City: Nashville
EASTMAN, Charles Hazen, insurance man; born Plymouth, N. H., February 25, 1845; English descent; son of Elbridge Gerry and Lucy Ann (Carr) EASTMAN; father, editor Union and American, Nashville, Tenn.; paternal grandparents Timothy and Abigail (Wilkins) EASTMAN, maternal grandparents Spencer and Zylphia (Goodrich) CARR; educated Nashville, Tenn., public schools; early business occupation County Court Clerk’s office, 1865-1880; served as Deputy and Clerk, 1880-86; married Kate CANTRELL February 23, 1871; member Phoenix Lodge No. 131, F. & A. M., Nashville Commandery No. 1, K. T., Trinity Consistory No. 2, A. A. S. R., Past Grand Commander Knights Templar, 33d degree Honorary Scottish Rite; Independent Democrat; served as private in Confederate Army, 1861-65; member Missionary Baptist Church; member firm of Throop & Eastman, General Agents of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company, since May 15, 1889.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
