C. L. Blodgett, D. D. S. Biography


	This biography appears on page 571 in "History of Dakota 
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				C. L. BLODGETT, D. D. S. 

	Dr. C. L. Blodgett is one of the leading dentists of Platte, 
Charles Mix county, where he has resided for many years. He was born in 
Iowa on the 4th of January, 1875, and is a son of Simeon and Maria 
(Tucker) Blodgett, who were from Pennsylvania and settled in Iowa in 
1853. There the father followed agricultural pursuits. The parents were 
well known in their community and aided in the early development of the 
locality. 

	Dr. C. L. Blodgett received his education in the public schools 
and following his graduation from high school entered the State 
University of Iowa at Iowa City, where he took a dental course. He 
first practiced in Yankton, South Dakota, but after remaining there for 
a year located in Platte, which was then but a small village. He has 
gained financial independence and has invested to a considerable extent 
in South Dakota land. 

	Dr. Blodgett was married September 1, 1912, to Miss Bernice 
McCall, a daughter of W. F. McCall. The Doctor is a republican but has 
never had time to take a very active part in public affairs, although 
he has served on the city council. He is well known in fraternal 
circles and is a member of the various Masonic bodies, including the 
consistory, in which he has taken the thirty-second degree, and the 
Mystic Shrine. He also holds membership in the Eastern Star chapter and 
is likewise identified with the Odd Fellows. His religious faith is 
indicated by his membership in the Methodist church. Along professional 
lines he is a member of the South Dakota State Dental Society and gains 
much valuable knowledge from the meetings of that organization. He is 
greatly interested in the development of South Dakota and does all in 
his power to promote its advancement along all lines.