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James Isaac Eaton 1878–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1878

Birth Location: Acton, Hood County, Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 28 July 1961

Death Location: Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Lafayette Eaton

Mother: Matilda Bays

Spouse(s): Maggie Eaton, Zena Fisher

Children(s): Zula Eaton, Opal Eaton, Della Eaton, Lenora Eaton

James Isaac Eaton was born in 1878 in Acton, Hood County, Texas, United States of America, the child of Lafayette A Eaton And Matilda Angeline Bays. In 1900, James Isaac Eaton resided in Justice Precinct 1, Johnson, Texas, USA. In 1917, James Isaac Eaton resided in Johnson County, Texas, USA. James Isaac Eaton married Maggie Eaton, Zena Vivian Fisher, and had children including Della Inez Eaton, Lenora Elizabeth Eaton, Opal Matilda Eaton, Zula Eaton. James Isaac Eaton passed away in 1961 in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • James Isaac Eaton was born in 1878 in Acton, Hood County, Texas, United States of America, the child of Lafayette A Eaton And Matilda Angeline Bays.
  • In 1900, James Isaac Eaton resided in Justice Precinct 1, Johnson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1917, James Isaac Eaton resided in Johnson County, Texas, USA.
  • James Isaac Eaton married Maggie Eaton, Zena Vivian Fisher, and had children including Della Inez Eaton, Lenora Elizabeth Eaton, Opal Matilda Eaton, Zula Eaton.
  • James Isaac Eaton passed away in 1961 in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lafayette Eaton
1840–1935
Birth Location: Perry, Pike County, Illinois, United States of America
LE
Matilda Bays
1849–1940
Birth Location: Cherokee, Cherokee County, Texas, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

Maggie Eaton
1880–
Birth Location: Texas
ME
Zena Fisher
1887–1976
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States of America
ZF

Children(s)

Zula Eaton
1914–
Birth Location: Texas
ZE
Opal Eaton
1905–2000
Birth Location: Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
OE
Della Eaton
1908–2002
Birth Location: Johnson County, Texas, USA
DE
Lenora Eaton
1912–2009
Birth Location: Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, USA
LE

James Eaton's Ancestors

Self
James Eaton
1878–1961
Birth Place: Acton, Hood County, Texas, United States of America
Parents
Lafayette A Eaton
1840–1935
Perry, Pike County, Illinois, United States of America
Matilda (Angeline) Bays
1849–1940
Cherokee, Cherokee County, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Isaac (Monroe) Eaton
1820–1877
Belleview, Washington County, Missouri, USA
Dorcas (N) Gregory
1823–1892
Cookeville, Putnam, Tennessee, United States
GEORGE (WASHINGTON) BAYS
1810–1869
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (H) Glass
1820–
Michigan
Great-Grandparents
Lazarus Eaton
1793–1872
Lydia Bugg
1797–1863
John Gregory
1782–1840
Dorcus Gibson
1784–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Abraham Sr
1765–1827
Mary Reeves
1769–1868
William Bugg
1750–1831
Elizabeth Kent
1759–1847
Absalom Gregory
1756–1838
Susannah Collins
1756–1824

James Eaton's Descendants

1.
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James (Isaac) Eaton (12 May 1878–28 July 1961) m. Maggie Eaton (abt 1880–) m. Zena (Vivian) Fisher (19 March 1887–28 May 1976)
  1. 1. Zula Eaton 1914–
  2. 2. Opal (Matilda) Eaton 1905–2000 m. Samuel (Bryon) Kelly 1900–1954
    1. 1. Byron Kelly –1953
  3. 3. Della (Inez) Eaton 1908–2002
  4. 4. Lenora (Elizabeth) Eaton 1912–2009

James Eaton's Timeline

10 Records

1878
12 May 1878
Birth of James Isaac Eaton in Acton, Hood County, Texas, United States of America
Acton, Hood County, Texas, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 22
James Isaac Eaton resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Johnson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Johnson, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 39
James Isaac Eaton resided here in Johnson County, Texas, USA
Johnson County, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
James Isaac Eaton resided here in Cleburne Ward 2, Johnson, Texas, USA
Cleburne Ward 2, Johnson, Texas, USA
1921
1921
Age 43
James Isaac Eaton resided here in Cleburne, Texas, USA
Cleburne, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
James Isaac Eaton resided here in Cleburne, Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
Cleburne, Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
James Isaac Eaton resided here in Cleburne, Johnson, Texas
Cleburne, Johnson, Texas
1940
1940
Age 62
James Isaac Eaton resided here in J P 1, Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
J P 1, Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 72
James Isaac Eaton resided here in Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
1961
28 July 1961
Age 83
Death of James Isaac Eaton in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1878
    Event Place: Acton, Hood County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Johnson, Texas; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1241649

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Johnson County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Johnson County

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cleburne Ward 2, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cleburne Ward 2, Johnson, Texas; Roll: T625_1822; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 39

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Cleburne, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cleburne, Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas; Page: 21B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342098

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04082; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 126-3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J P 1, Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04082; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 126-3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cleburne, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 July 1961
    Event Place: Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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