Biography extracted from History of Sauk County, Wisconsin Chicago: Western Historical Company, published 1880.

Reedsburg:

Edward F. Blank, born in Cedarburg, Ozaukee Co., Wis., Dec. 27, 1854; his father, E.F. Blank, is still living at the above-named place, being one of the oldest settlers there. Mr. E. F. Blank, Jr., went to Kilbourn City about 1868, and went into general merchandise store with Mr. G.J. Hansen & Co., remaining there until 1872, when he went to Reedsburg, Wis., and took the position he still holds as clerk in Hansen, Gale & Co.'s hardware store, Jan. 31, 1878. Mr. B. was married to Miss Mary J. Wheeler. Mr. B. has one child, Geneviere, born Oct. 1, 1879. Mr. B. is Town Clerk. Republican in politics.

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