“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


CHARLES F. EASTMAN,  cooper and job workman, Palmyra; born in 
Denmark, Me., Nov. 20, 1823; the early part of his life was spent in New 
Hampshire, where he learned his business; resided in Lowell, Mass., 
about three years, where he was a mill-watchman.  He enlisted in the 12th 
N.H.V.I. in August, 1863; was with his regiment at Richmond and 
Petersburg, and was under fire most of the time; his regiment was under 
arms, night and day, for about three weeks, and repulsed many desperate 
charges.  At the close of the war, Mr. E. returned to New Hampshire, but 
came to Palmyra in 1866, where he has since done a very satisfactory 
business.  He married Miss Eleanor B. Hill July 18, 1848; they have five 
living children – Izora A., Edward C., Nettie, John M. and Charles F.  
Mr. Eastman is a Republican, and has been Trustee and Street 
Commissioner in Palmyra; is a member of the Palmyra T. of  H., and has 
been an active supporter of the Gospel many years; is now Deacon of the 
Palmyra Baptist Church.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)