John Eaton (1595–1668) was born in Staple, Kent, England and died in Kent, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Peter Eaton 1595–1668

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Oct 1595 · Staple, Kent, England

Died 29 Oct 1668 · Kent, England

Father Richard Eaton

Mother Elizabeth Fink Sheapheard

Children Thomas Eaton

Siblings Ann Eton, Elizabeth Eaton, Frances Eaton, Hannah Eaton, Jonathan Eaton, Margaret Margery Eaton, Nathaniel Eaton, Rebecca Eaton, Richard Eaton, Samuel Eaton, Theophilus Eaton, Thomas Eaton, Thomas Hatton Eaton

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Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Eaton

Elizabeth Fink Sheapheard

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Thomas Eaton

Biography

In 1595, John Peter Eaton entered the world in Staple, Kent, England, born to richard eaton and elizabeth fink sheapheard. John Peter Eaton had children including thomas eaton. John Peter Eaton passed away in 1668 in Kent, England.

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1595

Birth of John Peter Eaton in Staple, Kent, England

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1668

Death of John Peter Eaton in Kent, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Eaton

This ancestor line traces from Caythorpe, Lincolnshire, England (1505) to Staple, Kent, England (1595) across 5 generations.

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: John Eaton (1595–1668) was born in Staple, Kent, England and died in Kent, England. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 5 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.
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