1850-1929
Adoniram Judson Eaton
Indologist and Classics Scholar Nova Scotia/ Canada
Adoniram Judson Eaton (1850–1929) was a prominent Canadian educator, Indologist, and classical scholar. He is often distinguished from the famous missionary Adoniram Judson (1788–1850), for whom he was named.
Professional Background
Eaton spent much of his career at McGill University, where he was appointed Associate Professor of Classics in 1886. His expertise focused on Latin and Indology, specifically ancient Indian texts. His notable contributions include:
- Academic Work: He authored The Atmanepada in Rig-Veda (1884) and Latin Prose Exercises Based Upon Livy (1892).
- Leadership: Before McGill, he served as the Headmaster of Amherst Academy in Massachusetts (1877–1879) and Principal of Woonsocket High School in Rhode Island.
- Memberships: He was a member of both the American Oriental Society and the American Philological Association.
Education
Eaton was highly educated, attending several prestigious institutions:
- Acadia University: B.A. (1873) and M.A. (1877).
- Harvard University: B.A. (1876).
- Yale University: Continued his graduate studies.
- University of Leipzig: Ph.D. (1884/1885).
Personal Life
- Birth: Born on October 16, 1850, in Granville Centre, Nova Scotia.
- Family: He was the son of Thomas Woodworth Eaton and Mary Ann Withers. In 1879, he married Adelia Woodman (1851–1926), with whom he had four children.
- Death: He died on August 1, 1929, in Montreal, Quebec. [1]
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