BLOMBERG PETER O. Justice of the Peace, Bishop Hill; born in Sweden, Aug. 4, 1821; Rep; Lib; owns 200 acres of land, value $10,000; lived in Sweden 25 years, and came to this country in 1846; came to this state and Co., to Bishop Hill, with colony, Oct. 1846, and has lived here over thirty years, one of the oldest settlers; he is a blacksmith and machinist by trade; held office of Constable six years, also held office of Road Commissioner and School Trustee; was elected Justice Peace in April, 1873; has held office four years; married Christine Matson in 1842; she was born in Sweden, 1820; have had eight children, one son seven daughters; lost five daughters