Daniel Cady Eaton

Biography

Daniel Cady Eaton was a botanist who loved to catalogue the richness of the natural world, guiding students through the study of plants with both rigor and affection. His quiet enthusiasm for the details of fieldwork and classification inspired many to appreciate the diversity of plant life across the region.

Through careful scholarship and a commitment to the broader scientific community, he contributed to the understanding of American flora, a legacy that rests peacefully in Grove Street Cemetery.