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WILLIAM K. BENDER is a son of John and Ann C. (Dabus) Bender. He was born on the farm where he
is now living, on the waters of Steer creek, Otter district, Braxton county, and the date of his birth was March 28, 1854.
On Salt Lick creek, Braxton county, June 8, 1876, William K. Bender was united in marriage with Amanda L. Squires, and their home is still in Otter district, where he is farming, raising stock and lumbering. He followed the profession of teaching for seven years, during which time he was also county examiner. He is handling black walnut lumber principally, taking his lumber down Elk river to the Charleston market. His farm contains 180 acres, 100 improved and under cultivation.
His wife was born on Salt Lick creek, this county, October 18, 1857, a daughter of William G. and Maria Jane (Morrison) Squires. Her parents were born and raised in this county, and are still residents on Salt Lick. To Mr. and Mrs. Bender a daughter was born, March 30, 1877, who died on the following day. In their home are three little ones: Anna Maria, born August 8, 1878; Maggie Susan, October 11, 1880; Ora Maud, January 26, 1883.
William K. Bender has been for fifteen years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and his wife is in the same fellowship. They attend service at the Richmond chapel, which is near Chapel
P. O., their postoffice address.
Contributor: Alex Brady (50144495)
Volume 3
Pg. 118
WILLIAM K. BENDER is a son of John and Ann C. (Dabus) Bender. He was born on the farm where he
is now living, on the waters of Steer creek, Otter district, Braxton county, and the date of his birth was March 28, 1854.
On Salt Lick creek, Braxton county, June 8, 1876, William K. Bender was united in marriage with Amanda L. Squires, and their home is still in Otter district, where he is farming, raising stock and lumbering. He followed the profession of teaching for seven years, during which time he was also county examiner. He is handling black walnut lumber principally, taking his lumber down Elk river to the Charleston market. His farm contains 180 acres, 100 improved and under cultivation.
His wife was born on Salt Lick creek, this county, October 18, 1857, a daughter of William G. and Maria Jane (Morrison) Squires. Her parents were born and raised in this county, and are still residents on Salt Lick. To Mr. and Mrs. Bender a daughter was born, March 30, 1877, who died on the following day. In their home are three little ones: Anna Maria, born August 8, 1878; Maggie Susan, October 11, 1880; Ora Maud, January 26, 1883.
William K. Bender has been for fifteen years a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and his wife is in the same fellowship. They attend service at the Richmond chapel, which is near Chapel
P. O., their postoffice address.
Contributor: Alex Brady (50144495)
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Infant Daughter Bender
1877–1877
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Anna Bender White
1878–1931
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Maggie S Bender
1880–1894
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Ora Maude Bender Engel
1883–1962
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Eva Jeannette Bender Waggoner
1885–1958
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Infant Son Bender
1887–1887
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Infant Daughter Bender
1887–1887
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Infant Son Bender
1894–1894
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Infant Daughter Bender
1896–1896
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William Kenna Bender
1897–1898
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