Isaac Blosser's biography, Bronson, Branch County, Michigan

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ISAAC BLOSSER
Was born in Perry county, Ohio, Nov. 22, 1836, and was a son of
Nicholas and Elizabeth (Halbord) Blosser, deceased. The lady whom he
chose for a helpmate through life was Emily O'Hare, and they were
married in the fall of 1865, in Hocking county, Ohio.  She was born in
that county of parents, Hewett and Margaret (Kepler) O'Hare, deceased.
Four children were born to them, Frank, Ida, dec., Charles, dec., and
Clayton, dec. Comrade Blosser is a veteran of the late war and served
his country as a private in Co. G, 114th O. V.I. at the age of 25
years.  He had been engaged in farming when he enlisted Aug. 13, 1862,
at Perry county, O.  In 1863 he was detailed at Milligan's Bend as
ambulance driver for eighteen months.  He also took active part in the
battles of Chickasaw Bluff, Arkansas Post, Thompson's Hill, Champion
Hill, Black River Bridge, Vicksburg and Ft. Blakely.  He was honorably
discharged July 31, 1865, at Columbus O.  His wife had two brothers in
service, Martin and John W.  Comrade Blosser is a farmer by occupation
and his address is Bronson, Mich.






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