Bendon - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Mary Ann Bendon (and beyond)

moxy_woman_creations — 2012-01-03 13:52:21Z

Hi there!

I'm much newer to this game than many others, but about four months ago I decided to research into my mother's mother's side of the family because it has been almost a complete mystery to us. My Granny always said her grandmother was a Portuguese Jew, but there wasn't a lot of information about her grandmother other than her name (Mary Ann Bendon) and the fact that, after her first husband (Edwin Herbert Anthony) died, she got re-married to a man named Fredrick Tizley. Just today I finally discovered Mary Ann's father's name was Elias Bendon (occupation: vocalist?) from the marriage certificate for Mary Ann (nee Bendon) Anthony to Fredrick Tizley.

This whole line of the family are all east end of London folk (Mile End, Stepney, etc.) but I'm stuck once again. It looks like Elias may indeed have originally been an Abendana instead of Bendon, but I can't be sure. I know I must be on the right track though and this does seem to be the missing Sephardic Jewish connection.

Would anyone be willing to help me out with this search?

Best wishes,

Rachel

Re: Judah Bendon

mark_gooch — 2012-01-01 13:17:40Z

We are third cousins 1x removed. I have extensive data on the Bendons of Philadelphia and would be happy to share it with you. Contact me directly at mark.gooch@comcast.net

mark bendon

1775cooney — 2011-10-28 17:59:15Z

look on find a grave for photos, info
it is a free site, http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=be...;

Re: Mark S Bendon

1775cooney — 2011-10-28 17:56:09Z

I can tell you that he was a Border of

Matilda A Lamb Fussell Hurst Ellis

Mrs. Mae Ellis-last address for her and her border Mark S Bendon

8604 Huntley Ave. Tampa fl 33604.

My mother Gladys was their Dear Friend and took care of them as our

Granny. Curly had a a very heavy wooden leg. He smoke cigars and

and had very bushy eyebrows.

here is one with little girl-Sandy

2. Granny Ellis with one of her two dogs. She took care of him and

loved him.

3.This is us kids and mother standing with Granny in front of there home. I am the girl with the red hair!

Hope this helps.

the Bendon I sent it to -I think lived in PA.

Her name was Anne/Ann.

Happy Thanksgiving Day

Re: Judah Bendon

1_lou264 — 2011-10-12 05:22:53Z

My grandfather was Judah George Bendon but was known a J. George Bendon and never used Judah. He passed away in the mid-1950's. I was told by my mother and my aunt, who was J. George's daughter that our surname was Abendana or Abendano and I was told we emigrated from Portugal to the UK probably during the time of the Inquisition. I would not entirely rule out Spain. I have never heard of a Ralph Bendon but my grandfather may well have had a brother but I never knew of him and there is no one alive left to ask. I was 9 when my grandfather died. J. George had a daughter, Addie and two sons Lou and Jack. Lou died in WWII and Jack was my father. I was born and raised in Philadelphia. My father was born in Freehold, NJ and there are pictures of him in front of the Bendon General Store.

Re: Charles Bendon of Shropshire->The Abendanas/Bendons of London?

jacquifox130 — 2011-08-19 12:30:34Z

Mark,
My grandmother was Amelia Bendon who was born in 1906 in Bethnal Green. She died when my Mother was young. My mother told me that there was a Jewish connection because the Jewish faith is passed through the female line and she understood her Mother (Amelia) was probably Jewish. I do have a family tree drawn up by my Uncle which goes back to the early eighteenth century however this doesn't indicate relgion. The Bendon family have lived in Bethnal Green, Shoreditch, Mile End Road (i.e. real 'eastenders').

William F. Bendon of Midland, MI 1943

drbrownlee — 2010-11-27 06:41:44Z

William is pictured in the Cadet, yearbook of the 43-J class of the Harman Flying Center at Bruce Field in Ballinger, Texas. He is a flight cadet. I'm not kin but thought this might help some researching the family.

Re: several different Bendon families - Somerset origins

sheenabendon — 2010-05-23 09:08:28Z

hi only just started looking into history my father was richard arthur bendon his father was walter and my gran was annie but was called anita john died in second world war they lived in 7 john street penarth cardiff walter father was richard bendon wife elizabeth children richard henry william alfred walter who was my grandfather who was in the welsh gurards in ww1 his number was 101 my father brother john was killed in ww2 he was in raf died 12th september 1941 also have info on walters brother richard died 10th april1917 in world war1 aged 32 good luck searching also have info on hartreys if need bye

looking for

deborahbendon — 2009-09-25 18:12:41Z

looking for Philip J Bendon, son of Kathleen, father of Deborah & Denise

Re: Mark S Bendon

1775cooney — 2009-08-17 22:18:35Z

I no longer have these items: I found his family(son)I sent them to him. I was looking for the address but not able to find at this time. Will post when I do.

Re: the origin of the name bendon

Natischa — 2009-07-18 05:14:57Z

Hi Mark,

I'm sorry if I didn't get back to you the first time, we've just moved and I've been without a computer for way too long!! I would love to share info, as we are just discovering this family. My mother was adopted, so this is a dream come true. Here is my email: lalondeshannon@live.com
I'm very curious to find out how far back you've gone.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

Tish

Re: Charles Bendon of Shropshire->The Abendanas/Bendons of London?

mark_gooch — 2009-07-10 10:40:42Z

Contact me by email.

Re: Charles Bendon of Shropshire->The Abendanas/Bendons of London?

origamiairplane — 2009-07-09 11:14:56Z

Hi Mark!

Yes please I'd love to hear any information.

My father wasn't Mark C, alas, rather Keith, brother of John, son of Joseph (Joe).

Re: Judah Bendon

mark_gooch — 2009-07-08 19:45:26Z

Natischa:
I'm a direct decendant of Judah Bendon. I have done extensive research on the Bendons in London and Philadelphia. Contact me and we'll compare notes.

Re: the origin of the name bendon

mark_gooch — 2009-07-08 12:43:06Z

I, too have done considerable research on the Bendons of Philadelphia. We should share our notes.

Re: Charles Bendon of Shropshire->The Abendanas/Bendons of London?

mark_gooch — 2009-07-08 12:37:50Z

I have done extensive research on the Bendons (Jewish) of Philadelphia, formerly of London. I'd be more than happy to share what I have.(If your father was Mark C Bendon, we are related.)

Charles Bendon of Shropshire->The Abendanas/Bendons of London?

origamiairplane — 2009-06-23 14:34:30Z

Hey guys,

So it seems that two things happened in the mid 19th century -- The Abendanas of Bethnal Green area changed their name to Bendon, and a Charles Bendon (who according to family trees has no recorded connection) appears in Bethnal Green, according to census data having been born in Shropshire.

Considering the scarcity of the name, the proximity of the families and the mysteriousness of Charles Bendon's past (he's thought to be a member of the Banton family of Shropshire, but the evidence isn't conclusive -- basically that Bendon sounds a bit like Banton. :) ) could it be that Charles Bendon was born of the Abendana family?

As a Bendon myself (and probably ancestor of Charles) I'd love to know the lineage of my name because we've suspected we may possibly be Jewish considering we come from Bethnal Green. :)

Thanks everyone!

Mark

Re: the origins of the name Bendon found!

Natischa — 2009-06-18 02:49:54Z

I meant to extend this offer to anyone else who has answered my post as I am stuck on the line and can't seem to go back any furhter. I was hoping someone out there may have a lead I can follow. I do know the PA Bendon's are supposedly from the same family as my grandfather. Just loet me know if you would like to exchange info!

Re: the origin of the name bendon

Natischa — 2009-06-18 02:46:25Z

Hi Saira,

I know you left a reply to a post for me way back in 2000, but I have found out so much about the Abendana family, and about my whole Bendon family and I was wondering if you wanted to share info and see where we connect :)

Re: Judah Bendon

Natischa — 2008-11-18 23:25:40Z

I'm just wondering if you've been able to find out anything more about Judah Bendon...I've been doing some research for my bendon family and I've found quite a bit of info. Contact me if you are interested.

Re: several different Bendon families - Somerset origins

IvorWilliams_1 — 2008-09-08 19:09:13Z

Hi,

I was interested in your comment "Robert was born in 1836 in Ilton, Somerset. His parents were from Old Cleeve, Somerset, just west of Watchet/St. Decumans. My great-great grandfather was from the same local family (cousin of Robert Bindon/Bendon)". I am actually related to some Bindons and the earliest one I have is Robert Bindon 1725, married Susanna Westcombe in 1751in Tauton and they moved to Nettlecombe, Near Old Cleeve.
It's interestign to note that although they are called Bindon they have a Daughter who was Baptised Bending. A variation in the same family!
Thanks
Ivor

Re: Mark S Bendon

mark_gooch — 2008-08-10 20:57:03Z

Mark Solomon Bendon (1882-1977)was my g/grandfather. I would be grateful if you could share your documents and pictures with me.

Re: Abendana is Jewish

Natischa — 2008-03-30 18:26:12Z

Hi I recently came back to this site with new info regarding my grandfather William Bendon and I'm wondering if anyone can help me...I've found out his father's name was also William Bendon, he was born in 1893 and died in 1978 at 94 yrs old (in Prescott, Ont). He was married to a Georgina Macdonald, born 1899, died July 14, 1958 (in Montreal, Que). His brother's name wasn't Jack but John A. and he was a signalman for the RCCA during WWII. John died in Nov. 1988. My grandfather was a Bombardier for the RCAF and died in Feb. 1988. All four of them are buried in Prescott,Ontario. We know they lived in Montreal in the early 40's and remained there until Georgina's death. I cannot find any birth, death, marriage or even immigration records for any of them. I've searched all countries but without birthdates etc. I'm lost. Can anyone help me? I really want to find info on them as my mom's adopted and I'd like to do this for her as she's 65 yrs old.

Re: several different Bendon families - Somerset origins

LalageC — 2008-03-23 06:53:59Z

have emailed you direct, thanks

Re: several different Bendon families - Somerset origins

lucasmccaw — 2008-03-21 18:08:42Z

Hello cousin...;-)

I've got Walter Richard Bendon, born Jan 16, 1913, son of Walter Bendon and Anne Anita Hartrey. He had 6 siblings, but your oder seems a bit off. I have Walter as the 2nd child of seven. Walter and Ann were married in 1910 in the Cardiff area, and Margaret A was born 1911. Mary followed in 1914, Theresa in 1918, John H in 1920, Richard Arthur in 1922, and Charles Hartrey Bendon in 1924. I have death years for most of them (except John, Margaret, and Theresa).

Contact me at lucas_mccaw@yahoo.com and we can go over more of this.

TTYS,
Lucas McCaw
Alberta, Canada

>Am just starting on a quest to trace the Cardiff Bendons >but have very little information currently. I am looking >at finding Walter Richard Bendon, who was the fifth of 7 >children. His birthday was 16 Jan and I think he was born >around 1910-1915. His siblings were (in birth order) >Margaret, Mary, Teresa, Charlie, (WR), Arthur and John. If >you have information on these or any other Bendons would >love to hear from you.

Re: several different Bendon families - Somerset origins

LalageC — 2008-03-20 08:33:36Z

Am just starting on a quest to trace the Cardiff Bendons but have very little information currently. I am looking at finding Walter Richard Bendon, who was the fifth of 7 children. His birthday was 16 Jan and I think he was born around 1910-1915. His siblings were (in birth order) Margaret, Mary, Teresa, Charlie, (WR), Arthur and John. If you have information on these or any other Bendons would love to hear from you.

Re: John Benden/Bendon>Henry Bendon>Robert Lincoln Benden>Esther Benden

ragemcsmom — 2007-12-12 10:57:46Z

Jennifer, email me off board at rmc82_2000@yahoo.com and I would love to share info.

Dawn

Re: John Benden/Bendon>Henry Bendon>Robert Lincoln Benden>Esther Benden

JenniferColyer — 2007-12-09 21:02:17Z

Hello!

I am also of this line. I am related to John Benden (b. abt. 1770) and his wife, Mary/Maria (b. abt 1772, d. 11 Feb 1873 in Gallitzin, Cambria County, Pennsylvania).

John and Mary had a daughter, Margaret M. (1820 in Huntingdon Co., PA - 1901 in Cambria Co.). Margaret married first Patrick Conway, second George McGinnis (my ancestor).

I would love to share/compare information.
Jen

Dewaine A. Bendon - 1916 - 1990

JoellenBrown27 — 2007-08-22 23:47:42Z

Death certificate for Dewaine Augustine Bendon, 1916 - 1990, recorded at the Maricopa County Recorders office. Parents showing as Charles E. Bendon and Margaret Adams.

Document type - death cer

http://recorder.maricopa.gov/recdocdata/

Louis Bendon/Narcissus Rivers

tmm53130 — 2007-02-23 04:11:50Z

Louis Bendon married Mrs. N.(Narcissus)A.Rivers on September 30,1895 Nolan County, Texas.
They had a son born January 1899 in Texas, I think his first name is Albert or Abbott, not sure the census is hard to read. According to the census Louis was born in Italy.
Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Thank You - Terry
tym3053@wcc.net

Re: the origin of the name bendon

2006-09-30 18:19:51Z

If this is of any use, the name Bendon means 'bow maker', i.e. our ancestors would have made bows for archery. Hope this helps!

Mark S Bendon

2006-04-07 20:29:09Z

I have a death certificate of Mark S Bendon and photos
Mother Catherine Willing
Father- Ben B Bendon
Mar C. bendon -wife Ann Ziegler Bendon
two sons
We were family friend of Granny May Eills

Re: Abendana is Jewish

pearcerachael — 2006-02-15 16:37:10Z

Well I am related to a William Bendon from Ireland. The Bendon's in our family orignated in Ireland. Another spelling for the name is Benden.
The William Bendon in my family was born in 1867 in Ireland and settled in Kansas.

Hope that helps,

Rachael

Re: several different Bendon families - Somerset origins

Calmcobh22 — 2005-05-21 05:04:52Z

Am wondering if you have a Christian or Austin(Augustine) BENDEN who may have been born about 1874. I can find no record of his birth. Since he change both where he and his father where born in various us census--- Vermont, New Hampshire, New York --- I wonder if he or his father could have been from Canada. He always lists his mother as being from Ireland. Any help or suggestions would be most appreciated.
Opps almost forgot He also went by the name Joseph Austin and eventually just Austin BENDEN.
Thanks, Nora Benden Fraher - New Jersey

Re: John Benden/Bendon>Henry Bendon>Robert Lincoln Benden>Esther Benden

2005-01-24 18:08:39Z

Hello, I am also a direct descendant of John Benden/Bendon.
I come through Robert Benden/Bendon's line. I do have quite a bit of information so contact me and I will share with you,
Jo

John Benden/Bendon>Henry Bendon>Robert Lincoln Benden>Esther Benden

ragemcsmom — 2005-01-14 22:22:05Z

Looking for information on the Benden/Bendon family of Cambria County Pa. I'm a descendant of John Benden/Bendon b. abt 1770. I have very little details and would love new information for my files. Any info. helpful. Thanks, Dawn

Re: several different Bendon families - Somerset origins

2004-10-25 22:09:13Z

I am currently tracing my ancestors, my Grandmother informed me that my Great Great Grandfather Albert Bendon came from Newland in the Forest of Dean, England.
His father was John Bendon who was born in Roadwater in somerset which is close to Old Cleeve and Doniford.
Since you have alot of information regarding the Bendon family in somerset.
Could we share our information to try to separate out which family is which.

several different Bendon families - Somerset origins

2004-07-23 17:21:08Z

I've been reading the messages in this newsgroup, and the general concensus is that ALL Bendons are originally Jewish. The name was Abendana, shortened to Bendon probably in the late 1700s or early 1800s. There were many Jewish Bendons living in the London area in the 19th centruy. Most of them are easy to recognize, as they used very traditonal names like Rachel, Napthali, Judah, Aaron, etc.

BUT, NOT ALL THE BENDONS ARE JEWISH. There are several English Bendon families who have no relation at all to the Jewish Abendannas. In England, Bendon is a surname that comes from Somerset. Most records show it as being originally BINDON. Varaints of the name include Binden, Binding, Benden and Bending. I have been researching this family for 6 years now, and have a massive database of BMDs, census, and parish records.

Od special interest to me is the Cardiff Bendon family. THey are NOT Jewish. Most of them seem to be descended from a Robert Bindon and Elizabeth Pine. Robert was born in 1836 in Ilton, Somerset. His parents were from Old Cleeve, Somerset, just west of Watchet/St. Decumans. My great-great grandfather was from the same local family (cousin of Robert Bindon/Bendon)

Robert moved around a lot, had several children in Pawlett (SOM), and eventually settled in Cardiff. Because of the difference in local accents, and the fact that Robert probably couldn't write, BINDON became BENDON. I have traced this family up to the mid 1920s.

I would be very interested in hearing from any Cardiff Bendons, especially SAIRA BENDON, who posted several messages 3 years ago on this site.

Thank you,
Lucas McCaw
Canada.

Bendon of Philadelphia

2003-04-08 14:24:23Z

I am looking for descendants of Abraham Bendon, born about 1857. Husband of Adeline Anger, father of Herman (1881), Juda Joseph (1883) and Lena (1890).

Re: Robert Bendon of Cambria County, PA

tbnga — 2002-11-03 02:48:10Z

Simon A. Bendon served in the Civil War with the 125th and 87th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiments during the Civil War. He is buried in Portsmouth, Shelby County, Iowa. Do you know what cemetery? Do you know his middle name? I put a post on this site with all the information I know.

Simon Bendon - PA & Civil War

tbnga — 2002-11-03 02:48:10Z

Looking for info on Civil War veteran Simon Bendon who served with the 125th and 87th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiments. The data below reflects the latter service.

Bendon, Simon A., Pvt Co A; drafted Jul 6, 1864; discharged Jun 29, 1865; born Jun 8, 1843; died Jul 6, 1928; also served with the 125th Pa Inf; a farmer from Gallitzen, Cambria County; 5' 8", light hair, gray eyes; wounded at Antietam and again at Chancellorsville while with the 125th; joined the 87th regiment September 3, 1864; wounded at the 3rd battle of Winchester and again at Cedar Creek, losing the top of his left ear, and didn't return to duty until March 16, 1865; son of Robert & Mary Caroline Trexler Bendon; married Anastasia A. Wagner January 14, 1869, and they had 11 children; buried in Portsmouth, Shelby County, Iowa

Re: the origin of the name bendon 2nd

dsimmons9965 — 2002-05-30 00:22:57Z

I am researching for my sis-in-law her BENDON family. This lady says the name was once, ABONDONNA they were from ENGLAND. Immigrated and settled eventually in Philly Pa.
Dee

Re: Simon Bendon - PA & Civil War

2001-10-31 04:51:09Z

What more would you like to know about my great grandpa Bendon?

J.W.H. Bendon

Surveyking — 2001-09-14 22:35:23Z

I am searching for any info on a J.W.H. Bendon, born about 1830 and lived in Lavaca, Texas in 1861. He served with the 6th Texas Infantry Regiment as Sergeant Major. Contact me at surveyor@world-net.net
Thanks

Re: Robert Bendon of Cambria County, PA

2001-08-09 18:01:24Z

Hi, Josephine. Thanks for filling us in on Simon's middle name. I have finally obtained a copy of the paperwork my dad had on Simon's Civil War involvement and his attempts to get a pension. Did he ever send you a copy of this? Did you want a copy of this? My ultimate goal is to get it scanned in to the computer, but I have not had time to do that yet. Please let me know if you'd like a copy. I believe you should still have my home e-mail address, and if so, you could send your address to me there. Thanks.

Re: Robert Bendon of Cambria County, PA

2001-08-09 16:55:31Z

Hello; I have corresponded with you from N.Y, but have had quite a change in location since then. Have also contacted Kelly on Bendon surname as we are both descendants of Simon Bendon. Simon Bendons middle name is Alfred. I have it documented from a family book. He was also a member of the Grand Army of the Republic in Shelby Co. Ia. Hope this helps. Do to family crisis now live in Southwest MO.
Josephine Mercer

Re: Robert Bendon of Cambria County, PA

2001-07-30 23:03:40Z

I am in CA like my Dad. Isadore moved here ~1913 when my Grandma was an infant and we've been here ever since, although I know they visited Iowa during many summers while she was growing up. I have also received lots of help on the Bendon's from Mary Ellen Thorpe, who still lives in PA, but she doesn't have any info on the Civil War as far as Simon is concerned so probably could not be of assistance to you. I will be in touch should anything else turn up!

Re: Robert Bendon of Cambria County, PA

2001-07-30 22:38:30Z

Glad I got to contribute in a small way! Actually, I have also been in touch with Josephine and Pat McHenry is my Dad! Did you ask him? I'll look through what I have, but the vast majority is paperwork regarding his attempts to receive and/or increase his pension. Good luck!

Re: Robert Bendon of Cambria County, PA

2001-07-30 21:49:57Z

Thanks. Bob almost got credit where you deserved it. Do you live in Cambria County, too?

Re: Robert Bendon of Cambria County, PA

2001-07-30 21:48:48Z

Thanks for the info. I hope Grandma remembers the middle name. I have also gotten help on Simon Bendon from Josephine Mercer of New York and Patrick G. McHenry of Hawthorne, California. Coast-to-coast Bendon's!

I am building a database of personal data on each of the 1,900 men who served with the 87th Pennsylvania Infantry, and you have added another small piece to that. I am in the midst of writing a new regimental history, one, I hope, that will have some general appeal. By any chance, does any of Simon's Civil War correspondance - especially from the 87th - still exist?