Josiah Eaton, Needham Cemetery - Needham, MA - American Revolutionary War Veteran Graves on Waymarking.com

In Needham, within the Needham Cemetery, is an American Revolutionary War Veteran grave for Josiah Eaton.

The grave is located in the oldest section, on the south side of the cemetery, near Nehoiden Street. The best place to park is at the small lot by the administration office, along the driveway from the east or west entrance from Nehoiden Street.

The grave stone is about 5 ft tall and is made of marble, though the surface has darkened. The side facing west has the following text:

"EATON
Josiah Eaton
Died April 28,1796 Et 86
Sarah Day
his wife
Died May 2,1805 Et 87
Their Children
Silent
Died Aug.4, 1821 Et 77
William
Jan. 11, 1839 Et 84
Sarah Kingsbury
his wife
Died Dec. 28, 1819 Et 75
..."

The rest are children of their son, William.

I could not find out any more details about this person and how he served.


Source:

Findagrave (Josiah Eaton, 1711-1796):
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Location type: Section of a Cemetery/Mass Grave Date of Birth: 4/4/1711 Date of Death: 4/23/1796 Cause of death: Died Later Grave Marker Text: Josiah Eaton Ranks: None known.

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PLEASE NOTE: This category is for American Revolutionary War Veterans only. Veterans of other revolutions are not part of this category.

I have allowed one entry for a grave of British solders, but it was an exception. Please only list graves for Colonial soldiers.

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