The book ""Eaton Family of Dedham and the Powder House Rock: With Genealogical Data"" was written by John Eaton Alden and was originally published in 1900. The book provides a comprehensive history of the Eaton family, who were one of the earliest settlers in the town of Dedham, Massachusetts. The author traces the family's lineage back to the 1600s and provides detailed genealogical data on the various branches of the family.The book also includes a detailed history of the Powder House Rock, which is a large boulder located in Dedham that was used as a storage facility for gunpowder during the Revolutionary War. The author provides information on the role that the rock played in the war, as well as its significance to the Eaton family.Overall, this book provides a fascinating insight into the history of the Eaton family and their connection to the town of Dedham. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in genealogy or the history of early American settlers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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