| M.W. Eaton |
| M.W. Eaton, dealer in
livestock, grain, etc. Among the good-natured people of
Waukon the subject of this sketch ranks first. He is a
native of the Badger State, born in Green Co. in 1852;
came with his parents to Allamakee Co. in 1857. Here he
was reared on a farm. and received a good common school
education. In the fall of 1877 be engaged in the boot and
shoe business with Henry Carter, with whom he continued
until June, 1881, since which time he has been engaged in
his present business, having previously owned one-fourth
interest in the elevator of which he now owns one-half.
He was married in May 1879, to Miss Ella Minert, and now
has two children, Nellie and Dora. Mr. Eaton also owns a
farm of 160 acres in Union Prairie Township. pg 488 |