Daughter of William and Margaret; born Dublin Ireland; Arrived New York, NY 7/22/1837 aboard SS Girard out of Liverpool with mother Margaret and four siblings which included Daniel O'Donnell (FAG #89571569) and Catherine O'Donnell (later married to Benjamin F Morse)
(All above contributed by GPoppa)

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Edina
Died at the residence of J. C. Blood in this city, August 10th after a sickness of nine days, with flux, Mrs. J. C. Blood aged 57 years. The funeral was preached at the Christian Church, of which she was a devoted member, by Rev. H. A. Northcutt, after which her remains were followed to Linville Cemetery by a large concourse of people.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri, August 12 1886, Page 3, Column 3

OBITUARY
Died at her home in Edina, Mo., August 10th, 1886, sister Ester Blood, aged 59 years. She was born in Dublin, Ireland. Had lived in Edina 30 years. She joined the Christian Church 32 years ago, and died as she had lived, in the faith of Christ. How happy must she be in her new life with her Savior and God. Methinks Heaven is honored when such pilgrims as she enter upon the joys of her eternal home. Sister Blood's maiden name was O'Donnell She was married to James C. Blood 39 years ago.
It was painfully pleasant for us to meet and sympathize with the husband and children, whose wife and mother had been called to a higher and broader field of labor, and into associations unalloyed, free from every taint or sin and pain.
She leaves to mourn for her one son, four daughters, a husband and other relatives and friends. A weeping audience at her funeral was a feeble expression of the strong hold sister Blood had upon the people of Edina.
She now rests from her labors and her works are following her. God bless the bereaved ones whose hearts are bleeding at every pore. Often will they listen for that voice which cheered and thrilled every fibre of their souls, and often checked any wrong impulse of nature. But they will see her no more here, but God has said they can go to her.
God help them to prepare to meet her in Heaven. — H. A NORTHCUTT.
The Edina Sentinel, Edina, Missouri • Thu, Aug 19, 1886, Page 3, Column 4

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New York, Passenger and Immigration Lists, 1820-1850
Name: Esther Odonnell
Arrival Date: 22 Jul 1837
Age: 7
Gender: F (Female)
Port of Arrival: New York
Port of Departure: Liverpool
Place of Origin: Ireland
Destination: United States of America
Ship: Ship Girard
Microfilm Serial Number: M237
Microfilm Roll Number: 34
List Number: 598

New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
Name: Esther Odonnell
Arrival Date: 22 Jul 1837
Birth Date: abt 1830
Age: 7 Years 1 Months
Gender: Female
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Ship Name: Girard

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Esther Blood
Age in 1860: 28
Birth Year: abt 1832
Birthplace: Ireland
Home in 1860: Center, Knox, Missouri
Post Office: Edina
Household Members: Name Age
J C Blood 33
Esther Blood 28
Laura Blood 10
Margaret Blood 7
James A Blood 4
Mary E Blood 1

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Esther Blood
Age in 1870: 37
Birth Year: abt 1833
Birthplace: Ireland
Home in 1870: Center, Knox, Missouri
Post Office: Edina
Household Members: Name Age
James C Blood 45
Esther Blood 37
Laura J Blood 18
Margaret A Blood 15
James A Blood 14
Minnie E Blood 10
Martha M Blood 4

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Esther Blood
Age: 50
Birth Year: abt 1830
Birthplace: Ireland
Home in 1880: Edina, Knox, Missouri
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: James C. Blood
Father's Birthplace: Ireland
Mother's Birthplace: Ireland
Occupation: Keeping House
Household Members: Name Age
James C. Blood 55
Esther Blood 50
Margarett A. Blood 25
James A. Blood 22
Minnie E. Blood 19
Mattie Blood 14