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Submitted by: Glenn Campbell grc1@charter.net Date: March 3, 2002 **************************************************************************** From a book called "Life and Times in Hopkinton, N. H. in three parts" by C. C. Lord published 1890 LIFE AND TIMES IN HOPKINTON, N.H. Section X --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ezra Eastman, the son of Ezra Eastman and Polly Eaton, was born in Hopkinton, April 11, 1798. He obtained an academical education, and became a school-teacher of successful experience. He was also a farmer. In 1832, he moved to Henniker, where he resided till his death, April 19, 1884. At the time of his death, he had been considered the oldest Freemason in the state. In 1828, September 30, Mr. Eastman married Cynthia W. Connor, daughter of John Connor and Mary Whitney, of Henniker. They had children,--Mary W., born July 19, 1829; George A., born October 26, 1831; Adaline S., born September 27, 1833; Susan C., born May 5, 1838; Helen J., born March 20, 1849. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jonathan G. Eastman, the son of Samuel Eastman and Sarah Harris, was born in Hopkinton, September 20, 1800, and always lived in this town. He was a farmer. He was once a lieutenant of militia. In 1831, he married Mary Sleeper, daughter of Moses Sleeper and Mehitable Peterson. His second wife was Charlotte (Kimball) Jackman, daughter of John Kimball and Lydia Clough, of Hopkinton, whom he married May 8, 1836, and by whom e had two children, --Walter S. and Almira. Mr. Eastman died July 28, 1874; his second wife, February 28, 1885. Samuel Eastman, father of Jonathan G. Eastman, was a Revolutionary soldier who was at Valley Forge. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timothy B. Eastman, the son of Timothy Eastman and Polly Sibley, was born in Warner, January 17, 1832, in the district of Roby's Corner. In the course of his life he has resided in Manchester, Hyde Park, Mass., and Hopkinton, living in Contoocook since 1882, where he has pursued the manufacture of hubs for wheels. He was a member of Company D, 11th Regiment N.H. V., during the late war. In 1860, March 1, Mr. Eastman married Christina S. Morrill, daughter of Isaac S. Morrill and Achsah Bean, of Manchester. They have children, --Clarence M., Ethelyn A. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benjamin Eaton, the son of Samuel Eaton and Betsey Page, was born in Weare in 1778 and died in Hopkinton, October 13, 1807. He was a saddle and harness-maker, employing about a half dozen apprentices and journeymen. He was a lieutenant of militia. He was noted for his skill in penmanship. He was a Mason, and his funeral was conducted with the imposing honor of his craft. His wife was Phoebe Chandler, daughter of Isaac Chandler and Maria Cotton, of Hopkinton. They had children,--Betsey Page, Charoltte Maria. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Harrison Eaton, the son of Moses Eaton and Judith Merrill, was born in Hopkinton, December 13, 1813. He attended medical lectures at Hanover in 1833 and 1834; he graduated at the Berkshire Medical Institute, at Pittsfield, Mass., in 1836. He became a Fellow of the New Hampshire Medical Society in 1842. He practiced two years in Weare, and then removed to Merrimack, where he died November 19, 1881. He represented Merrimack in the General Court. In 1838, December 25, Mr. Eaton married Charlotte M. Eaton, of Hopkinton. She was a daughter of Benjamin and Phoebe Eaton. She died December 21, 1866. Dr. Eaton had one son,--Henry H., born October 24, 1839. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Horace Edmunds, the son of Ezra Edmunds and Hannah Paige, was born in Weare, February 27, 1804. Until 1830, he resided in Weare; since 1830, in Hopkinton, following the vocation of a farmer and blacksmith. In 1848 and 1849, Mr. Edmunds was a selectman of Hopkinton. In 1857, when the law for the establishment of country commissioners became of force, he was a member of the first board. In 1830, April 4, Horace Edmunds married Bridget W. Cilley, of Weare. She was a daughter of Philip Cilley and Susanna C. Whipple. They had children, --Hannah P., born February 14, 1831; Susan D., born March 16, 1833; Horace F., born February 27, 1835; infant son, born March 8, 1837; Ellen G., born July 4, 1838; Edmund H., born February 5, 1842; Alice F., born October 31, 1848. Mrs. Edmunds died February 14, 1876. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Horace F. Edmunds, the son of Horace Edmunds and Bridget W. Cilley, was born in Hopkinton, February 27, 1835, and has always lived in this town, pursuing the vocation of a farmer and blacksmith. In 1872 and 1873, Mr. Edmunds was a selectman. He has been a deputy sheriff of Merrimack county, being appointed in 1873 and continuing about five years. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nathaniel Evans, a native of Peterborough, was born December 20, 1797. He was educated at Andover academy. At sundry times, he resided in Peterborough, Sullivan, Concord, Keene, and Hopkinton, where he died May 23, 1877. He was a merchant. In 1812, the subject of this sketch furnished supplies for the army and held military attendant rank. He was a member of the Keen Light Infantry, commanded by the famous Capt. Jim Wilson. He was a deacon of the South Congregational church, Concord, and also acting deacon of the church in Hopkinton. He was leader of the choir and superintendent of the Sunday- school of Dr. Barstow's church in Keene. Nathaniel Evans was twice married. His first wife was Harriet Wiggin, of Concord, a daughter of Sherburne Wiggin. His second wife was Mary Ann Stanley, daughter of Theophilus and Rebecca Stanley, of Hopkinton. His children were,--Charles Alanson, Nathaniel, Sarah Hutchins, Harriet Wiggin, Paulina Tucker, Lewis Downing, Grace Stevens. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lewis D. Evans, the son of Nathaniel Evans and Harriet Wiggin, was born in Sullivan, December 9, 1828. He was educated in Gilmanton academy. At sundry times, he has resided in Sullivan, Keene, Boston, Mass., and Hopkinton. He is a book-keeper by calling. In 1849 and 1850, he was in the boot and shoe trade at Concord. In 1876, he was a member of the superintending school- committee of Hopkinton; in 1881, a town-clerk, to fill a vacancy; since 1882, he has been post-master at Hopkinton village. In August, 1870, Mr. Evans married Isabel P. Tyler, daughter of Dr. Cyril C. Tyler and Sarah Putman, of Hopkinton. Mrs. Evans died February 4, 1886.