Jon, I don't know the origins of the BLADT surname but thought I would send you the below. Also if you go to http://www.ancestry.com you will see 50 address and phone listings for the BLADT surname. Ruth in NC e-mail: [email protected] Fought for the Union in Civil War Lewis Bladt Residence Marinetown IL; Enlisted on 2/6/62 as a Private. On 2/28/62 he mustered into "F" Co. IL 10th Cavalry He Re-enlisted on 3/2/64 He died on 5/9/65 at New Orleans, LA Promotions: * Comm Sergt 3/2/64