William Elijah Bloom

William Elijah Bloom (October 19, 1860 – November 27, 1938) was an American politician who served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1931 to 1935, representing the 11th legislative district of Minnesota in the 47th and 48th Minnesota Legislatures.[1]

William Elijah Bloom
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives
from the 11th district
In office
January 6, 1931  January 7, 1935
Personal details
Born(1860-10-19)October 19, 1860
Green County, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedNovember 27, 1938(1938-11-27) (aged 78)
Nobles County, Minnesota, U.S.
Spouse
Estella Parshall
(m. 1881)
Children5
Residence(s)Worthington, Minnesota, U.S.
ProfessionPolitician

Early life and education

Bloom was born on a farm in Green County, Wisconsin on October 18, 1860. In March 1873, Bloom and his parents moved to Nobles County, Minnesota, where he attended common schools.

Career

Bloom served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1931 to 1935, representing the 11th legislative district of Minnesota in the 47th and 48th Minnesota Legislatures.

During his time in office, Bloom served on the following committees.

  • Aircraft and Airways (1931–1934)
  • Crime Prevention (1931–1934)
  • Elections (1931–1934)
  • Markets and Marketing (1931–1932)
  • Public Buildings (1931–1932)
  • University and State Schools (1931–1932)
  • Civil Administration (1933–1934)
  • Labor (1933–1934)
  • Municipal Affairs (1933–1934)
  • State Prison (1933–1934)

Bloom chaired the Crime Prevention committee from 1933 to 1934.

Bloom's time in office began on January 6, 1931 and concluded on January 7, 1935. His district included representation for Nobles County.

Personal life and death

In 1881, Bloom married Estella Parshall, with whom he had five children.

Bloom died at the age of 78 in Nobles County, Minnesota on November 27, 1938.

References

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