Eastman, Catherine 1811-1922

EASTMAN, LARKIN

Posted By: Mary Holub, volunteer (email)
Date: 8/8/2009 at 17:27:07

From: Le Mars Sentinel, March 3, 1922

DEATH TAKE PIONEERS

MRS. L. S. EASTMAN WAS EARLY SETTLER IN GRANT
LIVED WHERE TOWN OF CRAIG NOW STANDS

Mrs. L. S. Eastman one of the pioneer residents of Plymouth county died at her home, 812 Plymouth street, on Tuesday morning. She passed away while sleeping. Mrs. Eastman was suffering from a slight attack of pneumonia but her condition was not [unreadable word] as dangerous and death was due chiefly to weight of years.
Mrs. Eastman was a native of New York state and was born at Troy March 10, 1811. Her maiden name being Catherine Larkin. When she was a small child her parents came [two words unreadable] at Hazel Green, Wis., where she grew up and received her early education. She was united in marriage at that place with Levi S. Eastman on February 9, 1858.

In 1878 they came to Plymouth county and bought a farm where the village of Craig in Grant township is now located. They thrived and prospered there after difficulties which [unreadable word] the early settlers. Mrs. Eastman was among the pioneer women in that section of the county and materially aided in the upbuilding and uplift of the community being active in church and other work. In the days when the country was sparsely settled, many pioneers and travelers stopped at the Eastman home and Mrs. Eastman was well known for her hospitality and was a [unreadable word] neighbor and friend when sickness or affliction visited the homes though much more widely scattered than in these days.

Mr. and Mrs. Eastman came to Le Mars in 1893 leaving the care of the farm to the younger generation. Mr. Eastman died ten years ago.
Mrs. Eastman is survived by her two sons, E. E. Eastman of this city, I. O. Eastman, of Pasadena, Cal., and Mrs. George J. Richards, of Le Mars. There are also two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Mrs. Eastman was a member of the Presbyterian church for many years [unreadable word] years she had lived a retired life visited daily by her children and grandchildren. She took active interest in the affairs of the world and enjoyed a serene and happy old age. She was one of the many pioneer women who by devotion of their lives have aided in building up this great prairie state and made the world a better place in which to live.

Her son, Everett Eastman, is visiting in California this winter. He and his brother L. O. Eastman will arrive in time for the funeral which will be held on Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the First Presbyterian church Rev. H. V. Comin, the pastor, officiating.