41yr 2nd Husband of Diadamia Bloomfield
Alfred served the USA during the Civil War as a member of 125 Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
ALFORD ATWOOD. (1823—1865.)—The parents of Elder Atwood were residents of Preble County, O. Elder Atwood was born there, December 12, 1823. Six years later, he moved with his parents to Vermillion County, 111., where he was married to Miss Diadama Bloomfield, in 1847. His education was limited. He joined the Christian Church, and was baptized in 1850. He soon became so active a worker in the church, that, in 1852, he was ordained by Elders Emely, Wilkins, and Welch. From this till the war of the Rebellion, while sustaining himself mostly by his trade as a blacksmith, he labored extensively as a minister, in Vermilion and adjoining counties. When the war broke out, he joined the 125th 111. V. Regiment. Brother Masters, a comrade of his in the regiment, speaks highly of Elder Atwood's religious zeal during his army life ; how he preached to his comrades as often as he could ; and how he was loved by all for his probity. In 1864, his health failed, and in March, 1865, he was discharged, and returned to his home, wife, and children. June 21, 1865, he died in the triumph of that faith that he had preached to others. He left a sorrowing wife, three sons, and one daughter.
Humphreys, Evan Williams "E. W." Memoirs of Deceased Christian Ministers; or, Sketches of the Lives and Labors of 975 Ministers, Who Died Between 1793 and 1880. Springfield, Ohio: Republic Printing Company, 1880.
Spouse: Diadama Bloomfield (1832-1917), married June 21st, 1847, at Vermillion County, Illinois – daughter (Mary) and three sons (Isaac, Samuel, James)
Father: James Atwood (1782-1854)
Mother: Margaret "Peggy" Bristow (1791-1853)
Occupation: minister/preacher for the Christian Church.
Contributor: Ronald C. Brewer (48104028) • [email protected]
Alfred served the USA during the Civil War as a member of 125 Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
ALFORD ATWOOD. (1823—1865.)—The parents of Elder Atwood were residents of Preble County, O. Elder Atwood was born there, December 12, 1823. Six years later, he moved with his parents to Vermillion County, 111., where he was married to Miss Diadama Bloomfield, in 1847. His education was limited. He joined the Christian Church, and was baptized in 1850. He soon became so active a worker in the church, that, in 1852, he was ordained by Elders Emely, Wilkins, and Welch. From this till the war of the Rebellion, while sustaining himself mostly by his trade as a blacksmith, he labored extensively as a minister, in Vermilion and adjoining counties. When the war broke out, he joined the 125th 111. V. Regiment. Brother Masters, a comrade of his in the regiment, speaks highly of Elder Atwood's religious zeal during his army life ; how he preached to his comrades as often as he could ; and how he was loved by all for his probity. In 1864, his health failed, and in March, 1865, he was discharged, and returned to his home, wife, and children. June 21, 1865, he died in the triumph of that faith that he had preached to others. He left a sorrowing wife, three sons, and one daughter.
Humphreys, Evan Williams "E. W." Memoirs of Deceased Christian Ministers; or, Sketches of the Lives and Labors of 975 Ministers, Who Died Between 1793 and 1880. Springfield, Ohio: Republic Printing Company, 1880.
Spouse: Diadama Bloomfield (1832-1917), married June 21st, 1847, at Vermillion County, Illinois – daughter (Mary) and three sons (Isaac, Samuel, James)
Father: James Atwood (1782-1854)
Mother: Margaret "Peggy" Bristow (1791-1853)
Occupation: minister/preacher for the Christian Church.
Contributor: Ronald C. Brewer (48104028) • [email protected]
41yr 2nd Husband of Diadamia Bloomfield
Alfred served the USA during the Civil War as a member of 125 Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
ALFORD ATWOOD. (1823—1865.)—The parents of Elder Atwood were residents of Preble County, O. Elder Atwood was born there, December 12, 1823. Six years later, he moved with his parents to Vermillion County, 111., where he was married to Miss Diadama Bloomfield, in 1847. His education was limited. He joined the Christian Church, and was baptized in 1850. He soon became so active a worker in the church, that, in 1852, he was ordained by Elders Emely, Wilkins, and Welch. From this till the war of the Rebellion, while sustaining himself mostly by his trade as a blacksmith, he labored extensively as a minister, in Vermilion and adjoining counties. When the war broke out, he joined the 125th 111. V. Regiment. Brother Masters, a comrade of his in the regiment, speaks highly of Elder Atwood's religious zeal during his army life ; how he preached to his comrades as often as he could ; and how he was loved by all for his probity. In 1864, his health failed, and in March, 1865, he was discharged, and returned to his home, wife, and children. June 21, 1865, he died in the triumph of that faith that he had preached to others. He left a sorrowing wife, three sons, and one daughter.
Humphreys, Evan Williams "E. W." Memoirs of Deceased Christian Ministers; or, Sketches of the Lives and Labors of 975 Ministers, Who Died Between 1793 and 1880. Springfield, Ohio: Republic Printing Company, 1880.
Spouse: Diadama Bloomfield (1832-1917), married June 21st, 1847, at Vermillion County, Illinois – daughter (Mary) and three sons (Isaac, Samuel, James)
Father: James Atwood (1782-1854)
Mother: Margaret "Peggy" Bristow (1791-1853)
Occupation: minister/preacher for the Christian Church.
Contributor: Ronald C. Brewer (48104028) • [email protected]
Alfred served the USA during the Civil War as a member of 125 Illinois Volunteer Infantry.
ALFORD ATWOOD. (1823—1865.)—The parents of Elder Atwood were residents of Preble County, O. Elder Atwood was born there, December 12, 1823. Six years later, he moved with his parents to Vermillion County, 111., where he was married to Miss Diadama Bloomfield, in 1847. His education was limited. He joined the Christian Church, and was baptized in 1850. He soon became so active a worker in the church, that, in 1852, he was ordained by Elders Emely, Wilkins, and Welch. From this till the war of the Rebellion, while sustaining himself mostly by his trade as a blacksmith, he labored extensively as a minister, in Vermilion and adjoining counties. When the war broke out, he joined the 125th 111. V. Regiment. Brother Masters, a comrade of his in the regiment, speaks highly of Elder Atwood's religious zeal during his army life ; how he preached to his comrades as often as he could ; and how he was loved by all for his probity. In 1864, his health failed, and in March, 1865, he was discharged, and returned to his home, wife, and children. June 21, 1865, he died in the triumph of that faith that he had preached to others. He left a sorrowing wife, three sons, and one daughter.
Humphreys, Evan Williams "E. W." Memoirs of Deceased Christian Ministers; or, Sketches of the Lives and Labors of 975 Ministers, Who Died Between 1793 and 1880. Springfield, Ohio: Republic Printing Company, 1880.
Spouse: Diadama Bloomfield (1832-1917), married June 21st, 1847, at Vermillion County, Illinois – daughter (Mary) and three sons (Isaac, Samuel, James)
Father: James Atwood (1782-1854)
Mother: Margaret "Peggy" Bristow (1791-1853)
Occupation: minister/preacher for the Christian Church.
Contributor: Ronald C. Brewer (48104028) • [email protected]
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