Person:Aaron Dayton (1)

Death of the Hon. Aaron Ogden Dayton
Death of the Hon. Aaron Ogden Dayton.,THE decease of this distinguished and excellent man, occurred in Philadelphia on the 8th of last month, to the profound sorrow of a large circle of friends and of the country, which had long appreciated his eminent virtues in private and public. Mr. DAYTON was a native of 'New Jersey, for several years well known for his ability and eloquence at the Bar in the city of New York; but for the last twenty years held the office of Auditor in the Navy Department, to which in 1838 he was appointed by Mr. Van Buren. Acute in intellect, decided in opinion, ready but brief in speech, and prompt in action, his honor was without stair. as his integrity was above suspicion. His love for science was intense, while he cultivated and cherished a taste, naturally just and delicate, for the Fine Arts. For fourteen years as a member of the Executive Committee of the American Colonization Society,elected to that position in January, 1844,--he dedicated much thought and time to the interests and advancement of this institution. At a meeting of this Committee, on the 15th of October, the following pre.,amble and resolutions were submitted by the Corresponding Secretary, and unanimously adopted: "Almighty God having been pleased, since the last meeting of this Committee, to remove from life one of its raembers, justly entitled to the respect and affection of all who knew him: "Resolved, That in the sudden decease of the Hon. A. O. DAYTON, the Executive Committee of the American Colonization Society have experienced the loss of an associate and friend, distinguished by the benevolence of his disposition, .the force of his intellect, by prudence, wisdom, and decision in counsel, and energy in action. "Resolved, That the members of this Committee, long and intimately acquainted with the great value of the services, cheerfully rendered, to Religion and Humanity, by their deceased friend, will cherish his memory and rejoice, if but imperfectly, to copy his bright example-knowing that they also must soon pass beyond human opinion to the judgment of an Unerring Tribunal. "Resolved, That this Committee, with their fellow citizens generally, mourn, in the death of Mr. DAYTON, the loss of a public man of great worth and usefulness in stations of high trust and responsibility, which he long filled with fidelity and honor. "Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be communicated to the family of our deceased friend, with expressions of sympathy and condolence, and published in the African Repository."

Death of the Hon. Aaron Ogden Dayton
Date: Monday, Nov. 01, 1858
Publication: The African Repository (Washington, DC, United States)
Volume: 34 , Issue: 11
Page Number 349
Place of Publication Washington, DC, United States
Death notice
Publication Section People
Source Library Oberlin College Library
Gale Document Number GALE|GG2500120805 Gale Primary Resources

We learn that Aaron Ogden Dayton, the Fourth Auditor of the Treasury Department, died very suddenly in Philadelphia Friday afternoon. His health for a long time has been delicate, yet he was generally able to attend to his official duties. Mr. Dayton was a native of New Jersey, and appointed to office from New York. He held the position of Auditor of Naval Accounts since 1838—a period of twenty years—having received his appointment from Mr. Van Buren.
GALE PRIMARY SOURCES Slavery and Anti-Slavery

Aaron Ogden Dayton
Birth: 4 Oct 1796
Death: 1 Oct 1858 (aged 61)
Burial: Saint James the Less Episcopal Churchyard, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Memorial #: 141999275
Bio: "Death of Aaron O. Dayton, Esq-We regret to learn that Aaron Ogden Dayton, Esq, the Fourth Auditor of the Treasury Department, died very suddenly in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon. His health for a long time has been delicate, yet was generally able to attend to his official duties. Mr. Dayton was a native of New Jersey, and appointed to office from New York. He held the position of Auditor of Naval Accounts since 1838-a period of twenty years-having received his appointment from Mr. Van Buren. He was a faithful officer, discharging his duties with fidelity to the public, and to the satisfaction of all who had business in his Bureau."

(Washington, D.C.) Daily National Intelligencer. 4 October 1858
Family Members
Parents
Elias B. Dayton 1762-1846
Elizabeth Catherine Chandler Dayton 1764-1806
Spouse
Mary Beesley Tuft Dayton 1813-1880
Children
Katherine Irving Dayton Baldwin 1842-1919
Created by: James Harrison Turner (47057487)
Added: 30 Jan 2015
URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141999275/aaron-ogden-dayton
Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/141999275/aaron-ogden-dayton : accessed 13 September 2021), memorial page for Aaron Ogden Dayton (4 Oct 1796–1 Oct 1858), Find a Grave Memorial ID 141999275, citing Saint James the Less Episcopal Churchyard, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA ; Maintained by James Harrison Turner (contributor 47057487) .