Joseph Horace Eaton facts for kids
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Joseph Horace Eaton
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Joseph H. Eaton
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| Born | October 12, 1815 Salem, Massachusetts |
| Died | January 20, 1896 (aged 80) Portland, Oregon |
| Place of burial |
River View Cemetery
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| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
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United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1835–1881 |
| Rank |  Major Bvt. Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | Mexican–American War American Civil War |
| Other work | Artist |
Joseph Horace Eaton (born October 12, 1815 – died January 20, 1896) was an American artist. He was also a soldier in the United States Army for many years. He became a major during the American Civil War. Later, he was recognized for his service. He was given a special honorary rank called brevet brigadier general.
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Early Life and Military Start
Joseph Eaton was born in Salem, Massachusetts. He went to the West Point military school. He graduated from West Point in 1835.
During the Mexican–American War, he worked for General Zachary Taylor. He was honored twice for being brave. This happened at the Battle of Monterey and the Battle of Buena Vista.
Art and Frontier Life
After the Mexican War, Eaton lived in the American frontier. He painted many landscapes in New Mexico during the 1850s.
Today, these paintings are very popular. Art collectors and museums want them. Even Eaton's signature is sold at auctions. Two of his most important watercolor paintings are Don Fernandez de Taos and Canoncito Bonito.
Service in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Eaton was an aide to Major General John C. Frémont. He also managed payments for soldiers in Kansas.
Later, he worked in Washington, D.C. There, he was an assistant paymaster for the U.S. Army. On December 11, 1866, President Andrew Johnson nominated Eaton for a special promotion. He was to become a brevet brigadier general. The United States Senate approved this on February 23, 1867.
After the War and Retirement
After the Civil War, Eaton was sent to Fort Vancouver. He was the Army's Chief Paymaster for the Department of the Columbia. He worked there until he retired in 1881.
Joseph Eaton married Susan Blaney in 1845. He died in Portland, Oregon. He is buried in River View Cemetery.
