“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


ALMON R. EATON, farmer, Sec. 12; P. O. Hebron; born in 
Bennington, Vt., May 12, 1805; the early part of his life was spent in 
Kingston, Can., where he was educated; he spent two years in Allegany 
Co., N. Y., and came to Whitewater, Wis., in November, 1842, when 
there were only fifteen roofed buildings in the place; after two years, he 
settled on the farm he now owns of 149 acres.  Married Miss Orrissa 
Haskins June 11, 1829, who died April 30, 1850, leaving four children - 
Sephreness, Chauncey (died 1862), Caroline and Ephraim.  Mr. Eaton 
married Mrs. Elinor Struthers July 3, 1850, who died in 1851.  He 
married Miss Sophia Bailey Dec. 25, 1855.  Mr. Eaton was an Old-Line 
Whig, and is now a stanch Republican.  Has served as Justice of the 
Peace many years.  Is in accord with the M. E. church.  Mr. Eaton is in 
accord with all progress and improvement, and is closely identified with 
the early history of Jefferson Co.



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