Ben C. Eastman

Ben C. Eastman
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1855
Preceded by	Orsamus Cole
Succeeded by	Cadwallader C. Washburn
Member of the Board of Supervisors of Grant County, Wisconsin
In office January 1, 1849 – January 1, 1850
Secretary of the Council of the Wisconsin Territory
In office December 4, 1843 – January 19, 1846
Preceded by	John P. Sheldon
Succeeded by	William Rudolph Smith
Personal details
Born	(1812-10-24)October 24, 1812 Strong, District of Maine, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	February 2, 1856(1856-02-02) (aged 43) Platteville, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Forest Hill Cemetery, Madison, Wisconsin
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Charlotte Sophia Sewall ​ ​ (m. 1841⁠–⁠1856)​
Children	None
Parents	Samuel Eastman (father) Jane (Hitchcock) Eastman (mother)
Relatives	H. E. Eastman (brother) John A. Eastman (brother) Benjamin Franklin Eastman (uncle)
Profession	Lawyer

Ben C. Eastman (October 24, 1812 – February 2, 1856) was an American lawyer, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 2nd congressional district from 1851 to 1855.^[1] He previously served as secretary of the Council of the Wisconsin Territory during the 4th Wisconsin Territorial Assembly.