Eaton Reunion, 1926
Hamilton Spectator
July 15, 1926.
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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