15 Facts About Edward Eastman

Edward Eastman was an American merchant, politician, and pioneer settler of Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

Edward Eastman was active in civic and territorial affairs, and known as a Democrat and Free Soiler.

Edward Eastman served several years before and after that by appointment as its postmaster.

Edward Eastman was born February 22,1806, in Randolph, Vermont, son of Tilton and Experience Eastman, both descended from English ancestors of the colonial period.

Edward Eastman worked on his father's farm and helped put two younger brothers through college as well.

Edward Eastman married Sarah Tracey, and they had a son George.

The Edward Eastman family were among those moving to Wisconsin Territory in 1846.

Edward Eastman spent some time in Dodge County before settling in Oshkosh later that year.

Edward Eastman was appointed US postmaster of Oshkosh by the administration of Democratic President James K Polk in that same year, serving until 1849 in the patronage position.

On January 12,1848, Edward Eastman was appointed as the first clerk of court for the Winnebago County circuit court.

Also in 1853, Edward Eastman supported the incorporation of the City of Oshkosh, formerly part of the Town of Oshkosh.

In later years Edward Eastman was elected as an alderman to the city council.

Edward Eastman continued to serve as Postmaster until 1861, when the newly elected Republican administration of Abraham Lincoln took office and made its own appointments.

Edward Eastman died February 23,1870, at the age of 64 years and one day.

Edward Eastman was survived by his second wife, Catherine Eastman, who lived until June 18,1897.