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David Eaton 1729–1803

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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3 researchers on YourRoots have David Eaton in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 1 Apr 1729 · Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Died 17 Jul 1803 · Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Father James Eaton (1697–1773)
Mother Rachel Kimball
Spouse Deborah White
Children Amos Eaton, Deborah Eaton, Elijah Eaton, Isaac Eaton, James Eaton, John Eaton, Joseph Eaton, Prudence Eaton, Sarah Eaton, Stephen Eaton, Susanna Eaton, Susannah Eaton, Timothy Eaton
Siblings Ebenezer Eaton, Enoch Eaton, James Eaton, Nathaniel Eaton, Rachel Eaton, Samuel Ayer, Sarah Eaton, Susanna Eaton, Timothy Eaton

Researchers connected through David Eaton 1729–1803

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Biography

The story of David Eaton began in 1729 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States. David Eaton married deborah white, and had children including amos eaton, deborah eaton, elijah eaton, isaac eaton, james eaton, john eaton, joseph eaton, prudence eaton, sarah eaton, stephen eaton, susanna eaton, susannah eaton, timothy eaton. David Eaton passed away in 1803 in Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Life Timeline

1729
Birth of David Eaton in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1803
Death of David Eaton in Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from David Eaton

This ancestor line traces from Eyton, Shropshire, England (1485) to Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States (1729) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

David Eaton (1729–1803) was born in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States and died in Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have David in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

David Eaton's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
David Eaton PTP
1729–1803
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
James Eaton PTP
1697–1773
Haverhill, Mass
Unknown
Grandparents
Jonathan Eaton PTP
1668–1723
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

David Eaton's Descendants

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David Eaton PTP 1729–1803
  1. 1. Timothy Eaton PTP 1674–1763
  2. 2. James Eaton PTP 1697–1773 m. Ruth Page PTP 1671–1743