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Samuel Bloomer

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Samuel Bloomer

Birth
Engi, Glarus, Glarus, Switzerland
Death
4 Oct 1917 (aged 81)
Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota, USA
Burial
Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota, USA Add to Map
Plot
Block 04, Lot 15
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Sam was a color sargeant of the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry.

He lost his right leg in Antietam in Hoffman's barn.

He was discharged and came home August 1, 1863.

President Lincoln appointed him Lt. in the Veterans Reserve Corps. He commanded the 36th and the 120th companies of the 2nd battalion Veteran Reserve Corps. Did duty in the Freedman's Bureau at Pine Bluff Arkansas and was mustered out September 19, 1866.

Sam was a color sargeant of the First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry.

He lost his right leg in Antietam in Hoffman's barn.

He was discharged and came home August 1, 1863.

President Lincoln appointed him Lt. in the Veterans Reserve Corps. He commanded the 36th and the 120th companies of the 2nd battalion Veteran Reserve Corps. Did duty in the Freedman's Bureau at Pine Bluff Arkansas and was mustered out September 19, 1866.

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  • Created by: Joy Adrian
  • Added: Aug 3, 2001
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5661828/samuel-bloomer: accessed ), memorial page for Samuel Bloomer (30 Oct 1835–4 Oct 1917), Find a Grave Memorial ID 5661828, citing Fairview Cemetery, Stillwater, Washington County, Minnesota, USA; Maintained by Joy Adrian (contributor 3775817).