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This family history features John Burdwin Eaton and six of his descendants down to the second generation.


First and Second Generations
1. John Burdwin Eaton,1 born 28 July 1819 in West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York (parents not determined);1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 died 1 May 1895 in Utica, Oneida County, New York.1, 6 John married, first, Frances C. Hay (born 20 June 1828 in Herkimer County, New York, parents not determined;2, 3, 7 Frances died 25 April 1869 in Utica, Oneida County, New York7, 8). John married, second, 2 April 1870 in Utica, Oneida County, New York, Lucinda Goodell (née Fenton) 15 (born 22 July 1829 in Chenango County, New York, the daughter of Stephen Fenton and Lucinda Shumway4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14). John is buried in Old Baptist Cemetery, West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York.1 Frances is buried in Old Baptist Cemetery, West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York.8

John’s obituary provides interesting biographical details:6

JOHN B. EATON

Death of a Well-Known Resident of This City.

The death of John B. Eaton, Wednesday, at his home on Seymour avenue, removes an honorable citizen and excellent man, who was long a resident of Utica.

John Burdwin Eaton was born in West Winfield, Herkimer county, 75 years ago. He received his education there and when a young man entered the employment of his brother, James Eaton, in his match factory. While living there Mr. Eaton married Miss Frances Hay.

In 1863 he came to Utica. His brother’s business had been consolidated with that of the Diamond Match Company, and with his concern Mr. Eaton now allied himself. His work was buying lumber and in this capacity he was an expert. For 20 years Mr. Eaton worked at this business until failing health necessitated his withdrawal from active life.

After the death of his first wife, Mr. Eaton married Mrs. Lucinda Wilcox, of Utica, who with four children, Mrs. Laura Youlen, of Rochester, Mrs. Helen Bussey, of Denver, Col., Charles Hewitt Eaton, of Longmont, Col., and Mrs. Alice Jennings, of San Francisco, Cal., and a sister, Miss Sarah Eaton, of Utica, survive. Mr. Eaton was an uncle of Fred D. Eaton, of New York, Mrs. Josephine Marquisee and Miss Annie Eaton, of Syracuse, and the late J. Emory Eaton, of New York, former residents of Utica.

His funeral is being held this afternoon from the house of his sister, Miss Sarah Eaton, on Dudley avenue.


Children of John Burdwin Eaton and Frances C. Hay:

 2i. Laura Eaton, born ca. 1845 in Herkimer County, New York.2, 3
 3ii. Helen Eaton, born ca. 1849 in Herkimer County, New York.2, 3
 4iii. Charles Hewitt Eaton, born ca. 1851 in Herkimer County, New York.2, 3
 5iv. Jane Eaton, born ca. 1854 in New York.3
 6v. James B. Eaton, born ca. February 1855 in Herkimer County, New York.2
 7vi. Alice Eaton, born ca. 1865 in Herkimer County, New York.4, 5

  1. Find a Grave (website). Old Baptist Cemetery, West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York; John Burdwin Eaton: born: 28 July 1819; died: 1 May 1895 [from record].
  2. New York State Census, 1855, Herkimer County, Winfield, family of John Eaton (35, Herk., farm); wife Francis Eaton (27, Herk.); Laura Eaton (9, Herk.); Helen Eaton (5, Herk.); Charles Eaton (3, Herk.); James B. Eaton (4/12, Herk.).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, New York, Herkimer County, Town of Winfield, Page No. 149, family of John B. Eaton (41, New York, [?] laborer); Francis Eaton (32, New York); Lorie Eaton (15, New York); Helen Eaton (11, New York); Charles Eaton (9, New York); Jane Eaton (5, New York).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, New York, Oneida County, Utica, Page 20, family of John B. Eaton (50, New York, works in match factory); Lucinda Eaton (40, New York); Alice Eaton (5, New York); Lewis Wilcox (19, New York, hotel steward); Arthur Wilcox (17, New York, works in match factory); John King (26, South Carolina, works in match factory).
  5. New York State Census, 1875, Oneida County, Utica, Eighth Ward, Page 6; family of John B. Eaton (55, Herkimer, match factory); wife Lucinda S. Eaton (45, Chenango); daughter Allice M. Eaton (9, Herkimer).
  6. Obituary, The Saturday Globe, Utica, New York; available at fultonhistory.com; 4 May 1895, John B. Eaton, died 1 May 1895 in Utica, New York. The article provides a brief biography and names his survivors, including his wife, four children, and several nieces and nephews.
  7. Deaths, Utica Weekly Herald, Utica, New York; available at fultonhistory.com; 27 April 1869; In this city, on the 25th instant, Frances C., wife of John B. Eaton, aged 30 yers, 10 months and five days. [Calculated birth date: 20 June 1828.]
  8. Find a Grave (website). Old Baptist Cemetery, West Winfield, Herkimer County, New York; Francis C. Eaton, died: 27 April 1869, wife of John Burdwin Eaton, age 40 years 10 months 7 days [from record]. [Her death notice indicates she died 25 April 1869, age 40 years 10 months 5 days.]
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1850, New York, Chenango County, Columbus, Page 534, family of Edmond Wilcox (22, N.Y., farmer); Lucinda Wilcox (20, N.Y.). [They are enumerated with the family of Lewis and Julia Crandall and several children.]
  10. Minnesota Territory and State Census, 1857, Goodhue County, Township No. 109, R. 15; family of Lucinda Wilcox (26, NY); Lewis Wilcox (7, NY); Arthur Wilcox (4, NY); Mary W. Wilcox (2, Minn.); James Wilcox (24, NY, laborer).
  11. U.S. Federal Census, 1860, Minnesota, Goodhue County, 109 N.R. 15W; family of Lucinda S. Wilcox (30, N.Y.); Louis C. Wilcox (9, N.Y.); Arthur L. Wilcox (7, N.Y.); Ida M. Wilcox (3, Minn.).
  12. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, New York, Onandaga County, Syracuse City, Enumeration District 97, Sheet No. 17B and 18A; family of Louis C. Wilcox (49, New York, July 1850, R.R. postal clerk, married 21 years); daughter Jessie L. Wilcox (19, New York, Sept 1880, teacher (music)); mother Lucinda S. Eaton (69, New York, July 1830, widow, 3 children, 2 living).
  13. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, New York, Onandaga County, Syracuse City, Enumeration District 194, Sheet No. 11A; family of Lewis C. Wilcox (49 [appears to be corrected to 59], New York, 2nd marriage, commercial salesman, steam boilers); wife of 1 year Etta Wilcox (46, New York, 5 children, 4 living); daughter Jessie L. Wilcox (29, New York, clerk, music store); mother Lucinda Eaton (80, New York, widow, 3 children, 2 living).
  14. Wilcox/Wilcoxson Families of New England and Their Descendants, by Martha Osborne. Heritage Books, 1997. Volume 2.
  15. Marriage Announcement, Daily Observer, Utica, New York; Available at fultonhistory.com. 5 April, 1879; At the home of Milo B. Fenton, April 2nd, 1870, by Rev. C. M. Whittlesey, John B. Eaton to Lucinda Goodell, all of this city.