Background
Eaton, Marquis was born on April 5, 1876 in Mattawan, Michigan, United States. Son of General Charles L. and Nellie (Joiner) Eaton.
Eaton, Marquis was born on April 5, 1876 in Mattawan, Michigan, United States. Son of General Charles L. and Nellie (Joiner) Eaton.
Educated University of Michigan, 1893-1895.
Admitted to practice in Michigan, 1898, Illinois, 1901, United States Superior Court, 1903. Assistant reporter Michigan Superior Court, 1898-1901. Member Cody & Eaton, 1901-1909.
Became member Defrees, Buckingham, Ritter, Campbell & Eaton, January 1, 1910, title later, Defrees, Buckingham & Eaton.
Official attorney for city treasurer, Chicago, 1909-1910.
Member state board examiners in accountancy, 1912-1915. Director Chicago Trust Company, U. State Bank. Originator, 1908, and thereafter president Sane Fourth Association (first organized expression of movement for constructive celebration of Independence Day).
Chairman Chicago Chapter American Red Cross, since 1917.
Member Chicago Congressional Brotherhood (president 1910), Chicago Congressional. Club (president 1914-1915).
Married Jacquette Hunter, June 8, 1904.