Background
Eaton, Amasa Mason was born on May 31, 1841 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Levi Curtis and Sarah Brown (Mason) Eaton.
Eaton, Amasa Mason was born on May 31, 1841 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States. Son of Levi Curtis and Sarah Brown (Mason) Eaton.
Brother of Charles Frederick E. Early education by tutors at home and 3 years in Europe. A.M., Brown, 1861; Bachelor of Laws, Harvard, 1878.
Served in 1st Rhode Island Volunteers in Civil War.
Served in 1st Rhode Island Volunteers in Civil War. Member and president Town Council, N. Providence, 1863-1865. Member Rhode Island House of Representatives, 1865-1866.
Member Providence Common Council, 1874-1875, board of aldermen, 1875. Member Commision on Uniform State Legislation, 1897 (president 1901-1909).
Married Maude Dunnell, September 15, 1873.