Thomas Dalton (died 23 June 1730) was an English-born judge in Ireland, who became Chief Baron of the Irish Exchequer.
[4] According to Elrington Ball, during his years at Oxford he had a reputation for pride and arrogance; enemies called him a proud empty Whig, who offended his Tory opponents by throwing a celebration dinner on each anniversary of the execution of Charles I.
However, he earned a good reputation as Chief Baron and after his premature death tributes were paid in verse to him as a "learned and unbiased judge.
"[5] Dalton's high reputation in Ireland is confirmed by a letter written by Hugh Boulter, the influential Archbishop of Armagh, who was consulted on all senior judicial appointments.
Should Wyndham prove unsuitable for any reason, the Archbishop recommended Dalton, as "having a very good character here, and being well skilled in the affairs of Ireland.