MILO R. BLODGETT, a son of Darius and Mary (Withey) Blodgett, was born Feb. 11, 1832, in Monroe, N.H., where he resided with his parents until reaching his 25th year, when he was married to Amelia W. Wood. He followed agricultural pursuits until 1862, when he went to Vermont and engaged in merchandising. Two years later he came to Brighton, Ill., and in 1867 to Rockbridge, this county, where he engaged in business. This business he conducted until 1885, with different partners, and then made an assignment. At present Mr. Blodgett is the postmaster at Rockbridge. Mr. and Mrs. B. have one child - Edna B., who is the wife of H. C. Dawson.