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Edyth E. Beder¹

• Father: Jacob Beder²
• Mother: Elizabeth (?)²

• Birth*: Edyth E. Beder was born in August 1868 at Illinois, USA.³
• Married Name: As of 9 March 1892,her married name was Vallely.¹
• Marriage*: She married John Linton Vallely, son of Francis F. Vallely and Clara Butterly, on 9 March 1892 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹
• Census1900*: Edyth E. Beder was census 1900 on 4 June 1900 at 472 48th Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.³
• Address*: As of 1903, Edyth E. Beder lived at 835 Sawyer Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.²
• Biography*: Text from "Lest we forget" Chicago's Awful Theater Horror.
  
  Bury Children and Grandchildren
  Another quadruple funeral was that of the daughters and grandchildren of Jacob and Elizabeth Beder of 697 Ogden avenue. The two women, Mrs. Edyth Vallely, 835 Sawyer avenue, and Mrs. Amy Josephine McKenna of 758 South Kedzie avenue, went to the theater accompanied by their two children, Bernice Vallely, aged 11, and Bernard McKenna, aged 3. The bodies were found after the fire by the husbands of the dead women at the morgues. The services were in charge of Rev. D. F. Fox of California Avenue Congregational church. Interment was at Forest Home. p. 145.²
• Name Variation: As of 30 December 1903, Edyth E. Beder was also known as Edith B.⁴
• Death*: She died on 30 December 1903 at Iroquois Theatre, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 35.^2,4
• Burial*: She was buried circa January 1904 at Forest Home, Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA.²

Jacob Beder¹

• Marriage*: Jacob Beder married Elizabeth (?)
• Address*: As of 1903, Jacob Beder and Elizabeth (?) lived at 697 Ogden Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹

Joseph L. Bednark^1,2

• Biography*: In the 1920 US Census, Joseph reports that his father and mother were born in Germany and spoke German.¹
• Birth*: Joseph L. Bednark was born on 12 December 1885 at Illinois, USA.^1,3
• Marriage*: He married Rose Olszewski, daughter of Michael Olszewski and Ana Malikoska, on 26 November 1919 at Cook County, Illinois, USA.^1,2
• Occupation*: Joseph L. Bednark was Engineer in a school on 17 January 1920.¹
• Census 1920*: He and Rose Olszewski appeared on the 1920 census of 17 January 1920 at 1349 N. Artesian Avenue, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹
• Occupation: Joseph L. Bednark was Steam operator in 1925.³
• Address*: As of August 1925, Joseph L. Bednark and Rose Olszewski lived at 1630 N. Artesian Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.³
• Death*: Joseph L. Bednark died on 13 August 1925 at T. B. Hospital, Bremen Township, Oak Forest, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 39.^3,4
• Burial*: He was buried on 17 August 1925 at St. Gabriel Cemetery, Oak Forest, Cook County, Illinois, USA.³

John Daniel Behrends^1,2

• Birth*: John Daniel Behrends was born on 10 February 1888 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.²
• Marriage*: He married Majorie Sullivan, daughter of Charles Joseph Sullivan and Nora Quinn.¹
• Death: John Daniel Behrends died before 1957. His wife, Marjorie H. Sullivan Behrends, is noted as widowed on her 1957 death certificate.¹
• Death*: He died on 19 October 1957 at Oak Park, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 69.²
• Burial*: He was buried after 19 October 1957 at All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, USA. Plot: Grave 5, Lot N30, Block 4, Section 1.²

John J. Behrends¹

• Father: John Daniel Behrends¹ b. 10 Feb 1888, d. 19 Oct 1957
• Mother: Majorie Sullivan¹ b. 15 Feb 1893, d. 26 Oct 1957

• Charts: Corcoran, Soraghan/Sullivan

• Birth*: John J. Behrends was born on 7 July 1922 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹
• Death*: He died on 13 December 1974 at Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 52.^1,2

Virginia Helen Behrends¹

• Father: John Daniel Behrends¹ b. 10 Feb 1888, d. 19 Oct 1957
• Mother: Majorie Sullivan¹ b. 15 Feb 1893, d. 26 Oct 1957

• Charts: Corcoran, Soraghan/Sullivan

• Married Name: Her married name was Kehoe.²
• Birth*: Virginia Helen Behrends was born on 21 June 1924 at Cook County, Illinois, USA.¹
• Death*: She died on 1 November 1981 at Sarasota County, Florida, USA, at age 57.¹
• Burial*: She was buried after 1 November 1981 at Punta Gorda, Charlotte County, Florida, USA.²
• Note*: She Ancestry entry shows she had eight children. on 26 March 2019.²
• Name Variation: As of 26 March 2019, Virginia Helen Behrends was also known as Helen Virginia Behrends.³

Lawrence Dickinson Benedict¹

• Father: Neil W. Benedict b. 14 Apr 1892, d. 29 Nov 1968
• Mother: Mary Margaret Connor b. 7 Aug 1891, d. 10 Jan 1972

• Charts: Colfour/Colfer, Connor

• Birth*: Lawrence Dickinson Benedict was born on 11 July 1917 at New Jersey, USA.^2,3
• Occupation*: He was copywriter with an advertising agency in 1940.³
• (Witness) Census 1940: He appeared on the 1940 census of 25 April 1940 in the household of Neil W. Benedict and Mary Margaret Connor at 2904 Colfax, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA.³
• Milit-Beg*: Lawrence Dickinson Benedict began military service on 1 May 1942 branch, Navy.²
• Milit-End*: He ended military service on 25 January 1946.²
• Residence*: He resided at Tarrytown, Westchester County, New York, USA, on 30 November 1968.⁴
• Residence: He resided at Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia, USA, on 26 June 1980.⁵
• Death*: He died on 15 November 1986 at Fulton County, Georgia, USA, at age 69.^2,6

Neil W. Benedict

• Father: Unknown Benedict

• Biography*: Photo of Neil and Margaret Benedict at the 50 th Wedding anniversary.
• Birth*: Neil was born at Bear Lake, Manistee County, Michigan, USA, on 14 April 1892.^1,2,3
• Marriage*: He married Mary Margaret Connor at St. Mary's Church, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 27 June 1916.^4,5
• Occupation*: Neil W. Benedict was sales manager for a pneumanic tool company in 1940.⁶
• Census 1940*: He and Mary Margaret Connor appeared on the 1940 census of 25 April 1940 at 2904 Colfax, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁶
• Death*: Neil died on 29 November 1968 at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 76.
  Obituary 1: Neil W. Benedict, 76, of 1020 Grove St., died November 29 in St. Francis Hospital.
  A tool manufacturer for more than 40 years, Mr. Benedict was founder and president of the Ajax Tool Works, Franklin Park. He was recognized in his field as a specialist in the design and manufacture of hand-forged specialty tools and accessories.
  Mr. Benedict, who had been a resident of the Chicago area since the early 1900s was born in Bear Lake, Michign. He was married to the former Margaret Connor, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Connor of Evanston.
  Survivors, in addtion to his wife, include a daughter, Mrs. M. F. Bagan of Piedmont, Cal; two sons, Neil W. Benedict Jr., of Evanston, Lawrence D. Benedict of Tarrytown, N.Y., a brother, E. Ross Benedict of Seattle, and 23 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
  Funeral services were held Dec. 2 in St. Mary's Church. Burial was in All Saints Cemetery. Des Plaines. Evanston Review, December 5, 1968, page 120
  
  Obituary 2: "Benedict Services in Evanston"
  Neil H.(sic) Benedict, 76, founder and president of Ajax Tool Works, Inc., Franklin Park, died Friday in St. Evanston Hospital, Evanston.
  Mr. Benedict, 1020 Grove St., Evanston, was involved in the design and development of many tools and parts that have become standard in the oil, chemical and auto industries.
  He was recognized as an authority in the design and manufacture of hand-forged specialty tools and accessories.
  Survivors include his wife, the former Margaret Connor; two sons, Neil W. Jr., of Evanston, and Lawrence, of Tarrytown, N.Y; a daughter, Mrs. M. F. Bagan, of Piedmnot, Calif; 23 grandchildren and 1 great-gandchild.
  Mass will be offered at noon Monday in St. Mary's Church, 421 Oak, Evansotn. Friends may call at the Fitzgerald and Franklin Funeral Home, 1521 Maple, Evanston. Source Unknown.
  
  Clipping form Evanston Historical Society
  Tool Designer Neil Benedict Dead at 76
  Neil W. Benedict, 76, founder and president of the Ajax Tool Works, Inc., 10801 Franklin in Franklin Park, died Friday at St. Francis Hospital, Evanston.
  Mr. Benedict, of 1020 Grove, Evanston founded the tool manufacturing firm in 1947. Before that he was vice president and general manager of sales of Arrow Tools Inc., formerly of 1900 Kostner.
  An Evanston resident for more than 50 years, Mr. Benedict was responsible for the design and development of many tools and parts which have become standard equipment in the oil and chemical industries.
  He was a member of the Michigan Shores Country Club and the National Assn. of Manufacuters.
  Surviving are the widow, Margaret; a daughter Mrs. Mardianne Bagan; two sons, Neil W. Jr., and Lawrence D., and a brother, E. Ross.
  Requiem mass will be offered at noon Monday at St. Mary Church, 1421 Oak, Evanston. Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery..^1,7
• Burial*: His body was interred on 2 December 1968 at Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at All Saints Cemetery.⁸

Neil W. Jr. Benedict

• Father: Neil W. Benedict b. 14 Apr 1892, d. 29 Nov 1968
• Mother: Mary Margaret Connor b. 7 Aug 1891, d. 10 Jan 1972

• Charts: Colfour/Colfer, Connor

• Birth*: Neil W. Jr. Benedict was born on 14 December 1923 at Illinois, USA.¹
• Birth: He was born circa 1924 at Illinois.²
• Birth: Neil was born in 1924.³
• (Witness) Census 1940: He appeared on the 1940 census of 25 April 1940 in the household of Neil W. Benedict and Mary Margaret Connor at 2904 Colfax, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA.²
• Residence*: He resided at Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, on 30 November 1968.⁴
• Death*: Neil died on 23 June 1980 at St. Francis Hospital, Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 56. Neil W. Benedict, Jr. - Evanston Review June 26, 1980 from EHS files
  A requiem mass for Neil W. Benedict Jr. is scheduled for 10 a.m. today in St. Athanasius Church.
  Mr. Benedict, 56, of 2252 Ridge Av., died Monday in St. Francis Hospital.
  He was president of Ajax Tool Works, Inc., Franklin Park since 1968. He had worked for the company since it was founded in 1946 by his father, N. W. Benedict. The company holds several patents for speciality tool designs, particularly safety retention devises for air hammers.
  Mr. Benedict was born in Evanston, lived here most of his life, and was a fourth degree knight with Newman-Columbus Council of Knights of Columbus.
  His is survived by his wife, Marian, and 11 children. They are Robert, Laurence, William, John, Marie, Ellen, Irene, Katie and Charlie Benedict, all of Evanston, Melissa Allen of Phoenix, Ariz. and Margaret Griesbaum of Detroit, Mich.
  Also surviving are three grandchildren, a sister, Mardianne Wilson of Piedmont, Cal. and a brother, Lawrence Benedict of Savannah, Ga.
  Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines.³
• Burial*: His body was interred on 26 June 1980 at Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at All Saints Cemetery.³

Unknown Benedict