Stillwater in Washington County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Samuel Bloomer

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, June 11, 2011

1. Samuel Bloomer Monument

west side

Inscription.

Samuel Bloomer. . Samuel Bloomer, Married Miss Nellie Pressnell, who was born in Shipton- Under-Wychwood, England, Aug. 10, 1845. Children: Chas. H. Bloomer, Born Sept. 27, 1866, Died Apr. 25, 1891. Grace G Bloomer Born Feb. 18, 1872, Died Feb. 1, 1874.. Samuel Bloomer, Color Sergeant of the 1st Minnesota Vol. Infantry.. 2nd Corps Badge . The Grand Army of the Republic Badge Was born Oct. 30, 1835, at Engi Canton, Glarus, Switzerland. His father was Jacob Bloomer: His mother, Annie Marty-Bloomer. Samuel came to America in 1846 and in 1848 came to Stillwater, Minn. Enlisted April 22, 1861, and was mustered into service in Co. B, 1st Minn. Vol. Inf. at Fort Snelling, April 29, 1861. Was first wounded at Battle of Bull Run, and in the Battle of Antietam was wounded in his right leg. After lying on the battlefield three nights he was taken to a temporary hospital at Hoffman’s barn, where his leg was amputated. Afterwards he was removed to Smoketown Hospital, Dec. 6, 1862, was discharged and came home. August 1st 1863, President Lincoln appointed him Lieutenant in the Veteran Reserve Corps. While he was on duty at the military post, Evansville, Ind. he commanded the 25th and 120th Companies of the 2nd Battalion Vet. Res. Corps. Did duty in the Freedmen’s Bureau at Pine Bluff, Ark., and was mustered out Sept. 19, 1866. , Died Oct 4 1917. , Samuel Bloomer Participated in the Following Engagements:. First Bull Run (wounded), Edwards Ferry, Siege of Yorktown, West Point, VA., Fair Oaks, Peach Orchard, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Glendale, Malvern Hill July 21 - Aug. 5, 1862, South Mountain and Antietam. In the Battle of Savage Station, the Color Serg't was killed. Corporal Bloomer seized the colors, carried them through the engagement, was afterwards promoted to Color Serg't and carried the flag through the following battles: Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Glendale, Malvern Hill, First and Second Battles South Mountain, and Antietam, where he lost his right leg. He was the last Color Serg't of the 1st Minn. Vol. Inf.

Samuel Bloomer,
Married
Miss Nellie
Pressnell,
who was born in Shipton-
Under-Wychwood, England,
Aug. 10, 1845.
Children:
Chas. H. Bloomer,
Born Sept. 27, 1866,
Died Apr. 25, 1891.
Grace G Bloomer
Born Feb. 18, 1872,
Died Feb. 1, 1874.

Samuel Bloomer,
Color Sergeant of the 1st
Minnesota Vol. Infantry.
2nd Corps Badge • The Grand Army of the Republic Badge

Was born Oct. 30, 1835, at Engi Canton, Glarus, Switzerland. His father was Jacob Bloomer: His mother, Annie Marty-Bloomer. Samuel came to America in 1846 and in 1848 came to Stillwater, Minn. Enlisted April 22, 1861, and was mustered into service in Co. B, 1st Minn. Vol. Inf. at Fort Snelling, April 29, 1861. Was first wounded at Battle of Bull Run, and in the Battle of Antietam was wounded in his right leg. After lying on the battlefield three nights he was taken to a temporary hospital at Hoffman’s barn, where his leg was amputated. Afterwards he was removed to Smoketown Hospital, Dec. 6, 1862, was discharged and came home. August 1st 1863, President Lincoln appointed him Lieutenant in the Veteran Reserve Corps. While he was on duty at the military post,

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Evansville, Ind. he commanded the 25th and 120th Companies of the 2nd Battalion Vet. Res. Corps. Did duty in the Freedmen’s Bureau at Pine Bluff, Ark., and was mustered out Sept. 19, 1866.

Died Oct 4 1917

Samuel Bloomer Participated
in the Following Engagements:
First Bull Run (wounded), Edwards Ferry, Siege of Yorktown, West Point, VA., Fair Oaks, Peach Orchard, Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Glendale, Malvern Hill July 21 - Aug. 5, 1862, South Mountain and Antietam.
In the Battle of Savage Station, the Color Serg't was killed. Corporal Bloomer seized the colors, carried them through the engagement, was afterwards promoted to Color Serg't and carried the flag through the following battles: Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Glendale, Malvern Hill, First and Second Battles South Mountain, and Antietam, where he lost his right leg. He was the last Color Serg't of the 1st Minn. Vol. Inf.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 22, 1847.

Location. 45° 2.443′ N, 92° 48.583′ W. Marker is in Stillwater, Minnesota, in Washington County.

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, June 11, 2011

2. Samuel Bloomer Monument

north face

Memorial can be reached from Osgood Avenue North (County Highway 24) 0.3 miles north of State Highway 36, on the left when traveling north. Monument is in Fairview Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6373 Osgood Avenue North, Stillwater MN 55082, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lake St. Croix Overlook (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lake St. Croix (approx. 0.7 miles away); Washington County Courthouse (approx. ¾ mile away); Minnesota Territory 1849 – 1858 / Washington County Takes Shape (approx. ¾ mile away); Washington County Public Land Donation (approx. ¾ mile away); Soldiers and Sailors Monument (approx. 0.8 miles away); Civil War Flank Howitzer (approx. 0.8 miles away); Steam Power, Railroads, and the Hersey & Bean Lumber Company (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stillwater.

Also see . . .
1. Samuel Bloomer. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 27, 2014.)

2. Sergeant Samuel Bloomer. Antietam on the Web entry (Submitted on February 27, 2014.)

3. The Diary of Samuel Bloomer. Google Books entry:
Minnesota in the Civil War: An Illustrated History (Submitted on February 27, 2014.)

4. Fairview Cemetery Association. Association website homepage (Submitted on February 27, 2014.)

Photographed By K. Linzmeier, June 11, 2011

3. Samuel Bloomer Monument

south side

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4. Samuel Bloomer Monument

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5. Samuel Bloomer Monument

north face

Samuel Bloomer Statue image. Click for full size.

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6. Samuel Bloomer Statue

East Side of Monument image. Click for full size.

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7. East Side of Monument

Alice L. Bloomer
Eldest Daughter of
Samuel Bloomer
Born
Sept. 4, 1864;
Married
Nov. 30, 1892,
to
Charles Olson,
Died
Aug. 21, 1910.

Nearby G.A.R. Memorial image. Click for full size.

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8. Nearby G.A.R. Memorial

G.A.R. Memorial image. Click for full size.

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9. G.A.R. Memorial

Dedication Stone image. Click for full size.

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10. Dedication Stone

This flagpole donated by the citizens of the St. Croix Valley. Erected by the Stillwater Citizens Memorial Association. Dedicated November 11, 1965.

Cemetery Sign and G.A.R. Memorial image. Click for full size.

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11. Cemetery Sign and G.A.R. Memorial

Historic Fairview Cemetery Association
Established Nov. 18, 1867

Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 27, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 654 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on February 27, 2014, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.