William John Bender was born on 6 August 1894 at Chicago, Illinois, son of
John A. Bender and
Mary A. Larkin.
1,2 William John Bender was enumerated with
John A. Bender on the census of 28 April 1910 at 2912 88th Street, Chicago, Illinois, as William Bender. Listed as 15 years old, single, born in Illinois as were his mother and father. Speaks English and can read and write. Not employed.
3 On 5 June 1917, William registered for the military draft for World War 1. He registered in Chicago in the 32nd Ward, listing his address as 2912 East 89th Street, single, age 22 years, born on 6 August 1894 in Chicago, Illinois. He listed his employment as being a machinist with the CWR & S railroad in South Chicago. He listed his mother and sisters as being dependent on him for support and claimed them as reason for exemption from the draft. He has no prior military service.
1 William John Bender was enumerated with
Mary A. Bender on the census of 23 January 1920 at 2912 East 89th Street, Chicago, Illinois, as William Bender. Listed as 25 years old, single. Born in Illinois as were his mother and father, he can read and write and speak English. Employed as a machinist in a foundry.
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