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James Eaton 1856–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1856

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 18 Apr 1925

Death Location: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA

Father: Zadock Eaton

Mother: Henrietta McFaddin

Spouse(s): Nancy Mosely

Children(s): Delsena Eaton, Lelia Eaton, Samuel Eaton, Mary Eaton, Edna Eaton, Nancy Eaton, Riley Sr, James Jr., Amanda Eaton, Benjamin Eaton, Willie Eaton, Seyborn Eaton

The story of James Eaton began in 1856 in Alabama. In 1870, James Eaton resided in Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA. James Eaton married Nancy Mosely, and had children including Amanda Eaton, Benjamin Eaton, Delsena Eaton, Edna Eaton, James Eaton Jr, Lelia Eaton, Mary Eaton, Nancy Eaton, Riley Eaton Sr, Samuel Eaton, Seyborn Eaton, Willie Eaton. James Eaton passed away in 1925 in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Eaton began in 1856 in Alabama.
  • In 1870, James Eaton resided in Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA.
  • James Eaton married Nancy Mosely, and had children including Amanda Eaton, Benjamin Eaton, Delsena Eaton, Edna Eaton, James Eaton Jr, Lelia Eaton, Mary Eaton, Nancy Eaton, Riley Eaton Sr, Samuel Eaton, Seyborn Eaton, Willie Eaton.
  • James Eaton passed away in 1925 in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Zadock Eaton
1819–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
ZE
Henrietta McFaddin
1835–
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
HM

Spouses(s)

Nancy Mosely
1865–1933
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
NM

Children(s)

Delsena Eaton
1889–1967
Birth Location: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
DE
Lelia Eaton
1883–1913
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
LE
Samuel Eaton
1885–1943
Birth Location: Hale County, Alabama, USA
SE
Mary Eaton
1891–1967
Birth Location: Alabama
ME
Edna Eaton
1891–1940
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
EE
Nancy Eaton
1892–1946
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
NE
Riley Sr
1894–1959
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
RS
James Jr.
1896–1969
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
JJ
Amanda Eaton
1896–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
AE
Benjamin Eaton
1898–1931
Birth Location: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
BE
Willie Eaton
1902–1933
Birth Location: Greenboro, Alabama, USA
WE
Seyborn Eaton
1904–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
SE

James Eaton's Ancestors

Self
James Eaton
1856–1925
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Zadock Eaton
1819–
North Carolina, USA
Henrietta McFaddin
1835–
Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Smith McFaddin
1800–
Virginia, USA
Jemie
1795–
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Eaton's Descendants

1.
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James Eaton (Abt 1856–18 Apr 1925) m. Nancy Mosely (Feb 1865–19 Nov 1933)
  1. 1. Delsena Eaton 1889–1967 m. Dock Wilson 1889–1920 m. Ben Ziegler 1892–1979
    1. 1. Bernice Wilson 1916–1959 m. Arthur (Lee Williams) Sr 1916–1994
  2. 2. Lelia Eaton 1883–1913
    1. 1. Robert (Syks) Glover 1913–1962 m. Laura Sledge 1913–1992
    2. 2. Jennie Glover 1912–1926
    3. 3. Edmund Glover 1908–
    4. 4. Virginia Glover 1905–
  3. 3. Samuel Eaton 1885–1943 m. Rosalie (Paralee) Benson 1887–1936 m. Ruth Eaton 1910–
    1. 1. Corine Eaton 1907–1935
      1. 1. Thomas (Howard Mays) Jr 1934–1991
      2. 2. Samuel (Howard) Mays 1934–1956
  4. 4. Mary Eaton 1891–1967 m. Garfield Benson 1888–1953
    1. 1. Edward (D.) Benison 1922–1992
    2. 2. Bernice Benison 1926–
    3. 3. Charlie Benison 1910–1991 m. Albertia Johnson 1907–
    4. 4. Nancy Benison 1915– m. Clarence (Ashel) Eisenbach 1898–1982
    5. 5. Ruben Benison 1920–
    6. 6. James Benison 1917–
  5. 5. Edna Eaton 1891–1940 m. Willie Strong 1895–1951
  6. 6. Nancy Eaton 1892–1946 m. Sam Williams 1881– m. Logan (K.) Jackson 1864–
  7. 7. Riley (Eaton) Sr 1894–1959 m. Bettie (Beatrice) Jones 1895–
    1. 1. Fred (Douglas) Eaton 1928–2005 m. Mary (Ellen) Garrett 1927–2001
    2. 2. Mildred Eaton 1923–1999 m. Frank (Lazis Shaw) Sr 1916–2010
    3. 3. Rilley (Eaton) Jr 1924–1983
    4. 4. Vivian (Lee) Eaton 1928–2004 m. Leavie (Sledge) Sr 1926–2011
  8. 8. James (Eaton) Jr. 1896–1969 m. Gertrude Martin 1892–1971 m. Nancy Long 1895–1976
    1. 1. Mattie Long 1914–1975 m. Allen Robertson 1906–1988
      1. 1. Louise Robertson 1947–1985 m. James (Theo Truelove) Jr 1946–2015
  9. 9. Amanda Eaton 1896– m. Zion (Beard) Sr 1897–1984
    1. 1. Sebron (Beard) Sr 1924–2003
    2. 2. Abraham (Beard) Sr 1927–2003 m. Juila (Lois) Brown 1934–1970
    3. 3. Karnice Beard 1919–1994 m. James Jones 1917–
      1. 1. Annie (M) Jones 1881–
    4. 4. Immanuel Beard 1921– m. Jettie Beard 1914–2004
    5. 5. Zion (Beard) Jr 1923–1956
    6. 6. Sylvester Beard 1925–1971
    7. 7. Mary (Kate) Beard 1929–2011
    8. 8. Jack Beard 1921–
    9. 9. Thelma (Lee) Beard 1930–2017
    10. 10. Tillman Beard 1932–1971
    11. 11. Viola (Amanda) Beard 1936–1983
    12. 12. Benjamin Beard 1937–2013
  10. 10. Benjamin Eaton 1898–1931 m. Gertrude (Elizabeth) Wollen 1906–1999
    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
  11. 11. Willie Eaton 1902–1933 m. John Agnew 1904–
  12. 12. Seyborn Eaton 1904–

James Eaton's Timeline

9 Records

1855
Jul 1855
Birth of James Eaton in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1856
Abt 1856
Birth of James Eaton in Alabama
Alabama
1870
1870
Age 14
James Eaton resided here in Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
James Eaton resided here in Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
James Eaton resided here in Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 54
James Eaton resided here in Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 64
James Eaton resided here in Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
1925
16 Apr 1925
Age 69
Death of James Eaton in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
1925
18 Apr 1925
Age 69
Burial of James Eaton
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1855
    Event Place: 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] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cedarville, Hale, Alabama; Roll: 15; Page: 429C; Enumeration District: 061
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cedarville, Hale, Alabama; Roll: M593_18; Page: 162B; Family History Library Film: 545517
    [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: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1856
    Event Place: Alabama

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cedarville, Hale, Alabama; Roll: M593_18; Page: 162B; Family History Library Film: 545517

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Cedarville, Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Cedarville, Hale, Alabama; Roll: 15; Page: 429C; Enumeration District: 061

    Genealogy Event 5
    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 6
    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 7
    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 8
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Apr 1925
    Event Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Alabama, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1925
    Record Source: Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
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