Solomon EATON

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• Fact: Son of William Eaton and Lydia Cook

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Solomon Eaton was one of the evolutionary veterans of Tolland. He served during nearly the entire war, and was in many engagements. It is to be regretted that the full service of any of those men can not now be ascertained. At Monmouth, Mr. Eaton was slightly wounded, and in that battle he killed a British grenadier in fair single-handed conflict during a charge with bayonets, a necessity on which, in a conversation with a friend of the writer in his broken old age, his mind seemed to dwell with sadness. Mr. Eaton was in Lafayette's light infantry; in September, 1824, when that distinguished individual had just commenced his celebrated tour through this country, Mr. Eaton had the satisfaction of an interview with his former commander. It was at the brick tavern in the east part of Vernon. The friend before referred to witnessed their parting. As they shook hands, Mr. Eaton said; "I wish you a pleasant journey." "God Bless you," replied the general. Mr. Eaton was esteemed as the best soldier of the veteran company in which he served his longest term, and enjoyed through life a higher soldierly renown than any other of the rank and file furnished by Tolland. His patriotic feelings during life were very exalted. He worshiped his country and its emblems.

Solomon Eaton died in September, 1843, at the age of eighty-five years, being the last survivor but one of the revolutionary soldiers in Tolland.

Solomon married Elizabeth DELANO on 23 Jun 1777. Elizabeth (daughter of Silvanus DELANO and Elizabeth ABBOTT) was born on 12 Mar 1755 in Tolland, Tolland Co., Connecticut; died in Sep 1823 in Tolland, Tolland County, Connecticut. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]