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WILLIAM C. EATON. - The selection of any individual to fill an important position is naturally an evidence of
that person's ability and efficiency. The standard of excellence among railroad men all over the country is being
constantly raised and the Southern Pacific Railroad is fortunate in having for its passenger and freight agent
William C. Eaton, who has held this important position at Bradley, California, since 1905. Mr. Eaton was born in
Cleveland, New York, May 26, 1877, a son of William H. and Arvilla (Rice) Eaton. The family were among the first
to settle in Massachusetts, and Mr. Eaton's ancestors took part in the Revolutionary war. His father died September
io, 1910, at the age of fifty eight years and is buried in Galesburg, Michigan. Mr. Eaton's mother is still living
and resides in Galesburg. Mr. Eaton acquired his education in the public and high schools of Galesburg, Michigan,
graduating from the latter in 1895. He studied telegraphy and accepted a position in the Michigan Central Railroad,
holding this position until 1900. At the outbreak of the Spanish-American war he volunteered as telegraph operator
during the period of the war in the signal corps. Coming to California, he became identified with the Southern
Pacific Railroad as operator; this position he held until he was promoted to his present position as passenger
and freight agent at Brawley, California. Mr. Eaton is identified with ranching and owns eighty acres, on which
is grown grain. Mr. Eaton gives his personal supervision to his ranch, which brings good financial results. Mr.
Eaton serves as president of the Board of Trustees of the Brawley high school. Fraternally he is a Mason, holding
membership in the Blue Lodge of Brawley. He was married at Fennville, Michigan, June 18, 1902, to Miss Allie Goodrich,
a daughter of George F. and Annah (Whitbeck) Goodrich. Her father's death occurred in December, 1911, at the age
of fifty seven years, and her mother resides at Fennville, Michigan. Mr. and Mrs. Eaton have two children: Venola
M., born September 8, 1904, and Georgiana, born August 13, 1911.
From:
The History of Imperial County, California
Edited by: F. C. Farr
Elms and Franks, Publishers
Berkley, California 1918
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