About Jeanette Eaton
Lived 1886 – 1968 (aged 81). Jeanette Eaton was an American writer and children's writer.
Jeanette Eaton (November 30, 1886 – February 19, 1968) was an American writer of children's books, primarily biography and history. Four times she was one of the runners-up for the annual Newbery Medal.
She died in Central Valley, New York. Her papers are held at the University of Minnesota Library, the Children's Literature Research Collections.
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Who was Jeanette Eaton?
American children's writer (1886–1968)
When was Jeanette Eaton born?
Jeanette Eaton was born on 30 November 1886 in Columbus.
When did Jeanette Eaton die?
Jeanette Eaton died on 19 February 1968 in Central Valley.
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Jeanette Eaton was a writer and children's writer.
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Jeanette Eaton was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jeanette Eaton. https://biography.guide/jeanette-eaton/
MLA: "Jeanette Eaton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jeanette-eaton/.
Chicago: "Jeanette Eaton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jeanette-eaton/.
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