John I. Bloom (1831 - 1916)

Born 22 Mar 1831 in Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States

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Died 15 Nov 1916 at age 85 in Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States

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Obituary Clearfield Progress 27 Nov 1916, Clearfield, Pennsylvania

John I. Bloom, who had the distinction of being the oldest male of that name residing in Pike Township, if not in the county, and has highly esteemed by both relatives and friends, passed away at an early hour Saturday morning at his home near Bloomington, after an illness covering a period of several weeks, although he has been gradually failing in health since his return from the hospital, where he had gone for treatment, half a year ago. Mr. Bloom the deceased, was a son of John Bloom, and was born Mar 22nd 1831, and a grandson of William Bloom, who was one of the founders of this great family in this county by that name. John I. Bloom, in boyhood days, attended a school at the “cross roads” which was located near the Price farm, the building having been constructed of logs and had very primitive accommodations. Later he attended the Bloomington school for three winter terms. After that he assisted his father and brothers to clear off the land and cultivate the soil. Being the youngest son, he remained at home, after his elder brothers had left the parental wing and founded homes of their own. After his father had reached an age by which labor became a burden to him, the son assumed the management of the farm, and it was at this time when the present comfortable buildings replaced the old and original. He always followed agriculture pursuits, during his whole life, with the exception of three years, two of which he was engaged in conduction the Susquehanna house 1878-1879 and one year he resided on Irvin Hill enjoying private life. During the progress of the civil war he was twice drafted, but each time was refused on account of his physical disability. On August 22nd, 1854, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Frantz (who survives him) a daughter of George and Eliza (Taylor) Frantz, a Clarion county lady. Ten children was the fruit of this union, namely; J. Showers, Jefferson, Eliza, Alice, Blake, Lucy, Frank, Annie, Howard and Willard. From this family of children emanated 14 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. During all the years of Mr. Bloom's long life he was a democrat of the old Jacksonian school, and for sixteen years served his district as constable, performing his duty with fidelity and trust. He was elected to and served in many other offices in the gift of the people of the township. For many years he had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian church of Curwensville. Mr. Bloom was a kind father and a faithful husband, and living the clean and untarnished life that he did, had the friendship and respect of his whole neighborhood. He was a very entertaining talker and told the writer many incidents happening in the early clay some of which will be produced in The Progress letter at some future time. At this writing, Sunday, the day and hour of the funeral could not be ascertained, as the family were waiting to receive word from a daughter who resides in Colorado.

Biography

John I. Bloom. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]}

Born 22 Mar 1831. Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America. ^{[8] [9] [10]}

Died 15 Nov 1916. Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America. ^[11]

Buried Bloomington, Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States of America. ^[12]

Residence

1870 Residence Post Office: Curwensville. Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania, USA. ^[13]

Marriage Married Mary Jane Margaret Frantz on 22 Aug 1854 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States of America. ^[14]

Sources

1. ↑ Source: #S211409038 Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 040951-043500
2. ↑ Source: #S211431527 Year: 1870; Census Place: Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1327; Page: 313B; Family History Library Film: 552826
3. ↑ Source: #S218995469
4. ↑ Source: #S219484481
5. ↑ Source: #S211409038 Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 030001-032700
6. ↑ Source: #S211409038 Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1966; Certificate Number Range: 090151-092700
7. ↑ Source: #S219484481
8. ↑ Source: #S211409038 Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 040951-043500
9. ↑ Source: #S211431527 Year: 1870; Census Place: Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1327; Page: 313B; Family History Library Film: 552826
10. ↑ Source: #S218995469
11. ↑ Source: #S218995469
12. ↑ Source: #S218995469
13. ↑ Source: #S211431527 Year: 1870; Census Place: Pike, Clearfield, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1327; Page: 313B; Family History Library Film: 552826
14. ↑ Twentieth century history of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania and representative citizens

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