 As the executor of Walter Newberry’s estate, Blatchford also established the Newberry and was instrumental in early construction and staff decisions
Blatchford married Mary Emily Williams in 1858 and they built and settled in the first of two houses named Ulmenheim, which roughly translates to “elm home” in German.This house was destroyed in the Chicago fire, but was later rebuilt.The Blatchfords remained an active couple in Chicago, devoting their time to social and philanthropic activities until E.W.’s death.