Background
Eaton, William Robb was born on December 17, 1877 in Pugwash, Nova Scoti, Canada. Son of Cyrus Black and Margaret (Whidden) Eaton.
Eaton, William Robb was born on December 17, 1877 in Pugwash, Nova Scoti, Canada. Son of Cyrus Black and Margaret (Whidden) Eaton.
Brought by parents to the United States, 1878. Bachelor of Laws, University of Denver, 1909.
Deputy District Attorney, City and County of Denver, Colorado, 1909-1913. State Senator, two terms, 1915-1918, 1923-1926. United States Representative from First Congressional District, Denver, Colorado, 1928.
Sponsor of Industrial Committee Act, Colorado, 1915. Responsible for drafting and passage of several other outstanding constructive laws, State of Colo.
The concept of a free church in a free state rests not on political theory nor on human documents but on the word of God.
Christians with differing approaches should be engaged with each other to discuss how the Bible should be applied to issues in our contemporary world.
Member Colorado Senate, 1914-1918, 1922-1926. Member 71st and 72d Congresses (1929-1933), 1st Colorado District. Member American, Colorado State and Denver bar associations, International Law Association, International Association of Insurance Counsel, National Association for Constitutional Government, State History Society of Colorado, Sons and Daughters of the Pilgrims, Kappa Sigma (alumni secretary 7 years).
Mason (32°, Kansas City.C.H., Knights Templar, Shriner), Knights of Pythias. Clubs: University, City, Lincoln, Denver Athletic, Denver Country, Motor.
Spouse Leila Carter, September 16, 1909, Denver, Colorado.