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Elder James Martin of the District of Orangeburg South Carolina

Elder James Martin and his brother Simon Martin title page

Steve Malone’s work, “Elder James Martin of the Districts of Orangeburg, Lower Ninety-Six, Edgefield and Barnwell, South Carolina; Warren County, Kentucky; and Knox, Gibson, Posey and Vanderburgh Counties, Indiana Territory/Indiana, and his brother, Simon Martin of the Same Districts in South Carolina,” offers a meticulous exploration into the life of an individual whose existence paints a vivid picture of the American frontier during its formative years. Free to read or download.

A History of Ashley North Dakota, 1888-1963

The manuscript titled “Ashley Diamond Jubilee” is a comprehensive historical account focusing on Ashley, North Dakota, and its surrounding communities. The document, spanning 279 pages, begins by discussing the Ashley Diamond Jubilee, a celebration of 75 years of progress in North Dakota. It includes various historical and administrative details about Ashley and McIntosh County, including the establishment of towns, early settlers, and the development of the area. Free to read, search, or download!

Stephenson County Illinois World War 1 Veterans

Honor roll of the Great War, Stephenson County, 1917-1919

This small booklet contains all the known men and women who participated in World War 1 and claimed their home of record as Stephenson County, Illinois. By participation, this record does not limit this to soldiers, but also contains the records of those men and women who served the Red Cross, Y.M.C.A., and other non-fighting positions. This book is free to read or download.

Kansas Registrations of Enemy Aliens, 1917 – 1921

The series contains original affidavits of registration that record personal information about each registrant, their photograph affixed to the majority of documents, and the registrants fingerprints. All of these are specific to Kansas, and most have the actual documents attached.

Bender Ancestors

The bulk of the Bender family in this country has come to be identified with that group of early Americans known as the “Pennsylvania Dutch”. The early English settlers coined this term and although they really meant to say “Deutsch”, meaning German, the word soon became corrupted into “Dutch”. They applied this name to those German, Swiss and even French Huguenots who had arrived here in the 1700’s and settled first in that small area roughly defined as south-central and eastern Pennsylvania.

1923 Historical and Pictorial Directory of Angola Indiana

1923 Angola Indiana Directory Book Cover

Luedders’ historical and pictorial city directory of Angola, Indiana for the year 1923, containing an historical compilation of items of local interest, a complete canvass of names in the city, which includes every member of the family, college students, families on rural lines, directory of officers of county, city, lodges, churches, societies, a directory of streets, and a classified business directory.

Biography of William Bender

William Bender, born on August 19, 1869, in Germany, immigrated to the United States with his family in 1881. They initially settled in Indiana before moving to Kansas, where his father acquired land and became a farmer. After supporting his father until the age of twenty-nine, William established himself as a prosperous farmer, eventually amassing significant land holdings. In 1917, he retired to Ellsworth, where he remains involved in local politics and the German Lutheran Church. He married Lena Katzenmeier in 1899 and has five children.

Bender, George – Obituary

George W. Bender, 41, tragically died on May 3, 1957, when a falling tree struck him while he was logging in Wilson Creek. A funeral service led by Rev. Laurence M. Arksey took place, with burial at IOOF Cemetery. Born on May 20, 1915, in Ellensburg, Bender graduated from high school in 1932 and was married to Alice Lenz in 1944. He left behind four children and several family members, marking a profound loss for his community.

Bender, Abbie – Obituary

Miss Abbie R. Bender, a resident of Ellensburg for three months, passed away on November 14, 1928. Born in 1874 in Albany County, New York, she was the daughter of William W. Bender and Margaret Coughtry. Abbie is survived by her brothers William, Louis, and Frank Bender. She was interred in the IOOF Cemetery.

Bender, Louis Charles – Obituary

Louis C. Bender, 68, passed away on August 21, 1982, while fishing near White Salmon. Born on December 22, 1913, in Ellensburg, he served as a rural mail carrier and operated the Horse Shoe Tavern from 1936 to 1972. Married to June Molotte in 1948, he was a dedicated family man and an active member of the Eagles Lodge and Kittitas County Field and Stream Club. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, eight grandchildren, and two brothers. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday.

Bender, Maria Elizabeth Hayes – Obituary

Mrs. Maria Elizabeth Bender, an esteemed member of a pioneering Kittitas Valley family, passed away on March 30, 1968, at 82. Born to James T. Hayes, she married Louis Bender in 1907. A lifelong resident of the Valley, she was active in the Women’s Auxiliary of the Moose. Survived by four sons, a daughter, three brothers, 21 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren, she was preceded in death by her husband and a son. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at Evenson Funeral Home.

Bender, William – Obituary

William Bender, a 71-year-old bachelor farmer from the Menastash Canyon District, passed away in his sleep between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. His hired man, Eugene King, discovered him deceased after calling for him. Born in Albany County, NY, in 1840, Bender is survived by two brothers, Louis and Frank. He died on December 19, 1912, and will be interred at IOOF Cemetery. Further details regarding his funeral arrangements and relatives are yet to be released.

Bender, Louis – Obituary

Louis Bender, a prominent Ellensburg resident for nearly 50 years, passed away at age 65 on March 22, 1946, following a period of ill health. Originally from Michigan, he moved to Ellensburg in 1899 and was involved in various occupations, including freight hauling and dairy farming. Bender was married to Maria Elizabeth Hayes in 1908 and had a large family, including five sons and a daughter. He was active in local lodges and had recently retired to a farm. Funeral arrangements are pending.