| 2. | John H. Blish  (1.John1) was born 21 Apr 1822, Vermont. Notes:
JOHN H. BLISH is a native of Woodstock, Vt., and was born April 21, 1822. He was one of a family of eight children born to John and M. (Walis) Blish. He received a liberal education, and graduated from Newberry Academy, Ver- mont. Having a strong predilection for mathematics, he deter- mined to gratify the bent of his mind; and studied civil engineer- ing. He was later employed in this capacity by the Rutland & Burlington Railroad. He severed his connection with this line, and while en route to California in 1849, stopped off at Jeffer- sonville, Ind., while the Jeffersonville, Madison & Indianapolis Railroad was being built. Learning of his abilities, the com- pany tendered him a position as civil engineer, which he ac- cepted. He served the road in this capacity for several years. He was married, in 1854, to Miss Sarah Shields, daughter of Meedy Shields; mention of whom is made elsewhere. John Blish was the founder of the Old Reliable Mill, recently burned, and is vice-president of the First National Bank of Seymour, and is identified with several local enterprises, but has practi- cally retired from active business life, leaving the management of his affairs to his sons, Meedy S. and Tipton., Mrs. Blish is a descendant of the old pioneer stock of Jackson County, and is a well-preserved lady of middle age, of great native ability, and very conversant with the history of her section. They are the parents of five children: Meedy, Emma, John, Lucy and Tipton. John, the third son, is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, of the class of 1879. After taking a two-years' cruise he was made a member of the faculty, occupying the chair of elec- tricity and chemistry.
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Reference:
"History of Jackson County, Indiana.", Brant and Fuller, 1886, p 675.
John married Sarah Shields 1854. Sarah (daughter of Meedy White Shields and Eliza P. Ewing) was born Abt 1836, Indiana. [Group Sheet]
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