Ebenezer Eaton Sr (1733 - 1815)

Born 19 Feb 1733 in Tolland, Connecticut Colony

Ancestors

Descendants

Died 9 Jan 1815 at age 81 in Sherburne, Chenango, New York, United States

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Biography

Ebenezer Eaton Sr is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A035893.

Ebenezer Eaton Sr performed Patriotic Service in Connecticut in the American Revolution.

Ebenezer Eaton was born on 19 Feb 1733/34 in what is now Tolland, Tolland County, Connecticut Colony, the son of Thomas Eaton and Elizabeth Parker. ^[1]

Tolland County was created in 1785 from portions of eastern Hartford County and western Windham County.

Marriage

Ebenezer married Mary Humphrey on 12 May 1753 at Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut, officiated by Rev. Abel Stiles.^[2]

Children

Ebenezer Eaton and his wife Mary Humphrey had the following children in Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut:

1. Nathan Eaton (1755–1840)^[3]
2. Abigail Eaton (1757–1833)^[4]
3. Mary Eaton (1759–1833)^[5]
4. Ebenezer Eaton Jr (1760–1839)^[6]
5. Diadamy Eaton (1763–1843)^[7]
6. Eunice Eaton (1765–)^[8]
7. Elisabeth Eaton (1767–)^[9]
8. Miriam Eaton (1769–)^[10]
9. Hannah Eaton (1771–1772)^[11]
10. Thankful Eaton (1773–1799)^[12]
11. Dilla Eaton (1776–1855)^[13]
12. Freelove Eaton (1778–1806)^[14]
13. Desire Eaton (1778–1860)^[15]

Census

1790 Federal

Ashford, Windham, New York, United States. ^[16]

1800 Federal

Ashford, Windham, New York, United States. ^[17]

1810 Federal

German, Chenango, New York, United States. ^[18]

U.S. Revolutionary War

According to the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), Ebenezer Eaton's patriotic service was as a tithingman in Ashford, Windham County, Connecticut, where he lived at the time.^[19] Ebenezer did not serve as a soldier in the military.

His son of the same name, Ebenezer Eaton Jr. (1760-1839), served as a soldier during the U.S. Revolutionary War. More detail about his service is on his profile.^[20][21][22]

Neither Ebenezer Eaton Sr. (1733-1815) or his son of the same name, Ebenezer Eaton Jr. (1760-1839), was their distant cousin Ebenezer Eaton (1750-1825) of Plainfield, Connecticut who served in the 1775 Lexington alarm and in Capt. Samuel Hall's Company in Maj. Backus' Light Horse Regiment in 1776.^[23][24]

The service (and other records) of these three men named Ebenezer Eaton from Connecticut are often confused. A descendant of the subject of this profile, Ebenezer Eaton Sr. (1733-1815), wrote a SAR (Sons of the American Revolution) application based on the service of the other Ebenezer Eaton (1750-1825).^[25] The application appears to have been questioned, as the DAR database now records all three of the above men as separate with different vital records and with service as indicated and researched in this profile. The same descendant also sent a supplemental application based on the proven service of Ebenezer Eaton Jr. (1760-1839), son of this Ebenezer Eaton Sr. (1733-1815). Unfortunately, the original application for Ebenezer Sr. is available as a source that is taken at face value.

Links to the info of the three patriots on the DAR database are provided in citations and Sources section of this profile.

Death

Ebenezer Eaton died on the 9 Jan 1815 in Sherburne, Chenango County, New York, and was buried there in Sherburne Quarter Cemetery.^[26] At his side was buried his wife, Mary (Humphrey) Eaton, who died a year later on 20 Apr 1816.^[27]

Research Notes

Conflicting info in Molyneux's Eaton Families book

The lineage in Nellie Z.R. Molyneux's 1911 book, History Genealogical and Biographical of the Eaton Families ^[28] for Ebenezer Eaton (b. 1733/34-1815), son of Thomas Eaton and Elizabeth Parker, conflicts with updated research.

The book does not name his wife, his death date, or death location. The only children's names that are correct are Ebenezer and Elizabeth. It appears to combine information for several men of the same name. I understand the challenges of writing such a book without access to sources that are readily available today.

Today, we have records of Ebenezer Eaton, Sr's marriage in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut; the births of his children in Ashford, listing their parents; and death and burial in Sherburne, New York.

This note is inserted at the end of his section in the book: "Some of the descendants of Ebenezer Eaton live in Chenango County, N.Y. ...

The book has a questionable short description under his son Ebenezer Jr's name, with no vital records: "Ebenezer, jr. removed to Rome, N.Y., where in 1799, with Thos. Walker, he was editor of the Columbia Patriotic Gazette. In 1810 he retired..."

However, records show clearly his son Ebenezer Jr. moved to Bennington County, Vermont, where his children were born, and then lived and died in Sherburne, Chenango County, where his father and mother also moved.

- Research notes by (Joan Stewart Smith)

Sources

1. ↑ Barbour, Lucius B. Barbour collection: Connecticut vital records prior to 1850. Ebenezer EATON, M, Birth: 19 Feb 1733/34 at Tolland Twp, Tolland, Connecticut; Father: Thomas EATON; Mother: Elizabeth.
2. ↑ "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPSF-5K6M : 21 September 2019), Ebenezer Eaton, ; citing Marriage, , Compiled by Lucius A. and Lucius B. Barbour, housed at State Library, Hartford, Connecticut; FHL microfilm 008272230.
3. ↑ "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74N-R35 : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Eaton in entry for Nathan Eaton, 1755
4. ↑ "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", , FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QLMW-BYRK : 9 December 2019), Abigail Eaton, 1757.
5. ↑ "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7W8-CJ6 : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Eaton in entry for Mary Eaton, 1759
6. ↑ )"Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F74N-R7M : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Eaton in entry for Ebenezer Eaton, 1760.
7. ↑ "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7W8-CVZ : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Eaton in entry for Diadamy Eaton, 1763.
8. ↑ "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7W8-CJB : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Eaton in entry for Eunis Eaton, 1765.
9. ↑ "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7W8-CY6 : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Eaton in entry for Elisabeth Eaton, 1767.
10. ↑ "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7W8-CNG : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Eaton in entry for Meriam Eaton, 1769.
11. ↑ "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7W8-ZX6 : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Eaton in entry for Hannah Eaton, 1771.
12. ↑ "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7W8-ZXR : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Eaton in entry for Thankfull Eaton, 1773..
13. ↑ "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7W8-Z35 : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Eaton in entry for Dilley Eaton, 1776.
14. ↑ "Connecticut Births and Christenings, 1649-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F7W8-ZF4 : 7 January 2020), Ebenezer Eaton in entry for Freelove Eaton, 1778.
15. ↑ "Connecticut, Vital Records, Prior to 1850", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QPS2-2Y3V : Fri Mar 08 01:47:21 UTC 2024), Entry for Desire Eaton and Ebenezer, 29 May 1778.
16. ↑ "United States Census, 1790", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHKK-6L8 : Sat Mar 09 02:55:22 UTC 2024), Ashford, Windham, New York, United States. EEbenezer Eaton household, Total 9, included 2 males 16 and over, 2 males under 16, 5 females any age.
17. ↑ "United States Census, 1800", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XHRS-H41 : Sun Mar 10 16:43:38 UTC 2024), Ashford, Windham, New York, United States. Ebenezer Eaton household, Total 5, 1 male 45 and over, 1 female 10-15, 2 females 15-26, 1 female 45 and over
18. ↑ "United States Census, 1810", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH23-SN2 : Sat Mar 09 03:03:45 UTC 2024), German, Chenango, New York, United States, Ebenezer Eaton household, 2 Total, included 1 male over 45 (Ebenezer Sr], 1 female over 45 [wife Mary Humphreys]
19. ↑ Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (https://services.dar.org/Public/DAR_Research/search_adb/?action=full&p_id=A035893: accessed 14 Apr 2024), Record of Ebenezer Eaton, Sr., Ancestor #: A035893. Service: Connecticut. Rank(s): Patriotic Service. Birth: 2-19-1734 , Tolland, Hartford Co., Connecticut. Death: 1-9-1815, Sherburne, Chenango Co., New York. Service Source: MULLEN, CT TOWN MEETING RECS, VOL 1, PP 5, 20, Service Description: 1) TITHINGMAN 1776; TOOK OATH OF FIDELITY 1780 , Residence: Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, Wife: Mary Humphrey
20. ↑ U.S. Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application Files, Case W7067
21. ↑ Johnston, Henry P. The Record of Connecticut Men in the Military and Naval Service During the War of the Revolution, 1775-1788. Case, Lockwood & Brainard Co., 1889, p. 545 (https://archive.org/details/waroftherevolution00recorich/page/545/mode/1up : accessed 14 Apr 2024), Millitia Regiments 1778, Capt. Hill's Company, Private Ebenezer Eaton, arrived in camp 1 July 1778
22. ↑ Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (https://services.dar.org/Public/DAR_Research/search_adb/?action=full&p_id=A035894: accessed 14 Apr 2024), Record of Ebenezer Eaton, Jr., Ancestor #: A035894. Service: Connecticut. Rank(s): Private. Birth: 12-18-1760, Connecticut. Death: 12-10-1839, Sherburne, Chenango Co., New York. Service Description: 1) CAPT SQUIRE HILL, COL MCCLELLAN; MILITIA, Residence: Plainfield, Connecticut [?], Wife: Polly Berry
23. ↑ Johnston, Henry P. The Record of Connecticut Men in the Military and Naval Service During the War of the Revolution, 1775-1788. Case, Lockwood & Brainard Co., 1889, pp. 20, 478
24. ↑ Daughters of the American Revolution, DAR Genealogical Research Databases, database online, (https://services.dar.org/public/dar_research/search_adb/?action=full&p_id=A216704: accessed 14 Apr 2024), Record of Ebenezer Eaton. Ancestor #: A216704. Service: Connecticut. Rank(s): Corporal. Birth: 12-20-1750, Voluntown, Windham Co., Connecticut. Death: 11-29-1825, Plainfield, Windham Co., Connecticut. Service Source: *W21038; JOHNSTON, CT MEN IN THE REV, PP 19, 478, Service Description: 1) CAPT ANDREW BACKUS, LEXINGTON ALARM; CAPT SAMUEL HALL, MAJ BACKUS, LIGHT HORSE, Residence: Plainfield, Windham, Connecticut, Wife: Lois Cobb
25. ↑ U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. Ancestry.com. Application dated 13 Apr 1916 by Charles Nelson Remington for patriot Ebenezer Eaton St. (1734-1815)
26. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58293508/ebenezer-eaton: accessed April 14, 2024), memorial page for Ebenezer Eaton (19 Feb 1734–9 Jan 1815), Find a Grave Memorial ID 58293508, citing Sherburne Quarter Cemetery, Sherburne, Chenango County, New York, USA; Maintained by Diane Clawson (contributor 47336299).
27. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #92835113 for Mary Humphrey Eaton (5 Jul 1734–20 Apr 1816), Sherburne Quarter Cemetery, Sherburne, Chenango County, New York, USA; Maintained by NYGraveFinders (contributor 47079039).
28. ↑ Molyneux, Nellie Zada Rick. History Genealogical and Biographical of the Eaton Families. Syracuse, N.Y.: C.W. Bardeen Publishers. 1911, p. 136 (https://archive.org/details/historygenealogi00inmoly/page/136/mode/1up : accessed 14 Apr 2024), p. 159 (https://archive.org/details/historygenealogi00inmoly/page/159/mode/1up : accessed 14 Apr 2024)