EATON, ED

Park County Enterprise no. 81 June 01, 1912, page 1

ED EATON NEAR DEATH

Ed Eaton, member of the convict road gang, who is kept at the M. Benedict residence ill with spotted fever, is in very bad condition Saturday and his death may occur before the day is over. He is unconscious part of the time, but appeared to recognize Mrs. Benedict two or three times Saturday morning.

Worland Grit no. 29 June 06, 1912, page 1

Edward Eaton, of Tensleep, died in Cody last Saturday and was buried in the Church Cemetery at Tensleep, Tuesday of this week. He was 54 years of age, having been born in the state of New York in 1838. His parents moved to Kansas when he was ten years old. At the age of fourteen he began riding the range in Colorado and Wyoming, later spending a year in New Mexico. In 1879 he returned to Wyoming, taking up his residence in Johnson County and in 1892 came into Big Horn County where he has since resided, He was a typical “cowboy” of the old school and was always recognized as one of the most efficient and expert in his line of work. Ed Eaton's word was as good as his bond and he expected all men to measure up to the same standard.

The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Campbell of Hyattville and were attended from far and near by his old associates and those who knew him best. It is estimated by those in attendance that fully two hundred and fifty were present, some coming forty and fifty miles distant. The casket was banked with wreathes of wild flowers, which at this season are growing in profusion in the haunts he loved so well. Loving tributes were paid by his old friends and many were the expressions of appreciation of the manly traits of character possessed by the deceased during his lifetime, as he moved quietly among his associates. He was a true and loyal friend, cool and fearless at all times; he held the respect of his enemies, as well as excited the admiration of his friends, until the end.

The pall bearers were John Luman, Frank Helmer, Mark Warner, John Seaman, Jack Donohue and W. T. Whaley.

Sheridan Enterprise no. 192 June 05, 1912, page 3

TENSLEEP RAIDER IS DEAD AT CODY

Ed Eaton, Noted Desperado, Succumbs to Spotted Fever After a Few Days’ Illness.

Recently Sent to Park County From Rawlins With Other convicts to Build Roads.

CODY, June 5.— Ed Eaton, one of the cattlemen convicted in November, 1909, of participating in the noted Ten Sleep raid on the sheep men, and who was recently sent into Park county to build roads, with other convicts, died here Saturday.

Eaton was brought to Cody a few days ago suffering, it is said, from the bite of a tick. He steadily grew worse and passed away at the home of Milton Benedict, day policeman of Cody. Eaton's remains, were shipped to Manderson Monday.

Eaton was born in Texas about 1853 and came into Wyoming about 25 years ago, being identified with the cattlemen of Wyoming for the most of the time. He bore the reputation of possessing exceptional skill with the gun. When the evidence pointed to him as being one that had taken part in the Ten Sleep raid, the deputy sheriff of Big Horn, who was directed to go and

get Eaton, took along another deputy and said, "Frank, when Eaton opens the door, you draw down on him and if he gets me, you get him."

When the officers reached Eaton's home, the deputy knocked and Eaton instantly called out "Howdy, Ed. (the first name of the deputy being also Ed), come in— who's that with you?"

The deputy replied: "Eaton, I have a little business with you."

"Yes, I know all about it. You've got a warrant for me. It's all right, I'll go."

So the most feared man gave the least trouble.

Eaton was sentenced to three years and had but a few months to serve. With Eaton and the convicts now working on public roads in Park county is George Sabin, the alleged leader

of the raiders.

Sabin's term is 80 years with about three to his credit already served. He is regarded as a model prisoner and for this reason was one of those chosen to aid in constructing public highways.

Basin Republican no. 52 June 07, 1912, page 8

Death Of Ed Eaton.

Ed Eaton, one of the old timers of the Tensleep country and formerly in business in Basin, died last Saturday afternoon in Cody of spotted fever after a brief illness.

Deceased was born in 1858 and was a pioneer of Wyoming. He was unmarried and is survived only by two brothers in Wolfe, this state.

The remains were taken to Manderson on Monday on the train and from there taken overland to Tensleep where the funeral was held Tuesday morning. W. T. Whaley and J. C. Frison of Tensleep met the remains here.

Deceased, during his many years of residence here, had many friends and acquaintances who will sincerely mourn his departure.