Dalton, who is numbered among the prosperous agriculturists of the Wenas
valley, where he owns three hundred and seventy acres of land, gives particular
attention to cattle interests, very successfully conducting a large dairy. Not
only is he thoroughly informed in regard to agricultural matters in general and
as pertaining to the branch in which he specializes, but he has also proven
himself an up-to-date business man who is well able to take care of large
interests. A native of Sweden, Mr. Dalton was born September 12, 1870. His
mother has passed away but is survived by her husband, who is still a resident
of his native country.

Emit C. Dalton emigrated to this country in his teens and after reaching the
Atlantic seaboard made his way to Minnesota, where he arrived in the spring of
1888. For about two years he remained in that state but in 1890 removed to
Spokane and spent the years from 1892 until 1894 in Okanogan county. In the fall
of the latter year he arrived in Yakima county and here he has ever since given
his attention closely to agricultural pursuits. In 1895 he bought a ranch on the
Wenas and now owns three hundred and seventy acres, of which forty are in a high
state of cultivation, while the remainder of the property is used as pasture.
His progressive methods and spirit are indicated by the fine appearance which
his farm presents, for he has not only erected good buildings to shelter his
produce and stock but has also built a modern residence, handsomely appointed.
He raises grain and hay and conducts a large dairy. He has bred a good grade of
cattle in his herd and his success along this line is very gratifying.

On December 30, 1907, Mr. Dalton was united in marriage to Miss Hulda Swenson,
a native of Sweden, who crossed to this country in 1902. A pretty romance is the
foundation of this union, for it was in that year that Mr. Dalton returned to
Sweden in order to pay a visit to his parents and on the return trip met his
future wife on shipboard. A mutual attraction resulted and it became plain to
Mr. Dalton that here and now he had met the one whom he would have to rule his
household. Miss Swenson proceeded to Chicago and there she lived for five years,
but during all of this time Mr. Dalton remained true to his choice and finally
they agreed to wed. A happy union resulted, Mrs. Dalton becoming an able
helpmate to her husband, assisting him faithfully in his efforts toward the
goal of prosperity. In 1914 they again paid a visit to Sweden and were nearly
caught in the upheaval caused by the outbreak of the World war, but succeeded in
safely reaching American shores before shipping was entirely paralyzed.

There is much credit due Mr. Dalton for what he has accomplished, as all of his
prosperity is the result of his own labor and foresight. He is public-spirited
and ever ready to give of his time and effort to promote worthy causes and is a
loyal and valued resident of his community, county and state.

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Submitted to the Washington Bios Project in January 2008 by Jeffrey L. Elmer.
Submitter has no additional information about the subject of this article.