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BENTLER, JOSEPH, dry goods, groceries and saloon, 721 Adams street, between 7th and 8th streets; residence, same; was born in Delbruk, Regierungs-bezirk Minden, Prussia, April 8,1841; emigrated to America; arrived at New Orleans in 1855, going direct to Fort Madison, Iowa, and located at West Point, Iowa; remained until the civil war broke out in June, 1861; enlisted in Fremont’s Body Guard; after the resignation of Gen. Fremont was incorporated in the 5th Iowa Cavalry, and served three years; was honorably discharged at Nashville, Tenn. He returned to West Point, and shortly afterward located in Knox county, Mo., where he remained seven years. In 1876 came to Quincy and opened his present store. Married Miss Anna Henning at Edina, Mo., Jan. 19, 1870; she was born in St. Louis, Mo., Nov. 14, 1854. Four children: Clara, aged seven years; Joseph, five; Elizabeth, three, and Anna Maria, aged six months. Roman Catholic. Democrat, Was with his regiment until the last nine months of service when he was detailed as aid-de-camp under the direct command of Gens. Sherman and Thomas; participated in the battles of Fort McHenry, Fort Donaldson, Murfreesborough, Tenn., Chattanooga, and Atlanta. He was a bugler in his regiment, being the only one who returned safe, and never missed a call. Is a member of St. Joseph’s Benevolent Association of Quincy. Real and personal property estimated at $1,500.