From the book History of Walworth County Wisconsin, by Albert Clayton Beckwith, 
publ. 1912 - Page 492

CHARLES MORRIS BLACKMAN, son of Alva BLACKMAN and Almira BRIGGS, was born at 
Bridgewater, Oneida county, New York, October 10, 1833; came to Stoughton in 
1847 and in 1856 engaged in business.  In 1863 he came to Whitewater as cashier 
of the First National Bank, of which he was from 1873 until his death, April 
19, 1912, president.  He was also a trustee of the White Memorial Library 
bequest.  He married August 13, 1860, Mary E., daughter of Seth M. BILLINGS and 
Lena MARKLE. 

Submitted By:  Carol
(carolann612@charter.net)