Who was Joseph Eaton?

Joseph Eaton (1728–1784) was born in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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Joseph Eaton 1728–1784

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 26 Nov 1728 · Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Died 20 Mar 1784 · Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father Francis Eaton

Mother Lydia Fuller

Siblings Benjamin Eaton, Elijah Eaton Deacon, Francis Eaton, John R Eaton, Mary Eaton, Susanna Eaton, Sylvanus Eaton, Thankful Eaton

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Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Eaton

Lydia Fuller

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

Joseph Eaton was born in 1728 in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of francis eaton and lydia fuller. Joseph Eaton passed away in 1784 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Birth of Joseph Eaton in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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1784

Death of Joseph Eaton in Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Eaton

This ancestor line traces from Redenhall, Norfolk, England (1580) to Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States (1728) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Eaton (1728–1784) was born in Kingston, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States and died in Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States. 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 Joseph 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 4 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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