Edward is enumerated in the 1850 and 1860 households of Edward Blanchard at Veteran Twp., Chemung Co., New York. In the 1860 census record, Edward's occupation is Laborer. The 1850 census data follows:
Edward Blanchard M 40 NY
Rachel Blanchard F 36 NY
Oliver Blanchard M 18 NY
Samuel Blanchard M 15 NY
David Blanchard M 11 NY
Ira Blanchard M 9 NY
Edward Blanchard M 7 NY
Ralph Blanchard M 5 NY
Rachel Blanchard F 3 NY
George Blanchard M 0 NY

Edward served with Union forces during the American Civil War. Aged 19 years, he enlisted 25 Aug 1862 at Millport, New York. On that date he was mustered in as private in Company G, 50th Regiment of New York Engineer Volunteers, to serve 3 years. Edward was promoted to artificer on 16 Nov 1864. He was mustered out with his company on 13 Jun 1865 at Fort Barry, Virginia, after the war's end.

Edward is enumerated in the 1870 household of Heneretta Brown at Southport, Chemung County. His occupation is Railroad Brakeman. Also, enumerated in the household is Marriah Brown, Edward's future wife.

Edward married Maria BROWN, in 1870. As far as known they had no children together.

Edward and Maria are enumerated in the 1880 census at Elmira, Chemung County. His occupation is Switchman. The birthplace of his parents is New York.

Edward is enumerated in the 1890 census of Union Veterans and Widows of the Civil War. He resides on Lake Street, Elmira. He served in the US Army for 2 years, 9 months and 19 days. At the time of the census he had no disability and was not a pensioner, however, 1890 government pension records indicate Edward received a pension of $12 per month.

Edward, Maria and her daughter are enumerated in the 1900 census at Elmira. They are renting their house, which is located on Lake Street. Edward's occupation is Railway Switchman. The 1900 census data follows:
Edward S Blanchard Head M 57 NY
Maria Blanchard Wife F 64 NY
Ida Roberts Stepdau F 39 NY
Harry Ware Boarder M 37 NY

Edward died aged 66 years.