Wife of Ira Blood. Daughter of Revolutionary War Patriot Josiah Jordan of Massachusetts and Abigail Farrar. DAR Real Daughter.
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH (about her husband, and their family): Hon. IRA BLOOD deceased. Few men were more prominently identified with the early history of this county than the gentleman whose name is given above. A pioneer, a man of sterling worth, and a loyal citizen, he was esteemed and honored in a marked degree. Mr. Blood was born in Hollis, NH., December 30, 1811, being one of a family of children whose parents were, Isaac and Elizabeth Blood. When fifteen years of age, he went to sea with an uncle, but as the result of an accidental fall, he was so badly injured that he abandoned a seafaring life, and going to Weston, Vt., was employed as a clerk in a store, which business he followed at various places in New England. At Chester Academy, he spent several terms thus, supplementing his early education with a more thorough course of training. The subject to which he gave most attention was civil engineering, a calling for which he had especial aptitude. In the early part of 1836, in company with Judge Martin Field, he started for the west, where there was great demand for their services as surveyors. On arriving at Chicago, which had been laid-out three years before, they spent the summer surveying, and in the following October, came on to Mukwonago, which they were soon after, employed to survey and plat, by the proprietors of the village. On section 31, of the town of Vernon, Mr. Blood made a claim, on which he built a temporary log house, to hold it until he could make more substantial improvements. This done, he and Mr. Field walked to Chicago, thence, to Hennepin, Ill., where Mr. Blood taught a term of school, in order to get means to improve his claim. Returning to it in the spring, he made preparations to bring a helpmate to his cabin home. Going to the Green Mountain State in 1839, he was married on the 5th of September, in Chester, to Miss Esther P. Jordan. Mrs. Blood was born July 26 1814, in Chester, Windsor County, Vt., being one of eleven children whose parents were, Josiah and Esther Caryl Jordan. Mr. Jordan was a hero of the Revolutionary War, serving seven years as a cannoneer. He was well acquainted with Gen. George Washington, who on one occasion, came to him, took him by the shoulder, and shook him, saying he wished he had a thousand more such boys, as he. Mrs. Jordan died in 1816, at the age of thirty-two years. Mrs. Blood received a good academic education, and for several years prior to her coming west, taught school in her native state. Soon after her marriage to Mr. Blood, they came to their Wisconsin home. By the united eflorts of husband and wife, their landed possessions were increased, until they had over a thousand acres, most of which was purchased from the Government at $1.25 per acre. In their first log house, many happy days were spent, but in course of time, it gave way to a better home, while many other improvements were made. Mr. Blood devoted considerable time to surveying, and often for weeks, he would be gone from home, in pursuit of his calling, while his good wife looked after the affairs of the home. He surveyed Kneeland's addition to Milwaukee, and much of the western part of Racine County. For two terms, he served as County Surveyor of Waukesha County. In an early day, he taught school in the oldtime log house, and for two terms was Town Superintendent of schools. In the winter of 1839-40, Mrs. Blood conducted a school in her own home, thus they were among the pioneer teachers of this county. From 1852 to 1854, Mr. Blood carried on merchandising and the lumber business, and also taught school in the village of Mukwonago. In 1859, he was put forth as the nominee of the Republican party, as a candidate for the Assembly, against Leonard Martin, the Democratic nominee. Mr. Blood was triumphantly elected, and proved a capable legislator. At the time of his death, he was serving his second term as County Surveyor. In every position in life to which he was called, he discharged his duties efficiently, promptly, and conscientiously. On the 22d of February 1868 this sterling pioneer passed away, leaving a family, and a large circle of friends, to mourn his loss. To Mr. and Mrs. Blood were born the following children: Isaac, married Clara Stevens of Ogdensburg, NY., April 22, 1841, and resides on the old homestead in the town of Vernon; Josiah, born June, 20, 1842, died on the 3rd of July following; Edwin James, who was born, November 30, 1843, at the age of twenty years, entered the United States Navy, and served faithfully, until honorably discharged in September, 1865, at Brooklyn, NY. During the most of his service, his vessel was cruising for blockade runners, and acting as dispatch boat for Admiral Dalgreen, of the South Atlantic Squadron. After the war was ended, he returned home, and remained on the farm for a time, then went to Chicago where he has since been engaged in business. He has been twice married, and his first wife, Lydia Nye, who died in 1888, left no issue. In 1891, he married Miss Martha Lyon, by whom he has one child, Ira Charles. Caryl, the next child in Mr Blood's family, was born April 2, 1846, and died on the 7th of May of the same year. Elizabeth Clara, who was born February 11, 1848, became the wife of William A. Gault, a music dealer of Waukesha. Rosanna Field, born June 6, 1851, is the widow of Albert D. Hager, a noted naturalist, who served as State Geologist of Vermont and Missouri, and acted as Secretary and Treasurer of the Historical Society of Chicago. Abigail Emmie, born December 2, 1852, died December 24, 1864, and Nellie E. born February 19, 1859, died March 8, 1860. Mrs. Blood still makes her home in Mukwonago, and is one of the few remaining mementos of pioneer days. In or near that village, she has made her home for fifty-five years, and in all the surrounding country, there is scarcely a man, woman, or child that is not familiar with the name, and face of "Grandmother Blood".
SOURCE: "Portrait and Biographical Record of Waukesha County, Wisconsin: Containing ...", 1894, pages 707-709.
Source [link]: https://books.google.com/books?id=JVU0AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA707&
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH (about her husband, and their family): Hon. IRA BLOOD deceased. Few men were more prominently identified with the early history of this county than the gentleman whose name is given above. A pioneer, a man of sterling worth, and a loyal citizen, he was esteemed and honored in a marked degree. Mr. Blood was born in Hollis, NH., December 30, 1811, being one of a family of children whose parents were, Isaac and Elizabeth Blood. When fifteen years of age, he went to sea with an uncle, but as the result of an accidental fall, he was so badly injured that he abandoned a seafaring life, and going to Weston, Vt., was employed as a clerk in a store, which business he followed at various places in New England. At Chester Academy, he spent several terms thus, supplementing his early education with a more thorough course of training. The subject to which he gave most attention was civil engineering, a calling for which he had especial aptitude. In the early part of 1836, in company with Judge Martin Field, he started for the west, where there was great demand for their services as surveyors. On arriving at Chicago, which had been laid-out three years before, they spent the summer surveying, and in the following October, came on to Mukwonago, which they were soon after, employed to survey and plat, by the proprietors of the village. On section 31, of the town of Vernon, Mr. Blood made a claim, on which he built a temporary log house, to hold it until he could make more substantial improvements. This done, he and Mr. Field walked to Chicago, thence, to Hennepin, Ill., where Mr. Blood taught a term of school, in order to get means to improve his claim. Returning to it in the spring, he made preparations to bring a helpmate to his cabin home. Going to the Green Mountain State in 1839, he was married on the 5th of September, in Chester, to Miss Esther P. Jordan. Mrs. Blood was born July 26 1814, in Chester, Windsor County, Vt., being one of eleven children whose parents were, Josiah and Esther Caryl Jordan. Mr. Jordan was a hero of the Revolutionary War, serving seven years as a cannoneer. He was well acquainted with Gen. George Washington, who on one occasion, came to him, took him by the shoulder, and shook him, saying he wished he had a thousand more such boys, as he. Mrs. Jordan died in 1816, at the age of thirty-two years. Mrs. Blood received a good academic education, and for several years prior to her coming west, taught school in her native state. Soon after her marriage to Mr. Blood, they came to their Wisconsin home. By the united eflorts of husband and wife, their landed possessions were increased, until they had over a thousand acres, most of which was purchased from the Government at $1.25 per acre. In their first log house, many happy days were spent, but in course of time, it gave way to a better home, while many other improvements were made. Mr. Blood devoted considerable time to surveying, and often for weeks, he would be gone from home, in pursuit of his calling, while his good wife looked after the affairs of the home. He surveyed Kneeland's addition to Milwaukee, and much of the western part of Racine County. For two terms, he served as County Surveyor of Waukesha County. In an early day, he taught school in the oldtime log house, and for two terms was Town Superintendent of schools. In the winter of 1839-40, Mrs. Blood conducted a school in her own home, thus they were among the pioneer teachers of this county. From 1852 to 1854, Mr. Blood carried on merchandising and the lumber business, and also taught school in the village of Mukwonago. In 1859, he was put forth as the nominee of the Republican party, as a candidate for the Assembly, against Leonard Martin, the Democratic nominee. Mr. Blood was triumphantly elected, and proved a capable legislator. At the time of his death, he was serving his second term as County Surveyor. In every position in life to which he was called, he discharged his duties efficiently, promptly, and conscientiously. On the 22d of February 1868 this sterling pioneer passed away, leaving a family, and a large circle of friends, to mourn his loss. To Mr. and Mrs. Blood were born the following children: Isaac, married Clara Stevens of Ogdensburg, NY., April 22, 1841, and resides on the old homestead in the town of Vernon; Josiah, born June, 20, 1842, died on the 3rd of July following; Edwin James, who was born, November 30, 1843, at the age of twenty years, entered the United States Navy, and served faithfully, until honorably discharged in September, 1865, at Brooklyn, NY. During the most of his service, his vessel was cruising for blockade runners, and acting as dispatch boat for Admiral Dalgreen, of the South Atlantic Squadron. After the war was ended, he returned home, and remained on the farm for a time, then went to Chicago where he has since been engaged in business. He has been twice married, and his first wife, Lydia Nye, who died in 1888, left no issue. In 1891, he married Miss Martha Lyon, by whom he has one child, Ira Charles. Caryl, the next child in Mr Blood's family, was born April 2, 1846, and died on the 7th of May of the same year. Elizabeth Clara, who was born February 11, 1848, became the wife of William A. Gault, a music dealer of Waukesha. Rosanna Field, born June 6, 1851, is the widow of Albert D. Hager, a noted naturalist, who served as State Geologist of Vermont and Missouri, and acted as Secretary and Treasurer of the Historical Society of Chicago. Abigail Emmie, born December 2, 1852, died December 24, 1864, and Nellie E. born February 19, 1859, died March 8, 1860. Mrs. Blood still makes her home in Mukwonago, and is one of the few remaining mementos of pioneer days. In or near that village, she has made her home for fifty-five years, and in all the surrounding country, there is scarcely a man, woman, or child that is not familiar with the name, and face of "Grandmother Blood".
SOURCE: "Portrait and Biographical Record of Waukesha County, Wisconsin: Containing ...", 1894, pages 707-709.
Source [link]: https://books.google.com/books?id=JVU0AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA707&
Wife of Ira Blood. Daughter of Revolutionary War Patriot Josiah Jordan of Massachusetts and Abigail Farrar. DAR Real Daughter.
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH (about her husband, and their family): Hon. IRA BLOOD deceased. Few men were more prominently identified with the early history of this county than the gentleman whose name is given above. A pioneer, a man of sterling worth, and a loyal citizen, he was esteemed and honored in a marked degree. Mr. Blood was born in Hollis, NH., December 30, 1811, being one of a family of children whose parents were, Isaac and Elizabeth Blood. When fifteen years of age, he went to sea with an uncle, but as the result of an accidental fall, he was so badly injured that he abandoned a seafaring life, and going to Weston, Vt., was employed as a clerk in a store, which business he followed at various places in New England. At Chester Academy, he spent several terms thus, supplementing his early education with a more thorough course of training. The subject to which he gave most attention was civil engineering, a calling for which he had especial aptitude. In the early part of 1836, in company with Judge Martin Field, he started for the west, where there was great demand for their services as surveyors. On arriving at Chicago, which had been laid-out three years before, they spent the summer surveying, and in the following October, came on to Mukwonago, which they were soon after, employed to survey and plat, by the proprietors of the village. On section 31, of the town of Vernon, Mr. Blood made a claim, on which he built a temporary log house, to hold it until he could make more substantial improvements. This done, he and Mr. Field walked to Chicago, thence, to Hennepin, Ill., where Mr. Blood taught a term of school, in order to get means to improve his claim. Returning to it in the spring, he made preparations to bring a helpmate to his cabin home. Going to the Green Mountain State in 1839, he was married on the 5th of September, in Chester, to Miss Esther P. Jordan. Mrs. Blood was born July 26 1814, in Chester, Windsor County, Vt., being one of eleven children whose parents were, Josiah and Esther Caryl Jordan. Mr. Jordan was a hero of the Revolutionary War, serving seven years as a cannoneer. He was well acquainted with Gen. George Washington, who on one occasion, came to him, took him by the shoulder, and shook him, saying he wished he had a thousand more such boys, as he. Mrs. Jordan died in 1816, at the age of thirty-two years. Mrs. Blood received a good academic education, and for several years prior to her coming west, taught school in her native state. Soon after her marriage to Mr. Blood, they came to their Wisconsin home. By the united eflorts of husband and wife, their landed possessions were increased, until they had over a thousand acres, most of which was purchased from the Government at $1.25 per acre. In their first log house, many happy days were spent, but in course of time, it gave way to a better home, while many other improvements were made. Mr. Blood devoted considerable time to surveying, and often for weeks, he would be gone from home, in pursuit of his calling, while his good wife looked after the affairs of the home. He surveyed Kneeland's addition to Milwaukee, and much of the western part of Racine County. For two terms, he served as County Surveyor of Waukesha County. In an early day, he taught school in the oldtime log house, and for two terms was Town Superintendent of schools. In the winter of 1839-40, Mrs. Blood conducted a school in her own home, thus they were among the pioneer teachers of this county. From 1852 to 1854, Mr. Blood carried on merchandising and the lumber business, and also taught school in the village of Mukwonago. In 1859, he was put forth as the nominee of the Republican party, as a candidate for the Assembly, against Leonard Martin, the Democratic nominee. Mr. Blood was triumphantly elected, and proved a capable legislator. At the time of his death, he was serving his second term as County Surveyor. In every position in life to which he was called, he discharged his duties efficiently, promptly, and conscientiously. On the 22d of February 1868 this sterling pioneer passed away, leaving a family, and a large circle of friends, to mourn his loss. To Mr. and Mrs. Blood were born the following children: Isaac, married Clara Stevens of Ogdensburg, NY., April 22, 1841, and resides on the old homestead in the town of Vernon; Josiah, born June, 20, 1842, died on the 3rd of July following; Edwin James, who was born, November 30, 1843, at the age of twenty years, entered the United States Navy, and served faithfully, until honorably discharged in September, 1865, at Brooklyn, NY. During the most of his service, his vessel was cruising for blockade runners, and acting as dispatch boat for Admiral Dalgreen, of the South Atlantic Squadron. After the war was ended, he returned home, and remained on the farm for a time, then went to Chicago where he has since been engaged in business. He has been twice married, and his first wife, Lydia Nye, who died in 1888, left no issue. In 1891, he married Miss Martha Lyon, by whom he has one child, Ira Charles. Caryl, the next child in Mr Blood's family, was born April 2, 1846, and died on the 7th of May of the same year. Elizabeth Clara, who was born February 11, 1848, became the wife of William A. Gault, a music dealer of Waukesha. Rosanna Field, born June 6, 1851, is the widow of Albert D. Hager, a noted naturalist, who served as State Geologist of Vermont and Missouri, and acted as Secretary and Treasurer of the Historical Society of Chicago. Abigail Emmie, born December 2, 1852, died December 24, 1864, and Nellie E. born February 19, 1859, died March 8, 1860. Mrs. Blood still makes her home in Mukwonago, and is one of the few remaining mementos of pioneer days. In or near that village, she has made her home for fifty-five years, and in all the surrounding country, there is scarcely a man, woman, or child that is not familiar with the name, and face of "Grandmother Blood".
SOURCE: "Portrait and Biographical Record of Waukesha County, Wisconsin: Containing ...", 1894, pages 707-709.
Source [link]: https://books.google.com/books?id=JVU0AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA707&
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BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH (about her husband, and their family): Hon. IRA BLOOD deceased. Few men were more prominently identified with the early history of this county than the gentleman whose name is given above. A pioneer, a man of sterling worth, and a loyal citizen, he was esteemed and honored in a marked degree. Mr. Blood was born in Hollis, NH., December 30, 1811, being one of a family of children whose parents were, Isaac and Elizabeth Blood. When fifteen years of age, he went to sea with an uncle, but as the result of an accidental fall, he was so badly injured that he abandoned a seafaring life, and going to Weston, Vt., was employed as a clerk in a store, which business he followed at various places in New England. At Chester Academy, he spent several terms thus, supplementing his early education with a more thorough course of training. The subject to which he gave most attention was civil engineering, a calling for which he had especial aptitude. In the early part of 1836, in company with Judge Martin Field, he started for the west, where there was great demand for their services as surveyors. On arriving at Chicago, which had been laid-out three years before, they spent the summer surveying, and in the following October, came on to Mukwonago, which they were soon after, employed to survey and plat, by the proprietors of the village. On section 31, of the town of Vernon, Mr. Blood made a claim, on which he built a temporary log house, to hold it until he could make more substantial improvements. This done, he and Mr. Field walked to Chicago, thence, to Hennepin, Ill., where Mr. Blood taught a term of school, in order to get means to improve his claim. Returning to it in the spring, he made preparations to bring a helpmate to his cabin home. Going to the Green Mountain State in 1839, he was married on the 5th of September, in Chester, to Miss Esther P. Jordan. Mrs. Blood was born July 26 1814, in Chester, Windsor County, Vt., being one of eleven children whose parents were, Josiah and Esther Caryl Jordan. Mr. Jordan was a hero of the Revolutionary War, serving seven years as a cannoneer. He was well acquainted with Gen. George Washington, who on one occasion, came to him, took him by the shoulder, and shook him, saying he wished he had a thousand more such boys, as he. Mrs. Jordan died in 1816, at the age of thirty-two years. Mrs. Blood received a good academic education, and for several years prior to her coming west, taught school in her native state. Soon after her marriage to Mr. Blood, they came to their Wisconsin home. By the united eflorts of husband and wife, their landed possessions were increased, until they had over a thousand acres, most of which was purchased from the Government at $1.25 per acre. In their first log house, many happy days were spent, but in course of time, it gave way to a better home, while many other improvements were made. Mr. Blood devoted considerable time to surveying, and often for weeks, he would be gone from home, in pursuit of his calling, while his good wife looked after the affairs of the home. He surveyed Kneeland's addition to Milwaukee, and much of the western part of Racine County. For two terms, he served as County Surveyor of Waukesha County. In an early day, he taught school in the oldtime log house, and for two terms was Town Superintendent of schools. In the winter of 1839-40, Mrs. Blood conducted a school in her own home, thus they were among the pioneer teachers of this county. From 1852 to 1854, Mr. Blood carried on merchandising and the lumber business, and also taught school in the village of Mukwonago. In 1859, he was put forth as the nominee of the Republican party, as a candidate for the Assembly, against Leonard Martin, the Democratic nominee. Mr. Blood was triumphantly elected, and proved a capable legislator. At the time of his death, he was serving his second term as County Surveyor. In every position in life to which he was called, he discharged his duties efficiently, promptly, and conscientiously. On the 22d of February 1868 this sterling pioneer passed away, leaving a family, and a large circle of friends, to mourn his loss. To Mr. and Mrs. Blood were born the following children: Isaac, married Clara Stevens of Ogdensburg, NY., April 22, 1841, and resides on the old homestead in the town of Vernon; Josiah, born June, 20, 1842, died on the 3rd of July following; Edwin James, who was born, November 30, 1843, at the age of twenty years, entered the United States Navy, and served faithfully, until honorably discharged in September, 1865, at Brooklyn, NY. During the most of his service, his vessel was cruising for blockade runners, and acting as dispatch boat for Admiral Dalgreen, of the South Atlantic Squadron. After the war was ended, he returned home, and remained on the farm for a time, then went to Chicago where he has since been engaged in business. He has been twice married, and his first wife, Lydia Nye, who died in 1888, left no issue. In 1891, he married Miss Martha Lyon, by whom he has one child, Ira Charles. Caryl, the next child in Mr Blood's family, was born April 2, 1846, and died on the 7th of May of the same year. Elizabeth Clara, who was born February 11, 1848, became the wife of William A. Gault, a music dealer of Waukesha. Rosanna Field, born June 6, 1851, is the widow of Albert D. Hager, a noted naturalist, who served as State Geologist of Vermont and Missouri, and acted as Secretary and Treasurer of the Historical Society of Chicago. Abigail Emmie, born December 2, 1852, died December 24, 1864, and Nellie E. born February 19, 1859, died March 8, 1860. Mrs. Blood still makes her home in Mukwonago, and is one of the few remaining mementos of pioneer days. In or near that village, she has made her home for fifty-five years, and in all the surrounding country, there is scarcely a man, woman, or child that is not familiar with the name, and face of "Grandmother Blood".
SOURCE: "Portrait and Biographical Record of Waukesha County, Wisconsin: Containing ...", 1894, pages 707-709.
Source [link]: https://books.google.com/books?id=JVU0AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA707&
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