He joined the Union army in Chicago , Illinois .
Blodgett was born in Downer 's Grove , Illinois on January 29 , 1839 to Israel and Avis Blodgett , two early settlers of DuPage County .
Blodgett joined the Union army in Chicago , Illinois .
Blodgett was born in Downer 's Grove , Illinois on January 29 , 1839 to Israel and Avis Blodgett , two early settlers of DuPage County .