In a message dated 1/11/99 4:06:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,
srwynne(a)airmail.net writes:
<< I am searching for information regarding a Bender's Store in business in
early 1900s (1904-1906) and possibly longer. Thought to be located in
Markle, Indiana. In checking "Wells County, Indiana Index of Names of
Persons & Firms", I found a listing for a Bender & Walmer's Store in
Bluffton. The identified source did not elaborate but indicated a
portion of the building was built by John Studabaker and also occupied
by the "Top". Perhaps there was more than one "Bender's store"?
Would like to know which Bender owned the store, type of business, years
of operation. Any history of the store welcome. Thanks!
>
A lot of my family is from Markle - both my grandmother and my mom were born
there. One of my granfather's sisters married a Bender. If you'd like to be
put in touch with them, let me know.
Kim