Legislator Details
Number of sessions served 2
Gender: Male
Age at election: 42
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 4/2/1846
City:
County: Orleans County, NY
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/27/1895
City: Detroit, MI
County: Wayne County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 3/2/1895
City: Paw Paw, MI
County: Van Buren County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Prospect Hill Cemetery
Marital Information:
married Nellie Joiner, 9/8/1869, in Mattawan, MI; children: Frank and Marquis
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Army
Occupation: telegraph operator, editor, businessman
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Son of George and Elizabeth (Hopkins) Eaton. He enlisted in 1862, with the New York battery. He came to Michigan in 1867 and was station agent at Wheatland, Calhoun Co. before moving to Mattawan. He ws briefly, principal of the school until 1871 when he ventured into mercantile pursuits until 1875. In 1875, he went to work for the Michigan Central Railroad as a telegraph operator and station agent. From 1885-89 he operated a general store. In 1889, he purchased a half interest in the journal, True Northerner, and was its editor until 1891. Adjutant General of Michigan, 1893-95; chosen department commander of the GAR in 1891.
Notable Facts:
He died suddenly at the funeral of Mr. Green Pack, a wealthy lumberman. Eaton's remains were lain in state in the Capitol.
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Rules and Joint Rules , School of Mines, State Affairs , Special Committee on Apportionment of Congressional and Legislative Districts, Special Committee on Soldiers' Home Investigation
City of Residence: Paw Paw
County of Residence Van Buren
District Description: Townships of Almena, Antwerp, Decatur, Hamilton, Hartford, Keeler, Lawrence, Paw Paw and Porter
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Committees Served On: Military Affairs , Reform School, State Affairs , School of Mines
City of Residence: Paw Paw
County of Residence Van Buren
District Description: Townships of Almena, Antwerp, Decatur, Hamilton, Hartford, Keeler, Lawrence, Paw Paw and Porter
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Bibliography:
PolGryd; MIBiog 1:264; MIMarRec 1867-1952; USCen 1880; Find-a-Grave.com; Rowland p.358; DFP 2/28/1895 p.1, includes sketch; DFP 3/1/1895 p.3; DFP 3/3/1895 p.7; Manual 1889 p.640
