in the early 1800s, the latter of whom is a direct ancestor of U.S. politician and former presidential candidate Mitt Romney. William Ashburner (1737–1793), from Dalton-in-Furness, became the ancestor of a noted family of merchants and administrators in British-ruled India during company rule, the Ashburner family. Steve Dixon, Sky News presenter, was born in Newton-in-Furness, as was Richard T. Slone (b. 23 January 1974), an award-winning artist. Both were in the same year at school and were educated firstly in Newton and then in Dalton-in-Furness. Turner Prize winner Keith Tyson (b. 23 August 1969) grew up and attended school here as well. E.B. Ford, an eminent scientist and author of the very popular New Naturalist book on butterflies, was born in Dalton in April 1901. Tommy Johnson, a footballer and the third highest goal scorer for Manchester City, was born in Queen Street, Dalton in Furness, in 1901. He made five appearances for England’s national team scoring in each game. See also Listed buildings in Dalton Town with Newton References Further reading External links Cumbria County History Trust: Dalton-in-Furness (nb: provisional research only – see Talk page) Dalton with Newton Town Council Towns in Cumbria Former civil parishes in Cumbria Furness