John
EATON
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Born: 29 May 1773 in Cornwallis Township, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
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John married Tabitha RAND 29 May 1794 in Cornwallis Township, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Tabitha RAND was born 25 August 1775 in Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Tabitha died 26 October 1807 in Cornwallis Township, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Tabitha was the child of John RAND and Katherine ATHEARN.
John EATON died 5 May 1843 in Cornwallis Township, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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Tabitha RANDMarriage date: 29 May 1794
Marriage place: Cornwallis Township, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Tabitha RAND was the child of John RAND and Katherine ATHEARN
Children of John EATON and Tabitha RAND
Sophia EATONDied: 2 February 1866, , Nova Scotia, Canada
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Birth — 177329 May 1773
Cornwallis Township, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
1775 - The Battle of Québec was fought on December 31 between the American Continental Army and British defenders of Québec City. It was the first major defeat for the Americans in the Revolutionary War.
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1791 - The Constitutional Act divides Québec into Upper and Lower Canada
1794 Marriage / PartnerJohn EATON and Tabitha RAND 29 May 1794, Cornwallis Township, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
He was 21 years old.
1799 Birth of ChildSophia EATON was born 18 November 1799, Cornwallis Township, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
John was 26 years old.
1807 Death of Spouse/PartnerTabitha RAND died 26 October 1807, Cornwallis Township, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
1818 - Canada's border is defined as the 49th Parallel from Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains.
1820 - January 29 - George IV becomes King of England1830 - June 26 - William IV becomes King of England1837 - June 20 - Victoria becomes Queen of England1841 - February 11 – Act of Union - The two colonies of The Canadas are merged into the United Province of CanadaDeath — 18435 May 1843
Cornwallis Township, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
He died at the age of 69.
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Last updated: 12/17/2025 10:12:03 AM
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