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Governor Horace EATON ⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Jun 22 1804 in Barnard, Vermont.⁽³⁾ He died on Jul 4 1855 in Middlebury, Vermont.⁽³⁾ [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #6325, Date of Import: Dec 3, 1998]

Gov. Horace Eaton was about two years old when his parents removed to Enosburgh. He entered at the age of 17 Middlebury college, and was graduated at 21, having taught school each winter term, and keeping up with his class in college. After receiving his diploma as M. D., from the medical faculty at the Medical college in Castleton, he returned to Enosburgh and practised medicine with his father until his father retired--then for several years alone, and still later in company with his brother, Dr. Rollin Eaton.
Dr. Horace Eaton was town clerk for several years; he represented the town in the senate in 1837, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842; he was lieutenant governor 5 years, governor 2 years, state superintendent of common schools 5 years, and a member of the Constitutional council. He was professor of natural history and chemistry in Middlebury College 6 years, to which post he was called in 1848; here he remained until his death, which occurred July 4, 1855, in his 61st yr. In addition to the above services rendered to his state, he delivered but a few weeks previous to his death, before the "Enosburgh Young Men's Temperance Society" several public lectures.

from History Genealogical and Biographical of the Eaton Families Parents: Eliphat EATON and Polly BARNES.

He was married to Edna PALMER WFT Est. 1821-1847 in ?.⁽³⁾

He was married to Cordelia H. L. FULLER WFT Est. 1821-1847 in ?.⁽³⁾

Hannah EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Feb 10 1691/92 in Plymouth, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ She died on Mar 4 1723/24 in Plympton, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ Parents: Benjamin II EATON and Mary COOMBS.

She was married to Benjamin BRYANT on Jul 31 1712 in Plympton, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾

Hannah EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born WFT Est. 1759-1777 in Middleboro, Massachusetts, probably.⁽³⁾ She died WFT Est. 1765-1864 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: John EATON and Patience SHELLEY.

Harriet EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Nov 10 1832 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ She died WFT Est. 1864-1926 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Jairus Eaton JR. and Hannah GIDDINGS.

She was married to Albert ROBBINS in 1859 in Vermont.⁽³⁾

Harriet N. EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Mar 4 1815 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ She died on Jul 3 1826 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ Parents: Jairus EATON and Lucy BENNETT.

Homer EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Nov 16 1834 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ He died on Feb 9 1913 in Madison, New Jersey.⁽³⁾ [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #6325, Date of Import: Dec 3, 1998]

Homer Eaton D.D.L.L.D. was born in Enosburg, Vermont, November 16, 1834.

His father, Bennett Eaton, was a local preacher, and regularly supplied pastoral charges within convenient reach of his farm until he joined the Troy Conference in 1850. He was later for a brief time a member of the Vermont Conference. The mother of Homer Eaton was Betsy Maria Webster, whose family originally came from Warwickshire, England, and included Noah Webster, the lexicographer. She was a woman of remarkable ability, and lived to be ninety years old.

Homer Eaton began his preparatory studies at the Academy in Bakersfield, Vermont, and finished them at the Methodist General Biblical Institute in Concord, New Hampshire. In 1857 he entered Troy Conference, where he served many appointments. On April 28, 1858, he married Miss Hannah Saxe, of Sheldon, Vermont.

Dr. Eaton was a member of ten General Conferences, first in 1872 and then continuously from 1880 to 1912. In 1881 and 1901 he was a delegate to the Ecumenical Methodist Conference in London and he was fraternal delegate to the General Conference of Canada in 1874. He was a trustee of Syracuse University and of Drew Theological Seminary. From 1880 to 1888 he was a member of the Book Committee. He received the degree of Doctor of Divinity from Syracuse University in 1879 and the degree of Doctor of Laws from that institution in 1907 and from Nebraska Wesleyan University in 1909. He had been Treasurer of the Board of Foreign Missions since 1896. Millions of dollars passed through his hands each year in this capacity.

Dr. Eaton was best known for his work as Publishing Agent of the Methodist Book Concern in New York City, now known at The Methodist Publishing House, the largest religious publishing house in the world. Although it made money for the church its real purpose was to produce fine religious literature in books and magazines. Homer Eaton was a leader of men, a minister's minister, a giant in stature and soul.

-- Helen Garrison Titus

Rev. Homer Eaton, D. D., LL. D., b. Nov. 16, 1834, a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, mar. April 28, 1858, Hannah, dau. of Jacob and Rowena Saxe, of Sheldon, Vt.

He was educatd at the Bakerfield Academy, Vermont, and at the School of Theology, Boston University, but did not graduate. He received the degree of D. D. from Syracuse University, in 1879, and LL. D., 1907. He joined the Troy Conference in 1857. He served eleven churches as pastor and two districts as presiding elder. In 1880 he was made a member of the Book Committee, and nine years later his colleagues on this Committee chose him as one of the Agents of the Book Concern. He rendered the church splendid service in this office for twenty-four years, and in 1912 was selected as the General Agent of our publishing interests. Troy Conference elected him a delegate to ten General Conferences, and once he was chosen as reserve delegate. Since 1896 he had been treasurer of the Board of Missions. Seven years he was secretary of the Troy Conference. In 1881 and 1901 he was delegate to the Ecumenical Methodist Conferences, and was fraternal delegate to the General Conference of the Methoidst Church of Canada. He was a trustee of Syracuse University, also of Drew Theological Seminary. In all these high places he met the demands made upon him and proved himself fully equal to the tasks they imposed. He died at Madison, N. J., Feb. 9, 1913. His widow survives him. No living children.

from History and Genealogy of the Governor John Webster Family

Hannah Saxe Eaton's family as indicated by the 1850 Census.

Jacob Saxe 67M N. Y. farmer
Rowena 56F N. Y.
Caroline 18F
Hannah 16F
Hershon (?) 14M
Rowena 11F
The family lived in Sheldon, Vermont

There is living to-day scarcely a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church in this land who is not familiar with the name of Homer Eaton. The name is more widely known than that of any living bishop. Billions of pages of reading matter have gone forth from the presses of the Church having on their title page the firm name of Hunt & Eaton and Eaton & Mains. That firm name has stood for the highest uplands of Christian literature; it has been the guarantee of the quality of the materials which have been the pabulum of millions of the youth in our Sunday schools; it has been the imprimatur of multiplied thousands of books....
Homer Eaton was born in the parsonage of a Methodist itinerant. Who that in the deep intimacies of which Homer Eaton was capable when the hour was late and the mood drifted into confidence has not heard some story, told with unaffected feeling, of those days when in the rough hills of Vermont his father rode the circuit, and year after year took his family to the new charge. The general minutes do not give the "salary" of Bennett Eaton, that year 1834 on the Enosburg Circuit, when a babe was born, perhaps the "salary" was so small the historian could not find it. None the less, such was the passion for souls of that physical giant, such the devotion of his wife, that with all their privations they so exalted the vocation of the ministry that at least two of their sons entered the ministry and one of them was destined to distinction, to whatever immortality of reputation a long association with the greatest publishing plant in evangelical Christendom could confer.
It must have been the observation of all who were permitted to penetrate the sacred friendship of Dr. Homer Eaton, that nothing gave him much more pleasure than to toss out as a trifle the memories of the hardships of those days, when he lived, as it were, in the moving van of the itinerant.
He was converted in one of the revivals held by his own father when he was but sixteen. Instantly there came upon him the full persuasion that he, too, must preach the gospel. Instantly he began to think of a higher education. He went to the academy at Bakersfield, Vt., and then to Concord, N. H., to enter the famous Biblical Institute. He graduated here in 1857, and immediately, at the age of twenty-two, knocked at the door of the Troy Annual Conference, that year holding its second session at Pittsfield, Mass., Bishop Baker presiding.
The young man was a physical giant; he had the perfection of health and manly beauty; he was consumed with ardor for the Master's business; his mellow voice carried far when he preached in the open air. He had a companionable habit that characterized him to the very end; this made him always youthful, always a confidant, always a counselor, and marked him from the very first as a man destined to leadership.
He was twenty-two when he entered the ministry; he had passed through his Conference Course of study but two years when he was made assistant secretary of Troy Conference, which position he held for nine years, when, at the age of thirty-five, he was advanced to the secretaryship. He was but thirty-six when he was first elected to General Conference. The next quadrennium he was a reserve delegate. From that period until his death Troy Conference was represented by Homer Eaton in our supreme legislature. He was nine times a member of the General Conference, having a record approached by but few.
During these years he was presiding elder of at least two districts, Albany and Saratoga. Since the telegram announcing his death came in, one who joined the Troy Conference under his presiding eldership has borne abounding testimony to the generous and companionable character of the man, how he was the model of this young minister, how his big form, towering among the others in any gathering, stood for his character, granite-like, four-square, but gentle as the column which is festonned with flowering vines.
....
By the time of Dr. Eaton's advent as master of the Book Concern, the business had already become enormous. Six and a half million dollars of periodical and other literature were sold during the quadrennium ending May, 1888. In the twenty-four years in which Dr. Eaton's name appears on the output of the Book Concern, the business rose to nearly two hundred million dollars. This great expansion was due to a combination of many forces, but among the premier forces, certainly, were the energies and sagacity and nobility of Dr. Eaton....
It has often occurred to us that the sources of Dr. Eaton's strength were largely found in his domestic life. The house in which he lived in Madison, N. J., was planned by himself and wife, and anyone could see that the rules of architecture existed for them only to carry out their domestic felicity. Comfort, flowers, family traditions marked the modest mansion standing in its broad lawn fronting the campus of Drew Seminary, and shaded with many trees. Out of that domestic happiness he came with his giant strength day after day to his tasks. In reality it is not wonderful that at seventy-nine his strength was so superb or his daily life so balanced and even. He came up to the limit of threescore years and ten with clearness of vision, a contemporary of the youngest writers and, we may say, a patron of them.
Those who go up to the Annual Meeting of the Book Committee will miss Dr. Homer Eaton as a friend and lover misses the vacant chair. There will linger in the memory of his associates the picture of a strong man of clear brain, without affection, with directness of speech and kindness of heart; and life can never be quite the same until we meet again in the Morning Land.
Dr. Eaton died suddenly last Sunday night in Madison, New Jersey.

An article appearing in The Central Christian Advocate and reprinted in a special book published by the Methodist Book Concern in honor of Homer Eaton
Parents: Bennett EATON and Betsy Maria WEBSTER.

He was married to Hannah SAXE on Apr 28 1858 in Sheldon, Vermont.⁽³⁾

Jabez EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Feb 8 1692/93 in Plymouth, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ He died on May 19 1722 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Benjamin II EATON and Mary COOMBS.

Jabez EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Jan 29 1730/31 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ He died in 1818 in Pike, Wyoming County, New York.⁽³⁾ Parents: Francis EATON and Thankful ALDEN.

He was married to Elizabeth WILLIAMS on Jan 4 1759 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ Children were: Jabez , Jr. EATON.

Jabez , Jr. EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born WFT Est. 1754-1779 in ?.⁽³⁾ He died WFT Est. 1774-1860 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Jabez EATON and Elizabeth WILLIAMS.

He was married to Sarah MILLARD WFT Est. 1774-1818 in ?.⁽³⁾

Jairus EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Feb 8 1771 in Middleboro, Massachusetts, probably.⁽³⁾ He died on Oct 28 1856 in Warren, Vermont.⁽³⁾ [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #6325, Date of Import: Dec 3, 1998]

Jairus Eaton took the "freeman's oath" as a resident of Enosburgh, Vermont, in 1804. Consequently, he can be considered a pioneer settler of this community just south of the Canadian border. His brother, Eliphaz Eaton, took the oath in 1806.

The following is from Vermont Place-Names, Footprints of History, Esther M. Swift.

Enosburg town (Vermont charter of 15 May 1780) was one of the six towns ... that were created expressly to help the state raise money... Its grantees were able to pay the granting fees immediately--9 pounds per right, which amounted to a total of 540 pounds. First named among the grantees was General Roger Enos, for whom the town is named....

Enos was born in Simsbury, Connecticut, in 1729... Enos served with colonial troops from 1759 onward, and by May 1775 he was Colonel of he 2nd Connecticut regiment. That year he served under Benedict Arnold on the expedition to Quebec, and was in command of the rear guard, totaling about 1,100 men, many of whom were ill. After the expedition encountered difficulties in the woods of Maine, the officers met to vote whether or not they would continue on what seemed to be an ill-fated affair. Largely because of Arnold's appeals, the vote was to go on. Enos was ordered to bring on the physically fit men in his command and send the rest home. Instead, he turned back with the whole group. Of course, his peers called him a coward, and he was court-martialed for "quitting without leave." Enos was honorably acquitted when it was found that the men in his command had refused to proceed to Quebec; nevertheless he immediately left the Continental service. For a time he commanded a Connecticut militia company, but very shortly he moved to Vermont.

Enos next appears in the record as living in the southern part of Vermont in the spring of 1779. At the time, he and Stephen Row Bradley petitioned the legislature for a grant of land in what is now Addison County. They didn't get that land, but in less than a year Enos was granted the town of Enosburg far to the north. At that time the legislature decided to grant the town to Enos, he had already been made a Vermont brigadier general and was in command of the state's militia. Within a very short time he was working with the Allens and Governor Chittenden on the Haldimand negotiations, which kept the British out of Vermont during the last years of the Revolution. Enos seems to have been a man of some ability, and he was in command of all Vermont militia until his resignation in 1791 because of ill health. Throughout his years in Vermont he was held in the highest esteem and, according to contemporary sources, he was considered second to none in military matters....

See Bennett Eaton for the listing of Jairus Eaton's family in the 1850 Census.

from a letter written to Joel Webster Eaton by his aunt, Sophia (Eaton) Farnsworth, daughter of Jairus Eaton.

Jairus Eaton came to Enosburgh Vt. with his wife arriving Jan 1st 1804 (from Woodstock Vt.) Bought him a lot of land put up a small log house covering it with bark, in the spring following set up housekeeping. With almost nothing. Their nearest neighbor was two miles away. Wild beasts were numerous. The bear was a nuisance for years, he was a frequent visitor about their yards and cornfields. In a few years the log cabin was exchanged for one more comfortable and after years he had his farm well cleared up and cultivated with a good dwelling house and barns. He was always temperate & industrious. On this farm, he lived for 50 years when he became feeble & infirm and went to live with a son [Jairus Jr.] in another town [Warren, Vermont].

Jairus Eaton came to Enosburgh Vt. with his wife arriving Jan 1st 1804 (from Woodstock Vt.) Bought him a lot of land put up a small log house covering it with bark, in the spring following set up house-keeping. With almost nothing. Their nearest neighbor was two miles away. Wild beasts were numerous. The bear was a nuisance for years, he was a frequent visitor about their yards and cornfields. In a few years the log cabin was exchanged for one more comfortable and after years he had his farm well cleared up and cultivated with a good dwelling house and barns. He was always temperate & industrious. On this farm he lived for 50 years when he became feeble & infirm and went to live with a son in another town.

from a letter to Joel Webster Eaton from Jairus Eaton's daughter Sophia (Eaton) Farnsworth
Parents: John EATON and Patience SHELLEY.

He was married to Lucy BENNETT on Aug 21 1803 in Woodstock, Vermont, probably.⁽³⁾ Children were: Selina EATON, Bennett EATON, Jairus Eaton JR., John EATON, Sophia EATON, Harriet N. EATON, Silas EATON, Lucy EATON, Philanda EATON.

Joel Webster EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Sep 26 1831 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ He died on Oct 6 1912 in Albany, New York.⁽³⁾ [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #6325, Date of Import: Dec 3, 1998]

Rev. Joel Webster Eaton, b. Sep. 26, 1831, a minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, mar. (1) at Rutland, Vt., Nov. 7, 1855, Juliaette Eliza, dau. of Dr. Rufus and Harriet (Case) Newton, of Rochester, Vt.; and (2) at Broadalbin, Fulton Co., N. Y., June 23, 1874, Marion, of same place, dau. of Chauncey, Jr., and Caroline (Chambers) Jerome, of New Haven, Ct.

He was educated at the Bakersfield Academy, Vermont, and at the School of Theology, Boston University, graduating in 1855. Received the degree of Doctor of Sacred Theology from Wesleyan University, in '81. Served as Chaplain of the 169th New York Vols., in the Civil War, where he lost his health and was discharged for disability in 1863. He joined the Troy Conference in 1857 and has since been stenographic reporter at several General Conferences. He died at Albany, N. Y., Oct. 6, 1912. He served twelve charges for twenty-six years, was presiding elder of Cambridge, Albany, and Plattsburg Districts, for two years was assoicate editor of the Northern Christian Advocate, and retired in 1905. Wesleyan University conferred on him the degree of Doctor of Divinity.

His first wife d. at West Troy, N. Y., Oct. 11, 1872. He and his second wife resided, '84, at 11 Ash Grove Place, Albany, N. Y., where he was pastor of the Ash Grove Church, and where he died, Oct. 6, 1912. No living children.

from History and Genealogy of the Governor John Webster Family of Connecticut with Numerous Portraits and Illustrations, William Holcomb Webster and Rev. Melville Reuben Webster, E. R. Andrews Printing Co., Rochester, N. Y., 1915. Parents: Bennett EATON and Betsy Maria WEBSTER.

He was married to Juliette Elizabeth NEWTON on Nov 7 1855 in Rutland, Vermont.⁽³⁾

He was married to Marion JEROME on Jun 23 1874 in Broadalbin, New York.⁽³⁾

John EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Oct 6 1697 in Plymouth, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ He died on Mar 30 1766 in Halifax, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ Parents: Benjamin II EATON and Mary COOMBS.

He was married to Elizabeth FULLER on Jul 31 1729 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾

John EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born WFT Est. 1759-1777 in Middleboro, Massachusetts, probably.⁽³⁾ He died WFT Est. 1784-1861 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: John EATON and Patience SHELLEY.

He was married to Sally CUDWORTH WFT Est. 1780-1820 in ?.⁽³⁾ Children were: Oliver EATON.

John EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Aug 12 1737 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ He died WFT Est. 1778-1828 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Francis EATON and Lydia FULLER.

He was married to Sarah (Pryor) FOBES WFT Est. 1755-1785.⁽³⁾ Children were: Anna EATON.

He was married to Patience SHELLEY on Sep 23 1764 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ Children were: Jairus EATON, Eliphat EATON, Patience EATON, Lois EATON, Hannah EATON, John EATON, Lydia EATON.

John EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Sep 9 1811 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ He died on Sep 21 1811 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ Parents: Jairus EATON and Lucy BENNETT.

Joseph EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Nov 26 1728 in Kingston, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ He died WFT Est. 1756-1819 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Francis EATON and Thankful ALDEN.

He was married to Hannah CROSSMAN on Nov 22 1750 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾

Lois EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born WFT Est. 1759-1777 in Middleboro, Massachusetts, probably.⁽³⁾ She died WFT Est. 1765-1864 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: John EATON and Patience SHELLEY.

Lucy EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Oct 22 1819 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ She died on Oct 28 1835 in Enosburg, Vermont, probably.⁽³⁾ Parents: Jairus EATON and Lucy BENNETT.

Lucy Maria EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Dec 5 1836 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ She died on Feb 15 1911 in Lynn, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #6325, Date of Import: Dec 3, 1998]

Lucy Maria Eaton was born Dec. 5, 1836, the daughter of Rev. Bennett Eaton and Betsy Maria Webster, of Bakersfield, Vermont. Her two brothers were Methodist ministers, the Rev. Joel Webster Eaton and the Rev. Homer Eaton. Her father was an itinerant minister as well as a farmer. She grew up to be as spiritual a person as they were.
She married Edwin Bristol Titus and they lived in Enosburg, Vermont, quite a long time. Later they moved to Moriah, New York. Her mind was on God every day, judging by the mention of Him in her diary. She did not have an easy life. Before she married she had been a teacher. During her marriage she was a milliner in addition to raising five children and keeping house. She attended church every Sunday and always mentioned the fine sermon and the text, unlike many of us who forget the sermons by the time we reach the church door. Lucy Maria Eaton had ears and she listened. She was always entertaining people for meals or overnight and for tea, serving simple things. Apparently she baked her own bread, pie, cakes, churned butter, went berry picking, and even helped lay out deceased friends for burial, which was always the day after death. She was so very proud when her son Homer F. Titus entered the ministry of the Methodist Church.
She and her husband lived in Moriah Centre, probably at the Red House, as it is called by the present Titus family. Her children were Bennett Titus, Joel Titus (the father of my husband, Homer Eaton Titus), Rev. Homer F. Titus, whose two daughters Julia and May worked all their lives in the service of the Methodist Church, and Mary Webster Titus, who married Hugh Greene and was the mother of Ruth Carlotta Greene and Lucy Helen Greene. Mary was confined to a wheel chair many of her late years with arthritis but she retained her beautiful Christian spirit.
Lucy Maria Eaton Titus raised fine children. One clue to her methods was told to me by my husband, Homer, her grandson. He was living with her at one time and told a lie. He was discovered and she made him kneel down with her and pray for God's forgiveness. He was mortified. How much better than what the rest of us might have done--administering a spanking or a scolding!

--Helen Garrison Titus

Wedding Announcement

Mr. Gardner S. Fassett, of Enosburg, Vt., and Mrs. Lucy M. Titus, of Moriah Center, N. Y., were united in marriage at six o'clock Wednesday evening, April 18, at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Eaton, Albany, N. Y. The ceremony was performed by Dr. J. W. Eaton, assisted by Rev. Homer Eaton, D. D., brothers of Mrs. Titus,--the widowed and only duaghter of the late Rev. Bennett Eaton, and the mother of the editor of this paper. There were present only the members of the immediate family, and after an impressively simple service a wedding supper was served and Mr. and Mrs. Fassett left for Saratoga Springs, thence to Moriah Center and Enosburg, where relative and friends had arranged for receptions. Having been born and reared in the same neighborhood their families and friends are well known to each other, which makes it pleasant for both. Mr. Fassett is connected with the University of Vermont and State Agricultural College Experiment Station, and is a prominent member of the Congregational Church and a man highly regarded in his state and community. Mrs. Fassett has a large circle of friends in Moriah, where she was actively identified with church work. She will be missed there, but will retain the home property, which will lead to more or less frequent visits. In going back to Vermont she returns to her birthplace and girlhood house, where she is acquainted with many of the people.

Obituary Notice, Essex County Republican, February 18, 1911

LAID AT REST

Funeral Service of the Late Mrs. Lucy Titus Fassett

Last Friday evening the sorrowing husband and children arrived from the South with the remains of Mrs. Lucy Titus Fassett, whose death occurred, Feb. 15, at the home of her son, Bennett E. Titus, in Lynn, Mass.
Undertaker Fred F. Woodruff and George Bolles, met the train and all were conveyed to Moriah Center where the old home was in readiness for the last night before the funeral.
The services were held in the Methodist Church, Moriah, Saturday forenoon, Rev. Evarts officiating. He was Mrs. Fassett's pastor in Vermont during the last few years since her marriage to Hon. Gardner S. Fassett, of Enosburg, Vt. He spoke feelingly of her life, character, and Christian service. A male quartette sang one of her favorite selections, "Home of the Soul," and the closing prayer was offered by the Moriah pastor, Rev. A. A. Platt.
The floral tributes were many and beautiful, among others a large wreath to "Mother" from the children, besides other flowers from Massachusetts friends. The University of Vermont, of which institution Mr. Fassett is a trustee, sent a fine piece, which with the other pieces and a large wheat sheaf literally covered the casket.
The four sons, Bennett Edwin, Joel and Homer Titus, bore the earthly tabernacle of their mother to its last resting place in the family lot below Moriah Corners. All of her children were present, together with her brother, Dr. Homer Eaton, of New York, and Mrs. W. S. Judd of Swanton, Vt., daughter of Mr. Fassett.
The husband, children and out of town friends desire to thank the people of Moriah who were so kind in opening their homes, and in otherwise providing for their needs, in the sad hour of their bereavement.

Obituary Notice, Lynn, Massachusetts, Daily ?, February 15, 1911

RECENT DEATHS

Mrs. Lucy Titus Fassett

Mrs. Lucy Titus Fassett, of Enosburg, Vt., who died yesterday at the home of her son, Bennett E. Titus, 565 Chatham street, was Lucy M. Eaton, daughter of Rev. Bennett Eaton (deceased) and sister of Rev. Dr. Homer Eaton, agent of the Methodist Book Concern of New York city, and Rev. J. W. Eaton, D. D., long and prominently identified with the Troy conference of the Methodist Episcopal church. In early life she married Edwin B. Titus, a merchant of Moriah Centre, N. Y., with whom she lived happily, but was left a widow in 1876, at the age of 40, with five children, who survive her--Bennett E. Titus, now of Lynn, Edwin R. and Joel C. Titus of New York, Rev. Homer F. Titus of the Troy conference and Mrs. Prof. H. G. Greene of Cedarhurst, L. I.
Mrs. Titus was left with business and non-productive property interests to look after, but heroically kept her family together at great personal sacrifice, giving her children the best possible educational advantages, and at the same time made a home for her widowed mother, Mrs. Betsey Webster Eaton, for whom she cared with great fidelity until her death, which occurred at the advanced age of 93. Then Mrs. Titus moved from the commodious and comfortable home of all her married life into the smaller and older house of her husband's father, Russell L. Titus, who was totally blind and had been left alone by the death of his wife. He lived some years, during which time he had to have the most untiring attention, and to this ministry also Mrs. Titus devoted herself with characteristic courage, cheerfulness and constancy. She read to him, conversed upon current topics to keep his mind off from his affliction, literally spending herself for him, the family, the community and the church. Never during all these financially embarrassing and trying years did she fail to give of herself and her substance to the cause of God.
She was one of the few pillars of the church at Moriah, serving it in almost every capacity possible for a woman, from collecting for the pastor's salary to stewardship, and was elected as a lay delegate to represent the church at conference--though here she declined to serve, as her work throughout was confined to such service as she believed best fitting for a Christian woman, and while tolerant of the views of others she never believed in the admission of women to the General conference, nor of their occupying positions which would in any way detract from their complete fulfillment of home responsibilities which she considered paramount.
Mrs. Titus lived in widowhood for 30 years, during which time she literally completed her last unselfish duty to others. It was then a happy Providence which led to her second marriage to Hom. Gardner S. Fassett of her old home in Enosburg, Vt., a playmate and friend of childhood, who had been left alone by the death of his wife. Mr. Fassett is a trustee of Burlington university and is well known and honored throughout northern Vermont. He has long been a deacon of the Congregational church of Enosburg, and Mrs. Fassett united with that church, and together they have labored therein for these last brief, but congenial and pleasant years.
They came to Lynn over four months ago, to visit her eldest son, Bennett E. Titus, who succeeded W. B. Chase, deceased, at 565 Chestnut street, Glenmere. Mrs. Fassett was then in feeble health, and a leading physician was called, who speedily pronounced her case extremely serious and probably fatal, as she was found to be in the advanced stages of Bright's disease. Her vitality was wonderful, and she made a brave and prolonged fight for life, during which time she has been several times visited by her children, her brother, Dr. Homer Eaton, and other friends. Life was sweet and she wanted to live, yet was ready and willing to go. To the last hour of life she repeated hymns, Scripture and affirmed by personal testimony her faith in Christ and in the power of God to keep her in the midst of sickness and affliction, as well as in health and prosperity. In life and in death she has been an example of the highest type of Christian womanhood, and shows the power of saving faith through Jesus Christ.
Brief services were held at the residence of her son, 565 Chestnut street, this afternoon, before leaving for Moriah, conducted by Dr. Poland of the Maple Street church. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church, Moriah, N. Y., and the sermon delivered by Rev. Evarts Kent of Vermont, former pastor of the Enosburg Congregational church. Interment at the old Moriah cemetery.
Parents: Bennett EATON and Betsy Maria WEBSTER.

She was married to Edwin Bristol TITUS on Apr 21 1858 in Elizabethtown, New York.⁽³⁾ Children were: Bennett Eaton TITUS , Edwin Russell TITUS, Joel Columbus TITUS, Homer Fuller TITUS, Mary Webster TITUS.

She was married to Gardner Smith FASSETT on Apr 18 1906 in Albany, New York.⁽³⁾

Lydia EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born WFT Est. 1759-1777 in Middleboro, Massachusetts, possibly.⁽³⁾ She died WFT Est. 1765-1864 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: John EATON and Patience SHELLEY.

Maro EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born WFT Est. 1794-1820 in Enosburgh, Vermont.⁽³⁾ He died WFT Est. 1800-1900 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Eliphat EATON and Polly BARNES.

Mary EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born in 1699 in Kingston, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ She died on May 14 1773 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ Parents: Benjamin II EATON and Mary COOMBS.

She was married to Zachariah SOULE on Jun 9 1720 in Plympton, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾

Mary EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Feb 16 1738/39 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ She died WFT Est. 1740-1833 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Francis EATON and Lydia FULLER.

Mary EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Sep 26 1834 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ She died on Nov 3 1851 in Enosburg, Vermont, probably.⁽³⁾ Parents: Jairus Eaton JR. and Hannah GIDDINGS.

Melville EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Jun 11 1842 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ He died WFT Est. 1870-1933 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Jairus Eaton JR. and Hannah GIDDINGS.

He was married to Lucy WILSON in 1864 in ?.⁽³⁾

Mercy EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born about 1665.⁽³⁾ She died after Feb 27 1703/4 in Plympton, Massachusetts, possibly.⁽³⁾ Parents: Samuel EATON and Martha BILLINGTON.

She was married to Samuel III FULLER on Jan 7 1685/86 in Plymouth, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ Children were: Nathaniel FULLER, Samuel FULLER, William FULLER, Seth FULLER, Ebenezer FULLER, Benjamin FULLER, Elizabeth FULLER, John FULLER, Jabez FULLER, Mercy FULLER, James FULLER.

Oliver EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born WFT Est. 1784-1821 in ?.⁽³⁾ He died WFT Est. 1794-1899 in North Dighton, Massachusetts, possibly.⁽³⁾ Parents: John EATON and Sally CUDWORTH.

Oren EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born in Apr 1802 in Barnard, Vermont, probably.⁽³⁾ He died on Aug 23 1803 in Barnard, Vermont, probably.⁽³⁾ Parents: Eliphat EATON and Polly BARNES.

Orville EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Jan 31 1845 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ He died WFT Est. 1877-1936 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Jairus Eaton JR. and Hannah GIDDINGS.

He was married to Clara GIDDINGS on Apr 4 1871 in ?.⁽³⁾

Oscar G. EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Feb 26 1853 in Enosburg, Vermont, probably.⁽³⁾ He died WFT Est. 1883-1944 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Jairus Eaton JR. and Hannah GIDDINGS.

He was married to Alice J. MILLS in 1877 in ?.⁽³⁾

He was married to Addie A. (Miner) Bushwell Or BUSHNELL WFT Est. 1870-1903 in ?.⁽³⁾

Patience EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born in Mar 1775 in Middleboro, Massachusetts, possibly.⁽³⁾ She died in 1849 in Enosburg, Vermont, probably.⁽³⁾ Parents: John EATON and Patience SHELLEY.

She was married to John STRONG in 1797 in ?.⁽³⁾ Children were: Marcena STRONG, Almira STRONG, Jairus Eaton STRONG, Caroline STRONG, Harrison STRONG, Martha STRONG, Justin STRONG, Lydia STRONG.

Permella EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born WFT Est. 1807-1848 in ?.⁽³⁾ She died WFT Est. 1826-1929 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Dr. Rollin EATON and Permilla HOWLAND.

She was married to Sumner BRIGGS WFT Est. 1826-1879 in ?.⁽³⁾

Philanda EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on May 27 1822 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ She died in 1898 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Jairus EATON and Lucy BENNETT.

Rachel EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born in 1625 in Plymouth, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ She died in 1661 in ?.⁽³⁾ [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #6325, Date of Import: Dec 3, 1998]

Rachel Eaton was a sad case, married young to Joseph Ramsden, a drunk. They lived in Plymouth, and at one point Rachel was accused of going in the company of young men. But in a May 1652 court record the truth appeared, "whereas Joseph Ramsden hath for som time liued with is family remotely in the woods from naighbors, whereby his wife hath been exposed to great hardship and perill of loosing her life, and other inconveniences haue followed therupon, the Court haue ordered, that said Joseph Ramsden bee warned by the cunstable of Plymouth to bring his wife and family, with all convenient speed near unto so naighborhood, that soe shee may bee in a way of healp, as nessesitie shall require, as he will answare the neglect thereof at his perill." Four years later, the court again ordered Ramsden to move his family into town, but a short time later Rachel Eaton Ramsden died. There was no inquest or suspicion in the court records, but one can not help wondering if her circumstances contributed to her death

from a source book about Duxbury, Massachusetts

Rachel and Joseph had one child, Daniel, born September 14, 1649. Joseph married Mary Savery October 16, 1661, after Rachel's death. In 1674 he deed land to Daniel. Parents: Francis EATON and Christian PENN.

She was married to Joseph Ramsdell (RAMSDEN) on Mar 2 1644/45 in Plymouth, Massachusetts, probably.⁽³⁾

Rebecca EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born in 1675 in Plymouth, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ She died on Nov 13 1770 in Plympton, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ Parents: Benjamin EATON and Sarah HOSKINS.

She was married to Josiah RICKARD WFT Est. 1639-1674.⁽³⁾

Rollin B. EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Apr 28 1819 in ?.⁽³⁾ He died WFT Est. 1836-1909 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Dr. Rollin EATON and Permilla HOWLAND.

He was married to Mary ASHLEY WFT Est. 1836-1869 in ?.⁽³⁾

Sally EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born WFT Est. 1807-1848 in ?.⁽³⁾ She died WFT Est. 1819-1929 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Dr. Rollin EATON and Permilla HOWLAND.

Samuel EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born in 1620 in England.⁽³⁾ He died in Oct 1684 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #6325, Date of Import: Dec 3, 1998]

Samuel Eaton married (1) before 10 March 1646 O. S. ELIZABETH -----, died after 5 Oct. 1652 O. S., but before 1661; married (2) Plymouth 10 Jan. 1660/1 MARTHA BILLINGTON; died after 9 June 1704, probably in Connecticut; daughter of Francis and Christian (Penn) (Eaton) Billington. She married (2) after 7 Dec. 1687 Robert Crossman of Taunton, born ca. 1621; died Oct. 1692 ae. 71; son of John Crossman.
Samuel was apprenticed to John Cooke the younger, on 13 Aug. 1636 for a term of seven years. He was of Duxbury 10 March 1646 when he sold land formerly belonging to Christian Billington. In a deed dated 3 January 1663, Francis Billington named his son-in-law Samuel Eaton, "my daughter Martha his wife," and their daughter Sarah. He was still of Duxbury 17 August 1663 when he sold "all my lands, housing, fencing," etc. in Duxbury; both he and Martha acknowledged the deed. Samuel was a freeman in Middleboro 29 May 1670.
The inventory of Samuel Eaton's estate was exhibited 29 October 1684. In considering the settlement of this estate, Bowman wrote "the first wife must have had at least two daughters who had married and had children living when the estate was settled, and that at least one put upon the statement 'and the Children of the first wife to have the sume of twenty shillings a peece & such of them as are Dead the sume to be paid amonge theire Children.'"

Mayflower Families Through Five Generations

Francis Eaton [Samuel's father] was another early settler, coming to his eighty-acre Duxbury grant in 1631. His farm lay in the Nook, between the farms of Standish and Brewster. Francis Eaton had the distinction of having the earliest recorded land sales in Plymouth Colony. In June 1631, he sold his four acres in Plymouth Colony to Edward Winslow, in consideration of "the second cow calfe," which Winslow was to deliver "the same at the age of six moneths." Francis Eaton must have been preparing to live on his Duxbury farm. Six months later, we find him selling one share of land in the Nook, "commonly called Nothingelse," to William Brewster.
Because of his trade as a carpenter, Eaton was valuable to the colony, advising and assisting with many of the first houses. Eaton is likely the man Bradford describes as "an ingenious man that was a house carpenter," who converted one of the colony's shallops to a more sturdy boat with decking, so it could be used for trading along the coast."
Unfortunately, Francis Eaton's family life was marred by sadness. His wife died the first winter and left him with a son, Samuel, "a suckling child." His second wife died only a few years later, and by 1627 he married Christian Penn. In 1627, the Eatons had a daughter, Rachel. By 1633 when Francis died, they had two more children, Benjamin and an "ideote child." This last child was still living in 1650 when Bradford made his list of first comers, but no sex or name is given, and this child remains a sad, unsolved mystery.
Francis Eaton was likely one of the victims of the smallpox epidemic that raged through Plymouth during the summer of 1633. He died insolvent, owing work to various families, but his widow was absolved of her husband's debts. The inventory of Eaton's estate is telling in its sparseness: he owned not much more than his carpenter tools and the clothes on his back.
After Francis Eaton's death, the Eaton family split apart. Christian Eaton married Francis Billington and moved to Plymouth. This family had hard times, many children, and no means to provide for them. Samuel Eaton and his half brother, Benjamin, were both apprenticed out. The Eaton farm in the Nook remained in the family, held for Samuel, but the tenants are unknown.
By 1647, Samuel Eaton, then in his mid-twenties, returned to the Duxbury farm, setting off boundary disputes. From 1648 through October of 1652, Samuel Eaton had running fights with his Nook neighbors on either side, the Standishes and the Brewsters. The boundary dispute with the Brewsters was particularly acute because of earlier purchases of Eaton land by the Brewster family. No one appeared to know who owned what land, and the original plan had been lost. The problem was compounded when Jonathan Brewster left town, followed by the untimely death of Love Brewster in 1650. The settlement of the boundaries with Samuel was left to Sarah Brewster, Love's widow. It must not have been easy. The Eaton house was quite close to the Brewster house, since a deed gives the right to use a water spring on Brewster land to both parties.
The Eaton children, like many of the second generation of colonists, had a hard time living up to the ideals of their fathers' generation. Samuel Eaton was brought before the court in 1651 for mixed dancing with Goodwife Halle, when both were married to others. In March 1651/2, he was sentenced to sit in the stocks for pilfering and stealing. Only a few months later, he, his wife, and his sister were involved in a case involving a man who had branded a colt so that its true owner would not recognize it. Samuel Eaton was in Duxbury until 1663, when he received a land grant in Middleboro and moved there.

from a source book about Duxbury, Massachusetts Parents: Francis EATON and Sarah ?.

He was married to Elizabeth ? before Mar 10 1645/46 in ?.⁽³⁾ Children were: ? EATON.

He was married to Martha BILLINGTON on Jan 10 1660/61 in Plymouth, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ Children were: Samuel EATON, Sarah EATON, Mercy EATON, Bethiah EATON.

Samuel EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born about 1663 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ He died on Mar 8 1723/24 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ Parents: Samuel EATON and Martha BILLINGTON.

He was married to Elizabeth FULLER on May 24 1694 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾

Sarah EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Oct 20 1695 in Plymouth, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ She died on Sep 13 1737 in Plympton, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ Parents: Benjamin II EATON and Mary COOMBS.

She was married to Benjamin CUSHMAN on Jan 8 1711/12 in Plympton, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾

Sarah EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born WFT Est. 1650-1678 in Plymouth, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ She died WFT Est. 1657-1761 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Benjamin EATON and Sarah HOSKINS.

Sarah EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born before Jan 3 1662/63 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ She died after Feb 24 1725/26 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Samuel EATON and Martha BILLINGTON.

She was married to Philip Bumpus Or BUMP WFT Est. 1677-1707.⁽³⁾

Selina EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Mar 23 1805 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ She died on Oct 2 1837 in Vermont.⁽³⁾ Parents: Jairus EATON and Lucy BENNETT.

She was married to Thomas GIDDINGS on Dec 3 1829 in Vermont.⁽³⁾ Children were: Amanda GIDDINGS, Josiah GIDDINGS, Lurinda GIDDINGS, Harris GIDDINGS.

Silas EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Jun 14 1817 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ He died on Jul 1 1839 in Vermont.⁽³⁾ Parents: Jairus EATON and Lucy BENNETT.

Silas EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Apr 2 1847 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ He died WFT Est. 1882-1938 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Jairus Eaton JR. and Hannah GIDDINGS.

He was married to Ella MILLS on Nov 20 1877 in ?.⁽³⁾

Sophia EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Dec 18 1812 in Enosburg, Vermont.⁽³⁾ She died in 1887 in Bakersfield, Vermont, probably.⁽³⁾ [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #6325, Date of Import: Dec 3, 1998]

Letter to Rev. Joel W. Eaton, Lansingburgh, Rensselaer County, New York, from his Aunt Sophia Eaton Farnsworth

Montgomery, Vt.
Apr. 18, 1882

Dear Nephew:

Yours was received and in reply to your questions. Father was born Feb 8th (eight) 1771. Married Aug. 21st 1803. Died Oct 28, 1856. Births of children Selina, March 23 1805-Bennett--- Jairus Dec. 8 1808. John Sept 9 1811; lived 12 days. Sophia Dec. 18 1812. Harriet N. April 3 1815. Silas June 14 1817. Lucy Oct 22 1819 Philinda May 27 1822.
Selina married Thomas Giddings Dec 3 1829 Bennett married Maria Webster Jan 21 [?] 1830. Jairus Jun. married Hannah Giddings July 4 1831. Sophia married Joseph B. Farnsworth Dec. 1st 1831. Selina died Oct. 2 1837. Bennett --- Jairus Jun died Dec 25 1861-Harriet was killed by the kick of a horse July 3 1826. Silas died Sept 1st 1839. Lucy died Oct 28 1835. Selina has four children. Amanda born Nov 7th 1830. Married Joseph Wickham no child Died May 1876. Josiah born Aug 10 1832. Lurinda Sept 10 1834. Harris Sept 8th 1837. Cant give dates of marriage. Lurinda can tell if necessary to know. Jairus Jun. had ten children born as follows
Harriet Nov. 10th (tenth) 1832
Mary Sept 26 1834 died Nov. 3 1851
Elvira May 3d 1837
Betsey June 28 1839
Melville June 11th 1842
Orville Feb 1845
Silas April 3 1847
Ella June 3 1850
Oscar Jan 1853
Willie June 1856 Willie died June 1860

Sophia had children as follows
Edwin Nov 7th 1833.
Lucy-Ann April 18 1836
Silas Eaton July 14th 1837
Oren C. March 29 1841
Corrette Oct 6th 1842
Florence R. Oct 19 1849

Jairus Jun children
Harriet to Albert Robbins I think married '59
Betsey to Hiram Boyce 1860
Melville to Lucy Wilson 1864
Orville to Clara Giddings 1871
Ella to Martin Hills 1871
Silas to 187-
Oscar to Alice Mills 1877

Marriages of Sophias children
Edwin to Sarah L. Goodspeed Oct 13 1868
Lucy to Joseph Giddings Jan 2d 1855
Silas Eaton to Emma Samson May 14 1868
Oren to Mrs. Sarah E. Aldrich Sept 18 1869
Corrette to Joshua Samson July 26 1863
Florence R. to Francis L. Hopkins June 1, 1870

Harrietts children
1. Willie. 2 Elna 3 Emma 4 5 6 Hattie

Betseys children
1. Willie 2 Lester Lester when three years old fell into hot water which caused his death in a few hours. 3. Edna & Edwin (twins) 5 Mabel 6 Guy

Melville has 9 children the eldest 17 last winter the youngest 6 months They are very smart and pretty children. I dont know all their names but they should be got for the record will look better than those that have none. I wrote him ten days since for their names and some other dates but have got no answer. Had saved this page for that purpose but will keep you waiting no longer. You can write Mrs. Hiram Boyce East Warren and get some dates I have not given. Orville has two or three children. Cant tell who Silas married, nor whether he has any children. Ella has one boy seven or eight. Oscar one boy. Betsey can tell all about it.

Patience Eaton born March 1775 married about the year 1797 to John Strong. Names of children Marcena born 1798 (dead) Almira born 1800 married young to Cornelius Orringer had a family of children. Jairus Eaton born 1802 married twice but cant give names or date. He married in Mass. or NH. Suppose he is living but has no mind now never had children. Caroline born Nov 1804 married Levi Brown Aug 1825 has a large family of children. Harrison born 1807 married had no children (I think) Died when about 40. Martha born Oct 1809 married --Linton (Elizas mother Martha was) think she died in 1849. Left two children. Justin born 1813 Lydia born March 1817 married twice have children, forgotten the name of first husband the second husband was Farewell (dead now.) Lydia Strong Farwell lives in Waltham Mass I think. Ann Dixon knows, for more particulars inquire of Mrs. Farewell. I think Aunt Patience died late in the year of -49 or early in 1850. Am sorry Ive forgotten the exact date. Justin is in Oregon have heard scarcely anything from him since he left Enosburgh nearly fifty years ago. Uncle Strongs family came from York State to Enosburgh in 1819.

April 26th

I hope you may be prospered in getting the book ready to publish. I think it would be interesting. Hope I may see it if living. We are comfortably well. Father & I feel as though we were growing old. Lucys health is very poor has been very bad all winter. Oren is also unable to labor much, has never been well since he came from the war and grows worse. What Ive written you can pick over and use what you think is proper for publishing. Come and see us think you would have a pleasant time. The children could make it so if Father & I could not. You would like Frank. Much love to all,

Aunt Sophia

Should have liked to given all the dates. My family & my fathers are correct. I noticed some little error in the Gazetteer and there were many in Eliphaz family.

Edwin Farnsworth - no child

Lucys children: Emma born Dec 8 1855, George Oct. 27 1860, Fred R. June 28 1862, Nellie Dec 14 1865 died March 20 1867. Adelbert born Nov 27 1868, Nellie (2) born May 13 1872, Carlos born March 8 1874 died Nov 19 1874. Emma, Lucys daughter married John Doane Jan 1st 1875, a daughter Minnie born to them Sept 13 1880.

Silas E. children or child. One only, Lou born May 5, 1872.

Oren E. no child.

Correttes children. Herbert born March 27 1874. Rolla Oct 1st 1873. Herbert was DROWNED in Missisquoi river Sat July 30th 1881. He went in with others to bathe, and in attempting to swim acorss the river he sank in about eight feet of water (in depth) and never came to the surface after. His body was not recovered till next morning, about two rods from the spot he sank.

Florence R. has two children. Ivy born Sept 3rd 1872, Floy Nov 11th 1879.

S. Eaton Farnsworth commenced to study medicine in the spring of 1861 but the summer of 62 he left all and enlisted in the 10th reg't Vt. Volunteers where he served till the close of the war. When he came home he finished his studies graduating at Burlington Vt. Medical College 1867. He has been at Baldwin Wis for several years where he has a very extensive practice with good success as Physician & Surgeon.

Oren C. Farnsworth endured the hardships of a soldier for three years enlisted in the summer of 1862. Serving in the 1st Vt. Cavalry till the war closed came home with health nearly ruined.

Jairus Eaton came to Enosburgh Vt. with his wife arriving Jan 1st 1804 (from Woodstock Vt.) Bought him a lot of land put up a small log house covering it with bark, in the spring following set up house-keeping. With almost nothing. Their nearest neighbor was two miles away. Wild beasts were numerous. The bear was a nuisance for years, he was a frequent visitor about their yards and cornfields. In a few years the log cabin was exchanged for one more comfortable and after years he had his farm well cleared up and cultivated with a good dwelling house and barns. He was always temperate & industrious. On this farm he lived for 50 years when he became feeble & infirm and went to live with a son in another town. Parents: Jairus EATON and Lucy BENNETT.

She was married to Joseph B. FARNSWORTH on Dec 1 1831 in Vermont.⁽³⁾ Children were: Edwin FARNSWORTH, Lucy Ann FARNSWORTH, Silas Eaton FARNSWORTH, Oren C. FARNSWORTH, Corrette FARNSWORTH, Florence R. FARNSWORTH.

Sophia EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born in 1809 in Enosburgh, Vermont.⁽³⁾ She died on Jun 3 1821 in ?.⁽³⁾ She was born WFT Est. 1794-1820 in Enosburgh, Vermont.⁽³⁾ She died WFT Est. 1811-1903 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Eliphat EATON and Polly BARNES.

She was married to D. C. HOWARD WFT Est. 1811-1855 in ?.⁽³⁾

Susanna EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Sep 13 1743 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ She died WFT Est. 1744-1837 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Francis EATON and Lydia FULLER.

Sylvanus EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on May 8 1734 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ He died in Dec 1791 in New Salem, Massachusetts, probably.⁽³⁾ [Brøderbund WFT Vol. 3, Ed. 1, Tree #6325, Date of Import: Dec 3, 1998]

Silvanus Eaton of Middleboro sold his homestead with barn and dwelling in Middleboro and wife Deborah gave up her dower. If he was the Sylvanus Eaton who appeared later in New Salem, he moved there with his family sometime between 1778 and 6 Aug. 1780. The will of Salvenus Eaton of New Salem, dated 1 Dec. 1791 proved 2 Jan. 1792, names wife Anna, sons Nathan and Abner, daughters Hulda Twitchell deceased, Annis Forster, Thankfull Mourton deceased, Deborah Mourton, Tryphosa, and son Salvenus. Parents: Francis EATON and Lydia FULLER.

He was married to Deborah CASWELL on Mar 11 1756 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾

He was married to Anna LEACH on Sep 25 1791 in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾

Thankful EATON⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾ was born on Dec 21 1735 in Middleboro, Massachusetts.⁽³⁾ She died on Sep 29 1754 in ?.⁽³⁾ Parents: Francis EATON and Lydia FULLER.

She was married to Josiah COGGSWELL WFT Est. 1748-1753 in ?.⁽³⁾

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