 In 1823 Etton was in the Wapentake of Harthill.The village had a population of 380, with occupations including nine farmers, two shopkeepers, a carpenter & wheelwright, a boot & shoe maker, a tailor, a corn miller, and the landlord of the Light Dragoon public house.There were two gentlemen, one gentlewoman, a Lady, a vicar, and a schoolmaster who was also the parish clerk.