Born in Johnsonville, Wellington. Father was Rev. Clarence Eaton, a Methodist Minister. Educated at Otago Boys High School and Wellington College. In 1928 began his medical studies at Otago University. Graduated in 1933. Left for China as a Presbyterian medical missionary in 1936. Shot by Chinese bandits in 1939.
Eaton, Owen Lamont (Dr), 1909-1939
Eaton, Owen (Dr), 1909-1939
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Jansen, Nancy, fl 1940-1999 :Photographs relating to Nancy Jansen's family
Date: ca1910-ca1929
By: Jansen, Elwyn George, 1904-1979; Jansen, Nancy, active 1940s-2000s
Reference: PAColl-6174
Description: Photographs relating to the Jensen family, especially to E G (Paddy) Jensen. There is also a portrait of the Presbyterian medical missionary, Dr Owen Lamont Eaton, who was shot in China in 1939. Quantity: 14 b&w original photographic print(s).
Manuscript
Translation of scroll about Owen Eaton
Date: May 1939
From: Jansen, Nancy, fl 1940-1996 : Papers
Reference: MS-Papers-6652A
Description: Comprises citation about the work and service of Dr Owen Eaton in the Kong Chuen Hospital during the invasion of China by Japan given to his parents,the Rev and Mrs C Eaton Quantity: 1 folder(s). Transfers: To Photographic Archive - Several photographs relating to E G (Paddy) Jansen's interest in tramping in the Tararuas and others relating to farming.