Perry Blomquist, born in Sweden August 26, 1875, the son of Charles Blomquist, a pioneer in the Barlow area, came to Birtsell Township in 1896. On December 14, 1906 he married Emma Anderson, the daughter of Hens and Stina Anderson, who were pioneer settlers of Rosefield Township, Eddy County. Emma was born July 11, 1879 in Sweden. Perry and Emma were the parents of three children; Ross, Doris and James.
Mr. Blomquist died January 20, 1949 and Mrs. Blomquist on March 2, 1975. They are buried in the Carrington Cemetery.
Source: A History of Foster County 1983 Page