John Eaton and the Furlough

Joseph Kennard Eaton married Mary Patterson and in 1830 while they were living in York,  Pennsylvania their son John was born. Shortly after his birth the family moved to Wayne, Monroe County, Ohio. John Eaton was one of seven children. He worked the family farm along with his father and brothers. He was my Very Great Uncle.

John married Delilla Joy and in 1857 they gave birth to their first child, Mary. John and his new family lived in Washington a small township in Monroe County, Ohio in a home near Delilla's parents. He was a Blacksmith. Martha was born in 1859, and in April of 1861 George W. Eaton was born.

On 1 August 1861 John enlisted in the 7th Regiment, West Virginia Infantry, Company D as a Private. On 18 March 1862 John was given a furlough by Capt J. Fisher, Commander of the Post, Company D. The Regimental Surgeon had recommended he return to Monroe County, Ohio to his home to regain his health.  He was ordered to report back on 7 April 1862 Cherry Run, West Virginia.  John did not regain his health and on 14 April 1862 he passed away. His homecoming must have been warm because in 1863 after his death his daughter Elizabeth was born.

He is buried in Graysville, Monroe County, Ohio.