Joseph Horace Eaton

Joseph Horace Eaton
Joseph H. Eaton
Born(1815-10-12)October 12, 1815
DiedJanuary 20, 1896(1896-01-20) (aged 80)
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States of America
Union
BranchUnited States Army
Union Army
Service years1835–1856, 1861-1881
Rank Major
Bvt. Brigadier General
Conflicts
Other workArtist

Joseph Horace Eaton (October 12, 1815 – January 20, 1896) was an American artist and a career officer in the United States Army (Regular Army). He served as a major during the American Civil War. In recognition of his service, in 1866 he was nominated and in 1867 he was confirmed for appointment to the grade of brevet brigadier general in the regular army to rank from March 13, 1865.