The Eaton Families Association (EFA) is a worldwide not-for-profit organization open to any individual interested in the Eaton family and/or its many associated families. Members need not bear the surname Eaton, Eyton, Eton, Etone, Ettune, Heaton, Deaton, Leaton, de Eyton, de Eaton, Van Eaten or any of its other variations. The EFA’s primary goal will be to focus on the related genealogy, history, migrations, documentation, heraldry and all other relevant information associated with its members' common ancestry.

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:  Anyone who joins the EFA is entitled to all benefits and privileges of membership in an organization dedicated to optimizing the exchange of the most accurate genealogy research and information available, related to the Eaton surname. Upon becoming a member, you are provided with a user I.D. and coded access (password) to the EFA's Members Only proprietary web site features, which include:

a searchable database consisting of over 65,000 associated Eaton family names, provided by your fellow members. Some of these names date back to the 11th century. In addition, we continue to update and provide lineage information in the form of descendant registers and family tree information.

an archive, where we store published material from census reports, birth/marriage/death records, military records, wills, historical documents and other resources, including old EFA reports and newsletters dating back to the 1880s.

access to a chat room, which provides an opportunity for on-site dialogue with other members to exchange information and discuss mutual concerns and interests. All official EFA meetings are held in this chat room.

a member address book, common ancestor listing and a newsletter, The "New" Etonian, which is e-mailed monthly to each member and features the newest genealogy and lineage information, research opportunities, genealogy events, research tips, articles, stories and photographs presented by our members and guests, as well as biographies of various Eatons throughout the centuries. All such information and articles are then stored on site.

*MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT:  A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING IS ONE WHO HAS COMPLETED A MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION, HAS REMITTED AN INITIATION FEE, IF APPLICABLE, AND WHOSE ANNUAL DUES ARE PAID IN FULL.

Initiation Fee: With the exception of student members, a one-time initiation fee of $40 (in addition to annual dues) is payable by each new member to cover the cost of establishing and maintaining the EFA web site and archives, as well as for the legal and accounting costs associated with a not-for-profit organization, and to maintain a research fund from which the EFA provides pertinent information from noted genealogists, the College of Arms, and other vital records. The initiation fee is not refundable.

Annual Dues: The amount of the annual dues depends on the type of membership. (Please see below.) With the exception of student members and members emeritus, a surcharge of $5 shall be paid by any member whose annual dues are more than 14 days in arrears.

Membership Year: The membership year for each new member commences on the first day of the month following that in which the member has submitted his/her application, initiation fee and first annual dues payment. Membership renewal commences on each subsequent anniversary.

TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP:

REGULAR MEMBERSHIP: Annual dues of $30.

STUDENT MEMBERSHIP: A student member is any person aged 23 or younger who is enrolled full time in an academic program and can submit a copy of a student I.D. or other supporting document indicating his birth date and full-time status. A student member is not required to pay an initiation fee. Annual dues of $10.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP: A professional member is any person engaged in genealogical or related work for hire and/or receives payment for work-related use of the EFA, its records, archives or posted information. Annual dues of $75.

MEMBER EMERITUS: A member emeritus is any person who has been a member of the EFA for at least two years and has reached the age of 75. Upon notice, such person no longer is required to pay annual dues.

To become a member, you must complete the application for membership and mail your check covering the initiation fee (if required) and applicable dues to the address listed on the application. Make your check payable to:

"The Eaton Families Association"

Allow up to ten (10) days from receipt of your check for membership to become effective and the appropriate user I.D. and password to be assigned.

Mailing address:

Refer to Membership Application

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