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BENDLAGE, JOHN B., cooper; was born in Hanover, Germany, Dec. 22, 1826, where he learned the carpenter’s trade; he emigrated to America, and landed at New Orleans, March 4, 1845, thence went to Cincinnati, and learned the cooper’s trade; in 1849, he moved to St. Louis; came to Iowa, and located in Fort Madison June 16, 1855; he worked at his trade two years, then engaged in business for himself; has continued in business for over twenty years and has built up a large business; he manufactures 6,000 lard tierces, 1,000 pork barrels and 10,000 apple and egg barrels yearly; when he came to this country, he only had two 5-franc pieces; he has held the office of City Alderman for eight years; also, has represented the county in the Board of Supervisors; has been Town Trustee. He married Miss Elizabeth Menke, from Germany, Oct. 7, 1849; they have six children — Kate, Hermon, John, Theodore, Henry, Elizabeth — have lost six children.