Ross Bloomquist, son of Perry and Emma Anderson Bloomquist, was born in Birtsell Township, on December 24, 1907. He attended school in Birtsell Township and graduated from Carrington High School. He received a -Masters Degree from the University of North Dakota. He was employed as a chemist in the eastern states.
On August 10, 1941, he was married at Westerville, Ohio to Lois McLeod. Lois was born at Westerville on August 22, 1911. She attended school and three years of college at Westerville. She did secretarial work before her marriage.
The Bloomquists had three children, Sara, William and Robert.
Mr. and Mrs. Bloomquist returned to Carrington to make their home in 1975. Since returning Mr. Bloomquist has been interested in researching local history.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page 17B