MOTT H. BLOOM
Howard City Record, March 27, 1930, front page
Mott H. Bloom, Gallant War Veteran, Dies. Served with distinction throughout two enlistments in Civil
War. Mott H. Bloom, 93 years of age, and a valiant Civil War veteran, died at his home on Orton Street in
Howard City, Sunday evening at 9 o'clock after ten days illness from pneumonia and other complications. Mr.
Bloom was down on business Tuesday of last week, and suffered a relapse after that. He is survived by two
daughters, Mrs. Marcia Clark, who has cared for him for several years, and another daughter, Jessie, of
Grand Rapids, besides several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral was held Wednesday morning at
11 o'clock from the Bloom home, Rev. L.E. Price officiating.
Mr. Bloom was a very old and constant resident here. His father lived here before him. Before coming to
Howard City to make his residence, Mott Bloom resided on a farm near Pennfield, Calhoun County, and in the
village of Nashville, Barry County. He was a loyal friend to hundreds of people, possessed a strong
personality, and will be greatly missed by a host of friends.
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He was a member of the Grand Rapids Herald nonogenarian club, and thru valiant service in the Civil War
had a war record possessed by few men. He was a fighter when a young fellow and never lost his "never say
die" spirit even to the last. Mott H. Bloom was born at Battle Creek, Michigan March 02, 1837. He enlisted
at Battle Creek in 1861 and was assigned to duty in the 2nd Missouri Vol. Cavalry, Army of the Arkansas. He
took part in 27 different battles during the war. After spending four months in the hospital at St. Louis,
Missouri, and Columbus, Ohio, he was honorably discharged at Nashville, Tenn. on Sept.19, 1865.
Submitted by Vickie Scott
