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John Henry Eaton 1855–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Dec 1855

Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 17 Mar 1927

Death Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Eaton

Mother: Rosa Green

Spouse(s): Mary Hawkins

Children(s): Troy Eaton, Unknown Eaton, Nora Eaton, Hay Eaton, Walter Eaton, Maude Eaton, George Sr, Floyd Eaton, Joseph Eaton

In 1855, John Henry Eaton entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to William Hester Eaton And Rosa Rasa Rosey Green. In 1860, John Henry Eaton resided in District 2, Mathews, Virginia, USA. In 1870, John Henry Eaton resided in Piscataway, New Market, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA. John Henry Eaton married Mary Elizabeth Lizzie Hawkins, and had children including Floyd Eaton, George Edward Eaton Sr, Hay Eaton, Joseph Thomas Joe Eaton, Maude Eaton, Nora Kate Eaton, Troy Ballard Eaton, Unknown Eaton, Walter Eaton. John Henry Eaton passed away in 1927 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1855, John Henry Eaton entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to William Hester Eaton And Rosa Rasa Rosey Green.
  • In 1860, John Henry Eaton resided in District 2, Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, John Henry Eaton resided in Piscataway, New Market, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA.
  • John Henry Eaton married Mary Elizabeth Lizzie Hawkins, and had children including Floyd Eaton, George Edward Eaton Sr, Hay Eaton, Joseph Thomas Joe Eaton, Maude Eaton, Nora Kate Eaton, Troy Ballard Eaton, Unknown Eaton, Walter Eaton.
  • John Henry Eaton passed away in 1927 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Eaton
1817–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
WE
Rosa Green
1824–1856
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
RG

Spouses(s)

Mary Hawkins
1859–1935
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
MH

Children(s)

Troy Eaton
1893–1922
Birth Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
TE
Unknown Eaton
–1910
Birth Location: –
UE
Nora Eaton
1887–1981
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
NE
Hay Eaton
1882–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
HE
Walter Eaton
1880–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
WE
Maude Eaton
1891–1976
Birth Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
ME
George Sr
1884–1966
Birth Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
GS
Floyd Eaton
1893–1922
Birth Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
FE
Joseph Eaton
1899–1969
Birth Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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John Eaton's Ancestors

Self
John Eaton
1855–1927
Birth Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Hester Eaton
1817–
Virginia, USA
Rosa ((Rasa) Rosey) Green
1824–1856
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Simon (Green) Jr
1760–1835
Kingston Parrish, Mathews, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Green
1771–
Kingston Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Eaton's Descendants

1.
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John (Henry) Eaton (12 Dec 1855–17 Mar 1927) m. Mary (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Hawkins (03 Nov 1859–22 Aug 1935)
  1. 1. Troy (Ballard) Eaton 1893–1922
  2. 2. Unknown Eaton –1910
  3. 3. Nora (Kate) Eaton 1887–1981 m. William (Arthur) Graham 1883–1959
    1. 1. Martha (Elizabeth) Graham 1914–2002 m. Albert (Sidney) Johnson 1909–1989
    2. 2. Patricia (Ann "Pat") Graham 1930–2017 m. Benjamin (Filmore) Loven 1931–1999
    3. 3. Sarah (Ellen) Graham 1921–1997 m. James (Fred) Thompson 1915–2001
    4. 4. Margaret (Kathryn) Graham 1919–2007 m. Robert (Lee Cope) Jr 1924–1974
      1. 1. Robert (Lee Cope) III 1943–2007
    5. 5. Harry (Arthur) Graham 1909–1953 m. Mazel (Eudora) Brookshire 1915–1991
  4. 4. Hay Eaton 1882–
  5. 5. Walter Eaton 1880–
  6. 6. Maude Eaton 1891–1976 m. Oakley (Charles) Mills 1892–1974
    1. 1. Charles (Eaton) Mills 1915–2001 m. Nelle (Louise) Young 1924–
    2. 2. Edwin (Ray) Mills 1924–2009 m. Ella (Moore) Phillips 1926–2012
  7. 7. George (Edward Eaton) Sr 1884–1966 m. Frances (Jewel) Dykes 1892–1971
    1. 1. Robert (Lawson) Eaton 1938–2001
    2. 2. George (Edward Eaton) Jr 1926–2002 m. Mary (Lee) Howell 1929–
    3. 3. Max (Bear) Eaton 1934–2013
    4. 4. Virginia (Kate) Eaton 1930–2000 m. John (J Poltorak) Jr 1930–2020
    5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Eaton 1924–2003 m. John (Murfin Bannister) Jr 1920–2005
    6. 6. Charles (Ward) Eaton 1931–1980
  8. 8. Floyd Eaton 1893–1922
  9. 9. Joseph (Thomas "Joe") Eaton 1899–1969 m. Bessie (Jenkins) Taylor 1915–2007
    1. 1. Joyce (Elaine) Eaton 1935–2004 m. Donald (Eugene) Johnson 1932–2010

John Eaton's Timeline

10 Records

1855
12 Dec 1855
Birth of John Henry Eaton in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 5
John Henry Eaton resided here in District 2, Mathews, Virginia, USA
District 2, Mathews, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
John Henry Eaton resided here in Piscataway, New Market, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
Piscataway, New Market, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
John Henry Eaton resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
John Henry Eaton resided here in Asheville Ward 3, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville Ward 3, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1909
1909
Age 54
John Henry Eaton resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
John Henry Eaton resided here in Asheville Ward 4, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville Ward 4, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 65
John Henry Eaton resided here in Asheville Ward 4, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville Ward 4, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1927
16 Mar 1927
Age 72
Death of John Henry Eaton in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1927
17 Mar 1927
Age 72
Burial of John Henry Eaton in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Dec 1855
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Asheville Ward 4, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1286; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 18
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Page: 123B; Enumeration District: 034
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: M593_874; Page: 359B
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Asheville Ward 3, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 1184; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0138
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 2, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: M653_1362; Page: 58; Family History Library
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Asheville Ward 4, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1099; Page: 10b; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1375112
    [8] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [9] North Carolina, Deaths
    [10] North Carolina, Deaths
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 2, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: M653_1362; Page: 58; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Piscataway, New Market, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Piscataway, Middlesex, New Jersey; Roll: M593_874; Page: 359B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Page: 123B; Enumeration District: 034

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Asheville Ward 3, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Asheville Ward 3, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 1184; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0138

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Asheville Ward 4, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Asheville Ward 4, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1099; Page: 10b; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1375112

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Asheville Ward 4, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Asheville Ward 4, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1286; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 18

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Fact
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Asheville Gazette-News; Publication Date: 9 Oct 1914; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA; ,0.40387726,0.30509213,0.51890635&xid=3

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1927
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [3] North Carolina, Deaths
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1927
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Deaths
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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