“The History of Jefferson County, Wisconsin”, published: Chicago:  
Western Historical Company.   1879.


JULIUS BENKENDORF, Rough and Ready Flouring-Mill; born in the 
northern part of Germany Feb. 5, 1831; served three years and a half as a 
soldier in his native country; he was a member of the famous “Hussars.”  
Came to Wisconsin in 1857; engaged in farming in Lebanon until he 
engaged in the milling business, which he commenced when he 
purchased his present interest Nov. 1, 1865.  Mr. Benkendorf has served 
as member of the School Board; he is a member of the Concordia 
Musical Society; member of the German Evangelical Lutheran Church, 
etc.  April 23, 1859, he married Wilhelmina Arndt; she was born in 
Germany; they have seven children – Emil, Louisa, Otto, Clara, Julius, 
Jr., Gustav and Ernst.


Submitted by:  Linda Pingel  (LPingel@worldnet.att.net)