Eaton, Amos Beebe, 1806-1877

Amos Beebe Eaton (1806-1877) graduated from the US Military Academy in 1826, took part in the Seminole War in Florida and was with General Taylor's army of occupation in the Mexican War. He was in Benicia and San Francisco, CA, between 1853-55. During the Civil War he was purchasing commissary in New York City (1861-64) and commisary-general of subsistence in Washington, D.C. (1864-65). He retired in 1874. Eaton married Elizabeth Selden in 1831, and their son, Daniel Cady Eaton (1834-1895), later became a botanist.

From the description of Eaton Family correspondence, 1853-1855. (Huntington Library, Art Collections & Botanical Gardens). WorldCat record id: 122369263

Professor at the Rensselaer Institute and geographer of New York State.

From the description of A map exhibiting the Economical Geology of the State of New York, 1836 June 30. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122415651

Commissary General of Subsistance during the Civil War on the Northern side. Was a Major General from March 13, 1865 to his retirement in 1874.

From the description of Amos Beebe Eaton autograph, between 1865-1874. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 639465206

Capt. Amos Beebe Eaton was Commissary of Subsistence for General Taylor's army.

From the description of Letterbook, 1846-1847. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702126715

Amos B. Eaton served in the Army from 1822 to 1874.

From the description of Amos B. Eaton papers, 1830,1841. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 57425442