Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1889

Source: Portrait and Biographical Album, Muscatine County, Iowa, 1889, page 348
FRED W. BLOOMER, formerly Superintendent of the City Railroad of Muscatine, Iowa., was born in Bloomington Township, on the 25th day of April, 1847, and is a son of Frederick W. and Catherine (Altekruse ), Bloomer, who were natives of Germany. In early life the parents emigrated to America, in which country they were married, and in 1838, removed to Muscatine County, Iowa, being among the pioneer settlers. They located upon a farm, where they resided for some time, but subsequently removed to the city. They were the parents of three children : Alice, who is now the wife of Morris Kruse, of Keokuk County, Iowa ; F. W., the subject of this sketch ; and Catherine, wife of John Huffman, a resident of Muscatine. In 1850 the death of the father occurred, and Mrs. Bloomer was again married, becoming the wife of Henry Miller of Muscatine. They were the parents of three children : Henry, who is engaged in farming; Benhart, who also follows farming ; and Lena, who resides in Keokuk County, Iowa.

Our subject passed the days of his boyhood and youth in this county,and, like so many thousands of others, received his education in the district schools. His father dying when he was a young lad, he was taken to live with an uncle, with whom he resided until he had reached maturer years. In 1881 he was united in marriage with Miss Emma Schmeltzer, one of Muscatine County's fair daughters. Two children grace their union--Bessie and Leroy. In the month of November, 1886, Mr. Bloomer was appointed Superintendent of the City Railway of Muscatine, which position he held until the latter part of January, 1889, when he resigned, having discharged his duties in an able and efficient manner. He is independent in political sentiments. On all issues of the day, both State and National, he is well informed, and as a citizen he is held in high regard by the people of Muscatine County, among whom he has passed his entire life.

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