Roy Clarence Eaton (1899 - 1974)

Born 8 Sep 1899 in Buffalo, Erie, New York, United States

Died 3 Aug 1974 at age 74 in East Aurora, Aurora, Erie, New York, United States

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Biography

Roy was born in 1899. He passed away in 1974.

In the 1905 census, Roy (age 5) was the son of William H Eaton in Colden, Erie, New York, United States.^[1]

In the 1910 census, Roy (age 10) was the son of William Eaton in Colden, Erie, New York, United States.^[2]

Roy was in a military record in 1917-1918 in Erie County, New York, United States.^[3]

Roy was in a military record on 24 October 1918 in Ithaca, New York.^[4]

Roy was in a military record on 15 February 1942 in West Falls, Erie, New York.^[5]

Roy was mentioned on a memorial in Griffins Mills Cemetery, Griffins Mills, Erie County, New York, United States with a death date of 3 August 1974.^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ 1905 Census: "New York, U.S., State Census, 1905"
   New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 08 E.D. 01; City: Colden; County: Erie; Page: 25
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7364 #4910581 (accessed 21 May 2024)
   Roy C Eaton (5) son in household of William H Eaton (29) in Colden, Erie, New York, USA. Born in United States.
2. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1910; Census Place: Colden, Erie, New York; Roll: T624_939; Page: 16b; Enumeration District: 0258; FHL microfilm: 1374952
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #100264517 (accessed 21 May 2024)
   Roy Eaton (10), single son, in household of William Eaton (34) in Colden, Erie, New York, USA. Born in New York.
3. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
   Registration State: New York; Registration County: Erie County
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6482 #2334440 (accessed 21 May 2024)
   Name: Roy Clarence Eaton; Race: White; Birth Date: 8 Sep 1899; Residence Date: 1917-1918; Street Address: 2; Residence Place: Erie County, New York, USA; Draft Board: 3; Physical Build: Slender; Height: Medium; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Grey; Father: William H. Eaton.
4. ↑ Military: "New York, U.S., Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919"
   Original data: New York State Abstracts of World War I Military Service, 1917-1919. Adjutant General's Office. Series B0808. New York State Archives, Albany, New York
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 3030 #163753 (accessed 21 May 2024)
   Name: Roy C Eaton; Birth Place: Buffalo, New York; Birth Date: Sep 1899; Service Start Date: 24 Oct 1918; Service Start Place: Ithaca, New York; Service Start Age: 19.
5. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For New York State, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #303234786 (accessed 21 May 2024)
   Name: Roy Clarence Eaton; Race: White; Age: 42; Birth Date: 8 Sep 1899; Birth Place: Buffalo, N Y; Residence Place: West Falls, Erie, New York; Registration Date: 15 Feb 1942; Registration Place: East Aurora, Erie, New York, USA; Employer: Beck Provision Co; Height: 5 Ft 9 in; Weight: 200; Complexion: Light; Hair Color: Bald Blonde; Eye Color: Hazel; Next of Kin: Harriet Eaton;
   Household Members (Name):
   Roy Clarence Eaton.
6. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #53084128 (accessed 21 May 2024)
   Memorial page for Pvt Roy Clarence Eaton (8 Sep 1899-3 Aug 1974), citing Griffins Mills Cemetery, Griffins Mills, Erie County, New York, USA (plot: Section 3, lot 339); Maintained by Phyllis Meyer (contributor 47083260).