Census: 1850 Genesee, Allegany Co., New York: age 18
Census: 1870 Milton, Rock Co., Wisconsin: age 37
Census: 1880 Milton, Rock Co., Wisconsin: b NY, father b RI, wife, 3 ch

"History of Rock County, Wisconsin", 1879.
C. J. BLISS, agricultural implements, Milton Junction; born in Genesee, Allegany Co., N.Y., April 27, 1832; son of E. D. and Martha D. BOSS BLISS; came to Rock Co. in April, 1859, following farming; started the agricultural implement business in 1869. Married, in 1858, Celetia M. COON, daughter of Whitman COON, of Milton. Have three children - Alfred D., Elden F., Bertha May. Belongs to Seventh Day Baptist Church; Republican.

Charles James Bliss 1832-1889
"Weekly Telegraph", Milton Junction, Wisconsin, Thursday, Feb. 14, 1889.
C. J. Bliss, who has been sick for some time past, died on Monday morning last. His death was the direct result of the accident which happened to him a few weeks ago, in which he had three of his fingers cut nearly off in a straw cutter. The fingers were dressed and sewed on, but inflammation set in and amputation was found to be necessary, which was done; but it seems, too late. Blood poisoning set in, which finally terminated in lock jaw and death, though to within an hour of his demise he seemed to be improving, and was quite cheerful. Deceased was well known in this section, having been engaged in the agricultural equipment business both here and at Edgerton for a number of years. Funeral services will be held at the Junction S. D. B. church this (Thursday) morning at 11 o'clock.

Census: 1880 Milton, Rock Co., Wisconsin: age 44, b NY, f b RI, m b NY

Celestia Malvina (Coon) Bliss 1839-1914
"Milton Journal Telephone", Oct 8, 1914, p1.
Celestia Malvina, daughter of Stillman and Clarissa Coon, was born in Independence, N. Y., May 29, 1839, and died of internal cancer at the home of her son, E. D. Bliss, Milton, Wis., Oct 9, 1914.
The family came west when she was a year old [1840]. Her father was the pastor of the Milton S. D. B. Church. A sturdy man with strong convictions, he left a deep impress upon the community life. His first year's salary was the deed of thirty acres of land purchased for him by the church at $1.25 an acre. The church first met in private houses or in some new barn. In such a pioneer atmosphere she grew to womanhood.
She was married to Charles James Bliss Aug. 7, 1859. There children were: Elferd D. Bliss of Milton; Florence Bliss of Mt. Vernon, MO.; and Mrs. Bertha Spafford of Boynton, Fla. There are nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mrs. Bliss was a deeply religous woman. She was devoted to the church of which her father was pastor and of which she was a life long menber. She brought up her children "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." They and most of the grandchildren are members of the same church. She was conscientious in the performance of duty and faithful to the trust committed to her. In the words of one who has known her since they were playmates together seventy years ago "she was a good woman."
Like many of the pioneer people, she was of a very serious cast of mind. The sunshine seemed to grow brighter upon her face as the shadows of the evening drew across her life. She found something to be glad about even when the pain was severest. Grateful for the loving mercy of God, the tender care of loved ones, and the kindness of friends, she fell into the last peacefull sleep.
Funeral services were held at the home of E. D. Bliss, Wednesday afternoon, October 7, conducted by Pastor Randolph. Text, Ps. 116:15. Prof. A. E. Whitford sang "The Plains of Peace." and "Face to Face." A large number of old time friends came to pay their tribute of love.
The burial was at Milton Junction.