Alexander Easton (abt. 1802)

Alexander (Alex) Easton

Born about 1802 in Rhode Island, United States

Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]

[sibling(s) unknown]

Husband of Caroline (Unknown) Easton — married [date unknown] [location unknown]

Descendants

Father of Cynthia A. (Easton) Smith, George Easton, Charles C. Easton, Alexander G. Easton, James H. Easton, John H. Easton and Joseph Collins Easton

Died [date unknown] [location unknown]

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Biography

Alexander was born about 1802 in Rhode Island.

He was the father of Civil War soldier James H. Easton of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the first regiment in the United States to enlist men of color during that war.

Occupations

1870: Cook
1850, 1860: Laborer

Residences

1870: Newport, Rhode Island with his wife, daughter Cynthia and grandson Lewellers
1850-1860: Newport, Rhode Island with his wife and children

Census Race

1850, 1860, 1870: Black

Sources

1850 United States Federal Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll: M432_842; Page: 369A; Image: 160
1860 United States Federal Census Year: 1860; Census Place: Newport, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll: M653_1204; Page: 272; Family History Library Film: 805204
1870 United States Federal Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Newport Ward 4, Newport, Rhode Island; Roll: M593_1472; Page: 500A; Family History Library Film: 552971

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