Sacramento County
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PETER FRANCIS BENDER
PETER
FRANCIS BENDER.--An experienced, progressive builder, who finds it more
profitable to operate in general contracting, is Peter
Francis Bender, now residing at North Sacramento. He was born at the capital city on June 11,
1884, the son of Peter Francis and Mary (Russmeier)
Bender, the former a fairly early pioneer, who was married in Chicago and came out with his wife
to California as a veteran patriot, just after the Civil
War. By his marriage with Mary Russmeier two old-time families were joined
together. Mrs. Bender is still alive, to
give joy to a circle of devoted friends.
Mr. Bender has closed his earthly account, but still lives in the esteem
of those who knew him.
Peter
Bender went to the Christian Brothers College, and then, for five years,
was a messenger boy for the Postal Telegraph Company. After that, he learned the carpenter trade;
and for the past fourteen years he has been in the building game, and for
twelve years has been associated with a partner. He employs from five to ten men. Among other buildings erected by him are the
H. Nicolaus Building, 728 K Street, Sacramento, and the Sorenson-Brasher Building and Masonic Hall, in North Sacramento; and he puts up many homes
and flats. His work is characterized by
good taste and perfection in finish and detail.
He is an esteemed member of the Builder's Exchange.
In politics, Mr. Bender is a Progressive
Republican; but he is first, last and all the time an American,
enthusiastically devoted to his birthplace and its environs; and he may always
be counted upon for a non-partisan support of the best men and the best movements or measures, for the benefit of the
community in which he lives.
Transcribed by Suzanne Wood.
Source: Reed, G. Walter, History of Sacramento County, California With
Biographical Sketches, Page 540. Historic Record Company, Los Angeles, CA.
1923.
© 2007 Suzanne Wood.