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Eaton Reunion, 1926

Hamilton Spectator

July 15, 1926.

Came on Mayflower
Wed Laura Secord's Cousin
Hewed Home From Forest

2,622 Descendants
Grew First Peaches
Splendid War Record

John Eaton Among Earliest Settlers Came to This District Just One Hundred Years Ago - Settled Twelve Miles From the City of Hamilton at Carlisle

Was Descendant of Francis Eaton, Who Came Over on the Mayflower - Family Reunion To Be Held Soon

One hundred years ago, John Eaton, descendant of Francis Eaton, of the Mayflower, settled on a 400 acre tract of land, 12 miles from Hamilton. The record of his life and the story of his family will take a prominent place in the history of Ontario.

These pioneers are not among those who played outstanding parts for other roles. Their contribution to progress consists in the maintenance of several traditions. One of these was that agriculture was the backbone of the country. So, to-day, descendants are still tillers of the soil on their original homestead.

Another tradition was that in numbers there is strength. The first John Eaton had eleven children. His eldest son, Anson, himself had eleven children. Daniel, another son, had nine. The others multiplied at a similar rate.

To-day there are thousands of Canadian Eatons. Commemorating the centennial of the old homestead at Carlisle, the Eaton family is to gather at a reunion on July 17. It is proposed to unveil a monument to John and Catherine Eaton who rest in the cemetery near the Four Corners.

And in the meantime, W. O. Sealey, of Hamilton, former Liberal M.P. and a great grandson, is engaged in gathering the Eaton records.

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