Joseph Oriel Eaton II

Joseph Oriel Eaton II (July 28, 1873 - 1949) was born in Yonkers, New York. At birth, he was named Harrison Eaton but his mother changed his name as a tribute, after Harrison's father, the painter Joseph Oriel Eaton I, died.

Joseph was raised in Cincinnati and attended Williams College in Massachusetts. He was one of the founders of Torbensen Gear and Axle Company which is known today as Eaton Corporation.

References

The History of Eaton Corporation 1911-1985

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Name	Eaton, Joseph O.
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Date of birth	July 28, 1873
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Date of death	1949
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