John Lewis Bender was born on 22 June 1890 at Illinois, son of
John A. Bender and
Mary A. Larkin.
1,3 John Lewis Bender was enumerated with
John A. Bender on the census of 28 April 1910 at 2912 88th Street, Chicago, Illinois, as John L. Bender. Listed as 19 years old, single, born in Illinois as were his mother and father. Speaks English and can read and write. Employed as a caller for a railroad company.
2 On 5 June 1917, John 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 26 years, born on 22 June 1890 in Chicago, Illinois. He listed his employment as being a clerk currently unemployed. He listed his mother and sisters as being dependent on him for support. He has no prior military service. The registrar's report lists him with a disability of "ear trouble". He did not claim any exemption from the draft.
1 John Lewis Bender was enumerated with
Mary A. Bender on the census of 23 January 1920 at 2912 East 89th Street, Chicago, Illinois, as John Bender. Listed as 29 years old, single. Born in Illinois as were his mother and father, he can read and write and speak English. Employed as an office clerk for a railroad company.
3 He died in September 1967 at Chicago, Illinois, at age 77.
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