1914
Abner J. Eaton
Abner J.
Eaton, who is engaged in general farming and dairying on section 11, Honey
Creek township, was born June 22, 1868, in the township where he still resides,
his parents being John J. and Frances F. (Coolidge) Eaton. At the usual age Abner J. Eaton entered the public schools and therein
mastered the branches of learning which qualified him to meet life's practical
and responsible duties. He also received ample training in farm work under the
direction of his father, gaining thereby the knowledge that has qualified him
to successfully carry on agricultural pursuits on his own account. He remained
at home until he had attained his majority and then purchased the farm upon
which he now resides, comprising eighty acres on section 11, Honey Creek township. This he improved with fine buildings, so that
today his farm presents a most attractive appearance. Neatness and thrift
characterize the place, and Mr. Eaton bears the reputation of being an
energetic business man. He is engaged in dairying, making that a special feature
of his business, and it is bringing to him a
substantial income.
On
Mr. Eaton
is a member of Greeley Lodge, No. 418, I. O. O. F., in which he has filled all
of the chairs, and his wife and daughter are connected with the ladies'
auxiliary of that organization, known as the Daughters of Rebekah,
in which Mrs. Eaton has filled all of the offices. Mr. Eaton likewise has membership
in the Modern Woodmen of America. He votes with the republican
party and is one of the township trustees. Broad reading and discussion
keep him in touch with the chief problems of the day and he stands at all times
for those things which he believes will prove of greatest benefit to county,
state and nation. For forty-six years he has been a resident of Honey Creek township and has, therefore, been a witness of the greater
part of its growth and development.
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