One of a Thousand/Blood, Charles Erastus

 

Blood, Charles Erastus, son of Leonard and Abigail Blood was born at Pepperell, Middlesex county, March 19, 1825.

He received his early education in the common schools of his native place. His first business connection was with Metcalf & Fisher, manufacturers of straw goods, of Medway village, in 1844. From this place he went to New York City. Here, and on Long Island, he remained until 1849, when he removed to Ware village, and was there engaged in the straw business till 1875, when he became interested in the drug business, his present occupation.

He has been overseer of the poor in Ware twelve years, selectman two years, member of school board five years. For the last fourteen years Mr. Blood has been special county commissioner of Hampshire county. He has served on the board of assessors one year, and since 1874 has acted as treasurer of the South Mutual Protection Association.

His church connections are with the Congregational church of Ware village, where he now resides.

Mr. Blood was married in Milford, in 1851, to Mary B., daughter of Josiah and Anna (Corbett) Perry. He has four children: Charles F., George F., Gertrude P., and Mary E. Blood.