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Benjamin (1) Eaton 1627–1711 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jun 1627

Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 16 Jan 1711

Death Location: Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Father: Francis Eaton

Mother: Christian Penn

Spouse(s): Sarah Hoskins

Children(s): Benjamin Edson, William Eaton, Ebenezer Eaton, Rebecca Eaton, Hannah Eaton, Experience Eaton, Sarah Eaton

Benjamin (1) Eaton was born in 1627 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of Francis Signer Of The Mayflower Compact Eaton And Christian Penn. In 1650, Benjamin (1) Eaton resided in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Benjamin (1) Eaton married Sarah Hoskins, and had children including Benjamin Edson, Ebenezer Eaton, Experience Eaton, Hannah Eaton, Rebecca Eaton, Sarah Eaton, William Eaton. Benjamin (1) Eaton passed away in 1711 in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

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Biography

  • Benjamin (1) Eaton was born in 1627 in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States, the child of Francis Signer Of The Mayflower Compact Eaton And Christian Penn.
  • In 1650, Benjamin (1) Eaton resided in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Benjamin (1) Eaton married Sarah Hoskins, and had children including Benjamin Edson, Ebenezer Eaton, Experience Eaton, Hannah Eaton, Rebecca Eaton, Sarah Eaton, William Eaton.
  • Benjamin (1) Eaton passed away in 1711 in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Eaton
1596–1633
Birth Location: Bristol, Somerset, England
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Christian Penn
1613–1684
Birth Location: Bristol, Somerset, England
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Hoskins
1636–1711
Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Children(s)

Benjamin Edson
1664–1739
Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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William Eaton
1669–1690
Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Ebenezer Eaton
1674–1736
Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Rebecca Eaton
1675–1770
Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Hannah Eaton
1675–1729
Birth Location: Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
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Experience Eaton
1676–1731
Birth Location: Massachusetts, United States
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Sarah Eaton
1676–1712
Birth Location: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
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Benjamin Eaton's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Eaton
1627–1711
Birth Place: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Francis (Signer of the Mayflower Compact) Eaton
1596–1633
Bristol, Somerset, England
Christian Penn
1613–1684
Bristol, Somerset, England
Grandparents
John Eaton
1570–1665
Eyton Hall, Gloucestershire, England
Dorothy Smith
1570–1675
Briston, Gloucestershire, England
George Penn
1571–1632
Sussex, England
Elizabeth (Brinksworth) (Madison)
1587–1676
1677916, Sussex, England
Great-Grandparents
William Eyton
1536–1592
Dorothy
1530–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Eyton
1514–1575
Margaret Bride
1518–1575

Benjamin Eaton's Descendants

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Benjamin ((1)) Eaton (1 Jun 1627–16 Jan 1711) m. Sarah Hoskins (16 Sep 1636–31 May 1711)
  1. 1. Benjamin Edson 1664–1739 m. Mary Coombs 1665–1728
    1. 1. Francis EATON 1690–1748 m. Lydia FULLER 1709–1780 m. Thankful Alden 1706–1732
      1. 1. Benjamin ((3)) Eaton 1742–1825 m. Elizabeth Atwood 1745–1820
        1. 1. Fuller Eaton 1761–1862 m. Laura Tree 1794–1847 m. Mrs. (Fuller) Eaton 1790–1819
        2. 2. Benjamin Eaton 1766–1788
        3. 3. Squire Eaton 1768–1851
        4. 4. Joseph Eaton 1775–1850
        5. 5. Osee Eaton 1781–1847
        6. 6. Elijah Eaton 1785–1860
      2. 2. Joseph Eaton 1728–1784
      3. 3. Jabez Eaton 1731–1783
      4. 4. Sylvanus Eaton 1734–1791
        1. 1. Sylvanus Eaton 1750–
      5. 5. Thankful Eaton 1735–1754
      6. 6. John Eaton 1737–1795
      7. 7. mary Eaton 1738–1739
      8. 8. Mary Eaton 1739–1760
      9. 9. Elijah Eaton 1740–1831 m. Sarah Shaw 1743–1819
        1. 1. Barzilla Eaton 1787–1869
        2. 2. Lucretia (A.) Eaton 1766–1839
      10. 10. Susanna Eaton 1743–1765
      11. 11. Francis Eaton 1746–
    2. 2. Hannah Eaton 1692–1724
    3. 3. William Eaton 1691–1748
    4. 4. jabez Eaton 1693–1722
    5. 5. Daniel Eaton 1694–
    6. 6. Sarah Eaton 1695–1737
    7. 7. John Eaton 1697–1766
    8. 8. Mary Eaton 1699–1773
    9. 9. Elisha Eaton 1702–1764
    10. 10. David Eaton 1708–1759
    11. 11. Elizabeth Eaton 1700–1790
    12. 12. Benjamin Eaton 1698–1751
  2. 2. William Eaton 1669–1690
  3. 3. Ebenezer Eaton 1674–1736
  4. 4. Rebecca Eaton 1675–1770
  5. 5. Hannah Eaton 1675–1729
  6. 6. Experience Eaton 1676–1731
  7. 7. Sarah Eaton 1676–1712

Benjamin Eaton's Timeline

4 Records

1627
1 Jun 1627
Birth of Benjamin (1) Eaton in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
1650
1650-1884
Age 23
Benjamin (1) Eaton resided here in Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
1660
4 December 1660
Age 33
Benjamin (1) Eaton was married In Plymouth, Mass.
Plymouth, Mass.
1711
16 Jan 1711
Age 84
Death of Benjamin (1) Eaton in Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1627
    Event Place: Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2040.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: LSS.
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 900.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JBH.
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1637; Birth city: Plymouth; Birth state: MA.
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1627; Birth city: Plymouth; Birth state: MA.
    [5] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [6] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [7] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1637; Birth city: Duxbury; Birth state: MA.
    [8] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1627; Birth city: Plymouth; Birth state: MA.
    [9] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2040.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: LSS.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 4 December 1660
    Event Place: Plymouth, Mass.
    Record Source:
    [1] American Marriages Before 1699
    [2] American Marriages Before 1699
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2040.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: LSS.
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 900.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JBH.
    [5] Family Data Collection - Marriages
    [6] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1637; Birth city: Plymouth; Birth state: MA.
    [7] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1627; Birth city: Plymouth; Birth state: MA.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1650-1884
    Event Place: Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: History of Plymouth County, Massachusetts : with Biographical Sketches of Many of Its Pioneers and Prominent Men

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1711
    Event Place: Plympton, Plymouth, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1627; Birth city: Plymouth; Birth state: MA.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1637; Birth city: Duxbury; Birth state: MA.
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1627; Birth city: Plymouth; Birth state: MA.
    [4] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [5] Family Data Collection - Deaths
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