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Benjamin Eaton 1898–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Dec 1898

Birth Location: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 20 Dec 1931

Death Location: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA

Father: James Eaton

Mother: Nancy Mosely

Spouse(s): Gertrude Wollen

Children(s): Thelma Eaton, James Eaton, William Eaton

Benjamin Eaton was born in 1898 in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA, the child of James Eaton And Nancy Mosely. In 1900, Benjamin Eaton resided in Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Benjamin Eaton resided in Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA. Benjamin Eaton married Gertrude Elizabeth Wollen, and had children including Clarence Lorenz Eaton, James Benjamin Eaton, Thelma Eaton, William Lawrence Eaton. Benjamin Eaton passed away in 1931 in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Eaton was born in 1898 in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA, the child of James Eaton And Nancy Mosely.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Eaton resided in Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Eaton resided in Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA.
  • Benjamin Eaton married Gertrude Elizabeth Wollen, and had children including Clarence Lorenz Eaton, James Benjamin Eaton, Thelma Eaton, William Lawrence Eaton.
  • Benjamin Eaton passed away in 1931 in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Eaton
1856–1925
Birth Location: Alabama
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Nancy Mosely
1865–1933
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Spouses(s)

Gertrude Wollen
1906–1999
Birth Location: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
GW

Children(s)

Thelma Eaton
1925–1940
Birth Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
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James Eaton
1927–1985
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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William Eaton
1929–2021
Birth Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
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Benjamin Eaton's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Eaton
1898–1931
Birth Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
Parents
James Eaton
1856–1925
Alabama
Nancy Mosely
1865–1933
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Zadock Eaton
1819–
North Carolina, USA
Henrietta McFaddin
1835–
Maryland, USA
James (Mosley) Sr
1822–1892
Virginia, USA
Nancy McCreacy
1827–
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Smith McFaddin
1800–
Jemie
1795–
Betsey
1786–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Eaton's Descendants

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Benjamin Eaton (16 Dec 1898–20 Dec 1931) m. Gertrude (Elizabeth) Wollen (28 Feb 1906–8 Feb 1999)
  1. 1. Thelma Eaton 1925–1940
  2. 2. James (Benjamin) Eaton 1927–1985
  3. 3. William (Lawrence) Eaton 1929–2021 m. Ida (Mae) Mitchell 1927–2013

Benjamin Eaton's Timeline

7 Records

1898
16 Dec 1898
Birth of Benjamin Eaton in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 2
Benjamin Eaton resided here in Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Benjamin Eaton resided here in Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Benjamin Eaton resided here in Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Benjamin Eaton resided here in Precinct 20, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Precinct 20, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1931
15 Dec 1931
Age 33
Death of Benjamin Eaton in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1931
20 Dec 1931
Age 33
Burial of Benjamin Eaton in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1898
    Event Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cedarville, Hale, Alabama; Roll: T625_19; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 48
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 20, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0159; FHL microfilm: 2339766
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Hale; Roll: 1509387
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cedarville, Hale, Alabama; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1240018
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cedarville, Hale, Alabama; Roll: T624_15; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1374028

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cedarville, Hale, Alabama; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1240018

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Cedarville, Hale, Alabama; Roll: T624_15; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1374028

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cedarville, Hale, Alabama; Roll: T625_19; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 48

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 20, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 20, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0159; FHL microfilm: 2339766

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Hale; Roll: 1509387

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1931
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Alabama, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1931
    Event Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
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