Connecticut western news., 1883-11-14
COL CHARLES ID. BLINN.

Charles U. Bllnn d1ed at ASheY1lle, N. O., November 4, 1885, He resided in New Milford, Conn.,, from 1861 until the winter of 1882. The New Milford Ga zette of November 9 devotes it's editorial column to eulogy of him and it also deyotes nearly three other columns to sketch of his life and an account of his funeral services. It also publishes sketch of Col Blnn, which it copies from the Hartford Courant, and re-pub- fishes his letter written June IS to the Gazette. Our space is limited, but we quote a few paragraphs from the Gazette.
 ''Charles D. Blinn was born in the town of Sharon on the Beth of August, 1S4O. His native place however was virtually Cornwall. His fathers farm was separated from the latter town only by the Housatonic river and his early associations were almost entirely confn- ed to the east side of the stream. He was a son of Sturges Blinn and on his mothers side a grandson of Deacon Elijah Nettleton of the Baptist church, who resided on Cream Hill. He was really brought up in Cornwall, was a member of the North Cornwall church and at the opening of the war was clerk with Pratt & Foster"
 He was anxious to serve his country and he and Isaac F. Nettleton recruited the first full company of the 18th regi ment Connecticut volunteer infantry that went into camp at New Haven.
 ssNettleton was commissioned ieuten- ant he died at New Orleans much lamented, leaving an honored name in Cornwall. Going out as captain, Blinn returned at the close of the war as colonel-the youngest in age in the Connecticut service.
 His regiment was engaged in many important battles and Col Blinn every where acquitted himself with honor. His bravery and prompt action in battle, his splendid courage and self possession under fire and the wonderful nerve he possessed gave him entire control of his men and inspired them with heroic courage. Whenever his regiment charged, the rebels were swept before its irresistible onslaught like chaf before the wind.
 ssThe battle of Cedar Creek was the last battle in which Col Blinn took part. He resigned short time later and the regiment was not again engaged in an important battle and was mustered out January 6, 1865"
 In 1867 Col Blinn entered the employ of MT GIL Booth, a dry goods merchant of New Milford, and March l, 1868, was admitted as partner. This partnership continued until March 1, 1880, and was dissolved in consequence of Col Blinn's falling health. After leaving the mer- cantile business he spent one year in selling sewing machines and the rides about the country were beneficial to his health. In 1881 he accepted the ap- pointment of deputy sheriff. The work was too arduous for his frail health and after long journey on bitter cold night he decided to resign the office. Since that time he has not been engaged in active work.
 : During last winter he resided two months in Asheville, N. O., and finding the climate favorable to an invalid like himself he resolved to remove there. He returned to New Milford, sold his real estate and personal property and removed to Asheville last June. His health seemed to improve, but on Thurs day, October 25, he had another hemor- rhage and d1ed on Sunday, November A. His remains arrived at New Milford the following Tuesday evening. His funeral was attended at the Congrega- tional church at 2 P M on Wednesday. The services were conducted by Rev David Murdock, D. D., of Peekskill, N. Y., formerly of New Milford, and by Rev H. Upson of New Preston, chaplain of the 18th Connecticut regiment. Col Blinn was member of the Jewell Staff association and several members of that association, also the veterans of Upton post, G. A. R., together with large number of citizens Of New Milford and vicinity followed his remains to their last resting place in the cemetery at New Milford.
 Col Blinn was also member of the Army and Navy club of Connecticut @ member of St Peters lodge No 21, F. X A. M, and a member of Upton post No IA, G. A. R. The floral offerings were profuse and beautiful.
 Col Blinn was married to Miss Harri- ct O., daughter of Russell c. Pratt of Cornwall, Septepber 23, 1868. His domestic life was very happy. Besides his wife and two young children, Charlie and Minnie, he has two sisters, Mrs s. s. Green and Miss Mary Blinn, and a mother who survive him.
 In the death of Col Blinn the family loses A kind husband and father and the county and state-yes, in fact the coun- try-an honored and upright citizen. Sueh are the backbone of the country and we too seldom know them to appre' ciate them till they are taken from us. Called when but youth, he offered l....1e fo,. I;c oorntrv,a defense and