He subsequently became a student at the Worcester Academy. From 18 to 20 years of age he was in poor health, on account of overwork. When about 20 years of age he began work as a house carpenter, with his cousin, and later worked at the sash and blind business at Worcester and Millbury. Later still he worked as a finisher of passenger coaches, but believing his health demanded outdoor, free air work, he abandoned his trade and established himself in the dairy business, starting a milk route in the city of Worcester. In this he has been remarkably successful. He sold his own milk products, also much obtained from outside parties. The quality of his milk and the obliging manner of the "driver" has enabled him to continue on the same route for many years, but he has now retired from active work. During the summer of 161 he took an extended trip on the sea in a coasting vessel, which proved good for his failing health. Politically Mr. EATON is a Republican. For almost 15 years he served as selectman of his town, during which time he generally served in the capacity of presiding officer of the board. In 1884 he represented his district in the legislature. He has also been a member of the school committee. In the autumn of 1861 Mr. EATON was married to Martha M., daughter of John and Lavina (STONE) BLOOD, of Charlton. Mrs. EATON's grandfather was of Scotch blood, and an early settler at Charlton