Background
Eaton, John Henry was born on June 18, 1790 in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. Son of John and Elizabeth Eaton.
Eaton, John Henry was born on June 18, 1790 in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. Son of John and Elizabeth Eaton.
Educated U. North Carolina.
Went to Franklin, Tennessee, 1809. Served in War of 1812. Early supporter and political adviser of Andrew Jackson.
Member United States Senate from Tennessee, 1818-1829. United States secretary of war in Jackson’s cabinet, 1829-1831. His 2d wife became the center of a battle in Washington society between Jackson forces and their opponents, which contributed to reshuffling of cabinet and Eaton’s resignation, 1829.
Appointed governor Territory of Florida by Jackson, 1834-1836. United States minister to Madrid, Spain, 1836-1840. An author The Life of Andrew Jackson, Major General in the Service of the United States, 1817.
Member United States Senate from Tennessee, 1818-1829.
Married Myra Lewis; married second, Peggy O’Neill.