Selected Death notices from the Lafayette Advertiser 1873-1905
Submitter: Audrey Hopper (RHopper454 @ aol.com)
Source: Lafayette Advertiser
Date: May 26, 2005


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From the Lafayette Advertiser
Jan. 11, 1890 pg. 5 col. 2

Died-
EASTIN- At his residence in the town of Lafayette, Sunday January 5th, 1890, 
HAZARD EASTIN, age 58 years and 8 months,
     In the death of Hazard Eastin an old and familiar landmark has passed 
away.  Deceased was a native of this parish and leaves a widow and a large 
circle of friends and relatives to mourn his loss.
     He was a prominent and popular citizen, and the last of the commissioned 
officers of Company A. 28th La. Regiment C. S. A., of which he was First 
Lieutenant, and an efficient officer and a good solider.  He was Sheriff 
of this parish fro 1873 to 1890, at which time, he retired in favor of 
his chief deputy, Edgar Mouton.  He was a Police Juror from 1880 to 
1883, and was a Master Mason of long and good standing.
     In all the relations of life, he was ever frank, faithful and 
honorable, and steadfast and true to his friends.  Peace to his ashes.