EATON, MARGARET L.
\ˈiːtən], \ˈiːtən], \ˈiː_t_ə_n]\
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(1796-1879) a woman of great beauty and of fascinating manner, but of low social position, married John H. Eaton in 1828. When he became Secretary of War she was refused recognition by the families of the Cabinet members. Her cause was supported by President Jackson, who attempted to enforce her recognition, which led to the disruption of the Cabinet in 1831.
By John Franklin Jameson
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Hymenolepis
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