Frank Darius Bender (1851)

Born 10 Nov 1851 in Windsor, Berkshire, Massachusetts

Ancestors

Biography

Frank was born on November 10,1851 in Windsor, Berkshire, Massachusetts. He is the son of William Bender and Sylvina Dunham. ^[1] Frank was the sixth child born to William and Sylvina and the last of their children born in Massachusetts. As a small child, Frank moved to Marion, Wisconsin with his family sometime before his younger brother, Edgar, was born in 1858. ^[2] Frank seemed to go by Darius when he was a child, however in documents when he is older, he does go by his first name of Frank. In 1865 and 1870, Frank is living at home on the family farm in Kalmar, Olmsted, Minnesota. ^[3][4]

On November 18, 1883, Frank married Rena Gilbertson in Butternut Valley, Blue Earth, Minnesota.The couple was married by a Justice of the Peace, Charles H. Shhelby, and their witnesses were Claire Solbery and Betsey C. Johnson.^[5] The couple had four children: Unknown Daughter, Julia, Edward, and James. None of the children survived past the age of 6.

From the Lake Crystal Harold Newspaper, dated January 7, 1891:^[6] Several weeks ago the children of Frank Bender in Butternut Valley were taken sick with diptheria. One child died, and the others, two boys, got better; then the mother was taken with it, and a few days later was confined. this makes the case more complicated and she has been in a critical condition since. The membrane has forced its way up into her nostrils and down her throat as far as can be seen. Since the mother has become so bad, the two boys have had a relapse, and their throats are again covered with the membrane. Mrs. B and the boys are in great need of care; the town authorities we believe have made every effort to secure a competent nurse, but thus far have been unable to get one. The siuation is one that calls forth the sympathies of the entire community. The sister of Mrs. Bender has been constantly in attendance, and is about worn out with care. Occasionally a neighbor will venture to go there, but is unable to remain any length of time, and in fact they ought not to leave their homes, and if they did it would not be right to return to them until they are satisfied they will not carry the disease with them. Mr. Bender renders such assistance as he can, but according to the quarantine laws he has no right to leave the premises for anything."

From the Lake Crystal Harold Newspaper, dated January 14, 1891:^[7] "Death's Harvest Last Friday the two little Bender boys died, and on Sunday morning the mother died. This makes three children and mother who have died from this disease within a very short time. There is yet one little boy left and at least account he was doing well, and was able to be about the house. A few moments before the last one died he was sitting on the floor, apparently doing well, but suddenly dropped over dead, from heart trouble, produced by the disease. We have heard of no family thus sorely afflicted, and this state of affairs was produced mainly by want of care, and taking cold, bringing on a relapse."

Frank lost his entire family in a very short amount of time. In 1900, he is listed as a boarder, in Lake Crystal, MN, in the home of Lester Roberts. ^[8] Shortly after this census, Frank did remarry to Margaretta Gurtz Ott. The couple were married on August 26, 1900 in Hanska, Watonwan, Minnesota. ^[9] Frank and Margaret did not have any children.

Frank and Margaret lived in Lake Crystal, MN for 20 years ^[10][11][12] Shortly after, the 1920 census, Frank and Margaret moved to Hot Springs, Garland, Akansas. They remained in Hot Springs the remainder of their days. ^[13][14] Margaret died in 1928 and Frank is found living as a boarder at 5 Pond Street in the home of Will M. Conway. ^[15]

Frank passed away on April 5, 1930 in Hot Springs, Arkansas at the age of 78. He died as a result of injuries from a auto accident.^[16] He is buried alongside his wife, Margaret, in the Greenwood Cemetery in Hot Springs. ^[17]

Hot Springs Pedestrian Injured When Hit by Auto "Hot Springs, April 4--Frank Bender, aged 72, residing on Pond street, is in a critical condition in the Leon N. Levy hospital as a result of being struck late this afternoon by a touring car driven by Nelson Lewallyn, 18, of 301 Rector avenue. Lewallyn said he was following his friend, Yarmond Clinton, who was driving a car ahead of him. He said when near the old Memphis, Dallas & Gulf railroad on Lower Central avenue Bender attempted to cross in front of Clinton's car but stepped back and later came out into the street in front of Lewallyn's car. Lewallyn said Bender appeared confused and before he had time to pass Bender the fender of Lewallyn's car struck Bender, knocking him down." ^[18]

Hot Springs Auto Victim Dies, Student Held Hot Springs, April 5--Frank Bender, aged 72, who was struck yesterday by an automobile by Nelson Lewallyn, 18-year-old high school student, died in a a hospital here at 7 tonight. Lewallyn said that he swerved his car to avoid striking Bender when he started across the street, but that he stepped back and was struck by the rear fender and knocked to the ground.

The youth was ordered held to the Garland county Grand Jury on a reckless driving charge."^[19]

Sources

1. ↑ "Massachusetts Births, 1841-1915," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FXC3-J8M : 11 March 2018), Bender, 10 Nov 1851, Windsor, Berkshire, Massachusetts; citing reference ID #65, Massachusetts Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 1,420,833.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1860", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MW96-S2T : 12 December 2017), Devine Bender in entry for Wm Bender, 1860.
3. ↑ "Minnesota State Census, 1865 ," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SPSQ-4F4 : 10 February 2018), Durcas Bender in household of Wm Bender, Kalmar, Olmsted, Minnesota, United States; citing volume 7, line 24, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul; FHL microfilm 565,715.
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MDHH-RL1 : 12 April 2016), Darias Bender in household of William Bender, Minnesota, United States; citing p. 17, family 136, NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 830,428.
5. ↑ "Minnesota Marriages, 1849-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FDFS-RFM : 10 February 2018), Darius W. Bender and Rena Gilbert, 17 Nov 1883; citing FHL microfilm 1,309,280.
6. ↑ Lake Crystal Harold, January 7, 1891, pg.1 column 4. Print
7. ↑ Lake Crystal Harold, January 14, 1891, pg.1 column 4. Print
8. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M99Y-CM5 : accessed 14 January 2019), Frank Bender in household of Lester Roberts, Lake Crystal village, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 10, sheet 6A, family 139, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,240,757.
9. ↑ "Minnesota, County Marriages, 1860-1949," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-L9CG-QCS6?cc=1803974&wc=MRJ1-T36%3A1060658101 : 13 June 2016), > image 15 of 959; county courthouses, Minnesota.
10. ↑ "Minnesota State Census, 1905," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:SPS6-ZL1 : 1 August 2017), Frank Bruder, Lake Crystal, Blue Earth, Minnesota; citing p. 638, line 6, State Library and Records Service, St.Paul; FHL microfilm 928,769.
11. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M2LX-RM8 : accessed 14 January 2019), Frank Bender, Lake Crystal, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 9, sheet 3B, family 77, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 691; FHL microfilm 1,374,704.
12. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4MW-KN3 : accessed 14 January 2019), Frank Bender, Lake Crystal, Blue Earth, Minnesota, United States; citing ED 12, sheet 2A, line 22, family 39, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 825; FHL microfilm 1,820,825.
13. ↑ U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 (Provo, UT, USA, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011), Ancestry.com. (1923). https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/2469/12848315?pid=755542736&backurl=https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db%3D2469%26h%3D755542736%26indiv%3Dtry&treeid=&personid=&hintid=&usePUB=true&usePUBJs=true
14. ↑ U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995 (Provo, UT, USA, Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011), Ancestry.com. (1926). https://www.ancestry.com/interactive/2469/13668760?pid=831738342&backurl=https://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db%3D2469%26h%3D831738342%26indiv%3Dtry&treeid=&personid=&hintid=&usePUB=true&usePUBJs=true
15. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XMLQ-4G3 : accessed 14 January 2019), Frank Bender in household of Will M Conway, Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 24, sheet 10B, line 66, family 254, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 75; FHL microfilm 2,339,810.
16. ↑ "Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VJR1-CSX : 27 November 2014), Frank Bender, 05 Apr 1930; derived from "Arkansas, Death Index, 1914-1950," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2005); a multigenerational derivative citing Division of Vital Records, Arkansas Department of Health, Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950 (Arkansas: Arkansas Genealogical Society).
17. ↑ Find A Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 14 January 2019), memorial page for F. Bender (10 Nov 1851–unknown), Find A Grave Memorial no. 31428524, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas, USA ; Maintained by P. V. Hays (contributor 46588659) .
18. ↑ Arkansas Gazette, Arkansas Gazette Saturday, Apr 05, 1930 Little Rock, AR Page: 3. Print.
19. ↑ Arkansas Gazette Sunday, Arkansas Gazette Sunday, Apr 06, 1930 Little Rock, AR Page: 1. Print