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Wilburn Lafayette Eaton 1884–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Aug 1884

Birth Location: Stephens Co, Eastland County, Texas, USA

Death Date: 18 December 1968

Death Location: Mount Vernon, Franklin County, Texas, USA

Father: William Eaton

Mother: Josephine Smith

Spouse(s): Ollie Hart

Children(s): Joe Eaton, Alvin Eaton, Charles Eaton, Carl Eaton, Virgil Eaton, Emery Eaton, Minnie Eaton, Andrew Eaton

In 1884, Wilburn Lafayette Eaton entered the world in Stephens Co, Eastland County, Texas, USA, born to William Eaton And Josephine Smith. In 1900, Wilburn Lafayette Eaton resided in Justice Precinct 6, Eastland, Texas, USA. In 1910, Wilburn Lafayette Eaton resided in Justice Precinct 1, Eastland, Texas, USA. Wilburn Lafayette Eaton married Ollie Katherine Hart, and had children including Alvin Raymond Eaton, Andrew Green Eaton, Carl Wilburn Eaton, Charles Wesley Eaton, Emery Myrtle Eaton, Joe Buster Eaton, Minnie Ara Eaton, Virgil Lee Eaton. Wilburn Lafayette Eaton passed away in 1968 in Mount Vernon, Franklin County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Wilburn Lafayette Eaton entered the world in Stephens Co, Eastland County, Texas, USA, born to William Eaton And Josephine Smith.
  • In 1900, Wilburn Lafayette Eaton resided in Justice Precinct 6, Eastland, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Wilburn Lafayette Eaton resided in Justice Precinct 1, Eastland, Texas, USA.
  • Wilburn Lafayette Eaton married Ollie Katherine Hart, and had children including Alvin Raymond Eaton, Andrew Green Eaton, Carl Wilburn Eaton, Charles Wesley Eaton, Emery Myrtle Eaton, Joe Buster Eaton, Minnie Ara Eaton, Virgil Lee Eaton.
  • Wilburn Lafayette Eaton passed away in 1968 in Mount Vernon, Franklin County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Eaton
1856–1886
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
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Josephine Smith
1867–1934
Birth Location: Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ollie Hart
1885–1946
Birth Location: Nolanville, Bell County, Texas, USA
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Children(s)

Joe Eaton
1921–2000
Birth Location: Colorado, Mitchell, Texas, USA
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Alvin Eaton
1925–1947
Birth Location: Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, USA
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Charles Eaton
1908–1979
Birth Location: Eastland, Eastland, Texas, United States
CE
Carl Eaton
1906–1966
Birth Location: Eastland Co., TX
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Virgil Eaton
1910–1984
Birth Location: Eastland, Eastland, Texas, United States
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Emery Eaton
1912–2003
Birth Location: Eastland, Texas, USA
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Minnie Eaton
1914–2003
Birth Location: Colorado City, Mitchell County, Texas, USA
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Andrew Eaton
1904–1973
Birth Location: Eastland, Texas, USA
AE

Wilburn Eaton's Ancestors

Self
Wilburn Eaton
1884–1968
Birth Place: Stephens Co, Eastland County, Texas, USA
Parents
William Eaton
1856–1886
Illinois, United States
Josephine Smith
1867–1934
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Isaac (Monroe) Eaton
1820–1877
Belleview, Washington County, Missouri, USA
Dorcas (N) Gregory
1823–1892
Cookeville, Putnam, Tennessee, United States
Green (Lafayette) Smith
1841–1886
Nacogdoches, Nacogdoches, Republic of Texas
Eliza (Mariah) Karnes
1840–1915
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Lazarus Eaton
1793–1872
Lydia Bugg
1797–1863
John Gregory
1782–1840
Dorcus Gibson
1784–1846
Capt. Smith
1817–1882
Sarah Hall
1821–1885
Charles Sr
1812–1882
Mary Holmes
1817–1904
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
General Smith
1792–1854
Hannah Parker
1795–1864
John Hall
1780–1840
Susan Velt
1788–1840
Moses Karnes
1783–1863
Sarah Craigg
1791–1864
Hugh Holmes
1781–1852
Nancy Bryan
1790–1854

Wilburn Eaton's Descendants

1.
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Wilburn (Lafayette) Eaton (22 Aug 1884–18 December 1968) m. Ollie (Katherine) Hart (12 JAN 1885–16 Dec 1946)
  1. 1. Joe (Buster) Eaton 1921–2000 m. Frances (Mae) Alexander 1924–2019 m. Luella (Ruth) Holeman 1928–2004
    1. 1. Joan (Frances) Eaton 1944–2023 m. Roddy (Brent) Hunt 1937–2008
  2. 2. Alvin (Raymond) Eaton 1925–1947
  3. 3. Charles (Wesley) Eaton 1908–1979 m. Genevieve (Lesta) Young 1913–1999
    1. 1. Jerri (Ruth) Eaton 1937–2001
  4. 4. Carl (Wilburn) Eaton 1906–1966 m. Sarah (Annie) Moore 1903–1993
    1. 1. Marjorie (Ann) Eaton 1930–2008 m. William (Henry) Jamison 1928–2008
    2. 2. Wilburn (Wiley) Eaton 1932–1984 m. Shirley (Joyce) Bunt 1931–2010
    3. 3. Audrey (Lou) Eaton 1936–2021 m. Hodges Feaster 1935–1962
  5. 5. Virgil (Lee) Eaton 1910–1984 m. Ruth (Victoria) Kemp 1914–
  6. 6. Emery (Myrtle) Eaton 1912–2003 m. James (Richard) Ward 1908–1991
  7. 7. Minnie (Ara) Eaton 1914–2003 m. Beryl (Allen) Young 1909–1987
    1. 1. Beryl (Allen Young) Jr 1934–2006
  8. 8. Andrew (Green) Eaton 1904–1973 m. Ellen (Nancy) Nations 1906–1981
    1. 1. Mabel (Lee) Eaton 1930–1987
    2. 2. Mary (Katherine) Eaton 1928– m. Chester (Leroy Phelps) Sr 1926–2008

Wilburn Eaton's Timeline

13 Records

1884
22 Aug 1884
Birth of Wilburn Lafayette Eaton in Stephens Co, Eastland County, Texas, USA
Stephens Co, Eastland County, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Wilburn Lafayette Eaton resided here in Justice Precinct 6, Eastland, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 6, Eastland, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Wilburn Lafayette Eaton resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Eastland, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Eastland, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 33
Wilburn Lafayette Eaton resided here in Mitchell, Texas
Mitchell, Texas
1920
1920
Age 36
Wilburn Lafayette Eaton resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Mitchell, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Mitchell, Texas, USA
1925
1925-1938
Age 41
Wilburn Lafayette Eaton resided here in Merced, California, USA
Merced, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Wilburn Lafayette Eaton resided here in Precinct 1, Midland, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Midland, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Wilburn Lafayette Eaton resided here in Rural, Mitchell, Texas
Rural, Mitchell, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 56
Wilburn Lafayette Eaton resided here in Franklin, Texas, USA
Franklin, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 58
Wilburn Lafayette Eaton resided here in Talco, Texas, USA
Talco, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 66
Wilburn Lafayette Eaton resided here in Mount Vernon, Franklin, Texas, USA
Mount Vernon, Franklin, Texas, USA
1968
16 Dec 1968
Age 84
Death of Wilburn Lafayette Eaton in Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas, USA
Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas, USA
1968
18 December 1968
Age 84
Burial of Wilburn Lafayette Eaton in Mount Vernon, Franklin County, Texas, USA
Mount Vernon, Franklin County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1884
    Event Place: Stephens Co, Eastland County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 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; State Headquarters: Texas
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, TX; Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Texas; Roll: T627_4035; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 80-5
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 466-12-9956; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Mitchell, Texas; Roll: T625_1834; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 644
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Midland, Texas; Roll: 2376; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 526.0; FHL microfilm: 2342110
    [8] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Mitchell; Roll: 1983491
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Eastland, Texas; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1241629
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Eastland, Texas; Roll: T624_1547; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375560
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 6, Eastland, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 6, Eastland, Texas; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1241629

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Eastland, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Eastland, Texas; Roll: T624_1547; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1375560

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Mitchell, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Mitchell; Roll: 1983491

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Mitchell, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Mitchell, Texas; Roll: T625_1834; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 158; Image: 644

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925-1938
    Event Place: Merced, California, USA
    Record Source: California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Midland, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Midland, Texas; Roll: 2376; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 526.0; FHL microfilm: 2342110

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Mitchell, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Texas; Roll: T627_4035; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 80-5

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Franklin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Texas; Roll: T627_4035; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 80-5

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Talco, 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; State Headquarters: Texas

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Mount Vernon, Franklin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Mount Vernon, Frankl

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1968
    Event Place: Mount Vernon, Franklin County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Wilburn Lafayette Eaton 16 Dec 1968

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mount Vernon, Franklin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1968
    Event Place: Sulphur Springs, Hopkins County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 466-12-9956; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Texas Death Index
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 18 December 1968
    Event Place: Mount Vernon, Franklin County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
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