Enoch W. Eastman

Enoch Worthen Eastman (born April 15, 1810 in Deerfield , Rockingham County , New Hampshire , † January 9, 1885 in Eldora , Iowa ) was an American politician . Between 1864 and 1866 he was lieutenant governor of the state of Iowa.

Career

Enoch Eastman initially received a rather poor school education. He earned the money he needed to improve his education through hard work. After studying law and admission to the bar, he began working in this profession in New Hampshire. In October 1844, he moved his residence and practice to Burlington , Iowa. He came to Eldora via Oskaloosa in autumn 1857. His law firm was very successful.

Politically, he belonged to the Democratic Party until 1857 . Then he switched to the Republicans . In 1864 he was elected Lieutenant Governor of Iowa at the side of William M. Stone . He held this office between 1864 and 1866. He was Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State Senate . One of his main political themes was education policy.

In 1883, Enoch Eastman was elected to the Iowa Senate. He held this mandate until his death on January 9, 1885.

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SURNAME	Eastman, Enoch W.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Eastman, Enoch Worthen (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	April 15, 1810
PLACE OF BIRTH	Deerfield , New Hampshire
DATE OF DEATH	January 9, 1885
Place of death	Eldora , Iowa