Margaret Dalton, Jackson Rancheria leader, dies

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Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Margaret Dalton, the former chairwoman of the Jackson Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians of California, died on Saturday. She was 69.

Dalton, who led the tribe for 30 years, is credited with opening the Jackson Rancheria Casino. The tribe is now the largest employer in Amador County.

"Had it not been for Margaret, there would be no casino," spokesperson Doug Elmets told The Sacramento Business Journal.

The tribe will close the casino for 15 hours on Saturday in Dalton's honor. A memorial ceremony takes place on Sunday.

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Dalton, 69, was Indian gaming pioneer in Jackson (The Stockton Record 5/27)
Jackson Rancheria leader dies (The Sacramento Business Journal 5/27)
Margaret Dalton passes away, gaming to close for funeral (The Amador Ledger-Dispatch 5/26)

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