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Roger EASTMAN [8thGGF] b. 1610 in Downton, England d. Dec 16, 1694 in Salisbury, MA arrived in America on the Ship "Confidence" at Massachusetts Bay Colony about 1638. In America he had 10 children and from them about 99% of all EASTMANS in America are descendant from. Many EASTMANS, and many other Surnames who married into the Family, fought in the Wars that made this country great. -- French and Indian Wars. Numerous ancestors were with the Famed "Rogers Rangers" -- Revolutionary War. In the Battles of Bunker Hill, Saratoga, Bennington, Valley Forge, Monmouth, Ticonderoga, and Surrender of British Gen Burgoyne. -- War of 1812 -- Mexican War -- Civil War. Vicksburg, Shiloh, Gettysburg, Bull Run, Shenandoah Valley, to to name a few of the many locations. -- Spanish-American War -- World War I -- World War II -- Korean War -- Vietnam War -- No information as yet on Gulf War, Kosovo, Afghanistan, or Iraq 1. Jonathan Eastman[6thGGF](1680-?) & Hannah (Green) Eastman (1677-?): A story of Hannah and her capture by Indians during the French and Indians Wars. She was captured Feb 8, 1704 (an Indian killed her 8 day old baby) and taken prisoner to Quebec and held captive for three years until she was rescued by her husband. Despite all she went through, she and Jonathan had ten other children. 2. Abigail Eastman[2c-6xr] (1739-1816) married Colonel Ebenezer Webster and their fourth child, Daniel Webster (Refer to #16 below), became the Famous Statesman, Lawyer, and Legislaturer. 3. Joseph Eastman[1c-7xr] (1720-1815) fought with the Famous "Rogers Rangers" and later, with his son, William, under the same Commander in the Revolutionary War. 4. Mary Smith (1726-?), wife of Timothy Swan[2c-7xr] (1721-?)(son of Susannah Eastman[1c-8xr] (1673-1772)), was GG-Granddaughter of Reverend Nehemiah Smith (1605-1686). 5. Mehitable Watts, wife of Obadiah Eastman[2c-7xr] (1720-1767), is the granddaughter of Hannah Dustin. There is a location in Haverhill, MA, called "Dustin Hill" which was named after Hannah Dustin (See #45 below). 6. William Pitt Fessenden[4c-5xr] (1806-1869), son of Ruth Fowler (daughter of Ruth Eastman (1728-?)), graduated from Bowdoin College at age 16. Another graduate holds that distinction as well and it was William Pitt, the commoner who lead England. A professor of great note taught there before the Civil War and then after the Civil War and became President of the College and Governor of Maine was Joshua Chamberlain, Medal of Honor, Gettysburg, July 3, 1863, at the Battle of Little Round Top (the TNT TV series "Gettysburg" depicted that battle in great detail). William Pitt Fessenden's God-Father was Daniel Webster. William's father was General Samuel Fessenden, Portland, ME. William later became a U.S. Congressman and U.S. Senator, serving under President Abraham Lincoln and President Andrew Johnson. He was also Secretary of the Treasury under President Lincoln. He voted for the acquittal of President Johnson during his Impeachment Trial. 7. Eugene Field[6c-3xr] (1850-1895), great-grandson of Mercy Eastman (1754-?), was a famed poet. He wrote the famous poems "Little Boy Blue" and the "Dutch Lullaby" (Wynken, Blynken, and Nod). 8. Hannah Hill (1715-1806), wife of Edmund Eastman[2c-7xr] (1715-1804), was the grandmother of Governor Hill of New Hampshire. 9. Mary Butler (1756-1836), wife of Lieutenant Ebenezer Eastman[2c-7xr] (1746-1794), is described in a poem by Benjamin F. Taylor called "Mary Butler's Ride". Lt Eastman was commander of a company in Col Stark's Brigade at the Battle of Bunker Hill. On the Sabbath day after the Battle, Mary was in Church with her daughter Abigail, and hearing cannon shells explode she jumped on a horse with Abigail and headed for Charlestown, NH. Half way there she left Abigail with friends and continued on through the wilderness, guided by burning trees, and found her husband safe and sound. Mary Butler's Ride by Benjamin Taylor 10. Stephen Eastman[1c-6xr] (1744-?) in Bow, NH, was a signer of the Association Test which meant life or death to him. (Other EASTMANS signed such documents). These documents were signed in April 1776, just prior to the Declaration of Independence. (will research to find the significance of the Association Test). 11. Calvin Eastman[4GGUncle] (1760-1856), my G-G-G-G-Granduncle, married Lois Standish (1757-1845) who was the G-G-Granddaughter of Captain Miles Standish (1584- 1656) of the Famed Ship "Mayflower". He was a British Officer hired to protect the Pilgrims upon their arrival in the Colonies. 12. Refer to No. 11 preceding. My G-G-G-G-Grandfather, Stephen Eastman (1755- 1819)(Calvin's brother), was a Sergeant in the Revolutionary War. Stephen and his brothers Calvin, Cyprian, Jonathan, and Oliver fought side-by-side under the Command of Captain N. Smith in the Revolutionary War. Another brother, Enoch Eastman, was a Captain in the Revolutionary War, and by accident on a day in 1995, I met Enoch's G-G- G-G-Granddaughter, Alma Jean Eastman. Alma & I are the 11th generation of Roger EASTMAN. We are 6th Cousins. 13. Ezra Carter Gross[4c-5xr] (1787-1829), grandson of Ruth Eastman (1728-?), was elected to the U. S. Congress in 1818. 14. Paul Wellman, wife of Phebe Eastman[3c-6xr] (?-1790), was a lineal descendant of Edmund Sherman of Dedham, England (Edmund is the ancestor of the Famous Sherman Family of America). 15. Ira Allen Eastman4c-5xr] (1809-?). Graduated Dartmouth College in 1829. Judge at Concord, NH, in 1852. Elected to 26th & 27th Congresses. Associate Justice of NH Supreme Court 1849-53. Trustee of Dartmouth College 1859. Received Honorary Degree in 1858. His Picture hangs in the College (1900). 16. Daniel Webster[4c-5xr] (1782-1852)(Refer to #2 above). Much has been written. Famous Statesman & Author. His son, Edward Webster (1809-1846) was KIA in the Mexican War. His son, Fletcher Webster (1813-1862), Colonel MA Regiment, was KIA at Battle of Bull Run during the Civil War. 17. Sarah Madison Dyer (1806-?), wife of Guy Carlton Eastman[1c-5xr] (1804-1873), is a Cousin of President James Madison. 18. George Clinton VanVetchen Eastman[1c-5xr] (1807-1896) was Ordained into the Priesthood in 1834 at St Michael's Church, Marblehead, MA, by Rt. Rev Griswold, Bishop of the New England States. 19. Mary Jane Eastman[4c-4xr] (1841-?), daughter of Valentine Eastman[3c-5xr] (1814- 1892), married her First Love after a 40 year separation. WOW!!!!!!! 20. Frank F. Eastman[4c-4xr] (1854-1935). Graduated from West Point in 1879. He was Captain in the14th U. S. Regular Infantry and his Regiment were the First troops sent to Manila, Philippines, in the Spanish-American War. His Regiment stormed and captured the sacred city of Peking. 21. Isaac Wheeler, Jr[4c-5xr] (1768-1856) was the youngest soldier of the Revolutionary War as far as known, being only 8 years old. He was a Fifer serving with his father, Isaac, a Lieutenant. 22. Maria Lee Eastman[5c-4xr] (1816-?) operated the Brook Hall Girls School in Media, PA. One of her pupils, Ida Saxton, became the wife of the 25th President of the U. S., William McKinley who was Assassinated. 23. Refer to No. 22. Maria's brother, John Eastman[5c-4xr], had a son, Robert Carnes Eastman[6c-3xr] (1852-1908) is said to have reportedly developed the Formula for Jergens Lotion. 24. Franklin Eastman[5c-4xr] (1820-?) left in his Will a bequest of $1,000 to the erection of a Monument in Concord, NH, in Memory of Captain Ebenezer Eastman. There is a picture of that Monument in "That Man Eastman" between pages 5 & 6. 25. Mellen Chamberlain[4c-5xr] (1793-1839), son of Jane Eastman[3c-6xr] (1762-1830), in the 1820's became a Partner with Professor Samuel Morse who patented the Telegraph in 1840. Mellen, while on business for the firm, died in 1839 near Vienna, Austria. 26. Isaac Eastman[4c-5xr] (1780-?) entered the NH Militia as a Private and attained the rank of Major General in 1823. This honor was conferred upon him by the Governor of NH, Levi Woodbury, his relative. 27. Joseph K. P. Eastman[5c-4xr] (1834-?) served in the Confederate Army (only one I found so far) from Oak Ridge, LA. He was in the Battles of Farmington, Shilo, Corinth, Iuka, Bragg's Campaign in KY, Perryville, Rome, Chickamauga, Chattanooga, & Missionary Ridge when he was KIA on Dec 23, 1863. At the top of Missionary Ridge, at the junction of Chattanooga and Chickamauga Roads, he killed three Union Soldiers with his revolver before he fell. 28. Nancy Eastman[5c-4xr] (1808-?) married Gilman White; Philena Eastman[5c-4xr] (1821-?) married William White and Ruth Eastman[5c-4xr] (1828-?) married Adam White: Three EASTMAN sisters marrying the three WHITE brothers. All went to Michigan in 1870. The WHITE brothers are lineal descendants of Peregrine WHITE (1620-?) of the "Mayflower". Peregrine WHITE was born, Nov 30, 1620, as the "Mayflower" lay at anchor off Cape Cod. Peregrine was the FIRST CHILD of English Parents to be BORN in New England. Born son of William and Susanna WHITE. (and if, you were paying attention, Captain Miles Standish was on board as well). 29. Ezra Carter[4c-5xr] (1773-1811), son of Ephrain Carter[3c-6xr] (1746-1823)(son of Ruth Eastman[2c-7xr] (1728-?)), was the First Principal of Peacham Academy, Peacham, VT. Principal for 10 years. 30. Mary Carter[5c-4xr], daughter of Ezra Carter (see No. 29 preceding), married a Professor Hovey. Together they went to Crawfordsville, IN, and in 1834 they Founded WABASH COLLEGE. Operated the College for over 40 years. 31. Ada Bartlett[7c-2xr](1869-1950), GGG-GDaughter of Ruth Eastman[2c-7xr] (1728/29 - ?) married Lorado Taft (1860-1931), the Famous Sculptor. He sculpted the Famous Gigantic COLUMBUS in front of RR Station in Washington, DC. He sculpted the enormous cast concrete TIME on the Fountain in Chicago's Washington Park. 32. Ezekial French Eastman[3c-5xr] (1793-1867). His wife was supposedly a descendant of Pocahontas. No proof of this has been established. They named one of their daughters Pocahontas Eastman. 33. William Kimball Eastman[4c-5xr] (1794-1887). As a Legislature from Conway, NH, he assisted in the Founding of the School, South Conway Seminary, which was quite Celebrated in its time. Many distinguished persons graduated from there. The First Principal of the school was Mr. Walsh, who was for some time interpreter to NAPOLEON. William and his wife Rhoda in June 1825 went to Concord, NH, to meet with General Lafayette. William was also close friends with U. S. President Grover Cleveland. 34. Charles Augustus Chandler[5c-4xr] (1828-?), son of Polly C. Eastman[4c-5xr] (1801- 1855), from Maine and wounded at Gettysburg, died in hospital July 3, 1863. Colonel Chamberlain commanded the Maine Units at Gettysburg and those units were involved in the defense of the Little Round Top at Gettysburg. (This part of the Battle of Gettysburg was vividly depicted in the TNT TV Series "Gettysburg"). Col Chamberlain was awarded the Medal of Honor. He may also be a relative in our family since many Chamberlains from Maine are in the Family. 35. Joel Eastman[4c-5xr] (1800-1833), invented and patented the 1st Central Discharge Water Wheel & also the 1st Clapboard Cutting Machine. He invented many other useful machines. 36. Miriam Calef, wife of Joseph Eastman[4c-5xr] (1783-1816), was the Granddaughter of the Honorable Josiah Bartlett (1729-1795). Josiah signed the DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, 2d PERSON TO SIGN behind JOHN HANCOCK on July 4, 1776. Josiah was also President (1790-93) & FIRST GOVERNOR of NH (1792-93). 37. Timothy Eastman[4c-5xr] (1798-1868). He was a Medical Doctor graduating in Boston, MA, 1822. He removed to Ottawa County, MI, in 1835. He established the town of POLKTOWN, MI. Later renamed EASTMANVILLE, MI. His family was the second white family in that vast region. 38. Timothy Corser Eastman[4c-5xr] (1821-1893). In 1859 he SHIPPED THE FIRST FRESH BEEF TO ENGLAND. He's in Who's Who. He was the wealthiest man NH ever produced at that time. 39. Benjamin C. Eastman[5c-4xr] (1812-?). He was a member of U. S. Congress from Wisconsin. EASTMAN, WI, about 12 miles NE of PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, WI, was named in his honor. Eastman, WI, was organized in 1855 and in 1954 had a population of 2,713. The Honorable Eastman was representative in Congress for that District and therefore named in his honor. 40. Benjamin Franklin Eastman[4c-5xr] (1800-1894). He was a Colonel in the Maine Militia. He was a highly respected Republican in Maine. He was a State Senator in ME, and became a life long friend of Hannibal Hamlin, who became Vice President under President Lincoln. He was also close to James Gillespie Blaine, who became U. S. Secretary of State in the 1880's. 41. Elizabeth R. (Eastman) Greenough[4c-5xr] (1810-1892). She was the First President of the Soldier's Aid Society during the Civil War 1861-65. 42. Arthur Benjamin Calef[4c-5xr] (1825-1900). In 1855, age 29, elected State Treasurer of Connecticut, the Middletown City Attorney in 1858. Judge Calef was Postmaster & Middletown City Court Judge from 1884-95. He founded the Calef Oratorical Prize at Wesleyan University in 1862. He was Trustee of Wesleyan from 1862-80. He was also a Lecturer on Constitutional Law at Wesleyan Univ. 43. John Robie Eastman[5c-3xr] (1836-?). His maternal G-G-Grandfather was Privateersman during Revolutionary War and died on Prison Ship in NY Harbor. John Robie graduated from Andover Academy & New London Academy. He passed through last two years of Chandler Scientific School at Dartmouth College graduating in 1862. Taught School 1853-62. CIVIL WAR VETERAN defending Washington, DC, during Gen Early's raid on July 12-13, 1864. On Nov 7, 1862, passed examination and appointed Assistant in U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, DC. On Feb 17, 1865, appointed Professor of Mathematics, U.S. Navy, with rank of Lt Commander, and stationed there until his retirement in 1899. During that time promoted to Commander and Captain. In 1887 & 1892, he was VP of the American Association for Advancement of Science. Later he was President of the Cosmos Club, Washington, DC. In 1889, President of the Philosophical Society of Washington, DC. In 1898, elected the FIRST PRESIDENT OF THE WASHINGTON ACADEMY OF SCIENCE. 44. Enoch Worthen Eastman[4c-4xr] (1810-1885). His wife, Sarah Caroline Greenough, graduated from Holyoke Seminary, MA and was highly accomplished lady. Enoch was a Lawyer who was admitted to Bar, June1840, in Concord, NH. Removed to Burlington, IA , in 1844. Throughout the State of Iowa he was known as "Old Enoch". He was the AUTHOR of the MOTTO from Iowa on the Memorial Stone in the WASHINGTON MONUMENT which read: "The affections of her people, like the rivers of her border, flow to an inseparable union". He was elected Lieutenant-Governor of Iowa in 1863 & presided over the Iowa Senate. He was a member of Iowa Senate til his death. 45. Judith Knight Dustin, wife of David Eastman[3c-4xr] (1811-1892). She was the 6th Generation descendant of the Heroine, HANNAH DUSTIN. In Haverhill there is an Historic Site called, DUSTIN HILL in her honor. On this site there is the HANNAH DUSTIN STATUE (1879). She was abducted by Indians in March 1697 and eventually escaped with the Scalps of Ten of her Captors dangling from her belt (from the Federal Writers Project Massachusetts, published in 1937). 46. Joseph Leonard Eastman[4c-4xr] (1818-1864). He invented the EASTMAN STEAM PRESSURE GAUGE. He also manufactured it from 1850-64. 47. Darah Eastman[5c-3xr] who married William Ship. Their eldest daughter, name unknown, married a Mr. McKinley who was a COUSIN of PRESIDENT MCKINLEY. 48. Samuel Stanton (?-1889), wife of Nancy Lord Wheeler[5c-4xr] (1811-1896)(Great- Great-Granddaughter of Susannah Eastman). He was the GGGG-Grandson of Thomas Stanton. Thomas was the INTERPRETER GENERAL OF THE NEW ENGLAND COLONIES. He was one of the FOUNDERS OF HARTFORD & STONINGTON, CT. Thomas' name appears on the "FOUNDERS MONUMENT" in both places. 49. Simeon D. Farnsworth (1827-1868), husband of Jane Ambrose Eastman[5c-4xr] (1831-1862). Civil War Veteran. In 1862 he became a Major and Paymaster at New Orleans under General Banks. After the War he was appointed to the Custom House at St Paul, MN. Because of failing health he left St Paul by rail and reached Prairie du Chien, WI, at which time he was taken from the train and pronounced dead there. He was buried in his home at East Concord, NH. 50. Jennie Chamberlain Watts[6c-3xr] (1869-?), Great-Granddaughter of Jane Eastman (1762-1830). Graduated from Radcliff College, Cambridge, MA in 1897. During her collegiate course, she received the Highest 2d & 4th year Honors in the History of Radcliff. Upon her Graduation in 1897 she received A. B. Degree with Summa Cum Laude. In 1898 received A. M. Degree from Radcliff. Thus far Miss Watts is the only Lady who had taken the highest final honors in history in Radcliff College (1900). Traveled Europe from 1888-1889. In 1898 she was appointed Fellow in History at the University of Wisconsin. Miss Watts has written several valuable papers, which have been highly appreciated by competent judges of history, such as "Our Relations to the French Revolution" & " Application of the Monroe Doctrine to the Present Condition of China". She was a member of the Mary Washington Chapter, DAR of Washington DC. 51. Elbridge Gerry Eastman[5c-4xr] (1813-1859). Educated as a Printer & Journalist in Washington, DC. Impressed by his work, the Honorable JAMES KNOX POLK, invited Elbridge to TN. In Knoxville, Elbridge established the Knoxville Argus as Editor. In 1845, when Col POLK was elected the 11th PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, Elbridge accepted a political position in Washington, DC, under President Polk's administration. Soon after Elbridge was called back to TN and established and became Editor of Nashville Union, Nashville American, & Union and American. 52. Edward Henry Rollins (1824-?), husband of Ellen Elizabeth West[5c-4xr] (1829- ?)(Granddaughter of Susannah Eastman, elected to U. S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from Concord, NH, for 3 terms starting in 1861. On May 25, 1869 he was chosen Secretary & Assistant Treasurer & subsequently Treasurer of the Union Pacific Railroad. 53. John Whittemore Eastman[5c-4xr] (1820-1899). He became an aggressive trader of goods establishing markets in unknown lands. His first venture was establishing trade with Mexico and many CA ports. He was in Southern CA when only Spaniards & Indians lived there. He started a cattle trading business. About 1851 he sent $1,000 to South America & the Isthmus and purchased young orange trees, which he planted in LA, San Gabriel, and San Bernardino, CA. THIS WAS THE BEGINNING OF THE ORANGE INDUSTRY IN CALIFORNIA. (WHO'S WHO credited). In 1853, he sent to Melbourne, Australia, the first Quartz Crushing equipment. In 1854, he returned from CA to Conway, NH. In 1854, he went west with his new bride and settled in St Anthony (now Minneapolis, MN). Just south of there he ESTABLISHED THE TOWN OF MERRIMAC, MN. Along with two partners he built the Minnesota Flouring Mill on east side of Hennepin Island. This mill produced over 100 barrels per day. It strategically assisted the Civil War effort and pioneers heading west. He helped in the emergence of what is now the thriving city of Minneapolis & St Paul. The firm later was named Eastman & Cahill; the mill Island Mills. The mill eventually produced 500 barrels per day. 54. William Wallace Eastman[5c-4xr] (1827-?). (See #53, brother of James Whittemore Eastman). William also helped in the industrial revolution of Minneapolis. To mention a Few: built Cataract Mills; North Star Woolen Mill; First Paper Mill; First Wheat Elevator in MN in 1866; Anchor Flouring Mill (later traded to ex-Gov John S. Pillsbury of the famed Pillsbury Co of present day); Lumber business, Eastman, Bovey & Co, owning timber lands in State of Washington; purchased Nicollet Island lying in river just above St Anthony Falls, MN; credited with "The best laid schemes o' mice an' men..."; his construction company helped build the first section of road from Duluth to the Red River, completed in 1872; in 1890s he purchased the consolidated Breweries of Minneapolis; in 1890s build a large magnificent Hotel in Hot Springs, AR, called the Hotel Eastman & considered one of the largest and best equipped in the country & classed with the Ponce de Leon in Jacksonville, FL; sheep raising in Montana; wholesale Grocery house of Dunham & Eastman; & numerous other business ventures. 55. David Adams Secombe (1827-1892), husband of Charlotte Augusta Eastman[5c-4xr] (1833-?)(sister of #53 & 54 above). He was a graduated Lawyer of Dartmouth College. Removed to Minneapolis, MN. He assisted in DRAWING UP THE STATE CONSTITUTION OF MINNESOTA. 56. John DeLaittre (1832-?), husband of Clara Towle Eastman[5c-4xr] (1838-?)(sister of #53, 54 & 55 above). Removed to Minneapolis in 1865. He owned the lumber business, Bovey-DeLaittre Lumber Co. Owned large Sawmill in Cloquet, MN. President of Nicollet National Bank & VP of Farmers' & Mechanics' Savings Bank. In 1877, he was elected Mayor of Minneapolis, MN. In 1879- 1887, he was appointed by Gov Pillsbury as State Prison Inspector. He was one of the Commissioners that constructed the New City Hall & City Court House in Minneapolis. In 1900, serving as Commissioner for the construction of the Magnificent State Capital at St Paul, MN. 57. Horace Tanner Eastman[5c-4xr] (1819-1906). He invented the First Pilot (headlight) ever used on any railroad. Unfortunately, he never had it patented. Universally used. 58. Lewis Meacham Eastman[5c-4xr] (1836-?). Received Master of Arts from Newton Academy in 1856. Received Medical Degree, with high honors, from University of Maryland in 1859. He served as Surgeon in the Civil War with the 18th Dragoons. He was one of the most Prominent and Widely-Known Physicians of Baltimore, MD. He was known all over the United States & Europe for his deep medical research & his knowledge of Microscopy. Member of the American Academy of Sciences. Deacon of Lafayette Square Presbyterian Church for 20 years. 59. Ami Cutler (1819-?), husband of Olive Charles Eastman[5c-4xr] (1821-?). He was County Sheriff in ME & served on the ME Governor's Council. In 1857, removed with his family to Anoka, MN. In 1862, enlisted in Army for the Civil War. In that year he was appointed Quartermaster of the 7th Minnesota Volunteer Infantry, with rank of Captain, and was Post Commissary of Subsistence at Prairie du Chien, WI. After the War returned to Anoka, MN. 60. Lyman D. Baldwin, husband of Jennie S. Cutler[6c-3xr] (1841-?)(daughter of #59 above). He was from Prairie du Chien, WI. 61. Guy Carlton Rix[5c-4xr] (1802-1879), Son of Rebecca Eastman (1780-1867). He taught School for 20 years and was a great admirer of Henry Clay (Congressman & U. S. Secretary of State, 1825-29). During the Civil War, Guy Rix sent all seven (7) of his sons (the other 2 died young) and his only 2 sons-in-law. One of his sons, Guy Scoby Rix, was the Compiler of this Book, "The History and Genealogy of the Eastman Family in America. 62. Charles Franklin Eastman[5c-4xr] (1806-1875). Early in life he removed to the Indian Territory in Oklahoma where the Choctaw Indian Nation lived. He became a Plantation owner. To the Choctaw Indian Nation, he was known as "Wise Man" or "Judge". His wife, Elizabeth Colbert, was the daughter of Mr. Colbert who, as an Englishman, was Chief of the Choctaw Indian Nation. 63. Francis Smith Eastman[5c-4xr] (1803-?). Graduated Burlington College, VT. In 1831, he wrote a history of New York of 455 pages which was published by A. K. White of New York City. He was also a Latin scholar in Boston, MA. 64. Zebina Eastman[5c-4xr] (1815-1883). He was Publisher of the "Western Citizen" in Chicago, IL. In 1861 appointed by President Abraham Lincoln as Consul to Bristol, England, 1861-69. He and his family resided in Chicago, IL 65. Professor Herbert Baxter Dickinson[6c-3xr] (1850-?), grandson of Clarissa Eastman[4c-5xr] (1784-1870). Graduated Phillips Exeter Academy. Graduated Amherst in 1872. Studied History & Political Science at Lausanne, Heidelberg, & Berlin (Europe) 1873-76. Received Ph. D. in 1876. He became a Fellow & Professor at John Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD. He was Editor of: "University Studies in Historical and Political Science" and "Contributions to American Educational History". Secretary of the American Historical Association. He has written other works such as: "The Germanic Origin of the New England Towns"; "Norman Constables in America"; "Village Communities"; and "Methods of Historical Study". 66. William Reed Eastman[5c-4xr] (1835-?). Graduated from Yale College in 1854 as a Civil Engineer. During his five years (1855-1860) as a Civil Engineer, he: 1st, on the Erie Canal enlargement & 2d on construction of Goshen Air Line of the Michigan Southern & Northern Indiana Railroad (now the Lake Shore) & 3d as the Preliminary Survey of 300 miles of rail line between Vera Cruz & Mexico City. In 1859, he began Theological Studies at the Union Seminary, NY, where he was ordained in 1862. Civil War Veteran enlisting in 1862 as 1st Sergeant, Co H, 22d NY State National Guard, stationed at Baltimore & Harper's Ferry, MD. On Jan 1, 1863, he became Chaplain of the 72d NY Volunteers with the Army of the Potomac. After the War, he was a Congregational Church Pastor in Plantsville, CT, 1866-76; in Suffield, CT, 1877-79; & in South Framingham, MA, 1880-88. Since 1890 he was connected with the NY State Library system with national expert knowledge in the library systems & equipment. Since 1892, he was NY State Inspector of Public Libraries & Instructor in the NY Library School. As of 1900, he was Chaplain General of the Order of Founders & Patriots of America with eligibility through Roger Eastman, the founder in 1638, and the Patriots, Joseph Eastman & his son John, Revolutionary Veteran Soldiers. Reverend Eastman resided in Albany, NY (1900). 67. John Cotton Eastman[5c-4xr] (1845-?)(brother to William Reed Eastman, #66 above). He was an Elder and Missionary Sunday School Teacher. He organized the Boys' Clubs in Connecticut and Massachusetts as a Pioneer in that field. 68. Annis Ford (1852-1910), wife of Samuel Elijah Eastman[5c-4xr] (1846-?). She was one of the First Women Ministers ordained in 1889. She was a Minister with her husband in Reverend Beecher's Church in Elmira, NY in 1900. 69. George Washington Eastman[5c-4xr] (1815-1862) & his wife Maria Kilbourn (1821- 1905)(Parents of George Eastman of Eastman Kodak fame). He founded the Rochester Mercantile College in 1842, the first of its kind in this country. Besides teaching expert penmanship, the College taught the art of Bookkeeping & Science of Accounts. In 1847 he published a work on Single & Double Entry Accounting which was the Standard for many years. The College also taught Banking, Forwarding & Commission, Insurance, Brokerage, & Jobbing & Wholesale Houses which equaled the graduate a practical approach to the business world. As a lover of Horticulture & Floriculture, he pioneered these fields and opened the largest Nursery in NY. His wife, Maria, graduated Vernon Academy & Kellogg's Seminary, Clinton, Oneida Co, NY. She was a Communicant at St Paul's Church, Rochester, NY. She is credited with counseling & encouraging her son, George, in his quest for photography. 70. George Eastman[6c-3xr] (1854-1932)(son of #69 above). He was Founder of the EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY. In addition to the Kodak Camera & its film developing, he worked with Thomas Edison in the development of the first Motion Picture device. He never married. In his will he left his vast fortune to Universities and other institutions. Much has been written on his work which can be obtained at any library. He committed suicide in 1932 after a long bout of incurable illness. His suicide note read: "To my friends; My work is done. Why wait? G. E." 71. Charles Parker Galpin[6c-3xr] (1880-?)(Grandson of Sophronia Eastman[4c-5xr] (1806-?)). Refer to #20 above. He was on the U. S. S. Maine when it was blown up in Havana Harbor during the Spanish-American War of which he was a Veteran. He survived. "Remember the Maine" was the battle cry during the War. He was stationed in the Philippines (1900). 72. Warren Stanton (?-1864), husband of Mary Emeline Wellman[5c-4xr] (1819- ?)(Granddaughter of Phebe Eastman (?-1790)). He was Postmaster General under President Buchanan. 73. Edward Gamage Eastman[6c-3xr] (1847-1916). Graduated Kimball Union Academy. Graduated Dartmouth College in 1874. Studied Law with Judge A. P. Carpenter of Bath, NH, & admitted to Bar in 1876. In September 1876, he began Law practice in Exeter, NH, with his partner General Gilman Marston. From 1876-89, at various intervals, he was a NH State Representative and Senator. He was the Solicitor of Rochingham County, NH 1883-88. In 1892 he was appointed ATTORNEY-GENERAL, State of New Hampshire. He held that position 1892-1900-?. 74. Galen Eastman[5c-4xr] (1829-1889). He was in the Lumber Business in Michigan. There he introduced the system of transporting lumber on barges, which were towed across Lake Michigan. He owned considerable vessel property. In 1877 he accepted the position of Indian Agent at the Navajo Reservation in New Mexico. He resigned in 1883 & removed to San Francisco, CA. 75. Francis Bridges (1838-?), husband of Mary S. Eastman[5c-4xr] (1844-?). Civil War Veteran who enlisted Sep 1861 in the 25th MA Volunteers under Col Upton which was part of Gen Burnside Expedition in 1863. He was Commissioned 1st Lt & assigned to 20th U. S. COLORED VOLUNTEERS at New Orleans, LA. Served 4 years and 4 months. After the war, he removed to Chicago, IL, and then to San Francisco, CA. 76. Mary Eastman Hitchcock[7c-2xr] (1878-1896), granddaughter of Mary Jane Eastman[5c-4xr] (1822-1848). She was a Physician at the age of about 18 years old and suddenly died. 77. Andrew Croswell Phillips (1830-1891), husband of Emogene Eastman[5c-4xr] (1835-1926). He was a Lawyer in Farmington, ME. He was U. S. Consul at Fort Erie, Canada, for 12 years. 78. Frank Eastman Phillips[6c-3xr] (1854-1855) & Annie Croswell Phillips[6c-3xr] (?-1864)(First two children born to Emogene Eastman & Andrew Croswell Phillips, see #77 above). These two children were born & died in Prairie du Chien, WI. Frank died Sep 7, 1855 and Annie died Jun 15, 1864. 79. Timothy Butters Eastman[5c-3xr] (1813-1886). Began his religious life at age 23. Received his Minister's License in Georgetown, MA on Aug 2, 1850. On Sep 28, 1853, ordained Pastor of the Baptist Church in Danbury, NH. Between 1869-73, while City Missionary in Concord, NH, he held the First open air service in that city. He preached the First Sermon to before prisoners in Merrimack County jail. He was Chaplain of the NH State Prison. He held numerous Pastorates during his life. 80. Albert Prescott Eastman[5c-3xr] (1841-?). Civil War Veteran who enlisted 1861 in 18th Maine Infantry as Private. Promoted to First Sergeant. The regiment was renamed as 1st Maine Heavy Artillery in 1862. On Feb 1864 he was commissioned 2d Lieutenant, Company M. From 1862-1864 his unit defended Washington DC. In 1864 unit joined the Army of the Potomac at Spotsylvania, VA. Engaged in the Battle of Spotsylvania. Then Battle of Cold Harbor, VA. In Jun 1864 engaged at Battle of Petersburg, Va. The regiment sustained the Heaviest losses of Killed in Action than any other unit during the entire war. Lt Eastman was finally wounded on June 18, 1864. In May 1865 he was employed with the War Department in Washington, DC until he retired. Resided in Falls Church, VA. 81. Charles Robert Eastman[5c-3xr] (1843-?). At the age of 16, he was the First to enlist from Berkshire, NY, for the Civil War, enlisting in the 3d NY Volunteer Infantry. Re- enlisted in the 5th U. S. Cavalry and served until the end of the War. 82. Albin Stewart Burrows (1838-?), husband of Fanny Lucretia Eastman[5c-3xr] (1846- 1901). Born in Somersetshire, England in 1838. Enlisted 1861, Civil War, with 27th NY Infantry in the Army of the Potomac 1861-62. In 1862-65, re-enlisted with 2d NY Cavalry under Command of General George Armstrong Custer in the Shenandoah Valley. In 1864-65 he was taken prisoner at Ashland, VA. He was a POW in Libby Prison and held until the end of War. 83. George W. Sawyer-Sargent[5c-2xr] (1842-?)(Great-Great-Grandson of Jane Eastman). He used the name George W. Sergeant, his mother's maiden name. He was author of the Drama "Battle of Gettysburg". 84. Charles Todd[3c-3xr] (1869-?), son of Lois Eastman[2c-4xr] (1834-1924). Graduated from Northwestern Medical College, Chicago, IL in 1896. He was a Physician in Chicago, IL. His wife, Jane (Kelsey) Todd, born in Lemont, IL, also graduated from Northwestern University Medical School in 1898. She was a Physician in Chicago, IL. 85. Emery Rainville Roberts[4c-2xr] (Grandson of Chole Ulissa Eastman[2c-4xr] (1822- 1895)). During the Spanish-America War he enlisted in First Regiment Nebraska Volunteer Infantry and was sent to Manila, Philippines. He was in 21 battle engagements. He was in Manila at the same his cousin, Captain Frank F. Eastman (see #40 above or RIX #396iii). They probably did not know they were related. 86. Anson Sprague Wood, husband of Martha Louisa Vickery[3c-3xr] (1838-?)(daughter of Loraine Eastman (1812-1887)). He enlisted, Aug 1862, in 138th NY Volunteer Infantry. Immediately promoted to 1st Lt to Capt to Major. For Gallantry at Battle of Petersburg, VA, he was promoted to Brevet Lt Colonel. Honored in General Orders by General Kiefer for Gallant Conduct in the Battles of Winchester and Cedar Creek, VA. On Dec 9, 1862, his Regiment converted to Artillery Regiment as 9th Regiment of Artillery. The Regiment was at Appomattox Court House, VA, on April 9, 1865, for the surrender of General Lee. After the War, he was Deputy Secretary of State of NY 1872- 73, 1880-85. He was a Lawyer in Wolcott, Wayne County, NY (1900). 87. Frederick Carlos Eastman[3c-3xr] (1860-?). Graduated Baldwin University in 1884 and from German Wallace College. Received Master's Degree in 1887 & Doctorate in 1892. He was a note professor of Latin and Greek. Taught at Claflin University, Orangeburg, SC; Dakota University, Mitchell, SD; & Upper Iowa University, Fayette, IA. In 1898 accepted Professorship at Iowa State Normal College. President of IA State College Association. He was a noted Lecturer in the Midwest. Resided in Cedar Falls, IA as of 1900. His wife, Charlotte E. (Whitney) Eastman (1862-?) graduated from Baldwin University in 1893. She was a gifted writer for many of this countries finest magazines. Author of "The Evolution of Dodd's Sister" and other books. 88. Captain John Alexander Sheldon (1839-?), husband of Caroline Amelia Eastman[2c- 3xr] (1846-?). In 1900, they resided at No. 12 North Main Street, Rutland, VT. He was, and in 1900, Postmaster of Rutland, VT, appointed to the position by U. S. President Harrison. Civil War Veteran and on May 2, 1861, he enlisted in Co K, 1st Vermont Volunteers as First Sergeant. At the Battle of Big Bethel. Later in Co C, 10th Vermont Infantry, as Captain. He was Assistant Chief of Staff, Army of the Potomac, then appointed to General Ulysses S. Grant's Staff. After the War, he was Representative in VT State Legislature and Aide-de-Camp during VT Governor Fairbanks' term. After completion of the Rutland Street Railroad, he was chosen Director of it. He was Vice President & Director of Merchants' National Bank. When Rutland, VT, was incorporated he was chosen member of its First Board of Alderman. In March 1895, he was elected Mayor of Rutland, VT. 89. James Henry Kimball[5c-3xr] (1844-?), Great-Grandson of Abigail Eastman[2c-6xr] (1741-1819). Graduated Harvard Medical School in 1867. Practiced as MD in St Augustine, FL. Removed to Denver, CO. Professor of Principles & Practice of Medicine at University of Colorado. President of Denver Medical Association. President of Physicians' Mining & Milling Co, Cripple Creek, CO. President of Globe Manufacturing Co, Denver, CO. In 1900, still resided in Denver, CO. 90. Albert Henry Eastman[5c-3xr] (1866-?). Appointed Postmaster, Colebrook, NH, Aug 1887-90. Established Colebrook Banking Co in 1890. In 1890 removed to Berlin, NH. He opened the Bank of Berlin. On Feb 18, 1891 he organized Berlin National Bank. Elected VP on Jan 8, 1901. In 1899 he organized the Farmers' and Traders' National Bank of Colebrook, NH and was first President. Organized the North Conway Loan and Banking Co on July 1900, North Conway, NH. Organized Groveton National Bank, Groveton, NH on Feb 1900 and he was VP. On Sep 1900, he was elected Director of Berlin Savings Bank and Trust Co. On May 7, 1901, elected Director and VP of American National Bank, Boston, MA. Organized and opened on Oct 8, 1891, the People's Building and Loan Association and was Director, Secretary, and Treasurer. On Sep 1890, chosen Director of Berlin Building and Loan Association and he was largest shareholder. He was Treasurer of Bethlehem Electric Co, Bethlehem, NH and large shareholder. He was a Mason at Evening Star Lodge No. 37, Colebrook, NH. In 1890 became Odd Fellow and Knight of Pythias. He was Officer and Treasurer of the prestigious Maynesboro Club in Berlin, NH. In 1901 he was Treasurer of the City of Berlin, NH. His wife was one of the most popular young ladies of Berlin, NH. 91. Peter Northrop (1816-1910), husband of Susan Blood Eastman[6c-3xr] (1836-1905). He settled in Illinois in 1841 about 23 years before he married Susan. He was a merchant in Chicago, IL. He was Justice of the Peace, Associate Judge, Clerk of Dupage Co Court, and ex-officio Recorder of Deed all of which were in Dupage County. He was a Farmer and Mechanic in Dupage County, IL. He was a Republican. He was a Pillar of the Baptist Church. In 1900 they were residing in Wheaton, IL. Two (2) of their sons and one (1) daughter graduated from Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL. 92. Robert Emmett Styll (1850-?), husband of Mary Isabel Eastman[6c-3xr] (1858-?). Graduated Roanoke College and Virginia Military Institute. Engaged in Investment & Real Estate Business in Newport, TN. President of Board of Trade. On his mother's side he was descendant of Commodore Hazlewood of the Revolutionary War. On his father's side: his father, Robert-Col Thomas Styll (War of 1812)-Col John Styll-Col John Styll. He was also a descendant of Col Duhamel, Commandant of Horse Regiment in King Louis XIV's Army. Col Duhamel was reprimanded & jailed in the Bastille for not saluting King Louis XIV's mistress, Madame de Maintenon. He said "Duhamel de Latimore salutes no man's mistress". He was secretly released by Chief Marshall of France who also aided his escape to American Colonies and settled in Queen Ann County, MD. 93. Otis Sawyer Eastman[6c-3xr] (1833-1897). He mastered the printing trade and headed offices in Boston and New York. Removed to Fairburg, IL, with the "Fairburg Journal". Returned to NH in 1873 and published the "Suncook Journal", Suncook, NH, for 9 years. In 1882 to Harvard, IL, and published the "Harvard Independent" for 10 years. He was with the Masonic Order in New York City and was a Knight Templar. His widow (2d wife) remained and resided in Harvard, IL. 94. John Soles Blinn (1824-?), husband of Ruth Jane Eastman[6c-3xr] (1833-?). He established the Village of Eastman, Province of Quebec, which was named for his wife. In 1900 his wife still resided there. 95. Harvey Lyman Eastman[6c-3xr] (1864-1934). Civil Engineer 1907-34 in St Paul, MN; Pittsburg, PA; Louisville, KY; Tulsa, OK; and Little Rock, AR. Baptist and died in Booneville, AR. Buried in the Roselawn Cemetery, Little Rock, AR. 96. Lloyd Vinton Eastman[8c-1xr] (1922-1980). Born in Lintsing, China 1922 (his father was Missionary in China). Graduated University of Montana 1943. World War II Veteran. Combat Photographer, U S Marines 1943-45 on Okinawa. (was he on next Island of Iwo Jima on Mount Suribachi? the famous picture of the U S Flag being raised?) 97. William Eastman, Jr[7c-2xr] (1895-1917). World War I Veteran from Chicago, IL. 1st Lt U S Army Air Corps. He was an Aeronautics Instructor at Boston, MA. Killed when a propeller spun off and struck him near end of War. Buried in one of the First WWI Military Funerals in Chicago, IL. Buried at Rosehill Cemetery, Chicago, IL. Lived in Evanston, IL. 98. Clifford McBride[7c-2xr], son of Lillian Ann Eastman[6c-3xr] (1868-?). Produced the Comic Strip "Napoleon and Uncle Elby" in Altadena, CA. His uncle Henry Elba Eastman was "Uncle Elby" in the comic strip. 99. Asa Eastman[4c-5xr] (1802-?). Removed from Winthrop, ME to Waverly, IL in 1831. He laid out the town of Auburn, IL in 1835. Moved to Springfield, IL in 1841 and in 1865 built its First Grain Elevator and was Principle Owner of the old Leland Hotel. 100. Louis (Alois) Kossuth Eastman[4c-4xr] (1851-1918). He was a Druggist over 40 years in Marshall & Detroit, MI. In the late 1800s-early 1900s he invented the Eastman Capsule Filler and the Eastman Powder Divider for use by druggist. He died Oct 16, 1918. 101. Louis Ralph Eastman[5c-3xr] (1885-?). Graduated University of Michigan 1911. Married in Elgin, IL, 1917. World War I Veteran. In 1917 was Manager with F. B. Stevens Inc, Detroit, MI. He DEVELOPED the TORCH LAKE SUMMER RESORT, Torch Lake, MI. Member of Torch Lake Country Club; State Representative; and Protestant. Lived in Detroit, MI. 102. Lee John Eastman[7c-2xr] (1877-1948). In 1911 in Auto business in Philadelphia, PA, as Eastman Motor Truck Co. In 1915 President of Packard Philadelphia Co. In 1919 President of Packard New York Co. In 1927 VP Packard Motor Car Co. of Detroit, MI. Organized the Motor Truck Assn of Philadelphia. Chairman of Trades Brands Committee, American Arbitration Assn, & President of Automobile Merchants Assn. Retired in 1948 to Rochelle, NY. 103. George Lockwood Eastman[7c-2xr] (1887-1969). President of Security Materials Co, Hollywood, CA prior to retirement in 1952. He received the Los Angeles Realty Board's Medal as Hollywood's "most valuable citizen". Past President of Los Angeles' Chamber of Commerce. After retirement devoted his efforts to the Moral Re-Armament Movement and on a Commission to Japan to assist in preparing for the defense of Communism. 104. Addie Dow Eastman[6c-3xr] (1880-?). Public School Teacher for 33 years in Plainfield, NJ. Retired in 1939 to North Conway, NH. Member of Mayflower Descendents. Her mother, Susan Hanson Adams, was descended from Degory Priest, a Signer (one of 41 men to sign) of Mayflower Compact, November 20, 1620, a "plantation covenant" modeled after a Separatist church covenant, by which they agreed to establish a "Civil Body Politic" (a temporary government) and to be bound by its laws. The Compact became the basis of government in the PLYMOUTH COLONY. After it was signed, the Pilgrims elected John Carver their first governor. 105. Whitney Haskins Eastman[7c-2xr] (1888-1979). Graduated Dartmouth College, 1910, B.S. & in 1911, C.E. Degree. National President of Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity. In 1911 with Midland Linseed Products Co & became President in 1917 in Chicago, IL. In 1919 VP of William O. Goodrich Co, Milwaukee, WI, then its President in 1928. In 1938 VP of Archer-Daniels-Midland Co (ADM), Minneapolis, MN. In 1946 VP of General Mills Co. Later he headed General Mills' newly created Feed Division. Listed in Who's Who in America. 106. Clyde Leslie Eastman[5c-3xr] (1883-1965). Graduated West Point 1907. Graduated Signal Corps School 1915. World War I Veteran. Major in Infantry 1917. Lt Colonel in Signal Corps 1918. Graduated Command & General Staff School 1927. Graduated Army Industrial College 1935. Colonel in Signal Corps on Dec 26, 1935. Executive Officer to Chief Signal Officer 1938-41. Retired as Colonel on Feb 28, 1942. 107. Robert Carnes Eastman[6c-3xr] (1852-1908). He was a Perfume manufacturer. Reportedly he developed the Formula for JERGENS LOTION. 108. Alman Leroy Eastman[7c-2xr] (1857-1925). In the late 1800's he was a Pioneer in modern day Funeral Services, Boston, MA. 109. Charles Eldred Eastman[8c-1xr] (1916-1989). Graduated Modesto College, Modesto, CA about 1938. At Modesto, he held the National Archery Record and the South Pacific AAU Fancy Diving Champion. 110. Roy O. Eastman[8c-1xr] (1883-1970). Known as "Father of Market Research". Author of many books on Advertising & Research. NY Publishing Consultant & Editorial Research. 111. Philip Dey Eastman[7c-2xr] (1909-1986). He graduated from Amherst College (class of '33). Graduated National Academy of Design in 1936. With Walt Disney Pictures 1936-41. With Warner Bros later. He married Mary Lou Whitham. Philip wrote numerous children's books. One such book "Go Dog Go" can still be found in libraries today. 112. Francis Buck Eastman[6c-3xr] (1878-?). Military Service 1898 until retired as Lt Colonel 1922. Spanish-American War Veteran. Enlisted May 9, 1898. In the Philippine and Moro Campaigns 1899-1903 & Wounded at San Fernando Aug 9, 1899. Arctic Alaska 1906-08. Commandant & Professor Military Science, University of Delaware 1910-12. Mexican Border Action 1916. World War I Veteran 1917-1919. Member of: National Society Army of Philippines; Military Order of World Wars; Army & Navy Club, New Orleans, LA; American Museum Natural History; American Ornithologists Union; & National Audubon Society. Secretary of Lions Club for 6 years in Mandeville, LA. 113. Francis Buck Eastman, Jr[7c-2xr] (1910-?). Son of #112 above. Attended Loyola College, Baltimore, MD & Louisiana State University Medical School. World War II Veteran with the 86th Battalion, 6th Armored Division. Wounded in Battle at Normandy while rescuing men from a burning tank. For his Heroic action he received the Bronze Star & Purple Heart. After the War he moved to Mandeville, LA. There he was Mandeville Councilman; Secretary Mandeville Boating Assn; & Mandeville Director of Civil Defense. 114. Harry Buckman Moon Eastman[7c-2xr] (1913-1975). Son of #112 above. Attended Loyola College, Baltimore, MD. World War II Veteran with 533d Engineer Boat & Shore Regiment. Served in Australia, New Guinea, and the Philippines. Received Bronze Star for Meritorious Service during the Invasion of the Philippines. Executive with Cannon Shoe Co in Baltimore, MD where he lives. 115. Frank Rollin Eastman[3c-3xr] (1877-1936). Spanish American War Veteran. Construction Engineer. Superintendent of Construction in Cuba. Built numerous buildings including banks and sugar mills. Also built the "Centro Gallego" in Havana, Cuba which at the time was a show place. 116. Joseph Morris Eastman[4c-4xr] (1837-1867). About 1860 appointed Federal Indian Commissioner in Wisconsin. Later moved to Indiana. 117. Dilbert (Albert) Frank Eastman[5c-3xr] (1878-?). Veteran of 3 major U. S. wars. Spanish-American War Veteran; World War I Veteran; & World War II Veteran. He was Chief Electrician on the Battleship, USS Iowa. In World War II he was with Coast Guard. After the wars, he operated the Ideal Hotel Supply Co in St Petersburg, FL. 118. Samuel Verick Eastman[8c-1xr] (1916-1984). Graduated Washington State College 1939. Letterman in Varsity Baseball, Basketball, & Football. Fraternity member of Beta Theta Pi; Phi Epsilon Kappa; & Scabbard and Blade. Major in US Army during World War II. Idaho State Representative. Operated a Resort in Coeur d' Alene, ID where he lived. 119. Annie Eastman[7c-2xr] (1866-?). Began teaching at age 16 in Minnesota. In 1882 moved with her parents to Hammond, LA and there she taught from 1889- 1939. She retired in 1939 at age 72. She never married. The "Annie Eastman School" in Hammond, LA was named her honor. 120. Harold Leroy Eastman, Jr[8c-1xr] (1905-?). Staff Sergeant during World War II. Served in the Italian Campaigns. Served with the invasion forces at Anzio Beach. Served with General Patton in France where he was Wounded in Battle. 121. Merrill Palmer Eastman[8c-1xr] (1919- ). Served in US Navy during World War II. He was Chief Storekeeper on the Aircraft Carrier, USS Enterprise. The USS Enterprise played a pivotal role in the Battles of Coral Sea and Midway, which resulted in the destruction of the Japanese Navy in 1942. 122. Editha Elizabeth Eastman[8c-1xr] (1922- ). (Married name Moffett). During World War II she served as a WAVE (Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service). 123. Richard Leslie[9c] (Grandson of Nellie Mae Eastman[7c-2xr] (1888-1977)). Graduated Annapolis Naval Academy in 1954. 124. Harold Eber Eastman[7c-2xr] (1892-1953). World War I Veteran. Served in the Canadian Army. Received the Military Cross for Valor. Enlisted as Sergeant and left as Lt Colonel. After War employed with Southern Canadian Power Co in Sutton, Quebec. 125. Richard Clair Eastman[7c-2xr] (1893-?). (Brother of #124 above). World War I Veteran. Served in the Canadian Navy. He was an Expert in Mine Sweeping and related fields. Civil Engineer. 126. Russell Vance Eastman[8c-1xr] (1898-1991). Graduated West Point, July 2, 1918. Graduated Kenyon College 1920; Alpha Delta Phi. 1st Lieutenant, July 2, 1920. Lt Colonel 1942. World War II Veteran. Colonel Field Artillery 1940-46. Received the LEGION OF MERIT for bravery & the French Decoration CROIX DE GUERRE. Retired from military service 1952. Real Estate business at Coral Gables, FL. 127. Frederick Ward Eastman[7c-2xr] (1883-1921). Graduated University of Missouri 1907. Graduated as MD from Columbia University 1911. Eminent Physician and Medical Writer. Conducted a Rockefeller Foundation Expedition to Asia and East Indies on Hook- Worm research. World War I Veteran as Captain in Medical Corps. After the War, sent by Swiss family, Guggenheims, to Bolivia to operate their Hospital. Died of Typhus during the epidemic there. A year before his death, he married a nurse there; no child. 128. Elizabeth Christina Eastman[7c-2xr] (1889 - ?). Graduated Missouri Wesleyan College and Cleveland Library School. She was librarian until she married in 1933. Married Walter A. Adams who was Consul General in Harbin, Manchuria. They resided in the Orient and Washington, DC. until 1943 when he retired to Greenville, SC. 129. Samuel Mack Eastman[7c-2xr] (1882-?). Married Antonia Larribe in Paris, France. Graduated University of Toronto 1907; graduated University of Paris 1911; & graduated Columbia University 1912, PhD. He was a RHODES SCHOLAR. In Canadian Army during World War I. Head of History Department, University of British Columbia 1919-25. From 1925-40 Section Head, International Labor Office, League of Nations, Geneva, Switzerland. Special Lecturer on International Relations, University of Saskatchewan. 130. Elizabeth W. Arndt (1822-1908), wife of Harry Eugene Eastman[5c-4xr] (1819- 1898). She was born on Mackinac Island and is said to be FIRST White Child born in the Wisconsin Territory. Her Father, J. Penn Arndt, was the FIRST FEDERAL JUDGE in the Wisconsin Territory. Harry Eugene Eastman was Mayor of Green Bay, WI 1854-55 and was a Lawyer. Harry was also in the Civil War as 2d Major, 2d WI Cavalry, later promoted to Colonel of the Regiment. In 1880 he went to Benton Harbor, MI and the developed the Eastman Springs, probably a resort area. 131. Charles Robert Eastman[5c-3xr] (1843-1908). Enlisted at age 16, Civil War, in Co H, 3d NY Infantry 1861-1863; first to enlisted from Berkshire, NY. Assigned to Co D, 5th NY Cavalry 1863-1865. Acted as Body Guard to GENERAL SHERMAN 1864-65. 132. Robert Stephen Eastman[6c-1xr] (1919-1970). Graduated US Naval Academy. Navy Lieutenant on SS Dallas in Africa. Received Presidential Citation & other decorations. 133. Charles Eastman[6c-3xr] (1846-1908). Civil War Veteran who was Aide to GENERAL CUSTER. Established the Eastman Bankers Agency in Chicago, IL. Very well known in the banking industry in Chicago, IL area. 134. Henry Austin Eastman[6c-3xr] (1840-?). Civil War Veteran who was Aide to GENERAL LEW WALLACE. Enlisted from Ashford, CT, as a Corporal in Co B, 11th CT Infantry. Later promoted to Sergeant and then to Captain of Co E on May 13, 1865. Wounded in Action at Cold Harbor, June 3, 1864. 135. Susan Roe Eastman[9c] (1918- ). She was Fabrics Editor for the famed Glamour Magazine, New York City. She resided in New York City and never married. 136. Elwyn Ansel Eastman[7c-2xr] (1898-1969). Graduated University of Idaho and University of Washington. World War I Veteran with the US Marine Corps. World War II Veteran with US Air Forces as a Captain. Insurance Adjuster in Seattle, WA, with Travelers Insurance. His wife, Margaret (Topping) Eastman (?-1995), graduated University of Washington 1935. 137. Deliverance B. Eastman[5c-4xr] (1823-1865). Died in Prairie du Chien, WI. 138. Almira Ann Fairchild (1834-?), wife of Nathaniel O. Eastman[5c-4xr] (1830-1852). She was from Schenectady, NY and part MOHAWK INDIAN. 139. Chester Hutchins Eastman[6c-3xr] (1824-?). From Barre, VT Newspaper 1885: " served his country three years (Civil War), Capt David McCain's Company. Mr Eastman is also one of the original 49ers and has been there three times across the plains. He also took a share in the Black Hills excitement from 1876 to 1880 and is en route for that point now [1885]. He is one of the finest dance violin players in the United States". 140. Orzo French Eastman[5c-4xr] (1828-1916). He was one of the 143 men, 3 women, and 2 children who along with BRIGHAM YOUNG to arrive in the Salt Lake City Valley [UT] on July 24, 1847. This was the original Mormon Trek party to first arrive there. On July 24, 1897 [50th Anniversary] was unveiled in Salt Lake City, UT, next to the Mormon Temple, honoring those first Pioneers. The monument has a statue of Brigham Young on top and a Bronze Plague with the names of those 148 Pioneers. Orzo's name is the 4th name down in the 4th column from left on the Plague. Brigham Young's name is first in the first column from left. 141. Edwin George Eastman[6c-3xr] (1833-1872). He was master of the ship "Naples" (built by his father-in-law John Harward) from 1856 to 1858 and master of the ship "Lombard" from 1859-1861. He was appointed Consul by U.S. President Abrahm Lincoln to Queenstown, Ireland and served from 1863 to mid 1869. He was involved in a diplomatic incident in November of 1863 where he was alleged by the British to have enlisted Irish men into the US Navy on board the war sloop "Kearsarge" while it was in Queenstown harbor. The "Kearsarge" later sank the notorious Confederate raider "Alabama". He was Acting U.S. Consul in Glasgow, Scotland from mid 1869 to the end of 1869. He returned to the United States and lived in Florida for almost a year. He moved to Chicago just prior to the Great Fire (which occurred in October 1871) where he was in the private banking business. His death was in Dec 1872 in Chicago. He committed suicide as a result of depression over his state of health. He had been suffering from consumption (tuberculosis) for years and was in the final stages. His descendants are all Canadians. His wife, Jennie Maria Harward (?-1908) remarried in Quebec and lived in Montreal with the three daughters for many years. She moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba to help raise the children when one of the daughters died prematurely at age 32. The ship "Jennie Eastman", built by her father, John Harward, was named for her. She died in 1908 in Winnipeg, Manitoba and is buried there. |
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